Great food and fast service! We got there for early dinner so there wasn't much of a wait.

Most AUTHENTIC Korean restaurant I have been too. The set two person menu is all you need to get the experience, quantity, and variety of flavor! The best quality food for almost what felt like all you can eat portions. It felt like I was in a halmeoni's (Korean grandma's) homey kitchen where she spent the whole day cooking. I appreciate the SELF SERVE BONCHON which allowed me to eat as many veggies as my heart desired. Although unlimited they didn't skip quality freshness and authenticity. No sugary flavors and very crispy veggies really came through and proved to be top tier kimchi and cucumbers. Then the sizzling PORK BELLY comes out ready to eat and only keeps crisping as more time passes on the skillet which is the best of both worlds. The complementary kimchi or soy bean stew and fried vegetable CHAN was such good quality. The KIMCHI stew had such good flavor and even had some pork in it ! They even allow you to order rice for free with the set menu. The last course was KIMCHI FRIED RICE mixed fresh on your skillet and topped with torched gooey cheese which the server formed into a heart! The thoughtfulness behind the SERVICE was also much appreciated. And workers attention to detail and happiness on the job added to the experience. This is my new FAVORITE restaurant. As someone who doesn't go to the same place more than once that will not apply here. Great quality, price, portion and authenticity you are paying for the food and an experience. I will bring everyone here as my new go to spot! Kamsahabnida read more

This place is amazing!! Clean place and the food is super delicious. The server was also very kind:) Will definitely be back!! read more

Excellent food! We came on a Sunday evening at around 6pm and waited around 30 minutes for a party of 5. The food was tasty. Service was good when we flagged someone down, but they hardly came to our side of the restaurant unless it was to grill. I had to go up several times to ask for additional water cups (they only gave us three), other service items, and forgotten rice that we had ordered. They also gave us a table that clearly could not fit five people. I understand the space limit, but I hardly had any space to eat and we should've gotten another table. Highly recommend for the food! Just beware what they give you for a slightly larger party. read more

I came here when they just opened and given that they didn't have much staff at that juncture, I think they did a great job in accommodating the rush of patrons. I loved how they have a mini unlimited salad bar for you to pick and choose your banchan (side dishes) that included a variety of pickled kimchi and veggie options. They also offered a complimentary Korean pancake, which was nice and crispy! Of course, I ordered the pork belly with minari. And, I believe that they were one of the firsts to start this trend of adding minari (water dropwort/celery) to pair with grilled meat. Interestingly, the dish already came out cooked, and they would re-heat on a stone grill pan for you to enjoy it warm. The meat wasn't grilled to my liking but I really enjoyed the concept and it worked! I ordered a side of dwenjang jjigae (soybean paste stew), which had depth in flavor. They also offer complimentary aprons to keep your clothes clean!! Happy to see that this spot is getting a lot of attention - worth checking out if you want to try minari with grilled meat! read more

Came here on a Satueday around 5:30 already wait to be seated. Waitlist on yelp. Took around 40 minutes to be seated. Inside big tables kind tight. Self serve side dishes. Tablet on tables to order. We ordered the combo for 3-4 people it was plenty of food. The kitchen soup was good. Wish the side dishes were a bit more flavorful. The pork belly itself was thick but cooked quick on the portable stove. The service was ok they kept messing up our order and even were about to hand us the wrong receipt. All in all good for a one time try for taste to price. read more

Samgyeopjib - Pork belly. - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

We've always passed this place and never had a chance to try it! We finally were able to go right when they opened and didn't have to wait (usually there's tons of people waiting in line to get onto the waitlist). We ordered their smallest option (says it feeds 2-3 people) but it was a huge portion! It was super yummy. They have a toppings/sides bar that you can get sides for your meal. The servers were super nice and definitely would come again l read more

Samgyeopjib - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

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If you're a fan of pork belly and ssam wraps, this place is definitely worth checking out. I was honestly surprised by how generous the portions were. Since it's mostly pork belly, I expected smaller servings, but we ended up with more than enough and actually felt like we got great value for the price. One of my favorite parts was that they offer unlimited perilla leaves and oyster mushrooms. Considering how expensive those can be at H Mart, it really made the meal feel even more worth it. Plus, with all the veggies and wraps, it feels a little healthier too. The tofu soup and Korean pancake were just okay, pretty much what I expected. But the service was quick and attentive, and they finish the meal by making kimchi fried rice with mozzarella cheese at the table, so definitely come hungry. This place has gotten really popular on TikTok, so the wait can be pretty long, but there's a ton of food and we even had leftovers to take home. I'd definitely come back if I'm in the area again. read more

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Came here because I was influenced by an instagram reel. The pork belly and unlimited banchan bar reeled me in so I had to give it a try. We ordered the pork belly set meant for 2 people but it's honestly more than enough for 3 people. For reference, we are 3 girls. We came out super full. The pork belly set comes with your choice of 1 soup. We chose the kimchi stew. The kimchi stew was very flavorful! The banchan bar was nice. It came stocked and all the side dishes were delicious! Rice is free upon request. The pork belly itself was nothing special. You can honestly just make this all at home. Going in, I had an expectation that their pork belly was special/more tender and different from the others but it just tastes like regular pork belly. On the plus side, the fried rice was super yummy at the very end. Service was ok, they were super busy and it took a while to flag them down for things. The servers were all really kind though. The restaurant is small and has limited seating. The wait time can be long at peak dinner time. They closed their waitlist 1.5 hr before closing and a few people were turned away. It's worth a try but I wouldn't come back since this can easily be made at home and their meat quality wasn't anything extraordinary. read more

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Okay wait, let me tell you about this because I was actually kind of excited going in. You know how picky I am with pork belly spots in OC--there are only a handful I genuinely like. But this place kept popping up all over Instagram, and the whole concept looked cute. It was supposed to feel like those nostalgic, slightly chaotic Korean BBQ spots back in Korea... you know, the kind that feels authentic and fun. But... it just didn't land. The second we walked in, something felt off. There was no proper air vent system, so they had the front door wide open to deal with all the smoke. Which, okay... I might have been able to overlook. But it was hot outside, so now it's hot inside, and even though the AC is technically on, what's the point if the door is just letting all the heat in? And then came the bugs. Since the door was open, flies were literally coming in and hovering around the food. At that point I was already a little uncomfortable, but I tried to stay open-minded because hey--if the food is amazing, maybe it's worth it, right? Nope. We went to grab some lettuce from the salad bar, brought it back to the table... and there it was. A big dead fly just sitting between the leaves. Like fully visible. Not even hidden. That was it for me. The second I saw that, my appetite just disappeared. Completely. We tried to brush it off for a second, but honestly... we couldn't. It just ruined the whole experience. We ended up leaving without finishing our meal because it just didn't feel right to keep eating there. To be fair, the pork belly and fried rice we did try were okay. Not terrible, but definitely not enough to make up for everything else. Honestly, I really wanted to like this place, but between the heat, the flies, and that moment at the salad bar... I just can't see myself going back. read more

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Soooo delish!! We waited patiently for the crazy line to finally die down, and tonight was the night! We cook minari and pork belly at home all the time, so we were SUPER EXCITED to try this place to get served and no cleaning up after! We ordered: Minari & Pork belly for 2 + Minari Yukhwe bibimbab + Soju!! BOMB!!! Service is super friendly and on point, they keep coming by to check on your pork and minari. They also brought some soft & fresh dduk for me to enjoy! Oh n the banchan bar.. it's absolutely amazing!! Game Over!! read more

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Tried this restaurant finally. The service was excellent. The food was delicious. The fried rice was the best. read more

Samgyeopjib - Everything was very good. The service was excellent. - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

I had tried to come to Samgyeopjib with my brother for his birthday but the wait was too long, so I decided to come early a different day to line up for the first seating. I'm not sure if the excitement is finally letting up, but we showed up at 4:25PM on a Friday and were the first in line, and even after they opened at 5PM the restaurant was NOT full by 5:30PM (and there are only 10 tables). The restrooms are located outside around the corner but there is a sink inside the main dining area for washing your hands. The atmosphere was no-fuss. The menu is simple basically offering the core pork belly set menu, and you can add on additional dishes (see wall menu). The set menu includes the pork belly with minari, a choice of kimchi or soybean stew, a pancake, and fried rice or noodle at the end. You order through a tablet at the table. There is a 2-person set for $79.99 and a 3-4 person set for $129.99 (as of March 2026). Service was friendly throughout the meal. They do come to help grill the pork and make the fried rice at the end. The food itself was tasty, and it was a generous serving of pork belly. I like how crispy the pork got cooked on the tableside grill, and the unique oil dripping aspect to drain excess fat. The minari also complemented the meat well. There is a self-serve bar on the side with banchan and lettuce/perilla leaf for wraps. I will say that I was slightly underwhelmed by the banchan, and I was also a bit underwhelmed by the kimchi jjigae (stew). I felt like the stew was missing tofu and was a bit small for two people. Many people also mentioned that the set comes with a seafood pancake but we were only served a rather thin kimchi pancake. The menu mentions an option of fried noodle at the end but the tablet only had fried rice as a choice; I would have chosen fried rice anyway though and it was yummy. Chilled water bottles were provided and we asked for two refills (no extra charge). The sauces were also decent. I particularly enjoyed the grilled king oyster mushrooms. Overall, I enjoyed my meal but compared to some of what other people have reviewed I am not sure if the value is as great as it was before. It's still a unique samgyeopsal restaurant but perhaps the hype is cooling. read more

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4.5/5! The restaurant is very small, so the wait could be long. We got the minari samgyeopsal and it came with complementary fried rice at the end. I liked the self-serving bar where you can get lettuce, radish, rice paper, perilla leaves, and kimchi for your ssam wraps. The amount of food is just right. The workers were extremely nice and helpful. For water, they provide water bottles which I thought was very nice. read more

Samgyeopjib - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

The restaurant got crowded quick! We were one of the first ones there. The service was quick and they were very kind! The portions were huge and delicious; they had a very small menu because the main dish is the pork belly. The restaurant was clean and a good environment to go with friends. 10/10 would recommend this to everyone The total for the pork belly set for 2 (came with pancake and stew) was around $100 after tip! read more

I have been waiting to eat this place since I saw it on TikTok. I came with my boyfriend on a Sunday night. We arrived at 4:30 and there was another family ahead of us. By 4:45 more cars came in and we decided to just line up behind the family. The restaurant opens 10 minutes before opening time so we put our name down on the iPad and waited. We were seated right at opening time. There's only one thing on the menu here so we got what everyone gets - pork combo for 2. Food arrived fast but once everyone got their food and the grills were on, the restaurant felt like summer. It was pretty hot and the ac isn't strong. Despite the heated restaurant, the food was good! The grilled pork was nice and crispy. They had a salad bar so I grabbed lots of pickled radish and perilla leaves. Overall, a great time. I suggest coming about 10 mins before opening just to get seated right away. The food comes out fast since they have a simple menu. read more

Samgyeopjib - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

Pork belly with minari is officially my new favorite combo The unlimited ssam setup made it even better -- wrapping the pork belly with all the fresh sides was sooo good. Everything was flavorful, fresh, and seriously satisfying. Definitely one of those meals I keep thinking about after leaving Waiters are all really friendly too . Always a plus read more

Samgyeopjib - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

Super simple menu, no frills type of restaurant! Ordering is easy, just pick your items from an iPad. We went with the large portion of the Minari Porkbelly, and definitely get the fried rice! The large portion easily fed a group of 4, with lots of leftovers too. Along with the pork belly, the set comes with a choice of soup (kimchi jigae or doenjang jigae) and a kimchi pancake! Plus, they have an entirely self serve banchan bar where you can grab all your veggies, stir fried fish cake, and even tteokbokki! The pork belly comes to the table cooked, and the server works on cutting up the meat in to bite sized pieces. Once you're ready for the fried rice, they'll come back to cook it up along with whatever pork you have left on the grill. The fried rice was definitely a highlight for me! The customer service was great here as well! Servers were super friendly and chatty. read more

Samgyeopjib - Fried Rice - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

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We enjoyed this new style of pork belly. Server was kind and attentive. The minaree greens were fresh and added extra flavor read more

Samgyeopjib - Kimchi Fried rice - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

A small cozy restaurant which lead to a long waitlist. We arrived shortly after it opened and the line was already 45 min wait. We ordered a portion for 2 and other dishes to share and it was definitely enough food. I usually do not eat a lot of pork belly but this was delicious with the watercress. I also enjoyed the self served side dishes because I always feel annoying to keep asking for a refilled. The service was friendly and inviting. Overall I enjoyed the meal and food. read more

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Excellent hole in the wall Korean food. We came at 6pm on a Wednesday and we waited about 30min. They open at 5pm. Staff were fast and friendly! We ordered the Minari Pork Belly Platter for 4 people, and it was more than enough food! It included thick-cut pork belly, a Korean Pancake, a bowl of soup, and kimchi fried rice made out of your leftovers. Highly recommend! read more

Samgyeopjib - Kimchi Fried Rice - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

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This shit is fire bro come through you won't be disappointed. My guy Jace is the best. read more

Samgyeopjib - Kimchi Fried Rice - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

Grilled pork belly served sizzling on a hot stone, an unlimited veggie bar, kimchi jiggae, ssamjang, and a whole lineup of sauces - I had no idea we were walking into a full-on feast! We went with the Minari Pork Belly Platter, 2-person portion (a smart call.) Even as people who can eat *a lot,* we still ended up with a solid amount of leftover meat. The veggie bar honestly deserves its own shoutout. We wrapped, stacked, and inhaled so many greens that our meal felt impressively balanced... at least by pork belly standards. And then there was the cheese rice finale... which we completely forgot about. At the end of the meal, a worker scooped the leftover pork and rice onto the hot stone, melted cheese all over it, shaped it into a heart, and quietly walked away. Cute. Iconic. 10/10 for presentation. Service-wise, it was a little slow when we tried to get someone's attention, but I did appreciate the kiosk at each table that lets you order food whenever you want. That said, I do wish water refills were an option on the tablet too. Now for the real question: with this place going viral, was it worth the 2-hour wait and the hefty price tag? For us... not quite. The pork ended up being tougher and chewier than expected, which took some of the magic away. Still, between the veggie overload and the dramatic cheese rice ending, it was definitely an experience... just not one we'd wait two hours to repeat. read more

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We visited Samgyeopjib and got in line around 4:45 pm. Even though we were fifth in line, we were not seated until about 5:40 pm. The wait was longer than expected, and I am assuming it may have been due to staffing. Just be prepared for a potential wait, especially during peak hours. Parking can also be tough, so give yourself extra time. Once seated, ordering was easy through the tablet. We then got our sides/banchan, then followed by the appetizer, which was good and a nice way to start the meal. The pork belly arrived precooked, and we finished cooking it to our liking at the table. We mixed it with the minari, which added a fresh and flavorful touch. The banchan on the side complemented the meat well and completed the experience. Overall, it was a good experience. The food was satisfying, and it is a spot we would consider coming back to when we are craving Korean BBQ. Just expect possible parking challenges and a longer wait time. Enjoy kimchi rice after. read more

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Finally got to try this place on our second attempt. The first time we came was last Saturday around 515pm and the parking lot was packed and line was out to the street so we left. This time we went early around 4pm and waited 1 hour to get in. It was worth the wait. The restaurant is kind of small but clean and they play decent Korean music. The staff and service is on point. They are all on top of their game and excellent. The menu is very small and simple. The kimchi stew was very basic not the best but not the worst 6/10. The pork belly with the Minari is the main star of this restaurant 15/10. So good we got additional orders of both. In the end they make a fried rice with the left over pork belly and it was bomb as well 10/10. The all you can eat side dishes is the best part because we love perilla and wrapping the pork belly with it and eating with kimchi so it was a 10/10. They do have other things as well but not a lot. Like the menu small and simple. Overall I would go again but may be better to go later than when it opens because that line was crazy and gets long fast. The parking spots become more available at around 7pm. read more

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I was so excited to try this place but unfortunately had a very negative experience. We waited 45 minutes to be seated, which was okay, but when the side dishes came out, the egg dish had a whole shell in it. I let the server know and he responded that's because they crack a lot of eggs at once. He was very nonchalant and did not seem concerned. We didn't feel comfortable to finish that dish. After we were halfway through our meal, I noticed the table behind us had not gotten their food despite being seated much earlier than us. I saw the server noticing and finally bringing out their food without offering anything for the major inconvenience. Overall, the service could be largely improved for an otherwise promising restaurant. read more

Samgyeopjib - Large egg shell - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

Staff is friendly. They let my party move tables when were initially placed right by the open door on a chilly day. Limited seating. Side dishes were buffet style and not too fresh in my opinion. Pork belly quality is excellent and tastes amazing, but I'm not sure it's worth the long wait time. read more

Samgyeopjib - Minari samgyeopsal - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

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Bomb dot com. Came here to celebrate a friend's birthday and they were able to accommodate 10-12 ppl. We had the minari pork belly platter, it came with Korean pancake side dishes and super mouth watering pork belly and minari. They have a self Service bar for side dishes and lettuce and garlic and sauces. Idk if we added on or it came with, but we also had the soybean paste soup! And ofc at the end, they make you kimchi fried rice. It was delicious. It came out to be $60/person minus the bday boy (including some soju and coke 0). The ambiance is casual dining/small mom and pop shop vibes. read more

Samgyeopjib - Kimchi fried rice at the end - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

Great food, great service. Order comes with pork belly, pancake, salad, soup, and kimchi FR at the end. Great value! read more

Samgyeopjib - Kimchi Fr. Finale - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

The hype is real and this time IG did not disappoint!! Simple and yet it was sooooo good! Grilled pork belly with minari wrapped in lettuce along with garlic, kimchi and of course, ssamjang - mouth watering and deliciously addictive. An order for 2 people gives you 4 huge and thick slice of pork belly, with Korean pancake, your choice of kimchi stew or soybean soup, and kimchi fried rice. It was a very fulfilling and hearty meal and with the waiters cooking for you, this definitely was an amazing experience. They open at 5pm and get busy during dinner rush so get there early because it's a small space with minimal seatings. Highly recommended and will be visiting again soon! Staff: 5/5 Food: 5/5 Parking: 5/5 Price: 5/5 read more

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The food was great! The service was impeccable, and the ambience was good! The small says for 2 people but can easily feed 3 if not 4. Have a self service side station. Dont forget tonask for green onion salad read more

Samgyeopjib - Kimchi fried rice ending course - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

Went back for a second time and happy to find out that they installed a Yelp waitlist. They only give 5min grace period instead of 15 so you have to be quick otherwise they just give your table away. I wish they would increase to ten minutes since the yelp list isn't very accurate with time and you might walk away for a bit since the wait is more like an hour. Food wise it was still delicious. We had 4 people this time so we ordered the two person combo and the yukhoe. It was delicious. The kimchi pancake seems to have changed a bit - still crispy but more thin it seems. Still worth going to read more

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The service is really good, a decent amount of seating, the self service bar is so nice, and the food is amazing! The prices are very reasonable for what you get. I will definitely be coming back. read more

The food was so tasty and fresh. The meal for two could easily feed 3 people with a big appetite! At the end they turn your leftovers into Kimchi fried rice. We literally have enough for two meals tomorrow! read more

Samgyeopjib - Kimchi Fried Rice - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

Amazing food and service. The food is spectacular and the side dishes are plate your own which is a great. The dish comes with soybean soup and pajeon. Great meal for the price and the staff are so friendly and helpful. read more

Samgyeopjib - Minari Pork Belly Platter - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

My favorite samgyeo place so far, meat was fresh, well-marbled, and grilled perfectly right at the table. The staff were attentive and helped us cook everything at just the right timing without being intrusive. Side dishes were generous and flavorful read more

Samgyeopjib - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

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Saw this place on Instagram and came in excited to try it, but left pretty disappointed mainly because of the service. 1. Tried calling ahead on two different days and no one ever picked up. I understand places get busy, but this felt excessive. 2. No venting system. For a KBBQ spot, that's honestly unacceptable. 3. The menu on the wall doesn't match the iPad menu. They open at 5 PM, and by 6 PM they were already out of yukhoe and noodles. 4. A "Grade B" from the health inspection for a KBBQ place says a lot. (Updated 3/19/26) 5. Ordered extra minari, and the server came by and, without asking or saying anything, just dumped it straight onto the grill and left. (We were planning to add it after ordering more pork belly.) Only positive: the pork belly and minari were actually good. Decent portions and the seasoning was on point. But honestly, for what you're paying, I'd rather spend a little more and go somewhere else for a better overall dining experience. read more

Samgyeopjib - Food inspection grade B - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

First time here with my girlfriend and had the best experience! Everyone is so friendly and attentive. Food portions are A LOT for the price and delicious. 10/10 recommend read more

Samgyeopjib - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

Great service! First time here, and thorough explanation! Very friendly staff :) parking lot is okay. Came in right when they opened on the weekday so there was no wait. read more

Samgyeopjib - Pork belly - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

This is the best samgyupsal place I have been. Pork belly and water crest combination is amazing! Our waiter Jace was so attentive and helpful in getting our food in order. Thanks Jace! I definitely recommend this place. read more