Somunnan Korean Restaurant

There’s a weekday lunch special for 12.99 with different item each day. Today was beef soup with clear noodles. Rice was just how I like it, firm and not soggy or mushy. Self service banchan/side dishes and water station. You also pick up your food when the food is ready and they’ll call your number. Felt like a station at a food court inside a mall, which is fine, especially if it keeps prices reasonable.

- Owen -

Updated 2/6/25 Overall the food is very good and self service banchan bar is awesome. Items not always being available and some not being as incredible as I remember is te only thing keeping me from returning to 5 stars. Kalbi was a bit of a let down again as well, but other dishes were all very good, line the tofu soup and jajiangmien. Updated 9/28/23 Definitely still recommending this place but had to round down based on my latest visit. Two dishes that didn’t live up to my last visit were the cold noodles and Kalbi ribs. The cold noodles had a different flavor and texture to the broth. Good, just not as good as I recall. Not a deal breaker. The Kalbi ribs were even more disappointing. Fatty and chewy. On the positive side, the two new dishes we tried were awesome. Jjajang mien, which was sold out las time was amazing. Great flavors, actually had meat which some places stopped adding, and was a very large serving. No wonder they sell out! Also tried the soon tofu soup which was equally amazing in flavors, meat ratio and portion size. Definitely must tries. Service and self service banchan was still great. Almost makes up for the self service pick up and clean up :) —————- Probably more 4.5 stars, but will round up until I can try them again and see how consistent they are. The good: Service is very friendly and helpful Self serve banchan bar - love that you don’t have to wait, but it is hard not to fill up too much as they were all very good. Food food food! Cold noodles - some great flavors and huge servings Galbi jim - again, great broth and lots of lean meat Kalbi - add as a combo and save some money. Delicious and much less fatty than many other places nearby Purple rice!!! Plenty of parking! No language barrier - spoke perfect Korean and English. Some Spanish too from what I heard. Needs improvement: They ran out of the dish I went there for, which is the Jajangmyun, so that’s a bummer. Will try again. Parts of the self serve concept. Utensil box was empty at our table and they do expect that you take your dirty dishes back to the front. The place isn’t expensive, but not cheap either. I always get confused with how much to tip in places like this. Still tipped 18%, but not going over that for self serve like i would at full service places. Not a deal breaker, but food for thought.

- David Cho -

I came here with a friend during the weekend and it was a great experience. It was fairly busy but the food, service, and cleanliness were great. I really appreciated their self serve side bar and highly recommend the beef plates. I'll definitely be coming back if I'm in the area.

- AS -

If you haven’t had Somunnan’s Army Stew yet, you’re missing out—it’s cozy, spicy, and so satisfying. Honestly, everything here is tasty. This place is one of my go-to Korean comfort food spots in Cerritos! #KoreanFood #ArmyStew #BudaeJjigae #Foodie #CerritosEats #ComfortFood #KoreanCuisine #FoodLover #EatLocal #Yum

- Bev Lazo -

Stopped here while travelling in California! Food was delicious, portions were huge and the banchan itself is 5 stars!! Service was fast, and the woman working the register was very friendly! I got the Jjambbong, and my boyfriend got the bibimbap. Amazing food, and will be coming here again next time I am in the area!

- Genovi Jones -

Not bad Bibimbap Tuesday special. All you can refill Banchan. Got special at weekday.

- Formosa Forum (洛杉磯工作, 美食, 租屋, 聊是非) -

I love visiting restaurants where every dish tells the story of its culture authentic, flavorful, and absolutely delicious

- Etnan Zapata -