King Chang - Buena Park

★★★★★ 4.8 (761) • $$$

"First time at King Chang, and I can see why my Korean girlfriend loves this place. The lively ambiance, upbeat music, and attentive staff were definite highlights.Food: * Banchan: Great variety--Japchae noodles, broccoli, candied peanuts, fish jerky, salad, and bean sprouts were all solid. The kimchi, however, was pale and bland. * Couple Combo: My boyfriend and his daughter, who lived in Seoul for years and is quite picky, loved the pork belly but found the Galbi a bit too sweet. The soybean paste stew was good but not the best she's had. * Seafood Pancake: Our favorite! Packed with seafood and perfectly crispy--if you love pancakes, this is a must-order. * Spicy Octopus Rice in Hot Stone Pot: Absolutely delicious! I wished for more octopus and less rice, but it was so good I happily took leftovers home. * Buckwheat Noodles in Chilled Broth: Served mid-meal, though it felt more like a dessert. It was okay but not something I'd reorder. * Corn Cheese: Simply delicious.Overall, we had an amazing experience. There's a reason this spot is a favorite among K-pop and K-drama stars. Just a heads-up--you will leave smelling like KBBQ, so come prepared!"

GUI BBQ Restaurant & Bar

★★★★☆ 4.1 (954) • $$

"Ahh such a good experience here! Celebrated a friend's birthday and the skewers were sooo good! The servers were attentive and there was a lot of space to enjoy a late night dinner. We got the Gui Dan Dan Noodles & Scallion Oil Noodles - both were really good! I liked the scallion one best! In terms of skewers, I really enjoyed the ones we ordered: Premium Beef, Pork Jowl, Fish Tofu, Pork Belly, and Shrimp!"

DOMESTIC

★★★★☆ 4.4 (697) • $$

"I was so pleasantly surprised to come across this place! A real hidden gem! I was looking for a good banana pudding and came across this place, and I was not disappointed. They have a unique take on banana pudding served with marshmallows and inside they use biscoff cookies. Such a fabulous combination. I just came here for a snack, and the appetizers I tried blew my mind. Easily the best flautas I've ever had. The fries we got were also really good! To top everything off the service was great and the employees are so friendly and sweet. Atmosphere is really comforting and it's a great place to sit and eat with friends or family !"

RIBBRO BBQ

★★★★★ 4.5 (617) • $$

"For the price and for the quality of the food, this establishment has a high value. The ribs were succulent, the brisket was fall apart, and the sides and sauces you can tell we're homemade. Unfortunately, for today, I'm lazy and had to order to go but for sure next time I'm gonna go in and eat and enjoy myself in this delicious barbecue. Thank you RibBro for bringing good humble barbecue to Orange County."

Ziggle Korean BBQ

★★★★☆ 4.4 (604)

"Loved this place! We were looking for a BBQ place near us, since our favorite spot is about 25 min away. The food was great! You scan a qr code and order online, which is so easy and convenient! Everything we tasted was good. I tried the macaroon and loved it! We tried the green one with strawberry ice cream. Parking can be a little tough and it was a little full, but worth the wait!!"

Hambone's BBQ Smokehouse

★★★★☆ 3.7 (843) • $$

"Best bbq in town catering is great too. I bought it for my husband's birthday it's pricey but worth it he loves the greens from there every thing is tasty"

Tantawan Thai Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.3 (618) • $$

"TIP: $11.95 Lunch Specials served Mon - Fri from 11am - 3pm.First visit to this restaurant. We were immediately seated, but it took a little bit of time for someone to come back and take our lunch order. The décor is casual, and it was clean. Parking can be tough, as this shopping center is very busy.FOOD & DRINKS: My wife and I both ordered a Thai Iced Tea ($4) and I thought this was one of the better ones I've had recently. Not too sweet, and the price was lower than many. Off the Starter section of the menu, we ordered the Crunchy Vegetable Rolls ($11.95) and of course they came out about 30 seconds before the rest of our lunch was brought to the table. This seems to be a common issue in many Asian restaurants, appetizers and starters are brought out along with the rest of the meal, sometimes after many of the entrées are brought to the table, and this is very frustrating to me. For entrées, we ordered the BBQ Chicken & Fried Rice ($11.95) and the BBQ Ribs & Fried Rice ($11.95). Both meals were okay, not bad but nothing special either.NOTE: The menu cover states, "Automatic 18% gratuity will be added to all parties of seven (7) or more"Overall, we thought it was okay, but I will say that some of the regular menu items, especially the noodle dishes looked very good, so I would give this place another try."

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

★★★★☆ 3.5 (866) • $$$

"Gyu is always so yummy! I've been to almost all the locations in SoCal and then some lmao and they're always great. The set menus they have are such a steal! This was my first time doing the AYCE menu and all the side dishes and apps you can order are so bomb. The cucumbers are the perfect accompaniment to the meat, however the kimchi and corn cheese is def not as good as if you went to a kbbq place. This jbbq tho so what can ya do! I would def recommend coming here during happy hour! Also don't forget to get the smores :')The service at this one is kinda slow not gonna lie, but it was a Friday night and they were packed so we'll give em a little slack."

Tasty Box

★★★★☆ 4.1 (620) • $$

"Tasty Box (different from Tasty Box Dim Sum) are both located at opposite ends of the same plaza. Weird.Tasty Box in Diamond Bar is a solid choice for anyone craving roast duck box lunch. The shop is set up to order, pick up and go. Service is succinct and to the point. :)There's no seating inside but one small table outside for those who cannot wait to dig in. The duck is decent, but don't expect a crispy skin. The ducks are tender, juicy meat that's packed with rich, savory flavor. I think paired with steamed rice and a some cabbage makes the dish full of tastes. The portion size is generous, making it a filling and worthwhile option for lunch. It's $11.I will certainly return. :)"

Seoul Haus

★★★★☆ 3.8 (681) • $$

"Delicious authentic Korean food!!! They are very generous with the side dishes. We ordered the pork katsu, ox tail soup, cold noodles & tofu seafood soup, everything was absolutely yummy! My entire family loves this restaurant, make sure to put in a reservation!"

Bengal Barbecue

★★★★☆ 3.6 (747) • $$

"This place was highly recommended to me by several people, and it did not disappoint! The rice, vegetable skewers, meat skewers, and hummus platter were all a welcome change from a lot of the other quick service restaurants in the park. Food was hot and tasty! I'd skip the tiger tail breadstick, it was essentially flavorless bread. Order ahead on the app and arrive a bit early as there is minimal seating and it may take some time to find a seat. Will definitely go here again my next visit in the park!"

Its Tofu

★★★★★ 4.6 (455) • $$

"So I've never been to BCD Tofu but I took a friend to this restaurant who goes there all the time and they told me that It's Tofu is a better and less busy version of BCD. In all honesty I still haven't been to BCD yet and after what she told me I don't think I'll be going unless I get a craving late at night Walking into the restaurant you're immediately greeted by all the employees, no matter what they're doing. The restaurant is a bit minimal as far as decor goes (at least when I went) but the food speaks mouth for itself. Even though I walked in at a busy time, myself and my friend were immediately seated and greeted by the staff. They took the time to explain the items on the menu and provide recommendations. Not even 5 mins later our waiter brought all the side dishes to the table, along with some tea and a rice pot for each of us Once the food got served we both dug in. The cut of the beef was so clean and tender, the broth with the soft tofu were phenomenal and you can tell everything on the table is fresh to order or at the very least prepared fresh daily. I made the mistake of falling in love with this place because all I do now is crave it almost 24/7 LOL My only complaint is that this place does close earlier than most restaurants, but it's not something in my book that is worth docking a star over. If you love Korean-centric food at a affordable price, this is the spot for you"

808 Local Hawaiian Grill

★★★★☆ 4.1 (542) • $$

"I was driving home from LAX with a friend and craving Hawaiian food so we looked up on the Yelp app and found 808 with some good reviews. This is one of those times when unfortunately the food did not live up to the reviews. The galbi was literally burnt and shriveled (see pics). There was barely any meat and what was on there was so overcooked. It tasted like beef jerky. I can't believe they would serve it like this. Giving them two stars because the loco moci my friend ordered was at least edible even though we both agreed that meat was also overcooked.. Disappointed, and if I hadn't been so jetlagged, I would have complained and demanded my money back, but at that point, I just wanted to be done and leave as I was exhausted. Maybe some of the items are better on the menu, but I would stay away from the galbi."

Aloha Hawaiian BBQ

★★★★☆ 3.9 (556) • $

"This place saved my sanity when the kids didn't like what we actually had for lunch. The kids quieted down and scarfed down the chicken katsu. The meat was white, thick, and tender. The batter was lightly covered with crispy panko. There was plenty of rice for the two little kids to share. The mac salad was not as creamy as I am used to because it had canned tuna in it, but it was nice to have something a little different from other places.The seating area was spacious, and there was a self-service soda fountain with fresh tasting water. This restaurant was the perfect find for my tired kids."

River Belle Terrace

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (814) • $$

"We loved the bold and tangy flavor of the BBQ sauce on the loaded fries. 10/10 would get again. The chicken pot pie soup did not come out hot.. maybe Luke warm at best. However, their biscuits in the center really make the soup taste good. I loved the buttery mash potatoes so I wish I got one of those meals instead. I got lucky and was brought inside to eat for my reservation and it really keeps the noise out so you can really refresh from Disneyland and get a second wind for the rest of your day. Get the 2 or 3pm reservation to recharge !The servers are really attentive and super nice.I wish there was a restroom in the building - just doesn't make sense to me not to have one for guests eating in at these type of restaurants."

Kaju Soft Tofu

★★★★☆ 3.5 (651) • $$

"Absolutely love this place. The servers are sweet and kind. The prices are reasonable (in my opinion) for what you get. I usually order the spicy tofu soup that comes with the panchan. The little crispy fried fish are also a favorite. Recently, I shared the steamed egg dish and it's so fluffy and delicious. I can't wait to try the ginseng chicken."

Umma's K-BBQ

★★★★★ 4.6 (374) • $$

"I visited this business yesterday for lunch. The staff was very friendly and helpful with the ordering; the space itself is small, so you mostly eat on the shared patio - it was too hot for me yesterday so i brought food back to my office. I had the combo plate with Beef bulgogi and chicken katsu, with white rice, cabbage salad, kimchi and macaroni salad. The bulgogi was a little chewy and the mac salad was a little boring, but everything else was great. (Add some soy sauce to the mac to improve it!) It was really expensive - over $20. I may come back - the food was really good, just a little pricy."

Gangnam House

★★★★☆ 3.8 (520) • $$

"My family and I met here for dinner tonight to celebrate our father's bday since we couldn't meet at our parent's graves we met for dinner. We have been here quite a few times. My Dad's step son used to work here a couple years ago too. It's a nice restaurant it's always busy, the food quality is really good. You can cook in front of you or ask them to cook in the back, which is what we did tonight. There were 8 of us for dinner so we ordered 2 orders of Bulgogi and Beef Brisket. They give you a good amount of banchan too for side dishes. We also ordered Kimchi-jjigae my sister and I shared that, it's our lifelong favorite growing up. A lot of seating in here, but sometimes it gets totally filled up. Our server's name was Kaitlyn, she was really nice. She was her server the last time we came here as well. I just didn't take pictures the last time we came. She's really sweet and got everything we asked for thank you so much, she actually overheard our conversation about my sister and her kids telling us their story about their experience in the fires and how terrifying it was, she felt so bad, asked if we needed anything else she was just really empathetic and kind thank you so very much. It was pretty empty so they were able to hear our conversation easily which we didn't mind. It was really nice of her to ask if we were all OK. What my family went through and what everybody has into during the fires is truly devastating and heartbreaking so our heart goes out to everyone affected by the fires. All the employees here are friendly. It wasn't very busy tonight so we got seated right away. It's very nice restaurant. I highly recommend trying this restaurant if you haven't already. The food is delicious they are pretty quick with getting you everything you need. My one only thing I wish the barley tea was hotter, everything else amazing! Thank you so much for our delicious meal, and excellent customer service.Have a beautiful day, be kind to everyone :)Aloha"

Sam Woo Seafood and BBQ

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (891) • $$

"Sam Woo BBQ and SeafoodThis is a review for my experience for take out at Sam Woo BBQ and Seafood.My family and I are fans of Sam Woo! When we have family celebrations this restaurant is at the top of our list to order from!PARKINGParking can be difficult. They have a small lot, but there are other parking lots nearby. TAKEOUT/ORDERS The Aunties that are at the take out station, are remarkable workers! They are quick thinkers and whatever system they have in place, it works! Be patient! They are great at multi tasking! One minute I see them answering the phone, creating combo plates for the customers, and then they are right onto cutting a whole duck to perfection with a butcher knife. They are very generous with the portions and give iced tea to those who are kind and patient back to them! :)FOODI love all of the rich flavors and every dish I have tasted is delicious!Our go to:1. Peking Duck ***2. Fried Flounder Fish ***3. Chef Special Beef4. Salt and Pepper Pork Chops5. House special fried noodle chow mein-Seafood6. Fried green beans7. Honey walnut shrimp*I also have to compliment them on their sauces. I love their chili oil and the sauce for the fried fish pairs really well with your rice! If you're in the mood for Cantonese food or want to have a yummy meal with your family stop by Sam Woo!"

Bundoo Khan

★★★★☆ 3.7 (537) • $$

"Great spot near csuf, love the Naan. Kinda pricey, but very flavorful. Service is okay, they have self order kiosk."

Da Rae BBQ Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.2 (414) • $$

"We were craving "soup" during a chilly winter night. Yelp suggested a nearby Korean Tofu Soup.The Da Rae BBQ Restaurant is not well lite in the late hours. The small restaurant is located behind another Japanese restaurant and wedge between car wash express. The restaurant is very cramped and establishment hasn't be updated for some time so looks outdated. There are approximately 8 tables accommodating small family or groups.Being 1.5 hours before closing, we were quickly seated, orders taken and food came out fairly soon. The only complaint was two items were missed and we had to remind the owner. Ironically, those were "bbq" items. haha!The banchans (complementary side dishes) were good. The kimchi and cucumbers were the best. We ordered a side of japchae (cold glass noodles) and it was disappointing.The tofu combo soup is delicious and flavorful. There are option for spice level so amp it up if you can handle the heat. Overall, the service is good. The owner is very cordial. I will certainly return to support this mom and pop shop."

Left Coast Brewing Co - Irvine

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (630) • $$

"This is the place to get happy hour in South OC if beer is your thing. They have an awesome selection of all kinds of beer. They also have a solid snack and burger menu.The service is great. They are very helpful while you pick out your beer and they have staff waking around to clear used tables for new parties. Half outside half inside, this place is perfect for casual drinking after work with a few buddies!"

Domestic

★★★★☆ 4.3 (389) • $$

"I've been here a few times thus far. The staff were always nice and helpful. The food arrives at a good pace. It's dog friendly too! It has a casual atmosphere that is a bit on the loud side. The restrooms are fairly clean with the occasional sticky floors.We got the 2 meat combo. The brisket and pulled pork. And our side was the mac and cheese, which was just okay. I'm likely going to try a different side next time. The bread roll was a bit dry. The meat was good though. This combo was great for sharing with another. Although pay extra for a third meat might be better to truly fill up with two people."

Dun Huang 敦煌

★★★★☆ 4.3 (389) • $$

"Came to Dun Huang for our birthday dinner as per my sister's recommendations. Their menu is quite extensive and we opted to order several dishes to eat family style; love the convenience of ordering through the app; which allows all members of your party to add their desired dishes.All the dishes were well seasoned and very delicious. My favorite dishes were the whole fish and the cucumber appetizer. Will definitely be coming back to try their other dishes."

7 Japanese BBQ & Yakitori Bar

★★★★☆ 4.2 (403) • $$$

"Finally a Japanese AYCE BBQ plus sushi and more!! I can't get over how many different varieties of meats (steak, chicken, seafood, and beef tongue) you can choose from! The appetizers, soup, curry, sushi (nigiri and cut rolls) were endless! Dessert only included marshmallows and s'mores but I'm not mad about it. Drinks are not included in the AYCE price (current $49.99/person). Service was quick!! You order from an iPad at your table and the orders are sent directly to the kitchen. Food comes out fast!! The staff were all so nice and polite. They drop off the food and make rounds to clear empty dishes off the table to make room for more food! The grills do get replaced after good use!Love the (disco) vibe tonight with ABBA playing in the background along with other upbeat tracks! I'm so happy to have tried this new place!! Will definitely be back! Beware of the weekends: you can't just walk in! Reserve your table ahead of time. There's a line out the door at 445pm with people who made reservations! Madness but worth it!"

Bourbon Street Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 3.6 (537) • $$

"I strolled into Bourbon St. on Sunday. A few gents were watching a playoff game on TV. Jacob, the bartender, kept the bar clean, took orders promptly, and engaged occasionally in congenial conversation with what appeared to be the regulars for a Sunday afternoon.Jacob took my order shortly after I sat down. His demeanor and self presentation were well suited for this bar & the line of work. I don't drink much, so I simply asked for a pineapple juice. Jacob poured the glass, served the glass, and took my money more expediently than most bartenders--even during a slower time of night. The juice kept me loose too.5 stars. A solid & sufficiently staffed bar."

Zip Korean BBQ

★★★★☆ 3.9 (431) • $$$

"Great experience. Won't break the bank but still delivers on quality. The menu's got all the essentials--no beef tongue or super fancy cuts, but they nail the basics like pork belly, brisket, and chicken. Shoutout to Jack, the manager, who was super friendly and accommodating. Will return."

Thai Addict Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.3 (311) • $$

"We ordered fresh shrimp rolls and pad see ew shrimp and both were delicious. Prompt service and piping hot food...enjoy. This is a mom and pop storefront but has a 64 seat capacity. Simple decor and very clean and tidy."

Ribs N Kabobs

★★★★☆ 4.3 (310) • $$

"11/4/24 Indian & Korean fusion, like home cooked meals by Abida (owner's mom), along with Ali. They don't skimp on the spices!My aunt wanted to take Hubby & I out for lunch, she wanted to try this place in Artesia. We were the first customers of the day. Abida warmly greeted us & we sat at a booth by the counter. It's a small family owned restaurant that could sit possibly 25-30 customers. Free parking available & it is shared on the same plaza as Aikan & Solid Coffee Roasters. We ordered: 4 Beef Tacos, Lamb loin chops, goat curry, paneer tikka (fish/swai) & for myself-/ kabob platter (chose tandoori boti/cubed chicken & Seekh kabobbeef. All served with basmati & naan except for Hubby's tacos. I felt it was going to take a bit of time so I went with an appetizer to hold us off: Kbbq chicken wings (12 pieces). As it turned out, Abida was the only person cooking at the back at 11 am & help will arrive around noon (Ali). It really does have that mom n pop deal, like you were invited to someone's home & they cook for you. Abida was reassuring & we felt we were being looked after by someone's mom. It did take a bit of time (no more than you would at any dine in restaurants) but factor in that it's only Abida cooking. The chicken wings arrived shortly & we enjoyed these while waiting for the rest of our meals. Very flavorful spiced appropriately. When our plates were presented, we dug right in. Although we mentioned low to medium spice level, our dishes definitely had some kick to it, not overpowering though . My tandoori boti chicken was tender & paired so well with the garlic naan. My auntie had the goat curry which was also very full of savory & warm spices/-I dipped my naan to sop up the goodness. My beef Seekh kabob was good but I really liked the chicken.My aints & Hubby liked their orders. My other auntie ordered a mango lass & it looked so good that ended ordering one for myself. It was a bit too sweet for my taste so I shared with Hubby & diluted it--it was a unique taste & it was refreshingly creamy, delicious! All in all it was my first taste of Indian & Korean foods, it was very tasty & we welcomed the amazing hospitality shown by Abida & Ali who helped the 2nd half of our meal. It was a great dining experience"

626 Hawaiian BBQ & BOBA

★★★★☆ 4.1 (328) • $

"I hope this place never goes away! I've been back countless of times, and they have the best comfort food when I'm craving something fulfilling and satisfying. My usual order is their bbq beef plate. It comes with their amaaaaazing mac salad & rice. I always get extra teriyaki sauce & mac salad on the side because it's just simply delicious to me. Yum! Their large bbq beef plate can last me two meals depending on how hungry I am. I definitely recommend this place! They have many items and special/refreshing drinks on the menu to choose from. The chicken katsu with the curry sauce is also amazing.There's no indoor seating and parking is small, but you can get in and out in a timely manner."

Aloha Hawaiian BBQ

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (464) • $$

"I got some Aloha Hawaiian BBQ yesterday and it was BUSSINNNNNN!!!!! I love this place it's so good!! The service was a little slow today, despite that the food was really good! 5 STARS:)"

Honu Hawaiian BBQ

★★★★★ 4.6 (250) • $$

"FOOD [5/5]Honestly everything I've tried here is really good and flavorful. Their garlic shrimp is always very crispy and full of flavor. It's recommended to eat the shrimp with the skin on. If you like beef, the beef rib plate was delicious! The beef falls off the bone and was super tender. Each plate come with a salad, rice and mac salad which was plenty of food!EXPERIENCE [5/5]They are a small shop, with limited seating. I usually do Togo for my family and eat it at home! You can order online through their website. SERVICE [5/5]Quick service!Overall, one of my favorite fusion Hawaiian/korean places in the area. I've taken my family and friends here several times for dinner and they love it!"

Laventina's Pizza

★★★★☆ 4.1 (305) • $$

"Great Quality Pizza!!! The one man operation has it down! I tried the Chutney Pizza and the Deluxe. I could've eaten the Chutney one by myself. Deluxe Pizza was really good too. No photos to show because I remembered after we ate them!!!"

Lalc Restaurant & Bar

★★★★★ 4.6 (236) • $$

"This little restaurant, located a block away from the Seal Beach pier, has a simple interior with some eclectic wall hangings. I stopped in for an early dinner (or maybe late lunch) when they weren't busy. Hanna was my server and she was very cordial and attentive.I ordered the pulled pork sandwich which came with a side - I chose coleslaw. I also ordered a biscuit, based on the recommendation of other reviews, which tickled my curiosity. For a drink I got a lemonade which was tart and refreshing.The pulled pork sandwich was monstrous. Rather than a bun it's served on a long, crunchy roll. The tender pork was covered with slaw, pickles and a deliciously tangy Carolina bbq sauce and had a nice smokey flavor. As I never smelled that smokey smell of barbecue floating in the air I am guessing they smoke their meat off-site or have an amazing ventilation system.The side slaw was okay, a "healthy" version which was a bit too plain for my taste. It was a bad decision as a side since the sandwich already had plenty of coleslaw; I ended up eating little of it. The homemade biscuit was amazing. They provide berry jam and a house-made fennel butter which was incredible. If I wasn't already stuffed from the ginormous sandwich I might have ordered a second biscuit just to savor more of that fennel butter. I really enjoyed my dining experience here. Whatever you order, get the biscuit."

Little Skewer

★★★★☆ 4 (309) • $$

"Have not been to this location in years! Food quality and ambiance remains the same - service was also spectacular.The plaza is doing construction outside so it may be hard to locate the restaurant but they do have additional signs pointing you to their exact location which is helpful.Since it was a weekday when we went, there was no line or wait - we were seated immediately. You order directly from an iPad which is super convenient.Servers were very attentive and friendly. We ordered a variety of skewers, dishes and soups.Our favorites are the Lamb Skewers, the Golden HotPot and the Shrimp Dumplings. Everything else was also delicious. These are a must try!Plenty of parking available as it is located in a big plaza."