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DGM Soju Bar

3.7 (496 reviews)
ModerateKorean, Bars, Tapas Bars
Closed • 5:30 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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Loud
Divey
Casual
Good for groups

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Complimentary popcorn and cold green tea when you come in
Karla R.

Really cool aesthetics and a solid menu of items. Even on a late Wednesday night, DGM Soju Bar has a good amount of people packed into a space that looks like (what I'd imagine) nightlife in Korea. On busier evenings, they allow seating in the courtyard, which is illuminated by carefully placed string lights that make for a really pretty space. I wasn't hungry when I went with my friends, but their food looked and smelled really good. I had some of the popcorn they give you for free as a little snack and the three of us split a bottle of Soju that gave us each about four full shots. Best thing about this place is that it has its own parking!!!

Kimchi stew
Sarah Z.

Awesome night out here! Great for drinks with friends while eating solid Korean food. The bossam was AMAZING. Never had it grilled but it tasted so good. Steamed egg was perfection. Kimchi stew was hitting the spot. Nothing we ordered failed to make my taste buds happy. Service was slow--it was hard to flag someone down and the button on the table didn't seem to do anything. But...I think that's part of the vibes. Rowdy, grimy floors, and loud chatters. Tight seating arrangements...it was all part of the pocha vibes!

bossam
Evan W.

Definitely a iykyk spot and completely underrated. DGM gives the true authentic pocha experience. It's super busy inside so expect a wait. Finding the entrance is not that easy from using maps because it leaves you on the street, but there is a parking lot and a "front" entrance - you gotta walk through a courtyard. But once you're in, it's quite lively. Crowded tables and busy servers. The food we got was amazing - the bossam was definitely my favorite. Would recommend!

Jessy H.

i've never been let down by dgm in terms of good food. DELICIOUS! ALWAYS! if you come earlier, you get seated very quickly. i always recommend u uber here but there's always valet that will park ur car for you. i LOVE the fried seaweed rolls here and the jajangmyeon here. the only thing is that the servers only come occasionally so you have to wait to get their attention especially if you're sitting upstairs in the top section. i wish there was a bell to call them over like you have at a kbbq place. sometimes they take a while to come back or forget to get something since they are so busy.

Yogurt Soju
Carlo G.

Fun, outdoor Korean Pocha/Pub in Koreatown! I came here with some friends to grab some eats and drinks before the club and my experience here was good. Upon entering, I loved the fun atmosphere and vibe since it was outdoors in the middle of a building with lights and all the patrons seemed to be having fun. They even gave us free popcorn to snack on while we waited for our food which was nice. For food, here are the dishes we got: - Spicy Tuna Hand roll: I thought it was going to be raw tuna, so I was a bit disappointed when we were served canned tuna. The roll was also not filled enough. Would not recommend. - Chicken and Cheese: Decent but it was more grilled onions than chicken which was disappointing. - Kimchi Pancake: Crispy and tasty. Wish it was thicker though. - Tteokbokki: Standard and cooked well. Cheese topping was yummy. The best part was their homemade soju. We got the yogurt soju and it was sweet, creamy, and addictive. It's even hard to tell there's alcohol in there, but we all felt it after two sips. Dangerous, but I would come back solely for this soju! The service was mid. The servers were polite and nice themselves, but it was hard to flag them down and they did not really check on us. The food also took a while to get served to us as well. Overall, a good experience. While not the best food and service, the drinks and ambiance would make me come back here again!

Sign (on the front of the building)
Kelly L.

What a cute little spot! If you've ever wanted to capture the feel of Korea, this is the place--it's like sitting right out on the streets. The atmosphere was so unique and original, and everything looked amazing. The food was delicious, and while we didn't get to try the soju this time, that just gives us a reason to come back. Next visit, karaoke is definitely on the list too!

Happy Hour
Emily P.

My experience was just kinda odd. The address takes you to a run down closed store front with a neon DGM sign. I had to do a little digging to figure out that I needed to walk all the way around the building/block for the entrance...there are 2 open doors but no specific signage about "this is the way". After walking through the prep area and up some stairs I found the inside of the restaurant. There isn't a host stand, so I kinda hung out by a drink fridge until someone greeted me. I love QR code menus, for real!! So many options to choose from and there is some popcorn and yummy drink served. The food was alright. Maybe I didn't 100% understand how to order or what to order. I got the mini gimbap (which is a fav of mine) and each hand roll. Just missed happy hour, but will def go back next time I'm in LA.

Entrance
Joey V.

Great spot for soju and korean food. All the foods were flavorful there. My favorite was the bugolgi tacos and bulgolgi soup paired with the yogurt flavored soju. Service was simple there as you sit at a table and order food. Ambiance is simple there, nothing fancy. I do like how it's dark in there with TV's to watch some sports. There's restrooms inside and parking in the back. Only thing I wish they had better chairs for sitting, the little plastic chairs hurt all of us after sitting down for more than an hour. Other than that, I would recommend this little popular gem.

Pia N.

Came here pretty late, which works well if you're out at night and don't feel like calling it early. There are two areas: an outdoor section that's louder and more of a party vibe, and an upstairs indoor space that's quieter and more relaxed but still well-designed. The interior does a good job of giving off a Korea-inspired feel without trying too hard. It's a chill spot with a decent soju selection. As for the food, it was slightly mid based on what I tried, but I can't fully judge since I only had the popcorn chicken. Portion-wise though, it's solid and easy to share.

Deep Fried Chicken Gizzards
Michelle N.

If you are out in LA and want a street pocha vibe, this is the place to go! My friends and I came from a pocha nearby and we wish we hopped over sooner! A wide variety of selections to choose from with street food style vibes! Since we just wanted a few bites, we got the Deep Fried Chicken Gizzards and Clam Soup to share. Flavorful soup and deliciously crisp gizzards! Good to know there's another stop to go to if we want to pocha hop on a night outing!

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Charnie D.

We were able to get a table quickly and ordered a lot of food to accompany the soju. Customer service was amazing and the ambiance was lively. The food was decent and good drinking food. My favorite was the army stew and popcorn chicken. I love how they give the cabbage on the side to help with the chicken. Overall a nice spot to drink and vibe with friends in ktown.

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Jilli is a Korean tapas bar. We went before a show at the Wiltern (only 2 blocks away). The…read morerestaurant is small, but has a fun vibe. The food is very good and perfect for sharing. The Hamachi crudo and the Pork Jowl Jeyuk were the stand outs for me. I really loved the sauces for the pork lettuce wraps. We also enjoyed the Shrimp Toast, Rigatoni Alla Kimchi Vodka. The staff was friendly and checked in with us to make sure had everything we needed. We had an early res and were able to take our time getting to the Wiltern. But, the restaurant really starts filling up by 7pm. Go early or make sure you have a reservation! Oh, and valet parking is behind the restaurant on Oxford Ave. We missed it and parked a few blocks away.

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