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First time trying this place and was pleasantly surprised at the flavors. I got the tteokbokki combo with Kimbop which comes with your choice of a small tteokbokki and any flavor Kimbop. I got the smoky brisket tteokbokki with an additional $1 for rose sauce, and I liked how their standard spice is mild! A lot of the places I try tteokbokki at are overly spicy, so I was actually able to enjoy the dish thoroughly here. I then got a side of the fried shrimp kimbop and it also has a great flavor and texture! The only downside was it was a weekend lunch, and they only staffed one waiter to take orders, serve and clean. It was a filled restaurant too so I felt so bad for the poor worker! She kept moving and working non-stop, so I really hope management here recognizes they need to staff more workers, especially on a weekend!
First time trying tteokbokki. This spot is fairly small and depending what time you come, there can be a wait. Usually for about 30 minutes. The restaurant serves Korean street food items with a variety of curry, kimbap, and tempura. The combos were a bit overpriced in my opinion. Paid 25.99 for kimbap and a small tteokbokki. Service was good and staff were pretty helpful with suggestions.
Phoned in an order for pick up because it's in diamond jamboree and that plaza is always a nightmare. Got two kimbaps and sundae (Korean blood sausage). This spot hits the kimbap craving. Had all the options you could want and some more unique styles too. While I wasn't much of a fan of the sundae, I found it a bit too mushy, my partner enjoyed it. Everything was packed securely and the design even on the chopsticks was a nice branding touch! I'd definitely be back to try some of their other options as well.
Came to Young Dabang for the first time and tried the tteokbokki--it was pretty good overall. We got both the carbonara and original versions with brisket. The place was actually empty when we went, which was kind of nice since it felt chill and we got our food fast. The carbonara was creamy and not too heavy, while the original had that classic sweet and savory flavor--not spicy at all, which I didn't mind. The brisket was a good addition, super tender and flavorful. I do wish they added cheese by default though; that would've taken it to the next level. Service was great, really friendly and quick. Solid spot if you're craving Korean comfort food without the wait. Would come back and maybe try the cheesy version next time.
We went there on Friday evening around 6. It was empty at first, but it quickly filled up and got very busy. Also, parking in this plaza is always crazy, so be warned! We ordered the kimchi fried rice, brisket tteokbokki, original tteokbokki, katsu, ramen tteokbokki and tuna kimbop. Everything was delicious. I especially love the tteobokki and kimbop combo as they complement the flavors well. The decor is very cute -- a nostalgic Korean 90s-2000s aesthetic with vintage wall art, and they play music from that era too. Service was great. I brought a cake to celebrate my friend's birthday, and they cleared the table for us quickly. They also gave us fresh plates and utensils to share the cake. Most of all, I could tell they were genuinely kind and greeted us with a smile. I do wish they offered a small size for the original flavor tteokbokki, since they only serve it in a large size. Otherwise, we had a wonderful time and I highly recommend this place!
I always passed by here so I was curious and decided to try it. We ordered the dukbokki combo with spicy chicken dukbokki, pork cutlet kimbap, and assorted tempura. The pork cutlet kimbap was so good and tasty. I really enjoyed the assorted tempura to eat with the dukbokki. However, the dukbokki was a bit of a disappointment. The spicy chicken combination was okay but not the best.
Everything I've tried so far has been chefs kiss! Staff is always so friendly and helpful when it comes to the menu and recommendations. Portions are big enough to share! I got the grilled brisket ttekoboki. I do want to say the medium level is very very spicy so if your tolerance isn't the biggest I recommend the mild. I've only ordered to go both visits but the ambiance is very casual and never looks loud or crowded. Next time I'll make sure to eat in!
Food - 7.5/10 Service - 10/10 The owner was so cute and sweet. She was talking to us and telling us about the free drinks you can get and had the best attitude. My friends and I took quite a while and were a little rowdy when trying to figure out what we wanted but the worker was very patient and I think laughed along or at us unsure. But they were very sweet and the bathroom is very clean in the back with plenty of parking spots in the lot. We ordered the tteokbokki combo c which came with the rose flavor and we chose the grilled brisket for the gimbab and tempura with medium spice. The total for this convo was $45.90 plus tax. The tteokbokki was nice and chewy not really spicy at all. It was also very long you need to cut up the pieces. The meat portion was quite small compared to the amount of tteokbokki and was a little firm and dry. The tempura was great and perfect when dipped into the sauce especially that round triangular one. The kimbap wasnt my favorite but that may be cause i'm not used to eating it cold. The size of it was nice and big though so be careful not to choke
Came here for a work lunch and I will say it was a nice surprise to find a place that does a combo meal that feeds about three people. I will be honest that it was only two of us so there was a lot of food because the variety of Kim bap, in the variety of other spicy soups was a lot. The flavor was there, and the amount of food was all there, but I would have to say the most valuable part of the meal was the service because they took time to explain all the menus and gave good suggestions and was actually pretty accurate in describing the spiciness levels that you could choose from so for that reason, we were given a tour of the large menu that they had and it allowed us to pick the right dish for what we needed.
Love kimbap but the avocado kimbap here is to another level!! I came by after having had a light meal in the mall but decided to get more food since I was still hungry. Not wanting something heavy I ordered an avocado kimbap! But wow! The ingredients are super fresh! The avocado was super creamy. The rice was well seasoned, and I can actually differentiate each piece of rice, not too soft, not too hard. I had to go back another night! The second time I got another avocado kimbap and a beef kimbap. Also super yummy! The staff was also really patient, made sure to answer all the questions I had, and service was efficient! The restaurant is smaller but overall clean when I went. Hope to visit again :)
Honestly really yummy food! I think this spot is great! It hit the spot for our late night meal and we came out pretty full and satisfied. Located in the Diamond Jamboree Center, parking can definitely be a challenge depending when you go. But there is a parking garage so don't give up! The restaurant itself isn't cute and cozy. There's a decent amount of seating. But I could see it possibly getting more crowded and being a challenge. They are not dog friendly and there isn't really outdoor seating either. You order at the counter and then pick your seat. Service was good. I had no complaints or issues. The worker took our order, was kind and polite and got his job done. There were two people working and they were both working hard cooking, cleaning, taking orders and more. It was nice to see hard workers. Food was pretty yummy. The Garlic Butter fries were soooo good. I liked them a lot! They had a pretty similar taste to Honey Butter Chips. The Brisket Tteokbokki was pretty big. The portion is enough for two, if not more people to share. The amount of brisket was generous. They had a good amount of rice cakes and noodles in there too. I think the price was matching what you were paying for. If I'm in the area, I wouldn't mind coming back again. The food was pretty good and I saw some other stuff on the menu that kind of caught my eye. I think they have another location as well, but this one seems more laid back. Give them a try!
Very retro Korean themed interior which I love ! All the dishes I tried was above and beyooooond! I mean Fried squid and beef brisket with ttokbbokki!? Whoever came up with this idea gotta be a real foodie. I recommend getting original flavor with brisket and get the fried squid on the side. Their honey butter fries are so delish and they are so genourous to give multiple extra honey sauce. Only downside is the green onion served uncooked and it doesnt go well with the tbk. Also thier ricecake is not made with rice...more like flour rice cake. read more
2 months ago
1 year ago
SUCH COMFORT FOOD!! As a korean, I feel like I can confirm the authentic taste~~ not only are the portions very big for what you pay ($26 for one big plate , enough for 2 ppl), but the service is very speedy and friendly!! I recommend the brisket tteokboki, it comes with lots of toppings like fish cake and mandue!! Food aside, the ambience is very clean and well decorated. A perfect date spot read more
2 months ago
What a delicious and great addition to Diamond Jamboree! We're always looking for new spots to try and glad that I was able to try this spot. They are known for serving Korean street food, and specialize in tteokbokki. They serve a bunch of different kinds and it is perfect for sharing! We stopped by on a weekend and got a bunch of items to share. For the tteokbokki, we got the Rose Toktok Tteokbokki which was a mixture of 2 in 1 pot, perfect for trying multiple flavors! We also got the Krab Kimbap, Egg Kimbap, Soondae and Mom's Mixed Rice. Everything was super nicely plated and shareable. Our favorites was definitely the tteokbokki due to the different stuff inside such as dumplings, ramen noodles and the infamous 1 foot long tteokbokki. Overall a great spot to check out, there were other tteokbokki that we wanted to try such as the fried squid and soondae, so will be back again! read more
Aesthetic inside, fast service. Gives the korean feel with aircon and is clean. We got the set B with brisket teokkbokki, which I was kind of disappointed by social media. The brisket teokkbokki came with an adequate portion for two people to share. We got mild spice which had zero spice. The tteokbokki came in longer strands that you cut but I found the sauce to be watery without much flavor. I liked the green onions, but the toppings and meat were on the dryer side and didn't satisfy that craving. The tteokbokki noodles were on the softer slippery side. The tempura on the tteokbokki was with glass noodles and it was good but didn't have a nice crisp to it. The kimbap was not really worth it for an extra $10. The portion is actually quite good with big pieces and flavor is okay, but the roll itself kind of fell apart and I was disappointed that it didn't come wrapped in egg like how it's advertised all throughout social media/pictures. I think you have to pay extra for it. Overall, I liked the aesthetic, it felt very clean and open. The service was fast and nice considering you pay first and then eat so you aren't rushed at all. But for tteokbokki coming at $45 a meal, not worth it. read more
- staff super kind and helpful - restroom available and clean - service is quick - parking in Diamond Jamboree so parking will be tough on weekends/nights 1. Corn 3/5 - pretty chewy, hints of sweet and savory from the butter drizzle - corn kernels battered and slightly fried 2. shrimp tempura kimbap 4/5 - can't really go wrong with kimbap, good go to - pieces are pretty big - solid menu item 3. Brisket ttebbokki 4/5 - very mildly thick broth, soupy - mild has a good kick already - meat is slightly dry - portion is more than enough for 2 read more
7 months ago
10 months ago
The tteokboki was pretty good. The rice cakes were perfectly chewy and it wasn't too spicy. We got the small but it was able to feed two people. The corn fritters were quite interesting. They are very sweet, almost like a dessert read more
Great spot for hearty and filling Korean street food! I love rosé tteokbokki and the one here was creamy and delicious. I liked how it came with quail eggs. The sets that come with tteokbokki, kimbap, and tempura are an awesome option to get to try a bunch of different items. read more
2 years ago
First time trying out this place and although there were limited seating, we were able to get seated pretty quickly. You order and pay before you get seated and food came out pretty quick! grilled beef kimbap 5/5: really liked how packed the kimbap was with veggies and the beef. the flavor was good and pairs well with the sauce from the original rice cake if you like a little kick of spice Rose rice cake 5/5: we ordered the mild so there was just a slight hint of spice. it was very creamy and cheesy and the rice cakes were the perfect amount of chewiness original rice cake 4/5: nothing super special but i liked the spice level and the texture of the rice cakes. the grilled beef also added a nice flavor read more
10 months ago
Instagram Reel of my visit: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C2gYjdlRskG/?igsh=NzBmMjdhZWRiYQ== Egg Kimbap * includes burdock, radish, egg, carrot, and spinach * kimbap was wrapped in a unseasoned and fluffy egg sheet Avocado Kimbap * recommend! * includes burdock, radish, egg, carrot, spinach, and avocado (which added creaminess in every bite) * was not actually topped with avocado as pictured on the menu Soondae * Korean sausage (made of pork blood, glass noodles, and rice) * texture was too chewy (taste of ingredients blended in) * served with a gochugaru salt dip Rose Toktok Tteokbokki (half original tteokbokki with grilled beef + half rose sauce tteokbokki with cheese and masago topping) * sauce was on the watery side which paired well with the noodle long tteokbokki and ramen (since it resembled soup) but did not cling well to the tteokbokki * grilled beef was nicely seasoned but dry * the original tteokbokki was spicier than the rose tteokbokki (since the heavy cream masked some of the spice) * rice cakes and ramen were cooked to the perfect texture * includes cabbage, carrots, and fish cake * small and modern interior with limited seating * food is served to your table after ordering at the register 7/10 read more
got their mala rose tteokbokki - so flavorful! would definitely recommend this flavor if you want the spicy kick but also a good balance of sweetness with the rose sauce. we didn't wait long to get our main order but waited pretty long to get our ades and kimbap as the restaurant got busier - short staffed for sure. other than that, the foods are solid & i love the atmosphere here. read more
I was so excited to finally have young dabang in socal since I have never tried it even in Korea before. However the 3 stars are the best I could give to this place because of their poor management & taste. First of all, the wait is really bad. The night I visited was super cold and I had to wait in that cold for about 20 minutes. It would be much nicer if they get phone numbers? Second, I asked to take out masago from the rose tteokbokki, and they forgot to do so, so they had to make it again which took more than 30 minutes in total to receive all the orders for our table... Third, for the hot chili kimbap, I was expecting diced chili within the rice but it was just regular kimbap with half cut of jalapeno (or could be serrano) inside of it... very disappointed. Lastly we did enjoy the fries, but the most important thing, tteokbokki was wayyyy too sweet without other flavors. And it didn't come with the signature long noodle ricecake as they promote!!! :( So sad. I'm not sure if I would come back. Maybe at some point they are more settled down? read more
2 years ago
My friends and i arrived on a Tuesday evening to try this new place out. It is a casual order at the counter then you seat yourself kind of restaurant. We decided to share everything since most of the dishes seemed like shareable. We had a group of 5 and decided on sharing a tteokbokki set combo set along with a side of garlic butter fries. Overall, the food was pretty tasty but portion sizes could definitely be better. Our combo set said it could feed 3-4 people but the rice cakes were a bit lacking in the pot. And the tempura basket only had one of each kind of tempura. If our group were all guys, I think they would've definitely had to order more food. Highlight of the meal was the brisket kimbap. The garlic butter fries were a little too sweet for my liking. read more
Young Dabang is Da Bomb! 5/5 |Grilled Brisket Tteokbokki, Garlic Butter Fries | $26.95, $7.95 Food: The Grilled Brisket Tteokbokki was full of spicy flavors with meaty aromas. The brisket really does make a difference to the taste of the tteokbokki by making it more full and sensational. For those who have never had tteokbokki, it is a Korean spicy rice cake dish that comes with rice cake, fish cake, dumplings, and ramen noodles. The signature spicy sauce covers all those ingredients to create a distinct dish that Koreans love. The Garlic Butter Fries pair well with the dish, creating a great sweet and spicy combo for your meal. Service: Quick and friendly service. If you don't finish the tteokbokki, they will provide you with a nice to go container. There was no wait when we came in, but just as we started eating the entire restaurant filled up fast. Ambiance: Good number of seats inside. No outside seating as of now. It is inside the Jamboree, which a lot of the times will have a lot of people inside the parking lot. read more
2 years ago
Lunch with my coworkers! We tried different types of kimbap, the corn fritters and the tteokbokki. Everything was amazing! I highly recommend getting the tteokbokki and kimbap combo for sharing, it's a lot of food! The corn fritters were a little different than what I know corn fritters to be, but amazing nonetheless. It was more like a dessert! Definitely will be returning! read more
Came around 6 on a Friday after seeing this spot on social media. There was no line, but we still took around 15-20 minutes to sit down. Definitely a well-decorated restaurant, very clean and modern sort of style. We ordered at the counter and our food was brought to our table after another 20ish minutes. Egg kimbap: ingredients were fresh enough but didn't have as much flavor as we would have liked, especially at its price point. Butter Garlic Potato Fries: incredibly sweet to the point they could have been advertised as a dessert item. Might be to your liking but not to mine :/ Mom's Mixed Rice: made for great rice balls! More flavorful than the kimbap... Brisket Tteok: although the sauce had a near perfect flavor profile (spicy, sweet, salty), it was extremely thin and didn't coat the tteok at all, which was very disappointing. Brisket was cooked decently and tasted alright, but overall expectations were shattered and not in the good way. Probably won't be back anytime soon - Yupdduk keeps its crown in Irvine. read more
3 years ago
I was so looking forward to this new tteokbokki shop in Diamond Jamboree. We got here around 6:30 and were not seated until 7:15. The wait is horrible so I do advise to come early. They have very limited seating. I wish they had a column on the waiting list to put phone number down. Everyone was waiting out in the cold. I didn't even want to leave bc I was afraid I lose my place in queue. I was expecting the tteok to be long like the pictures and videos I have seen. However to my disappointment it was just the normal short ones. I was very sad. It was good and they gave decent portion. However I believe yupdduk is wayyyy better in terms of taste, portion and quality. The most spicy level was not even spicy for me. I would say the only thing super delicious was the corn fritters. Otherwise , I think it's like any other Korean tteokbokki restaurant. I wish it was more like what is shown on videos and pictures. 7/10 for me. read more
1 year ago
The brisket kimbap was really good and yummy! The cheese medium spice level tteokbokki had the perfect balance between spice and cheese. The service was quick and attentive to our needs. The restaurant overall was very clean and had fun decorations. It had a modern retro vibe that was fun! read more
1 year ago
Absolutely in love with the tteokbokki! The rice cakes are super long and chewy and the grilled brisket on top was EVERYTHING!! The kimbap was solid too!! The crab added a creaminess to it that I really enjoyed. There's not a lot of seating but luckily it wasn't busy when we went. read more
1 year ago
Very pristine and clean, great service! Cool tables as well. Food very appetizing and delectable. read more
2 years ago
This place is one of my favorite places in OC! Tuna kimbap and original ttopoki are my favorite I am Korean , so I know very well about its taste . I am for sure that all menus from this place are very very good and tasty! read more
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The food was amazing I loved their grilled kimbap! The waiter was super nice and confirmed with us the order and everything before submitting it. We also got the cheese tteokbeoki and it was really good (medium spice) they had a quail egg and three dumplings. Cheese pull was amazing and sauce was great! It was pretty quiet since it was in the middle of the day on a weekday, but it was nice and peaceful! really enjoyed my experience! read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
honestly very delicious and more affordable if you go with a big group. Love the tteokbokki flavors in the rose, perfect amount of spice. There is limited seating inside. A big plus for the music and vibes - i liked their silverware too. Had lots of options for sides. Rose tteokbokki - great amount of toppings especially the Gimari (fried seaweed roll) read more
1 year ago
I think they're a newer place and did not have enough staff. The service was slow and we didn't get water, utensils, or our drinks until after our food came out. We ordered the C set, which includes Squid Rose Tteokbokki, Fried Tempura, and Shrimp Kimbap. The tteokbokki was not the typically flavor we were expecting, but was still delicious. I do wish it was thicker because it had a soup consistency, and the long rice cakes had an interesting rubbery flavor. The shrimp kimbap was huge and tasted good dipped in the tteokbokki sauce. Tempura assortment was also good and came with a variety of veggies, shrimp and octopus. read more
1 year ago
Food is always delicious. They have really good briskest. I enjoy all their fried dumplings. read more
Came in and it was pretty empty! We ordered and found a table right away and the person taking our order was super polite and helped us with recommendations ! Food was super filling and delicious! Pretty casual ambiance not really the typical restaurant read more
9 months ago
1 year ago
The server was very patient with us as my table was ordering and was quick to clean the only available bigger table for us. The restaurant was playing kpop music and had various posters on the walls. We ordered Set B: Rose grilled brisket tteokbokki and grilled brisket kimbap. The tteokbokki was soft and chewy, and the kimbap was huge and packed with flavor. 10/10 would come back and try the other options. read more
1 year ago
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8 months ago
1 year ago
Very good food. Fast and quick. We had so much fun eating with friends. The bathroom is clean too read more
2 years ago
They have the best ricecakes - so chewy and delicious! Both my mom and dad really liked the ricecakes. The guy in the front was super nice as well! read more
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Is there anything vegan on the menu?
Our avocado kimbap without egg is vegan friendly!
Hello! Was just wondering if you guys serve alcohol?
Hi Sydney! The drinks we have are canned soda and our Ades in Greengrape, Mango, and or Guava
When are you opening?
Hello Azalea, We are open starting today, 11/24/23. We hope to see you soon!
I'm super excited to welcome young Dabang in California. We can't wait to try it out ! When will it be opening?
Hello Kate, we look forward to your visit! Look for us to be open mid November
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