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    Soju Tavern

    4.6 (152 reviews)
    ModerateKorean, Pubs
    Closed 5:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    Amy L.

    Crispy whole fried chicken. I basically ate the whole thing. I know its plain but hou get the salt and pepper to dip it with and the chicken is super juicy, not dried. The grill squid was good with the sauce it came with but we ordered the wrong one. We wanted the crispy one. We usually like the kimchi pasta but i think they mightve changed their pasta to something else so its different. Unless we were confusing it with another place. Service was really good. Friend split beer and we instantly got napkins to wipe everything. Came early so it wasnt busy but the place got packed by the time we left around 8ish.

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    Fiona T.

    Surprisingly, every table including mine was celebrating a birthday here last week! Not an alcoholic but had to try the Sojurita Instant vibes! Then the calm soup arrived, unbelievably huge and juicy Crispy wings alert!! Totally get why it's their signature, so perfectly crispy The creamy seafood pasta is a must for seafood lovers. My kid loved it too! Totally understand why everyone's celebrating here, they nail both the vibes and the quality.We just can't stop planning more celebrations here, or even just chill Friday nights And of course, kimchi pork belly. So full, but what an amazing meal! IG: socalhkfoodies

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    Brian T.

    Solid place for a late night place to hang out with soju and Korean food! Does get busy, we waited about an hour on Friday night for a table. Dark ambiance with neon signs and Halloween decorations. We started with the sojurita and it was great. Sweet in the beginning but solid taste as you continue going. The bulgogi fries were huge! Came with massive amount of fries. Bulgogi can be better. Had cheese melted on top with an addicting sauce. Fries were crispy! The spicy rice cake was ok on the soft side. Would prefer chewier rice cake but decent flavor not too spicy. Had a hard boiled egg, fish cakes, and some cabbage inside. Good hang out spot in Rowland heights for a drink and Pocha food!

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    Carmen L.

    LOVE coming here. Parking is so easy compared to other korean pubs in the sgv and the food just always HITS! This is a perfect spot to come with friends during the weekend or shoot, just come on a week day night to avoid crowds. They have HH before 6pm where pint beers are around $5 and large booth seating so a group of 4 can easily fit. They can host bigger parties as well- which I appreciate. Don't forget the awesome kpop playlist they play here. Workers here are super attentive and are a vibe especially on the wkends! I always get their seafood pancake (must get!) and the sea snail stirfry noodles (addicting especially during the summer w/some beer). Wings weren't bad but I'd rather get the 2 above. Everything you order here comes in HUGE portions. Would keep coming back!

    spicy rice

    Huge portions and good prices. The food is always tasty. The service is good, they have a button you press to grab the servers attention.

    Megan D.

    10/10 Corn Cheese - OMG this corn cheese is bomb asf. I mean do I need to say anything else? Look at that beautiful cheese pull. 10/10 Service/Environment - Super poppin litty bar vibes with great service.

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    Nalani N.

    ive been here with groups of friends many times and the service never fails! andrew and shannon were very friendly to our party and made us feel welcomed. the food here is also really good to share with your friends. the inside of the place feels like a club and they have fun games you can use at your table. my friends and i always choose this place now to celebrate birthdays. we will be returning soon.

    Mia A.

    I met my cousin at this tiny little spot hidden in Rowland heights by the Stator Bro's on Colima. I never knew it existed! Walked in on an early Friday night and the place was dim with music bumpin. Like okaaaay - what's going on here. The vibe was chill, had lights - low key felt like I was clubbin while eating LOL. Ordered all the seafood since it was lent on a Friday. No meat status! Surprisingly everything was sooo tasty! Soju selection on point - service was friendly and fast! I'm pretty sure that place gets crowded later into the night. But definitely come try it out. Great place for a first date or dinner with friends. It could get loud so not recommended for those with hearing aids. But check it out!!

    Popcorn chicken
    Thomas D.

    Came late at night after a long work day and was craving kimchi pasta. The restaurant gave off a cool, modern vibe and even around 11pm, the restaurant was quite packed! We got seated relatively quickly and after ordering, we got our food within 15 minutes! The fries were nice and crispy, the popcorn chicken was super crunchy and juicy and best of all, the kimchi pasta, I cannot describe how good it was other than it being a gift from God himself. Nice, creamy and full of flavor, I was half tempted to order another one for the ride home. I'll definitely be coming back again for the supreme kimchi pasta and hopefully bring some more friends along for the ride to grab some drinks too as they definitely had affordable prices for their pitchers and soju!

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    Felicia K.

    Food is great. Service is great. The atmosphere feels like a club but it adds to the vibes. Definitely will be back when I'm trying to have a night out.

    Pork belly and kimchi
    Mariah G.

    This place brings the vibes and the drinks. I was craving pork belly and kimchi and they served a beautiful looking platter that I had to take a picture of. This place has the best use of AI that I've seen so far. They are ahead of the game with their vibrant menu too! Was a bit pricey for everything we ordered, wishing they had more deals for drinks and food.

    Jorge S.

    So glad we stopped by and checked it out, we were able to grab a late night bite on Thursday night and all the items we ordered were amazing! The service was great, the gentleman and lady were very accommodating and will definitely be back, thank you!

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