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3.4 (73 reviews)
Closed 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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No one informed me how long the wait would be, and the employees seemed to be working without any sense of responsibility or awareness

A couple of days ago, I stopped by to buy a single roll of kimbap. There were a few customers ahead of me, so I expected a short wait -- but I ended up standing there for about 15 minutes with no update or acknowledgement from the staff. No one informed me how long the wait would be, and the employees seemed to be working without any sense of responsibility or awareness of the customers waiting. After 15 minutes, I decided to leave without purchasing, and honestly, I don't plan to return. The lack of courtesy and basic customer service was disappointing. Even if someone is only buying one item, they still deserve respect and communication. If you're considering kimbap in the area, I recommend going to Ga Ju Kimbap instead -- they offer much better service and overall experience.

Marko C.

Great little fast food shop in the Galleria Groceries in KTown. They have all kinds of treat here. My favorite is the Hwe Dol Bap (sashimi salad) and the taegu kimbop (spicy cuttlefish sushi). They also have freshly made Inari Sushi with tons of great toppings. Reasonable prices and good service!

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I came here to get kimbap to-go, but the cashier didn't greet me or say anything, just circled the tip section silently, which felt rude. Even when I said "thank you," there was no response. On my way home, I started eating and found a piece of egg with strange blue and orange spots that looked like fungus (photo attached). It didn't feel safe to eat, and I lost my appetite. I will not be returning.

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Mary D.

Pretty decent place to grab and go kimbap while at the koreatown galleria. No complaints. Not super expensive. This roll we got to share was $6 and we were satisfied with the purchase (it's in the supermarket by the way!)

Carrie K.

This is our go to spot for getting a $130 sushi box for the Thanksgiving. Delicious and convenient. I wish they had a larger box option.

Anna C.

I highly recommend this place, whether you're looking for a delicious lunch or hoping to impress guests at an event. The food is not only full of flavor, but the presentation is stunning, and the service is top-notch. My American friends were thrilled to explore the variety of flavors, and I've yet to find a kimbap spot that does it as well as this one!

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Robin K.

I've eaten at this place on many occasions. When i want a simple & quick lunch/dinner, I just drop by and buy a kimbap and other items. The place has all the products already made ahead of time and you can simply grab the product and pay at the register. Its super convenient, no waiting unless you order rolls or something of that sort! The food thats good and is a hearty korean meal! The kimbap is perfect with any hot soups! Overall, its a good place to try!

Steven D.

Ok, so I see either super positive or super negative ratings for this place. Most of the negs are due to poor customer services, including greetings and communications. I've been using this place along with many other places to purchase lunch for my crew & friends. Please understand that MANY, if not MOST of the low paying employees here do not speak fluent English. Some, very little at all, so they tend to shy away. you might be asking why employee these workers? Because there are NOT too many people who speaks fluent English working for minimum wage. Also, the is Korean supermarket, mostly used by Koreans. So, many of the inside vendors do not want to pay $25/hr for someone who speaks good English. If you keep that in mind, I would say this place deserve 4-stars. It's not super cheap, nor expensive. Just basic Korean rolls & shushi at reasonable price. If you want super nice services, then go to a sushi restaurant and pay 3X more.

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Want to mention that you can also pre-order party boxes of gimbap. Highly recommended.

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Gimbap was very good and beautiful packaged and displayed! I enjoyed it and would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to try it!

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I love it here, great vegetarian options, fast service and nice ambiance. Can't wait to visit again!!

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Food Seaweed salad…read more Elevated and the best I've had, easily. The only issue is I can't really eat too much of it. The cherry tomatoes bursted with acidity and umami. 4.7/5 Honey butter chips. I've eaten an alarming amount of chips in my life and I will say these are solid but nothing noteworthy. The chips had no warmth to them and were slathered with decently flavorful honey butter that pooled to the bottom. 4.2/5 Mushroom bimibap - A very balanced dish with cohesive elements. Wish there were more mushrooms as they of course were the best part. The chili sauce was solid but the dish benefitted when we added another half portion of it and mixed it in. 4.4/5 Waygu - A decent flavor (definitely needed the flakey salt), portion and a nice medium rare cook, wall to wall. The steak was not as tender as I hoped it would be and some extra chewing was required. The banchan was all solid. It reminded me of Cote's but actually edible. 4.5/5 Yuzu popsicle - Definitely the best popsicle I've ever had. Refreshing and light. Balanced sweet to sour flavor. 4.7/5 Service A decent job. Good hostess. The steak took longer than expected to come out? Perhaps the kitchen messed it up and had to start over. Either that or maybe the waiters were busy. Or maybe it just takes a while to make it. Not sure. The waitress did the job competently but nothing above that. Overall, definitely not Michelin level service. 4.4/5 Ambiance A little too loud and it affected the entire vibe because I had to raise my voice to speak with the waitress. It became easier to just use nods and thumbs up. Like Cobis, a very modern and upscale restaurant that is hampered by lighting that is too dark. Pictures turned out good because I used another phone's flash. Just a little more light would be so much of an improvement without losing the romantic intent. Bathroom was average. 4.5/5 Overall, I had a solid meal that left my mood elevated. The service or food weren't as good as Cobis, Barsha, Ammatoli, or even Sonoratown - all top LA restaurants, but still worthy of a experience and I may return. 4.5/5 I would highly recommend Chois in San Diego as an extremely similar modern Korean fusion restaurant that also had better food, service, and ambiance. That place was 5/5 in every way.

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Really sad that Ham Ji Park is closing down permanently. For years, this place has been our…read morefamily's go-to place for pork spare ribs - the best in town. In fact, we regularly brought visitors here. They raved about how good the spare ribs were and even insisted that their last meal before LA should be at Ham Ji Park.  Here's my belated review of what I consider the best spare ribs in LA. From the moment the Korean-style spare ribs arrived at the table, it was clear this was a dish worth savoring. Each rib bore a beautifully charred exterior--deeply caramelized without a hint of bitterness--offering that irresistible smoky aroma the moment it was placed before us. The glaze was nothing short of spectacular. A perfect balance of sweet and spicy, it clung to the meat with a glossy sheen that promised flavor in every bite. There was just enough heat to make your taste buds sit up and pay attention, but it never overwhelmed the deeper, richer notes of the sweet components. But what truly set these ribs apart was the texture. Beneath the charred surface lay meat so tender it practically fell off the bone with the gentlest tug of a fork. Each bite was juicy and succulent, the result of careful cooking and a respect for quality ingredients. Ham Ji Park, you will be missed. Thank you for the memories. Thank you for the food.

tl;dr the delectable pork ribs overshadow the otherwise authentic but standard lineup at this…read morenow-shuttered Korean stalwart Los Angeles Koreatown is home to restaurants that specialize in every facet of Korean cuisine. If you're searching for some of the city's best pork, then those in the know will bring up Ham Ji Park. For 2 decades, generous platters of pork ribs and pork neck stew decked every table. Now, our Korean friends lament the loss of their favorite pork joint in the city. The Koreatown proper location is located in the Royal Plaza mini-mall, just a few blocks off bustling Wilshire. Discounted parking is available in a lot across the street from the Chevron gas station. From the street, the entrance is flanked by potted plants and an enclosed street-ery. Inside, stainless steel chairs are pressed up against wooden tables, each outfitted with a metal grill. Oppressive fluorescent lighting shines down on the stone grey walls, which are left undecorated apart from a few flatscreens. Multi-lingual chatter blends with the sizzle of platters. I visited with some friends for a weeknight dinner, and about half of the tables were occupied. We shared a spread of grilled platters and sizzling soups. The meal began with a carafe of barley tea and a mostly standard spread of banchan. Across our food, the best dish was the signature Charbroiled Pork Spare Rib. The ribs were flavorful without feeling gamey, and the meat was complemented by sweet caramelized onions. The pork ribs handily outdid the good-not-great Charbroiled Beef Short Rib. Lastly, the Milt and Cod Rose with Vegetables stew was fishy and briny, appropriately flavored for the Korean palate. The service was appropriately attentive, although I would've appreciated more intentional refills of our banchan ramikens. The rib plates cost upward of $35 each, while the soup was just under $30. The portions were hearty; a single entree platter could reasonably feed 2 moderately hungry bellies. It's a shame to hear that Ham Ji Park has closed; I'm kicking myself for not trying their pork neck stew earlier.

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