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.

The seafood soup and Yuk gae jang are my go to here some of the best in LA. It's always consistent…read moreand very filling. The restaurant is very bright and clean with nice decor, staff is very nice and attentive. The soondae is pretty good I've had better but if you're in the mood for soondae this is worth a try, as for the Mandu it was ok imo. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area.

We've been here a few times -- the flavor isn't really my style, but my kids actually like it even…read morethough it's a bit spicy for them. Love that they use black rice, and the little candy they hand out with the bill is such a cute touch. And the broth for the brisket mul-naengmyeon tastes really different from the usual spots!

I love this place! I know it can get super busy on the weekends, but both times I've still been sat…read moreat a reasonable time. The workers are so incredibly nice! The service is great! The food is so delicious and for a reasonable price. Specifically, the skewers after you get a drink. I always eat the pork belly skewers and the beef short rib. The best part about it is that they leave the stick out of it, so it just comes as a plate of meat. My favorite is the Korean Tteokbokki with Ramen noodles. It is so well seasoned, and it is a guilty pleasure of mine. It also has many pieces of kimchi. The corn cheese is yummy and great as a side of anything that you get there. They also give you a free cabbage soup to start that is so flavorful in itself! I also love the ambience as well as the decorations and set up of the restaurant

Saturday night, 6 PM was date night…read more We waited 50 minute wait for a table. Parking was cheap and easy, valet parking for $5 cash, $8 Zelle or Venmo. The valet guys were really nice and friendly. Service was good for how busy they were. Services were well informed when we asked questions. It was our first time there, and had lots of questions. Food was good, not great, but food quality matched the price of the food. In order to order from the skewers menu, we were told we had to buy at least one alcoholic drink. I wasn't planning on getting a beer that night, but I did. Inside the restaurant, it's low comfy lighting. I did not take pictures of our food because of the lighting. I didn't want to mess parties around us by hitting them with the flash. We enjoyed our meal cell phone free. Dan Sung Sa was even busier after we finished our meal. With so many options in KTown, I would not consider going back for date night, but would when going in a large group of friends. Dan Sung Sa was vibing with tons of positive energy and drinks.

My group of girls came in on a rly busy Saturday night around 9pm. I think we ended up waiting…read moreabout 1 hour. During your waiting time you are brought back to the balcony area where there's a bar and a beer pong table. The waiting area was pretty chill. When we finally got seated my group of 6 had 2 tablets to play with. The concept was pretty cool! You can chat with other tables and play games for Soju. If u win the other table buys you a drink and vice versa. The concept was really fun! Esp for a night out. We also ordered some food which was surprisingly pretty good. I think my favorite dish was prob the beef tofu soup not was full of flavor and it was definitely shareable! Overall I would def come back since it's just a fun hangout spot with the friends! The service is also pretty quick and you order off the tablets as well!

rented out a private room for a bday celebration…read more *Pricing as of 2.24.26* 1st hour free every additional hour $35-40 per hour. we were capped at 2 hours for our reservation. no limit on people according to them and no minimum spend. speaker and tv inside the room. all in all such a fun time. I would recommend an early reservation (9am-10am) if possible since they tend to get busy and the valet gets full quick. valet was $4 for the time we were there as long as you do not leave Chi Chi. fun times, good seleciton of Korean food, drinks (soju, beer) and fun lil iPad games. staff was ok, friendly, just super busy running around!

True lovers of Korean cuisine -- this is the place for you: Yangji Gamjatang…read more The food is absolutely delicious, and the portions are generous and satisfying. Prices are slightly higher compared to some other places, but that concern disappeared the moment the dishes arrived -- they are definitely worth the money. The guys who served us truly deserved their tips. They didn't just bring out the food -- they genuinely cared and made sure we had a great experience. The restaurant is set up just like many places in South Korea -- no unnecessary glamour or fancy décor, just a strong focus on quality and authentic flavors. Highly recommended!

I give this restaurant a solid 3…read more I decided to try Yangji Gamjatang because I was craving korean soup and noodles. The plaza has mandatory valet parking which was $5 but they parked our car right next to the dumpster and we had to back up to get in which wasn't great. Not at all fault of the restaurant at all but valet is just something to be aware of for this plaza. The interior was a little small and I liked the ambience. The service was okay and we came for a late lunch around 2 pm so there was no wait. Owner or manager did talk to someone they knew for a part of our service and it was a deadish hour for customers so it was a little hard to flag someone down to pay. We ordered a variety of dishes: tonkatsu, blood sausage stew, mixed thin cooked noodle, and spicy sweet sour chicken. It's a little bit on the pricier side but I expected it from a mom n pop shop in ktown. There was a variety of banchan that I liked and the pickled radish was especially yummy. The tonkatsu and blood sausage stew came out first. My brother thought the tonkatsu was alright but a little dry. The blood sausage stew was the star of the meal. It's very hearty and a little heavy which I loved. It has a lot of components in it (pork blood sausage, leeks, black pepper, pork intestine, Napa cabbage, and lettuce) and it paired nicely with the complimentary white rice. I'd come back for this stew itself and give it a 5/5. The thin cold noodles came out next and it looked delicious but it was very saucy. I think it's to be expected with this noodle but I would've preferred less sauce so it would be more refreshing and less heavy. I thought the taste was decent and it went well with the cucumbers. The chicken came out last and it was disappointing. The image on the menu obviously looked better but for $23.95, the taste and the portion were not up to par. I kind of expected it to taste better than regular sweet and sour chicken and I think it was a little ridiculous to charge nearly $24 for that small platter. The sauce was tasty but the chicken was a little chewy and stringy so it just tasted average overall. There was a lot of leftover that we took home and the total meal for 3 costed $80. The whole meal was not bad overall but I wouldn't order the same items I got and would just try the stews.

Comfort food that actually hits different…read more Step into Shin Chon Seolleongtang--a K-Town staple that's been serving up tradition for over 10 years... and somehow still keeping prices the same This is the kind of spot you go to when you need something warm, nourishing, and straight-up satisfying. No frills, just really good food made with care. That seolleongtang? Simmered for hours until the broth turns rich, milky, and full of depth--every spoon feels like a reset. We also tried: Hangover Soup -- bold, spicy, and exactly what you need after a long night (or before one tbh) Galbijjim -- tender, fall-apart braised short ribs Soy-Marinated Shrimp -- sweet, savory, and already peeled = no work, all reward Comes with all the classic banchan and that cozy, homey vibe that never misses

I came here this morning as I desperately needed hangover soup and I am so glad because that broth…read moreworked its magic. The imo (Korean auntie) was so sweet and smiling and just so inviting. It feels homey and the type of establishment that you know makes good food. Excellent service! She made sure to refill our banchan and our barley tea drinks. My husband got the ox bone soup. It's more bland and you add your own salt to flavor it. He devoured his bowl. I got the Vegetables & Brisket with hearty beef broth. It's essentially hangover soup. It's a rich flavor but so delicious. The broth was super hot so it took me forever to even eat 1/4 of the soup! It was enjoyable and I felt so much better after eating.

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

Had a great experience at Sulga House of Beef Bone Soup…read more Their beef bone soup is simple, clean, and really solid, the kind of comfort food that just hits right for the soul. They currently have a great deal at $12, which makes it even better value for what you're getting. The sullungtang comes with rice, soup, and two types of kimchi. Service was friendly and efficient, and the whole experience felt easy and satisfying. Place was chill, not too overly crowded. I've noticed a lot of people ordering other dishes every time I go, so I'm definitely looking forward to trying more of the menu, but I keep coming back for the basics because it's just that good.

Sulga was definitely THE place to be for a warm bowl of bone broth on a rainy night. My friend and…read moreI stopped by for doganitang (for two), and the portions were indeed large - for four. We also added beef brisket since my friend wasn't a big fan of cartilage - more for me! The pot itself wasn't too deep, though there was a good portion of protein cartilage. Also important to note that rice was NOT included! The brisket add on came as a pre-cooked brisket that was added in after, as it didn't initially fit in the pot. The staff member told us at the time that broth refills were free. However, when it came time for refills, they said it was only one time - poor communication. Paying was fairly straightforward, but for future visits, I'd likely just come for their lunch special sullongtang after this experience.

This place has been on my list for months now and we were finally able to give it a try! Every dish…read morewe ordered was packed with flavor! The employee behind the register was super friendly and helped us narrow down our selections: curry chicken roti wrap, red pepper goat roti wrap, jerk chicken, and mac and cheese pie. Highlights were the curry chicken roti and jerk chicken - soooo goood! My buddies were all about the mac and cheese though! Seating space is somewhat limited with a handful of tables inside and a couple outdoors, but didn't have any issues finding a spot at the time. Didn't see a parking lot, but got lucky with nearby street parking. Solid place, would definitely hit it up again!

This food pulled me out of my depression. I'm so serious. I tend to fight with myself about what to…read moreeat for lunch and dinner, how much to spend, and if I should order in or eat what I have at home. I just gave in and ordered delivery, and ended up with one of the best meals I've had in a long time. I got the plantains, the oxtail patty, and the wings. Those flavors thrilled me. I was shocked at how good each new thing was. I've since had it a few more times. My only complaint is that the shrimp roti isn't as good as it could be. My shrimp were over cooked, and the flavor is missing something. My favorite has been the pepper goat roti. BABY! That is about to be a problem for my wallet. What a delicious creation. What a beautiful restaurant. Glad it exists. This place has a new fan out of me.

I am hesistant to write this......in that I'm not sure that I want EVERYONE to be in "the know"…read moreabout Los Angeles' coolest Bar. I've gone there to play pool a few times and the competition is pretty fierce, however, I've sat at the bar and Laiken and Adam were fast, really busy, but cool, and attentive. Edgar brought out some killer fried chicken, and the beer is tops!

This is an update to the very positive review I left 3 years ago…read more Crawford's has lost its way. It used to consistently be the best fried chicken in the area. And now it's on par with KFC (soggy, heavy, bready). And when food is this poorly executed, all of the little things that I used to consider acceptable tradeoffs suddenly get magnified: -deadbeat/snarky counter service -included sides that have never been any good (such a waste) -filthy tables that don't get bussed or wiped down -ridiculously long wait times (after ordering tonight, it was close to an hour before we got our food...during a very un-busy shift) This place has fallen so far from its original glory, if I were the owner, I'd shut down for a month or two and think long and hard about whether I have any passion left for this sort of business, and whether I have enough motivation to perform a badly needed reset. Otherwise, what's the point? To offend people and take a their money? I've seen similar recent reviews so I'm never coming back to Crawford's. But I have hope for the owners and their future customers.