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Craving an authentic Korean culinary experience? Look no further than Top Sot (탑솥) in Buena Park! Indulge in savory dishes crafted from scratch with passion. Our signature combo boasts sticky rice fresh from a hot steam pot (솥밥), vibrant seasonal wraps (쌈밥), and sizzling meats alongside delectable homemade side dishes. And be sure to taste our unforgettable soy sauce marinated Korean flower crab (간장 게장), a true flavor explosion. At Top Sot, every dish is meticulously prepared in-house, ensuring a perfectly balanced taste that will leave you wanting more. Discover the true taste of Korea, made with love and tradition.
Hours
| Friday | 11:30 AM–3 PM, 4–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Monday | 11:30 AM–3 PM, 4–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–3 PM, 4–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–3 PM, 4–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–3 PM, 4–9:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 8840 Knott Ave, Buena Park, CA 90620
Phone: (657) 256-1004
Website: https://www.top-sot.com/
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Reviews
Cindy Fernandez
This spot is in the same plaza as Planet Fitness and the Korean BBQ place, with Tesla chargers nearby, so parking is never an issue. The restaurant itself is small but cozy — kind of a nice hidden spot.
I ordered the beef bulgogi, and it came with a few banchan sides. The food tasted really fresh and healthy, not too greasy or heavy. I’m not sure if I like the scorch Rice. The wait staff seemed too busy to go over the food. I do wish they took time with me and demonstrated how to make a ssam. The menu is on the smaller side though, and I found myself wishing there were a few more options to choose from.
Service was quick overall, but if you need something extra, you might have to flag someone down or order through your phone. I did like that the utensils were tucked neatly under the table — a small thing, but really convenient.
Prices are fair — not super cheap, but reasonable for the quality. It does get busy around dinner time, so expect a bit of a crowd.
Overall, a solid little place with good food and a relaxed vibe. I’d definitely come back, especially if they add a few more dishes to the menu.
… moreI ordered the beef bulgogi, and it came with a few banchan sides. The food tasted really fresh and healthy, not too greasy or heavy. I’m not sure if I like the scorch Rice. The wait staff seemed too busy to go over the food. I do wish they took time with me and demonstrated how to make a ssam. The menu is on the smaller side though, and I found myself wishing there were a few more options to choose from.
Service was quick overall, but if you need something extra, you might have to flag someone down or order through your phone. I did like that the utensils were tucked neatly under the table — a small thing, but really convenient.
Prices are fair — not super cheap, but reasonable for the quality. It does get busy around dinner time, so expect a bit of a crowd.
Overall, a solid little place with good food and a relaxed vibe. I’d definitely come back, especially if they add a few more dishes to the menu.
Nick Su
Top Sot is a new Korean gem that takes rice seriously. Each portion is cooked in its own little pressure pot, and you can taste the care in every bite. We arrived just before the dinner rush and were seated right away. The dining area was run by a team of cheerful staff members who kept everything moving smoothly and even brought out a chilled pitcher of water before we could ask.
We ordered the pork bulgogi and short rib sets, and both were fantastic. The meat was tender, juicy, and not greasy at all. The banchan spread was amazing, with each side having its own flavor personality. The onion and cilantro mix with yuzu sauce completely stole the show. Fresh, crisp veggies, a rich nutty dip, and free banchan refills (they even refilled before we asked) sealed the deal.
The vibe was lively and a little loud, but in a good way. It was full of energy while still comfortable enough to have a conversation. Food gets a 4.5 out of 5, service 5 out of 5, and ambiance 4 out of 5. We are already planning our next visit to try their specialty rice dishes.
… moreWe ordered the pork bulgogi and short rib sets, and both were fantastic. The meat was tender, juicy, and not greasy at all. The banchan spread was amazing, with each side having its own flavor personality. The onion and cilantro mix with yuzu sauce completely stole the show. Fresh, crisp veggies, a rich nutty dip, and free banchan refills (they even refilled before we asked) sealed the deal.
The vibe was lively and a little loud, but in a good way. It was full of energy while still comfortable enough to have a conversation. Food gets a 4.5 out of 5, service 5 out of 5, and ambiance 4 out of 5. We are already planning our next visit to try their specialty rice dishes.
Sofia C
Everything tasted fresh, high quality, and delicious. My husband and I shared a rice combo plate with beef (also included the soybean paste soup) & monkfish soup (also came with a rice pot).
The rice pot had a rice crust at the bottom. One of the combo dishes also came with a veggie platter. The monkfish soup was also delicious. It had good amount of buttery and tender monkfish.
The banchan (side dishes) had unique flavors and veggies compared to other restaurants’ banchan. I am still thinking about their ssamjang (which tasted a bit of seafood flavor) and it paired perfectly with their veggies. Their soybean paste soup also had pieces of beef. All the dishes were prepared well and tasted homemade.
… moreThe rice pot had a rice crust at the bottom. One of the combo dishes also came with a veggie platter. The monkfish soup was also delicious. It had good amount of buttery and tender monkfish.
The banchan (side dishes) had unique flavors and veggies compared to other restaurants’ banchan. I am still thinking about their ssamjang (which tasted a bit of seafood flavor) and it paired perfectly with their veggies. Their soybean paste soup also had pieces of beef. All the dishes were prepared well and tasted homemade.
Nicole Ahn
This Korean restaurant is truly authentic and incredibly delicious. The flavors are bold and well-balanced, not overly sweet like many other places that try to cater too much to Western tastes. Every dish tastes homemade and traditional, from the savory mains to the perfectly seasoned sides. The to-go packaging is excellent—secure, neat, and keeps the food fresh and hot. You can really tell they care about quality and authenticity. Highly recommended for anyone looking for real Korean food.
… moreAnnie Kim
Everything about this place is amazing, from the golden bowls to the little rice pot that turns into nurungji (burnt rice porridge) at the end.
I ordered the beef tartare bibimbap and it was so fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The beef was tender, the veggies crisp, and once you mix it all together it’s pure perfection. Every side dish tasted homemade and full of flavor.
Service was great, super friendly and attentive. They even gave me a sikhye (Korean dessert drink) at the end, which was such a nice surprise. And there’s plenty of parking, which is always a plus.
This place makes you feel fancy but totally comfortable at the same time. If you love Korean food or want to try something new, you have to come here.
… moreI ordered the beef tartare bibimbap and it was so fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The beef was tender, the veggies crisp, and once you mix it all together it’s pure perfection. Every side dish tasted homemade and full of flavor.
Service was great, super friendly and attentive. They even gave me a sikhye (Korean dessert drink) at the end, which was such a nice surprise. And there’s plenty of parking, which is always a plus.
This place makes you feel fancy but totally comfortable at the same time. If you love Korean food or want to try something new, you have to come here.
Andster A
It’s a great place to enjoy a clean and well-balanced Korean home-style meal.
Everyone has different tastes, so please take this as just my personal opinion.
I ordered the Galbi Ssam-bap (grilled short rib) to go, and I’d love to dine in next time.
Overall, all the dishes were harmonious and nicely prepared.
Korean food isn’t usually sweet, but I found the flavors generally on the sweeter side—though not overly so.
The hot stone pot rice was especially impressive and looked delicious.
It was a very satisfying meal overall.
However, the vegetables that came with the ssam-bap seemed to have been pre-prepared, and some were soggy, so I had to throw a few pieces away.
I understand it’s difficult to check the packaging before handing it to customers, but I hope the restaurant can find a solution for this.
To be honest, I was a bit upset, but since it was a busy dinner time, I didn’t want to complain and cause unnecessary stress for anyone.
Thankfully, I was able to replace the vegetables with some I had at home.
Please make sure to check the vegetables before packing. Thank you.
Other than that, it was an overall delicious and enjoyable meal.
High recommended.
… moreEveryone has different tastes, so please take this as just my personal opinion.
I ordered the Galbi Ssam-bap (grilled short rib) to go, and I’d love to dine in next time.
Overall, all the dishes were harmonious and nicely prepared.
Korean food isn’t usually sweet, but I found the flavors generally on the sweeter side—though not overly so.
The hot stone pot rice was especially impressive and looked delicious.
It was a very satisfying meal overall.
However, the vegetables that came with the ssam-bap seemed to have been pre-prepared, and some were soggy, so I had to throw a few pieces away.
I understand it’s difficult to check the packaging before handing it to customers, but I hope the restaurant can find a solution for this.
To be honest, I was a bit upset, but since it was a busy dinner time, I didn’t want to complain and cause unnecessary stress for anyone.
Thankfully, I was able to replace the vegetables with some I had at home.
Please make sure to check the vegetables before packing. Thank you.
Other than that, it was an overall delicious and enjoyable meal.
High recommended.
John Ilog
Placed a to go order for the soy marinated crabs and beef bulgogi. At home, my kids had the beef. For the adults, the crabs were delicious and creamy. We were given complimentary fish soup. The delicious soup reminds you of living and breathing the salt life in a fishing community.
An umami bomb.
Staff was courteous and generous.
This restaurant earns a Michelin rating in my book.
… moreAn umami bomb.
Staff was courteous and generous.
This restaurant earns a Michelin rating in my book.
Irene Lee
I saw this place on instagram and wanted to try it out with my boyfriend. I loved the traditional yet elevated interior and the service was very quick and attentive to our needs.
We got the ssam combo with the L.A. galbi and the stir fried pork and they were so delicious paired with the rice that came ready in a steaming pot. The vegetables were fresh and i loved the banchan (side dishes) that we could add to our wraps.
Overall, for the amount of food we had and quality, it was definitely worth the price. I definitely would recommend going with friends and family and I’ll be coming back soon!
… moreWe got the ssam combo with the L.A. galbi and the stir fried pork and they were so delicious paired with the rice that came ready in a steaming pot. The vegetables were fresh and i loved the banchan (side dishes) that we could add to our wraps.
Overall, for the amount of food we had and quality, it was definitely worth the price. I definitely would recommend going with friends and family and I’ll be coming back soon!
한달간
Visited on December 14, 2025 for dinner. The waiter was friendly and attentive, food was AMAZING, especially doenjang guk. That was probably the best doenjang guk I’ve had except my mom’s. I always get disappointed going to Korean restaurants, but this place was the only exception. The waiter there definitely made it better and deserves a raise. It was a younger looking Korean male. Anyways, I came out happy, satisfied and wondering why good restaurants are always so far away from my permanent residence.
… moreJJ JUN
Absolutely loved the combination of my favorite ssambap (lettuce wraps) served with the sizzling dolsot (hot stone pot). It was a perfect pairing! The doenjang-guk (soybean paste soup) that came with it was also incredibly delicious. I can’t wait to come back again!
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