This restaurant hits the spot in all the right places. "Tang" means hearty soup in Korean. I was in need of some chicken soup for the soul, and all I could think about was Sam Gye Tang (Korean chicken soup). Tang n' tang was the first restaurant to pop up on yelp, so we ordered their take out. Their chicken soup was good! I prefer the whole chicken to be a tad bit softer, but the taste was spot on. They also packed us enough rice, and Korean side dishes. My husband ordered their other stew, and he enjoyed it as well. I look forward to visiting in person one day. Their menu offers many other tempting Korean dishes, soup and stews being their main attraction. Pick up was easy and on time, but nothing beats enjoying hot soup right on the spot. read more

Tang N Tang - S12. Chicken Soup 삼계탕 - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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I've recently gotten really into cold noodles and found this place. I've already been here a couple of times, and the food is great--I absolutely love it. Unfortunately, the service during my most recent visit yesterday was disappointing. When I arrived, the restaurant seemed busy, so I waited for about 3-5 minutes at the entrance. No one noticed me, so I added my name to the waitlist and waited nearby. After another 5-10 minutes, no one had called my name or checked on me. Then two other customers walked in and were seated before me. I was confused and surprised since I had been waiting much longer. After I went back inside they finally noticed and seated me. The server came and took my order, but I noticed something else. On my previous visits, I received two complimentary side dishes, which I thought was standard. This time, everyone around me seemed to receive them, but mine never arrived. It felt like my table had simply been forgotten. The food was still excellent, which is why I keep coming back, but the service experience this time left me disappointed. I hope this was just an off day because I genuinely enjoy the restaurant and would like to continue supporting it. read more

Tang N Tang - Mul Naeng myong Sorry i ate half way... - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Food: 4.25 out of 5 Solid Korean food! Everything tasted great with quality ingredients, even their ban chan. Service: 5 out of 5 Prompt & efficient Environment: 5 out of 5 New restaurant with clean & modern design. Great for a small group. Overall: 4.75 out of 5 Great pick for a Korean restaurant while in Irvine! read more

Tang N Tang - S7. Spicy Beef Flank Soup[Yukgaejang] 육개장 - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

We used to be regulars here but when we tried to come last week we were presented with a completely different menu. I believe ownership changed and they transitioned from delicious Korean soups and shareable dishes to an udon and katsu place. We didn't stay because thats not what we were craving. Sadly we probably won't be back unless they switch back to their old menu. read more

Tang N Tang - Banchan - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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Love this restaurant for their fast and friendly service. The food is fantastic! Spicy mul Nangmyeon, seollong tang, stone pot Bulgogi, dumplings soup with rice cake, and galbitang with egg on the side. All so, so good with the ban chans! Portions are huge and reasonably priced. The galbi tang here is my absolute favorite as it is so comforting to me with their perfected broth. It comes with glass noodles and bowl of rice. read more

Tang N Tang - Spicy mul nangmyeon - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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We ordered the Yukaejang and Donkatsu. I always knew their yukaejang was always bomb, but I was surprised at how good their katsu was! David was our server and he was very gentle and accommodating. Kindly asked for side dish refills and asked how we were doing without being overly intrusive! David made our dining experience so pleasant and would love to give him this shoutout for excellent customer service! Thanks David!! read more

Tang N Tang - Donkatsu 돈까스 - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

This review is my third and final review of this fantastic gem of neighborhood special authentic Irvine Korean restaurant at the finest location with finest service and authentic tasting food. We ordered Soondwe Pork Small Intestinal Lining Blood Sausage with Kidney Meat thinly sliced and served on a portable gas burner with steam from the water under the perforated base metal tray on the table top exceptionally delicious and plentiful serving and of course the YukGyeJang the home cooking at its finest shredded beef soup with green onions and tons of other vegetables cooked for very long time. Both were excellent and too large for one person. The rice wine MakGeoli was also amazing. Overall Five Solid Stars for all categories: service, cleanliness, price, taste and portions read more

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We were looking for something new to try. We went to plaza in Irvine we rarely ever go to and decided to try Tang N Tang. It was definitely a great find! We weren't familiar with some of the items and the waiter was very kind and patient with explaining what everything was. We ordered Ugeoji Galbi Tang (Spicy Ox Bone Broth with Beef short ribs). The short rib was so tender it just fell off the bone and and broth was really good. We got it with the Bossom Combo so it came with steamed pork belly and kimchi platter. That was delicious as well. We also ordered the Donkatsu. It's a pork katsu with a salad. Very crispy and large portion. Parking is plenty and easy. We went on Friday night and we were seated right away. We will definitely be back! read more

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The food was very good; the environment was okay. The chairs were wobbly and the cushions had tears. Not a big deal- but - decreases the feeling of the experience. The food was very good though. The seollangtang was excellent- and the Samgyetang was good. The service was matter of fact. read more

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We've known about this place for a while but haven't been here in a while. It was much better than we remembered. I had the yookgaejang because I seen to recall not liking what I had the previous time (can't remember what it was) and yookgaejang is pretty hard to mess up. It was good -- but again, as a dish it's hard to mess up My wife had the galbi tang and you can see from the picture it came with some huge pieces of meat. She said it was very good. The banchan were good but nothing special. The place is very clean and the service was good. If I could give 4 1/2 stars, I would. read more

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Way too overpriced for mediocre Korean food. Their blood sausage and bossam meat tasted old, side dishes weren't satisfying and overall just a so-so experience every time. read more

Let's be honest - we came for the adorable frozen broth bear that comes with (I'm pretty sure) the MUL-BIBIM NAENG MEON (spicy noodle with cold broth), but I would just double check with the waitress before ordering to make sure you can enjoy the bear. He doesn't photograph super well, but he sure tastes good and will ensure that your cold noodles stay chilly and delicious on a hot day. We also shared a massive seafood pancake - very tasty and reheated well the next day on stovetop. Service was great and very prompt about replenishing our favorite banchan items. Ambiance is casual and parking wasn't too tricky given how large the lot is, even though it's shared with many other restaurants and stores. read more

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We got the ugeogi galbi tang and seafood pancake. The bonchon they had tasted very fresh and had great flavor. They always asked if wanted refills on them, all around nice and attentive people. The ugeogi galbi tang had this sour/fermented flavor that is different from the normal galbi tang which I thought was a nice change of pace. I liked the cabbage and the sprouts, gave the soup a nice crunch. The seafood pancakes had amazing texture, a good combination of crunchy outside while being a little doughy in the middle. The most prominent flavor was squid which I love. read more

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first time trying seolleongtang. amazing banchan, loved all of it. particularly enjoyed the kimchi. very quick service. tea was served in a pitcher, and it was the perfect temperature. they were still cooking the rice, which resulted in a 5 minutes wait that they were very apologetic about, despite it not being an issue for us at all. the seolleongtang itself was pretty good. not much to note about it, it seems like a pretty straightforward, basic dish. but it was very comforting, and i will definitely keep it in mind for the future when the days get colder. though, i have my eye on some of the other dishes for the next time i come here. read more

Tang N Tang - Banchan - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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Tang N Tang is a great option if you want Korean food, but it's not for everyone. As the name suggests, they lean more towards soups and stews. Galbi jjim is, of course, a popular option. Spicy pork: 8/10. Different than other places in that this has stir fried cabbage in here and the cutest dumbell shaped rice cakes. That said, it's not what I expected when I ordered spicy pork. I personally prefer not having rice cakes in my spicy pork, but my mom loved it and couldn't get enough of it. Galbi jjim: 9/10. The star of the show, but not pictured. The meat is so tender and I love the vegetables in here. Short ribs: 8/10. Good, but it didn't stand out. Bossam: 7.5/10. Good, but nothing special. Banchan: 8/10. Excellent and free refills as always, but more limited options. I prefer the banchan at other places. I still really enjoyed it, though, especially the one that looks like chives. People here are nice. It was easy to sit in and eat since I went during off hours. It was very casual and relaxed. There wasn't too much seating, so I'm sure it gets full at peak hours. Parking is of course easy and free in this lot. read more

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Recently changed brand to Nan sam. Menu simplified. No soondae, No those old good items on yelp page. Only a few items remained and mostly new katsu items added. Think twice before you go. read more

Not as good as I remembered, the meat is dry and falls apart in your mouth. I think the potato rib soup is only one of the OK items on the menu, unfortunately, but even though I've assisted, my leave was in the 'hitting the spot' category. Maybe they adjusted the recipe post-pandemic, but pre-pandemic, they were very good. read more

Located in a shopping center, so parking is easy! This place was amazing! Easily 5 stars for me. Their utensils are located in the side drawer of your table. Very clean. The locations in which they seat you is to allow you space, which I find very thoughtful. Yukgaejang - 5/5! It even has egg in it! Super filling, the taste is perfect! Just how I like it. Very flavorful. They do not skimp out on ingredients, so it's well worth it to me. This place would be my go to, if I lived in Irvine. Galbitang- came w scissors and tongs to help you. My sister enjoyed it. Said it was very filling. Banchan- loveeee their kimchi. It's not too citrusy, and it's made just right! If I wasn't so full from the Yukgaejang, I would've ate all of the side dishes easily. Employees are super sweet, helpful, attentive, and quick. Food came out fast. I would 10000% come back! Loved it! Thank you for a great experience! read more

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Our go to for local Korean . Tastes more authentic. Conveniently located next to HMart. We love the soups here. Perfect balance of flavors. Our kids like the katsu. Easy to pop in for a quick lunch/ dinner without the hassle of long waits. read more

Tang n Tang at Northpark Plaza is super convenient with easy parking! It's a great spot for some delicious Korean food, plus you can grab a drink afterward at Boba Time or Starbucks in the mall. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming. I tried the bossam combo, spicy beef flank soup, naengmyeon, pork cutlet, and pork bulgogi! The bossam combo is perfect for 2-3 people, and everything was fresh, especially the pork cutlet--it was so tender. The naengmyeon with teddy bear ice (broth) is so cute and definitely Insta-worthy! Also, try the SANG makgeoli--I loved it with bossam or spicy food. Excellent service too! A great spot for a quick and casual meal! read more

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Might have the best Bossam in Irvine. Banchans were excellent. Authentic Korean food. Good service and clean place. Spicy mulnaengmmyun was ok but next time probably just stick with regular naengmyun. read more

Tang N Tang - Bossam, Yukgaejang, spicy mulnaengmyun - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Pretty solid tasting food. The short ribs and the soups are all top notch. The bulgogi plate was also delicious The seafood pancake was amazing and perfectly crispy with the seafood cooked well the first time. The second time it was tougher and chewier and overcooked. read more

The service was attentive, but the food was just average at best. There is nothing special about the quality or the vibe here, yet they are overpriced like a high-end restaurant. I can't recommend it when the value is this poor. No wonder it's so slow. read more

We arrived around 7 PM on a Saturday evening. The entire restaurant was bustling and filled except for one table and we got the last one and didn't have to wait luckily. I've had this place bookmarked for quite a while and was looking forward to dining here with my son. We enjoyed all of the dishes and especially liked the kimchi. It tasted fresh and not overly spicy. The service was friendly and kind and just enough attention Looking forward to the next visit so that we can try other dishes. read more

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Galbi Jjim so good it made me forget the 30-minute wait--worth every second！ This TNT spot was actually recommended by my Korean neighbor back when it was freezing cold--and it did not disappoint! You can tell it's authentic the moment you walk in. The place is full of Korean families, parents and kids all gathered to eat together--always a great sign. The GALBI JJIM was an absolute knockout. The second it hit the table, it was game over. Seriously satisfying. The visual impact alone was crazy--totally worth the 30-minute wait. After trying this place, I'm officially done queueing up in Rowland Heights. Even the sides like pumpkin and rice cakes were insanely flavorful. We got medium spicy this time, but it leaned more on the sweet side--not too spicy at all. Next time, we're going for the extra spicy version! The GAMJA TANG was mildly spicy--honestly, kids could eat it too. The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender; one spoon and it just came apart. The small pot isn't huge, but it came with three big pieces of meat--super satisfying. Then we tried the HOT POT BULGOGI--a pretty unexpected combo, but it worked! Kinda felt like they tossed grilled beef into a sweet glass noodle soup and simmered it for a bit. Our kid loved the sweet beef and finished a whole bowl of rice. The noodles were soft but still had a nice chew. Service was super friendly even though the food took a bit to come out--and honestly, everything was so tasty we didn't mind waiting. Irvine might not have standout Chinese food, but the Korean food scene here is getting serious--almost feels like a mini K-Town! One good Korean spot next to another. Now that it's getting hotter in LA, I noticed everyone's starting to order naengmyeon (cold noodles)... definitely coming back for that next time! read more

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Solid spot for Korean food! This place is one of my go tos and they have a ton of options, some of my favorites are Seollong tang - beef broth with brisket Soondae Guk - beef broth with beef innards MUL-BIBIM NAENG MEON - spicy cold noodles I've also tried their galbi jim - spicy beef ribs and this is...imo not really worth it. It's about $80 for a good portion, but the beef ribs themselves are not that tender hit or miss depending on the piece read more

Food is nice! And service is also good! Ambiance is cool as well! I recommend this place read more

Tang N Tang - Pork bulgogi F3. Stir Fried Pork 제육볶음 - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Where did Tang N Tang go? New owner's menu is more of fast food...didn't care for it. Tang N Tang was our go-to Korean restaurant so now we don't have one...huge sigh... read more

Average service!! Made a Togo order, they forgot the rice. We asked the server to gave it back. The face was so bad. Will recommend other korean place. read more

Korean comfort food is so delicious. Craving satisfied! Highlights of the menu: 1. Spicy braised short ribs 2. Bossam 3. Galbi tang - beef short ribs, beef broth, egg, green onion, glass noodles 4. Pork cutlet - it's huge! 5. Banchan read more

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Came here near closing (sorry!) but they were able to seat us! My faves were the donkatsu and the bossam! The donkatsu was really soft especially for pork. The cold noodle was ok. The meat on the soups fall off the bone! I'd come back for the donkatsu and the bossam. Service was great and the place was clean. read more

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Delicious! I was going to order via DoorDash but I'm so glad we decided to eat at the establishment. We got the combo that included a half order of bossom and then we chose the solungtang. The half order is way bigger than expected and the soup was delicious. The banchan was delicious, the service was great and I also got the appetizer of blood sausage which was mixed w other innards, so yum! I'll definitely be back! Great prices for the portions! read more

Usually TNT is good! Solid! Everything has been good that we've tried, but recently we tried the galbijjim, and it was so bad. Way wayyy too sweet and under the rib bones, there's just a pool of grease. I was pretty disappointed and would just like to say that their galbijjim is not what Koreans are used to eating - or at least my Korean family lol. read more

Tang N Tang - Gamjatang - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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They just completely changed their menu. I loved some of their dishes and has been coming here for a while but apparently since yesterday they are focusing on a completely new wave of dishes that frankly i didnt even bother tasting it. It might be great, might be horrible, but all i know is I, along with a bunch of d regulars will NOT be returning here. read more

To start, the kimchi and this radish jalapeño mix were my favorite sides and paired well with the popular LA Galbi which was very tender and packed a lot of flavor. Their Spicy Beef Flank Soup has the perfect amount of spice and comes loaded with brisket, noodles, sprouts, and water fern. If you're not into hot they have these cold noodles that have a refreshing clean broth and taste great. Theirs also this little ice bear that chills with you too. Their Pork Bulgogi was packed with pork loin, rice cake, and cabbage, all tossed in their spicy sauce. The servers are nice and the restaurant is located in a shopping center. A video breakdown can be found on my IG @ToshiEats read more

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I ordered Spicy stir fried sundae. It is not fried as you see this photo. Please don't offer this!! read more

Tang N Tang - This is it!!! - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

We were craving Korean soup, and since the weather has hit official socal cold (aka 65 and below), it was time for Tang N Tang! The seollangtang and Galbi tang are our faves and both hit the spot. The service is quick and polite, as expected, and very kind with our toddler. And the ambiance is simple and clean. The thing we love most about this spot though is their banchan. The kimchi in particular slaps every time we go! read more

Wonderful soups and stews! Came to fulfill a craving and the chicken soup was light and tasty. The service was decent but not as attentive as I would've liked. I felt like they kept skipping over our table because we had kids. The place is clean but I wouldn't recommend coming here with littles. read more

A great place to visit for some Korean comfort foods. They have lots of different soups and appetizers and also bossam! It's conveniently located next to hmart. *seollong tang: good soup but brisket could be more tender *Ugeoji galbi tang: very savory and delicious but meat can also be a bit more tender lots of seating and parking read more

Tang N Tang - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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Stopped by here and the soups were perfect on a cold night ! The side dishes were delicious and the service was great, always had our side dishes filled. This is a good spot for some good comforting Korean food ! Galbi Tang - Delicious ! The broth was warm ans refreshing. The meat was also very tender. Bossam Combo - Yummy ! This combo included half portion of bossam and a choice of cold or hot noodles (we chose galbi tang again haha). It was a great portion size for 4 ppl (including a second order of galbi tang). The bossam was soft and had great textures with the lettuce, garlic, and sauce. read more

Tang N Tang - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California