It's been a while since I've been here for kalguksu and cold noodles, and I'm so glad I came back! It looks like they've added some new items to the menu, which was a nice surprise. The kimchi tasted way better too. The bonus was our kind and attentive waitress. I was wearing a white shirt, and she genuinely wanted me to be careful not to spill anything on it. I thought that was so sweet and thoughtful. Note to self: Don't wear white when ordering spicy cold noodles (makgookso) on a hot day! read more

HooRooRook - 2. Makgoogsoo Water/춘천 막국수 물 - Korean Near Me - Buena Park, California

Lovely service and food quality offered at HooRooRook. Price was inexpensive for the amount of food I received and my order came out quickly. Even though the server spoke no English, she was so charming and hospitable. I felt so well taken care of during my visit and I loved it! Looking forward to revisiting again in the future. read more

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This is my favorite neighborhood spot that I visit all the time, especially when I'm craving Chuncheon Makguksu (buckwheat noodles), crispy fried dumplings, or a comforting bowl of Kalguksu (knife-cut noodles) and Sujebi (hand-pulled dough soup). The food is consistently amazing, and the service is always so warm and welcoming every single time! * For Hot Summer Days: You absolutely must try the Chuncheon Makguksu. It's incredibly refreshing and a total summer staple! * For Chilly Weather: Go for the Kalguksu or Sujebi to warm you up. If you can't decide, I highly recommend ordering the 'Kal-jebi'--you get the perfect mix of both in one bowl! Don't forget to pair your meal with their fried dumplings. Highly recommend! read more

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A hole in the wall, no frills gem that is all authentic, delicious Korean food. Their dumplings are the size of baby fists, stuffed full of filling with super satisfying filling to wrapper proportions. Sujebi and kalguksus were delicious and the perilla broths were so aromatic. Kimchi here was delish and kept getting refilled for us. The Korean Auntie who works there was super sweet. Parking is abundant. read more

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5/5! This authentic Korean restaurant is a hidden gem, specializing in Mak Guksu -- hand-pulled cold buckwheat noodles that are incredibly refreshing on a hot day. The flavors are spot-on, and they also offer a huge variety of other traditional Korean dishes that taste just like home cooking. Both the owners and servers are super friendly, and the service is attentive without being rushed. Highly recommend coming here hungry, ordering the Mak Guksu, and trying the flat pan-fried mandoo -- crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside! read more

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This is honestly one of the best meals I've had recently. We ordered the jjolmyeon (spicy chewy noodles), perilla seed noodles, kimchi sujebi, and dumplings -- and every single dish was delicious. My daughter and I especially loved the perilla seed noodles. The broth was rich and nutty, and it's the kind of flavor that keeps coming back to you later. My son finished the entire bowl of jjolmyeon by himself, and my wife really enjoyed the kimchi sujebi. For reference, I'm not usually a big fan of kalguksu or hand-pulled noodle soups. But this place is different -- the flavors were clean, comforting, and very well balanced. You can tell the food is made with care. My wife kept joking (half serious!) that this place feels Michelin-level. Highly recommend. We'll definitely be back. read more

A unassuming restaurant that served up one of the best home style meals I've had. Kalguksu is their specialty and man was it one of the better ones I've had. Warm, freshly made broth mixed with perfect textured noodles and MASSIVE dumplings combine for a meal that reminded me of traditional cooking. Goes to show that you can't judge a restaurant by just the outside. If you are looking for a great, homestyle, warm meal, look no further! read more

HooRooRook - 18. Dumpling Kalgoogsoo () - Korean Near Me - Buena Park, California

I almost don't write reviews and your horrible restaurant has made me write this. 1. Service is horrible. Doesn't give menu for 10 minutes. Okay understaffed but reviews from years also show same problem. Horrible service and wouldn't go back 2. Overpriced food for bad quality and quantity of food. Why do I pay 22 bucks for dumpling kalgooksoo when I get 3 scoops of chopstick worth of noodles and 2 barely cooked frozen dumplings? Get out of here. Don't do business. 한국인으로써 너무나 쪽팔리는 음식점이네요 서비스는 그렇다치더라도 들깨만두칼국수를 시켰는데 3 젓가락만에 없어지는 면 양은 둘째치더라도 만두는 꼴랑 2조각 줘놓고 그건 심지어 냉동 비비고보다도 못한 만두.. 조리도 잘안되고요. 한국이였으면 식품청이던 뭐던 신고할 수준이네요. 장사 그만합시다. read more

Perilla kalgusku the best! Please don't come here. I don't want to wait. The fried mandu is awesome and reminds me of home.

This is my go-to spot in Buena Park, especially when I'm craving Korean noodles. This time, I ordered 들깨수제비 & 쫄면 plus grilled mackerel to go. You can't go wrong with anything on their noodle menu. I just wish this place was a little closer to where I live so I could visit more often! If you love discovering new food and restaurants, especially Korean cuisine, be sure to check out my other reviews or visit my TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sunflower92618?_t=ZT-8w1r30S5Gnu&_r=1 read more

HooRooRook - Stir-fired spicy squid - Korean Near Me - Buena Park, California

One of my favorite spots to get their Korean pulled dough soup (soojebee)! Growing up, that was my favorite childhood dish. I was never able to find a restaurant that made it spicy and the spice hits the spot. It's kimchi broth with a nice throat hitting spice. The kimchi pulled dough soup is definitely my favorite but they also have an option where they can combine it with the noodle soup (kalgooksoo)!! My two favorite Korean soups combined into one?! Say less. They have really good cold noodle option as well! It's a pretty small restaurant with only a few tables and the service is alright. Every time I went, I noticed it was just one server. This is definitely the spot to go to if you're in the mood for some nice warming soup or for nice cold noodle on a hot day! read more

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first time trying this restaurant and wow... i wish i tried it sooner... i am a huge dumpling fan and was satisfied by their fried dumplings. it seems like they make their own dumplings in the store! their kalguksu and spicy noodles were outstanding! they give extra cold broth for the spicy noodles and it's so gud can't wait to come back!! read more

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I really liked this place. But I and my friend were forced to pay with cashes bc cashier made mistakes. Eventhough a guy from kitchen let her know how to fix it though she didnt let us know we could still pay w/ card while we were listening conversations they have. It was so annoying read more

I've visited several times and the food has always been great, but unfortunately, this visit was disappointing due to the service. I asked our server for a high chair for my son, and instead of responding, she made a strange face and said nothing. After waiting for a while, I had to call her over again to place our order and repeated the request. She barely acknowledged me and still didn't bring a high chair. I even saw her talking to another server and it seemed like she was complaining about my request, which made the situation feel even more uncomfortable. Eventually, I had to get a high chair myself--which I would have gladly done right away if I had simply been told. I don't understand why such a simple and common request was ignored and treated so dismissively. It left a really negative impression, especially given the otherwise good experiences I've had here. read more

Dined in Friday evening and was not disappointed! I was in the area doing some shopping and was craving some noodles and this place popped up in yelp. However, I ended up order the ago jjim (monkfish with bean sprouts) not too many places can prepare this dish well. It reminded me of my grandmother's food which was very comforting. As for the service, EXCEPTIONAL!!! SINCE IT IS A SPICIER DISH, MY WATER WAS ALSWAY FILLED. Side dishes were always filled and the waitress checkin in to ensure I was content with my meal. I will definitely be back!!! read more

Comfort food done so well. The kimchi kalguksu is a large bowl. The noodles are soft and chewy. The naengmyun broth has flavor as well. Be warned, the kimchi and radish kimchi are medium spicy! Not for the timid spice eaters. read more

HooRooRook - Kimchi kalguksu - Korean Near Me - Buena Park, California

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Our family went there just to enjoy some cold noodles and kalguksu--nothing complicated, right? I politely asked if they could leave the cucumber out of the cold noodles, and the waitress--clearly overwhelmed by the concept of basic customer service--goes, "I'm not sure, we're busy." Excuse me? No cucumber is now depending on the kitchen's mood? Then we sat there... waiting. Thirty. Whole. Minutes. Because, you know, apparently being "busy" is a universal excuse for everything falling apart. And while we're still waiting, the table next to us--who came after us, by the way--gets their noodles. I ask about ours, and the waitress looks at me like she's never seen a customer before and asks what we ordered. I say cold noodles and kalguksu, and she goes, "Oh, yours will take longer since you ordered kalguksu." Ah, of course. How silly of me not to realize I committed the grave sin of ordering soup. Ten more minutes later, another waitress, the one who actually took our order, casually strolls up and says, "Sorry, we didn't put your order in." Just forgot! Oopsie! But it's okay, because--surprise--they were "busy." We got up and left. Never coming back. Ever. And judging by their reviews, this train wreck of overpriced food and unapologetically rude service is just their standard operating procedure. Bravo. read more

One of my favorite noodle places! It's a small hole in the wall in the 76 gas station plaza. Love their makguksoo (cold noods), soojebi, and kalguksoo. All the noods are delicious. Be sure to order a side of their fried mandu, so crispy and chewy. All dishes come with a side of kimchi and kakdugi (radish). The servers are nice, but you need to call them over if you need refills on the side dishes. read more

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양은 전에비해서 형편없이 줄었는데 면류는 살안찌게 적게줘도 별문제가 없어요 불고기를 시켰는데 밑반찬인줄 알았어요 작은접시에 양파익은것 깔고 너무나 작은양이라 놀랐어요 $26 불이었던것 같은데요 수지가 안맏으면 좀더비싸게 팔던가 하여튼 어이가 없었어요 그옆집에 또옆집에 줄줄이 푸짐한 면류를 파니깐 거기로 가세요 read more

Four of us went to this place after golf around 3:30 pm and was disappointed to find out they were closed. After a couple of weeks later I still wanted to try this place so remembering they close at 3 pm I called at 2:15 pm to order carry out for my family but the lady who answered the phone told me since they close at 3 pm she refused to take my order. WTH? I called 45 minutes before closing time just to order to go and still too late? This is it. I won't go to this place anymore. read more

Terrible sanitation and zero customer service but good food... Makgooksoo is so good and it has been consistent on past several visits through long span of time. Other dishes are decent as well. They keep their togo containers in their bathroom. Yes, they are boxed up but still... Utensils and dishes are not so clean... watch before you start using them ;) read more

This is an updated review based on recent visits.... Their dumplings are still good.... steamed or soup! They still seem to be short-staffed, and service can still improve. However, the food is good. I tried their makgooksoo, maemil kalgooksoo, kimchi kaljaebi, and the regular kaljaebi and they are all very good. I will definitely be back... I just need to remember to avoid the lunch rush times. read more

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While the food was good, the service was honestly not good. We were still looking at the menu, but the server asked, "Oh, you guys still haven't ordered yet?" in a very rude manner. Another server chased after us to say, "You guys didn't leave a service charge (tip)". We did leave a cash tip, but she said it was not enough and was actually very disrespectful. 서비스가 정말 별로인데도 서비스 차지 안줬다고 문까지 따라 나오시고 주문하기전에 고민하면서 보고있는데 아직도 주문을 안했냐면서 닦달하는 식당은 여기밖에 없을겁니다 read more

Soup is very simple for noodles and hand torn noodles. Wish they would put more individualized flavor when cooking the dishes. Most taste the same and not restaurant quality... more of average cooking skilled mom making it. read more

Don't know why they even bother to operate a restaurant. Went with a large party and they refused to seat us. Plenty of empty tables and we were willing to sit in separate tables. Still refused. Just close up shop!! read more

직접 만든 들깨 칼국수 그리고 찐만두 너무 맛있었어요! 서버 이모들도 너무 친절하고 서비스도 너무 만족했습니다. 조만간 제방문 할거 같네요. 매우 추천 합니다! 정말 맛있어요!

Terrible customer service. I asked for a high chair and the waitress just said okay and didn't do anything. It looked like they were understaffed, so I got the chair myself from the back, which is no problem at all. However, what really upset me was that after taking a long time to bring our menu, she brought the wrong order and didn't even apologize. When I told her the order came out wrong, she just said that's what I ordered. I specifically wanted the noodles (kalgooksoo) with dumplings because I was going to share it with my toddler, but she looked at me as if I was at fault and asked, "what do you want me to do?" Umm... what? So anyways, the cook was yelling in the back to bring back the food. We ended up waiting while my mom finished her dish. When it finally came out, I can tell they just reused the dumplings that were in the first bowl because they were soggy and were falling apart when I scooped them onto a plate. The waitress never apologized for her mistake, my mom had to wait since the food came out at different times, and I got soggy dumplings. Who knows what they did with the soojaebi that was in my other bowl, it might've been just dumped into another customer's. (By the way, the waitress asked if I ate some already and I said no, but I did put my used chopsticks in them.) I used to love this place when they first opened couple years back, but I'm never coming here again. read more

HooRooRook - Korean Near Me - Buena Park, California

Service is not great. There was one server on a Sunday for the whole restaurant on a Sunday afternoon. When we walked in she was in the back so awkwardly just stood there for a few minutes. Entire time she never checked on us or offered water refill. Food is mid. Very mid if such a thing exists. I've been going to Yoo's kitchen for a long time and I would say almost every menu item at this restaurant is available or there and much better tasting for same price and better service. With yoos being right next door, can't imagine ever going to this restaurant again. read more

This is the most ridiculous place that I have ever been. I ordered noodles and flat dumplings and asked them for a to-go-box for left over but they only gave me a tiny bowl. So I asked for one more bowl, but they just took away my food and voided my check. Even when I entered the establishment, there was no greeting or friendly reception. I was genuinely scared and irate by their rudeness. I do not recommend this place for anyone read more

Very authentic Korean restaurant. I am not sure this is the right place for non-korean. If you are comfortable with genuine Korean restaurants atmosphere, you will find good tasty Korean dishes in here. read more

First time, per previous reviews recommendations i tried their fried duMplings, they are so good! Also tried their noodles and they are truly a noodle special house! Their donkatsu is amazing! Taste like real korean donkatsu not imitation! read more

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I am not satisfied with the service. Flat dumplings also cannot be TO GO. I also asked for a different bowl of Dadagi seasoning. But they insist on serving it over noodles. Do you really want to connect with your guests? It's such a pity. read more

My friend from NY recommended their mak gook soo and I was so excited to try it because her recommendations never disappoints. I ordered the mak gook soo in broth and it was delicious. My husband ordered kal je bi and a side of beef dumplings, they were all so good! read more

Wasn't worth the hype. Food is just ok, Service is just ok, Vibe is just ok. I knew I wasn't coming back as soon as I took my first bite. read more

The food is excellent, customer service is mediocre, environment is normal. It's a typical older generation Korean restaurant which doesn't care too much about the yelp reviews this results in non awareness of how important it is for them to do customer service. The honest review would be 4 stars in total. 5stars for food 3stars for customer service and 4 stars for overall experience. Make sure to order what I've ordered. Photo attached. read more

HooRooRook - Korean Near Me - Buena Park, California

Been here with my client who recommended this place during lunch time on mid-week of April. He ordered Kaljebi, Makgooksu and fried flat dumpling. The soup was pretty good especially for aged group who prefer not too strong taste and spicy makgooksu was good as well if you add some vinegar. Most of all flat dumpling was the best. Strongly recommended for your family and your parents. read more

Best cod fish stew I've ever had. It is also harmonized with Ox Knee Soup. Had a good weekend dinner with family. read more

HooRooRook - Cod fish - Korean Near Me - Buena Park, California

First time trying this place via delivery since I was craving a hearty, comforting soup. I haven't had sujebi in a while so I decided to try the kimchi sujebi. Wow, the broth is so rich yet refreshing all at once and the sujebi noodles have the perfect chew. Can't wait to try their other foods! read more

HooRooRook - Kimchi sujebi (warmed up at home) - Korean Near Me - Buena Park, California

The cold noodles has no taste, service is slow and not worth the price. One star is still too many

After working late, my boyfriend and I were so tired so we craved something icy and cool. We started yelping and this place grabbed our attention. Since it is super close to where I live, that's the first thing I liked and secondly, the service was very good. We ordered 'Makgooksoo' with both cold soup and spicy sauce. I got the one with cold soup and as far as I remember, I think I drained all the soups because it was THAT good! It was icy and so flavorful, I couldn't stop drinking. Also, I didn't try the one with spicy sauce but my boyfriend didn't complain and finished the whole bowl, so I guess it tasted excellent! Overall, this was such a satisfying dinner and I think I will be regularly visiting and order Makgooksoo until this summer is over. read more

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