Jin Cook in Buena Park was a coworker recommendation and honestly, they did not disappoint We got…read morethe spicy short rib and cold noodles, and both were so good! The portions were HUGE too--we had enough left over to take home for another meal, which is always a win The spot itself is pretty small and cozy, but honestly, the food is the main event. The wait time was pretty reasonable, and our server was super friendly. Definitely a solid spot if you're craving Korean food. Would 100% come back!

Me and my gf always come back here. Food and service is always on point! Definitely recommend…read moregetting the brisket tteokbokki and spicy tofu soup.

Mark C. with the tattoos is an awesome server. He was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had…read moreeverything we needed throughout the meal. He had great energy and made the experience feel welcoming and enjoyable. Definitely one of the better servers I've had--would recommend him for sure!

Marc with the tattoos is the only reason I'm giving this place a 5 stars. That's my guy foreal,…read moredon't play with the kid. He's so friendly and genuine and really did take care of us even though we had a large party. Customer service was great and the ambiance wouldn't have been as good if it wasn't for him

The 도가니탕 (ox knee bone soup) was fantastic. You can immediately appreciate the time and care that…read morewent into preparing the broth. It was rich, deeply flavorful, and served unseasoned enough to let you adjust the salt and pepper to your own preference. If you're new to 도가니탕, the generous size of the meat and tendon pieces might be a bit surprising. For me, however, the larger cuts were perfect. The accompanying dipping sauce of radish, soy sauce, vinegar, and wasabi was an excellent complement, cutting through the richness of the meat and adding a refreshing contrast. The 반찬 are apparently made in-house, and you can taste the difference. Everything was fresh and well prepared, especially the quality of the 고춧가루 they use. My only gripe? No soju. It may just have to be my new breakfast spot.

Hanyang is one of the Korean restaurants our family goes to often. My son says their galbitang is…read morethe best! I had the pork cutlet, and it was really good, especially since this isn't a restaurant that specializes in pork cutlet. My husband had the spicy octopus in a hot stone bowl. It was okay, but the seasoning felt a little off, like the flavors didn't quite come together. Still, the service was very friendly, and overall we had a nice meal and left satisfied.

If you're looking for genuine Korean pork soup, this is the place. The broth is incredible and you…read morecan taste the quality in every bite. Generous portions, fast service, and unbeatable flavor. 10/10 recommended!

Jinsol Gookbap is my go-to spot for Korean soup, and it's never a miss! We always come here on…read moreweekend mornings when it's a little cheaper, and the quality of the food and the service are consistently excellent. Even early in the morning, everything is fresh, delicious, and served with great care.

Kyuong Bok Kung gets the formula right. The $95 Premium Beef Grill Course is a great value, with a…read morethoughtful lineup of quality beef and accompanying dishes that keeps the meal interesting from the first bite to the last. The beef is the star, but the simple, elegant, modern decor deserves some credit--it gives the restaurant an upscale feel without trying too hard. And the service is outstanding: attentive, polished, and perfectly paced. Bonus for whiskey drinkers: $50 corkage for your own bottle. A refined Korean BBQ experience that delivers on the details.

The restaurant is beautiful and looks upscale. My family…read moreenjoyed the food here, but the experience would've been better if we had a different server. I called them to see if we can walk in 50 min before closing, no one answered but I got a text message back right away; they said they'll seat us but last call is in 20 minutes. Our server said she was the person that we texted before arrival. Since they were closing soon we decided to not grill and ordered 4 dishes for our party of 4 adults and 1 child: braised short rib, galbitang with abalone, marinated galbi box, and cold buckwheat noodles. I planned to check out the restaurant for their weekday lunch special of naengmyeon with boneless short rib, but decided to go for dinner with my family to celebrate a birthday and try more dishes. I asked our server if we ordered everything that would've been in the lunch special, and she said we did not get boneless short rib which is different from the braised short rib. So we got the naengmyeon with boneless short rib combo instead of only naengmyeon. We also said that we're celebrating a birthday (which was mentioned in the text message to her too), so she said they have a special plate for birthdays. All the dishes were served together. I realized the naengmyeon combo's boneless short rib was the same as the marinated galbi in the galbi box; slight difference was the boneless short rib was leaner and overcooked compared to the marinated galbi that was fattier, but the marinade was the same so I wished we only got noodles and not the combo. The staff asked if we wanted the noodles cut, but I wanted to take a photo of it first so she didn't cut it. Because we waited to eat the cold noodles after trying the hot dishes, they clumped together, were hard, and didn't taste good (lesson learned; eat them immediately when served). The braised short ribs and galbitang with abalone were delicious. The abalone was soft. The braised short ribs were expectedly a smaller portion since it costs less than galbijjim elsewhere so I'm happy I got to try a few pieces and have room for other dishes. There was a bowl of seaweed soup with ice so we thought that was the birthday gift, but it was cold and vinegary so we didn't enjoy it. At the end of the meal a different server brought out the cinnamon tea and our check; the tea was sweet and delicious. We stayed 15-20 min after they closed, but there was another party that also just finished dining. I later looked on Yelp and found out that for birthdays they give a hot seaweed soup, and they confirmed through text that it's a hot seaweed soup and not the cold one that we had (which might've been part of the banchan). So the birthday meal would've been perfect with the hot seaweed soup.

First time for me and my husband the have many good options to enjoy.we order small pork combo…read more and good portions for me and my husband Good service

Our regular place for Korean bbq. Love it Always order…read moreBeef combo Large and medium intestines combo.

Loveeee everything about this place!…read more The food was great, and I loved how unique the concept was! We tried the cream curry udon and enjoyed watching the cream dissolve as we mixed the noodles together. It was also our first time trying beef gyukatsu! You essentially cook the beef on a hot stone plate and get to cook it to your liking. I especially loved how the crust still stayed nice and crunchy even as we cooked the beef.

We ordered the Premium Gyukatsu for all four of us in our group. In my opinion, it was fairly…read morepriced for Japanese BBQ. The meat was very tender, and the sides and dipping sauces were tasty and complemented the meat really well. Everything came out quickly and was nicely presented. SERVICE: Service was pretty straightforward. They weren't extra friendly, but they were very attentive and helpful when needed. Our server instructed me to keep putting meat on the grill because otherwise the fire would go out quicker, and when it did eventually go out, they were very quick to come over and relight it. Ordering was also super easy through the iPad at each table. AMBIANCE: The atmosphere is relaxed and casual. We walked in around noon on a Sunday and there were plenty of available tables. There's also a good amount of parking, and we had no trouble finding a spot. Overall, we had a solid experience and I'm so happy I finally got to try this spot! The tender meat, tasty sides, quick service, and easy ordering process made this a solid Japanese BBQ spot.

Royyy was a great server for us tonight, super friendly and wonderful service. Great food too!read more

If you want the best of the best Korean BBQ - You come to this spot !…read more The wait times can be long so reservations are recommended. Unlike a lot of other Korean bbq places, this place is so well ventilated. They have suction pipes right over the grill so there is no smoke filling the restaurant which keeps the ambiance nice. We always get their COMBO which has a good selection of meats. The servers are great and do all the cooking for you. Hands down my no.1 spot for Korean BBQ ! Highly recommended.

I have been going to this place for 20 years. It is the best restaurant for cold noodles and ribs…read more I go from Torrance.

Morangak in Garden Grove is the OG location, famous for their galbi, beef dishes, and cold noodles…read more You know this place is legit when you see tables full of elderly Korean patrons--even waiting in line! My go-to order here is always the Marinated Galbi and cold noodles (nengmyun). The staff grills all the meat for you, and they cook everything to perfection--serious veterans here! You can tell they know exactly what they're doing when it comes to grilling the meat. I've also tried their Wagyu Brisket, which was melt-in-your-mouth good! And they now offer rice paper, which is always a plus for wrapping up that deliciously grilled meat. The cold noodles come with white vinegar and hot mustard (gyuja) on the side, so you can add as much tang and kick as you like. Their spicy cold noodles are also delicious and, despite the name, really aren't that spicy. They also have a location in Fullerton, and I've found the quality of the food to be just as good there. But there's something about the Garden Grove location--especially the longtime staff and the expertise they bring to grilling the meat--that makes this one a little more appealing to me. I'm always coming back for their Marinated Galbi and nengmyun. Such a classic Korean combo, and Morangak does it right!

First time here, really good options! Really great and quick service. Will definitely be coming backread more

Food was so delicious, Korean Bbq buffet, Good ambiance . Staff friendly…read more . More Sidebar