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    Borit Gogae

    4.4 (522 reviews)
    PriceyKorean
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
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    Dogs allowed

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    Fantastic set menu
    Scarlett H.

    Across the street from the new Zion market is this wonderful and unique Korean eatery. Unlike most of the run-of-the-mill Korean restaurants in Koreatown this restaurant serves unique appetizers and a multi-course set menu that gives you a taste of a variety of authentic Korean village food - like pumpkin porridge and acorn jelly salad. It's a lot of food for the price ($35 pp at this writing). While the minimum order is for 2 people, we've tried sharing the 2-people order among 3 and it worked for us, with addition of a couple of other items from the menu. The Korean BBQ beef is at par with most other nice restaurants in K town; their marinated crab was delicious! Service is okay - given how busy they are! Most servers are not very conversant in English so a little patience would help you get the right things you need. Nice and unique vibe with Korean handicraft items and art work on display (and for sale, I believe).

    Christina N.

    Be prepared to walk away feeling very full. We got the set meal here, which came served with appetizers, barley rice, a lot of banchan (and by that I meant a LOT), soup, congee, dessert, etc. It was definitely more than enough food. We also got an additional order of LA kalbi for some protein. The meat quality was good but I felt like the meat was not marinated long enough and so the flavor was a little bit lacking. If only it just sat in the marinade for a couple more hours, I think this would have been perfect. The tofu soup was not my favorite, to be very honest. There was some flavor in there that made it smell like a stinky towel. Very different from other soondubu soup places and unfortunately not for me. Everything else we had was excellent and I would definitely come back again just for the barley rice and banchan. Service was quick and servers were nice. We also came at 3pm on Saturday so there was no wait. Recommended!

    Maria M.

    Despite traveling to the LA area multiple times, we rarely visit Koreatown. We have made multiple attempts to go to this restaurant, but we always ran out of time until now. The wait was worth the reward. The atmosphere inside was warm and welcoming. Set Menu with Barley ~Pumpkin Porridge | Slightly sweet and creamy. ~Banchan | We couldn't keep track of the banchan. The abundance of fresh vegetables made everything taste nutritious. ~Additional Dishes | The chicken porridge reminded us of chicken noodle soup, but more filling. The acorn jelly salad and other fermented dishes were both vibrant and packed with flavors. ~Dessert | Corn porridge with beans was the best sweet porridge dessert ever! Would like to learn to make this at home :) Menu: Aside from the set menu, there were also protein options, such as LA Kalby and Spicy Marinated Crab. Service: The servers were nice and sweet. They were able to accommodate our requests. Parking: Plenty in the parking lot. Highly Recommend!

    Dessert
    Ria P.

    Literally the biggest meal I've ever had oh my god. I felt like it was never ending since they just kept bringing out food. The chicken soup, barley tea, bulgogi, and kimchi salads were my favorite. I also really enjoyed the plum juice and the red bean corn desserts! If I were to go back I'd just order the bulgogi, but I'd recommend getting the platter one time because it is really a great deal and fun to try everything!

    Elizabeth L.

    If you are vegetarian you will love this place. I have been here twice and can say that each time I loved it! Their $35 per person set menu is perfect for when you want some healthy, rejuvenating traditional Korean food. For the amount of homemade items you get, it's a great deal. However you want meat, you will have to purchase additional dishes, which can be quite pricey to add on. For $35 you get a huge variety of banchan to mix with a bowl of rice and make your own bibimbap sesame oil and Gochuchang, two different types of soup, kimchi pancakes, fried seaweed, dessert, tea, and so much more. You will definitely have food to take home. The service is prompt and the electric restaurant decor feels a bit like sitting in someone's home. It's great for when you feel like you need a home cooked meal but want to leave feeling stuffed! It can be a bit of a wait on busy days, so try coming during the weekday/off hours.

    Nancy M.

    Omg sooooo good! This is the best Korean food experience I've had in the states. Came with a few friends and we really enjoyed our dinner. We chose the protein we wanted, beef ribs, and everything else was decided for us. multiple courses, variety of banchan brought to the table, side dishes, dessert! Literally everything you need and more. The table was overfilled will food. Really great place to come with friends. I'm from DC but told my friend who's visiting Cali soon to come check Boris Gogae when she is there. Showed her my picture of the table and she is so excited! Really really fantastic meal. I definitely want to come back. Also the place is super cute! It's like a little tea house and the staff are so sweet!

    Fried Seaweed and Pumpkin Porridge
    Winn H.

    Oh, Borit Gogae, why does this sound so familiar! I couldn't say no when our friend group decided on doing dinner here... thankfully we got here at 5pm, beating the dinner rush. Note that parking is valet and $4. Venmo, Zelle, or cash. However, note that it may not be super safe. The keys were in the car, and the windows were down. The food itself? Amazing. We had their set menu as well as LA beef ribs, grilled spareribs, and napa wraps with pork. The set menu was quite possibly one oft he healthiest meals I've eaten, and the variety of side dishes for a personal bibimbap with unlimited barley rice was quite possibly the loudest my older vegetarian in had been excited in many years. There were a variety of soups, porridge too, and snail (yes, not fully vegetarian) too which I enjoyed. The additional foods (all protein) were also all delicious, though the LA beef ribs were a tad too saucy and lightly burnt (they usually are). The pork was fun to eat with the cabbage, too. By the time our green plum tea came, we were STUFFED, barely able to get it down. Paying was super easy, and packing takeaways was a DIY experience. The staff were all friendly and informative of what to order as well as the communicative that everyone orders at least one dish, even if they're only staying for a small part of the meal.

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    Chris W.

    If you are looking for a healthy meal, this is right spot for you. This restaurant is serving authentic Korean barley rice with bunches side dishes and soups. The menu is set and I'll include the menu in the picture. The host is very hospitable and welcoming and checking us all the time They have their own parking lot so it is very convenient and no sweat There are so many paintings and some plates and cups decorated at the wall and side The set menu also includes the dessert and a cup of tea I feel fully recharged with love and joy

    Kwiri Y.

    My close LA friends took me here and wow what an amazing find. It instantly reminded all of us of our time in South Korea. The food feels incredibly authentic, comforting, and thoughtfully prepared. Everything we ordered was impeccable, rich in flavor, beautifully presented, and clearly made with care. What I loved most is that it's not just a meal, it's an experience. Perfect for sharing with close friends. Lots of dishes to try together, laugh over, and linger around the table. It has that warm, traditional Korean dining feel that's hard to find done this well. The service was excellent. Attentive, kind, and very on point without being intrusive. You really feel taken care of. Also such great value for the quality and portion sizes. And a big plus in Koreatown, there's validated parking in the back which makes everything so much easier. Overall such a special spot. If you're looking for an authentic, communal Korean dining experience in LA, this is definitely one to check out.

    Lea A.

    Came here with my bf since we were craving raw marinated crab. This was such a great experience and I'm happy we found a Korean spot this authentic. We ordered crab & the galbi along with their set menus that come with banchan. I've never seen this many side dishes and our whole table was filled!!! Everything was fresh and well seasoned. I would recommend for people who want to try little bits of everything.

    $35 set menu with barely rice
    Callan K.

    I honestly went in pretty blind. A foodie friend suggested this spot, and of course I said yes. I was pleasantly surprised to find a decently sized free parking lot in the back--at least on a Wednesday night, when it was open and easy. We met around 6 pm, so the restaurant itself was also fairly quiet. The interior is eclectic and colorful, with large vibrant paintings and playful placemats. I really enjoyed the pops of color--it felt fun and gave the space a lot of personality. The menu is simple, and we both immediately opted for the $35 prix fixe menu, which was an incredible value. It included a ton of dishes--around 22 small plates--plus a bowl of barley rice and dessert. While many of the plates were small, there was plenty of variety. With all of the banchan and small plates, you essentially get to build your own bowl. Everything was tasty. The smaller dishes leaned more pickly and toward soft pastes, which worked perfectly mixed into the rice. The larger items were more substantial, like the perilla chicken soup and personal-sized kimchi pancakes. We also really enjoyed the kimchi on its own. Just when we thought it was over, dessert arrived: a refreshing cold plum tea, a bite of persimmon, and a comforting corn-and-bean porridge. The tea struck a great balance of sour and sweet, with the persimmon adding texture and the porridge providing a unique, satisfying final note. Despite the sheer number of dishes, we didn't leave feeling overly full--satisfied, but not stuffed. Overall, this is a fun, interactive way to try a wide variety of small dishes while enjoying a flavorful, well-priced meal. I'd happily come back.

    Martin H.

    Borit Gogae serves one of the most authentic Korean cuisines you can imagine. They have an extensive menu but what they're known for is for their set menu with barley rice. On this menu you are served with 27 different banchans, fit for a king. Each item was fresh, healthy and just the right amount of flavor to accompany your barley rice. My personal favorite was the sea snail with house yuzu sauce. It was light, unique, and very tasty. There is no right way to eat banchan, you can take a bit of everything and mix it all together with your rice, or eat a little bit of everything with rice as you go. It's a choose your own adventure with delicious food and that's what makes Borit Gogae so fun. As for the space it was made for optimal relaxation in mind. Lights are dim, and the tvs have relaxing marine life and landscapes playing as you eat. The staff here also exhume the same energy and every dish that came out, was served with so much gentleness. Bowls placed without clangs, and soups scooped without a sound. You will come and leave here as if you left a spa. Highly recommend just for the ambiance and service alone. Overall, if you are looking to dive deeper into Korean cuisine outside of Kbbq, then Borit Gogae is the place to go. Banchan's are a quintessential part of Korean culture and also a dying one if you ever get a chance to visit Korea. Borit Gogae specializes in this and thankfully keeps that tradition alive. Because of this I would love to come back if Im ever in town.

    Lisa S.

    My mom loves this place! She wanted to come here for her birthday dinner and then wanted to come here for my birthday lunch! So the parking here is somewhat tricky. The lot is free during the day. However, I believe it's valet only during the evening. It makes senses since it's in a small strip mall with a bar and karaoke establishments. It's still somewhat of an inconvenience at night. This establishment serves fresh and healthy Korean food. It reminds me of the food I ate while visiting the countryside of S. Korea. The set menu starts with a minimum order of two. So don't come alone as it would not make any sense to order two peoples worth of food when most banchans are refillable and so is the rice. Plus, that would be just pricey. The food here consists of a bunch of traditional namul and banchans, which you mix together in your bowl of rice to make a mixed rice bowl (bibimbap). They also serve scorched rice (neurungji), beanpaste stew (deongjang kkuek), perilla seed chicken soup (duelkke dak jook). We usually order the set in combination with a protein. I would recommend the spicy pork ribs. The fish (dried yellow corvina) was okay, but the spicy pork ribs was better.

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    How is the parking?

    They have free parking in the lot behind the restaurant where you enter or street parking. You do not enter the restaurant from the street.

    Do they take reservations?

    No. It's first come first serve basis.

    Does any of the food contain peanuts?

    I don't think so. Maybe one of the side dishes do, but it's pretty peanut free. There are sesame seeds this. Chicken and shell fish too.

    Are there vegetarian options on the banchan menu, please?

    Yes. Most of the ban Chan is vegetarian. Two items are seafood. You should ask if they use shrimp in their kimchee but they all seemed vegetarian to me. You should not get the set since the soup is chicken

    Other than the dessert with the walnut, do the other food items contain any form of tree nut? my husband has a tree nut allergy.

    No, no tree nuts.

    If you order set banchan menu, can you get a free refill?

    I'm afraid it's not refilled as it is part of the main manu called Jung-sik. Banchan is not a side dishes.

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