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    Tang N Tang

    4.0 (259 reviews)
    ModerateKorean, Soup
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Mul Naeng myong  Sorry i ate half way...
    灯し

    I've recently gotten really into cold noodles and found this place. I've already been here a couple of times, and the food is great--I absolutely love it. Unfortunately, the service during my most recent visit yesterday was disappointing. When I arrived, the restaurant seemed busy, so I waited for about 3-5 minutes at the entrance. No one noticed me, so I added my name to the waitlist and waited nearby. After another 5-10 minutes, no one had called my name or checked on me. Then two other customers walked in and were seated before me. I was confused and surprised since I had been waiting much longer. After I went back inside they finally noticed and seated me. The server came and took my order, but I noticed something else. On my previous visits, I received two complimentary side dishes, which I thought was standard. This time, everyone around me seemed to receive them, but mine never arrived. It felt like my table had simply been forgotten. The food was still excellent, which is why I keep coming back, but the service experience this time left me disappointed. I hope this was just an off day because I genuinely enjoy the restaurant and would like to continue supporting it.

    S12. Chicken Soup 삼계탕
    Nana K.

    This restaurant hits the spot in all the right places. "Tang" means hearty soup in Korean. I was in need of some chicken soup for the soul, and all I could think about was Sam Gye Tang (Korean chicken soup). Tang n' tang was the first restaurant to pop up on yelp, so we ordered their take out. Their chicken soup was good! I prefer the whole chicken to be a tad bit softer, but the taste was spot on. They also packed us enough rice, and Korean side dishes. My husband ordered their other stew, and he enjoyed it as well. I look forward to visiting in person one day. Their menu offers many other tempting Korean dishes, soup and stews being their main attraction. Pick up was easy and on time, but nothing beats enjoying hot soup right on the spot.

    Banchan
    Sydney O.

    We used to be regulars here but when we tried to come last week we were presented with a completely different menu. I believe ownership changed and they transitioned from delicious Korean soups and shareable dishes to an udon and katsu place. We didn't stay because thats not what we were craving. Sadly we probably won't be back unless they switch back to their old menu.

    S7. Spicy Beef Flank Soup[Yukgaejang] 육개장
    Kirsten L.

    Food: 4.25 out of 5 Solid Korean food! Everything tasted great with quality ingredients, even their ban chan. Service: 5 out of 5 Prompt & efficient Environment: 5 out of 5 New restaurant with clean & modern design. Great for a small group. Overall: 4.75 out of 5 Great pick for a Korean restaurant while in Irvine!

    Donkatsu 돈까스
    Paul K.

    We ordered the Yukaejang and Donkatsu. I always knew their yukaejang was always bomb, but I was surprised at how good their katsu was! David was our server and he was very gentle and accommodating. Kindly asked for side dish refills and asked how we were doing without being overly intrusive! David made our dining experience so pleasant and would love to give him this shoutout for excellent customer service! Thanks David!!

    We devoured it.
    Fran L.

    This review is my third and final review of this fantastic gem of neighborhood special authentic Irvine Korean restaurant at the finest location with finest service and authentic tasting food. We ordered Soondwe Pork Small Intestinal Lining Blood Sausage with Kidney Meat thinly sliced and served on a portable gas burner with steam from the water under the perforated base metal tray on the table top exceptionally delicious and plentiful serving and of course the YukGyeJang the home cooking at its finest shredded beef soup with green onions and tons of other vegetables cooked for very long time. Both were excellent and too large for one person. The rice wine MakGeoli was also amazing. Overall Five Solid Stars for all categories: service, cleanliness, price, taste and portions

    C1. Bossam Combo 보쌈콤보
    Megan N.

    We were looking for something new to try. We went to plaza in Irvine we rarely ever go to and decided to try Tang N Tang. It was definitely a great find! We weren't familiar with some of the items and the waiter was very kind and patient with explaining what everything was. We ordered Ugeoji Galbi Tang (Spicy Ox Bone Broth with Beef short ribs). The short rib was so tender it just fell off the bone and and broth was really good. We got it with the Bossom Combo so it came with steamed pork belly and kimchi platter. That was delicious as well. We also ordered the Donkatsu. It's a pork katsu with a salad. Very crispy and large portion. Parking is plenty and easy. We went on Friday night and we were seated right away. We will definitely be back!

    Took gae jang
    Sam C.

    We've known about this place for a while but haven't been here in a while. It was much better than we remembered. I had the yookgaejang because I seen to recall not liking what I had the previous time (can't remember what it was) and yookgaejang is pretty hard to mess up. It was good -- but again, as a dish it's hard to mess up My wife had the galbi tang and you can see from the picture it came with some huge pieces of meat. She said it was very good. The banchan were good but nothing special. The place is very clean and the service was good. If I could give 4 1/2 stars, I would.

    Angie S12. Chicken Soup 삼계탕
    John H.

    The food was very good; the environment was okay. The chairs were wobbly and the cushions had tears. Not a big deal- but - decreases the feeling of the experience. The food was very good though. The seollangtang was excellent- and the Samgyetang was good. The service was matter of fact.

    MUL-BIBIM NAENG MEON
    Winny K.

    Let's be honest - we came for the adorable frozen broth bear that comes with (I'm pretty sure) the MUL-BIBIM NAENG MEON (spicy noodle with cold broth), but I would just double check with the waitress before ordering to make sure you can enjoy the bear. He doesn't photograph super well, but he sure tastes good and will ensure that your cold noodles stay chilly and delicious on a hot day. We also shared a massive seafood pancake - very tasty and reheated well the next day on stovetop. Service was great and very prompt about replenishing our favorite banchan items. Ambiance is casual and parking wasn't too tricky given how large the lot is, even though it's shared with many other restaurants and stores.

    Seafood pancake
    Kenny L.

    We got the ugeogi galbi tang and seafood pancake. The bonchon they had tasted very fresh and had great flavor. They always asked if wanted refills on them, all around nice and attentive people. The ugeogi galbi tang had this sour/fermented flavor that is different from the normal galbi tang which I thought was a nice change of pace. I liked the cabbage and the sprouts, gave the soup a nice crunch. The seafood pancakes had amazing texture, a good combination of crunchy outside while being a little doughy in the middle. The most prominent flavor was squid which I love.

    Banchan
    Mint T.

    first time trying seolleongtang. amazing banchan, loved all of it. particularly enjoyed the kimchi. very quick service. tea was served in a pitcher, and it was the perfect temperature. they were still cooking the rice, which resulted in a 5 minutes wait that they were very apologetic about, despite it not being an issue for us at all. the seolleongtang itself was pretty good. not much to note about it, it seems like a pretty straightforward, basic dish. but it was very comforting, and i will definitely keep it in mind for the future when the days get colder. though, i have my eye on some of the other dishes for the next time i come here.

    Short ribs
    Annie W.

    Tang N Tang is a great option if you want Korean food, but it's not for everyone. As the name suggests, they lean more towards soups and stews. Galbi jjim is, of course, a popular option. Spicy pork: 8/10. Different than other places in that this has stir fried cabbage in here and the cutest dumbell shaped rice cakes. That said, it's not what I expected when I ordered spicy pork. I personally prefer not having rice cakes in my spicy pork, but my mom loved it and couldn't get enough of it. Galbi jjim: 9/10. The star of the show, but not pictured. The meat is so tender and I love the vegetables in here. Short ribs: 8/10. Good, but it didn't stand out. Bossam: 7.5/10. Good, but nothing special. Banchan: 8/10. Excellent and free refills as always, but more limited options. I prefer the banchan at other places. I still really enjoyed it, though, especially the one that looks like chives. People here are nice. It was easy to sit in and eat since I went during off hours. It was very casual and relaxed. There wasn't too much seating, so I'm sure it gets full at peak hours. Parking is of course easy and free in this lot.

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