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    Hak San - Torrance

    4.5 (375 reviews)
    ModerateKorean, Barbeque
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    Updated over 3 months ago

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    HAK SAN - TORRANCE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Medium Intestine Combo

    The food is great and side dishes are very delicious. We csme at 3pm Friday, and the service was good too.

    Steamed egg
    Paula L.

    Hak San in Torrance is known for their Gopchang, which is grilled beef small intestines. There were posters posted on the wall of all the different types they had. LOL - even their WiFi password was "Intestine." Although that's what they're famous for, we actually didn't partake in the gopchang this time and instead went with their regular Korean BBQ combo - and we were not disappointed. The restaurant has plenty of parking spaces located right in front, so it's easy to access. The ambiance feels authentic and lively, with that classic Korean BBQ setup - built-in tabletop grills, fake brick on the walls, and a warm, casual vibe that makes it great for families or groups. The service was good and attentive, and they helped cook the meat at the table for us, which we always appreciate. The food came out quickly, and everything tasted fresh. The Korean BBQ combo was a great choice. We got the Large Combo A ($115.95) which included: Thinly sliced brisket, pork belly, pork jowl, marinated seared pork ribs, kimchi soup, salad, and even came with steamed egg and corn cheese, which aren't always included at other KBBQ restaurants. My favorites were the marinated seared pork ribs and pork belly. Everything was well-seasoned and tasted great. Quick tip - When you get the bill, you go up and pay at the front.

    Tommy C K.

    There's a lot, and it's very delicious. The staff are also very kind and do a great job.

    The staff is so friendly and patient to explain. The store is clean, tidy, the air is cool so not much of smell. The side is delicious too.
    Thuy B.

    the staff is friendly. the store is cool and tidy so you won't get much of smell. Side dishes are delicious too.

    Alen D.

    Wow this spot is amazing! The food is so good such great quality meats and service. 10/10 anything you get you will love I can't wait to come back such a cozy spot and beats the rest of the ones in the area. I can't wait to come back to try more!

    LA galbi, brisket, etc.
    Steve W.

    My wife had some good experiences here with friends, so we visited as a family. Ordered the brisket, a steamed egg, and an LA galbi. We figured that would be plenty as our son barely eats anything, but we took the server's advice and ordered a second LA galbi. Turns out one would've been plenty, and we took home the rest. Now we know. Service was great, and she grilled the meat for us and was very efficient about it. No complaints here.

    Jowl and beef tongue. Plate size compared to the hand of a 4'11" female. Very small portion. Everyone was shocked for the price charged.
    Fanny K.

    My friends and I have been craving intestine for a long time (since February) and we were extremely sad that Song Hak was closed, so we came to try this place out. There's surprisingly not a lot of banchan variety served with the food. Also, currently, the large combo has a hefty price of $110.99 and the amount given didn't fill up 4 girls (it does say it feeds 3-4 on the menu, but I'd say it's probably closer to 3). We ordered all beef intestine for the 3 meats we were able to select, cause that's all we wanted to eat. I will say the beef intestine was marinated exceptionally well and was actually quite flavorful. However! I would NOT order any extra meats on the side like beef tongue or jowl. The beef tongue plate itself was $55 and the jowl was $37. I was in disbelief at the small amount given for the price charged (see photos with hand size comparison). It was definitely not worth ordering these on the side. As for the service, everyone was really nice and courteous, but I don't think they checked often enough to refill banchan or water though. And the restaurant was mostly empty when we were here, so that was odd. It's like they served the food and then mostly forgot about us ha! Overall, barring the exorbitant pricing, the intestine was really good if that's what you're coming for. Aside from our group of 7, my friend's family also coincidentally dined here on the same day/time as us, and they also mentioned the high pricing here was an issue. It's 4 stars for the intestine, but with everything else I mentioned, I'd rate it overall closer to 3.5 stars.

    Gopchang

    The gopchang is great, very juicy and delicious. The best! Same goes with the service. I highly recommend! By the way the salad here is BOMB!

    Josh P.

    In my personal experience of growing up in both LA and Seoul, and being well exposed to the Korean culinary scene in both places, I STRONGLY believe that this restaurant is top tier for authentic, high end Korean Barbecue in LA County. I've been a regular customer for about 8 years, and its safe to say that this restaurant is among the best you'll find in the south bay in terms of service, quality, and authenticity. What really sets this restaurant apart is the people. The people here are really friendly, and a lot of the workers here I've known for so long, ever since I was a kid. Additionally, the level of authenticity this restaurant holds is unmatched. It is oddly similar to a traditional Korean barbecue restaurant in South Korea, which you don't find often here in the US. With that being said, I highly recommend anyone who is willing to try a new restaurant to give Hak San a try. I strongly believe it won't disappoint.

    Suri D.

    Food was so good and service is amazing! I've been looking for a good intestine spot and finally found my go-to!

    Intestine combo for 2
    Hyowon C.

    Service is amazing as always... this place is an OG intestine bbq place. It's sooo good! Side dishes are generous and yummy. Intestines are so dreamy.. I love their bean paste soup too. Can't wait to comeback !

    Amazing grilled intestine. The staff are friendly, and this is definitely my favorite place.  Highly recommend!!!!!!!

    Amazing grilled intestine! The staff are friendly, and this is definitely my favorite place. Highly recommend!

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    fave place in south bay for intestines!! love coming here always so chewy and yummy and fresh

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    Great kind staff! Quick service! Good menu variety!! A rare gem and must try! Make it a priority in Torrance.

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    Yummy food with excellent service! We had the small beef/pork combo...it was enough for two...very filling.

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    This is our intestine spot. We love it and the food is great! Been coming here for a while.

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    Ask the Community - Hak San - Torrance

    If I want to dine here, do I need to leave a card on file?

    No. You just go and wait to be seated. You can pay by either cash or card when you're finished.

    Are you still offering outdoor seating?

    Sorry we don’t!!

    Are the intestines marinated in soy sauce? (I can't eat wheat)

    Hello Becky, Yes, soy sauce is part of our marinated sauce.

    Do they have an all you can eat option?

    No they don't

    Is takeout possible?

    I believe so.

    Is there a private room?

    No.

    Can one person eat alone here?

    Hello, thanks for reaching out to us! For BBQ, it is minimum of 2 order per table, and we have… 

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    Gaya Korean Tofu & Grill - Hot Pot Beef Bulgogi Soup

    Gaya Korean Tofu & Grill

    4.3(401 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$

    I was an Army person who in 1987 served in Korea a year. Eating here; the flavor, the FOOD took me…read moreright back to Seoraksan Mountain Fresh -flavorful-priced right! Best compliment will be given by returning with my friends

    My wife and I came in on a moderately busy evening and asked to be seated. We were never…read moreacknowledged, no wait time given, no indication anyone had registered we were standing there. We asked more than once. Each time we were passed over while other things took priority. We eventually left without eating. Even tho the food looked great. I'm not writing this because the wait was long. A wait is fine. Being told "it'll be about 20 minutes" is fine. What wasn't fine was being treated as though we weren't there at all, repeatedly, by the owner. It's a small thing to make eye contact and say "we'll be with you shortly," and it's the difference between a customer who waits patiently and one who walks out feeling disrespected. I can't speak to the food, we never got to try it. I can only speak to how we were treated, and it was disappointing enough that we won't be returning. 어느 정도 붐비는 저녁 시간에 아내와 함께 방문해 자리를 안내해 달라고 요청했습니다. 그런데 아무런 응대도 받지 못했습니다. 인사도, 대기 시간 안내도 없었고, 저희가 서 있다는 사실 자체를 인지하고 있다는 어떤 표시도 없었습니다. 한 번이 아니라 여러 번 요청했지만 그때마다 그냥 지나쳐졌습니다. 결국 식사를 하지 못하고 나왔습니다. 기다리는 시간이 길어서 이 글을 쓰는 것이 아닙니다. 기다리는 것은 괜찮습니다. "20분 정도 걸립니다"라는 안내 한마디만 있었어도 괜찮았을 겁니다. 문제는 사장님으로부터 저희가 그 자리에 아예 없는 사람처럼 반복해서 대우받았다는 점입니다. 눈을 마주치고 "곧 안내해 드리겠습니다"라고 말하는 것은 아주 사소한 일이지만, 손님이 편안히 기다리느냐 무시당했다고 느끼며 나가느냐를 가르는 차이입니다. 음식에 대해서는 평가할 수 없습니다. 맛볼 기회조차 없었으니까요. 저희가 받은 응대에 대해서만 말씀드릴 수 있고, 그 응대는 다시 방문하지 않을 만큼 실망스러웠습니다.

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    Gaya Korean Tofu & Grill
    Gaya Korean Tofu & Grill - Tonkatsu

    Tonkatsu

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    Hansol Torrance - Hot stone bimbimbap

    Hansol Torrance

    4.4(90 reviews)
    2.4 mi
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    Really enjoyed our meal at Hansol inside H Mart in Torrance! We had the squid with bean sprouts and…read moreudon noodle soul. Both were really good, flavorful, and satisfying. The typical Korean banchan (side dishes) that came with the meal made everything even better. It's located inside the supermarket, so the dining area can get very crowded and busy, but the food came out fairly quickly, so the wait wasn't bad at all. You order your food, find yourself a table, and they call your number when your order is ready. Nothing fancy in terms of atmosphere but a busy H Mart food-court setting for that is tasty, comforting, and worth the wait. I'd definitely come back, especially when I'm craving a hot bowl of Korean soup!

    I have eaten here a few times. The food court has been reconfigured a few times, getting smaller…read moreand smaller. There are fewer and fewer food stall offerings. This place has lasted. Probably because it's Korean, in a Korean supermarket, where the competitors that folded shop were not always. Other stands also had a freshness issue - not much turnover as most visitors want Korean. Each time I shop at HMart, I see big soup bowls from Hansol. And I think, as a giant soup lover, I need to get me some. It always looks so good. Unfortunately, it does not taste as good as it looks. For example, the 2 rib special looks fantastic but the meat is tough to eat. The noodles are flat, need some flare. The rice bowls lack flavor. I see all these glowing reviews and know I'm swimming against the tide. Probably sacrilege for me to say that the Hmart prepared food tastes better than this restaurant... but I find this to be the case. The prices - not great. You pay for the convenience of being in a market. Counterintuitive as the ambience is what what you'd expect to pay for.

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    Hansol Torrance - Front of stand

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    Hansol Torrance - Hot stone bibimbap (already started mixing)

    Hot stone bibimbap (already started mixing)

    Hansol Torrance - Squid Soup (This was my least favorite.)

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    Squid Soup (This was my least favorite.)

    Wooga Sullungtang - Mul Mil-Myeon - chewy noodles in cold beef broth

    Wooga Sullungtang

    4.5(420 reviews)
    4.9 mi
    $$

    Quick dinner before headed back to our hotel, this restaurant was bustling when we came in around…read more7p on a Friday night. We were seated immediately which was super nice and able to order fairly quickly. The restaurant is decently sized and run by the nicest people ever. They were very patient and courteous our whole dining experience in the restaurant. The menu is extensive but with the humid weather my friend and I were very excited for a bowl of cold noodles. The cold noodles were perfect, and the portions were huge for the price you pay! Everything was delicious, and the banchan was probably some of the best I've ever had at any Korean restaurant in the US. Highly recommend coming here if you're in the area!

    Came here as our post-church lunch spot. A Korean place open on Sunday is already rare. Came…read morelooking for Naeng-Myeon on this hot, summer day, and this fit the bill. It was a busy day for Mul Naeng-Myeon but they conveniently had a couple tables for us. They can get busy, and there was a line forming as we were eating, so it is understandable if the service can seem a little pushy at times, and this comes out in very subtle ways (i.e. There's no AC, only a small fan. If they want you to leave, they'll position the fan away from you). Cold water is also only available upon request, as well as extra napkins. Otherwise, you'll be wiping your mouth with a one-ply napkin the whole time. The banchan was great. I especially loved the onions and perilla leaves. The kimchi tasted fresh and tangy, but the radishes were a bit too sweet and cut very clunky. The Naeng-Myeon was good; it tasted very heavily of sesame, and not much else. The meat was also pretty tough to chew. Very filling, but expensive for the amount of meat you get. Definitely made use of the vinegar and mustard, which they eventually took away to give to another table. I'm thinking I just ordered the wrong thing and came on the wrong day. I saw what other people ordered, and it looked delicious, always served with enthusiasm. Next time, I'll have what they're having.

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    Wooga Sullungtang - Spicy Jjimdak

    Spicy Jjimdak

    Wooga Sullungtang - Spicy Jjimdak

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