What wasn't amazing! The food was delicious, the ambience was amazing, and the service was superb. Very friendly staff, very clean, and food was well seasoned and did not feel heavy at all. You get a nice thoughtful treat at the end that makes it more fun! read more

Butnal - Galbi, assorted pancakes and pork belly kimchi - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I had no idea this place has been around since 2024. When we are in Ktown, we typically drive down Olympic and I guess have always missed it. I'm not sure if they redid the front with more signage or lights, but we noticed it one evening and bookmarked it. We liked the food pics on here so came early on Saturday. First parking. There's street parking and a very tiny narrow lot behind it. Like if you pull in, you have to reverse to exit and we didn't feel comfortable enough in our driving skills to do that. The owner did say that they are working on getting valet so hopefully that will pan out soon. The bar is small, so I agree with another reviewer who said to maybe call ahead to see if you can book a table or check if there's room. But it's decorated so cute inside. Food: We loved everything we ordered! We got the fries, dak ddongjip, spicy fishcake soup and kimchi samgyupsal. Next time I want to try the bossam and army stew. My husband's favorite was the kimchi samgyupsal. Mine was the dak ddongjip. The service was so great, very attentive and the owner seems so sweet and engaging. We look forward to returning in the very near future. read more

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Sweetest server ever!!! Had an amazing time ! Very very sweet lady :) food was delicious!

Came here on a Friday night and there were a few tables open. The pocha is a bit on the smaller end so I would recommend calling in to see if they could hold a table for you. We ordered the kimchi stir fried pork belly, rose tteokbokki and the fried chicken. All were delicious! You definitely get what you pay for in terms of quality and portions. By the looks of it, the rose tteokbokki had us questioning the flavor in the beginning but after trying it, we were glad we ordered it! The fried chicken remained super crispy even 30 min after receiving it. Service was amazing! Servers were attentive and you can press a button on the wall to call them over. There is also valet parking for $3 on the left side of the entrance. Would highly recommend checking out this spot! read more

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Bossum bossum bossum. You know what's good here, the BOSSUM!!! It was absolutely delicious, the perfect blend of refreshing vegetables, a kick of garlic, a spicy tang from a bit of kimchi, and finally a sweet jalepeno to top it off and you can never go wrong. The teobokki here was pretty good too, but I definitely think it was just average and nothing too special. The servers are amazing here constantly refilling our waters, and perfectly handled our additional request of a second Bossum!!! It's a dimly lit resturant with some booths and a very long mirror on the side. It definitely does give off that Korean pub vibe once you walk in for sure. read more

Butnal - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This is going to be my favorite late night spot at ktown. They close at 2am which is really late. The combo 1 is huge portion and feed 4 ppl. We also ordered the assorted pancakes which are also great. Good place for hang out with friends and the price are not too expensive. read more

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Hidden gem pocha! My friends and I came on a Sunday night and this pocha wasn't super busy. Inside, the pocha vibes were great with the lighting and sakura decor. Firstly, they gave us a complimentary popcorn snack which helped with our hunger while we waited for our food. Next, I got the mango soju cocktail which was very good and tasty. It had good mango flavor and you can't even really taste the alcohol in it. Next, the Korean fried chicken was tasty. They used dark meat so it was juicy and flavorful. The chicken was crispy and was covered in a spicy, sweet sticky sauce which was also very flavorful. Next, the small army stew was great. The flavor wasn't too overpowering and I enjoyed all the toppings like the spam, sausage, leek, etc. Lastly, the kimchi fried rice was solid. It was moist and flavorful and had a nice amount of chopped kimchi in it. The egg on top also looked picture perfect. They also give you a complimentary ice cream which I appreciate. The service was also great. Our sever was nice and attentive. Parking though is a bit confusing. There is a sign for a parking lot but it's down this narrow alley with only two spots which would most likely be taken, so parking would just be street parking. Overall, a great experience here especially if you're looking for a chill pocha experience. read more

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Korean pocha with a chill, local vibe! When you enter, it feels intimate. Great for 1:1s and groups because the tables are close together but also sectioned off. They had no problem seating our large group of 7 on a Friday night for dinner/drinks. We loved that there were a variety of combos for us to share that were for food + drinks. We ordered ttebokki, army stew, fish cake soup, and some pancakes. My favorites were the ttebokki and fish cake soup. I appreciated that the servers were so attentive and checked in on us to see if we needed anything. The service was fast but we didn't feel rushed at all. This is truly a low-key gem. Parking: street or $4 valet read more

The bite-sized bossam was absolutely delicious. The staff was very friendly, and the atmosphere was warm and comfortable. I would definitely love to come back! read more

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This spot had some really nice snacks. When my group and I went, the setting was very relaxed and chill. The space is pretty small but it was still nice! The assortment of the pancakes were tasty. The pork belly was a bit plain by itself but the kimchi served with it made it delicious! That might've been the point actually! The French fries had smiley face versions. That alone made me wanna go back! The service was very nice and respectful! read more

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I ordered the tofu kimchi and large assorted pancakes, but the assorted pancakes portion size was way too small. I called the restaurant to ask if I had actually received the large size, and the employee's attitude was very rude and unprofessional. They said the price is high because the pancakes are "labor-intensive" to make, which honestly makes no sense for the amount of food provided. The tofu kimchi leaked all over. I definitely won't be ordering from here again. The price $52.99 for large size assorted pancake is completely unreasonable for what you get. read more

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Great service! Great food! Perfect for late night dining. The setup the environment is no doubt fantastic! Strongly recommend the pancakes!! read more

Parking: street and quite easy. But if not, there is valet. Sorry I don't know how much since I didn't use them. I know this place has good ratings. But to be honest I found the food to just be underwhelming. Minus the bulgogi glass noodle dish. That was amazing. The army stew tasted too watery. But I would give it a second chance. Maybe we didn't mix it enough. When I ate it, it was too bland. But after a while the broth did taste a lot better. The ttoebokki was also a bit watered down and not as flavorful as I would like it. Someone also ordered the... I forgot the name. Meatballs? They were all right. Good but not amazing in my opinion. I will say the rest of my family liked it thought. Service: really great. Friendly and attentive. Even though the restaurant was small, service was great and attentive. read more

### 2023 review 54/100 ### I won an IG giveaway for an Army Stew and boy, was I glad I came with hubs. It's one giant stew pot, plenty for 2 hungry to share! Super friendly service and very reasonable menu prices. Didn't drink but I hear they have the best priced soju. Can't wait to go back to try more items on their menu. Easy to find street parking. read more

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Ambiance and service is 10/10! The potato pancakes were okay but i liked pairing it with the spicy chicken stew. The stew was really good, pretty spicy and I recommend adding ramen noodles to it! My spice game is pretty weak so I added a bowl of rice to pair. The music videos they played on the screen was top tier. It was really cute inside! They gave us free ice cream when we left and that was such a lovely surprise! I'll be back :) read more

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New spot in Ktown! Transparently, I can't say I was blown away by the food, but it was good enough for me. I got their Jun platter which wasn't bad but I wasn't sure if it was worth 39.99. It was just sausage, cut up mushrooms, imitation crab, etc. I know Ktown food in LA is overpriced but cmonnnn. The bright side is that the beer and soju are $8, service is nice, and they let you take a Korean ice cream from their ice cream fridge. I may come back and try other things in the future. read more

Butnal - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Our server Jin is so cutie and nice, he's service was 100%. The indoor was so cute, along with the dim lighting the ambiance is definitely there. Overall I didn't expect this place to be THIS GOOD!! I also ordered to go and there was candy in there I'm crying it's so cute. Spicy Braised Chicken is a 9.5/10: the flavor is THERE, so good!!!! You need to try this for yourself to understand!! It was just a tiny bit dry, but no big deal. Corn Cheese 9/10: it's a bit different then you typical corn cheese, it's on the sweeter side but It was still very good Pork belly and kimchee 12/10: Per usual I'm saving the best for last to review. SO GOOD. The flavor is there, the pork belly is cooked perfectly. Along with the warm kimchee, it made the perfect bit. Would 10/10 recommend this is must order. read more

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Dog friendly. I gladly drive an hour for that spicy squid perilla pancake. It's very yummy and pretty spicy. Also kimchi pork belly was surprisingly really good and go well with the buckwheat noodle. Ambience is such a chill with ur friend vibe. Parking isn't terrible. Street parking and valet available read more

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I had such a great experience here I felt so welcomed and treated so well it felt very family like definitely coming back again !

My hubby saw them on YouTube on Rockstar Eater's channel. You wouldn't notice them otherwise. A little hole in the wall, unpretentious entry. We went on a Thursday evening at around 7 pm when they were not busy. I understand they can get packed. Jin was super friendly, cute, and helpful. We only tried 3 things, but we'll have to return to try more. Everything was fantastic. We had the Squid Perilla Leaves pancake, the Fishcake Soup, and the Bossam. We thought we'd take some food home, but we ate everything, it was so good. In the end, Jin said we could get ice cream from the ice cream chest by the door. So, we even got a free ice cream. I had a bottle of a 21º ABV soju from the province where Jin is from. It was really good and definitely felt the extra alcohol compared to other sojus. Overall, we had a great dinner and we'll BE BACK! read more

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really cool vibes. Staff is friendly. Cheap soju. Good food. Nice music and vibes. You should come here! Legit pocha vibes. Also pretty authentic. Got the army stew combo with chicken and pollock rice. Huge portions for two people so beware. Would come back with a larger group to drink, eat and chill. read more

Good service and nice decor and ambiance. Decent portion sizes and definitely is family style so come with friends or family! $4 valet parking~ read more

With a lot of restaurants to choose from, if you're needing a late night place to grub on some good authentic Korean pocha food, Butnal LA is a really good place to consider! I ordered Cass beer and Kimchi Pork belly. No wait time and It was reasonably priced compared to other locations in the area and the pork belly was cooked just right! My server (Jin) was very attentive! Would recommend to give this place a try :) the ambiance was spacious and decorated pretty with flowers. read more

Butnal - Free popcorn appetizer and Cass beer - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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First time here and it was so good! Cute little restaurant with quick service. Not too loud and has a nice pub vibe. The fish cake soup was a little blain but overall everything was really good! Parking was just a little rough and there's valet parking for $4. Would come back when I'm in the area! read more

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Great experience so far here--taste, ambiance and service are immaculate. The chicken was the star of the show. Came here for soju, beer, and drinks, left with a full belly!!! read more

Butnal - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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It's a little further out than the usual ktown place but food was pretty good and drinks are cheaper than others. We ordered about 5 dishes and had about 10 soju and beers and bill was way cheaper than expected. Not sure if they had a promotion but it seems like soju was only $10 per bottle. Will be back again for sure since food was decent and alcohol price was great. read more

Such a cool experience! The women in the kitchen know what they are doing! The vegetable pancake platter is such a fun experience- and they make an egg omelette at the table to start on the house that is simple, but very satisfying. Soju is strong and the Korean Beers keep flowing. read more

Butnal - Special Korean pancakes - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This place is an adorable drinking place, small and intimate. Ambiance wise, 5 stars. Service was good too, attentive and responsive with all our needs. But the food... we ordered budaejjigae, dakdoritang and potato pancakes. Potato pancakes were ok but the other two dishes were really bad. It lacked some major flavor, it kinda tasted like they forgot to put garlic or something. Dakdoritang was better of the two, but we were pretty disappointed. They have free ice cream on your way out, so that was a nice touch. Overall, I'd go for the ambiance, if you ate somewhere else and you're just going to have some snacks with drinks. It's possible we went on an off night, so I'd be willing to try again. I think it's relatively new, so they might still be working out some kinks. Try and see! read more

It's been a while since my last visit and I must say: this place grew on me. I like how it's lowkey and you don't have to listen to pounding loud K-pop the entire time. I like that it's limited space and you can have a good time with a small group. And I like that it's a mom and pop spot--I had the opportunity to meet the mom in the kitchen and the son waiting tables. I also like the food here. They also had a 8.99 a soju special which was nice! When I have that urge to have a lowkey night drinking soju, this is probably going to be the spot. read more

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YOU GUYS I can't rave enough about how much I enjoyed my time here! This spot is a whole vibe! It's like you've been teleported to Korea Out late drinking with friends?? Come to butnal to curve your late night munchies - and to drink some more hehe! The food was delicious and paired so nicely with soju and beer. I wish there was an egg included in the tteokbokki but I still enjoyed it. The restaurant is decorated with Sakura flowers which is SO CUTE! They play kpop in the background. Service is fast and the staff is so friendly! I'm gonna bring all my LA visitors here! read more

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Great service--very friendly staff. Food is sort of hit or miss to be honest, but you should be good if you stick to the classics. I love that the space is a bit small because it feels very cozy and the decorations are cute. read more

I had never been to this place before and popped by because it was on my way home from work. My coworkers and I really enjoyed the food and the service was super friendly. Definitely going back.! read more

very tasty great for Koreans. Good classic ktown spot pull up!!!!! Food so good and the owner is so nice

A really cute restaurant! The server is 100% nice and helpful. She recommends Fried Chicken and it was so good! Will come back again. read more

Butnal - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I loved the ambience and the cherry blossom theme. The tteokbokki with assorted tempura was the best!! The free ice cream on the way out was unexpected but a cute little surprise as well. The female server who helped us out was very accommodating and kind :) read more

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Love this place! 5/5 stars! Delicious Korean dishes, especially pork belly and kimchi. Cozy atmosphere, exceptional service, and convenient call button feature. Definitely recommend and will return! read more

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Came on Sunday night, an hour before closing, they were still able to take us in and provide incredible service! It was just for two people and the portions were definitely for larger parties for sure The service was amazing, she was very patient with us and accommodated us throughout the dining process (especially since it's our first time!) She even left us a cute note on the receipt The food were amazing Especially after a long day; it was very hearty and filling We agreed we'd be back to try more items with more friends this time!! read more

Butnal - Assorted Pancakes - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Food was ok. Service was excellent. The place was tiny so that was a pretty cool experience. The pancakes were ok but not like "amazing" Same quality as the ones they sell at the korean market hot deli sections. Galbi jokbal had no galbi seasoning and wasn't unique or amazing at all. It was just stir-fried sesame oil salt pepper with garlic cloves and green onions. Nothing special and portions were ok. Ended up spending a $100 and going to the sushi place next door which was hot dang delicious even tho my cousin and I were semi-full from eating here. Ended up spending $170 at the sushi spot Plenty of parking on Olympic and the staff were really attentive and nice. They just need a new chef or something or maybe I ordered stuff that wasn't their specialty???? Definitely room for improvement read more

Butbal spicy jokbal combo with potato pancake! Highly recommended for spicy lovers and chewy potato lovers~ read more

Delicious and Affordable Korean food Great atmosphere and service! Highly recommend this place read more

Butnal - Combination Korean Pan Fried Stuffs: So good, u should try this if u haven't - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California