It's been a bit over 3 years... and I'm still obsessed with this place! It's been a while since we've dined here (we actually visited last June for our anniversary dinner lol). Honestly, I need to come here more than once a year. Every time we've visited, the food has always hit. I always leave the restaurant stuffed and satisfied. We had a great time at our most recent dinner. We celebrated our friend's birthday and they made our dinner really special for us. They gave the birthday boy a bedazzled crab house t-shirt, gave us 2 plates of braised salmon on the house and even an extra uni small sized uni bowl. As you can see in my pictures, our table was FULL of food. Service has actually gotten much better than our past few visits. No more pesky, valet guys and they have plenty of parking. I've been tempted to try the other raw marinated crab restaurants but we honestly love this place. Thank you for a great time crab house! read more

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Overall (8.5/10) Pretty good spot for marinated raw crab. The crab was fresh and not fishy at all, the workers were phenomenally nice, and the overall experience was really enjoyable. First Impressions (8/10) Very cozy and authentic Korean restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere. It was surprisingly not very busy when we went, which made the experience even better. What We Got (8/10) * Soy marinated crab: Very fresh and melts right onto the rice. The sauce is on the sweeter side, almost like a Coca Cola flavor. * Spicy marinated crab: Good flavor but only has a very mild amount of spice. * Panchan: Really good fermented kimchi, rice cake, japchae, and sesame dressed coleslaw. * Each crab dish came with rice and they also serve tea for free. We even got a slice of salmon, which definitely hit the craving. Taste and Quality (7.5/10) The crab was the highlight. No fishy taste and the texture was really soft and rich over the rice. The soy sauce was a little sweeter than I expected, while the spicy sauce could use more heat. Service (10/10) The workers were phenomenally nice and very welcoming. Easily one of the best parts of the experience. Space and Atmosphere (9/10) Really cozy and authentic feeling. The music was mostly BTS, with some BLACKPINK mixed in, which fit the vibe. Apparently Lisa has also visited here. Was It Worth It (7/10) Pretty good for the price, especially with the rice, panchan, tea, and extra salmon. There were also a lot of crab pieces, so you definitely get a decent amount. Final Thoughts A solid spot if you are craving Korean marinated crab. I would come back, especially for the spicy crab and the really nice service. read more

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My girlfriends and I were driving around LA looking for somewhere to eat when a sign caught our eye, so we decided to give this place a try. So glad we did! We got there early in the evening and were seated right away. We ordered the uni, short ribs, seafood soup, and seafood pancake--and everything was DELICIOUS! Our waitress, Jenny, was amazing and so attentive, always smiling, and gave us such great service. The owner even came by to check on us, which was such a nice touch. We had such a great time that we ended up buying their store-brand shirts! That's how much we enjoyed the place! If you're looking for authentic Korean food, definitely give this place a try. You won't be disappointed! read more

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I LOVE raw marinated crab and Crab house hits the spot! I went during FIFA and it was so heartwarming to see the staff cheer when a team scored--it was like seeing wiis cheer. Food wise: Definitely a craving I have! I think about it like once a month. read more

Crab House - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Was curious about Crab house and the marinated crabs . I had some in Korea and wanted to see if any differences. I stopped by on a Saturday early lunch. Parking was only validation $3 bucks or if you get lucky and find street parking. Service was quick and great. We got seated quickly and water was brought out. Ordered soy marinated crab, spicy crab, crab in a bowl ( don't get, get the regular so you can squeeze the meats out of the crabs). Got LA Galbi and soy bean soup, wasn't good or bad. Definitely stick to the crabs! Banchan and fish head stew was good. They offer combos as well. read more

Crab House - Menu combos - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I was teaching my niece on navigating public transportation so we took the Metro, made a transfer, and exited Wilshire/Vermont from the D-Line, and walked half a mile over. If you're driving, Crab House also has a public parking lot that is a gem in this Koreatown area where you don't have to pay or valet. Crab House specializes in Korean seafood, especially raw crab. We felt welcomed as we came in, even with the language barrier, you can tell the ladies were friendly. It was an intimate restaurant but it has dividers up so you feel a sense of privacy even when there are others nearby. The tables all had gloves, for handling the seafood. Even before reviewing the menu, I knew we had to get their raw marinated crab, since it's what they're known for. We decided to share their #9 Combo ($39.99) which comes with 2 USA Crabs and an extra small Sea Urchin rice and a Korean Potato Pancake ($8.99). Meal comes with complimentary side dishes and iced tea. Wow what a glorious spread. This was my niece's first time having raw marinated crab and she really enjoyed it. The fresh seaweed, imitation crab, and fish eggs it was served with was good too The sea urchin rice had uni, rice, quail egg, and fish eggs. Not that fresh or essential but interesting to try. The marinated raw crab was definitely the star. The Korean potato pancake was a decent addition. We both liked the crispy edge pieces but didn't like the soft soggy spots as much. Eat while fresh for maximum crispiness. We both enjoyed our meal and it was a very unique experience. We will definitely be back for more marinated raw crab and to try more of their menu. read more

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Came here for lunch and ordered the Borahae Combo C and let me tell you it was absolutely worth it. For $99, you get a generous amount of food that's more than enough for two. The restaurant is clean, but it's on the smaller side with limited seating. If you're coming with a group of more than four, I'd recommend calling ahead to make a reservation. The sea urchin is a must-try. It's incredibly creamy, and the quail egg in the middle makes it even better. The spicy crab was fresh, meaty, and full of flavor. One of the standout banchan dishes was the marinated salmon head served with sweet potato--it was surprisingly flaky, rich, and delicious. Overall, great quality, fresh seafood, and excellent value. I'd definitely come back. read more

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Crab House We got combo A $99 : Korean crab Spicy crab Sea urchin (M) Seafood tofu stew Then we added another Korean crab to the combo. THIS PLACE is always good everytime I've gone but I think they improved from the previous years because the banchan was so interesting !! I never had a fish head + deeply braised radish that was perfectly salty spicy and sweet. The spicy rice cake portion was huge ! My friend and I were super full leaving and extremely satisfied. 10/10 recommend for uni bowls + raw crab lovers. I prefer the korean crab but the spicy one just goes so well together. Absolutely amazing service ! Super kind and helpful. Small cozy restaurant not here for the aesthetics of the atmosphere more here for the aesthetically pleasing food + delicious taste. Free parking outside. Follow me for more foodie adventures -living with Luci read more

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I have been wanting to try raw marinated crab for the longest time and this spot did not disappoint! The soy crab and spicy crab both have their strengths, I would recommend the spicy crab if you need the sauce to hide a little bit of the fishiness of the crab. For those who don't like raw crab, the crab soup had a deep crab flavor and tasted very comforting and homemade. Since it was our first time, the server was very helpful and gave us recommendations. One crab is definitely enough for two people, especially with all the delicious side dishes that it comes with. While they give you gloves and a bib, come prepared to make a mess and get into the shells! It's hard work, but it's definitely a great group experience and is perfect for chatting with friends. This was a great meal and you could definitely taste the quality of the crab! read more

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actually such a good raw marinated crab spot!! I saw they were having the borahae special which serves 2 and it such a good deal imo! I had to run over asap and luckily it was still going on! we arrived close to opening time ~11:50am and since theres a parking lot w valet only ($3), we didn't have to worry about parking. im sure you can find street parking around but there was nothing in the immediate area and we were too hungry to search the ladies working there are sooo cute and kind! they checked to make sure we were enjoying the food and let us know how to eat a certain dish when we said it was our first time. it wasn't too crowded when we got there, but more people started trickling in as we ate/ left. we chose combo A from the special which includes korean crab, spicy crab, sea urchin (m), and soft tofu stew. this was definitely enough for 2 of us but they even gave us another sea urchin bowl on the house (too sweet)! everything tasted sooo fresh and although we first were hesitant about eating raw crab, once we took our first bite, we knew we could trust this spot!! the marinades they used were so flavorful (the spicy is really spicy!!) and I lovedddd how buttery and rich the uni was! the soft tofu stew was so good and comforting - we had to take it to go though bc we were so full after eating everything else. and the sides!! omg super delicious and well prepared. idk what they put in the japchae but it was delicious and unlike any other I've had before! highly recommend this place and I cannot wait to go back!! read more

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My bestie and I came for lunch on Tuesday as we were craving raw marinated crabs. Parking was $3 and its self park. The man will tell you where to park. We arrived a bit after 11:30 and were the first customers. It's a home-y type of establishment and I loved seeing the celebrity autographs on the walls who have visited. The most notable and only one I noticed was Lisa from Blackpink. We ordered Combo A and to our luck, the friendly owner gave us an extra uni bowl. They also gave us fish as service. Everyone was so friendly and gave instructions on how to eat things. The crabs were so good. We preferred soy marinated over the spicy ones. The uni bowl was so fresh, it was still moving! Banchan spread was awesome and it was honestly so much food. It was a great meal and we would definitely come back here! read more

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Bookmarked this spot a while ago and finally was close enough to visit! It was best first meal coming from out of town. We forgot how difficult it can be to find parking in LA, but we managed to find one on the side of the road, just to find out... this restaurant has their own parking lot. Hehe. Went around 5pm and saw we were the first ones seated while a handful of people came and gone for to go orders. I immediately ordered the soy marinated crab and live uni. There is a combo order of both, but it includes the American marinated crab and an extra small live uni. With their recommendation, we opted for the Korean marinated crab and small uni to share with 2 adults and one kid. When the food came out, they gave us another live uni on the house and I was so happy because I didn't want to share mine! The food was so homey and delicious. The seafood pajeon was so loaded with all the seafood bits and the soy bean soup was the perfect palette cleanser. Service was great and they were so helpful to answer any questions we had. They gave us extra water for our little one and refilled our tea when it was a fourth full. They were so tentative and asked how we liked the food. We loved it. We also enjoyed the banchan! read more

Crab House - Seafood pajeon, Korean soy marinated crab, small live uni - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Definitely recommend this place! Service was very warm and welcoming, had such a pleasant dinner. We got the set menu A Combo and the portion was very generous. The marinated crab was very delicious, and spicy crab was even better, but the marinated crab is definitely higher quality, so if you want to get the best of both worlds order both or get the combo. When we finished ordering, appetizers came immediately and basically covered the whole table, and as a Korean restaurant with such warm hospitality I assume you can get more side dishes if you want, but we didn't want to waste any food. All dishes tasted great. The uni wasn't very surprising but it's still good, so if you are doing à la carte you can skip it. All in all a 5+ for the restaurant, also the restroom seems pretty clean so it's another plus for this smallish restaurant. read more

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Not exaggerating but this is the best place for raw marinated crab! We got Combo A that include spicy and soy marinated crab , Uni bowl and seafood tofu soup. Both the soy marinated crab and spicy marinated crab is fresh and delicious. Very easy to break and get the meat. They also gave us a free Uni bowl that is not oceany and has good flavor. Seafood tofu soup has some clams and is well made. Totally worth the price! The aunties/staff are so nice and friendly! Quick service as well. They have tables and seating and it's reminds me of a cozy at home vibe. read more

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One of the best experiences I've had in LA. First off, the service was AMAZING. The staff was attentive and very friendly. They even taught us how to properly eat the crab! It was honestly a pleasure dining here. Service aside, the food was amazing. The crab didn't have a fishy taste and was very smooth to eat. When mixed with the rice and condiments, each bite became an explosion of flavor that blended umami and texture together. Note, could be a bit salty if you add too much crab juice. We ordered both the Korean and USA crab, I couldn't really tell the difference between them. The uni bowl was delicious, uni was FRESH! The sides were also great, they gave us a Salmon head on the house and it was delicious! I didn't even know I was eating salmon, every bite was melt in my mouth! Was more like "wagyu" fish lol! The ambiance is normal for ktown, nothing too special. Typical hole in the wall vibes. But the food and service definitely make up for it. 10/10 would come back again. FYI I don't do paid reviews, this is how I genuinely feel about this gem. read more

Crab House - Korean crab and American crab - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Oh my goodness, I haven't had something this delicious in SO LONG. I'm so so happy to finally have tried Crab House in ktown LA. This spot has been on my list for the longest time ever. To start off I was quite suprised to walk in to the restaurant and there was no fishy crab scent that I usually expect. We came on a Sunday evening and got seated immediately -- it wasn't too packed to my surprise. The servers were the sweetest ladies too -- v attentive and made sure we got what we needed :) My friend and I ordered the gangjang gejang (soy raw marinated crab) and the uni bowl combo. This was my first time trying soy raw marinated crab and I AM A FANNN. The way it was so flavorful and fresh oh my goodness. I usually make my own gochujang spicy raw marinated crab but I think the soy version tops it. They provided us banchan to eat with the crab and the concoction of the banchan they gave us paired with the crab was the best tasting thing I've had in a while -- all the flavors & textures pair together so nicely. The uni bowl was also very good, but not as good as the raw marinated crab in my opinion. I know this place is good when the uni doesn't taste too fishy. I would 10000% come back here again and recommend this place to my friends :) read more

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This was so yummy! It was my first time having marinated crab and I thought it was delicious! Personally, im not super great with spicy but the spicy was okay heat (usually I get mild for spicy at Asian restaurants). It can creep up tho! The owner is so sweet and answered all questions we had. We had the borahae combo A + another Korean marinated crab and it was more than enough for 3 petite girls The restaurant is a little small, probably fits like 40-50 people in total. There's a parking lot too! read more

Crab House - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The only time I've had marinated raw crab was from Hmart. This was wayyyyyyy better, out of the ballpark better. The texture was gooey and flavorful, paired with the rice it was heaven!! I love that they gave a bowl of seaweed and some crab meat that you mix the rice into, so fun to mix w the innards. If you like light tasting things, soy marinated would probably be your go to. For me, I like strong flavors and things a bit on the salty side, so I enjoyed the spicy marinaded crab more. Another favorite of mine was the seafood pancake, packed with chucks of shrimp and a bunch of squid, mussles, and oysters. It was light in batter and crispy. Delishhhh!! I loved the side dishes and I reallly, really loved the barley tea, it's so refreshing and for me it helps clean my palate. The service was very pleasant, the lady was checking up frequently to see if we were okay. It was fairly pricy but looking at other places it seemed pretty on par with the other restaurants offering similar items. I would come back again! read more

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Overall 3.5 stars. I love Korean soy sauce marinated seafood, so my husband always tries to take me to different restaurants that offers them. My favorite ones in Los Angeles area are Rich Crab and the Crab House. We have been to the Crab House for about 3 times now. They have more variety than Rich Crab; however, it seems like the crabs here were slightly smaller. However, they also had soy sauce marinated shrimps with heads, scallops, salmons and abalones. Although, the salmon and scallops could be too salty. And if you're fan of Uni (sea urchin), they offered whole Uni with different size options. I only had a large sized once because the first two times they only had small sized. They were generous for giving out complimentary side dishes; especially the boiled fish - it could be a dish on its own. They have a parking lot outside of the restaurant, but the space is tight. We usually come here early right when they open to get a good parking spot. Customer service wise... pretty slow. I understand that if the restaurant is busy, wait is reasonable. However, last time we went, it was just us and another (1) table. They had 3 workers in the front but seemed like the female staffs didn't have the responsibility to take orders; they only gave us menus (and that's after we asked for them). We had to wait till the male staff to slowly taking the order of the other table, enter the orders in the system, bring them drinks, then come over to take our orders. Even when we wanted to order one more bottle of beer, we had to really get their attention. Perhaps it wasn't a good day. However, It would have been more stars if the service is consistent. read more

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Located on the corner of a small strip mall, you can easily find parking at this plaza since it's valet only. Parking was only about $3 which isn't bad considering you don't have to look around for tight street parking as this street is pretty busy. We came here on a Friday night around 6pm or so. It wasn't busy; about 3-4 tables which was good for us. Plenty of seating available though a smaller place. The staff were very nice though and very helpful! Being our first time here, we had asked the staff for their recommendation. We ended up ordering the Korean style raw crab which the portion was ok; a bit smaller than I had expected. Also ordered their medium sized uni filled with roes, quail yolk, rice and about 4-5 uni. They gave us a cabbage salad which was pretty good as well as other various smaller dishes. Also gave us a free salmon head which a bit spicy but plenty of meat. Raw crab as mentioned was a bit smaller but very juicy. Tasted pretty good along with the uni. Not too bad of a first experience. Will be a while before I have raw crab again though but next time will get the American style to try out. read more

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Best raw marinated crab ever. Really recommend getting both the spicy and soy crabs! What really surprised us was the spicy soup, it wasn't the main dish, but it definitely was among our favorites!! Staff was so kind and attentive to us too, definitely will be coming back! read more

Delicious food -- their ganjang and yangnyeom gejang are absolutely amazing. Everything is super flavorful, fresh, and prepared really well. If you love marinated crab, this place is a must. The staff has always been kind and helpful every time I visit, and they even provide bibs and gloves, which is great because things do get messy (in the best way). Parking is valet-only, so make sure to bring cash. This is my favorite spot for gejang in LA. Highly recommend! read more

Crab House - Combo ganjang gejang & sea urchin bowl - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place serves amazing and fresh marinated crabs! We tried the spicy USA crab and it was amazing, I'd order it again! However, I personally think the sea urchin bowl was alright, the uni wasn't sweet but the presentation was cool. They have amazing size dishes in my opinion and I loved it! Service was friendly and it's a decent sized restaurant that get filled up fast during dinner time!! Food: 8.5/10 Value: 7.5/10 Atmosphere: 8/10 Service: 9/10 read more

Crab House - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Cute small business run by lovely people. The service is hospitable and if you've never had marinated crab, the staff is very kind in teaching you how to eat it. We got the American soy and spicy marinated crab. They provide plenty of gloves and even have a small mixed bowl to add to your rice so you can mix it with the shell. The spicy marinated crab is yummy, good marinated, nice portions. I wish they provided scissors or some way too to cut the claws and legs to get the meat out as it can poke through the gloves. The soy marinated crab.. it might just be personal preference but I found it a bit soapy? And the marinated reminded me too much of bulgogi marinade. There were some darker colored crab flesh that did not taste fresh at all. This would probably be the most affordable option and the restaraunt has made a name for itself. Id recommend the spicy crab versus the soy one. read more

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I've never had raw marinated crab and was eye-ing other raw marinated crab restaurants, but since their hours were limited/required reservations, we decided to come here instead. Apparently Lisa from Blackpink has dined here (you can see that she has her autograph framed here)! Parking can be challenging here, unless you're shopping at El Super nearby... The restaurant is pretty compact and isn't particularly fancy, but is clean. We were warmly greeted by the staff and brought to our table. We were a party of 3 and decided to get 1 Korean raw marinated crab (soy seasoned...also not sure what is the difference between the Korean and USA crab) since we were unsure about whether we would enjoy it, and we asked about what size we should get for the uni. They said they only had small, medium, and large despite having other sizes listed beyond that. We ended up getting the large just to share. We also got a crab stew. We got several banchan including tteokboki with fishcake, kimchi, japchae, edamame, and a a shredded cabbage salad with a black sesame type dressing and slivered almonds. Btw the rice they give you is yellow colored! Not sure what makes it yellow, but the rice is also so fresh and so soft and like the texture of sushi rice. The staff knew that it was our first time having raw marinated crab, so they gave us tips on how to eat it (putting gloves on, and squeezing the meat out. They have gloves available on the table.) Then mixing it in a bowl that they provided which includes some shredded dried seaweed (maybe like furikake), some shredded imitation crab. Eating the crab with the mixture and hot rice was soooo delicious...especially if you get to eat the crab guts! When the crab was presented to us, they had it marinated and cracked, so it should be pretty easy to eat and you don't need any special tools. The crab also had a piece of salmon and some decorative garnishes on top. The crab is very fresh and did not taste fishy at all. If you've never had raw crab, the texture is like eating ebi. As for the uni, the presentation was lovely! The staff told us not to mix up the ingredients in there (a raw quail (?) egg with different kinds of roe, fresh red seaweed?, and red bell pepper?)...lots of question marks because these were items that I thought they were but I could not confirm with the menu. The uni was very fresh...not fishy like some other places I've had. Eating this with hot rice was also the best combo! The crab stew was a very generous size. There was plenty of crab in there and also very fresh. It also had some daikon and zucchini. They didn't ask us to specify spice level, but I would say it is probably pretty spicy for the average person (too spicy for the MIL haha)...I liked it at this level of spice, though! Overall, I had such a great experience here. If we came here again, I probably would have rather gotten 2-3 crabs to share among 3 people, and maybe either 2 medium unis or 1 large uni again. Even though the crab stew was enjoyable, I'd probably skip to enjoy the fresh seafood instead. I would definitely recommend Crab House! read more

Crab House - Lisa of Blackpink's autograph - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place will make you feel like you've died and gone to heaven. We arrived around the afternoon on a weekday. Shortly after opening they were already full house with a small line outside. I believe we waited about 30 minutes or so for two people. The service was standard. Meal was ~$200 including tip. Let's get to the important stuff. The food presentation and flavor was absolutely amazing. Banchan is good and standard. The unique item was the salad with black same dressing--delicious. For entrees we ordered USA crab, Korea crab, marinated raw seafood in soy sauce, and seafood pancake. Everything was delicious. The sauce on the raw crab plate was salty and flavorful. I think we believed there might be some hints of cinnamon in it. I loved dipping the pancake in it. (I'm a huge sauce girly.) read more

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Luckily found residential parking on a Sunday afternoon so we didn't have to pay for valet. Restaurant was not too busy, so we were seated quickly and ordered the U.S. marinated crab ($35). Between the three people, the portions were enough since none of us were huge fans of the crab. The crab was incredibly fishy, making it hard to eat. Tasted like they just pulled it out of the sea. Service was nice. read more

Crab House - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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A delicious little gem in Ktown with fresh seafood in authentic Korean cooking styles and the aunties serving are friendly and attentive. Love the complimentary cabbage salad with the sesame sauce. The sauce is creamy and nutty and I want a jar of it to keep in my fridge. For Crabs, it was recommended to get the Korean crabs for plumper size. The crab sizes were actually a bit small IMO for the price which is my only concern. We got the large sizes and there just wasn't a ton of meat in them. The prices have increased quite a bit so it's a casual spot but at more fine dining prices. The uni bowls with various roe and quail yolk is also beautiful but largely filled with rice and less uni. Still delicious, but leaves you wanting a smidge more. read more

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The best place in the entire U.S.!!!! My favorites are the raw marinated crab in soy sauce. I thought they would be incredibly salty but they are absolutely not! Staff will teach you how to eat them if you're a first timer. Do make sure you follow every step as the experience and flavor profile only gets elevated at that point. Raw spicy crab was also good but I loved the soy sauce crab much better. Banchan is also very yummy. read more

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We ate combo C, with Bossam added, plus diet Cokes and Chamisul. Great hospitality from ajummah, cheery and /always/ on point. I got a service of marinated salmon head with simmered daikon, gratis. Great with soju and maximally appreciated. Delicious banchan with apple sweet salad very refreshing. Zero notes all lovely on a clear Saturday. Props to A/C chill. Please keep doing what you do, the way you do it. read more

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First time at crab house and WOW , amazing fresh seafood, specialty the Uni bowl very nice service worth the wait . Will come back again whenever we in LA read more

Crab House - Fresh Uni - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Finally got my raw marinated crab fix. I think we got the spicy one that comes with three crabs. More than enough for two people in my opinion. The uni bowl thing was cool and refreshing although maybe I wouldnt get it again since it was costly. I like the salad in the banchan! The tteokbokki bancha could def be better though read more

Crab House - banchan - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Great customer service. Great food. I got combo b and they gave us an extra free uni and a salmon fish. Very nice gesture. Highly recommend this place read more

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Second time coming here. They added in a complimentary fish head to the table, which was tasty. The soy crab is good but pricey. The sides were okay. The service was really attentive. We also tried the spicy octopus salad, which I enjoyed, but wished it was cut into pieces. read more

Crab House - Soy crab - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I love this spot! I will always keep coming back for their spicy marinated crab. It's a smaller, quieter restaurant so there might be a wait during busier hours. The servers are so nice and will offer bibs and gloves for eating. Everything on their menu is great but I would highly recommend their spicy marinated crab. Although, they only have valet parking. read more

Crab House - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Ooh this place feels so authentic! I'm from Seattle and I couldn't find soy marinated crab that tasted like the ones I had in Seoul. And so during a trip to LA, I made sure to stop by Crab House to see if it would satisfy my cravings. I got their sea urchin and soy marinated crab combo and it slaps. The crab tasted pretty close to what I had in Korea, I would just say the Korean ones were sweeter. The sea urchin was beautiful and tasted pretty good too. The service was good, fast and friendly. I'd say this place is definitely worth checking out. read more

I've been wanting to try Korean soy marinated crab for so long and after hearing Lisa from blackpink came here after Coachella we had to come and try. Located in the heart of Koreatown, can be a little tricky to navigate. Restaurant is inside of a small plaza, only valet parking available. This place can get busy. We came when they first opened around noon and there was no wait. Normal decor for a family run Korean restaurant. The couple running the restaurant is super nice too. They pointed out where Lisa sat when she ate here and I thought that was cute. Had to order the soy marinated crab. They have both Korean and USA crabs available. We got an order of each. They have a combination with 2 USA crabs and Uni bowl as well if you want to try other things on the menu. Kudos on the service, I had no idea how to eat the crab and the owners showed me step by step and were patient as well. Korean crab 5/5 - single Korean crab is big, really flavorful. Definitely on the saltier side. They give you a rice accompaniment that you're supposed to mix the crab with and that was SO DELICIOUS. They gave me another one when I finished the rice dish in less than 5 minutes. The plate comes with refillable Banchan. The Banchan is good quality, delicious and with good variety. USA crab and Uni bowl 5/5 - for those who want the best of both worlds, this is definitely a good option. Comes with 2 USA crabs which are much smaller than the Korean ones and a small Uni bowl. Marinade is the same as the Korean crab but the Korean crab meat is definitely better. Uni bowl is fresh too. Spicy seafood stew in hot pot 3/5 - not the best compared to everything else we had. Very spicy but lacked other flavors. Tastes monotone. I feel the seafood tasted tough too. Could've done without this one. Definitely come here for the soy marinated crabs if you haven't! read more

Crab House - Korean soy marinated crab - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Food was amazing, the soondooboo was fantastic although I did think the soy sauce marination was salty. Service was great and very quick, especially being a mom and pop shop. read more

I loveee raw marinated crabs, which is what their know for here, but I left this place loving their uni rice bowls even more! 'USA Raw Crab- Soy Marinated': comes with 3 small crabs, the soy marinade was flavorful but not too salty. I appreciated how well prepared the dish was because there wasn't a fishy scent or taste to it either! They also give you a side of rice, seaweed flakes, seaweed salad, and imitation crab to mix your crab meat in. 'Uni Rice Bowl': got the Medium and Jumbo size, I felt like the Jumbo one is worth it because it comes with pretty big pieces of uni! They recommended not to mix everything, and this way you got to taste all of the individual flavors including the fresh, buttery, smooth uni! I also enjoyed all their side dishes, and they even gave a complimentary fish dish that was good as well! This was a cozy Korean restaurant with attentive staff. Extra points for the free parking lot!! read more

Crab House - Jumbo Uni Rice Bowl - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This was the highlight of our LA weekend. We took a trip from the Bay Area and liked it so much that we came back twice. The crab was fresh, sweet, and full of roe -- definitely the best season to have it. So flavorful and satisfying. A must-have when in LA. read more

Crab House - Jumbo uni - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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