Luv DDuk

Luv Dduk is one of my favorite Korean restaurants! I discovered this place a few months ago and have been back several times since then. The portions are huge, so I love meeting up with friends here and ordering a bunch of dishes to share. During my most recent visit, my friends and I decided to try the Buldak (Chicken Tteok-Bokki), as well as the Fried Chicken and Bulgogi Garlic Noodles. All three of these were absolutely DELICIOUS and I'd highly recommend all three. Prior to this visit, we've also really enjoyed their Luv Dduk Tteokbokki, corn cheese, and bulgogi cheese fries. So many fantastic options on their menu, I just want to try them all! The service here is also excellent. They have napkins and chopsticks/spoons on the table already, and the servers were very quick at noticing and refilling our water whenever they saw our water jug was running low. Definitely am a fan of Luv Dduk and will continue to visit!

Luv Dduk is a popular tteokbokki and fried chicken pub and restaurant in Cerritos and I'm so glad I finally got the chance to come by with my friend to try this spot out, I had it on my radar for so long! The food did not disappoint! I love how luv Dduk offers combos and specials. The portion sizes are so big, much bigger than I had expected. The chicken tteokbokki was super filling and delicious. The fried chicken is fried to perfection, really crispy and the soy garlic and sweet & spicy dipping sauce were so flavorful. The bulgogi fries were topped with lots of sauce and cheese, it was so good. Service here was nice and friendly. The interior has lots of booths and tables in a small space but it works! From what it seems like, Luv Dduk does get busy so there could be a potential wait but I went at 12 pm on a Saturday and I got sat right away while other tables were also being sat and helped. Loved my experience here, I definitely have to come back and try their katsu next time!

Vanessa V

It was definitely worth the drive to come try out this spot my daughter-in-law found through TikTok. The food was so delicious, like everything we ordered was so good. The service was fast, efficient, and friendly. I loved the relaxed atmosphere and music. I will definitely be coming back. Just wish it was closer to me! The only thing I would suggest is some benches or chairs out front for the wait to be seated, especially for people who have physical limitations.

Elena

Alice was extremely helpful an explaining the setting and assisting me with allowing my nieces surprise to be even greater…Thank you 🙏🏽🌻Ella was our server and she was on point explaining their menu and our add selections to our family! My niece absolutely picked the right place for us to eat family style, atmosphere is great the service is amazing the music 🎶 is uplifting and catchy….food was scrumptious very flavorful and my mouthful bursting with absolute flavorful Korean cuisine my hat off to the cook 🥰we started with Bulgogi Cheese Fries now we were a party of 6 and portions are definitely family style and so worth it…cheesy and crispy the steak and onions added with the scallions were super tasty we all enjoyed this I’d say high score of Kimchi Rice was a Wow for many of us too enjoyed the flavorful Kimchi and crunch the entire family loved it Chicken Katsu was scrumptious and crisp and not greasy chicken not dry its cut right in front of you to enjoy with two sauces one more garlicky other on the sweet side both yummy, KATS Combo now the Rice Noodles that are gooey to the bite with cheese and sauce now that was so flavorful too and enjoyed having family mixing the flavors and dig in everyone now our youngest in our group is 10 the food had spice but we only went to level 1 for him to try out and experience the food adventure and he loved it too…of course like any kid Waffle fries please 🤗…with that being said look at pictures on my post to catch your eye on our choices…again my niece knows us all and picked perfectly for our dinner…we provided our Birthday girl with her Birthday utensils and cups and napkins just in case you ask…Celebrating a milestone bday her 40th and definitely loved the service the food the clean restaurant and the entire Korean food enjoyment! Thank you again Ella & Alice Enough parking 🅿️ they do have orders to go placed on the outside window to left of entrance around building We arrived when there was only 1 other family having dinner and I believe that because of World Series Game going on it too wasn’t busy at that time , plus it was during weekday right before 6:30 but let me tell you it did get busy and every family and friends gathering had good size parties but it’s worth the wait! They also have the kiosk to sign in & place your order when they have plenty of people waiting to be seated. Hope if you’re in Cerritos you give them a try and enjoy the food. Their right off the 91 freeway exit of Norwalk in the Shopping center where Goldilocks and 99Ranch Market is located closer to Artesia 🥰😍🌻yes many sunflowers because we will definitely return🌻🌻🙏🏽

Elizabeth Sanchez

First time here. There are long wait time depending on when you go. It’s best if you join the waitlist ahead time so you’re not just standing forever either through google map or yelp. Once your group is first on the waitlist one of the servers will call your party and take your order outside while you wait. We got the garlic fried chicken wings( crispy& crunchy &hot) so good . Also to know if you get the katsu or the tteokbokki they are huge portions enough for 3-4 people.

Chris Kalev

At the risk of sounding overly dramatic, I'm going to sound overly dramatic and say, "Wow" ...🤣🤤 Yes, this place has delicious food. And that is just based on three dishes purchased...lol Service was great, food was made quickly and the prices are reasonable and consistent with the quality of ingredients and taste! Can't wait to try all the other dishes!

celeste chacon

Dude the sizes are huge. But I love!! its worth the money me and my friend were hella hungry so we got the tteokbokki and giant katsu combo. They weren’t playing it was giant. The Katsu is crispy and the meat is juicy. The service was great the server helped me cut the chicken for me. We got corn cheese which was also so creamy and sweet. They didn’t hold back on the cheese either. Always love this place

Kristine

This restaurant is tucked in the back corner of a strip center but it is sure not to be missed! Their restaurant is cozy and clean. The service is outstanding! They help you order and show you how to enjoy the dishes to the fullest! They even help you pack up should you have anything left to take home! The food is fun food that I will be coming back for in the evening as I can see how it goes great with beer and soju!! The flavors are yummy and there are plenty of opportunities to play with your food as this is a noodle and cheese heaven!

Millena P.

Haven’t been here in a few years! So excited to be back! Parking: Free parking lot. There’s a very small plaza, so finding a spot can be difficult. Ambiance/Environment: They still have a small indoor space with a good amount of indoor seating and no outdoor seating. All booths accommodate large groups. Always loved the vibe here. We visited right before their dinner rush at 18:30-19:00. Service: Shout out to Yoon and all the other servers for being attentive, quick, & efficient! If there’s a wait, join the waitlist via the tablet outside. There was no wait when we visited, so a worker seated us immediately. Foods & drinks: 1) Large Katsu Chicken, Curry, & Rice + Tteokbokki - This was part of one of their combos. Their large Katsu chicken blew up on socials, so of course I had to try it. This was definitely large and extra crissspppyyy. The curry paired well with the Katsu. The Tteokbokki is as I remembered! It was spicy and fulfilling. LOTS of rice cakes, fish cakes, sausages, corn dogs, & cabbages. 2) Bulgogi Garlic Fries - Exactly what it sounds like. Bulgogi and garlic fries. This was huge! There was a generous amount of bulgogi and cheese. The fries were cooked well. Though the garlic taste was overpowered by cheese and bulgogi. 3) Yogurt Soju - Happy hour BOGO free any soju or beer! Perfect drink to go along with these comfort foods! 4) Limade and Pineapple Juice - These were refreshing and citrusy! Pricing: EVERYTHING is shareable at least between 2-4 people! Definitely worth its price!

Lani M

Luv Dduk is one of my favorite Korean restaurants! I discovered this place a few months ago and have been back several times since then. The portions are huge, so I love meeting up with friends here and ordering a bunch of dishes to share. During my most recent visit, my friends and I decided to try the Buldak (Chicken Tteok-Bokki), as well as the Fried Chicken and Bulgogi Garlic Noodles. All three of these were absolutely DELICIOUS and I'd highly recommend all three. Prior to this visit, we've also really enjoyed their Luv Dduk Tteokbokki, corn cheese, and bulgogi cheese fries. So many fantastic options on their menu, I just want to try them all! The service here is also excellent. They have napkins and chopsticks/spoons on the table already, and the servers were very quick at noticing and refilling our water whenever they saw our water jug was running low. Definitely am a fan of Luv Dduk and will continue to visit!

Russ Lacuata

Definitely lived up to the social media hype! We came here for the signature dish, Giants Short Ribs with Tteokbokki, smokies, mini corn dogs, fishcake strips, and cheese. It's spicy, and meat falls off the bone. Great comfort food. Giant Chicken Katsu with curry and tonkatsu sauce is huge! Flaky outside, tender and juicy inside. Make sure to come hungry. Busy night, but the service staff were efficient and attentive. Parking is a challenge when busy.

Diana Chang

The portions are generous at Luv Dduk in Cerritos, California, which balances out with the incredible amount of flavor that you get in this entire meal🙌🏼 Everything so good🤤 Our favorite dish is their Bulgogi Garlic Noodles, deceivingly simple looking but so tasty with every bite! We had: Bulgogi Garlic Noodles, Buldak TteokBokki with ramen noodle and mozzarella cheese, Giant Chicken Katsu with curry and rice

Eric Woodbey

I discovered this place on TikTok and was pleasantly surprised! The restaurant was beautifully decorated, the staff were warm and welcoming, and the food was absolutely delicious. I ordered the Bulgogi Cheese Fries and the Giant Katsu Chicken. And “giant” is no exaggeration—there were two massive pieces of chicken, both perfectly crispy and packed with flavor. While the chicken was excellent, the real standout for me was the Bulgogi Cheese Fries. The fries were crispy, topped with savory bulgogi and melty cheese—an irresistible combination that stole the show.

Jenny T

Luv Dduk is a popular tteokbokki and fried chicken pub and restaurant in Cerritos and I'm so glad I finally got the chance to come by with my friend to try this spot out, I had it on my radar for so long! The food did not disappoint! I love how luv Dduk offers combos and specials. The portion sizes are so big, much bigger than I had expected. The chicken tteokbokki was super filling and delicious. The fried chicken is fried to perfection, really crispy and the soy garlic and sweet & spicy dipping sauce were so flavorful. The bulgogi fries were topped with lots of sauce and cheese, it was so good. Service here was nice and friendly. The interior has lots of booths and tables in a small space but it works! From what it seems like, Luv Dduk does get busy so there could be a potential wait but I went at 12 pm on a Saturday and I got sat right away while other tables were also being sat and helped. Loved my experience here, I definitely have to come back and try their katsu next time!

This place is more suitable for party of 3-4 or more. I came here with my friend. Two of us ordered the food but portion is out of our capability. You can try more dishes with more people, but we barely be able to finish with two.

Good was interesting--very Korean fusion with the spaghetti tubes and mini-corndogs mixed in Korean sauce. I came in late after a show at the LA Amphitheater. Because of my health, I asked to leave out the spaghetti but got rejected with no explanation. I also asked for no spicey hot but nope. However, it was nice of the waitress to cut the meat off the bone for me. However, it was late and I was the last customer, but she didn't have to tell me to hurry up 15 minutes before and started cleaning my table to make me feel rushed out?

Luv Dduk is a solid spot for Korean comfort food, and it definitely has that classic Korean restaurant vibe with music playing in the background. I tried their ddeokbokki, army stew, and fried chicken with soy garlic sauce, and overall, it was a good experience. The ddeokbokki was pretty good, though I wouldn’t say it stood out as anything extraordinary. I think adding extra cheese would have elevated it, so I’d recommend doing that if you order it. The fried chicken was flavorful and enjoyable on its own, but the soy garlic sauce was really strong. Unless you’re a big garlic fan, you might want to go light on the sauce or try a different flavor. My favorite dish was the army stew—it had a nostalgic taste that reminded me of the stew my mom used to make when I was a kid. Definitely a comforting and satisfying dish, and I’d highly recommend it. Portions here are meant for sharing, so keep that in mind when you’re ordering. I’d come back to try more dishes and explore their menu further!

Summer W

This place is more suitable for party of 3-4 or more. I came here with my friend. Two of us ordered the food but portion is out of our capability. You can try more dishes with more people, but we barely be able to finish with two.

WD Yang

Good was interesting--very Korean fusion with the spaghetti tubes and mini-corndogs mixed in Korean sauce. I came in late after a show at the LA Amphitheater. Because of my health, I asked to leave out the spaghetti but got rejected with no explanation. I also asked for no spicey hot but nope. However, it was nice of the waitress to cut the meat off the bone for me. However, it was late and I was the last customer, but she didn't have to tell me to hurry up 15 minutes before and started cleaning my table to make me feel rushed out?

MJ Choi

Luv Dduk is a solid spot for Korean comfort food, and it definitely has that classic Korean restaurant vibe with music playing in the background. I tried their ddeokbokki, army stew, and fried chicken with soy garlic sauce, and overall, it was a good experience. The ddeokbokki was pretty good, though I wouldn’t say it stood out as anything extraordinary. I think adding extra cheese would have elevated it, so I’d recommend doing that if you order it. The fried chicken was flavorful and enjoyable on its own, but the soy garlic sauce was really strong. Unless you’re a big garlic fan, you might want to go light on the sauce or try a different flavor. My favorite dish was the army stew—it had a nostalgic taste that reminded me of the stew my mom used to make when I was a kid. Definitely a comforting and satisfying dish, and I’d highly recommend it. Portions here are meant for sharing, so keep that in mind when you’re ordering. I’d come back to try more dishes and explore their menu further!

Anthony Sarria

Tried this place out because of a instagram post. They raved to have the best chicken wings and katsu. It's a small place in a strip mall. The katsu was huge. It could easily feed 4 people. The garlic honey chicken wings was big, but it's mostly the batter and breading. The chicken inside was actually not that big. It was still very tasty, but beware, it comes out super hot. We also got the army soup. It's pretty spicy and has all your army soup favorite. They are a little pricy for korean comfort food. The food was good, I would recommend to try at least once.

Saw this place on TikTok and I was super excited to try! We got several dishes and overall it was a lot food for what you pay for, but not that impressive. I was especially excited for the giant rib that came with my entree and it was big but there wasn’t a lot of flavor. If you’re looking for a place that will fee you a lot and are hoping to have leftovers for more than one meal, this is the place to go! My favorite thing there was the corn cheese! It was delicious!

Love duck was a cute little place but I also think a lot of the food was overpriced out of the three things that I had. There was a noodle dish that was really good and the rice was okay but the wings not so much I would not do that. I'm sure there are other things there that are actually really good but I don't know if I want to go back to even try it but it's okay

Plenty of parking. Thought the tteokboki was sweeter than it should have been, not sure about the cabbage and lil smokies in it, but the actual rice cakes were nice and chewy and the fish cake in it was good. Garlic bulgogi noodles and chicken wings were amazing. Thought the corn cheese and steamed egg were over priced for what they were. Dissapointed that the steamed egg was not served in the traditional stone bowl. Chicken katsu was good, but should have been served with pickled radish. Reminded me of a ktown cafe circa 2002, except it's in Cerritos. Wish they served just the curry (from the chicken katsu) to pour over rice, would have been almost as good as the curry house in my memories. The service was adequate, meaning the server brought out the food and brought us water when we asked and brought us napkins when we asked and brought us more utensils when we asked...but not attentive enough to notice we were out of water or needed more napkins or realize there wasnt enough utensils for every one at the table. There should have been at least some kimchi or bon chon... there definitely should have been some kimchi or bon chon if they were going to charge me automatic gratuity... and here goes... I do not agree with the mandatory gratuity on parties of more than 5 people, gratuity is exactly that... gratuity... it is not something which is automatic nor mandatory, if you deserve it, then it's given. It is my discretion to tip, it is my discretion as to the amount to tip, I should not be forced to tip a SPECIFIC amount just because I decided to eat with more than 4 other people. Why should my party of over 5 people have automatic gratuity vs a smaller party of less than 6 people? If you want to charge automatic gratuity, then be fair and charge it to everyone despite the number of people. Dont discriminate against me just because I ate with more than 4 other people. And honestly IDK why restaurants charge automatic gratuity because it's kinda like telling your patron, hey we don't trust you to tip... so why would i want to support somewhere that dosent think i will do the right thing. All it makes me think of is hey, when I've got something to celebrate and I want to go out with a group of my family and friends, this isn't the place to go to. To be clear I'm not singling out this restaurant, I just DO NOT AGREE with any automatic gratuity at ANY restaurant just as I do not agree with "resort" fees at hotels, which is a whole nother rabbit hole I'm not going to go down right now.

Sierra Mack

Saw this place on TikTok and I was super excited to try! We got several dishes and overall it was a lot food for what you pay for, but not that impressive. I was especially excited for the giant rib that came with my entree and it was big but there wasn’t a lot of flavor. If you’re looking for a place that will fee you a lot and are hoping to have leftovers for more than one meal, this is the place to go! My favorite thing there was the corn cheese! It was delicious!

Billy Taylor

Love duck was a cute little place but I also think a lot of the food was overpriced out of the three things that I had. There was a noodle dish that was really good and the rice was okay but the wings not so much I would not do that. I'm sure there are other things there that are actually really good but I don't know if I want to go back to even try it but it's okay

twinkie dog

Plenty of parking. Thought the tteokboki was sweeter than it should have been, not sure about the cabbage and lil smokies in it, but the actual rice cakes were nice and chewy and the fish cake in it was good. Garlic bulgogi noodles and chicken wings were amazing. Thought the corn cheese and steamed egg were over priced for what they were. Dissapointed that the steamed egg was not served in the traditional stone bowl. Chicken katsu was good, but should have been served with pickled radish. Reminded me of a ktown cafe circa 2002, except it's in Cerritos. Wish they served just the curry (from the chicken katsu) to pour over rice, would have been almost as good as the curry house in my memories. The service was adequate, meaning the server brought out the food and brought us water when we asked and brought us napkins when we asked and brought us more utensils when we asked...but not attentive enough to notice we were out of water or needed more napkins or realize there wasnt enough utensils for every one at the table. There should have been at least some kimchi or bon chon... there definitely should have been some kimchi or bon chon if they were going to charge me automatic gratuity... and here goes... I do not agree with the mandatory gratuity on parties of more than 5 people, gratuity is exactly that... gratuity... it is not something which is automatic nor mandatory, if you deserve it, then it's given. It is my discretion to tip, it is my discretion as to the amount to tip, I should not be forced to tip a SPECIFIC amount just because I decided to eat with more than 4 other people. Why should my party of over 5 people have automatic gratuity vs a smaller party of less than 6 people? If you want to charge automatic gratuity, then be fair and charge it to everyone despite the number of people. Dont discriminate against me just because I ate with more than 4 other people. And honestly IDK why restaurants charge automatic gratuity because it's kinda like telling your patron, hey we don't trust you to tip... so why would i want to support somewhere that dosent think i will do the right thing. All it makes me think of is hey, when I've got something to celebrate and I want to go out with a group of my family and friends, this isn't the place to go to. To be clear I'm not singling out this restaurant, I just DO NOT AGREE with any automatic gratuity at ANY restaurant just as I do not agree with "resort" fees at hotels, which is a whole nother rabbit hole I'm not going to go down right now.

Don't buy into the SOCIAL MEDIA HYPE. Most of the food on these platforms is pretty mediocre. The spot definitely has a cool, vintage Korean street food vibe, which I can appreciate. But the food? Not great. The army stew was alright, but for a stew meant for 3 people, they only gave us about 8 rice cakes and barely any ramen noodles, like 3 pieces if you broke a ramen in 4 pieces. The flavor was toned down, clearly catering to a more American palate—no spice, nothing bold. The egg dish? Awful. They literally microwaved it in a paper bowl. It’s supposed to be cooked in a stone pot! There was no egg flavor, no umami, just bland, and they charged $9 for it, which is insane. The cheese sticks, $7 for 4 pieces were basically just those frozen ones you get at Walmart—definitely not worth the hype. We spent over $60 for Korean street food.

H Lee

Don't buy into the SOCIAL MEDIA HYPE. Most of the food on these platforms is pretty mediocre. The spot definitely has a cool, vintage Korean street food vibe, which I can appreciate. But the food? Not great. The army stew was alright, but for a stew meant for 3 people, they only gave us about 8 rice cakes and barely any ramen noodles, like 3 pieces if you broke a ramen in 4 pieces. The flavor was toned down, clearly catering to a more American palate—no spice, nothing bold. The egg dish? Awful. They literally microwaved it in a paper bowl. It’s supposed to be cooked in a stone pot! There was no egg flavor, no umami, just bland, and they charged $9 for it, which is insane. The cheese sticks, $7 for 4 pieces were basically just those frozen ones you get at Walmart—definitely not worth the hype. We spent over $60 for Korean street food.

Bulgogi noodle was good , Spicy chicken was alright a bit saucey, flavor was ehhh? So so basically bbq sauce with spice nothing special Over priced then added Ramen noodles 5.00 extra should be included with the dish to tone it down ... Or it should include a side of rice . Nothing amazing! Wouldn't go back Change my mind? Btw My friend got sick from the spicy chicken I must say service was great 👍