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    Lasung House

    4.5 (674 reviews)
    ModerateKorean, Comfort Food
    Closed • 11:00 am - 10:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago
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    Cute setting with complimentary cream soup!
    Eunhae H.

    I've been wanting to try Lasung House, but because there was a craze I wanted to visit when the line and hype died down. I came in for lunch, and had to order the Pork Cutlet because this is their signature dish - known for how big the cutlet is. And it did not disappoint! I ordered both the Half & Half Pork Cutlet, which comes with their classic donkatsu sauce and their spicy sauce, and their Cheese Pork Cutlet. Both the regular pork cutlet and the cheese pork cutlet were delicious. The cutlets were nice and crispy on the outside and juicy inside. I also tried their Cream Seafood Pasta and Spaghetti Bolognese. The cream pasta was my favorite out of the two. It had lots of shrimp and mussels, and the sauce was so creamy and flavorful. I'd definitely be back just for this pasta. I also loved the creative touch of the passport-themed placemat. It added to the experience and made it feel like you were taking a little culinary trip to Korea! Cute concept and good food!

    Pork Cutlet
    Lily S.

    I love this place! The ambiance is always soft and subtitle inside. The service and staff is always amazing and attentive. I usually come here for lunch and order a Pork Katsu plate. The spicy katsu can be on the spicy side (78/10 spice level). I love the soup they provide in the beginning because it's usually cold inside the restaurant. The serving sizes are great and I will always come back!

    Pork Cutlet
    Nora H.

    Amazing as usual! We came in mid day on Fathers Day and it wasn't too packed at all. They have a small parking lot so be careful of that if you come when its busy. The place is clean, upscale, and has a nice atmosphere for bringing groups to. We were sat right away and ordered on the kiosks at the table. The portions are MASSIVE, all the sides and everything that comes with the katsu plates are impeccable quality. We always make the drive here for our favorite katsu and their delicious tomato sauce to pair with. Cant wait to come back! PS they sell their delicious katsu sauce in a jar separately so we can enjoy it at home too yay!

    Ron W.

    Lasung refers to a traditional dish or a character trait. "Hello, my name is Ron W. and I am an addict. I would slow dance on glowing coals to eat a proper Donkatsu (Breaded Pork Cutlet). I'm here to share as I've been clean and satiated for one day". This square spotless box turns out a version worthy enough to support an LA support group (Donkatsu Anonymous). The surrounding neighborhood is kinda funky but you have a better chance of getting bonked on the head in Beverly Hills for sporting a Roberto Cavalli purse or a Rollie Yacht Master. Park in the tiny lot and figure out how to maneuver out later. The Decor: Full Tech. Headsets for Servers to pass orders to the busy kitchen, a bolted down computer monitor to poke pictures of what you want or if you ask politely you can have a laminated geezer Menu to peruse. The dining room feels like a surgical suite because it's as clean as one. Concrete flooring and faux marble tables insure the K-Pop loop will bounce around the space like a racquetball. The vibe is a Donkatsu factory cranking out mega Cutlets the size of a truck tire. Staff: 2nd and 3rd generations of K-kids, all friendly, helpful and eager to please as your new puppy. Quick as crystal, food begins to appear moments after you've ordered. What's to eat? America's favorite flavor is crispy and the Donkatsu here qualifies. They use fresh Asian style Panko with jagged larger shards than massed produced breadcrumbs, ergo, the crust is very crunchy as it should be. Your Server will bring a carafe full of Ice Water before running to the kitchen and returning with a cup of Cream of Corn Soup. It was interesting. Not very Corny as much as Roux-y, but either way I defy you not to finish it. Next out is a modest Banchan offering (a traditional bottomless tasting of pickled this and that). Here, it was three items, Spicy Persian Cucumbers in a Gochujang Siracha Sauce that had crunch and an easy twang of heat, pickled half moons of Daikon, and in third place some pickled Jalapenos with enough heat to put you in a braced attention. Nibble on all that for a few minutes as the Donkatsu is not far behind. The dinner plates and their cargo are so substantial they can only be carried one at time. I looked up from my Chopsticks vice griping a Daikon and witnessed a monster Cutlet wending its way to my table. That thing would be more than Godzilla could eat. "Did you invite your entire family to join us?" I asked the Server. "Of course they are all welcome and if they all showed up there would still be plenty of left overs to take home". At this point its time to talk Donkatsu, but before we do, there are side dishes that accompany each Cutlet. A mound of White Rice for mopping up the Sauces (Spicy, Regular and Curry or all three at the same time), a shredded Cabbage Salad with islandless Thousand Island Dressing, and a large spoon of delicious delicate Mac 'n Cheese. Mini Elbows with a light cheesy Sauce and a sprinkle of Corn Kernels that may have escaped from the Soup. No matter, it was wonderful. The pasta was dispatched as if I was challenging Joey Chestnut. A first look at the size of the Cutlet made me think this was a Squid Game I might not survive. This is a thin Donkatsu for maximum crunch. You can find 1 1/2 inch thick Cutlets but not here where actual size matters. The meat is tender once you saw through the edges. You want porky chew in every bite, order the Rose Cutlet which is more fatty creating extra tenderness and taste. Does the Cutlet here equal the pillow sized beast which flops over the huge plate at all four compass points? Arguably, Lasung's Cutlet does. Should Lasung make a Cutlet with a spritz of Lemon Juice, a tablespoon of Capers, several crosses of Anchovy Filets and half a dozen Fried Eggs on top? Absolutely, of course they should as Seoul is only 6,129 miles from Vienna. All things considered this place is well Lasung.

    Katsu
    Ellen K.

    HUGE portions, great for sharing! Parking was not atrocious considering it is in the heart of Koreatown. Comes with free corn soup.

    Rose spaghetti
    Ann L.

    Cute little restaurant down the street from their mother restaurant Lasung Tofu. Went for their famous cutlet but of course had to add on the rose spaghetti because why not. Ordered the chicken cutlet (choice of pork or chicken). You can also choose between the classic sauce vs spicy. You can also request for half and half to try them both. Honestly I did prefer the classic sauce. The spicy one was a bit spicy for my palate. Overall 3.5 out of 5 for me. But their portions were huge. Can literally feed 2-3 adult women. The rose spaghetti was pretty good. I am biased over rosé flavored anything. I would recommend you order this. Also saw a few tables ordering the Korean cold noodles. It looks super delicious. And it was humongous in portion. Will definitely be coming back over this summer to try it. Overall good Korean comfort food. Casual dining and fast service.

    Try combo if you cant decide on the sauce but I like the spicy one better
    Sarah C.

    Not a fan of noodle in general so I enjoyed the katsu so much more than the noodle. My friends who like the noodles loved it though

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    Sarah S.

    I just love Lasung House! It's a great option when I want to be guaranteed a walk-in table and a delicious meal with leftovers. They have a small parking lot that is a bit hard to maneuver but having a tiny lot in Koreatown is always helpful. Staff is always so nice & attentive here, on top of everything. I've been here a few times now and have loved everything I've tried. I love that they start you with Korean cream soup. It's so simple and one of my favorite things. The Rose Pork Cutlet ($23 , add cheese for $2 more) is quite spicy but in a good way if you can handle heat. My personal favorite item though to order is the Fish Cutlet ($20). Like with all the portions here, it's huge providing tons of leftovers. The taste is just perfect, crisp on the outside with a flavorful and plump interior. Very solid dishes all around at Lasung House that keep me coming back. Their Sikhye Slush ($6) is a nice meal finisher! One small note, their hours say they are open until 930pm but we once went in at 855pm and they wouldn't seat us. So~~~~closing times don't seem to correspond to last seating times.

    Alex K.

    Dine LA deal for $25 is a good deal. Giant cutlet, jumbo shrimp, pasta, and etc. Flavors were solid. Quality was good. Overall would recommend eating here.

    Soup
    Brian T.

    Came for the Dine LA deal and it was lots of food for $25 per person! Good amount of space in the restaurant and was seated quickly at 3 pm. The deal includes a creamy soup. A refreshing Shikhye drink that is not too sweet. The spicy rose spaghetti was creamy but has a strong kick. Beware if you are not used to spicy. The crispy pork cutlet was thin and crispy but a bit hard and dry. The curry sauce was very tasty and one of my favorite. Option to get that spicy as well. The chicken cutlet was better and wasn't too dry. Great deal but have had better katsu before. The curry, I would come back to. Got lucky with street parking here.

    Jacqueline N.

    What an absolute treat!!! I've already planned to come back again hahaha. My friend and I decided to come and try their dine-la menu for 25$ and we left with our bellies and hearts full. Some of these restaurants like to skimp out and serve half portions or even less during dine la but for LaSung House this couldn't be further from that. For 25$ you get to choose between a large portion of pork or chicken cutlet with rice, salad, and macaroni on the side. It doesn't stop there....you also get to choose between spicy noodles or spicy rose pasta. But wait...there's more! You also can pick between two of their sweet rice drinks and also served with a complementary soup + banchan. I mean can you even believe it?!?! In this day and economy???? Furthermore everything was absolutely DELICIOUS. The pork cutlet came out so quick and was sooooo crunchy and moist. Goodness!! Pairing that with the curry sauce I was almost brought to tears at how much flavor was going on. The rose pasta was simply delicious and delivered such a nice kick!!! Truly spicy which I adored. The cold noodles did not disappoint as well but I did prefer the rose pasta. The cool myself down, the refreshing rice drink was heaven in my mouth along with the creamy soup. Overall we were absolutely satisfied and stuffed!! I can't wait to come back again. There's also a little parking space right next to the establishment. Final Verdict: Porkfection!!!! ;)

    Kislev A.

    Korean comfort food as advertised! But the cool thing is that the comfort food they offer is pretty much universal. Who wouldn't want a beautiful giant piece of crispy boneless chicken with nice fluffy steaming white rice?! The Fried Shrimp works with the rice too. You could use the curry sauce or not, but it just adds to the warmth in your tummy and chest when you eat a bite full with a little bit of everything. The potato soup is delicious and filling! Really, if you wanted a light lunch, the soup will do all by itself. There was no line to get in and we were seated at an empty table right away. You put your order in the monitor set right there on your own table. They offer frozen versions of the breaded meats. I doubt my frying skills will be as good as theirs, but if you want to have back up food in your freezer in case of an emergency, they have it available!

    Seafood Pasta
    Grace L.

    This place has the biggest cutlet in town!!!! I came across this restaurant online, and people were raving about its gigantic cutlets. As a foodie, I decided to check it out myself and make my own judgment. It did not disappoint! The chicken cutlet was about the size of two palms, and the pork cutlet was even bigger. OMG! I definitely couldn't finish either one. The cutlet was crunchy, and the meat was tender. Loved it--definitely a signature dish. I also tried the seafood pasta, and to be honest, the seafood was on the stingy side. There were only about six pieces, and I don't think it offers the best value--especially since one of the mussels had only the shell, with no meat inside. The ragù pasta had a slight kick to it, which added some nice flavor. It's still enjoyable even if you can't handle spicy food. Did I mention the corn soup that came before the entrée? It's the bomb! I'm addicted to this creamy soup. I would totally order a big bowl of it and eat it as a meal on its own. Don't forget to try their rice punch as a dessert drink. The regular rice punch is sweeter, while the pumpkin rice punch was a bit bland in comparison. The staff here was friendly, and parking was easy since they have their own parking lot. I would definitely come back for the corn soup and those gigantic cutlets.

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    Do they take reservations?

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    No pets allowed

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    Spicy 🍜 noodles

    How much do they charge for to go boxes?

    50 cents

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    You could call them on the phone and ask, the business do not monitor the Yelp page.

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    Nope! Because the owner wants to nickel and dime the customers.

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