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Orange County - Cham Soot Gol restaurant
6.6

Cham Soot Gol

  • Orange County
  • $$
  • Casual
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    great
  • Perks
    great

Food: Satisfying portions but bland

This place offers the typical Korean BBQ and nails it on portions. The Korean BBQ Dinner, Soy Bean Soup, and Spicy Pork consistently please customers because of generous servings. The vast menu also provides enough variety, with an array of meats and sides. Unfortunately, the culinary creativity and taste of the food disappoint, with many finding the dishes uninspiring and bland.

  • Great Value

    Customers praise food quality relative to affordable pricing frequently.

  • Okay Taste

    Service generally good, but food quality varied from great to mediocre.

  • Low Quality

    Several instances of meat being old, rancid, or poorly prepared.

Top 3 dishes at Cham Soot Gol

  1. 1

    Korean BBQ Dinner 🏆

    Customers rave about the tasty selection, authentic flavor, and great value.

    Korean BBQ Dinner dish
  2. 2

    Soy Bean Soup

    Spicy tofu soup described as delicious, yummys, and the best ever.

    Soy Bean Soup dish
  3. 3

    Spicy Pork

    The spicy pork was frequently highlighted as a favorite dish.

    Spicy Pork dish

Vibe: Pleasant ambiance with hiccups

The ambiance is agreeably airy with a modern character, suited for larger parties or casual fun. Supplementary music fills the air but doesn’t steal the attention. However, the restaurant sometimes fails to deliver a pleasing date night atmosphere as it can get a bit cramped. The buzz is neutral, as its trendiness could be a blessing or a curse.

  • Great Drinks

    Great alcohol drink in cool bottle, amazing quality and selection.

  • Okay Ambiance

    Ambiance is average or nice; not exceptional, but comfortable and well-kept.

  • Bad For Dates

    Can feel cramped at times, not ideal for intimate date experience.

Perks: Ample parking but split groups

The plus side of the dining spot is its ample parking availability. The restaurant scores high in serving large groups, and the service is appreciated by customers, although reservations can be a bit tricky as groups sometimes have to split. Outdoor seating, although offered, can also be a letdown as it tends to get noisy and cramped.

  • Easy To Park

    Ample, easy, plenty, and free parking frequently highlighted as superior.

  • Okay To Hear

    A bit loud for KBBQ, but still manageable and expected for such settings.

  • Hard To Reserve

    Had to split up party, not enough seats despite the reservation made.