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    Perilla LA

    4.4 (79 reviews)
    ModerateKorean, Pop-up Shops
    Closed 11:00 am - 4:30 pm

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    Kimbap
    Ern J.

    Perilla LA serves a nice fresh lunch- the food tastes clean and almost homemade. The beautiful kimbap comes with a mustard sauce, which delivers a nice horseradish-y kick. The cod dosirak is a tasty meal set, with the deeply flavorful doenjang cod and assorted fresh banchan.

    Banchan & Rice Combo
    Felipe W.

    Inside is a very small entrance so be sure to come here when it's not too hot. They have a gorgeous space for you to eat outside, which is next to a bakery too! The variety of pickling with various vegetables and the oh-so pretty egg roll made this a well rounded meal I had fun while eating! You have to swing by here. Don't forget to get their yuzu soda!!

    Cod Dosirak - Cod
    Carlo G.

    Delicious and healthy Korean food that gives off a home-cooked vibe! I visited this tucked away shop for brunch on a Saturday morning and my experience here was great! This small shop is hidden in a small plaza shared with a couple of other businesses. I got the Cod Dosirak and it was delicious! The cod was nicely seasoned and cooked perfectly. It was moist and soft. I also enjoyed the other components of the lunchbox such as the assorted banchan. They were all fresh and delicious. I liked the broccolini the best which wasn't overcooked and was crisp. I also liked the creamy potato salad which had crispy chunks of sweet apple. This lunchbox was $21 and on the smaller side, but I'd say it's worth it considering the ingredients and preparation. It seems like the dish was made using fresh whole foods, so it tasted healthy and refreshing. My friend also mentioned it was like eating food from a family's home which I agreed with. Ordering was pretty easy, you just go in the shop, select what you want, and they will bring it out to you. There's also a big variety of prepared banchan (Korean side dishes) to also take-home to-go. I also liked the outside seating area shared with other businesses. Many of the tables were shaded which was nice. There's also public bathrooms. For parking, it's street parking and I found parking quite easily since I went earlier. Overall, a great experience here and I would recommend to anyone looking for a well-rounded healthy option. This food makes you feel good.

    Outside of Perilla
    Karl M.

    * The Gimbap was an amazing symphony of flavors that all worked well together - the mustard-like sauce they provide gave each piece a refreshing bite * The Garlic Eggplant was very savory with a ton of garlic - definitely lives up to its name * The Cod Dosirak was comprised of a ton of tasty components - a soft rolled egg with a hint of sweetness, a scoop of creamy potato salad, an array of pickled spicy vegetables, a generous amount of rice, and nicely charred and incredibly soft piece of cod * Overall, even though the shop is small, this cute spot offers a wide variety of delicious food that only elevates its already distinct charm

    Dosirak - Cod
    Lorena T.

    Came back to Perilla for a second time and had the dosirak cod again - delicious! No bones this time. The banchan was a perfect accompaniment. My friends and I ate behind Cassell's hamburgers in the courtyard. Another Bistro doesn't open til the eve. Bakers Bench (pastries) is adjacent to Cassell's. Cozy outdoor ambience with a fountain and arches. Pleasant area to sit, chill, eat and enjoy the outdoors. We'll be back!

    chicken doshirak with sides inside. Plenty of sauce and everything is amazing
    Eric S.

    Really Quaint location. Hidden inside a somewhat residential looking building space with different businesses that operate there. There is a small location with only seating outside. you order at the front. They have a wide array of banchan for sale. I went with the chicken doshirak. Plenty of banchan, fluffy rice and the chicken is skin on with a plump amount of meat that is marinated in a soy bean paste and grilled to perfection! wow! Very authentic and a refreshing place to visit.

    Cod dosirak
    Samantha L.

    The cod dosirak was delicious and the banchan that came with it! The house made cucumber yuzu soda was also so good! A bit pricey for the small portions but everything was so tasty, I would go get it again! There's outdoor seating. We went on a Saturday around 12:30pm and there were plenty of seats but I could tell it gets busier later in the afternoon.

    Jiyoung J.

    I was just looking for a healthy lunch option and didn't think much when I stopped by, but Perilla completely blew me away. Ambiance: Small takeout spot with a simple setup, but the outdoor seating is really nice, with umbrellas for shade. Food: Incredible Korean food that instantly reminded me of home. I got the dosirak, and I loved everything. We also ordered a few extra banchan, and everything tasted fresh, balanced, and made with care. Maybe I'm biased because it reminded me of my mom's cooking, but she's an amazing cook, so I'd say that speaks for itself. You can also grab banchan to go, which is a huge plus if you want to stock up on quality sides for home.

    Dosirak - Chicken
    Audrey H.

    Had such a great first experience at Perilla! My friends and I (3 of us) shared the gimbap, chicken dosirak, and cold soy garlic noodles. Everything was so fresh, flavorful, and absolutely hit the spot. The chicken was my personal favorite, perfectly seasoned and really balanced with the banchan. The owner and her team were so kind and welcoming, and it's clear they all truly love what they're doing. Rocco is so cool, too! It's a quaint spot and super close to the Los Feliz Flea, so you can totally make a whole day/afternoon out of it. Such a great find. Can't wait to come back!

    Avocado + mentaiko rice & trout roe, kimchi, collard greens
    Ron F.

    Awesome place for banchan and other Korean snacks. The owner/chef started selling banchan from her home in Koreatown during the pandemic, and now she's opened her first brick 'n mortar place on the edge of Chinatown. It's a tiny place, room for only a few people to order their food. The items are all in to-go plastic containers. There are no indoor seats. You can eat in the patio in front of Perilla, which is shared by other good food spots in this complex (Bakers Bench and Cassell's Hamburgers for now). There are always several banchan to choose from unless they sell out. I've had some great sesame green beans, garlic eggplant, Meiji tofu with gochujang meat sauce, fermented cucumber & melon, and fermented cabbage with perilla leaf. The kimchi of napa cabbage is excellent. Perilla also usually offers a lunch box combo featuring chicken or fish, a banchan combo, and gimbap, among their non-banchan choices. The avocado with nentaiko rice and trout roe was delicious, as was the lunch box with marinated cod. The cold soy garlic noodles are great on a hot day. Their address is on Alpine St, but the actual entrance to Perilla and the patio is on Centennial St next to Heavy Water Coffee. It's around the corner from Eastside Italian Deli. It's usually not a problem to find street parking in the area although I try to avoid the main lunch rush at Eastside. The chef has been recognized by the LA Times and the James Beard Foundation for her excellence. It's an extraordinary place for banchan and other dishes.

    Gimbap and cucumber yuzu soda
    Yvonne B.

    Serving Korean homestyle dishes, Perilla LA is a cute cozy restaurant in a small plaza that has the best home cooked meals hands down. They have various Korean banchan and originally I was here for Umma's book launch, but this is such a hidden gem! Wish more people knew about this place from the quality, consistency, and love poured into each meal.

    Daniel T.

    If you're not careful it's easy to miss this hidden gem tucked away -- literally, it's hidden behind another building on a super quiet street. This tiny shop gives very casual chic vibes with a small menu of items you can order and a selection of banchan that made my eyes light up. I picked up a few of their more unique banchan and so far am loving the mushroom bokkeum and garlic eggplant. Also got the cod dosirak that came with various banchan, white rice, and a cute gyeranmaki that ended up being one of the best lunches I've had in awhile. Prices are a bit on the higher side ($6 banchan life adds up fast), but the quality is excellent and we support small businesses in this house. Everything tasted clean, balanced, and homemade, I'll definitely be back!

    Inside
    Brian V.

    A fun small Korean bistro/ cafe that focuses on banchan. The rest of the menu as well as the setting here is light and bright. Perfect for a light, healthy lunch. I came in and ordered the dosirak with cod. It was deliciously marinated cod served on perfectly steamed rice. This was also accompanied by some seasonal banchan. I ordered some additional banchan - the garlic eggplant to go along with my meal and some of their cucumber yuzu soda to wash everything down. Such a unique atmosphere. It feels like a few houses that were converted into restaurants that all kind of share the same courtyard. I would almost describe it as a culinary compound, lol. Also helps that the folks here were just so friendly. Definitely want to come back and try some of their other assorted and delicious looking banchan.

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    This place was ok. Felt like it was over priced. I think for the locals in the area it's a good place but not sure if I will go back.

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    really cute little shop to grab something and sit outside with. delicious and simple. get the spicy asian pear salad with cucumber!

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    We shared a good chunk of the menu--kimbap, cold soy garlic noodles, a cod dosirak, and plenty of banchan--and everything was delicious.

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    Hangari Kalguksu

    Hangari Kalguksu

    4.4
    (3.3k reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$
    Women-owned & operated
    10 years in business

    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.

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    Belly and Jowl & Chicken-KALGUKSU
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    Bossam jowl combo
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    Danbi

    4.5
    (393 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$$

    our first time at danbi was in december 2025 and the zabuton was honestly really good! it was so…read moretender and the onions complimented the dish well. we were excited to return back to danbi after hearing they were open after renovations but we were very disappointed in the zabuton. comparing the two experiences it felt like we were given half the amount of meat for $10 dollars more than last time! they ask if medium rare is okay, and when it came out it was barely medium rare too! definitely not worth the $75 dollar price and would not be getting it again *_*

    It's been a while since I ate at danbi. Sad to see the menu change :( i also forgot to take pics of…read morethe food but overall was amazing Tried some new items- golden nuggets- fried ground chicken which I highly do not recommend. I ordered this so that my daughter had something to eat. Pork jowl and scallop pancakes were still delicious and tasty as I remembered the first time we had it. They didn't have the perilla cold noodles but they had pine nut cold noodles. And man was this dish so memorable. I really enjoyed the creaminess and how it just came together with the sliced pear and candied walnuts. Wish i ordered one bowl just for myself haha. Was sad that the zabuton was not on the menu but they had the chuck flat. Still think the zabuton tasted better! Service was great. Music wasn't as loud as when we first went. It was a great family meal! Can't wait to come back.

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    Inside bar
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    Scallop Pancakes
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    Kobawoo House

    Kobawoo House

    4.3
    (1.6k reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$

    Found this place by mistake. We were in the area due to the Mexico/Korea match and were starving…read more We consulted yelp and Google and settled on this place. I really wanted authentic Korean food that was not kbbq and not tofu and this place delivered! This restaurant is in a small strip mall. The strip mall has other Korean food options. They have a valet parking system of sorts but we didn't pay, we self parked. The attendant told us we were fine. It was approx 9pm when we arrived and also a week night. I have no idea how much valet parking is here. We were a small party of two. Upon arrival, we were notified they were out of RICE. Um..what?? That's a good problem (for them to have) but not for consumers. I feel this really limited our options to just soup. I honestly didn't want soup but there wasn't much else we could order. The bowls were large and came out piping hot. It was a satisfying meal and not too heavy. The price point was on the pricey side. Our waiter told us business has not been the same post covid. Some dishes are between $40-$60. I asked for a soup and they were able to make it less spicy. My friend got a soup with dumplings in it. He put a good amount of soy sauce to give the broth some life. Also, the banchan is on point. We asked for a refill and devoured the second portions. If you wanna impress friends with Korean food, bring them here! Its a casual place.

    Was hungry for bossam and chungukjang so went to kobawoo. It's been a couple years since I came…read morehere but it seems to have died down on popularity. Restaurant was half empty and no Ike which surprised us on a Saturday night. Ordered some bossam and chungukjang and it didn't taste the same as it used to couple years ago. Not sure what the issue was but it lacked flavor. Also they were cleaning the kitchen while serving food which was kinda not sanitary with all the water splashing on the floor of the kitchen while they were making food. Overall it's not what it used to be and cleaning the kitchen while making and serving food is not a good combo.

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    Popular place. Had to wait 30 minutes for a table for 6 on a weekday at 6:15pm which is not bad!
    Popular place. Had to wait 30 minutes for a table for 6 on a weekday at 6:15pm which is not bad!
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    Borit Gogae

    Borit Gogae

    4.4
    (524 reviews)
    3.4 mi
    $$$

    Good features: - off-street parking lot behind the building…read more- immediately seated (almost every time we go) - warm, friendly staff - interior was extremely home-like and familiar. this place has a very calming ambiance and attitude overall The food: - Set menu for two: we order this prefix meal every time. It's so much food and there are so many unique flavors and textures. Notable favorites: the perilla seed soup, acorn jelly salad, water kimchi, doenjang jjigae and the final piece of Gotgamssam at the end. I was very full but also felt pretty light. They're very sparing on salt and fat on this one. I loved it.

    This is not your average Korean restaurant for many who may not be in the know. Designed around…read moremore traditional dishes you may have experienced, the variety and creativity here are amazing. Centered around a large display of Banchan, your table may feel too small to accommodate the dining experience. Best be enjoyed in small groups, the communal experience is incredible. Pricing is fixed, and there is a minimum order requirement of two protein dishes. Everything else will be included to round out the dining experience. The service was beyond agreeable. Especially for new patrons, the staff is understanding and willing to explain the menu. This is a fine dining experience elevated by many traditional Korean flavors. Everyone gets a large bowl of barley rice, and you can build your own bowl with the many kinds of Banchan. Sauces and soups are also served to round the palate. Priced as fine dining, this place feels like a special occasion choice, or if you're seeking more traditional Korean foods. Parking is available in a private lot, which can be quite the godsend in this neighborhood.

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    Restaurant decor- art work and Korean figurines
    Restaurant decor- art work and Korean figurines
    Barley rice mixed with side dishes
    Barley rice mixed with side dishes
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    Ham Ji Park

    Ham Ji Park

    4.2
    (1.8k reviews)
    2.8 mi
    $$$

    I just walked by, all the Ham Ji stuff still inside but construction was underway with the door to…read more6th St. wide open. Plastic sheeting was up to protect the kitchen and other areas, so it's nothing major whatever is happening. Anyone know more info?

    tl;dr the delectable pork ribs overshadow the otherwise authentic but standard lineup at this…read morenow-shuttered Korean stalwart Los Angeles Koreatown is home to restaurants that specialize in every facet of Korean cuisine. If you're searching for some of the city's best pork, then those in the know will bring up Ham Ji Park. For 2 decades, generous platters of pork ribs and pork neck stew decked every table. Now, our Korean friends lament the loss of their favorite pork joint in the city. The Koreatown proper location is located in the Royal Plaza mini-mall, just a few blocks off bustling Wilshire. Discounted parking is available in a lot across the street from the Chevron gas station. From the street, the entrance is flanked by potted plants and an enclosed street-ery. Inside, stainless steel chairs are pressed up against wooden tables, each outfitted with a metal grill. Oppressive fluorescent lighting shines down on the stone grey walls, which are left undecorated apart from a few flatscreens. Multi-lingual chatter blends with the sizzle of platters. I visited with some friends for a weeknight dinner, and about half of the tables were occupied. We shared a spread of grilled platters and sizzling soups. The meal began with a carafe of barley tea and a mostly standard spread of banchan. Across our food, the best dish was the signature Charbroiled Pork Spare Rib. The ribs were flavorful without feeling gamey, and the meat was complemented by sweet caramelized onions. The pork ribs handily outdid the good-not-great Charbroiled Beef Short Rib. Lastly, the Milt and Cod Rose with Vegetables stew was fishy and briny, appropriately flavored for the Korean palate. The service was appropriately attentive, although I would've appreciated more intentional refills of our banchan ramikens. The rib plates cost upward of $35 each, while the soup was just under $30. The portions were hearty; a single entree platter could reasonably feed 2 moderately hungry bellies. It's a shame to hear that Ham Ji Park has closed; I'm kicking myself for not trying their pork neck stew earlier.

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    Ham Ji Park
    Ham Ji Park
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    Ahgassi Gopchang

    Ahgassi Gopchang

    4.3
    (2.8k reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $$$

    We love Ahgassi Gopchang. We don't live in Los Angeles, in fact we are over 400 miles north. But…read morewhenever we're in the area, it is a must stop for our family. We enjoyed the Large Beef Combo. There were 5 of us, but my grandaughter is a vegetarian. The meat, all the sides, the service, the atmosphere, everything was perfect. As for my grandaughter, she found plenty to eat that allowed her to enjoy the experience as well. I would recommend Ahgassi Gopchang to everyone. At least try it once. You will keep coming back.

    We ordered the set menu, and the quality of the meats was a bit mixed--some cuts were excellent,…read morewhile others were just okay. The service, however, was outstanding and definitely one of the highlights of our visit. If it's your first time visiting, finding the entrance can be a little confusing. We parked on the street and spent a few minutes trying to figure out where to go. For anyone visiting, it's much easier to enter through the parking lot, where the restaurant entrance is located. The banchan (side dishes) were quite good, and I really enjoyed the atmosphere inside. The decor was fun and unique, making the dining experience feel more special. Overall, the food was good, the service was excellent, and the ambiance was enjoyable. I'd come back, especially for the service and the overall experience.

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    Beef brisket with bean sprouts
    Beef brisket with bean sprouts
    Steamed egg
    Steamed egg
    Super close up of the large intestines. How does it look?

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    Super close up of the large intestines. How does it look?

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