Umma's K-BBQ - Lake Forest, California

Dale H.

The food was perfect.
Gluten free Korean BBQ? Yes please. It’s been decades since I’ve had Korean spare ribs but not anymore! The bulgogi and the glass noodles were wonderful. Sweet and lots of sesame oil.
If you don’t like sweet and salty meat, you might have a problem, but I loved it. I was surprised the broccoli was cold but I’m assuming that’s the way it is supposed to be. When in Rome. I also loved the fried fish. So many gluten free options and so little time. It’s a bit expensive but worth the price if you have the money or are doing something special like I did.

Ray L.

Umma's K-BBQ in Lake Forest, CA, is an absolute gem. My friend raved about the delicious food, and I couldn’t agree more. Although there's no indoor seating, the outdoor dining area is small, but it’s an acceptable setup shared with some restaurants in a row. We always get our meals to go.

The rewards program is fantastic. You'll receive text messages about 10%-30% discount deals regularly. My wife’s favorite dishes are the GF Kalbi/Beef Combo and the Katsu/Spicy Pork Combo, each served with 4 free sides. The portion sizes are generous.

Next time you're in Lake Forest, CA, Umma's K-BBQ is the place to go!

Gabriel A.

Beef Bulgogi bowl with Korean Broccoli & Macaroni Salad was 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Great food, Great Service! Order online and pick it up! Sooo good!!! My go to lunch spot when in the area!

Alan S.

Umma’s K-BBQ is a fast casual Korean and Hawaiian influenced restaurant located at the corner of Trabuco Road and Bake Parkway in Lake Forest. The plaza is anchored by a McDonalds and Starbucks and there is plenty of parking available except during peak hours. Their menu is fairly extensive and even though you can dine in the outdoor courtyard, takeout is the way to go.

With a combination plate, you can enjoy 2 proteins with choice of base and 4 side orders. I opted for the kalbi and spicy chicken and they did not disappoint. I also tried the spicy pork but it was unfortunately on the dryer side. White rice was my base and I chose cabbage salad, spicy cucumber and a double order of chapjae glass noodles as my side dishes. I also sampled my wife’s kimchi and mac salad which were just as tasty as the other sides. The best parts of our experience were the generous portion sizes and the exceptional service provided by the young man behind the counter. We’ll def be back!

Richard H.

First time trying and can say the food was great. Everything had flavor. Loved all the sides they offer as well, definitely a good eating spot. The cashier was helpful with showing on how to order properly.

Ronald D. (.

I'm obsessed with this restaurant! Tonight, I tried the fish jun. Great flavor and texture, would try again! I haven't tried all the proteins yet, but my favorites so far are the bulgogi, the meat jun, and you can't go wrong with their kalbi. I recommend getting the combo plate so you can get two choices of protein. It's a large portion, so you can split the combo between two people, or have it as a second meal later. Unless you're like me and shamelessly eat the whole combo plate in one sitting. 😋 For the sides, I usually get the mac salad, chapchae (glass noodles), kimchi (it's probably one of my favorite sources of kimchi), and the fish cake. If I could afford to eat it every day, I would.

Albert V.

I enjoyed the meat jun and kalbi ribs here a lot. Both proteins are delicious and flavorful. I would also recommend getting japchae and fish cake as your side dishes. I will be back next time to try other dishes when I'm in the area.

Keanan B.

I’m a big fan of meat jun and it can be a little hard to find it around SoCal since it’s a kind of localized Hawaiian-Korean food. This place does it well and the plates remind me of plate lunches in Hawaii. I just wish there was a bit larger portion of meat jun on the combo plate!