One my favorite restaurant in Buena Park, but it may not be well suited for everyone since I had mix feedback from different people ive taken over the years. Most of their food goes along with beer and/or soju. Aside from that, I think most of their food has been wonderful. The servers are quick and attentive. Togo is pretty quick since I have been ordering togo quite often during covid (have been satisfied on how quick they are). This is a unique experience, its worth the visit. For what it is, it's not that loud which makes it a perfect vibe for having a drink and korean food.
Joe K
The food is still good but the draft beer needs some TLC. Had to settle for a bottle of beer cuz the draft beer was out of order. Love the food it is definitely a little pricey for the quality/quantity of the plates.
Came here a second time with my mom and the server remembered us and our order WOW! We ordered muscle soup, seafood pancake and garlic chicken. The muscle soup looks very simple with a clear broth and spring onions but it is soo flavorful and filled to the brim with muscles. The garlic chicken comes out piping hot and stays crispy without being greasy. It is mild and sweet with mountains of crispy garlic and seasoning. this is definitely for the garlic lovers: They serve it with some daikon and shredded cabbage. Lastly our seafood pancake was cooked perfectly, some places makes this dish either soggy or burnt with rubbery seafood but theirs was perfect. The seafood was tender and balanced well with the veggies. It had shrimp, squid, and muscles inside. They serve this with a tangy soy sauce with chilis and sesame seeds. (Not spicy) The portions are really big and they have a lot of preset food combos, mostly to pair with drinks. It seems like people come to chat and unwind with friends. The severs don't make you feel weird about sitting for a long time and are very attentive. I forgot our servers name but he is always so helpful and nice. Don't be afraid to ask about menu items he'll give you great recommendations! The parking lot is huge so parking shouldn't be an issue. Their building is right in the middle of the plaza with folding chairs outside to sit and wait after you've signed your name on the check in sheet.
PK N.
Always enjoy these fried garlic wings . Sharing these 2 ordered to LACOFD #34, the fire fighters also enjoyed them
J Kwak
The food is still good but the draft beer needs some TLC. Had to settle for a bottle of beer cuz the draft beer was out of order. Love the food it is definitely a little pricey for the quality/quantity of the plates.
Esther Kim
Food, amazing. Late night Korean Snacking Atmosphere, perfection. Service 100%.Always good to come back to Gunul Jip!
Davis L.
Came here on a Friday night before me and my friend went clubbing to grab a bite! we've been to cafe gunul 2 in Rowland (on Nogales) many times before and was expecting this location to be a copy of that one. Interestingly it wasn't ! This gunul location still has a lot of the staple menu items you would expect (chicken wings, tteokbokki, etc) but they definitely have a menu more geared towards traditional Korean dishes compared to the Rowland location. The staff was so sweet. We had brought in a bottle of soju we had just bought from h-mart to make some somek with the beer we ordered. Seeing us bring in the soju we expected that they might tell us no outside alcohol or drinks ( which is pretty common at most restaurants and food places and would have been fine). Our server instead asked us if we wanted to exchange the soju for a cold one and even brought us shot glasses :) definitely made our night. The garlic wings are a must get if you come here and are unsure of what to order!
JJ is awesome!!Good service, fun, and friendly.None of the food is tasteless.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything is good ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ty is place been in business for 15+ yearsFood is alway good friendly staffsBut could do better with food and price is way too much !!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Garlic Fried Chicken Wings, Garlic Chicken Wings
Their gamjatang is the best.
Not good.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Friendly staff,good atmosphere and good foods.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
The World Best Garlic Chicken Wings
Decent place for chicken and beer
One my favorite restaurant in Buena Park, but it may not be well suited for everyone since I had mix feedback from different people ive taken over the years. Most of their food goes along with beer and/or soju. Aside from that, I think most of their food has been wonderful. The servers are quick and attentive. Togo is pretty quick since I have been ordering togo quite often during covid (have been satisfied on how quick they are). This is a unique experience, its worth the visit. For what it is, it's not that loud which makes it a perfect vibe for having a drink and korean food.
The food is still good but the draft beer needs some TLC. Had to settle for a bottle of beer cuz the draft beer was out of order. Love the food it is definitely a little pricey for the quality/quantity of the plates.
Restaurantji Recommends
Came here a second time with my mom and the server remembered us and our order WOW! We ordered muscle soup, seafood pancake and garlic chicken. The muscle soup looks very simple with a clear broth and spring onions but it is soo flavorful and filled to the brim with muscles. The garlic chicken comes out piping hot and stays crispy without being greasy. It is mild and sweet with mountains of crispy garlic and seasoning. this is definitely for the garlic lovers: They serve it with some daikon and shredded cabbage. Lastly our seafood pancake was cooked perfectly, some places makes this dish either soggy or burnt with rubbery seafood but theirs was perfect. The seafood was tender and balanced well with the veggies. It had shrimp, squid, and muscles inside. They serve this with a tangy soy sauce with chilis and sesame seeds. (Not spicy) The portions are really big and they have a lot of preset food combos, mostly to pair with drinks. It seems like people come to chat and unwind with friends. The severs don't make you feel weird about sitting for a long time and are very attentive. I forgot our servers name but he is always so helpful and nice. Don't be afraid to ask about menu items he'll give you great recommendations! The parking lot is huge so parking shouldn't be an issue. Their building is right in the middle of the plaza with folding chairs outside to sit and wait after you've signed your name on the check in sheet.
Always enjoy these fried garlic wings . Sharing these 2 ordered to LACOFD #34, the fire fighters also enjoyed them
The food is still good but the draft beer needs some TLC. Had to settle for a bottle of beer cuz the draft beer was out of order. Love the food it is definitely a little pricey for the quality/quantity of the plates.
Food, amazing. Late night Korean Snacking Atmosphere, perfection. Service 100%.Always good to come back to Gunul Jip!
Came here on a Friday night before me and my friend went clubbing to grab a bite! we've been to cafe gunul 2 in Rowland (on Nogales) many times before and was expecting this location to be a copy of that one. Interestingly it wasn't ! This gunul location still has a lot of the staple menu items you would expect (chicken wings, tteokbokki, etc) but they definitely have a menu more geared towards traditional Korean dishes compared to the Rowland location. The staff was so sweet. We had brought in a bottle of soju we had just bought from h-mart to make some somek with the beer we ordered. Seeing us bring in the soju we expected that they might tell us no outside alcohol or drinks ( which is pretty common at most restaurants and food places and would have been fine). Our server instead asked us if we wanted to exchange the soju for a cold one and even brought us shot glasses :) definitely made our night. The garlic wings are a must get if you come here and are unsure of what to order!