Hangari Kalgooksu

Hangari Kalgooksu is a hidden gem in Garden Grove, CA, offering traditional Korean comfort food that will warm your heart and soul. This unassuming restaurant may not have flashy decor, but the dishes speak for themselves.

The star of the menu is their famous Kalguksu, a Korean knife-cut noodle soup that has customers raving. The broth is warm and comforting, with toppings like clams, shrimp, potatoes, seaweed, and green onions adding depth of flavor.

Customers also love the freshly housemade mandu (dumplings) and veggie twigim tempura. The chewy texture of the mandu is a delight, while the tempura is light and flavorful.

What sets Hangari Kalgooksu apart is not just the food, but the genuine Korean hospitality from the servers. They make you feel at home and ensure a memorable dining experience.

Whether you're craving a hearty bowl of soup or want to try something cold and spicy like their spicy cold noodles, Hangari Kalgooksu has something for everyone. Don't forget to start off with their barley rice and young radish kimchi for a true taste of Korean flavors.

With a casual atmosphere, good for groups and families, Hangari Kalgooksu is a must-visit spot for anyone looking for authentic Korean cuisine in Orange County. Make sure to bring your appetite and be prepared to leave already planning your next visit!

Hangari Kalgooksu Menu

Location

Address: 9916 Garden Grove Blvd Garden Grove, CA 92844
Phone: (714) 537-0100

🕓 Work Hours
MON 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
TUE 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
WED 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
THU 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
FRI 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
SAT 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
SUN Closed

Business info

  • Reservations
    No
  • Vegan Options
    Yes
  • Limited Vegetarian Options
    Yes
  • Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
  • Accepts Android Pay
    No
  • Accepts Apple Pay
    No
  • Casual
    Yes
  • Moderate Noise
    Yes
  • Good for Groups
    Yes
  • Good For Kids
    Yes
  • Good for Lunch, Dinner
    Yes
  • Private Lot Parking
    Yes
  • Waiter Service
    Yes
  • TV
    Yes
  • Offers Catering
    No
  • Wi-Fi
    No
  • Happy Hour
    No
  • Alcohol
    No
  • Dogs Not Allowed
    No
  • Bike Parking
    Yes

Last Reviews

  • Author: Nicole P.

    25 July 2024

    Really, really good Korean food. Top three in OC. Tastes like home food, i.e. something my mom would make. It's the kind of soup I could have every day without getting tired of it. It's no frills, but that my preference anyway. I wouldn't let the poorer reviews relating to the service and cleanliness misguide you.

  • Author: Eunice S.

    12 March 2024

    If you like to enjoy Korean traditional folksy food, this is perfect place to experience that. Just try their barley rice with young radish kimchi together as a starter. The fantastic combination will want you more. But, don't forget to have some room for more goodness such as their famous Kalguksu (Korean knife-cut noodle soup) with steamed mandoo (dumpling) and veggie twigim (aka tempura.) The soup is very comforting that will warm your heart, mind and soul. The texture between soft steamed mandoo and crunchy veggie twigim is just perfect together. If you want something cold and spicy, then go with spicy cold noodle. The sweet and spicy flavored chewy noodles with the fresh vegetables is very refreshing that you wouldn't want to stop eating. The servers are all very nice and kind. They show the true Korean hospitality that you wouldn't see from other Korean restaurants. They also sell various kimchi and frozen mandoos so if you want to take this amazing experience to your home, you can. My mom makes her own kimchi but whenever she visits here, she always buy a jar of the young radish kimchi. I'll just leave that there. You judge yourselves.

  • Author: Heather H.

    26 February 2024

    This is one of those places where at the end of our meal, we instantly started talking about what other dishes we want to try next time. Love. That. So. Much. We got: 2 orders of kalguksu (heads up that if you order more than one order, they put it in a GIANT sharing bowl and you eat it family style) The kalguksu was super yummy, soothing, satisfying, comforting, DELICIOUS. Had little clams, shrimp, a potato, some seaweed, green onion. The broth was perfect in my opinion, but you can also add additional seasonings that they have on the side. Also got: mandu. So good!! You can tell that they're freshly housemade, the skin has a super chewy yummy texture. Insides were equally scrumptious. The vibes of the restaurant are homey, relaxed, and comforting. They also offer hot or iced tea which I loveeee. Excited to come back and try all the things!

  • Author: Alice W.

    02 December 2023

    It's a bit out of the way, but when we're craving Korean home food after Disneyland at fair prices, we'll swing by here. The food is VERY reasonably priced for the amount of food provided. My husband and I share a soup (usually Kalgooksu or Ddukk mandoo gook) and a fried tempura plate. This is enough food for the both of us. You're given rice and radish-style kimchii to start off the palate, and then your main dishes come out. I love the kimchii and the rice -- call me Korean bc I most definitely am. The soup is always consistent. The tempura plate is HUGE. The restaurant is in a strip mall that has plenty of free parking.

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