2024 Taste of Buena Park Food Award Winners

The results are in and Visit Buena Park is pleased to announce the Top 10 List of the Best Restaurants in Buena Park. The Food Awards are a celebration of a diverse culinary scene and recognizes hidden gems, beloved favorites, and innovative newcomers that make Buena Park a food lover’s paradise.

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Nagasaki at Misoolkwan OC in Buena Park, CA

#10 Misoolkwan OC (6982 Beach Blvd at The Source OC) $$

This Korean pub has a relaxed vibe and a comprehensive menu featuring pork belly and kimchi, along with tender beef ribs that fall off the bone.

#9 - Jin Cook – Authentic Korean Soul Food (8890 Valley View St) $
You'll find all your Korean favorites on this menu from bulgogi to pork katsu to spicy braised short ribs.

#8 - Miss Shabu Restaurant & Sake Bar (5450 Beach Blvd in Koreatown Buena Park) $$

Bring your appetite because their high-quality shabu is all-you-can-eat! Indulge in premium meats, vegetables, noodles and flavorful sauces all cooked right at your table.

#7 - The Cauldron (8028 Beach Blvd) $$

This hot spot offers tasty French-inspired fare mixed with a witchy vibe. A must try is their bacon jam appetizer and Knotty Kid, a fun cocktail with boysenberry cotton candy.

#6 - SUP Noodle Bar (5141 Beach Blvd in Koreatown Buena Park) $

A 48-hour bone broth is the base of the delicious pho on their Vietnamese menu. Add an order of their famous Shaken House Fries topped with beef belly, garlic, onions and cheese.

#5 - Gangnam Station (5333 Beach Blvd in Koreatown Buena Park) $$

This premium all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ really delivers on fun and flavor from the long-simmered broth to the highest quality meats.

#4 - Gaucho Grill (5980 Orangethorpe Ave) $$$
The upscale Argentinian steakhouse menu boasts bold flavor profiles including entrana skirt steak, lamb and chorizo meatball, Mollejas sweetbread with chimichurri and paella.

Fruit tart, empanadas, potato ball, and refugiados at Porto's Bakery in Buena Park, CA

#3 - Portillo’s (8290 La Palma Ave at Buena Park Downtown) $
Home to Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches and the popular chocolate cake shake.

#2 - Ramen & Tsukemen TAO (10488 Valley View St) $
This hole-in-the-wall Japanese spot has been granted the honor of the MICHELIN® Guide distinction of Bib Gourmand for their flavorful miso ramen and tsukemen dipping noodles.

#1 - Porto’s Bakery & Café (7640 Beach Blvd) $
Formerly Yelp's #1 Restaurant and regarded by the LA Times as the Best Bakery in the Southland, this restaurant is a local favorite serving up traditional Cuban family recipes like empanadas, cheese rolls, tres leches cake and croquetas.

Culinary Hall of Fame

2025 Winners

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