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    4.4 (251 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials

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    Seafood Pancake
    Britney L.

    food: we got the super thick bean paste soup and seafood pancake! the soup was a bit too salty however the flavor was very strong and savory. the pancake however had too little seafood and more vegetables instead. the pancake was too oily, but it had a nice crisp to it service: the services was really fast for a friday night and the server was really kind ambiance: warm lighting + very clean, minimalistic! it's not loud or chaotic so you can actually hold a conversations with friends or family

    Pork Belly Kimchi Stir-Fry
    Anna H.

    This crazy person was yelling in the restaurant as we started getting our food and valet had to call the cops but the food was worth the crazy experience. Good portions and so comforting at a great price point. Stir fry pork leans sour from the kimchi; tteokbokki "less spicy" was still solidly spicy but the chew was amazing. Oxtail didn't taste too beefy but was still very flavorful. They only let us get three rounds of banchan before they said we weren't allowed to get anymore????? Like is that not the best part of Korean food?? Chef Kang also has some other spots around Ktown and apparently he started as a mortgage broker / home cook according to LAT. It was empty at 6 and we were kind of concerned about it (because what popular restaurant is empty at dinner hour on Saturday!) but people started streaming in at around 6:30!

    Banchan
    Lisa D.

    After a trip to Universal Studios with the family, we really wanted to eat something warm and after much Yelping this was the spot we decided on. Boy was it a great spot to stop by for dinner. Ordered: Army Stew $46- lots of sausage/hot dog, i wished there was a bit more ramen but thats because there was way more toppings than noodles in my opinion. I'm glad that they didn't charge a lot but gave less ingredients. Braised Short Rib $54- tender, a bit sweet, and be prepared to use your hands to grab the ribs. Prices are a bit high but its big and sharable. And unlimited banchans, although I was a bit sad that they ran out of fish cake. My kiddos love fish cake and I had to be the bigger person to let them be the ones to eat it. The cucumbers were delish and the staff cooks the food for you and serves you. I definitely see myself coming back here. I really enjoyed the food and so did my husband. Everything is well seasoned and fully packed/loaded. This Yelper gives this spot 2 thumbs up. Tips: *Private lot shared with other businesses (valet) or street parking. *Credit card accepted *Restroom available. *Great for big or small parties. *Staff speaks limited English and Korean. *They charge for to go boxes. *18% gratuity is added to parties of 4+. *Happy Hour 7 days a week 2-5pm for alcohol *No white rice only purple rice

    John S.

    Korean Restaurant I highly recommend! First of all, portions are great! And to top that off, they taste amazing. I got the bulgogi combo with nangmyeon and both were very tasty and rich with flavour. Also got the gochujang stew and it was very spicy refreshing! Very clean indoors and friendly staff. Parking is available on sote but valet

    Pork Belly Kimchi Stew with the former panchan spread
    Leonard K.

    There's been a new sign out here for the past two weeks saying that they got a new chef and the food is even more delicious, so I tried it again. 1. The panchan is so much better than it was. Significant improvement here, but not as good as the original panchan set. 2. The seaweed soup, they put bone broth in it, and that combination gives it such an amazing flavor. It's sooooooooo good! The meat has all of the flavors soaked into it too. The new chef is amazing! Service is still great. Ambiance still cozy. Worth coming to for sure.

    Sandra C.

    Decided to have dinner at this spot after doing some online shopping at the coffee shop upstairs in the same outlet. I was drawn to this restaurant because of the older folks eating inside, I was craving some comfort soup, and might as well eat here since my car was already parked in the lot. Restaurant itself was clean, and it looked pretty new. My husband and I were seated immediately. The servers were super sweet and attentive. I ordered the ugly galbi tang (yes, it was called ugly galbi tang), and hubby ordered the bowl of korean pho. LOL. I liked my galbi tang. I thought it was gonna come out ugly, but it wasn't too ugly. We noticed that they were SO GENEROUS with the meat portions in both my galbi tang as well as hubby's pho. He said he wished he ordered another soup instead tho (the noodles, in his opinion, were overcooked). My soup was decent - not too salty, almost on the blander side, but could just add some salt/pepper and it's fine.

    Seafood pajeon
    Kristine J.

    Delicious. Been here twice, I swear the korean pho is my fav. But then I tried their beef brisket soup too which is also good but the pho was much better imo. Loved the banchan, all flavorful and delish. Bossam was nice and tender! Plus the banchan cubed radishes were excellent & addictive! Their seafood pajeon was good too!

    Beef and Baby Cabbage Bone Broth Soup
    Jenny S.

    Wanted to try this place after having a great dining experience at the sister restaurant HanEuem. My friend and I both had the Beef Rib & Baby Cabbage Soup and you could tell they take their bone broth seriously-simmered for a long time to get that rich taste with the meat falling off the bone. It tasted like a comforting home-cooked meal. Servers were friendly and attentive. This place is definitely a place to try for some good Korean soup

    Cold noodle
    S L.

    Great service! Food was awesome.had cold noodle and LA galbi combo, and short rib soup. Tasty!! Parking might be little hard during rush hour though.

    Hot Stone Bibimbap
    Sophia U.

    Came here on a Monday night for a solo dinner date. It was pretty empty, so the food came out pretty fast. I got the hot stone bibimbap that came with the sauce on the side so you can add as much as you want! The bibimbap was so good and it's probably the best I've had in a while! It was a good portion since I could only finish half and had to take the rest to go. Good selection of banchan too. Only downside is they charge $0.50 per to go box and it's $4 for valet.

    Sean Z.

    Located in the middle of K town with very limited parking spaces available. You may have to find street parking with a short walk. The restaurant was clean and with indoor seatings only. I dont think you want to sit out with some meth heads lingering around...(sadly). For the starter, they bring 6 small appetizers. Very good kimchi and I'm not a kimchi fan. The food was freshly prepped, served in hot stone bowl. All the orders were served within timely manner. I thought the soup was very delicious and delightful. I really enjoyed it. The price was not too bad. Very competitive for what you are getting (quality food). I would give this place a 4.5 out of 5. Will visit again.

    Jennifer C.

    I can't stop thinking about the food at Dasom by Chef Kang! The pork belly kimchi stir fry was packed with flavor. The perfect balance of spicy, savory, and a little tangy from the kimchi. The pork was tender and caramelized just right. But the real star was the braised short rib beef soup...so rich and comforting, with melt-in-your-mouth short ribs and a deep, flavorful broth that blew my mind! If you're in Koreatown and want authentic Korean comfort food, this is the spot!!!

    Arsie L.

    Came here around 8:11 last night with my family (including a toddler). The service was good until the very end. Not one minute did we feel like we felt rushed to hurry up, eat and pay. I was actually feeling bad that my 15 month baby was eating their delicious food and making somewhat of a mess. After paying $153 + 18% tip , the last thing I wanted to do was wash my hands at the restroom. But the guy said "sorry restroom is closed". Suddenly the nice lady that was working along side with him told me I could go -__-. When I checked, restroom was not even closed, the door was wide open. I just felt like he just wanted us to finally leave by saying that restroom is closed.. How can the be an inconvenience to your customers after paying that much for your food.

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    Are dogs allowed?

    Only service animals are allowed

    Does the restaurant take reservations?

    Yes !

    Does weekend have lunch specials?

    Yes ! 7 days a week !

    What about parking? It's very important factor.

    At night, valet takes affect but during the day you can park in the lot for free. There's also some street parking.

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    Hangari Kalguksu

    4.4(3.2k reviews)
    0.9 miWilshire Center, Koreatown
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    Women-owned & operated
    10 years in business

    the clam kalguksu (바지락 칼국수) was definitely the highlight for me! it was super yummy and really…read morerefreshing. i remember eating it on such a hot day and it honestly hit perfectly i also got the yulmu bibim-guksu (열무 비빔국수), which is a cold noodle dish, and that was really refreshing too. overall, this feels like such a good summer spot. the vibe was lax, you just sit down and enjoy!! even the water felt refreshing because they serve it in those cold korean metal cups hehe they also move pretty fast service-wise, which i appreciated, and it's in such a good area with a lot of other food spots nearby. i'm really happy i randomly came across this place and i can't wait to explore more around the area

    Visited Hangari on Saturday evening to try their renown Kalguksu with some friends. I've known that…read morespecific parking lot/strip mall to be a nightmare parking wise, so I bit the bullet and used the on-site valet. There is sometimes street parking but the availability is rough, it's tough to park, and even one of the meters we ended up at just didn't work. They only charge a $5 cash service charge though, which isn't bad. We were lucky to be seated right away, even in a packed restaurant. The restaurant has a surprisingly modern design, and is comfortable for as small as it is. We were quickly served their signature kimchis and barley rice. The kimchi, particularly the yeolmu (young summer radish) kimchi, has a unique flavor profile well suited to their food. We ordered 2 bowls of their plain kalgooksu, 1 bibim milmyun, and 1 tteokbokki. The food came out fairly quickly. The kalgooksu was as expected the star of the show. The anchovy broth brings a savory complexity that seems impossible for a soup made from just dried fish and a few other ingredients. It even has a rich, almost thick, quality to it that is surprising for a fish broth. Their noodles, the titular kalgooksu, have the signature irregularity and chew of knife cut noodles. I appreciate the vegetables that always come in kalgooksu, like potato, pumpkin, and zucchini, which offer an earthy heartiness to the light soup. My only complaint is that the potato is in huge irregular chunks, and is barely cooked, though I feel like I have had this issue with many of the kalgooksu bowls I've had over the years. The bibim milmyun was solid. I think that I prefer the texture and flavor of naengmyeon buckwheat noodles, but the milmyun, which are made with mostly wheat flour, still provide a satisfying chew. The sauce tasted bright and fresh, especially with a splash of added vinegar. It also came with a small side portion of spicy pork and some rice paper to wrap. The tteokbokki was the one let down of the meal. To be fair, I wasn't expecting much out of tteokbokki at all restaurant like this whose specialty is essentially the opposite. I ordered the tteokbokki as a "safe pick" for a picky eater in the group. It turned out to be a bit mediocre in our opinion, and that friend ended up enjoying their kalgooksu anyways. If you're looking to try this dish, it's definitely one of if not the best I've had in Southern California, so I'd totally recommend it. I'll also warn to steer clear of the Garden Grove restaurant of the same name and specialty. I think it's a disappointing mimicry of this place.

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    Anju House - covered patio seating

    Anju House

    4.4(704 reviews)
    0.7 miKoreatown
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    Outdoor seating
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    It was my first time here. The place is very nice and love the decor…read more The parking is valet or street parking. The service was very good. The chicken was a little in the dry side but overall all the food was good. We will be back!

    my friend brought me here and i'm not gonna lie, i had pretty high expectations considering how…read morehyped this place is and the fact that there was a waitlist when we arrived. i ordered the kimchi bacon pasta, which apparently is their MOST popular dish, so maybe my expectations were too high. but as someone who loves both pasta and kimchi, this just did not hit for me. the kimchi had this slightly bitter taste that kept throwing me off and the whole dish ended up feeling underwhelming. halfway through eating it i was already thinking i should've trusted my instincts and ordered the seafood cream linguini or the shrimp gochujang butter pasta instead. those honestly sound way more promising. my friend ordered the OG fried chicken, and i genuinely need to know why it was all breast meat? for a place like this, i expected amazing korean fried chicken, but the pieces leaned dry and didn't have that juicy crispy payoff i was hoping for. the onion leek salad that came with the chicken honestly ended up being my favorite thing on the table, which i wasn't expecting at all! overall, i personally think the place is overhyped for the quality, especially at those prices. would i come back? probably not.

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    Danbi - Wagyu zabuton

    Danbi

    4.5(383 reviews)
    1.0 miWilshire Center, Koreatown
    $$$

    We went shortly after they opened and it got busier as the night went on. The Honey butter chips…read moreare dripping with the honey butter sauce & I wished I had a whole bowl of that. The Grilled jowl was thinly sliced & one of my favorite dishes of the night! The Zabuton came out still sizzling on a bed of onions- I absolutely loved this & it is definitely shareable between 2 or more people. The Scallop pancake had baby scallops cooked in to it- very fluffy & filling, another shareable dish between 2 or more people. The Mushroom bibimbap mixed with the sauce is a great vegetarian dish! Parking- $10 self park in the plaza

    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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    4.3(1.6k reviews)
    1.3 miWilshire Center, Koreatown
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    What more can I say? This K-town staple consistently delivers when you're craving Korean cuisine…read more We started our meal with a generous portion of Haemool Pajeon (Seafood Pancake), which arrived sizzling on a hot plate reminiscent of a Chili's Fajita Plate. Next came the main attraction: the Bossam Plate, featuring simmered and cooled pork belly sliced to perfection. When you wrap all the other ingredients together, they create the perfect bite. Just after the Bossam Plate hits the table, a bubbling cauldron of Kimchi JJigae (Kimchi Stew) follows behind just in time to help wash down the delectable bites of bossam. Don't forget to order some rice because you'll need something to soak up the stew which turns the rice into a whole meal by itself. The service was jovial and welcoming, and like other Korean establishments, they have a handy-dandy button that jolts the attention of every server working whenever you're in need of service. The small space is very cozy, just the way I like it when I'm visiting with my loved ones. They don't have an extensive menu, just the OG staple items, but I feel the taste has improved over the years. I wish Kobawoo were closer to where I live, or I would be here this weekend, but perhaps it's a good thing we're so far apart.

    This place has been here for so long, I haven't been here in yrs! I was in the area so I decide to…read moredo a take out for lunch to take home for me and my family, such a disappointment! $76.80 for 3 dishes and what a puny portions these are, like a kid's portion. Very small kimchi maybe one or two bites. Three orders that I'm surprised that they give such a small amount of banchan. How can establishment justify this high priced meal for such small portions? God and I drove all the way from South Bay, stuck in traffic for almost 1 1/2 hrs of this. Maybe this is the type of place you should dine in only?? Do not ever do take out here! The food in general was just ok. Nothing special and Kimchi soup was very salty. Threw all 3. Wow, what a waste of money. Very disappointing... I guess I won't be coming here ever again.

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    4.4(512 reviews)
    0.5 miKoreatown
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    Be prepared to walk away feeling very full. We got the set meal here, which came served with…read moreappetizers, 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!

    Across the street from the new Zion market is this wonderful and unique Korean eatery. Unlike most…read moreof 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).

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    4.2(1.8k reviews)
    1.0 miWilshire Center, Koreatown
    $$$

    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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    Hae Jang Chon

    Hae Jang Chon

    4.1(6.1k reviews)
    0.4 miKoreatown, Wilshire Center
    $$$
    All you can eat
    Established in 2002

    I went to Hae Jang Chon for AYCE Korean BBQ yesterday and honestly had such a great experience ‍…read moreThe atmosphere was lively and fun without feeling too chaotic, which made it perfect for catching up and enjoying the meal. The quality of the meat really stood out, especially the intestines. I did not expect to love them that much, but they ended up being my favorite thing we ordered. One thing I really appreciated was that they grill the meat for you so you can just relax and enjoy the food instead of stressing over cooking everything yourself. The servers were also super friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience feel super welcoming from start to finish. The lettuce wraps and sesame leaves are an extra $5 per plate but honestly worth it if you like making wraps with your BBQ. Overall, such a satisfying AYCE spot with great service and quality Definitely a place I'd come back to!

    My friends and I were craving Korean food the other night, and one of the girls suggested this…read moreplace. Since we live in the Valley, we were hesitant to make the drive because it was quite far, but it was absolutely worth it! Parking was valet only, and it was just $5. We walked in, put our name on the waitlist, and were seated after about 45 minutes on a Wednesday night. We ordered beef belly, steak, kalbi, and more, and everything was delicious. Our server was outstanding--she even helped cook our food for us, which made the experience even better. While it was a bit pricier than other Korean BBQ spots, the quality of the meat was top-notch. Highly recommend and would definitely come back!

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