Mo Ran Gak Restaurant

Used to be much better. Side dishes were good but there meat quality and their spicy cold noodle were so so. Also they stopped serving the hot broth drink you get for free with your order.

8-1-2025: Of course, a long wait for Friday night. Very good food and service. They ran out of the Jap Chae.☹️ We ordered both of the cold noodles. The meats were very tasty. Only bad thing, they ask you if you want the bill while you are still eating.

Today was supposed to be a happy day, but my dinner at Moran Gak may have been my last visit to this restaurant. Despite being physically tired, I was looking forward to enjoying a nice meal. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing on multiple levels. The service was extremely unfriendly. At one point, one of the staff members accidentally splashed hot water on my hand—but didn’t even apologize. I was genuinely shocked. Is this really acceptable service? We came with children, and when it was time to serve them meat, we needed an extra pair of scissors. Not only did no one offer to bring another one, but the server actually removed the only pair we were using after putting the meat on the grill. I still needed to cut the meat for the kids, but was left without any tools. I was planning to enjoy naengmyeon as a refreshing finish to the meal, but I was so turned off by the server’s attitude that I lost my appetite and walked out. This isn’t just a staff training issue—it’s a management problem. A restaurant’s culture comes from the top.

Mo Ran Gak is easily one of my favorite Korean BBQ spots. The meat here is incredibly tender and juicy—cooked just right every time by the wait staff in front of you. I ordered a combo, and it came with a generous spread of delicious side dish banchan that really elevated the meal. Everything tasted fresh and well-prepared, from the kimchi to the dipping sauces. The service was fast and friendly, and the atmosphere was lively without being too hectic. It’s a great place to come with a group and share a feast.

There was a wait but it wasn’t so bad for a family of 7 - about 15min. They put you on a waitlist but you can also do it yourself at a kiosk outside by door which has an iPad. Compared to queens NY LA Galbi, it was pretty much the same 8/10. I had higher expectations from LA but it was a let down especially for the prices compared to NYC. If you don’t get a specific combo, the glabi doesn’t come with any soups or side dishes (such as egg soufflé, kimchi or bean paste soup) beyond the typical dishes or kimchi etc. However amount of glabi you get, you will get the same number of rice bowls. Their spicy noodles were great though 9/10. And the customer service was great - the staff was consistent and helpful; they even gave us a complimentary egg soufflé as our kids asked for it. They had rice cake square wraps which was new for us - you put glabi in it with a little sauce and lettuce 8/10. They also had a coffee dispensing machine where you push one of two buttons (with or without milk) and a cup will come down and the coffee will dispense.

Great food good portion. We order a set for 3 people and it is enough for 3 adults and 1 kids.

The complimentary crispy pancake has sour taste. Cold noodle was good but not that extraordinary good. no need to make an effort just to come try but i did lol. I don’t eat beef but hubby said was good. Marinated pork collar is too sweet for my like. Orderes combo T1 for $68. Plenty of food which can feed 3 people

this place was super delicious! we waited about 45 minutes for dinner which was reasonable because it was pretty busy. we got so many cold side dishes and the meat selection for bbq was amazing and tasty.

We came for dinner and split the kbbq combo B and two of the small spicy cold noodles between 4 people and it was still too much food. Everything was bomb, especially the sides. I kept eating even though I was full and then felt like I was going to die after. Service was great, they kept bringing us sides when we finished them and cooked the meat for us. Wait to get seated was a little long but it made sense since it was a great meal and the place was packed. Would definitely come back.

The parking lot is small so most likely street parking will be better. I parked on the side of the building, following a car. I recommend putting yourself on the waiting list first so you wouldn't have to wait in line for long time. I waited around 20 minutes so it wasn't too bad. There is one stall for women's bathroom so that line is long too. The men's one has 2 stalls so shorter. The food portion is huge. I got a small size cold noodles and it was big even. We couldn't finish all the banchan. The meats were juicy, soft, and tender. The marination is sweet but not too sweet. The service is fast and the server constantly comes to grill the meats and cut them. I recommend this place and would come back.

Came with my family for dinner for the first time. Purchased the combo for 4 (brisket, pork belly, marinated rib, chicken, shrimp). Also got the naengmyun, seafood pancake, seafood stir-fry udon. The banchan was really really authentic and plenty of options. Unlike most places. The food was really tasty, nothing to complain about. It is on the expensive side so be prepared to drop a good amount of money. The wait is pretty long but goes by fast (they have a free coffee machine which was great!) Overall, I would definitely come back for some really good KBBQ (non-ayce). Great experience.

I've been here many times, and I'm finally writing a review. I went earlier this week and my mind was refreshed with why this place is one of my top Korean restaurants. I went around 6:30pm on a Wednesday, and we waited for about 30-40 minutes before getting seated. Some tables have grills while some don't, so in the past, I remember they would ask if you're looking to grill or not so they can maximize how to seat their customers. The Pyeongyang Mul Naengmyeon is my favorite. It's nice and cold, so it's perfect for a hot day. Each order also comes with a smaller bowl of noodles (you can choose if you want the spicy Bibim Naengmyeon OR the Mul Naengmyeon). The whole portion is very generous and it's good for sharing if you decide to order meat for the table too. The best meat for me was their brisket and their marinated short ribs. You can order their sets or a la carte, and the staff cooks your meat for you. Service was pretty good, but they forgot our steamed egg at our table and at our neighbor's table. After we notified them, our waitress apologized multiple times and brought it out. This place has been around for awhile and I can't remember a time where I didn't have to wait to be seated. The quality of food has been consistent over the years, and that goes to show they're doing an amazing job!

Amazing experience here! We ordered the bbq combo for 3 and one mul naengmyeon! The meat here was very good quality. My favorite was the marinated short rib, but the brisket and pork belly were very good as well. The combo also comes with steamed egg and a soybean paste soup. They also gave us a bibimnaengmyeon on the house, which was super nice! Overall 10/10 experience here from the service to the food! I definitely recommend this place for some good kbbq!

Food/drinks my favorite KBBQ place! The more you order, the more sides + extras you get! Nothing misses here! We love the seafood pancake, steamed egg, tofu soup, cold noodle soup Atmosphereno frills! Love the hustle bustle of the inside Service‍ really good service every time! Someone helps you cook the meat Priceworth it!

Have been coming here for years and years with my family, probably our most frequented restaurant ever. The quality of the meat is always good, the banchan selection is amazing (especially at dinner time) and the service is homey and kind. Our favs are the egg souffle and japchae and jjigae. We always order the beef set because it never disappoints, but have tried some of their specialty dishes as well. The spicy octopus and galbitang are very good, and you can't leave kbbq without ordering cold noodles! My mom says they're the best cold noodles she's ever had.

If you're craving that serious North Korean Pyongyang Naengmyeon.....This is the spot!! Unmistakably the best offering and legit and authentic!! Reasonable pricing and delicious but very very busy with long line!! Don't sleep on the spicy dried fish banchan!! Also fyi if only going for the noods and no grilling they have a handful of outside covered seating for quicker and faster seating options, even on weekends!!

Always so good--definitely a must-visit spot for me! Service was great! Try to come before you're hungry because there's always a wait. We came around 4:30 and it was around 30-40 min wait when they said it would be 15mins. Be prepared. My favorites were the non-marinated galbi, beef tongue, and pork jowl--so flavorful and tender. They also give a generous variety of delicious banchan, which is always a plus. We tried the different naengmyeon noodles as well; they were decent, but the meats were definitely the highlight.

The quality of the meat and all dishes was absolutely stellar. We had a group of 5 and ordered the meat set for 4 (I believe it was C) and an extra cold noodle and it was plenty of food! The banchan is absolutely delicious. I also think their steamed egg is the best addition to the meal! We had this for a birthday dinner and enjoyed every second. Prepare to wait, but don't worry it's worth it!

very good classic korean food places in oc. always a 1-2 hr wait so make sure u come in early or get on the waitlist. their cold noodles, galbi, and hot stone pot w octopus is my favorite. their sides are also amazing. nice and cozy vibes fit for family meals.

Love coming here for dinner! One of my favorite place for cold noodles and the seafood pancake is my favorite too! Can't forget the kbbq and the quality is always so good. Service is always fast and quick. I will say this location can get really busy especially on the weekends so expect to wait around 1.5-2 hours if you have a party larger than 4. Parking can also be difficult but you can park on the street if they run out.

Mo Ran Gak serves high quality and fresh meat !! They have a variety of meat options to choose from octopus, pork, squid, steak, etc. My friend and I stopped by because we were craving kbbq. A little disappointed that they didn't have the 25.99 deal before 10pm but we got the $33.99 deal instead. I usually just order brisket and pork belly. The meat was very tasty and paired well with the rice! There was no waiting time when I came. I believe that they are expanding the location because there's a part of the restaurant that is closed off. The restaurant is big; there's a lot of tables to sit down. The chairs are a bit uncomfortable. I would have preferred if they had a sit down booth area or more comfortable seating. It was difficult asking for more food items. I felt like we were often ignored when we tried asking for more food. I understand if the workers were busy just wish they were a little more attentive here.

Been meaning to do a review for some time.... Any time we are in Garden Grove/Anaheim area we try to stop here. It's much better Korean bbq than where we live n South Bat area. Their service is really great, very on top of things and they cook for you too. Always making sure if you need anything and you can always ask for more banchan. They are known for the naengmyeon and they sure to give you a free small order when you ordered a combo. Now unfortunately in the last yr or so they seem to go away with this and it's only free when you purchase a regular sized Naengmyeon and you can order a small size with a combo for $10.95. I liked it when its was free! Oh well.., inflations I guess! Their meats are pretty good here and their portions are decent size compare to others. I think it's worth their prices, especially with their unlimited banchans. They seem to always have different rotation, seasonal Banchan which I like and not the same boring stuff like some other Korean joints. We always get the combo A prime and an order of Naengmyoen (they give you a free small spicy one). They do make one the best bindaetteok (munk bean pancakes), very crunchy on the outside and soft and tasty inside. We will see you next time!

Overall Experience: Excellent Restaurant known for their cold noodles! Beware of the long wait times but overall it is definitely worth it. I heard this location isn't as long of a wait as their first location. Food: Everything is solid, including their side dishes! The best part of getting their noodles is that they give you a bonus noodle so you can try both the cold noodles AND spicy noodles. Both are absolutely delicious. I've tried these noodles in Korea and found these to be even better! Portion Size: Excellent! Again, they give you a bonus noodle so it's awesome. I do feel the meat portion is not the most worth it so you can go easy on the meat and really enjoy the noodles and sides. Service: Busy environment but overall the staff is friendly and will get you what you need. Be mindful that the staff is working hard to serve everyone. Ambiance: Nice ambiance as this looks like a new built restaurant so it is clean and nice inside. Plenty of seats! Presentation: Food not only taste amazing but look amazing. Parking Situation: Plenty of parking - note if you can't find a near by parking in front of the restaurant you can just park further away near the shopping center. Should never be an issue.

The place has it own parking in the back of the place and the place is huge. Easy and quick to get table and plenty of food options. Staff is nice, attentive, and quick turntable. The meats are fresh and tasty and perfectly go well with the side sides that refill generously. The place is not much to look at but airy, spacious. It's a great to come with big family.

Came here at 8:50pm (40 minutes prior to closing) and was turned away because their last call for dine in was 9pm which then was suddenly changed to 8:45pm. I respectfully asked if I could order togo because I wanted to order their noodles. They said no. As I was leaving, a lady who was not in line prior came in and asked in Korean if she could be seated. Chris (the person in charge), told her in Korean to have a seat and wait. I then saw him seat her at a table shortly. While witnessing this, I confronted the gentleman why she was able to be seated while I was not. He said no such thing happened and kept insisting to me that this did not happen. I've dined here many times before and have recommended this establishment to my friends and family, but after this unprofessional encounter and lack of customer service, I don't think this type of service can be condoned. Please keep this in mind as service is not universal here.

This is hands down one of our all time favorite Korean restaurants. Been coming here for years (I haven't left a review yet because I always come here hungry and as soon as my food gets here I'm ready to eat lol and also the line was already crazy long and wanted to keep this place a secret HA! There's parking in front of the restaurant but it's usually always full unless you come at the right time and someone is leaving. We usually park in the side lot or on the streets. But this time in particular we got blessed. They use to have this machine that gives out free black sesame or coffee drink but it's been broken for ages and am not sure why they don't think it's viable to fix it (minus one point because that was something we really really enjoyed while waiting. Join Yelp waitlist to avoid the long wait. Their cold noodle is really famous and popular if you enjoy that. Our all time favorite here is the Wang Galbitang. The meat is so tender and it's consistently good since the first time of our visit. They cut the meat off the bone right next to your table. It's a full service meal. There's a little bit of glass noodles in your tasty soup that completes the meal. It also comes w white rice (the texture we like). We've also tried the kbbq. It's good but a bit pricey. They have a huge variety of sides we enjoy all of them especially the fried pancake (make sure you ask for it if they don't voluntarily bring them out) one piece per table cut in 4 parts (see pic). Get extra of the tasty sauce that comes w the galbitang! (See pic) Overall: service level is what you'd expect from any Korean establishment (when you're not Korean or have someone Korean in your party service is always just ok but depending on the waitress we have had spectacular services from time to time) but when the food is this good, I don't usually care much about the service. I will return review to 5 stars when you fix our favorite drink machine!!!

Excellent meat quality, tasty banchan, and nengmyun that you can't find anywhere else. All the servers are friendly and food is delicious.

May 2025 Due to the hot weather, Mulnangmyun sounds like a perfect choice for dinner, so we ordered delivery from this location. The items arrived at our home well packaged and labeled. We ordered a few different menu items to try the different dishes. We ordered the Mulnaengmyeon, Spicy Naengmyeon, Galbi, and Korean Pancakes. The noodles and toppings were served in a separate container from the broth, which made building the naengmyeon much easier and allowed me to practice portion control. The Galbi was served hot, wrapped in aluminum foil. The Korean pancakes were also wrapped in aluminum foil, which kept the food hot. Overall presentation and quality of the order were a good first impression.

Mo Ran Gak was highly recommended by our friends and after visiting we completely understand why. The service, staff and food are all excellent! We arrived later than expected on our first day to SoCal and even though it was close to their closing time, the staff said they would be able to help us out. They quickly seated us, gave us info on their menu and options and then served us delicious food. On top of juggling multiple other tables who were just ordering, they still took the time to check in on us. We ordered the steamed egg, bibimbap, short rib and yukaejjang - they were all delicious! We were very impressed by the depth of flavor of the yukaejjang. The soup tastes bold and has a full body of flavor, we believe it is due to the slow boiling of the brisket that resulted in this flavor. Their sauce for the bibimbap comes across as house-made and is unlike any other bibimbap sauce we have tried, we completely loved it! The restaurant is clean and we did not have any smokey BBQ smell even though the tables around us were having BBQ. Towards the end of our meal, the staff told us to take our time while they cleaned up the restaurant. We were very thankful for the hospitality and are looking forward to when we can visit again!

This has been my comfort restaurant for the past year. I come here almost every week--that's how much I love it. The food, the banchan, and the friendly staff have always made this place feel like home. But today was a completely different experience. A new lady was serving our table, and from the start, she was noticeably rude. When she began grilling our meat, she ended up burning nearly half of it. From the way she handled the grill, it was clear she was either inexperienced or not paying close attention. That alone was disappointing, but it wasn't the only issue. I ordered my usual cold noodles, and when I added the 겨자 (mustard) sauce--just like I always do--it was unexpectedly much spicier. I politely asked if the sauce had changed, in hopes of requesting a little more of the soup base to help balance the flavor. To my surprise, she responded in a passive-aggressive tone that immediately made me feel uncomfortable, as if I had said something wrong. She began rambling with a raised voice, saying things like, "I worked here two years ago how would I know," and "I told you not to add too much sauce earlier." (She did mention that, but I had noticed a difference in the taste, which is why I asked if the sauce had changed.) Her tone grew increasingly defensive, which only made the situation more uncomfortable. A few minutes later, noticing our unhappy expressions, she returned and asked, "You're not mad, are you?" ("삐지신거 아니죠?"). I've never heard something like that from restaurant staff before, and it truly caught me off guard. As someone treating a dear friend, I felt both frustrated and embarrassed. He looked clearly uncomfortable and kept eating just to be polite, but I could tell he wasn't enjoying the meal. I completely lost my appetite and left both the noodles and meat untouched. I've loved Morangak for a long time, and this is the first time I've ever had an issue. But today's experience left such a bad impression that I honestly don't know if I'll be returning.

I refuse to visit socal and not eat at Mo Ran Gak. It's good every single time and i've never had a bad experience no matter when I come. Yes, it's busy constantly but it's busy for a reason. We always get a bbq combo and always leave so full and satisfied. The meat quality is so good and the beef brisket melts in your mouth- it's definitely the best i've had at any restaurant. I also highly recommend getting the cold noodles! I'm also obsessed with the rice paper side they give you which a lot of places don't give :') Make sure to end your meal with the complimentary coffee or black bean drink from the machine at the front!! Be prepared to wait. Definitely put your name on the Yelp waitlist in advance since there's usually very little seating outside of the restaurant. Parking is always near impossible but you can either find parking in nearby neighborhoods or the plaza across the street. It's popular for a reason!

We love coming here for our kbbq! We went on a Friday night around 6pm and they sat us very quickly. This is a kbbq place where they cook the meat for you so that's always a pro! They food is great quality and we got so many good side dishes to pair with our meats. It's also one of the more affordable kbbq places that we've been to. Highly recommend! We love it!

Always a lengthy wait, but well worth the delectable savories from grilled pork, chicken, and mouth-watering soft beef pieces, cooked to perfection by the friendly yet attentive staff chefs. Ensure to be on-site to add your party's name to the guestlist and don't wander too far! The interior is cozy and well-ventilated and you don't leave feeling smoky like at typical AYCE places. Pricey menu items can feel expensive but trust; it's worth it all. Can't wait to return here again soon!

Affordable Wagyu meat selection, a la cart portion, not an AYCE joint. You'll get your money's worth. The banchan here do not disappoint, I always end up asking for more. My favorite here is the 평양물냉면 Pyeongyang Mul Naengmyeon ( Cold buckwheat noodle ) if you purchase the full size, you'll get a small complimentary bowl of 비빔냉면 Bibim Naengmyeon ( spicy broth less cold buckwheat noodle )on the house. Set A is usually my go-to: - brisket - 3/5 - boneless short ribs - 4/5 - rib eye steak - 5/5 - bone-in short ribs - 5/5 grab a bottle of hite or cass beer, and you're set! happy dining. p.s. my advice is if you haven't been here before, try going on a weekday, with an early dinner time, as it gets packed, despite with the new location opened up in Fullerton. The locals here love their Mo Ran Gak fixes. They used to have yelp check-in from home, but now you'll need to be there physically to waitlist check-in. Be prepared for at least 40 min to an hour wait. Parking can be limited, residential parking is allowed, but please be respectful to the residents. They used to serve bone broth... my favorite appetizer before the main entree, but they took that away. The black bean/sesame hot drink is still available! (but only after dinner, lol when the restaurant is too packed, there will be an "out of order" sign placed on the machine)

Best KBBQ in all of OC! Totally worth the 70-minute wait! I've been to so many KBBQ places, and this one is by far the best. I really care about portion sizes and meat quality, and this place nails both--10/10 for portion, service, and quality. I'm from NorCal, and I'm so sad we don't have a KBBQ restaurant like this up there... It was actually a lot of food for four people, but it was so good, I felt like I came out of an all-you-can-eat meal after finishing! Haha. Also, make sure to add the naengmyeon (Korean cold buckwheat noodles)--you don't need rice. The noodles and meat must be eaten together! Just remember, this place gets super busy, so be prepared for a long wait!

Food was so delicious! First chance trying them after being recommended a lot. The pork jowl was so good the quality I thought I was going to cry with how delicious everyone was. The banchan was super taste. The spicy cold noodles were so refreshing! They cook the meat for you and are very quick with the service! Staff is very attentive and friendly ! Definitely going back!

I was craving some Korean food after a long weekend. It's usually really busy at Mo Ran Gak, luckily if you are free between 3-4pm before dinner you get seated quickly. I usually get the spicy cold noodles and regular cold noodles along the bimimibap. The ban Chan or side dishes here are always 5/5. Both spicy and regular cold noodles never disappoint 5/5. The spicy cold noodles will give you a nice kick but not overly spicy that burns your mouth. Not sure how they do it but, the cold noodles beef broth is always so refreshing on a hot day. If you are craving Korean bbq, they also offer combo menus with various meats!

This is my go to spot for spicy or cold noodles! The flavor is spot on and absolutely delicious without compromising anything! Their nokdu pancakes are delicious as well. I wasn't a big fan of their bbq meat though....maybe the kalbi, but the briskets just shrivel and break up into tiny pieces and wasn't impressed!

The best restaurant for Korean cold noodles This is the most popular food eaten by Koreans in the summer. It is a cold mixed beef broth mixed with buckwheat and sweet potato/potato powder, and the noodles are made into a refreshing dish. Try eating cold noodles and grilled meat together. It's absolutely fantastic. The long wait is annoying, but the moment you eat the food, your mood completely improves. I always want to visit this restaurant again. These days, food prices are not cheap, so it is not easy to eat out, but it is one of the representative foods of Korea, so it is worth opening your wallet.

Here for their cold spicy noodles. It's soooo good! This place gets packed so I usually just order it as a take-out

Went here for dinner after a day at California Adventure. We were here on a Tuesday night and didn't have to wait longer than 5 minutes for a table, but it was pretty consistently packed on a Tuesday! The service was fast and friendly. One thing I love about SoCal is the KBBQ places cook it for you on the grill at your table. Almost all places up north you have to cook yourself which can be fun, but it's so much faster when the servers cook it for you! We had the meat combo for 4 (was about $173). Not a bad deal for the amount of meat you get, and we had to take a little bit home. It comes with bone in short rib, boneless short rib, rib eye, brisket, choice of soup, steamed egg, a pancake, and all the banchan. It also comes with a salad. It's a lot of food so come hungry if you get a combo! All of the meat was delicious and tasted high quality. I also loved the variety of banchan and the side dishes that came with our combo. Would definitely come back next time I'm in town!

Make sure the whole party is there, first come first serve if everyone is there. Having friends that are always late don't help... What does help is the free hot milk coffee at the front door!! Omg Soo good, I need one at my house for them cold nights. Love that they cook for you, that's always a bump in the tipping department. I'm the designated cook otherwise. Solid meat selection, and the cold noodles are fantastic. Sides are nice, and all the saucy dishes are also good. I have a few more of the intestines dishes to try still. This place holds up to the hype if you ask me. Lots of food for the price. Good sides, plenty of soju!

This legendary Korean BBQ place in town is a must-visit. The beef and cold noodle dishes are a must-try. Be prepared for a long wait, as the place is always packed.

Must Try!!! Every dish is so diverse, flavorful, and their banchan is definitely some of the best! What a great variety too! It truly feels like you're at (how I imagine a Korean auntie or Korean grandma's) home and kitchen. We tried a bit of everything! My friends recommended Mo Ran Gak and it's got to be in our foodie get-together rotarion again absolutely. I hope my photos help you to decide what to try. I'm so sorry I can't recall every name of each dish. From the cold noodles to the spicy noodle dishes and our Galbi, everything is delicious!!

I got the 2 person set combo (brisket and pork belly) with tofu soup, steamed egg, and ordered cold noodles on the side. The side dishes was super yummy, they served galbi jim as one of them. The server grilled our meat for us. The meat was high quality and delicious. Overall, the food was yummy and service is good. It is pricey and not AYCE. I would come back again!

First time at Mo Ran Gak! This is a casual kbbq spot that has a pleasant homey vibe. We went on a Saturday evening around 7:30 pm and had to wait a little over an hour to be seated (for 2 people) as most were eating with their families. Once seated, the waiter walked us through the menu which broke down different options by number of people which is helpful. The meat was fresh and the side dishes were crunchy and flavorful. I would visit again but aim to go earlier in the evening since parking is definitely limited.

Food got the 5 star. The waiting, one star, Service, half a star. Because the lady who helped us was rushing, cooking the meat over meat, wayyy over-paced for our usual way of eating. I almost had an indigestion. I know they want to serve as many people as possible, but i don't want to feel like an animal to be fed one meal at a time

Been here a few times now and it is always a hit. Last time I came to dine was around 2023 so it's been a hot minute and everything was still delicious as ever. My friends and I ordered the bibimmyeon, mackerel & soup, steamed egg, and altang. Everything was amazing from the banchan to the service to our mains. They were so sweet to even give us another small bowl of cold noodles as service. We sat outside because we weren't having KBBQ and the exterior was refreshing and clean. This place has remained one of my go-to's for a reason! One thing to note is that their food tends to lean toward the sweeter side, which I personally enjoy but I know it's not everyone's thing! You won't get something you won't like here though :)

I came here with my friends because we were craving kbbq. This restaurant is a great find for kbbq in Garden Grove. The food was super good and the waiters cooked the meat for us. I was pretty full afterwards! The restaurant also has a small parking lot in front.

This place is HANDS DOWN my FAVORITE KOREAN BBQ place in CA!!!! I've been here about 5 times now and I've loved it every time. This place is CONSISTENTLY great. However, the entire Korean community and beyond knows about this place so the wait times are crazy long. If you don't want to wait, you have to come at an odd time like 3:00 PM. Otherwise, prepare to wait like an hour or more especially at peak dinner time. You can join the Yelp waitlist and wait in your car until it's time to go in. This is NOT an AYCE place and it is slightly on the pricy end but you are getting your money's worth because the quality of the meat here is very good. We usually get one of their meat combos. Service is excellent for a Korean restaurant. The ladies are very pleasant and they do the grilling for you. I love their boneless short ribs and brisket. Their side dishes (banchan), salad, sauces, soybean soup (dwenjang jjigae), and steamed egg are all so good! Literally everything is good here!! I have zero complaints about the food. I also love their mul nengmyun (cold buckwheat noodles in chilled beef broth). I get it every time I go. You can ask for "mat-bo-gi" size and they'll give you a smaller size if you don't want to get a whole large one. SO refreshing and goes so well with the KBBQ meats! Parking: free in lot. They have one additional small lot as well across the street. If both are full, you just have to find street parking.

Let's talk about the tall lean waiter with glasses. The restaurant is very busy and a lot of people are waiting. I understand the workers are in a full swing mode. He comes asking if we are going to order with the "hurry up" attitude. We order two of their famous cold noodles. Also ordered two other dishes and trying to order something more. The waiter informs each order comes with complementary extra noodle. We had two elderly who barely eat and a child. While we wanted to order more since we had 6 people, but with the extra noodle we figured we can order more later. If we end up not ordering more, we had planned on giving extra tip. The guy looks at us, "you only ordering 4?" Snatches the menu and walks away. As he enters our order, he tells the other waitress we didn't order enough. He is clearly peeved and spoke out loud for us to hear. Wait, it gets better. He NEVER comes to attend the table. Not once. To make matters worse, when we didn't receive something, we tried waving him down, and he blatantly ignored our table. The lady waitress, whom was very nice by the way, ended up helping us. I think she felt bad we were being treated awful. When we finally yelled "we need our check," that's when he responded "yes" He said 5% off if paying by cash. My elderly parents prefer pay cash. (We normally pay but today was for the grand children) He takes the bill with our cash. He NEVER CAME BACK WITH OUR CHANGE. We left. I'm sorry but too many intentional ways to make customer know they are not welcomed. We will NOT be returning. We can find food just as good at another Korean restaurants nearby. I am not looking for good service at an Asian restaurant. However, I don't believe anyone deserves to be treated as what we have experienced. Absolutely rude! I have never walked out of a restaurant so angry.

Definitely one of my favorite KBBQ places! For a Sunday evening, we got seated pretty quickly after going on the waitlist. Parking is pretty limited, but there is a second small lot across the street. ( They have indoor and outdoor seating, you can put your preference when you join the waitlist. Indoor seating can be a little tricky with a bigger group. We ordered the brisket & boneless short ribs. I will say the sides are absolutely amazing. I loved the steamed egg & tofu soup. The meat quality was perfection. Every waiter was efficient in cooking our food. They also give discount is you pay in cash. Would highly recommend this place.

Updating my review to say more positive things about Mo Ran Gak. It was just 2 of us today, so we ordered the combo for 2 with brisket and pork belly, which also comes with steamed egg and soybean paste stew. The banchan is amazing, especially their mung bean pancake! I also love the salad & veggies that complement the meat. The pork belly was surprisingly thinly cut and marinated tableside, and I actually really enjoyed it! We ate til we were both really full. The portion size for the combo for 2 is perfect. I wanted to order a small bibim naengmyun but that will have to wait for next time! Service is amazing and all the meats are cooked for you here.

Delicious food, good service, and relatively quick seating. Prices are a little on the high end but you get what you pay for. They're very popular for their cold and spicy cold buckwheat noodles as well as their fried mung bean pancake so if it's gonna be your first time eating there, I recommend starting with those dishes and getting some grilled meat on the side if you want some extra protein. This place is great for KBBQ too in case you're not into noodles. They serve plenty of side dishes to go with your protein. This place is one of my favorite Korean restaurants in the OC and you can trust that I know my Korean food since as a Korean-American myself, I've practically been eating Korean food my entire life.

Excellent food and service. Phenomenal restaurant. There is always a line and it is for good reason.

Mo Ran Gak You truly are the stop For all things Korean bbq You have meat, banchan, and even stew Your service is impeccable It truly is respectable And the place is nice and new So make sure you take your boo This is their second location and it's great! Spacious, busy, and delicious. We got the special B for three people and all the meats were on point. We also got the cold noodles (both kinds) and they were solid (though the spicy noodles could have had more kick). All in all this place rates high on my list as well as the list of others given the wait.

They need train for better services to employees. Food is tasty. Food prices is little too pricey for the amount of the food.