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

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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

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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

Gam Ja Gol - Gamja tang - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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

Gam Ja Gol - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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

Gam Ja Gol - Gamja Tang - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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

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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

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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

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Very good Korean Gam Ja Tang. Must try it. I have been eating here since 1990 and it been always good.

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

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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

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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

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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

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This is a place I come to all the time -- it's the best gamjatang spot in K-town. The broth is super rich and the meat just falls off the bone. It's honestly my go-to comfort food place read more

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

Gam Ja Gol - Gam ja gol - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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

Gam Ja Gol - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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

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The best gamjatang spot in LA. It's been my go to spot since I was young. Flavorful broth and tender meat. Always hits the spot. read more

Best gamja tang in Cali no doubt. KTown location is the original. Do not compare with the OC one.

Best Korean spicy pork rib soup (gamjatang) in town!! This place has been my favorite since 20 years ago. Please look no further if you're looking for a warm soup that will melt your heart and soul. There are two ways of ordering it. One is individual bowl and the other way is to get the large shared hot pot bowl where you can cook and eat, sharing with multiple people. I usually recommend the second option since at the end, you can make it into special fried rice or a noodles soup. Each order comes with variety side dishes. Only downside is the old atmosphere with less ventilation. So if you see many people ordering and eating the same thing, you will hear other tables conversations very easily. Otherwise I have no complaints :) read more

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

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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

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Gam Ja Gol has been around for ages and I've only been here a handful of times because my husband doesn't like this as much as I do. There's a good amount of surface parking, but it's still a busy plaza, so plan accordingly. Staff is always prompt and nice. I like ordering extra perilla leaves to stick in the soup! read more

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

Gam Ja Gol - Gamja Tang - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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

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Very friendly service and good food! We got the gamjatang with noodles, pancake, Daeji Bo-Ssam, bimbimbab with purple rice. Each dish is flavorful! Good serving size. read more

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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

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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

Gam Ja Gol - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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

Gam Ja Gol - Lunch specials of their recommendations - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've officially been here twice in the last month, even though I've lived just down the street for 7 years! Very hole in the wall type place, but well worth the visit. You absolutely have to try the GAMJATANG STEW or the DAEJI BO-SSAM. ENJOY! PS: Parking lot maybe has 10 spots if you're lucky. Uber, park on the street, or walk. read more

It's been a long long while since my last visit back in 1999 but this spots been killing since 1994 and although inflation has caught up big time!!! Still killing and a must try if you know you know!! Highly recommended!! read more

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This is the place to go to for Korean comfort food! We got their small Gamjatang, bossam, and their fried mackerel. Everything we got was so good here, even their banchan! The pork in the soup just fell off the bones, and the bossam was meaty, fatty and delicious. I loved how moist and flaky the mackerel was as well, and it was a great dish to get with all the other pork ones we had This place was absolutely packed when we went for dinner! They just opened a location in OC as well, so definitely go check it out in case you don't want to drive all the way to Koreatown. Definitely try this out the next time you're craving Korean comfort food. read more

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Super yummy warm food. The servers spoke Korean and Chinese. And they were pretty nice! Excellent banchan. Well lit inside and open spaced with many tables inside. Could feel cramped. Parking lot can get crowded. Restrooms on-site. read more

My first choice is always here when it comes to Gamjatang. Flavorful, lots of meat - straight up authentic taste of real Korean food. Highly recommended. read more

Gam Ja Gol - Gamjatang - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

They've been dishing out authentic Korean food since 1994. Their gamjatang, or spicy pork bone soup, is an absolute must-try! The broth is super tasty without being too spicy, and the meat just falls off the bone. Plus, at the end of your meal, they use the leftover broth to make kimchi fried rice for you read more

Gam Ja Gol - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Always a delicious nutritious and satisfying meal! I've been coming to this place for over 10 years and is still my favorite for Gamja Tang, and daeji gul bo-ssam read more

엘에이 감자탕 맛집입니다. 고기도 부드럽고 국물이 담백합니다. 꼭 들려보세요! 같이 나오는 반찬들도 다 맛있습니다. 이모님들도 친절하셔서 끝까지 기분좋게 먹고 왔습니다. read more

Gam Ja Gol - Gamjatang - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Tasty and delicious. We were craving Korean cuisine. This place was bookmarked and wanted to try. Entered and was greeted by all friendly auntie workers. Place looks small from outside but inside had many tables. Ordered the gamja-tang (pork neck bone soup), which comes in 3 sizes - small, medium, large. For us, the small seemed HUGE and had to take about half home. Probably because we also ordered the pancake. And the delicious side dishes were refilled. One of the aunties introduced us to the complimentary bokkeumbap, which we finished even tho we were extremely full. Something very tasty to munch on. There were more items on the menu that we would like to try next time. Recommend to visit! read more

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Mom and pop type Korean place and it's amazing! Feels like I'm in Seoul! Food is delicious and the service is AMAZING. Plus the ambience is passively quiet allowing you to enjoy your meal with pleasant conversation. Definitely coming again and can't wait to take my mother and sister in law! read more

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Extremely traditional food. Reminds me of S. korea. So if you're missing home I definitely recommend. They even do the complimentary Fried rice at the end of the meal, which I definitely missed when I came back to the states. The soup isn't spicy and more flavorful so if you're scared of the spice give this a shot. Its red but not burning, and that's always a plus. It gets pretty crowded during the night so get there early. Service was great and they were super kind. read more

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