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    Yoo's Place

    4.3 (618 reviews)
    ModerateKorean, Chinese, Noodles
    Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Austin B.

    Has a variety of options - kind of like a Denny's but for Korean food. Overall quality is better than Denny's but they don't do one particular thing amazing. However, everything was good and enjoyable. Love the complimentary beef broth. Not many Korean places do that anymore. My friends really liked the nengmyun (cold noodle) Jjajjangmyun I wish the noodles were a tad thicker. Jkamppoong had a very good smoky flavor but wish there was more crab flavor. Bossam had good sides. Wish the tangsuyuk were crispier. Didn't try tofu soup. Seafood pancake was loaded with seafood and very crispy. Really enjoyed it Great service, small inside. Def a good place to visit with a big group so everyone can try what they want. Big portions too.

    Alex L.

    I came here the other day, craving Korean food and banchan! My brother's girlfriend swears by this place. We went with them because they wanted to order some cold noodle dish and have us try for the first time. All the sides were really fresh! This place makes you feel very homey and the reason why I say this is because the waitress/server was super nice! She might have been the owner also, but she served us additional dishes we did not order and that was so nice of her. Everything was well prepared, the short ribs galbi were delicious. We also never had cold noodles before, but they hit! Especially when you throw in the short ribs. I'm glad we went to have some traditional Korean food. Highly recommend coming here! I would say to expect a wait during dinner time and the dinner crowds.

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    James W.

    Been coming here for years now. The bonchon always hits the spot and maybe my favorite in oc as of now. The spicy kalbijimm is one if my favorite dishes here and the meat is always tender. Always get the melted cheese on top, such a treat. You can't go wrong with the tofu stews or the hot stone rice bowls. The fried squid and mandu is also delicious. On a hot summer day the cold noodles hit the spot as well. Basically you can't go wrong with any of the dishes here. The service is standard no frills but always served with genuine care and the restuarant is big and generally clean and has nice ac. I also like how the table always has hot beef bone broth on the table to whet the appetite as you wait for the food, which generally comes very quickly. Will keep coming back! Always a 10/10.

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    Mike L.

    After being fed several videos on IG singing the praises of Yoo's Place, I'll admit I was both hopeful and skeptical of what they showed. The former because everything looked and sounded so good; the latter because it's hard to know whether you can trust what some of these foodie accounts are saying is truthful or paid for. Given how I write Yelp reviews, the irony in saying that doesn't escape me. However, now that I've been here several times, I can happily report that everything those IG accounts said was entirely true! Even though their complex isn't very large (parking is usually easy, but it can be scarce at time), Yoo's Place itself is decently large and always seems to have tables available for groups large or small. Similarly, their menu is rather extensive as well, to the point where it took us a while to figure out what we wanted to try most the first time we came here. Whether it be their appetizers, soups, stews, cold noodles, hot noodles, BBQ meats, stone pot dishes, bossam, broiled fish, galbijjim, and even omurice and Chinese dishes. In short, too many dishes for me to try before finally writing this! -- BANCHAN For the most part, all of these were great! Of the bunch, the fishcakes, kimchi, and radish were my favorites. I also like the kabocha a lot, but they sometimes slather too much mayo/sauce. -- HAEMUL PAJUN - Seafood & Green Onion Pancake As weird as it is to say, this almost came with too many goodies, as it was chock full of seafood and green onions. Definitely a nice problem to have, but I do wish there had been a bit more batter to make this crispier. -- HAEMUL KALGUKSU - Homemade Noodles with Seafood I don't get this often, so I don't know how it compares to others, but this tasted so good! The noodles had such a nice chew to them and I love that they didn't skimp on the seafood. Plus, the portion is large enough where you could easily stretch this into two meals! -- SEOLLEONG TANG - Ox Bone Soup Similar to the Haemul Kalguksu, this was one hearty bowl of soup! The broth was rich and beefy, there were several large chunks of meat, and there was a lot of noodles in this. Plus, I liked that they also included a lot of veggies and strips of eggs, too. -- DAKNALGAE TWIGIM - Deep Fried Chicken Wings Despite falling a bit short of what we hoped for, this was still pretty solid. While the portion initially seemed light (only about eight wings), each piece was HUGE, the batter was crispy, and the chicken itself was juicy. I just wish it had been a little more flavorful. -- LA GALBI & (SUKEO) SOON TOFU COMBO - Marinated Beef Short Rib and Seafood & Beef Soon Tofu Soup The LA Galbi was great - meaty, well marinated, tender, lightly charred, and the portion was sizable for a combo. As for the Soon Tofu, it was terrific! The tofu soup was rich and hearty, had a good mix of beef and seafood, and was just so comforting. -- JAJANG MYUN - Noodles with Black Bean, Pork, Cream Sauce Maybe it's because I haven't had a legit Korean Jajang Myun in ages, but this was pretty good! The noodles were perfect and I love how it came loaded with plenty of pork and onions. The sauce had a bit of an aftertaste to it, but I still liked this. -- KODUNGAE - Broiled Mackerel This was delicious! Compared to the one we had at BCD, this one was deboned better and was just as big, if not bigger. Plus, not only was it still really moist, but the mackerel still had some crispy edges, too. -- KALBIJJIM - Braised Short Ribs While I do wish this had more chili peppers in this (it was really yellow), the taste of this was still awesome. More importantly, there was a fair amount of short ribs, which were so tender and meaty, along with rice noodles, glass noodles, cheese, and vegetables. SO GOOD! -- NAENGMYUN - Sliced Beef & Vegetables over Noodles with Spicy Sauce This was on the house (possibly from ordering the kalbijjim) and, even though it might have been a scaled down version of the dish, this was still so good! The noodles had the perfect chew, there was just a touch of heat, and the overall flavors were amazing! In addition to the food, the service here is fantastic. All of the workers are super friendly and the kitchen gets dishes out very quickly. What's more, the workers will happily refill any banchan dishes and every table comes with a small thermos of beef bone broth that is just so PERFECTLY DELICIOUS! Even when it's hot out, it still hits the spot - it's just so warm and comforting! Honestly, it's one of my favorite things at Yoo's Place! With so many options in Irvine and around the rest of OC, I know there may very well be better places than Yoo's Place, especially when it comes to a specific dish. However, I can't imagine that Yoo's Place isn't among the best of the bunch. At the very least, it's the best I've tried thus far and I wouldn't hesitate to keep coming back even as I try more places in OC!

    Chloe L.

    Super yummy and homestyle Korean food! Each dish has been super hot and yummy. They have really good side dishes as well especially the acorn jelly! The parking lot tends to fill up pretty quickly since there are a lot of other spots in the area so it's best to come early.

    Minnie L.

    Came here around 5:45 PM and it was busy but no line -- always a good sign. The interior is super bright and welcoming, and most of the staff are ajummas, which honestly gives it that comforting, homey Korean diner vibe. You can tell this place has a strong base of regulars too, I saw a mix of friend groups and families casually walking in like it's their go-to spot. We ordered the cold noodles combo with jokbal (pork hock) for $30.95. Portion wise, it's SOLID for two people. The cold noodles were refreshing and really hit the spot, especially if you like that clean, slightly tangy flavor. The jokbal was very decent. Not bad, but if you've had it in Korea, you'll notice it doesn't quite hit the same level still totally "usable," just not standout. Value, this is where they win. We got full off just one combo, which is rare these days. Plus, all the usual Korean side dishes are complimentary, and they also served a warm bone broth at no extra cost. I've honestly never had that offered like this before, and it made the whole meal feel extra comforting and homey. Small detail, but I also appreciated that the table was already fully set up with bowls, utensils, and water which makes everything efficient. Overall, really solid experience. It actually gave me a bit of that Seoul nostalgia, which is hard to replicate. Definitely coming back to try more dishes.

    11. Chic Mul Naengmyun
    Anastasia V.

    First time at Yoo's Place and I felt like I stumbled upon a hidden gem. There are so many items on the menu here, but I was really wanting naengmyun after a beach day. The restaurant wasn't that busy when I went. Super clean, the server was so sweet, and the food came out so fast. The banchan was on the sweeter side. I really enjoyed their kimchi and bean sprouts. My naengmyun came out shortly after the banchan, and I was so surprised by how big the portion was! It had a good amount of meat and cucumber too. It was so much that I was able to take home half. I look forward to coming back and trying more dishes out!

    Ribs with cheese
    Kenny L.

    We went to Yoo's Place with a huge party. The food came out delicious and in a timely matter despite the amount we ordered. I especially loved the warm bone broth they served at no extra cost. I've never had anything like that before and it felt very homey. My favorite dish was definitely the ribs with cheese. I love that it was so cheesy and that they cut up the meat from the bones for you. Though the meat was so tender that it might not have mattered, but a nice gesture indeed. The cold noodle soups were so comforting and a great complement to the ribs!

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    Rachel T.

    This is my 3rd time at Yoo's place. I gotta say, their food is so consistent and Delicious! 10/10. No.1 for me is the Hotpot with Shortrib and potato. We ordered a medium and they gave a generous portion. The flavor is so unique, savory and tangey broth. It was served with chewy vermicilli. Also recommend: Bossam, Tobbokki and ramen. I also tried their Bulgogi before and it was amazing too. The service was fast though the restaurant was always busy.

    4. Daknalgae Twigim

    We heard this place has good Korean food, so we came here. Bibimbap (9.1/10) - Not the best I had, it is slightly overly oily... Still not bad though, I enjoyed it. Daknalgae Twigim or fried chicken (8.6/10) - I am usually not a fan of fried food, but it is still good. It is crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The seasoning isn't as spicy as I thought. Good flavor. Jajang Myun (8/10) - It was alright. I don't taste much meat flavored, mostly the black bean sauce. The noodles are chewy but slightly soggy.

    Jjajjangmyeon Glossy, savory, and dangerously good... Bring a bib or wear black...
    Jonathan Y.

    《냉면으로 시작된 가족사》 -- 제6회 Bossam Redemption & The Take-Out Salvation April 23, 2024 -- Bossam Redemption We finally ordered the bossam. And immediately realized this dish was not meant for amateurs. Three rows of thick-cut pork belly, glistening like it just descended from pork heaven itself. Juicy. Tender. Ridiculously satisfying. Wrap it in cabbage and then the flavor avalanche hits: %@#&*!... Eyes roll back. Cabbage crunch. Shrimp brine punch. Nutty ssamjang. Raw garlic kick. Jalapeño heat. Anger. Tears. Joy. All at the same time. It's too #$&@ good*. Then came the spicy pork bulgogi (dwaeji bulgogi) -- served sizzling on a hot stone plate. And I mean sizzling. I even filmed it because dat sizzle though. Greasy. Spicy. Onion-loaded. Exactly what this dish should be. And importantly -- not overly sweet like some places that try to westernize Korean food. Yeah... Yoo's Place isn't doing that. They're just cooking real Korean food. Fast forward.... June 18, 2025 -- Survival Mode Kids get bigger. Sleep gets rarer. Life gets louder. This was one of those days where nobody had energy for anything, so I swung by Yoo's Place after work to grab takeout for the family. Honestly it's worth the drive no matter where you're coming from -- even if you pass ten other Korean restaurants on the way. Right before leaving I paused at the doorway. Turned around. Closed my eyes. Took one deep breath. Just filling my lungs with that home-cooked Korean comfort smell before heading back into the chaos. Then I walked out carrying a bag full of happiness for my exhausted wife and my two slightly feral children. (Next time I may add a bottle of soju for mental health purposes.) Also -- I think I met the daughter of the owners when picking up the order. First time noticing her there -- she might be the one running their Instagram lately. Super friendly. Super welcoming. Worthy mention.... 그리고... "와 완전 연예인급이네... 아이돌인 줄 알았잖아. 진짜 예쁘시다 대박." (whispers: just in case my wife reads this review... she doesn't speak Korean ) Luna is now 7. Jameson is almost 2. Lord help me. -- To Be Continued (제7회) (Next episode: dumplings that shocked me, Jameson's jjajangmyeon birthday dinner, and introducing a very confused white friend to Korean food.)

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    Yumi S.

    service is fast and friendly! food has consistently been good at an affordable cost compared to some places. i really love the taste of their broth in the cold noodle dish. they also give complimentary hot soup in a thermos once you sit down. galbi is well flavored and very tender. busy ambiance but relaxing as well. good place to take friends and family.

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    Helen N.

    I wanted to support a local business, but the staff was incredibly rude and unprofessional. Seconds after placing my order, I walked over to ask nicely to change it, and the server snapped at me that she had already put it into the computer. When my boyfriend tried to calmly intervene, two of the servers started yelling at him as well. They blamed us for arriving "too late" at 8:30 PM, claiming that because they were closing the kitchen at 9:30 PM, they absolutely would not change the order. This behavior is completely unacceptable. The servers here seriously need training on basic customer service and how to speak to guests with a minimum level of respect. No one deserves to be treated the way we were tonight. Please save your money and go somewhere that actually values its customers.

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    I was so happy to find this little gem near UCI Health. The staff person helpfully advised that one…read morebowl would be enough for two people, and the one big bowl did come with two smaller bowls for sharing. He was very patient as we pondered the unfamiliar menu. We ordered the Nanning Noodle Soup, which had rice noodles in a slightly spicy tomato broth. It wasn't too spicy for my mom. The rice noodles seemed a little overdone, but we enjoyed the pork, broth, and herbs. We were quite full afterwards. The inside of the restaurant was warm and lacked air conditioning, so we sat outside. We grabbed some of the last shaded seats. There was a nice breeze, so it was a pleasant dining experience. Because the drink I originally ordered ran out, the staff person kindly gave me an extra Hokkaido Milk Tea for my mom. I was pleasantly surprised that it wasn't too sweet. I couldn't place the sweetener, but we both liked it. I'd love to go back and try the other noodle soups.

    Terrible fake Chinese food…read more Spent over 20 bucks for this meat fried with chili. Meat is not fully cooked, and they taste like boiled meat. Extremely salty. The beef that's in the noodles is boarderlne spoiling. The fried dumpling is not even what the description is. In Chinese fried dumpling, they only pan fried the bottom. In this place, they put the dumpling deep fry, and it doesn't come out crispy, it comes out soft. If you go here, only order their cold noodles. Do not order anything else because everything is terrible. Some of the worst money I've ever spent.

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    Yoo's Place - korean - Updated August 2026

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