Came here around 5:45 PM and it was busy but no line -- always a good sign. The interior is super…read morebright and welcoming, and most of the staff are ajummas, which honestly gives it that comforting, homey Korean diner vibe. You can tell this place has a strong base of regulars too, I saw a mix of friend groups and families casually walking in like it's their go-to spot. We ordered the cold noodles combo with jokbal (pork hock) for $30.95. Portion wise, it's SOLID for two people. The cold noodles were refreshing and really hit the spot, especially if you like that clean, slightly tangy flavor. The jokbal was very decent. Not bad, but if you've had it in Korea, you'll notice it doesn't quite hit the same level still totally "usable," just not standout. Value, this is where they win. We got full off just one combo, which is rare these days. Plus, all the usual Korean side dishes are complimentary, and they also served a warm bone broth at no extra cost. I've honestly never had that offered like this before, and it made the whole meal feel extra comforting and homey. Small detail, but I also appreciated that the table was already fully set up with bowls, utensils, and water which makes everything efficient. Overall, really solid experience. It actually gave me a bit of that Seoul nostalgia, which is hard to replicate. Definitely coming back to try more dishes.

Right when you walk in there's a lady server who rudely points at you to sit at a table. When you…read moresit down you can smell the lazily cleaned tables and the cups all smell like bleach. (Pretty sure it's just the owner) who was very friendly, but the other staff had a huge attitude, the girl who dropped off our side dishes dug her hands into the dishes to grab two at a time which was super unsanitary. She threw the last side dish on our table while she was walking away too. I wanted to be optimistic about the food even though the staff gave a terrible first impression. We ordered two soups. They were both super bland. My partner and I kept debating whether or not to ask for more salt because of the lack of seasoning in both of our meals. Even the side dishes were lacking flavor and looked like they were sitting out for a long time. The only good thing I have to say about this place is the kind lady (probably owner) of the restaurant. Everything else was a huge let down. I wanted to like the food here because there's a lot of good Korean restaurants in Irvine, and this could've been one of them but sadly it's not worth coming back.

Wow apparently this place has been here for a while but I have not been at all until recently!…read moreDuring one of my usual stay over at the Westin nearby, my friend and I came here for dinner because we were craving soupy food and Yelp suggested this place which I was like... where is this?! Turns out it's at the same location at Made coffee, which I come also quite frequently! What a nice discovery for me! Food was really good! We got the seafood pancake, which was crispy and flaky and NOT overly oily at all like most other Korean places! I really liked this dish! Next was my Kalbi Tang, beef short ribs soup, so flavorful with two huge short ribs with bones, where the meat just fall off the bone easily. My friend got the spicy beef noodle soup, which she said was very spicy but very flavorful. Food was great but what really stood out was their service! I love everyone who worked there especially their servers and the nice young girl who was helping us, and young man! They are super nice, super attentive, super polite, and just wonderful people! I cannot recommend this place enough! If you're in the mood for Korean, or soup, or flavory good quality food, this is your place!!!

Food was delicious and incredibly fresh! My husband and I were very impressed with both the…read morepresentation and flavor of everything we ordered. Each dish was seasoned beautifully, and the side dishes were absolutely marvelous. The service was also wonderful from start to finish. We were greeted warmly and seated immediately, and I truly appreciated the calm and welcoming atmosphere. It was such a refreshing experience compared to another place I had been visiting for over three decades. The restaurant itself is open, spacious, and very comfortable. I also noticed how clean and well-maintained the restrooms were, which I always appreciate. Our waiter even informed us that the food is MSG-free, which made me especially happy. This is definitely our new favorite spot for soft tofu soup!

Cannot say enough about this place. Yuk dae jang with noodles is probably one of my go to foods I…read morewill never say no to. Insides are clean and service is always on game. The mandu and bossam are great choices too and are lowkey slept on

Ironically I went out for soup because it was rainy weather but instead of getting bone broth or…read morekal-guksu, I randomly decided to get the spicy blood sausage soup. Best decision of my late night misadventures in a long time! It was very filling (you could probably order one item and split it or have plenty of food for leftovers the next day), it's not inexpensive but it's great value (but then again $20 for a meal out is kind of going rate standard so maybe it is inexpensive or comparable to most anything else you could choose?), and it's great quality. The soup is a combo meal that comes with rice, glass noodles, fish cakes in sauce, and kimchi. You can also modify the spice level to make it more mild or spicy depending on your preference. I don't know why I am so obsessed with the soup but I'm going to think about it for a while because I was 100% lost in the sauce while eating it - after you get halfway you can put the rice, part of the kimchi, and (maybe) the fish cakes in the soup so it gets closer to porridge and break up some of the blood sausage to mix it throughout. Service is friendly and can recommend different things to eat. I got my order as takeout but the dining atmosphere is really good for how close each table is to one another. Everyone still has enough space to be on their own but because you're closer together it kind of feels communal.

Pretty good! The japchae was good. The texture of the noodle was bouncy, chewy, and the marinade…read moreused was slightly sweet. There were some carrot pieces, mushrooms, spinach clumps, and some onion slices. I liked how the mushrooms were salted, it contrasted well with the sweeter flavors of the marinade. There were small pieces of beef in there as well that added some body to the dish. The fried mandu was good as well. I liked that the fry wasnt too crazy such that it makes the wonton wrapper on the outside super hard. These were very easy to eat. The meat on the inside was juicy and flavorful. These dumplings come with its own soy sauce. The panchan here was pretty standard and was good. They offer iced barley tea as well here. Good service with a plain ambiance.

On a cold and rainy evening, my buddy and I headed here to eat. We were destined for another…read moreDiamond Jamboree popular restaurant, but as it was a late Saturday night, everything was packed. We ended up at Yigah, and I was so glad we did. I saw they had Galbitang...and was excited to try their version of it. But my buddy was sold on Yukkaejang... Being a fan myself..mostly because I have never found my favorite one, I agreed. We also wanted to order mandoo and bibimbap as a control. The waitress comes over and we order those three items. She tells us that we shouldn't order the bibimbap, we should order the hot stone version. I love Korean restaurants....it's way more important to order what the employee thinks is best....yes let's do it! Our food comes out and everything is delicious! The Yukkaejang is very good....but also very spicy. Definitely at the top of my threshold for spice...but I am wimpy. The stone pot bibimbap was interesting and yummy. It had a miso flavor to it...very good! The hilarious part was the mandoo seemed so bland after eating the other two dishes....just due to the intensity of flavor! The banchan was good as well. I was using the wonbok kim chee to cool down my mouth from the Yukkaejang...that's how spicy it was...lol I know we will be back...definitely for the Galbitang!

Delicious food! Come here many times. The neck bone soup is rich and flavorful, and the meat is…read moresuper tender. Portions are generous and perfect for sharing. The side dishes are also fresh and refillable. Great place if you're craving Korean comfort food. Will definitely come back again!

Service is very good Food is so delicious…read more Very nice atmosphere Surely will come back again

Really good good food good service , very authentic , love their soups and free apps…read more Really good good food good service , very authentic , love their soups and free apps

Been awhile since been back. Went on a sunday evening around like 6, joined the waitlist waited…read moremaybe like 15 minutes? Wasnt too long considering there were a lot of parties ahead. Got seated, took a bit for them to bring side dishes n stuff. We ordered 2 dinner sets, one bulgogi and beef soondubu (29.49) , and the other la galbi with beef soondubu (32.49), and also the seafood pancake (16.99). Everything came out in like 20 minutes. The soondubu flavoring was kinda underwhelming (?) like lacked flavor i feel like or it was a bit blander than i remembered. Alot of tofu and decent amount of meat in it. The la galbi was alright, decent flavoring, quite fatty not that tender, bulgogi is good. The seafood pancake was def disappointing, it was lwk like less than an inch thick of batter, it was very doughy and chewy, not that much veggie nor seafood. Very big tho ig and filling ig lol, but i expected very thin crispy pancake. Service was actually pretty good tbh, they refilled our side dishes many times without us asking and refilled our waters, this never happened in the past lol. Overall food was mid, service was decent, sooo busy, ig a classic spot to get korean food but theres def better smaller restaurants out here.

I came here with a friend on a Wednesday night back in October 2025 and were promptly seated. The…read morelady who was working was very welcoming and polite which was nice as well. I was really excited to try this place because I love tteokbokki, and I definitely had my desires met. We ended up ordering the original tteokbokki (L) with rose, and it was really savory and delicious. The tteok were small (which I prefer) and wonderfully chewy, and the mandu was nice and crunchy while pairing well with the rich sauce. The beef was maybe a little on the saltier side, but I prefer that over being bland. I also liked that they provided quail eggs and some green onion to cut through the grease. Since I'm weak to spice, we ordered the mild, and it definitely was manageable for me. I was surprised at how much food was given - it was enough for us two to share. If I come back I hope to try the other dishes as well! Solid place to visit if you're craving tteokbokki while in DJ.

i wanted kimbap and my friend wanted tteokbokki and this place was perf for us. the combo is also a…read moregreat option! i liked the smokey brisket meat in the tteokbokki. and i really enjoyed the kimbap :) would come back if im having cravings. service was also so great! the guy was so attentive and prompt! it was really empty and quiet when we came. super peaceful. lots of space

Yupdduck is a must try if you enjoy spicy food! It is very popular amongst UCI students as it is…read morenear campus. I have tried many of their dishes and I always come back for more! I especially like their extra mild Yup O (more fishcake than rice cake) with chinese noodle and veggie fries! The noodles have a nice bouncy texture and absorbs the sauce well. The veggie fries pair well with the spice and have a nice crunch and fried batter flavor. I also crave the Chicken Stew, but can only eat a little at a time due to how spicy it is... Their lowest spice for this dish is mild, however it is extremely spicy! It comes with a lot of boned-in chicken pieces that are tender and rich in flavor. They also have many options that aid in cutting the spice. My personal go-to is the Tuna Mayo Rice, which comes with radish and seaweed. The combo of the bowl is so good, and it comes in a pretty large portion so it could be a meal within itself. The service at Yupdduck is really good. The servers checked up on my table intermittently for water and radish refills. In the end, they gave out Yakult for a little treat! I highly recommend trying Yupdduck and testing your spice tolerance!!

I really crave Yupdduk every once in a while, so glad one came to Irvine. Location is really good…read moretoo since you can eat outside on the patio. The food is generally pretty good. Beware of how spicy it is....seriously. I have a high tolerance and was sweating/choking on the medium level. Skip if you're in a rush. Wait times are usually pretty long.

This is the spot. ‍…read more First time having Korean food. And oh man it was so delicious, FRESH, and sooooo flavorful! My husband order the Pork Belly stone plate, pork was so fresh and tender and just the right amount of fat. I ordered the Spicy Tofu Soup with beef, broth was delicious and soup was hot, so good!!! Every order comes with traditional sides, which were all so tasty. Staff were very friendly and just the right amount of attentiveness. Inside is clean and painted images of Korea. We will definitely be coming back here again!!!!! Can't wait to try more things! Pictures next time!

Food Order: Pork Katsu with Curry (1)…read more Bibimbap with bulgogi add on (1) teok bokki (1) Highlights: - great ambiance, friendly staff! - good side dishes, generously given - good texture for the curry and food was not too spicy - gochujang with the bibimbap was amazing! Cons: - everything was a bit sweet - the pork katsu was a bit bland as well as the mac salad side dish - the pork katsu sort of peeled away from the meat because of the heat of the dish overall: - great service, big portions, would visit again! just beware if you want a spicer version of these dishes and a stronger taste. the katsu could have been a bit crisper as well, I think the bibimbap was done very well. the dishes are served in a stone plate keeping them hot through the meal

Been here several times and I've been trying something different each time and each pick has been…read moregreat. Decent portions overall and they rotate their banchan dishes every couple weeks so I got to try an array of stuff I haven't had already. Dolsot bibimbap is solid and I really like to go liberal on the gochujang sauce. Sundubu with mandu is great comfort food and great presentation. Naengmyeon was my choice for my most recent visit since it was a warm day. Noodles were delightfully chewy and were a great option to cool off. All the meat options are good but my favorite has been the spicy pork. Great balance of sweet and spicy. Service is pretty on point and attentive. Showed up right when you need them. The restaurant itself does better with its space than its previous iteration as a ramen spot. Brightly lit and looks great during the day. Have yet to show up for the night though as well as show up when it's not super busy.

my combo set of bulgogi and tofu stew were excellent. Also…read morethe side dishes were one of the best as some Korean restaurants have subpar side dishes. Service was really good, very nice and attentive staff. I will come again for sure.