My family has loved Nakwon catering for decades, but we recently decided to cater from them for a 130 -person wedding and we were blown away. We had mostly non-Korean guests from out of town, but multiple guests came up to me during the reception to tell me this was the best wedding food that they had ever tasted. I was almost worried that too much attention was going to the food and not the bride and groom! What's more, they spent several hours setting up linens and tablecloths and as a surprise, they kindly included extra dishes at no extra cost. Pricing was very reasonable, although there was some confusion about setup costs that I wish had been made more clear earlier. You cannot go wrong using Nakwon for your next event or wedding. read more

The food was one of the biggest highlights of our wedding, and our guests are STILL talking about it. Nak Won Catering delivered incredible flavor, generous portions, and beautiful presentation. Everything came out fresh and on time, and the service was smooth from start to finish. We had guests of all ages and everyone found something they loved. If you want food that people actually remember (in the best way), this is the caterer. Thank you for feeding our family and friends so well! read more

I really enjoyed their food at a recent wedding so decided to use them for an event for 30 people. We got the party package A. It is $45 per person. You can customize it and reduce the price by taking out some items. We picked up on a Sunday afternoon and everything was ready and packed up before I arrived. The food was delicious and a huge hit with everyone at the event. I would definitely cater from them again! They don't respond to email so just call them instead. read more

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Man if I could give this place 7 stars I would. We ordered the party menu #A for 20 people this past Sunday for my baby's 100 day celebration. We originally wanted to order from Joeun in Fullerton since we live in OC but they were closed Sundays so we chose to order from Nakwon and have my sister who lives in LA pick it up for us. I swear the food was enough for 40 people...even though we ordered it for 20. Everything was sooooooo scrumptious and everyone went for seconds and thirds... Super happy about our experience here and will definitely continue to use them for future catering needs. Also the church I grew up in orders catering regularly from this place so definitely a legit catering company. Oh I need to mention that the number listed on Yelp is incorrect. It's actually: (323) - 466 - 3737 to order!!! read more

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If you are looking for authentic Korean food that tastes exactly like the home-cooked meals at a family party, you have to try Nak Won Catering. As a Korean, I can tell you this is the real deal--it's so freaking delicious and exactly the type of food I grew up with. A few things to know before you order: No Storefront: This is a catering-only business, so there is no physical restaurant to visit. You just call them to place your order. The Right Number: Make sure you call the correct number! Their main lines are (323) 466-3737 or (323) 799-7909. Customizable Menus: While they have menu photos online that act as a guide, you can pick and choose exactly what you want. We ordered the Kalbi Jjim, various veggies, pancakes, and kimchi, and every single dish was a hit. Massive Portions: They are incredibly generous! We ordered for 10 people, but they gave us enough food to feed 40. You definitely get your money's worth. Easy Pickup: The process is super smooth. You just pull up to the street on Beverly Blvd, and they will load everything directly into your car for you. Pro Tip: Ask about getting a discount ;) Also when you arrive to pick up, give them a 15 minute window to assemble your order. They have a delivery option too. I will definitely be using them again for my next event! read more

I ordered catering of 8 items for 50 people and was very happy with the results. I prepared boxes and layering for my car anticipating leakage but everything was so well packaged and already in durable boxes with the staff helping to load into your vehicle. One item was the sweet and sour pork whose sauce was packaged separately, which was great as some people like to dip instead of having it already mixed in. Guests commented really enjoying the bulgogi, green beans, fried sweet potato, dessert combo (red bean sesame ball and candied potatoes). I agree with other customers that there is more than enough food to cover any guest count. Overall great value with thorough satisfaction in price and convenience. I would definitely use them again for my next Korean catering event. read more

Review by Peyton P. I've been one of Nak Won's customers for over 20 years for my home as well as for my work at the UCLA. Nak Won always has been a reliable source of delicious Korean food delivering consistent quality, generous proportions, and services. All done with very little to no communication errors and fuss. One of rare gems in this industry. Very highly recommended! read more

Nakwon Catering catered my wedding and did a phenomenal job. All of our guests, both Korean and Indian, were so happy, and we received countless compliments about the food. Nakwon took care of everything from set up of the tables with silverware, drinkware, linens, hydration stations, food, chafing dish warmers, appetizers... and all were done with excellence. The wide variety and abundance of dishes, the beautiful presentation, the professionalism of the servers, and the ease of communication all deserve the highest marks. The meat dishes were excellent, and the vegetarian dishes were just as thoughtfully prepared and presented! We truly loved working with Nakwon Catering. They handle large events like Korean Embassy gatherings, and they are 100% Ajuma-approved. Thank you so much for your wonderful service! read more

Catered from here for my wedding and wow all the guests couldn't stop talking about how delicious the food was and how it's the best food they've had at a wedding. I was nervous in the beginning since I had a very diverse group of guests but they knocked it out of the park with the food to accommodate my Korean family, other Asian guests and American guests. They were extremely prompt with their communication and answered any and all questions we had. We had a couple allergies and they were very accommodating with that too. From set up, service time, and clean up, their staff were so helpful and hard working. My husband and I highly recommend them and will definitely cater again in the future. read more

I have ordered from Nak Won Catering for work, 60th birthday party, graduations, bridal showers for the past 7 years. It is the only place I will order. The food is very good! Everyone wants to know where I ordered the food. Everyone enjoys the food. They also customize the food for me! I order Vegan Kimchee all the time. If you need a place to order Korean food for any occasion, I highly recommend Nak Won Catering. read more

This past weekend, we hosted our baby's dohl with food from Nak Won Catering. All of our guests were so pleasantly surprised by the food. Usually, catering quality is not that good compared to restaurants, but Nak Won is different. The quality and taste of the food is SO good :) If we host another event, we will definitely have Nak Won again! read more

we catered nakwon for our wedding and they were INCREDIBLE. a lot of our guests said it was the best food they've ever had at a wedding. options were endless and food was served hot! would highly recommend their business! read more

Their catering is excellent and their banchan is also top tier. 파김치, 멸치볶음, all of it is some of the best I've had in LA.

Nak Won Catering is amazing. I know that there are reviews online that can be questionable - but please know that this is a sincere, honest, and recent review. Nak Won Catering catered my wedding in September of 2025. Honestly, I was not the best client. Our wedding had over 350 people show up and I wasn't the best at communicating. Nak Won was super patient, offered us plenty of options, worked with various changes last minute... and of course, the food was amazing. The amazing part was, the pictures Nak Won sent as references was EXACTLY the way the food and buffet line were presented for our guests. We had a large group of older Korean guests as well as non-Koreans and EVERYONE... everyone said that the food was some of the best Korean they've had in the recent past. Nak Won worked to ensure we had Korean rice cakes (per the request of our parents) - it was SO affordable and tasty. As weddings go, I didn't have a chance to eat any of the food on the day of, but they packed us plenty of to go boxes so that we wouldn't starve and eat afterwards. Even after a few hours, the food was delicious. We found out later, even though we had a large group, they prepared enough food and drinks for all our guests and our guests even had food to take home in their own togo containers. (As I type this, my now wife says... how is it possible that they prepared so much food... and ALL of it was so tasty? Mind you, her family flew in from Korea and they also gave their nod of overwhelming approval). Now, here's the real reason for this review. So - I screwed up. Because our wedding was so big and it was so chaotic, the check and tips we prepared for Nak Won didn't get to them (aka, the caterer was not paid). Nak Won not once got angry, but graciously scheduled a time we could drop off payment at their office (after hours, even!) and when we went to complete payment, the owner was super kind, encouraging, and even prepared additional ban-chan (Korean side dishes) for us as newly weds. Honestly, we don't deserve such kindness. Nak Won's catering package for weddings is great - from food quality, setup, service, character... I cannot recommend them enough. To whoever reads this, please give these fine folks a chance - they are the real deal and I can't wait to cater from them for our future events! Nak Won, thank you so much! Our guests were so happy and we will remember our wedding even more because of your kindness! read more

We got our wedding of 120 people catered by Nak Won and it was a huge hit. People said "best wedding food I've ever had." Most guests were not Korean but loved all the dishes and variety. Their full service catering went smoothly and everyone was stuffed by the end of the night. I highly recommend Nak Won and will definitely use them again in the future! read more

Don't eat their food, their sanitation is disgusting. They don't clean anything. They let their organic waste sit in the sun rotting, meat juices rotting, for weeks outside their doors both in the back and the front. Every single platter of food they load into their trucks is being placed in cars they then walk around in as they load them with the fish and meat juice from the ground tracking all over... Clean your store front. I'm sick of the waft of dead carcasses coming from the alley and your front door. It's a public safety hazard, and at best it's disrespectful of the elderly and children who live in the neighborhood (and have naturally weaker immune systems) who then have to navigate around the rivers of sewage that flow out of your doors. If you think it's not your trash, then please do tell me whose it is... maybe you could pressure them to clean up... since having your employees walking back and forth through trash sludge that smells like a dead animal and can be smelled half a block down... probably means your floors are a code violation. read more

My wife and I just celebrating out daughter's dol (first birthday). We used Nak Won for the food catering and let me tell you.. I never had so many people during the party and after telling me how much they enjoyed the food. Normally, korean catering is generally judged based on a handful of dishes with the steamed short ribs being the ultimate test. Nearly every single dish was better than any of the other ones I've had and I have to say, this is the best korean catering food I ever had. From the set up to the event and even the clean up, the staff were courteous and professional and we are glad we hired them for our baby's dol party. read more

I've been ordering with Nak Won Catering over the years whenever we have family gatherings. None of us have time to cook as we are all working. My dad's birthday was on Saturday, it was raining and they still delivered on time, even though we are in OC. The food and price are always good and they are very reliable. Nak Won Catering, you are the best! read more

We did our wedding catering with Nakwon, and it was one of the best decisions we made for the wedding! The communication with the owner was much smoother than with other big Korean wedding catering places we spoke to, and the price was a lot more competitive as well. As soon as we spoke to the owner, she sent us many photos of previous wedding catering they had done. The owner was easy to work with, accommodating changes in the menu to suit our guests' dietary preferences while staying within our original budget. We also chose Nakwon because they provide all the essentials--utensils, charger plates, tablecloths, glasses, chair covers & sashes, cake plates, and cutting services--for a flat fee. This was much more affordable than other caterers and saved us the headache of obtaining all these items separately. We were able to customize the color of the chair sashes and linen napkins to match our theme. They offer silver or gold charger plates. On the day of the wedding, we even received certain menu items from the upgraded menu, and the food was amazing. So many of our guests personally came up to us to tell us how good the food was (some said it was literally the best wedding food they had), and many wanted to take leftovers home. The food was traditional Korean, the way my grandparents' generation used to cook (even according to the older Korean guests who attended). It was extremely flavorful and not too spicy or salty. Our non-Korean guests loved the food as well, especially the marinated eel, crab, and galbi-jjim, which literally melted in your mouth. The staff were incredibly nice and easy to work with, super attentive to detail, and great with communication. They arrived early to set up and made sure the buffet stations looked nice, even tying blue kerchiefs around the handles of the food warming lamps to match our blue and white theme. They helped cut and distribute the cake very quickly after the cake-cutting ceremony. They also made sure all the leftovers were packaged in boxes they provided. I was grateful they stayed a bit longer to accommodate our timeline since we held the reception and ceremony in the same space. The owner even packed my parents a few boxes of four different types of kimchi that she had made especially for our family as a gift! Nakwon was also incredibly generous with their portions--we ordered for 60, but I think they provided enough to feed at least 70! We paid in cash and got a waiver on tax, which was a nice bonus. read more

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I make it a point to order from here every year for our end-of-year party for the teachers, and they absolutely love it! It's heartwarming to see how much they look forward to the celebration, especially because of the delightful food from diverse backgrounds. It truly brings everyone together and creates a memorable experience for all! read more

I'm blown away by Nak Won catering and their phenomenal service for our wedding. All the guests were praising the food all night long and I couldn't be happier as the bride. They came 3 hours before the dinner to set up the tables & chairs with beautiful white linen, and stayed 4 hours after dinner to clean up everything! The caterers were so polite and respectful and the guests and I were very grateful for their cheerful service. We were amazed by the quality of all the dishes (galbijjim, mushroom tangsooyuk, etc to name a few) and their professionalism from the beginning to the end. Tables and tables of heavenly deliciousness :) Our guests were also happy that Nak Won brought to-go containers for anyone to take home leftovers from the buffet! Who doesn't love a no-waste establishment?! The owner Min was very responsive and accommodating from the planning phases so we could achieve our goals for the evening. We so appreciated the special touches during the evening which we didn't ask for, like bringing extra water that wasn't included and they plated and served two dishes for the bride and groom so we wouldn't starve! How sweet and thoughtful of them! My husband and I would LOVE to have Nak Won cater for our next big event even if it's not a wedding! Thank you again Nak Won for making our wedding extra special and memorable! read more

We hired Nakwon to cater our November 2024 wedding. From the beginning, they were very prompt at responding to any questions and were accommodating to our needs. On the day of, all of the staff was professional, efficient, and helpful. And most importantly, the food was delicious! We were all in awe of the presentation and the spread, which despite the variety, the quality and taste were not compromised. We'd definitely use Nakwon again for future catering needs, whether for parties or other events. read more

With food prices being sky high and not having ordered Korean catering for a while, I asked my friend and was referred to Nak Won. After researching, prices for this place in Ktown are the best. I needed to order for a small funeral gathering of 30 people. From the basic party package, I was able to customize and omit some items to match the price I wanted per person. I was worried about the food quantity with LA kalbi being one of the main and most expensive item. Over the phone, I was told that piece items are exactly set to the number of guests paid and was expecting a really small tray. The kalbi was cut to pieces by bone and was packaged in a large tray. My family and I were so pleasantly surprised by how well all the food came out. Some items were even upgraded! For instance, we ordered 1 type of green but a multi tri color one was received. Every single person raved about how delicious everything was. It is so hard to please elderly church people but they were happily refilling their plates and packaging left overs. Thank you for such a good experience. My order was requested for 10:30 am on a Saturday and I did have to wait about half an hour but they were super BUSY! I suggest you request your order for at least 30 minutes prior to the time you need it for and get there early as well. The meters in front are limited and there is no lot which is a con. However, I was given a small tray of fried shrimp and mini sesame balls as service which appeased my bubbling annoyance and anger. Nak Won Catering is your best bet if you are looking to cater an event. read more

GALBI JJIM FTW Authentic, old school Korean catering means the kitchen don't look pretty but their food is damn good! Other places wouldn't take our last minute catering order but Nak Won did and I'm so glad because we all loved their food! Pros - galbi jjim is delicious! It's not crazy sweet full of sugar like norm it's marinated just right. Heads up it's ONLY meat/bones there's no carrots or radish braised with it. We didn't mind it just meant more meat! - variety. We ordered California rolls and was surprised to see 4 different types of rolls! - free dessert was added! I don't know if that's normal but we were surprised to see sesame ball dduk and sweet potato dessert. - everything we ordered was delicious - pay cash and they'll waive the tax Cons - galbi jjim didn't have carrots or radish lol. I happen to like it. - the tempura was a bit too fried and hard. Shrimp tiny. I definitely recommend Nak Won! Tip when ordering catering trays always order a little less than head count it's ALOT of food! read more

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My church order catering from here once in a while. Their foods are pretty good. Also my sister's wedding, my mom ordered food from here (most expensive option). All the wedding guests were saying 'twas the beat buffet ever. So many compliments :) read more

Food, Service, Ambience, and quality of food are amazing. I order from Nak Won almost once or twice a month.

*Update* Just received photos from our photographers! Amazing set up of all the food, tables, decor, and cake! Highly recommended catering company for any event! Photo credits: Perpixel Photography read more

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Highly recommend! Food came on time and fresh. The only thing I would say is our drink of choice was not on site after they had left, but we had beverages so it was not too much of a concern. read more

First time catering from here and everything was amazing. First it was easy to pick the menu and schedule the date. Delivery was simple and quick. Delivery person arrived 30min earlier and he was such a nice person. Food quality was the best in this experience. People we invited for the party had their first experience in Korean food, and even they loved all the food. I am Korean myself and I can say it was legit Korean food. read more

I tried Nak Won at friends party and they serve lots lots of food. Especially Galbi jjim was the best part. read more

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Catered for a student film set, and our cast and crew of 35+ people were all clamoring for any leftovers we had left (which was little to begin with because people loved the food so much they had multiple rounds). Portions were amazing. The food was so good I literally ascedended. read more

Any kind of business hanging are not perfect . Late delivered 50 minutes to Ventura County on weekends . Missed or forgotten a Tangsuyuk sauce. But end of it the manager had been very kindly and professionally handled ( I received cash credit and Kimchs ) I would appreciated what you have done for me. See you a few minutes later read more

Catered for my work events and so surprised with the taste of awesome food! Great value! Prepared so well! Must try and I'm definitely going to cater more now. read more

They have the best food ever! Literally, I crave it. Sweetest owner and most delicious food! Can't wait to have it again! Must try! They are amazing! read more

Why so much hate?? I LOVE Nakwon Catering. My parents have been going to them for years, especially moreso in recent years under their new ownership. My parents have gotten catering for their dinner parties whether the party size was 10 people or 50 people. Nakwon caters to your party needs. And I've been to plenty of Korean weddings that have used Nakwon. Just goes to show that yummy, consistent food will continue to be sought after. And the current owners are some of the nicest people I've ever met! Great customer service + good food = you will not go wrong. Thanks Nakwon for a great experience EVERY time we've bought your catering! Now when can I get some more of that shrimp tempura.... :) read more

I have ordered catering through them 3 times already for some events at my work. My colleagues from a different department were impressed with their food (both taste and quantity) and I also ended up helping them order food from Nak Won for their event as well! It's a shame they close on Mondays... my colleagues wanted to order from them again for their Monday event, but we couldn't. Still, Nak Won is our #1 choice when it comes to Korean food catering. I've ordered the following items, and I can definitely vouch for them: - Sweet and sour pork - Teriyaki chicken - Vegetarian Japchae (glass noodles) - Vegetarian eggrolls - Vegetarian fried rice - Shrimp tempura - Bulgogi (beef) - Baked mussels - Seafood and vegetarian Pancakes -most popular among guests (both Koreans and non-Koreans)! - Kimbap (sushi) - Shikhae (rice punch) - Salad - Candied sweet potatoes (almost like a dessert item) The delivery was on time, and the food items were delivered safely. I work 40-45 min away from their establishment, and they took into account how difficult it is to locate our building. We will be ordering from them in the future! read more

My family often orders catering for family birthdays and holidays for years! Their food tastes good, is fresh and they're masters of takeaway. There is a lot of variety in the korean mains and sides they make. Take it easy on yourself and a break from the kitchen by supporting Nak Won! read more

Went to Nak Won to cater for a wedding in Temecula. After receiving their catering menu we were given the flexibility to pick and customize the food for the wedding even though the items were in different categories. On the day of the wedding they were prompt and all the guests were raving about the food. Very happy and thankful for the great service from here. read more

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The lady there was kind and professional. Make sure to bring your checkbook because it costs extra to use a debit or credit card. , , , and were pretty good. Pricing wasn't bad at all. Will come here next time for catering! read more

I have catered from this place for many, many years.. for every get together at my house as well as companies venues. I have referred this place to all my friends and family. ALWAYS FABULOUS FOOD and BEST PRICES ! I have, extensively, searched for other caterers in town but NO one beats their Service and the Quality of food ! read more