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Archive for the 'Korean' Category

Bibimbap at Chae Bahn in Irvine

December 9th, 2008, 3:54 pm by Ellyn Pak, Staff Writer

I don’t know about you but walking into an empty restaurant makes me nervous. Sure, the economy sucks and there aren’t too many diners out at 9 p.m. on a weekday in Irvine. I recently stopped in Chae Bahn, a Korean restaurant in the newly opened Asian shopping center - Diamond Plaza - off of Alton Parkway. Not one customer was in there. But when a pregnant woman is hungry, girl’s gotta grub.

Chae Bahn’s interior is modern, clean and brightly-lit. But the menu’s offering is pretty sparse. If you’re looking for a huge selection of typical Korean fare, you’re at the wrong place. At Chae Bahn, you’ll get variations of bibimbap (pronounced bee-beem-bop), a dish usually mixed with steamed rice, a variety of vegetables, barbecued meat, a fried egg, hot paste and sesame oil. Read the rest of this entry »

Under $25 & Tasty: Man Doo Rang Dumpling House

October 13th, 2008, 1:24 pm by Iris

By Cathy Diep

It’s easy to find a Korean tofu house around L.A. and Orange County - but a Korean dumpling house? Well, hey, that sounds different, interesting and worth giving a try, since I read a few good things about this place.

Located in the city of Buena Park, Man Doo Rang Dumpling House is conveniently situated in a shopping center that’s easily visible from Beach Boulevard with large, bright signs spelling out “Dumpling House.” You can’t miss it, and there are plenty of parking spaces.

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