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The Soju

3.7 (41 reviews)

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Anna C.

Review from July--We saw this place on Instagram ads and decided to check it out. We were sat quickly at 6:30 PM, and service was friendly and fast too as we were one of the only tables. Food came out quickly--the portion sizes were on the smaller side for the pricing but the taste was the epitome of Korean bar food. The soju flight was tasty and stronger than we expected, with pineapple being our favorite.

Fried rice & chicken wings
Rosario M.

The Soju has really tasty food, but the service was lacking. We walked in and had to wait by the entrance to be seated because it was busy. The staff walked by a few times and never acknowledged us or told us how long the wait was until we asked. After about 30 minutes we got seated and ordered our food. We had to flag down the waiter to order more drinks since they never checked in on us. By the time we finished eating and drinking, the place was empty, and the staff was just hanging out by the bar. I had to get up twice to ask for the bill. The food was fantastic, but I'm not sure if I'd go back.

Bulgogi fried rice
Emily K.

Went to this very hidden Korean place in Diamond bar. Saw this restaurant on instagram and decided to give this place a try. Service was fast and the waitress was nice. We were the only party there so we been basically have the whole place to ourselves. Some of the foods were good and some are a bit on the salty side. The bulgogi fried rice: 7/10 it was good but in my opinion a bit on the oily side. Popcorn chicken: 8/10 it was very crunchy and goes well with the sauce that came with it. They are quite small though. Corn cheese: 10/10 very cheesy, the corn was sweet. Loved it! Kimchi pasta: 7.5/10 it was good but def not the best one I have had. They are a bit on the salty side though. Kimchi pork belly: 8/10 this is good, but the portion was super small and not much pork belly in there. It was just a bunch of kimchi Calamari: 9/10 it was crunchy and very flavorful Soy garlic wings: 8/10 the chicken was crispy but the sauce on it was alright. The chicken itself was pretty meaty. Bacon pasta: 9/10 very yummy and probably one of the best dish that we ordered. Very creamy. Clam soup: 7/10 not in the picture, but we ordered the soup as well. The flavor of the soup is good but they put way too much pepper in the soup make makes the soup not as good. The clams in the soup were pretty fresh and meaty. Bulgogi fries: 9/10 (not in the pic) the fries was very yummy and the sauce that they put on the fries has a little kick of spice to it, we really liked it and ordered two of them. There was a good amount of meat on there and was tasty. We also got some drinks from there. The best way to see which cocktail suit your taste is to get the flight, then you can order the regular size after. We really liked the pineapple and the yogurt one. They really used real pineapple and it was great! The yogurt one was also very tasty. Overall: 7/10 for the place. If you are looking for a quiet place to chill with your friends and your SO this place would be great.

Lucy Y.

The price did not match the portion. We ordered a few dishes for the four of us and they all came in small portions even though the price was fairly high. We ordered another dish just to feel a little full. There was a lot of seating and the atmosphere was fun. The service was great and accommodating. My friend and I wanted to order alcohol but we had minors at our table so we couldn't get it overall it was okay but I just couldn't justify the prices for the small amount of food.

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Anson H.

Great place for hanging out. Highly recommend to come with your friends and the prices are pretty reasonable. I'm a big foodie and the food did not satisfy me as much as expected. Location: Right off the 60 freeway Grand Ave in Diamond Bar Next to Gangnam Street BBQ not sure if that place is still opened. There are plenty of parking spaces. Service: Everyone was friendly and nice. Food and drinks came out pretty fast. Inside: Plenty of seating and they have outdoor seats. I think they have live music but wasn't happening when I went. Food: Mussel Soup 9/10 Great price for its portion and tasted really good. Almost like an hangover soup Army Stew 5/10 I've had lots of army stew but when this came out it was a bit disappointing since it did not offer much. It had mostly veggies and 1 ramen. Calamari Fries 8/10 It was very crispy and goes along with the drinks. I'd highly recommend if you are craving some calamari's Drink: Watermelon Cocktail 10/10 This had to be the best refreshing drink ever. Honestly, I kept scraping the watermelon and got more than 10 shots out of it. Overall: Great place to chill and hangout. Food can be better but I didn't get a lot of the other food. Who knows, maybe i'd come back next time. I'd go again if i'm in the area 4.5/ 5

Rosa A.

First timer & I was not disappointed! The food was great! The ambiance was great, too! We ordered a lot of different dishes & they were all great. Our favorites were the Bulgogi, Bacon Cream Pasta & the Army Stew. We are for sure coming back & trying the dishes we did not try.

Watermelon Cocktail 10/10
Myleen L.

It's a pleasant Korean pub. Service was good,they were really nice. We came during the Grand opening In surprise it wasn't that busy. lots of parking. They also have a live music area and bar/outdoor seating which is nice. Food portion is small but the price is reasonable. We love the watermelon cocktail and the Seafood Udon.

Steamed pork dumplings
Davonna W.

Not a great experience. Getting into the building was confusing but we were able to figure out. To start off, they weren't fully ready to serve when we got in. We were able to select a seat which was nice. The vibes were cute and they had a little stage for performances. When it came to ordering, my coworker asked for a mojito and the server had to check if it was available, which we found out was not available. We all ordered the flight which was pretty decent I can say. We ordered Calamari fries, bulgogi fries, steamed pork dumplings and kimchi fried rice. The calamari fries were eh and had some weird cabbage ketchup pile with a tomato? Not sure why that was included. The fried rice was good and my coworker was able to eat the full thing. The bulgogi fries needed some help as they kinda burnt and dry; there was not enough sauce on top. A lot of fries were dry and no seasoning. The dumpling...where do I start? It looked like an empanada. It was also supposed to be steamed but can fried? We pointed it out to the waiter who asked to see it on the menu before she went to the chef. She shared that the chef was new and was not aware. The server seemed like she was nice but panicking anytime we shared that things were not correct. Not very knowledgeable about the menu. I just think they need a lot more work.

kimchi fried rice
Yumi S.

low key spot with ample seating. it's a very casual set up (walk in and take a seat wherever). the servers have always been really nice and easy going. the menu has variety ranging from fries to clam soup to bossam. i like their soy garlic wings because it's an airy crispy but very saucy skin. it's a local favorite for me and i sure hope they stick around!

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Donnie A.

This bar is part of the rotation. It is truly a hidden gem. Cold beer and soju! What more can you ask for? How about some delicious food as well. Must try the creamy bacon pasta and the soy garlic chicken wings! They play good music as well. What tops it off is the kindness of the owner Taylor. She always has a smile and welcomes you like you are family. Taylor you are amazing!!! Try this place out but don't crowd it where I can't go and drink!! Lol!

Bacon Cream Pasta
Rian E.

Good food, great service, amazing prices, immaculate vibes. Taylor and team took great care of us. You definitely want to come check this place out. One of the better Korean pubs around the area!

Kimchi pasta taste old....
Jimmy K.

The kimchi pasta tastes old, the tofu soup was just nice no flavor, the flight was okay. Tired ordering plain fried rice and got French fries instead and saw the server picking from the French fries....would not recommend or come back again language barrier was rough and service slow and they seem to be out of everything for a Saturday night and being only 11 pm

Watermelon Cocktail
Yoseline R.

My hubby & I were out looking for new spots to try. I came across this place on yelp.The reviews are right, the watermelon cocktail 10/10.In the watermelon cocktail, you'd get a good 18 shots.Its very refreshing & not strong. The Kimchi pasta on the other hand, the sauce was so good.It tastes like chipotle was put in it, very creamy too, not spicy at all tho. The kimchi pasta i'd give it a 9/10.The place itself was very cute, 8/10. The service is give it a 8/10 the server was very nice & everything came out super quick! Definitely will be coming back to try more!

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