4.5! Things I tried: Beef Kimbap - hands down, my favorite! Rolled Omellette Kimchi fried rice Beef fried rice Mango ade Lychee ade The cashier was so sweet. She was so nice. It's pretty much grab and go, kind of like a 7-11, mini Korean version. They have desserts and snacks on top of korean side dishes and meals. They also have a microwave in case you need to warm something up. Everything I tried were good. I feel like the kimchi fried rice could be better though. Overall, I'd still recommend! Parking - a bit challenging and expensive. read more

This place is like a Korean convenience store but upgraded and it's right by UCLA. Fresh kimbap, banchan, warm meals, snacks, drinks, ice cream, frozen meal kits and so much more. What I tried: - Tteokbokki - Sweet Chili chicken - Beef kimbap - Bong Bong (Korean grape drink with real grape pieces inside) Total came out $30.86 The price-to-quality ratio is seriously Affordable, and you can just taste the effort they put into the food. Authentic flavors but elevated quality. The kimbap is so fresh! Thinly sliced ingredients, generous filling, light on the rice. perfect bite every time. Staff was super friendly, the storefront is clean and easy to spot, and there's public parking available. Already eyeing the egg-only kimbap for next time! read more

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Why go all the way to Korea for convenience store vibes when you already have it at home? Minari Express is such a cute Korean grab-and-go spot in LA, near UCLA campus~ perfect when you want something quick but still super comforting and flavorful. It has that cozy "mini market + lunch box" vibe, with lots of ready-to-go options that make it hard to choose just one. Everything feels really fresh and homey, from their kimbap to their rice bowls and banchan. You can tell they focus on quality ingredients and it gives that comforting, everyday Korean meal feeling but in a super convenient way read more

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UCLA students are so lucky to have basically a Korean convenience store. They have hot food, side dishes, microwave meals, snacks, drinks, and more. They even have those viral Korean pouch drinks and the ice cup to go along with it. We love how quick and easy this experience was! ig: @cravingswithcat read more

Minari Express - Shrimp Fried Rice, Tuna Kimbap, Kimchi Fried Rice, & Lychee Drink (ig: @cravingswithcat) - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

As a super broke @ucla student, I'm so excited that @minariexpress is open in @westwoodvillage ! This cute little Korean mart has an extensive grab and go section filled with affordable and authentic Korean comfort foods such as dosirak meals, fried rice, kimbap, banchan (which you can sample) and more for under $10. We ordered 6 items to try, and literally everything was SO authentic and well-made, and very comparable to Hmart/Zion market quality meals I've had in Ktown. They also carry an impressive selection of Korean drinks, ramen, snacks, and frozen foods. I can definitely see myself (and other students) stopping by here often! Definitely check out and support this Korean-owned, hidden gem convenience store for some of the BEST casual Korean food in West LA! read more

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This cute mini korean market has the most fresh and delicious food, hot and cold, along with a ton of drink options and snacks! Located central to UCLA it's a great stop for university students looking for a quick bite. Sydney was so sweet and helpful with explaining the different foods and giving suggestions! I highly recommend this spot and can't wait to go back! read more

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Great Korean spot near UCLA! The Jeyuk and spinach were standouts, and everything was delicious. It's also incredibly convenient that you can pick up fresh Korean side dishes (banchan) to take home. Highly recommend for both dining in and grabbing food for later! read more

Minari Express - This is great korean food. - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great New addition to Westwood. It's a Korean grab-n-go mart. They have prepared Korean hot and cold food to go. They have Bulgogi (beef) rice bowls, Tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes), Noodles, various Kimbap rolls, Asian drinks, side dishes, and snacks. Staff is very helpful and service was quick. There is no seating, just grab-n-go. The mini mart is very clean. No public restroom. Give this place a try when you're in a hurry and need something good and quick to eat or drink! Happy Nom Nom! read more

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Super quick and convenient spot to grab some delicious and fresh homestyle Korean food! I arrived right at opening so they were still setting up but everything was really fresh! They have a huge assortment of banchan and premade meals. Loved the kimbap and the sweet chili chicken. They have tons of Korean snacks and drinks to grab as well. read more

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Very nice Korean style convenience store! Right next to Noah's Bagels, it has a nice selection of Korean meals ready to eat, and provides a microwave. The inside is very small though but here are 2-3 tables outside. The staff was very friendly! Prices are very reasonable; we got the tuna bibimbap roll for 10$ which was absolutely delicious! We also got the sweet chili chicken for 8$ Since the package is only chicken it's a good price. But the sauce did make it soggy since it's in a hot cabinet. The ice cream selection was probably my favorite in the freezer which are between 2-3$ (get the matcha and red bean taiyaki) Drink selection is also good! read more

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This is a great spot for a healthy, homey, Korean meal. Everything is prepared to fresh daily, I really like their bulgogi, kimbap, and their dried anchovies. There's tons of variety, lots of different side dishes and snacks. Will definitely be back when I want a quick and good meal! read more

Minari Express - Stir-Fried Fish Cake, spicy Homemade Cucumber Kimchi, bulgogi, kimbap - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is my first time trying this place, and I was laughing as I ate the Jeyuk Rice; it's ridiculous that they are selling this as edible. Recently, I heard a famous Korean singer / food YouTuber Sung Si-kyung say that rice is the main dish of Korean food, and this concoction I ate made me agree 100%. Korean rice is known for its moist, sticky, chewy texture; what I ate was dry, crumbling, crispy. The Jeyuk was pretty good, except for the myriad of sizes and shapes, so I thought about giving it 2 stars, but No. It was as if they had haphazardly cut it using scissors by hand, instead of using a chopping machine; I think it would be more uniform through a machine. Also, the place has been noted as a way to make Korean food more accessible in Westwood, but I hope it doesn't give bad rep to the awesome, wonderful Korean food. This place goes into my NO collection. read more

Minari Express - Jeyuk Rice - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I love this spot! Great place for quick bite to eat or grab and go! Helpful staff is always attentive and willing to help! Love it and hate it because I can never just grab one item. Microwaves are available if you want to warm up your food and enjoy there. Hot food is also an option here. read more

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A pot of selections to choose from! The cashier was so nice and smiley. And the place is clean. read more

Minari Express - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place just opened last week and I heard from my friend so I stopped by. They currently don't have a lot of food but I expressed that I was looking for gamtae seaweed and kelp noodle salad. The staff said they could bring them here. So hopefully they will. Even my Korean friend wants them. They partner with Umma kitchen too. I saw the Galbi Jjim package as well. I will buy it eventually when I don't cook. The store is very cute and clean. I will definitely come back. Especially they sell kimbap so you can grab and go. read more

Minari Express - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I stopped by with a friend who lives close to UCLA campus. He told me there was like a Korean mini-market that had banchan and snacks and stuff. I was really impressed with the place after checking it out. It's really convenient for students and even people on the westside who usually have to make the long drive to Koreatown for korean stuff. The banchan looked fresh and homemade, really impressive. They have pre-made dosirak boxes too. I got the kimchi spam fried rice and it was solid. Also got the kimbap and it was good too. We got some snacks and ice cream too. Overall, just a really convenient stop and the food is solid. read more

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Super cute and quick spot!! Everything was a reasonable price and tasted so yummy!! Quick service and even a microwave to warm up your food read more

Minari Express - Kimbap and bulgogi rice - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great places to grab korean side dishes! The portions and prices are good and there are korean snacks too. read more

Minari Express - A lot of korean side dishes! Recommend it - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Perfect place to stop by for a quick bite! Was surprised to open the cucumber kimchi and not see it in slices so it was a little harder to eat. Enjoyed the sweet Korean fried chicken and kimbap as well. Shelves with the food to go looked a little bare but hopefully they'll get more business and traction soon! Wish there was an option to get a side of plain rice to pair with the sweet Korean chicken read more

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Cute little grab & go shop with some hot, cold, and frozen options. Many things are affordable and a good price. I tried the tteokbokki, fish cake, jeyuk rice and sweet chicken. I would most likely get the fishcake and jeyuk rice again. Great convenient option for a balanced, quick, and affordable lunch. read more

Minari Express - Some deals - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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great ambiance such cute music super clean and an amazing selection of side dishes and food!

Minari Express is like a home away from home! It's a cozy combi mart of Korean goodness with very friendly service! There are selections from banchan, drinks, to-go lunch boxes, dessert, and frozen food! It's a wonderful find! Today, I had the Sweet Chili Chicken Dosirak.... delicious!! The portion size is just right; so you don't head back to work/school with a foodcoma. I personally like how there's a seating area and a microwave to enjoy your food while people/world watching. :) For sure I'll be coming back for more! read more

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Food was delicious, the place itself was so clean and cute and everything was set up for customer convenience. Their selection was awesome! I wanted to buy ALL the fresh banchan I had the gochujang jinmichae (spicy marinated dry squid) (DELICIOUS) and their tuna gimbap! SOOO good. The service was so good too! The worker was so nice and I am definitely recommending this to all my Korean food lovers and Korean family and friends! read more

Minari Express - Tuna gimbap, gochujang jinmichae - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Most convenient easy and healthy meal spot for on the go. Was in and out in less than 10 mins. read more

Minari Express - Microwave for on the go meals - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Food is delicious and customer service is great! The kimbap has to be one of my favorites. read more

Minari Express - Protein bar and barley tea - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Stopped by for a quick bite today, I got the beef kimbap and it was super good! Highly recommend coming here. It's a cute little Korean market and they have a lot of good eats. read more

Minari Express - Kimbap - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I love the Garlic Pickles!!! They are great... they last me a week... Let's discuss some benefits of pickled garlic here. 1. Prevention of Cancer Garlic is found useful against cancer. It's been used for preventing conditions like brain cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, breast cancer, stomach cancer, rectal cancer and colon cancer. Organo-Sulfur compound found in garlic destroys one of the dangerous cells in brain tumors. 2. Treats Cold Less immunity is a reason for possible attacks of cold. Garlic has antibacterial and antioxidant properties which can boost the human immune system. Including a small amount of garlic pickle in your can protect your body against common cold and flu. 3. Treats Arthritis Garlic reduces pain caused by arthritis. Diallyl sulfide (DAS) and thiacremonone are the reasons for garlic's anti-arthritic properties. The spread of arthritis can be prevented by consuming garlic, either raw or pickled. 4. Improves Iron Metabolism Garlic helps iron absorption in the blood. The protein, Ferroportin, is responsible for iron circulation between cells and the blood. Low hemoglobin or iron deficiency may lead to Anemia and several other diseases. Iron rich foods like green vegetables, red meat, pumpkin seeds should be consumed to regain iron level , which is essential to fight diseases. 5. Promotes Heart Health Garlic has many cardiovascular benefits. Garlic is believed to reduce cholesterol level and triglycerides. It has anti-inflammatory properties which may prevent atherosclerosis and blood circulation problems. Garlic protects the heart by preventing blood clots and blocks, which may lead to heart attack. Allicin and H2S(hydrogen sulphide) contained in garlic helps in regulating blood pressure. You will love them!!! Great food for your health... Amazing Service!!! read more

Minari Express - Minari quant little shop. Everything is great! A fresh stop for Korean taste buds... - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Excellent value, very high quality and delicious food. The staff are unfailingly polite and friendly. I'm a regular.

Great! Refined banchan, fresh flavors, modern Korean twist; and thoughtful sides!!! Recommend read more

Minari Express - Great! - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The good food at this place indirectly saved my life. I work in the Avco center on Wilshire. Almost every single day, I would walk to the 99 ranch and get a curry chicken samosa and some fruit smoothie and would sit at the first floor cafe to finish my food. On February 9th, 2026, I decided that instead of the usual chicken samosa , Minari's spicy pork combo I had last week was really good, so I walked the opposite way. I think there would've been 4 victims in that car crash instead of 3 had minari's spicy pork combo didn't leave a last impression on me. But they did. And I'm still here. Now I'm a weekly regular. read more

Hi. Clean and brand new casual Korean Togo place in Westwood. Food is clean and tasty and quite authentic, but the first problem is no parking at all, and to warm up the food had to use microwave which is very dangerous over plastic containers. And the server was little off, not that kind not rude either just off. More interactive service representative is required and make some healthier way to warm up those beautiful scrumptious foods. read more

I came here after class with my friend craving Korean comfort food and Minari delivered! We got the japchae, kimchi rice, crab kimbap, and we got milk sodas. It was the perfect temperature to enjoy. The cashier who assisted us was very sweet and recommended the seaweed with the kimchi rice and we LOVED it. For sure, Minari will become a new frequent spot for us read more

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super cute store with good korean grab and go snacks + meals! staff is super nice as well!

Best vegan kimbap in Westwood. Vegan options available! Quality food but also quick and easy.

I really enjoyed the kimbap and the variety of side banchan! Everything here is really fresh and the workers are always nice!

This place is great, my go to most days for lunch. Definitely recommend, the quality is great day in and day out!

Love this spot, right by my work! I love their rice bowls; I came for the spam egg rice bowl last time. read more

Minari Express - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Nice cool spot with various unique, exotic treats, and snacks from East Asia :) not too many Korean stores in Westwood and it's nice to have treats and unique snacks available read more

Minari Express - Great unique looking snacks - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Very cute store and great staff! I would definitely come back and recommend to others. I got ice cream and my friend tried the kimbap

The food is incredible and they were so kind. Such a wonderful experience. Go check it out!