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    Shik Do Rak

    4.5 (106 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 11:00 pm

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    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Side dishes (banchan)!
    Eunhae H.

    I absolutely love this AYCE kbbq place! They also have locations in Garden Grove and Irvine, which I haven't been to, but I really appreciate the great service and food here. On the weekends, there is a line but it moves along fairly quickly. There's a kiosk where you can add your name to the wait list. The prices here are hard to beat! On weekdays from 11:30am to 3:00pm and 10:00pm-close (11:00pm), their AYCE menu is just $25.99 and includes 16 different items. If you're looking for even more variety, they have two other AYCE options: a $33.99 menu featuring 29 items and a $54.99 menu with 34 different selections. For those who prefer not to do AYCE, they also offer combo meals serving for groups of two or four. I've had their $33.99 AYCE menu several times, and it's my favorite option. My must-order items are the Prime Brisket and Beef Belly, which are consistently tender. I also take full advantage of the unlimited Mushroom & Onion platter. I've also tried the Spicy Squid, which paired well with the beef. What makes this AYCE pretty special for me is their cold noodles in radish water kimchi broth (dongchimi guksoo). The broth is so refreshing, tangy, and light! The noodles are perfectly cooked and also pairs perfectly with the grilled meats. The service here is excellent. The staff is attentive and proactive, making sure your table is always well taken care of. They frequently check in to see if you'd like more meat, keep the side dishes replenished, and make sure your water glass is never empty. The service truly makes the AYCE experience more enjoyable. Always coming back for their amazing service, great deals, and their cold noodles!

    Steve O.

    I came to Shik Do Rak today to celebrate Father's day with my family and had a very nice meal. From the very first to the very last plate of meat, all of the meat quality was outstanding and far superior to other AYCE kbbq meats I've had. The service was excellent by all staff despite getting busy due to the weekend/Fathers day holiday. I was really happy with how attentive the servers were and how quickly our banchans were refilled upon request. In addition to ordering multiple varieties of meat, we also ordered the fried rice, steamed egg, and soybean stew and all of them tasted fantastic and could easily have been their own main dishes at a korean restaurant. If you live nearby and have a KBBQ craving, I highly recommend Shik Do Rak for the cleanliness, service, quality, and value.

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    Kathy M.

    First time trying this location. We got there at 11:35 on a Sunday - they open at 11:30 on Sundays. One party was seated, another party of 4 adults & 2 young children ahead of us, then two of us, we're standing at the entry for over 5 minutes without anyone greeting us. One young server was setting up a table, placing side dishes & utensils, ever so slowly. Another young server walking around to deliver menus & water to the table that already had a group sitting down. As we stood and waited, two more parties came in, crowding the entryway. One of the servers came & asked "how many people?", then another server came and asked again. My husband asked if they can seat us as it was getting crowded in the entry way & they had many empty tables. The server said they have to set up the table first before they seat us. We waited a few more minutes before we were seated & grabbed the menu ourselves from the front counter. Not a good start... and one of the reasons for this 2.5 star review. The server assumed we were going to order AYCE so when we told her we wanted to order from the specials they have posted in the front, she took some of the side dishes back: salad, sliced radish, & rice cake wrap. When my husband ordered the beef tartar bibimbap, the actress asked if he meant the hot pot bubimbap so my husbad told her the specials are posted in the front. The waitress came back and told my husband it's a lunch special & they don't have it now. It doesn't say lunch special & the other items on the 'special' menu were available at the time (it was lunch time). When questioned about the other items, an older server came over & explained they don't have the beef tartar prepared as they just opened. (Don't they prepare ahead of time before the restaurant opens??) They said they will remove the special menu posted in the front but the menu stayed posted even when we left... My husband ordered the spicy beef soup instead. I ordered the Dong-chi-mi cold noodle, which was also on the special menu (but that was available...). Their side dishes were decent but everything tended to be too sweet & too sour. Maybe the cook didn't measure the seasonings correctly? My noodle came out way before my husband's beef soup so I waited until his meal came out to start eating. The noodle was under cooked so they were stiff & stuck together. The broth was overly sweet & vinegary, with heavy taste of MSG. The older server came by to check on us so I mentioned to her the noodle was undercooked so she can just let then kitchen staff know. She wanted to check the noodles so she took my chopsticks & started to pick at the noodles. She saw clumps of noodles then she offered to remake it. I declined as I already started eating it & didn't want to wait again. She insisted so I declined 3-4 times. She came back to the table a couple of minutes later and said they are remaking the noodles so I told her not to bring it as I am already eating my noodles, undercooked or not. She repeatedly said "they're already remaking it" so I repeatedly told her not to bring it to our table & my husband told her not to bring it as we are almost done with our meal any way. She said she felt bad as the noodle was not cooked right but it was odd the way she insisted even after we repeatedly told her no. She initially inspected the noodles when I first told her about the noodles being undercooked & looked like she almost wanted to eat the noodles to confirm i was telling her the truth. That's not how are customer should be treated. In so many ways, this was a disappointing experience at this location. We went to the Garden Grove location two weeks ago & had a much better experience with the service & the taste of food. We will be going to the Garden Grove location although this one is closer to our house.

    Shik Do Rak Kbbq
    Thina C.

    Lil' dude and I were craving Korean BBQ, so we decided to come here for a quick lunch. Blessed by the best! we didn't have to wait long at all and were able to get a cozy small booth. The place is small but charming, cozy, and family-friendly. The staff treated us warmly, and the meats and cuts were tender and delicious. My son loved the short ribs. Our waitress checked in with us often and even helped us cut the meats, which was a nice touch. There was plenty of parking available, and the restrooms were clean and accessible. The prices are very reasonable, and it's even more affordable for kids -- children aged 5-9 can enjoy a half-price meal.

    Short rib
    Jennifer L.

    Haiku: Shik Do Rak New kid on the block Brisket is nice and tender Affordable meals. --- There's a new KBBQ joint in town, and I'm excited about it. My kid loves this place too. I've come a couple of times, and this place is solid. I usually get the AYCE menu option 3-2 (29 kinds) $33.99. It has all my favorite cuts of meat--Prime Brisket, B/L Short Rib, Finger Meat, and Marinated B/L Short Rib. My fave way to enjoy the meats is to wrap them in the rice wrapper with the pickled radish, some greens, and dip them into the salted sesame oil. It's just perfection. The sides are good and complement the meal. Service is good when it's not busy. They sometimes come around to the table and help cook your food. When business picks up, you'll most likely have to flag someone down. This place is great for big groups; there are large tables available. They have good air circulation and fans. The vent is extendable, and you can pull it down closer to the grill to suck up all the smells. Come early, it gets crowded closer to meal times.

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    Jeesoun S.

    My hubby and I decided to go back there for Friday lunch, basic AYCE $25.99, which are including beef briskets, bulgogi, pork belly, spicy porkbelly, soy marinated pork belly, chicken, mushrooms, onions, salad, rice papers, kimchi stew, bean paste stew, and rice. We were the 1st customers today. All the side dishes were soooo fresh, tasty, especially cucumber pickles....OMG! Sooo good. Brisket, bulgogi, pork belly all are sooooo tender. Our server was super attentive, friendly. We were so happy for Friday's Lunch. Last time I mentioned about the taste of kimchi stew and we both noticed kimchi stew was so rich, deep flavor, I want to give 5 stars this time. Thanks for listening to my feedback. Thank you so much. Everything was awesome. Great job! Any negative aspects. Fresh, tender, flavorful, excellent service.... We left w full stomach and a big smile, we won't need the dinner tonight....haha. so full, so happy! Love this BBQ place near our home!!!

    Andy K.

    I love this place, it truly became a go to kbbq spot for me and my finance. The staff works hard and checks on you regularly. The meats are lean and delicious and the sides are just the perfect combination of pickled and sweet. Also finally a Kbbq spot that doesn't feel like a night club, it is incredibly well lit and love the wood everywhere. Highly recommend a casual kbbq spot.

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    Gaetano S.

    Today lunch for $25.99 AYCE was awesome. The briskets, pork belly, and bulgogi were so tender, marinated well. The quality of meats was premium. Last time I noticed kimchi stew was almost watery texture wo any flavors, but today my wife and I both liked it. Finally the stew got rich broth, little pork meats, and tofu together. I give 5 stars. Thanks for fixing the flavors after our feedback. The service and side dishes were so good. Our server was so attentive, friendly. All the side dishes, fish cakes, cucumber pickles, mungbean sprouts, and kimchi are all so fresh, so flavorful. All 5 stars!!! We couldn't eat the 2nd round for our meats due to the rice papers. I love love the soft chewy rice papers. It made me soooo full. Haha...finished a lot. My wife and I really enjoyed all the foods today. Hopefully they continue the quality of foods and service. Pros Parking, safety, service, price: 5 stars Menu: basic $25.99, $33.99, more premium are available. Ambiance: casual Cons: not really found Great BBQ place for family, friend gathering.

    Ashley C.

    Ordered the basic $33.99 ayce menu which had plenty of variety of meat and dishes. The banchan was absolutely delicious--perfectly seasoned and they were not stingy with refilling them. The meat was fresh, and nicely cut and seasoned. What really stood out was the service. The staff was attentive, checking in on us regularly.

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    Nicky E.

    If you're looking for a solid AYCE Korean BBQ spot, Shik Do Rak is definitely worth checking out. We came here on a Saturday for lunch, and this was my first visit. The restaurant is on the smaller side, but it feels cozy and welcoming rather than cramped. Even though it was lunchtime on a weekend, we were seated quickly and didn't have to wait long at all. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive from start to finish. Since this is all-you-can-eat, we were excited to order some of our favorites brisket, pork belly, and short ribs. The quality of the meat was excellent, and everything tasted fresh and flavorful. They also provide a generous assortment of side dishes, including kimchi, fish cake, cucumbers, and rice paper, which made the meal even more enjoyable. What really stood out to me was the service. One of the young gentlemen came by to help cut our meat, which was such a nice touch. Even more impressive, the staff kept a close eye on our grill and proactively offered to change it whenever it started to get too charred. That level of attentiveness made a big difference. At some AYCE KBBQ spots, you have to flag someone down for a grill change, and by the time it happens, your meat is already burning. Here, they stayed on top of it, which helped ensure every round tasted just as good as the first. There's also plenty of parking, which is always a plus. Considering the quality of the food, generous portions, and excellent service, I felt the price was very reasonable. Overall, this was a great first experience, and I would absolutely come back. Highly recommend for anyone craving delicious Korean BBQ and attentive service.

    Dongchimi noodles
    Jeannie K.

    I use to always go to the garden grove location years ago so was happy to hear this place opened up a few months ago nearby. It's in the same plaza as the La Palma Hannam Chain. I came with a few gfs on a Sunday afternoon. The place is pretty big and accommodate large parties so was pretty excited. We got seated as soon as majority arrived. There are 3 options of AYCE meat combos so we ordered the middle one. I love their brisket! The quality of the meat is good as well. I was slightly disappointed they didn't have LA galbi in the middle tier. Everything was good but nothing really stood out. We also ordered dongchimi noodles after but this does not come in the combo and is a separate charge. The reason for the 3 stars is because of the service. This was a Sunday afternoon and there were only 2 people serving so the service was slow. They really tried but they should have more people on a weekend during peak hours helping. I would still come back again cuz the prices were decent and it was still good.

    Marinated short rib & pork jowl
    Alexandrea O.

    This is my regular spot for KBBQ and it hits every single time. The food is always so fresh! The service without a doubt go above and beyond every time. The music adds to the ambiance. The menu has a lot of variety for meats. And the banchan has a lot of variety. I've never been disappointed coming here. And I will continue to do so.

    They give a laminated shorter menu based on which AYCE option your table chooses. (Menu as of Jan 2026)
    Brian L.

    Wasn't particularly looking to eat KBBQ twice in a week, but always down for it! Went looking for dinner options and was in the area for Shik Do Rak. Location is pretty easy to get to, it shares a large lot with the Super 1 Market. The restraurant is along Moody St, but you can enter the parking lot through La Palma Ave. Just be wary that everyone is trying to get a spot close to the restaurant or is dropping people off then finding parking, so it gets really congested near the spots in front of Shik Do Rak. I've read from other reviews that this is a newer location and it did feel like it was new. The space is a medium sized space, with seating along the walls and in the center. I got there around 6:30pm and was on the waitlist for about 20ish mins, which isn't bad for peak dinner time. I killed time in the Super 1 market. There are two menus to choose from in terms of what meats are available. I believe we went with the 3-2 options which had 29 menu options. There is a cheaper option for 16 menu items, but it looks to be available weekdays 11:30a - 3:00p and then from 10p - close every day. I imagine everyone tries to do the 10p menu at $25.99. Meats were really good quality, not too fatty for some of the cuts. They seemed all fresh, bright vibrant red coloring to the meats before cooking. All the banchan laid out in gold serving dishes, as well as sauce trays. The service was great, as the servers maintained each tables grills by changing them, without asking sometimes which was nice. Side were refilled frequently, and so was the water cups. I do wish they left a water pitcher at the table...through the meal my cup gradually accumulated more and more ice causing me to go through water so quick. Meats were brought out quick as well, we never waited more than 5 mins and never had to ask twice. Definitely a good kbbq spot in La Palma to go to. I would want to see how it is for the lunch/dinner happy hour times.

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    Will you guys offer join wait list? Also option for rsvp?

    As to date they don't have a wait list option, but every time I've been here there hasn't been a wait. I hope this helps!

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    Hanmi Korean Restaurant

    Hanmi Korean Restaurant

    4.6
    (102 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    my friend is an expert at finding gems like these by perusing google maps. i decided to try this…read moreplace on a friday with a friend and i went back 2 days later because my husband wanted to try after my rave reviews. you know it's a good place when every banchan dish is tasty. also they must rotate out the banchan because just two days later, they had a slightly different spread! more things to try, woot!! the first time, i had the sambap combo (dishes combo on the menu priced at 29.99). there are 5 different kinds to choose from. i love a good chigae and ssam protein combo. i had enough to feed myself with leftovers the next day, for a little midday lunch snack. everything was delicious. can't wait to try all the other protein and soup options. you can choose to have the purple rice or regular white rice with your meal. they also have some of the more homey options like chunggukjang, which is the more pungent cousin to dwenjang. they also have samgyetang (it's a ginseng chicken soup). they also have kongbiji that is made with left over soybeans after making tofu. it was pretty tasty and filling. i'm having it again tonight because my parents are visiting me and they usually stick to korean food and i got no complaints! we are getting it to-go this time though. ajummas here are kind and attentive, which is a plus! when i went on sunday, mexico vs england game was on and it was cute to see the ajumma relaying the message to kitchen staff about the score.

    This was my first time here, and as a somewhat newbie to authentic Korean food (outside of the…read moretrendy Kbbq spots), I was a huge fan! From the friendly service that made us feel like home, to the delicious food, everything hit the spot. We ordered the cold noodle, seafood pancake, bibambap, and short rib combo. All the dishes were so good! And all the banchan that came with it was the cherry on top. The only negative was the table was kind of small for all the dishes...though that could have been user error with us ordering way too much. Portions were surprisingly big, especially the seafood pancake. The whole time, our littlest one was making a mess and the ladies that worked there did not seem perturbed at all, and kept commenting about how cute he was and interacting with him. This type of service and response made us feel more at ease and able to "enjoy" our meal, and that makes a world of difference. I would recommend! Note the parking lot is a little small.

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    Jomaru Korean Hot Pot

    Jomaru Korean Hot Pot

    4.6
    (150 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$

    Just had a 15-people party celebrating my birthday, everyone had a great time and enjoyed the food…read moreand service. It was nice having a party where we can share a little with others and get a chance to try some things we normally don't. The big find for me was the mackerel, it actually looked like a huge flounder, perfectly pan fried. We also ordered 2 of the seafood pancakes, they came with 8 slices each, just a perfect appetizer for 15 (and 1 left for the one who missed the party). We ordered slightly extra crispy and everyone loved it. The background music was upbeat and contemporary, I loved every song.

    We visited Jomaru thinking it's a type of one-person hotpot because of its name, but it's more like…read morea smaller-scaled BCD with $45 hot pots. Food: The soups were quite bland for our taste so we did a bit of customization with salt and pepper. Although they provided a decent amount of banchan, the proteins in their soups were pretty scarce, not worthing the $19 price tags. Their Hae Jang Guk was the only soup with the bone filled up the bowl. However, because there's no space in the small bowl, even a little nudge made its soup spilled all over my sister's body. The waitress just then gave her a bib but the damage had already been done. The Bulgogi and Katsu took the longest to come out but they were the highlights of our meal. Service: We were the only table at the time and our waitress only gave us 2 menus for a table of 6 so we had to go grab our own from other tables. She's not the friendliest and kept tossing things on our table. She also tried taking away a dipping sauce jar after I had already requested to keep it. Our water was never refilled and napkins were very skimmed out. Though she did check up on our tables, her attitude was what made us refrain from asking for help. We love to give smaller businesses a chance, but we're sad to say Jomaru is not one of them.

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    ChoDang Tofu & BBQ

    ChoDang Tofu & BBQ

    3.9
    (1.4k reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$

    Craving some soondooboo so we decided to go try the OG Tofu shop that has been here for a long…read moreminute. The last time I ate here was during the pandemic and finally came back. The place seems to really show its age with the floors really dirty and the wood floors are showing a lot of wear and tear. We got there for an early dinner and the place was empty. The lady seemed tired or just not in a friendly mood. The food was still reasonably priced. Much better than the Tofu Chain's and food as good as I remember. I went with the short rib Tofu soup and it came with two nice size beef short ribs and the meat peeling off the bone. Ban Chan was good but could not eat a few of them because they had bean sprouts in it. Nice to see Chodang doing strong. Hopefully the next time back won't be a 3-4 year gap.

    Consistently good food and good service…read more I've been going here for years and can say that the food is consistently good and so is the service. Expect it to be cold in there no matter the day or season - gotta keep you cool when you're eating hot soup! Tables can feel a bit close to each other depending on where you sit. And it does get busy during the usual nights & weekends so expect that. Overall, delicious food with a home cooked feel and good service. I'd say my only gripe is that parking can get busy, but there's plenty of parking throughout the plaza.

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    Shik Do Rak - korean - Updated July 2026

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