The best food and service. The environment so cozy like your house. The owner make yummy food and keep feeding you. So kind and friendly. I would go again. read more

Ribs & Pork Belly - Korean Near Me - Norwalk, California

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This spot serves ribs and pork belly just like a similar spot but without the wait. Very mom and pop home style with the owner working all on her own. She is cashier, cook, waiter, and busser!! She makes 13 different fresh banchan each day! The soda, hot water, water is included but self service. The pork belly is so flavorful! She does a great marinade. I really liked it. For my first time I felt a a bit confused and the owner didn't speak English super well but we sat down, got drinks, she took my order, we got side and watched her cook. She told me to take a stove to my table. Then she brought the meats to finish at the table. After the meal she made us a fried rice! It was a great meal. read more

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I originally wanted to try Samgyeopjib after seeing so many positive reviews on TikTok, but the wait was incredibly long and no one even acknowledged us when we walked in. My mom suggested trying Ribs & Pork Belly instead, which is just a few blocks away. She had heard great things about it from a Korean community site called MissyUSA, so we decided to give it a shot. I'm so glad we did. The restaurant is spacious, welcoming, and run by the sweetest lady, who seems to do just about everything herself. We ordered the pork belly, and the portion was huge--more than enough to share. The meat tasted clean, fresh, and absolutely delicious. They also have a salad and banchan station, and the owner told us she makes all of the sides herself. To top it off, she cooked fried rice with our leftovers, and it was so good that it ended up being one of my favorite parts of the meal. The whole experience felt like enjoying a home-cooked meal made by your favorite auntie. Great food, generous portions, and warm hospitality. I highly recommend this place. read more

Maria is the best very hard worker Best customer service and great ambiance 10/10 stars read more

Ribs & Pork Belly - Pork belly and galbi - Korean Near Me - Norwalk, California

Stopped by for dinner on a week night and was blown away by everything here! The inside is spacious with lots of seating. There is one woman who runs the whole restaurant and she is amazing and such a vibe! The soda/side dishes/veggies/rice are all self serve, which we loved. Got three large orders of pork belly and three soups. The pork belly tastes super clean, all the side dishes are home made and amazing, and the soups were flavorful. She also makes a delicious fried rice at the end with the leftover pork. Found our new go to spot for pork belly. Dreaming of the next time I come back already! read more

Ribs & Pork Belly - SO BOMB - Korean Near Me - Norwalk, California

Amazing!! $89 for the pork and beef combo. Comes with standard banchan which seemed homemade and all tasted great. There was one soup at the open banchan table where you can get as much as you want and then you can choose between kimchi soup or soy bean soup. We got the kimchi. Super salty but great flavor. Then they have the leaves I love and everything was fresh. The owner was amazing, so very kind and welcoming. So you start w the korean pancake, followed by meat. Once you're done with the meat they give you kimchi rice which was awesome. We were full with 2 people and could have easily fed 3. Perhaps could have fed 4 if they weren't big eaters or supplemented w less meat and more sides. Really good experience and highly recommend! read more

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Omg, this spot is so homey! I had seen this spot on a social media post so my family and I went in on Sunday for dinner. The cutest lady was working so hard by herself! She was so so kind and explained the menu and all the components and it felt like having your own mom looking out for you to ensure you eat enough! We went with the galbi and pork belly combo. It included a vegetable pancake, tofu soup, & kimchi fried rice! There is also a self serve banchan and drink area (all included). She was so awesome holding it down by herself! We didn't feel like it was taking too long or anything and there were 3 parties present at the time. You can tell she cares and loves what she does! Will definitely come back and will bring some friends and family! read more

Ribs & Pork Belly - Pork belly and galbi combo - Korean Near Me - Norwalk, California

The wife and I decided to give this place a shot and honestly really glad we did. Tons of parking in the back, super easy. The place itself is clean and well lit. We ordered the pork and ribs combo for 2-3 people ($89) and the portion was huge. Easily feeds 3 heavy eaters or 4 lighter ones. They also have really good homemade banchan and solid veggie options. I love water parsley and perilla leaves and they pair really well with the meat. There's also soups you can grab from the banchan bar which was a nice touch. Meal starts with a seafood pancake as an appetizer, then they bring out a big skillet of pork belly and ribs, followed by a kimchi stew in a hot stone pot. Everything was really good. At the end they made kimchi fried rice for us which was a great finisher, but we were already stuffed so most of that went to go. Honestly we barely made a dent, still had a lot of food left over. Best part though was the service. The owner is super nice, gives off that "everyone's mom" vibe. She makes sure you're taken care of and leave full and satisfied. We went on a Monday night so it was a little slow, but they're new so that's expected. I can see this place getting busy pretty soon. If you're thinking about it, just go check it out. Definitely worth it. read more

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Step into aunties kitchen for not just good ribs and pork belly but veggies and banchans for your fill. Self serve bar is convenient and really in all honesty, auntie chef is too busy for that. When we went we were the only ones there and so was she. She was so sweet to walk us through the menu, taught us how to eat each dish and serviced us 100%. Then the crowd came in. It's amazing watching her balance it all- she's a one woman team from ordering to service to payment. The guests ended up going to the counter to pick up their pancakes and serve each other. It was quite heartwarming. We were like all her little children she was feeding, strangers but became family at the end. It was really cute. The place is simple and clean and can seat larger parties, if need. The food was on point and you could feel aunties heart go into the dishes. We wanted to add tip but she didn't let us. Instead, she said to just bring more people. So there you have it- doing my piece to share this little gem of good food and good vibes for your belly read more

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아직 오픈한 지 얼마 안 된 식당이지만, 정말 오래오래 사랑받는 가게가 되었으면 좋겠습니다. 저희는 미나리 삼겹살을 먹었는데, 하루 종일 돌아다니다가 먹어서 그런지 정말 최고의 한 끼였어요. 저희는 시카고에서 왔고 지금은 팜스프링스에 머물고 있는데, 이곳 삼겹살을 먹으려고 일부러 여기까지 왔습니다. 결과적으로 정말 오길 잘했다는 생각이 들었어요. The restaurant hasn't been open long, but I really hope they stay open for many years. We had the 미나리 삼겹살 and after a long day, it really hit the spot. We're from Chicago and staying in Palm Springs but went all the way out there to eat their pork belly. The trip was worth it. I don't see many self-service stations for side dishes but this place had it. The side dishes were so delicious and the lettuce, perilla leaves, and 미나리 were so fresh. The service we got from the owner made our night. She is so sweet and made sure we were taken care of from the moment we stepped in to the moment we stepped out. 요즘은 반찬 셀프바가 있는 곳이 많지 않은데, 이곳에는 셀프바가 있어서 너무 좋았습니다. 반찬도 하나같이 맛있었고, 상추, 깻잎, 그리고 미나리까지 모두 정말 신선했어요. 무엇보다도 사장님의 친절한 서비스 덕분에 더 기억에 남는 저녁이 되었습니다. 들어서는 순간부터 나가는 순간까지 계속 세심하게 챙겨 주시고, 따뜻하게 대해 주셔서 정말 감사했습니다. 음식도 훌륭했지만 사장님의 정성 덕분에 더욱 기분 좋은 식사를 할 수 있었어요. 다음에 이 근처에 오게 되면 꼭 다시 방문하겠습니다. read more

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Ahhh ... what can I say ... haven't reviewed in a long minute but had to because this place deserved it. Came here with my son because he wanted samgyubsal (K-pork belly) and it did not disappoint. Banchan and side dishes were bueno, sugoi, on point. We've been to Samgyubjip and he and I preferred the value and experience of this place. Mom and pop at its finest. Everything was fresh, tasty, and good. The owner was like my grandma cooking for her family and her generosity was off the charts. Noticed how she treated and remembered each patron ... Much appreciated. Absolutely recommended. Must try for yourself.. read more

When my wife has a craving for LA Galbi, I do my best to fulfill it. It was too late to cook it myself and we did not want an AYCE Kbbq so I remember seeing this fairly new Korean Restaurant called Ribs & Pork Belly. I wasn't sure where it was so I just trusted Yelp to give me the directions and off we went. I wasn't sure truly surprised when it took me to the old Three Amigos Taco Shop that we used to go to a lot back in the day. So we entered and a lovely older Korean Lady greeted us, sat us and right away asked if we want pork belly or the short ribs or half and half. We agreed to the half and half and then she proceeded to tell us, go get food. Meaning the self serve banchan, and some other sides like a delicious pork belly tofu soup and a pumpkin or squash soup. I loved the pork tofu soup. I could have gotten full on just that alone. Fairly quickly, the LA Galbi beef short ribs and the sliced pork belly on a hot and sizzling wok grill that was placed on our table to continue to stay warm on the fiery butane stove. She continued to bring out green onion pancake, some fresh kimchi and kimchi cucumbers, sliced green onions with sesame oil. She was so excited to see us enjoy the food and noticed we knew what to do do she continued to bring out more stuff like fish cake soup and kimchi Jjigae. So much food. Then later she came back to see how we were doing and we still were not done with the ribs or pork belly, so she suggested to pack it to go. She took away the wok and the green onions, but later came back with some hot kimchee fried rice cooking on the same wok. Needles to say we could not finish it all. We obviously had to take all the left over food for take away to enjoy tomorrow. Sad our taco shop closed down, but super glad we found another Korean restaurant gem of a find. Service and food were excellent. I think the only draw back is the language barrier as she did not speak a lot of English. The language barrier however will not stop me from going back. In fact I will just bring my Korean speaking friend out to lunch or dinner for free, just to be our translator. read more

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Was planning to go to another restaurant, but couldn't find it, stumble into this restaurant late at night about an hour before its closing time. It was surprisingly good. It is a set dinner, for the main, you can choose from galbi, pork or combinations. Comes with a seafood pancake and stew of your choice. And then the sodas, banchan, veggie, pumpkin soup, tteok bokki are self served and AYCE If you order the pork belly or the combo, it will end with a yummy kimchi fried rice. Only down side is the lady only speak broken english, there might be some communication issue, so it requires some patience, but she is extremely friendly and sweet, trying her best to explain to us. Will definitely go back to try their raw beef and pear! read more

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Went back again and had a great meal. We ordered just the pork belly as that was our favorite. This time I tried the soups as she has two different soups you can have with your meal. Both were really good as I never had pumpkin soup before. She also brought out more types of kimchee for us to try as she generally really wanted to make sure we like her food . She honestly makes you feel like you're an invited guest at her home. read more

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Absolutely delicious and mostly, EXTREMELY CLEAN FACILITY. The lady of the house was very sweet and I could tell that she deeply cares about her business. It's relatively a small restaurant and she is the only one working. The music playlist was old school 90's and Y2K Korean songs and it made me feel like i was at an actual restaurant in Korea. The vegetables were very fresh! Not a single stem was browning. The self-serving bar was almost medical grade sterile. Not a single dust was present. I don't eat that much veggies but all the veggies were so fresh that they tasted almost sweet. The lady also served the pan-fried Korean pancake, and other side dishes were exceptional. I highly recommend if you are not an AYCE type of a person and looking for a quality food with quality ingredients. PS: portion was gigantic. read more

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Decided to go here on a whim after seeing a tiktok about it and I am so happy we decided to go because it was delicious. 80 dollars for 2-3 people for the Pork belly meal felt like an incredible deal. I had gone with just my wife and it easily could have fed another person. You get a seafood pancake, porkbelly with rice cakes, thin sliced marinated green onions, and after all that, fried rice and soup. Everything here aside from main dishes is self service. There's a bar full of sides that are delicious and a fridge full of beverages and even a side table to make yourself some tea or coffee. The whole place was being run by a single woman who was trucking through serving everyone so please be patient! She was so kind and grateful for the business. We had tried to help bus our own table but she wouldn't let us. She encouraged us to take more sides with our leftovers. There was a bit of a language barrier but her kindness and warmth was easily conveyed to through her service. Absolutely will be coming back to support her and get more delicious food read more

Ribs & Pork Belly - Porkbelly - Korean Near Me - Norwalk, California

Came here recently and the pork belly was sooo good, crispy on the outside, juicy and tender inside. Definitely the kind of dish you keep thinking about after you leave. Also gotta mention the aunty who was serving. She was the only one running around and you could tell she was busy, but she still made sure we were taken care of. Super attentive and really kind the whole time, which I appreciated. Food was great, but her service honestly made the whole experience even better. read more

Ribs & Pork Belly - Pork belly with water parsley - Korean Near Me - Norwalk, California

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This was the first time that we tried R&PB and we truly enjoyed it. The food was so delicious, the owner was so nice and welcoming. We had a couple of small kids with us and she made a small version of the green onion pancake that they really enjoyed. With all the free banchan, we were all stuffed. Looking forward to going back soon! read more

Like going to your Korean aunt's house who keeps feeding you! Highly recommend the pork belly here. The side dishes are amazing, made in-house and unlimited. The lady that runs the place is super nice and keeps trying to feed you extra food (at no extra charge) and wants to make sure you have enough to take home. She runs the entire restaurant by herself by makes sure to talk to you and take care of you. Don't sleep on this place and the kimchi fried rice she makes for you at the end of the pork belly meal! read more

Seriously tailored, lots of fantastic foods which are directly made by owner! She is very professional person with kindness. So amazing~~!! Just try it, never stop to another visit. read more

Hands down a MUST TRY and this place will deliver! One of the best pork belly spots in town! The galbi and pork belly was nothing short of amazing.. especially if you let it cook a little while longer to get it crispy. It is a chef's kiss! The dish comes with a wide variety of sides from Korean pancakes to fish cakes to different soups! There's fresh veggies to choose from to eat with the meats. It is a steal for $89. Wait for it... at the end there's a hot crispy plate of kimchi fried rice!! What more can you ask for?! The service was awesome and very home like. It was warm and it's just that feeling you get when you're tasting food that someone put their whole love and effort into it. The umma that was serving us was so kind and sweet. She made the whole experience even better! I felt like she was welcoming us into her home. Give this place a shot and you won't regret it! It'llbetter than any Korean spot around read more

Ribs & Pork Belly - Kimchi fried rice! We like ours extra crispy - Korean Near Me - Norwalk, California

Best pork belly and side dish! Nice and sweet owner, you should try here for authentic korean food read more

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Ribs and Pork Belly is a really solid spot if you're specifically craving pork belly. The owner actually used to work at Samgyeopjip, and you can definitely see some similarities--but I prefer this place, especially for pork belly. The pork belly is top notch. Great quality, cooks well, and consistently satisfying. That's definitely what you should come here for. The ribs were just okay in my opinion, so I'd skip those and stick with the pork belly. I also like the setup--unlimited self-serve veggies, including minari, which I thought was better than Samgyeopjip. Portions are generous, and it's nice being able to grab what you want without waiting. The owner is super nice and accommodating, which makes the whole experience feel welcoming. read more

First time visiting this restaurant, and it immediately reminded me of the old-school Korean restaurants you find back in Korea. I really enjoyed the self-serve setup for drinks, side dishes, vegetables, soup, and porridge. Being able to help yourself and take as much as you want made the experience feel very welcoming. The main dishes, including the pork belly and galbi, were grilled in the kitchen and served ready to eat. If you prefer your meat a little more done, you can continue cooking it at the table to your liking. They also provided complimentary corn cheese, green onion salad, and cheonggukjang, which made the meal feel even more generous. Throughout the meal, I felt comfortable and well taken care of. The atmosphere was warm and friendly--almost like having a meal at a friend's parents' house. Overall, it was a very satisfying dining experience, and I will definitely be back soon. I hope this restaurant continues to do well and stays around for many years to come. read more

My husband and I wanted to go to our usual pork belly place but they were closed so I looked at Yelp for somewhere else to go. I came across this restaurant and had to check it out. First of all, this place is spacious!! On top of that, their hospitality is amazing! The best experience I've ever had at a Samgyupsal or a Korean restaurant in general. The owner (Maria) was so sweet and charming, it felt like eating at your aunt's house and she just keeps feeding you. Everything was absolutely delicious! They have several banchan options at the salad bar like perilla leaves, radish paper, peppers, and mushroom. There's also a fridge filled with drinks that we were told were part of the meal we ordered. Next to the salad bar, they had pumpkin soup and seaweed soup. But she also made us fish cake soup and kimchi stew, as well as the Korean pancakes. They were made so fresh, it was so scrumptious. After trying this place out, I'm so glad the other place was closed. This has got to be our new favorite samgyupsal spot. read more

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If you are looking for authentic home made Korean food. This is the place for it. Their seafood pancake and meat balls are perfect and what can I say on the meats ~~~~~ read more

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Found this gem here in Cerritos and it did not disappoint! The service was amazing and food was absolutely delicious! They have been opened for about a week now and I will definitely be coming back again. read more

Ribs & Pork Belly - Short rib and pork belly combo - Korean Near Me - Norwalk, California

This place pleasantly exceeded my expectations! They have a lot of self-service available (side dishes, free soda/drinks,etc). The lady is super friendly and so fast with bringing out the food. There was a lot of variety of side dishes (ie.fresh vegetables/spicy rice cakes) and it tasted delicious. The fried rice at the end was the perfect ending to a delicious meal as well! read more

This is a small mom-and-pop shop run by an upbeat and welcoming 할머니 (halmeoni) who makes the dining experience feel warm and personal. We ordered the kalbi and pork belly dish, which arrived sizzling on a cast iron pan. There's a self-serve banchan bar along with another section with fresh perilla leaves, lettuce, and radish wraps, so you can customize each bite. Our meal also included soup, pancake, and kimchi bokkeumbap. The service was excellent--friendly, attentive, and quick to check on us throughout the meal. Between the generous portions, tasty food, and genuine hospitality, this is definitely a place we'll be coming back to. read more

The owner here is the cutest and sweetest lady ever. She helped my friends and I out explaining the menu and the self serve station. The food was really delicious. We got half and half for 2-3 people and it easily fed us with extra for the kimchi fried rice afterwards. The space is fairly big and plenty of seating. I would definitely go again just for the owner because she was just so excited to have customers, so I recommend you checking out this restaurant and supporting this business. read more

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Once you walk in, you're greeted by the sweetest Korean lady! She only knows a little English, but she is incredibly kind and does her best, so please be patient with her. I believe she runs the place by herself since you can see her cooking and serving at the same time. There's a lot of self-service, including unlimited side dishes and free drinks. There's a fridge stocked with free water and soda, plus an area where you can make instant coffee. The restaurant itself is simply decorated, and the Korean trot music playing in the background gives it a cozy, lively, and homey atmosphere. The prices are also very affordable! I went with a friend, and we had so many leftovers that we each had enough food for two more meals afterward. I ordered the pork belly, which came with a scallion pancake, soup, unlimited side dishes, and kimchi fried rice. She even refused to let us tip. Such a sweet person, with affordable prices and delicious food. I'd definitely come back! read more

Highly recommend this place. Food and service are so good. Service is very warm and welcoming, and the restaurant has that cozy hole in the wall feeling that makes you feel right at home. You can tell they truly care about their customers and the food they serve. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful. Will definitely be coming back! read more

The food is amazing . The rib and pork belly were tender, and so yummy with minari vegetable. I had some soju too.. was in heaven . You know what I mean. This place is a self-service for vegetables and soup, so you can get as much as them. Your money is totally worth here! read more

Tried the ribs and pork belly and both were really good. Everything tasted super fresh and flavorful, and you can tell they put care into the food. The pork belly was tender and the ribs were cooked perfectly. I'd definitely recommend giving this place a chance if you're in the area. read more

Ribs & Pork Belly - end of meal kimchi fried rice - Korean Near Me - Norwalk, California

We had a wonderful experience. We ordered the galbi and pork belly, and the quality of the meat was excellent. The pumpkin porridge and fresh vegetables from the salad bar were also delicious. We enjoyed the fried rice and stew so much that we ended up very full, and the portions were generous enough that we even took some leftovers to go. We will definitely visit again. Wishing you continued success! read more

Ribs & Pork Belly - Korean Near Me - Norwalk, California

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밑반찬이 프리인데 너무 맛있어요 된장찌개가 끝내줘요 호박죽도 진하고 맛있고 가격도 나쁘지 않았어요 요즈음 먹어본 식당중에 최고였습니다 한국에서 오신 저희 엄마도 너무 맛있다고 인정하셨어요. read more

Ribs & Pork Belly - Korean Near Me - Norwalk, California

If you've seen the recent hype around the pork belly spot down the street and haven't made the trip out because of the wait time.... You need to check this spot out while it's still lowkey. As a Korean I can tell you that this spot is legit. From taste of the pork belly itself to all the complimenting dishes (Korean pancake, sides, stews, and fried rice) this place is the real deal. I would take advantage of the fact that they're still in their soft opening phase because with their affordable price points and their non existent wait times you need to check this spot out!!! The icing on the cake is that you're supporting the sweetest lady running the joint. Who truly appreciates every single person that walks in. Check this place out before it blows up!!!! read more

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This place is hidden gem. Banchans are self serve and the lady working here is like your mom- trying to feed you more. The banchans are all home made, so good. At the end, you MUST get the kimchi fried rice. Even when you're full, you cant stop eating it. read more

Came here again! If you want non pretentious Korean home style foods this is the place. The owner is so lovely and the vibe is authentic.

The woman who runs this restaurant is adorable and so hard-working! Food is great - authentic and homemade!