Past Memories

This place is about 8 miles from where I live but is always worth the drive. Food is delicious and is served right away. The price is cheaper compared to other Korean bar/restaurants. The army soup was slightly bland, but still hot the spot. Seafood pancake had enough seafood - they didn’t just put a ton of dough. The music was very loud though - I felt like I was at a club.

Always a great time to be had at Past Memories. You always get a homey feeling when grabbing a bite here after a few rounds. Come happy, leave happy. It’s more of a happy memories type of place.

Past Memories is a Korean pub that is a favorite among locals. The warm, moody lighting, wooden booths, and decor create the nostalgic atmosphere that is true to the restaurant’s name. Even on my first visit, the restaurant’s homely vibe made me feel that I had been there before. My “past memories” include the seafood pancake and sweet and spicy chicken wings. These are non-negotiable for me on every visit. The seafood pancake has crispy edges and a soft, almost gooey center filled with delicious fried batter, squid, and green onions. The sweet and spicy chicken wings are presented in lollipop style, and are more sweet than spicy. I have a bit of a sweet tooth so they are perfect for me. My favorite memories, however, have to be sharing soju cocktails with my friends. I like to get the lychee and yogurt soju cocktails. The alcohol taste is almost undetectable and the cocktails are yummy and sweet. No night at Past Memories is complete without a refreshing drink to complement your meal.

Korean BBQ House – Where Smoke, Sizzle, and Smiles Collide Fresh off a food high from Casa del Rey, we kept the flavor train rolling and hit up Korean BBQ House in Garden Grove the next day—and whoa, talk about back-to-back culinary victories. This place wasn’t just dinner—it was a full-on experience, equal parts campfire cookout, meat lover’s paradise, and family bonding therapy (the delicious kind). We sat down, fired up the grill, and things escalated quickly—in the best way possible. My son went full carnivore mode on the beef, grilling it like he’s been doing this his whole life. Perfectly marinated, juicy, with just the right char—he was in his element. If there had been a trophy for “Most Focused BBQ Enthusiast Under 12,” he’d have taken gold. And the kids? Oh man, the kimchi rice and grilled octopus were hits. I half-expected some picky eater drama, but nope—those little food critics dove in like they were born in Seoul. The kimchi rice had that perfect balance of heat, tang, and umami, and the octopus? Tender, just spicy enough, and charred to perfection. Not a single “ew” or “what is that” was heard—just satisfied chewing and chopstick clacking. The vibe in there? Cozy chaos. It smelled like heaven (if heaven has a meat smoker), the energy was upbeat without being overwhelming, and everyone looked like they were having a good time—because they were. You grill your own food, you talk, you laugh, you maybe smoke out your eyebrows a little—it’s all part of the fun. Korean BBQ House is now locked in the family memory bank as one of those meals—the kind we’ll randomly bring up years from now, like “Remember the time Elijah grilled 10 pieces of beef like a little BBQ boss?” Yeah. That kind. Two days. Two meals. Two totally different cuisines. One happy, full family. We call that a win.

Love the atmosphere here. Feel like I am at the night club 😆 Food is good too.

The service was ok and the atmosphere was great. The food was not quite the quality we expected even though, to give the restaurant credit, they do give decent portions. The flavored soju was good though.

Past Memories is an amazing spot for Korean foods and drinks! The thing that stood out to me the most about this restaurant was the atmosphere. I loved the little Korean street signs and telephone poles that transported you out of the drab plazas of California and into the intimacy of Korean culture. In addition, the cozy seats and the layout of the restaurant really put together an atmosphere that welcomed a long night of drinking and laughing with friends. Onto the food. Amazing and a lot. My mouth was watering just smelling all the food around me and I wasn't disappointed when we received ours! You really only need 2 dishes for 3-5 people, they give a lot! We ordered the military stew and sea snail spicy salad, and I loved both of them. Our party of 3 couldn't finish either and the leftover military stew was still good for two more meals. Overall, I would highly recommend this restaurant. Past Memories should be your next stop for authentic Korean cuisine!

I come here all the time and all the food is absolutely amazing! It’s quite pricey but the portions are really big for most items so it is definitely worth it. The only consistent issue is that the service here is very cold. No matter how many times I come, the servers are pretty fast-paced and not super gracious. The other night, the staff turned on the bright overhead lights and turned off the music 30-40 minutes prior to closing. They are not usually rude, but this specific instance of being rushed out of the restaurant so far from closing was very disappointing. The staff’s demeanor was also very clear that they wanted everyone out; another group was also confused as to why it seemed the restaurant was closing. We always are very respectful and tip above 20% as the food is great and we want to have a good relationship coming back, but it doesn’t seem to matter. If it wasn’t for the service, it would be 5 stars!

Great spot! The one time I didnt bring a korean friend and I was fine ordered all the right things even got service bottle of soju love the decor very similar to ktown in los angeles where I'm from food was quick and the employees were thoughtful and nice would go back parking was ok, weekends expect to get busy they allow children in there too which is cool for the adults to get a little buzz on in a safe environment would go back if I'm in the area great place to think of past memories with your buds!

I recently visited Past Memories and was extremely disappointed with the experience. The service was incredibly slow and unprofessional. Our food took a full hour to come to the table. To make matters worse, the food arrived cold and tasted mediocre at best. I expected much better quality for the price. I won't be returning and wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. Overall: 1/10

In the middle December, my friends and I decided to go to past memories for a birthday dinner. Prior to this that last time I went to past memories was a month ish ago. This time I noticed they had changed their menu a bit. There was no JP love and a few new additions to the menu. I had come in expecting the usual experience here. Long waits which is fine because it's busy, but good food and vibes. The food was not what it was a month ago. The fries and the chicken in the picture below look like they were from the freezer and quickly prepared. Then they slapped a piece of cheese on top put it in the microwave and then served it to us. The food items came out nothing like the picture. It was also so pricy for what it was worth.. So disappointed and so confused as to why they changed some of their recipes. The quality has declined. Not sure if it was a bad day but I don't think I'll be coming back any time soon..

My friends and I came over to dine in after our night golf. The place was not as busy since it's the New Year. We ordered Army Soup to remedy this cold weather, lWe also ordered chicken wings and some soju. Service was great. Ambiance is always loud but vibey. We enjoyed our time here as well as our meal. Its always a treat

This spot is ideal to grub on some food to pair with your favorite drinks on a night out in town! My friends invited me to The Past Memories, and we all arrived until we became a big party. There are many tables around for big groups so this would be a nice choice for that. The menu has just enough of common Korean dish staples for drinking and had different types of Korean alcohol (soju, beer, & wine). Garlic Fries (3/5): These were just alright, a bit dry but not skimpy on the garlic. It could also use some salt too. Bacon Fried Rice (3/5/5): Didn't get a whole lot of flavors from this rice either, maybe I just prefer crisper bacon, but the meat didn't have much flavor from the bacon or maybe didn't fry the rice enough. BBQ Ribs (4/5): This was galbi and they had a nice marinade on them. It was served on a hot plate and cut into big pieces. Sweet & Spicy Chicken Wings (4/5): Never had chicken wings lollipop style! I preferred this way of the chicken prepared as it made eating easier. I liked this dish the most and felt like it was the most unique. Overall, the food here is typical Korean bar food so I'm not expecting the food quality to blow my mind. My rating for the overall restaurant would be 4 stars! Our service was attentive, and we received our items pretty quickly.

My husband and I always come here post- practice! We always crave Korean food and this is down the spot from where we train. We love the big portion sizes as well as the ambiance of the restaurant! We enjoy coming here and we'll be a forever customer!

This is definitely my favorite spot for Korean bar food. Everything was really good and I liked that they were playing kpop and had music videos playing. We ordered 3 dishes for 4 girls and had a lot leftover Everything was a 5/5 out for me, and I would recommend all of these dishes (spicy rice cakes, kimchi fried rice, sweet and spicy chicken wings)

Past Memories is a Korean pub that's a favorite among locals. The warm, moody lighting, wooden booths, and decor create a nostalgic atmosphere that is true to the restaurant's name. My "past memories" include the seafood pancake and the spicy and sweet chicken wings. These are non-negotiable for me every visit. The seafood pancake has crisp edges with a soft, almost gooey center filled delicious fried batter, squid, and green onions. The spicy and sweet chicken wings are presented in lollipop style, and are more sweet than they are spicy. I have a bit of a sweet tooth, so that is perfect for me. My party will order other items here and there but nothing really impresses me as much as the two that I've called out by name. I do wish that Past Memories had a bit of a better variety in their menu. For example, I wish they did like a loaded bulgogi fries... I try to DIY it myself by ordering the butter cheese fries and dumping bulgogi on top, but it really isn't exactly what I'm looking for. My favorite "past memories," however, have to be drinking soju cocktails with my friends. I like to get the yogurt and lychee soju cocktails. You can't taste the alcohol too much, and they are yummy and sweet. They are the perfect complement to their smorgasbord of Korean pub food Past Memories has to offer.

Oh, Past Memories, you never disappoint... in the best and most hilarious ways. I used to hit this spot with my homegirls in college, but today, I decided to introduce my two teenage daughters to my legendary Korean drinking spot. Apparently, I forgot how "memories" can be a little different when you're not in your 20s anymore. I ordered my usual Soju, and the server, very seriously, asked if they could check with the boss first, because they had to "ID the whole group." I blinked. I was like, "Uh... those are my kids, they're not drinking my soju." The server still went to the back like I was trying to sneak in a round for my 14 year-old. Eventually, the manager comes by, hands me my drink and brings waters for the kids. Apparently, it's their strict no-underage-drinking rule in action, which is both responsible and, in my case, way too serious for a family holiday dinner. But anyway, enough about my "mom moment." The food here is STILL top tier even after 25 years! Here's what you really need to get: Kimchi fried rice - 10/10. It's the spicy, garlicky love you never knew you needed. Chicken lollipops - 9/10. Perfect for pretending you're at a fancy gala, even though you're just sitting in a booth. A lil smidge sweet though. Teobokki - 9/10. The chewy texture will make you rethink every other rice cake you've ever had. BBQ short ribs - 10/10. If you're not ordering these, what are you even doing with your life? Cheese corn - 9/10. It's corn. It's cheese. You get it. So, Past Memories, I'll be back for the food, but maybe next time I'll just bring my friends instead of my teenagers. Also, here's to hoping my Soju gets a little less side-eyed.

Came here pretty late at night at around 11 ish o clock and there was no wait time on a Wednesday night. The ambience is very chill, playing kpop music on the speakers and have a very authentic look to the interiors as well. I have came here before and was happy with my food and experience so I had to introduce a friend of mine to this place again. Half and Half Chicken Wings 4/5: This would've been a 5/5 but the only thing about it was that the non sauced up chicken just needed an extra option for dipping sauce or something. It was a little dry without any sauce. Other than that I loved the sauced chicken and it was perfect the way they lollipopped the wings. We also ordered drinks on the side but they took forever to come and I had to mention to one of the servers to bring our drinks but I don't blame them for it. Other than that I would come back here again for a good late night eating and drinking option with friends!

The restaurant is slow during the weekdays. The food is good here. A good place to talk. - Fried Chicken 1.9/5 Very dry. Sauce is ok. But so so so dry! - Sea Snail Salad with noodle 5/5 So tasty! The sauce is perfect and the dish is huge. [RECOMMEND] - Green Onion Pancake 5/5 Crispy on the outside. Very tasty! Free parking in lot.

I haven't been here since high school but the vibes are just the same, maybe even better and less busy! My friends and I shared the Bossam, Seafood Soup w/ Ramen, & Kimchi Fried Rice. We also got a bottle of Terra to share. My favorite dish is bossam but I wish the pork slices were a bit thinner. The soup was filled with so much of everything and the rice was delicious! We didn't have a wait coming on a Friday night. The place was great for drinks and catching up! I'd consider this place more often after trying it again for the first time in a while.

It's been a year since I yelped this beloved restaurant where I had so many past memories with my friends and families. It's where I started my passion for Tong Dak (Whole Rotisserie Chicken of Korea) and white sweet and sour Turnip cubes. It's the place where I introduced Military Stew for several friends and my children. Alas, for the past few years I've been away from the Garden Grove area due to my work commitments, this place had gone through many changes, one the service has definitely declined, two, the place is run down, no soap in the bathroom, waitress couldn't care less about the state of disrepair in the bathroom, three, many items are not available such as Egg Soufflé, four, the simple fish cake stew was made with such poor quality ingredients mainly freeze dried fish cakes that literally broke apart as I tried to use the ladle to spoon them. Finally, the loss of patrons. I hope things will get better soon.

The server is very quick and straight to the point. She prompted us to scan the QR code on the table to check the menu out. We ordered some soju and beer quick came quickly. Soon after all of our food came out one after the other without much wait in between. This is a good and bad since we had a large party with not a lot of table space so we had to try and eat the entrees before moving on to the next. The beef tartare was still a bit frozen and icy which was surprised everyone but every other dish we ordered was good. This is definitely a place you want to come with friends to eat a lot and drink For a party of 10 - we had 5 soju bottles (one was free since it was a friend's birthday) and one big beer to share. With tip included it was around $36 per person. I definitely left full and happy.

It was my first time here with my gfs and the service is amazing. We had gotten garlic fries, pork belly + squid stir fry, bbq ribs, and bacon fried rice. It was all so DELICIOUS and the portions are massive which is worth the price. I'd come back here again

Service was mediocre, a smile is hard to come by from both the staff we encountered . It's very loud with Korean pop songs / videos blasting through the TV in Dim lit room. Need attention from any of the staff push a button on the wall next to the table. Dinnerware consists of styrofoam cups/bowls . Our orders include 4 small bowls of assorted ban chan . Beef bulgogi was alright , hubby liked their spicy squid onion stir fry and kids find the shrimps tempura "not bad ". Only good thing about here is they open late . Other than that food, service, and house keeping needs improvement .

Parking: There are two neighboring parking lots connected with each other so there are plenty of space but confusing where to park. To find this place, their sign doesn't really say "Past memories" in capital letters, but I would try to find green Korean characters that look like mountains. Service: Service is fast, the food came out a lot faster than I would have estimated. Great restaurant for large groups or small intimate food date. In the booths, there is a service call button at the side to call for the waiters. Seafood Pancake with Kimchi: Pancake had more of a kimchi flavor and less seafood flavor. Dish was pretty standard. Japchae (glass noodle stir fry): They have vegetable/ meat Japchae dish choice. Overall, the vegetables were cooked well and the glass noodles were soft and bouncy. A very light dish to share amongst several people. Fish Roe Soup: There was a good amount of chopped roe throughout the dish, but the texture of the roe was a bit hard and felt overcooked. Something similar to a kimchi stew but no tofu and more unique seafood meat. Seasoned and Fried Chicken Wings: Smothered in sweet Korean sauce, not spicy at all and fried to perfection. Chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. I love that their bone was cleaned at the top so it's easier and tidier to eat the fried chicken. Stir Fried Baby Octopus: The best dish out of all that I have tried that night. Octopus was smothered in sweet and manageable spicy sauce, octopus had a nice bounce. Haven't had many places marinate and cook octopus well. Fried Shrimp: Another dish done well. The shrimp was fried with the lightest coat of oil I've seen. Shrimp was lightly batter and had such a juicy shrimp. Steamed egg tofu: Serving size is about an extended hand size. Very similar in flavor to those you would get at a Kbbq restaurant, but bigger portion.

New Management! My husband and I came to this restaurant for the past 15 years but this new management and food is not worth coming back to. All the food has changed, service was horrible. I called the waitress 4 times and she never answered. We were the only people in the restaurant too.... On top of that, she was on a personal call while taking our food orders, forgot to bring our sauces for our orders, and this is the best part.... she started straightening her hair right next to us!!!! Oh my goodness, talk about unsanitary and unprofessional. Very unfortunate because we loved coming here, but we will not be returning...

Came here for late nights eats with hubby. Enjoyed the Kpop music playing and chill ambiance. We waited about 5 mins to be seated on a Saturday night around 10:30P. We ordered the Fried Squid, Tteokbokki, and Spicy Seafood Ramen with soft tofu. Portions were large and shareable The fried squid was just the right texture and had a dusting of spice on it The tteookbokki was delicious with fish cakes and sausage, while the sauce had a little heat and not too sweet. I really enjoyed the Spicy Seafood Ramen with soft tofu. It has several large shrimp, mussels, and squid that paired well with spicy broth and noodles. Service was attentive, but not overbearing.

This is my favorite spot to go to when I want to hit up a soju bar with a group of friends or crave pocha food! The setup of the restaurant is very traditional Korean old school style which in my option adds to the experience. There is a service button conveniently set up by each table so the servers know when to come and attend the tables. My group and I arrived on a Sunday evening around 6:30 and we were seated upon arrival. We scanned the QR code to see which items we wanted to order. My favorites here are below: Half and Half Chicken Wings: I always demand that my group gets this whenever we come here. This is a very shareable chicken wing dish with their classic original fried chicken and their spicy sauce. The meat is so tender and the chicken is fried to perfection. Seafood pancake: They never skimp on the seafood here and the pancake is pan fried so nicely with a crispy yet light dough. The other dishes we got were also very tasty but I'd highly recommend getting the dishes I highlighted above. Overall, this is my favorite pocha in OC and highly recommend making a visit here for bday celebrations or just a night out with friends.

After coming here a good amount of times with friends, I've grown to like this place a lot! It's the perfect spot for a night out with friends- the vibes are great, food is yummy and filling, and the drinks are standard for Korean pochas. What I really like about Past Memories is that the portions are very generous, easily shareable, and all tasted delicious. I've had average kimchi fried rice at other places, but this one hits the spot. Their fried chicken was juicy and the steamed egg really helped bring everything together! The spicy rice cake was the star of the show for me- the rice cakes, sausage, fish cake, carrots, green onions make for a comforting and filling dish. Definitely order family-style when you come here so you can enjoy all the dishes! Not to mention the food is well worth the price! We ordered 4 dishes for 6 people, ended up paying $15 per person (tax and tip included), and we still had leftovers to take home!

I would come here really often but it seems that they changed management, I have seen the change in the food recently with the spicy chicken and cheese being bland with no spice to it I wish it just tested how it did back then nevertheless the service is still good I mean it looks to seem it's only 2 people working the front props to their effort .

Ah, the memories that I've made here. Been coming here for the past few years with friends before/after the club and/or just wanting to come here to eat some bar food and drink. Food: Definitely good, but also definitely not amazing. I recommend the Korean seafood pancake. Pairs super well with a soju cocktail. The rest of the food is a little boring and kind of bland. I mean, it's good, but like I said it's not noteworthy. Service: Service is usually pretty quick. A lot of young folk come here and there's usually a lot of them at once, so I commend the people that work here because they're always on it. They mostly leave you alone but when you ask for something, they typically never forget. Parking is good and the music always slaps. Overall, I will bring friends here forever and always. Just a good spot to be with good vibes.

Great place to grab drinks and late night bites. Personally like the seafood pancake since it comes a little crispy

[Food] - Korean Lollipop Fried Chicken: I was really hoping to like this but it was a miss. It was a bit too crunchy and over fried for me. The sauce was decent but because they over fried it, it turned out a bit hard. - Corn Cheese: I don't normally order this because I feel like it's expensive for what it is. Regardless every time my friends do order it, it's so good anywhere you go! - Kimchi Fried Rice: I liked this because I actually like the more sour kimchi so this was up my alley in terms of flavor. [Service] - Helpful, friendly, attentive [Ambiance] - Has a very nostalgic vibe as it makes me feel like this would've been a place I'd hang out at after school - Spacious restaurant that's perfect for large groups - Ample spots in the parking lot although I'm not sure during peak hours [Overall] - Had fun here and the food was decent - My friends love this place especially for late night eats and drinking!

Don't let the old school vibe deter you. This place had great service and great food portions to price ratio. Solid bang for your buck. Food came out quickly and they don't charge anything if you bring a bday cake. They have large party booths that fit 10+ people. The best part is when everyone is drunk and starts singing happy bday to everyone. Our group sang it 5x with other tables. The spicy fried chicken is about a medium to hot so be warned. Bacon fried rice and tteokbokki are solid choices. Plenty of parking and really friendly people.

Past memories is an all time classic and favorite for anyone in Garden Grove/Orange County, they open really late and the food and alcohol is always good. They cater to those who can drink bottles straight as well as cocktails with a side of a Korean home cooked meal. The price is on the cheaper side than if you want somewhere more mainstream in Buena Park or Irvine. The service here is very typical for a "hole in a wall" style Korean Pocha, use the ringer if you have to or wave them down if you want more food or drinks after the first 2 rounds of your order. The space is very rowdy in the booths but out on the tables there are families eating with a quieter energy and ambiance, if you come in with a big group they can definitely accommodate that. Parking is very ample but make sure you don't park later than the closing time or there's a risk of towing!

The food? amazing!!!!! Very fit for group gatherings to chill with good food and drink. The service was quick however questionable at times.

I wanted to give this place 5 stars but couldn't because of the service by the young boy. I prefer coming in on days when the women are working. The reason for that being is because the boy always gives me issues when I order food, especially takeout. I dine in when I have time, order takeout when I don't. The beef ramen and steamed egg are my go-to. The boy will refuse to let you order steamed egg for takeout while the women will allow it. His excuse is that the steamed egg is cooked in a pot and has to be scooped out into the container. ARE YOU SERIOUS?! I asked what's the difference if I sit at a table, order, and pack it to go? Didn't make sense. He was just lazy. It's unfortunate because I always leave a good tip for takeout but he passed it up. Beef ramen is pretty flavorful. When ordering to go, they always separate the ramen noodles from the broth to prevent sogginess. Beef fried rice is delicious too with the small salad and sweet dressing. It has always been an unpleasant experience every time I go and the boy is working, whether dining in or takeout. Will only return when the women are working!

The service here is quick but everything is paper pen so there isn't a digitalized receipt. This is a Bar Bar and they shouldn't allow kids during dinner time especially because the crowds can be quite rowdy. The food - kimchi fried was good and so was the corn cheese. I'd pass on the pork belly as it doesn't really taste fresh but all the other food was really good. we came on a weekend night so it was quite busy kind of hard to get the attention of the sever after ordering - given the format of the place but overall the food was good, the interior is dark and it can be very loud.

Great place to go to when you're looking for late night dinner. I always get their army stew, bulgogi, and rice cakes. The restaurant itself is dim and has loud music playing. There's also a button for service.

Dimly lit Korean bar with all the bar food favs. Love hitting this place for beers and fried goodness. Sometimes there's a wait but usually not an issue if you arrive early,

if you are looking for a good time... do not go here. The waiter gave us the worst time, forgetting out order and not visiting our table when needed. overall lame

Service was really fast. There is a parking lot to the side. Parking should be easy. Food was great! I highly recommend the wings. Super juicy and great sauce on top. Inside is like a different world. It's like you're in a different city. Would totally come back to try the other dishes.

Every time I eat there, the good quality never lessens. My family and I have been going there for about 3 years now and even getting it to-go doesn't change the quality. I don't know where the 3.9 stars came from because this place deserves a 5. It's always clean and the staff are extremely efficient and friendly! I love how calm the restaurant is when the hours are slow but seeing it pick up is always fun too because the waitress's attitude never changes. She's always straight to the point and happy to see us :) one of my favorite sit down restaurants fs

Image you are having meal with your family and people around you are talking as loudy as plane turbos! The foods and the service here are so good except the ambiance here! I understand it's not the emplyees' fault, but I think they ar least can do something to improve.

It was okay. The wait to get in was almost 2 hours long. I'll blame that on the holiday weekend. But, I would not wait that long for this again. I would say the portions were good. We ordered the short ribs, spicy rice cakes, and cheese corn. They were good. Just nothing special about it.

Love this place! It's our go to late night spot. The haemul pajon (seafood pancake) and the ddok poki is SO GOOD!! We literally get cravings for the pajon. Decor is like a folk village. Service is good and quick. Going to keep coming back for more.

Sad how service went down here. Used to come here often and their service was great. Prior to this visit, they would seat us right away when there are available tables. We had a party of 8 Some of us showed up and they wouldn't seat us when I mentioned party will arrive soon. Wanted to order food so food would be ready when our guests arrive. Unfortunately, they said they had a policy for big table that they couldn't seat us without our whole party. There were plenty of big tables open. No one else was waiting after us. And no where sit. Doesn't make sense lol but I guess it's their new policy because we never had to wait even though when there are tables open and no one was waiting. I guess it would be nice if they had a waiting area so customers can sit and wait. The food is still good but please reconsider on table policy if there are no other parties waiting

Ah.. my past memory This place is a great place to kick back and enjoy good vibes with friends. The ambiance here is old school, but do not let that scare you away at all. They have large booths that can fit 10+ and smaller booths that can fit around 6. Good spot for a cute date of yours because they even got some private booths for 2 people and a fabric cloth cover. Let me get to the food, I got the korean army stew and galbi. The galbi slapped.. and i mean slapped... The korean army stew was pretty basic and can be made from home. Nonetheless it was still good. Both those dishes fed 3 people with a bit of the korean army stew leftover. The service was decent, didnt really add on to the experience, he was ready to clock out LOL.

My review before got deleted so this another post with mild language this time. We came into the restaurant with 5 ppl (all 21+) and we ordered food and alcohol. 30 minutes later 2 more people came one was 21 and the other was 19. We tried to order more food and alcohol but they won't serve alc if one person in the group is under 21 (which makes sense). So they asked to ID the two people that came but the original 5 of us didn't want to show our ID again bc we already showed them. So they stopped serving us alcohol AND the food. AND they added a gratuity for subpar service. They took 15 minutes to even acknowledge the first 5 ppl that came in and the restaurant wasn't even busy. Bad service. Bad ambiance.

I came here around 10PM for some drinks and food. There was no wait to get seated and the service was fast. I ordered the seafood pancake, spicy bbq pork with cheese, and the fried squid. The seafood pancake was super good, it was pretty filling and came with sauce. The spicy bbq pork was surprisingly good as well, and the fried squid was a bit chewy. It is definitely a nice spot to hang out and also for delicious korean food!

the portions of food are sooo good! everything to share with a group of friends. i could sit here for hours with friends just talking, drinking, and eating. everything is pen and paper, so kind of old school. definitely a good late night spot :p

dont know why the quality declined so much. their bulgogi isnt even sweet anymore, doesnt taste like anything tbh, corn cheese isnt sweet anymore either, it used to be mildly sweet. the sweet and sour wings arent even covered in sauce anymore. restaurant ambience is the same though. service has gotten better with the new younger server. overall bad experiences all around. THEY ALSO LOWERED THEIR FLIPPING PORTION SIZES WAKE UP. whoever is the owner or managing this place is ruining it. kick them out.

So many recommendations from friends to come here for food, hearing that this spot had food comparable to Soju Belly. Well, we ended up here on a Saturday night and it was a lacklustre. We came in with a buzz, and continued on with some soju and beer. For a Saturday night at 11pm, this place was a lot slower than I had imagined it to be. Very Korean bar atmosphere and surprisingly clean. Food was Overpriced for what it was. Corn Cheese - $13 - We needed to order this for our friends first time but if it wasn't for them seeing that price tag for corn cheese is unimaginable. Seafood Pancake -$25 - Missing some crunch and the lack of mussels in this gave it a pretty soft taste overall. Spicy Rice Cake w/ Ramen - $19 - The ramen was an additional 3 dollars and they cracked half a ramen portion onto the side. For 3 dollars. Taste was decent and the amount of hot dogs was favorable. BBQ Beef - $25 - good flavour, not a lot of char and pretty chewy. Overall experience was regrettable. Maybe we came here on an off night but with so many other options I can't imagine how good the food could be to justify these prices for what we ate that night. It's a pass for me.

Good food, fast service, private setting table, open late, reasonable price , sometime have loud music. Overall, a good place to hang out and enjoy some drinks.

Came on an evening and for the first time we had to wait for a party of 3. Walking in it was about 60% capacity, I never understand that. Ordered the usual for myself and my group Kimchi pancake, kimchi fried rice and the army stew Normally the stew doesn't have cheese in it but it fit this time and honestly that was the worst part of it. I definitely prefer the way it was made originally without that melting cheesy texture in there mixed with the noodles and everything else. The options for soju are great so alcohol is always the answer lol Not too loud in there but the benches are a little weird when you lean back you hit people behind you Good times with good friends - always a go to spot

Ordered a bunch of dishes and a bunch of alcohol, around $200 total, they tried to not serve ban chan until I mentioned it, because they're cheap and classes. I'm ashamed to be Korean and treated like this as well, never patronizing this classless establishment.

This used to be our go to drinking- snacking place since it opens until late. Everything is shareable size and you supposed to share while drinking soju. My favorites are the pancakes and lollipop chicken fried chicken. It's always a good time here when you walk out.