HWA MI WON

Update: went during the soft opening on their first day. Ordered yuk-jeon and beef tartare as appetizers. Yuk-jeon had a crunchy outer shell that goes really well with the tender beef inside. Beef tartare wasn’t overly sweet and very tender. They said they used American wagyu, which explains the tenderness. The main dishes we tried were the mul-gabi and the galbijjim. I must say this was hands down the best galbijjim in California, PERIOD. Better than the popular joints like Daeho and Sun Nong Dan. It had a “wok-hei” flavor engraved into the rich sauce. The extremely-tender meat soaks up the sauce quite well, so all the ingredients become a harmonizing dish. Galbi-tang takes the crown, imo. Just try it. It’ll cure your hangover for the rest of your lives. The dishes were overall quite flavorful, not overly sweet (best Asian compliment!), and clean-tasting. First time my stomach felt fine and not greasy after eating galbijjim! Service, interior, and the atmosphere were efficient, Korean-modern, and ambient. I would say it’s definitely contrasting to Daeho’s loud environment. Perfect for families and couples who want to dine-in in peace 🙂‍↕️👌🏼 - Can’t wait for this place to open! Very excited.

I absolutely loved my experience here! The food, service, and overall vibes were excellent. The galbi jim was packed with flavor and made with high-quality short ribs that were fall-off-the-bone tender. The oxtail soup was rich, comforting, and so warming. Best of all, the service was outstanding—friendly, attentive, and made the whole meal feel special. I’ll definitely be coming back!

It wasn’t overly sweet and tasted just like the ones I used to have back in Korea. From the very first bite, you can tell they use high quality ingredients. It really shows how much care they put into them. My only complaint is that it’s too far from my home😂