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Cafe Gunul 2 in Rowland Heights

4.3 (108) 1616 Nogales St, Rowland Heights, CA 91748, United States

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Asian fusion restaurant

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Rowland Heights, Los Angeles County, California, US

Phone: +1 626-723-4054

Opening hours

Monday:4 PM–12 AM
Tuesday:4 PM–12 AM
Wednesday:4 PM–12 AM
Thursday:4 PM–12 AM
Friday:4 PM–12 AM
Saturday:4 PM–12 AM
Sunday:4 PM–12 AM

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Total reviews rating 4.3

108 Reviews for Cafe Gunul 2 2024:

Review №1

2023-10-21 03:39:42

The food is PHENOMENAL. I was slightly afraid to try it for the first time because its fusion. But make no mistake, this food is 🔥. Theres nothing like that, Ramen. Im not kidding. And those little sandwiches were great.

Review №2

2023-03-27 18:40:27

Nice small Korean restaurant. Unique fusion dishes available. Had Korean kimichi pasta which was very good. Tates better than most fusion restaurants. Price is on the higher side but relatively fair

Review №3

2019-12-01 06:05:33

The portion size here is huge and great for sharing. There is a great selection of food varieties. The pricing is fair considering how much food you get. We enjoyed the huge selection alcohol choices and they even had icing soju which is amazing.

Review №4

2018-06-23 23:46:06

Literally everything is amazing, but my personal favorites include the *Kimchi Bacon Fries* and *Spicy Pork Kimchi Nachos*.The portions are extremely generous. The slaw absolutely makes the experience.Lots of beautiful art by the owner, Mimi and the music selection is modern but tasteful.

Review №5

2018-03-11 00:33:20

Cafe Gunul 2 offers a diverse approach to Korean food. There are a lot of intense flavors that go into their food that compliment each other well. Furthermore the waiters are very friendly and helpful, and the store is highly decorated with amazing artwork.

Review №6

2019-11-23 22:42:34

I had their fried chicken here and it is very very good. I would come back for the chicken as it is really good as they say. The dressing though on the cabbage it comes with is not good. Actually the dressing is pretty bad if you ask me. Next time no dressing or some other dressing on side. Prices here are reasonable

Review №7

2023-10-03 19:00:11

I ordered the kimchi pasta off of Uber eats and it was amazing! Never tried anything like it before. It was creamy and full of flavor! Definitely order the kimchi pasta!!!

Review №8

2022-07-10 07:46:38

Was craving mentaiko pasta,Its not bad, but not creamy. More like a dry spicy style.I remembered their kimchi pasta and fried rice is prrtty good

Review №9

2019-10-03 20:10:24

This restaurant offers various of Korean wine snacks. Open until 1 or 2 am so we go there to pick up our late dinners. Love the paintings on the walls.

Review №10

2022-12-16 21:54:29

It was my first time here and the food was great! The staff are attentive and nice too.

Review №11

2023-05-06 21:29:06

Felt good coming in but towards the end of eating their kimchi fries with beef i started to get a painful stomach ache to the point of having to rub and hold my stomach continously in attempt to lessen the pain. The staff saw this but didnt bother to ask if it was because of their mediocre food or offer any assitance. Their toppoki with noodles was also bland and uninspiring on top of all that. Neglectful service and Horrible Sick-inducing food

Review №12

2023-07-24 03:02:08

Food, service, ambiance all absolutely amazing! Good portion sizes, delicious! Cool place! Highly recommend!

Review №13

2019-03-26 02:38:03

We got their signature military soup. It was just like instant Korean ramen into which you throw in spam, kim chi, and other ingredients. Really not worth the price that they charge.

Review №14

2022-10-14 22:01:56

Fun, clean interior with unique pop culture art on the walls.Seating is comfortable and the atmosphere is welcoming and cheery.Food portions are generous and the drink selection had some fun surprises.Also, the staff was extremely helpful and friendly.This is a great place for happy hour or having a meal.

Review №15

2018-10-27 22:17:35

The kimchi pasta is a pretty good Asian fusion dish. It has a creamy sauce base along with some seafood taste. We also order a Ramen, however, it turns out to be subpar. The soup base has no flavor, the meats are mostly fat. The restaurant is pretty clean with very cool and hips decor. Parking is plenty. However base on the food I ordered, my verdict is still out.

Review №16

2019-02-09 19:41:28

Love this place! Creative manu, big portions for sharing, fair price. Great for group gathering! Will definitely come back again!

Review №17

2019-07-08 01:18:20

Nice chill spot to hang out and drink. theres tv to watch sports games great variety of beer and food was good. butter garlic wings hit the spot. omurice good too

Review №18

2018-07-04 16:29:42

Very interesting interior deco, Western dish present with Korean flavor. Interesting restaurant!

Review №19

2023-04-28 06:14:10

Great place to enjoy late night cravings. The bang bang bang is a must try! It goes really well with their Cajun fries!

Review №20

2022-06-10 02:11:03

I dont know how to feel about this place...had a few comfort items like omurice and budaejjigae but lacked the flavor that makes you crave the dishes. Prices are reasonable for the size but it was hard to dine with so few people. Definitely a bar vibe and maybe would be all around better if I had been drinking? Friendly staff, clean place...jury is out on the fusion style food.

Review №21

2018-04-01 04:08:39

Great cage spot with beautiful dishes and great ambiance!

Review №22

2022-07-15 02:31:07

A little pricey, but worth it. Food was delicious. Servers were so so kind. The decorations on the wall were... questionable... I would not take your children there because its not PG. But other than that its pretty good. other decorations were fine. Theres free wifi. The omurice was delicious. Good drink selection.

Review №23

2023-02-16 15:43:50

This place has some really great Korean barbeque meats and a nice selection of entrees. I was out with my lady. Well be back in the future.

Review №24

2021-09-19 01:12:37

The long wait coupled by the pretty mediocre food made for this two star review. Took almost an hour to wait for indoor seating but outdoor seating was zero wait time. The food was pretty monotone in flavor. The boorgogi beef and the pizza had the same flavor, but the pizza was just a tortilla with pizza toppings. The omurice had such a heavy flavor that couldnt eat too much of it.I guess this is more of a soju drinking place, but I didnt want to drink that night so the atmosphere just felt lacking with such a long wait and meh food.Not really a date night feel for this place. More of a grab a few drinks with friends late night type of place.

Review №25

2017-06-03 20:53:24

Great decor, tasty food and cheap drinks (happy hour 4-7pm daily) makes this place a worthwhile place to go to. I especially enjoy how the seating is not tight together and how friendly the service was. The food was tasty and definitely meshed well with the alcohol. I recommend the steamed bun spicy bugogi sliders, the fried chicken and the chicken wings.

Review №26

2018-01-25 13:18:45

Great cold draft beers. Large menu so look it over carefully. The 1st time i went, i was not happy with the food as the waiter talked me into a roll smothered in sweet sauce. This time i got the burrito with Korean beef. Absolutely tasty.

Review №27

2019-07-15 18:24:18

Great place for hangouts, good for parties around 6-8, laid back atmosphere, friendly service, lots of tables, ample parking.they have an early happy hour (4-7pm i think) and a regular happy hour (10 to close?), definitely go during those times for lower priced drinks. food is decent but can be pricey (got a pizza, shrimp tacos, and the kimchi pasta)

Review №28

2021-06-22 13:11:06

Blending the best of Korean, Japanese, and other regional dishes Cafe Ganul delivers for adventurous palates. We tried the Spicy Pork Tacos, Da Best Kimchi Pasta Ever, Omurice, and Pulled Pork Fries...the sauces prepared for the pasta & rice dishes were outstanding! Theres also an endless beer selection to match the variety of fusion dishes. Big props to our cook & server who single-handedly managed a busy afternoon despite global labor shortages!

Review №29

2018-12-10 23:44:47

Awesome place!! The art around the restaurant is mesmerizing and the short wait for a table will seem almost instant while looking at the awesome art work!The bulgogi fries, topokki, kimchi pasta, and the chicken wings were absolutely amazing!I highly recommend going here when you’re hungry! Also the beer selection is amazing and they have many beers on tap!

Review №30

2018-09-08 20:05:21

Excellent place to meet friends and colleagues while eating popular Korean fusion dishes and drinking a wide variety of beers. Hip atmosphere with interesting Disney street-inspired wall art. Friendly service with tables adorned with bells for prompt service.

Review №31

2018-03-30 20:27:34

This place surprised me. Its a Korean fusion, therefore its Korean food with a twist of mix from different cuisines,and it doesnt taste off either! Their kimchi spaghetti was so delicious, I thought it was a whole different type of cuisine I never tried before. Give this place a go. Theres definitely something youll like!

Review №32

2019-06-04 16:04:39

Very interesting but good Korean-Italian and Korean-Mexican fusion foods. The inside has a bar-like atmosphere with somewhat loud music and loud conversations from other tables, may requiring you to speak up to other people on your table. Once inside, you get some spicy salsa with chips while you order. The food itself was really good, filling, and heavy. We ordered kimchi carbonara and Katsu stuffed with pizza toppings. The staff were overall very responsive and quick to what we needed.

Review №33

2021-05-01 03:25:04

They have indoor dining now, so with the hot weather is a good thing. And looks that they keep it clean and safe, they check temperature before going in, plenty of space between tables and great service. Food is good as expected!

Review №34

2021-05-28 23:44:30

Came with some friends. Not sure if we came on a bad night or what, but it was kind of ridiculous. Ordered a simple Don Katsu. Watched my friends finish their meals after 40 minutes before mine came out. Something about having to prepare a new batch. Unfortunately, the simple katsu was overdone and dry.They are known for their kimchi pasta and that was at least edible. Everyone elses orders were mediocre at best, basically not memorable.The bill came out at $35 a person, a little over priced for what was served in my opinion. Service was lacking. Would not return.

Review №35

2018-09-17 05:45:27

Kimchi pasta is a must. The nachos were so so. The beer selection and drink selection is great. Chicken wings are excellent. The sea snail dish was great. The octopus noodle is good. The calamari squigglies are good. The bao buns are good. Still so much on the menu want to try.

Review №36

2018-07-16 17:41:12

Cafe Gynul 2 is a good place for late night dinner or party because they have good atmosphere. It has a lot of parking over there, and people dont have to wait for a seat because it has large area inside. Based on food, we ordered chicken wings with Gochujang sauce, stuffy squid (steamed),and Da Best Kimchi Pasta, and it is very delicious especially the pasta for eating like a uni pasta in my opinion. Also, the staff over there is very friendly and fast too.Overall, I would come here for more food, and I recommend pasta (#32)because it is the best pasta in the Korean style so far.

Review №37

2019-11-02 15:38:12

It was my first time here so I didnt fully know what to expect. We ended up ordering peach, lychee, and yogurt soju. All three of them were really good, they even bring out chilled glasses for the soju. We had several dishes and all of them were delicious. The food didnt disappoint. My biggest issue was a cup for water and soju still had food dried on them or still looked like they were dirty.

Review №38

2022-08-29 18:58:52

Very good atmosphere. Food taste good. They have lots of unique items. Would need to go back to taste the other items...

Review №39

2020-10-01 03:50:54

YUMMY FUSION.Eclectic Korean / American / Mexican inspired fusion cuisine. Great customer service. Good food. They take temps and hand sanitize you before seating.Cant go wrong with the bulgogi buns or the LA x OC bulgogi sizzling platter.

Review №40

2022-04-11 06:39:43

Good service. Delicious food. And a nice atmosphere. Servers were very responsive when asking for anything and overall a good trip. Would recommend.

Review №41

2019-02-20 17:04:45

Ripped Off!Excessively priced, taste weird, too small portion and bad service.Shrimp fried rice has only ONE shrimp and rest is 1 cup rice for $15.95 which costs only $2 of material. Waiter rushed to take orders in 2 mins after we arrived. Highly NOT recommend this place to anyone!

Review №42

2019-10-13 00:51:22

Lot of beer choices - almost a bit confusing.There has been one form of bar food/restaurant at this location for many years - in the early 90s this location used to be a karaoke.. anyways, it has evolved over time. They have all kinds of bar food, most are not authentic korean bu any means, but I dont think authentic is what they are going for. Food definitely has a korean origin - like their kimchi pasta and fried chicken.

Review №43

2021-05-22 13:59:16

Awesome place to go hang out with friends and enjoy a good meal. Huge Asian fusion menu with japanese and Korean dishes. Good drinks and plenty of TVs for entertainment too.

Review №44

2023-03-03 05:17:18

Their kimchi pasta is sooooo good but my favorite is the truffle fries

Review №45

2019-05-23 05:07:39

The food is delicious and the service as well. I especially like their kimchi pasta. To me, the style is somewhat an interesting take between Korean style and western style.

Review №46

2018-06-23 07:56:26

Good food, good beers, good service. The decor is pretty awesome. Gunul sizzling plate is pretty tasty and so is the Korean still like whole fried chicken.

Review №47

2023-10-21 02:18:50

Love this place! Highly recommend

Review №48

2018-01-21 06:16:55

Location has plenty of free parking, super clean restaurant . Great variety of food to eat, the service and food was great. Can’t wait to come back and try out more items on the menu . The decor was great as well .

Review №49

2019-07-25 13:10:57

The flaming mac and cheese with hot cheetos is exceptional. Good place to watch games, have some drinks (the G2 beer is good and a great value), and enjoy some korean fusion food.

Review №50

2020-10-06 16:22:29

Pandemic post. Outdoor area is nice and open, with a projector, and their restrooms are open inside. Good food and friendly staff. Love coming here

Review №51

2019-05-17 01:04:29

Try shrimp taco, its really good with beer

Review №52

2018-11-26 19:37:18

When I was in town, I took my family there. They didn’t want to go because they hate trying new things, but by the end of the meal they admitted the food was really good, and they were happy to branch out.

Review №53

2018-02-01 14:58:17

Bad food really bad food..place is a Korean sports bar lol..no really theres like 12/15 tvs no lie..Asians dont like sports and theres like a zillion beers that like maybe 4 are drinkable anyone wouldve figured out you get maybe12 beers and stick with those but nope here they have 100 kinda why Im not sure..also apparently the owners wife is a artist ghetto inspired or lack of weak art in a dark unfriendly space..Id say pass

Review №54

2019-08-07 18:45:45

Plz try kimchi spaghetti. This is something original. Foods are good. Price is affordable. It is good for party. They serve alcohol as well.

Review №55

2019-01-11 01:58:02

Always come back whenever I visit the area because of their variety of unique dishes! Try them all I havent had anything I dislike yet!

Review №56

2018-12-09 06:32:04

Da best kimchi pasta!Say no more~

Review №57

2021-02-04 04:33:38

Not your classic korean restaurant, but amazingly delicious. Its a modern take on korean dishes with a twist.

Review №58

2019-02-23 17:23:43

Pulled pork fries. Probably the best meal I’ve had in my life. Second time, stomach ache and nothing close to what it was the last time.

Review №59

2017-12-06 15:43:27

Love the restaurant theme! Its nice and clean. Food is good a bit pricey.

Review №60

2018-09-30 23:50:59

Great place.... Atmosphere is dope.... Pictures and paintings are sick... Highly recommend

Review №61

2021-06-27 06:33:04

IF you LOVE Korean Food! This place is THE place to go! KIMCHI PASTA! YUMMM....

Review №62

2018-05-17 01:53:25

Great Asian fusion. Great service with push button when you need assistance. Fun menu and wall decor

Review №63

2018-02-27 12:29:14

Amazing place, great atmosphere with awesome art work, delicious food with a great variety to choose from, good prices.

Review №64

2019-06-13 08:08:57

The service was great but the water tasted like sink water, other than that everything was great.

Review №65

2017-05-04 00:57:57

If you like Korean food, try their Kimchi pasta, its fantastic

Review №66

2018-07-29 20:46:44

Great fusion place but dont forget to bring some jacket because this place turn their ac full blast

Review №67

2017-06-11 07:35:29

Everything had cheese on it and I love cheese. On another note, everything had copious amounts of sugar in it too...So ymmv

Review №68

2019-02-13 23:37:52

The shrimp pasta was really good, and the pricing is okay.

Review №69

2018-01-07 04:19:51

Interesting Korean fusion food. Nice decore and fun place to be.

Review №70

2021-08-18 15:12:10

Great service and friendly staff! Great food!

Review №71

2018-12-28 00:51:05

Good food. Their portion wss big

Review №72

2018-02-04 07:35:57

Try the kimchi pasta - its so yummy!

Review №73

2017-09-23 01:55:40

Good place to get Korean bar food and drink.

Review №74

2019-11-18 11:19:11

Honestly some really good fusion food here

Review №75

2019-11-24 00:29:26

Both food and service are great

Review №76

2018-11-26 05:51:01

Not bad, but there are no remarkable dish.

Review №77

2017-05-30 18:36:26

Good food, a little pricey.

Review №78

2017-07-21 00:03:41

Great good and good service. Will be coming back here soon.

Review №79

2020-08-22 04:56:53

Love this place! Amazing food!

Review №80

2019-08-27 07:29:43

The kimchi pasta was really awesome.

Review №81

2017-09-30 15:58:42

Great food and fast service.

Review №82

2018-11-09 22:15:36

Nice place to eat and drink but little expensive.

Review №83

2017-09-16 18:54:28

Great food n craft beer

Review №84

2017-06-19 15:36:33

The carbonara is a must. Great place

Review №85

2019-12-28 15:08:42

Delicious flavors and stunning art.

Review №86

2018-02-12 02:53:49

Good environment. Plenty of beer

Review №87

2019-05-14 17:11:31

Good food excellent service

Review №88

2019-04-29 04:36:40

Great beers variety

Review №89

2019-12-18 06:15:57

Good food

Review №90

2020-01-25 19:40:12

Trendy 20 something, but a bit loud

Review №91

2020-01-08 18:29:44

Good asian fusion food.

Review №92

2017-12-05 04:01:39

Great food and servers

Review №93

2017-10-08 01:45:10

Pricey but good

Review №94

2021-02-16 03:37:58

The food was amazing

Review №95

2021-07-06 05:17:53

Poggers

Review №96

2019-04-12 22:14:24

Hmmmm

Review №97

2018-05-29 09:24:43

Nice

Review №98

2017-10-19 05:02:04

Review №99

2020-06-27 01:54:48

Awesome food

Review №100

2018-06-20 08:09:49

Pizza n beers

Review №101

2021-05-17 02:32:02

Yummy yummy.......

Review №102

2022-11-02 05:08:16

I came a little late and many items were gone. The music was a bit loud and it was hard to speak clearly. The food was pretty good and exquisitely made. The service was very good. The soft-shell crab meat buns and Korean kimchi pasta were both good. I gave it four points because it was really noisy.

Review №103

2021-04-11 04:54:06

I really dont leave a review most of the time.....A place without basic conceptsIt took over an hour for the food to come out after ordering.They said it was natural because of the submission order...It came out and it didnt taste very good..A place I will never visit again

Review №104

2019-06-02 07:17:00

Price is not cheap. The food is definitely too small compared to the price. If the food doesnt taste that good for the price, its a shame. That doesnt mean the food tastes the best.

Review №105

2021-03-09 04:31:50

All very tasty

Review №106

2017-10-13 22:42:39

Its delicious, yummy yummy

Review №107

2019-02-16 17:50:36

A cheap and delicious restaurant and bar that serves soju

Review №108

2019-07-02 23:18:56

Place to have a good time, talk and good treatment, plus the food is very good, I cook haha