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    4.8 (72 reviews)
    ModerateKorean, Soup
    Closed • 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Jeremy L.

    8/30/2025 - Boiler in Korea Town was open in February 2025. The restaurant is clean with four comfortable booths as well as nine open tables. The foods we ordered are excellent - the beef bone broth is simmered for 3 days, which creates a creamy and bight color of white broth while the thin beef is tender. The short rib taste is so delicious with the just right sweetness, which beats the same dish at the special dining restaurant in one of the cruise ships we had tried. Yes, the price here is high in comparison to others in KTown. A small free parking lot is available in front of the restaurant.

    Tofu Seolleongtang
    Stacee S.

    I absolutely loved the kalbi ribs and the tteokgalbi! Super tasty and tender. A little pricey for the amount of food, but I was full after sharing these dishes with my friend so it worked out fine. Huge plus for the parking lot, which is almost unheard of in Koreatown. I'll be back for sure!

    Seolleongtang Mix SoSoGalbiJjim Combo  Seolleongtang Mix SoTteokGalBi Combo
    Christine S.

    This place was SO good! The beef bone soup was very pure tasting and came with thinly sliced beef brisket that was surprisingly super tender despite being in a boiling hot soup. We ordered the tteokgalbi and galbi jjim sets with each came with a soup and rice. The galbi jjim was a non-spicy, soy version and it was AMAZING. Honestly the best I've ever had in Ktown. It was my first time trying tteokgalbi, which is like a Korean meat patty - super flavorful! I definitely recommend coming here for lunch before 2 PM for their lunch special pricing. Free parking.

    Michelle L.

    Suyuk Sampler韩式水煮肉拼盘 牛胸肉、牛筋、牛腱、牛舌拼在一起 看起来分量不算夸张一上桌就能闻到牛肉的香味 搭配他们家的招牌 Seolleongtang 雪浓汤----72小时熬的牛骨汤 汤色是那种干净的奶白 不油 但味道很有深度肉质处理得非常细致 配上泡菜和腌萝卜 有点韩国家常饭的感觉 Spicy WooDae Beef Rib Jjim 韩式辣牛肋排 是我们整顿饭中最"热烈"的一道 大块的牛骨炖得恰到好处肉一拨就散开 辣酱浓郁但不会死咸 微微带点甜 吃到最后有点像在"啃骨头" 但完全不会觉得累 配米饭真的很搭 越吃越想吃 Boiler Beef Ribs Yukgaejang 辣牛肋骨汤 里面还有我喜欢的韩式干白菜、葱段 辣味比前面那道更温和些 像是冬天里刚下班 还没缓过神的时候很适合来一碗 一天的疲惫迅速消失 整体来说 这家店干净、安静 菜单简单 但每一道菜的诚意都吃得出来

    Seth R.

    Boiler in Koreatown is a really solid spot if you're craving a comforting, flavorful meal. The atmosphere is cozy and lively, perfect for both small groups and casual dinners. The broth was rich and well-balanced, and they offer a good selection of meats and banchan that all tasted fresh. The beef soup was good but can't compare to han bat , but they were generous for the meat , spicy one was better so flavorful, galbijjim was such a good price. Tender and so good Service was friendly and quick , the staff made sure our table was always taken care of. The portions were generous for the price, It can get a little busy during peak hours, so expect a short wait, but it's worth it once you're seated. Overall, a satisfying and good dining experience. I'd definitely come back again when I'm in K-Town and craving for soup and galbijjim

    Boiler Beef Ribs Yukgaejang
    Daniel L.

    Great spot for some hearty soup! Came by for some lunch with the family and this place did not disappointment. Very spacious restaurant with a very relaxing ambiance and plenty of parking. Ordering is done at each table with self-ordering kiosks, where each order is made to order, so be expected to wait a but. We opted for their boiler beef ribs yukgaejang and tofu seolleongtang, which were all delicious. Perfectly seasoned soup paired along with their tender meat and rice certainly hit the spot. Will definitely come back for some more when I am in the area!

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    Jeff H.

    Food?? 5 stars!!!!! Service?? 5 stats. !!!!! Atmoshpere?? 4.5 stars..just because it was little too quiet..haha j/k Strongly recommend those hidden gem (newly launched) in LA K town... Thanks

    Beef Rib Jjim(5pc)
    Finno W.

    We found this place on Yelp and it did not disappoint. The restaurant is nice and clean, and the service was friendly. We ordered the beef rib soup, and the meat was very tender and flavorful. The galbi jjim was perfect--not too sweet and not too salty--and went really well with rice. Overall, a great experience and definitely worth coming back.

    Jason Y.

    Really worth checking out. The combos are a very good value. I enjoyed the suyuk (boiled beef) and the cabbage pancake. They also have a good deal on Soju.

    Cyril A.

    Great ambience and great food in this tiny while in the wall. Nice modern decor and very sweet service.

    Sai C.

    Came here for Seilleojgtsng and love their grill ribs too! The Dotteokgal was so tender and flavorful. We also ordered the cheese spicy pork rib too and we both like it. The place is really clean and a lot of parking space without valet. The service is also great and we enjoy dinning here.

    Feng W.

    LA best Korean beef soup, came here on a rainy day looking for something hot and soup, their beef soup hits you right away with the great sweet taste and you can customize to your preference. The beef soup combo is well worth the price! And their spicy beef gal bi tastes amazing! A huge plus is parking is free no headache!

    Beef rib SLT
    May L.

    Popped in 45 minutes before closing on a chilly Wednesday night and ordered the beef rib sullungtang and galbijjim to share. Everything came out fast and piping hot. The owner took her time to explain that the bone broth was boiled for 3 days and sans MSG. I loved how clean the broth tasted. Added a few pinches of salt and it was perfect. The galbijjim was tender and flavorful. Quick and delicious meal!

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    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

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