Wow, so happy I was able to find this place. Came on a Thursday night and it wasn't too busy at all! The location is insane, it looks like it was a house before??? It is also way larger than expected and I can definitely picture this place super lit on the weekends! The prices were great and the portions were more than enough to share. The flavors were all there without being overbearingly salty like some pubs are known for. The sauce with the kimchi pancake was like crack and i couldn't stop eating it Now, on to what will really bring me back: the service???????? never had it like this before. Between our amazing server Yung and the other man working, I felt like royalty in this place :,) they are so so accommodating and went as far as packing our to-go boxes for us. I can for sure see myself coming back but with friends next time. Give this place a try, you will thank me read more

Nolza - Truffle oil fries, stir-fried brisket with bean sprouts, and kimchi pancake - Pubs Near Me - Buena Park, California

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location & parking: a little korean pub / restaurant vibe that has its own parking lot! it seemed like w decent sized parking lot but since we came on a tuesday, there was plenty of spots food: food was actually sooo good here! we ordered the fried chicken gizzard & pork belly, cheesy tteokboki, & fishcake soup. the fried chicken gizzard & pork belly were fried to perfection, with the gizzard being nice & crisp + the pork belly being battered & deep fried so yhat the pork inside was still super soft! the cheesy tteokboki was also great, and looked like a little pizza actually lol it was garnished with olives and pepper and was the perfect amount of spice imo. the fishcake soup was brought on a burner & was super flavorful! i thought it could be a tad too salty for some, but i love my soups nice and salty & the flavorfulness added a lot of profile to it as well. the soup was super generous and came with so much fishcake! honestly, the portions here are perfect for the price. overall the perfect amount of food for 3 people! service: came on a tuesday with 2 friends, it was the evening of valentine's day lol. the servers were quite silly & helpful, we had a lady server & she was so friendly! (thank you) it was quite empty when we came and they let us choose any seat we wanted. vibes: the ambiance of the restaurant is giving korean pub with it being quite dark inside with minimal lighting, and also house edm remixes of popular music was playing throughout the restaurant it was super clean and new! the indior tables are all little booths so it felt private and intimate for our group which is amazing! they also have outdoor seating in their patio area so that was a seating option as well. a good place for young people to hang out note: they serve many options of soju & alcoholic beverages here too! the only thing i felt was off was that the tables were a tiny bit low for the seating LOL.. the seating was strange in that way but it was all good & once we were vibin and eating it wasn't that noticeable overall: 5/5 star food, service, & experience! i'll be coming back with my friends for sure the next time i'm in OC! read more

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Dong Chi Mi Kook Soo is the bomb guys!! Must try!! This place is a hidden gem in Buena Park! Nolza is the place we are hanging out from now on!! Must try Nolza combo!! Good price! Tasty! read more

Nolza - Dong Chi Mi Kook Soo!! So Good!! - Pubs Near Me - Buena Park, California

Nolza. A hidden yet not hidden gem located in Buena Park, located a little over a mile from the Source OC. A pocha that takes the crown for being the best pocha I've been to in LA/OC. The staff is ridiculously kind and attentive. The atmosphere is fun and lively. There are also fun little drinking games you can get for your table. The food is great. My go to? The rose tteokbeokki, spicy chicken skewers, and the fishcake soup. I love it here and I always find an excuse to stop by on my way home from a night in LA read more

Went here on a Saturday night and the place was bussing. My first impression was the club music in the background. The inside seating areas is like a typical korean pub place, however there wasn't big tables that seat more than 4 people. We had a party of 5 so we opted to sit outside since it would be a little tight for us sitting in one of the booth inside. There were plenty of heaters so it was warm and toasty. The food impressed me and the price impressed me even more. $21 army stew was a steal and it was actually flavorful. Don't expect full meaty toppings though, it just comes with some sausages and noodles, but that's all I need to pair with soju. Everything else that we ordered was great too. I'd skip the seafood pancake though. It was loaded with fillings so that was good but I'm guessing because of all the toppings, the pancake wasn't crispy. It's thiccc tho. Bonus, our server Ina was amazing. She was very attentive and friendly. read more

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진짜 음식이 너무 맛있어요 특히 골뱅이 무침!! OC에서 젤 좋아하는 포차 친구들이랑 매일 오게되요 음악도 너무 취향 서버분들도 너무 친절하심! 강추!

Amazing food and service is even better. Everything is awesome in this pocha!!! Nothing can compare when it comes to vibe , ambiance and service read more

My Fiance and I were in the area and I was randomly craving Korean fish cake soup. My Fiance found this place and we decided to give it a try. The ambiance was nice. It was incredibly lively, with a couple of big groups gathering at their restaurant. There is a nice outdoor space, booths, and another back space that could accompany larger parties (with moving some tables). For the booths and tables, they provided markers for us to be able to draw on the benches and tables. We ordered the fish cake soup, kimchi fried rice and rice cakes and it was all delicious! The fish cake soup really hit the spot, hitting all the flavors I was looking for. In all honesty, I would want to go back to the location for that soup. Service was also really nice! Continually checked in on us. When they forgot about our kimchi fried rice, they gave us free drinks and took it off our bill. It was incredibly nice of them. read more

Came in around 4pm for a quick beer. Excellent service, clean, and good music. Will definitely be back to try their food. read more

Nolza - Free nachos - Pubs Near Me - Buena Park, California

This place has definitely got that Seoul, Hongdae vibes from their cute chalkboard wall interior to their outdoor patio and even barbecue grill for the grilled skewers. They got the food, the drinks, divey vibe. You'll have a great time with a group of friends here. Service is slow but decent. QR menu code (https://nolza.co/menu) The kitchen was extremely busy on a Friday night (the group seated after us was a party of 10) so they kindly informed us of this and even gave us service dongchimi or water kimchi. I recommend the grilled skewers and seasoned pork belly which would be good for 2-3 people. But come with a bigger group to try their other items. Would most definitely come back for more Korean bar food and drinks read more

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Was at home just sitting thinking of what to eat came across this Korean pub and man let me tell you this is one of the best one by so far great vibe good food good drinks staff is very helpful and polite. Definitely will be back here. food is definitely delicious drinks so awesome. read more

Starting off with service; everyone was so sweet!! Peter was our server and was just a ball of joy! The decor is all very cute! Food was very good and satisfying! We ordered quite a bit to have a variety, and i think my fav is the rice cake :) can't wait to come back! read more

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Must try this place!!!! came with my friends for dinner and beer! Best ambiance, Best Food, Best ever!!! must try soy souce Pork rib bbq!! so good!! read more

Nolza - Must try this place!!!! came with my friends for dinner and beer! Best ever!!! - Pubs Near Me - Buena Park, California

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Was a last minute place and glad i ended up coming here, food is delicious would recommend the Fried chicken was really good and well cooked, also the service was great our server Chris was fast and very friendly would come back, thank you again Chris !!! read more

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It was great experience at the first time at Nolza. We arrived there around 6pm and there were no wait lines. The server was so nice and kindly welcoming us including our baby. Food were nice either way. I recommend octopus and chicken skewers. We will visit again definitely. read more

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perfect place to drink and eat!!! My favorite place now to drink and eat after work. sea food pancake is my favorite now forever read more

Nolza - perfect place to drink and eat!!!! food mucho good !!!!!!! - Pubs Near Me - Buena Park, California

The food was great!! My fav was the skewer and the environment was very fun and clean as well. The staff were all very friendly and nice, overall service is good read more

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We came here earlier today, around 8 pm (12/23/24). Very disappointed. Given how lively the atmosphere is here, I am a little perplexed by these 5-star ratings of the service because our experience was less than ideal. The service needs to be worked on. We waited more than an hour for pork ribs and they've completely forgotten about it after two attempts of reminding them. But let's talk about what we got: The rose tteokbokki was really good, but portion is small and the army soup was OK. Although I understand that every establishment has its bad days, I would not return or suggest this place since I genuinely believe that the 90 minutes we spent waiting and only getting half of our order are not worth a second chance. Just a heads up: if you are too courteous and not speaking up and following on your orders they will most likely forget about you! read more

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my first time here was great but when me and my friends went again last night, service was horrible. staff was barely attentive. they made 9 ppl fit in a little tight space when there was space outside. they also chased us down for more tip when they barely even acknowledged us. will never go back. read more

I absolutely love Korean culture but not every pocha gets it right. This place definitely kept the menu nice and simple while maintaining a good amount of options. A great place to come and hang out with friends after a long day or right before a long night out ;) Good music, good vibes, good food. What's not to love read more

Nolza - Soy Garlic wings Seafood Udon - Pubs Near Me - Buena Park, California

The food is so delicious and the owner is very kindly. There's a lot of food. Gimbab , hot food and coldfood read more

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Ambiance: This is a great place for big groups. You'll most likely be seated outside and they have heaters. Most pubs have music playing very loud but we did not have to scream across the table to talk to each other. Service: Staff here are very friendly and will not give you an attitude. Food: The food is not anything too outstanding but the portion is big for many people. Parking: Parking can get crowded at night time but there are plenty of street parking nearby. read more

Omg I love this place. Food prices so cheap and so delicious . Very clean and patio is so nice. Service is awesome I will go back. read more

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Fun and cute place to go out with your friends! Came here with my friends for dinner and drinks. I love the design and ambiance inside, it gives you a homey yet bar feeling. We ordered French fries, buttered squid, and spicy seafood soup. The French fries were crispy, delicious, and crinkled -- my favorite. The buttered squid was surprisingly delicious as well! There was a smell to it when it first came out, but it might just be the squid smell? It tasted flavorful nonetheless. The cut green onions that came with it was a perfect pairing. The spicy seafood we ordered was just as good. It was probably my favorite since I like spicy soups. My other friends got the chicken and the rice&sausage (soduk soduk) skewers as well. My friends have been here before, but it was my first time. It definitely won't be my last time either. :) the service was super friendly and nice! One of the servers saw me peeling the shrimp from the soup, so she came by and dropped off a pack of wet towelettes for me. read more

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Love the food and the atmosphere Service is awesome total foodie vibes The stir fried squid is amazing will definitely be back read more

Nolza - Squid sturdy with noodles Amazing flavor - Pubs Near Me - Buena Park, California

Food was great. Service was Great! They made my family and I feel very welcome! We had the octopus stir fried with noodles and Soy garlic chicken. read more

The food was amazing definitely recommend their bbq options and make sure to order your self a radish cold soup it's a must have! Servers were very nice they kept on check on us and see if we needed anything very polite. Restaurant was big loved the decoration at register they also provide you a marker where you can write what you want on the desk and chair very chill vibe. It was 4 of us and we all had a great time it was 10/10 make sure to order won soju too we will be back for sure read more

Nolza - WON soju - Pubs Near Me - Buena Park, California

The food and service were phenomenal! The spicy seafood soup and Kalbi beef were standouts! Everyone there was extremely hospitable and made our experience feel special. We will definitely come back anytime we are in Anaheim. read more

This spot is perfect place ever here in OC. I recently found here and went twice. Every time I go the atmosphere and service were incredibly great and the staff made my day with their smile and kindness. Those foods I ordered were fantastic, so tasty flavory with great smell! Plus the price was very reasonable. If you have a girl or boyfriend who is interested in cozy and cool place then Nolza is the best for you guys! Trust me I'm really picky but I was very happy to have this place with my wife. Will come here more often can't wait! read more

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Great service and good bbq. They have charcoal grill outside for meats. Their black sesame salad dressing is the best and they grind it fresh by hand for every order. They are under new management now though and some of their marinated bbq meats have been taken off the menu which is a bummer. Definitely a great late night bar that has good food. read more

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For drinks great place but the food was not good! It was really bad! Undercooked had to request to cook items longer.

We had came with a party of 9 on a friday night and did not have a good experience at all. There was virtually no wait, but after we had gotten seated, we were made to wait 45 minutes before we had gotten any service. After waiting, we had gotten denied service due to their policy, having one person underage in our party, which is understandable. The big issue with our experience was the lack of customer service. No worker or server approached our table for over half an hour, and we had noticed that another party that came after us got served before us. If we had gotten any service or any sort of help within a reasonable time period this would have been more than a one star review. read more

Nolza - Pubs Near Me - Buena Park, California

Me and my boyfriend loved Nolza. First of all, the food was delicious. I took a sip from the seafood soup, and I was so overwhelmed with how tasty it was, I just exclaimed, "it's so good! T-T" drinks, food, atmosphere were all awesome. Honestly, I felt like I wasn't cool/young enough to be there! The servers who helped us were also incredibly friendly and super cheerful. It was just a totally enjoyable experience. I can't wait to come here again next time I'm in SoCal. read more

Immediately from being sat down, the waiter and servers looked like they simply did not want to be there. The older guy was very dismissive and rude. Our order was wrong over 3 times and had to wait 1.5 hours for our order of chicken. Just to find out that they never put the order in. We decided to leave just to be chased outside and pestered about service fees. read more

This is one of my favorite spots to drink. They have great food and services. Especially the rose ttobbokki is so good We definitely will be back soon. read more

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NEW HOT SPOT The food here is so delicious perfect for a night out of drinking and good food. We got the sweet spicy chicken and the sauce is delectable. Not pictured but the black sesame dressing on the salad is to die for. Even the complimentary nachos has a cheese sauce like i've never experienced. The servers here are also very delightful. We were able to speak to the ahjumma that runs the kitchen and she was so sweet and kind. Ambiance is very fun with led lights and great music. Plenty of seating including a beautiful outdoor patio. Being from LA I was definitely not expecting a parking lot but there was a spacious parking lot which was a great surprise. Definitely will be back any time I am in OC. read more

Nolza - Spicy Sweet Chicken - Pubs Near Me - Buena Park, California

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This bar has good ambiance with both seating inside and outside! I will definitely return!

Came tonight for the first time and the food exceeded my expectations... should've come sooner! read more

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This spot is a hidden treasure, no joke! The vibe is so alive, and the crew? Super chill, making the whole scene just awesome. The service? Legit fantastic. It's that sweet spot where you can just kick back, let loose, and have a blast. The staff's all about that friendly vibe, making you feel like you're chilling at home. If you're after a good time with killer service, this place is a must-hit. Big shoutout to the awesome team holding it down here! Especially korean food is amazing. I love it read more

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The inside of the building is fun and eye catching. It's in a little weird location and looks like a house which is fun too.