This place is to die for. My friend and I were looking for good Korean food and we came across this place. The parking is the typical lot and you pay 3-4 dollars for valet. When we walked in thankfully it was empty which we loved! We were greeted with warm tea which I love when this happens because it's a real Korean restaurant. All the sides served were good! And not the menu. We ordered 3 items for 2 people but we had to lol we ordered the pork belly kimchi stew which was phenomenal, the flavors in that soup were delicious. We also got the spicy bone broth rice cake stew with the standard fish cakes and boiled eggs oh and with a side to purple rice that is served to you when you sit. Finally we go the wagyu bone broth cabbage soup which was so rich and savory, the bone broth and wagyu was cooked to perfection. All of them were a 10/10! And our server was so nice. I literally wanted to give a hug to the chef because the food was just so good. read more

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One of few restaurants my Mom and I can both agree on. She likes their soybean stew set that comes with a bunch of lettuce and steamed cabbage leaves (Ssam-bap). Not a lot of restaurants have ssam-bap on their menu, so it is a bit of a treat to get it. It's basically different wraps for your rice and soybean stew (made a little saltier and thicker). All their soups that we tried were good too. Only dish we didn't like was their dduk-galbi. It was rock hard! I've had it in Korea and it was never so hard, so not sure what happened there. Flavor was good though. And their banchan are all legit. Not salty, tastes very clean and healthy. Overall, I'd definitely come back again. They don't take reservations and the restaurant is always packed. Parking in the lot is very limited, so you can either park on the street or they have extra parking in the back. Service was friendly and attentive. read more

Dasom - Ssam bap - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Food 10/10 Service 10/10 The food was perfect. I was dreading the last bite. Waiters were very respectful and accommodating. Will definitely return. read more

A fantastic spot for authentic Korean cuisine! We went for lunch outside of peak hours and were seated immediately. The staff was warm and welcoming, the atmosphere vibrant and clean, and even the bathrooms were well-maintained. Parking is also easy as the lot is in front of the shopping mall. We ordered the pork Bossam, which came with two delicious dipping sauces--one a traditional soybean paste marinated in house sauce, and the other a spicy chili paste with generous chunks of oysters. Every bite was fresh and full of flavor. The Sul Lung Tang was exceptional, with a deep, rich bone broth that was perfectly balanced. The unlimited Banchan was a great touch, and overall, this was one of the best Korean meals I've had in K-Town. I would highly recommend it and will definitely be returning on my next visit! Bon appetite! read more

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Got ripped off on their 10% special galbi jimm. It's only bones with little meat. What a joke!!! read more

The place is very clean and food is yummy. the workers are very nice and they pay attention to every details. good service.

I had lunch at Dasom by Chef Kang with my friend Carol A. and my son Wade B. a couple weeks back. We live within walking distance of this place, and while I've definitely driven to the same strip mall (it's the same one as the MyGym and El Pollo Loco), this time we rolled in with a stroller. The restaurant was almost empty at 11:30 on a Monday, and we were greeted and seated right away. The space was clean and casual, with K-pop videos playing on a TV (Wade was fascinated). Service was friendly and fast. We had a pleasant, easy lunch, even with one of our party being under the age of three. The food was like a solid B+, nothing exceptional but everything reasonably good. There was a decent banchan spread with oden, a few namuls, glazed vegetables, and kimchi. We shared a dduk mandu guk and a naengmyun dak bulgogi combo, and this worked well for two adults and one chicken-loving child. The dduk mandu guk was my favorite dish on the table, a warm, comforting soup loaded with rice cakes and boiled dumplings. The bibim naengmyun had a nice chewy texture but was oddly 7-Up sweet. The dak bulgogi was tasty, but I kind of like the one I make at home better. My boy really dug it, though, and we ate every bite of chicken, leaving only some onions behind. I wouldn't go out of my way to revisit Dasom, but I'm somewhat likely to go back, as it's literally in my way. The place is comfortable and convenient, and the food is good enough to be satisfying. read more

This is my second time only, but with the tasty food and great service, I 'll be sure to come here a lot more. read more

Dasom - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Omg the prices are so affordable for the amount of food they give you Everything is very delicious spicy and yummy First time try this read more

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This is Korean comfort food at its best. There are so many menu options, especially stews and soups. I had a wagyu bone broth soup as well as a duck soup. The soups each come along with a bowl of warm rice. Both dishes were delicious and hearty. Everything had just the right amount of flavor. I also loved the banchan variety. The service here was great as well. Even though I went on a Saturday afternoon, there was no waiting at all. read more

Dasom - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Came here with a friend and ordered a few dishes to share. We got the squid stir fry, braised short rib jjim, leek pancake, and pork belly kimchi stew. Everything came out solid and comforting, the kind of food you actually want to sit with for a bit. The squid stir fry was probably my favorite of the night, especially with the little bits of pork belly mixed in -- good balance and really satisfying. The braised short rib jjim was also really well done, tender and flavorful without being heavy. The leek pancake and kimchi stew rounded things out nicely and felt like staples you'd come back for. Overall, a good spot for Korean comfort food if you're in the area and want something reliable and filling. read more

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Whenever we're driving to K-Town, we LOVE stopping by here. In our most recent visit, I brought a couple of my picky eater friends and they were IN LOVE with the food. We always get the 갈비탕, 냉면, and 보쌈. The only downside to eating here is that you want to eat a little bit of everything!! Service was good! Both times I've been here, it was kinda empty, so we never had a bad time with servers. read more

This is a very comforting, local Korean restaurant with good food and good service. The restaurant is not super busy so you can easily go in without making any reservations. It's a good spot to go if you're craving Korean food or want something comforting; they specialize in stews and soups. I would come if I'm in the area and looking for a moderately priced restaurant that doesn't require a line. read more

This place was a disgrace to Korean food. I ordered bibimbap and they brought me a salad!!!! More lettuce than anything else and no rice. Total garbage and disappointment. I get better authentic Korean food in LaCanada than in the heart of K town. Service was terrible had to yell out to get the attention of a server. Do not recommend this place to anyone looking for Korean food read more

Had a very satisfying dinner of comforting Korean food. This menu favors soups, so ordering at least one is a must. Three of us shared one beef rib soup and grilled beef short rib patties. But the star of our dinner was the Braised Pork Belly Bean Paste & Marinated Raw Oyster. Rolling up the oysters after dipping the pork belly in bean sauce with cabbage and herbs was so delicious and balanced. Also all the banchan is top flavors. Mostly everyone in the restaurant spoke Korean, so having a speaker would make it easiest. There's a wait list to sign in to. The lot turns into valet parking, so pay attention to the times. read more

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This place is really good and a great price for how much you get as well. The water is barely tea, but I'm sure you can ask for normal water if you want. I had the red beef bone soup. Very filling and delicious. I will say though, be careful of the tiny bone shards. Their banchan is super good. I really enjoyed their kimchi. The quail eggs were great. The dried squid was really good. Like none of their sides were a miss for me. They all hit! Bathroom isn't the cleanest, probably like a 6/10. Parking has a guy in the lot that makes you pay $3. Overall, would definitely come back again. read more

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Tastes good. We ordered Army Stew. A bit pricey but servers are nice and Side dishes are also nice read more

Dasom - Army Stew - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Chef Kang really knows how to make amazing food using simple ingredients. He proves it again at Dasom. His signature dish, the Braised Back Ribs 못난이 막 갈비찜 (though the menu calls it "Short Ribs"), was rich, flavorful, and just as tasty as I remembered. The seasoning was bold, with a strong, delicious sauce with lots of seasonings (including MSG ) that leaves a lasting impression. But once again, the service didn't match the quality of the food. The staff didn't seem well-trained. For example, the menu says soju is included during happy hour, but when I ordered Saero 새로소주, I was told it's not part of the deal because it's "too popular." But Saero 새로 is a type of soju. That felt a bit dishonest. Great food is important, but when the service isn't clear or friendly, it takes away from the whole experience. This reason, I won't revisit this place again. read more

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I just love this place!! Been here so many times and I recommend the short rib stew (34). The staff here are sweet and patient. read more

Dasom - Mulnaengmyun - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Usually I come to Koreatown solely for Korean BBQ, but I made it a point to try some traditional Korean food for once. Trusted in my friend to pick a good spot for that. And that's how we ended up at Dasom! Since it was just two of us, we shared a Braised Short Rib which was essentially pre-cooked hot pot. The menu said this was enough for 2 to 3 people and they were not kidding! There was plenty of short rib in the soup, so much so that I had actually wished we had three people because I was way too full after eating this. Also came with noodles and a heaping of vegetables. Definitely felt like a balanced meal! I also enjoyed the banchan, especially the very fresh kimchi and small boiled eggs. Service here is good. Not too many people in here, but they made sure everyone got attention. Parking here is valet for $4. Pretty much standard fare in Koreatown. Really enjoyed Dasom. Definitely want to come back to try some other things on the menu. read more

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This is my new favorite spot for traditional Korean food. As a Korean, I usually look for more traditional meals versus the bbq because no one eats that at home lol. What I first noticed about this place was the big open space and how clean it was. I was also impressed by all the items on the menu. My friend and I split the braised short rib that came in the hot pot. There was plenty of beef in there and the soup base was delicious. I was impressed by the fresh kimchi as well, along with some other side dishes. Next time I come back I want to try the army stew, which looks pretty popular. I have a feeling this place will blow up and will have a long wait out the door next time I'm back. The only major con about this place is that the parking is horrendous, even for valet. But then again where is it NOT bad in K-town? read more

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[edit] will have to try the oxtail next time then!!! ==== 4.5/5 because banchan was a teensy lacking + needed more dumplings in my dumpling rice cake soup $41ish for two dishes and lots of leftovers Pretty poppin' for a Saturday morning! Also smelled great *___* Special dumpling rice cake soup Is soooo good even with no hangover. I do wish there was more dumplings instead of the 3-4? That were in my bowl, but in terms of flavor, it was delish! The rice cakes soak up the broth so hurry and eat! Wagyu oxtail Woah this is super flavorful. But also little to no meat lol lots of fat/skin/tendon that was cooked wonderfully. This needs to be paired with a pickle of some sort , the banchan really helped. I'd get this dish if there's 3+ people eating! The medium spice def packs a punch and I enjoyed eating this with something sweet at home to offset the spice. Banchan Quail eggs and fish cake were our fav! There was also omelette and sausage slices so that's cool. Super solid place for Korean food at good prices. Some dishes aren't ginormous compared to other spots, but the flavor and quality is really there. read more

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The price was affordable if you live especially in k town. The banchan tasted perfect and service was nice as well ! Definitely will visit again. read more

Dasom - oyster gukbap / gochujang jjigae - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

오늘 처음 방문했는데 반찬도 여러가지 나오는데 다 맛있었고 리필도 계속 해주셔서 정말 맛있게 먹었습니다. 친구들이랑 막갈비찜 시켜먹었는데 왼전 강추입니다. read more

막갈비찜 맛있어요.. 가격 대비 양도 괜찮구요. 삼겹살 오징어 볶음도 콩나물이 들어가서 밥도둑이예요. 반찬도 대체적으로 간이 잘 맞고 리필도 잘해줍니다 직원븐이 친절하고 서비스도 잘해주시니까 기분 좋게 먹고 나왔어요. read more

Clean restaurant... kind, friendly, quick service, very good food bulgogi! Stopped in after stumbling onto this gem in a strip mall. Looked interesting and so glad we did! Delicious! read more

We came for the calbijim! ended up getting the bossam also. Barely finished both dishes with 4 of us. The meat proportions in the calbijim was more than enough, especially with the bossam protein. I love how they give the oyster homemade dip for the boiled pork. The banchan was impressive also, none of them missed. My wife is korean so she approves as well, it pairs well with all, We had 2 bottles of soju pepsi for chase. all around $100.00 plus tax tip, not bad for koreatown 4 people. Would definitely go back, wasn't crowded but alot of to go orders. Busy enough, I didnt like the seating arrangement but definitely not there for vibes. left the restaraunt very very full would go back with friends! read more

Fast, simple, delicious and very generous portions. We went out of getting scrubbed at the spa for lunch. It was so nice and great for spa day because they serve all the flavors of simple Korean food without all the smokiness in the air. The parking lot attendant is a little gruff, but hey...it's tough in these streets! read more

My parents are absolutely obsessed with this place and come here often. I've come with them twice so far. I got the wagyu pho the first time and it was okay. Definitely not my go to dish here but the samgyetang was so good. I love how there is quail eggs as a side dish and it's also included in the free refills. My mom and I go crazy on them. It can definitely can pretty busy. There's a parking lot but it's dedicated to valet and there's also street parking. Depending on the valet person, some only take cash and some take Venmo. read more

Menu was incredible and food was authentic and delicious. Have something for everybody if you're craving Korean. Alot of ample seating and the service was great! read more

I ordered Galbi-tang to-go, and the rice they packed was completely spoiled. It smelled sour and was clearly rotten. Unfortunately, I had already dumped the rice into the soup before realizing it, so I had to throw away the entire meal (both the soup and the rice). Mistakes happen, but their reaction was absolutely unacceptable. When I called to complain, they were incredibly dismissive and acted like serving rotten food was 'no big deal.' They offered zero apology and simply said, 'We'll give you one extra bowl of rice next time.' Are you kidding me? This is a serious health hazard. If you care about food safety and customer service, DO NOT go here. read more

Dasom - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I had Dasom 3x. The 1st time was great. Dined in, got spicy Galbi Jim (braised short rib) and galibtang (short rib soup). The portions, flavors, and pricing were great and on point. The 2nd time, I ordered to go and got spicy galbi jim again plus spicy galbi tang. The galbijim was still good but spicy galbi tang lacked flavor (almost like it had been watered down), 3rd time I got spicy galbi jim after a few months and they increased the price prob by about $10 or so and quality/portion deteriorated. Slightly less portion, ok fine, but flavor was different. The color used to be brigher red, this time it was like soy sauce darker and was probably 65-75% sauce (previously you could see all the meat, noodles, more than enough for 2 people). This time noodles prob just enough for 1 person. The worse thing was the sauce was SOOOOO sweet. I had to wash everything off with water. They also provide some of their staple items frozen at a cheaper price. Chef Kang is a famous Chef and brand from Korea, you can find his frozen food (probably same exact thing from Dasom) in the nearby Zion Market too. I don't know if he tends to make things sweeter but when got his braised oxtail from Zion, it was also like eating candy. This place has free parking in front (although it's often packed). Probably won't be returning since they raised the price while quality/quantity deteroriated. It's still cheaper than Sung non dan but the amount of meat in the galbi jim prob thus equates the lower price by a bit. read more

Food was really good. 5/5 for the price 5/5 for the flavor 4/5 for the meat It's crazy to find quality soup under $20 these days. I wish there was more meat, but I probably could've ordered something else for that. First time here so I wanted to try what they're known for and it hit the spot. I've had many kalbitangs before and this one hit different. It was rich and the red spicy soup was good too! Good balance of spicy and clear from the sprouts. Service was 5/5, everyone was so kind and quick. Ambiance was great too. Clean, big restaurant and so family oriented! read more

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Place is a cheat and a rip off. Beware of their togo food. Didn't say it was frozen and it came frozen. It was also only bones for $40!!! What a joke, this places sucks@ There was no meat on the bones for gaibi jim. read more

Everything we ordered was amazing!! Their broth in all the soup just hit the spot. We ordered 3 soups and 1 nengmyeon. Also, the kimchi pork stir fry was so good that we ordered 1 more to go. The banchan..... one of the best we've ever had. I wish they sell their kimchi. Staff is great and friendly. Parking is either valet in the complex or street. We'll come back for sure. read more

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Great place to enjoy great food , it's not too far from downtown they have valet parking read more

Dasom - Great food - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We went around 2 pm ish so it fortunately wasn't too busy! Servers were all super nice and attentive and the galbi jjim was really yummy :) Wish they included some more veggies in it though Side note their kimchi banchan was sooo good...tasted extremely fresh and had the perfect crisp and flavor read more

Dasom - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Had bossam and buchujeon. Their lunch specials are def steal for its price. Parking lot is def plus in ktown, clean, good food. read more

Dasom - Bossam - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I came over because Tsukiyo had an hour wait. The service was good and the food came out at a decent pace. I used to get this place to go all the time, and ate here maybe once. The old ladies were cute and they did their best. I left them a 20% tip, but what really irritated me is that they charge for their to go containers. Even after I paid the bill they wanted me to pay an extra $2 in cash for 4 to go containers. It is policies like this where the food came out to $170 with tip and they still want the additional $2. Not sure if I'll be back due to this. If they're so pressed on this, they should just raise their prices to include this. read more

Great food, service was great too!!! Will definitely head back to try out some other dishes!!! I'm just bummed that I didn't try this place sooner!!! read more

Dasom - Spicy Beef Short rib, must!!! - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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