really delicious and amazing service! i love how many appetizers they provide and they offered refills frequently. great place to visit especially with friends!
Nate Wooding
Delicious Korean food. Would return!
하이파
First of all, it's time for delivery. 4 colas are missing. Why do you say you will give it to me but you don’t give it to me?
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
kwy n Yeh
The soft tofu is too thick and tasteless.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
Monica Liu
service is very slow， and not family
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 1
David Suh
I been here for 1st time. Everything was OK except small room bordered me for talking with their friends. It make me mad.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 4
Jenni R Kim
Super good, we enjoyed our lunch date with husband, very friendly and attentive to the customer ☆☆☆☆☆
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Soon Tofu, Seafood
Chung Lee
!!!REALLY BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!I used to occasionally enjoy ordering Soon tofu from this place, but due to a very rude staff member, I don't think I'll be visiting again. I visited restaurant on December 24th around 9PM. When I placed a phone order, the person who took my order seemed to struggle with English, leading to misunderstandings. Also, I ordered naengmyeon with a request for extra bibim sauce from her, but due to her limited English proficiency, she misunderstood and placed an order for bibimbap instead. This led to confusion and additional charges in my bill. And when I tried to place an additional order a minute after finishing the first order, She was informed that the last call had ended, so she can’t take the order anymore. When she said to me sounds like she lacks the knowledge of being courteous to customers, she did not handle the situation with kindness. It appears that addressing and correcting her disrespectful attitude towards customers should be a priority.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
David K.
Guy in the front seriously made a big stink about giving me an extra spoon for my to go order. That's a first. Go up the street to tofu village.
Celine W.
I ordered the Galbitang for $19.99 and the Galbi & Cold Noodles Combo for $32.99.Let's start with the Galbi & Cold Noodles Combo. The cold noodles left me with mixed feelings. They were decent but not outstanding, falling into the category of mediocrity. However, the Galbi stole the show. It was incredibly delicious and perfectly seasoned. The flavors were spot on, making it a highlight of the meal.As for the Galbitang, it was good but slightly on the salty side. The portion size, on the other hand, was generous, which I found to be a great value for the price.One thing that I really appreciated was the easily accessible parking lot. It made my visit much more convenient. Service was also spot on! They were super attentive and refilled the small dishes quickly.
If there ever were a waitressing edition of the Iron Chef, this lady would win it even before the competition showed up. I was simply awestruck by her abilities.She was the frontline of the restaurant all by herself. Faced with a constant stream of customers and outgoing orders, she handled everything with aplomb. Seating new customers and distributing the correct number of placemats on the table, taking orders, bringing out water and the side dishes, carrying boiling hot tofu soup filled to the brim, surveying and refilling dishes that were running low, preparing the check, summoning the busboy to clear the tables, signing for deliveries, taking pictures of the patrons and encouraging them to smile better--all these were accomplished with a smile on her own face. She was literally jogging from one table to the next without missing a beat. If she retires from waitressing, she could easily become a charge nurse in a busy ER, and we haven't even gotten to the food yet.The tofu pot was flavorful and boiling hot. The clay pot rice was perfectly done--not too toasted on the outside but the crispy outer layer had a nice smoky taste characteristic of the rice cooked this way. It's always a satisfying endeavor to scrape the toasted rice from the side of the pot. The rice at the center of the bowl was fluffy and fragrant. The sides dishes did not wait to be outshined by the main attraction. Each held its own and kept the customers' taste buds entertained.The interior of the restaurant is narrow, but it did not feel cramped. It's nothing fancy, but who pays attention to the decor when you have front seat to witness the performance of a world-class waitress?
Rick M.
My favorite bowl of bibim namyeong in the South Bay. The staff is great whether you do take out or dine in. The place feels like it was plucked out of Koreatown and set up here in Gardena. A fair warning, staff for many of the businesses in this plaza chain smoke cigarettes in the back of the units outside so the smoke comes in occasionally, for some I can see it detracting from the experience but somehow it really made the whole meal tie together beautifully for me
Maria F.
Service is always quick and efficient. These places are often no fuss and I like that. It's a small place and can be full depending on time of day. We ordered to share:Pork Soon Tofu and Galbi comboMushroom hot stone bibimbabThis was a good combo. We had meat, veggies and rice. There was than enough of each item for the both of us. Enjoy!
MaiAngel T.
The food here tastes like a homecooked meal. I love the authenticity. The seating arrangements are a bit tight, but not too bothersome. Steamed rice + sundubu-jigae = perfect.
Justine K.
We got the seafood soon tofu and the galbitang. You can customize the level of spicy for the soon tofu, which is great for someone who can't handle spicy. They also ask you beforehand if it's okay to have the egg cracked inside. The beef galbitang was delicious as well. The beef was so tender and fell right off the bone. Service here was 100%. Our waitress was fast, so friendly and checked in on us often. My boyfriend and I loooove eating the side dishes and she brought over more whenever she noticed we were running low! This restaurant was super clean and was the perfect comfort food vibes. I will definitely be back for more next time. There's a pretty big parking lot but can get packed if it's a weekend because there are so many options in the plaza.
really delicious and amazing service! i love how many appetizers they provide and they offered refills frequently. great place to visit especially with friends!
Delicious Korean food. Would return!
First of all, it's time for delivery. 4 colas are missing. Why do you say you will give it to me but you don’t give it to me?
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
The soft tofu is too thick and tasteless.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
service is very slow， and not family
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 1
I been here for 1st time. Everything was OK except small room bordered me for talking with their friends. It make me mad.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 4
Super good, we enjoyed our lunch date with husband, very friendly and attentive to the customer ☆☆☆☆☆
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Soon Tofu, Seafood
!!!REALLY BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!I used to occasionally enjoy ordering Soon tofu from this place, but due to a very rude staff member, I don't think I'll be visiting again. I visited restaurant on December 24th around 9PM. When I placed a phone order, the person who took my order seemed to struggle with English, leading to misunderstandings. Also, I ordered naengmyeon with a request for extra bibim sauce from her, but due to her limited English proficiency, she misunderstood and placed an order for bibimbap instead. This led to confusion and additional charges in my bill. And when I tried to place an additional order a minute after finishing the first order, She was informed that the last call had ended, so she can’t take the order anymore. When she said to me sounds like she lacks the knowledge of being courteous to customers, she did not handle the situation with kindness. It appears that addressing and correcting her disrespectful attitude towards customers should be a priority.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Guy in the front seriously made a big stink about giving me an extra spoon for my to go order. That's a first. Go up the street to tofu village.
I ordered the Galbitang for $19.99 and the Galbi & Cold Noodles Combo for $32.99.Let's start with the Galbi & Cold Noodles Combo. The cold noodles left me with mixed feelings. They were decent but not outstanding, falling into the category of mediocrity. However, the Galbi stole the show. It was incredibly delicious and perfectly seasoned. The flavors were spot on, making it a highlight of the meal.As for the Galbitang, it was good but slightly on the salty side. The portion size, on the other hand, was generous, which I found to be a great value for the price.One thing that I really appreciated was the easily accessible parking lot. It made my visit much more convenient. Service was also spot on! They were super attentive and refilled the small dishes quickly.
Restaurantji Recommends
If there ever were a waitressing edition of the Iron Chef, this lady would win it even before the competition showed up. I was simply awestruck by her abilities.She was the frontline of the restaurant all by herself. Faced with a constant stream of customers and outgoing orders, she handled everything with aplomb. Seating new customers and distributing the correct number of placemats on the table, taking orders, bringing out water and the side dishes, carrying boiling hot tofu soup filled to the brim, surveying and refilling dishes that were running low, preparing the check, summoning the busboy to clear the tables, signing for deliveries, taking pictures of the patrons and encouraging them to smile better--all these were accomplished with a smile on her own face. She was literally jogging from one table to the next without missing a beat. If she retires from waitressing, she could easily become a charge nurse in a busy ER, and we haven't even gotten to the food yet.The tofu pot was flavorful and boiling hot. The clay pot rice was perfectly done--not too toasted on the outside but the crispy outer layer had a nice smoky taste characteristic of the rice cooked this way. It's always a satisfying endeavor to scrape the toasted rice from the side of the pot. The rice at the center of the bowl was fluffy and fragrant. The sides dishes did not wait to be outshined by the main attraction. Each held its own and kept the customers' taste buds entertained.The interior of the restaurant is narrow, but it did not feel cramped. It's nothing fancy, but who pays attention to the decor when you have front seat to witness the performance of a world-class waitress?
My favorite bowl of bibim namyeong in the South Bay. The staff is great whether you do take out or dine in. The place feels like it was plucked out of Koreatown and set up here in Gardena. A fair warning, staff for many of the businesses in this plaza chain smoke cigarettes in the back of the units outside so the smoke comes in occasionally, for some I can see it detracting from the experience but somehow it really made the whole meal tie together beautifully for me
Service is always quick and efficient. These places are often no fuss and I like that. It's a small place and can be full depending on time of day. We ordered to share:Pork Soon Tofu and Galbi comboMushroom hot stone bibimbabThis was a good combo. We had meat, veggies and rice. There was than enough of each item for the both of us. Enjoy!
The food here tastes like a homecooked meal. I love the authenticity. The seating arrangements are a bit tight, but not too bothersome. Steamed rice + sundubu-jigae = perfect.
We got the seafood soon tofu and the galbitang. You can customize the level of spicy for the soon tofu, which is great for someone who can't handle spicy. They also ask you beforehand if it's okay to have the egg cracked inside. The beef galbitang was delicious as well. The beef was so tender and fell right off the bone. Service here was 100%. Our waitress was fast, so friendly and checked in on us often. My boyfriend and I loooove eating the side dishes and she brought over more whenever she noticed we were running low! This restaurant was super clean and was the perfect comfort food vibes. I will definitely be back for more next time. There's a pretty big parking lot but can get packed if it's a weekend because there are so many options in the plaza.