This is our #1 go to Korean place! All the dishes are super delicious and authentic. All the…read moreportions are pretty big. Banchan is also refillable. We've come here 3-4 times already. Compared to other Korean places in Torrance, they are priced very reasonably. The decor is all very modern and super clean, lots of seating. It does get busy on the weekends so service might be a little slower- Would reccomend the seafoood tofu soup and pork bulgogi combo, japchae (not too oily or soggy) and bibimbap!

We got the kalbi combo. Soup was sooo bland. Got spicey and no flavor. On top of the that they said…read morethe sides aren't refillable since we're sharing .. I cant eat a whole kalbi or the soup which is why we share. Left there and honestly, Should've just went to BCD. Which we always go to. We just wanted to give the place a try.

We have always come as big party here! Whenever someone's birthday or something to celebrate!…read moreThis is a small store with the best braised beef short ribs and soups. Very friendly service and unlimited side dishes, definitely recommend

We stopped by for their morning special. You can choose from 4 soups for $12.99. An incredible deal…read morefor such a filling breakfast. The deal is from 9-11am. We got the seollongtang and the pork gukbap. Both were hearty and delicious. The pork belly in the gukbap was SO tender the fat dissolves in your mouth. The bachan selection was standard, but their kimchi really stood out. It's much more flavorful than your standard restaurant or grocery store kimchi (not watery or one dimensional tasting). The inside is modest and cozy. Not tiny but not quite comfortable enough for large groups. Service was warm and welcoming. If I'm in the area again, I would definitely come back again. We were also pleased to learn that you can purchase a big container of their kimchi! The staff filled up a 32oz container of kimchi for us to take home, which was $8.

My mom and I were craving Korean food around the area so we stopped by this restaurant. We shared…read moretheir galbijjim and the portion size was enormous for the two of us. There was so much meat in this dish we had leftovers for the following nights. It comes with meat, chewy glass noodles, rice cake, potato, sweet potato, carrot, and pumpkin! The banchan was also really good we had to ask for extra. Everything here tasted super delicious and authentic! I highly recommend checking out this hidden gem.

So this is my honest experience of this restaurant from my visit today at dinner time…read more It's not good. It about 60% full. Our food was mediocre at best. We ordered the galbi combo with spicy tofu. Soup was under seasoned and inedible. The galbi was the cheapest flaken cut you can buy at the Korean market. Its was fatty and full of gristle and was not cooked and was raw in the middle. The staff in Korean were bad mouthing and so sour working there it was sad. If you under staffed and unhappy then go to the back and scream and cuss but Why are you so sour and make sure the customers can hear you while passing by with the food and complain it's too busy ? There was one elderly lady maybe in her 80s with possibly her two daughters. They were sitting there for at least 45 minutes when the waitress came up and said I just want to double check your order that's when they realized that the waitress didn't even put their order in they were saying in Korean that please don't leave. Granny is here and we will get the food out as soon as possible and yet as they were leaving the table, you can see them with a smirk on their face. It was disgusting. The worst part is isn't actually even over there must've been a table of 20 across from us celebrating a birthday and they were there before we were and they must have been served at least an hour after us and the waitresses were so rude to them. I felt so bad for that party, but they looked so laid-back. I don't know if they really even noticed or cared. We ended up trying to pay for 10 minutes to get out of there and finally just got our own containers from the weight station a plastic bag and as they saw that we were leaving they finally took our payment Maybe this was an off night maybe there was a different cook in the back maybe they were so busy that they just couldn't pay attention to flavor any of their food or cook it thoroughly. Maybe they were short and someone called in for staffing. All I know is everyone with the prior reviews seem to have great service and food, but this is definitely not what we experienced and definitely not what the table behind us or the table in front of experienced This was by far hands-down, the worst experience. Hopefully this never happens to you cause we'll never come back.

We got the hinoki steamed duck and beef brisket combo which is their specialty. It does take a…read morewhile to cook though so we also ordered the galbi and spicy naengmyeon. The food was good and on par with standard Korean restaurants. The steamed veggies were comforting and clean and I liked the pairing with the smokiness of the duck. Service was good though a bit on the slower side.

1st time here, food was good & service was friendly & prompt. I had the Chicken bulgogi + soon tofu…read morecombo, my hubby had the spicy raw crab (they even gave him a box of plastic gloves LOL :D ). I was grateful for the attentive service. I do wish they had more than one soon tofu (beef) option. I also wasn't sure about the steaming hot tea in a plastic pitcher, hmmm. That being said, I definitely want to return & try their grilled fish (they have mackerel, atka mackerel, rockfish & croaker). I'm a sucker for grilled fish. I also noticed they have steamed duck??! Which I think my hubby might try next. Stay tuned... :)

I'm sad to hear that one of my favorite restaurants has closed. This was truly unexpected. I…read moresincerely hope the family behind it is doing well. Thank you for all the wonderful meals and memories over the years--you will be missed.

This place is so good. I can't stop raving about it. I love the food here. Everything reminds me of…read moreKorea and eating the delicious food. The banchan is the best selection and fresh. I've ordered the bibimbap, the spicy brisket soup, galbi ribs, and the dumpling soup. All of it was delicious and was not disappointed. The "halmoni" here made us feel like family even though we are different cultures. It's very heartwarming and look forward to coming for the experience, for the service, and the relaxing atmosphere here. It will not disappoint.

I got a takeout yukgaejang with glass noodles. This brand is always great and everything was packed…read morewell with no spills! Staff were friendly and service was quick! Inside seating is limited but food quality was perfect.

Yuk Dae Jang is that dependable Korean spot you hit when you want comfort, heat, and a bowl that…read morefixes your mood. The soups are rich and full‑bodied, the meat is tender, and the spice level is just right. It's the kind of bowl that makes you sit back and go, "Yep... this is exactly what I needed." Place is very casual and bright, clean, and simple. Not a "date night" spot, more of a "I'm hungry and I want something legit" vibe. Service was fast, efficient, and friendly. They keep things moving, and even when it's busy, you never feel forgotten. Solid comfort food, solid service, solid spot. Miguel C.

good food, fast service, clean, nice ambiance, I would come back again for the delicious foodread more

Soooo yummy and love the cozy no frills vibes in here! The aunties were so nice and gave all of the…read moretables some tteokbokki for free. The soup was rich and not salted -- which is a hallmark of homemade broth so you know it's not made from a store bought packet! This was the perfect nourishing meal on a cold day.

Since the place is named for Haejangguk dish, we ordered Haejangguk and sundae soup…read more First, their kimchi, radish kimchi seemed to be mixed with old one and new batch, not sure why they did this. maybe trying to speed up the fermentation process? Second, Haejangguk was quite blend yet reeking meat smell (not sure how else to describe this, wondering if the meat was getting old). Blood was not fresh either imo. Third sundae soup, kinda disappointing seeing only glass noodle filled sundae. If they used real sundae as well, the soup wouldn't have been so blend. Servers were kind and service was fast thus 2 stars.

This was my first visit and I really enjoyed the food. I had the galbitang which is a short rib…read moresoup in a super flavorful clear broth with rice noodles and thin strips of omelette. It comes with a really yummy dip for the meat and purple rice.It really hit the spot. This is a great no nonsense soup to have anytime. My friend has the yukgaejang. This soup was a more rich beef soup with enoki mushrooms and noodles. It was amazing and super flavorful. The spice was perfect but may be too spicy for those not accustomed to it. The service was attentive and the food came out quickly. The restaurant is fairly spacious, perfect for small or bigger groups. There is also plenty of parking. And the tables have cute drawers with all your utensils and napkins. So efficient.