Came here after Head in the Clouds with my friends! We came around 12:15am, and there was a pretty…read morebig line outside, so we had to wait a bit, but we got seated pretty quick (15-20min). We ordered the honey garlic chicken, seafood pancake, tteokbokki, and corn cheese. For 4 people this was a good amount of food. First off the honey garlic chicken was AMAZING. the chicken was super juicy and crispy and the honey made the fried skin taste like a biscuit. It was actually insane, I would come back here just for the chicken, 10/10. The seafood pancake was also amazing. It was crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. It had lots of shrimp and squid, and dipped in the sauce it was delicious, 10/10. I'd say both the corn cheese and tteokbokki were not super worth it. The tteokbokki was relatively small, given the price. And it was quite spicy, a little too spicy for me. The corn cheese tasted like butane gas, or how a birthday candle smells, so it was just alright. Both were a 5/10. I would definitely come back again to try more food!

I visited Urban Pocha, and it was an okay experience. The food didn't particularly stand up to me,…read morebut was service was good and friendly. The tteokbokki was decent and satisfied my friend and I's late night cravings. The seafood pancake was pretty mushy, hard to pick up, and lacked the crispy texture I hoped for. Still a fun atmosphere and huge space for hanging out with friends!

Chris Korean BBQ is located at 2063 East Colorado Boulevard Pasadena California 91107. It is…read moresituated between Allen Avenue to the West and Sierra Madre to the east. I wasn't sure what to expect when I walked in and found myself at the counter. I felt at ease as I was greeted by a friendly staff member. I explained that I wasn't sure what I wanted to eat and would like to have some suggestions. I needed more help than his time permitted and was then greeted by a friendly staff member/lead whose name was Tess. She was incredible! She explained all of the options for each dish once she knew what my preferences were. I knew that I wanted an appetizer, a chicken dish and a beef dish. I was interested in trying their most popular selections. She explained that a lot of people come there to have the all-you-can-eat option.I wanted a meal to go and ordered the following: LA Galbi BBQ Plate Chicken Bibimbap Vegetable Pancake I decided that I wanted them spicy but not extra spicy. I also let her know that I had no allergies to food or preparation methods. After ordering, I sat in a chair near the counter and waited for my meal to be prepared. I noticed that there were large parties eating and enjoying each other's company. Surprising because I was there in early afternoon when most places have very little business. I could see that the all you can eat options available on the menu were very popular. The staff seemed always involved in keeping everything moving efficiently. Delivering foods to be cooked, checking on the grill, clearing dishes, and keeping the tables and surrounding areas clean. The aromas throughout the restaurant were enticing. My food arrived at the front desk and I was told that they had placed the banchan-the small dishes surrounding the barbecue grill-in my to-go bag. The fragrance of fresh made food emanated as I unpacked my meal. The food was as expected -spectacular! There was kimchi, a fresh lettuce salad, chopped cabbage with spice. Each one had a special flavor and spice. There were small containers of rice that paired well as I tried each item. When I got to the main meal, I started with a couple bites of the vegetable pancake. It looked and tasted great. While there were herbs and sauces that I could have put with it the flavor was so good nothing was necessary. The chicken bowl that I ordered was moist the chicken had a special kick and the vegetables were fresh and tasty. The short ribs were my favorite. While they're not inexpensive. They are worth every penny with a great umami addicting flavor. There is plenty of parking along the side streets or in front. It's nice that they not only have inside seating but a patio available outside the back area of the restaurant. Excellent food! Excellent service! Friendly staff! Everything that you could want when you go to enjoy your meal.

Horrible customer service. Been going here for years and have had it . First off, theres so many…read moretables at lunch and this Korean dude took his time. Then we get to the table and one of us already ate lunch so she only ordered a separate dish like $12-15 for one perdon. Only two had the All You Can Eat BBQ for $49.99. The Korean dude serving us had the nerve to say if your friend ever takes anything from the BBQ, we will charge her the $49.99. The nerve!!! Didn't even notice the gold rolex I'm wearing and here accusing us of potentially stealing meat from a $49.99 buffet. My Gucci hat is more than he can make a day! Then we ordered the drinks, he screwed that up too. One drink never came. And then he came back one time with an attitude tone- what do you want next (for your BBQ)? Mind you, were paying $49 each and he only previously brought 3 items that skinnier than your dryer sheets meat. And Dude, it's an all you can eat - what is the problem? The guy never came back so we asked another Korean dude that was very nice. And the non-Korean folks there are absolutely amazing including the one woman thats there - cheerful and super kind. I never had this horrible service before and this skinny Korean guy probably only gives poor service to women. Such a skinny dude that's so unhappy and takes out his bad attitude to customers. He probably wont be giving this attitude to my police officer bro thats 6 ft 4. Since we're not coming back, buyer beware and if i were you i will go somewhere else with better service and will treat women with respect and not accuse you of scamming them with Korean BBQ! Tired of this people that are customer facing but cant deal with human beings. They cant smile or be grateful that customers go visit their restaurant. Go away and work where you don't see people so you can be happy! Don't spoil people's meal especially when the bill is over $100 for lunch!!! Youre not paying us to be there, were paying you!!!

If you're looking for authentic Korean comfort food, this is a solid choice in the SGV. Their…read morekimchi and fish cake banchan are my absolute favorites- flavorful and balances your meal. I almost always order the Galbitang-it's light and comforting without feeling heavy, arrives hot and generously filled with beef. My boys went with the pork cutlet, which was perfectly crispy and paired with a delicious tangy katsu sauce. As a nice finishing touch, we appreciated the complimentary Yakult-like yogurt drink. Parking is plentiful in the back lot, making it an easy stop. If you're craving warm, comforting Korean soul food, this places hits the spot!!!

I've eaten here multiple times since they first opened, really hoping it would improve, but…read moreunfortunately, I still do not like this restaurant. The biggest issue for me is the soup. Every soup I've tried has been incredibly bland and lacks the deep, rich beef or pork flavor that you would expect. There's just no depth or boldness to the broth, which is especially disappointing for a restaurant where the soup is supposed to be the main focus. I came here again today with a group of coworkers, all of whom are Korean, with the majority of us having grown up in Korea. Unfortunately, we all had the exact same reaction. None of us enjoyed the soup, and the overwhelming complaint was that everything tasted bland. Even the kimchi was disappointing. The radish kimchi lacked the crisp, crunchy texture it should have, and the regular kimchi was missing the strong, punchy flavor you would expect. The interior is also very bare-bones and feels like the restaurant was opened with the bare minimum needed to operate. That alone wouldn't bother me if the food made up for it, but unfortunately, it doesn't. It's honestly disappointing because I feel like so many Korean restaurants that open in the SGV end up falling short, and unfortunately, this place is another one that falls into that category. After multiple visits, I can't say I've had a meal here that made me want to come back.

I had dinner last night herd with two guests. A parking structure is nearby. $11.00 flag fee. The…read morerestaurant was not busy. The decor inside seems Asian. Not sure if Chinese or Korean inspired. The Sushi menu is a bit limited in variety and the meat on the skewers were small and may not be marinated. We tried beef, pork, chicken and lamb. They were not tender. I was only able to eat the chicken. The soup was too spicy for my taste. The floor near the salad bar area was sticky. The rice on the sushi tolls had an unusual texture. We did not have a nice experience. Better dining choices in OldTown Pasadena. They can do better. Stars: 2

I saw an IG post about Jumak so it's been on my to try list. We came here around 7pm on a Saturday…read moreand were easily seated. We opted for the skewer and sushi "AYCE" for $38. The best item was the carpaccio (you can only have one order). The skewers were mostly a miss as they were dry, the pork skewers were probably the best made as it was fresh and juicy. It seemed that the beef and lamb skewer were sitting for a while and just heated up. The steamed egg was clearly microwaved from the texture. Some of the fried items like the Takoyaki, siomai, and Tempura tasted like it was bought premade (frozen) and deep fried. The roll items we got were decent but a little misleading because hand roll were pictured on their menu but they were sushi rolls . Most items were on paper plates which I found a little odd for a dine in restaurant. The food definitely took a while especially the skewers. Our last order of skewers we had to ask twice because it got lost in the mix. Over all it felt like a below mediocre buffet experience. I hope they improve the quality of food and the timing of food. For the price we paid for, I would have rather gone to AYCE hotpot or kbbq.

Food is always solid here. Recommend the galbi jim and galbi tang. You just need to try it for…read moreyourself. Shout out to our server jenny for the great service

Our server Judy was very kind and food is delicious! The broth is so flavorful and rich. The place…read moreis also relaxing and ample, but we came here at 11:25 am.

It's a restaurant that is rare these days, staying true to the basics while offering a deep flavor…read more The food was not overly seasoned and was clean, so my stomach felt very comfortable even after meals. The care and effort put into the food make me feel like I've enjoyed a delicious meal, not just filling it up. Thanks to your kind welcome, I was able to enjoy a pleasant meal in a comfortable atmosphere. I will come back with my family soon. Thank you for the meal.

My mom and I initially found this place by accident. I wanted to take my mom out for dinner for…read moremother's day. Went to Boston Lobster and found out that it was crowded at 6:00pm. So I went into my trusty Yelp and found this place. Going here was a great decision because we have been good customers ever since. PARKING: It has never been an issue to park here because if the above ground level parking is all taken, there is underground parking with a good amount of parking spots. WHAT WE ORDERED: As you can see from my pictures, my mom, g/f and I have ordered a lot of different things on the menu. Some of them are no longer on the menu, but wished they would have kept it. Some of the hits include: - Bossam with the pork belly (putting in the spicy radish, baby shrimp and garlic are a must!) - Any of their soups (the kalbi tahng and soon dae soup (soon dae only for me because the other pig parts are a bit too chewy) - their cold buckwheat noodles. On a hot day they put some soup flavored slush so keep the dish cold. - their soft tofu soup (soon doo boo). You can't go wrong with the various flavors that they offer. - Their pork neck soup - With winter fast approaching (hopefully because of this stupid Super Duper Extraordinary El Nino What I also really like is the fact that they have items that are good/catered to both summer and winter, so despite it being a blood sausage place (soon dae), they have other things on the menu that are quite good! VERDICT: As previously mentioned, my mom, g/f and I have been good customers of this place and will continue to go here. The family that runs this place are awesome. The wait staff are nice and attentive and the food are a chef's kiss! SIDE NOTE: Another great thing about this place is the fact that there are a great number of places down the street that you can go to for dessert: Paris Baguette, Old Ferry Donut and Bopo. So whether you are on a date or with a group of friends, there are options for an awesome 2-cha.

I had a wonderful experience at this Korean restaurant! The food was fresh, flavorful, and cooked…read moreperfectly. Everything we ordered was delicious, especially the Korean BBQ, which was tender, well-seasoned, and full of flavor. The side dishes were also fresh and had great variety. The service was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. The portions were generous, and the overall quality was excellent for the price. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for authentic and delicious Korean food. I'll definitely be coming back!

Soooo good! I went…read morehere for the first time and the food was really amazing! They have a happy hour before 5pm where the food is discounted, so that was a nice surprise. I got the combo C2 meal, coming with your choice of tofu soup and beef. The portions were HUGE and you can easily split this. The meals also came with delicious side dishes. The service and food was also very quick. I'd definitely come back here again! There are many tables inside and we were seated immediately.

hidden gem in eagle rock in my opinion…read more i've dined in here and also ordered for take out, and the food has been consistent. i recently tried to ginseng chicken soup and it was so delicious! you order your food first then you sit down and they bring the food. pretty casual space but honestly the quality of the food is 10/10

If you're craving some good Korean food, I highly recommend this place…read more It's clean, welcoming, and kid-friendly. We ordered galbi, stone pot bibimbap, kimchi fried rice, yukgaejang (spicy beef soup), and Pork cutlet for the kids. The food came quickly and was delicious! The galbi is my favorite. We've also been ordering a lot of takeout dinners for my family, and they've been consistently great in both service and food quality.

Two Haiku Review:…read more Great service and food! I love the combo options, And the banchan is So tasty. Always A line when I go, but it moves quite quickly. Yum!

I've been to Young Dong Tofu House quite a few times, but honestly, I'm starting to feel like it's…read morenot as good of a value as it used to be. I ordered the beef short ribs with tofu soup combo. The food was okay, but nothing special. The tofu soup was decent and the short ribs were fine, but for what they're charging now, I expected better. The biggest issue for me is the price. It seems like every time I come back, it gets more expensive, but I really don't see any improvement in the food quality. I understand everything costs more these days, but when the price goes up this much, I expect the food to get better too. I'm not sure what happened. I remember really enjoying this place before and feeling like the combo was worth the money. This time, I finished my meal thinking, "That was it?" Not terrible by any means, just not as good as I remember and definitely not the same value anymore. Hopefully they step it up because I actually used to really like coming here. 3 stars for now.

This place is one of my favorites and I just wanted everyone to know the sign outside says they're…read moretemporarily closed (1-2 months) due to wall construction. I hope the owners update their website or indicate somewhere when it reopens!

My friends and I ate at Myung Ga after a long day of hiking at the nearby Switzer falls! We were…read morestarving when we arrived and the food was so delicious, hearty, and incredibly satisfying. Definitely a great restaurant if you're craving Korean soups - I got the Galbitang and it definitely hit the spot. The broth was so warming and hearty and the galbi were tender and paired really well with the soup and dipping sauce. We also got the bossam which was great for sharing among the group and just a perfect mix of flavors and textures. Side dishes included kimchi, pickled daikon, and fish cakes. Everything was simply delicious!