the clam kalguksu (바지락 칼국수) was definitely the highlight for me! it was super yummy and really…read morerefreshing. i remember eating it on such a hot day and it honestly hit perfectly i also got the yulmu bibim-guksu (열무 비빔국수), which is a cold noodle dish, and that was really refreshing too. overall, this feels like such a good summer spot. the vibe was lax, you just sit down and enjoy!! even the water felt refreshing because they serve it in those cold korean metal cups hehe they also move pretty fast service-wise, which i appreciated, and it's in such a good area with a lot of other food spots nearby. i'm really happy i randomly came across this place and i can't wait to explore more around the area

Visited Hangari on Saturday evening to try their renown Kalguksu with some friends. I've known that…read morespecific parking lot/strip mall to be a nightmare parking wise, so I bit the bullet and used the on-site valet. There is sometimes street parking but the availability is rough, it's tough to park, and even one of the meters we ended up at just didn't work. They only charge a $5 cash service charge though, which isn't bad. We were lucky to be seated right away, even in a packed restaurant. The restaurant has a surprisingly modern design, and is comfortable for as small as it is. We were quickly served their signature kimchis and barley rice. The kimchi, particularly the yeolmu (young summer radish) kimchi, has a unique flavor profile well suited to their food. We ordered 2 bowls of their plain kalgooksu, 1 bibim milmyun, and 1 tteokbokki. The food came out fairly quickly. The kalgooksu was as expected the star of the show. The anchovy broth brings a savory complexity that seems impossible for a soup made from just dried fish and a few other ingredients. It even has a rich, almost thick, quality to it that is surprising for a fish broth. Their noodles, the titular kalgooksu, have the signature irregularity and chew of knife cut noodles. I appreciate the vegetables that always come in kalgooksu, like potato, pumpkin, and zucchini, which offer an earthy heartiness to the light soup. My only complaint is that the potato is in huge irregular chunks, and is barely cooked, though I feel like I have had this issue with many of the kalgooksu bowls I've had over the years. The bibim milmyun was solid. I think that I prefer the texture and flavor of naengmyeon buckwheat noodles, but the milmyun, which are made with mostly wheat flour, still provide a satisfying chew. The sauce tasted bright and fresh, especially with a splash of added vinegar. It also came with a small side portion of spicy pork and some rice paper to wrap. The tteokbokki was the one let down of the meal. To be fair, I wasn't expecting much out of tteokbokki at all restaurant like this whose specialty is essentially the opposite. I ordered the tteokbokki as a "safe pick" for a picky eater in the group. It turned out to be a bit mediocre in our opinion, and that friend ended up enjoying their kalgooksu anyways. If you're looking to try this dish, it's definitely one of if not the best I've had in Southern California, so I'd totally recommend it. I'll also warn to steer clear of the Garden Grove restaurant of the same name and specialty. I think it's a disappointing mimicry of this place.

Food was sooo good enjoyed every bit . Service was ok.will definitely come back anytime I'm in townread more

Great ambiance (love the music)/wait wasn't too long. Food was delicious - fried chicken, collard…read moregreens and biscuit. The mac n cheese was okay. But, please find a new recipe for the peach cobbler. It is greasy, watery, and just yucky. I was so disappointed. There's a lot of recipes out there to elevate your peach cobbler. Throw away the recipe you're using - it takes credit a way for what works well with your food and place.

While on vacation I was looking up famous places and this one was on Diners, drive in and dives…read more We came in and were instantly greeted by the entire staff, they made us feel welcomed and appreciated! It's street parking but after a few loops around we found a spot. We ordered BBQ chicken, wings, oxtail, fries, fried okra, potato salad, Mac and cheese, yams, and beans. All the food was absolutely incredible, and bursting with flavor! We finished our meal with peach cobbler and jello cake. I could eat an entire plate of the peach pie. Tge lemon cake was a bit dry for my taste. If you're near LA this place is a must visit.

My friend wanted to check out this place, so we made a trip. It is on Fairfax so it is a busy…read morestreet. There is metered and lot parking. We parked on the street right in front. You walk inside and The place is quaint but hipster. Not a huge space, could probably fit 40-50 people comfortably, anythint above and its tight. The server was nice, she gave us a run down of the menu and promptly took our order. Staff are always walking around the small space helping all the tables. Pictures show cultural and imaginary images, very eclectic. They provided complimentary mini corn muffins with an addictive butter. We munched on those until the food came out. We each ordered a variation of their meats and sides. My 3 friends consensus on their meals was good on most of their dishes. 1st meal-Wings, cabbage/greens mix, yams, Mac n cheese 2nd meal- Lemon pepper fish, cabbage/greens mix, yams, Brussel sprouts 3rd meal-Fried chicken, cabbage/greens mix, yams, Mac n cheese I ordered lemon pepper shrimp, greens, brussel sprouts, Mac n cheese. My plate was cool. The lemon pepper shrimp were soft not crunchy and grainy with the bite. My greens lacked flavor, I wish I got the cabbage/greens mix like the others. We all ordered different flavors of the kool-aid. They were all tasty.

Beef meat jun was fire and service was good! It's located in the food court concept building.read more

This spot is so awesome…read more Timothy Lee the chef/ owner is one the kindest and coolest dudes around with a tremendous love and passion for food and culture I ordered the meat plate with Mac salad and for $30 you get a HUGE portion. I was able to split this into 3 meals and probably could've gone to 4 even. The rice is excellent, the Mac salad is insanely good and one of the best and most unique versions I've had, and that beef - WOW. Tender, juicy, flavorful, coated in fluffy egg batter. This is the best version of home cooking and comfort food there is

It is really amazing. I wish to visit here more often to…read moretaste Korean cuisine. Compared to other restaurants, it is the most delicious. Strongly recommend to visit.

They have the best soups in Los Angeles and cuts of meat. Our recommended!! my Brother.read more

Update - I am updating this review because my follow up experience was wonderful. I received a…read moremessage from the manager Marlene. She offered to remake the order for me, I let her know I would be open to trying something different. I was offered the chicken and waffles. The chicken was fresh and well seasoned. The waffle was also fresh, buttery, and really good. Great portion size, no way I could finish this all in one sitting. I went in to pickup the order and the location is beautiful. I love the outdoor patio area and the classic diner decor. I cannot wait to go back.

I wish I took photos of my plate before I dug into the pile of beauty, ha!…read more Dinah's Comfort Kitchen is a hub of great food and even greater customer service! The staff is excellent at greeting you and making sure that you know that you are their top priority. The ambiance is casual with all the comforts of home but the service of a high end establishment. I ordered at the French Toast with sausage patties and eggs over easy. The meal was a solid A+ with my lemonade drink bringing in another perfect score. I decided to take a nibble from my cousins plate and her Eggs Benedict were done to perfection! We were checked on several times throughout the meal to see if we needed any extra refills or sides and the attention was appreciated. Our coffee was always hot, the lemonade stayed cold, and our bellies were full. A quick glance around the restaurant showed a good mix of families, regulars, and quite a few tourists. The location sits on a large lot with plenty of parking available for both standard and handicapped patrons. The music was at a comfortable low level. The establishment has several available entrances that do not require stairs or an elevator, making it very handicapped accessible. Seating is a mixture of booths, tables, and a combination of the two.

Ryan, Best service out there. Would Highly recommend!!! The food is incredible aswell.read more

Haven't been here in over 5 years. Line was only 30-45 minutes compared to 2 hours plus when I went…read morelast time so I was impressed. Line was decent but moving and it is way more efficient now Got to the front and met Ryan. Man made our day greeting us, making us feel welcome and helping us out with our order. He also checked in on us several times before during and after our meal despite the hectic environment. You rock man! Also shoutout to Matt. Went to pick up my order and struck up a good short convo. Man I'll drive back here for the service alone The food..... even better than ever. I'll be back very soon this time around!

Dinner and song, in style…read more. I was introduced to this prime location on the corner of Santa Monica Bl and LaBrea ave in West Hollywood and was very glad to visit on a few occasions now. Staffed by the owner himself, along with a very personable bartender and waiter, Gabrielle, Robby's offers a very clean, professional and warmly inviting place to enjoy a delicious meal and enjoy the entertainment hosted by its guests. I can recommend the savory rib-eye steak, the Robby's special pasta and the salads are enough to share for two. All meticulously prepared and served fresh. There is a quality karaoke system that makes even the meek sound like a star and the crowd is receptive and enthusiastic. There is no doubt that an initial visit to Robby's will be the first of many by its customers and the crafted combination of service, food and ambience make Robby's stand out from the rest.

The vibe was fun! There was karaoke and the restaurant looked nice…read more The staff was friendly. Bartender was super sweet. However no one greeted us when we walked in so we just stood at the front for about 15 mins. (No exaggeration) with about 10 other people all standing around not knowing what to do or where to go. I walked up to the bar to talk to an employee and said we had a reservation at 8 and they said okay but then didn't seat us. It was about 8:30pm when I took it upon myself to seat us at the bar ourselves. We ordered. The food was pretty good. The veggie lasagna was just cheese and tomato sauce I was hoping for zucchini or some form of veggies in it but there weren't any. It was fun coz you could watch the chef prepare the food however he was picking it all up with his bare hands and we are pretty sure he was getting burnt a lot haha he seemed very sweet and friendly. I'm not sure if I would return to the restaurant. The impact wasn't really incredible. The rest of my party was not into it at all. We did have fun tho.

The people here are sooo nice and accommodating. Came here with a friend for lunch-our first time…read moreand it was great. Surprise was the happy hour menu offered. We got the nachos and the burger trio and the filet burger sandwich. It was all good esp the filet burger which had 2 big slices of steak! The trio sliders were so good and love the bun with a lot of French fries. The nachos was a big bowl too with all the fixins-guac, beans, cheese choice of chicken or ground beef! This is a neighborhood gem and I'd make it a destination place to go to too. The place has a nice bar area with tvs too Thank you Keith for the wonderful service.

First off, I'm sad to know they are closed :(…read more The last time I went there was around the holidays before the end of the year and enjoyed some good wings and a couple of drinks. The staff was friendly and very attentive. The wings and drinks themselves were super flavorful and I thought I would have more time to enjoy and come back to visit while in town. My partner also tried their burger and fries and decided to stop by the restaurant only to find out they closed a couple of months ago. It was worth the visit when we went there back in December.z The place was cute and it felt comfy.

SOUL FOOD - I came to Joyce on a whim when I visiting LA and it was truly a cute find in DTLA!!…read moreIt's right by a Whole Foods so there is free parking nearby !! I sat by the bar and had some shrimp and collard greens and a drink ! Everything tasted good just smaller portions !! They service was good . There were other patrons ! It was a cute vibe and look forward to coming back soon .

This was my first time having a finer dining southern meal, and sadIy, I found the service to be…read morerather disappointing. When we arrived around 6 PM on a Monday evening, we were the only party seated at tables, with the other handful of guests at the bar. Despite the uncrowded conditions, our server was not the most attentive or detail oriented. We had ordered 3 entrees and 3 appetizers and were hopeful that the food would make it out on time before walking over to Crypto Arena. However, as our meal was winding down, we called the server over to cancel one of the entrees, only to find that he hadn't noted that we ordered it. Overall, the food was ok, but the poor service makes me a bit less inclined to visit again.