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    Ham Hung Restaurant

    3.4 (247 reviews)
    ModerateKorean
    Open 9:00 am - 8:30 pm
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    Food was good until I found a piece of hair in spicy noodle. I'm not close to Ktown therefore I can't even get my refund back but if you want clean food that does not have hair in it, I recommend not coming here. At least wear hair nets. This is disgusting.

    Potato Pancake
    Luke W.

    Excellent establishment located in a plaza south of koreatown. The staff we spoke with spoke little english, but we were able to get my orders in and we got the food quickly. The restaurant itself feels very homely. My favorite is the potato pancake!!

    Seohyun P.

    Hm. I don't know what I just ate/got full off of. This was the worst $53 I've spent in Ktown/in LA in general. The cold noodles tasted like nothing. There is only noodles, pickles, and meat. Oh yea, half an over boiled egg. But the cold noodles didn't even come with crushed ice. It came with slightly cold broth. Kind of like if you were to ask for VERY LESS ICE in a boba order. And I just saw the combo on the wall advertising cold noodles and four piece dumpling and was expecting the price to be a little more but turns out it's an extra $12..? Idk if it's just me, or that doesn't seem right. At that price, I would've ordered another dish. If you think about it, that's a whole chipotle bowl of its own. And the dumplings didn't even come steaming hot...it felt like they just microwaved it Oh, and when we ordered two cold noodles (one of them being a combo), they didn't even give us side dishes? But all the other customers had it??? It was all grandmas and grandpas there...but like why did I have to ask mid meal for my side dishes..?? And then, I ate the side dishes and realized the best thing on the table was the broccoli with spicy sauce. #Neveragain

    Marina D.

    As a ktown native I approve! Boyfriend took me here great food and great service! Must try

    2 Big bim bop's
    Melba S.

    Delicious food with such great customer service. I'm coming back again. Super clean environment, such kindness and attentiveness! Love it here!

    Mul Naengmyun
    Joann V.

    2 stars I really wanted to like this place, but the cold noodles fell short of satisfying. I ordered the Mul Naengmyun and asked for spicy chili paste on the side. While the server was decent, the spicy paste contained a fly...which was alive and kicking in the sauce. I told her about it and she gave me fresh sauce, but it made me wonder about the restaurant. Taste-wise, the broth was light with a touch of acidity. The pickled vegetables were just ok...I think there are restaurants that serve a better cold noodle. Unfortunately, I will not be back.

    Mul naengmyeon
    Michael W.

    The place isn't fancy looking and the Korean auntie working there doesn't speak much English, but that's when you know the food is top-tier. Got the Geobchang Jeongol (spicy veal small intestine), it was massive and delicious. As someone who has a low tolerance for spicy, it was manageable. Comes with two rice and definitely more for family style. Also got the mul naengmyeon to balance out the heat, very refreshing, good flavor, not a whole lot of meat. The server was very accommodating and attentive, bringing many many plates and bowls for us to share as she saw us needing them without even having to ask. Super patient with our lack of Korean knowledge and even went out of her way to help us pack/split leftovers. Would love to come eat here again.

    Donkatsu (pork cutlet)

    Reallly good food, kind & efficient service, endearing/peaceful/respectful atmosphere; saw many elders and solo diners here enjoying, which felt like a testament to authenticity and quality. Will be back. Great prices too Got the gogi naengmyeon, donkatsu, and pan fry dumplings. All great; especiallyyy loved the naengmyeon and pan fried dumplings

    Front of restaurant.
    Alex B.

    After a long, exhausting day of walking around in the scorching heat, a bowl of Korean cold noodles was the move to make. My family and I decided to swing by Ham Hung Restaurant for just that. I know it sounds silly, but I cherish that feeling of being instantly whisked away to another world when I walk into some restaurants. From the television screens playing Korean shows or sports in the background, to the menu items taped up to the walls, to the low humming of the air conditioning unit in the corner, to the restaurant supplies stacked in the halls and corners, there's something just soothing and familiar about all of it. I also appreciated how helpful and caring our waitress was (she reminded me of an aunt by giving us all sorts of recommendations on what's good and fresh currently in the kitchen). You know it's legit when they serve you yooksoo, , in a thermos type bottle. This is basically a light beef broth that is meant to accompany your bowl of cold noodles. Even without the noodles, it's still a great warm and comforting drink to sip on while you wait. Being new to this spot, I went with the waitress's recommendation of their Gogi Naengmyeon (Spicy beef mixed noodles) - ($14.99). This dish is composed of a chewy buckwheat and potato starch noodles with a spicy and slightly sweet pepper paste sauce, cucumbers, boiled egg, and beef slices. Spicy yet refreshing. The meal also comes with a humble spread of side dishes (such as pickled radish, kimchi, etc.). The side dishes were really yum and pair well with the entrees. By the waitress's suggestion, we also got their Potato Pancake, Gamjajeon (about $13.99). It's such a simple thing, but it is incredibly delicious and satisfying. The dip of soy sauce really brings out that starchy sweet, fried flavor of the potato pancake. By the way, let me know if you have any other recommendations for Korean noodle places I should also check out. I would love to explore more spots for that.

    Jason C.

    If you want to try an overpriced and the world's worst naenmyung, then come here!! Don't waste your money, go some place else!! Originally we went to Yuchun but we forgot they closed on Sundays and decided to try Ham Hung, that decision will hunt me for the rest of my life. Mulnaenmyung - first the broth tasted weird and had a weird aftertaste. I don't know if the broth was old or what but it was the worst broth I ever had!! No amount of vinegar and/or mustard helped. Gogi naenmyung or basically their version on bibim naenmyung.... It comes with beef and pork - the sauce was under seasoned, bland and after one taste, your asking yourself- "what did I get myself into". As not to waste food, we ate all the noodles as much as we could... but yeah not worth it. If I could give -5 starts I really would!! The restaurant should be banned from serving these noodles!! PLEASE PLEASE DO NOT ORDER THE NOODLES!!!!!

    jjin-mandu (steamed dumpling) 찐 만두

    Thank you Ham Hung Restaurant for one of the best meals I've had in my life. I'm sure many people have stepped into your doors not being able to appreciate what you offer simply because they have never had the privilege of experiencing authentic Korean cuisine. This is as close as it gets to what it genuinely feels like to enjoy a summertime "cold refreshing cold noodle" in Korea, and when I say Korea, I'm talking about the experience of native Koreans who understand the taste that comes from growing up in the motherland, in a native Korean household, experiencing home-made food from their grandparents, uncles, and aunties. These are the people who understand the excellence of food from Jeolla-do and the unique flavors and textures of the countryside compared to modern-day Seoul. This is why so many of your diners are Korean elders; these are the people who have spent a lifetime (in the motherland) appreciating this kind of culinary experience. Ham Hung Restaurant is like the hidden door in Korea Town Los Angeles that takes you in one step, across the world straight to Korea. It takes you to a time, place, an experience that money shouldn't be able to buy. Because of this, Ham Hung Restaurant deserves a Michelin star and I hope this door never closes. mul naengmyeon 물냉면 gogi naengmyeon 고기 냉면 (비빔) jjin-mandu (steamed dumplings) 찐 만두 yukgaejang 육개장

    Tina F.

    There were 4 of us and 3 had the cold noodles and I had the hot one with rice and it was delicious! I wish we could have taken it with us to go on the plane:) I also ordered the soup with short ribs, barely dug into that as we were so full from our own order. I just wanted to try it all and all the little side dishes and our appetizer was on point. I love Korean restaurants because of all the side dishes:) I was glad a friend took us here because I would come back when I'm in town again. Stop by and try what I order because you will not be disappointed at all!

    Jeany K.

    Standard old school Korean ajuma ajussi digs. Nothing fancy about this spot but the food will satiate the belly. It's real popular for the naeng myun cold noodles. Service is alright, they'll get you what you need and leave you in peace.

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    So good. So authentic. Dont think twice and plz try. The cold noodles are the best in La. 너무 맛있어요. 오래오래 장사해주세요. 많이 파세요

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    Hangari Kalguksu

    4.4(3.2k reviews)
    0.8 miWilshire Center, Koreatown
    $$
    Women-owned & operated
    10 years in business

    Visited Hangari on Saturday evening to try their renown Kalguksu with some friends. I've known that…read morespecific parking lot/strip mall to be a nightmare parking wise, so I bit the bullet and used the on-site valet. There is sometimes street parking but the availability is rough, it's tough to park, and even one of the meters we ended up at just didn't work. They only charge a $5 cash service charge though, which isn't bad. We were lucky to be seated right away, even in a packed restaurant. The restaurant has a surprisingly modern design, and is comfortable for as small as it is. We were quickly served their signature kimchis and barley rice. The kimchi, particularly the yeolmu (young summer radish) kimchi, has a unique flavor profile well suited to their food. We ordered 2 bowls of their plain kalgooksu, 1 bibim milmyun, and 1 tteokbokki. The food came out fairly quickly. The kalgooksu was as expected the star of the show. The anchovy broth brings a savory complexity that seems impossible for a soup made from just dried fish and a few other ingredients. It even has a rich, almost thick, quality to it that is surprising for a fish broth. Their noodles, the titular kalgooksu, have the signature irregularity and chew of knife cut noodles. I appreciate the vegetables that always come in kalgooksu, like potato, pumpkin, and zucchini, which offer an earthy heartiness to the light soup. My only complaint is that the potato is in huge irregular chunks, and is barely cooked, though I feel like I have had this issue with many of the kalgooksu bowls I've had over the years. The bibim milmyun was solid. I think that I prefer the texture and flavor of naengmyeon buckwheat noodles, but the milmyun, which are made with mostly wheat flour, still provide a satisfying chew. The sauce tasted bright and fresh, especially with a splash of added vinegar. It also came with a small side portion of spicy pork and some rice paper to wrap. The tteokbokki was the one let down of the meal. To be fair, I wasn't expecting much out of tteokbokki at all restaurant like this whose specialty is essentially the opposite. I ordered the tteokbokki as a "safe pick" for a picky eater in the group. It turned out to be a bit mediocre in our opinion, and that friend ended up enjoying their kalgooksu anyways. If you're looking to try this dish, it's definitely one of if not the best I've had in Southern California, so I'd totally recommend it. I'll also warn to steer clear of the Garden Grove restaurant of the same name and specialty. I think it's a disappointing mimicry of this place.

    Heard great things about this restaurant so I was very excited to try it while I was in town. Came…read moreon Sunday night at 7pm, and was very pleasantly surprised they had plenty of open tables to seat our party of 3 immediately. What we ordered: - Clam Kalguksu (5/5): this was sooo good! The noodle texture and broth favor was amazing. I would definitely order this again if I come back! - Large Bossam (4.5/5): I absolutely love bossam and this was exactly what I expect when I order bossam. Only reason it's not 5/5 is it's not really any different from bossam elsewhere. Overall, this place is definitely worth the hype and I will be come back when I'm in the ktown area again!

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    Anju House - covered patio seating

    Anju House

    4.4(694 reviews)
    1.2 miKoreatown
    $$
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

    It was my first time here. The place is very nice and love the decor…read more The parking is valet or street parking. The service was very good. The chicken was a little in the dry side but overall all the food was good. We will be back!

    I'll start with the positives. The location is very nice. Designed with an elegant, but…read moreminimalistic vibe. I love that, traditional mixed modern social dining feel. I had placed a phone order, for pick up; upon arrival, I found the service was prompt. I saw my food ready to go, just past the main walk-in area. Almost immediately after that, I was taken care of by the host and on my way. I've been waiting to try this place for ages so on the drive back to work I was excited to steal a piece of meat from the bag. Initial bite flavor was good, meat was tender just a bit on the chewy side.. I wasn't bothered by it too much as I'd have to leave it in an oven warmer at work. Trying to keep food warm, in doing so, I knew there'd be only two possible outcomes, melting tender or either tough & dry. So, the dish of meat and rice sat in the warmer for almost an hour hour and a half. The downhill slope.... Set the "meat " on the veggies and began to eat. Meat after meat, I kept experiencing the same exact texture. It was the same exact rubbery chew, I initially tasted. Each and every piece was the same exact flavor. There was no peak, there was no pitfall. If you cook or grill, you know this is a red flag. Normally, consistency would be a good thing, a Master craftsman type experience, but this was NOT it. As go on, I get the sinking feeling, this can't be real meat. I lock in, the deeper I dig, each piece looks the same, broken apart the same, tastes the same, just various shapes. They can call me crazy for this one - I'll stand by it. Something is not right here. I'm not even going to throw it away. I'm going to study it for the next few days and post an updated review. I hope I'm wrong but as of right now, I'll never revisit this place. Too freaky of an experience. We

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    Danbi

    4.5(383 reviews)
    0.9 miWilshire Center, Koreatown
    $$$

    We went shortly after they opened and it got busier as the night went on. The Honey butter chips…read moreare dripping with the honey butter sauce & I wished I had a whole bowl of that. The Grilled jowl was thinly sliced & one of my favorite dishes of the night! The Zabuton came out still sizzling on a bed of onions- I absolutely loved this & it is definitely shareable between 2 or more people. The Scallop pancake had baby scallops cooked in to it- very fluffy & filling, another shareable dish between 2 or more people. The Mushroom bibimbap mixed with the sauce is a great vegetarian dish! Parking- $10 self park in the plaza

    Food Seaweed salad…read more Elevated and the best I've had, easily. The only issue is I can't really eat too much of it. The cherry tomatoes bursted with acidity and umami. 4.7/5 Honey butter chips. I've eaten an alarming amount of chips in my life and I will say these are solid but nothing noteworthy. The chips had no warmth to them and were slathered with decently flavorful honey butter that pooled to the bottom. 4.2/5 Mushroom bimibap - A very balanced dish with cohesive elements. Wish there were more mushrooms as they of course were the best part. The chili sauce was solid but the dish benefitted when we added another half portion of it and mixed it in. 4.4/5 Waygu - A decent flavor (definitely needed the flakey salt), portion and a nice medium rare cook, wall to wall. The steak was not as tender as I hoped it would be and some extra chewing was required. The banchan was all solid. It reminded me of Cote's but actually edible. 4.5/5 Yuzu popsicle - Definitely the best popsicle I've ever had. Refreshing and light. Balanced sweet to sour flavor. 4.7/5 Service A decent job. Good hostess. The steak took longer than expected to come out? Perhaps the kitchen messed it up and had to start over. Either that or maybe the waiters were busy. Or maybe it just takes a while to make it. Not sure. The waitress did the job competently but nothing above that. Overall, definitely not Michelin level service. 4.4/5 Ambiance A little too loud and it affected the entire vibe because I had to raise my voice to speak with the waitress. It became easier to just use nods and thumbs up. Like Cobis, a very modern and upscale restaurant that is hampered by lighting that is too dark. Pictures turned out good because I used another phone's flash. Just a little more light would be so much of an improvement without losing the romantic intent. Bathroom was average. 4.5/5 Overall, I had a solid meal that left my mood elevated. The service or food weren't as good as Cobis, Barsha, Ammatoli, or even Sonoratown - all top LA restaurants, but still worthy of a experience and I may return. 4.5/5 I would highly recommend Chois in San Diego as an extremely similar modern Korean fusion restaurant that also had better food, service, and ambiance. That place was 5/5 in every way.

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    Kobawoo House - Kimchi Jjigae

    Kobawoo House

    4.3(1.6k reviews)
    0.9 miWilshire Center, Koreatown
    $$

    What more can I say? This K-town staple consistently delivers when you're craving Korean cuisine…read more We started our meal with a generous portion of Haemool Pajeon (Seafood Pancake), which arrived sizzling on a hot plate reminiscent of a Chili's Fajita Plate. Next came the main attraction: the Bossam Plate, featuring simmered and cooled pork belly sliced to perfection. When you wrap all the other ingredients together, they create the perfect bite. Just after the Bossam Plate hits the table, a bubbling cauldron of Kimchi JJigae (Kimchi Stew) follows behind just in time to help wash down the delectable bites of bossam. Don't forget to order some rice because you'll need something to soak up the stew which turns the rice into a whole meal by itself. The service was jovial and welcoming, and like other Korean establishments, they have a handy-dandy button that jolts the attention of every server working whenever you're in need of service. The small space is very cozy, just the way I like it when I'm visiting with my loved ones. They don't have an extensive menu, just the OG staple items, but I feel the taste has improved over the years. I wish Kobawoo were closer to where I live, or I would be here this weekend, but perhaps it's a good thing we're so far apart.

    This place has been here for so long, I haven't been here in yrs! I was in the area so I decide to…read moredo a take out for lunch to take home for me and my family, such a disappointment! $76.80 for 3 dishes and what a puny portions these are, like a kid's portion. Very small kimchi maybe one or two bites. Three orders that I'm surprised that they give such a small amount of banchan. How can establishment justify this high priced meal for such small portions? God and I drove all the way from South Bay, stuck in traffic for almost 1 1/2 hrs of this. Maybe this is the type of place you should dine in only?? Do not ever do take out here! The food in general was just ok. Nothing special and Kimchi soup was very salty. Threw all 3. Wow, what a waste of money. Very disappointing... I guess I won't be coming here ever again.

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    Kobawoo House - Popular place. Had to wait 30 minutes for a table for 6 on a weekday at 6:15pm which is not bad!

    Popular place. Had to wait 30 minutes for a table for 6 on a weekday at 6:15pm which is not bad!

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    Borit Gogae - Dwenjang

    Borit Gogae

    4.4(511 reviews)
    0.3 miKoreatown
    $$$

    Be prepared to walk away feeling very full. We got the set meal here, which came served with…read moreappetizers, barley rice, a lot of banchan (and by that I meant a LOT), soup, congee, dessert, etc. It was definitely more than enough food. We also got an additional order of LA kalbi for some protein. The meat quality was good but I felt like the meat was not marinated long enough and so the flavor was a little bit lacking. If only it just sat in the marinade for a couple more hours, I think this would have been perfect. The tofu soup was not my favorite, to be very honest. There was some flavor in there that made it smell like a stinky towel. Very different from other soondubu soup places and unfortunately not for me. Everything else we had was excellent and I would definitely come back again just for the barley rice and banchan. Service was quick and servers were nice. We also came at 3pm on Saturday so there was no wait. Recommended!

    Across the street from the new Zion market is this wonderful and unique Korean eatery. Unlike most…read moreof the run-of-the-mill Korean restaurants in Koreatown this restaurant serves unique appetizers and a multi-course set menu that gives you a taste of a variety of authentic Korean village food - like pumpkin porridge and acorn jelly salad. It's a lot of food for the price ($35 pp at this writing). While the minimum order is for 2 people, we've tried sharing the 2-people order among 3 and it worked for us, with addition of a couple of other items from the menu. The Korean BBQ beef is at par with most other nice restaurants in K town; their marinated crab was delicious! Service is okay - given how busy they are! Most servers are not very conversant in English so a little patience would help you get the right things you need. Nice and unique vibe with Korean handicraft items and art work on display (and for sale, I believe).

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    Borit Gogae - Restaurant decor- art work and Korean figurines

    Restaurant decor- art work and Korean figurines

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    Barley rice mixed with side dishes

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    Ham Ji Park

    Ham Ji Park

    4.2(1.8k reviews)
    0.9 miWilshire Center, Koreatown
    $$$

    Really sad that Ham Ji Park is closing down permanently. For years, this place has been our…read morefamily's go-to place for pork spare ribs - the best in town. In fact, we regularly brought visitors here. They raved about how good the spare ribs were and even insisted that their last meal before LA should be at Ham Ji Park.  Here's my belated review of what I consider the best spare ribs in LA. From the moment the Korean-style spare ribs arrived at the table, it was clear this was a dish worth savoring. Each rib bore a beautifully charred exterior--deeply caramelized without a hint of bitterness--offering that irresistible smoky aroma the moment it was placed before us. The glaze was nothing short of spectacular. A perfect balance of sweet and spicy, it clung to the meat with a glossy sheen that promised flavor in every bite. There was just enough heat to make your taste buds sit up and pay attention, but it never overwhelmed the deeper, richer notes of the sweet components. But what truly set these ribs apart was the texture. Beneath the charred surface lay meat so tender it practically fell off the bone with the gentlest tug of a fork. Each bite was juicy and succulent, the result of careful cooking and a respect for quality ingredients. Ham Ji Park, you will be missed. Thank you for the memories. Thank you for the food.

    tl;dr the delectable pork ribs overshadow the otherwise authentic but standard lineup at this…read morenow-shuttered Korean stalwart Los Angeles Koreatown is home to restaurants that specialize in every facet of Korean cuisine. If you're searching for some of the city's best pork, then those in the know will bring up Ham Ji Park. For 2 decades, generous platters of pork ribs and pork neck stew decked every table. Now, our Korean friends lament the loss of their favorite pork joint in the city. The Koreatown proper location is located in the Royal Plaza mini-mall, just a few blocks off bustling Wilshire. Discounted parking is available in a lot across the street from the Chevron gas station. From the street, the entrance is flanked by potted plants and an enclosed street-ery. Inside, stainless steel chairs are pressed up against wooden tables, each outfitted with a metal grill. Oppressive fluorescent lighting shines down on the stone grey walls, which are left undecorated apart from a few flatscreens. Multi-lingual chatter blends with the sizzle of platters. I visited with some friends for a weeknight dinner, and about half of the tables were occupied. We shared a spread of grilled platters and sizzling soups. The meal began with a carafe of barley tea and a mostly standard spread of banchan. Across our food, the best dish was the signature Charbroiled Pork Spare Rib. The ribs were flavorful without feeling gamey, and the meat was complemented by sweet caramelized onions. The pork ribs handily outdid the good-not-great Charbroiled Beef Short Rib. Lastly, the Milt and Cod Rose with Vegetables stew was fishy and briny, appropriately flavored for the Korean palate. The service was appropriately attentive, although I would've appreciated more intentional refills of our banchan ramikens. The rib plates cost upward of $35 each, while the soup was just under $30. The portions were hearty; a single entree platter could reasonably feed 2 moderately hungry bellies. It's a shame to hear that Ham Ji Park has closed; I'm kicking myself for not trying their pork neck stew earlier.

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