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    OB Square

    4.3 (356 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 1 week ago

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    OB SQUARE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Sara L.

    It's expensive here. The food isn't even good. The chickens dry, tteokboki(spicy rice cakes) sauce is flavorless, kimchi pork stir fry is just really bad, chicken gizzards are also dry, clam soup and mussel soup are just ok, the wings' breading is too thick.. and so much more. The servers are nice but just really pricey for a place like this. It's supposed be like a neighborhood drinking spot but they charge like a rooftop bar.

    Spicy Korean Rice Cake
    Diana R.

    OB Square is located in an older center surrounded by a few other restaurants and small businesses. It is located right of the 5 freeway at Red Hill Avenue. There's plenty of parking available. It was my first time here along with my friend. We arrived around 5:30 PM on a Friday evening. We were seated on the front left side of the restaurant. There's another section that leads to the back of the restaurant. It was pretty quiet when we were initially seated, but all the tables filled up shortly after us. There is a small tablet for each table or booth where you can order the items yourself. Be sure to drill down for each item to make your specific selections. It's not as intuitive until you start clicking on all the options. Our food came out pretty quickly after we placed the order. Be sure to ask the server for any additional sauces or spices for dipping. We requested the sesame oil and salt and chili garlic sauce which paired nicely with the gizzards. We enjoyed all of the three dishes which included spicy rice cakes, OB chicken gizzards, and OB chicken wings and ice cold beer. Everything was cooked perfectly and tasted delicious. I will definitely return with more family and friends next time.

    OB Gizzard
    Arielle T.

    My first time at OB square and let me tell you, I already want to go back! I came on a late night and was seated immediately. Keep in mind, they set the temperature inside pretty chilly so bring a jacket if you are planning to visit in the evening. Ordering was very simple using the tablet at the table. All items had photos to go with the dish which was great for me since I am a visual person. Food came out quickly and soon after we ordered. Spicy noodles with rice cakes was delish but be prepared for the spice! I really enjoyed the corn cheese but missed the mark with the cheese pull. Overall flavor was great though and I'd order it again. My favorite dish had to be the OB fried gizzards though. I am not usually a gizzard person but we tried it anyways. Surprisingly, I kept going back in for more and it did not have any particular smell. The seasoning and batter was PERFECT. Not too much batter, crispy, crunchy, and packed with flavor. If you aren't in love with gizzards, try their wings or other fried dishes that have their 'OB' seasoning. It is an Asian style salt and pepper with onions and jalapeño.

    Natasha N.

    This is one of my favorite late night Korean spots in the OC! It's also one of our go-to spots. I've always enjoyed their food. I love their chicken wings, noodle dishes, and pigs feet. My personal favorite is their Army stew. This definitely can feed a group of people, but my husband and I love getting it so we can bring home left overs (hehe). We've also have booked their Karaoke rooms. It's a lot of fun! Pretty big room for a huge group and you can munch on some food as you sing your heart out. I've always loved their service! Super attentive and nice! They are also very considerate! And As Always, NOM 4 LIFE!

    OB wings
    Dana S.

    Kimchi fried rice, OB wings and bulgogi hot stone pot are delicious. Friendly service, they don't rush you and treat you like family. Ample parking and attentive service.

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    Vince P.

    OB Square is the spot for some delicious Korean pub food! This spot is located in a plaza with a good amount of parking spots. They are open til 1am everyday and 2am on Fridays and Saturdays! Inside, they have a casual setup with a good amount of seating. For their menu, they have a nice selection of different wings, noodles, and other dishes to choose from. Wifey and I opted for a spread consisting of the OB Chicken Gizzards, Black Bean Noodles, and the Garlic and Thai Chicken Wings. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our meal here and everything hit the spot! All of the staff here are very friendly and welcoming. I would highly recommend getting any of their fried chicken options. We will definitely be back for some more late night eats!

    Lawrence M.

    I came here with a party of 4 on a Friday at 11pm and we were seated immediately. We ordered a wide variety of dishes including kimchi fried rice, jajangmyeon, pork belly and bok choy, and 3 dishes of chicken wings. Everything was so delicious! The staff is always friendly and welcoming, and the parking outside is never an issue.

    Sally L.

    family favorite spot! we love going here to enjoy some beer and korean dishes. our go to items are the kimchi pork belly tofu, noodles with golbaengi, ob wings or korean wings, and the jokbal (cold). and if you want a soup we recommend the fish cake soup. always get a pitcher or two of coors light. this place always hit the spot. service is friendly and good. definitely recommend if you want beer and some good food. :)

    Ramen & tteokboki
    Char B.

    Great place, great service, great food. Open late. Staff is nice & serve the food fast

    Korean army stew
    Norman T.

    Great service from the host, comfortable setting, and delicious Budae Jjigae (Korean army stew). Highly recommend for a quick pow-wow with your friends.

    Cindy L.

    I would've never thought to come here, but so happy I did. We went on a Sunday night and there weren't too many people there. We got seated super quick and all the ladies who work there are so kind. I think we went a little over board and ordered too many things, but they were all very delicious. We started with the kimchi pancake (highly recommend) and the rolled eggs (also highly recommend). Then we moved onto their fried chicken. It was so crispy and delicious! We also had the black bean noodles and a soju cocktail mix. This is definitely a place I would revisit in the near future. :)

    Black bean noodles, teokbokki, OB Ob Chicken Wings

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    My favorite! Food is amazing. Service is amazing!! Never disappoints. Get the fried whole chicken. Best in town.

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    Ask the Community - OB Square

    Is the place kid-friendly?

    Not really.

    Are they related to the O.B Bear in K-town?

    No relation to O.B. Bear in K-town

    Is it open on Sunday night?

    Yes, It is open 7 days a week including Sunday night hours.

    Do you guys have TV there? Do you show Football? Thrusday Night football?

    They certainly do! They have few big screen tv and all the sports channels

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    I'm a repeat customer at Yoo's Place waiting to eat lunch at and everyone gets seated with parties…read morebetween 2-6 at 12:23 pm on 06/12/2026. There is nobody else standing in line outside and the owner comes outside to tell me 2 times that I need to wait 30-40 minutes. I told her there is no waiting in front of me, and that it should be first come, first serve. She says no, you can only sit on tables for 1 person and it will be a 30-40 min wait for that. I said okay, but if there is no line and people are done eating with empty tables it should be fine, right? There is a waitlist, and that it should go in order. She said no, you can only get seated on tables for 1. Then she proceeded to say it's a 30-40 min wait again as if I didn't already know that for the second time. I told her i'd wait, but now i'm feeling bad and don't know if she even cares to earn my business. It's my 5th time coming here, and unfortunately this place was one of my favorite Korean restaurants and since I'm from out of town I make sure to visit each time I am in the OC. I'm not sure if I want to continue coming back here if service remains this way. It's embarrassing enough to come alone, it's even worse when you're called out in front of people inside of the restaurant while there are only 3 people waiting outside. When I got seated she didn't even give me a menu and asked me what I wanted. Lucky for her i'm Korean and was already a repeat customer from the early days so I was able to order right away-otherwise how could I order? God forbid I ask for any recommendations on the menu... 1 star well deserved for this. Congratulations this is the first time I rated a fellow Korean restaurant 1 star. There is a first time for everything I suppose.

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