50 Best Korean Restaurants in Buena Park

“Delighted with their service and food. Serving is perfectly good for 2 and with reasonable price.“

“We love the beef bulgogi, spicy chicken/pork and tofu bowls. The food always tastes great and they’re open until 9 pm. Update. We’ve now have been here once or twice a week since they’ve opened. It’s taste fantastic and travels well to eat at home. I’m sitting here now waiting for my order“

“One of the best inari sushi spots I've tried! Everything tasted amazing, the portions were generous, and the prices were hard to beat. The staff made us feel so welcome with their friendly service. If you're in the area, do yourself a favor and give this place a try. You won't be disappointed!“

“Han Yang is good. It’s also wonderfully old school. Nothing about the place feels particularly interested in being redesigned for Instagram, which I appreciate. You come here for Korean comfort food, metal dishes of banchan, enormous bowls of soup and stone pots hot enough to continue cooking your dinner while you eat it. And that stone pot is where I’d start.

The gondre dolsot bibimbap was fantastic. Gondre is Korean thistle and here it gets worked through the rice with the egg, seaweed and everything else until the whole thing becomes earthy, savory and deeply satisfying. But the best part comes underneath. Leave it alone long enough and the rice against the stone develops that beautiful scorched crust, nurungji, which you eventually scrape loose and mix back through everything.

That combination of the greens, sesame, egg and crispy rice is ridiculously good. There are dishes you finish because you’re hungry and dishes where you keep digging around the bottom of the bowl because you’re convinced there must be another good piece hiding somewhere. This was the latter.

The galbitang was more complicated for me. The beef itself was excellent. Generous pieces, tender, falling easily from the bone and soft enough that our kids loved it. Plenty of green onion, too. My issue was the broth. I prefer galbitang on the restrained side so I can decide where it goes from there. Same reason I like seolleongtang arriving almost defiantly plain, give me the broth and let me dress it up myself with salt, saeujeot or whatever else I want.

Han Yang has already made those decisions for you. The galbitang broth was noticeably sweet and salty and eventually it became a little much for me. That’s preference as much as criticism, plenty of people will probably love it exactly as it arrives. I just wanted the volume turned down.

The banchan was similarly mixed but mostly good. The napa kimchi was solid and nicely balanced. The kkakdugi was particularly good. The mustard greens, however, were ferociously sour. I like fermented food. These had me physically wincing.

The dipping sauce for the galbi was excellent, though and I kept going back to it. Rice was average and a little dry. It did its job.

Service was good and the whole experience was easy. The room itself has some age on it, tables are fairly close together and depending on where you’re seated you may find yourself with a commanding view of the bathroom door. Nobody has ever requested the chef’s table at the restroom, but here we are.

Somehow I don’t particularly mind any of it. Han Yang feels like a restaurant that knows what it is. It isn’t polished into anonymity. People are here eating giant bowls of soup, mixing rice in scorching stone pots and getting on with their lives. And when a restaurant can put something as good as that gondre bibimbap in front of me, I can forgive a dry bowl of rice and a bathroom with excellent sightlines.

Absolutely coming back. And next time, I’m getting that bibimbap again.“

“good food and staff friendly with always attentive to us customers. very quick always ready to replenish your plates“

“My family & I love this place! The food is delicious & they have kim chi fried rice & other items some place don’t offer. The staff is also super nice & you get free delicious ice cream! We’ve eaten at other places & it doesn’t come close to here . The price is so good in comparison too!“

“Food was amazing and service was too“

“My first time and very satisfied. I ordered pork soup with rice and it is soooooo good!“

“This is THE spot for gamja tang in the OC. The soup base here is spot on. It's just so savory and smooth and flavorful. The steamed pork cabbage wraps are to die for. And our family's favorite dish is their potatoe pancakes! It's one off the most delicious thing you'll ever eat! I love that the had Sunkist grape soda today, which was the cherry on top!“

“Not only the gomtang (beef bone soup) but all the other dishes here are delicious, too. We ordered the budae-jjigae (army base stew); the portion was generous, and it tasted great.
And the server was so friendly. We had an even better time thanks to the server who took care of us.“

“This Korean shop features kimbap, box lunches, and a range of pickled delicacies. We ordered a box lunch that includes chicken, vegetable omellete, dried baby fish, and two kinds of pickles, a serving of rice, and cup of soup. All of this for $15! The combo is a mixture of sweet, tart, hot, chewy, crispy flavors for a refreshing lunch.“

“Google Review

The food is delicious, the prices are reasonable, and the service is excellent. Everything we ordered was fresh and flavorful, and the owner is friendly and attentive. Definitely one of my favorite spots for Korean BBQ and intestines in Buena Park. Highly recommended!“

“came in expecting a regular kbbq joint, maybe a little nicer than others since they grill for you. but came away having eaten an unexpected tasting menu with an elegant vibe (soft jazz?).

charcoal grill. unlimited hot tea. marinated short rib was the best of the two meats we chose from the beef course.“

“Love this restaurant. The food is very delicious. Their radish and kimchi is very seasoned and delicious. I love their beef gogi sulungtang and the intestine sukmgeh sulungtang. Everything is probably good om the menu but I only tried these 2. They habe been around for many yea so I trust them. Its perfect when ur sick!! The soup warms ur body and nourishes u!!“

“분위기 대박 ㅜㅜ 너무좋아요 음식도맛있구짱짱 주말에술마시러 요기로강추합니다♡3♡“

“I visited a Korean sushi place in Buena Park, CA, and tried their assorted sashimi combo, it was incredibly generous and offered excellent value. The combo featured several types of fish, including tuna, salmon, halibut, and two white-fleshed varieties perfect for dipping in Korean gochujang sauce. The dish was served with crisp perilla leaves and an assortment of sides. To top it off, I enjoyed a delicious fish roe egg soup (al tang) and a bomb abalone porridge.

Also, the servers were incredibly sweet and attentive, which only enhanced the dining experience. Plus, if you're in the mood for drinks, they offer alcohol, making it a fun spot to join friends for a night out (although I didn't partake).

Overall, I’d rate this place a solid 10/10 for its food quality, service, and ambiance.

Note: Unlike Japanese sashimi, which is typically flash-frozen, Korean sashimi (hwal) is often served with live fish, ensuring an exceptionally fresh taste. Enjoy!“

“i like the food, big serving & it’s worth the price, i hope they willnot increase the price or lessen the service.“

“The food is alright. The one I had in LA was much better!“

“I love this place! Its low-key, it's clean and the lady that opens is just absolutely amazing! Been here a few times already. My goto is The Mul Naengmyun (Korean cold noodle with icey beef broth) . Absolutely delicious! The banchan varieties are tasty and they always as k to refill you up.. All the soups (hot) are very flavorful, hearty, and tasty!!!!!! Highly recommend. Fullerton location by amerige heights is very delicious too!!here is my preference though😀“

“The seafood pancake was incredibly delicious. Such fresh ingredients. The green onions were crunchy and thick. The octopus, fish, and shrimp flavors were the right combination of salty and sweet. The egg batter just perfectly seasoned. And that outside crunch...it spoke to my soul.“

“I had a great dining experience at Gunul Korean Restaurant. This is a wonderful spot for authentic Korean cuisine in a comfortable and welcoming setting.

The restaurant has a clean and cozy atmosphere, making it a great place for both casual meals and family gatherings. The seating is comfortable, and the overall environment feels relaxed and inviting.

The food was excellent. Every dish we ordered was flavorful, fresh, and well-prepared. The balance of seasoning was just right, and the ingredients tasted high-quality. The banchan (side dishes) were also a highlight — fresh, varied, and perfectly complemented the main dishes.

The service was friendly, attentive, and efficient. The staff made sure everything was served promptly and checked in regularly to ensure we had everything we needed, without being intrusive.

Overall, Gunul Korean Restaurant is a great choice for anyone looking for authentic Korean food with consistent quality and excellent service. I would definitely recommend it and look forward to coming back again.“

“I came here with family because it was recommended by someone else, and I'm glad I tried it out.

It was a very chill place with quick, attentive service. The self service bar is a smart idea, because you only take what you need. I especially enjoyed the wagyu beef and bulgogi!“

“All the banchans (free) were delicious and they gave at least 6 different kinds! They do not skimp on ingredients. The main dishes were absolutely delightful and huge in portion. It feels like your at your aunt's home with warm service and loving care. Such a wonderful heartfelt experience!! Not a fancy interior... more of a soulfood atmosphere!“

“Delicious pay-per-pound hot pot at The Source! The service was really good. Our waitress kept checking up on us and our kids. The restaurant is spacious and very clean. They have one area where you grab your bowl and load up with all the ingredients you'd like. They even have a scale for you to check the weight in case you are trying not to order too much. They basically have everything you would want at a pay-per-pound hot pot. Actually they have items I had never seen before. I didn't take a picture to type down the name but they were fun ingredients that even my kids loved.

Their sauce selection is decent too. The only thing they didn't have here was sacha sauce but this is a Korean style restaurant. I can't expect them to have it lol. Overall, definitely would come back the next time I'm at the Source!“

“A great soul Korean home cook meals. Went here for dinner on Sunday evening, we went early around 5:30 and we’re the 1st one there but when we left, it packed. Parking is great with plenty since they have big parking lot. Big outdoor sideways patio seating, inside have less the a dozen tables. Clean, well organized, space with friendly vibe. Menu and order on tablet on the table. Side dishes are great, slightly different than the usual that you would expected. Portions are great, price tags are great, could be lower but still good for the size portion. The cold noodle is very tasty and chewy with well marinated sauce. The pork bulgogi with burned cheese was abit wetter then I would like but we’ll make and tasty, especially with hot pot rice (that come with it) and veggies. The seafood pancake is unique and tastier than I expected, top 3 that I ever ate. Not oily, crunchy, well balanced & refreshing. The Beef Short Rib Soup was fantastic, just simply yummy. The fried fish is just well make and so good. I could stop from finishing it and it was gone within 10mins. Service is wonderful and kind. The ladies are very attentive and kind. We had a wonderful dinner with some left over for next day or 2 for work lunch. Will definitely come back to try others in near future.“

“If you like Korean-based Chinese food this place is definitely one of the best in the area. If you have a big appetite, this place will fill you up. If you have about $16 dollars and don't have a big appetite but want to share a plate with a friend, this place is it. The food court atmosphere in the market is casual and comfy. I had a seafood noodle (gigantic) bowl. The portion was really big. The noodle texture was great. Broth was great.“

“Service was top notch tonight“

“My favorite spot to get soon tofu and galbi combo. Their galbi quality is really good and better than most restaurants. I highly recommend dining in to get all the accoutrements with your meal although Togo is what I usually get to eat at home. Also they give you noorungji after using the stone pot that the rice was cooked in.“

“first timer… menu prices scared me but then I saw the huge portions. Was not familiar with many of the dishes but the waiter was very helpful. Had a great dinner… deliciously flavorful and satisfying. Will be back!“

“전반적으로 한국의 죠스떡볶이와 바르다 김선생과 같이 퀄리티와 위생에 신경쓰시는 노력이 너무 잘 보여지네요! 김밥과 떡볶이 분식들 모두 만족하고 먹고 갑니다. 더 대박나시길 바랄게요 :)“

“Their food is always bomb. Their kimchi is amazing and they have legit clear sul lung tang that is very healthy for you vs the other places that give you the white broth (apparently it is bad for you). Their 따로국밥 is really good too! I always eat so well here and will keep coming back“

“The 3 of us came here for lunch on a Saturday afternoon. We were the first customers buy soon after several others followed suit. The restaurant is clean, it is a Korean Chinese grill. You get the skewers with Chinese flavors accompanied with Korean banchan side dishes. We definitely enjoyed the beef knuckles, which is different from the beef tendon apparently. The lamb skewers are well seasoned however we like the beef skewers a bit better. The chicken knee is good, it takes a bit longer to cook. The king oyster mushrooms is not bad. Skip the squid. BTW the salad is really fresh with excellent dressing and it's refillable.“

“I recently visited Myungin Dumpling Buena Park and wow… the dumplings were absolutely amazing.
What really surprised me though was the fried chicken — I honestly didn’t expect much, but it turned out to be just as good (if not better!). Super crispy, flavorful, and seriously addictive.
Also… apologies for the lack of photos. I didn’t even think about it before digging in — I just couldn’t wait to get everything in my mouth!
On top of that, the service attendants were incredibly friendly, which made the whole experience even better.
Definitely coming back again!“

“The side dishes and giblets seasoning were so delicious, and the unglazed cuts were easy to eat, and the water sashimi was also a delicacy.“

“Loved the outdoor seating at NOLZA! The fresh air and outdoor atmosphere made it such a nice place to relax and have a drink. The Asahi draft beer was ice cold and so refreshing. 🍺 Definitely a great spot to hang out and enjoy some drinks!“

“Great Korean BBQ and excellent service! The staff was attentive and took great care of us. The pork belly, beef brisket, bean sprouts, and kimchi were all delicious, and the complimentary kimchi fried rice was the perfect finish. Highly recommend!“

“Been to this place a couple time. It's nice and quaint with really good service, and a welcoming atmosphere. The food is well worth the price in my opinion, tasting amazing and not having to wait much for it as well. So far it's the go too Korean Restaruant for my fiance and I. Would also recommend the Green Onion Pancake.“

“Good stuff lunch or dinner“

“Great KFC Wings and cold beer!“

“Food is amazing. Pork Katsu comes with 5-6 pork slices that are extremely juicy and tender. Rice on the bottom with salad. Amazing side dishes like pickled radish and cucumbers served with creamy soup.

Service is incredible. Very attentive waiter. Fast with drinks and extremely speedy with service. I ask for napkins or more water; I close my eyes for one second and it's literally all there! Kim Tae (Ted) is amazing! Great work ethic displayed and attentiveness.

Hope to come again with Ted being my server!“

“I stopped by this place during lunch hour, I was recommended th Gamja Tang Lunch special by the waitress how seem to primarily speak Korean (good sign the food is legit).The plate was huge and it came in with plenty of little side dishes, as you can see on the picture.Price was super affordable for all the food I was served.This is the first time I've tried this specific plate, but based on pure taste buds, the food was great and I would love to come back to try the rest of the menu.“

“We came here for lunch on Sunday for the first time and it exceeded our expectations. We usually go to Baekjong in this area for KBBQ but decided to venture out this time. We're glad we ended up at this restaurant. There were 3 other tables occupied so we were seated right away. We ordered the seafood pancake (Haemul Pajeon), cold buckwheat noodle soup (Mul Naengmyeon) combo with spicy pork. The pancake has plenty of squid, shrimp and clams in there, a good balance with the amount of green onion and batter. The skillet pan is a bit too hot and burned the bottom part of the pancake. The sauce that comes with it is nice and tangy. I'll give it a 3/5.

The cold noodle soup is really nice, the noodles are very chewy, the soup is icy and refreshing. It's topped with half boiled egg, sliced pork and cucumber. There's mustard and vinegar on the side to balance out the soup profile based on personal preferences. I wish there's a scissor or the staff offers to cut the noodles as they are quite chewy. (4/5). The spicy pork has a good balance of gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, minced garlic, mirin, sesame oil, ginger and syrup. It's cooked with the right amount of char. (4/5).
When paying, the lady asked me to put the tip on Zelle, instead of the whole amount on my credit card, which was rather inconvenient.“

“Love the little machine to order and call servers! makes the experience super smooth!! the portions are HUGE get ready to eat lots!!! If you’re sensitive to spicy i recommend to go the mild way… we ordered the original and girl… it was a struggle but a fun struggle with friends!“

“Hands down our favorite quick-bite spot in The Source OC! We visit regularly and stick w/ the Mala stir-fried noodles because they are packed with flavor and served in pretty good portions. Fair warning: it has a bit of a spicy kick!

Unlike some of the other spots nearby w/ tiny portions, Seoul Tang & Noodle never disappoints on size or quality. Plus, the service is always super sweet and welcoming. Highly recommend stopping by if you’re at the mall!

It’s not some super fancy restaurant so if that’s what you’re looking for, there are quite a few just outside the food court.“

“Local guide coming in hot ya'll sit back and relax at the best Gyukatsu restaurant in all of Orange County (both north and south county). I couldn't be more pleased with a full stomach and memories to last a lifetime. My wife and I frequent Japan where we enjoy some of the best gyukatsu in the entire world. With that being said, this particular restaurant, located in the beautiful Buena Park, CA is a close second place runner up. Haven't really tried any other similar restaurants stateside but if I did I'd bet it wouldn't come close to the culinary masterpiece this place lays down on the regular. Do yourself a favor and come and eat here and make sure to order the premium beef katsu with a side of fluffy whipped cream lookin delicious don noodles. Mic drop local guide out.“

“I love this place so much, I come here often with friends and the food is always so good. the staff is also very sweet and friendly. I personally reccomend the shrimp fried rice (one of the best fried rice I've had), the kimbap ramen combo (which is only available for lunch, unfortunately), the tuna mayo kimbap, odeng (fish cake skewers in broth), and a bottle of soju! Getting the bill takes a little while to get to you, but other than that, I have no complaints. They also let me practice what little Korean I know with them, so thank you!
정말 감사합니다!“

“The restaurant is located in a small retail shopping center, but the accessibility isn't ideal due to its position at a busy intersection. The atmosphere could definitely use some improvement—a few food photos were simply propped up against the wall near the entrance, and the reception area felt a bit chaotic. Overall, the space didn’t feel particularly warm or inviting for customers.

We ordered takeout, and while the 순대국 (blood sausage soup) was excellent and tasted authentic, the 모듬순대 (assorted blood sausages) with three different types was a bit disappointing. The 왕순대 (large sausage) had a slightly chewy skin, and the others felt too moist, lacking the right texture. It felt like it was just 2% short of being great.“

“If someone (including non-Koreans) asks me, I can easily say this is hands down one of the best Korean cuisines in Southern California.

They serve authentic Korean foods that anyone can enjoy.
Not too spicy, nor MSG after- taste, simply delicious 😋.

You can't go wrong with anything they offer on the menu, even to complimentary side dishes. Seafood pancake is something I always order to go when I treat guests at home.

It's not fancy looking from outside (which is why I gave 4 stars for the atmosphere), but the owner, who's very friendly on the phone, makes you feel completely at home while dining in there.

I highly recommend this unique Korean restaurant without hesitation to anyone!“

“Had a lovely dinner here the other night with my friend, and the service we received was top notch! Eva was sweet, warm, and attentive, and also made an excellent recommendation for the mentaiko udon, which we really enjoyed. While some menu items are pricier these days (inflation really got us), my friend and I were able to share two entrees and an appetizer for $60 between us (before tip).

Docking a star for the overall score since it was really jarring to see AI ads for the government playing in the background on FOX, especially when the overall ambiance of the place is meant to invoke an intimate, darker environment of an izakaya.“