Irvine’s 3 best spots to score cheap Korean eats

Looking to satisfy your appetite for Korean fare?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Korean restaurants around Irvine, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you’re on the hunt.

1. Chun Ha Jjambbong / Two Ddak Two Ddak

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Topping the list is Chun Ha Jjambbong / Two Ddak Two Ddak. Located at 5331 University Drive in University Park, it’s the highest-rated affordable Korean restaurant in Irvine, boasting four stars out of 112 reviews on Yelp. Its specialties include Korean fried chicken, kimbap and udon, as well as rice noodles, cold noodles and spicy cold noodles.

2. The Fresh Roll House

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Next up is Northwood’s The Fresh Roll House, at 4800 Irvine Blvd. With four stars out of 69 reviews on Yelp, the Korean spot and sushi bar has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an inexpensive option. This eatery is located within the Zion Market, which specializes in Korean foods and merchandise, and its menu includes spicy tuna and fish cake kimbap. 

3. K Pop Sushi

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University Park’s K Pop Sushi, at 5331 University Drive, is another top choice. Yelpers give the low-priced Korean spot and
sushi bar four stars out of 21 reviews. This eatery is located in the Zion Mart, and features seafood ramen, teriyaki chicken and spicy barbecue pork.

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