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The menu is a bit confusing. It doesnt state what side dishes are included for the combos. Just fyi the steam eggs and jiggae are included. So u dont have to add them a la carte. Nothing stood out for me at this place. My standards for korean bbq is baek jung. If i was to compare. This place is one tier below in every aspect. Meat quality. Service level. Server attentiveness. Price. Came on a saturday evening and it was pretty dead. The m korean bbq in the same mall had a 1 hour wait. And now i know why. Will not be coming back. Money can be better spent in other korean bbq places.
We loved it here! The quality of meat is very nice. The side dishes are tasty. The service is attentive and friendly. The ambiance is bright, inviting, spacious. I even saw private smaller dining room areas for a gathering, perfect for a birthday, get together, or work party. It was clean. I love the utensils and silverware. The variety of food caters to all palates: meats, soups, traditional rice dishes, cold noodles, fan-favorite appetizers, etc. They have lunch specials too. I can't wait to go back. Plus, you can walk around the plaza for dessert afterwards. I highly recommend!
Gangnam House stood out to me mainly because of the positive customer service vibes, but I would say the food is just okayish. I could definitely eat here again, but it wouldn't be my first pick. I enjoyed some of the banchan sides, which included the salad and japchae. The kimchi was just alright. They're generous and will give you more banchan if you ask. As for what we ordered, I enjoyed the Seafood Pancake, love how it had more of a "panko" crust, & it felt lighter than a usual pancake batter. The short rib and bulgogi were tasty as well, but the rest of the meats were kind of mid. I was sad that we ordered Mandy & received the fried version over the steamed/boiled version and wish there was a way to understand the dish we order without misonterpretation before getting it, but oh well! Overall, my party of four had a positive experience here & this restaurant is not a bad choice to dine at if you're at The Source OC.
We both ordered the premium short rib soup. Super tender and fall off the bone short rib. The broth was very light and clean, exactly what we needed after a night of drinking. Definitely need to dip the meat in the sauce for more flavor. For about $25 as of January 1, 2026 (yes they were open and pretty busy) definitely worth it. Great side dish selection. Good for large groups, clean and modern interior.
Located on the top floor of the busy Source OC. It's a very nice place, with lots of glass windows for excellent views. I liked being seated by the window where we can people watch as the sun sets. The staff is pretty friendly, though at times felt rushed when they were serving us. We were seated right away 5pm on a Saturday, but I can see it getting busier and busier as the night went on. The meat quality is good, not the best I've had, but overall good quality meats which is reflected in the premium pricing. The banchan spread is good too, and with kbbq it includes a tofu soup and steamed egg. I'm normally not a fan of the potato salad, but this I enjoyed, The sweet corn made it stand out. The cucumbers were a refreshing sweet. Kimchi, japchae were all delicious. Not sure if we could've asked for more as we weren't offered any more when they took our empty plates. The beef brisket had a great amount of marbling, which was great. Wish the portion was larger though. Not sure if we should've just gotten the combo if the portions are the same. The pork brisket is a pass for us. Not bad by any means, but I'd get something else if we come back The marinated short rib was probably my favorite dish. The perfect amount of marbling and marinaded well. Juicy and tender. It was a nice meal overall. While I wouldn't consider this place a must-try, especially with so many options at the Source, it's a good place for a quality meal.
I love how I can come on a Friday night and have no wait. I don't understand why it's not busier maybe it's just the plaza itself but this place is really good! It's not an AYCE KBBQ. But I think the service and quality is worth every penny! Service is always fast and friendly. Food wise always just enough! They don't do this every time but, I've came a few times and the kitchen would send out an extra dish that we didn't order and say it's on the house. Once they sent me a sample of their beef soups. Last night we had a mushroom dish that honestly tasted like the honey walnut shrimp you would get at a Chinese restaurant. It was really good! I love their galbitang beef short rib soup. It was one of their soups they let me try during a previous visit. (Sorry, I don't have a photo) but it's the cleanest most flavorful beef broth I've ever had. I have to order it every time we go now. For our group of 3 adults, a 3 year old and 6month old we ordered Combo B, one side of rice, a steamed egg, 3 bottles of soju and the galbitang. It was more than enough food for all of us. Yes, including the 6month old! Our server last night was Kayleen!!! She's the best! She was really nice to my kids and wasn't mad when my toddler kept dropping his utensils. She was always quick to replace them even when we said she didn't have to. We love this place and will continue to come here.
Always fantastic service here and our normal server and a male server tonight sorry I didn't catch their names but she always helps us when we come in. Met family for dinner to see each other been a while. Was nice to see family and have dinner together and catch up. Not too busy tonight either for a Sunday evening, got our food quickly and they made it in the back for us so that was nice since the kids and I were all tired to cook and wait for food. Thank you always for amazing service and always asking how we are when we come in. Appreciate the friendly service and delicious food. The beef brisket was a little on the fatty side though this time but the bulgogi was made good. The kimchi stew is always made deliciously and the banchan sides were all yummy. Have a beautiful day, be kind to everyone :) Aloha
When we walked into the restaurant we thought there was an AYCE option but we were wrong. We sat down and the waitress showed us options and suggested one for our table. There were 5 of us and the portions of meat that came out was a fair amount for us but we definitely didn't leave full like an AYCE option. The sides that came out were definitely not enough for us to share. One small cup of cheese corn for a table of 5 was sad. I didn't even get to try it because I wanted others to. The waitress ordered 4 bowls of rice even though there were 5 so we had to ask someone else for another bowl of rice. The meat was very good and she cooked it for us which we appreciated. It was a little concerning that we walked in on a Friday night and we were the only table seated for most of the duration of our dinner. The inside was pretty big and spacious. Everything was clean and the staff were friendly. We just wish the sides were enough to share. If they were we were not given the impression that they would bring out more.
There are a lot of kbbq in Buena Park. I feel this one is more authentic like in South Korea. In South Korea, they give a lot of side dishes and not everyone of them is spicy. This places side dish is not spicy so it can accommodate most people. Even the kimchi wasn't spicy but yet it was flavorful. It really reminded me of Korea as even there, not all Korean eat spicy. But the best part was the meat. Their ribeye cap is basically the juiciest ribeye you can get. Frank and musso in Hollywood is known for serving this part of ribeye and this place basically took notice of this and thought why not do it kbbq style? Guess what? It works! Is flavorful and juicy. They didn't overcook it. It was just right with a bit red in the middle. I mean if you don't like red, you can sear the middle a bit but you might lose that juicy texture if you do. Their non marinated short rib(the most expensive one) is a must get! I love short rib but sometimes it is way too fatty. Well, this one is the solution. Not too fat, still has the same texture and taste to it. The quality is absolutely fantastic. Price might be higher than other kbbq around the area but the quality is unmatched. You get what you paid for. Service was nice and friendly. Although we went right when it open so it wasn't packed. So maybe when it is packed, it can be a different story. Overall, I'd come back. Is closer than frank and musso if I want ribeye cap but I can also have other variety of dishes too. Which remind me the kimchi pancake was very good too but it was a backdrop compared to the meat though.
All the food and quality of meat is bomb And all server is very nice and chill They are master of grill the kbbq and customer service And mood ambiance is chilling
To put it straight, it's a premium price kbbq with lowered Ace quality meat. All the meats were overly fat and not marbled. Anywhere else would be better
1 month ago
My friends and I had a wonderful experience dining at Gangnam House. We loved that they have items not as typically seen at regular Korean restaurants such as octopus bibimbap and yukhoe (raw beef tartare). All the dishes were very delicious and fresh tasting. Our server Harvey was very friendly and spent time talking to us. The restaurant is on the top floor of The Source OC plaza. There are a lot of Korean restaurants and shops there. read more
1 month ago
Worth the Drive from Temecula! It was a Sunday afternoon, and I decided to make the drive to Buena Park for some authentic Korean food. I had heard great things about Gangnam House at The Source OC, so I arrived right when they opened--and I'm glad I did! The menu is extensive, with plenty of options to choose from. I went with the beef tofu soup, and it was absolutely delicious. It tasted fresh, flavorful, and had the perfect amount of spice--enough heat to give it a kick without being overwhelming. I also ordered the seafood pancake, which was crispy around the edges while staying soft, savory, and packed with flavor in the middle. The side dishes were fresh and tasty, too. The service was impeccable from start to finish. Definitely worth the drive from Temecula, and I'll gladly come back when I'm in the area! read more
The menu is a bit confusing. It doesnt state what side dishes are included for the combos. Just fyi the steam eggs and jiggae are included. So u dont have to add them a la carte. Nothing stood out for me at this place. My standards for korean bbq is baek jung. If i was to compare. This place is one tier below in every aspect. Meat quality. Service level. Server attentiveness. Price. Came on a saturday evening and it was pretty dead. The m korean bbq in the same mall had a 1 hour wait. And now i know why. Will not be coming back. Money can be better spent in other korean bbq places. read more
We loved it here! The quality of meat is very nice. The side dishes are tasty. The service is attentive and friendly. The ambiance is bright, inviting, spacious. I even saw private smaller dining room areas for a gathering, perfect for a birthday, get together, or work party. It was clean. I love the utensils and silverware. The variety of food caters to all palates: meats, soups, traditional rice dishes, cold noodles, fan-favorite appetizers, etc. They have lunch specials too. I can't wait to go back. Plus, you can walk around the plaza for dessert afterwards. I highly recommend! read more
3 months ago
Gangnam House stood out to me mainly because of the positive customer service vibes, but I would say the food is just okayish. I could definitely eat here again, but it wouldn't be my first pick. I enjoyed some of the banchan sides, which included the salad and japchae. The kimchi was just alright. They're generous and will give you more banchan if you ask. As for what we ordered, I enjoyed the Seafood Pancake, love how it had more of a "panko" crust, & it felt lighter than a usual pancake batter. The short rib and bulgogi were tasty as well, but the rest of the meats were kind of mid. I was sad that we ordered Mandy & received the fried version over the steamed/boiled version and wish there was a way to understand the dish we order without misonterpretation before getting it, but oh well! Overall, my party of four had a positive experience here & this restaurant is not a bad choice to dine at if you're at The Source OC. read more
We both ordered the premium short rib soup. Super tender and fall off the bone short rib. The broth was very light and clean, exactly what we needed after a night of drinking. Definitely need to dip the meat in the sauce for more flavor. For about $25 as of January 1, 2026 (yes they were open and pretty busy) definitely worth it. Great side dish selection. Good for large groups, clean and modern interior. read more
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Evan P.
Hi Kaelyn, thank you for taking the time to share your experience…
Located on the top floor of the busy Source OC. It's a very nice place, with lots of glass windows for excellent views. I liked being seated by the window where we can people watch as the sun sets. The staff is pretty friendly, though at times felt rushed when they were serving us. We were seated right away 5pm on a Saturday, but I can see it getting busier and busier as the night went on. The meat quality is good, not the best I've had, but overall good quality meats which is reflected in the premium pricing. The banchan spread is good too, and with kbbq it includes a tofu soup and steamed egg. I'm normally not a fan of the potato salad, but this I enjoyed, The sweet corn made it stand out. The cucumbers were a refreshing sweet. Kimchi, japchae were all delicious. Not sure if we could've asked for more as we weren't offered any more when they took our empty plates. The beef brisket had a great amount of marbling, which was great. Wish the portion was larger though. Not sure if we should've just gotten the combo if the portions are the same. The pork brisket is a pass for us. Not bad by any means, but I'd get something else if we come back The marinated short rib was probably my favorite dish. The perfect amount of marbling and marinaded well. Juicy and tender. It was a nice meal overall. While I wouldn't consider this place a must-try, especially with so many options at the Source, it's a good place for a quality meal. read more
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Evan P.
Hi Felix, thank you for taking the time to share your detailed…
6 months ago
I love how I can come on a Friday night and have no wait. I don't understand why it's not busier maybe it's just the plaza itself but this place is really good! It's not an AYCE KBBQ. But I think the service and quality is worth every penny! Service is always fast and friendly. Food wise always just enough! They don't do this every time but, I've came a few times and the kitchen would send out an extra dish that we didn't order and say it's on the house. Once they sent me a sample of their beef soups. Last night we had a mushroom dish that honestly tasted like the honey walnut shrimp you would get at a Chinese restaurant. It was really good! I love their galbitang beef short rib soup. It was one of their soups they let me try during a previous visit. (Sorry, I don't have a photo) but it's the cleanest most flavorful beef broth I've ever had. I have to order it every time we go now. For our group of 3 adults, a 3 year old and 6month old we ordered Combo B, one side of rice, a steamed egg, 3 bottles of soju and the galbitang. It was more than enough food for all of us. Yes, including the 6month old! Our server last night was Kayleen!!! She's the best! She was really nice to my kids and wasn't mad when my toddler kept dropping his utensils. She was always quick to replace them even when we said she didn't have to. We love this place and will continue to come here. read more
1 year ago
Always fantastic service here and our normal server and a male server tonight sorry I didn't catch their names but she always helps us when we come in. Met family for dinner to see each other been a while. Was nice to see family and have dinner together and catch up. Not too busy tonight either for a Sunday evening, got our food quickly and they made it in the back for us so that was nice since the kids and I were all tired to cook and wait for food. Thank you always for amazing service and always asking how we are when we come in. Appreciate the friendly service and delicious food. The beef brisket was a little on the fatty side though this time but the bulgogi was made good. The kimchi stew is always made deliciously and the banchan sides were all yummy. Have a beautiful day, be kind to everyone :) Aloha read more
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Nathan H.
Hello Jessica, Thank you for sharing such a heartfelt and thoughtful…
25 days ago
Amazing Food And A+ Service! Highly Recommend For Allergen Friendly Spots. Try the Spicy Beef Belly and Brisket for any spicy food lovers! read more
When we walked into the restaurant we thought there was an AYCE option but we were wrong. We sat down and the waitress showed us options and suggested one for our table. There were 5 of us and the portions of meat that came out was a fair amount for us but we definitely didn't leave full like an AYCE option. The sides that came out were definitely not enough for us to share. One small cup of cheese corn for a table of 5 was sad. I didn't even get to try it because I wanted others to. The waitress ordered 4 bowls of rice even though there were 5 so we had to ask someone else for another bowl of rice. The meat was very good and she cooked it for us which we appreciated. It was a little concerning that we walked in on a Friday night and we were the only table seated for most of the duration of our dinner. The inside was pretty big and spacious. Everything was clean and the staff were friendly. We just wish the sides were enough to share. If they were we were not given the impression that they would bring out more. read more
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Evan P.
Hi James, thank you so much for visiting and for leaving such a…
There are a lot of kbbq in Buena Park. I feel this one is more authentic like in South Korea. In South Korea, they give a lot of side dishes and not everyone of them is spicy. This places side dish is not spicy so it can accommodate most people. Even the kimchi wasn't spicy but yet it was flavorful. It really reminded me of Korea as even there, not all Korean eat spicy. But the best part was the meat. Their ribeye cap is basically the juiciest ribeye you can get. Frank and musso in Hollywood is known for serving this part of ribeye and this place basically took notice of this and thought why not do it kbbq style? Guess what? It works! Is flavorful and juicy. They didn't overcook it. It was just right with a bit red in the middle. I mean if you don't like red, you can sear the middle a bit but you might lose that juicy texture if you do. Their non marinated short rib(the most expensive one) is a must get! I love short rib but sometimes it is way too fatty. Well, this one is the solution. Not too fat, still has the same texture and taste to it. The quality is absolutely fantastic. Price might be higher than other kbbq around the area but the quality is unmatched. You get what you paid for. Service was nice and friendly. Although we went right when it open so it wasn't packed. So maybe when it is packed, it can be a different story. Overall, I'd come back. Is closer than frank and musso if I want ribeye cap but I can also have other variety of dishes too. Which remind me the kimchi pancake was very good too but it was a backdrop compared to the meat though. read more
3 months ago
The restaurant has excellent, friendly service, and the food is well-prepared and fantastic, especially the meat and side dishes. It's great for large groups, and everything is clean and modern. Highly recommended for anyone looking for an authentic Korean dining experience. read more
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All the food and quality of meat is bomb And all server is very nice and chill They are master of grill the kbbq and customer service And mood ambiance is chilling read more
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Evan P.
Hi Phillip, thank you so much for the kind review! We’re glad you…
5 months ago
To put it straight, it's a premium price kbbq with lowered Ace quality meat. All the meats were overly fat and not marbled. Anywhere else would be better read more
9 months ago
Wwwowza! The food is super amazing and our server Kevin was the funniest and most personable that we've ever had. 100% recommend this place. read more
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Evan P.
Hi Vanessa,thank you so much for the amazing review! We’re thrilled…
CLEAN KBBQ SPOT IN SOURCE OC MALL came here during lunch and was seated right away! went with their gangnam style beef special combo for $39.99 (included brisket, ribeye, bulgogi, along with a variety of other sides and soups) they offered so many side dishes - i kept getting refills! my favorite was the hearty galbitang which came with a big piece of meat! the bibimbap is also a must try!! i love their interior! super clean work spacious seating. perfect for big groups as well~ the service was amazing and the workers were so accommodating read more
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Nathan H.
Hello Katie, Thank you for your fantastic review! We're so glad to…
2 months ago
Gangnam House is on the second floor of the Source OC. They're serving up delicious KBBQ and other traditional Korean dishes. The best part? The server handles the cooking, so you can just kick back and enjoy the food! Ordered the Beef A Combo for 2: --Thinly sliced brisket, boneless short rib, joomuluk --Steamed egg & kimchi stew read more
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Nathan H.
Hello Gerico, Thank you for your review! We're glad you enjoyed your…
24 days ago
3 months ago
quiet, relaxed atmosphere that's perfect for a comfortable meal. The table is generously set with a wide variety of dishes, and the staff provide excellent service. read more
7 months ago
I frequent the source, and Gangnam House has been on my list pretty much since it opened, but I never got around to trying it because friends wanted to eat elsewhere (and you can't usually eat Korean bbq alone). My family and I decided to finally try it and I'm so glad I did. We got combo B as we were told combo A might be too small. It's pretty pricey but also honestly worth it. The meats looks and tastes. Some of them didn't blow me away per se but some of them with how flavorful they are. You also as usual get plenty of sides, so you will be leaving very full. The service was great, the staff is very friendly and personable, and there's plenty of seating inside too which is nice. It's a place to check out for sure if you love kbbq. read more
24 days ago
I'm both amazed and thankful that they accepted a reservation for our party of 20! We were all watching a 7:30 pm movie at CGV Cinemas on the opposite end of the Source and had enough time to order and eat at a comfortable pace with our 5 pm reservation. They seated us in four tables of 5 next to each other and allowed us to split bills as each table did a group order, with no extra automatic gratuity tacked on. Friend and I wanted to try several things, so we split the cold buckwheat noodles, seafood pancake, and galbi. I forgot to ask if they can cook the pancake extra crispy, but it was still good nevertheless. All the food we ordered were yummy. Definitely nice to be able to split with a friend to try more items! Parking is very easy in the structure for the Source. read more
Went here to have lunch with family for my Birthday and Father's day. It was busy so it was quick. We got the Set B and pretty much quite enough for us and ordered ramyeom after. The bowl of ramyeon is shareable for 2 unless you can eat the big portion :) the place is huge and more space in betweens of table with is good. read more
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Morgan S.
Hi Lin,…
5 months ago
Located inside the source mall on 3rd floor, very spacious and clean. We got 2 orders of the 꼿살 (bottom sirlion) to share with 3 adults and a side of cold noodles and soybeansoup. The meat, just look at that picture!!! Very good quality, and side dishes are really good. Cold noodle is a must here, it was so refreshing and the noodles were cooked perfection. Soy bean soup is the same as anywhere else, maybe just a little bit better and cleaner. read more
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Nathan H.
Hello Joann, Thank you for sharing your experience! We're glad to…
Great service, and super clean and nice setup. Banchan includes kimchi, pickled cucumber, japchae, mashed potato, bean sprouts, rice paper, and pickled radish. + Happy Combo ($33.99/pp): includes brisket, ribeye, and marinated bulgogi. Comes with kimchi stew or steamed egg. Egg was fluffy, stew was deliciously sour. Brisket was our fave, cooked crispy. Ribeye was pretty thin, but very tender. Bulgogi was standard. Liked that they also throw in some oyster mushrooms, onions, and tteok! read more
1 year ago
Good food and good service from Tae, it was prompt and friendly. We got menu C and highly recommended this menu. read more
5 months ago
1 year ago
BAD MANAGEMENT , SCAM MENU, WHERE RIBEYE THE MANAGER LIED TO US ABOUT THE MENU Yesterday (4/30), my friend and I came to this place for the first time. We thought it was an AYCE (All You Can Eat) spot, but after looking at the menu, we realized it wasn't -- we were at the wrong place. We were about to leave, but the manager came over, asked what happened, and explained that they offer a "GANGNAM Style" menu that's supposed to be enough to get full -- as shown in the pics below. I trusted her. She brought us a tray with brisket, bulgogi, three big chicken breasts, and a small portion of short rib. But here's the thing -- she brought out all the brisket and bulgogi first (which were cheap quality meats) and cooked them for us. Then she brought out the three big chicken breasts -- something I never expected at a $39.99-per-person Korean BBQ. WHERE'S THE RIBEYE?! We were really upset about being misled. The manager just said, "It's enough for you to get full." Yes, of course, with 3 F.Ass PIECES OF CHICKEN, we full without any enjoyable. I swear I will never recommend any of my friend or me come back here. I NEVER PAID A MEAL FOR 3 person around 150$ WITH THE LOW QUALITY OF MEAT. Please be AWARE OF SCAM Menu. GANGNAM HOUSE IS DIFFERENT WITH GANGNAM STATE BBQ PLACE. read more
4 months ago
Lunch special was amazing with good price. I ate spicy tofu stew and it was really good taste read more
1 year ago
Walked in and was pleasantly greeted but when I asked where the bar was, he said no bar. I asked what happened to it and he said again no bar. I told him the sign outside said restaurant and bar and he told me I was wrong. How do you advertise a bar and then not have one??? Then make me feel dumb for asking! read more
A la carte KBBQ meat at the source not AYCE Kbbq in the OC source structure. Located on the top floor. Interior is so spacious and there are plenty of dining seats. If you're in the mood for quality kbbq meat but don't want to feel too stuffed, best place to come. Service was fast and attentive. At the end you also get to choose your ice cream bar! read more
2 years ago
This place was clean and the food portions were quite huge! I loved my galbitang. It was so clean and the broth had a deep flavor to it. Usually the beef pieces are also quite hard to chew, but these were sooo soft. I'd highly recommend getting this meal! The service is also quick, and they offer all the things you need! read more
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6950 Beach Blvd
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