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    Jin Cook

    4.3 (432 reviews)
    ModerateKorean, Soup, Chinese
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
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    Dogs allowed

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    Bulgogi J1. Korean Pancake - not a fan (thick heavy batter)
    Ania N.

    Tried Jin Cook in Porter Ranch and overall had a good experience. The inside décor is really cute cozy, warm lighting, nice artwork, and comfy booths that give it an authentic vibe. It does get busy, but there's plenty of parking in the plaza (the host told us around 3pm is the least busy time). We ordered the short ribs, which were delicious, juicy, well marinated, and served on a bed of onions with white rice. Definitely the highlight of the meal. The side dishes were all good too. I was a bit disappointed with the bulgogi pancake though. There wasn't enough bulgogi and it felt like it was drowning in heavy batter. I personally prefer thinner, crispier pancakes where you can really taste the ingredients, and this one felt bulky and a bit oily to me. Portion is huge though, definitely shareable. The marinated dumplings were another popular item. They were good, but I wish they were crispier or came with a dipping sauce..I probably wouldn't order those again. Overall, good food and a nice vibe. I plan on coming back to try the bulgogi plate and tteokbokki next time.

    Lauren L.

    This is my second time to Jin Cook and at this location. Everything was okay. Weirdly the food came out hot but didn't stay warm for long. The banchan was okay... it seemed like the pickling process wasn't long and lacked flavor. The tteokbokki tasted like it was from the frozen section. The portions are definitely shareable. We got 4 items for two people and had plenty of left overs. Last time I was here it was good so hoping it was just an off day for them

    H7. Spicy Pork Hot Stone
    Bess S.

    I need to write a review quick so I don't forget! Went to Jincook a few weeks ago on a Sunday and the wait was about 20 mins for 2 at around 6ish. Not too bad! We put our name down, they took our phone number and we went to Amazon Fresh next door to get some stuff. Then they texted us sooner than anticipated, yay! Here's what we got: - Spicy Pork Hot Stone 5/5 next time, we'll definitely add a fried egg! Haven't tried it with cheese yet - Rose Tteokbokki 4/5 thank god it's milder than the classic one bc I can't handle it when it's too spicy :') I definitely enjoyed this one but wasn't a big fan of the bacon. I couldn't even finish it, so much rice cakes and noodles lol I feel like I would've preferred the toppings from the classic Tteokbokki dish - Jinro Tok Tok Peach 5/5 this drink helped since we were so full! It was sweet and delicious too

    Banchan
    Eubene K.

    Came in around 3:30 pm on a Tuesday Lots of parking available Was empty when arrived Ordered the brisket hot stone and jalapeño cheese Katsu Our server was very nice also very good as multitasking! Food came out really hot! My only tip if you get the brisket hot stone is to mix when you get it! I took photos and waited for my partners food and the sauce got burned and the stone wasn't hot enough to cook the red onions and bean sprouts the way I liked. Over all really good love coming here

    Menu January 2026
    Ara G.

    Location 4 stars: In the old Porter Ranch shopping plaza in Porter Ranch, California, Southeast corner of Tampa and Rinaldi. Plenty of free parking. Venue 3 Stars: Jincook operates about 7 Korean comfort food (they call it Korean Soul Food) restaurants in the LA area. This location is a nicely decorated, smaller sized venue. It used to be our neighborhood Greek restaurant for decades. Inside tables and booths only. Mostly smaller tables of up to 4 seats, although I have seen a few 6 seaters. No outdoor seating. This Jincook location is quite popular and the venue is too small for the crowd size, resulting in 30~45 minute and sometimes longer wait. There is no formal waiting area; only a few chairs outside. This can be detrimental in inclement weather. They do not take reservations either. Service 3 stars: Servers are polite and efficient. My biggest issue with their service (and this happens every time) is that the main plates arrive at drastically different times, meaning that some people's food will get cold while waiting for the others' foods to arrive. For me, this ruins the dining experience. Most restaurants are able to manage this and "time" a table's main plates to all arrive at the same time... Not sure why they cannot? Food 5 stars: Excellent, creative and tasty food with nice plating. Prices are on the high side but the portions are quite large! The many soups, the barbequed pork, bulgogi, kalbi, the sizzling hot stone plates, and the many options of curry and Katsu are all delicious. I go to Jincook often and I don't remember having any food there that I did not like. Drinks 3 stars: Very limited menu of 1 kind of beer, 2 kinds of Soju and some Korean and regular soft drinks. The Bottom Line 4 Stars: Excellent Korean comfort food! The wait situation, the drink menu and the food timing (details above) need some work.

    Christina C.

    I love the traditional Korean interior! You can easily pretend you're stopping by, on your journey to Seoul, to get a meal in the Joseon dynasty. The service is quick and friendly, just my style. The Korean dishes have a slight twist and I love it. The truffle mushroom japchae is especially good. The banchan variety is superb as well. Free parking lot and clean restrooms, too.

    Gohar K.

    My first time here and won't be the last for sure. Met my family here for dinner and we had a blast. Everything was so delicious. My sister has been here a few times and always told me that I have to try it and finally I did earlier tonight. The food was flavorful and tasteful. The fermented starters were amazing. The noodles , the dumplings, short ribs ... yummmmmmmm.... Great customer service as well. Very cozy and nice ambiance. I really loved this place. Can't wait to go back.

    Bulgogi Hot Stone, Rose Tteokbokki
    Penelope

    Wanted to try a new Korean spot, and this place certainly did not disappoint! Ordered the Marinated Dumplings, Bulgogi Hot stone, and Rose Tteokbokki. In total it came to around $75 not including tip. Pretty pricey but the food was tasty. Next time I would order the other Tteokbokki since the Rose wasn't very spicy. Food came in a timely manner and our waiter was friendly. The restaurant place was very welcoming and cozy. Would come here again!

    A6. Rose Tteokbokki
    Tena D.

    jin cook is my favorite korean spot in the valley! from the intimate seating, to great service, to BOMB food!!! i usually have difficulty finding vegetarian options at korean restaurants, but there are a couple here, and service was great in helping me customize my order and informing me which banchan items were vegetarian :) we were able to get the rosè tteokbokki without meat/fish, which is so hard to find!! it was absolutely delicious, i had never had ramen noodles with tteokbokki before! the vegetable bibimbab was the perfect entree, with a nice assortment of vegetables available. i already can't wait to come back!

    H7. Spicy Pork Hot Stone
    Serene A.

    What a great spot in the valley to get some really good Korean food! The spicy pork was well seasoned and, in my opinion, not actually spicy, so if you've been wanting to try it but are scared of spice, you'll probably be okay lol. The bulgogi wasn't too sweet, which was great because that's something I always notice at other places. The army stew was basically ramen dressed up with Spam and hot dogs; I wouldn't get it again, but it didn't ruin my experience at all. It's pretty cozy inside, and the store's design is intriguing. The staff checked in on us and made sure we had everything we needed!

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    Young D.

    First time trying Jin Cook and we really enjoyed it! The staff was super friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. There's also plenty of parking in the strip mall area. We loved the variety on the menu and the portion was good. Everything we tried was really tasty, especially the beef short rib (Galbi) and the spicy pork served on a hot stone with a fried egg on top. The tofu (soon dubu) beef soup was comforting and full of flavor, and the marinated dumplings we ordered as an appetizer were delicious. The side dishes (banchan) were also very good and complemented the meal. Overall, a great first experience. We'll definitely be coming back!

    Tofu soup with beef and beef H6. Bulgogi Hot Stone with side dishes
    Chris S.

    I had a lunch date with a friend for her birthday at Jin Cook (Porter Ranch). The service was great and the food was good. However, I was bit disappointed with the size of their Soondubu - it was very small compared to other places. I was also not a fan of the beef bulgogi (it was too sweet for me). I will stick to their beef rib stew and pork katsu next time. I've had both and they are very good.

    Michael C.

    Another delicious meal! This time highlighting the galbi jim, which was flavorful, beef was so tender, and perfectly balanced with a variety of vegetables. $69 isn't cheap but you definitely get a couple meals out of it.

    H6. Bulgogi Hot Stone

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    Ask the Community - Jin Cook

    Does this restaurant take reservations?

    They do not, unfortunately.

    Do they plan on adding this store to delivery apps?

    You should call the place to ask them directly to get the best answer.

    Do you serve alcohol?

    Yes! Took a while for them after grand opening

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    MUSSE - #11 Beef Soon Tofu

    MUSSE

    4.2(687 reviews)
    3.6 miNorthridge
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    Food: 5 stars The galbijjim was outstanding -- the short…read moreribs were incredibly tender, the sauce was rich and deeply savory with just the right balance of spiciness, sweet and comforting, and everything was cooked to perfection. The portion was generous, the flavors were bold without being overpowering, and it had that true "special occasion" feel. I'd 1000% keep coming back just for this dish. And share this gave spot of ours with our close family and friends. Service: 5 stars Service was excellent from start to finish -- attentive, friendly, and genuinely welcoming without feeling overbearing. Everything came out smoothly, and the staff made the whole meal feel easy and enjoyable. Great service definitely elevated the experience. And they never rush us to leave. Very polite imo's (Aunties)/ ajumeoni. Location/Parking/Ambiance: Lots of parking at the back of the restaurant. Surrounded by images from SKorea. Not too fancy, but not really needed. The food and service is 5 star for me and my family. Visited with my closest friends quite recently.

    The tofu soup came out like it had something to prove. Bubbling. Steaming. Fully in its main…read morecharacter era. The broth was rich and savory. The tofu stayed soft and silky. One sip in and suddenly I was sitting up straighter like the soup had personally corrected my posture. The rib eye is probably the move here. Juicy. Tender. Nicely seasoned. Just a very "let me not play with my food choices today" kind of order. It does not reinvent steak. It just shows up, looks good, does the job, and leaves no notes. Honestly. Very dependable. Very adult crush. The beef soup hit too. Deep flavor. Comforting. The kind of bowl that makes you pause mid-conversation and point at it like hold on. This is good. It had that slow-cooked taste that feels like somebody's auntie was in the back refusing to let the broth be mediocre. The staff is so lovely here. Sweet. Welcoming. On it. The bathroom was clean too, which is always a strong sign that the establishment fears God and respects the people. The vibe is easy and relaxed. Nothing extra. Just a good place to lock in, eat something hot, and mind your business in peace. it's giving... a lowkey neighborhood legend with no PR team and all the talent.

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    MUSSE - Dining area

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    MUSSE - #38 LA Galbi

    #38 LA Galbi

    MUSSE - #11 - Soon Beef Tofu

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    #11 - Soon Beef Tofu

    Myungin Dumplings - Dimsum with pork, shrimp, eggs, chives and cabbage. handmade daily!

    Myungin Dumplings

    4.3(664 reviews)
    2.7 miNorthridge
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    We stopped in for dinner the other night. There is plenty of parking in the shopping center they…read moreare located in. The restaurant itself is small but charming. I love the homemade kimchi and takuan. I could eat both of these with some rice all day. We started with some noodle soup. Handcut noodles, beef dumplings and vegetables made for a comforting start to the meal. Then we got an order of dim sum. They give you quite a few pieces. They are stuffed with pork and Chinese and are absolutely delicious. We also got a half order of the Korean Fried Chicken. It was piping hot and very crispy. The kimchi steamed buns were next. They were large and very filling. Each bun was packed woth kimchi, pork and vegetables. We ended with sweet red bean steamed buns. These were also large and filling. A great way to finish our meal. A great place for dumplings and not worrying about leaving hungry. Great service too!

    Their Sweet And Spicy Fried Chicken is a definite MUST-TRY!! Their house-made sauce is blended with…read moreKorean spices, giving you that glossy, sticky, sweet heat that builds gently without overpowering. Not super spicy, more sweet taste but insanely flavorful and addictive. We got a half order, which consisted of 1 wing, 1 drumstick, 1 thigh, 2 rib, 2 breast, costing $16.99. A whole order of chicken is $28.99. We would definitely order again. Dumplings are handmade fresh daily. You can literally taste the difference in every bite -- juicy fillings, delicate wrappers, and that perfect pleat. We tried: Dim Sum 10 pc $16.99 Korean style dumplings 8 pc $15.99 King Steamed Dumpling With Pork And Vegetables 4pc $15.99 Pan Fried Dumplings 10pc $16.99 My favorites were the Korean style dumplings and Pan Fried Dumplings. King Steamed Dumpling With Pork And Vegetables is huge, fluffy and bouncy. The taste of the filling was okay. The dim sum was a good size and looked pretty. Hard to pick up with chopsticks without the bottom breaking. The bottom was really delicate so using a spoon makes it easier. The Marinaded Beef $15.99 (half order) was perfect with rice. Complimentary small Sides: kimchi, pickled radish and cabbage salad. I really liked the pickled radish. This place is tucked away in a strip near the Northridge Promenade Shopping Center. Parking can be difficult during peak hours. Nyi had wonderful customer service.

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    Myungin Dumplings - King dumplings! Handmade baos

    King dumplings! Handmade baos

    Myungin Dumplings - Malatang! Housemade beef broth with beef brisket, tofu, enoki mushroom, radish, cabbage, Sichuan peppercorns and topped with cilantro.

    Malatang! Housemade beef broth with beef brisket, tofu, enoki mushroom, radish, cabbage, Sichuan peppercorns and topped with cilantro.

    Myungin Dumplings - Malatang! Housemade beef broth with beef brisket, tofu, enoki mushroom, radish, cabbage, Sichuan peppercorns and topped with cilantro.

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    Malatang! Housemade beef broth with beef brisket, tofu, enoki mushroom, radish, cabbage, Sichuan peppercorns and topped with cilantro.

    Jin Cook - korean - Updated May 2026

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