Kote Dae Ji Korean BBQ — Restaurant in La Mirada

This Korean BBQ and traditional spot in Fullerton is hidden better than a Kardashian's bad photoshop job. Don't let the unassuming exterior fool you – inside it's a bustling fiesta of sizzling meats, steaming stews, and enough servers to put a Cheesecake Factory to shame.

Their menu is the size of a Korean soap opera, with everything from BBQ to bibimbap, casseroles to fish (because, you know, protein diversity). Today, we opted for a combo of cold noodles (perfect for this California heat) and pork BBQ ribs marinated in enough soy sauce to make a Kardashian cry tears of joy (or maybe that's just the spice talking?).

Be warned: portions here are family-sized, so bring your crew (or prepare for epic leftovers). Parking is plentiful, unlike your chances of snagging a date after a garlic-heavy Korean meal.

In short, this place is a hidden gem worth checking out. Just don't judge a book (or a Korean restaurant) by its cover – you might miss out on some seriously delicious (and possibly...

4 guests in my group. Poor service, seated for 25 mins not a single menu, place setting even with eye contact with several of the servers. Keep in mind this is after putting your name on a list and being seated.

After standing and approaching the counter we asked if we’d be served or helped at all, we received a blank look and a “oh oh oh sorry” with them all looking at each other.

Have been to many KBBQ spots around the states, this is by far the worst treatment my family and I have experienced. Very disappointed.

I would not and do not recommend any one to bother visiting this restaurant. Business or pleasure, no no don’t go.

By popular vote, we ended up at Polly Pies where we should’ve gone to in the...

My first visit and I tried folllowing:

Duck roast - I wouldn't recommend this...had to throw away more than half due to the awful meat aroma. I think it wasn't properly frozen causing this smell. Pork belly- This was okay. Pork Jowl - Typical....not great not bad. Salted Pork rib - I would recommend this to anyone who hasn't tried this place. Mulnyengmyun - This wasn't the best but I would repeat for this. Dongchimi Gooksu- This was one of the best I had out of LA and OC area.

Friendly staff and their service made up for the food.

I would return to tri pork ribs in different flavors and their...