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Orange County - Hangari Kalgooksu restaurant
6.1

Hangari Kalgooksu

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

Food: Predictable palate with some gems

Hangari’s food menu seems to have little ambition for culinary innovation, seemingly stuck in a comfort zone of simplicity. However, dishes such as the well-paired Barley Rice with Young Radish Kimchi, spicy-sweet Ramel and Rice Cakes, and homey Kalguksu Korean Knifecut Noodle Soup emerge as the winning dishes. While the limited variety and occasional dip in seafood freshness generate a lukewarm sentiment, the pleasingly hefty portion sizes and splendid value-for-money ratio offer some redemption.

  • Large Portions

    Most reviews highlight enjoyably large and filling portion sizes.

  • Okay Quality

    Seafood dishes vary; sometimes exceptional, other times lack certain freshness.

  • Not Creative

    Menus described as simple, short, lacking culinary adventure.

Top 3 dishes at Hangari Kalgooksu

  1. 1

    Barley Rice with Young Radish Kimchi 🏆

    Perfectly paired; the simple dish elicits high praise for complementary flavors.

    Barley Rice with Young Radish Kimchi dish
  2. 2

    Ramel and Rice Cakes in Spicy Sauce

    Sauce blends spicy, savory, sweet perfectly; rice cakes praised for texture.

    Ramel and Rice Cakes in Spicy Sauce dish
  3. 3

    Kalguksu Korean Knifecut Noodle Soup

    Handmade, comforting, warm broth, deliciously flavorful, fresh noodles.

    Kalguksu Korean Knifecut Noodle Soup dish

Vibe: Dull ambiance, sticky surfaces

Hangari’s exteriors play it safe and conservative; maybe a little too much. The vibe lacks both chirpiness and chicness; there is an apparent absence of energy and trendiness. The ambiance is negatively affected by less-than-clean surfaces, dampening the overall dining experience.

  • Bad Ambiance

    Sticky, dirty interiors negatively impact the restaurant's overall mood.

Perks: Plenty of parking, limited service

Driving to Hangari is a breeze, thanks to the ample and free parking. However, once there, the service falls flat – lackluster at best, with inattentive staff and lengthy waits. The outdoor dining attraction takes a direct hit due to uninviting odors, significantly reducing its appeal.

  • Easy To Park

    Plenty of free parking, easy to find, convenient strip mall location.

  • Bad Service

    Rude and inattentive service with long waits adversely affected dining experience.