The quality here is very consistent. We ordered the Sweet potato Katsu Curry with cheese. The curry is rich with a light peppery kick. The Katsu has 4 large pieces with cheese inside. The cheese is slightly sweet due to the sweet potato but it's very subtle and not over powering. The portion is large so we split 1 order between the 2 of us. The ambiance inside is very cozy with lower lighting which we love. The service is always polite with a good balance of attentive yet non-intrusive. Plan ahead because there is often a wait at dinner time, especially in the cooler months. read more

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

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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

Jincook - Korean Near Me - Glendale, California

Very disappointed with our experience at Jincook tonight. My family and I arrived around 7:35 PM and put our name down for a table. After waiting about 40 minutes, we noticed that people who were added to the waitlist after us were already being seated. When we followed up with the staff, we were told that they had called us and no one responded. This was extremely frustrating because we were literally sitting right in front of the reception area the entire time. It would have been very difficult for all of us to somehow miss our name being called. We've been coming to Jincook for a while, which makes this experience even more disappointing. We understand that restaurants get busy, but the way the waitlist was handled and the explanation we received were unacceptable. Unfortunately, this experience really changed how we feel about coming back. read more

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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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

Jincook - 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!

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

A legit Korean restaurant in Glendale. Service and food were equally good. We always go for the traditional dishes, and this place didn't disappoint. Highly recommended read more

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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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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Would call it a hole in the wall, but definately had that feel. Portions were large and we loved their Japanese style katsu curry and bibimbap. Placed served a lot of "Korran bar food" and was very tasty. It was, however, a bit on the expensive side, but was worth it in then end. Plus, they are open late so always great when looking for that late night meal. read more

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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Genuinely had the best time here! I LOVE Korean food, and I love trying new restaurants. We ordered the chicken curry katsu, garlic suyuk, spicy beef soondubu, steamed dumplings, and rose tteokboki. Everything was delicious, but my favorite has the to be the rose tteokboki. It was flavorful and sooo creamy! I went with three of my friends, and we were so full and happy with our order. The restaurant, while on the smaller side, had a cozy atmosphere and great lighting. The staff were also super friendly and accommodating. This is definitely a place I'll come back to! They also have a parking lot in the back! read more

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

Jincook - Korean Near Me - Glendale, California

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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

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 is such a cute restaurant! It's a bit on the smaller side, and doesn't have a lot of tables, so there was a short wait on a Saturday evening, but my party of 2 was seated after only 10-15 minutes. It's nice that they offer complementary iced tea while you wait. I ordered a vegetable bibimbap, and the portion was huge! It came sizzling hot and piled with vegetables. It was really delicious and I had enough for leftovers for lunch the next day. read more

Jincook - Bibimbap Hot Stone (veggie) - Korean Near Me - Glendale, California

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

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

I always enjoy coming to Jin Cook, especially after a long day. The food is consistently delicious and never disappoints. I truly savor every bite, and I love that the soup always arrives piping hot. I'll never forget the day I almost didn't give it a try because I'm such a picky eater. I'm so grateful I did, because I've never looked back. If you're on the fence, take the chance, you might discover your new favorite spot. 感謝。 @FireLordRia read more

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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My favorite spot in Glendale for some Korean food. From the last time I came here I tried soo many much different items. All were very tasty. read more

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always a yummy meal when eating here. we ordered the chogye cold noodle for the first time and to my surprise it was so refreshing especially being so hot outside. the short rib was sooo good and honestly prefer from other locations. the garlic suyuk was cooked to perfection and the rose tteokbokki with ramen was so tasty. so worth it chogye cold noodle (18.95) large garlic suyuk (39.95) braised short rib + cheese (63.95 + 5.00) rose tteobokki + ramen (24.95 + 2.50) love the location and is a great spot to visit since it is very close to the americana and glendale galleria. there are multiple spots for parking, we came on a sunday so the meter parking for both the street and the parking lot in the back was free, but if you come on a different day there is a parking structure that is free for the first 90 min read more

Stopped by for dinner to wait out the LA traffic -- there's plenty of street parking on weekdays but it may get busy on weekends. We ordered the combo katsu, chicken noodle soup (kalguksu) and gangjung. We really like the katsu as it was really crispy and the meat was tender. The chicken noodle soup was just okay. The servers were very nice! read more

Jincook - Korean Near Me - Glendale, California

I underestimated how good Jin cook is given its Glendale and have a couple locations throughout LA. This is a pretty solid place to fix the Korean food craving and I love how its open until 12am on the weekends. I have been here around 11pm twice already and there are always people dining. The kimchi here is actually pretty good but I just wish they had more for their banchan spread. The service here is always quick, they refill the banchans as well. My favorite to order is the kalguksu. I'm not sure if they hand pull those noodles but they are pretty good and the broth it comes with is so hearty and delicious. I also tried this garlic pork dish (Garlic Suyuk) which was enough to split between two hungry people. It did not come with rice though so it had to be ordered separate. It was thinly cut and rich in flavor. It has some beef both broth but I wish there were more as it paired so well with the rice. Prices are reasonable for the location. Parking here might be a bit challenging. There is metered parking surrounding it but there is a 90 minute free parking lot a block away as well. read more

Jincook - Sous Vide Garlic Pork Belly (Garlic Suyuk) - Whole - Korean Near Me - Glendale, California

Short wait, good food, cozy vibes. What more can you ask for?! If you're craving galbi jjim but don't want to break the bank going to other popular galbi jjim places, then Jin Cook always hits the spot. We also got curry and bulgogi for some variety in our dinner. Everything was great and service was quick. I'll definitely come back 10/10 read more

Jincook - Korean Near Me - Glendale, California

Yum ! Along the wondrous strip on Brand blvd is this korean restaurant that serves a variety of katsu curry, fried chicken, tofu soups, bone broths, bulgogis, teokbokkis and even barley drinks and soju cocktails. The wait was slightly long (their tables are mostly good for 4ppl or less) so we had to wait for 2 tables to get seated. They got the fried chicken and tofu soup out within 10-15mins but our katsu orders came out around 15-20mins. We ate in holy silence for the first 5 mins. Most people in our party enjoyed the food, half of us having been here before. It was personally my first time & I love the Katsu and was able to do a half and half of their jalapeño cheese pork katsu and chicken katsu. The presentation of the full on Katsu meal looks prettier ha 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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This was my first time here and got the chicken curry katsu- easily feeds 2. The plate came hot and with sticky white rice. The breading on the chicken was light and flaky. Overall, really tasty! I'm interested in trying some of their other dishes, I would come back here again. read more

Jincook - Korean Near Me - Glendale, California

Honestly the food and portion sides here are great. Big portion sizes, lunch time is Honestly not packed at all so there service is fast. The curry plates are my go to! Definitly a spot I enjoy eating. They are very consistent with the quality of the food. Amazing taste read more

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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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

Jincook - Mushroom Curry Hot Stone - Korean Near Me - Glendale, California

The food was amazing!! We got the mushroom japchae, galbi-jjim, and tteokbokki with ramen added. Was pleasantly surprised by how good the japchae tasted, definitely would recommend. The restaurant itself was nice and cozy. read more

Jincook - Braised Beef Short Rib (Galbi-Jjim). DELICIOUS!! - Korean Near Me - Glendale, California

Came here for late night dinner and we were stuffed! Actually the atmosphere and ambiance is really nice and cozy here, they did a good job with the interior. We were surprised by the quality of the banchan (side dishes) that were provided! We expected a pretty westernized taste given the popularity of this place, and because of the area, but it holds up pretty well! We had their Sous Vide Garlic Pork Belly (Garlic Suyuk) - Half and the jalapaneo cheese curry katsu and both were really good. The katsu and curry was on the heavier side though so I recommend sharing it. Service was good! This is a great place to eat! It can get pretty busy though, depending on the hour, so try to go early or avoid rush hour! Paid Parking is at the back! read more

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Galbi - fantastic! Maybe the best I've had in a long long time, and we eat a lot of galbi. Perfect sweetness to the marinade, nice balance of fat, and laid out over onions so it never gets overcooked or stuck to the cast iron skillet that it's served on. Marinated dumplings - these come out hothothot, so be careful diving in! Nice level of spicy for a sort of spice wuss like me. These are really pleasant. Sweet and chewy in a delightful way. Garlic Suyuk - nice, but not special. It was nicer the more sauce you dipped it in. We struggled to care about it tho. Cheese katsu & sweet potato katsu - I loved the sweet potato katsu. Good amount of cheese and you could actually taste the sweet potato. They were out of the pumpkin, which we would have loved to compare it to. We got the plain cheese instead which was also good but not as interesting as the sweet potato one. Nice cabbage salad on the side. I wish you could just order one separately. My only complaint here is the lack of side dishes like that on the menu Service is always friendly and quick, the space is comfortable, but can get loud on the weekends. read more

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We found this spot perusing yelp reviews, and I was not disappointed! We shared beef short rib soup and bulgogi hot stone. The flavors were on point! I also always love some good ban chan, and the ones here were great! My favorite was the marinated onion. The serving sizes were also generous. The soup was flavorful and light. The bulgogi was perhaps a tad on the sweet side, but it was still well cooked and delicious overall! Servers were friendly, and this is a great casual eating spot. I would definitely come back. read more

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SOOOO YUMMMY!! We came by on a friday night with pretty big group but did call ahead to see if they'd take reservations (unfortunately they don't) but they were very accommodating and sat us together once they had enough tables available. Everything came out perfect! The food tasted great and had the perfect amount of spice. The beef bone broth was nice and rich. We ordered at least one of each item on the menu and nothing disappointed. Our servers were all amazing and were very attentive. We had such a great dinner! It gets busy during weekends, expect to wait anywhere between 30 minutes-1 hour during peak times. read more

Jincook - Korean Near Me - Glendale, California

Came here for lunch on a Saturday around noon and was pleasantly surprised that there was no wait. The restaurant itself was spscious and comfortable. The army stew was my favorite dish--super flavorful, packed with ingredients, and paired perfectly with rice. My friends thought it was a bit salty, but I personally loved it. We tried the fish katsu, and it was incredibly flaky and delicious, definitely something I'd order again. On the other hand, the cheesy pork katsu curry was a bit of a miss for me. The pork was tough, so I'd probably skip it next time. However, the garlic suyuk (we got the half order) was fantastic--the pork was tender, and the flavors were on point. read more

Jincook - Cheese Katsu with Curry - Korean Near Me - Glendale, California

This place has been on my list of I must go! Finally got to try this place and I was soo impressed by everything we got. The katsu curry was really good! My boyfriend really loved it! Then the rose tteobokki was good as well! It was nice that we got to make some changes to our liking as well and swap items in the dish. And lastly, the spicy tofu soup, it hit the spot for me but I wish it was still bubbling hot because the egg, wasn't cooked to our liking, but we made it work and very much still enjoyed it! The service was good and food also came out pretty quick! Inside was also very spacious and looked cute as well! Will definitely be back to try other dishes because we have a few we want to try! We still think about the food Highly recommend trying! read more

Jincook - Chicken katsu with curry and a spicy tofu stew - Korean Near Me - Glendale, California

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Great value for money as they give a lot of food !!! ambiance so calm. Soon you walk in here it's a whole vibe But the service really stood out The hostess was so NICE and the server also very NICE and cool . I would def repeat read more

Jincook - Amazing - Korean Near Me - Glendale, California

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