I LOVE this place now! Jaws Topokki was first on my radar when we tried it at an H-Mart all the way in OC. When I learned that there's a location in K-Town, I couldn't have been more ecstatic. We ordered for to-go, but service is very efficient with their work and the ambiance inside is casual, inviting, and for the particular time I came, a little festive. Our order consisted of the keto kimbap, chicken galbi kimbap, and signature bareum kimbap. Unlike the previous times, we also got the rose tteokbokki. The three types of sauces you can have with the kimbap are Sriracha mayo, wasabi dip, and gochujang, but I'm sure people have tried it plain or with soy sauce, potsticker sauce, etc. Everything we had was incredibly flavorful and satisfying! The addition of shrimp tempura in the keto kimbap was a genius idea (though I don't know how "keto" it would be depending on how strict the person is) because it elevated the crunchiness and vibrancy of the roll! Not to mention, I wouldn't think chicken would taste amazing in kimbap, but it does. Granted, we likely would skip the signature kimbap since the "ham" meat inside isn't really our style--I'd opt for a beef or pork-based one instead! read more

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What I Ordered: Gimbap: Bulgogi Gimbap Keto Gimbap Side: Assorted Fish Cake Soup 7/10 read more

Jaws Topokki - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Came here after an lafc game - valet expensive at night 5 bucks and u had to pay before not after getting the car which is annoying. Pretty empty at 8pm - they didnt have anymore shikye slush which sucked. We got a combo. Toppoki huge and yummy. Sundae was plentiful. The dining area was clean. Soda doesnt come w a ice its just w can. Nice late night eats. read more

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Really great spot to come for tteokbokki. The sizes are kinda big tbh its definitely shareable. The staff at the front was super nice, helped us with any questions we had about the food and recommendations. The tteokbokki itself was super soft, and paired really well with the sauce. They use quail eggs instead of regular eggs which i do wish they had an option to choose from as quail egg is rubbery tasting. read more

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Jaws Topokki is committed to providing their customers with an authentic Korean dining experience with dishes made with fresh, high-quality ingredients and cooked to perfection. Located in the heart of Los Angeles' Koreatown, @jawstopokki features a range of delicious options, such as gimbap, crispy fried items, nourishing rice bowls, and their signature topokki (available in 4 types: original, cheese, rose and jajang) First time trying Korean Street Food or don't know what to get? Order this lineup and thank me later: Pork Cutlet Gimbap Keto Gimbap Jaws Combo with Jajang Topokki Soup Deep Fried Set (M) Bulgogi Rice Bowl Assorted Fish Cake Soup Sikhye Slushie Jaws Slushie read more

Jaws Topokki - Menu, April 2025 - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

i love this place! the rose rice cake and seafood soup are so flavorful and addicting. i think about this place all the time, but i hold myself back because it's so heavy. the prices are great, servings are big, and everything is bursting with layered flavor. it's a fun spot for casual street food that is still as tasty as high end places. read more

SIZZLING, SPICY, WARM These are the words I am gravitating towards in the midst of our rainy weather right now. Seeking out creamy soupy comfort foods that warm the heart would reccommend the rose FOOD&DRINK: Rose Topokki Tuna Gimbap Fried Chicken WHERE: 3807 W 6th st, LA CA parking lot read more

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At last, it's my first time dining at Jaws Topokki in KTown. The ambiance is very spacious, vibrant and inviting with adequate seating. I am also fond of the cleanliness of the restaurant, which lures anyone to dine in at this precious spot. I immediately placed my order of Chicken Galbi rice bowl. It is decently priced below $15 and comes with a side of sautéed vegetables and miso soup. Service was pretty quick (approximately a 7 minute wait) and the cashier was cordial enough to bring my order to my table. My rating for the Chicken Galbi is 4/5. The chicken was grilled enough but was a bit dry. However, the fluffy calrose rice, galbi sauce and sautéed veggies saved the entire dish. For me, the side soup was 3.5/5 because it was a bit salty for my taste. On the bright side, I was able to adjust it by adding some hot water from their water dispenser. Overall, I still enjoyed my meal and nothing went to waste. On my next visit, I would love to try their beef bulgogi bowl, as well as their extensive kimbap selection. Jaws Topokki is a great place for a quick, healthy and authentic meal. read more

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Ordered jaws for lunch via door dash... We ordered 2 orders of bento box and 1 order of large fried food... The fried food was a mix of veggies, 2 shrimps, around 10 pieces. The bento box was really good and decently priced... The fried food, not sure if it was cause we got it like 40 min after it left the kitchen or something, bit it wasn't amazing. read more

Jaws Topokki - Gimbap bento set, doordash - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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*disclaimer- I never wrote a review before but this is just UNACCEPTABLE. Jaws Tpk is not new to me because I've ordered from here several times now. I had no complaints from my previous visits but not today... There was a big piece of plastic in my ddukboki and some of the tuna kimbap had a weird grainy crunch to it when I chewed- dirt? sand? I just lost my appetite and threw both the kimbap and ddukboki away. Makes me question the food safety/handling at this location. read more

Jaws Topokki - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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We ordered the foods through grubhub and ate at home. We got topokki and beef kimbap and it was more than enough for two people! Their kimbap is filled with ingredients rather than just rice which I love. Topokki was also pretty good :) read more

Jaws Topokki - Jaws Topokki Soup (left upper), Beef Rib Gimbap (right upper) - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I was craving Korean food, and Jaws fulfilled that perfectly. They have affordable bento boxes with a variety of choices. Their gimbap is so good and tastes fresh. I had the spicy pork belly and shrimp gimbap. It comes with sides as well, included is side salad , Kim chi and fish cakes. There's definitely a spice to it... my lips are still tingling! Jaws deserves a repeat visit... I want to try their other menu items like the tteokbokki and cheese balls. They also have the option of doing half size! You know it's legit when it has add ons like quail eggs and mozzarella cheese! They also have slushies. Korean heaven! read more

Jaws Topokki - Bento box with Fried Shrimp Gimbap and spicy pork belly - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Soup was yummy and flavorful! If sharing for two, def recommend buying another item to pair with it if you're feeling hungry. A lil pricey but the vibes of the place are nice! read more

Jaws Topokki - Jaws Topokki Soup - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I quite like this topokki place, I find the balance of the spice really nice and love that they include quail egg in it. This is perfect when your friends can't handle as much spice since it's def not as spicy as yupduk. Service was pretty fast and you order on the machine so you can kinda take your time. The parking here is valet which sucks if you're only doing take out. read more

One of my favorite places to grab to-go Korean food. They have a few locations across LA. The package was great. I love the food too. Rose teokbokki was my favorite. Their kimbab is also very nice. This location is quite spacious and has trendy decoration. Slush was cool for a long time but I think it's a bit too sweet. Parking is valet (something around $5 I think) but they let you park for free if you're taking it to-go. read more

Jaws Topokki - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Two Duo Set with medium spice and mifxed fried tempura and a side of tuna kimbap. Was so yum. But we couldnt finish for two. read more

Jaws Topokki - Two Duo Set with tuna kimbap. - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

So, I almost never do this, but we enjoyed our meal here so much we came back the next day!! All I have to say is Jaws passed the repeatability test! We did an order of the rosé tteokbokki with cheese again, and they were able to make it vegetarian (just note tou have to order at the counter for modifications). I did another lunchbox with the spicy pork kimbap and pork cutlet as my meat, and added a side of the mixed veggie tempura for $2. On short- amazing. I liked the pork cutlet kimbap better because I liked the veggies in the roll from the day before a bit more, but both were delicious and expertly made with that beautiful presentation. Like this is the biggest and best kimbap I've had outside of Korea. I love the tempura here as well. They combine the veggies into this delicious slices of tempura versus frying them piece by piece which I love. The outlet as my meat main was delicious and juicy. I also love the fresh tossed salad, the dressing is yummy! Once again the staff was helpful, the place clean, and the food delicious. Counting down until my return to Los Angeles so I can visit again! read more

Jaws Topokki - Lunch Gimbap Bento BOX ( ) - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Perfect late night food. Assorted fish cake soup is good. Out of all the rice cakes flavors, rosé is the best in my opinion. Heads up for valet parking. Service is straightforward. Restaurant is clean inside. read more

Just received our lunch delivered and my Gimbap tuna looked like this. The food is excellent but, what's going on. Who made this one and why would you send this out looking like this? read more

Jaws Topokki - Gimbap tuna - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Food presentation the boxes are so cute I tried beef galbi kimbap ribeyekimbap shrimpkimbap and regular timpoki all were flavorful the sauces are a win the rolls definitely will fill you up this fed a family of 6 and we still had leftovers yum no more than 66 bucks for all this I was happy with my dinner hehe next order I will purchase extra sauces hehe read more

Jaws Topokki - Beef Rib Gimbap ( )Fried Shrimp Gimbap ( )Bulgogi Gimbap ( )Jaws Topokki Soup ( ) - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Got to come here for the first time! Had a spicy one and rose based one with some deep fries! Thought we ordered the vegetarian one but rose one came with pork in. But they kindly replaced it with one without. Honestly, I like the spicy one better with deep fries! read more

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My goodness - this place saved me a trip to Korea. I had an intense craving for kimbap and tteokbokki after seeing so many Korean street food mukbangs/videos online and this place hit the spot. Apparently this is a popular Korean chain, which made the experience all the more exciting. I placed an order via Doordash and everything arrived nicely packaged. I got the teacher's bento with bulgogi and shrimp tempura kimbap (I think the bento is a Doordash exclusive item) and the 1/2 order of soup tteokbokki. For about $20 total, this was a feast! I felt like I was doing my own mukbang to be honest. I loved the variety in the bento and it was surprisingly filling too. Everything was very fresh and had a good amount of protein and banchan. I wished the bento came with white rice but I suppose that is what the kimbap is for. The shrimp tempura kimbap stayed crispy and was so good. The tteokbokki was my favorite part of the whole meal. I ordered it spicy (two chili peppers) and it was the perfect level of spice. I regret not getting the cheese on top but ended up adding my own cheese and it was the best thing ever. Note to self: get the cheese tteokbokki next time! read more

Jaws Topokki - 1/2 order of Jaws Topokki Soup (front), Gimbap Bento BOX (back). Peep the lil quail egg they put in there - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Literally some of the best topokki we've ever had! It was perfectly chewy and their spicy red sauce was so good! Perfect for dipping your kimbap in You can try a bit of all their signature items by ordering one of their combos which are great for sharing. Service was friendly and quick. Everything we ordered: --Fried Shrimp Gimbap --Bulgogi Katsu Gimbap --Jaws Combo (milk topokki soup w/ cheese, fried chicken, seaweed roll, dumpling) --Jaws Slushie --Sikhye Slushie read more

JAWS TPK 5/5 Whenever I come to the Source, I always eat here despite all the other options. Jaws is located on the third floor food court and has plenty of seating inside and outside! Despite it being pretty popular, I've never had to wait more than 8 min for my food. I always get the cutlet kimbap and topokki and it never misses. Their tteokbokki is very spicy + the pork cutlet in the kimbap is crispy and the veggies inside are crunchy, 10/10. Big enough portion to feed 2 people. My girlfriend enjoys it a lot so I always go whenever we are in the OC area. The total for the two items was around 25$ and it is so worth the cost. read more

Jaws Topokki - Rose Topokki Soup ( ) - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Jaws Combo Rose Topokki Soup 10/10 Assorted Fish Cake Soup 8.5/10 Beef Rib Gimbap 8.5/10 Bulgogi Katsu Gimbap 7.5/20 Jaws Slushie 8/10 Sikhye Slushie 8.5/10 Jaws Slushie is tart and sweet once you mix it. Sikhye Slushie is sweet and reminds of sugarcane but in Slushie form. Bulgogi Katsu Gimbap's meat was a little dry but still flavorful. Beef Rib Gimbap was also flavorful and tender. Assorted fishcake hits the spot when eating something spicy. Jaws Combo is the perfect dish to share with friends and family. You get a little bit of everything. It comes with boneless fried chicken, seaweed rolls, and dumplings. You get a little bit of everything. I like how the topppoki has vegetables, bacon, and fish cakes. The topokki was soft and chewy. Overall, I pretty much enjoyed everything. I recommend a little bit of everything. read more

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Fast service, clean area. Feels like a clean fast food restaurant. Pretty good place for a quick fix for topokki. Cute bento box is super filling. Their soup it's REALLY good. Tons of flavor and ample fish cakes to fill you up. Would come here again for the soup for sure. Everything else is good. Solid choice. read more

Jaws Topokki - Gimbap Bento BOX, Cheese Topokki Soup, Fish Cake Soup - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Smartly, Jaws has a location in KTown and another in Buena Park. They specialize in ddukbokki (surprise) but also kimbap. They have a ton of kimbap options with interesting and unique ingredients. My friends and I wanted to try everrrrrything they had on tap so we eat like monsters. We tried their regular "Topokki", their Rose and their incredibly cool Jajang ddukbokki. I have never had it jja jang myun style and for me, that was the winner of the night. It was solid and tasty black bean sauce, while the others were just fine. The Rose wasn't very rose like we've had at other places, it was nearly the same as the regular ddukbokki and my friend wouldn't even believe it was different at all, lol. The dduk was nice and chewy though! My friend's actually preferred their Jaws Fried Chicken, which had a bit of spice and was nicely crisped. And at $6.49 it was truly a bargain. We also had their cream cheese kimbap which was good but not very well assembled. Some pieces had no cream cheese and others had huge chunks, feel apart upon picking it up. Overall, I'd try Jaws again to try some other dishes there. I would definitely get their Fried Chicken and JaJang Topokki but would skip the other items. read more

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I had a satisfying experience at Jaws Toppoki with my friends last week. One of my friends is a huge fan of Tteok-bokki while full disclaimer: I will eat it, but rarely enjoy it since I prefer thinner and savory Shanghainese rice cakes usually. We got a combo to share between the 3 of us. I might go back for the rose flavored one because that sounds very interesting. The cheese was tasty, but it hardened very quickly. We made the mistake of waiting and trying the sides first before mixing. The cheese powder was so umami like cheese puffs! For me, the fried sides that come with the combo were the highlight - great crunchy texture and fillings that all went well with the sauce! I also enjoyed the beef gimbap and the sundae with some salt on it. The service was decent, nothing extraordinary. The wall menu and decor were really cute, but the stool chairs are not very comfy. Overall, a good hang out spot to share food with friends, just with a few minor quirks. read more

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KOREAN + STREET FOOD= The best of both worlds!!! Definitely an exciting and delicious experience. Spacious and chilled vibe, plenty of tables/chairs and booths. There's a small display glass section in case you are not familiar with the food. Very thoughtful. Staffs are friendly with a big smile on at all time. The food is AMAZING!! Fresh, crispy, flavorful, decent, and generous portions!! We enjoyed very much and even made them to-go for dinner. Definitely a must go if you love Korean street food!! #1 Jaws Combo - Your choice of topokki soup - Jaws fried chicken - Seaweed rolls - Seaweed dumplings #2 Beef Rib Gimbap - flame broiled beef rib BBQ read more

Jaws Topokki - Jaws Combo Beef Rib Gimbap - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

10/10 I really like how fast delivery came. Also the food was very fresh and tasty. The bulgogi is bomb. read more

Jaws Topokki - Bulgogi Gimbap ( ) - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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A new Korean ddukbokki franchise has opened in Los Angeles, adding to the existing one in Orange County. It's convenient to have one closer to home. I had the chance to try it in Korea before and enjoyed it. During my visit, the restaurant was still in its soft opening phase but had the full menu available. I ordered a Double Set for takeout over the phone on Sunday, which included spicy rice cakes, fried goods, and Korean blood sausage (soondae). It cost a little over $20, which I found reasonable. It took around 15 to 20 minutes to get home, and the food was still hot. The fried goods remained warm and, most importantly, crispy. I was very pleased with the overall quality of the food. The rice cakes were perfectly chewy, and the sauce had a delightful balance of sweet and spicy, reminiscent of street food ddukbokki. The fried goodies were still crispy when dipped in the sauce, creating an explosion of flavors in my mouth. Normally, I enjoy my fried sesweed rolls and veggies as they are, but when served with ddukbokki, it's a must to dip them and show proper manners. I also had the opportunity to dine in, and it was equally satisfying. We ordered a Triple Set and it made us really full. The service is minimal, as you order at the counter and receive your food when it's called. Restaurant is pretty spacious and clean also. Utensils and other necessities are available at the counter for self-service. Parking is valet when it is present or street parking. I believe valet will let you park your car for a second (without paying) if youre just picking up an order. read more

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This is a solid spot for a quick and satisfying meal. I always go for the Gimbap Bento Box with bulgogi gimbap. It's a great portion with plenty of little sides that make it feel like a full, well-balanced meal. The bulgogi gimbap is flavorful and fresh, and the sides add a nice variety to the experience. This box comes with a drink and banana milk is my go-to--it's the perfect sweet and creamy complement to the meal. Overall, this place is a great choice for a casual, delicious bite, especially if you're craving classic Korean flavors without a long wait! read more

I loved Jaws when I tried it in Korea so I wanted to see if it was just as good here. I didn't expect to find it in Koreatown since we stumbled upon this spot. The inside of the restaurant was spacious and clean. You order via counter service and the food comes out fairly quick. Although I really wanted to try their tteokbokki again, I didn't quite have the stomach for it, so we got some gimbap instead. The two gimbap we tried were the Tuna Gimbap and Bulgogj Gimbap. They make their gimbaps here huge and full of the other fillings versus the amount of rice. Both gimbap were good but I would probably get the bulgogi one again because I like how the flavor of the beef compliments the roll. Overall, Jaws is a solid quick service spot that is a nice addition to the Koreatown area. read more

Jaws Topokki - Bulgogi Gimbap, Tuna Gimbap - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Jaws Toppoki is located in a small strip mall with valet and street parking. The interior is really nice and clean. Also it's not too loud neither. The service was unfortunately nothing special and was pretty standard. The fried set was delicious and everything was crispy and well-fried. Our group thought the rose toppoki soup was just okay. We didn't like how soupy it was but understood that it was probably for dipping. The rice cakes were cooked perfectly and had the right amount of chewiness. I personally really liked the shikhye slushie because it's the sweet rice punch I remember from my childhood. The other flavors seemed like slurpees or other sweet slushes. I wouldn't order these if you're not okay with really sweet flavors. We agreed that although the rose soup was a miss for us, we're definitely going to come back to try the original flavor and other things on the menu next time! read more

Jaws Topokki - Interior - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Service was great. They have handheld menus available. Food is great. 10/10 Jajang toppoki soup was spicy but very flavorful. read more

Jaws Topokki - Jajang Topokki Soup ( ) - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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We took a friend here for their birthday because they love Topokki, but unfortunately we were a little disappointed... I think it was because they said it's the "best Topokki in Korea". My husband saw YouTube videos of it and got convinced into taking our friend there- but the viral food doesn't hold up in person. We should've known when we walked in and the place was completely empty. The kimbap was good. There's definitely a lot of options for customization and Topokki isn't bad. I think we were just expecting a lot more. You order on an iPad, don't really interact with staff at all. Parking is available in the lot out front but I wouldn't go during peak hours because spots are shared with other restaurants / limited. If you're craving really good Topokki there are other places in the area I would hit first. read more

I'm from south Korea and this brand was spread over 15 yrs ago in Seoul and very popular! When I saw the name of this Jaws topokki... Wow~~~ It was great ;) Fried veggies are really good with topokki sauce. read more

Jaws Topokki - Jaws combo set - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I could eat Korean food for days. I was so excited to eat here because I haven't had topokki for years probably? I honestly don't even remember. I knew that I had to go all out though to satisfy my craving. I ordered the Jaws Cheese Combo which came with Cheese Topokki Soup, Jaws Twist Chicken Strips, Seaweed Roll, and Dumplings. First, the topokki. The sauce had a good balance of sweet and spicy with neither overwhelming the other and there was a generous portion of fish cake and rice cake inside along with this really chewy, clear gelatinous strip that I have no clue what it was except that it was my favorite surprise of this dish. I was happy that everything still had texture as in nothing was overcooked and soggy. It also had mozzarella cheese that cut the sweet and spicy sauce without taking over as the star of the show. The fried food was the perfect side for the topokki. I dipped everything into the sauce and it elevated the food so much since it was crunchy but flavorful after drenching it in the cream. I wasn't a big fan of the batter flavor of the chicken although I did like that it was really crispy. The dumplings weren't as crispy but they were filled with japchae so the inside had a fun texture. My absolute favorite, however, was the seaweed roll which retained its crispiness to perfection and was also filled with japchae. The Assorted Fish Cake Soup reminded me of a Korean version of oden. The broth was light and clean which was a refreshing break from the other heavy food that was on the spread. It's filled with a variety of fish cakes so every serving was a little bit different. The gimbap!! Wow, I loved both the Spicy Pork Wrap Gimbap and Beef Rib Gimbap. Both types of meat were so flavorful and each roll was packed full of veggies. The textures in each bite make it so fun to eat and I also dipped this in the topokki sauce to change it up. The Cheeseball that I got was almost like dessert. I didn't expect the batter to be so sweet so I was a little taken aback. The batter is very light with a good amount of mozzarella cheese that gave me a satisfying cheese pull. Lastly, the Sikhye Slushie. I looked up what this was and it's a Korean sweet rice drink that I recommend having for dessert. Unless you have a super sweet tooth, this might be too sweet to have with your meal. The service was pretty quick considering it was busy on Friday night. They give you a buzzer and you go up to get your food at the front counter. You also grab as many plates and utensils as you need while you're there. Parking is going to be a valet for $4 in the small lot in front unless you get lucky finding street parking in the residential area nearby. read more

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BEST TOPOKKI WE'VE EVER HAD!! The menu has so much variety and very reasonable prices!! Will def come back with all our friends Cheese Topokki Soup ($16) -- Perfect amount of sweet without being overwhelming spicy We got mild so if you enjoy spicier rice cakes, I would def recommend the spicy! The rice cakes were super soft and chewy and the soup tasted so good!! Also really filling -- we shared this between 3 people Fried Shrimp Gimbap ($9.50) -- Super good! It kinda tasted like a combo of sushi and gimbap! Bulgogi Katsu Gimbap ($9.50) -- We've never had a katsu gimbap before but this is our new fave way to eat them! So crispy and the bulgogi tasted so good Deep Fried Set Large ($11) -- Solid tempura assortment which included shrimp, squid, dumplings, and potatoes. The cheese stick was really good and the squid & potatoes really stood out to us! Assorted Fish Cake Soup ($9.50) -- Soup was sooo flavorful and savory, especially after eating the topokki! Tasted very home-y and was a great way to end our meal Instagram- @joangela.eats read more

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Love the fried shrimp gimbab rolls. Assorted tempura is good. Topokki is solid. Get it with ramen noodle.