Dragon Loco

Jinsol is a cozy, down-to-earth restaurant with the sweetest aunties as servers. I recently visited…read morewith my family for my mom's birthday. We started with a tasty leek pancake. My mom and I ordered the short rib soup, which was flavorful and delicious. We were pleasantly surprised by the added greens. My siblings ordered the pork soup, which was packed with umami. We arrived at 6:30pm on a Saturday. By 7pm it was packed. Free parking was a plus!

Of the 15 different naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles) I've tried in Koreatown, Jinsol stands…read morealone at the top. Firstly, the restaurant staff is so warm and inviting. The space is clean and tidy. The environment really had me missing Seoul. And what better way to comfort a heart yearning for home, than authentic Korean food. The homemade buckwheat noodles have the perfect chewiness to breakage ratio that you'll go absolutely crazy for. I prefer the spicy naengmyeon because they've hit that delicate balance of heat and flavor that perfectly compliment the natural sweetness of the noodles. For anyone looking for a hearty meal, I'd recommend the combo, you get the cold noodles and an order of beef short ribs pork or chicken for about $30. My brother is a bodybuilder, so he goes for the Bibimbop (hot stone bowl with rice veggies and protein) and I'm guilty of stealing a few bites from his plate. The banchan has a freshness you can taste in every dish. If you're like me and in need of quality homemade kimchee, look no further. Everything at Jinsol Gukbap reminds me of my grandmother's cooking. The amount of care that goes into preparing these meals really shines through. The balance of flavors is so deliberate, I can't call this a humble comfort food restaurant. The folks at Jinsol are true masters of their craft and I can say with confidence I'll be coming back again and again and again

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Never disappointed!!

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Kimchi Jjigae with Pork Belly

Soupchu

4.5(55 reviews)

6.7 mi•Mid-Wilshire

The BEST chicken soup in the whole world! No noodles, cous cous instead. And there's bone marrow in…read moreit too- which is sooooo good! It's a fairly small portion, but it's very cheap, so you can get two portions for a reasonable price and it will fill you up! My go-to when I'm sick! It just hits the spot!! Definitely recommend!!!

Bone broth chicken soup was very unique but very tasty. I loved the freshness of the chicken!…read moreBread was also amazing!

6.1 mi•Wilshire Center, Koreatown

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Beef Stew

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Chicken Mushroom Stew

Hangari Kalguksu

4.4(3.3k reviews)

Women-owned & operated

10 years in business

Absolutely fantastic! They have valet but we managed with…read morestreet parking. The line was long but went really fast. It's probably due to them taking your order while in line so that almost as soon as you sit down your food arrives. The banchan was really good especially the green one which I think was mustard greens. We order the Bossam (medium) and Spicy Seafood Kalguksu The Bossam was delicious but maybe a bit too much fat for my taste but I think that's just personal preference. What totally blew us away was the spicy seafood kalguksu. The broth was so savory and the noodles were silky and bouncy. Definitely getting this again but my hubby might do his with extra spice. The portions are huge so meant to be shared and you will have leftovers. The only thing they were stingy with was napkins. I might have to bring my own Kleenex next time.

Love Kalguksu? This is a MUST visit if you're in K-Town! Parking is available via valet, though you…read moremay be lucky finding street parking too a few / several blocks away. There is also the option to visit H Mart and get validation with a purchase there, of course. Try to come towards the beginning / end of dinner service, because coming during rush hour may result in a 30-45 minute wait - very worth the wait, though! My friend and I visit on occasion and enjoy their Clam Kalguksu, which is a dish you may not find at other Kalguksu places. The clams are always fresh, clean and free of sand. I'm always impressed with how well they can mask the clamminess and taste of the sea with the spices in this dish. Their other dishes like bossam and chicken porridge. The bossam is decent, though I wouldn't recommend the chicken porridge. The chicken porridge gets thick and dry fairly easily. If you don't enjoy it fast, it will become a chore to eat! During rush hour, you may also need to get your own utensils / ladle because the staff may forget. Plan also to eat fast, too, because they may subtly rush you with the bill... after all, they do often get lines out the door!

Belly and Jowl & Chicken-KALGUKSU

Bossam jowl combo

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(MEDIUM) Hangari Bossam (Serves 2)

Joy

4.5(2.1k reviews)

11.3 mi•Highland Park

First time trying out Joy before a concert @ the greek…read more When i say i'll be dreaming of the food here, i mean it. Maya made our first time here so amazing and we will absolutely be back! Thanks Maya & Joy team!

I love this cute place! It's on York Blvd in Highland Park among all of the hip and various…read morerestaurants. Their service is amazing. Food comes to you fast and fresh. The workers check in on you which makes the tipping worth it. Haha. I've tried thousand layer pancake, wontons, wonton noodle soup, vegetarian mapo tofu, Dan Dan noodles, pork bun, cold appetizer bamboo shoots, and everything was delicious! Omg I tried their milk tea and taro milk tea and both were one of the best milk teas I've ever had even better than some of the top boba shops for a couple of dollars less in price. The wonton noodle soup comes with a good proportion of noodles, bok choy, and well-seasoned shrimp wontons. Price is affordable which makes it appealing to come back. So great food, cleanliness, great customer service, and great prices. Definitely a 5/5 in my book! Street parking can be tough during peak hours, but do-able and you may have to walk for a bit.

5.9 mi•Koreatown, Wilshire Center

Partners with the local communities

Wonton Noodle Soup Milk Tea

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Hakka Mochi

Sun Nong Dan

4.6(2.8k reviews)

Luna was the best! She had great service and gave us the best recommendations. Food was tasty and…read morethe interior was super nice. Would come back again. 10/10 recommend!

Great food! Super rich. Came out quickly, and the service was great! Loved the Sun Nong Dan Guk Bapread more

5.9 mi•Wilshire Center, Koreatown

#25 꼬갈찜 (Koh Galbi Jjim Specialty) with Cheese, heating up!

Spicy galbi Koh Galbi Jjim Specialty

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Galbi Jjim Specialty with cheese!

LEE GA

4.5(485 reviews)

In LA's Koreatown, I visited LEE GA -- a place where the flavors settle in quietly but linger long…read moreafter the meal. I tried their seokgalbi, jaengban naengmyeon, ugeoji galbitang, and handmade dumplings. LEE GA is known as a K‑Town favorite for its clean, home‑style Korean cooking, steady broths, and classic flavors. With a gentle, understated profile, it consistently ranks high on Yelp for its honest, balanced dishes. The house‑made kimchi is incredibly delicious. Seokgalbi : Clean, non‑sweet marinade A grilled flavor that comes through even without a tabletop grill Ugeoji Galbitang : Big, tender short ribs + soft ugeoji The fresh, leafy flavor and doenjang‑based broth naturally balance the richness of the ribs Jaengban Naengmyeon : Plenty of meat and vegetables for a full, satisfying bite Truly worthy of being called LEE GA's signature Handmade Dumplings : Filled generously but still light Great pairing with any broth‑based dish

Service was great, ambiance was great, food was just okay…read more The mul nangmyun was okay, bibim nangmyun was okay. The hot tea was luke warm at best. I don't have a picture of the guk bap but I think that was our favorite!

6.0 mi•Little Tokyo, Downtown

Dining area

#23- Prime Seok Galbi Gu-l

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#19- Bulgogi Jeangol

Marugame Monzo

4.4(5.2k reviews)

We ordered over the phone for pick up. My boyfriend went to pick up the food…read more I was craving udon. As a vegetarian, I really enjoyed my veg udon. It was the only vegetarian option but it was creamy and hearty. I loved it. My boyfriend was surprised by how good their udon is.

Would not recommend on a sweltering day because the AC is WEAK or perhaps nonexistent I couldn't…read moretell; also not sure if their ac was just broken that day. Food 3.5/5 - Atmosphere 2/5. We stopped by on a high 90s high humidity day in LA and had to wait a bit outside in the heat. Was so looking forwarding to stepping inside only to find out that it was only mildly better temperature wise. We had already waited and were seated so decided to stay but it made for a quick meal (maybe that's their tactic lol). I ordered the miso carbonara and it was good - not too salty - but the portions were tiny! I would say it's close to half the amount of the frozen udon blocks you get at the supermarket. Nice chew and flavor but almost like an appetizer for $17/$18. I do really like the food but would probably either not wait or grab another noodle place nearby. Feel really bad for the workers who have to work in such hot conditions.

6.1 mi•Koreatown, Wilshire Center

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Fried chicken skin

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Agedashi Eggplant ($6)

Dasom

4.4(251 reviews)

Popped in for dinner in 420 to have a beautiful dinner to end the holiday Monday…read more When the woman that works there says it's a lot of food, believe that woman. Although, we were very happy to take some leftovers. Spicy (not spinach) Tofu and pork stew was amazing and I highly recommend sharing the short rib stew with a friend. Fire homemade kimchi

food: we got the super thick bean paste soup and seafood pancake! the soup was a bit too salty…read morehowever 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

Sulungtang

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Ox tail bone broth soup

Pine & Crane DTLA

4.4(1.1k reviews)

4.9 mi•Downtown

We loved the SERVICE most of all! The FOOD hit the spot as far as comfort food. So many yummy stuff…read moreto choose from!

Delicious food, not too salty. Good service. Complimentary popcorn chicken was a nice perk!read more

Interior of Pine and Crane

Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken 鹽酥雞

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Popcorn chicken!

Sulga House of Beef Bone Soup

4.7(484 reviews)

7.0 mi•East Hollywood

Had a great experience at Sulga House of Beef Bone Soup…read more Their beef bone soup is simple, clean, and really solid, the kind of comfort food that just hits right for the soul. They currently have a great deal at $12, which makes it even better value for what you're getting. The sullungtang comes with rice, soup, and two types of kimchi. Service was friendly and efficient, and the whole experience felt easy and satisfying. Place was chill, not too overly crowded. I've noticed a lot of people ordering other dishes every time I go, so I'm definitely looking forward to trying more of the menu, but I keep coming back for the basics because it's just that good.

Sulga was definitely THE place to be for a warm bowl of bone broth on a rainy night. My friend and…read moreI stopped by for doganitang (for two), and the portions were indeed large - for four. We also added beef brisket since my friend wasn't a big fan of cartilage - more for me! The pot itself wasn't too deep, though there was a good portion of protein cartilage. Also important to note that rice was NOT included! The brisket add on came as a pre-cooked brisket that was added in after, as it didn't initially fit in the pot. The staff member told us at the time that broth refills were free. However, when it came time for refills, they said it was only one time - poor communication. Paying was fairly straightforward, but for future visits, I'd likely just come for their lunch special sullongtang after this experience.

Inside look

Galbitang Rib Soup

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Kimchi

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heather g.

17 years ago

As I was sitting at home, wondering what I was going to eat for my last meal of the night, I suddenly had the hankering for some Chinese food. I originally was going to go to some sub par place called Golden Wok. Unfortunately, they were closed for remodeling, and good thing too. I then resolved to go to the next place across the street from Golden Wok. What a splendiferous choice I had made. I had first thought Dragon Loco to be too high a priced psuedo Chinese food; seeing as I'm used to paying no more than 4 dollars for a combo platter. I was, at first, a little reluctant to pay the 5.45 for my meal. What was reluctance soon turned to sheer delight. Upon being served my food, with a smile and a thank you, I began to get the feeling that maybe paying what I did would be worth it. I was right. The food at Dragon Loco was more than exceptional. All of my food was made fresh to order (almost like a Chinese version of Jack in the Box's philosophy), and I could tell that they used quality ingredients. My orange chicken was hot and crispy with a perfect orange glaze, small bits of cooked orange peel, some spicy peppers and the rice was a perfect consistency and wasn't sloppy or haphazardly thrown on my plate. I have never, in all my years of eating family owned and cooked Chinese food, been so pleased and satisfied. I know, as well as others, that food has the power to change and influence the consumers' feelings and attitudes, and boy did it do that for me. Chicken symbolizes prosperity and happiness, I did feel happier as I was eating and I could feel a slight smile crawl across my face. When I had finished my meal, I was in much better spirits than I was when I went there, and I needed to talk to the people that had brought such a great and traditional style of food, to a small complex in Central Los Angeles. After I had gathered up my hashi and rest, then put away the remaining portions of the food I couldn't eat, I decided that I wasn't going leave without talking to at least one employee. The person that humoured me for a about 10 minutes was a man named Sam, who happened to be one of the owners of Dragon Loco. What was at first just casual questions about sashimi, sushi, me bringing my own hashi and the casting of the upcoming Avatar film and the new Dragon Ball feature, quickly turned into how I was really amazed and surprised at the appearance and the food of his establishment. Sam was certainly a nice man with an apparent love for home cooked, authentic and traditional Chinese food. The people that I observed in the back, looked like they were loving what they were doing. Being at Dragon Loco felt like I had gotten a real taste of what family owned and operated restaurants are like in China. I got to pose a few questions at Sam and he gladly answered them without any hesitation. One question that was answered struck a chord in me: Me: "What made you want to bring in a Chinese restaurant to this area?" Sam: "I grew up in a restaurant family. I wanted to bring in something different. I've seen those other Chinese places and their food, and its kind of degrading. That's not Chinese food. I wanted my place to have a sense of pride and tradition." Dragon Loco does just that. It definitely brings in a sense of pride and tradition. Those that only like Chinese food because of the way it tastes, don't know that eating other cultures' food, is an entire experience itself. Generations of hard work, pride, stories, struggle and tradition have been passed down through the food. No matter what cultural food it may be, there is always a story behind every piece that we consume. I got a small taste of the Dragon Loco story and I hope that others do too. I think its even safe to say, that I made a new friend. If you ever are in Central Los Angeles, be sure to check out Dragon Loco on the corner of Florence and Vermont, in the same complex as the flower shop and Beauty Supply. Whatever preconceived notions that you have about Chinese food, will be thrown out the window when you taste Dragon Loco's palette satisfying food. This isn't quintessential Chinese food at all. If your used to drab, typical and faux Chinese food, such as Panda Express or the likes, then Dragon Loco is not the place for you. But, if your looking for an infusion of flavor, amazing Thai iced tea and a family, friendly styled atmosphere, then jaunt on down to Dragon Loco. The trip will be rewarded with the hot and fresh food of your choice. Because we all know, "the fresher, the better." However, you don't have to take my word for it; and Sam, if your reading this, thank you so much. I've reconsidered my stance on Chinese food in America and I will definitely be back. Zài Jiàn for now my friend!! **Dragon Loco also now accepts EBT, has new varieties of slushies and offers Boba as well. read more

Mary L.

14 years ago

Great food! Give it a try! No regrets!

Dragon Loco - chinese - Updated October 2026

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