Very good food! After eating millions of Korean barbecue family decided to try something different and it’s totally worth it. Only complaint is the chopsticks, which is very flat and heavy, makes it very hard to use. And I’ve been using chopsticks since I was born ?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Premium Pork Belly Boiled
Arnold W
Very good food! After eating millions of Korean barbecue family decided to try something different and it’s totally worth it. Only complaint is the chopsticks, which is very flat and heavy, makes it very hard to use. And I’ve been using chopsticks since I was born ?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Premium Pork Belly Boiled
Serena Kim
They gave me purple rice that was smelling old and hard without asking me which rice I want. The side dishes were small. The fish cakes banchan was tasting like flour, cheap ingredient. The dish I had was mushroom soup but it was lack of umami. The servers treat you bad if you speak Korean and you are a Korean. I had an impression that they were serving OLD purple rice only to Korean customers while I was there to get rid of the rice. The table behind me was a Korean group also and they all had purple rice. All the other non Korean customers got newer and fresher white rice. And I got charged the additional rice.(and it was another purple rice) Who charges a small bowl of rice? I wanted to say that the rice is too old and why not ask us what we want, but I didn't because I did not ruin the family lunch. Anyways not going back again. When this place was controlled by the owner, it was not like this. The food was fresh and all good quality. I hope it was only on that day when I was there.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
J C
Love this place. The broth is always so good. Not as many banchan as other places, but the quality really makes up for the lack of variety. Haven't gotten any of the large format dishes, but it seems like a great place to come with a group.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shane Mecklenburger
What an outstanding dinner. Great food, great service. I’ll be coming back.
This is a Korean restaurant, but you have to ask for a bowl of rice as the servers here won't offer it until you ask for it. This was the only Korean restaurant that I've been in Cali that didn't serve your order of soup with rice - I mean the fact that I have to even mention this is an atrocity itself. It's unheard of.Our parents (Korean) were dumbfounded by this. The 3-stars isn't just for this lack of rice with our orders, but the food itself was very average. Not sure if it was because they were so busy, but all four of us were starving when we sat down so you'd think anything tastes good at this point. We all left wanting something more, something else.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
Michael Kim-Sheng
Food - it was bad. Got the premium bossam but it was really rubbery and difficult to chew. It tasted like really cheap meat. And the yuk gae jang tasted like powdered broth. My grandma made yuk gae jang when I was growing up and that wasn’t it. Also they charge .25 per take out box so you know how they’re running this buisness.Service - Completely ignored for whole dinner.
Food: 1
Service: 1
Trinh T.
Food: Original YukGaeJang with Custommade Ramyun - (5/5)I don't typically like Korean soups that much but this one was actually really good. It had the perfect spice level and packed with flavor. Premium Bossom Boiled in Various Herbs - (5/5)It was my first time trying this and it was very yummy when I combined the Bossom with other herbs and veggies to eat. Food is a bit pricey but I ate it family style and shared with a friend. It's up to you to determine how worth it is for you! Ambiance and Service:The place is small and kept pretty clean. The service was efficient. You may have to flag them down here and there but there were no difficulties with the staff. The food also comes out together at a decent pace. I would definitely come back here!Parking:Finding parking may be a bit tricky in this center since it's a bit small. You may have to find parking elsewhere and walk over.
Garvey S.
I've rarely had bad experiences at this Yuk Dae Jang location. I normally order the bossam and the ox tail bone broth. The bossam is cooked perfectly and goes so well with the cabbage and toppings. The bone broth is extremely hearty and flavorful, and the mandu's not bad at all (I'm not a fan of mandu in general though).The service here has been usually great for me. I will admit that there were one or two visits where I felt they were a bit slow and it wasn't particularly busy, but they haven't been noticeable to the point where I remember them well. Occasionally I have to raise my hand to get their attention, but they usually return with whatever I asked for pretty quickly.The vibes in here are typically full of happy chatter and kpop music playing in the background, so it's a great place to gather and eat with friends or family. The location is close to many other dessert places, which is so convenient. Definitely one of my favorite Korean restaurants in SGV!
4 stars. I ordered the spicy brisket bibim noodle and I thought it was a really refreshing and flavorful. The noodles were nice and chewy, and when all the ingredients and sauce are mixed together, the bites were all well balanced. The ice on the noodles keep it nice and cold, so this would be a perfect summer dish. I wish the sauce was a little spicier, but it was still pretty good. The beef brisket was dry, but it added a good balance to the dish. The portion size was also really good for the price so I felt that the meal was worth it. There was also banchan in the beginning and our table kept asking for more of the fish cake. The service was good, food came out at a reasonable time and the waiter gave us more sides every time we asked. Overall, I enjoyed the experience and would go back for the noodles.
Hannah Y.
This is a Korean restaurant, but you have to ask for a bowl of rice as the servers here won't offer it until you ask for it. This was the only Korean restaurant that I've been in Cali that didn't serve your order of soup with rice - I mean the fact that I have to even mention this is an atrocity itself. It's unheard of. Our parents (Korean) were dumbfounded by this. The 3-stars isn't just for this lack of rice with our orders, but the food itself was very average. Not sure if it was because they were so busy, but all four of us were starving when we sat down. We all left wanting something more, something else.
Ada Y.
Always delicious and hits the spot. Their dumplings are baby-fist sized. You can't go wrong with anything on this menu. I wish the service was more attentive. Usually it's bunch of younger guys chatting amongst themselves and we have to constantly ask for water or really try to flag someone down. Parking is hit and miss as it tends to be a pretty full lot but street parking is available.
D K.
Yugaejang hot pot and the Premium bossam with house special soy sauce were on point and hit the spot last night. Also, with the Baekseju was so good. I'd like to go back there again soon. Thank you for the great service and the food. Cheers to that!
Joy
I ordered three dishes. The beef bulgogi, the army stew, and the beef tripe soup. The portions were HUGE. It would've been worth the $180 bill if the food was really good too (it wasn't). The food wasn't bad but it just wasn't memorable. The service was friendly, nice, if a bit shy. The place was so small though and the restroom took me by surprise. Also, the mandatory 18% gratuity took me by surprise too. I wouldn't come again but not bad!
Sooo mid. Just get Sun nong Dan.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Very good food! After eating millions of Korean barbecue family decided to try something different and it’s totally worth it. Only complaint is the chopsticks, which is very flat and heavy, makes it very hard to use. And I’ve been using chopsticks since I was born ?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Premium Pork Belly Boiled
Very good food! After eating millions of Korean barbecue family decided to try something different and it’s totally worth it. Only complaint is the chopsticks, which is very flat and heavy, makes it very hard to use. And I’ve been using chopsticks since I was born ?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Premium Pork Belly Boiled
They gave me purple rice that was smelling old and hard without asking me which rice I want. The side dishes were small. The fish cakes banchan was tasting like flour, cheap ingredient. The dish I had was mushroom soup but it was lack of umami. The servers treat you bad if you speak Korean and you are a Korean. I had an impression that they were serving OLD purple rice only to Korean customers while I was there to get rid of the rice. The table behind me was a Korean group also and they all had purple rice. All the other non Korean customers got newer and fresher white rice. And I got charged the additional rice.(and it was another purple rice) Who charges a small bowl of rice? I wanted to say that the rice is too old and why not ask us what we want, but I didn't because I did not ruin the family lunch. Anyways not going back again. When this place was controlled by the owner, it was not like this. The food was fresh and all good quality. I hope it was only on that day when I was there.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Love this place. The broth is always so good. Not as many banchan as other places, but the quality really makes up for the lack of variety. Haven't gotten any of the large format dishes, but it seems like a great place to come with a group.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What an outstanding dinner. Great food, great service. I’ll be coming back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Banchan, Seafood Hotpot, Premium Beef Bulgogi
This is a Korean restaurant, but you have to ask for a bowl of rice as the servers here won't offer it until you ask for it. This was the only Korean restaurant that I've been in Cali that didn't serve your order of soup with rice - I mean the fact that I have to even mention this is an atrocity itself. It's unheard of.Our parents (Korean) were dumbfounded by this. The 3-stars isn't just for this lack of rice with our orders, but the food itself was very average. Not sure if it was because they were so busy, but all four of us were starving when we sat down so you'd think anything tastes good at this point. We all left wanting something more, something else.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
Food - it was bad. Got the premium bossam but it was really rubbery and difficult to chew. It tasted like really cheap meat. And the yuk gae jang tasted like powdered broth. My grandma made yuk gae jang when I was growing up and that wasn’t it. Also they charge .25 per take out box so you know how they’re running this buisness.Service - Completely ignored for whole dinner.
Food: 1
Service: 1
Food: Original YukGaeJang with Custommade Ramyun - (5/5)I don't typically like Korean soups that much but this one was actually really good. It had the perfect spice level and packed with flavor. Premium Bossom Boiled in Various Herbs - (5/5)It was my first time trying this and it was very yummy when I combined the Bossom with other herbs and veggies to eat. Food is a bit pricey but I ate it family style and shared with a friend. It's up to you to determine how worth it is for you! Ambiance and Service:The place is small and kept pretty clean. The service was efficient. You may have to flag them down here and there but there were no difficulties with the staff. The food also comes out together at a decent pace. I would definitely come back here!Parking:Finding parking may be a bit tricky in this center since it's a bit small. You may have to find parking elsewhere and walk over.
I've rarely had bad experiences at this Yuk Dae Jang location. I normally order the bossam and the ox tail bone broth. The bossam is cooked perfectly and goes so well with the cabbage and toppings. The bone broth is extremely hearty and flavorful, and the mandu's not bad at all (I'm not a fan of mandu in general though).The service here has been usually great for me. I will admit that there were one or two visits where I felt they were a bit slow and it wasn't particularly busy, but they haven't been noticeable to the point where I remember them well. Occasionally I have to raise my hand to get their attention, but they usually return with whatever I asked for pretty quickly.The vibes in here are typically full of happy chatter and kpop music playing in the background, so it's a great place to gather and eat with friends or family. The location is close to many other dessert places, which is so convenient. Definitely one of my favorite Korean restaurants in SGV!
Restaurantji Recommends
4 stars. I ordered the spicy brisket bibim noodle and I thought it was a really refreshing and flavorful. The noodles were nice and chewy, and when all the ingredients and sauce are mixed together, the bites were all well balanced. The ice on the noodles keep it nice and cold, so this would be a perfect summer dish. I wish the sauce was a little spicier, but it was still pretty good. The beef brisket was dry, but it added a good balance to the dish. The portion size was also really good for the price so I felt that the meal was worth it. There was also banchan in the beginning and our table kept asking for more of the fish cake. The service was good, food came out at a reasonable time and the waiter gave us more sides every time we asked. Overall, I enjoyed the experience and would go back for the noodles.
This is a Korean restaurant, but you have to ask for a bowl of rice as the servers here won't offer it until you ask for it. This was the only Korean restaurant that I've been in Cali that didn't serve your order of soup with rice - I mean the fact that I have to even mention this is an atrocity itself. It's unheard of. Our parents (Korean) were dumbfounded by this. The 3-stars isn't just for this lack of rice with our orders, but the food itself was very average. Not sure if it was because they were so busy, but all four of us were starving when we sat down. We all left wanting something more, something else.
Always delicious and hits the spot. Their dumplings are baby-fist sized. You can't go wrong with anything on this menu. I wish the service was more attentive. Usually it's bunch of younger guys chatting amongst themselves and we have to constantly ask for water or really try to flag someone down. Parking is hit and miss as it tends to be a pretty full lot but street parking is available.
Yugaejang hot pot and the Premium bossam with house special soy sauce were on point and hit the spot last night. Also, with the Baekseju was so good. I'd like to go back there again soon. Thank you for the great service and the food. Cheers to that!
I ordered three dishes. The beef bulgogi, the army stew, and the beef tripe soup. The portions were HUGE. It would've been worth the $180 bill if the food was really good too (it wasn't). The food wasn't bad but it just wasn't memorable. The service was friendly, nice, if a bit shy. The place was so small though and the restroom took me by surprise. Also, the mandatory 18% gratuity took me by surprise too. I wouldn't come again but not bad!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Premium Beef Bulgogi