Wow!! Hubs & I have been searching for Jjamppong (Korean spicy seafood noodles) after seeing it on a K-drama and we're so glad JoongHwaRu was our first taste =') Ordered the Combo with Jajang Myeon (Black Bean Noodle) and Fried Shrimp with Sweet & Spicy Sauce. Their "special dishes" are plays on Chinese-American foods, but decent. Shrimp was fried nicely, and the sauce is served on the side to keep the fried crispy and we just used it to dip, and it definitely has a kick. The combo portion was perfect for two (very filling!). I loved the Jjamppong flavor and it had a bunch of cabbage, muscles, bits of squid, a couple shrimp. The noodles were the perfect thickness to absorb the broth that's slightly sweet from the seafood, but also had a kick that slowly builds. Jajang Myeon was standard, but pretty large portion. Simple banchan here: yellow pickled radish and raw onion with the black bean paste for dipping. Service was quick. Shared parking lot or street parking...I'm not sure how busy it gets for dinner, but we came during lunch on a Saturday and it wasn't really that busy (more to-go orders). Restroom was okay (a bit old), but usable. read more

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After a full day of walking around and enjoying art, we treated ourselves to heaping bowls of noodles and some fried goodies. This place had solid ratings, so we decided to give it a try. Parking is tough and the surrounding area is a little sketchy, so we were glad we came during an off hour. We were seated right away and service was pleasant. We ordered Combo #3 with jajangmyeon, jjampong, and sweet-and-spicy shrimp. The sauces were satisfying, but the standout for me was the noodles themselves--thick, chewy, and really delicious. The jjampong had a nice spicy kick and was loaded with vegetables and seafood. The shrimp dish was fine, though not especially memorable. Overall, a satisfying meal after a long day, and coming during non-peak hours definitely made the experience more enjoyable. read more

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Just ordered black bean noodle, jjambbong, and tangsooyok combo through DoorDash and tastes amazing. All the food taste just like Korea but portion is definitely smaller. It was super quick and delivered within 20 minutes. Will definitely recommend if you craving Korean fast food jja jang myun and jjambbong read more

Food was great. Came out fast and delicious. Huge portions at a great price. Would definitely recommend

Hey Joong Ordered some food here bc of a sterling recommendation... and it didn't disappoint. The star of your line was your Seafood Jjampong. Best jampong broth I've had. Seriously. And I've had all kinds! And the amount of seafood esp the octopus.. so generous! Way more than others. This dish alone got you the 5 stars. As for the Beef Jajangmeyon, the noodles were nice and chewy. Amazing noodles. Wish there was more meat tho, but hey I think we all wish that of most jajangmyeons. Unfortunately your tangsuyuk was forgettable. Maybe it was because it wasn't eaten fresh but just didn't hit it for me. Don't like these things strip shapes. by not making it fat and chunky.. it just doesn't retain the juice. Felt dry and plain. Hope it was just a one time thing. Too bad bc ordering tangsuyuk is a staple for me with Jjampong and jajangmyeon. Anyhow I ate well and maybe will try a different dish to supplement next time Until then! read more

Seriously?? I really thought my order was a mistake when I opened it up. I've never seen such dried up small portion for the sweet & sour pork - it was the saddest thing I have ever tasted...and for $20? I had so much hope based on the social media posts of others. The jjampong was so so (no kick), and the jajangmyeon sauce was a bit bland. read more

JoongHwaRu - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Terrible service. Trash food.No parking, and the food isn't good.The Korean woman working there is providing really terrible service. read more

JoongHwaRu - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I was craving jjajangmyun so came here and glad we did! They have bunch of combos so we got the jjajangmyun & sweet and sour pork with a side of fried dumplings. The portions were generous and so yummy! The Auntie working there was so friendly and even gave water for my pup. Small hole is the wall but what a gem! read more

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JoongHwaRu specializes in Korean-Chinese style cuisine. Located in Koreantown on 8th and Catalina St. My friend recommended this place for Jjampong (spicy seafood noodles), so off I went. She knows the best places for Korean food and beyond. Thank you Soomin N! JoongHwaRu are known for: -Spicy Seafood Noodles (Jjampong) -Black Bean Sauce Noodles (Jajangmyeon) -Sweet and Sour Crispy Pork (Tangsuyuk) I came here for their: Spicy Seafood Noodles (Jjampong): a spicy Korean-Chinese noodle soup made with seafood (clams, mussels, clean shrimp, squid), vegetables, and a red pepper (gochugaru) flavored broth. The jjampong here is loaded with seafood and the portion is HUGE! You definitely can also taste the smokiness of the "wok hei" in the spicy savory broth. Most importantly for me was the soup wasn't fishy! Absolutely delicious!! Now, the restaurant is a complete hole-in-the-wall, but the food makes up for the ambiance. Good food, non-pretentious spot. They take cash and card. Friendly staff. Parking sux in this area. read more

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Ordered the combo with jajangmyun, jjampong and tangsuyuk. Large portion of jjampong and decent size jajangmyun but the tangsuyuk was small. Reason I'm taking off 3 stars is because first thing the lady asks when I walk in is if I'm paying cash or card. I told her cash and paid upfront and wasn't given any cash discount or change back so I should have paid with card and saved my cash. But then when I was done eating, she charged me $3 for containers to take my leftovers home. I just spent $45 and she couldn't even include a few containers, so that didn't sit well with me. Do yourself a favor and come here only if you plan to order to go, or else risk being up charged for having leftovers! read more

Whenever I have to work in LA, I usually end up feeling pretty stressed, so whenever I'm craving something spicy, I always come here. My coworkers and I love ordering jjamppong extra spicy. We end up sweating through the meal, but somehow it always helps us blow off stream after a long day. The spice is definitely the highlight, but the food is also packed with flavor, which keeps me coming back. I also like that it's not just Koreans eating here. Every time I visit, I see plenty of people from different backgrounds enjoying the food too, which makes the place feel even more welcoming. Whenever I've had a stressful day or just can't decide what I'm in the mood to eat, this place is one of my go to spot in LA. read more

The jjajjangmyeon here was lacking and could have used more black bean sauce. Jjampong and tangsuyuk I'm indifferent about since I don't eat them much but it wasn't bad for sure read more

JoongHwaRu - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Service was fast and good. Seating is very limited and not good for big groups. The jjampong is probably the best in LA. Super flavorful and the noodles are chewy. Has a spicy kick and full of seafood and vegetables. The tangsooyuk was good but nothing special. The black bean noodles were okay. I think the star of the show was just the jjampong . read more

JoongHwaRu - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place hands down one of the best jjamppong especially cause the noodle, so chewy. The soups on the thiccer side. The only con is the place is HOT, so for summer youll be dyin...please fix the AC :) . The server ladies are all kind and usually busy, so gotta be a bit patient. 5 STARS WHEN AC IS FIXED read more

JoongHwaRu - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

JoongHwaRu is a solid go-to spot for Korean bunsik-style Chinese food. Parking can be a bit tight - there's a small lot, but otherwise you'll need to find street parking. Once you're inside, though, the food makes it worth the effort. The fried pork with sweet sauce (tangsuyuk) is a standout - crispy on the outside, tender inside, and perfectly coated with that classic sweet sauce without being heavy or soggy. The black bean noodles (jajangmyeon) are rich and savory with a comforting depth of flavor, exactly what you want when craving Korean-Chinese comfort food. The jjamppong is also excellent, with a bold, spicy broth loaded with seafood and vegetables that feels both hearty and satisfying. Overall, JoongHwaRu delivers consistently good Korean bunsik favorites and is a great choice when you're in the mood for classic Korean-Chinese dishes done right. read more

Best jajangmyeon in LA?? FOOD I got the seafood jajangmyeon and it was SO good. It had so much toppings and the noodles were nicely chewy without being overcooked. There was also enough sauce for the noodles (one of my pet peeves is not enough sauce on jajangmyeon haha). One serving is enough for 2 (normal) people to split, it's a hefty plate. Jamppong/spicy seafood noodle soup is my partner's favorite chinese-korean food and he deemed it the best he ever had. It wasn't too spicy and so you could easily finish a whole bowl. Tangsuyook had a good meat to breading ratio- it didn't taste like just dry breading. I personally thought the sauce could be sweater, but that's personal preference. The pricing is also extremely fair. A combo of jajangmyeon, jamppong, and pork for $40 and the plates were all heavy. Even two big backs will probably have leftovers. SERVICE One night aunty running the entire front of the store. She was extremely attentive to her customer's needs. AMBIANCE Very casual. At noon on a weekday, almost every table was filled with Korean aunties and uncles. We were the only non-Korean and that's how you know it's legit haha. PARKING Small shared parking lot at the front of the restaurant. Self park, no valet. read more

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I ordered jajangmyeon and fried pork with sweet and sour sauce for pick up. The service was fast and I didn't have to wait long. The parking is small though so when I arrived at 11:30am, the lot was filled up. The portions are huge for a very affordable price. If you get a combo it is even cheaper. I definitely will come back. read more

JoongHwaRu - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Small Jjajangmyeon/Jjamppong spot in Ktown that's really good when it comes to value. We ordered the Combo #2 (Jjajangmyeon, Jjamppong, and Fried Pork with Sweet & Sour Sauce) so we could try a good variety of the menu. We expected them to skimp on the sizing because it was three dishes, but to our surprise, these were pretty big (maybe even full-sized) portions. The combo was definitely enough to feed two people with leftovers at the end. The Jjajangmyeon and Fried Pork were solid and about on par with other spots in the area. The Jjamppong was hearty and flavorful, but not too spicy. Service was a little slow, but seating was immediate and the space is what you'd expect from small Ktown restaurant. One weird thing, they charge for takeout containers, so they tell you to mention that you want containers BEFORE paying so they can add it to your receipt. We didn't realize/hear this so we forgot to and they were a bit peeved, but then they just ignored the additional charge. Parking can be hit or miss since it's in a small plaza next to a busy street. read more

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If you've BEAN looking for a Korean black bean noodle spot, you definitely have to check out @joonghwaru_la ! They specialize in Korean comfort dishes such as jjajeongmyeon (black bean noodles) and jjambbong (spicy seafood noodles), and I love how every dish is lovingly cooked with a home-style flair that reminds you of your mom's cooking, with not too much salt or MSG. If you're like me and LOVE both of these dishes, they also have insanely affordable combos that include both of these noodles, as well as a side of fried pork, dumplings, fried rice, or fried shrimp for $40 and under. Service was so incredibly sweet, and I highly recommend checking out this hole in the wall if you're in the Ktown area! Featured here: black bean noodle with seafood spicy seafood noodle fried pork with sweet and sour sauce read more

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I heard their jjamppong was really good but their Jjajangmyun is absolutely amazing. My daughter has to have this whenever she comes back from her school. 100 times recommended read more

Ordered the jajang tang su yuk combo. Tang so yuk was super dry and small portions. Jajang sauce lacked flavor and barely was enough to coat the noodles. Noodles were cooked good, but no point if there's no flavor in the sauce. I had high hopes for this k-town jajang restaurant. Wish they gave kim chee with my delivery order. read more

First, parking here is absolutely atrocious, with that out of the way; this place is hands down THE BEST jjajangmyeon place I've been to including the ones from Korea. For $10, you get a healthy amount of pork belly in it too, not those miniscule ones either The jjampong didn't miss either, you can taste the "fire/char" in the broth The tangsuyuk was meh, would recommend the orange chicken instead. All in all, would come back 100% as the jjajangmyeon and jjampong is all that matters read more

JoongHwaRu - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've always enjoyed the food here and have ordered takeout several times in the past. This was my first time dining in with my son, and as expected, the food was great. However, I left feeling disappointed due to an issue with the bill. When I received the receipt, I noticed the total was $28.52. Since I had ordered a $24.99 combo set, I was surprised at how high the total was. Upon reviewing it more closely, I saw that a $1 to-go fee had been added--even though we were dining in. It was ultimately my oversight not to review the bill before handing over my card, but I do feel this charge should not have been there in the first place. What made the situation more frustrating was how it was handled. The waitress didn't offer an apology or explanation; instead, she immediately involved the owner and had me speak directly with them. I felt this could have been resolved simply with a quick apology and correction. It may seem minor, but small things like this can really affect the overall dining experience. I'm not sure I'll choose to dine in again, which is unfortunate given how much I've enjoyed the food in the past. read more

Was skeptical coming in because of the reviews and because I've never heard of this place but it was surprisingly good! Not sure if it was because I set my expectations low but I enjoyed my meal! I'd say that the pork was actually the highlight because it was so crispy yet chewy and tender. Service was mediocre and I don't remember how it was but it wasn't bad service either. At restaurants like this you usually don't expect much since it's a very self explanatory restaurant. It was pretty empty when we came but there were two elderly korean guys dining in so that's always a good sign ;) I think I'd come back honestly! read more

JoongHwaRu - Jjajangmyeon /Jjamppong - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The food is authentically Korean which means is so delicious. Must get the black bean noodles!! Amazing. The parking lot is small and can be rough, but just allow a little more patience. The service is so welcoming and friendly. read more

Amazing food at affordable price. Service was also excellent. The spicy seafood noodles (Jjampong) were probably the best I've had in recent years. TangSuYuk was prepared in traditional style that is a bit different than how it is nowadays, but I still very much enjoyed it. There is a decent sized parking lot in front of the restaurant which was amazing! read more

JoongHwaRu - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Wow I really like this place. I like how after eating here, I did not feel groggy. The food is delicious in a beautiful homestyle way. I can find myself returning back here to eat Jjajangmyeon definitely and trying out there other dishes as well. The spicy jjamppong is great for after a workout if you want something spicy but also not too junky. Despite jjamppong being a typically junky dish, this restaurant managed to make it taste delicious while not overpowering the dish with spice and unhealthiness making this a delicious light jjamppong I highly recommend. I shared a meal combo with my 2 eating companions and we were all satisfied stomach capacity and taste wise. Sweet and Sour Pork: So delicious. The sauce really complements this dish. Spicy Jjamppong: I love how you can taste how homestyle this is. The starch of the noodles adds a subtle creaminess to the broth. Jjajangmyeon: I love how this tasted so delicious in a heart warming homestyle way. read more

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The spicy seafood noodle soup was a perfect balance of flavor and comfort-richly seasoned broth with a beautiful kick, generous portions of fresh seafood, and perfectly cooked noodles that absorbed all the deliciousness and I knew I was in for a treat .The crispy fried dish was equally impressive - light, golden batter with just the right crunch, yet tender and juicy on the inside. It's the kind of snack you can't stop eating, and it paired so well with the soup for a complete meal experience .The atmosphere of the restaurant was warm and inviting, and the staff were friendly, attentive, and clearly passionate about the food they serve. If you're looking for bold flavors, quality ingredients, and a satisfying dining experience, this restaurant is a must-visit read more

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Came here off strength of a Bap Ross post and was not disappointed. The combo I got could have fed the whole table, to be honest. The portions alone is a reason to come here. The dumplings were huge! The black bean noodle was delicious. We got our food super quick and left with enough left over for another meal. read more

JoongHwaRu - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The noodles of Jajangmyeon are handled completely with other houses, and they are really small, delicious, and inexpensive. Six hand dumplings are a lot, so it's enough for three people to eat, and it tastes the best... A glass of soju for men is the best even if it's a family meal read more

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Best hand pulled noodles in KTown and pricing is great. It's all about eating a great bowl of noodles. So don't complain about parking, ambiance, or service. Their is one very very nice lady handling the room (maybe owner). read more

I walked in just after they opened at 10:30 am so it was empty and quiet. The interior is quaint and very no frills but cozy. You're here to eat your meal and head back out to wherever your next destination is. But it's clean, the staff is very accommodating, and there's a small private parking lot right out front! Portions are bigger than what I've received at other comparable restaurants. The jjamppong (짬뽕), which is a spicy seafood noodle soup, has a deep seafood and spice flavor, vegetables are finely chopped to easily eat, and spicy but not enough to make the meal unpleasant! Seafood includes mussels, clams, squid, and shrimp which were all fresh. The noodles were plump, chewy, and bouncy! If you want to try each noodle dish you can order the half and half which is half jajangmyeon and half jjamppong (자장면 and 짬뽕). Jajangmyeon is a black bean sauce noodle dish and the sauce usually has diced vegetables and beef mixed in. The jajang sauce was incredible! Deep, rich black bean flavor that is balanced well by the noodles. We ordered the jjamppong combo with tangsuyuk (탕수육) which is sweet and sour pork (sometimes beef). The fried pork comes out on the side separate from the sauce so you can choose to dip it (to appreciate the crispy fried texture) or to pour the sauce on top of the meat (for a softer, chewier texture as the sauce soaks in). They have some awesome looking lunch specials that are a combination of fried rice, chow mein, and a meat dish if that's more your style. I'll definitely be back because this is now my most favorite place to get jjamppong, jajangmyeon, and tangsuyuk! :) read more

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Love the food here! I wasn't very hungry but ended up eating a lot because it's so good. The fried rice was my favorite. It comes with jjajangmyeon sauce and seafood soup. They do large handmade dumplings too. Free small parking lot which is rare in KTown. Staff was very nice. read more

JoongHwaRu - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I got the shrimp chow mein and it's good... well the chow mein I was expecting bigger shrimps for the price it's going for and to be honest I couldn't taste the little shrimpies read more

JoongHwaRu - Shrimp chow mein - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The Jajangmyeon and Jjamppong are really delicious.^^.......................................................

FIX YOUR AC!! Left lunch today with a heat stroke. It is so hot in there. Eating hot food on top of it was a health hazard. Not coming back. Food was lackluster. Gan jajang was bland which is unheard of for me. read more

Togo'ed this place for dinner. As I was eating I felt like something was off with the chicken tangsooyook so I started tearing a few pieces apart. I found nothing but breading so I took all of them apart and it's all just balls of breading. This is just shameful lmao. read more

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Food is excellent. I ordered Jjamppong and Kkanpung Saeu ( shrimp). Probably one of the best Jjampooong in L.A. Really great, rich broth with sea food and vegetables. Really thoughtful portion. The shrimp nicely cooked. Really like the sauce, sweet and tangy. read more

I've been to most JJM places in Ktown and this one is my fave. The noodles are chewy and not overcooked. They have half and half options. The owners a real saint too, super accommodating. My first choice. read more

We ordered #3 which comes with jajangmyeun, jampong, and tangsuyuk. Jampong soup had a spicy kick to it with lots of mussels and other seafood toppings. Jajangmyun was just right, not too sweet. Noodles were yummy, with chewy consistency. The sweet and sour pork was crispy and meaty. All dishes were delicious, and ate up fast, that we forgot to take photos of them. I had an 1hr 15min drive back home, and asked for another jajangmyun to go. Our server lady was nice enough to offer to take uncooked noodles so that I can boil it back home. When I brought it back and boiled the noodles, it was as good as it gets. I highly recommend JoongHwaRu. read more

JoongHwaRu - Handmade noodles - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California