My mom had lunch here with some friends visiting from Korea this Monday (7/13/2026) and afterward she brought home their Braised Pork Ribs with Kimchi for dinner. It reminded me of this restaurant. We've been coming here several times since 2023, and my mom has also brought takeout home on many occasions. Everything on the menu is delicious. What I especially love is that every dish, including all of the side dishes, has such a rich, deep flavor. I also remember the staff being incredibly friendly every time we've visited. The Braised Pork Ribs with Kimchi is especially amazing, and the Beef Short Rib Soup with Cabbage (Ugeoji Galbitang) is absolutely delicious as well. The food is consistently excellent, and the warm, friendly service keeps us coming back. It's definitely one of my favorite Korean restaurants. read more

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Hot summer day and a few of us wanted cold noodles, so we thought we would try Lee Ga and see if the hype was real. While the broth was tasty, it wasn't cold :( Kind of defeats the purpose, especially when you're waiting in the heat for a table and the room itself was pretty warm. Banchan was pretty limited as well, with just two Kim chi types and cucumbers with samjang. The highlight might have been the ribs, which are not LA style but full bone. The bulgogi was pretty tasty as well, but serving was really small and the daengjang soup not all that great. Loved the purple rice though! I do like that they offer free tea, but is offset with the charging of to go boxes :). I realize it's only $0.50, but it did keep me from ordering an extra dish which would have guaranteed the need for containers. Thankfully we only needed three :). Parking is valet only and the place was packed even though we chose an off peak time of 2:00pm. $3 isn't bad, but even valet had a hard time keeping up so keep parking in mind when visiting. read more

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My parents and I have been coming here for a bit. Sometimes we get the big platters, and it's a lot of food; we often have to take home leftovers. You do have to pay for containers if you take leftovers home ($0.25). Kimchi Dumplings: My mom loves these and says Lee Ga has the best ones. Lee Ga Seollotang: I love this soup, and it's made very well here. It reminds me of Korea. Green onions are provided on the side, so you can add as many as you want. The dish itself is minimally seasoned, but that is because there's salt and pepper at the table for you to season it yourself. I got the brisket version, and the meat is super soft. It also comes with glass noodles inside. I liked to grab a spoonful of rice and dip it into the soup before eating it. Parking: There's valet service in the plaza as well as minimal street parking. Inside is a little small, and it can get quite busy. The service is wonderful, and they are very attentive. If you're looking for Korean comfort food, this is the place to go read more

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It was all good The spicy naenmyeon wasn't even spicy lmao it was more sweet and tangy :) good noodle texture Cucumbers were crispy and refreshing Ty for the barley tea and bone broth SERVICE WAS RLLY GOOD TOO read more

LEE GA - 16.Sagol Dduk Mandu Guk / 사골 떡만두국 - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The Bottom Line: 3.5 stars: A nice Korean comfort food spot for high quality food and great attentive service. Location 3 stars: In the busy K-Town area on the East side of South Vermont Avenue, in a strip mall. Street parking is next to impossible. Thankfully they have valet on premises who serves the many stores on the strip mall. They charged $3 at the time of my visit. Most people give them a $5 to cover the gratuity. Venue 3 stars: Unpretentious medium-sized facility with indoor seating. They tend to get very buy and you put your name on a hand written list and wait outside (no indoor wait area). As far as I know they do not take reseravtions. Service 4 stars: Staff were friendly, attentive, and helpful. Food 3.5 stars: Korean soups and noodles and a few barbecue dishes (prepared in the kitchen, not tableside). We had the Lee-Ga Sulung Tang beef soup (OK... 3 out of 5, a little bland), the Bulgogi Hansang (OK... 3.5 out of 5) and the Spicy Pork Hansang (very good, 4 out of 5). We all had the Korean Purple Rice (Heukmi-bap) which was quite good, sat 4 out of 5). Purple Rice is said to be good for you, full of antioxidants and fiber. Drinks 4 stars: Good selection of Korean beers in small and large bottles, Soju, and non-alcoholic beverages. read more

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They say you can tell how good a Korean restaurant is going to be by how good their kimchi is. Well, my family and I unanimously agreed that this place had one of the best kimchis we've ever had at a restaurant. They were kind enough to refill our kimchi banchan several times without us even asking. We ordered the Yukgaejang, spicy cold noodle with beef rib combo, galbi jim, bulgogi and..that might have been it. Everything was so so good! To top it off, the service was incredible too. I have two toddlers and despite their loud, toddler-like behavior, one of the staff (Chun or Chen) was so friendly, attentive, and playful towards them that it made me feel less stressed out about dining in a small restaurant with young ones. At one point my toddler dropped his water bottle and he immediately swooped in to pick it up and then offered to wash it for me. Small gesture but one that has never been offered before and meant a lot to me. My brother lives in Los Angeles and in the service industry and he said this restaurant has been the talk of the town...and I can see why! It definitely lived up to the hype! read more

people say this is one of the best Korean spots. So let's see if they're pretty good eh or ew. The servers were really attentive and I got their chive pancake, meats and kimchi dumplings, jengban neang myun, and galbi Jim to try. Course we gotta start with their crunchy but not too fermented cabbage and radish kimchi and soft steamed cabbage with soybean paste. The chive pancake was savory and green oniony and was lightly crisp and chewy. Paired well with the oniony soy saucy vinegary dipping sauce. The dumplings had chewy doughy skins with umami meaty fillings. The kimchi one was just a bit spicy. The jengban neang myun was refreshing and had qq thin noodles, thinly sliced beef and radish slices, squiggy not fishy raw fish, and crisp Korean pear sticks. And finally for my fave Korean dish galbi Jim. It came with some pretty purple rice and I added super gooey stretchy mozzarella cheese to it and it wasn't spicy but was very flavorful and had soft tender onions, startchy potatoes, sweet pumpkin, bouncy rice cakes, and fall of the bone beef ribs. MNM. Overall this place is pretty good. Chive pancake $10.99 Meats dumplings $14.99 Kimchi dumplings $14.99 Jengban neang myun $20.99 Galbi Jim $47.99 +$4.99 cheese read more

Some of the best ribs and Korean cold noodles in LA. The ribs were tender and juicy while the noodle were bouncy and chewy. Such a great combination. A bit pricey though so I can't indulge everytime but I will be back soon. read more

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everything was fresh and delicious! The chive pancake was my favorite. Kimchi was a tad spicier than what I am used to but I kept eating it because it was so yummy! Service was good. Valet is $3 read more

LEE GA - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Every item here was so good. Their spicy cold noodles and the beef rib galbi? Was my two favorites. The service was great and attentive. Parking is rough so I'd just valet for a few bucks. The soup was flavorful and the dumplings were tasty too. read more

I tried their On-myun for the first time the other day. Same noodle as the cold naengmyun, but broth is warm. It was delicious; I'd get it again. And the warmth gives the noods a different texture. Highly recommend. The mandu is a must too esp kimchi mandu. read more

Hard to find authentic Korean spots in K-town nowadays that haven't been super westernized. Not a bad thing per se but there's always something magical in finding a place that's more local and less popular to the masses. This is one of those spots. My go to joint for cold spicy noodles and kimchi dumplings. Priceless on a hot day. Service is great considering the floor was run by just 2 women who wore multiple hats from cleaning, serving, and ringing up the bill. They were so kind and thoughtful - they even offered us bibs knowing we had white shirts on. Overall: local hidden gem for cold noodles and dumplings. read more

LEE GA - 51.김치만두 / Kimchi Dumpling 6pcs Arrowroot Bibim Neang Myun / 칡비빔냉면 - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Recommend / In frame: 1. Prime Seok Galbi Gu- $74.99 Every bite of this prime beef short rib is so fulfilling 韓式石板烤牛肋骨，每一口都是滿滿肉感，真材實料！ 2. Chive Pancake- $10.99 I'm usually not a pancake fan, but this one is super crispy! 平時不太喜歡煎餅，但這個韭菜煎餅夠脆口，好驚喜！ 3. Lunch Specials starting at $15.99 Comes with a variety of soups to choose from $15.99 起的午餐仲有多款湯選擇，性價比好高 IG: socalhkfoodies read more

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this place has my favorite spicy naengmyeon in LA: it's not too spicy, the noodle texture is perfectly chewy & thin, and one bowl is enough to have a second meal to take home. the warm bone broth on the side was a nice addition and the staff was attentive & sweet. parking is $3 by valet and the lot fills up pretty fast because of the other restaurants in the same plaza. i'd recommend going on a weekday. read more

LEE GA - bibim-naengmyeon, sides, and warm bone broth on the side - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Easy eats Korean soups in K-town. Went for a casual dinner. If you're lucky, you can find street parking but valet is $3. Was sat immediately and ordered naengmyeon and dumplings. Got some banchan along with hot beef broth - was pretty good. The main dishes came shortly afterwards. The noodles were really good, along with the broth - which had the right amount of tanginess. Dumplings were decent - not amazing but not bad. Overall, would come back! read more

LEE GA - Naengmyeon and dumplings - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The bibim neang myun & the Wang galbi tang were delicious! The noodles for the neang myun were so thin and bouncy, I'd come back just for that! The Wang galbi tang had beef short ribs that fell off the bone and was soo filling. The chive pancake was light and crispy as well read more

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LEE GA is an excellent Korean restaurant located in Koreatown. I was on the hunt for some good soup to cure my hangover and this place definitely delivered. To eat, I ordered the Leega Sulung Tang, priced at $17.45. The broth was everything I needed. While I thought the brisket was a little dry, I was happy with the generous amount given. If in the area, I would recommend stopping in here. Service was also very nice, quick, and attentive. read more

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You have to order their short ribs. They'er incredibly delicious and so tender! The cold noodles are also one of their signature dishes and definitely a must-try. The restaurant itself isn't very big, but it's always busy. It's clean, the food is amazing, and the service is super friendly and attentive. The only downside is parking, it can be a bit of a hassle. Make sure you come with a big appetite because you'll want to eat a lot! Overall, this is another popular hotspot in Koreatown that's totally worth the visit. read more

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We came here a few times and were never able to get it due to the long lines. So finally on a Wednesday we came for lunch and there was no waiting at all. Their lunch special menu has various ox/beef bone soups for $15-17 each (at this writing). They come with rice and an assortment of kimchi. The soups were very flavorful and the kimchi was fresh and tasty. A very small place with simple seating; nothing fancy, but the food is great. read more

i did so much research to find this best cold noodles and chose them bc their buckwheat noodles are handcrafted so it's incredibly chewy and bouncy. huge portion so i will be enjoying for more meals yay! the ribs side is a perfect palette cleanser since it's not marinated and much lighter also they were so nice and explained all the food and were really enthusiastic with refills and didn't charge for the takeout box lol read more

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LEEGA is one of my favorite restaurants in Ktown. I've been to the restaurant once and also ordered on Uber Eats, and I've never had issues with the food onsite or to-go. I usually order the naengmyun (cold noodles) or the sullungtang from here. Both taste good. I've also tried the galbi-jjm with my friend and can confirm the quality of the meat - tender and flavorful. read more

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Came here for a late dinner and loved everything. The Kimchi Braised Pork Ribs were so tender and flavorful--definitely the highlight! The staff even helps you cut them at the table. We also ordered the Spicy Pork Hansang and the Chive Pancake, which were both super crispy and tasty. Great service and cozy vibes. Highly recommend if you're in K-Town! Rednote: Lolo.la.socal read more

LEE GA - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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First time dining at Lee Ga with some friends and it was a great experience. I came on a weekday afternoon and it was not as busy. Indoors was small, but service was quick. I had the beef short rib soup with dried cabbage and it was very good. The soup came with a side of your choice of purple or white rice and I opted in for the purple rice. The meal also came with sides of kimchi and other things which were all very good. The soup was very flavorful and the portions were huge. I believe you really get what you pay for because the quality and amount you get is amazing. The soup was rich and flavorful, perfect for a cold day outside. The workers were very nice. Although one of the ladies we had didn't speak a lot of English, she tried her absolute best and helped us, which I really appreciated. Overall experience was a 10/10 and I would go back. Also wanted to mention that there is mandatory $3 for valet parking outside which is not associated with the restaurant. I think that is the only downside. read more

LEE GA - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

点了这辣锅牛肠，是很神奇的辣味，国内没有吃到过的这种味道。锅里有牛百叶，豆腐，味道不错。锅里是苏子叶，是很神奇的味道。 另外点了一个辣猪肉，这个味道很一般。 另外辣猪肉配的这个汤用的泡了很久的酸菜，味道也不错。 点了这辣锅牛肠，是很神奇的辣味，国内没有吃到过的这种味道。锅里有牛百叶，豆腐，味道不错。锅里是苏子叶，是很神奇的味道。 另外点了一个辣猪肉，这个味道很一般。 另外辣猪肉配的这个汤用的泡了很久的酸菜，味道也不错。 read more

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Today I had the cold noodles combo (mul naengmyun) with a side of kimchi dumplings. - Their dumplings were so good, I ordered a full set 6pcs of kimchi and then another 6 pcs of meat dumplings - It comes with 2 containers of dipping sauce and 1 slightly larger container of kimchi - ABSOLUTELY DELISH!!! Their cold noodles are always great. But man - the 3 large pcs of kimchi dumplings were utter perfection. Best Kimchi mandoo of my life. So well balanced. - The dipping sauce is superb (lighty sweet, savory and garnished with sliced jalepenos and raw white onion) The dishes all come with: - Boiled cabbage with miso dip (SO GOOD!, MY FAVE) - Oyster based (I think) kimchi b/c it has such great umami! Tastes artisenal - Sliced pickled white daikon radish (best in class) Today I also had 2 cups of their bone broth to drink. They have a special lunch menu. So many dishes look so good. I am excited to try more, way more. Only downer is $3 for parking. read more

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All of their soups are excellent, but the Modum Soo Yook was my favorite--highly recommend. It's a small spot, so it can get busy. ENJOY! PS: There is valet parking only. Street parking is wishful thinking. :0) read more

Got their mul naengmyun and kimchi dumplings. Decent. Their radish kimchi banchan was a bit overripe. Came on a Sunday just after 10am, and it was fairly empty. Got lucky and didn't have to pay for valet in the parking lot, as they were just setting up when we left. read more

This place is truly a local gem. If you're looking for real, authentic Korean food, this restaurant delivers in every way. You can taste the difference the moment your meal arrives--everything is made with the freshest, highest-quality ingredients, and it really shows. The standout for me is the gukbap. There's a warmth and affection in every bowl that feels like something straight from a Korean home kitchen. It's the kind of comfort food that hugs you from the inside out--rich broth, perfectly balanced flavors, and ingredients that taste like they were prepped just hours before. And don't even get me started on the lunch specials--they are unbelievably worth it. Generous portions, great variety, and prices that make you feel like you're getting way more than you paid for. It's become my go-to midday spot because the quality and value are unbeatable. read more

LEE GA - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I'm no korean cold noodle expert, but i'm an expert in see lines and trying it out. LEE GA is definitely one of those spot, i would take someone to go wait with me. So refreshing and tasty, i can see why it's so popular. My girlfriend and I shared the rib cold noodles and mixed mandu. We absolutely enjoyed the noodles with hot mustard and vinegar. the kimchi were our favorite between the two types. Parking is tough, because the lot is tight, so we parked down the street and walked. the spot is pretty small in terms of size for restaurant , but people eat and dip, so the wait isn't all that bad. read more

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My favorite cold noodle (nengmyun) spot in ktown. I come here once a week. They offer great combos, like kimchi dumplings or beef ribs. I love that their mul nengmyun actually has Korean pear in it and the soup base is frosty! This is how nengmyun should be!!! Very authentic and their banchan is always good quality. Their kimchi and cucumber kimchi, I always look forward to! The service is always so kind and accommodating. The restaurant is also nicely decorated and modern. Weekdays evenings parking is free. Typically on weekends, you'll have to pay valet $3-5 or get lucky and find street parking. read more

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Very clean. I can honestly say this is one of my top Korean restaurants. Everything we had here was soo good. Kimchi dumplings were really delicious. Very flavorful. Chive pancake was the best I've had. I love that it was crispy, and wasn't soggy. I also appreciate that they gave each person their own sauce for the pancake. I had the 47. Bibim neang myun + beef back rib. I honestly didn't need the beef back rib, because I was so full, but it was very flavorful on its own. The noodles had the perfect bite to them, really delicious. My sister got the Wang Galbi Tang, and she said it's the best she's ever had. We also ordered the maeun deung-galbi jjim. Super flavorful, very dry filling however it got overly spicy. Still really good, but we couldn't handle the spice after so long. I really wanted to give this place 5 stars, because everything was so good. However it was the kimchi that killed it for me. It almost made me queasy. At first it was good, and then they refilled our kimchi, and it tasted like straight up fish water, and I'm not talking fish sauce, but like straight up sea water. Maybe the anchovy? But my friend also said there was something off on the kimchi on her side of the table too, said there was something slimey in hers. It was so bad I had to spit it out. Again, maybe just a bad batch. The rest of the banchan was super good. I highly recommend this place and would definitely come back. read more

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Restaurant was a bit small but a decent size. It was clean and had good service. There is parking in this plaza but can get full quick and might be valet (I don't remember since I didn't park there). We ordered the chive pancake, ox bone soup with brisket, and the big galbi stone pot. The chive pancake was actually so good- it was perfectly crispy and had a good crunch. The ox bone soup was also tasty and had a good subtle boney flavor to it. The galbi stone pot was a large serving, definitely fed 4 of us pretty well in addition to the other dishes. There was about 5-7 pieces of the meat on the bone, which fell off easily. I would definitely come back whenever I'm in the area! read more

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Delicious food with generous servings! I came here with as a group of three and we ordered: naeng myun or buckwheat noodle with meat dumpling combo, wang galbi tang, and a bowl of purple rice. That was enough to make us full! We got here around 1 pm on a Sunday and were seated immediately. The banchan was good and food came pretty quickly after we ordered it. While the combo only comes with three dumplings, all of the portion sizes including the dumplings were generous. The naeng myun was nice and chewy with the option to add some more vinegar or mustard if you like the acidity. The wang galbi tang had generous portions of the dried-aged cabbage with short ribs! Definitely a hearty meal. We left super full and satisfied. Would definitely recommend trying this place out! read more

Finally reviewing it. I love this place. Very attentive service with a smile. It's small without feeling cramped. Well attended but seats you quickly. Lively but not too noisy. Most of all the food maintains a high level of quality and freshness. This order for 2 was plenty of food: - Hwe naengmyeon: the raw skate has a nice chewy texture to it and the bibim was subtle in sweetness - Mul naengmyeon: the richness of the soup broth is perfectly balanced with the acidity of the mustard and vinegar. One of my favorite naengmyeon broths to date. I typically prefer buckwheat noodles but this place is an exception - I got the naengmyeon galbi combo so we split some ribs as well and they were extremely well cooked and seasoned. the sweet sauce was a perfect savory side dish to pivot between all the noodles and banchan They serve hot broth which is always a delightful temperature change from the ice cold naengmyeon. Lastly, their to-go kimchi is fantastic. Their standard kimchi has oyster (a bit harder to find - so good!) and their radish kimchi feels especially sparkly on the palette. I got lucky and was able to park in the public lot next to the strip mall but I'll gladly put up with the typical Ktown parking stress for this place. Don't change, Lee Ga! read more

LEE GA - Arrowroot Hwe Neang Myun / 칡회냉면 - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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My second time back for the best nangmyeon I've ever had. I was craving cold noodles all of a sudden because of the heat and I was ready to come back. My favorite thing is definitely that the cold noodles are made fresh in house and I love everything from the texture to the fresh taste of the beef broth and dongchimi broth. Usually I feel like most broths are pretty similar for most cold noodles but the noodles here really stand out. I love it so much and I'm not even a cold noodle lover but I will eat it at this spot. The spicy nangmyeon was sweet and chewy. My personal preference is still the nangmyeon with the broth which is sweet and savory. It was a refreshing meal. Their beef rib was also incredibly clean tasting and tender. There's a lot of tendon which I love but if you just prefer red meat then I wouldn't recommend getting the beef ribs. Because there's definitely some tendon. I highly recommend this spot for amazing cold noddles. read more

LEE GA - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Since its opening, I've been to LEE GA about six times, so I think it's finally time I write a review :) I've never had a disappointing meal at this Koreatown gem. And you know the food is going to be good when the entire dining room is run by Korean grandmas. My go-to recommendations: Soups: Sulung Tang or Galbi Tang (10/10) both rich, comforting, and flavorful. For groups (4+): Definitely order the Galbi Jim and Modum Soo Yook to share! Hot weather pick: Naeng Myun--doesn't matter which version you choose! I lean toward the spicy broth, but it really comes down to personal preference. Dumplings: A popular order, though not my personal favorite. They can be a bit filling as an appetizer if you want to save room for the main dishes. Parking: Valet only, but you might snag street parking if you're lucky. read more

LEE GA - Cold Noodles - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I really like this place! It's in the Kobawoo plaza ($3 valet) but the food is SOOOOO good! I saw from an Instagram reel that they make their own naengmyun noodles and so I had to go try it out. And it was AMAZING!! So soft and chewy, they really got it down just right. The dumplings were so juicy literally juice dripping if you bite it in half. We got the half half regular/kimchi but next time will just get a full portion of each. And the seollongtang was better than sun nong dan 100% so good so much meat, really really good. Comparable to hanbat I'd say (but this restaurant has way more variety than hanbat so we might just come here) read more

LEE GA - Half half dumplings, bibim naengmyun, assorted seok uh seollongtang - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

i am exactly the demographic they had in mind when they put mala sulungtang on the menu LOL. also tried the prime seok galbi and everything was soo good -- quality, flavor... will be back to try the rest of menu.. read more

LEE GA - 6.마라설렁탕/Mala Sulung Tang - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Top-tier Korean spot for high quality cold noodles and soup. Mul meang myun had perfectly chewy noodles and refreshing broth and this was one of the best cold noodle dishes I've had in recent memory. I think the cold noodles here are among some of the best in Koreatown. The Leega sul lung tang tasted high quality and had a very clean broth. Furthermore, great thin dumpling skin on the kimchi dumplings and great kimchi side dishes. read more

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We went to Lee Ga with a strong craving for bibim naengmyeon and they def delivered!! We came for a Sunday lunch, and there was already a line out the door by the time we arrived. The wait was probably around 15-20 minutes. The parking situation is standard to the area; either get lucky finding street parking, or pay for valet. My BF and I got the naengmyeon and beef back rib combo to share. The price point was super solid for the amount of food; approx. $28 for the combo! They're generous with the refills of the banchan, so this was just the right amount of food for us. The bibim naengmyeon was refreshing, sweet, and spicy all at the same time. Perfect for a hot day! The noodles here are very thin compared to other versions of this dish that I've had. The beef back ribs were good, but didn't quite hit it out the park. The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender, but I felt like the marinade was a bit too mild for me since I didn't feel like I tasted much out of it. read more

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