Back after 8 years with an extra star this time!…read more We stopped by Sunday at 11am and were seated immediately. I would recommend coming early because the line grew exponentially after that! The table shared a M bossam and two soups and it was plenty of food! I loved the clam kalguksu - the broth was lighter with a pepper-y kick and a generous portion of clams. The chicken kalguksu was more viscous and the soup was on the saltier side. Obviously the bossam was a table fav and we especially enjoyed the white kimchi! Overall, good food though service was a hit or miss. Definitely interested in trying the large $80 serving size for the noodle dishes lol! Street parking or valet

Absolutely fantastic! They have valet but we managed with…read morestreet parking. The line was long but went really fast. It's probably due to them taking your order while in line so that almost as soon as you sit down your food arrives. The banchan was really good especially the green one which I think was mustard greens. We order the Bossam (medium) and Spicy Seafood Kalguksu The Bossam was delicious but maybe a bit too much fat for my taste but I think that's just personal preference. What totally blew us away was the spicy seafood kalguksu. The broth was so savory and the noodles were silky and bouncy. Definitely getting this again but my hubby might do his with extra spice. The portions are huge so meant to be shared and you will have leftovers. The only thing they were stingy with was napkins. I might have to bring my own Kleenex next time.

Love this place!…read more Great place to go to after a game or long night out; always packed, social, and great food.

Food: Galbi was extremely tender and nicely flavored. Sweet potato fries were delicious, enjoyed…read morethe short cut. The corn cheese was very delicious. The tako wasabi was a little small but also tasted good. Was hoping to get the real fruit soju but didn't get the chance, maybe next time. Service: 3/5 Staff was nice overall. Ambiance: 4/5 Nice seating, plenty of space. A bit on the warm side during the summer months. Parking is also somewhat limited. Valet is $7 : (

Delayed review...so it is unfortunate it shows permanently closed :/…read more Sun Nong Dan was on my to-try list for awhile! Came by around 6PM on a Sunday. Surprisingly, no wait, though parking was getting filled up. Valet for $5, or street parking if able. Two of us ordered: #3, ox bone soup with assorted meats $20.99 #7, galbi tang $22.99 Their brown rice is actually purple rice. I personally ate most of the #3. I thought the flavors were nice and the amount of meat was more than expected, which was nice. Would definitely be back! I'm sure it could be rough in the area if you had to wait more than 20-30 minutes.

We came here after hitting a local dive bar in DTLA and I was pretty faded from drinking strong…read moredrinks at the bar. I was happy to see this is a 24 hours location and I wanted warm soup for comfort food to sober me up. The restaurant is in a small strip mall that offers valet service but we were able to find free street parking. I got the oxtail beef bone broth soup and it definitely hit the spot for comfort. I'm so sorry in my drunk state I ended up spilling my broth all over the table and floor. The staff were so sweet and understanding, I kept apologizing to them.

stopped by without reservation late thursday night and was seated just before kitchen closed. they…read morehadn't run out of things (hate when that happens, seems like they do plan well). everything was delicious. the uni bowl was a stand out, as was the scallop pancake. would definitely come back.

If you love classic, traditional Korean food, it's easy to be skeptical of fusion spots but wow,…read moreDanbi completely blows me away every time! They've mastered the art of keeping Korean flavors while dropping in modern twists that totally elevate every dish. The braised galbi served on a spread of mashed potatoes with various mushrooms is a total masterpiece. The zabuton is also one of my favorites if you like an asado and plenty of garlic. The golden chicken nuggets with seaweed powder on top are so perfectly crispy and packed with flavor. I have to admit the corn cheese egg rolls are probably my favorite thing on the menu, something as simple like a mozzarella stick type of appetizer just really hits it for me. And one of my favorite cocktails of all time. The staff is always so nice every time. They're attentive and honest with us if we are over-ordering. The ambiance is elite, even after renovation. Danbi is an absolute gem in Ktown. It's the perfect spot show off the city to out-of-town guests or for an incredible night out. 10/10 recommend!

I've always walked by here and I finally decided to try it out. I went on a Friday night and it…read morewasn't too busy. Once my entire party arrived, we waited maybe about 15 mins top. We got the large bossam platter, kimchi jeon, bindae tteok, and mandoo guk. There was 5 of us and it was a lot of food. We had quite a bit of leftovers. Bossam platter was great, the meat was tender. I really enjoyed eating it with the radish wrap. It didn't feel greasy at all. Paired with the mandoo guk to take a break from bossam was the best. Service wise, we did hit the button for a server and it took a bit for them to come help us. It was a bit busy and we were in no rush. Parking: there is valet but it gets really busy and the wait to get into the lot can be long. Street parking is very minimal as well

One of the oldest Korean restaurants in Los Angeles, Kobawoo (written in Korean as 고바우) House has…read morebeen at this Vermont Street strip mall in K-Town since 1983 (their moniker is 'traditional home style...'. It is pretty elegant inside, away from the shabbiness that most older strip malls in this area now reflect. I came with my daughter's father-in-law (SJ) for a weekend lunch, and we really enjoyed it. Kobawoo is named after the main character in a famous Korean satirical comic strip, with the name evoking resiliency in Korean culture, just like what the owners wanted for their restaurant. It has a nice modern website, with one page menu appearing with pictures. We took the Metro so didn't need to worry about parking (which was already packed) and were seated right away. Pretty much everyone inside were speaking Korean, and it was actually pretty quiet inside with a low key vibe (no flaming cheese or sizzling plates here). SJ ordered for us, getting the Combo Bossam ($75.99). The normal part was boiled pork belly with napa cabbage (both boiled plain and uncut pickled), pickled daikon, radish kimchi and wraps, and salt fermented shrimp. The combo portion added steamed skate and glazed pork feet (hock). We got to choose the steamed rice accompaniment, either white or purple. Later we got a large bottle of Cass Beer ($9.99) to share. Four banchans came immediately with the rice, and all were excellent: I really liked the egg omelet dish (def taking more than my share) and the cut napa kimchi. There was a bit of a lull, then the feet came out next. then the skate next, the main plate of pork belly with toppings last. The pork belly was served slightly warm, with the rest of the food being room temp (or cold). I enjoyed the pork belly, not so much the skate (didn't realize how gelatinous and [edible] boney it is) and the pork feet (served cold hock, not my favorite as the ratio of collagen/fat to muscle was too much for my taste, but glad I got to try it). Even though we ate meat from the most fatty/gelatinous parts of the pig, none of it was overly greasy. The ability to customize to get levels of spice and structure is what makes this so good. Each bite was an adventure, and I really enjoyed trying different combo wraps with the various ingredients laid out in front. Was glad that we had a booth for four, allowing us to spread out. We definitely ordered too big for the two of us, bringing a lot of it home. They have more affordable lunch specials as well, but it being a Saturday was not available. They do have the traditional dishes served by Korean restaurants (Kalbi, BibimBap, and JJigae). They are also known for their their jun (pancakes). Service was good, with them only coming over when asked. We had a lot to catch up on, and never felt hurried as we casually enjoyed our food and drink. They brought over take home containers once we asked, and paid at the table. The servers wished us well as we left, and we noticed how the parking situation had gotten even more hectic from the time we came in. The restaurant appears in Eater's 'Classic Los Angeles Restaurants Every Angeleno Must Try' list, specifically for the boiled pork belly dish. Bossam isn't usually the dish most folks think of when choosing Korean food. If it is, this restaurant certainly is the place to come to.

Didn't do much research before coming to this restaurant and was surprised at all the variety and…read moreflavor that the meal came with. We were 3 and we had to order either 3 orders of barley rice set and or the last order could be from one of the eight items from the special menu. We ended up getting two orders of barley rice and a bossam special. I liked to bossam a lot and their meat was done very well and tender. My parents really liked the perilla chicken soup which to me tasted like plain baby food and I preferred the doenjang jjigae more. All the banchan and dishes that came with the combo was interesting and you had to make your own bibimbap which was really cool and fun! I had to look at other tables to observe how people eat this meal. We didn't really have a clue how to approach eating the meal so this adds all the fun to the experience!

*** Los Angeles Times 101 Best Restaurants (2025): #66 ***…read more First time at Borit Gogae this past weekend and I had a great experience. This place is definitely popular and in demand. The wait was ~20 minutes for our group of 6. We ordered the set menu with beef ribs and pork spareribs added on. Everything was enjoyable and the variety made it fun. Service was nice and the ambiance was even better.

Great service and Very delicious! Loved it here. Will definitely come back!And will recommend to my…read morefriends n family!

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.

Popped in for dinner in 420 to have a beautiful dinner to end the holiday Monday…read more When the woman that works there says it's a lot of food, believe that woman. Although, we were very happy to take some leftovers. Spicy (not spinach) Tofu and pork stew was amazing and I highly recommend sharing the short rib stew with a friend. Fire homemade kimchi

food: we got the super thick bean paste soup and seafood pancake! the soup was a bit too salty…read morehowever the flavor was very strong and savory. the pancake however had too little seafood and more vegetables instead. the pancake was too oily, but it had a nice crisp to it service: the services was really fast for a friday night and the server was really kind ambiance: warm lighting + very clean, minimalistic! it's not loud or chaotic so you can actually hold a conversations with friends or family

Jinsol is a cozy, down-to-earth restaurant with the sweetest aunties as servers. I recently visited…read morewith my family for my mom's birthday. We started with a tasty leek pancake. My mom and I ordered the short rib soup, which was flavorful and delicious. We were pleasantly surprised by the added greens. My siblings ordered the pork soup, which was packed with umami. We arrived at 6:30pm on a Saturday. By 7pm it was packed. Free parking was a plus!

Food was okay overall, but the shredded beef with cabbage was definitely the best thing we ordered…read more That was my favorite dish of everything we tried. Service was okay. Before we ordered, they asked us about 3 times within about 5 minutes if we were ready, and we kept having to say that we still needed some time to decide . Once we ordered and our food came out, though, they pretty much disappeared and never checked in on us again lol. The ambiance was alright, but it was a little hot inside. It was also surprisingly busy for a Tuesday afternoon. Overall, it was an okay experience. The shredded beef with cabbage was the standout for me, but nothing else really wowed me.

We got the Ahgassi Combo, our server was Yuna, and she was very quick and attentive to our needs…read more Even though it was loud and busy in the restaurant and we had trouble hearing, Yuna made it a point that we understood what she was saying above all the noise. Overall, a good experience with high quality meats.

This place was SO GOOD! I'm not always a fan of kbbq because I'm weird about meat but you can tell…read morethe meat they use quality meat. Everything was so good and they cook it for you too. Yuna who helped us was so sweet and made the experience even better