I finally tried Jookhyang for their samgyetang, and they even have their own parking, which made it super convenient. They had a new spicy samgyetang, so I had to try it! Perfect for me since I always add spicy sauce to pho or sullungtang. The atmosphere is cozy and spacious, and the staff were very friendly. They serve burdock tea, which has a nutty flavor, light but flavorful and it pairs really well with Korean food! We ordered the shrimp pancake, spicy samgyetang for 2, and yeolmu noodles. The shrimp pancake was crispy and addictive, with dried shrimp that added a crunchy, flavorful depth! Surprisingly good!!! The spicy samgyetang was rich and comforting, with tender chicken, ginseng-infused rice, and a broth that's savory and perfectly balanced with just the right amount of heat. The yeolmu noodles were light, tangy, and refreshing, such a perfect pair with rich, spicy samgyetang. I can't wait to come back with my parents! read more

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Oh my goodness this is my new favorite comfort food spot! I came here on Christmas Eve after working a long shift when it was raining and I was tired. Walking in here feels very homey. Service was quick and kind. We ordered the abalone porridge and chicken and ginseng soup and both were delicious and comforting. The chicken was tender, fell off the bone, and was full of rice. The porridge was very rich with abalone. They also serve you a variety of homemade banchan and hot barley tea. Prices can be a bit steep around $30 for one soup, but they are large portions and I'm willing to pay more for this homemade quality. I will be back when I'm feeling under the weather or need some healing traditional soup! read more

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PRICE: reasonable for the amount of food you get, definitely get enough for 2 meals in for the $25-$30 you pay FOOD: decent, banchans are delicious. they also sell their own kimchi SERVICE: good but pretty ridiculous they don't let you take your leftovers banchans to go, feels like a waste read more

Jook Hyang - pollack combo - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Homestyle/ comfort food Korean restaurant that feels family owned and operated. It is connected to a hotel (entrance is in the back off of Olympic). One huge positive off the bat is that there's a parking lot back there! The menu has a lot of selection, but there's a lot of comfort food classics like stews and soups. They also have the marinated crab here. The vibe and service feels like you're dining over at a family friend's house. The folks are warm and hospitable. I really enjoy these type of restaurants where you can go with small groups and enjoy delicious food family style where they use fresh ingredients and everything feels healthy at more than reasonable costs. I'm not too familiar with how popular it is, but it does feel like a hidden gem. A few friends and I came specifically because they had a special seasonal menu featuring pine or matsutake mushrooms. We, as a group, ordered some of the items off that menu as well as some classics off the regular menu. There's a good amount of vegetarian items on the menu as well. We got: - Matsutake mushroom chicken soup - delicious and comforting - Sliced Matsutake mushrooms with spicy vinegar and red pepper paste. A tasty way to really focus on the ingredient - Matsutake mushroom in seaweed soup - Ganjang Gejang - soy sauce marinated raw crab - delicious. I don't order this often because for me, it takes some work to eat (very rarely had this dish so I don't know the best way to get all the meat easily, etc.). But very tasty with rice. - Bibim Gooksoo (I think?) - we got one of the noodles, but can't remember which one. It was also tasty. - We also ordered some a couple of bottles of soju to wash it all down and the meal comes with lots of delicious fresh banchan. read more

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I really appreciated the clean taste. A lot of restaurants tend to over-salt or over-season their food, which can make it hard to enjoy the actual ingredients. The pumpkin porridge and chicken porridge was not salty at all, you can taste the ingredients w/o it being overly seasoned. Some people might think it's bland, but I found the flavors clean. You can always add a little salt if you want, but you can't take it away once it's there. I didn't need to add anything it was perfect! read more

Great soup. The best in town. Come here whenever you're sick. Get the chicken soup. I always come here

jook hyang has quickly become one of my favorite spots for comforting, *healthy* korean food. we ordered the chicken ginseng soup with sticky rice in the middle, the braised beef short rib with kimchi, the "yeonyinbap jeonsik" set, and the abalone porridge -- everything was a 10/10. prices are definitely on the higher side, but you can tell you're paying for quality and health-focused dishes. the chicken ginseng soup has a strong ginseng flavor and a very thick, rich broth that clearly has a lot of collagen -- it feels like something your grandma would insist on feeding you when you're run down. the braised beef short rib with kimchi was honestly one of the most tender short rib i've had, easily pulled off the bone;. i also loved the "yeonyinbap jeonsik" set, especially the purple rice and the fish -- the fish was very tender and came in a generous portion. the abalone porridge was on the thicker side, with small pieces of abalone throughout, and felt like the ultimate korean comfort dish. the interior has a cozy, homestyle vibe that matches the food -- it really feels like going to someone's home for a nourishing meal rather than a flashy restaurant. parking is convenient in the back lot, which is shared with/next to a hotel. service was super friendly and warm; the staff checked in on us often and made the whole experience feel relaxed and welcoming. overall, if you're looking for korean food that's both delicious and feels genuinely good for you, jook hyang is absolutely worth the splurge. read more

Jook Hyang - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

They don't know how to cook properly way traditional Korean food. Manager even don't know how to explain about there own menu read more

We were looking for a good healthy place to eat in koreatown and happened upon this place. Everything was very good, earthy and homey. We got the chicken and mushroom soup which was really delicious. You need to add your own salt which is nice. The seafood pancake was a big portion and delicious. We also got the set meal with the fried Crocker, soy bean soup and wild rice which was healthy and good. They have a great selection of banchan too. Service was good. They were very polite and recommended the best dishes. read more

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This is located inside of new Seoul hotel. When we went on Tuesday night there were barely anyone here. The restaurant gives old Korean vibe but it's clean. They serve you really health water aka wooung cha and you can buy to make to at home. We ordered galbijjim, acorn noodle spicy version, samgyetang, and chicken porridge. Galbijjim was pretty good but pretty pricey. My bro said samgyetang was good. Chicken porridge and acorn noodle were ok but they were healthy kind and well made. Their food has personal touch and very different than other Korean restaurants nearby. It' has more real Korean charms. read more

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We've ordered food for delivery from here a couple of times. There are many nourishing and tasty options that are perfect for when you're sick. I particularly enjoyed the veggie porridge. As someone who doesn't usually eat porridge, it was much better than I thought it would be. We even had one order come in a cute reusable bag and that was lovely! read more

Not sure what I was expecting with so many good reviews of this place. We got seated right away and went through their long extensive menu. Our server spoke English so that was helpful when we had questions. I guess they must sell some of their side dishes in a jar as some people came by just to buy their kimchi in the bottles. We ordered their short rib and kimchi stew and their kalbi tang with cabbage. The stew was just so sour tasting from the kimchi. It was just too ripe and overpowered the dish. Also, the kalbi was so fatty and chewy and it was so sad that cost 40 bucks to only have just a little bit of meat and half of it was so fatty and just so chewy that I had to spit it out. The kalbi tang with the cabbage I wish it had more flavor. It lacked salt and flavor. Very bland. I ordered the chicken porridge to go and their Sullung tang. The chicken porridge was ok but heavily thick and the Sullung tang was ok but needed more salt inside. I wish I had enjoyed their food more but it just lacked flavor. Also, the server was nice but the found hair in one of the banchan was gross. The server was apologetic but i couldn't touch the banchan any more after that. I did like their spacious parking lot. No Problem finding parking there. read more

It felt like walking into a jook restaurant in Korea! Brought back so much nostalgia. They have buckwheat tea for free which was super refreshing. I ordered the jook hyang Samgyetang and I was so shocked at the portion size! It was literally a whole chicken in there, with some jujubes and ginseng. My skin is going to reap the benefits later! Service was pretty quick , however, they didn't refill our waters. read more

Jook Hyang - Jook hyang Samgyetang - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Jook Hyang is located in the New Seoul Hotel on Olympic. There is parking located in the back of the building. I had heard some good things about Jook Hyang and so we decided to try it on a weekday for lunch. The inside is nice and bright, and there were lot more people than I expected. It seemed like a mix of people staying at the hotel and people just there for the restaurant. The customers were almost all Korean, on the older side, but I had no problems ordering even though my Korean is not so good--the menu has English translations and all the servers seemed decent enough at English. The galbi dosirak came with 3 pieces of galbi and an assortment of banchan, rice, fish, salad, fruit, etc and a soon tofu. The galbi was on the sweeter side and the soon tofu was ok, but I think it's a good deal for the amount of food that comes out. We also ordered the galbi jjim with kimchi and it was pretty good...definitely preferred it over the galbi that came with the dosirak. The service was prompt and attentive throughout the meal, and the food came out pretty quick. Overall, Jook Hyang seems like a decent option for a quick lunch. The prices are pretty reasonable and the restaurant is really nice inside. I didn't have a chance this time to try the jook (porridge) this time, but I'm sure I'll eventually be back. read more

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Jook Hyang is a Koreatown gem. Went here with some friends for an early dinner this week and it didn't disappoint. Located in the heart of Koreatown, Jook Hyang has its own parking lot with ample spots, interior is clean and even has a lil robot that brings you your banchan. The staff was so kind and attentive. The food was exceptional...my friend speaks Korean so she ordered some dishes I've never had before and was so glad I got to try! Highlight eats the boiled stuffed chicken soup ...so comforting, great flavor and you are able to adjust the salt content on your own. The banchan was refilled as much as we liked and there were so many choices! I'll definitely be back to try more traditional dishes soon. read more

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A hidden restaurant for authentic and healthy Korean food! The food I had here was great. I got the Mool Naengmyun and it was solid! Flavorful, icy broth that complimented well with the vinegar and mustard, fresh veggies with a nice crunch, and great bits of protein in the egg and a slice of brisket. The noodles were also nice and chewy and didn't stick to each other. The best part for me though was the banchan. There was a great variety and I loved the quality of them such as the kimchi, potatoes, and fish cakes. The food is on the pricier side though, but for the higher quality it makes sense. The service was also great, the severs were friendly to my friend and I. There's also a private parking lot behind which is nice. read more

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I came here for lunch and ordered a Dolsot Bibimbap with Bulgogi. I also redeemed a cinnamon punch from checking in. My order came in 12 minutes and was sizzling hot. It came with side dishes (banchan) such as broccoli, fish cake, zucchini/squash, pickled greens, seaweed, and kimchi. They were good The bibimbap had a lot of vegetables, especially bean sprouts and chives. It also had strips of egg and small pieces of meat. I do feel like the portion size is a bit small. I find it interesting how the rice doesn't stick to the clay pot and how the food actually gets hotter over time because of how hot the clay pot is. The cinnamon punch was like a tea. It reminded me a lot of horchata. This restaurant also has one of those robot waiters that have been popping up around recently. I enjoyed my lunch and think that this is a great option especially for those who are in the attached hotel and are too lazy to drive out. read more

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I usually get take out from here. Actually, I think most people do order ahead and then pick it up? Either way, I like that there is a dedicated Jook restaurant in k-town. Sometimes, when you're under the weather, having jook really makes you feel better. S always gives the side eye about the pricing but I think it's worth it. I usually get their abalone jook (my fave!) and their miyook gook. The chicken jook is also so filling. I love the sides that they give you! It's one of my to go places whenever I'm feeling just a bit sick. read more

Stopped by Jook Hyang in Koreatown for dinner and it was a really solid meal. It's a small, family-run spot that focuses on traditional Korean dishes, and you can tell they care about keeping things homestyle and clean. We ordered the Wild Pine Mushroom Porridge, Abalone & Ginseng Chicken Soup with Sticky Rice, and the Braised Short Ribs & Abalone in Soy Sauce. The short ribs and abalone were definitely the highlight for me. The beef was tender, the abalone had a nice texture, and the soy sauce flavor tied everything together really well. It felt balanced and satisfying without being too heavy. The porridge and the ginseng chicken soup were more straightforward, but done really well. Both were comforting and felt nourishing, especially the soup with the sticky rice inside. Overall, it's the kind of place you go when you want something warm and traditional. I left feeling good after the meal, which says a lot. I want to comeback to try some other things on the menu. read more

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We were staying at the new soul hotel and looking for a place to eat. A friend of ours recommended another spot, which we opted against due to the poor health rating. This place was close by and had good reviews so we decided to give it a try. Glad we did! Service was very friendly, interior was simple yet functional, the food was yummy and they had a robotic waiter. We enjoyed our experience and can see coming back. read more

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I absolutely loved their chicken soup/porridge. It is so simple yet so comforting and delicious. The chicken soup comes with rice in it and the rice was a nice sticky texture. I still dream about the chicken soup from here. The spicy pollack fish stew was good and only slightly spicy, but would probably not order again only because I prefer soups with simple flavors. The banchan/side dishes were also so good and tasted freshly made. Left here feeling light even though the portions were big. Very friendly service and the interior felt traditional yet well maintained. Super spacious inside. Definitely a place I'd come back to and parking is free. read more

Jook Hyang - Chicken Porridge () - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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We were drawn by the great review and it didn't disappoint. They open early so it's a great spot if you're looking to grab a bite before a morning flight. Different menus depending on the time of the day. Both our porridge and the Miyeok-guk were clean and delicious. The selection of banchan is on point - quite different from the usual kimchi and radish. Case and point, the burdock root, beef and zucchini side dishes were memorable. Very affordable and the service was good. There's also free parking in the lot which was a plus. read more

Jook Hyang - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Easy ample parking, then again I didn't come at night but the parking lot is huge. Ambience was clean and service was friendly from the staff. The entrees came out fast without any issues. NOTE: They do charge a $1 service fee if you take out Loved their jook aka porridge and can't wait to try their other items in the future. 전복죽 Jeon Bok Jook | Abalone porridge 鲍鱼粥 닭죽 Dak Jook | Chicken porridge with onion, chive, and carrot 鸡肉粥 read more

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I added extra beef with soy sauce and this 1 small container cost $3?? You guys are a joke read more

Jook Hyang - Extra beef with soy sauce - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Chicken porridge was delicious! I liked the banchan, especially the tangy seaweed one. They didn't see/confirm my DoorDash order though, so we had to wait another 10-15 min when we got there. read more

Every time I come to this place, I can't resist writing a review! I came in for the lunch menu-- lunch special with kalbi and kajami (flounder) combo. It comes with a delicious bean paste stew and a generous spread of banchan (side dishes). I cleaned every plate and could barely breathe afterward... I'll probably be skipping dinner! Their kimchi is fantastic, too. I picked up some green onion kimchi (pa kimchi) and young radish kimchi (yulmu kimchi) to take home. I highly recommend their lunch special (served 10am-3pm)! It's a great value and truly satisfying. read more

Jook Hyang - Pa kimchi and yulmu kimchi - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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이건 한국의 본질, 순수 한국다운 순간이에요. 클래식 LA, 클래식 코리아타운이 한데 녹아든-한국 음식의 진짜 맛, 한국 문화 바깥 시선에서 본 그 대표적인 모습. 엄마나 할머니 부엌에서 대대로 내려온 향긋함 그대로죠. 쭉형의 역사적 무게도 그냥 말로 못 넘겨요. 영혼이 채워지는 곳, 60, 70년대 1세대 한국계 미국인들이 아직도 모여 죽, 반찬 먹으며 시사 얘기 나누고, 우리 사회의 가치까지 두고 뒷담 넘어가죠. 그 소란? 그게 한국인에게 완벽한 식당의 증거예요. 술 마시고, 배 채우고, 커뮤니티의 문화적 뿌리를 단단히 지키는 곳. 실망스러운 죽도, 반찬도 없어요. 믿어, 수십 년간 다 먹어봤으니까. read more

this is a good spot if you want healthy and authentic korean food. their banchan is veg heavy. you can tell they care about their ingredients. the menu has a range of authentic dishes. i ordered the kong guksu with acorn noodle which is a cold soybean noodle. it's not for everyone because the flavor is subtle. i looove it. they use a robot to transport banchan trays to the table, and then a server moves them from the robot to the table. the space clean and has good air conditioning. it's on my go to list for ktown. read more

Jook Hyang - kong guksu / Noodles in Cold Soybean Soup - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

A must visit if you are in the LA Koreatown area. We came here for breakfast at 9am, the place is open at 7am! Hubby had beef soup and rice and he said it was the best Korean soup he's ever had. I had the mushroom beef porridge, very hearty and warming. The Banchan was the freshest I have tasted and we had a beef one I never had before. Everything was so fresh, flavorful, and healthy tasting. I'll have to come back for dinner! I recommend driving and parking in the lot. The entrance is on the side street and not the Main Street. Service was also excellent and friendly. A real gem! read more

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I was craving 콩국수 (noodles in bean soup) and Jook Hyang's thick bean soup and acorn noodles really hit the spot! I got a combo that came with 떡갈비 (tteok galbi), which was pretty decent but I probably wouldn't get it again. Banchan tasted fresh and was a great selection, and I loved that they give you complimentary barley tea. The 연잎밥 (lotus leaf rice) was also yummy - rare to see it in the U.S. and it came with a big portion of fish. Kind service, great parking lot! The old school, homey decor def stirred up some nostalgia in me :') read more

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All foods are amazingly delicious!!! Fresh and healthy and looks great. Number #1 in Korean cuisine. read more

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Oh my goodness. Run! Do not walk to Jook HYANG! Great food (see the photos), excellent service, fun robot delivery for the banchan and free parking!!!! I can't wait to take my friends here. Have fun! We ordered way too much so took home a lot but soooo good! read more

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Happy about our experience here. Love the ambiance in this restaurant. Food is 1 million stars. Me and my husband will definitely go back to try other foods in their menu. read more

Comfort food to the max, they offer one of the braised beef I had in ktown and chicken soup. Their seafood pancake is an absolute order, very crispy and delicious. They offer very generous sides too, they have 12 different sides. We also ordered the crispy fish, it was very tasteful with no bad taste. A must goto restaurant in ktown, also a huge plus is the parking is free! read more

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The food was good. The side dishes were good. We ordered Galbi Mookeungji Jjim ($33), Younggwang Borigoolbi ($38), Grilled Beef Patties ($33), Boochu Jeon ($16), this other fish dish, and Dduk Mandu Soup. It wasn't excitingly delicious, but it was good. We ordered a lot for 5 people and 2 toddlers. I have no complaints on the food whatsoever, but the service was terrible. I'm not sure where the rest of the yelp reviews got their great service from, but man their service was terrible. When we got there, we got seated and mind you it was near empty inside the restaurant. They took our order, brought us the food, and then that was that. We even ordered a bottle of soju, but we had to ask multiple times. The server kept forgetting, but that's okay too since eventually they brought it to us. This is where it gets kind of gross for me. We had ordered so much and we also had a toddler who was reaching for all the hot food, we left one of our bowls on the table next to us. We weren't done, but they took it without asking. We asked him why he took it because we weren't done with it, and he was justifying his reasoning. "I was right there when I took it, how did you not see me?" (in Korean). "It was almost finished so I took it." just kept making those excuses. Thennnnn he proceeds to go to the back and brought it back. I was sitting there thinking this is gross, but my aunt wanted it so we took the rest, but think about it yelpers...was it in with all the other bowls that needs to be washed? Why would you bring it back? What point was he trying to prove? Wouldn't a "I'm sorry" or even a "I didn't know" suffice? I think what my aunt did was gross, but I think what he did as a server or owner of the establishment disgusting. Not only that, after they brought us our food, argued, and brought us back the dirty bowl of soup, they never returned to check on us. I would probably only go back if my family wants to go, but they should really learn how to handle their food properly and treat their customers with kindness. read more

Delicious comfort food and wonderful staff makes you feel like home. Enjoyed how relaxed everyone was made to feel. Servers were assisted by a cute robot! read more

The food was OK but I find it a little bit pricey. Service was really good though. I don't think I would come back again.

So glad we took a chance on this spot! My husband is on his deathbed with the flu and desperately needed some nourishing, comfort soup to help soothe his throat and spirits. We ordered Jook Hyang's chicken porridge and spare rib soup with glass noodles. The packaging was extremely neat - all the containers used were high quality to prevent spills and there were cardboard cut outs to provide stability during transport. They definitely go the extra mile for those who order takeout! Onto the food - I only tried the rib soup so far, but it was exactly what I wanted. It has a clear, clean broth with stewed veggies and glass noodles cooked to al dente (surprising!). The ribs almost fell off the bone and were very tender and comforting. This soup was like a nice warm hug. The banchan was SO GOOD and flavorful. I felt cleansed eating each one and loved how well each dish was marinated but not too overpowering. I read another yelper's description of this style of Korean food being more traditional and if that's the case, I LOVE traditional Korean food. The ingredients used were high quality and I could absolutely taste the difference. I'm bookmarking this restaurant and am looking forward to our next order, or maybe in person visit! read more

Awesome food! 100% recommended! The soups are super good! Friendly services! Always be there with my friends! read more

I had a very good experience with this restaurant. My relative stayed at the New Seoul Hotel and I discovered there was a good Korean restaurant there. I returned with my two friends and had dinner together. I initially thought they only served rice porridge, but there was a wide variety of dishes available. I was pleasantly surprised. I ordered the mixed seafood and Braised Kimchi, both of which were amazing. I also tried the pumpkin porridge, which I had never had before and found to be delicious. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and left the restaurant satisfied. By chance, we met the owner of the restaurant. I complimented a plant on display and she kindly gave it to me as a gift. It was a wonderful moment for me. I will definitely be returning. :) read more

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