I love what the new ownership has done with this familiar Korean eatery. It has been transformed…read moreinto one of the area's premier destinations for authentic Korean comfort food, embracing the traditions of slow-cooked, homestyle recipes passed down through generations. Every dish reflects a dedication to Korean culinary heritage, arriving at the table bubbling, sizzling, and steaming with irresistible aromas. Step inside and you are welcomed by the comforting scent of toasted sesame, simmering garlic, and richly fermented broths that instantly make you feel at home. The atmosphere is warm, inviting, and unpretentious, capturing the feeling of gathering around a family dinner table. The menu celebrates soulful Korean classics with bold fermented flavors, slow-simmered stews, casseroles, salad wrap combinations, noodle dishes, and grilled fish, alongside shareable favorites like Korean chive pancakes, seafood pancakes, and abalone porridge. Every meal begins with one of the best complimentary spreads of banchan in town. The assortment is vibrant, tangy, spicy, and refreshingly diverse, featuring dishes that are increasingly difficult to find at many Korean restaurants. Our table included a variety of namul (seasoned vegetables), steamed eggplant, creamy Korean potato salad, japchae, and wonderfully fresh kimchi. Each side dish provided its own balance of flavor and texture while perfectly complementing both steamed rice and the main courses. **Dwaeji Bossam (Steamed Pork with Napa Cabbage) + Doenjang Jjigae (Soybean Paste Stew) Combo, plus banchan - $45.99** The bossam showcases beautifully prepared pork belly that is incredibly moist, tender, and melt-in-your-mouth rich without any unwanted pork odor. Thin slices of pork are elegantly arranged like ribbons and served alongside an impressive assortment of accompaniments: spicy julienned radish kimchi (musaengchae), sliced raw garlic, fresh jalapeños, ssamjang (sweet and savory fermented soybean chili paste), saeujeot (salted fermented shrimp), carrot and cucumber sticks, crisp green leaf lettuce, and blanched napa cabbage for wrapping. Every condiment serves a purpose. The crunchy radish kimchi cuts through the richness of the pork with bright acidity and spice. The saeujeot delivers an intensely savory burst of umami, while the ssamjang contributes a balanced combination of sweetness, heat, and fermented depth. Wrapped together inside fresh lettuce or tender napa cabbage, every bite becomes an explosion of contrasting textures and harmonious flavors. The accompanying doenjang jjigae is equally satisfying. The fermented soybean paste creates a deep, aged savoriness that is rich yet mellow, supported by anchovy stock, garlic, and just enough heat from sliced jalapeños. A slightly thickened broth envelopes silky tofu, tender zucchini, onions, and potatoes, creating one of Korean cuisine's most comforting stews. **Eun Daegu Jorim (Braised Black Cod) - $48.99** The braised black cod is another standout. Buttery, flaky pieces of fish are gently simmered in a glossy reduction that perfectly balances savory, sweet, spicy, and umami flavors. Thick chunks of radish slowly absorb the rich braising liquid until they become almost as satisfying as the fish itself. Just before serving, the dish is finished with freshly diced green onions that contribute brightness and a subtle bite to this deeply comforting classic. Service deserves special recognition. Every member of the staff was warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. My family felt immediately at ease from the moment we walked through the door. The servers anticipated our needs before we even had to ask, quietly refilling water glasses and clearing finished plates with thoughtful timing. What impressed me most was the kindness they showed my mother, treating her with genuine warmth, sincere compliments, and the type of hospitality that made us feel less like customers and more like welcomed guests in someone's home. This restaurant beautifully showcases everything that makes Korean comfort food so beloved: slow-cooked recipes made entirely from scratch, deeply flavorful stews, generous portions, exceptional banchan, and heartfelt hospitality. Between the authentic homestyle cooking, robust flavors, and caring service, it has quickly become one of the finest places in the area to experience the warmth and comfort of traditional Korean cuisine.

There are so many Korean food choices around Cerritos and La Palma adjacent areas…read more Nearly all have a specific type of food preparation different from each other. This location has served cold noodle soup (mulnaengmyun) all the years we have come. The most recent owner is also female, and her kitchen and front end staff are all female. By far, this serves the best cold noodle soup and thin chewy buckwheat noodles. The hot summer days certainly bring in a crowd! The side dishes or banchan change frequently, my favorites are the tomato and apple, onion and parsley plus the house made kimchi. Occasionally they have the white or non spicy kimchi which is so delicious and refreshing. We often get the combo cold noodle with beef bulgogi (thin sliced marinated beef) or kalbi (LA style short rib sliced across and marinated then grilled). Love the bossam plate :boiled pork belly served with vegetables for wrapping. Also good is the marinated chicken & veggie wraps combo. The gamjeatang or pork spare rib spicy stew if full of tender pork and stewed vegetables, that I feel is a healthy alternative to the grilled meats. The boochoo neon (I hope I spelled that correctly) or chive pancake is done so well here: tender and crispy on the edges. Great for sharing as an appetizer. They also have a barley dish that is mostly vegetarian with spicy sauce. Very glad they are open daily and until 9 pm (last call is about 830). Many families and golf buddies or business partners frequent the place. Quiet, thankfully has A/C cranked to cold most year round, so you can enjoy your meal in comfort. The manager (Joy) and servers are unfailingly quiet and priced excellent service.

Service was awesome Food was great but it's super hot inside during lunch we went no fan or air…read moreconditioning and the place was packed

Always a hit! The self-serve banchan is fresh and made with love. I like the house pickled cabbage…read moreand cucumbers. Nice vinegar taste to cut through the main dishes. Sundae is served with salt and dried chili. Not dry, balanced taste, and nice chew from the casing and noodles. But the star of the show was the cold noodles. We ordered both the brothy and spicy version. The spicy one comes with extra broth on the side, great way to adjust the spice to your level. Perfect dish for the summer. Portion was HUGE. One is more than enough for two people.

Food was amazing and a lot! Wonderful waiters and staff. Waiter was very friendly and checked up on…read moreus to see if we needed anything.

Services quick and efficient. Everything came out quickly and was delicious. Highly recommendread more

Great tasting Korean comfort food. We got the kimchi jjigae and noodle soup. Both were amazing and…read morefull of flavor. Service 10/10

Dae Bak feels like a place you sit down and let the meal take its time…read more The menu is simple and comforting. Homey Korean staples, not giant menu chaos. The inside is clean and cozy: warm wood paneling, booth seating and an old-school Korean restaurant feel. Nothing flashy. It just feels comfortable. Service was good, but the pacing was slow. Banchan came out with the entrees instead of before, so the table sat empty for a bit. The entrees came out around 20 minutes in. The Korean pancake took closer to 30. The banchan spread was simple but fresh. Sesame broccoli. Marinated potato chunks. Kimchi. Pickled cucumbers. Lightly dressed mayo macaroni. Nothing wild, but everything tasted clean and did its job. The beef soondubu was solid. The jjigae was balanced and rich, with soft tofu and enough beef to make the bowl feel complete. It came out bubbling hot, ready for the raw egg to hit the broth and disappear into comfort. I got medium heat, but it ate pretty mild, so go higher if you want actual spice. The stone pot bibimbap was good, but I wanted more from it for the price. More vegetables, bigger bowl, more of that loaded bibimbap feeling. The sweet gochujang sauce had good flavor, but barely any heat. Good bowl. A little restrained. The Korean pancake was the all-kill of the meal. No lip sync. Fried beautifully. Crisp edges. Good chew. Green onion, onion and zucchini in every bite. The batter had a hint of caramelized fried egg flavor, which made it taste richer. Dip it in the sauce for that salty, savory lift. Bite it with kimchi and the whole thing wakes up: crisp, rich, tangy, gone. It showed up last and still became the reason to come back. They also have a seafood version, which is dangerous information to learn after the pancake already won the meal. Parking was easy during lunch, with plenty of spaces in the strip mall lot. But with an AYCE restaurant in the same plaza, weekends or busier dinner hours might be a different story. Great food quality, cozy space and the kind of meal that asks you to slow down whether you planned to or not. The pacing was slow, but the food had enough care behind it to keep the meal worth it. Come hungry, but not in a hurry. And get the pancake.

The BEST tag team staff & management. Everyone seems to have their job, yet all can also help you…read morewith whatever you need. BEST PART... EVERYONE is pleasant, friendly & well trained. You ask for more banchan, they got you. Hot tea in your rice, they got you. Need a scissors to cut the pancake. They got you. Need a to go box. They bring one immediately! Ready for the check, you don't even have to ask... it's here. The combos come with an amazing amount of food. Sure, the tofu pot is A LITTLE smaller, but only by 2-3 bites and you get to pick a meat or vegetable side big enough to share! One server even comes over to double check you got everything you ordered! Impressive. There is a management staff looking over everything and making sure everything is running smoothly. Nice touch. All the food was delicious and plentiful. The hot pot rice was delicious and the best Kim chi. You could tell the food was made with the freshest ingredients. I've been her more than a few times, but tonight was clearly the best experience yet! Thank you BCD Tofu!

My first time at BCD, isn't that wild? That's been all my reactions from my friends and I do say it…read moredoes live up to the hype. We waited a bit to get seated as it was crowded on a Sunday night. They served up their normal bites before, kimchi, fish etc. I got their combo with bulgogi and tofu soup. Bulgogi came with a lot of onion and was pretty average. Tasted well with the soup and rice. Soup was also good. Nothing bad to say about this spot and if I'm in the mood for some good soup and Korean food, I would come back here in a heartbeat. Parking here is tough because it's a busy parking lot.

This place knows how to pack Togo food Legit like in Korea…read more! Sealed so nothing leaks If your looking for good Korean food Hidden hole in the wall spot,Very underrated Kahlbi gim Portion 10/10 Flavor amazing 8/10 Fall off the bone wis they gave you most sauce Sweet photos and squash was a little dry Seafood pan cake Portion 10/10 Flavor 10/10 Huge portion, each bite had sea food in pan cake, not just batter Blood sausage soup Portion 10/10 Flavor 9/10

A really comforting Korean spot in LA. We ordered the Spicy…read moreBraised Beef Short Rib, Beef Rib Soup with Glass Noodles, and Chive Pancake--everything tasted rich, warm, and very homemade. The beef rib was HUGE (literally bigger than my arm) and incredibly tender. I also loved the sweet kabocha pumpkin inside the stew. Even the takeout packaging is thoughtfully designed and well-sealed, which shows great attention to detail. I've heard their handmade blood sausage is amazing too--saving that for next time. Great flavor, clean space, and excellent value. Will definitely return!

I've been wanting to try this pocha spot and it did not disappoint! Here's what we got:…read more Pocha Bossam (large for $29.99) The pork belly was so tender and I loved that the meat was marinated so it was flavorful on its own. It paired perfectly with the spicy radish Kim chi and the sliced pickled radish and green onions. Royal Soba w/ Perilla Seed ($17.95) Most unique soba dish I've ever had. It came with an assortment of toppings that added a lot of texture and flavor when mixed all together. The soba sauce was light, but it was packed with umami and super refreshing - perfect for a hot summer day. Overall, everything was delicious and I love the vibe of the restaurant with the BlackPink posters and KPop playing in the background. The owner and staff were friendly and attentive as well. I would come back to try their other dishes!

Mediocre spot whose menu pictures did not match reality…read more We ordered the Rose Tteokbokki with ramen and Marinated Chicken Quesadilla. -The Marinated Chicken Quesadilla labeled and pictured in the menu was NOT marinated when our plate arrived. It was just a normal chicken cheese quesadilla. -The Rose Tteokbokki with ramen was mediocre. It was heavy/filling and very creamy. This dish can be sharable between two people. The tteokbokki didn't come with as much sauce as I expected. -We arrived at 4pm on a weekday. It was not busy. Food arrived at a moderate pace. -To-go is available here. -There is plenty of seating. Booth seating and table options. -There was plenty of parking.

Everything I've tried at Chungdam has been so good! What pleasantly surprised me most is that they…read moredon't seem to specialize in just one particular dish, yet somehow everything on the menu hits. The pork ribs are flavorful and tender, and they remind me of the really good ribs from Hamjibak before it closed down in Buena Park. Their mul naengmyeon and bibim naengmyeon are also delicious, especially paired with the pork ribs. I love all of their side dishes too. Honestly, I could eat them with rice as my entire meal. Their soon tofu is also creamy, comforting, and full of flavor. Honestly one of my favorites in the area. It's rare to find a restaurant that does so many different dishes well, but Chungdam has been consistently delicious every time!

Came here with my family/relatives for lunch and the food quality was great. There was a bit of…read morelong wait to get the entrees out even though it wasn't super busy with people. I ordered their Samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup) which was good (8.5/10) and their Kimchi was perfect (10/10). They have good service and met our requests. Also parking was good as it is in a plaza with other businesses. I'd come back with my family to try other dishes on their menu.

Tried the #1 hot pot franchise in Korea. So happy they have a location in Cerritos because…read moreeverything we ordered was SO good ! The kimchi gamjatang was our favorite! The broth was rich, savory, and slightly spicy with that tangy kimchi flavor. The pork bone meat was sooo tender and literally fell apart! The dipping sauce made it even better too. It had a little mustardy kick that went perfectly with the pork. We also added the cheese fried rice and definitely recommend it! Crispy on the bottom, cheesy, and so flavorful from the leftover broth. The bossam was also really good! Loved the pork wrapped in napa cabbage which adds a fresh, crunchy texture to every bite. And of course, we had to get the kimbap! So delicious and the perfect bite to go with everything else. Definitely coming back when I'm craving Korean comfort food! What we ordered: -Kimchi Gamjatang (M, 2 servings) -Cheese Fried Rice (add on) -Bossam (S) -Kimbap -Sapporo

I came here with a friend and we got their Pork Cutlet (Handmade Pork Cutlet) and Naeng Myun (Cold…read moreBuckwheat Noodles). The pork cutlet was large in portion but quality-wise, it wasn't as good. I really enjoyed their Naeng Myun though; it was very refreshing and the sweet radish that came with it was a great touch altogether. All the side dishes that came with were great although I only tasted a few of them. Everything tasted fresh and the food really felt authentic for me as a Korean. Their service was welcoming and laidback. After they brought out our food, they didn't really come to serve us unless we needed something. Water is provided at each table so it's more of a self-serve unless you order a drink. Ambiance was awesome; it gave off a family friendly atmosphere. There was a lot of space inside and very comforting overall. I'd definitely come back. (Sorry folks, I forgot to take a picture of the cold noodles!)

My friend and I came here and ordered the Set #2. The portions were huge, so we ended up having…read moreplenty of leftovers, which made it feel like a great value for the price. The spice level was just right--not overwhelming, but still flavorful and satisfying. Everything paired well together, and we really enjoyed the meal. The service was friendly, and our food came out in a timely manner. Overall, we had a great experience, and I would definitely come back the next time I'm craving tteokbokki.

Luv Duk is a great spot if you're looking for late-night Korean food with generous portions at…read morereasonable prices. Everything we ordered was flavorful, but my favorites were the giant katsu and the tteokbokki. The portions are huge, making it perfect for sharing with a group. The atmosphere is fun and casual, making it a great place to hang out with friends. They also have an amazing happy hour with BOGO beer and soju during select days and times, which is a great bonus. Overall, I'd definitely come back to try more of the menu and would recommend it if you're in the Cerritos area!