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You know the food is going to be delicious when it's run by a group of Korean ajummas :P Even better, they had huge portions of meat for the gamjatang! They did have a parking lot, which is rare for koreatown, but I do think it fills up fast.
Was craving Gamjatang today and was so excited to find this place. We got a size small for 2 people. Generous portion, could have fed 3-4. Generous amount of pork bones. The broth flavor has more pork flavor than veggie flavor, compared to other Gamjatang I've had. The broth was hearty and not too salty. Unfortunately they don't serve rice with the soup, but you can ask to get a side of purple rice and then they will just use one less bowl for the fried rice afterward. The staff noticed we were running low on soup and refilled the broth for us complimentary! They make fried rice afterward which is delicious, strong kimchi flavor. And when we got our leftovers to go, they added extra broth again! Very thoughtful! Will definitely be back when I have a craving again
Had an amazing experience at Gam Ja Gol. My friends and I got the large Gamjatang to share and it was so much food! I will definitely comeback to their lunch special! You will leave feeling so full especially with the kimchi rice they make for you at the end if you save your rice! I really love the purple rice it comes with since I love the texture of it. I usually hate pork since I think most establishments don't prepare it well but and it ends up having a stinky pork taste but you can tell they parboil the pork neck properly to get rid of any impure tastes. The soup was also so flavorful and went perfectly with rice! The pork neck was falll off the bone and extremely tender! I really loved the side dishes it came with and thought the radish kimchi was perfectly prepared. I will say it's a little pricy (25~pp including tip) compared to other places you can get Gamjatang in ktown but the quality and preparation of the Gamjatang is truly worth it. I really recommend supporting locally owned businesses!
Solid meal and experience! Hole in the wall Korean restaurant specializing in gamja tang. Delicious savory soup with giant pork bones and potatoes. I came in a group of four and got the large gamja tang as well as an order of bossam. It was really good but honestly too much food for a group of four haha. We wish we got the medium size because we had a ton of leftovers. After you finish the gamja tang, they turn it into a delicious fried rice in the same pot, which is really good because it just soaks up the flavors of the leftover soup. The service is on point. Solid 10/10 experience this morning.
Pass by this place all the time and finally stopped in to enjoy a delicious warm meal on a rainy day. You know the place is legit when you see a mix of old Korean ahjussis hanging out and drinking soju along with people of all ages and ethnicities here for the same dish: Gamjatang We ordered the small gamjatang which was more than enough for 2 people, finished it down to the bones, and topped it off with some delicious fried rice with the crispy rice at the bottom. Small old school vibe with friendly and helpful service. Enjoyed it so much I returned with my family a couple weeks later and ordered the large gamjatang for 6 people along with juicy/tender bossam and a ya che jeon (veggie pancake). Highly recommend the ugeoji (cabbage/radish leaves) add on to the soup!
A solid place to get authentic Korean food! Their Gamjatang was delicious, broth tasted great, and can feed up to 4 people + leftovers! Their Bo-Ssam was also delicious.
Gamja tang $20.99- pork neck soup. This is an individual serving. But actually enough for 2 people. The meat fall off the pork bones. The soup is a mild. The bottom of the soup has all the seasoning and quite good. It's not that strong If you get the Stew- gamjatang, it's a larger serving and comes with fried rice after Daeji bossam 39.99- pretty good. I like that the meat is boiled then seared. Vegetable pancake (ya che jeon) 12.99- pretty good pancake, soft, Vegetabels, some fake crab meat
I was staying in KTown for a bit so I decided that while I'm here I might as well try out some Korean food. I pass by this place all the time and it was still pretty early on a Saturday, before the lunch rush, so I decided to come in before it gets crowded. I was seated at a table immediately. I ordered the Gamja Tang ($15.99 lunch special), which also came with a bowl of rice and some banchan. The meat was so tender and slid off the bone. The broth was really flavorful and rich. Just one individual size is enough for two people, so I packed the second half of the meal to go. Service was pretty quick. They took my order really quickly and gave me my check as soon as I asked. The dining area is really simple just with chairs and tables and not so much decor, but it's straight forward and to the point. This would be a great meal on a cold winter day so I'll have to come back to warm up. Really glad I tried this place out on a whim!
On the list? Yup! Stopped by with a friend to get the Gamjatang // (chongol) and it was delicious! There was a sufficient parking in the lot, and there's also spots on the street. This was my first time, and I wasn't sure what to expect... so we got our table for two and were seated fairly quickly. First thing's first, this restaurant really brought me back to Korea from the simple wooden color palette and neutral, earth-toned walls... something about it just screamed traditional - ethnic. We went with the top item: Gamja Chongol, and after devouring our sides, it was out within minutes. Oh no! Looks like pork.. actually I'm not a big fan of pork. But it's the signature, so it's a must try. Delicious it definitely was, though a bit tough. Midway through the meal the soup had evaporated too much, and the staff member stopped by and shocked me by asking in Chinese! Impressed, I responded in both Chinese and Korean... what an experience! Towards the end of the meal, our server packed up the leftovers and fried rice with the leftover sauce in the pot. If you're into nurungi (burnt rice), this was simply a delicious, savory treat. Of course, once you get the crust, make sure to add some cold tea to help loosen it up - crunch crunch!
Gam Ja Gol is a classic in Koreatown LA! I believe a second location opened up in Buena Park, CA in Orange County. This restaurant serves traditional Korean food and are known for or specializes in Gamjatang (Spicy Pork Neck Stew) and Bossam (Boiled Pork Belly Wrap). Pretty much every table orders it. Their Bossam is out of this world DELICIOUS! Tender pork belly served with sides: like Napa cabbage, spicy radish, raw garlic and jalapeno slices, bossam sauce, salted shrimp sauce or kimchi. The pork belly, Napa cabbage and side dishes are wrapped together for the perfect bite! 5/5 The Gamjatang (Pork neck stew) here is light tasting and clean. Very good but I must say my favorite spot makes a better version for my personal taste. I like a stronger red pepper paste garlicky finish; again the Gamjatang here is great, just a lighter broth profile from what am used to. 4/5. Green chives pancake with faux krab. Soggy -skip. 2/5. Overall, I like it here. It's an absolute hole-in-wall with zero ambience. The dining area is bare-bones;however, that's most places I go to, lol. Good food, good service. Parking: small mini-mall with tight parking. Good luck with parking. No valet.
Gamjatang was sooo flavorful and mouthwatering that I also had to try their sister restaurant in LA. Parking: They're located in a very small plaza, so finding a spot can be difficult. We visited around 15:30, and got lucky with a spot. Ambiance/Environment: This spot is truly Korean. They have a small indoor space with a decent amount of seating. They weren't as busy when we visited, but it started getting busier closer to dinner time. Service: I didn't catch any of their names, but all the servers were attentive, quick, & efficient! They speak limited English, but they understand enough. Foods: 1) Gamja Tang - The portion size was LARGE! The soup was as flavorful as the gamja tang at their sister location. There were a generous amounts of meat and vegetable. 2) Vegetable Pancake - This tasted as expected. Its thinness and non-crunchiness made it stand out from other pancakes I've had. It was really soft, yet delicious. 3) Fried Rice - One of the servers offered fried rice. She packed the remaining gamja tang in a to-go bowl and took the pan away. When she came back with the pan, there was a thin layer of fried rice mixed in with the flavors of the soup! Yummm! 4) Banchan - I appreciate the amount of banchan they provide. If you want more of a specific side, simply ask. They didn't provide purple rice, so I asked for some hehe. Pricing: Definitely worth it! Dishes can be shared between 2-3 people!
Came on a Sunday night and was able to get seated quickly, but the restaurant did fill up quickly after. Servers were quick and friendly. Banchan are nothing special but still tasty and abundant. We ordered the gamja tang main dish, it was quick and flavorful. The bowl was overflowing with meat. Also ordered the Mandoo gook, also tasty but nothing special. Will come back next time to try the gamjatang stew, which every table seem to have. Parking is just like every other ktown strip mall.
This place has my parents' stamp of approval. Every time I come home, they ask if I want to eat here, and I never say no. I always be spamming the braised potatoes side dish since it's my favorite banchan. The gamjatang is our go-to order and I highly recommend it. The broth is rich from the pork bones, and the perilla leaves add an aromatic balance. They even make kimchi fried rice for you at the end, and the portions are so big that we always leave with leftovers. The only downside is that parking can be tough to find sometimes, but it's definitely worth it.
4 months ago
i love the food here and the staff is quick with their service! would come back again! the gamja gol is flavorful and i love that it stays piping hot. delicious sides to go with it and they give you rice at the end with the left over soup read more
No frills local korean spot perfect for any soup lovers or those missing their grandma's pork bone soup! We got a small gamjatang which was enough to feed 2-3 people along with an assortment of banchans! It's perfect if you're craving a savory soup but don't expect outstanding flavors and their kimchi is pretty lackluster. There's a small parking lot out front or street parking available read more
1 day ago
Their signature soup is delicious ....it's full of flavor and not too spicy, which is good for foodies like myself that can't eat spicy food read more
You know the food is going to be delicious when it's run by a group of Korean ajummas :P Even better, they had huge portions of meat for the gamjatang! They did have a parking lot, which is rare for koreatown, but I do think it fills up fast. read more
29 days ago
Was craving Gamjatang today and was so excited to find this place. We got a size small for 2 people. Generous portion, could have fed 3-4. Generous amount of pork bones. The broth flavor has more pork flavor than veggie flavor, compared to other Gamjatang I've had. The broth was hearty and not too salty. Unfortunately they don't serve rice with the soup, but you can ask to get a side of purple rice and then they will just use one less bowl for the fried rice afterward. The staff noticed we were running low on soup and refilled the broth for us complimentary! They make fried rice afterward which is delicious, strong kimchi flavor. And when we got our leftovers to go, they added extra broth again! Very thoughtful! Will definitely be back when I have a craving again read more
Had an amazing experience at Gam Ja Gol. My friends and I got the large Gamjatang to share and it was so much food! I will definitely comeback to their lunch special! You will leave feeling so full especially with the kimchi rice they make for you at the end if you save your rice! I really love the purple rice it comes with since I love the texture of it. I usually hate pork since I think most establishments don't prepare it well but and it ends up having a stinky pork taste but you can tell they parboil the pork neck properly to get rid of any impure tastes. The soup was also so flavorful and went perfectly with rice! The pork neck was falll off the bone and extremely tender! I really loved the side dishes it came with and thought the radish kimchi was perfectly prepared. I will say it's a little pricy (25~pp including tip) compared to other places you can get Gamjatang in ktown but the quality and preparation of the Gamjatang is truly worth it. I really recommend supporting locally owned businesses! read more
Solid meal and experience! Hole in the wall Korean restaurant specializing in gamja tang. Delicious savory soup with giant pork bones and potatoes. I came in a group of four and got the large gamja tang as well as an order of bossam. It was really good but honestly too much food for a group of four haha. We wish we got the medium size because we had a ton of leftovers. After you finish the gamja tang, they turn it into a delicious fried rice in the same pot, which is really good because it just soaks up the flavors of the leftover soup. The service is on point. Solid 10/10 experience this morning. read more
Pass by this place all the time and finally stopped in to enjoy a delicious warm meal on a rainy day. You know the place is legit when you see a mix of old Korean ahjussis hanging out and drinking soju along with people of all ages and ethnicities here for the same dish: Gamjatang We ordered the small gamjatang which was more than enough for 2 people, finished it down to the bones, and topped it off with some delicious fried rice with the crispy rice at the bottom. Small old school vibe with friendly and helpful service. Enjoyed it so much I returned with my family a couple weeks later and ordered the large gamjatang for 6 people along with juicy/tender bossam and a ya che jeon (veggie pancake). Highly recommend the ugeoji (cabbage/radish leaves) add on to the soup! read more
5 months ago
A solid place to get authentic Korean food! Their Gamjatang was delicious, broth tasted great, and can feed up to 4 people + leftovers! Their Bo-Ssam was also delicious. read more
11 months ago
Gamja tang $20.99- pork neck soup. This is an individual serving. But actually enough for 2 people. The meat fall off the pork bones. The soup is a mild. The bottom of the soup has all the seasoning and quite good. It's not that strong If you get the Stew- gamjatang, it's a larger serving and comes with fried rice after Daeji bossam 39.99- pretty good. I like that the meat is boiled then seared. Vegetable pancake (ya che jeon) 12.99- pretty good pancake, soft, Vegetabels, some fake crab meat read more
I was staying in KTown for a bit so I decided that while I'm here I might as well try out some Korean food. I pass by this place all the time and it was still pretty early on a Saturday, before the lunch rush, so I decided to come in before it gets crowded. I was seated at a table immediately. I ordered the Gamja Tang ($15.99 lunch special), which also came with a bowl of rice and some banchan. The meat was so tender and slid off the bone. The broth was really flavorful and rich. Just one individual size is enough for two people, so I packed the second half of the meal to go. Service was pretty quick. They took my order really quickly and gave me my check as soon as I asked. The dining area is really simple just with chairs and tables and not so much decor, but it's straight forward and to the point. This would be a great meal on a cold winter day so I'll have to come back to warm up. Really glad I tried this place out on a whim! read more
27 days ago
On the list? Yup! Stopped by with a friend to get the Gamjatang // (chongol) and it was delicious! There was a sufficient parking in the lot, and there's also spots on the street. This was my first time, and I wasn't sure what to expect... so we got our table for two and were seated fairly quickly. First thing's first, this restaurant really brought me back to Korea from the simple wooden color palette and neutral, earth-toned walls... something about it just screamed traditional - ethnic. We went with the top item: Gamja Chongol, and after devouring our sides, it was out within minutes. Oh no! Looks like pork.. actually I'm not a big fan of pork. But it's the signature, so it's a must try. Delicious it definitely was, though a bit tough. Midway through the meal the soup had evaporated too much, and the staff member stopped by and shocked me by asking in Chinese! Impressed, I responded in both Chinese and Korean... what an experience! Towards the end of the meal, our server packed up the leftovers and fried rice with the leftover sauce in the pot. If you're into nurungi (burnt rice), this was simply a delicious, savory treat. Of course, once you get the crust, make sure to add some cold tea to help loosen it up - crunch crunch! read more
1 month ago
10 days ago
Gam Ja Gol is a classic in Koreatown LA! I believe a second location opened up in Buena Park, CA in Orange County. This restaurant serves traditional Korean food and are known for or specializes in Gamjatang (Spicy Pork Neck Stew) and Bossam (Boiled Pork Belly Wrap). Pretty much every table orders it. Their Bossam is out of this world DELICIOUS! Tender pork belly served with sides: like Napa cabbage, spicy radish, raw garlic and jalapeno slices, bossam sauce, salted shrimp sauce or kimchi. The pork belly, Napa cabbage and side dishes are wrapped together for the perfect bite! 5/5 The Gamjatang (Pork neck stew) here is light tasting and clean. Very good but I must say my favorite spot makes a better version for my personal taste. I like a stronger red pepper paste garlicky finish; again the Gamjatang here is great, just a lighter broth profile from what am used to. 4/5. Green chives pancake with faux krab. Soggy -skip. 2/5. Overall, I like it here. It's an absolute hole-in-wall with zero ambience. The dining area is bare-bones;however, that's most places I go to, lol. Good food, good service. Parking: small mini-mall with tight parking. Good luck with parking. No valet. read more
2 years ago
Gamjatang was sooo flavorful and mouthwatering that I also had to try their sister restaurant in LA. Parking: They're located in a very small plaza, so finding a spot can be difficult. We visited around 15:30, and got lucky with a spot. Ambiance/Environment: This spot is truly Korean. They have a small indoor space with a decent amount of seating. They weren't as busy when we visited, but it started getting busier closer to dinner time. Service: I didn't catch any of their names, but all the servers were attentive, quick, & efficient! They speak limited English, but they understand enough. Foods: 1) Gamja Tang - The portion size was LARGE! The soup was as flavorful as the gamja tang at their sister location. There were a generous amounts of meat and vegetable. 2) Vegetable Pancake - This tasted as expected. Its thinness and non-crunchiness made it stand out from other pancakes I've had. It was really soft, yet delicious. 3) Fried Rice - One of the servers offered fried rice. She packed the remaining gamja tang in a to-go bowl and took the pan away. When she came back with the pan, there was a thin layer of fried rice mixed in with the flavors of the soup! Yummm! 4) Banchan - I appreciate the amount of banchan they provide. If you want more of a specific side, simply ask. They didn't provide purple rice, so I asked for some hehe. Pricing: Definitely worth it! Dishes can be shared between 2-3 people! read more
4 months ago
Came on a Sunday night and was able to get seated quickly, but the restaurant did fill up quickly after. Servers were quick and friendly. Banchan are nothing special but still tasty and abundant. We ordered the gamja tang main dish, it was quick and flavorful. The bowl was overflowing with meat. Also ordered the Mandoo gook, also tasty but nothing special. Will come back next time to try the gamjatang stew, which every table seem to have. Parking is just like every other ktown strip mall. read more
This place has my parents' stamp of approval. Every time I come home, they ask if I want to eat here, and I never say no. I always be spamming the braised potatoes side dish since it's my favorite banchan. The gamjatang is our go-to order and I highly recommend it. The broth is rich from the pork bones, and the perilla leaves add an aromatic balance. They even make kimchi fried rice for you at the end, and the portions are so big that we always leave with leftovers. The only downside is that parking can be tough to find sometimes, but it's definitely worth it. read more
2 months ago
8 months ago
My favorite gamjatang spot in K-town! This is one of the oldest of its kind! Gamjatang is Korean style pork bone broth and potato soup. I always order the large here that's enough for 3-4 people because I want to take the leftovers home. The stew really hits the spot every single time and the price is very reasonable for the amount they give you. Service is typical for a Korean restaurant- the waitresses are very straightforward and friendly with you. They'll refill side dishes for you for free at any time, but they charge extra for the soup toppings, but it's worth just getting everything - perilla leaves, perilla seeds, radish leaves, and everything there is to add. Ambiance can seem a bit hole-in-the-wall because it's K-town but there is a parking lot shared with other establishments and the restaurant isn't small, but it fills up pretty quickly. I would come here any day when I'm craving for some comfort food or something meaty and heart read more
Casual, homey Korean spot for gamjatang. Street and lot parking is available - there's some double parking available if absolutely needed. Had the small sized shared gamjatang (was plenty for 2 people). Came very quickly, along with some banchan. The broth was amazingly rich, and the pork neck bones were practically fall-off-the-bone. Would def come back again! read more
My first time having gamja tang and I am blown away. Banchan was extremely yummy as well, this was the first place I've had the jelly one and I loved it. My party was only 2 of us so we shared a small but wow it was hugee. We just barely finished, but it definitely would have been easier with more friends Service was great, food was amazing, and ambiance is perfect late night food with friends to catch up. Definitely coming back 10/10 read more
2 months ago
Came for the lunch special which was a complete bang for your buck. Gamja tang $15.99 FOR ALL THIS FOOD: soup with 10 FALL OFF THE BONE RIBS, whole sweet potato a flavor profile similar to a korean ver of vietnamese bun bo hue (without the lemon grass). So comforting. I cleared this meal with no crumps 10/10 super homey. The restaurant had a worn look. Many people rave about the new location at Bueno Park, which I also hear is bigger. Been seeing all the major influencers calling this place OG since the 90s. So happy I got to try this place out. Luckily was already in this plaza for another store -- FYI parking here is super tight. read more
1 year ago
항상 올때마다 너무 맛있게 먹고 간다고 느낍니다 볶음밥 너무 맛있어요!! 소주 안주로 최고에요 직원분들도 너무 친절해요 Every time I come here, I always leave feeling incredibly satisfied. The fried rice is absolutely delicious!! It's the perfect soju snack. The staff is also incredibly friendly. read more
7 months ago
Found this place recommended while visiting LA. It was the best meal of the whole trip!! Got the gamja gol and pajeon split amongst 4 people and it was the perfect amount of food. So warm and hearty, definitely healed us after a long day of traveling. Only giving it 4 stars because of the service. It was a busy night but we noticed they were not as friendly to non-koreans. Spoke English instead of Korean and the staff was not as receptive and did not come by unless asked a couple times. Still the food was great and it might have just been a busy night! read more
8 months ago
Such an AMAZING meal for all the people from my work. Definitely coming back again and again. Very affordable price and huge portion of meal. read more
8 months ago
Cada vez que visitamos en Los Angeles venimos en este lugar. Es el lugar mas buscado por nuestra familia. Las comidas del local todas son muy buenas y sabrosas y el servicio ni que hablar.. son muy amables y muy atentos a la mesa. read more
Unfortunately just missed the lunch special so we had to order the full size portion. The restaurant was quiet and a few tables were pending to be bussed. The lunch special ended at 3pm. We were interested in trying the gamjatang and wanted the lunch special size because we were not too hungry. Our server explained that the lunch special is just a single person portion that you cannot cook at the table and it also doesn't come with the fried rice afterwards. We proceeded to get the small gamjatang from the regular menu. A large pot that can feed 2 to 3 ppl came out, filled with pork neck/spine bones in broth. The was 1 potato and a handful of greens topped on it. The soup was OK and the meat was soft, falling off the bones. I felt like having some fish sauce would be good to dip the meat in but they didn't have any. They gave us their house made sauce instead which was a light soy, sweetened, horseradishy sauce. It went well with the meat. At the end of eating the soup, we scooped out the rest of the gamjatang to a Togo container and the server used the pot to make some kimchi fried rice. The rice was a bit soggy but flavorful. This was a very filling meal. read more
This is what I imagine a meal in the heart of Seoul Korea would taste like. The soups were extremely delicious and packed a ton of flavors. I feel like it would be the best hangover food. The wait staff primarily spoke Korean, which is typically a great sign for authentic food. Check it out. Closes at 10 most nights. read more
10 months ago
Good food. The small 감자탕 (gamja tang) is meant for 2 people and it was a solid portion. Got Bossam on the side as well which was great. It is relatively annoying to eat all the meat cleanly off the bones, but still really worth. read more
2 months ago
11 months ago
Cozy atmosphere, great food , quick service. Would recommend and their lunch specials. All the food is good & more than enough to fill a party of two! read more
2 years ago
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3003 W Olympic Blvd
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What is u-geo ji?
In Korean cuisine, ugeoji is outer leaves or stems of cabbage, radish, and other greens, which are removed while trimming the vegetables. Ugeoji is often used in soups and stews, including haejang-guk.
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They have a free parking lot outside the restaurant. Was just there tonight! Love that place!
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