YUP DDUK IRVINE

Sisi Wang 2 months ago

I had the mala flavor and it was very yummy and spicy! I don’t remember his name but the worker with the glasses and backwards hat was very friendly and helpful! We had never been there before and he answered a lot of our questions. I especially enjoyed the thick flat noodles and the rice cake texture was perfect! If you don’t like spicy though definitely get lower spice levels as it was a bit too spicy for my friend.

Cristobal Valdebenito 3 months ago

This is hands down our favorite place to eat. The portions are huge, one bowl can easily feed four people! This time we only ordered a bowl, but all of the side dishes are absolutely delicious as well. Tony, our waiter, was outstanding. He was attentive, friendly, and genuinely seemed to care about making sure we had a great experience. If you’re in the area, I 100% recommend stopping by. You won’t be disappointed!

Ian Deak 10 months ago

My partner and I absolutely love Korean food and were really excited to find this bunsik style restaurant as we’ve been to places like this in the Buena Park area. We drove a bit to get here, immediately when I enter I’m told that I’m not allowed to have my iced coffee (which you guys don’t even offer on the menu) …I’m happy to even pay for that, let me Venmo you $6 if you’re being that stingy, but yeah big turn off before having to exit and come back for this pointless rule. The fried chicken was delicious, moist and flavorful, actually my favorite part of the meal. The staff was really nice and attentive, they did forget about our beer though, but we eventually got it when we asked about it again. The Dduk was incredibly spicy. I got the “mild”. Mind you, I’m a white guy who can eat whole Jalapeños, haha, and I do love spicy food. So I’d recommend getting the extra mild if you wanna really appreciate the flavors. Overall, flavors were good, we might be back.

Yoon Lee 11 months ago

Yupdduk has always been my ultimate soul food since my days in Korea. I’m so happy they have locations in the LA area (I visited the Irvine one)! It tastes just as amazing here — spicy, rich, and so comforting. The U.S. version comes with lots of cabbage and extra-delicious sausage, which I actually love. I really hope they open a branch in the SF Bay Area someday — I’d be their regular for sure!

Amenita T a year ago

Went to Irvine location since I live in OC. I love Korean food. We ordered Fried Garlic Soy Chicken thigh so flavorful. Also a set of Yup O, it had rice cake, sausages, fish cake, cabbage and cheese. And the set came with seaweed rice and veggies fried tempura. My favorite place to go for this type of Korean food. Staffs were very nice. It’s a hole in the wall restaurant but good food and clean place.