The name Hodori brings back so many memories from our college and young adults days, so we've been…read moreexcited to finally check out the Northridge location. We stopped by on a Tuesday for lunch, and nostalgia definitely did not disappoint. The restaurant is spacious with plenty of seating, making it a comfortable spot to enjoy a meal. The Jjolmyeon has always been our all-time favorite from the LA location, so ordering it was a no-brainer. And wow... it somehow tasted even better here! We also ordered the Yuk Kalguksu (육칼국수) and Gun Mandu (군만두), and everything hit the spot. The Yuk Kalguksu came with such a generous portion that I happily finished the noodles, enjoyed some of the rich, spicy broth, and still had enough soup and beef to box up for another meal. Talk about a bonus dinner! The mandu was perfectly crispy and paired so well with the refreshing, chewy jjolmyeon. For us, a restaurant earns a spot in our regular rotation only if it checks three boxes: delicious food, friendly service, and cleanliness. Hodori easily checks all three. In fact, I came back after work the very same day to pick up dinner for the family (because one visit clearly wasn't enough ). We ordered Galbi Ugeoji Haejangguk (갈비 우거지 해장국), Galbitang (갈비탕), Tteokbokki (떡볶이), Samgyetang (삼계탕), and Yukgaejang (육개장). I placed the order before leaving work, and by the time I arrived about 15 minutes later, everything was neatly packed and ready to go. As a working mom, finding a restaurant that serves delicious food, offers great service, and makes takeout this effortless feels like striking gold. It saves me time in the kitchen while keeping everyone's tummies full and happy. Safe to say, Hodori has officially earned a permanent spot on our takeout list.

A solid spot for nearby university students to get a warm and delicious comfort meal! They have a…read moregood lunch special going on right now which is nice since I think their regular dishes can be a bit pricey. I'd recommend the bulgogi hot stone with a cold Coke on the side! The rice crisps up so well and the veggies in the dish are seasoned to perfection. All the textures and tastes combined delightfully and weren't too overwhelming. The gochujang was also a nice addition that you can add to your liking! Will be returning.

Yellow how has one of the best cafe food menus out there. They have salt bread now and it's…read moreAMAZING. Yellow house does sweet cold lattes the best. The people there are kind, chill and very helpful. I love that they decorate for holidays like Halloween, Valentine's Day, Christmas, etc. The strawberry French toast, is fluffy, custard, buttering and not too much with a big scoop of I think whipped vanilla butter... omggg Their crispy tuna rice is four BIG pieces with creamy tuna on rice that's crunchy in the outside and still fluffy on the inside! Don't be skeptical, it's truly amazing. Yellow house is an amazing study spot with lots of tables, big and small, upstairs space, bathrooms, WiFi, huge variety!

Spacious, friendly, and solid drinks…read more Lots of tables to work on your laptop and there is even an upstairs area. They have coffee drinks, matcha drinks, salt breads, sushi rolls, Sandos, and a chicken katsu plate that looks promising. I ordered the sea salt vanilla latte and a jalapeno parm salt bread. The bread was small but satisfying. The sea salt latte was very balanced. This place seems to get busy with students from CSUN but I'd say it's still a good place to hang or get some work done

amazing food best place for dumplings and soup I love coming here for lunch and dinner and bringing…read moremy family and friends good vibes and great food

They serve a variety of Korean/Asian comfort foods. I had their seasonal malatang, which is a…read moreSzechuan peppercorn flavor on top of their beef bone soup. I really like their bone soup and I think its spicy numbing flavor works really well. Highly recommend it while it is available.

Friendly, and good attitude! Kit was awesome! The food was amazing and I love the ambience!read more

Amazing food, fresh ingredients, great service, and a fun dining experience! Definitely worth…read morevisiting again soon! Lewis out server was great!

This was my second time visiting this restaurant, and I was happy to see that they've added even…read moremore authentic Korean dishes to the menu. They also have a nice selection of different kinds of kimchi and frozen dumplings that you can take home. This time, I tried their new sweet and sour shrimp. It reminded me a little of honey walnut shrimp, and I really enjoyed it! The shrimp was flavorful and definitely something I would order again. There are still so many dishes on the menu that I want to try, so I'll definitely be coming back soon. If you're looking for authentic Korean food with a good variety of dishes, this place is worth checking out!

My mom and I were craving jjamppong and jajangmyeon. We usually make the trip to K-Town, but while…read moresearching for restaurants, I came across this spot right here in the Valley and decided to give it a try. The restaurant is a cozy space with plenty of seating and a welcoming atmosphere. And the lady who served us was nice and even gave us more kimchi when she saw we were out. The jajangmyeon was good, but the jjamppong was the star of the meal, absolutely delicious! The broth was flavorful and satisfying, and it definitely hit the spot. I'm already looking forward to coming back and trying some of their other dishes.

First time here, and it definitely won't be my last…read more The food was flavorful, freshly made, and hit the spot. My coworkers ordered the Chicken Gangjeong in both the Soy Garlic and Sweet & Spicy flavors. I only had a bite of each, but both were juicy and seemed to be made with dark meat chicken. The Soy Garlic was actually sweeter than the Sweet & Spicy, which caught me off guard, while the Sweet & Spicy had more of a mild heat than an overwhelming kick. I ordered the Grandma Tteokbokki at spice level 2 and added melted cheese and ramen. Those add-ons were absolutely worth it. The cheese made the sauce extra creamy, while the ramen soaked up all of the flavor and turned it into a hearty, comforting meal. Spice level 2 had a nice kick without overpowering the dish, making it easy to enjoy from start to finish. Overall, everything we tried was satisfying, and I'd happily come back to work my way through more of the menu. If you're ordering the tteokbokki, I definitely recommend adding the cheese and ramen--you won't regret it.

This is the best tteokbokki I've had since visiting Korea! We tried the gimmari, Rose Tteokbokki,…read moreJjajang Tteokbokki, and Grandma Tteokbokki. The Rose was really good, but it was a little too rich for me. I personally preferred the Grandma Tteokbokki. I also liked the larger tteok over the mini tteok because it was softer and chewier. Adding ramen and cheese is a must! The cashier was also really nice. Even though he was new, he was able to answer all of our questions and provided excellent service. The restaurant was super clean, organized, and had a welcoming atmosphere. We'll definitely be back the next time we make a trip to SoCal!

Delicious, comforting Korean food with warm service -- it makes you feel like you're getting a…read morehomemade meal prepared with love here. K Food Village is small with a casual but comfortable vibe, perfect for a meal with some family or friends. The food is immaculate. Came with a small group so got to sample a couple dishes. The galbi combo was pretty good, the soup was a delicious hit with its seafood base. The kimchi fried rice was excellent, genuinely one of the best I've had and I finished the entire plate myself. The japchae was good too -- strong sesame flavors with some heat from the pepper, making it very filling and tasty. Our meal came with small banchan / sides of kimchi, spinach/veg, and cucumbers which were great addition to the already fulfilling meal. Parking lot is tight, but we didn't have trouble finding parking on a Sunday afternoon. Plaza is a bit rundown, but I didn't feel unsafe. Definitely coming back here. Highly recommend everyone gives this place a shot!

This place is a hidden gem on Sherman Way and De Soto. We ordered the Spicy Pork, Spicy Beef Soup,…read moreand Kimchi Pancake, and honestly, everything was amazing. The spicy pork was packed with flavor, the soup was hot, spicy and comforting , and the kimchi pancake was crispy and delicious. The service was also a standout. Everyone was so kind and intentional, and you can tell they genuinely care about the experience they provide. The chefs absolutely know what they're doing because every dish felt thoughtfully prepared. We loved it so much that we came back two days in a row, which says a lot because there aren't so many great food options in the area. Some of the best Korean food we've had in the Valley. Parking can be a little hit or miss depending on the time of day, we came early in the day so there were plenty open; but it's 100% worth checking out if you're in the area!

This place has been on my list for a while. I have heard nothing but good things and I finally went…read morein last night to celebrate my birthday. My friend and I started with the gyoza. They were good, crunchy and packed with flavor. For ramen I went with the spicy miso. Now it has great depth of flavor and mouthfeel but it wasn't spicy. Although it was truly enjoyable and I would have it again. My friend went with the Kuromayo with black garlic oil on the side. The broth was full bodied and flavorful and I stole her black garlic oil. I wish I would have gotten the name of our original server but when she went on break savanna took over and she was incredibly helpful and friendly. She was quick with refills and making dirty dishes disappear. I will be back ...

The restaurant was clean and busy, had a comfortable ambiance, even the playlist was great. They…read moreare a dedicated Ramen shop, cuz it was the only thing on the menu, no sushi rolls or anything else. And it showed cuz the ramen broth was GOOOOOD!! They did have a lot appetizers though.

Finally popped in after constantly seeing it on my FYP and it did not disappoint. I ordered the…read morespicy beef noodle soup combo which came with 4 dumplings and a beverage. The service was friendly and the wait was reasonable. Its located in the mall which means that you don't really get much of a vibe from this place alone but of everything surrounding. The soup was not spicy imo, I have a high tolerance, but it did have a good flavor. The noodles were thick and soft but they lacked a bit of flavor. The beef was soft and flavorful with the smaller bits of beef, which resembled ground beef, were very tasty. The soup was good overall but felt a bit too oily. The dumplings had a light crunchy exterior and the inside was juicy but it felt just a bit too mushy for me. Overall a good place and I would return to try something else.

Very honest opinion: Not sure if I'm eating the same food as everyone else leaving reviews here,…read morebut I got the signature beef (Lanzhou) noodle soup combo and it was incredibly disappointing~mediocre. Server guy was chill. The food is served in a paper bowl, unlike the nice bowls you see in their pics. Tl;dr: if you're curious, don't waste your time, bafang is open 5min away Preface: I KNOW it's mall food, but for a restaurant that continuously pops up as #1 on Yelp whenever I search for food around the northridge/chatsworth area, I'm going to treat it as if it were a #1 spot. Beef noodle soup: to be very blunt, this was quite flavorless. The beef was dry as bones and looked like it was sliced with a mandoline. The noodles seemed undercooked and it felt like I was eating al dente spaghetti noodles. I got a medium spice level which didn't even seem that spicy, just a lot of cough inducing chili oil with no burn. Pan fried dumplings were ok. It honestly tasted like it was deep fried and not pan fried. Unsweetened black tea: hands down the best of the 3 things in the combo, which is quite telling. Honestly you get a decent amount of food for $15. But to constantly take the top 5 for recommended on Yelp in this area and waste my time to even look at it, it definitely doesn't belong remotely close to top 10.

This place is such a quick and easy option to eat at and the staff is very patience and kind. Would…read morerecommend any day out if the week

Delicious, well-balanced food with an incredible taste that you can't stop eating. Fresh…read moreingredients and awesome service!