The Gamjatang here was fantastic! The broth was rich, deeply flavorful, and perfectly seasoned without being overly salty--a sign of the time and care that goes into preparing it. The pork neck bones were tender, meaty, and practically falling off the bone, while the potatoes were cooked just right and soaked up all that delicious broth. What stood out most was the balance of flavors. The perilla leaves, green onions, and other ingredients added wonderful aroma and depth without overpowering the hearty pork broth. It had the comforting, authentic Korean flavor that makes Gamjatang such a satisfying dish. The Garden Grove location is the original, longtime location, though it seems the Buena Park location may soon become the primary one. Either way, if you enjoy Korean food, I highly recommend giving the Gamjatang a try. It's the kind of dish that leaves you already looking forward to your next visit. read more

Gam Ja Tang House - Gamjatang - Korean Near Me - Buena Park, California

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I've only had gam ja tang twice but this is the better one I've had. This gam ja tang is a flavor bomb. What I loved especially was the freshness and flavor of the sesame leaf, probably my favorite Korean herb, which truly stands on its own even when mixed in with all the other ingredients. The pork was really tender and absorbed all the mixed flavors very nicely. The rice that got mixed in with all the leftover soup at the end was also so flavorful. I especially liked that they topped it with seaweed flakes to add an extra umami kick to it. read more

I stopped by after playing tennis and was extremely hungry, which probably set the bar pretty high from the start. The interior has a typical K-town vibe -- nothing particularly memorable-- but they do offer aprons because I really don't like getting stains on my shirts. We ordered the 감자탕 (spicy pork spine stew). It was solid and satisfying, but nothing that really stood out. One downside was the portion size -- it was listed as serving three, but with four of us, it felt a bit lacking, so we ended up adding extra meat. Like most Korean stew spots, they offer fried rice made with the leftover broth, and honestly, that ended up being the highlight. The rice had a great texture and was well-seasoned, easily more memorable than the stew itself. Overall, it's a decent spot if you're craving 감자탕, but the fried rice is what I'd actually come back for. read more

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The food was very good. Meat was tender, the soup not too spicy (although I didn't inquire if there were any higher spice levels), sides that came with it were scratch made and good to even out the palette. For the price, the Spicy Pork Casserole (which is really just the regular, but bigger portion for 2 people), it's a warm delicious, cozy, home cooked goodness that I would highly recommend. The service and people were also very friendly! read more

Gam Ja Tang House - spicy pork casserole - Korean Near Me - Buena Park, California

Really enjoy Gamma Tang House! Their gamja tang lunch special is such a great deal. The portions are huge, especially for the price, and the food is filling and satisfying. Definitely one of those lunch specials that actually feels worth the money. I'll be coming back for the gamja tang again! read more

It was my first time at this place and trying each of the things I ordered: 1. Gamjatang and 16. Chives pancake. Everything including the banchan was delicious. It looks and feels like a cozy, homey, hole-in-the-wall, but the service we received was welcoming. I shivered a bit as we were seated since it was raining outside, and our server offered me some hot tea. I thought that was quite thoughtful! read more

Gam Ja Tang House - Gamjatang - Korean Near Me - Buena Park, California

I LOVE this place! I got their bulgogi to-go and they give you quite a bit portion with rice and banchan. Compared to a lot of other places, their prices are pretty reasonable. I highly recommend this restaurant! read more

The food here is soo good!! Honestly, this is my top 3 gamjatangs I've tried in my life! read more

Gam Ja Tang House - Korean Near Me - Buena Park, California

Twice I've tried coming here and honestly they don't know how to seat people. A couple (two people) moved from a table for two to a table for four. Therefore my party of four had to wait even longer. The waiters came out to ask us how many in our party.... What do you mean?? I just came in 15 minutes ago telling you! Anyways, after waiting 45 minutes, we were finally seated. We ordered the small goat stew and seafood pancake. That was the tastiest seafood pancake I've ever had. I like that they serve purple rice here- my son's favorite! The goat stew was tasty. The small size can definitely feed 3-4 people! The banchan was good- seaweed, radish kimchi, cabbage kimchi, potato salad, and bean sprouts. It was good but if you're not part of that first round, expect to wait a while. This is more of a "eat slowly and chit chat" kind of restaurant. read more

A Good friend brought take out from Gam Ja Tang a few days ago and it was the tastiest, juiciest pork stew I've ever had. I found myself craving it again after that night and decided to check out Gam Ja Tang House today. The joint is packed with Koreans and youre instantly welcomed by the warm, delicious scent of meat soup. They have various other offerings but I came here for the spicy pork stew specifically. I am officially addicted. Always longing to be embraced by the warm comfort this scrumptious soup offers. The prices are unbeatable--with the quality and serving size--where else can you find a gem like this? read more

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Spicy Beef Noodle soup was very good. I liked how very at home it made me feel while also the side dishes were very fresh. This place seems more known for their pork back soup but I was more in the mood for beef so I opted for the spicy beef soup. The texture of the beef was fall apart and the meat was well seasoned. The broth was very tasty with lots of depth. read more

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I came by because I happened to be in the area and had been craving goat soup so badly. For some reason, the LA spots that serve it aren't open on Sundays T_T The soup was underwhelming. Didn't taste very deep or have any perilla seed taste. I also found the dipping sauce to be underwhelming. Again, no perilla seeds :( They also gave me THE smallest bowl of rice ever. Lucky for them we were planning on getting fried rice after so we didn't say anything but wth?! I would have been pissed if I wasn't. I can't speak for their gamjatang but I definitely won't come back for their goat soup again. read more

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Small and cozy restaurant that's tucked away in a plaza. The lady who was running it was friendly and gave us suggestions on how to eat it. The helping was huge and it definitely filled up my husband and me. We came here for our 10 year anniversary and we liked how quiet and homey it felt, save the few regulars that seemed to pop by to pick up their order. The gamjatang casserole only gets better the longer you cook it and the bones were so tender and flavorful. Much better than getting a single serving. Come get it with friends and family. read more

Gam Ja Tang House - Gamjatang casserole - Korean Near Me - Buena Park, California

This is our go to spot for gamjatang and yukgaejang. You know it's a good spot if you tend to see Korean customers older than you.

Taste dry and meat wont pull of the bone and have hard time getting the meat out of the bone.. I dont think its very freshly cooked. I dont recommend this place. read more

The food was very good. Portions are very generous and the service was very good. Would recommend the seafood pancake and the gamjatang. The ambiance was very cozy and warm. read more

Came here 07/09/2022. I've been eating at Gamja Tang House for the past 10 years and it has never let me down. Their gamja tang portion size is easily enough for two people and served with a variety of nutritious banchan. The meat is tender and succulent and the broth is seasoned perfectly. The prices have also kept reasonable through the recent inflation. I'd expect to spend $15-$17 for lunch. If you come in a party of 3-4 people, I suggest to get the "jungol" version instead, which is a large shared pot of soup rather than individual portions. The spicy pork bulgogi and gamja tang are the best items! read more

Gam Ja Tang House - 07/09/2022 Gamja Tang and Spicy Pork Bulgogi - Korean Near Me - Buena Park, California

We ordered the gamjatang (pork bone broth) and it was so delicious! A bit spicy, but very flavorful. You can ask them to make fried rice afterwards or order a side of noodles. We also had their mulnengmyun (cold broth noodles) and it was very refreshing with a homemade taste. Service was just ok and I wish they turned up the air conditioning because it was stuffy in there. But the food was legit! read more

Gam Ja Tang House - Gamjatang - pork bone soup - Korean Near Me - Buena Park, California

Located in a small shopping plaza, Gam Ja Tang is a little shop offering a small selection of Korean favorites, with their stews/casseroles being their most popular dishes. Gave them a visit because my mom was craving pork neck stew. We ordered their Spicy Pork Casserole, Black Goat Casserole, Marinated Bulgogi, and Clam Noodle Soup. Everything was delicious but their Black Goat Casserole was VERY gamy if you dont like goat. I was not expecting the flavor of the soup to be that gamy but it definitely overpowered the dish. Only order the Black Goat if you love that taste. read more

Good food, good service, and most importantly, it's always consistent. I really appreciate that the taste doesn't change and stays delicious every single time. It's hard to find a place this reliable these days. Highly recommended read more

The food was a little bit salty but okay. But the server, an old lady was very rude. I will not visit again. read more

They carry a little bit of old school ambiance probably due to many "older gentlemen" customers whom seem to be enjoying their meal with friends. Service was excellent and the food portion was generous as shown in the photos. read more

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a small mom n pop shop that makes you feel at home and just at ease when eating such comfort food. If you are looking for flavorful and affordable food, this is the spot to go. my friends ordered the pork bone soup and they said it was rich in flavor. We also tried the seafood pancake, Bulgogi, and banchan and everything was just amazing. I wish there was just a tad bit less oil but everything was splendid. The service was kind, sweet, and attentive to detail. Recommend coming here for some good food that makes you feel warm read more

Gam Ja Tang House - Korean Near Me - Buena Park, California

Sometimes they run out of the spicy pork stew, their signature dish. It is very good. Good little assortment of banchan. Almost hole in the wall small eatery dining. Nice lady. Keep in mind the menu has outdated prices. Stew: Black Goat Soup on menu $17.99 but charged $18.38 5* Lunch Special: Spicy Pork Stew (can ask to leave out the potatoe) on menu $12.98 but charged $13.99 5* Located in the far NW section corner of a triangular plaza which is at the NE of intersection of Beach Blvd & Malvern Ave. read more

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My wife and I were in the mood for Korean stew and we found this modest restaurant in Buena Park, near Beach and La Mirada. What struck us right away were the selection of stews and soups. She ordered the gamjatang, and I ordered the bulgogi soup in hot pot. The gamjatang came to us in a hot pot with an oily bright red broth filled with large chunks of pork bones. As we expected, the pork was fall of the bone good. But you have to break it apart to get at all the goodness in between the bones. My bulgogi came in a clear broth with thin glass noodles. The broth was rich in beef flavor, with a hint of sweetness that rounded out the dish. This is probably one of the best meals we have had in this area of Buena Park, which is saying a lot considering all the wonderful choices nearby. read more

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Solid gamjatang. My kids like their clam noodles (just white flour knife cut noodles in a savory clam broth with a bunch of clams in the soup). Their portions are huge so order accordingly! read more

Meatiest Gamjatang I've ever had. Usually have to pick at bones to get the meat, but more meat than bones here. Lunch special at 16.99 ain't too bad for what we got. One could easily share between two people. read more

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VERY DISAPPOINTED!!!!!!! Dduk baegi Bul gogi There was only few pieces of meats barely mostly the clear noodles also Gamja tang as well mostly the fat Very disappointed for their food quality! read more

Gam Ja Tang House - Dduk baegi Bul goggi - Korean Near Me - Buena Park, California

Gam Ja Tang is a spicy pork bone soup with the meat falling off the bone and easily eaten with chopsticks or soup spoon. The lunch special is the ticket and is filling, including ban chan and sides of green onion and garlic pancakes. I have to admit I could have this everyday and not get food coma, as the spicy taste will keep you awake even after the filling meal. The clientele are mostly Korean men or families during the weekdays, but would imagine the entire family would dine there during the weekend. If you like Korean food, this will meet to your satisfaction and also stays within budget. read more

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very quick, friendly service. food came out pretty quick and tasted very good! not too noisy and good sitting place for having gamjatang and talking. would come back~ read more

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Always come here for their Gamjatang. This is one of my favorite Korean comfort meals that we often go back to. They just prepare it so well in this place and their prices are very reasonable. Family run business with their recipes founded by tradition. Always consistently excellent. Dine in our take out alike. Staff are always very friendly which makes every visit even better. read more

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Potato beef soup. Its your specialty and yet this is how you serve your deliveries? Unacceptable. Def getting a 1 star. More than half of the container was filled to the rim with bones. Bones that normally would have meat, in this case barely cartilage and little bits of meat on the side. At least be more generous with the potatoes. But no i only fished one potato out of here. Who still uses styrofoam for hot soups. Microwavable containers pls! Very disappointed. Be aware doordash and grubhub! read more

Gam Ja Tang House - Very disappointed. Lots of bones and no meat plus half of a potato??? - Korean Near Me - Buena Park, California

Very authentic Korean stew place. Recommend go with 4or more people to try the Gamja stew together. Absolutely family meal style and i love it. Good portion. Pancakes are also good companions with stew if you want to have something fried. read more

Gam Ja Tang House... I am sorry I haven't left a review after so many years of enjoying your amazing food. I've known the owner for about 15 years when we used to go to their Garden Grove location. Everything is amazing! Boo Dae chigue, bulgogi! but Gam Ja Tang is their specialty. I don't know what it is, but it's amazing! Please try it! You won't regret it! read more

The food was amazing the best Gamjatang in the area! Service is good. Love the old school Korean ambiance.

The gam ja tang is pretty good here. The soup has a very deep and spicy taste which I really like. I love that the meat falls off the bones when you bite into it. It's much easier to eat than other gam ja tang places I've been to. The only reason why I'm taking off one star is I wish they had more potatoes in the soup. I literally got one tiny potato but I remember this soup having more potatoes with the meat. Besides that, I will definitely be coming back!! read more

I had a pick-up order, and the gam ja tang was really great taste like the original one in South Korea . If you like a gan ja tang , you must go to this place. read more

New owner new raised price different taste now! I personally liked the previous... sad!

Like 1 review said, I'm surprised there aren't more reviews! This place is like a hole-in-the-wall. Not hard to find or anything but not sure how known it is. Found this place, initially not for the gamjatang but for the ddukbekki bulgogi (bulgogi in soup with noodles and rice cake) because I've been craving that! For lunch, 3 of us shared the lunch specials for 1 gamjatang and 1 bulgogi and both were solid! As well as the side dishes!! Tasted so good on a winter day having some nice warm soup, and having the mix of spicy and non!! Would definitely recommend to others!! And could even grab dessert at boba time or anywhere around!! read more

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Cozy warm ambiance. Food is delicious. Not perfect by great. The waitress was attentive.