Hangari is absolutely worth the wait. The restaurant is very lively and crowded with people who…read moreknow this spot is good. What seemed like a deceptively simple bowl was one of the most delicious and flavorful meals I've had - I'll be thinking about my bowl for a long time. I got the plain kalgaksu, mainly because it included pork potstickers. The anchovy broth isn't fishy (which I was concerned about), it's deep and full in a way that's hard to describe. It penetrates the noodles and potatoes well. The broth is similar if not the same between most bowl types. The cold noodles were also delicious, which a couple of my friends ordered. Quite large portions, as just about everyone had to take some home. They also have bibimbap if you're craving a rice based meal instead. I can't wait to come back - maybe not on a Saturday night next time so I don't have to look so long for parking!

Good but not amazing. I was expecting to be mind blown by the amount of people who rave about this…read moreplace but I think it is pretty on par with many other Korean places in ktown. I especially wanted to try their bossam but didn't think it was out of the ordinary. With that said, food was still very good. Parking was difficult to find (obviously it's ktown) but they do offer valet. Food comes out very quick. I would recommend coming with a group because portions are large so you can try many things.

Great Korean eats in Van Nuys area! Portions are generous and family-style, so expect leftovers…read more Cold Bulgogi noodles were delicious and flavorful by itself, and elevated with their house sauce. Served plenty of banchan/side dishes. Really good sour and tangy kimchi! Had the pear juice, not the slush, but would recommend both on taste alone. Very sweet and refreshing! Service was prompt and I felt very welcome. Beautiful outdoor patio and many tables indoors. Restroom is through the kitchen, so just ask! Really enjoyed my meal here!

Pretty solid Korean food in the middle of a very random section of town. Parking on the street…read more Service was very nice and I love the convenience of ordering on the iPad at every table. The food is piping hot and solid. Reminds me of good home-cooked food. Small array of banchan along with my fiance's chicken kimchi tofu soup and I had a large portion of the clam noodle soup. Very good portions and took some home too.

Was in town visiting our son, daughter-in-law, and our new granddaughter and they took us out for…read moredinner to celebrate the new grandpa's birthday. My son didn't make a reservation because it was a Wednesday night and he didn't think it would be crowded. But with 5 adults and a baby carriage, we had to wait for the right table because the somewhat small restaurant was full. We soon got a good spot and ordered the shrimp ceviche and the pan fried dumplings for appetizers. The ceviche was served on a bed of crispy noodles and it was refreshing and satisfying. The dumplings were crispy, not greasy, and flavorful. For dinner, we got 2 orders of japchae and 3 orders of bibimbap. With 2 Korean-born children and having visited the country, those are among our family's favorite dishes. And they did not disappoint. The japchae noodles were just right. They were not too firm and not too soft and well-seasoned. With a mixture of veggies, meat, mushrooms, eggs, and that delectable sauce, the bibimbap tickled and satiated the tastebuds. I told the server there was a birthday at the table and she brought out an excellent creme brulee with a candle in it. My husband and I didn't pay the bill. But the prices were reasonable with most of the entrees costing less than $20 each. We have four more days in town and may very well make another visit to indulge in that scrumptious food.

Where to begin... The place is unassuming, very clean and the service is exceptional. The food is…read morea wonderful fusion on Asian flavors. The shrimp ceviche is a well balanced starter. The menu is a fantastic playground of flavor for your palate. My last visit my server was Anthony and he was very busy that day but provided great care of us. This is a must try if you are in Toluca Lake area. Michelin star worthy

Love the vibe here! Kpop music videos playing the background and the wooden seating and setup are a…read moremix of modern and traditional. I wish more rice cake came in the dukbokki but it was still really good! It comes with ramen noodles and the sauce was great so we ordered another round of ramen noodles to add to the sauce. All the skewers were amazing. My favorites were the pork belly and gizzards. Everyone got corn cheese twice. The food overall was great and they offer a variety of alcohol. The food here is great for sharing and drinking with friends. Parking is really easy to find in the neighborhood. I hope they come out with more korean dishes as they aren't many korean food places around the area. We will definitely be back!

K-Pub came up on a search for late lunch in NoHo, and the menu looked promising, so I swung by at…read moreabout 3pm on a Wednesday. I was the only customer (though 2 more joined before I finished), and was given the opportunity to sit wherever I wanted. The dark wooden interior with assorted lanterns and decor work to transport you to Asia, and the friendly service quickly puts you at ease. As this was lunch, and I had a meeting after, I didn't opt for any liquor, but they have a nicely curated menu of Sake, Sochu and Beers at the usual prices. They offer a menu of lunch specials, also at very reasonable prices, but I wanted to try some other things, so I went rogue into the regular list of dishes. The one disappointment: skewers aren't available until after 5pm, and I would have liked to have tried several of those. That said, I ordered the Steamed Dumplings in Chili Oil, and the Boneless Korean Fried Chicken dressed with Soy & Garlic. The dumplings are very prettily plated, with thin slivers of scallion and cilantro, and the filling was subtly (and pleasantly) favored -- however, the sauce wasn't 100% to my liking. There was an overriding taste of tomato that seemed out of place, and tended to offset the Asian seasoning too much. The chef said there was no specific tomato in the sauce, but then opined "maybe it's the ketchup in the gochujang." It's not that it was terrible, but it just threw the flavor off, making this version of the dish less enjoyable than at other places around town. The Korean Fried Chicken was crispy, juicy, and piping hot, with a nicely seasoned coating. The portion was very generous (I brought half home), and the plating was, again, quite pretty. But once again, to me, the sauce came up short. It was a tad too sweet and much thicker than usual, once again overpowering the rest of the dish. I think the chef (no offense intended) may need a little mentoring in balance. Regardless of these few complaints, I found the food to be inherently fresh, carefully made, beautifully presented, and thoughtful, even if I didn't always agree with what they were thinking. I'm still intrigued by the interestingly described skewers, and plan to return to give those a try later -- and at a later time of day, so I can enjoy some sake and beer on the side. Go ahead, stop in -- the friendly people deserve your attention, and you'll surely enjoy the transportive environment.

I love Ace Gogi. Love love love Ace Gogi…read more My little brother and I go here weekly for lunch. Our go-to location is the Van Nuys one. It's not as nice as the Fallbrook location, but we like how lively and active it is. There's always energy in there. The Fallbrook spot is really nice though--better ambience, more spacious, and just a cleaner feel overall. We just haven't caught it when it's busy yet. That one feels more chill and laid back, which is nice when you want a slower vibe. So honestly, best of both worlds depending on the mood. Our go-to order is the spicy bulgogi with white rice and the pepper beef. We've tried a lot of the menu too--spicy baby octopus, cow tongue, a bunch of different items--but we always end up going back to what we know. It's one of those spots where we just sit there, eat, talk, and keep going until we're full. Shoutout Ace Gogi for the vibes and the food. I'm sure you can get higher quality cuts elsewhere, but that would probably come with a higher price. For what it is, we're always satisfied.

Many have shared AYCE Gogi with me, and I was very disappointed on my visit. Parking was fairly…read moreeasy in this big parking lot, and queueing up on the waitlist was pretty straightforward. At the time, they had some rewards going on, but I preferred to be unsubscribed. My friend and I were sat within 30 minutes, and we enjoyed much of the meats here. Service was pretty slow; if you want to order, you'll really need to reach out to a staff member, jumping around and all. The one thing that stood out to me other than eating here was my consistent comments on smells, and not in a good way. For starters, ventilation here is very poor. On top of that, I'm not sure what it was at the time of visit, but there was a strong scent of paint or chemicals which made the entire dining experience unbearable. I still got my money's worth the best that I could, but the moment I got home, I immediately got sick for a week, and it was not from eating too much. Something about that chemical smell... I'm not sure what it is, but I can't put my finger on it. (And I wouldn't want to, either... I'm sick of / from it.)

What a great casual place that has great bowls and very affordable! Simple menu with great flavors…read morein each bowl. We got the bulgogi bowl and the black pepper chicken bowl with extra protein, and a side of kimchi. The only thing I'd ask for next time is less sauce; it was drowning in it and it was a little sweet for my tastebuds as well. It's in a small mini mall, but somehow, we were able to find a parking space on a Saturday evening. The person working at the front was very friendly. Their phone/online orders were ringing off the hook! Will definitely be back and would like to try their korean fried chicken.

Compared to other locations this place for some reason serves everything burnt. Doesn't matter what…read moreyou order, that's all you taste. As if the grill hasn't been cleaned since it opened and you get char flavored everything. I've ordered multiple times over the last year and it's been consistent. I've gone back to the WeHo location because they don't have that weird burnt taste to everything.

5 stars isn't enough for Daichan. The food was incredible and the service was phenomenal --…read moreeveryone was so sweet and welcoming. We loved the sake sampler since it was a great way to try multiple bottles. My wife's Daimyo Chirashi was packed with an amazing variety of fresh fish and flavor, while my kalbi beef was perfectly cooked with the perfect sweet heat. The garlic squid was easily our favorite dish, and the mochi with dorayaki was the perfect dessert combo to finish the meal. 100/10 experience -- can't wait to come back!

Horrible experience. Ordered most expensive Sushi bowl hoping to get a meaningful amount of sushi…read more No. A minimal amount or Razor thin sushi on a huge mound of rice and lettuce. LETTUCE!! Not in a bowl, ON A PLATE!. When they brought the plate over to the table, I thought "thats not our food. It was. We had to order 2 more dinners to satisfy our appetite. Total rip off. Never going back

Came just in time for lunchtime, and honestly, I can't believe it's been 3 months already since I…read morelast came here. Came all the way from Koreatown, just for their plate of BBQ white meat chicken. Service is still top tier like always. The food is still amazing, and the chicken always has that nice char flavor, while still being juicy and delicious. Add a little bit of their hot sauce to give it a nice kick of spice! They never hold back on their portions! So be prepared to leave completely full or take some leftovers. The ambiance is nice and cozy. It's never too loud, and it always has a nice vibe. Parking is free but always a nightmare trying to find parking, especially since Ohana BBQ is sharing the plaza with a Sprouts and other establishments. So be prepared for that. But if you are around the area and are craving some Hawaiian/Korean BBQ, I highly recommend this spot. It won't let you down.

Decided I give this place a shot after hearing all the hype. Sadly, I'll be sticking with my local…read moreOno Hawaiian spot. I ordered the Haleiwa plate (beef, chicken and ribs +$4) and it was not worth the extra change. The (4) ribs were a bit chewy, tons of pepper on the meat, almost a full box worth of rice and they give you baby scoops of mac salad, which did not taste fresh. Service was good. And the location is right in the middle of a shopping plaza so good luck with parking during the rush.