Foods are fresh and delicious and staffs are friendly…read moreSpecially I like the Korean pancakes

Every time I come here there's always a line out the door so you know it's good. I visit pretty…read moreoften for their mul naengmyeon and I love that it comes with a smaller portion of bibim naengmyeon on the side. The mul naengmyeon is easily my favorite. The broth is icy, slushy, and packed with flavor, while the noodles have the perfect chewy and bouncy texture. My only complaint is that I wish it came with a little more meat. I've tried cold noodles at a lot of places but this is still my favorite spot for naengmyeon. The side dishes are always delicious too, especially the mung bean pancakes. The service is quick, straightforward, and efficient, even when the restaurant is busy. The ambiance is a bit dated but that's easy to overlook when the food is this good.

there are so many kbbq places in garden grove, so i hadn't had the chance to try sookdal before,…read morebut i wish i had tried it sooner bc the meat quality is so good !! my friends and i came here on a saturday night, and the wait was about 1 1/2 hr since the restaurant is pretty small and doesn't have many tables. when we finally got in tho, the servers were super efficient and attentive to us for our entire meal. they also cook the meats for you and display it nicely on the grill, so it's one less thing to stress about while dining! my group of 4 decided to split combo D, which comes with pork belly, pork collar, beef brisket, choice of stew between kimchi or bean paste, and cheese to eat with the meat. this was plenty of food for all of us, and we left pretty stuffed and satisfied! my favorite meats were definitely the pork belly and collar, which had the perfect amount of fat without tasting too greasy. it is probably my favorite bite of pork belly of all time! i also love how sookdal has a "tutorial" to show you the 7 best ways to enjoy the meat with all of the side dishes and sauces, and my personal favorite way was with the garlic oil sauce! it was a pretty unique and fun experience, and i would definitely come back!

Is this what dreams are made of? Intoxicating aroma of caramelized pork, umami flavor, juicy meat,…read moreand perfectly charred edges? Must be! The pork jowl and pork belly are DIVINE - clearly high quality. Workers hand us a sticker with specs about the preparation and aging process, which is oddly charming and shows how much pride they take in their meat. The staff even cooks everything for us, so we can sit back and stuff our faces. The sides are great too. Tangy pickled or fermented veggies, sweet pineapple, mushrooms, and soups help cut through all that richness from the fat. The pork and kimchi soup especially hits - it's super comforting and balances out the meal. This is also a great alternative if you're craving BBQ but don't have the stomach space for AYCE. These portions leave us full and satisfied every time. Overall, an amazing spot for a casual, pork-centric feast!

Came here craving a comforting bowl of galbi tang, and this place absolutely hit that spot! Even…read morethough I think they're mainly known for their pork broth soups, we went with the classic beef short rib soup, and we left very satisfied! The short ribs were huge and incredibly tender. I barely had to touch them before the meat was basically falling off the bone. The broth had a deep, comforting flavor without being overly salty (which is a blessing to enjoy the flavor). We also ordered the pork cutlet on the side, and honestly, the portion was massive for like a quick lunch. Crispy, filling, and definitely enough to take leftovers home! The banchan was simple but solid too, especially the big slices of cucumber and daikon, along with pieces of pancake on the side. The atmosphere is very down-to-earth with Korean signage and an artsy wall, no fancy décor or over-the-top presentation. Service is straightforward and efficient. You're not here to be pampered. You're here for hot, delicious comfort food done right.

Drove all the way from New Port to Garden Grove to eat here. Actually, flew from Colorado to OC…read more Early Sunday morning, only one server but had 3 tables already occupied. Must be good. Ambiance? Just mom and pop restaurant fell. Service was good. We got the Dried Pollack Soup (북어국) and Dumpling & Rice Cake Soup (떡만두국). Pollock soup was hearty, clean tasting and exceeded the expectation. Dumpling soup was very rich and filled with lot of dumplings. Side dishes were delicious too. We were so full, we didn't even bother ordering anything else. Will definitely come back to this location.

We were seated right away and greeted with warm welcomes from all the staff. Dylan is very nice and…read moreprovided great service. ordered the hot stone beef short rib and beef soup :)

Great food and friendly staff. Wait time wasn't too bad tonight but weekends can be very long.read more

Visited on a Saturday evening and we were able to get seated right away for a party of 5. It was…read morequite late too so we probably got lucky. Clean, cozy size restaurant. Staff were friendly and had a good amount of attentiveness. Everything we ordered was so good! I'm happy to find this Korean spot. Anything you order off the menu will be good. Portions are shareable but of course you can still enjoy them on your own. I will definitely come back!

SOOO GOOD!!! went here with my cousins and we only got two entres and one appetizer which filled us…read moreup and there were only 5 of us...thats how big their portions are everything was sooo good and came out relatively fast. only complaint i have is that the cheese corn mac had more cheese than corn and macaroni noodles... like a LOT if cheese but it was still good just wouldnt get again definitely would recommend getting the katsu curry and the beef belly!! they were so flavorful and good (btw there is rice on the bottom)

Just tried a new Korean spicy rice cake (tteokbokki / bunsik) spot in Buena Park, Ca. If you've…read moreever had street tteokbokki in Seoul, this is it. They have four different flavors to choose from. We went with the OG "Grandma's style" using the traditional rice cakes and added fried shrimp tempura + mini kimbap, which was the perfect combo. Dunking everything into that sauce! Service was amazing--the lady working there was so sweet, attentive, and welcoming, which honestly made the experience even better. Also, tons of parking, which is a win in itself. Highly recommend.

Tucked away unassumingly in the corner of the HMART food court corner, they have rice cakes…read morereminiscent of places like YUPDDUK & an additional topping bar similar to DOOKI. You can choose a main dish tteokbokki which comes with rice cakes, sausages, cabbage, and fish cake already, but it's nice that you can add additional toppings at the bar. It's a bit expensive to add the extra toppings. My tip is to just go to the HMART on the other side and buy any additional add-on's that you'd like. (NOTE: Mala, Rosé sauces are additional for ~ $2.99) Cheese add on was not worth the value, and the fish cake soup was just OK. Just get the rice cakes (especially the wheat flour ones). Sauce was not too sweet or overwhelming with a red pepper paste / gojuchang flavor. Better suited for those who enjoy savory dishes! I really enjoyed the large rice cakes & the combo is shareable between 3-4 people!

Wanted to try a new spot since I was craving 뚝배기불고기 badly and decided on Gam Ja Tang House. Best…read moredecision and drive out ever! My friend and I picked from the lunch menu and $16.99 was a good price! More than enough food along with the banchan. The thing to remember is parking is located behind the restaurant. You'll have to drive slowly, otherwise you'll miss the driveway to turn in to from the main street like I did.. Twice! lol

The parking here can be hard to find, the way back is directly left of the building but there's…read moreplenty of parking. There are lots of tables even though the restaurant isn't large. We got the Gamjatang in the "casserole" size and it fed four of us small girls well. They only provide up to three rice bowls and they'll charge you for any additional. The side dishes and the soup were really delicious, but the service was pretty lacking - slow and not very friendly. They don't fry rice for you at the end. I'll definitely be back again. It's really great value for the amount of food you get. But I can see why this restaurant hasn't been as popular recently.

Went to BCD Tofu House knowing just enough about Korean tofu soup to be dangerous. I've been once…read morebefore, but I'm still very much in the "watch the people next to me and copy their homework" phase of the experience. The meal starts with what feels like an endless lineup of little side dishes, a fried fish, rice in a scorching hot stone bowl, and then the bubbling tofu soup (medium spice for me) arrives like it's angry at the table. I ordered the bulgogi combo (C2) and everything was flavorful, comforting, and honestly just fun to eat. OK maybe a few too many onions for me. The stone pot rice situation was an adventure on its own. They ask you if you want them to pour hot water into the bowl to loosen the crispy rice stuck to the sides. I tried it. Felt very authentic. Still not fully convinced my rookie self handled it correctly, but we survived. What I liked most was the atmosphere and adventure. You can tell this place has a loyal following and there's a reason Yelp absolutely loves it. It feels authentic without being intimidating, and the portions are no joke. I took home enough leftovers for round two the next day. If you've only done Korean BBQ before, this is a completely different experience and definitely worth trying. Bring friends, come hungry, and don't be afraid to look a little confused your first time. Apparently that's part of the experience. Easy 5 stars for me. P. S. Quick shout out to the wait staff they are super attentive, smiling, and helpful. Maybe they could sense my menu awkwardness

Kaju is so goooood!!!!…read more As a previous BCD regular, we discovered Kaju through some friends who were living in OC and we never looked back. Their tofu soup is always so flavorful and high quality. Their kimchi is also some of the best that I've tried as banchan! The service is straightforward and quick. They have a waitlist at the front that speeds things up during busy lunch and dinner rushes. The place is super home-y and cozy. I like how there is a ton of seating as I've never waited too long for a table. Can't wait to go back!

3.75/5! I love the smokiness flavor of the Noodle soup. Very new and interesting place to try out…read morein Garden Grove. Spicy, bursting with flavor, they use wok to stir fry the ingredients, before adding in the broth. If you love Korean-Chinae noodles style adding seafood, this is the place to go Dont pass on the shirmp fried rice, It was bomb. I want to try their dumplings and jajangmyeon next time They give you free yakult to cleanse palate, considering this is a flavorful dish. Portion is HUGE!! Love that they were open during Thanksgiving. ( make sure you call before coming during holidays) Con is: Table are small, limited parking spot, you can park on the street though.

Such a pleasure to find this place! The food was so flavorful, large portion size, and great…read moreservice. The shrimp fried rice was sooooo good perfect amount of seasoning and ratio of veggies/shrimp. Lots of flavor, food, in a clean restaurant. Definitely coming back to try the beef jjambbong with noodles

Still the best Korean comfort food restaurant in the OC! They haven't changed since 4 years ago…read more Best to call to see if they are open because we tried three other times in the past as they take vacations during the year. We had the bossam and spicy squid with noodles and we were happy and full. We had leftovers which was great. The service is fantastic along with the owner coming by to say hello. I vowed to come here at least once a quarter!

Solid hole in the wall and cheaper option if you're looking for comforting Korean food in the area…read moreand not wanting to spend $$ on something overpriced at The Source. My friend and I shared Daegi Bossom and it was pretty good. The bossam was tender and the portion size was a good amount. It came with lots of veggies and toppings which was nice. They were fresh and flavorful. I also like how the ssamjang wasn't too salty. We were given a good variety of banchan from potato salad to kimchi, soybean paste stew, and two servings of rice each. For $44, this was a pretty good deal. The service was also good. Overall, a solid Korean spot if you're looking for something not flashy.