In Los Angeles for surgery and decided to eat my last delicious meal before going under the knife…read more This place is excellent and yes I'd drive back here from Irvine for the rib ramen. The soup was simply delicious with a smooth velvety texture and flavor. The ramen was so good (freshly made every day) in its finest al dente texture with a nice large diameter. Rare in The OC. The rib meat can be removed with chopsticks ! And the most tenderness of protein. The kimchi cabbage and radishes are so delicious. Spicy but not kickass (ok for me) biting into sweetness I've never tasted anywhere in the world that serves K-ramen. Service is most excellent as they immediately greet you, seat you, menu, then, the table top appetizers are served. I believe the owner or chef brought the entrees. That's different! He came out later to see how everything was! As I tried to visit him in the kitchen to compliment, he's gone! Inside has plenty of seating with booths on one side and bench seats on the other with chair seated tables in the middle. Highly recommend this place. Competitively priced. Nothing took away from the experience.

I visited this restaurant and ordered two bowls of Kalguksu and two servings of pork jowl. The food…read morewas definitely delicious, and the staff members were friendly. However, I was disappointed by their policy. The radish salad (Muchae) served with the pork jowl was very small compared to the portion of the meat. When we asked for a little more, we were told it would cost an extra $5. We spent around $150 including tip, so charging $5 for a basic radish side dish felt unreasonable, especially since most other places provide this as a complimentary refill. It's not about the $5 itself, but it left a bad impression. Also, regarding the service, the server was polite and even asked us first if we needed more radish water kimchi (Yeolmu), but they completely forgot to bring it, probably because they were too busy. Overall, the food is good and the staff is kind, but the stingy side dish policy and the forgotten order made the experience less satisfying. 3 stars.

Love this place!…read more Great place to go to after a game or long night out; always packed, social, and great food.

3.5 for the food, 4 for the hours - aka perfect spot to hit up late night after a show or event. We…read moreswung by as a group of 4 after a concert and were able to get a table pretty quickly around 11 pm on a weekday. We grabbed some shareables like rabokki, soju, and bingsu. Portions are pretty good and there is plenty to share esp if you get one of the big boiling soups of goodness. Tteokbokki was good, not to sweet and not too spicy so hit a good balance. Soju was appropriately priced for the bottle and was a fun little refreshing drink. Now the bingsu, skip it if you can LOL the ice was super super icy like Hawaiian shave ice rather than Korean bingsu. Also felt very melted + iced over so crunchy in an unfortunate way. They also very clearly forgot that we ordered this but were on top of it once we reminded them. Service was friendly and helpful, definitely answered a lot of Qs at other tables when people had Qs about food items, portions, and ingredients. Parking is dicey around here but easy to Uber to/from. Also honestly pretty walkable if you are staying in K-Town. All in all, Anju House absolutely serves its purpose as a solid late night hang, but I wouldn't list it at the top for the beeest Korean food/snacks.

Delayed review...so it is unfortunate it shows permanently closed :/…read more Sun Nong Dan was on my to-try list for awhile! Came by around 6PM on a Sunday. Surprisingly, no wait, though parking was getting filled up. Valet for $5, or street parking if able. Two of us ordered: #3, ox bone soup with assorted meats $20.99 #7, galbi tang $22.99 Their brown rice is actually purple rice. I personally ate most of the #3. I thought the flavors were nice and the amount of meat was more than expected, which was nice. Would definitely be back! I'm sure it could be rough in the area if you had to wait more than 20-30 minutes.

We came here after hitting a local dive bar in DTLA and I was pretty faded from drinking strong…read moredrinks at the bar. I was happy to see this is a 24 hours location and I wanted warm soup for comfort food to sober me up. The restaurant is in a small strip mall that offers valet service but we were able to find free street parking. I got the oxtail beef bone broth soup and it definitely hit the spot for comfort. I'm so sorry in my drunk state I ended up spilling my broth all over the table and floor. The staff were so sweet and understanding, I kept apologizing to them.

stopped by without reservation late thursday night and was seated just before kitchen closed. they…read morehadn't run out of things (hate when that happens, seems like they do plan well). everything was delicious. the uni bowl was a stand out, as was the scallop pancake. would definitely come back.

If you love classic, traditional Korean food, it's easy to be skeptical of fusion spots but wow,…read moreDanbi completely blows me away every time! They've mastered the art of keeping Korean flavors while dropping in modern twists that totally elevate every dish. The braised galbi served on a spread of mashed potatoes with various mushrooms is a total masterpiece. The zabuton is also one of my favorites if you like an asado and plenty of garlic. The golden chicken nuggets with seaweed powder on top are so perfectly crispy and packed with flavor. I have to admit the corn cheese egg rolls are probably my favorite thing on the menu, something as simple like a mozzarella stick type of appetizer just really hits it for me. And one of my favorite cocktails of all time. The staff is always so nice every time. They're attentive and honest with us if we are over-ordering. The ambiance is elite, even after renovation. Danbi is an absolute gem in Ktown. It's the perfect spot show off the city to out-of-town guests or for an incredible night out. 10/10 recommend!

I've always walked by here and I finally decided to try it out. I went on a Friday night and it…read morewasn't too busy. Once my entire party arrived, we waited maybe about 15 mins top. We got the large bossam platter, kimchi jeon, bindae tteok, and mandoo guk. There was 5 of us and it was a lot of food. We had quite a bit of leftovers. Bossam platter was great, the meat was tender. I really enjoyed eating it with the radish wrap. It didn't feel greasy at all. Paired with the mandoo guk to take a break from bossam was the best. Service wise, we did hit the button for a server and it took a bit for them to come help us. It was a bit busy and we were in no rush. Parking: there is valet but it gets really busy and the wait to get into the lot can be long. Street parking is very minimal as well

I usually love Kobawoo, and I still do enjoy the food here very much. My fiance & I usually come…read morefor lunch but we went for dinner for the first time today as I had friends in town. Service was never that superb here, as the servers always looked busy and they're hard to flag down. Today was a busy night for them as well, we came at peak dinner time, but by 20 mins into our dinner, quite a few tables had cleared up. It seemed like they only had 2 servers on the floor - same ones I see when we come in for lunch. The taller gentleman is usually nicer and more accommodating. For a group of 6 people, we got so little banchan. Usually when I go to a Korean restaurant with more than 5 people, we usually get 2 sets of banchan for each side of the table. With 6 people, 4 guys, we ran out of banchan almost immediately. Some of my friends' water cups stayed empty unless we asked for more. Never once did either of the servers check on our table. Every time we needed something, we had to flag them down or go up to the register to ask. Things we asked for were all reasonable: 1st round: - water refill 2nd round: - water refill - banchan refill - another order of soju - sharing bowls for the soup When the other server had brought over the bowls for the soup, he slid it against my soju cup and it spilled on the table and my lap. He noticed it too even turned around, but didn't offer any napkins. Our water refill, banchan AND the bottle of soju never came. I had to get up and ask for extra napkins to wipe the table/my jeans. My friends went almost the entire meal w.o water - at one point, it was SO hard to find & flag them down. We gave up on trying to get more banchan & soju, finally got water refill at the end, had to flag down for check, had to go up to the register to have them close the check, by this time the restaurant was maybe 50-60% empty. I'm giving them a higher rating because this is still my favorite bossam and doenjjang jjigae. However, very bummed to have experienced such an unpleasant service.

It's been a while since my last visit but I'd have to say nothing changed. The food was amazing,…read morethe staff were friendly, and the restaurant was packed and busy! I dropped by for lunch around noon on a Saturday and was so happy to be seated right away. Our party was a table for 5. Although half of our party was running late, the staff allowed us to be seated and didn't rush us to order. It was a refreshing experience, especially in koreatown - and a busy restaurant at that. We ordered the banchan set for 3 and 2 mains - Galbi and corvina. The banchan came with a variety of side dishes - that are refilled if you need more. The galbi was tender, flavorful, and cooked perfectly, while the corvina was equally delicious and a nice addition to the table. Everything tasted fresh, and the portions were incredibly generous. Overall, Borit Gorae continues to deliver on both quality and quantity. Definitely worth a visit if you're in Koreatown, and I'll be back again!

B R O when I tell you the amount of food here took me the heck out, I'm not even remotely joking…read moreLOL My friends and I came by for a late lunch on a weekday and had 0 regrets whatsoever. Honestly, this was such a crazy filling meal that we ended up skipping dinner and just having late night snacks at like 11 pm because of how full we were after eating here at 1:00 pm. I'm vegetarian, my 3 other friends are all omnivores so we got the set for 3 and then ordered 1 meat dish for them to share and even then there was a CRAZY amt of food. There is such a large variety of banchan + 2 soups (1 soybean paste soup or doenjang jjigae and the other a chicken soup). The banchan tasted fresh, healthy, and delicious overall. You can also ask for rice refills as your meal progresses in case you get low in comparison to the sides. Oh, and I almost forgot, they also gave us jeon/small pancakes which were deeelish. My friends loved their meat dish as well so all in all very happy and absolutely worth the price imo. We were all so stuffed by the end and just as we thought we were done, they gave us two different desserts and I definitely KO'ed on the spot. The interior is warm, inviting, and stylistically decorated with a lot of Korean touches. The center of the restaurant also has a variety of takeout containers so you don't need to feel like you're inhaling all the food at once and can take things to go. Absolutely swing by Borit Gogae if you are in the area!

Great service and Very delicious! Loved it here. Will definitely come back!And will recommend to my…read morefriends n family!

tl;dr the delectable pork ribs overshadow the otherwise authentic but standard lineup at this…read morenow-shuttered Korean stalwart Los Angeles Koreatown is home to restaurants that specialize in every facet of Korean cuisine. If you're searching for some of the city's best pork, then those in the know will bring up Ham Ji Park. For 2 decades, generous platters of pork ribs and pork neck stew decked every table. Now, our Korean friends lament the loss of their favorite pork joint in the city. The Koreatown proper location is located in the Royal Plaza mini-mall, just a few blocks off bustling Wilshire. Discounted parking is available in a lot across the street from the Chevron gas station. From the street, the entrance is flanked by potted plants and an enclosed street-ery. Inside, stainless steel chairs are pressed up against wooden tables, each outfitted with a metal grill. Oppressive fluorescent lighting shines down on the stone grey walls, which are left undecorated apart from a few flatscreens. Multi-lingual chatter blends with the sizzle of platters. I visited with some friends for a weeknight dinner, and about half of the tables were occupied. We shared a spread of grilled platters and sizzling soups. The meal began with a carafe of barley tea and a mostly standard spread of banchan. Across our food, the best dish was the signature Charbroiled Pork Spare Rib. The ribs were flavorful without feeling gamey, and the meat was complemented by sweet caramelized onions. The pork ribs handily outdid the good-not-great Charbroiled Beef Short Rib. Lastly, the Milt and Cod Rose with Vegetables stew was fishy and briny, appropriately flavored for the Korean palate. The service was appropriately attentive, although I would've appreciated more intentional refills of our banchan ramikens. The rib plates cost upward of $35 each, while the soup was just under $30. The portions were hearty; a single entree platter could reasonably feed 2 moderately hungry bellies. It's a shame to hear that Ham Ji Park has closed; I'm kicking myself for not trying their pork neck stew earlier.

After a trip to Universal Studios with the family, we really wanted to eat something warm and after…read moremuch Yelping this was the spot we decided on. Boy was it a great spot to stop by for dinner. Ordered: Army Stew $46- lots of sausage/hot dog, i wished there was a bit more ramen but thats because there was way more toppings than noodles in my opinion. I'm glad that they didn't charge a lot but gave less ingredients. Braised Short Rib $54- tender, a bit sweet, and be prepared to use your hands to grab the ribs. Prices are a bit high but its big and sharable. And unlimited banchans, although I was a bit sad that they ran out of fish cake. My kiddos love fish cake and I had to be the bigger person to let them be the ones to eat it. The cucumbers were delish and the staff cooks the food for you and serves you. I definitely see myself coming back here. I really enjoyed the food and so did my husband. Everything is well seasoned and fully packed/loaded. This Yelper gives this spot 2 thumbs up. Tips: *Private lot shared with other businesses (valet) or street parking. *Credit card accepted *Restroom available. *Great for big or small parties. *Staff speaks limited English and Korean. *They charge for to go boxes. *18% gratuity is added to parties of 4+. *Happy Hour 7 days a week 2-5pm for alcohol *No white rice only purple rice

This crazy person was yelling in the restaurant as we started getting our food and valet had to…read morecall the cops but the food was worth the crazy experience. Good portions and so comforting at a great price point. Stir fry pork leans sour from the kimchi; tteokbokki "less spicy" was still solidly spicy but the chew was amazing. Oxtail didn't taste too beefy but was still very flavorful. They only let us get three rounds of banchan before they said we weren't allowed to get anymore????? Like is that not the best part of Korean food?? Chef Kang also has some other spots around Ktown and apparently he started as a mortgage broker / home cook according to LAT. It was empty at 6 and we were kind of concerned about it (because what popular restaurant is empty at dinner hour on Saturday!) but people started streaming in at around 6:30!

Jinsol is a cozy, down-to-earth restaurant with the sweetest aunties as servers. I recently visited…read morewith my family for my mom's birthday. We started with a tasty leek pancake. My mom and I ordered the short rib soup, which was flavorful and delicious. We were pleasantly surprised by the added greens. My siblings ordered the pork soup, which was packed with umami. We arrived at 6:30pm on a Saturday. By 7pm it was packed. Free parking was a plus!

Food was okay overall, but the shredded beef with cabbage was definitely the best thing we ordered…read more That was my favorite dish of everything we tried. Service was okay. Before we ordered, they asked us about 3 times within about 5 minutes if we were ready, and we kept having to say that we still needed some time to decide . Once we ordered and our food came out, though, they pretty much disappeared and never checked in on us again lol. The ambiance was alright, but it was a little hot inside. It was also surprisingly busy for a Tuesday afternoon. Overall, it was an okay experience. The shredded beef with cabbage was the standout for me, but nothing else really wowed me.