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    Ocean Snack

    3.1 (182 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Good for kids
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    Spicy wings

    Very nice service .. reasonable prices we got the spicy wings and super crunchy savory wings .. ambience was okay the main place is a food court a lot of family's and people

    Potato Tornado
    Nick P.

    We were was so excited to see fried potato tornado on a stick. We ordered for pick-up and it took awhile to be prepared. Hubby felt the potato was okay, it lacked flavor and wasn't as crispy as he had hoped it to be.

    1. Sashimi Mix Bowl
    Grace Y.

    I'm not sure why this place has so many poor reviews because it is one of my go to restaurants at the source. My favorite item is the mixed sashimi bowl. The vegetables are always so crisp and it comes with a great amount of fish. It also comes with a side of rice and miso soup. I have tried other dishes from this place and they have always been yummy. However, if I am going to recommend anything, it's the mixed sashimi bowl!

    Squid Cold Noodle
    Katherine N.

    After browsing some shops at the Source, I ate at Ocean Snack with a friend. It's located on the upper level of the food courts near the area with all the mini claw machines. I liked my experience here, so I was taken aback by many of the negative reviews... but to each their own! FOOD: I only got one item-- Squid Cold Noodles (4.5/5). The portion was HUGE, so you can definitely share or bring home leftovers. The red color of the ice was a little off-putting, but the dish was super refreshing and won't leave you feeling heavy. It came with a generous helping of squid that wasn't rubbery and was also topped with cucumbers and sesame seeds. The noodles had a nice bouncy texture. This dish would probably be even tastier if I were eating it on a hot summer day. Be cautious when ordering a lot of food because it seems like other items are also quite generous in size. SERVICE: You order your food using a self-service kiosk at the front of the establishment. You'll probably only interact with staff when your food is ready. When you're done with your food, there's a little stand where you can place your dirty tray and dishes. An undemanding introvert's dream! TLDR// Unassuming place with solid food. (I can only speak for one item on the menu though.) Would revisit if I'm in the area.

    Beef bone broth soup combo with tteokbokki & sausage skewers
    Marcello D.

    Perfect place for a nice & quick fix for Korean food. The Source has it all in Buena Park, but narrowed it down to Ocean Snack. Went with Beef Bone broth soup combo with tteokbokki & sausage skewer. Certainly checked all the boxes especially on a cold night. Soup was warm all the way till the end of the meal. Broth had a nice rich taste, meat was tender, soft veggies, and chewy glass noodles. Will need to return to explore other menu selections.

    7/13/2024.  K popcorn chicken ($9.99) and tornado fries ($6.99).  Chicken was just ok, but the fries were unique & enjoyable.
    Jeff F.

    This is the place for a snack attack! 7/13/2024. K popcorn chicken ($9.99): was just ok, not much seasoning and the breading was thick, 3.5/5 stars. Tornado fries ($6.99): were unique & enjoyable. Crispy exterior but tender inside, 4/5 stars. I'd request no sugar for seasoning next time, as I do for Korean corn dogs. Obviously, I'd return for the tornado fries!

    K- popcorn chicken
    Tania T.

    They have a self serve kiosks for dining in. We ordered the bulgogi Plate with k-popcorn chicken (sauce came on the side), and the meal came with a miso soup as well. The bulgogi plate has a generous portion of meat and rice. It's served on a hot plate and there's just something appealing with anything on a hot plate! The plate also came with some onions and broccoli as well. The miso soup was standard. And the popcorn chicken came with some fried rice cakes and we dipped in the sauce that it came with. The prices of the food were a bit steep here. Especially for the popcorn chicken and rice cakes. The chicken was crispy but the portion was a bit small, and the taste was okay. I think I'd skip the popcorn chicken next time and try something else on the menu. The only interaction I had with an actual person was just during the food pick up, and that was it. So service was definitely done mostly on the kiosk. It's a food court, so you'd also have to clean up your own tray afterward. Make sure to bring water or you'd have to buy water/ beverage somewhere on the food court. The good thing is that there are a lot of options to choose from the food court.

    Eel rice plate
    Jenny P.

    It was my first time here yesterday. I tried the beef tofu soup. It comes with a package of seaweed and a container of rice. The soup was very watery. My friend tried the eel rice bowl. It taste like sushi in a plate lol. They don't offer free water. It cost 1.63 to buy a bottle of water.

    Spicy squid plate
    Justin Y.

    Located inside Source mall in food court area Had the Potato thingy and spicy squid both delicious Not extremely spicy like other places just the right amount of heat This might be my new spicy squid spot Can't wait till i try other menu

    Carmen L.

    I am surprised they got such bad reviews but I enjoyed their food and think price was not too bad among other stalls at the food court. I was craving for ramen and at first I was worried about ordering Korean ramen bc I thought it might just package ramen that I can make at home. But glad that it's not, the broth was flavorful and it's not packaged and the seafood was fresh and they gave me decent amount. My family ordered a teriyaki rice combo and a glass noodles with beef...none of us could finish our dishes and everything was tasty.

    Army soup.
    Wayne T.

    I was curious to try the food here because I was really in the mood to eat korean food. However, I have to be honest with how disappointing my order was. The workers were fine, there isn't anything wrong on their part. The army soup, however, is not worth it. It's 18 dollars, but it doesn't have anything to make it worth 18 dollars. The soup was good for it's spice, but you'll only find vegetables, melted cheese, and bits of sausages. These are cheap ingredients you can buy at the grocery store, and cook yourself. I haven't tried other items here, but I'll have to say my experience this time was regretful.

    Selene S.

    Got the rice cake with sausage for $5.99. Kind of pricey for a skewer but it was worth a try. It tasted more sweet than spicy. The rice cake was fried but still chewy. Service was good and fast. The lady have us napkins and extra paper plates to hold our skewers.

    spicy pork
    Elizabeth M.

    This was my first time trying this place and although they're mainly a seafood restaurant, my group and I coincidentally all got beef and pork! The spicy pork meal came with rice and miso soup. It's not that spicy so if you have a low spice tolerance you'll be fine. The beef meal also came with rice and miso soup. The flavor was very good! The miso soup was just what you'd expect. The highlight of the meal was truly the tornado potato. It was made fresh to order, perfectly crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside. It's served with a packet of ketchup and a packet of mustard and sprinkled with sugar. I would order about 10,00 more of those! They have different bottled drink options to choose from. I got the corn tea, which I had never heard of before. It is literally flavored like corn (duh) and was quite good. If you've never had it before, I'd recommend giving it a try if you enjoy corn. The restaurant service was mainly fast (there was one person in my group whose food took abnormally long but it was because they were making her potato tornado fresh). They will give you a pager that lights up when your food is ready. Since this is in a food court, there were plenty of places to sit inside.

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    They close at 8pm not 9pm. No one bothered to even update the time. Disappointing that I wasn't able to get my hwe dup bap :(

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    not sanitary... the food is OK but none of the staff members, including the ones handling the food and in the kitchen had masks on.

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    Awesome food! I recommend the Bul Bob this was my first time here at The Source, and I'll definitely be back.

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    Great good. Good price. Excellent and friendly service! Also, they have a very interesting menu!

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    One star for the wait. I ordered only two items in the hot Barz and the wait is more than 10 mins for some snack. Food is just ok.

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    Best korean snack joint here in Orange County! Wish to see more branches here in OC. HotBarz are 15/10

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