What’s your thoughts on paying $41 for this meal… 4-5pieces of galbi and naengmyun which was gone in maybe 5 bites… 😭 I feels like I really can’t afford to eat Korean food anymore
by Spazn3905
33 Comments
Anfini
Yes, it’s very expensive, but for a restaurant in California this isn’t unreasonable. Yu Chun is also considered one of the best places for naengmyun.
Spiure
Yesterday I got a small froyo and a blue lemonade together for $20. This inflation is going crazy everywhere.
GenericMelon
Yeah, you got ripped off. But, luckily, both these things are pretty easy to make at home. The pre-made broth (frozen, not powder) for naengmyeon is pretty good.
Edit: People are saying this is normal for SoCal, especially at this restaurant…which is still crazy to me. I guess OP didn’t get ripped off.
mcs5280
My favorite spot in Denver used to do this combo for $18 as a lunch special, but at the start of this year they increased it to $28. Too expensive now imo
helpmefixer
I remember when Yu Chun had nengmyun+bulgogi for like $15. I’d never pay $40 for a kalbi combo.
CodyKyle
This has been the norm for quite some time in Socal
searching4HG
It’s just the SoCal price. It isn’t just Korean food, you can’t eat out anywhere, not even for fast food without forking over $20 or something crazy like that.
themrs0830
It’s California.. not unexpected unfortunately.
angiexbby
kalbi is like $25-$35 everywhere I see them on menus. That price sounds about right
highpriestess420
I’m in NorCal but I’ve seen galbi by itself sell in small quantities for upwards of $35 unfortunately, it’s expensive but sadly not surprising. I doubt it’ll get any better with trump tariff insanity.
FarPomegranate7437
This is why it pays to learn to cook at home. Galbi is so easy to make. The naengmyeon if from a legit place that makes its own broth and noodles is worth paying for.
buh_rah_een
Korean food is considered exotic so they price gouge like crazy. I paid $25 for a bowl of Jajjangmyun at the Hmart food court. One reason why I don’t order Koreans food hardly anymore. Really sad.
Blu_space_wizard
This is the normal cost for galbi unfortunately
kapeandme
Pretty fair..
ttrockwood
The menu didn’t have prices online before you went there??
Sounds insane to me but i don’t eat meat and don’t eat out often.
If you’re in SoCal there’s great markets you can buy prepped meats and the chilled noodle kits, or order both delivered from Weee for half the cost or less
Any-Delay-7188
glad i married a woman straight outta daegu
potat0ess
yu chun’s really good for nengmyun but yeah like everyone else is saying that’s just california food pricing lol id say maybe skip the galbi when ordering out cuz u can make that at home if u buy the pre-marinated stuff at hmart!
CrispvsDominvs395
Was it good?
Ecstatic_Sky_4262
only in abroad it make sense. Seen gimbap for about 10 dollars once
EcstaticSpray1850
korean food is extremely expensive here in WA as well, even though you can find a korean spot on every corner. it’s crazy.
MakeSouthBayGR8Again
I’m Asian and grew up eating Asian food. I will never go to a Japanese or Korean restaurant here ever again. Quality went down and the price went up like a tourist trap. They don’t need my money with all the non Asian customers they’re getting now and I can probably make it at home easily for 1/4 the cost.
Potential-Ad1443
It’s the norm. Try mo ran gak in Fullerton. I think it’s better than Yuchun.
getnitdone
Have you ever purchased short ribs? It’s an expensive cut.
dogsled1
The cost of ingredients is very high. Restaurants need to price in a way that lets them cover the food cost, labor and overhead.
def21
We call that 갈냉
kirklandbranddoctor
I’m in Chicago and that’s pretty much the price I pay for something similar but much worse quality.
goblinmargin
My Bill too. Naemyon + a small appetiter of Korean sushi + can of pop. Came to 40 something
amillionbullets
There’s only one korean restaraunt near me, the next closest is like 30-45 minutes away. Galbi here is $53. Needless to say I’ve never tasted it.
Used to be a dollar a pound from local market. On sale.
DubiousDude28
My wife’ll make that for $6 lol
illblooded
That’s $80 in Australian money. No way I’d ever pay that over here. $80 could pay for two people to eat all you can eat bbq with multiple soups and sides at a good quality bbq.
Apotropaic_
Ok tbh Yu Chun is goated for naengmyun. My move is to get it with their kimchi dumplings tho, so good
Rainbow_in_the_sky
Korean food is very expensive. I’m not surprised. That sounds about right.
33 Comments
Yes, it’s very expensive, but for a restaurant in California this isn’t unreasonable. Yu Chun is also considered one of the best places for naengmyun.
Yesterday I got a small froyo and a blue lemonade together for $20. This inflation is going crazy everywhere.
Yeah, you got ripped off. But, luckily, both these things are pretty easy to make at home. The pre-made broth (frozen, not powder) for naengmyeon is pretty good.
Edit: People are saying this is normal for SoCal, especially at this restaurant…which is still crazy to me. I guess OP didn’t get ripped off.
My favorite spot in Denver used to do this combo for $18 as a lunch special, but at the start of this year they increased it to $28. Too expensive now imo
I remember when Yu Chun had nengmyun+bulgogi for like $15. I’d never pay $40 for a kalbi combo.
This has been the norm for quite some time in Socal
It’s just the SoCal price. It isn’t just Korean food, you can’t eat out anywhere, not even for fast food without forking over $20 or something crazy like that.
It’s California.. not unexpected unfortunately.
kalbi is like $25-$35 everywhere I see them on menus. That price sounds about right
I’m in NorCal but I’ve seen galbi by itself sell in small quantities for upwards of $35 unfortunately, it’s expensive but sadly not surprising. I doubt it’ll get any better with trump tariff insanity.
This is why it pays to learn to cook at home. Galbi is so easy to make. The naengmyeon if from a legit place that makes its own broth and noodles is worth paying for.
Korean food is considered exotic so they price gouge like crazy. I paid $25 for a bowl of Jajjangmyun at the Hmart food court. One reason why I don’t order Koreans food hardly anymore. Really sad.
This is the normal cost for galbi unfortunately
Pretty fair..
The menu didn’t have prices online before you went there??
Sounds insane to me but i don’t eat meat and don’t eat out often.
If you’re in SoCal there’s great markets you can buy prepped meats and the chilled noodle kits, or order both delivered from Weee for half the cost or less
glad i married a woman straight outta daegu
yu chun’s really good for nengmyun but yeah like everyone else is saying that’s just california food pricing lol
id say maybe skip the galbi when ordering out cuz u can make that at home if u buy the pre-marinated stuff at hmart!
Was it good?
only in abroad it make sense. Seen gimbap for about 10 dollars once
korean food is extremely expensive here in WA as well, even though you can find a korean spot on every corner. it’s crazy.
I’m Asian and grew up eating Asian food. I will never go to a Japanese or Korean restaurant here ever again. Quality went down and the price went up like a tourist trap. They don’t need my money with all the non Asian customers they’re getting now and I can probably make it at home easily for 1/4 the cost.
It’s the norm. Try mo ran gak in Fullerton. I think it’s better than Yuchun.
Have you ever purchased short ribs? It’s an expensive cut.
The cost of ingredients is very high. Restaurants need to price in a way that lets them cover the food cost, labor and overhead.
We call that 갈냉
I’m in Chicago and that’s pretty much the price I pay for something similar but much worse quality.
My Bill too. Naemyon + a small appetiter of Korean sushi + can of pop. Came to 40 something
There’s only one korean restaraunt near me, the next closest is like 30-45 minutes away. Galbi here is $53. Needless to say I’ve never tasted it.
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Used to be a dollar a pound from local market. On sale.
My wife’ll make that for $6 lol
That’s $80 in Australian money. No way I’d ever pay that over here. $80 could pay for two people to eat all you can eat bbq with multiple soups and sides at a good quality bbq.
Ok tbh Yu Chun is goated for naengmyun. My move is to get it with their kimchi dumplings tho, so good
Korean food is very expensive. I’m not surprised. That sounds about right.