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Came here saturday morning with my girlfriend and the place was slowly getting packed as we waited for our food. Side dishes were good, Kimchi is not too sour nor sweet. We got the flat dumplings which i don't have a picture of, but they were really good, they had some sort of sweet red sauce on them. Typically I do not like Tteokboki, because it is too sweet, it this one is just right and we brought it home for left overs and that was good. The Jalapeño Curry Katsu was really good and if we didn't get anything else, I would just be satisfied with that to be honest. Interior was nice, they had some posters about food and overall clean. I would come back if I were in the area 5/5
Nice homey small spot. Really nice staff. We had the dumplings, rose teokbokki, suyuk, pork cheese katsu, bulgolgi Korean pancakes, and stone pot beef bowl thing. I really enjoyed the teobokki, pancakes, and the stone pot. The teobokki had a good amount of meat, the sauce was great, rice cakes were chewy, and just overall what'd you expect. The pancakes didn't look to appetizing but ending up tasting great, and the stone pot was flavorful and tasty! The pork cheese katsu was alright, not bad but I've had better katsu. Big portion but you couldn't really taste the cheese. Curry was alright too. I was not a fan of the dumplings or the suyuk. The dumplings I just didn't love, and the suyuk meat was dry and the sides to accompany weren't too tasty, they didn't accompany the meat well. I do want to dry the galbijim next time!
Nice Korean comfort food spot. Interior feels very Seoul. Food is authentic and tasty. Really enjoyed the seafood pancake which was crispy the way I like it. I prefer white milky soup for galbi tang. The soon tofu was also very good. Glad to know there is authentic Korean comfort food in Santa Monica area. Friendly and fast service.
Very delicious food. I had the mushroom fritter, fried vegetable Mandu, Korean pancakes, and curry Katsu chicken. The service was fast and friendly. I got refills of the banchan. The food was good serving size. The ambiance was clean and cultural. They also have free parking at the back, which is nice.
This is THE best Korean restaurant I've been to in LA, which is a BIG statement (I eat Korean food a lot)! My favorite bites were the galbi jjim, the meat is so tender and everything is super flavorful, the fish katsu is so tender, and the steamed dumplings are packed with flavor! We also tried the chicken katsu and seafood tofu soup and both were really yummy too! Also their kimchi is really fresh and umami, it's my favorite kind of kimchi! Food comes out quickly and service is fantastic too!
Super legit everything. So good. Best on Westside Korean food. The Spicy Tofu Soup at Level 3 Spice all day, everyday. Portions are insane.
Came here on a Tuesday around 7pm and luckily got seated immediately. We were actually the last table before a wait started forming. There's plenty of parking in the back, plus outdoor seating if you do have to wait. I've been seeing Jincook all over TikTok, so I was excited to finally try it. My table of 3 ordered the $10 Tuesday rice cakes, galbi jjim, and a seafood pancake. The portions were HUGE! We didn't finish a single dish and happily took leftovers home for the next day. Service was okay. The staff seemed busy, but we were always able to get someone's attention when needed. Overall, I enjoyed my experience here. The easy parking is a huge plus, and I'd come back if I'm ever in the area again.
Yummy high-quality Korean food easily accessible to Culver City, Century City, Brentwood and of course Santa Monica. We tried the Garlic Suyuk, a sous vide pork in delicious broth with house made garlic butter and Ssamjang. Excellent and highly recommended! Also the vegetarian mushroom japchae: fresh glass noodles and tasty mix of wood ear and other mushrooms. The restaurant is cozy without feeling cramped and our server Christina took excellent care of us. Will definitely be back!
Jincook honestly exceeded my expectations. The aesthetic is cozy and elevated at the same time, the staff was incredibly welcoming, and the portions were HUGE. I definitely recommend ordering family style so everyone can try a little bit of everything. What we tried Beef Bone Broth (Seollung-Tang): 9/10 Very comforting without feeling heavy. The broth was super clean! Sous Vide Garlic Pork Belly (Garlic Suyuk): 10/10 Probably my favorite dish of the night. The pork belly was insanely tender and flavorful, and the garlic made it even better. LA Galbi (Korean BBQ Rib): 10/10 Super juicy with a perfect sweet-savory marinade. The portion was generous too. Tteokbokki (Spicy Rice Cake): 8/10 The rice cakes here were perfectly chewy! The sauce had a nice kick without being overpowering. Bulgogi Hotstone: 9/10 The beef stayed flavorful and warm the entire meal. It also came with rice and an egg which complimented the dish perfectly!
This is one of my favorite Korean spots in Santa Monica. Further away from Ktown, this hits all of the right flavors, while being so filling! Definitely head there early before the rush hours since it does get packed. It's a small restaurant, nice seatings and a good spot to catch up with friends. Food: great! Their soups are just so comforting and makes you feel so energized after eating. Their mandu is really good too! Service: nice! The waiting staff are super nice and although there are just a couple of them, they are attentive and check up on you.
the galbi jjim here is quite delicious. Good flavor and tenderness. A bit on the sweet side. The short rib soup is also very good. Impeccable service and good ambiance and decor.
Loved coming here last night!! I've been dying to try Jincook for a while, and I finally visited with my husband and our friends. My husband and I split the tteokbokki (with cheese) and the bulgogi hot stone (with egg), and our friends got the bulgogi hot stone and the spicy tofu stew (with egg). We all loved the bulgogi hot stone!! My friend said the stew was delicious and my husband was very envious - it looked so good and came with a side of rice to eat with it. The tteokbokki was also very good and the cheese definitely helped make it a little less spicy. It was very good, but I think I would have preferred a soup or additional hot stone. The spicy pork looks amazing, but so does everything else! It was tough to choose. My friend and I also got the koreanade to drink (I got passion fruit and she got a berry flavor). They were delicious and so refreshing! We really enjoyed coming here. The inside is nice and clean, and the service was great. Everyone was nice and we were seated right away without even joining the waitlist (possibly because people are out of town for Coachella? Unclear, but I'm not complaining!) Can't wait to come back and try more options!
Overall, it's a solid spot with a really nice interior and great service to match. We ordered the Brisket Hot Stone and the LA Galbi, and both were winners in terms of value. The portions are definitely fair for the price point. While the meat quality was perfectly fine, the absolute star of the show for me was the rice. It was incredibly soft and fluffy and honestly, it was the highlight of the meal. I would definitely return just for the fluffy rice!
28 days ago
My party of three went to this restaurant for the first time. The wait was a few minutes but once we sat down and ordered the food, it came quickly. The food and service were amazing, I would 10/10 recommend. read more
1 month ago
Was seated in booth for two. It's a great nook for dates, slightly separated from the majority of restaurant seating. Service was professional well paced; servers and busses cleared empty plates as they passed by. When they brought out the ceramic, they brought out matching ceramics for small dishes that came after. Love details like that. Every dish was fresh and flavorful. Would come back again and again! read more
3 months ago
Came here saturday morning with my girlfriend and the place was slowly getting packed as we waited for our food. Side dishes were good, Kimchi is not too sour nor sweet. We got the flat dumplings which i don't have a picture of, but they were really good, they had some sort of sweet red sauce on them. Typically I do not like Tteokboki, because it is too sweet, it this one is just right and we brought it home for left overs and that was good. The Jalapeño Curry Katsu was really good and if we didn't get anything else, I would just be satisfied with that to be honest. Interior was nice, they had some posters about food and overall clean. I would come back if I were in the area 5/5 read more
4 months ago
Nice homey small spot. Really nice staff. We had the dumplings, rose teokbokki, suyuk, pork cheese katsu, bulgolgi Korean pancakes, and stone pot beef bowl thing. I really enjoyed the teobokki, pancakes, and the stone pot. The teobokki had a good amount of meat, the sauce was great, rice cakes were chewy, and just overall what'd you expect. The pancakes didn't look to appetizing but ending up tasting great, and the stone pot was flavorful and tasty! The pork cheese katsu was alright, not bad but I've had better katsu. Big portion but you couldn't really taste the cheese. Curry was alright too. I was not a fan of the dumplings or the suyuk. The dumplings I just didn't love, and the suyuk meat was dry and the sides to accompany weren't too tasty, they didn't accompany the meat well. I do want to dry the galbijim next time! read more
Nice Korean comfort food spot. Interior feels very Seoul. Food is authentic and tasty. Really enjoyed the seafood pancake which was crispy the way I like it. I prefer white milky soup for galbi tang. The soon tofu was also very good. Glad to know there is authentic Korean comfort food in Santa Monica area. Friendly and fast service. read more
Very delicious food. I had the mushroom fritter, fried vegetable Mandu, Korean pancakes, and curry Katsu chicken. The service was fast and friendly. I got refills of the banchan. The food was good serving size. The ambiance was clean and cultural. They also have free parking at the back, which is nice. read more
This is THE best Korean restaurant I've been to in LA, which is a BIG statement (I eat Korean food a lot)! My favorite bites were the galbi jjim, the meat is so tender and everything is super flavorful, the fish katsu is so tender, and the steamed dumplings are packed with flavor! We also tried the chicken katsu and seafood tofu soup and both were really yummy too! Also their kimchi is really fresh and umami, it's my favorite kind of kimchi! Food comes out quickly and service is fantastic too! read more
17 hours ago
Super legit everything. So good. Best on Westside Korean food. The Spicy Tofu Soup at Level 3 Spice all day, everyday. Portions are insane. read more
5 months ago
Came here on a Tuesday around 7pm and luckily got seated immediately. We were actually the last table before a wait started forming. There's plenty of parking in the back, plus outdoor seating if you do have to wait. I've been seeing Jincook all over TikTok, so I was excited to finally try it. My table of 3 ordered the $10 Tuesday rice cakes, galbi jjim, and a seafood pancake. The portions were HUGE! We didn't finish a single dish and happily took leftovers home for the next day. Service was okay. The staff seemed busy, but we were always able to get someone's attention when needed. Overall, I enjoyed my experience here. The easy parking is a huge plus, and I'd come back if I'm ever in the area again. read more
2 months ago
Yummy high-quality Korean food easily accessible to Culver City, Century City, Brentwood and of course Santa Monica. We tried the Garlic Suyuk, a sous vide pork in delicious broth with house made garlic butter and Ssamjang. Excellent and highly recommended! Also the vegetarian mushroom japchae: fresh glass noodles and tasty mix of wood ear and other mushrooms. The restaurant is cozy without feeling cramped and our server Christina took excellent care of us. Will definitely be back! read more
Jincook honestly exceeded my expectations. The aesthetic is cozy and elevated at the same time, the staff was incredibly welcoming, and the portions were HUGE. I definitely recommend ordering family style so everyone can try a little bit of everything. What we tried Beef Bone Broth (Seollung-Tang): 9/10 Very comforting without feeling heavy. The broth was super clean! Sous Vide Garlic Pork Belly (Garlic Suyuk): 10/10 Probably my favorite dish of the night. The pork belly was insanely tender and flavorful, and the garlic made it even better. LA Galbi (Korean BBQ Rib): 10/10 Super juicy with a perfect sweet-savory marinade. The portion was generous too. Tteokbokki (Spicy Rice Cake): 8/10 The rice cakes here were perfectly chewy! The sauce had a nice kick without being overpowering. Bulgogi Hotstone: 9/10 The beef stayed flavorful and warm the entire meal. It also came with rice and an egg which complimented the dish perfectly! read more
This is one of my favorite Korean spots in Santa Monica. Further away from Ktown, this hits all of the right flavors, while being so filling! Definitely head there early before the rush hours since it does get packed. It's a small restaurant, nice seatings and a good spot to catch up with friends. Food: great! Their soups are just so comforting and makes you feel so energized after eating. Their mandu is really good too! Service: nice! The waiting staff are super nice and although there are just a couple of them, they are attentive and check up on you. read more
6 months ago
the galbi jjim here is quite delicious. Good flavor and tenderness. A bit on the sweet side. The short rib soup is also very good. Impeccable service and good ambiance and decor. read more
Loved coming here last night!! I've been dying to try Jincook for a while, and I finally visited with my husband and our friends. My husband and I split the tteokbokki (with cheese) and the bulgogi hot stone (with egg), and our friends got the bulgogi hot stone and the spicy tofu stew (with egg). We all loved the bulgogi hot stone!! My friend said the stew was delicious and my husband was very envious - it looked so good and came with a side of rice to eat with it. The tteokbokki was also very good and the cheese definitely helped make it a little less spicy. It was very good, but I think I would have preferred a soup or additional hot stone. The spicy pork looks amazing, but so does everything else! It was tough to choose. My friend and I also got the koreanade to drink (I got passion fruit and she got a berry flavor). They were delicious and so refreshing! We really enjoyed coming here. The inside is nice and clean, and the service was great. Everyone was nice and we were seated right away without even joining the waitlist (possibly because people are out of town for Coachella? Unclear, but I'm not complaining!) Can't wait to come back and try more options! read more
7 months ago
Overall, it's a solid spot with a really nice interior and great service to match. We ordered the Brisket Hot Stone and the LA Galbi, and both were winners in terms of value. The portions are definitely fair for the price point. While the meat quality was perfectly fine, the absolute star of the show for me was the rice. It was incredibly soft and fluffy and honestly, it was the highlight of the meal. I would definitely return just for the fluffy rice! read more
6 months ago
I love eating here and enjoy the ambiance. I try to go when it's not busy. Food is expensive but it is top notch. Consider going with a group and sharing. Their dumplings and chapjae were delicious. High quality ingredients and great flavor! read more
This is now my third time coming here. This place is great if you want some good korean food that's simple and filling! Their hot stone dishes are quite good are probably the best thing I've tried! My favorite is probably the bulgogi hot stone, as it is both delicious and generous in its portion size. Perfect if you just want a lot of meat and rice. Their seafood pancake was yummy but massive. Personally, I prefer a thinner pancake, but the flavor was quite good. I will say the spicy tteokbeokki was quite spicy. Both my friend and I had trouble finishing it (and our spice tolerances are pretty good). read more
On New Year's Day, our original lunch plan was to enjoy hot pastrami dip sandwiches and fries with gravy at Pasadena's The Hat after watching and enjoying the renowned Rose Parade. However, since SoCal has been experiencing atmospheric river bands for the past week and we had purchased tickets to one of our bucket-list events, we weren't giving up. During our return drive to West LA, we were shivering, soggy, and hungry when we changed our original lunch plan to one of my bookmarked Korean restaurants closer to home. After showering and changing into warm clothes, we dashed down to Jincook in Santa Monica. We entered this casual Korean restaurant and were warmly greeted and seated by our server, Ben. Ben was friendly, brought us a carafe and cups of iced water, explained the menu, and took our beverage order for a large bottle of Terra beer. We took a few moments to decide on our meals, which were served in sizzling-hot stone bowls while snacking on the banchan. FOOD: -Bibimbap Hot Stone or Dolsot Bibimbap 돌솥 비빔밥): Jincook's vegetarian version of this mixed rice dish included assorted vegetables, kimchi, and Korean spicy chili paste (gochuchang). Both of my relatives added bulgogi for an additional $2. As Ben delivered the bowls to my relatives, he warned them about the hot stone bowls, and we could hear the rice sizzling along the insides. After my in-laws mixed the vegetables, meat, sunny-side-up egg, and gochujang, they scraped the crisped rice (nurungji). My in-laws said that they enjoy eating bibimbap, but the crisped rice (nurungji) is the key ingredient. $27.95 -Braised Beef Short Rib or Galbi-jjjim 갈비찜: My husband and I shared this dish. The stone pot was filled with tender-braised beef short ribs, vegetables (kabocha squash, carrots, potatoes, and onions), and Korean rice sticks (tteok) in a soy-based sauce. It was served with bowls of steamed white rice. We were so hungry that we finished this tasty braised dish. $65 We liked the convenience of this Jincook location, and we'd return to try their other locations in Los Angeles to compare. However, we appreciated Jincook's flavors and value and along with the ambiance and decor. Ben's friendly, efficient, and stellar service will certainly bring my relatives back here before we return to visit Los Angeles. read more
9 months ago
Truly happy to have more Korean food on the west side, it's a rarity. This place offers a variety of dishes whether you're craving that comfy cozy soup or stone pots. My favorite is the seolleongtang which is the beef bone broth soup. They have salt on the table so you can add to your soup based on preference. It always comes out piping hot and is truly cozy especially for the cold months. The barchan is okay and they give a small variety. The staff here are friendly and the place is clean and they have some traditional Korean decor which is a cute touch. There's two hour parking nearby or meter street parking. read more
Decent korean food for West LA Food: - Hot Stone Bimbimbap: stone pot arrives searlingly hot, which adds a toasted golden crust of rice at the bottom. This intense heat melds the ingredients together, improving the taste profile of the dish. - Galbitang: broth is savory, but has more earthy mushroom notes than other galbitangs. Glass noodles are sparse, and short ribs are a tad tough - Pork Katsu Curry: standard flavor that is elevated with the hot stone pot. Pot keeps the katsu crispy and curry hot for a longer time, ensuring each bite stays hot and flavorful - Galbijjim: good for west La, I wish the meat was more tender, but the flavor was good read more
14 days ago
dare i say the yummiest korean food in LA? at least for vegetarians, this place is definitely one of the more accommodating korean restaurants. they allowed me to order the rose tteokbokki without the meat, and lemme say it is just as delicious. the waitress was hesitant to allow us to order it, but i ensured her that i would still enjoy it with just the sauce and rice cakes lol!! there is also a vegetarian option for the korean pancake, which was perfectly crispy and paired well with the sweet soy sauce. this is my first time trying the mushroom curry, and while it was good, i think i still prefer the mushroom japchae and veggie bimbimbap! i do appreciate the number of vegetarian options though :) will be back for $10 tteokbokki tuesdays!! :0 read more
Overall, everything was good and I'd definitely return. We ordered the bulgogi, katsu combo, and rose tteokbokki. The banchan were decent, though you do have to ask for refills. The bulgogi was pretty decent. If you've had the Costco bulgogi, it tasted very similar: 8/10 The katsu was also solid (ordered chicken and pork) it was nice and crispy, though a bit dry: 8/10 The rose tteokbokki was tasty with bacon and sausages, and had a very peppery flavor: 8/10 The restaurant itself was very clean and cute especially the ceramic dishes they use. The only downside was the timing of the food. We were almost done with the katsu and bulgogi when we had to ask for an update on the rose tteokbokki. Not sure if it was forgotten, but it would've been better if all the dishes came out within a more reasonable timeframe. read more
Went to Jincook in Santa Monica and ordered the bulgogi, rose tteokbokki, and the pork and chicken katsu combo. The restaurant is a cute little spot, very clean, organized, and thoughtfully designed. I really liked the clay plates, which were a nice touch and made the meal feel a bit more elevated. We arrived at the right time because a line started forming shortly after. I did wish there was more banchan variety. They brought out four, which was fine, but I was hoping for a bit more. The bulgogi was solid and enjoyable, not bad. The katsu had a great crisp and flakiness, fried perfectly, though the meat itself was slightly dry. The rose tteokbokki was interesting and very vibrant, and while the flavor wasn't bad, it definitely stood out as something different. Overall, not a bad spot at all. There are some solid dishes here and a pretty big menu, so I'd be interested in coming back to try other items. read more
10 months ago
my favorite Korean restaurant in Santa Monica If you're looking for authentic Korean food in West LA, Jincook is the best. They start you with banchan, and everything I get here is always so good. This time I got the rose tteokbokki, Korean BBQ short-rib galbi, a cozy army stew perfect for winter, and their crispy sweet potato cheese curry katsu that comes out piping hot. We ended with refreshing cold noodles to cool down Service is amazing as well and it's great vibes! read more
Finally made it after wanting to visit for so long! Very very happy to know there's a great Korean restaurant in Santa Monica. I got the garlic Suyuk which was presented break. The pork belly was so tender that it almost melted in my mouth. It doesn't come with rice so I got a bowl on the side. I appreciate that they have a half size order for smaller party. The banchan didn't need my expectations. The only one I liked was the pickled onion banchan. The service was good, overall the restaurant is very clean & they had a nice mix of Korean and English songs playing. I look forward to my future visits! read more
How have I not left a review here???? Honestly probably subconsciously gate keeping. There's a lack of good Korean restaurants in Santa Monica. THIS HERE IS YOUR ANSWER! Everything I've ordered here has been tasty. The only thing is I think the prices seem a bit steep. But when in desperate times... I love getting the beef seollungtang. It's so good when you're on the verge of a cold. It'll bring you right back. Revive you! I love that sweet potato pork katsu curry dish. Be careful it's hot!! There's almost ALWAYS a wait though...even when I was gate keeping. Oh well.. Oh wait one thing- my friend asked for no onions on top of her kalguksu and they still added them. They were very helpful and accommodating with helping her reorder without onions. Thank you! Service is great. read more
10 months ago
10/10 loved! Decided I was in the mood for Korean for my Saturday night treat, and Jincook was on my list. Found parking in the nearby neighborhood, although there were plenty of meters available all around Wilshire. I ordered the marinated dumplings and rose tteokbokki with ramen. Was told 15 min, sat outside to wait and at exactly 15 min my food was brought out to me. The dumplings were amazing, the tteokbokki was spicy and saucy and a good size portion, the rice cakes were chewy. Service was fast and efficient. Would I go back? Definitely. I would love to see some black bean noodles on the menu. Bonus: Warm, delicious Korean comfort food outside of KTown. Bogus: Pricey. $45 for my two dishes, not including tip. What I'm not certain of is whether the banchan is complimentary when you dine in or not, and if it is, I would like that to also be included with to go orders. read more
Service is quick and kind per usual :3 Inside and outdoor dining was available and clean. Galbi jjim still hitting the spot with mild spicy perfection with tender cuts of beef. 5/5 The hotteok dessert was YUMMY coming out HOT with a mochi chewy texture and a cinnamon sweet filling topped off with crushed almonds. 5/5 The jalapeño cheese katsu curry was a bit disappointing lacking cheese with too thick of a breaded coating. Would not order this again unless you're truly craving curry STAT 3/5. read more
Really close to 5 stars! Great food, great service, and a cozy ambiance. Although a few dishes could be better, most were delicious. We ordered the Jalapeño Cheese Katsu with Curry, Pork & Rice Soup, Marinated Dumplings, and the Hotteok for dessert. The curry was rich, savory, and comforting -- it almost tasted like Thanksgiving. However, I didn't love the cheese katsu itself; it had too much breading, and the inside was a bit dry. The Pork & Rice Soup was flavorful, and the pork was excellent, though I wish the broth had more umami depth and creaminess. The Marinated Dumplings were delicious, and the Hotteok was also very good, though just a bit too sweet for me. Overall, the service was great, and the place had a warm, cozy atmosphere. With a few small improvements to the dishes, this would easily be a five-star spot! read more
11 days ago
The food was really good for the taste and the price. The portions are also big and the food is well seasoned. The sides especially the kimchi and mac salad. Service was good and people were attentive. No complaints :) read more
11 months ago
Pretty good. Simple Korean soups and dishes done decent. Hit the spot after a long day. Banchan was decent, picked onions hit. Kimchi left some to be desired. Soups were flavorful and well stocked with goodies. Workers were nice. Good time. read more
Hungry and craving Korean food. The menu is extensive so decisions will be hard to make. The bibimbap is vegetarian to start and for a few dollars more you can add bulgogi. The sauce in the bibimbap is a little sweeter than what we're use to, though if you ask for something with a kick they will bring more. I ordered the bulgogi hot stone and it's a protein bomb - all meat and some rice. I paid extra for an egg which helped as I'm not use to eating a plate of only meat. The banchan is 4 dishes - an onion/ginger tangy side, pasta salad, kimchi (of course!) and daikon / white radish in a spicy sauce. All were great, with the latter two being our favorite. The spice is addicting. Service is friendly. It does get crowded quickly and mostly with other Koreans which is a fantastic sign on the quality and authenticity of the food! read more
We came by Jincook as we were looking for a Korean place west of the 405 that looked solid. The restaurant is pretty new and the interior is very nicely done. The seating is mostly booths which makes for a very comfortable experience. They didn't seem to have capacity for groups larger than 6ish people with how the interior was set up. There is a patio. PARKING: there is a lot on top of the restaurant that is dedicated. It's kind of hard to find, you have to drive around the block to a separate drive in. The parking is directly on top of the restaurant and there are stairs to the right that go up to it. Street parking also available. We arrived around 30 minutes after opening on a Sunday and the restaurant was already 80% at capacity. By 12:30 there was a wait for the inside dining although the patio was still open. Service was pretty slow as they were really understaffed (only one waitress and one bus person) l for the first hour. The waitress was clearly frazzled and almost running trying to get everything out. It took more than 40 minutes for our food to come out. However by 1pm things got better since they got another waiter and bus staff, but by now a line had formed. Docking a star since they have some service kinks they need to work through. Menu has a mix of Korean classics as well as more modern food options. The portions here are MASSIVE for the pricing. We ordered three dishes for two people to share and it probably could have fed four. Rose tteokbokki: delicious and generous. The sauce is fantastically creamy and savory. The rice cake is done well and still firm. Generous amounts of meat. We got it with the ramen add on, although the ramen was cooked way too soft. Spicy beef stew: deliciously hearty. The medium spicy level comes with a good kick, and there's a deep beef flavor in the broth as well. Comes packed with meat and toppings so it's a filling bowl of soup. Soondubu: this was the weakest dish. The soup comes with generous tofu portions but very skimpy on the seafood. read more
3 months ago
came here right when they opened on saturday. there's parking in the back which is appreciated. the place is nice, clean, and well decorated. the staff was very attentive and helpful with ordering. the food was delicious. everything came out super fast and hot. the portion sizes were hefty too which was nice. they have a wide variety of korean food and is fairly authentic. the ban chan was great and the fried dumplings were so yummy. i've never seen stuffed katsu before but i can't wait to come back and try the sweet potato one read more
Went to the restaurant on a Friday night and it was super crowded but service was nice and efficient. We got seated fast and our food arrived fast. Portion was great and flavor was good. Weather was cold so the seolleongtang was perfect. Parking wasn't too gnarly either. Overall rating: Food: 10/10 Service: 10/10 Menu: 10/10 Restaurant Vibes: 10/10 Price to Overall Dining (POD): 10/10 read more
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Yes they have mushroom jap chae with truffle oil as one of their dishes. It's good if you like the truffle flavor!
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