Need Korean BBQ Dinner Rec in OC

[vlad]

Am craving some Korean BBQ -- I hear the best places (in OC) are in Garden Grove. Any and all recs are appreciated.

Thanks,
vlad

[Das Ubergeek]

Depends what you're looking for. Shik Do Rak is famous for its dduk bo ssam, but I actually like the barbecue at Sagan in Buena Park better. And, of course, there's Kaju, which isn't barbecue but has the best soondubu in OC. :)

[CynD]

How about Tsuruhashi on Brookhurst in Fountain Valley? It's a small, grill in the table, bbq place. The tongue in lemon juice is particularly good.

[JAB]

2nd. Was there again last night. Don't miss the Kobe short rib as well. They unfortunately didn't have kimchi fried rice yesterday ;>( which is another item that you shouldn't miss.

[Das Ubergeek]

This place is excellent but it is not Korean BBQ -- it's the Japanese take on it (yakiniku), which is not quite the same. If you like Manpuku in West LA, though, you will LOVE Tsuruhashi.

[Skunk2Racer]

New Seoul Korean BBQ
$17.99 All you can eat

[justagthing]

Litehouse on GG Blvd. Across from CA market.

[hch_nguyen]

A friend of mine swears by Cham Soot Gol in Garden Grove. They also do dduk-bo-ssam style.

[mlgb]

Not the all-you can eat type, but upscale and great pan chan.

Surah in Buena Park, in the shopping center with the Korean Market.

[vlad]

Thanks all. Your tips are much appreciated.

What are the prices like?

I don't necessarily want to go to the most expensive place as my wife doesn't appreciate Korean BBQ quite like I do.

Thanks again.

[mlgb]

Surah also has a "Japanese" side menu. I went with a nervous friend, I ordered a Korean dish which came with all the pan chan (12-14 types) and he ordered a Broiled Salmon ($14.99 for dinner menu, which was two big filets). I had a fish stew which was $15.99. If you do BBQ its $18.99 for Bulgogi.

Lunch might be a better deal as you get to chose 3 at $13.99. I've only been for dinner so don't know if the lunch deal is where you BBQ at the table or if it's made in the kitchen.

[vlad]

Thanks. We hit up Light Town House Korean BBQ in Garden Grove. Ordered the ol' standbys, galbi and bulgogi. It was fantastic.

[justagthing]

Yes, sorry, that is the one I was thinking of, got the name wrong. Very good and nice b/c they offer more than just bbq. Glad you enjoyed it!