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    Sojuya

    4.2 (533 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese, Korean, Bars
    Fri 5:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Sat 5:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Randy G.

    Not bad for for a drinking place. Was thinking 3.5 Stars...but more on the lower half so sorry 3 is all i can give it... Reasonably priced decent skewers and good place to just hangout and chat and have some grub eat and have a few drinks.... This place way way way back in the days used to be an AYCE BBQ place called Ghengis Khan (nowadays those places are known as Mongolian BBQ).... SOJU is in the name so you would expect there to be a some good Soju here unfortunately just not my day to drink..... I'll come back as I think everything is reasonably priced, service is good and it is a pretty big place to just hangout and talk....

    the best corn cheese ever!
    Hanna L.

    This place has the best corn cheese like literally EVER. PLEASE GET THE CORN CHEESE PLEASE!! When you take a bite of the corn cheese you will know... it's different level good. The service is great and good vibes too :3 Will come again!

    Raymond B.

    We love coming here pretty often for late night drinks and grub! Very extensive choices for food - my personal favorites are just ordering a bunch of skewers and a kimchi fried rice to share. & plenty of different beer/soju/sake options. Once you press the button at your table, the workers come very quickly to help!

    Jumbo shrimp
    Joanne L.

    This place is a great Korean modern drinking /eating area open late night. Located smack in the suburbs so unassuming from the outside. The food was all better than I'd expected! I really liked the okinomiyaki and fish cake soup. Everything, including drinks, is a bit expensive but sharing portion size. There's buttons so u can call the serve when u need something.

    combo special beer or soju plus fries or chicken
    Zoila N.

    Great place for groups after 9pm since the kitchen still open. It's really spacious inside. The kpop music is blasting on a big screen but there's also tvs with sports. Now for the food options: We tried a variety of skewers price range 3.75 to 5.75+. The sausage and quail eggs stood out to me. Also ordered meat bulgogi dish - rice is 2$ extra. The chicken or fries combo with soju or beer pitcher seemed like a no brainer if you're drinking and crave fries anyway. I like the variety of the menu plus drinks menu. We also got sake. Ordering is easy, the servers come super quick.

    Denise M.

    We have passed by this place a gazillion times. We wanted something small to eat and didn't want to go to far out, so we ended up here, just around the corner from my father-in-laws house. This place has so many cool things to look at, including a wall with drawings of cats - - I loved it! There are lots of ropes used as dividers and canopies, lots of advertising posters for beverages, a chalkboard wall, and collections of cool little tchotchkes including tiny kimonos. They really have a great system here. Once you're seated there is a doorbell kind of thing next to the table. Anytime you want something, you ring the bell and someone will come to your table. It's very efficient. Servers don't need to walk around checking on you and interrupting your conversation, and there's almost no waiting. You push the bell and they come immediately. I love it! The menu is very large with full plates, soup, yakitory, and more. We ended up with some gyoza, and a variety of yakitori, everything was so good! It was nice to pick a lot of little things - - kind of like Japanese tapas. There was nothing I didn't like about this place, and I imagine we'll be back often.

    Vanna T.

    Been craving yakitori and stopped by this Korean Japanese fusion restaurant. It was already kinda busy when we arrived, but luckily no wait. We ordered a bunch of yakitori, seafood pancake, and Cass beer. Everything tasted really good, except for the bacon asparagus and salt & pepper beef yakitori weren't as good. Quick and good service. It's a nice place for late nite dining. Plenty of parking in the plaza they're located in.

    Ellen K.

    They have a lot of cool anime stuff on display when you walk inside. Service is definitely on the slower side on a Thursday night. Not enough servers. The music is kpop, the vibes are good. - Soy Pork Belly 5/5 This was SOOO good. The pork belly was soft and the carrot sauce on top is delicious. [RECOMMEND] - Spam Kimchi Stew 3.9/5 It's very salty but I think it would be good with rice. The kimchi is very sour (which is good for the stew) - Carbonara Ddukbokee + udon 2.1/5 Creamy but the sauce didn't really stand out. - Sea Snail Salad 5/5 It's fresh and light and tastes very good and not spicy at all. We finished the entire plate. [RECOMMEND] - Galbi Skewer 4.2/5 Really liked the flavor for this one. - Asparagus + Bacon Skewer 5/5 I mean... asparagus and bacon. Very good combination. Free parking in lot

    Complimentary popcorn + iced water
    Diana L.

    My friends and I stopped by on Sat, 4/6/2024, at around 7:30 PM. They have an extensive menu since they have a bar, grill, and yakitori place - all in one! I particularly enjoyed the fact that they had pictures of everything on their menu! It is definitely useful for a first-time customer like myself. We ended up ordering the following (Prices as of April 2024): Prices for everything were relatively decent. Spicy Pork - $15.99 - Pretty yummy! I felt this dish was a little smaller than I would have liked. However, the pork was seasoned well and wasn't overcooked. I liked how they had cabbage pieces (prob filler, lol). Spicy Ham & Sausage Soup - $29.99 The star of the show, according to my party.. but also pretty spicy. I had to reach for water multiple times, so this dish comes with a kick. - It was flavorful, but it had a bit of a smokey flavor. Unfortunately, I'm not a huge fan of that smokey flavor, but it was still good. - It's basically army stew with ramen, pieces of ham/sausage, thin rice cakes, tofu, and a slice of cheese on top. Kimchi Pancake - $15.99 - I enjoyed this. This, too, was packed with rich kimchi flavor. It was nice, crispy, and a little oily. We ate this up so quickly! Customer Service: They weren't too attentive, to be honest. We had to ask several times for extra water and had to ring the bell a couple of times as well. It also took a while for them to come after ringing the bell. This wasn't during prime rush hour since we came for a later dinner time. Sadly, I wasn't as impressed with their customer service. Hours: Monday - Sunday 5 pm - 2 am ( Kitchen Last call 12:30 am ) ( Yakitori Last call 11:45 pm ) ( Alcohol Last call 01:15 am ) They also have happy hour too! 20% off all items (except certain items) Sun-Thur: 5 - 8 pm Fri - Sat: 5 - 7 pm Parking: Plenty of parking spots are available. The restaurant is located in a plaza. We had no issues at all with parking. All in all, I'd consider coming back!

    korean soju bang
    Hen A.

    casual and large korean watering hole...3 children and 5 adults...dimly lit with kpop on the large screens...large scale soju bang...finding a two side-by-side booths for children on 1 side and adults mostly to the other...servers are quick to set up the tables with shot glasses, beer glasses and styrofoam cups for water...complimentary popcorn provided...orders of diet coke, soju and beers for the adults...some orange soda for the kids...taking some waffle fries, a few skewers, kfc, tontaksu, etc. for the children...kimchi tofu, more skewers, fishcake soup and other small items for the adults...pricing is good and food is served quickly...tofu kimchi was delicious with the perfect tangy ripe kimchi...kfc and fries were crispy and decent...fishcake soup was seasoned right and flavorful...skewers were all good...staff are quick to take orders and deliver food...seated near the bar made it easier to get their attention when needed...drinks were flowing and ordered way too much food...$256 total after tax and tip for overindulgence of drinks and food...

    Soondae bokkum - spicy!!
    Lilian B.

    First time! Took advantage of their happy hour menu! So many options at affordable! Had a great time at Moms night Out! Service is okay, loud music and dark! Good for friends gathering but if you want to have a conversation, not recommended coz it's super loud.

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    Great food , drinks, music, and vibezz. I came in with my friends and w head a great time. 10/10 recommend.

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    8 years ago

    This is probably my favorite place in town. If you're going to splurge, this is the place to do it.

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    8 years ago

    I Love their food and service. Every food that we ordered wavery good. (Yakitori, Fish Cake Soup, Spicy snail, Chicken)

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    7 years ago

    Good customer service and fair prices. Would definitely return. And I was very satisfied with the spicy ramen. Good promotions too

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    8 years ago

    My second time being here and the food is exactly what I need for late night cravings.

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    8 years ago

    The tater tots are good and there's a lot of deals. The environment and service is great.

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    9 years ago

    This is my 3rd times here! The 2 servers on Tuesday are not friendly and no smile on their face! I like the food! But service!

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    8 years ago

    food is also very delicious! Service and the music are both nice. Perfect atmosphere for couple to hang!

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    Good drinks and large selection of soju for everyone to enjoy. Cool late night spot to hang out with friends and have a good time

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    great food! great price! they have outdoor seating as well. will definitely come back!

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    7 years ago

    Awesome food and amazing soup ramen noodles! Really high energy environment. Friendly staff.

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    Ask the Community - Sojuya

    Would this be a good place to come to do homework late night if noise isn't an issue?

    No, it was VERY loud there. Even late at night when hardly any customers where there. They have their music turned up so loud that the waiters can't even hear your order.

    Is outdoor dining open now?

    Is it outdoor seating only at this time?

    Yes we open outdoor this time No service indoor

    Can we bring our own wine (red or white)? How much is the bottle fees?

    I'm wondering the same thing 😂😂

    Do you have to be 21 to go in here?

    You only need to be 21 to drink, and the whole table gets carded if someone wants alc. But hey, you can all eat here though!

    How much is a basic bottle of soju here?

    $6.99

    Does this place serve authentic okinomiyaki?

    yes

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    Han Yang

    Han Yang

    4.3
    (1.7k reviews)
    3.3 mi
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    You know you're at a legitimate Korean restaurant when all the waitstaff is hardworking Korean…read moreaunties. The menu seems bit limited but it actually covers a wide variety of Korean food: boiling hot soups, cold noodles, something fried, and something with rice! Portions are huge and they give you three types of kimchi that taste house-made. My favorite here is the NakJi Dol-Sot.

    I've been coming here for many, many, many years. Am I a fan of this place? YES! Do I love the…read morefood? YES! Does the food taste great? YES Is the place clean? Yes. Is the service good? NO! Are the servers nice? NO! Is the price decent? NO! Here's my reasoning: I used to bring my grandfather here because he loved their soup. If I didn't bring him I would buy the galbi tang and take it to him. And back then the service was amazing, the ajummas were so nice and would get you extra servings of banchan and brisket sauce but sadly throughout the years they've become very stingy and just plain out rude. I understand the cost of inflation and it's very real but I used to get their galbi tang for less than $10. At this rate it's costing me $27 for a bowl of soup and no extra gimme with not even a smile. Will I still be back? Yes but not like before. With the competition out here there are other places to go but I do keep coming back. Oh what's a girl to do. Will I recommend this place? That's a hard NO.

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    Inside seating - decent amount of seats
    Inside seating - decent amount of seats
    Octopus bibimbap
    Octopus bibimbap
    Spicy sautéed small octopus bibimbap

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    Jinsol Gukbap Buena Park

    Jinsol Gukbap Buena Park

    4.3
    (383 reviews)
    3.5 mi
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    came here with a large party and called ahead of time. they were able to accommodate us and we had…read morea great time. staff are so nice and are able to handle the rushes of people. their cold noodles were delish!!!! it is a very high contender to being one of my favorites in all of OC! so much flavor and generous portions. loved their seafood pancake and their kimchi stew was so comforting. the broth was thick and flavorful and the pork belly in the soup was meaty galbi was flavorful and seared nicely but i didnt enjoy their pork soup which they're known for, but that's completely on me since i usually don't reach for it.

    I've been to the Buena Park location twice so far, both times during breakfast hours…read more The restaurant itself is actually nice. The interior is clean, newly built, and has a modern Korean hanok-style look. The servers were also friendly both times, so I didn't have any issues with the service or atmosphere. Unfortunately, the main problem for me was the food. I've eaten at the LA location before and never really thought the food tasted bad there, but at this Buena Park location, both visits gave me the impression that the food didn't taste as fresh as it should. On my most recent visit, I ordered the soondae gukbap, and the soondae had an unpleasant off smell and didn't taste very fresh. It almost tasted like it had been sitting for a while. On my first visit, I tried the regular pork gukbap, and the pork flavor was also stronger than I personally prefer. I do tend to like cleaner-tasting gukbap, but this stood out to me because I don't remember having the same issue at the LA location. After the first visit, I thought maybe it was just an off day since the restaurant was still new. But after having a similar impression on my second visit, I'm not sure if this location is consistent yet. The space is nice and the service was good, but for a gukbap restaurant, the food has to be the main reason to come back. Based on my two visits, this location was disappointing for me.

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    Near the cash register. 6/14/2025
    Near the cash register. 6/14/2025
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    Mul Naengmyeon (물냉면)
    Entrance. 6/14/2025

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    Entrance. 6/14/2025
    Mhat Korean Restaurant

    Mhat Korean Restaurant

    4.4
    (351 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    Mhat Korean is a casual low key authentic Korean restaurant in the area…read more I came with one other person on a Saturday and there was no wait and only one lady working. There was one other party in there with us. The service started off a little slow but it was well worth it. The menu includes casserole soups, stir fries, noodle dishes, and other house entrees. If you like seafood, Mhat is known for their mackerel and cod dishes. We wanted to try everything but ended up sharing their Bul Nak Jun Gol which was a bulgogi and octopus casserole soup. It came out in a hot pot with flames. It included marinated meats, udon noodles, veggies, in a sweet and savory soup base. It was served with banchan and rice. The dish listed that it was for 2 people but it can honestly feed up to 4. We had plenty of left overs. The flavors were complicated and delicious. It was perfect for that cold day. The lady working was really nice and helpful. She made sure to check on us and even helped us enjoy our food by cutting out the flame and making sure we were mixing it right. The pricing is super affordable. It was a great first time experience and I can't wait to come back and try their other dishes.

    I came by for lunch and was surprised to see that there were no other customers in the shop. But I…read morereally enjoyed the food! The bulgogi & octopus casserole soup was flavorful and hearty--perfect comfort food--and the gun man du were crispy and delicious. Portions were generous and the meal came out nice and hot. The only reason I'm giving 4 instead of 5 stars is because the service felt a little on the serious side. The woman working there wasn't unfriendly, but definitely more no-nonsense. I also paid my bill with a credit card and left a cash tip on the table, but she didn't see it and came back to ask if I intended to leave a tip--which caught me off guard a bit. It wasn't a huge deal, but just something to note. Overall, I'd come back for the food--it's solid Korean comfort fare. Just be prepared for a more straightforward dining experience.

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    Inside
    Mhat Korean Restaurant
    Mhat Korean Restaurant

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