The Source OC

Shopping mall · Buena Park

The Source OC

Shopping mall · Buena Park

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6940 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90621

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Discover a lively hub of Korean culture at this modern complex, where eclectic shops, tasty bites, and a cinema make for a vibrant outing.  

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6940 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90621 Get directions

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"A Gen Z epicenter for Korean culture and K-pop, The Source in Buena Park grew into the place where fans pick up coveted albums, collectibles and Korean street food. Notable spots include Myungrang Hot Dog, Old Ferry Donut from Seoul with its custard-filled creme brulee and pistachio doughnuts, and even more things to eat tucked into two food courts. Boba shops like Ding Tea embrace the K-pop frenzy with special events featuring BTS and other bands printed on paper cup sleeves. The limited quantities make sleeves collectibles, with people lining up for hours just for a single cup." - Jenn Tanaka

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Brandy Riley

Google
This place is my home away from home, if you are a K-pop or K-Drama LOVER this is the place to go, they have every Korean food, every Korean pop store and they have a place where Adults pay $5 and kids are $25 for a all day indoor play plus arcade plus restaurant it’s a win win. I recommend this place 1000 times over, and you can also take dance classes at the K-pop center where you can do auditions as well as break out dances outside on stage it’s a wonderful place that I will visit till I’m old and gray. Enjoy!

Christian Cho

Google
The Source OC, commonly called Source mall, is a 3-story building with a variety of stores, restaurants, CGV movie theater, and other fun things to do. There is a large event hall on the 1st floor where concerts and events are held, and many K-POP related events are held due to the Korean Wave. There are also stores selling K-POP related products. On the 2nd floor, there is a large convenience store called Seoul Stop that recently opened, where you can buy the latest popular Korean products and eat Hangang Ramen, which is popular in Korea. Right next to the entrance of Seoul Stop is a Photo Spot that is a replica of Apgujeong Station on Seoul Subway Line 3. On the 3rd floor, there is a CGV movie theater (currently under construction), where you can watch the latest Korean movies, making you feel like you are watching a movie in a Korean movie theater. The Source OC also has ample parking space, which is an advantage.

gomarketingsuccess dotcom

Google
Free parking. Mostly Korean food and goods and other Asian stuffs. Group of people practicing kpop dance, beautiful displays, events and hangout..i feel more Korea vibe here than La Koreatown. Theater, massage store, center stage, more.

Tara Coleman

Google
My small cat was scared by a noise near a fence at The Source Mall on April 2nd of this year. I was walking her on her leash and harness (pink harness black leash, circled in photo) and whatever high pitched noise it was terrified her and she scrambled under some storage yard fence, yard owned by The Source. (I was told) Amandine is a very small sized full grown adult cat.. I laid in the ground with my full arm extended under the fence trying to hold in to her leash.. but she kept struggling and trying to go deeper into the storage yard. I stayed as calm as I could and she came to my hand a few times but turned into a "honey badger" and spit and scratched and fought when I closed a hand on her and tried to pull her out. I used my other hand to call fire dept, family, 911.. I called a Buena park city representative, I called ABC7 news and spike to news desk who promised to forward my report to staff (I never heard back from ABC7) The city representative was kind and responded within 2 business days. The fire dept arrived same day with truck sirens on and the driver cued the bullhorn sqwak signal when they parked as well. One of the firefighters, male, who came off the truck made some seemingly bad intentioned joke about how cats will run away if they hear a loud noise. 2 paramedics were on scene with an ambulance and asked me 2 times to board the ambulance. Both times I declined "medical attention" for my cat scratch on my hand. Fire dept said there was nothing they can do about my cat trapped in the storage yard. They left. Mall security later told me I am trespassing on private property and I need to leave. I stayed 24 hours on public sidewalk calling my cat and singing songs to her that she knows from me. She came out 3 or 4 times, very happy and playful running up palm trees near me then running back under that fence as soon as I tried to get near her. By then she was completely free of her harness.. at one point I had heard her screaming like fighting something.. she may have got entangled with the leash on something in that yard. But she wriggled free, as is standard with safety cat harnesses. I'm glad for that at least. I returned to this location day midday and night for 3 more days.. I borrowed money and bought motel room nearby to keep returning to get her. I was unsuccessful. My brother drove up from San Diego and printed out lost cat signs and posted them with me in the area. Calls and texts started coming I during month of April. Through good Samaritans my cat has been saved. Good humans all around that mall know of many lost cats inside that storage yard. Certain people use their own money to feed these cats and I hope to send them cash donation to help continuing to feed the other cats that are lost inside there. Mall security was never able to get me a conversation with the owner of this mall. I have a bone to pick with them for not coming to open up that yard and let me get my cat out in 5 minutes instead of 30+ days of pure hell. Pictures of Amandine with scratches on her face, one near her eye!!!! Picture of blue fence of the storage yard where I finally caught my little girl on May 6th! It was daytime and I walked up and she was outside fence like to say hello to me! It took 20 minutes of patience but she eventually came and sat on my lap and let me brush her. She is now back home in oceanside with her auntie Bell and her human family. I have been a reviewer of shop's at The Source Mall for over 2 years.. check my profile. Many business owners there know me and my smaller cat (Amandine, the calico one), we would visit and walk there at least once a week. I have had all 5 star reviews of every single shop I have visited at The Source Mall. The mall owner themselves get a negative 100 stars. You are a jerk for not addressing the lost and hungry cats inside your storage yard, and your security "banning" me personally from even entering The Source Mall (I was told this by some man representing mall security management 2 times) ABC7 news.. it's time for you to follow up with me.

Jeanette Hinojosa

Google
Even though mall felt so empty on a Tuesday during the day, I really liked it. Wish they would finish fixing up the construction/updates going on. 3 story outdoor mall. Movie theater and restaurants on the top. Stage in the center on the first floor. Free parking in the parking structure. All Asian businesses except for 1 Mexican restaurant on top:) We enjoyed walking the whole thing. The desserts were my favorite.

angie san.

Google
It’s a great shopping center full of interesting stores & delicious places to eat. Very clean center/ outdoor plaza.

Belle Lee

Google
It’s like a tiny k town where you can eat/shop and hang out 😁

Hertz Fernandez

Google
I love place! So many options to eat! Northern California got nothing like this! I was in town at my sister place at East orange and finally showed me this place and out of the three days we've been here we came 3 times. Basically everyday we came just to eat! Next time I visit I'm coming back.

Carmen L.

Yelp
The mall itself has been getting much better and more restaurants and stores there now and it's good for all ages. The second floor food court still sucks!!! My husband forgot about the stingy owner story while taking my kid there. He ordered a tofu soup and my daughter wanted some and he was trying to ask for an extra spoon and bowl and a couple more napkins and the owner told him NO!!! AVOID the second floor food court...if I could give them negative 100, I would!!!

Uyen L.

Yelp
It's crazy how social media can paint such a different image compare to what reality is. When you see influencers coming to the source or different stores highlighted through Instagram and tik tok, you're thinking "wow!" However when you actually get there...it's a bit underwhelming. It has 3 stories and each are filled with bakeries, cosmetic stores, skincare stores, restaurants, etc. if you're a huge K-pop fan, you might really like this place as it has a variety of different shops It has definitely improved tremendously since a few years ago with more shops. A great place to just check out once with your kids.

Dollyrose V.

Yelp
My cousin is a huge K-POP fan. She took me on one of her fandom adventures. We went to check out "DFESTA" which is a gallery of K-POP Idols. I am not a big K-POP fan - I will not pretend to be. BUT - yo - I purple BTS. This outside mall was extremely clean and had several eateries. I think I was hungry - that's the only reason why those stood out to me. We went prior to Christmas, so I'm not sure about how packed or busy it gets. When we went to check out the DFESTA it was near the stores closing time - so very little ppl.

Avni V.

Yelp
It was my first time at The Source--came here for a friend's birthday celebration. Such a cool spot! It's got a little bit of everything--great food, trendy shops, and an overall fun vibe. It was easy to locate with Google Maps, and there's free parking, though it can get a bit chaotic during busy hours. Still, the rooftop views and variety of stores make it worth the trip. We tried a couple of spots in the food court: a bibimbap spot and a sushi place. There weren't too many vegetarian options, but the food was good. To top it off, we grabbed some macarons to go for later. I'll definitely be back to explore more!

Judy C.

Yelp
Last minute plans on a super fun, busy day out at Orange County, thank you to my daughter's friend on recommending this place. She mentioned " The Source" & I am like what is this place, sounds like a place for the millenials and we are not in the same age range, hehe. I am glad, the hubby & I made the decision to go along, with the flow. What & Where is The Source, you ask.. ?! The Source is a popular, cool, HUGE shopping and entertainment center in Buena Park,( think Korean theme, Korean Mall) that features a unique blend of shopping, dining and entertainment making it a popular destinations for everyone both locals and tourist. Over 40 retail stores, ( electronics, fashion, beauty) very trendy shops mostly Korean themed for the young generations ( K-Pop, accessories) lots of dining options with many restaurants, cafes and are you ready for this?! - Two food courts which, located 2nd and 3rd floor. Entertainment -movie theater and escape room. There are also events going on as they have a huge stage area here. I've never been to Korea and this would be a great spot to hang out at makes me feel like I am there, hehe. The only thing missing here would be the convenience store, like the ones seen on Instagram with the viral drinks & ramens. We had a great time exploring The Source, I bought a cute floral top in green, while browsing, ( my first Korean top, hehe) This place is huge and I am glad I didn't get lost since we all went our own way & met up at food court for a meal. I loved the super huge tall cactus plants on 3rd floor near entrance of parking. First time visit, You will be amazed, I was. Nice surprise too!! As usual, I need more time here. Definitely coming back again when I'm here at the OC!

Kingston W.

Yelp
The Source OC is a mixed-use development in Buena Park, primarily used as an open-air shopping mall. In addition to retail shopping and restaurants, a multi-screen movie theater, a hotel and office space are on site. In 2023, some of the area surrounding The Source OC was designated as the Koreatown neighborhood of Buena Park, so it shouldn't be a surprise that the majority of businesses within The Source are Korean. A project required that I visit Buena Park regularly. I visited this facility because of all the eating options here. I visited both mid-week and on weekends. Midweek, the shopping center is sort of quiet. I suppose it's dealing with changes in brick-and-mortar retail. But if you're interested in Asian cosmetics; clothing with nuanced Asian aesthetics; or K-pop merch, this shopping center is for you. As mentioned previously, there are a lot of eating options within this center. Some of the restaurants, vendors in the food court--and the shopping center itself, gets featured on social media. During the weekends, it's a bit buzzier. For example, on one weekend afternoon visit, I saw a lot of teens participating in a "plaza dancing" event.

Quyen V.

Yelp
A great place to come on the weekend to walk around and build up an appetite for a great variety of good food spots they have in this Plaza. The restaurants here are the real gems and if you're into Japanese anime and accessories then this would be the place for you. Walking around their multi level Plaza, I wanted to stop in every restaurant on-site. Parking garage was spacious and free which is always a treat and it wasn't overly crowded, another plus in my book. There are a few restaurants and dessert places that I want to check out and bring my niece. She'd like this shopping center.

Chris P.

Yelp
This place is a nice Korean mall although it needs more stores inside. It's huge but seems like missing some vibe to attract the public. The food court on the higher level has more selection and better tasting options. The have different clothing stores, makeup, K-pop items, and more.

Brian F.

Yelp
The Source is an outdoor mall in Buena Park. It has a variety of shops including a food court, shops, desserts, a movie theater, and clothing stores. One thing that I noticed was that there were tons of Korean shops and kpop related stores. There's parking in the parking structure with multiple levels. There are mirrors across the mall where we spotted multiple groups of people dancing in front of them which was cool to see. It wasn't the nicest mall with the cleanest facilities or the most shops but it was decent.

Ann T.

Yelp
HUGE improvement and way more life in this place than my initial review pre-COVID (2019). I'm glad this place didn't disintegrate into a dead plaza reminiscent of the Puente Hills Mall to be honest. There have been lots of businesses and eateries here that have come and go, but their current selection is pretty solid and they're still expanding and adding more! It's definitely to the point where parking is slightly more difficult to find and a bit tight if you're not going to the upper levels on a weekend, so this is definitely a testament to how successful the Source has gotten. But BIG PLUS is that the parking is free. The Source is a great place to hang out with friends and family, or go out on a date, since there's several floors to walk around, many shops to look at, lots of different restaurants, cafes, and places to pick up sweets, drinks, and treats at. Love the option of food courts (TWO at that) especially if you're with a group of friends and people aren't sure what to get or if you want to try eating a lot of things. For entertainment, there's the theaters, a VR place, a VR/indoor golfing place ??, a play place for kids (paid), various arcade crane game machines in some of the food court areas, and 4 Cut for Life which is a photo strip booth shop and Flippoly also has a photobooth too. OMG (Otaku Market Gathering) was held here years ago pre-COVID but I can easily see way more vents taking place here as there's lots of space and gathering places. Definitely worth stopping by if you're in the area!

Holly H.

Yelp
Service: - most store owners were unfriendly - kind of fast service from food court restaurants Selection: - the top floor is basically empty - main shops are all in the first level - food court were all Korean restaurants Value: - clothing and home goods were extremely overpriced - line for the Photo Booth store was super long

Grace C.

Yelp
I love coming here. 1. 3-4 stories of free plentiful covered parking! I consider this area like the OC version of Ktown and love that unlike LA Ktown, parking is free here and easier to get by! 2. So many food options to choose from! There's a food court on the third and second floor, sit down restaurants on the third and first floor, and your choice of desserts and quick eats! 3. A CGV Cinema for your Korean flicks and kpop concerts / screenings. 4. Kpop stores and K-beauty stores 5. D-Festa on the third floor, which I heard will have a spot here permanently with interactive kpop activities, exhibit, etc. I have fond memories of coming here during their infancy when some of the shops here were hosting BTS cupsleeve events. Happy to see more stores and vendors filling up the plaza here and making this place a location where you can easily spend a good portion of the day here! And depending on the weekend, there's usually community groups hosting events on the main level or dance groups doing dance practice or even giveaways with K-brands. Never a dull time here!

Mimi J.

Yelp
We love the Source since it 1st opened. Was so ecstatic to have an outdoor Korean mall filled with cool Korean shops, bakeries, eateries along w a Korean theater. It's a 4 story mall. Food court on the 2nd & 4th floor. Lots of tables and chairs available and can easily fill up pretty fast. ~Our fav place is Ocean Snack for sushi, poke fish bowls & Jawz for Korean street food. ~Pelicana Chicken are one of the best fried chicken. Highly recommended. ~The Bakery is the best place for Gombo Korean donuts. Filled red bean and sweet yam fillings. Must try! Lots of varieties of food restaurant for everyone including dessert. You can Eat out at the quad/ performance center where stairs are at. Have your own picnic. Has an indoor playground called Playpie. You can keep pretty busy here. There's stairs along w elevator and escalator to get you to the different floors. Karaoke and bar nightlife on rooftop. Parking lot structure that has Tesla charging station. Mee and my family frequent here like once a month. It's our go to spot for all the Korean yummy grubs.

Michael W.

Yelp
Your one stop shopping for Korean food, Kpop merch, Korean skincare, and the central plaza is famous for Kpop dance off competitions.Wish they have this type of shopping center in Nor Cal.In terms of price points, you can get everything from inexpensive street food to high end Korean BBQ.Love the hoji cha coffee at Insit coffee.Hard to find parking on weekends and some Kpop and Kbeauty stores can be very crowded on weekends.Reservations are recommended for the Korean BBQ restaurants on the 3rd floor.

Meghan W.

Yelp
This place is a dream! This is my 3rd time here, but it was my first time reviewing. The Source is conveniently located off the 91 fwy off Beach Blvd. There is a parking structure right off Beach Blvd. There's probably 4 stories of parking. Just beware, the drivers can be reckless. The stalls are small and tight. Surprisingly, there were plenty of parking on a Sunday afternoon around 12p.m. It picked up after we left around 2p.m. This place is huge! There are 3 levels of everything you need. It is a little Korea town in the OC. Everything looks clean and modern. The only thing I didn't like was some of the foul music they were playing. I don't mind the Korean kpop music as long as I don't understand the words. I don't speak Korean! Anyways there are 2 food courts here! They are less expensive than the free standing restaurants at the Source. I guess these restaurants have to charge high prices to pay the rent!

Tina L.

Yelp
Great place to hang out, eat Korean food, listen to KPOP, walk around and even shop although I normally eat and walk around. Fooood// plenty of places from hotpot to KBBQ and brunch to desserts, ramen and cafes. Can be somewhat on the pricier side but totally worth it in my opinion since the food is good. There food places on all floors. Bottom floor has ice cream, boba, your casual eating places ie Korean hotdog. Middle/second floor has a ramen place, food court, and cafe, and acai place. They provide water for free. Top floor has KBBQ, tofu house, hot pot, and a food court similar to the second but with boba, donuts and more pastries. Water is not free but there are claw machines. The spicy seafood Jjamppong on the second floor was great!! Good spice, lots of noodles and seafood, worth the buck in my opinion. Only thing is to-go containers were 50cents each. Ambience// Went on a Friday evening and many out to eat. There were young dance groups practicing kpop. Very hip place to for those into Korean culture etc

Clara C.

Yelp
The second floor food court is a scammmmmmmmmmm. It's hella pricey, but unfortunately it is a good meet up spot for big groups. They have something for everyone. Parking is free, and there are restrooms.

Lucky P.

Yelp
There is a lot of food options. Good spot to kick it. Parking is abit difficult rush hour time. I love the 3rd floor as the food court is nice and there are a lot of options

Darlene M.

Yelp
Interesting mall, but surprisingly with very little foot traffic for Saturday at noon. We stayed at the Doubletree across the street, and we stopped here for a quick bite to eat before hitting the road up North. This mall has three floors so it was hard to find something good in a hurry. We went to Overflo for a bulgogi bowl and sadly I was not impressed by it. There is a coffee shop called, "In-sīt Coffee" that we really enjoyed. It was a cute shop with good service, and great coffee and pastries. If I'm ever in the area, I would definitely stop there again. That in itself was worth the stop, but I have yet to discover what the hype is at The Source OC. Because we were in a rush this time, my first impression was "just okay." It felt like a ghost town mall.

Olive D.

Yelp
It's my first time visiting this three level indoor/outdoor mall. There are several food options being offered. You can choose from two level of food courts aside from multiple stand alone restaurants with different price ranges. Most of the shops and restaurants are Asian inspired such as Korean, Japanese, Chinese, dessert shops, coffee shops etc. There is also a Mexican and Italian restaurant on the third floor. You'll see stores that sells cute knickknacks, toys, dresses, consignments, health products, a bakery school, VR/arcade/gaming venue, martial arts studio, after school academy and golf venue. There are several business that offers nail and hair salons, beauty stores, beauty spas, Karaoke bar and cinema. The concept of one mall one stop shopping experience is here for all walks of life. The best thing is the free parking option with several EV chargers available. This is so far a unique and exciting place to hang out with friends and family in OC area. I hope we can have this type of also in the Valley. I like the way they decorate with place using lots of greenery add aesthetic elements when you stroll.

Kiyo M.

Yelp
I didn't even know this place existed. Apparently, it's the biggest Korean mall in OC that first opened in 2016. It's in Buena Park near Knott's. This place feels like Anaheim Garden Walk, where they have a huge parking lot (I like that the parking is free here) and random stores here and there, but it just hasn't achieved its full potential/alive atmosphere - a major work in progress kind of place. I think if they held more cool events and have more activities (I just saw a VR place, some kids daycare/playground area, and movie theater for Korean movies), then it would be more enticing to visit. The day I visited, it was just a Korean Christian church group performing. It seems most people come here for the restaurants, as it seemed mostly packed in the upper floors. I wanted to try out the food court, but like all mall food courts, it will be overpriced with small portions. Don't expect much. There's no value. There's a food court on the 2nd and 3rd floor. I checked all the ratings on Yelp, and the place called "JAWS Express" had the highest rating; so I gave that place a try, but it was honestly disappointing. Don't always trust ratings. On the other side had this place called "Ocean Snack", that had a lower yelp rating, but I thought that place was way better. The food options there is way more appealing too. I think more people were ordering from there too. I enjoyed their K-Honey Spicy Chicken $13.99 Maybe this place gets more packed at night with younger Korean kids to hang out. Overall, I wouldn't go out of my way to drive all the way over here again. It's basically a Korean version Anaheim Garden Walk for me. I wish they had a Japanese mall like this in OC.

Kathryn E.

Yelp
I ate at the hot pot place with my friends while visiting from Arizona and it was so fun! I also got tonghulu and a macaron for dessert, and tried dalgona coffee! All amazing and unique experiences! I hope to come back the next time I visit OC! :)

Judy L.

Yelp
The Source OC is fantastic! There's plenty of parking, which makes visiting a breeze. With a wide variety of dining and shopping spots, there's always something new to discover. The folks here are generally really friendly and welcoming. Since there's many amazing spots and activities so close together, I find value in spending a whole day at The Source with my friends :) As a tourist, I make it a point to visit every year, and it never disappoints. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a great place to spend the day!

Michelle T.

Yelp
The plaza is large with three floors, but parking can be difficult to find on weekends. Many of the stores are empty, making it more of a place to walk around than shop. I'd mainly recommend coming here for food or to visit Life for Cuts, as shopping options are limited. There are also a few bakeries.

Sharon T.

Yelp
The Source OC in Buena Park is a Korean mall gem! Free parking makes the visit hassle-free. This 4-story mall offers everything you need for a fun day out: movie theater, karaoke lounge, food court, kids indoor playground, internet cafe, and a variety of shopping stores and restaurants. A one-stop destination for entertainment and shopping - highly recommended! I love that they have two food courts. There is on the top floor and on the second floor which has more traditional asian foods, from korean popular dishes, to katsu curry and even vietnamese food. It's a must everytime I stop in the area, and I love that they have the best korean skin line products in various stores at the mall.

Grace R.

Yelp
My go-to place for Asian food experience. My first stop is the food court. I recommend going around and seeing what types of food are offered in each stall. At first, it was confusing because there was an order counter that took care of the food order for the whole food court. Your number will be called when the food order is ready. I recommend sitting by the area where the food was ordered. It could be loud when it's busy and there are a lot of people inside. I've tried Korean soft tofu soup and the fried kitchen. The soup is a personal size and bubbling hot. It came with banchan and white rice. The second choice is to try desserts. I tried the different flavors of donuts and baked goods. There are more restaurants and stores to discover. This place is a gem!

Jagruti L.

Yelp
I was on my way to the venue so I stopped by here to see what is new as many stores and restaurants were not open at that time. They have food court both on the second and third floor. They have couple of cool restaurants on the third floor. If you are in Buena Park, come see it for yourself. Check the website as well. Plenty of parking in the parking structure. They also have movie theater. Sometimes over the weekend they have entertainment show in the center.

Hannah N.

Yelp
This is definitely my favorite mall to go to! I remember going back around 2019 and thinking how dead it seemed, but over the years, more shops and restaurants have opened. There's even a Kpop dance center! I like coming and seeing dance groups practicing in the center. It's such a cool vibe walking around and being there overall. Some of my favorite places include Misoolkwan, M Kbbq, Cosmetic World, K-Place, In-Sit Coffee, and Mealtop (I forgot their recent name change). The CGV theater is also great. I saw a 4D movie here before. There's also a different food court on the 2nd and 3rd floor each. Bottom line: The Source is super chill with great vibes!

Dan P.

Yelp
i spent so much money y'all, had to get dragged out before going in debt. So much kpop stuffs with multiple group albums available, the selections are endless ! the albums are much cheaper compared to target and walmarts, if you're a kpop fan and need albums/merch come here to spend a less amount of money! There was this store for small artists and i went insane, so much cute arts of my favorite characters especially vocaloid and pjsekai! There was also A LOT of genshin and honkai star rail stuffs basically half the store was that. The store right next had official sega merch and more ! little expensive here but very understandable. I'd say it's still a good price. The staffs were super friendly, we got free photocards for buying from the store! They aslo helped us grab and find stuffs too! come shop here, super recommended

Jessica G.

Yelp
This mall is awesome, I'm probably the worst part korean in the world but I love my korean food lol I love all the food here and the stores are so cute. The coffee downstairs is delicious and wakes you up lol. How could I forget the Macaroons downstairs oh my they have the best macaroons I have ever tried before. They are super cute too they have little character ones as well. I just love this mall. Share kindness to everyone, I promise it will make your day not just theirs. :) May you have a beautiful day!

Fran L.

Yelp
The Source is by far the new Diamond Jamboree for Korean and American eateries. The four stories high shopping mall in the middle of Beach Boulevard easily accessible from Interstate Highway 5 and state highway 91, this place now has matured to one of the hottest restaurants and shopping centers of Buena Park, Garden Grove and Cypress as well as La Palma. The vibrant feel of the huge food courts and different types of excellent dining options such as tea houses, authentic Korean cuisine, mochi donuts and bakery store with their own donuts and baked items that are sold out in hours have cap

Maria P.

Yelp
What a cool spot in Orange County for all things Korean! From clothes, to music, to trendy restaurants and dessert spots, and so much more -- The Source has a lot to offer, especially if you are a fan of Korean culture and products. Right when we walked in, the K-pop music was going and it immediately took me back to my time in Korea this past summer. There were so many shops, but we went here specifically for their pub and food to meet up with friends. There were so many choices and we thought it was a perfect meeting point. We ended up at Misoolkwan which was super fun. The wooden storefront and interior decor takes you back to 70's/80's Korea and the food was also tasty. We went right at opening and snagged a spot right away. By the time we were done, there were so many people waiting. We also had bingsu at a nearby cafe, but there's so many other choices like donuts, tangsulu, and more. Overall, we had a great time here. Wish we had more time to look around, but will definitely keep it in mind next time we're in the OC!

Dddddd K.

Yelp
Has a few cool spots to eat, parking is easy, and the kids PlayPie is great. But there was an old Korean lady on the first floor evangelizing aggressively. She first wanted to give me a pamphlet to which I said "no thank you, that's ok." She then had the nerve to start talking to my 4 year old daughter walking behind me and give her a pamphlet. I had to turn around and tell her no that's ok again. Then she asked me "do you believe in Jesus?" And I said "No" and took my daughter away. Insane that she'd go after my nervous kid after I already said no. The Source needs to do a better job keeping evangelizes and solicitors away if they want this to be a legitimate public place and not an antiquated Korean mall.

Anna H.

Yelp
Where to start?! This place is huge! It's a 3 level outdoor mall to fix all your Korean fixes! There's a wide variety of food, desserts, drinks, photo booths, beauty, and fashion! It's a super clean & modern mall. A cool place to hang out with friends and to listen to live music! Theres a parking structure with a ton of parking! A cool spot to visit if you're in town!

Christine K.

Yelp
Best place to be in a weekend. Korean plaza and entertainment. Really awesome place for the entire family of all ages. Really great kpop stuff... multiple food courts and sit down restaurants. Oc misoolkwan- kpub Il Fiora- nice italian Gangnam bbq Seoul food- k fast food and pub-ish Pelicana Myungrang hot dog (korean) Ice cream Monday thru Sunday Tea/boba shops Kpop stores like kplace and ncat Olympic gold screen CGV Karoake (never been but its there) They need a daiso and market. Hehe

Mimi V.

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It's such a nice shopping center with many restaurants and shops. I thought I was in Korean town. The food court is huge with various Asian dishes (Korean street food, phở, Sushi, toboki...). The K store is very big with many cool stuff.

Mia A.

Yelp
I love this spot. We go here to hangout with the kids and Mainly to eat! The Shabu place is my fave (D-spot). So many desserts to choose from and there's even a movie theatre onsite. My friend dragged me to the Photo Booth spot which was so much fun! If you're looking for a place to window shop, eat, and walk around. Great selection of Asian food and dessert. Go now!

Sandy K.

Yelp
Came on a weekday to grab some dinner and there were still plenty of parking in the structure. This was my first time here and it was such a cute place with different little shops and plenty of food selections. We decided to walk around a little bit to explore. There were also seating outside for you to eat or hang out! We decided to get food at one of the food courts (there were two different food courts). We got food from the Chinese restaurant. At first, I thought you order at the restaurant place, but you order at the front entrance. Then, you will receive a number and make sure to listen to your number being called out then you grab your food from the place. Jajangmyeon & Jampong- The portions were huge and definitely shareable with more than 2 people! The jajangmyeon was delicious and flavorful and came with little bits of meat as well. The jampong was on the spicier side but they were very generous with the amount of seafood inside (clams, squid, mussels, etc).

Susie K.

Yelp
There are two food courts. The one on the third floor are all individually owned. The second floor food court is owned by one owner who is meanest lady on earth. Everytime I go there she's yelling on the phone, yelling at her employees, fighting with her son or being rude to her customers. I refuse to give her any business. Please support the 3rd floor food court. 2nd floor ahjumma please change. I left today with a bad taste in my mouth today. Your front worker almost cried and she didn't deserve to be yelled at in front of your customers. You lost customers today and I refuse to ever eat there again!

Jinyoung J.

Yelp
On a Saturday afternoon, the parking structure was packed. The top floor was taped off, so pretty much parked at the top and got lost on my way down. Thankfully, the building itself is huge, so it didn't feel too crowded. I think they had some K-pop event going on today, but not too sure what it was. I did see some people dancing though. I'm glad more businesses have been popping up. My mum got a cute little mushroom lamp, and I saw some plate-ware that I've been wanting. I remember I bought some 58 Tassen from Amazon Germany, but didn't know they came in smaller sizes! Also, definitely check out Princeton for something fashionable. I love that there's a sale whenever I visit. I feel like they have pretty much everything here. Last time, I came for the Yelp screening, and the line was longer than I thought! So, if you're coming here for an event, arrive a lot earlier. Anyway, I know I'll be back again because I love walking around. The architecture and layout is so lovely for sightseeing.

Hannah K.

Yelp
Best parking lot, really. Would love to see this plaza on EDM. Like a nightlife on the streets but in a safe plaza w Tons of food, cute things to buy and a great space to vibe

steve c.

Yelp
This entire place is a resting spot for teens, with adults sprinkled in. Definitely not catered for grown ups, but dayemmm your kids will LOVE THIS PLACE!!! I love food, but a weak point that's VERY obvious as you stroll around for eats is there is no variety, pretty much Korean food tour in food courts and random eating spots. Oh well, if your kid loves Korean food, has money to spend and lacks diversity, this is the place to visit.

LeslieCaren T.

Yelp
So much variety, want to try everything. Lots of Korean options. K soul food has outdoor seating like the ones I saw in the K shows. Late night happy hour at Venice beach seafood. The food court on 2nd and 3rd level had a good variety. Well priced and relaxing.

Kathy K.

Yelp
What a fun place to visit, eat and shop. This mall has ample parking and security guards roaming around where you feel safe. There are variety of shops; clothing, k beauty products, K-pop, massage chairs, home goods, eatery on 1st, 2nd & 4th floor. We spent hours eating, waking off our meal with dessert and shopping. There's also a movie theater with signed seats. Hope you get to visit this amazingly convenient shopping mall.

Lynn W.

Yelp
This place has dining, shopping, karaoke, and plenty of Korean style stuff. I would recommend it. Reason it's not 5 stars, the clothes are ridiculously expensive aside from the simple sweatshirt and PJ sets. Go try their food court, there is something for everyone. Looking forward to coming for more food.

Art K.

Yelp
An eclectic mix of Asian shopping and dining options. Visit in the evening when the mall is lit up and the hustle and bustle of the crowd surround you with kinetic energy. Free multilevel parking with a good number of Tesla chargers on level 3. It's definitely a unique shopping and dining experience.

Renee T.

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Got to sneak away for lunch and have been wanting to come here for awhile! Went to a yummy Korean restaurant and had tofu soup with rice. So yummy! Service was just mid lol but the waitress had like 7 tables to herself. After walking around I noticed many restaurants that I wanted to try. We also got macaroons which were huge and good! Last stop was to a Korean beauty store and loaded up on really cool products priced well, I have never seen them before! Excited to try them all and I will be back!

M L.

Yelp
I like the food court. Ordering Bulgogi for lunch. This is a very relaxing place. Weekdays are better, plenty of parking spaces.

Marian L.

Yelp
Not dog friendly. The sales person speak English poorly. This is a Korean shopping mall. It is okay to walk around but I haven't eat there. I just bought a small cake for $20. They only provided candles and not writing on the cake.