Why has it taken us so long to get into this great Toluca Lake spot!? What it lacks in charm & character, it more than makes up with excellent food! We did lunch and had a Bulgogi Breakfast Burrito (outstanding, and will 100% return for this one), Dirty Fries with Bulgogi (more goodness from the bulgogi), Loco Moco and a Salmon Sashimi Bowl, both delicious! Portions were big and it's a good value. They were awesome to acknowledge a birthday with a stellar Creme Brulee! Service was very efficient. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Was in town visiting our son, daughter-in-law, and our new granddaughter and they took us out for dinner to celebrate the new grandpa's birthday. My son didn't make a reservation because it was a Wednesday night and he didn't think it would be crowded. But with 5 adults and a baby carriage, we had to wait for the right table because the somewhat small restaurant was full. We soon got a good spot and ordered the shrimp ceviche and the pan fried dumplings for appetizers. The ceviche was served on a bed of crispy noodles and it was refreshing and satisfying. The dumplings were crispy, not greasy, and flavorful. For dinner, we got 2 orders of japchae and 3 orders of bibimbap. With 2 Korean-born children and having visited the country, those are among our family's favorite dishes. And they did not disappoint. The japchae noodles were just right. They were not too firm and not too soft and well-seasoned. With a mixture of veggies, meat, mushrooms, eggs, and that delectable sauce, the bibimbap tickled and satiated the tastebuds. I told the server there was a birthday at the table and she brought out an excellent creme brulee with a candle in it. My husband and I didn't pay the bill. But the prices were reasonable with most of the entrees costing less than $20 each. We have four more days in town and may very well make another visit to indulge in that scrumptious food. read more

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Where to begin... The place is unassuming, very clean and the service is exceptional. The food is a wonderful fusion on Asian flavors. The shrimp ceviche is a well balanced starter. The menu is a fantastic playground of flavor for your palate. My last visit my server was Anthony and he was very busy that day but provided great care of us. This is a must try if you are in Toluca Lake area. Michelin star worthy read more

Continuing my Burbank work lunch tour and discovered Hungry Crowd on YELP!. Good reviews, great pics, and Korean fusion. Count me in! The ambience was welcoming and charming. I ordered the japchae + bulgogi with a side of kimchee. The japchae was great but the kimchee was average. It was a little bland I like mine with a little more kick. $3 for a little side of kimchee felt pricey. Lots of great looking dishes and I'm curious to try more. read more

Hungry Crowd - Kimchee - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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For a small local spot, it has quite a fun and inventive menu of Asian-American fusion. The fried chicken plate was nicely fried and had a good slaw. The Mac n cheese was creamy with a nice breadcrumb topping- it had a little funk from what seemed like Brie cheese rind (but maybe it was the cauliflower?). The katsu burger was nicely fried on the outside but came out overcooked on the inside. Overall, the restaurant is clean and has good seating both indoor and outdoor but the ambiance is lacking overall; surprisingly bland compared to the abundance of flavors on the menu. Looks like they have an extensive brunch menu as well. Service was nice. read more

Hungry Crowd - Mac and Cheese, Fried Chicken Sandwich, Katsu Burger - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Staff are very accommodating. Kind to our keiki. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. It is kind of hard to find street parking though. Food is worth it. We got the dirty fries, fried dumplings, chicken wings, and the bibimbap. read more

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This is a spot I would like to revisit. Overall a really nice experience. Food: -Galbi Burger ($17): 5/5; easily one of the best burgers I've had. I wasn't expecting it to taste this good. The buns were soft, and the patty was big, juicy, and packed with sweet-and-savory flavor. - 3 Cajun Jumbo Shrimp Tacos ($15.5): 4/5; each taco comes with two shrimps. The shrimp is fresh, juicy, and full of flavor. That said, there's loads of shredded lettuce and tomato bits and doesn't add much to the overall flavor. - White Kimchi Clam Pasta ($24): 2/5 I was disappointed. Portion was small, and the soup was bland. Only the clam and kimchi had flavor. read more

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The menu is...Korean-influenced tasty California tavern food. Also punny. Went there with a friend and got a few appetizers, bibim bap cooked on stone (the best way), fried chicken, and drinks. My only regret is that I wasn't with a larger crowd so I could try more dishes. Everything was great, the space was comfortable, and the service was attentive. Definitely going back. read more

Avoid the hip- busy- other places on Riverside Dr. and just go here for amazing savory food, friendly service and a comfortable hang.

Another meal was had. Obviously it's also a simple yes whenever brunch arises. It's our go to for an easy decision and to top it off, the food and mimosas makes it even better. It's basically coming to see friends who have become somewhat of family. Michael, Justin and Ann all have hearts of gold. Seeing their faces whenever we come alway makes the experience better. They've taken care of us for years now and each time it's alway amazing. The friendly smile, the welcoming, catching up and just the usual chit chat. That makes a places worth coming too as it's more relax when the staff knows their patrons. And it looks that way with a lot of customers. You know it's a good place when it's all the regulars. Anyways, the food is alway amazing. Every meal has alway been a hit for us. I have my regular which there's no point in looking at the menu as they already know...lol... But besides the food which they have loads of amazing dishes, the mimosas. Also the kimchi biscuits is a must with the honey butter. The favorite of course, the honey fried chicken meal with Cole slaws. Nice juicy meal and the crunch level is great. Drizzle with honey, the extra touch. Each order has alway been amazing. We also had the smoked salmon avocado toast with a side salad. That's another regular dish that's alway been a hit. But the main reason, the mimosas. Not in your regular champagne flutes but in pint glass. Let's just say we normally could do 2 and that's enough. For the price, it's well worth it. Food has alway been great. The restaurant itself is cute. Not overly big but decent. Nice patio seating along the sidewalk and two tables on the main patio. Inside, there's a communal hi top table right in the middle with a good amount of tables on both side. Michael, Justin and Ann are the sweetest. They're basically family now and will take of everyone. Hence we alway come back for more. read more

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Came here with a bunch of friends for dinner. We decided to order one dish each or so and share everything. All of the food was really good. Nothing really stood out because all of the food all stood out. Flavors were phenomenal. Service was fantastic. Place was clean with ample seating. I would love if they opened up a location in Northern California. read more

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We crave this place during our visits to LA! We've gone to this restaurant two times now and both times were an absolute hit. Location is on a Broadway with several store fronts including Hungry Crowd, on the street. Parking can be a little tough since it's street parking. We had to go and park in a close neighborhood which looked really nice and had some cool Christmas lights up. The restaurants itself is fairly small (and the bathroom even smaller, practically kissing the wall with my knees) but the service is always fantastic. We came around 5pm when they opened in the evening and there was no wait and we got seated promptly. The place filled up rather quickly but it didn't slow down how fast our service was since the owners and other employees took our order and proceeded to check up on us as we ate our food. I usually like to get their breakfast menu, (such as their Kimichi Biscuits or their Breakfast Burrito) but since we arrived later in the day we ordered the Mac and Cheese, Galbi Burger, Risotto, and the Truffle Honey Fried Chicken. All were excellent and tasted great. During our first visit we had a really good interaction with the owners but didn't really speak to them too much this time around since they seemed to be busy and were probably winding down for the Christmas break. We will most definitely be back again when we travel to LA in the future! read more

Hungry Crowd - Galbi Burger - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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First time here. I would come back. My bro and I had the bulgogi dirty rice to start. That was delicious. Then we had fried pork ribs, kimchi fried rice, and the burger. We ask for some chilies on the side to add a kick. The food was delicious and the service was great! read more

Hungry Crowd - Kimchi Fried Rice Fried Pork Ribs Galbi Burger - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I was super excited to try this place and was extremely underwhelmed when I arrived. Staff was kind of weird.. ambiance was cute but quiet ... Food seemed a bit over priced for what it was. Breakfast sandwich was very good, but for 17$ it's a bit much... not that good. Just normal. It was empty, the menu was not super breakfast inspired, was just a bit weird and underwhelming. read more

This is a nice Korean fusion restaurant right in Toluca Lake. There wasn't really a crowd during lunch time on a Tuesday but parking can be a bit tough to find. Service was great. Our server was friendly and regularly checked in with us. As for the food, there were so many items I wanted to try off their menu but I ended up ordering their Korean Bulgogi Taco and Bibibamp with hot stone this time. Both were solid 5/5s. I'll definitely be coming back here to try the other items in their menu that caught my eye like the japchae and loco moco. Note: On Tuesdays, they have a special on their tacos. You can get singular tacos at a discount #TacoTuesday. They also have happy hour Tue-Thu from 5-6:30pm. read more

Hungry Crowd - Bulgogi Taco - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Fun little non-pretentious restaurant with a nice mix of Asian fusion cuisine The owner and team are very welcoming Seating is fairly open and reservations a generally not required read more

Had a dinner with friends here everyone absolutely loved their dishes! Servers were attentive and helpful and the place was cute. My soft shell crab rose pasta was fantastic my husband lovedddd his Bibimbap. Definitely want to come back for brunch!! read more

Hungry Crowd - Rosé Pasta - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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What a nice, delicious discovery! While there's a lot of choices on on Riverside Dr in Studio City, Hungry Crowd is one of the more interesting, unique restaurants there. A blend of mostly Korean and American cuisine, you get the classic dishes like Bibimbap, as well as fusion twists like Kimchi Biscuit and Eggs Benedict with Bulgogi. Sadly, I forgot to take a photo of the Kimchi Biscuit, but I have to say that this shareable appetizer is a must have and my favorite fish that we had! It's a surprisingly complex blend of that Kimchi pickled tartness and sweetness from the cinnamon butter, along with some savoriness from the bacon and cheddar. It almost sounds like it shouldn't work, but it's nonetheless delicious! The Eggs Benedict is also a very nice blend of Eastern and Western flavors that work together rather than compete with each other. The Garlic Edamame with Garlic soy is pretty solid but not as big of a wow factor as the other dishes. Lastly, the Bibimbap is pretty good, but I think it's the least memorable. I want to say that I have had better versions of the dish at a more traditional Korean restaurant, so if anything, I'd explore the more fusion side of the menu here at Hungry Crowd next time. read more

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Amazing food and service every time. The chef does an outstanding job, and I've tried many items on the menu; they've all been delicious. Great quality, consistent flavors and friendly service. Definitely one of my favorite places and I highly recommend it! read more

Place was great great food tons of choices great service very unique great price 5 stars all the way

Been wanting to check this place out for awhile and it did not disappoint! Service was swift and they regularly checked on us with a smile. The kimchi biscuit is a must try and the gravy is addicting! Loco moco was delicious with the same gravy as the kimchi biscuit which was a perfect addition. Steak was charred and cooked perfectly to medium rare/medium as ordered. The side of greens had an amazing lemony dressing and the chimichurri was great with the char of the steak. Full pint of mimosa yay! Definitely go try it! read more

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Food 5/5: LET ME JUST SAY IT ONCE AND FOR ALL: The best mac n cheese ever wow! Pasta, wow, burger, wow. Enough said! Service 5/5: so fast and so good. Wow. Ambiance 5/5: outside and inside seatings. I highly recommend!!! read more

Hungry Crowd - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Easily the best restaurant in Toluca Lake. I've been here for brunch and dinner several times and have always left satisfied. The blend of Korean and Americans is addicting, I've never had anything like it before. The absolute highlight for me is their gravy. Whether on the Loco Moco or their Kimchi Biscuits, I cannot get enough. The Kimchi Fried Rice is excellent as well. When I'm looking for something healthy, the Bibimbap in the hot stone bowl is amazing. I love how the rice gets toasted at the bottom of the bowl. The service is always friendly and I've never had a problem getting seated. I love sitting outside on their patio and people watching when the weather is nice. read more

Hungry Crowd - Eggs Benedict - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

*Delayed post from Mar '25 I've been to Hungry Crowd a few times and I've genuinely enjoyed their food, especially the fresh and high quality vegetables. They prepare and cook their food well and the service is always great. They also have outdoor seating available on the street, but the inside is nicely decorated as well. During my last visit, I ordered the tofu bibimbap in a hot stone. I realized afterwards that I made a mistake in not mixing together the bowl and moving things around immediately because all the brown rice at the bottom became burnt and dry. Please don't make the same mistake I did. Also be aware that parking in this area is quite tricky, so give yourself ample time to look for street parking in the side streets. read more

Hungry Crowd - Tofu Bibimbap - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I usually get sushi on this street but this time stopped at Hungry Crowd and absolutely loved it! We split some shishito peppers and both got the Bibimbap in the hot stone bowl - both delicious! I poured the extra sauce from the peppers in the bowl because it was so tasty. Great to leave the bowl a few minutes so the rice fries up a bit! The staff was super friendly and quick! Next time I'll be back with a bigger group and appetite so I can try more of the menu! read more

Hungry Crowd - Bibimbap with Hot Stone - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

First time here but not the last. Tried the Kimchi biscuits, fried dumplings and Bulgogi Tacos. Kimchi biscuits were good. Not a heavy spicy presence but a subtle flavor. A lot going on in the biscuit, with cheese, bacon, spices and Kim Chee. It was airy and had a nice bite to it. Not dry or crumbly. It was served with cinnamon butter which seemed odd but it was a pleasant combination. Fried dumplings were delicious. Perfectly crunchy without being overdone. They came out piping hot but even cold they were flavorful. I asked our fantastic server Justin, if he preferred the loco moco or tacos. Since I ordered the appetizers he said go with the tacos because they were smaller. Bulgogi was delicious and tender. The tortilla was very flimsy. I think I would have been better off with lettuce wrap. MAYBE next time I'll ask them to fry the "tortilla" and make it a crunchy bulgogi taco! There was outdoor seating. They are located on Riverside so it is a busy sidewalk. We sat inside and it was very modern and esthetically simple and pleasing. read more

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I have been going to Hungry Crowd for a few years now and it's become one of my favorite places to eat when I'm up near Burbank & Studio City. The main street that it's on is a bit short on parking, but you can usually find a spot nearby in one of the neighborhood streets if you don't mind walking a bit. The restaurant itself is fairly small, but there's indoor and outdoor seating to choose from and even when busy I've always managed to get a table. The actual space of the restaurant is clean and stylish, making it a perfect spot for all occasions. Still, the food is what really shines here. Their menu has so many tasty options, many with a Korean-American fusion. While I have my favorites (their Fried Chicken Sliders & Japchae w Bulgogi), everything I've tried from them has never disappointed. Their food is always flavorful and fresh and there are just so many dishes that you re not going to find at a lot of places nearby. On my most recent visit we ate off their brunch menu and I absolutely loved their fried chicken and waffle I ordered. Truthfully you could order anything off their menu and not go wrong. To top it all off their service has always been friendly and welcoming! We've been coming back for a while now and we've always felt they appreciate and value their return customers. If you're thinking about stopping here, definitely do! read more

Hungry Crowd - Fried Chicken and Chicken & Waffles - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My daughter had the Kalbi Burger..this is her review: OMGOSH the burger was superb, and the waiter was very kind. this deserves a 5 star!! keep up the good work! it's a wonderful restaurant too! read more

Hungry Crowd - Bibimbap and a Sapporo - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Bimbimbop was great, best thing Green bowl was good Cobb salad is good. Galbi kebab is ok Hot pot is bad Overall a very solid place will come again! read more

Our first time here having lunch with my husband and son. I have passed by this place many times and never had the chance to stop and eat here. First of all a very welcoming restaurant. Everyone we had contact with was friendly and attentive. The ambiance is nice with indoor and outdoor seating. The menu is fusion American and Korean cuisine. Very interesting combinations are made here. I loved their dirty fries that were topped with bulgogi and white cheddar cheese. So yummmm ... the wings were ok but the dumplings were delicious. The Caesar salad was average, next time I won't ask for chicken on top. I ordered a raspberry lemonade on a hot day and it was perfect. There are many things I want to try so we will be back again to do that. Such as the Mac and cheese and the white kimchi clam pasta. Overall a great experience here specially the customer service. Warm and friendly. read more

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I don't know how I hadn't tried this place before. It's in such a great location with other really good eateries, but I'd say their menu stands out. Our server was really friendly, and the food was delicious. They have healthier options, but don't compromise on flavor. I'd recommend this place and definitely would come back! read more

Hungry Crowd - Salmon Sashimi Bowl and burger (can't remember which one). The bowl was so filling and flavorful! - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

It's high time I reviewed this place. It is the go-to spot for a friend of mine and myself, who try come every few months or so. We've been doing that for a few years now, so that should tell you something right there. Our order is fairly consistent: we each start with a mimosa that comes in a highball glass, so one is usually all we need. Next, we share an order of kimchi biscuits (you get two). So delicious! Packed full of kimchi, bacon and cheddar cheese, it's a nice combo of flavors that play well together. The interior is usually soft and warm, with a nice crunchy crust. Top that with a smatter of the cinnamon butter that it comes with...yum! Our choice of entree varies, anything from avocado toast, to their kale and seaweed salad or any of their other selections they have from their brunch/lunch menu. On this outing, my friend and I both opted for the bibimbap. I opted for the pork bulgogi while my friend got the chicken version. It comes with a generous amount of carrots, zucchini, shiitake mushrooms and bean sprouts, and is topped with a runny, sunny side up egg that serves as an excellent sauce when you mix everything together, along with the gochujang sauce. We upgraded and got it with brown rice in the hot stone bowl. Worth it! The regular bibimbap is good, but when you mix in the crunchy crust that comes from the bottom of the stone bowl, you get an additional texture that makes the dish really stand out. The flavors already come together nicely, and the crunchy bits just enhance the experience. For dessert, we like to share the "lemon pie", which is actually a scoop of lemon gelato that comes in a glass that also includes graham crackers, topped with toasted marshmallows. A nice way to end the meal. And the staff! We usually either have Justin or Ann as our server, but everyone there is super friendly and helpful. They are consistently good at checking up on you and making sure you have everything you need. Just another 5 star reason of why we keep coming back! read more

A different spin on Korean flavors infused with American style dishes. The hanger steak was juicy and grilled perfectly to medium. The galbi kabob was well marinated and not too sweet which I like--very unique for a kabob, I recommend it. The kimchi biscuit didnt taste much like kimchi to me; just reminded me of your typical biscuit. Our server was very friendly and attentive. Pretty good entrees though, would love to come back and try more. read more

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We stopped by here to grab a quick bite to eat and service was good and relatively fast. There is both indoor and outdoor seating. Kimchi Fried Rice: 5/5 spice level was just right and the egg was cooked perfectly Cajun Jumbo Shrimp Tacos: 4/5 flavor was fine but I wish the tortillas were a little bigger so everything doesn't fall out read more

Hungry Crowd - Kimchi Fried Rice - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Everything we tried was delicious!!! The service was the best everyone there was so helpful and kept checking in on us. They are dog friendly with cute tables outside. read more

Hungry Crowd - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We stopped by Hungry Crowd on a Thursday evening. The restaurant was relatively empty, and we received good service. The food was delicious. We had a couple of sliders, one beef and one chicken, and the mac and cheese was excellent. The indoor temperature was a bit warm for me, but nice ambiance inside. Overall, we had a great time. read more

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My first time here I ordered to go. The bibimbap was delicious that I had to come back and sit at the restaurant. I've tried their bibimbap, galbi burger, kimchi friend rice, and their kimchi biscuits... everything was so freaking good. I can't recommend this place enough. Parking is limited. There's a lot in the back dedicated for Trader Joe's customers but it's usually full. You may get lucky with street parking. Besides that, service was great. We were checked on multiple times and had our drinks refilled without even asking. Also, their bathroom has a motion sensor flush. Super cool! read more

Hungry Crowd - Bibimbap - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Hungry Crowd is a new fave spot for us! The environment alone is cozy and sweet. A place to lounge and catch up with friends. The food was excellent, from the Loco Moco to the Kimchi fried rice and the Japche with Bulgogi! Serving size was perfect for two or one. The Japche was light but fulfilling. A great blend of sweet and savory. We will definitely be coming back for more! read more

Hungry Crowd - Far left Kimchi Fried Rice. Far right Loco Moco. Center Japchae - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place has a feeling of family run (maybe it is?), home-cooking inspired Korean food. They have Korean-fusion inspired food and straight up Bi Bim Bap in the stone pot to get that crispy rice. Service is attentive and courteous. And all the food I have had there is delicious! read more

This was such an amazing hidden gem! I came to stay with a friend in North Hollywood and we wanted to grab brunch somewhere before I left, so we found this place only 5 minutes away. It was pretty packed but there were still some empty tables so we got seated right away, which was nice because we came on a Sunday morning and expected it to be really busy. It was lively inside where we were seated, but the outside patio was also a nice option with a view of the street. It was right by the farmers market and Trader Joes so overall was a perfect Sunday morning vibe! What really made this place stand out was their fusion foods, which I'm usually hesitant about because some restaurants combine flavors that just shouldn't go together. That was not the case with this place! Everything we ordered was perfect. We started with the kimchi biscuits, which were so cheesy and flavorful. They didn't taste much like kimchi to us, but it was still seasoned very well and paired perfectly with the maple butter it came with. I ordered the ranch egg with spicy pork, and the person who took my order audibly gasped in delight because it was his favorite. I could definitely see why. It shocked me how well the sweet and spicy pork surprisingly paired well with their pico de gallo and salsa. They were also so generous with their portions and there was basically an entire avocado on it, which is unheard of at brunch spots! I had to take half of it home. My friend got the loco moco and I also tried a bit of it. The bulgogi patty had a perfect amount of sweetness and tasted so good with the gravy. They really know their flavor palettes here and we both left very satisfied! Service was also amazing, we tipped a bit extra because they were so attentive and sweet. I can't wait to come back! read more

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