Food and service are amazing, the ambiance is very welcoming. Super authentic restaurant, highly recommended. The bathrooms are also nice

Jin Cook has one of the best Korean food in Glendale. It's like eating authentic home cooked meals. This place can be busy during peak hours but service is always great. Servers checks on you multiple times which is always a plus. Restaurant has been graded "A" by the health inspectors for the longest time which means that cleanliness is a must for them. Ambiance is very cozy. Must try . read more

I enjoy coming to this restaurant when I'm around Glendale - great taste and reliable quality. Take note of parking if you're coming for the first time. There are several public parking lots in the area, they tend to fill up on the weekends so you may have to navigate several before finding a spot. The restaurant itself is a charming spot. The decor is an homage to the Joseon era, I love the detail they put into each element right down to the paintings on the wall. It does stay busy on the weekends but I've never had to wait longer than 45 minutes for a small party. Food is also really good! I love the quality of their kimchi and other banchan. It's fresh, flavorful, and the perfect amount of spicy. Their food leans more classics/comfort and everything I've tried so far has been yummy. Tried the curries, hot stone bibimbap, Korean-style pancakes (e.g., kimchi), and stews. Everything is also quite clean which I appreciate. Will come again when I'm back in the area! read more

Jin Cook - Spicy pork bibimbap (added cheese) - Korean Near Me - Glendale, California

Love this spot for when we're craving braised short ribs but don't feel like driving far. IT ALWAYS HITS. They offer both spicy and non-spicy versions, and you can add cheese (which you absolutely should). It's perfect for 2-3 people, super tender, and literally falls off the bone every time. I've also tried their brisket hot stone and they're generous with the portion. The staff is always attentive and friendly, and the restaurant itself has a beautiful Korean-inspired design. It's consistently clean and just a really comfortable place to enjoy a good meal. Just a heads up: the line can get pretty long on weekends, but honestly, it's worth the wait! read more

Jin Cook - Braised Beef Short Rib (Galbi-Jjim) - Korean Near Me - Glendale, California

The bimimpap was okay but a bit too spicy. Additionally, I ordered the bimimpap in the hot stone pop expecting the rice to be crispy but it wasn't. Overall, this did not quite deliver as I had expected. read more

Undecided on where to go for dinner tonight, but, since we're in the Glendale area, we decided to go to our go-to Korean restaurant for delicious comfort food! The food is consistent and hits the spot every time. Good customer service! read more

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We stopped by Jin Cook on a Sunday afternoon for an early dinner, at around 5pm. It took less than 5 minutes to get a table but we did end up at a tiny 2 top. Lucky for us our table was against the bench wall so we were able to put stuff like the acrylic drink menu and napkin box on the seat, else we wouldn't have had enough room for our food items. I got the Garlic Suyuk (half order) and my partner got the Bulgogi Stone Plate. For beverages, I got the Sikhye while my partner went for the 5 berry flavored "Koreanade." Though there was only 2 of us at our table, it took a good 10 minutes before our drinks came out. Shortly after that, ONE of our dishes came out about and then about 5 to 10 min after that, our second dish came out. This was weird (to me) because there were only 2 of us. I kind of get this sort of happens with large parties--foods don't all arrive at the same time--but when there's only 2 of us? Anyway, the bulgogi was decent but it also tasted a little dry. The Suyuk I really liked its flavor and would have liked to have eaten with rice but it came with nothing but scallions (and the menu oddly didn't seem to list rice as a side for purchase). The Sikhye was pretty sweet but not as sweet as the 5-Berry Koreanade (which I thought was overly sugary). The banchan was limited to 4 dishes: kimchi, spinach, onions and radishes. The initial serving came with barely anything but perhaps this is so it's not wasted if not eaten? We got 1 refill on the "sides" and those servings came with a reasonable amount. As we ate, the waiting area filled up a LOT so this place would probably have a wait had we not come at an "off time." Overall, we enjoyed our meal and would come back in the future to try their other dishes. We do enjoy Korean food and have been hard pressed to find good Korean food in the area. read more

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Nice restaurant display. We ordered mushroom curry and veggie hot stone. They are yummy. Even the side dishes are good. Must come to eat again if we are nearby next time. read more

Jin Cook - Mushroom Curry Hot Stone - Korean Near Me - Glendale, California

I'm vegan and I LOVE this place! Their Tofu Soup (두부찌개) and their bibimbap (order with no egg) are such great options!

This place is my current favorite. The best sellers are labeled on the menu. Highly recommend. Also don't forget the hot cake dessert. 10/10 read more

Jin Cook - Marinated dumpling Tofu soup (level 3) Curry chicken Katsu - Korean Near Me - Glendale, California

Jin Cook is a solid spot to satisfy those Korean food cravings. On this visit, I had their Kalbitang which had a modest portion of beef and noodles though a good bowl of rice. Side dishes can be refilled, and their kimchi specifically is one of my favorites. (Good sides = good meal) One of my friends had their Chicken Katsu Curry, and it was a good thick sauce with some thin slices of chicken. At first, it looked plentiful, but once you dig your spoon in, you'll realize the dish really isn't that deep. Outside of food, service was present until we received our food - then absent. However, the darker brown interior here makes the eating experience more enjoyable. My favorite is the contrast with lighting especially for food pictures. Street parking in this area may take some time to find, and expect to pay for parking! read more

Jin Cook - Kalbitang - Korean Near Me - Glendale, California

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Pretty decent Korean food in the mostly-Armendian city of Glendale. Love the curry katsu chicken but the banchan flavors are somewhat watered down (again, understandable given the location and customers). The tteokbokki rice cake was way too spicy. I would come back for the curry dishes! Nice decor and staff. read more

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Been to the Jin Cook in Buena Park, so excited to find one in Glendale as well. Came here with the wife and absolutely loved the food! If you're a pork belly fan, gotta get the garlic suyuk. Half order was perfect for the two of us. The meat just melts in your mouth and is so rich and flavorful having cooked in all that broth...so delicious! We also ordered the seafood pancake, which was huge. Crispy, good amount of various seafood cooked in, really hit the spot. Parking can be tough in this area. Mostly metered parking. We got lucky and found one right in front of the restaurant. Seems to be pretty busy, we had to wait about 30-45 minutes for a table for 2 at 8pm on a Friday night. read more

Jin Cook - Love the ambience of this place! - Korean Near Me - Glendale, California

My brother told me that this place has Chicken bibim naengmyun. Bibim naengmyun is buckwheat noddles chilled with a moderately spicy sauce. I've never had this dish with Chicken before. It's typically served with beef. I thought it was good. I would comeback for the food. read more

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The food was okay given the area the restaurant is in. It's definitely not comparable to anything in koreatown but if you're really wanting a quick fix of Korean food this is a good spot. It's also very pricey for the portions given so keep that in mind. We visited on Wednesday for dinner and there were several open tables. The staff were very nice and quick to serve us and the restaurant was clean and quiet. We ordered the bulgogi stone pot and sulungtang (beef soup). The sulungtang came already seasoned so that was surprising as it's usually served without the added salt. I find it hard to want to eat in this area because paying for parking is extremely unappealing to me and the food is already expensive. We parked in the back lot behind the goodwill and paid around $4.50 for 2 hours. Parking on the street can get more expensive than that. Overall not a bad experience but not sure I would do it again! read more

Jin Cook - Beef Bone Broth (Seollung-Tang) - Korean Near Me - Glendale, California

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This is the kind of meal you crave when you want something warm, filling, and full of flavor The Bulgogi Hot Stone arrived sizzling, with tender beef and rice that gets crispy as you eat. The Sweet Potato Cheese Katsu surprised us with its sweetness and gooey center, while the Pork Katsu was perfectly breaded and juicy. The Korean BBQ Short Rib was deeply savory and comforting, and the Korean Pancake added that crispy, shareable bite every table needs. Pair it all with a Soju Highball, and it's comfort food done right. read more

Jin Cook - Sweet potato cheese katsu and pork katsu combo - Korean Near Me - Glendale, California

Dare I say the best galbi-jim in town?! There's a bit of a wait on weekend nights but it's definitely worth it. Service is amazing and the food is delicious. The menu has a good amount of options and I recommend going with the best sellers. Their galbi-jim (braised beef short rib) is perfect for 2-3 people and it comes with potatoes, rice cakes, pumpkin, carrots, onions, and green onions with two bowls of rice. For two people we had plenty of leftovers. The meat is tender and falls off the bone. I've been to Sun Nong Dan and sometimes I feel like it's a bit too salty for me but Jin Cook's marinade was just right. We went with the level two spicy and next time I think I'll go with level three spicy since I love spicy. We also got some highballs and those were pretty good value. I'll be back to try the spicy tofu stew and chicken katsu! They also have jalapeno bulgogi poppers which sounds pretty interesting. Overall pretty bomb and Jin Cook has to be the best Korean restaurant in the Glendale area! read more

Visited Jin Cook in Glendale today for some authentic korean soul food. Upon entering the store we noticed all the authentic decor at the entrance. The restaurant had a good amount of tables and we were seated immediately. Shortly after it began to fill up and it was a full house. My friends and I ordered the braised beef short ribs (galbi jjim), seafood pancake, chicken noodle soup (kal guk soo), steamed dumplings and brisket hot stone. The braised short rib was tender and fall off the bone. The onions, rice cake, pumpkin and potato were soft and soaked up all the sauce that it came with giving us a punch of flavor with every bite. Would recommend eating it with rice to not waste any sauce. The cheese was evenly distributed on top and torched at the table. The seafood pancake had crispy edges and chunks of seafood in every bite. The steamed dumplings were pretty standard with the pork filling. I liked how thin the wrapper was and meat was flavorful. The chicken noodle soup was perfect for the chilly day we had. It was nice and warm which helped warm up our stomach before the meal. The noodles were nice and chewy while chicken was shredded and soft. The brisket hot stone reminded us of a gyudon. The meat was flavorful and the garnishes it came with gave it plenty of texture and depth. The staff was attentive and came around to check in on us. They refilled our waters and brought us more of the banchan. The sides included kimchi, radish, spinach and pickled onions which accompanied the meal well. Parking can be found in the back or on the street. They are located off Brand right across from Porto's and a couple blocks away from The Americana. Perfect to go shopping then head over to eat or if you want do dine late at night. They serve alcohol and other non alcoholic drinks as well depending on your mood. read more

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Loved the experience of eating at Jin Cook-- from the moment we walked in, the service was quick despite it being a busy Saturday night! If you enjoy trying different liquor drinks, the passion fruit soju highball is a refreshing and delicious option. I also would recommend trying the rose tteokbokki if you are someone who enjoys a bit of spice! We will definitely be coming back to try other items from their menu! read more

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Yes, it's summer but I was craving sundubu-jjigae after work and I knew I could rely on Jin Cook to come through (and also so I wouldn't have to deal with driving to K-Town and all that entails). Food is always good (I want to come back and try more items of the menu!) and the service has been great every time I've dined inside. Highly recommend! read more

Jin Cook isn't just good because there aren't many similar options in the area- I think the food stands up compared to similar spots in Koreatown! This location can get quite busy on weekends and evenings. Regardless, staff is friendly and the restaurant is clean and nicely designed. This last visit, I ordered the level 3 spice seafood tofu stew (which wasn't really spicy, honestly). It was very delicious and the accompanying banchan were also yummy. Will be back when I want Korean food and don't want to trek to Koreatown! read more

Jin Cook - Spicy Tofu Stew (Soondubu) - Korean Near Me - Glendale, California

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I've been here a handful of times and it's my go to Asian spot in Glendale after a long trip. The interior at this restraunt is cozy and great for a group of friends or family. The service is usually slow and the wait time is typically very long. Expect to wait 35+ minutes during dinner hours The food here is not authentic but it is great for showing friends who are not super familiar with Korean food and those who love fun presentations. JALAPEÑO CHEESE KATSU CURRY (5/10) - I love cheese katsu's but unfortunately the katsu themselves are not super flavorful and the cheese wasn't either. They were just ok. The curry however was good! It carries this dish but I wouldn't order this again. BULGOGI HOT STONE (6/10) - Safe pick but also just ok read more

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When we visit our daughters in LA, we come here to get take out for delicious Korean food! It is very authentic Korean food! My daughter orders the Spicy Tofu Stew with spicy beef soup with soft tofu for $17.95. That is her favorite! My husband had the savory Beef Short Rib Soup $22.95. It was flavorful and soothing beef short rib soup, shiitake mushroom, glass noodles, egg jidan. He would order it again! I had the Bibimbap cold bowl $24.95. It has so many assorted vegetables such as bean sprouts, Choy sum, mung beans. Make sure you add the delicious tender Bulgogi for only $2. It was so filling that 2 people could share! read more

Jin Cook - Love the sign - Korean Near Me - Glendale, California

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Situated in the bustling streets of Glendale on Brand Blvd, Jin Cook serves some tasty dishes. Some hits, some misses. The staff are attentive and friendly and my group really enjoyed our experience here. We were a group of 8 without reservation on an early Saturday evening, but we were seated quickly. I ordered the mushroom curry. It was delicious. The mushrooms were smoked as well, so I didn't even miss having meat in this dish. Definitely recommend it. My wife ordered the bibimbap. It was a bit... sweet. I'm not sure if egg is supposed to be an add on or requested, but she didn't receive an egg. If there's one thing I'd wish they did, was serve more of a variety in their banchan. They served 4- kimchi, radish, spinach, and onion. Cucumbers would be great. This is honestly hard to review. If solely judging from my dish, 5 stars. If judging solely from my wife's dish, 3. So I'll give it 4. read more

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Fiance and I had been craving Korean food so we came here twice in one week! At peak dinner rush there can be a bit of wait, but I don't think it was more than 20 minutes. Knocked down a star because it wasn't consistent in both visits. The service was quick during our first visit, but our rice cakes were very pepper-y and overall it didn't seem as freshly made. The second visit, the food was much better, but the service was much slower. For parking, we parked in the back, in lot 2. It's a short walk around the corner to the restaurant from there. Overall it's a decent Korean spot when you don't want to make the trek to K-town. read more

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Holy cow. Our first time visiting a Korean Tofu House, but definitely not our last! Everything tasted so good, the service was super friendly and helpful and we totally gorged ourselves and plenty of leftovers to take home. read more

Jin Cook - A feast for four. - Korean Near Me - Glendale, California

Food wise this location was amazing! Everything was so flavorful and tasty. I would definitely come back for their tofu beef soup. I did have their raspberry lemonade as well and wish it was a bit more tarte but that is personal preference. The location itself was really cute and loved the ambiance. The waiter at the begging was really nice, and he was helpful when answering our questions. After that they never checked in on us and when we were done eating we were looking around to get our check and it took a pretty good while for us to get it. Once we got our check it took another while for them to come get it. read more

Jin Cook - Korean Near Me - Glendale, California

My friend suggested this place for dinner. They had been to the Buena Park location and said it was good. They don't take reservations but we got there at 6 PM on a Friday and didn't have to wait. Later in the night there was a bit of a wait though. I think there is only metered parking outside. Garlic Suyuk (5/5): The pork was so tender! It is sous vided pork in beef bone broth. It paired nicely with the chives and garlic sauce. Great portion size too. Sweet potato cheese curry katsu (5/5): This was sweet potato puree with cheese stuffed in a pork katsu. It was served with rice and curry in a hot stone. This is definitely a must try. The cheese wasn't too overpowering and the katsu paired well with the curry. The potato made everything creamy and gave a good texture balance with the katsu. Army stew (4/5): It included instant ramen noodles, rice cakes, sausage, spam, ham, kimchi, and cheese. It could've been more spicy. Everything was yummy! I would definitely come back. There is a large menu so it'll suite groups well. Portions were great. The interior was even decorated for the fall season. Service was attentive. read more

Jin Cook - Sweet Potato Cheese Katsu with Curry - Korean Near Me - Glendale, California

I absolutely loved the galbi dish. I forgot to take pictures of the menu, but the stone bowl galbi dish for two was massive and packed with flavor. The meat was tender and paired perfectly with everything in the bowl. We also ordered a variety of other dishes, and my second favorite was the bibimbap. Our server, Sumin, was attentive and did an amazing job taking care of our party of 15. The rest of the staff were also great at keeping our table's needs fulfilled. The galbi dish is a MUST TRY. The restaurant is on a big street with only metered parking available, so keep that in mind. Overall, it is a cool spot for Korean food, and the drinks were also impressive along with the excellent service we received. read more

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I got a beef soup that was really good, but I had to wait a bit since it came super hot and it was hard to get the meat off the bone. My sister got a katsu plate that she added curry to and she really enjoyed that as well! Minus a star for the service since it felt very rushed and we could tell by the server's continuous glances at the people in line--while we were placing our order at the table--that he wanted us in and out. For a special occasion I wouldn't come here. And it was my sister's birthday so kind of a bummer. read more

Jin Cook - Korean Near Me - Glendale, California

Got the traditional pork soup and the rose tteokbokki. WOW! The soup was so mild yet flavorful at the same time. Healing :) reminded me of Hanbat Sullungtang in ktown. And the tteokbokki was perfect. Added fishcakes for extra. The banchan here is also super impressive - went for seconds on the flavorful kimchi, pickled jalapeño onions and daikon cubes. It was my second time here and I'm so glad I tried new things. Coming back for the cheesy katsu next time. FAST service and great ambiance too. read more

Jin Cook - Korean Near Me - Glendale, California

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We enjoyed the delicious Korean food at Jin Cook at the Santa Monica location that we've been craving for Jin Cook and finally visited the Glendale restaurant location. Excellent customer service by May as soon as we came into the restaurant. She greeted us and lead us to our table within a few minutes. She asked if we have dined with them before. We informed her yes at your Santa Monica location and we weren't aware you had a location in Glendale so we thought we'd try your location out. We ordered our favorites, Rose Tteokbokki, Brisket Hot Stone and Bulgogi Hot Stone. They were all steaming hot and delicious. The servings are always plentiful. The meals are all flavorful. Rose Tteokbokki has just the right amount of spice. Brisket Hot Stone, the beef was so tender. Bulgogi beef was also good as it wasn't over marinated. We can't wait to come back to this location to satisfy our Jin Cook Korean food cravings especially now that we are aware about this location. read more

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Been wanting to come here for a while since they close fairly late. Glad stopping in. Got seated with party of 2 within 15 minutes after 8:30pm with four parties ahead of us (one being party of 10). Ordered the bibimbap hot stone with bulgogi ($3 extra with meat) and bulgogi hot stone. The bibimbap was really tasty, although wished the egg was runny; it was made a bit closer to medium. Steamed dumplings were really good; not soupy like you would expect from Chinese steamed dumplings but the flavor was definitely spot on. Unfortunately wait staff were either busy or weren't very organized. Our steamed dumplings came out about 30 minutes after ordering and our meal came out another 20 minutes later. Overall, the food made up for the wait staff. The restaurant is nicely decorated and is very clean. There's a pot of tea at the front counter while waiting to be seated which is always a nice touch. read more

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Jincook is Korean soul food. Everything was amazing the flavors were rich and satisfying. I still can't stop thinking about how good the food was. I absolutely loved the steamed pork dumplings and the seasoned dumplings. All of the dishes and side dishes feel traditional and also seem very healthy. We ordered the spicy tofu soup (soondubu jjigae), which I had never tried before, and it was delicious. We ordered bibim noodles with plenty of chicken and vegetables it was refreshing, almost like a chicken salad, and so tasty. I will definitely order it again next time. We also tried the Korean galbi and Korean garlic soy chicken, and everything was great. I was really happy that at Jincook you can enjoy both spicy flavors and comforting, mild flavors. Overall, it was a very satisfying experience, service was quick and ambiance was casual and cozy. read more

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This place is my holy grail of Korean food. I love it so much that I celebrated my birthday here last year and dragged 10 hungry friends with me. Even with a big group, the service was fast and on point (shoutout to the staff for keeping their cool while we devoured half the menu). Let me talk about the soondooboo with seafood real quick: it is criminally good. Like if I ever end up on death row, that's my last meal. Spicy, rich, and loaded with flavor. Just bring me that bubbling bowl of spicy heaven and let me go in peace. And the kimchi? Soooo flavorful. It hits that perfect balance of tangy, spicy, and fermented magic. I could honestly eat a whole bowl of it like salad. We come here at least once a month because we just can't stay away. The food is always incredible, served family-style, perfect for sharing. The vibe is super cozy and homey, like eating at your cool Korean auntie's house. Yeah, it's a little pricey, but worth every bite. Bonus: there's paid parking nearby so you're not circling the block hangry. Just go. Bring friends. Order the soondooboo. And don't sleep on the kimchi. read more

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Jincook Glendale july 26 ------ A nice Korean restaurant that describes itself as Korean soul food. Its a clean, small spot with a pay parking lot in the back. Theres also street parking in front. Very nice design. Even the restroom has charm with the stand. I ordered the Brisket Hot Stone. Be careful with the hot stone! It IS hot, and the food stays hot, the entire time. I'm sure most people would expect that, but just sayin lol. It was so good! Just walhat I needed. The staff was nice and overall a nice lunch experience! Thank you! read more

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This place is usually packed, so when I passed by and saw it wasn't busy, I decided to stop in--and I'm really glad I did. I ordered the hot pot, a drink, and the chicken, and everything was delicious. Service was fast, the food was flavorful and satisfying, and overall it was a solid experience. Definitely worth stopping by when you catch it at a quieter moment. read more

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This is some of the best Korean food that I have had the pleasure of having in California. I deeply love Korean food and this place did not disappoint! My friend and I split the sweet potato puree cheesy katsu curry and the beef and vegetable soup. It was the perfect mix of heavy and light and perfectly complimented one another (thanks to our server for the recommendation)! The ambiance here is wonderful, the servers are so attentive and the restaurant is so clean. I highly recommend coming here if you are a lover of Korean food! read more

Banchan and kimchi was bomb so I already knew the rest of the food would be good. We ate so much between two. Finished all our food basically! The galbi, tang, and fried mushroom were all delicious Would definitely come here again read more

A staple for hearty Korean dishes and soups that I always go back to! This was probably my 5th or 6th time here, and I decided to get something different from my usual soup. We ordered the bulgogi stone pot, soft tofu soup, and mushroom japchae. The bulgogi stone pot was flavorful with a generous portion of meat and crispy rice at the bottom; I just wish there were more veggies. Soft tofu soup was the standard tofu soup you get at a korean restaurant; a solid choice. The mushroom japchae was delicious as well, just on the sweeter side. I really love their kimchi here because it is not too fermented/sour; you can even buy a large container to bring home for $8. Would rate the food overall an 8/10! For a weeknight, there was no wait and only a couple of other parties inside. Service was attentive and quick, but slows on busy nights. The interior is small but nicely decorated, very cozy inside! There is a back paid parking lot as well as street, but also walkable to many other shops and eateries on the street, so make the most out of your time visiting! read more

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