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“We’ve been here four times now, which is probably the best compliment I can give. When Mo Ran Gak is at its best, it’s one of my favorite Korean restaurants in Southern California. When it’s off, the inconsistency keeps it from being a five star experience.
The first visit was outstanding. The galbi was perfectly seasoned, not overly sweet, not overly salty, with great caramelization and tenderness. The naengmyeon was exactly what you hope for. Icy cold with crunchy ice still floating in the broth, crisp vegetables and incredibly refreshing.
The second visit was a completely different experience. The galbi was noticeably drier and under seasoned and the naengmyeon arrived only slightly cold. The ice had already melted, which takes away one of the best parts of great naengmyeon. The slices of beef that come with the noodles have also been consistently dry. That may be traditional, but it’s never been the highlight of the dish.
The service is probably the weakest part of the restaurant. Nobody has ever been outright rude, but it’s difficult to get someone’s attention and the staff generally feels indifferent. You can tell they’re busy, but hospitality often feels like an afterthought. I’d probably rate the service around a 3 out of 5.
The restaurant itself is older but clean, with a comfortable atmosphere and moderate noise. Parking can be frustrating and there’s usually a wait, but that’s expected for a popular spot.
One thing I really enjoy is the complimentary crispy pancake they bring out. Honestly, I’d happily eat an entire plate of it. The banchan are solid overall, though fairly average.
Despite the inconsistency, I still think this is some of the best naengmyeon and especially bibim naengmyeon you’ll find in the Los Angeles area. That’s why we keep coming back. I just hope they can deliver the same level of quality every visit because when they do, it’s genuinely excellent.“
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“After I dined in here I know why they could maintain their good rating. The soup is really good, I can say authentic Vietnamese taste. Big portion, my husband and I couldn’t really finish the small bowl. The staffs are amazing. They’re very attentive and careful. All of them will welcome and goodbye to you. Such a nice place!!!“
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“Great Thai food nice Service 👍❤️“
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“I am not local to the OC. But this place had been on my Saved place for a while. As I was passing through to another appointment, I was on a time crunch. There was a significant wait, but the folks at the restaurant heard me and tried to make things work. Otherwise I was going to order a take out. So they get a plus for service. The food was good too. I really liked the different noodle options. Though the flavor was not as rich as I had thought they'd be. But it is still pretty ok.“
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“Our family loves Kaju food.“
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“Absolutely love it here! This place exceeded my expectations. I was greeted with warm hospitality the moment I walked in, and the environment has a cozy, authentic atmosphere! Every dish was packed with unforgettable flavor :) My favorite has to be their jokbal and bossam!
Service was amazing as well. They were very attentive and answered questions about their dishes. You can tell that the food was thoughtfully prepared, and they truly care about the dishes they serve.
If you’re craving some comforting Korean food or want to try something new, this is a definite must-try!“
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“1. The Hu Tieu is delicious and comforting! I love the veggies that came with it!
2. The spot has chill casual vibes! The interior is spacious!
3. The staff were friendly and timely with my order! It was ready in about 10 mins!
Note: There is a fee for credit card charges!
Photo: Thai Tea and Hu Tieu Nam Vang“
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“It's not bad I like it. If there were more selections I'd give it a 5 star“
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“Still a place to go for all the occasional. Just landed from out of country trip and this is the 1st place to go for comfort food. It was raining so perfect to have some hot pho and VNese coffee and Thai tea and orange juice. The place is packed and we waited for 15mins and got a shared table with another group. Easy order with friendly service but waited abit (understandable since it packed) but within 20mins we got our foods. The prices are still the same but I think the noodle is less than b4, I could be wrong but either way, it hit all the right spots in the body. The vibe was great since the smell is just make you feel right at home and with good comfort foods. They do have several table outside on the sidewalk too.“
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“great food - variety of food to enjoy“
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“I like the big portion of this restaurant. I went 2 people so we ordered 2 dishes. We tried: 1. Pork Back Bone Stew: very huge portion. The meat is soft and you can feel the broth has been well cooked that gives you the sweet and rich taste. 2. Stir Fried Squid (because I love squid!): very good. This dish can be eaten with rice (if you want to be full) or will paired good with a taste of Soju. The portions are big so don't over ordering or you will have some food to go. The food is a little plaint and there's salt to add (if you are a salty food fan) to assure you don't leave the broth behind. You will feel healthy as you leave the place. Will be great to have for hangover or when you are sick. I went on a weekend night for dinner and the restaurant was a little quiet. I think this place is most suitable for lunch. I would definitely come back to try their other stews and pork belly!“
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“best pho in garden grove!!! hot soup when it comes out. fresh smell of beef. no msg added. Cleanliness 👍 inexpensive 👍 lots of meat. plus I'm from norcal bay area. that says alot“
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“This spots food was really good. Had the spicy pork stew, on point. Could've had a few less bones and more meat. I filled up a plate with them. A nice selection of little side dishes to go along with the meal. The stew broth was awesome.. looking forward to making some rice 2moro and throwing the broth on it.. im gonna go there again and try it for a 2nd time..“
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“1. The pho was simple and comforting! The coffee was strong!
2. The spot has chill casual vibes! The interior has a lot of space!
3. The staff was friendly and timely with my order!
Note: They accept cash and debit cards!
Photo: Pho Tai Fillet Mignon and Vietnamese Iced Coffee“
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“Great food. I'll definitely be back!“
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“Pho here is great with good beef selection. Little more pricy vit you'll get good cut of beef. Specially rare. Only down side is when order to g, they are skimpy on the meet side even though I ordered size large . And it did comes with any dip sauce.“