Jinsol is a cozy, down-to-earth restaurant with the sweetest aunties as servers. I recently visited…read morewith my family for my mom's birthday. We started with a tasty leek pancake. My mom and I ordered the short rib soup, which was flavorful and delicious. We were pleasantly surprised by the added greens. My siblings ordered the pork soup, which was packed with umami. We arrived at 6:30pm on a Saturday. By 7pm it was packed. Free parking was a plus!

Of the 15 different naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles) I've tried in Koreatown, Jinsol stands…read morealone at the top. Firstly, the restaurant staff is so warm and inviting. The space is clean and tidy. The environment really had me missing Seoul. And what better way to comfort a heart yearning for home, than authentic Korean food. The homemade buckwheat noodles have the perfect chewiness to breakage ratio that you'll go absolutely crazy for. I prefer the spicy naengmyeon because they've hit that delicate balance of heat and flavor that perfectly compliment the natural sweetness of the noodles. For anyone looking for a hearty meal, I'd recommend the combo, you get the cold noodles and an order of beef short ribs pork or chicken for about $30. My brother is a bodybuilder, so he goes for the Bibimbop (hot stone bowl with rice veggies and protein) and I'm guilty of stealing a few bites from his plate. The banchan has a freshness you can taste in every dish. If you're like me and in need of quality homemade kimchee, look no further. Everything at Jinsol Gukbap reminds me of my grandmother's cooking. The amount of care that goes into preparing these meals really shines through. The balance of flavors is so deliberate, I can't call this a humble comfort food restaurant. The folks at Jinsol are true masters of their craft and I can say with confidence I'll be coming back again and again and again

The BEST chicken soup in the whole world! No noodles, cous cous instead. And there's bone marrow in…read moreit too- which is sooooo good! It's a fairly small portion, but it's very cheap, so you can get two portions for a reasonable price and it will fill you up! My go-to when I'm sick! It just hits the spot!! Definitely recommend!!!

Bone broth chicken soup was very unique but very tasty. I loved the freshness of the chicken!…read moreBread was also amazing!

Absolutely fantastic! They have valet but we managed with…read morestreet parking. The line was long but went really fast. It's probably due to them taking your order while in line so that almost as soon as you sit down your food arrives. The banchan was really good especially the green one which I think was mustard greens. We order the Bossam (medium) and Spicy Seafood Kalguksu The Bossam was delicious but maybe a bit too much fat for my taste but I think that's just personal preference. What totally blew us away was the spicy seafood kalguksu. The broth was so savory and the noodles were silky and bouncy. Definitely getting this again but my hubby might do his with extra spice. The portions are huge so meant to be shared and you will have leftovers. The only thing they were stingy with was napkins. I might have to bring my own Kleenex next time.

Love Kalguksu? This is a MUST visit if you're in K-Town! Parking is available via valet, though you…read moremay be lucky finding street parking too a few / several blocks away. There is also the option to visit H Mart and get validation with a purchase there, of course. Try to come towards the beginning / end of dinner service, because coming during rush hour may result in a 30-45 minute wait - very worth the wait, though! My friend and I visit on occasion and enjoy their Clam Kalguksu, which is a dish you may not find at other Kalguksu places. The clams are always fresh, clean and free of sand. I'm always impressed with how well they can mask the clamminess and taste of the sea with the spices in this dish. Their other dishes like bossam and chicken porridge. The bossam is decent, though I wouldn't recommend the chicken porridge. The chicken porridge gets thick and dry fairly easily. If you don't enjoy it fast, it will become a chore to eat! During rush hour, you may also need to get your own utensils / ladle because the staff may forget. Plan also to eat fast, too, because they may subtly rush you with the bill... after all, they do often get lines out the door!

Joy is Pine & Crane's sister restaurant located right in the heart of Highland Park. They have a…read moreseparate window for takeout orders and then you order inside if you want to dine in. Their menu is stacked with Taiwanese comfort food classics. Wifey and I opted to share the Joy Combo which comes with a cold appetizer, side of soup, a scallion bread sandwich, and a shaken iced tea. We ended up getting a Sweet & Sour Soup, Wood Ear Mushrooms, and a Scallion Bread Sandwich with Five Spice Beef. Everything tasted amazing and it was a great meal to start off our day. There is a reason why this spot has over 2,000+ positive reviews!

First time trying out Joy before a concert @ the greek…read more When i say i'll be dreaming of the food here, i mean it. Maya made our first time here so amazing and we will absolutely be back! Thanks Maya & Joy team!

Luna was the best! She had great service and gave us the best recommendations. Food was tasty and…read morethe interior was super nice. Would come back again. 10/10 recommend!

Great food! Super rich. Came out quickly, and the service was great! Loved the Sun Nong Dan Guk Bapread more

In LA's Koreatown, I visited LEE GA -- a place where the flavors settle in quietly but linger long…read moreafter the meal. I tried their seokgalbi, jaengban naengmyeon, ugeoji galbitang, and handmade dumplings. LEE GA is known as a K‑Town favorite for its clean, home‑style Korean cooking, steady broths, and classic flavors. With a gentle, understated profile, it consistently ranks high on Yelp for its honest, balanced dishes. The house‑made kimchi is incredibly delicious. Seokgalbi : Clean, non‑sweet marinade A grilled flavor that comes through even without a tabletop grill Ugeoji Galbitang : Big, tender short ribs + soft ugeoji The fresh, leafy flavor and doenjang‑based broth naturally balance the richness of the ribs Jaengban Naengmyeon : Plenty of meat and vegetables for a full, satisfying bite Truly worthy of being called LEE GA's signature Handmade Dumplings : Filled generously but still light Great pairing with any broth‑based dish

Service was great, ambiance was great, food was just okay…read more The mul nangmyun was okay, bibim nangmyun was okay. The hot tea was luke warm at best. I don't have a picture of the guk bap but I think that was our favorite!

We ordered over the phone for pick up. My boyfriend went to pick up the food…read more I was craving udon. As a vegetarian, I really enjoyed my veg udon. It was the only vegetarian option but it was creamy and hearty. I loved it. My boyfriend was surprised by how good their udon is.

Would not recommend on a sweltering day because the AC is WEAK or perhaps nonexistent I couldn't…read moretell; also not sure if their ac was just broken that day. Food 3.5/5 - Atmosphere 2/5. We stopped by on a high 90s high humidity day in LA and had to wait a bit outside in the heat. Was so looking forwarding to stepping inside only to find out that it was only mildly better temperature wise. We had already waited and were seated so decided to stay but it made for a quick meal (maybe that's their tactic lol). I ordered the miso carbonara and it was good - not too salty - but the portions were tiny! I would say it's close to half the amount of the frozen udon blocks you get at the supermarket. Nice chew and flavor but almost like an appetizer for $17/$18. I do really like the food but would probably either not wait or grab another noodle place nearby. Feel really bad for the workers who have to work in such hot conditions.

Popped in for dinner in 420 to have a beautiful dinner to end the holiday Monday…read more When the woman that works there says it's a lot of food, believe that woman. Although, we were very happy to take some leftovers. Spicy (not spinach) Tofu and pork stew was amazing and I highly recommend sharing the short rib stew with a friend. Fire homemade kimchi

food: we got the super thick bean paste soup and seafood pancake! the soup was a bit too salty…read morehowever the flavor was very strong and savory. the pancake however had too little seafood and more vegetables instead. the pancake was too oily, but it had a nice crisp to it service: the services was really fast for a friday night and the server was really kind ambiance: warm lighting + very clean, minimalistic! it's not loud or chaotic so you can actually hold a conversations with friends or family

We loved the SERVICE most of all! The FOOD hit the spot as far as comfort food. So many yummy stuff…read moreto choose from!

Delicious food, not too salty. Good service. Complimentary popcorn chicken was a nice perk!read more

Had a great experience at Sulga House of Beef Bone Soup…read more Their beef bone soup is simple, clean, and really solid, the kind of comfort food that just hits right for the soul. They currently have a great deal at $12, which makes it even better value for what you're getting. The sullungtang comes with rice, soup, and two types of kimchi. Service was friendly and efficient, and the whole experience felt easy and satisfying. Place was chill, not too overly crowded. I've noticed a lot of people ordering other dishes every time I go, so I'm definitely looking forward to trying more of the menu, but I keep coming back for the basics because it's just that good.

Sulga was definitely THE place to be for a warm bowl of bone broth on a rainy night. My friend and…read moreI stopped by for doganitang (for two), and the portions were indeed large - for four. We also added beef brisket since my friend wasn't a big fan of cartilage - more for me! The pot itself wasn't too deep, though there was a good portion of protein cartilage. Also important to note that rice was NOT included! The brisket add on came as a pre-cooked brisket that was added in after, as it didn't initially fit in the pot. The staff member told us at the time that broth refills were free. However, when it came time for refills, they said it was only one time - poor communication. Paying was fairly straightforward, but for future visits, I'd likely just come for their lunch special sullongtang after this experience.