Chase was our waiter on 4/10, and he recommended us multiple good menu items! i was a first timer…read moreat joey's and he recommended my entrée as well as one of our appetizers, and they were both delicious! definitely a great server, and i hope to see him again!!

I been joey's, i love Marcus, Christine & Tati! They always make me feel welcomed and the drinks…read moreare good!

Had such a great late‑night experience at Hatch! We did the courses menu and added a few skewers…read moreand a drink during happy hour -- and I love that happy hour applies anywhere in the restaurant, not just at the bar. Their corn tower and the match brownie dessert were amazing! Making reservations online was super easy, and the staff were all wonderful. Big shoutout to Des, who was amazing at explaining the menu and really made sure we enjoyed every dish. You can tell they genuinely care about your experience. They validate parking for up to 3 hours, which is great, but definitely keep an eye on the time because it gets pricey after that. Overall, delicious food, great service, and an easy, enjoyable night out!

Came for lunch for a large group and liked out seating area. The service was great but overall the…read morefood was pretty average. Party Platter ($50) : Nice option to try a few appetizers and share amongst the group. The server said she really liked the ribs but I found it just average too. I've had many better ribs though it was still good, just nothing stood out about it. Everything was served piping hot and crispy. Eggcellent Lunch ($25) : I liked the set because I could try out several dishes including the Tuna Tataki Hand Roll, Seaweed Salad, Karaage, Chicken Breast, Bacon Shishito, and Chicken Meatball. I enjoyed the tuna and bacon ones more than the others.

Came here with a big group of 10 adults plus a baby and honestly anju absolutely delivered. We were…read morelooking for a fun Koreatown spot for large groups, family-style Korean food, drinks, and a place where everyone could actually relax and enjoy themselves without feeling rushed. Found Anju while searching for best group dinner spots in Koreatown Los Angeles and now I completely understand the hype. First off, making the reservation was incredibly easy. Being able to book a large party online without having to jump through hoops was a huge plus. When we arrived, we got seated almost immediately, which for a large group in KTown on a busy night felt impressive. Parking initially confused us a bit because of the plaza setup, but they offer valet and it ended up being super convenient and worth it. The vibe here is awesome. It's technically an outdoor restaurant, but it still feels intimate and lively. Perfect energy for groups, celebrations, birthdays, catching up with friends, or just hanging out over Korean BBQ and soju. Kyle was our server and genuinely made the night. Super attentive, very accommodating with our large party and baby, constantly checking in, pacing the meal well, and just brought great energy to the table all night. Service like that really changes the whole experience. Food-wise, the marinated beef was phenomenal. Easily one of the standout dishes of the night. So flavorful, tender, and the kind of dish everyone keeps reaching back for. We also ordered an octopus and pork dish that completely blew me away. Probably one of my favorite bites I've had in LA in a while. The asado-style platter wasn't my personal favorite compared to the marinated meats, but it still came with a generous amount and was great for sharing with a large table. We ordered a ton of food, beers, soju, shared plates, and left absolutely stuffed. Considering the amount of food, drinks, and the size of our party, we all felt like the value was really solid. Dessert is definitely more simple and traditional, so don't come expecting some massive dessert menu, but honestly the focus here is the food, drinks, atmosphere, and group dining experience. Overall, this is one of the best large group restaurants in Koreatown if you want great Korean food, strong service, fun social atmosphere, and a place that actually handles big parties well. Will absolutely 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.

We passed this place during a food excursion and decided to try their hand rolled udon. One of the…read morebest decisions we made during our trip! We only tried the carbonara udon, but it was truly memorable. The sauce was creamy although a little split, but not overly salty which allowed the subtle umami and miso flavors to shine. The noodles were cooked well and had a gentle chew. The bacon was juicy with lots of fatty bits. Next time I would add an ontama to it to make it even better. The service was great and quick. We sat at the counter so could watch the noodles being made. This is definitely among the top 3 places I ate in JTown during this visit!

One star off for horrible parking and no designated validated structure…read more Otherwise the food is delicious though can be pricey compared to other soup cuisine like Thai or Vietnamese. My sea urchin udon has an adequate amount of sea urchin. The duck udon has a few slices of duck unlike dishes like Bun Mang Vit or Mi Vit Tiem where there is a whole thigh and other meat portions. At least the meat here is deboned so non-Asians can eat Service is fast and food comes out immediately. I was in and out within 40 minute. I will come back eventually for something else but not in a while.

I've been meaning to try this branch for the longest time but never got around to it! The Marugame…read morebrand has locations across the world, and the taste is consistently excellent, with similar flavors at most of their restaurants. I've been to the ones in Asia, and they're very good as well. They also use a similar setup where you grab a tray and tell the kitchen staff what you'd like- kind of a commissary-style system. It's very efficient, and you get your food immediately. Perfect for a quick bite and exit!

My boyfriend got food poisoning from the vegetables in the vegan udon, i'm thinking they weren't…read morewashed or washed well. The thing is the vegan udon was really great in the broth's flavor. It was full bodied, creamy, rich, and complex. It's difficult to find a place that has a flavorful vegan broth - my boyfriend would've gone back for it if he hadn't have gotten so sick. He got very sick... My #1 udon was inedible for the reason that it was far too sweet. It tasted like french onion soup with many tablespoons of sugar added. It was odd. I literally couldn't eat it. It looked so savory and delicious. I added ginger and tons of scallions to try fix it but it just wasn't edible. The croquette was good. Workers were super nice but not very knowledgeable on the ingredients of things/ dietary restrictions. Restaurant seemed pretty clean.

I recently visited this place and had such a great experience! The Toowoomba pasta was absolutely…read moredelicious--rich, creamy, and full of flavor. The avocado salad was fresh and perfectly balanced, which paired so well with the meal. I also tried their latte, and it was smooth and really well-made. You can tell they care about both the food and drinks here. Overall, such a cozy spot with amazing quality. I'll definitely be coming back!

Came here for the vibes and left feeling underwhelmed. Enchant LA is located inside a hotel and…read moredefinitely delivers on that aesthetic LA ambiance--cute enough for a few Instagram shots, especially with the trendy decor and lighting. We ordered drinks (Lychee Margarita and Lavender Highball) and for food, the LA galbi set, and the seafood cioppino pasta. Unfortunately, both dishes were pretty mid. The galbi was on the tougher side and lacked seasoning, while the seafood pasta was disappointing for the price--only one scallop and not much depth in flavor. Service was also a downside. Even though the restaurant wasn't completely full, everything moved slowly, and it was hard to flag down servers when we needed simple things like a knife or extra to-go bags. Overall, it feels like you're mainly paying for the ambiance rather than the food or service.

Chill atmosphere Great background music…read more Awesome service First time and everything was perfectly explained.

This spot does Filipino-American fusion in a way that really stands out from the usual Filipino…read morefood you find around. The tri-tip was nicely tender and had a unique fusion-style sauce that was easily one of the highlights of the meal. Their beef adobo was especially interesting since it was made with coconut and smoked meat -- definitely not traditional, but it worked so well together. The cornbread bibingka was an absolute hit and honestly we should've ordered more. Make sure to also get the gouda mac and cheese and the corn since they complement everything perfectly. Service was friendly throughout the night. The food did take a little longer than expected, but once everything came out, the flavors completely made up for the wait. Even though it's a smaller restaurant, it still felt comfortable and relaxed even as it got busier. The only downside was the parking situation since it's street parking only, but luckily we found something nearby pretty quickly. Overall, definitely worth checking out if you want something creative and different.

A couple of friends and I came in for happy hour after work and had such a great time. We ended up…read moreordering almost everything off the appetizer menu, and every single dish was delicious. The ambiance was fun yet cozy, and our servers were incredibly attentive, which made the experience even better. From the food to the service to the overall vibe, everything was on point. This place truly deserves a 5-star rating!

We visited Wokcano many times in the past and always enjoyed great dinning experiences. However on…read moreour most recent visit while in DTLA for a late night dinner, things felt very different. Valet parking is no longer available so we had to park in a dingy parking structure a few doors down where the elevators are filthy. During the short walk to the restaurant, we also encountered individuals openly using drugs, which was unsettling. Once inside, the restaurant looked run down and no where as clean and polished as I remembered. It was almost empty, which was surprising since it was always bustling no matter the time of day. Most of the dishes we tried were very good, which is why I'm giving 3 stars. However the Korean short ribs were disappointing - the meat was gristly, chewy, and had a rubbery texture. On a positive note, our lead server was extremely polite, attentive, and friendly. She was wonderful as was the rest of the waitstaff. In conclusion, we were underwhelmed with our overall dinning experience. Wokcano used to be our go to spot whenever in DTLA, but after this visit, I don't plan on returning.

Came here to celebrate my friends birthday Really nice…read moreatmosphere for that it's a very spacious beautiful place and the service was excellent Wonderful variety of unique vegan food It was so hard to decide what to get I had the pho beef ball soup and my friend had a flavorful tempeh dish Really enjoyed the choconut x-tasy The gluten free baklava is more nutty than traditional baklava yet still very nice There's parking underneath I wish I knew that cause I circled around the downtown area for a bit Would go there again for the dessert for sure

I have been at this restaurant a few times before, having performed here with my sketch group and…read morealso coming for dinner before seeing shows at Center Theatre Group. Each time I've come the waitstaff has been super friendly, and the food amazing. So, when planning a little birthday lunch for my mom's 81st birthday, this was one of the first places I thought of. My mom lives in south LA and we live in the valley, so after picking her up, we wouldn't have to travel far to eat. Although we planned to arrive to the restaurant at 2, traffic was horrible and we arrived at 230pm. After looking for parking, I dropped the fam off at 2:40 so they could sit and look at the menu while I found parking. I get a text from my husband saying they closed at 3 so hurry. This was news to me, as I thought they closed at 5. I found parking and rushed in at 2:48, to see my family outside the restaurant. Perplexed, I went in to ask if we could still eat, as it wasn't yet 3pm. No wait staff came to the front to greet me, so I walked in a bit and asked the waiter if it was okay to eat. The waiter said we close in ten. I said I thought the website said you closed at 5. I must have read it wrong. I understand, but it's not 3 and we came a bit of a distance and it's my mom's 81st birthday. The waiter, whose name is Jack, offered to ask the kitchen if they would still make food. I said yes please would you ask? While Jack was asking, another waiter asked me if I had been helped. I told him yes, that Jack was asking the kitchen if we could still have lunch. This waiter says, we're closing in 10. I'd like to have lunch too. And walks away. Yes, with shade. Jack returns and says it's fine as long as we can order within a few minutes of getting the menu. I say great and we all come in. The 2nd waiter takes our order with the least amount of personality he possibly can, and the whole lunch is slightly awkward and we're not able to truly enjoy ourselves with the feeling of "we better hurry up and eat" lingering. By the time we ordered and received our food (which was delicious as usual) , there were still 4 other groups of customers there, and we actually left the restaurant within a minute or two after the last customers before us. Also, no one came around to ask how our food was and if we needed anything. I'm giving 3 stars because this experience didn't quite sit right with me. Yes, it was near closing, but your doors weren't closed and there was no sign saying last call/order at 2:45 or anything like that. I feel like once the kitchen approved making our lunch, customer service should have been at its peak for paying customers, who gave no attitude and tried to be as polite with the ask as possible. It was not. I still tipped 25%, because Jack (waiter 1) was polite and my 81 old mama who I was celebrating raised me that way, but I'm not sure I'll patronize them again.

Beef meat jun was fire and service was good! It's located in the food court concept building.read more

This spot is so awesome…read more Timothy Lee the chef/ owner is one the kindest and coolest dudes around with a tremendous love and passion for food and culture I ordered the meat plate with Mac salad and for $30 you get a HUGE portion. I was able to split this into 3 meals and probably could've gone to 4 even. The rice is excellent, the Mac salad is insanely good and one of the best and most unique versions I've had, and that beef - WOW. Tender, juicy, flavorful, coated in fluffy egg batter. This is the best version of home cooking and comfort food there is