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Orange County - Soju Belly restaurant
5.5

Soju Belly

  • Orange County
  • $$
  • Bar
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    great
  • Perks
    good

Food: Tasteless, rubbery cuisine

Soju Belly falls woefully short in delivering a noteworthy gastronomical experience. The reports of inedible dishes add no glory to the restaurant. The food seems rubbery and gross, raising serious questions about its freshness and quality. Despite offering an array of menu options, the overpriced food, particularly given its poor quality and slow delivery, does little to justify its cost.

  • Great Portions

    Portions are large, perfect for sharing and satisfying big appetites.

  • Okay Taste

    Food generally good, service varies, with some dishes being disappointing.

  • Value

    Overpriced food not matching quality, slow service, not worth the cost.

Top 3 dishes at Soju Belly

  1. 1

    Bulgogi and Cheese Fries 🏆

    Hearty portion with tender bulgogi and perfectly melted cheese.

    Bulgogi and Cheese Fries dish
  2. 2

    Cheese Corn

    Cheese corn loved for its delicious, generous, stringy melted cheese topping.

    Cheese Corn dish
  3. 3

    Chicken Gizzard

    Super hot and fresh, perfectly complements the spices and textures.

    Chicken Gizzard dish

Vibe: Chaotic, deafening ambiance

The vibe at Soju Belly is more overwhelming than uplifting. The restaurant's ambiance is considerably loud and dark, making the seating uncomfortable. With music volume cranked high up, this disrupts creating a suitable atmosphere for casual conversations or a peaceful date night. Albeit, the neon lights make for a decent Instagram backdrop.

  • Great Buzz

    Photogenic neon lights create an Instagrammable, lively atmosphere.

  • Okay Drinks

    Decent drinks and variety, but some find them overpriced or weak.

  • Aesthetic

    Ambience too loud and dark, uncomfortable seating, disrupts dining experience.

Perks: Grating service, unwelcoming outdoors

The questionable service at Soju Belly leaves much to be desired. Customer complaints about slow and inattentive servers taint the dining experience. Finding parking in the poorly lit vicinity can be wary, and the outdoor seating is uninviting due to its dark, uncomfortable setting. As such, the kid-friendly quotient takes a severe hit with loud music thwarting a conducive environment.

  • Great for Groups

    Accommodates large groups with great service, ample space, and family-sized portions.

  • Hard To Reserve

    Being popular, hard to get a table, misleading reservation info.