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    Venice Beach

    3.8 (134 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    The food we got looked very different from the photos shown outside.
    Young L.

    Don't come here with kids. We ordered the 4-person course plus one roll, and the bill ended up being over $400 for 3 adults and 3 kids after the automatic 20% gratuity. Many of the dishes shown in the photos, like the marinated crab or steamed crab, steamed egg, and grilled saury, were missing. Many side plates, just plates, but not enough actual food. Very disappointing. We won't be coming back. I asked for advice before ordering because I wasn't sure. I wish they had suggested a different option instead.

    Sea urchin rice bowl, raw marinated crab (spicy), Alaskan roll (salmon with spicy tuna)
    Mimi M.

    Unfortunately, I wasn't able to have as much of a smooth-sailing experience as the first time I visited. I had gushed to one of my close friends about this spot having the freshest uni rice bowls that would perfectly hit the spot, but something was definitely off. When I asked the wait staff about it, they immediately took it back to the kitchen which I greatly appreciate, however one of the older women kitchen staff members came out shouting at the wait staff and put the bowl back on the table. I've never been so disappointed, especially seeing how my friend's uni looked not-so-expired. I wanted this place to be a treasured spot, but seeing how unpleasant the kitchen staff members are towards their other team members is off-putting, especially how they tried forcing the wait staff to gaslight me into believing it was "normal" despite the staff originally knowing that something was off as well since there was a rotting smell emitting from it... I hope some adjustments are made soon because the treatment towards us as customers and their own team members is extremely disappointing and disgusting.

    Raw crab
    Vera L.

    Excellent quality live seafood! The menu included both Japanese and Korean type of seafood dishes. We sampled the marinated crab, Uni Rice Bowl, and a medium-sized uni. The uni was great, I enjoyed tasting the different varieties, one being creamier and the other a bit saltier. The marinated crab was outstanding, one of the best I've had, with a tasty korean flavor and meaty soft texture. Could come back here again, great seafood at a fantastic value!

    Shallom L.

    I've had a lot of seafood, but this place is on another level. They fly in LIVE seafood straight from Korea, and you can genuinely taste the difference in how fresh everything is. The sashimi platter was super generous and had a great variety -- everything tasted clean, fresh, and high quality. We also tried both the soy marinated crab and spicy marinated crab, and both were packed with flavor. Definitely a must-order. The shrimp nigiri (both raw and soy marinated) was also really good and balanced out the meal nicely. The uni bowl was super creamy and loaded -- one of my favorite dishes. We ordered the set B combo and I was honestly surprised by how many side dishes came out. It just kept coming, which made the whole experience feel really worth it. We ended the meal with their spicy fish soup, which was really comforting and tied everything together. Overall, I can see why so many Koreans come here for seafood. If you're in Buena Park and want fresh, high-quality Korean seafood, this spot is definitely worth trying.

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    Alicia C.

    Upon entering we were greeted with a nice flower arch. It was welcoming and quiet. Hostess seated and greeted with hot tea. Tea was not hot but Luke warm. You must order via portal on table which is not accessible to remove from its stand. Upon scrolling, it did have translate to English but we scrolled and used pictures to order. Order was brought pretty quickly it was 2nd choice because we realized our order that initially was picked stayed red. Red means they are out,so waiter came to assist. Lots of veggies,and sides,but no seafood. Overall this was a business meeting,so the environment was quite and plenty of space. Next time I come back,definitely changing the menu to English. I think I had like a veggie bowl,can't tell ya more the pictures Dessert was a mocha doughnut! Yummy a d a great treat. I recommend this place,plenty of parking since its on 2nd floor of the Source. Enjoy my pictures for your viewing pleasure.

    Elena C.

    Located in the OC Source, this Korean restaurant restaurant serves a lot of seafood at a reasonable price. You get seated and then order off of a tablet at the table, so there is not much interaction with waitstaff. I ordered the raw soy-marinated shrimps and crab (large). The texture was good, but the flavor could be better, as it was a little fishy for my taste. I've had other raw marinated crabs and shrimps at higher price points, so I would say the quality is fair for the price at this restaurant. It also comes with a lot of good refillable banchan. Overall I was satisfied with the meal and wouldn't mind returning.

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    Sam C.

    This is restaurant is a mix of a sushi place with Korean seafood. It's pretty good. My wife ordered the fish egg stew, which she has all the time. The fish here is good but not great. There's a very good amount of fish eggs and a lot of good ingredients. And the broth is very refreshing. But we both agreed that it could be a little spicier and a little richer ... The flavor was pretty good, but a little thin. The donkatsu was pretty good. The breading was crispy and the pork still pretty tender. Probably average to above average. But, really ... Why am I ordering pork at a seafood place? The Alaska roll was quite good and it's based on that I pulled my rating up to 4 stars. The salmon tasted very fresh. And the proportion of sushi to rice was really good. The spicy tuna was spicy but not overwhelmingly so. Very good. Next time we'll stick to sushi. I think that's probably this place's strength.

    crab soup
    Michael Min C.

    I had high hopes going to Venice Beach because we were craving Korean style seafood. We ordered two assorted sashimi rice bowls and the crab soup. Overall I say this place is a 2/5. The assorted sashimi bowls, my issue is that they don't give you much sashimi and the quality of the fish is mid. The crab soup was not seasoned properly and did not taste good. Overall, I would not go back.

    Marinated Shrimp
    Tanya S.

    Good food, fast service, and cute interior. You order in a kiosk at the table and everything is brought to you. We will be back again for the other thing on the menu that I wasn't able to try. Till next time ...

    Soy marinated crab
    Quentina W.

    Overall experience was so-so nothing very special. We came here because I was having a huge seafood craving! The soy marinated crab was kind of disgusting ngl... so not sure if the one I got was spoiled. However, the spicy marinated crab was delicious ! And the uni bowl! I had gotten the uni bowl before for take out and it's truly so fresh!! My boyfriend got the katsu plate and it was pretty standard Overall I'll probably only come back for the uni bowl

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    Helena C.

    I feel like I've been to Omakase restaurant. The best quality sashimi Thank you for providing it.

    Hyewon K.

    Came in on a Wednesday afternoon and it was completely empty, which I quickly understood why. It was 89 degrees outside and there was no AC inside. The water on the table was warm and you have to ask for cold water. Prices were on the expensive side, especially for a bowl that was mostly cabbage and rice. The side dishes were yummy and the steamed egg was flavorful. Service was fast and efficient as you order everything on the tablet.

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    DY R.

    I might have had high expection for this place, but quality of their ingredients was on and off by plate they bring. Some of them were too fishy while some were really fresh. However, as they are located on the source mall, it was very pricey meal compared to what you eat. Thier service was great and generous though.

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    Absolutely no eggs in any of the crabs. None. Not a lick of it. We got three crabs, and none of them had any eggs despite the pictures.

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    Food is more than enough for the portion stated in the menu so you may order a smaller sized portion. Great food but high prices.

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    2 years ago

    Very nice dishes and so fresh sashimi. The price is very reasonable as well. Will come back for sure

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    2 years ago

    The food was very tasteless and not fresh, and the service was also terrible. I definitely do not recommend this place.

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    Good quality food at reasonable price. Friendly staff. Clean ambiance. Highly recommend

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    2 years ago

    Best uni, abalone, and live shrimp. It's exceptionally fresh and tasty. I would definitely come back!!

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    Ask the Community - Venice Beach

    What do I need to ordet to get all kinds of zui ki da si?? Cuz I saw the reveiw with only regular side dishes. But I want to try the seafood zui ki da si. So What Do I need to…

    I believe it's just getting the sashimi and picking what type of group you want and soup

    What is the minimum number of people required to dine at this restaurant?

    I don't think there is. I was able to dine alone.

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    Came here to celebrate a girlfriend's birthday…read more Our party had 3 people and we came for an early dinner on a weekday. There was maybe one or two other parties there. Their menu specializes in Korean style premium seafood items. They have the option of live or not. They had different set options and items you can get a la carte. We went with their live fish and sashimi set C. We also got some live shrimp and live octopus to try. I love that the staff was super knowledgeable and explained everything to us. The live set included a lot of side dishes. It also included halibut and flounder, a platter of abalone, sea cucumber, cold soup, hot fish soup, calamari and vegetable tempura. All of which were amazing and tasted very fresh. The live octopus was definitely an experience. They tasted fresh and sweet and were very actively moving. If you want to try it I would definitely recommend trying it here. The chef was nice enough to have us try two types of nigiri. Both were amazing and fatty. The whole dinner was quite an experience. Since there were so many dishes they made sure to go in order but not rush us since many items were coming out. The staff was super attentive. Many items came with its own sauce so they made sure we were doing it right. We spent about $400 for 3 people which included alcohol. I thought it was fair especially for how fresh our seafood was. The inside of the restaurant is pretty casual but clean. You can also see most of the seafood items. I recommend if if you want live seafood items Korean style. We will be back.

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    4.1
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    What a unique experience!…read more Grilling, bbq-ing, etc is a norm but steaming your food on the table? Now that's something else! I really enjoyed the dinner I had, they offer lots of options, from freshly made buns, dumplings to fresh seafood. The menu is pretty extensive and they also offer cooked dishes from the kitchen. The staff are very helpful and friendly. They made sure we get the best experience as it was our first time dining at this place. We had the big eye fish as they called it and they steamed it at the other empty table because our buns and dumplings were steaming at the same time to save time. They finish the fish at the kitchen with the hot oil and sauce. We also had the pork and shrimp buns, and beef dumplings. They were delicious! You can make your sauce at the station too and they provide good options. We also got the baby oysters appetizer that was soaking in some sort of light soy sauce marinade. Also got the soft shell crab and you get 3 whole crabs for $10! It was so worth it! The whole restaurant looked clean and inviting. The booths were spacious. I would definitely come back here and try other dishes!

    Came to YOUPENG Seafood recently and overall had a really enjoyable experience…read more The crab was fresh and beautifully presented. The meat was sweet and tender, and the sauce had a nice balance of savory flavor without overpowering the natural seafood taste. You can tell the quality of the seafood is solid. The sea urchin egg custard was super smooth and silky. The uni added a rich, slightly briny depth that paired really well with the delicate steamed egg. Definitely a standout if you like uni. Each dishes had its own highlight. Ambiance is modern and clean, giving a slightly upscale seafood house vibe. Service was decent and the food came out nicely presented. Prices are on the higher side, but for fresh seafood and quality ingredients, it feels reasonable for a special meal. Would come back again to try more of their live seafood options.

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    I came here for 2 reasons: 2lbs for $20 and $1 soju shots. Pirate's Kitchen did not disappoint!…read more 2lbs of head-on shrimp for $20 is a great deal for seafood boils in this area. It;s also just a pretty good quality seafood boil as well. The shrimp was well cooked, and everything was flavorful but not salty. I do think that the deal is now $25 for 2lbs, but that is still cheaper than most places around. I added sausage, corn, and potatoes, and my party of two was full. I also super enjoy the $1 shots of soju. It's 6 shots max per person, but that puts you at a nice buzz for your meal. You can also opt for their Buy 2 Bottles Get The 3rd Bottle Free deal, which would be nice if you have a bigger party.  The service here was super nice, and there wasn't a long wait at all. I would highly recommend this spot if you want to have a good time and eat good food. It will be messy, but it'll be worth it!

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