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    4.6 (259 reviews)
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    Dogs allowed
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    Denise P.

    Such a good find in Little Tokyo. My hubby and I were craving Korean food and saw that they had a special for tteokboki on Tuesdays, so obviously we had to try that! The bibimbap was delicious and came out nice and hot. It was filling, flavorful, and such a good deal with the happy hour pricing. For a couple of dollars extra, you can add bulgogi but you can also get the bibimbap as a vegetarian dish. Both ways, you will eat a substantial dish. We also got the tteokboki, and the rice cakes had that perfect chewy texture. The sauce had the nice amount of flavor and spice, but be careful. If you say mild, it honestly leaned more medium according to our server. Food came out surprisingly fast. Service was great throughout our meal since we kept asking for water! Everyone left full and hapy. Ambiance is a vibe and it's a fun place to stop after spending the day walking around LIttle Tokyo. Would definitely come back, especially for that deal!

    Marcel M.

    Soooo goood! Visiting some friend in LA and we stopped into JinCook to get dinner -- what a great choice! The dumplings were so flavorful and the hot stone pot was so delicious especially with the crispy rice on the bottom. Service was great, would definitely come back. Food: 4.7 Service: 4.5 Ambiance: 3.9 Value: 4 Marcels foodie score: 4.3

    Sandy P.

    Their pork belly dish was delicious and very tender. Seafood pancake was our table's favorite item of the evening. Rose tteokbokki was a bit on the sweeter side and had a lot more sauce compared to other places. Staff was wonderful and they check on you periodically. They are running a BOGO 50% on alcohol.

    Mitchell L.

    Dined in for lunch with a group of 12 people. Luckily we took the two biggest tables there. There was a wait after we got there. Most of the booths were small and it looks like having more than 3 people would be tight. Parking: you can park at judge Aiso parking lot which is close by for cheap. Food: The food was delicious! We loved the crispy seafood pancake that came out hot. The short ribs were amazing! Fall off the bone and tender. The rose tteokbokki was tasty, super cheesy and the flavors mixed well. These are my favorites and must share with a group! Drinks: they have bogo 50% for all alcohol, but we might have missed something. Only our beers were 50% off and not the soju? Idk why. Also, if your group is more than 6 people they charge 18% tip automatically. They charged the tip based on the pre-discounted price.

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    Sarah T.

    Our group walked in on a Friday evening without reservations. It took about 15 minutes to get seated. Inside was minimal long restaurant with benches and tables. Food was so good. Soju was buy one get a second bottle half off, so we got all flavors they had. The lemon flavor was the worst, the green grape was the best. Every dish was good. If I had to order again, I would get the garlic suyuk again. I can skip the steamed dumplings if anything. The rose tteobokki wasn't spicy at all so anyone could enjoy it. The braised beef had tteobokki too and we added cheese. This is always a group favorite and I'm glad we ordered one to share.

    Sweet Potato Cheese Katsu with Curry
    Cindy C.

    This place was such a good find. Me and a few friends were hungry after walking around little tokyo so we decided to dine in here. Wow! Everything was sooo delicious! Even the drinks were yummy too. The food came out very quickly and the service was great. I decided to try the mushroom curry hot stone and it was my favorite dish of the night. I can see myself coming back just for the mushroom curry. So flavorful and unique. Everyone enjoyed their food and I can confidently say we were all satiated. Inside was a bit tight and it can get busy so expect a wait. Ambiance was a vibe.

    Daniella P.

    The food here was out of this world. Everything was so fresh and flavorful. The standout was definitely the pork belly rice in the stone bowl. I can't recommend this place enough!

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    Chuq Y.

    I went here for some KBBQ on a recent work trip. The interior was quaint and reminded me of old school Korea. There were signs and wooden awnings inside that reminded me of classic Korea. We were greeted warmly by the staff and the restaurant was bustling. There were kids and adults at the tables, all enjoying their various dinners. We ordered, LA kalbi for me and I think my coworker had pork. We got four banchans including a couple of kimchi dishes, a spinach namul and tofu dish, and marinated onions with jalapeños. Overall, I'd say the food was on the sweet side. Sweet kimchi, sweeter than I prefer kalbi (though it was pretty tasty) and the onions were sweet as well. Otherwise, the food was good, and the service was also attentive. If you're looking for some Americanized Korean food, this may be your spot, especially when they sprinkle then sear cheese on top of the dishes. I'd come back here again, but I think I'd rather try other KBBQ first. It's worth a try if you are looking for a Korean meal in a pinch.

    Spicy Pork Bulgogi
    Cady N.

    Good, hearty Korean food in Little Tokyo. Love the complimentary banchan -- something a lot of newer Korean spots have quietly done away with. Interior is nice and staff are friendly. The one downside is the price. Most dishes run $20+, which feels steep when you can get the same quality in KTown or the SGV for less.

    Garlic SuYuk
    Shirley W.

    I've visited a JinCook at the Glendale branch, but it's nice to see that they opened one up in Little Tokyo. My favorite part about this place is that their restroom is SO CLEAN (for little tokyo!!). Never felt so comfortable in a restroom in LA until here lol. We visited during a Sunday lunch and it was not busy at all. Plenty of tables were open. We ordered quite a few things to share, we got to try the sweet potato cheese curry katsu, garlic suyuk, and the seafood pancake. Everything was so delicious! The garlic suyuk came out first and we all really enjoyed this one. The pork was so soft! The sweet potato cheese curry katsu was also really nice, everything was such a nice balance between the sweet potato, cheese, and curry was all a nice touch. The katsu was also very nice and crunchy! The seafood pancake was also pretty good too, very hefty. I would say it's a bit undercooked(?) so you can taste the batter a bit and everything inside of it, but I thought it was still pretty good since the top layer has a very nice crisp. Generally, portions are pretty huge so it's great we got to share everything. Overall, wonderful lunch here and 10/10 restrooms. Interior decor also very cute.

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    Kassidy D.

    Great food but okay service. It took a long time for a server to greet the table. After some time passed I noticed that it was just one person waiting the tables and this was during anime expo weekend. So huge respect to the person that was managing everything on the floor. I wished she checked in a little bit more for refills or other things. The tteokbokki was the greatest I've ever had in my life and I definitely recommend to try. We shared with everyone so me plus 3 other people. The curry katsu was very yummy too. My nose started getting all hot and runny because of it but it wasn't anything unmanageable. Check this place out. Now I want to come back to the area to try everything else!!

    Rose Tteobokki

    1st time coming to eat here. I was NOT disappointed!!! Food was excellent! Good hearty portions! Our waiter was very friendly and courteous - will def be coming back. The ambiance was nice, not loud and had good music. My waiter was Hendrik S. GREAT customer service!!!

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    Vera A.

    I went here in May of 2025 and got the pork soup and it was insanely good. Tasted home made and was a very good experience! I had to come back this September 2026 the day I landed in LA. I got the Rose Teokbokki this time and it is very good!! I am also obsessed with the kimchi, specifically the two on the right. The white jalapeño kimchi and the red kimchi.

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    4.4(3.3k reviews)
    3.4 mi•Wilshire Center, Koreatown
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    Women-owned & operated
    10 years in business

    It's very possible that this is the world's best chicken noodle soup. Rich and pure chicken flavor,…read moreperfectly chewy knife-cut noodles that likely cook in the stock so the starch releases to give it a beautiful texture. Also got the oyster porridge. Very solid dish, but that kalguksu reigns supreme. Valet parking in the lot will run you $5-6, and the best time to go is within an hour of opening. The place fills quickly. The team works efficiently to turn tables without making you feel rushed. Highly recommended.

    A K-Town staple! I've been here a couple times and it never gets old. Just wish the lines weren't…read moreso long every time. I tried coming 15 minutes before opening on a Sunday during lunch time and that helped a lot! Would recommend coming during the day if you want to avoid waits. Some of our favorites: -Chicken Kalguksu: I get this every time! The broth is amazing, have never had such a rich, flavorful chicken broth before. You can taste all the herbs, seasonings, and time they took to prepare. The broth is a little on the thicker end, but super filling. -Seafood Kalguksu: the broth is so flavorful and it comes filled to the brim with all types of seafood! The spice actually pairs really well with the seafood too. If you want a spicy stew, this is it! Noodles are thick and chewy too. -Bossam: so yummy! I wish I could get it more often but it's a huge portion, so come with a group so you can try it and the noodles! Everything is quality- the bossam slices, the lettuce, the toppings on the wide. Chefs kiss! My only small gripe is the portions are so big that when I come with one other person, we only have the stomach capacity to eat two dishes! Always excited to come back and try more.

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    4.7(484 reviews)
    4.2 mi•East Hollywood
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    Had a great experience at Sulga House of Beef Bone Soup…read more Their beef bone soup is simple, clean, and really solid, the kind of comfort food that just hits right for the soul. They currently have a great deal at $12, which makes it even better value for what you're getting. The sullungtang comes with rice, soup, and two types of kimchi. Service was friendly and efficient, and the whole experience felt easy and satisfying. Place was chill, not too overly crowded. I've noticed a lot of people ordering other dishes every time I go, so I'm definitely looking forward to trying more of the menu, but I keep coming back for the basics because it's just that good.

    Sulga was definitely THE place to be for a warm bowl of bone broth on a rainy night. My friend and…read moreI stopped by for doganitang (for two), and the portions were indeed large - for four. We also added beef brisket since my friend wasn't a big fan of cartilage - more for me! The pot itself wasn't too deep, though there was a good portion of protein cartilage. Also important to note that rice was NOT included! The brisket add on came as a pre-cooked brisket that was added in after, as it didn't initially fit in the pot. The staff member told us at the time that broth refills were free. However, when it came time for refills, they said it was only one time - poor communication. Paying was fairly straightforward, but for future visits, I'd likely just come for their lunch special sullongtang after this experience.

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