A guide to Koreatown in Garden Grove: Min Sok Chon

Past Memories is in some ways similar to OB Bear in Koreatown — a watering hole with a stunningly diverse menu of anju or Korean bar snacks.

Spicy seasoned chicken wings at Min Sok Chon (Past Memories) in Garden Grove’s Koreatown. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

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Gyoza fried dumplings at Min Sok Chon (Past Memories) in Garden Grove’s Koreatown. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Patrons share a toast at Min Sok Chon (Past Memories). (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Vintage goods and trinkets on display inside Min Sok Chon (Past Memories). (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Spicy seasoned chicken wings, gyoza fried dumplings and bibimbap at Min Sok Chon (Past Memories). (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)