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Dae Bak Korean Restaurant in Lakewood

4.5 (89) 11810 Centralia St, Lakewood, CA 90715, United States

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Korean restaurant
Restaurant

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Lakewood, Los Angeles County, California, US

Phone: +1 562-865-5500

Opening hours

Monday:11 AM–10 PM
Tuesday:11 AM–10 PM
Wednesday:11 AM–10 PM
Thursday:11 AM–10 PM
Friday:11 AM–10 PM
Saturday:11 AM–10 PM
Sunday:11 AM–10 PM

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Total reviews rating 4.5

89 Reviews for Dae Bak Korean Restaurant 2024:

Review №1

2023-08-15 16:05:55

The food here is savory and delicious! So much so that we went two weekends in a row!The first time we ate the Korean pancake, shirt ribs, bibimbab, and tofu soup. The second time we ate BBQ ribs and the pork bone soup with potatoes (reminded us a little of posole).Well definitely be returning to try other dishes. Im certain wont be disappointed. Also, Cass beer was a perfect start while we waited for our meal during our first visit. The second time, we ordered the rice wine, which had a subtle, creamy flavor.

Review №2

2023-04-09 02:09:00

Their budae Jjigae is AMAZING. The broth is super delicious and there are so many hams!! It was a big portion for two adults. However the pancake wasnt really good... It felt like they used old oil :( ... But Im still giving them 5 stars because they were super nice and budae jjigae was amazing.

Review №3

2023-12-05 19:48:17

Everything on the menu tastes really good. We have been coming here every week and never got sick of the food here.

Review №4

2022-02-06 01:18:22

Holy moly was this place delicious!! We stopped by random chance (shopping near by) and what a hidden gem. Absolutely recommend this mom & pop restaurant!Walked in at 4:30 pm on a Saturday and was not busy at all. We were seated immediately.Decided on having the Pork Bone & Potato Soup with Rice and the bulgogi bibimbab with fixings. Everything was perfect! The best Korean food I’ve had hands down. I especially enjoyed the hot sauce/paste as it was a perfect blend of sweet, spicy and savory.As mentioned, this is a mom & pop restaurant with limited staff - never saw more than just one server - so be prepared to wait for your food. HOWEVER, do not let that stop you from trying this place. It is definitely worth the wait ❤️

Review №5

2023-07-03 16:06:52

Hands down one of the BEST Korean restaurants in the area! The food was delicious! It comes with great portion and the service was amazing! :D Will definitely go there again!

Review №6

2023-03-16 03:38:01

We went for dinner and it was not crowded at all, the service was fast, the food was very good. It is run by a couple and they are very friendly.

Review №7

2023-08-26 21:19:45

I come here once a week, the man running the restaurant is incredibly kind and their food is delicious. I cant recommend this place enough. Top quality service and even better food.

Review №8

2023-10-21 03:37:20

The food is very authentic and the service is good, The atmosphere makes it feel cozy and overall its a great place I definitely recommend this place to people who are new.

Review №9

2023-04-04 00:13:24

They significantly raised the price on their lunch specials. What used to be 8.99 last year is now 14.99. I know this is common everywhere but… the quality and taste just wasn’t worth it. I got the tofu soup and it had tofu, 3 pieces of clams, and a shrimp. The side dishes were nothing notable.

Review №10

2022-10-16 01:34:29

I’m so happy we found this place. There’s never a wait so you walk in anytime. My favorite dishes are the Soft tofu soup and Korean pancake. Definitely recommend coming here. They give banchan with the meal. So unlimited kimchi and other sides!

Review №11

2022-03-08 04:27:45

Great food quality, would definitely recommend and go again!

Review №12

2022-10-16 01:34:01

Great Korean food here at this mom and pop restaurant. The prices include banchan which is all the little tasty sides that come with an order. The Korean pancake is delicious and so is the bulgogi. And the owner is so warm and welcoming. Eat here for an authentic Korean food experience!

Review №13

2022-06-04 03:11:02

Love this place for korean food. Friendly service and the sweetest owner. The korean dishes are some common home cooking dishes. My favorite is the braised cod dish. This and some rice is so good. Try this new dish if you want to try something new and delicious!

Review №14

2022-09-27 17:04:13

It wasnt too bad. Gave 4 stars because the squid couldve been cooked a tad bit more,but it was still good. Also see updated menu prices that I posted

Review №15

2018-02-17 04:40:10

Ive been in LA area since last Sunday and I have not had any Korean. So I found this place online and it had good reviews so I stopped by. I now know why this place had great reviews. First and foremost the food was amazing. The cook in the back is the bomb! I ordered 3 different dishes and all 3 were Awesome. And of course the service matched the taste of the food. Man if you want to try an amazing Korean food, I highly recommend you checking this place out. As an adopted Korean guy I can honestly say you will love it! 😁

Review №16

2022-07-29 02:22:00

It really good. The best Korean food I ever tasted. Sometime, The restaurant look empty but food are really good. It really worth it. I will definitely be back.

Review №17

2018-03-14 01:36:54

This is our go-to Korean restaurant. We keep coming back because it never disappoints us!

Review №18

2021-06-17 02:32:00

Ive only ordered the spicy beef soup here but its the best Ive ever had. If Im ever hungover, Im coming here for soup. My sister always orders the pork bone and potato soup and she raves about it. The banchan (sides) are great too.

Review №19

2022-05-14 16:25:44

Our first time here, we have been next door and wanted to try something new. Excellent service along with delicious fresh food. Have a soju and enjoy the wait as they prepare your meals fresh.

Review №20

2023-02-27 01:50:56

Dae Bak is our favorite Korean restaurant. The owner is a very nice, kind gentleman. The food is delicious.

Review №21

2022-01-25 00:03:31

Came here on a Sunday at 530, and the place was empty. We were wondering why it felt so deserted, and even contemplated on walking out at one point.We ordered food that is suppose to well accomodate soju as we were ready to drink after a round of golf.Haemul pa jun - seafood pancake - was really hearty. We finished this in a heart beat with 4 guys. I would recommend this as a rice substitute if you are drinking.Pork ribs - this felt a bit too smothered in sauce but lacked any kind of tasteDue jang jjigae - this was good!Aged kimchi with mackerel- it looked good on its menu, but it didnt have the kick of an aged kimchi I was hoping.This restaurant would be great for a quick lunch, but felt lacked any indepth layers of a great Korean food.

Review №22

2021-10-25 03:01:40

Look elsewhere if you just want meh but all-u-can-eat meat. But definitely check this place out if youre in the hunt for some quality Korean food. Service was great and prices reasonable. Ill be coming back for for sure.

Review №23

2021-11-13 23:22:52

The wait for the food was a bit too long, given that we were the only customers there for a late lunch. BUT the seafood pancake was worth the wait - Crispy, lots of seafood, and delicious. Fish soup was good too.

Review №24

2019-03-09 04:19:03

A Korean restaurant is very small home like restaurant. if you want to have good Homestyle Cooking you go there. we were large groups food came out slower than other restaurants but food was good just like Mom cooking.

Review №25

2021-05-24 21:53:31

Thank you Dae Bak, your BiBimBap and Beef Bagogi is delicious, great original Korean seasoning. Kimchi was hot but very appetizing. We cant wait til my next visit. GAMSAHABNIDA!

Review №26

2019-01-06 08:25:35

I cannot say enough good things about this restaurant. The food is always delicious and the customer service is great.This restaurant uses high quality ingredients and that translates in every bite you take. My favorite dish here is the pork bone soup with potatoe and kale as well as the bulgogi.

Review №27

2023-02-11 00:21:56

Amazing food, amazing service, I’ve been coming here for years and the husband and wife duo never miss.

Review №28

2018-12-19 04:22:58

Exceptionally good homemade traditional Korean food. I cant believe how reasonably priced all the dishes are. My favorite is Kalgusu, knife cut noodles. But the kalbi and bulgogi soup are eally really good too. Its a mom and pop place that is pure comfort Korean food.

Review №29

2017-06-20 04:41:38

Ive been looking for a new regular Korean spot since moving to the Los Alamitos area a couple years ago, and my search is finally over. Ive been to Dae Bak several times now, and it has become my go to Korean restaurant. You wont find all you can eat, Sam (lettuce leaves for wraps), or a grill at your table, but they have all the basics Im familiar with, and theyre good. Bibimbap, Korean pancake, daengjang shige (sp?), gamja tang. I havent had a bad dish here yet.Im not sure why, but there are hardly any customers when I eat here, so, as far as I can tell, you shouldnt have to wait long to be seated. The dining area is roomy, comfortable, and clean. Prices are good as well, so you really cant go wrong by coming to Dae Bak if youre in the mood for a good Korean meal.

Review №30

2021-12-12 22:02:05

Korean food gets our teens out of the house. Kalbi was delicious as well as the fish roe soup--best weve had. Will be back.

Review №31

2021-12-20 15:22:15

Fantastic food for a decent cost. Store is clean and owner is friendly. Always come here every month for the hot pot and spicy pork.

Review №32

2015-02-27 19:47:00

Amazing taste and authentic. I felt joy to write this review. Lived in Los Angeles for good part of my life. Id say this place ranks in the top 10 of all restaurants in L.A. County. Really good food, prepared correctly!

Review №33

2022-06-13 02:58:08

We found this location by accident. The food is very good, the marinated beef, soups, soju and service are far above exceptional.

Review №34

2017-10-29 01:39:14

To say this is a laid back place is an understatement, but that is no necessarily a bad thing. If you are looking for the a quick korean meal with no wait, Dae Bak can fill that need. The Menu is quite small with some KBBQ plates and small selection of soft tofu and pancake dishes. They do have some combo type deal, but those menu items are written in korean, and I didnt understand for consideration. The Boulgogi and beef soft tofu were both ok... but thats about it.

Review №35

2019-09-16 17:04:23

I honestly love this place. Its always pretty empty at the times I come and the food is really yummy! Highly recommend if you want a nice, Korean meal

Review №36

2015-04-26 19:31:20

Consistently great food and service that is friendly and professional if on the slow side. We keep coming back to this local favorite but dont expect fast food and you should be able to satisfy a craving for Korean at a very reasonable price. There is always Korean television on the TV

Review №37

2014-11-17 03:47:44

Until Dae Bak here, babyMiss you, want you, eat you soUntil Dae Bak here, baby, yeahTheres a hunger insideI want you to knowYou are the oneAnd I cant let you go. - Dae Bak parody of Back Here, BB MakShoutout to my buddy & fellow Korean, Chris C, for this little gem. Okay, so technically Im not Korean, but with all the Korean food that I eat, I consider myself an honorary Korean. Of course, I also consider myself an honorary Chinese, honorary Japanese, honorary Lebanese etc. ;pLunch specials are inexpensive and quite reasonable. I decided upon the spicy beef soup ($6.99)-Preparation H & Tucks Medicated Pads must be hot commodities in Korea, because everyone must have burning bungholes from all the spicy Korean foods ;p A large bowl of tender shredded beef, egg, green onions with glass noodles swimming in a fiery broth. The broth didnt numb the mouth, which is good because I like tasting my food, but caused sweat to bead all around my big dome. My eyes teared, my nose ran & I needed a couple napkins to wipe the perspiration from my face. The soup warmed me from head to toe. Delicious, filling and for not a lot of scratch!Unlimited banchan & rice came with my order. Only 4 banchan options, but they were goodSeating is plentiful, with tables in the middle & booths around the perimeter. A chandelier hanging from the ceiling adds a touch of class to this casual restaurant. A flatscreen TV with Korean QVC was on for diners viewing pleasure. I was close to ordering some womens spanks, but couldnt make out the toll free number ;p The wood paneling facade on the walls makes the restaurant seem cylindrical in shape.Service was good, although even though I was the only one dining there at the time, the wait seemed a bit long. Parking is in private lot in a Korean strip mall, with a few dedicated parking stalls at the entrance.Looking for another lunch spot? Dae Bak, baby!. Affordable lunch options of delicious Korean food, closeby to home, are why Im a fan. Lets do lunch!Highly recommend!NOMNOMNOMNOMNOMNOMNOMNOMNOMOMNOMNOM

Review №38

2018-10-29 21:45:16

The food tasted great and portions were good. The vegetable pancake was super tasty in that it had a nice thin and crispy texture.

Review №39

2021-08-10 22:24:36

Great food! Tiny place that was quiet on a Friday night. This place has food that should be way more busy. Maybe the area is too competitive.

Review №40

2019-02-17 01:55:13

Food was amazing. Bibimbap, bbq pork, and Korean pancake were all fresh and delicious. The service was very friendly and fast.

Review №41

2021-08-03 01:12:50

Really good food. I would recommend anyone to come here and eat at Dae Bak Korean restaurant. Absolutely amazing taste in their food.

Review №42

2022-04-22 14:48:05

The food is amazing! The severs are always very courteous and attentive. This place is seriously underrated!

Review №43

2023-05-28 07:13:22

Very nice clean place food was great

Review №44

2021-04-23 03:48:41

The taste is unbelievable not salty at all and the prices are cheap compared with others korean restaurants definitely we will come back soon🤗

Review №45

2022-08-01 04:15:05

Walked in for the first time at 9 because it says they close and 10:00 and workers looked at me like I was crazy for about 5 mins. Walked straight out. Not sure whats going on here but that was wild.

Review №46

2021-10-22 14:29:28

Their food here is absolutely underrated, Im surprised that there arent a lot of customers here but my family and I always enjoy coming here

Review №47

2021-04-10 18:41:44

Gamjatang 감자탕 is great and cheaper compared to other places. One of my favs in all of LA. Highly recommend.

Review №48

2022-04-29 01:52:43

They have great stews and soups with a lot of meat for a decent price. Has a homey vibe.

Review №49

2012-07-14 19:29:32

Came in for lunch special. Lunch special is 7 days a week and nothing over 7 dollars. The pork bulgogi was extremely delicious.

Review №50

2021-05-04 23:31:07

Me and my wife were going too eat next door but they were really busy decided too try daebak great first experience great food and service

Review №51

2017-11-25 18:42:53

Their spicy squid dishes and yugaejang is really good. Their lunch prices are reasonable and their bonchon sides are delicious.

Review №52

2018-12-07 01:43:08

Great service, great food and overall very relaxed and home like environment. Food is consistently delicious every time we come here

Review №53

2018-04-26 20:41:33

Excellent Korean food! Have been to many and this is the best in this area. Highly recommended.

Review №54

2020-11-15 04:24:50

If you like Korean food, try this restaurant, you will not be disappointed . The food is very very good.

Review №55

2020-06-17 06:27:14

I think this is a quite good but cheap restaurant. But not so many customers whenever I visit. Service is also good

Review №56

2021-07-06 20:20:46

Food was delicious and the service was great! 10/10 would eat here again.

Review №57

2017-01-08 03:07:24

Great little restaurant, we come here once a week. Highly recommend the Soon Dobu

Review №58

2018-05-05 03:17:45

Everything is good here, but wait times for food can sometimes be a little long (20-25 min)

Review №59

2022-09-26 09:59:45

The worst Korean bbq.Completely overpriced.

Review №60

2020-06-22 20:50:53

Great customer service, great price. Food is good too, cant expect more!

Review №61

2017-07-31 04:44:07

Good food. Good service

Review №62

2017-12-25 12:24:05

Got the Octopus Rice Hotpot and loved it. Good food and good service!

Review №63

2018-09-15 02:12:40

The food was good and the guy who was serving us was really nice!

Review №64

2023-04-11 05:27:49

Small spot with exactly what you are looking for right now!

Review №65

2016-11-15 04:01:26

My go to Korean food place. Great food, good service, clean restaurant.

Review №66

2018-01-19 06:29:48

I love this place alot if i could i would eat there every day

Review №67

2020-03-14 05:40:24

The beef bulgogi is incredibly tasty. Highly recommended.

Review №68

2019-11-11 22:55:02

Great restaurant!!! Awesome!!! Great service and great Korean food!!!!

Review №69

2021-09-02 03:28:17

Food was delicious and great customer service.

Review №70

2017-10-21 14:07:18

Homemade foods, not a big menu, but everything is good.

Review №71

2013-11-07 04:02:40

Horrible service do not recomend im warning you better one on pioneer and artesia blvd.

Review №72

2020-06-05 18:33:56

I absolutely love their food :)

Review №73

2018-08-27 03:03:02

Excellent homestyle food, but service was terrible...

Review №74

2017-02-18 21:46:27

Great food at good price.

Review №75

2017-12-23 00:52:55

Really good authentic Korean food

Review №76

2018-05-27 05:14:47

All I can say os Great.

Review №77

2020-05-31 19:33:08

Good food

Review №78

2014-06-16 01:38:05

Great spot for a good price.

Review №79

2018-01-20 14:23:23

Great local Korean food

Review №80

2019-05-01 02:03:56

So so

Review №81

2018-04-20 09:36:04

Review №82

2018-09-15 04:25:38

Food is savory.

Review №83

2017-11-01 04:17:06

Love the food

Review №84

2019-04-01 20:43:25

Good food.

Review №85

2023-10-23 03:25:00

I ate a pot of riceThe taste was okay. It was not too sweet or too salty and was mildly good.I think it would have been better if the price had been raised and more meat had been added.Since there are no customers, it seems like he will be busy because he does it all by himself, but since there are no customers, he may be lazy even though it is spacious, but even if he runs out of side dishes, he doesnt even bother to finish them.

Review №86

2021-08-30 04:27:32

The food overall was delicious, but I thought it was a bit salty...the side dishes were salty...its quiet and the atmosphere is nice.

Review №87

2017-02-14 04:43:53

Its very cold. Taste of Korea! It was very delicious, original korean style.

Review №88

2017-02-14 04:55:09

Its been a while since I had delicious Korean seafood hotpot and sour kimchi. Im eating well.

Review №89

2019-01-03 16:37:42

Great for 19-hole meeting places