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My girlfriends and I came here on a Friday night for dinner. As a fair warning parking, here is pretty bad. I ended up valeting which is partially validated. I think I ended up paying $12 and added tip on top of that. The restaurant itself is cozy. Everyone was dressed up~ so I'd say this place is a little more dressy than casual. The menu isn't too expensive, which is kind of nice. The korean aguachile was yummy and reminiscent of dongchimigooksu type of broth. The crispy kimchi pancake was divided into six parts and topped with some greens with a side of dipping sauce. This was yummy, but if you've had Korean pancake before this is pretty standard. The creamy chicken broth and fresh noodle was also a nice little soup to share. I don't recall anything, particularly stand out about this dish though. Stir fried hen of the woods mushroom: this is a nonspicy ddukbokki with mushroom. It was a good dish for the vegetarian minded friend at the table. :) Finally, I thought the short rib was the best dish we had that evening. It was nicely cooked and seasoned, and incredibly tender to eat. Service was attentive, and everyone was very kind. Overall, a very pleasant experience and would come again.
Another place I wanted to love, but the food is just not that great, very average. Love the ambiance, the staff are really friendly, and it would be a great date spot, but the food is a 6/10. If K-town is not your thing, I guess this is fine, but there are just too many great Korean restaurants in LA for this place to be worth visiting again.
The moment I stepped into this restaurant, I immediately fell in love with the decor. We went around sunset, and the golden-hour lighting made the space even more beautiful. I was instantly so glad we chose this spot to celebrate our anniversary because it was the perfect setting for a romantic date night. Now, let's talk about the food! Everything we ordered was delicious, with the exception of the Korean aguachiles, which we probably could've skipped. We also tried the bluefin bibimbap, oysters, and the oh-so-tender short rib that practically melted in our mouths. But the most unforgettable dish was also the simplest: the Korean fried chicken. It wasn't necessarily something out of the ordinary, but it sure tasted like it. The perfect crisp, flavor, and seasoning had us eating every last piece right down to the bone. Our server also made the experience even better. She gave us some of the best recommendations and were incredibly attentive and friendly throughout the entire meal. We absolutely loved this restaurant and are already planning our next visit!
Tried this place during a recent staycation on Sawtelle. It's a few blocks north of Sawtelle's epicentre between Olympic and La Grange, in the old Plan Check space on the corner of Nebraska. They opened in November 2025. The Mulberry is a Korean spot, but no tabletop grills. Across the street is another Korean place. Mulberry serves dinner Wed-Sun. The menu is kind of "greatest Korean hits", including a few charcoal grilled items. The drink menu is pretty extensive. It's a smallish space with both indoor and outdoor seating and a darkish, festive atmosphere. Here's what we ordered: 1) Korean aguachile--flounder in a cold kimchi broth that was partially granita-like. Refreshing. 2) Fried chicken wings. Pretty classic. Supposedly half plain and half soy-garlic, but they were pretty similar. A nice sweet chili sauce on the side, along with some pickled daikon and other veggies. I like a sweet glaze directly on my wings, but these had a good crunch. 3) Chilled acorn noodle. With greens, toasted nori and a jammy egg. Cooling, but the greens were a bit harsh for me. 4) Savory egg souffle. Nice but nothing out of the ordinary. 5) Spicy braised black cod. I was worried it would be too spicy but actually was very mild, possibly tomato-based sauce with nicely braised daikon and a side of slightly pickled napa cabbage. 6) Grilled beef short rib. Delish! More like a hangar steak than short rib. Came with a dipping sauce, coarse salt, lemon and a little salad with a pungent dressing. 7) Hotteok a la mode. A caramelized cinnamon "crepe" with toasted seeds and vanilla ice cream. Delish. They also had a strawberry bingsu (Korean dairy-based shaved ice) that sounded good, a collaboration with Korean Ice Co. down the street. Note Mulberry claims it's a no tipping establishment, but adds a 20% "fee" to your bill. Overall a nice meal, on the pricey side. I do think I prefer Japanese food more, but Mulberry is a good introduction to Korean.
My favorite dishes were the steak tartare with crispy rice and the hen mushrooms (salty but good flavor). I'd pass on the kimchi pancake. It's small and very thick and salty. Hottoek (fried pancake with brown sugar and sunflower filling) was not the best but it's worth trying especially if you haven't had it before. The ice cream and caramel sauce it comes with are very good. We went for our anniversary. They put a candle on our dessert plate but we did pay for the dessert. Parking options are 1) valet, 2) pay $10 to park at a nearby garage or lot, or 3) park on the street and walk a few blocks. Great service. Automatic 20% "fee" is added to your bill.
Elevated Korean cuisine in a good way but the price is a bit higher than others in east la with the same concept. Perhaps this is the price for west la for lacking in korean notes. Vibes were DATE NIGHT. Parking is horrible. Space is tight. Cocktails - GOOD. The "banana milk" was a more slushy like banana makgeolli. I really liked Hailey's sikhye slushy super refreshing Food - well balanced, subtle rich tastes, only con is the spicy foods were not spicy???: -Kimchi pancake 7/10 thicker than regular, still very crispy. -Fried crispy chicken 7/10 regular -Spicy silken tofu skew 10/10 the broth was excellent rich zucchini/mushroom extract flavor, silken tofu & meat taste/texture were not muted vs standard bcd soondubu -Chilled acorn noodle 9/10 refreshing -Bluefin tuna bibimbap 8.5/10 this was good but tuna/fish roe bibimbap was nothing too special aside from putting $$$ ingredients. Can easily remake this at home -Stir fried hen of the woods mushroom 9.5/10 really good mushroom rice cake -Spicy braised black cod- fish was cooked well but nothing phenomenal. Ordered bc it sounded interesting with the ingredients but I couldn't taste the chrysanthemum or spice Desserts did not CALL for us. Bingsoo is from Korean ice co down the road, which personally I am not a huge fan of
I've taken too long to review this fine place! I came here with my daughter in honor of Morher's Day. JM, the manager was super nice and helpful. He even surprised us with the delicious dessert. Elizabeth was so sweet and always on hand to make sure we were happy. The service was perfection and the food was in a class of its own. Do not hesitate and order their chicken! It's no wonder everyone keeps raving about it!
The Mulberry is a cool, modern, more upscale Korean fine dining restaurant. The vibes are definitely more date night - dark, moody, candlelit, and loud. My friend and I ordered the soy marinated prawns, beef tartare stone pot rice, creamy chicken soup, Wagyu beef soft tofu soup. The prawns were nicely marinated in a slightly sweet slightly salty soy sauce, and came paired with some barley and seaweed to make mini wraps. Delicious and a nice way to start the meal. The creamy chicken soup was indeed very creamy and smooth but the bowl is really small and would've been better with a higher soup to noodle ratio since the noodles soaked up the yummy soup. The tofu soup was surprisingly bland even though it was very red. It could've used more umami flavor or spice - something to jazz it up since the tofu, egg, and beef itself were not seasoned. My favorite dish of the night was the steak tartare stone pot rice. It came with a lot of veggies that helped balance out the sauce and I'm a sucker for crispy rice. However, the rice itself wasn't seasoned thoroughly as some spots had absolutely delicious sauce while other spots were bland. And the sauce wasn't a part of the tartare on top so it wasn't a mixing issue. The staff are kind and attentive, even with us being tucked away in the back corner and hidden by a curtain panel.
Pretty good meal overall!! The chicken wings had a really crisp exterior and a great crunch, but they did lean a little dry - but honestly felt like the trade off for getting them that crispy! The sauce helped bring some juiciness back and balanced it out. The bluefin tuna bibimbap was pretty enjoyable. The tuna tasted fresh and the textures worked well together, but the dish could have used a little more seasoning to make the flavors pop. The perilla was a great touch though. It added a slightly minty flavor that complemented the tuna without taking over the dish. The beef short rib was easily the standout. PERFECTLY cooked, incredibly tender, and seasoned just right. The richness of the meat paired so well with the lettuce wraps that it almost feels like they should automatically come with the dish. Service was good and everything came out smoothly. Would come back!
Cute spot, dark ambience. Makes for a decent date spot, I'd think. Food is elevated korean fusion which is worth a try, but I wouldn't come back unless there's an occasion. Made a reservation 1 week out, and only 9:45pm was available for a Saturday for a party of 6. Kind of odd that last call for their regular menu is at that time; luckily a few of us got there before that time to put in orders in time. Drinks: - GF & Plum Soda $8.00: refreshing! would get this again - Flower Sour $17.00: my fave; slightly tart and fragrant - Baesuk White Negroni $17.00: barrel fragrant and like an old fashioned - Plum Martini $17.00: medicinal lol Food: - Aguachile $19.00: mid, imo. in kimchi broth so it has that fermented aftertaste. - Beef Short Ribs $49.00: yuuum. oh so tender but only 6 pieces. worth a try - Pork Spare Ribs $36.00: also super tender, 6 ribs. worth a try - Bluefin Tuna Bibimbap $29.00: a decent amt of tuna, i would get this again - Spicy Braised Black Cod $41.00: not very memorable, nor was it spicy. nice and flaky tho - Chilled Acorn Noodle $22.00: salty and lots of seaweed - Fried Chicken Wings $23.00: not oily and good flavor. crispy but wouldn't get again - Hotteok $16.00: came with a sake like ice cream and it was nice! worth a try Street parking is kinda tough on this side of Sawtelle, esp since it's across the popular sun nong dan
4.5 Food was delicious. 0.5 stars off because they seated us 15 min after our reservation. Recommend the noodles and mushrooms!
I've wanted to try this place for a while and finally convinced my husband to go with me. Cocktails were twists on classics, but with Asian/korean liquor. I got a pink lady which was tasty. The bartender recommended the hen of the woods rice cakes. I love rice cakes so this was a highlight. We also had the short ribs with the ssam/lettuce side. The short ribs came with a delicious tangy dipping sauce. We had wanted to get the wagyu burger but they were sold out. Apparently only make 8 a night. I will need to come back to try this. Instead, we tried the acorn noodles. The noodles were bouncy. I thought that there was too much seaweed with the dish tho and it was a bit salty. I don't remember the name of the dessert but I think it was advertised as crepe like. It kind of tasted like a mochi pancake. Was just okay and I wouldn't get again
What went well? EVERYTHING. Food, service, ambiance, all fabulous! Not one bad bite, not one flaw. Well, I guess the only flaw is that I don't have two stomachs. Oh well, I'll have to come back bc there are still things I want to try. This time, the highlight was the fried chicken wings. Wow, that crisp! Loved the Caesar, the kimchi pancake, the acorn noodles, the short rib, and the hotteok for dessert. What a meal.
10 days ago
wow. JUST WOWWWWW!! what an amazing restaurant with delicious food, beautiful vibes and great staff! if there is anything that is a must get here it is the acorn noodles! I've never had anything like it! so tart, refreshing, savory and omg i'm drooling just thinking about it. the drinks were also super refreshing! honestly everything we got here was amazing so you can't do any wrong. can't wait to go back and try everything else! read more
4 days ago
16 days ago
My girlfriends and I came here on a Friday night for dinner. As a fair warning parking, here is pretty bad. I ended up valeting which is partially validated. I think I ended up paying $12 and added tip on top of that. The restaurant itself is cozy. Everyone was dressed up~ so I'd say this place is a little more dressy than casual. The menu isn't too expensive, which is kind of nice. The korean aguachile was yummy and reminiscent of dongchimigooksu type of broth. The crispy kimchi pancake was divided into six parts and topped with some greens with a side of dipping sauce. This was yummy, but if you've had Korean pancake before this is pretty standard. The creamy chicken broth and fresh noodle was also a nice little soup to share. I don't recall anything, particularly stand out about this dish though. Stir fried hen of the woods mushroom: this is a nonspicy ddukbokki with mushroom. It was a good dish for the vegetarian minded friend at the table. :) Finally, I thought the short rib was the best dish we had that evening. It was nicely cooked and seasoned, and incredibly tender to eat. Service was attentive, and everyone was very kind. Overall, a very pleasant experience and would come again. read more
Another place I wanted to love, but the food is just not that great, very average. Love the ambiance, the staff are really friendly, and it would be a great date spot, but the food is a 6/10. If K-town is not your thing, I guess this is fine, but there are just too many great Korean restaurants in LA for this place to be worth visiting again. read more
The moment I stepped into this restaurant, I immediately fell in love with the decor. We went around sunset, and the golden-hour lighting made the space even more beautiful. I was instantly so glad we chose this spot to celebrate our anniversary because it was the perfect setting for a romantic date night. Now, let's talk about the food! Everything we ordered was delicious, with the exception of the Korean aguachiles, which we probably could've skipped. We also tried the bluefin bibimbap, oysters, and the oh-so-tender short rib that practically melted in our mouths. But the most unforgettable dish was also the simplest: the Korean fried chicken. It wasn't necessarily something out of the ordinary, but it sure tasted like it. The perfect crisp, flavor, and seasoning had us eating every last piece right down to the bone. Our server also made the experience even better. She gave us some of the best recommendations and were incredibly attentive and friendly throughout the entire meal. We absolutely loved this restaurant and are already planning our next visit! read more
27 days ago
Tried this place during a recent staycation on Sawtelle. It's a few blocks north of Sawtelle's epicentre between Olympic and La Grange, in the old Plan Check space on the corner of Nebraska. They opened in November 2025. The Mulberry is a Korean spot, but no tabletop grills. Across the street is another Korean place. Mulberry serves dinner Wed-Sun. The menu is kind of "greatest Korean hits", including a few charcoal grilled items. The drink menu is pretty extensive. It's a smallish space with both indoor and outdoor seating and a darkish, festive atmosphere. Here's what we ordered: 1) Korean aguachile--flounder in a cold kimchi broth that was partially granita-like. Refreshing. 2) Fried chicken wings. Pretty classic. Supposedly half plain and half soy-garlic, but they were pretty similar. A nice sweet chili sauce on the side, along with some pickled daikon and other veggies. I like a sweet glaze directly on my wings, but these had a good crunch. 3) Chilled acorn noodle. With greens, toasted nori and a jammy egg. Cooling, but the greens were a bit harsh for me. 4) Savory egg souffle. Nice but nothing out of the ordinary. 5) Spicy braised black cod. I was worried it would be too spicy but actually was very mild, possibly tomato-based sauce with nicely braised daikon and a side of slightly pickled napa cabbage. 6) Grilled beef short rib. Delish! More like a hangar steak than short rib. Came with a dipping sauce, coarse salt, lemon and a little salad with a pungent dressing. 7) Hotteok a la mode. A caramelized cinnamon "crepe" with toasted seeds and vanilla ice cream. Delish. They also had a strawberry bingsu (Korean dairy-based shaved ice) that sounded good, a collaboration with Korean Ice Co. down the street. Note Mulberry claims it's a no tipping establishment, but adds a 20% "fee" to your bill. Overall a nice meal, on the pricey side. I do think I prefer Japanese food more, but Mulberry is a good introduction to Korean. read more
My favorite dishes were the steak tartare with crispy rice and the hen mushrooms (salty but good flavor). I'd pass on the kimchi pancake. It's small and very thick and salty. Hottoek (fried pancake with brown sugar and sunflower filling) was not the best but it's worth trying especially if you haven't had it before. The ice cream and caramel sauce it comes with are very good. We went for our anniversary. They put a candle on our dessert plate but we did pay for the dessert. Parking options are 1) valet, 2) pay $10 to park at a nearby garage or lot, or 3) park on the street and walk a few blocks. Great service. Automatic 20% "fee" is added to your bill. read more
Elevated Korean cuisine in a good way but the price is a bit higher than others in east la with the same concept. Perhaps this is the price for west la for lacking in korean notes. Vibes were DATE NIGHT. Parking is horrible. Space is tight. Cocktails - GOOD. The "banana milk" was a more slushy like banana makgeolli. I really liked Hailey's sikhye slushy super refreshing Food - well balanced, subtle rich tastes, only con is the spicy foods were not spicy???: -Kimchi pancake 7/10 thicker than regular, still very crispy. -Fried crispy chicken 7/10 regular -Spicy silken tofu skew 10/10 the broth was excellent rich zucchini/mushroom extract flavor, silken tofu & meat taste/texture were not muted vs standard bcd soondubu -Chilled acorn noodle 9/10 refreshing -Bluefin tuna bibimbap 8.5/10 this was good but tuna/fish roe bibimbap was nothing too special aside from putting $$$ ingredients. Can easily remake this at home -Stir fried hen of the woods mushroom 9.5/10 really good mushroom rice cake -Spicy braised black cod- fish was cooked well but nothing phenomenal. Ordered bc it sounded interesting with the ingredients but I couldn't taste the chrysanthemum or spice Desserts did not CALL for us. Bingsoo is from Korean ice co down the road, which personally I am not a huge fan of read more
I've taken too long to review this fine place! I came here with my daughter in honor of Morher's Day. JM, the manager was super nice and helpful. He even surprised us with the delicious dessert. Elizabeth was so sweet and always on hand to make sure we were happy. The service was perfection and the food was in a class of its own. Do not hesitate and order their chicken! It's no wonder everyone keeps raving about it! read more
The Mulberry is a cool, modern, more upscale Korean fine dining restaurant. The vibes are definitely more date night - dark, moody, candlelit, and loud. My friend and I ordered the soy marinated prawns, beef tartare stone pot rice, creamy chicken soup, Wagyu beef soft tofu soup. The prawns were nicely marinated in a slightly sweet slightly salty soy sauce, and came paired with some barley and seaweed to make mini wraps. Delicious and a nice way to start the meal. The creamy chicken soup was indeed very creamy and smooth but the bowl is really small and would've been better with a higher soup to noodle ratio since the noodles soaked up the yummy soup. The tofu soup was surprisingly bland even though it was very red. It could've used more umami flavor or spice - something to jazz it up since the tofu, egg, and beef itself were not seasoned. My favorite dish of the night was the steak tartare stone pot rice. It came with a lot of veggies that helped balance out the sauce and I'm a sucker for crispy rice. However, the rice itself wasn't seasoned thoroughly as some spots had absolutely delicious sauce while other spots were bland. And the sauce wasn't a part of the tartare on top so it wasn't a mixing issue. The staff are kind and attentive, even with us being tucked away in the back corner and hidden by a curtain panel. read more
4 months ago
Pretty good meal overall!! The chicken wings had a really crisp exterior and a great crunch, but they did lean a little dry - but honestly felt like the trade off for getting them that crispy! The sauce helped bring some juiciness back and balanced it out. The bluefin tuna bibimbap was pretty enjoyable. The tuna tasted fresh and the textures worked well together, but the dish could have used a little more seasoning to make the flavors pop. The perilla was a great touch though. It added a slightly minty flavor that complemented the tuna without taking over the dish. The beef short rib was easily the standout. PERFECTLY cooked, incredibly tender, and seasoned just right. The richness of the meat paired so well with the lettuce wraps that it almost feels like they should automatically come with the dish. Service was good and everything came out smoothly. Would come back! read more
Cute spot, dark ambience. Makes for a decent date spot, I'd think. Food is elevated korean fusion which is worth a try, but I wouldn't come back unless there's an occasion. Made a reservation 1 week out, and only 9:45pm was available for a Saturday for a party of 6. Kind of odd that last call for their regular menu is at that time; luckily a few of us got there before that time to put in orders in time. Drinks: - GF & Plum Soda $8.00: refreshing! would get this again - Flower Sour $17.00: my fave; slightly tart and fragrant - Baesuk White Negroni $17.00: barrel fragrant and like an old fashioned - Plum Martini $17.00: medicinal lol Food: - Aguachile $19.00: mid, imo. in kimchi broth so it has that fermented aftertaste. - Beef Short Ribs $49.00: yuuum. oh so tender but only 6 pieces. worth a try - Pork Spare Ribs $36.00: also super tender, 6 ribs. worth a try - Bluefin Tuna Bibimbap $29.00: a decent amt of tuna, i would get this again - Spicy Braised Black Cod $41.00: not very memorable, nor was it spicy. nice and flaky tho - Chilled Acorn Noodle $22.00: salty and lots of seaweed - Fried Chicken Wings $23.00: not oily and good flavor. crispy but wouldn't get again - Hotteok $16.00: came with a sake like ice cream and it was nice! worth a try Street parking is kinda tough on this side of Sawtelle, esp since it's across the popular sun nong dan read more
4 months ago
4.5 Food was delicious. 0.5 stars off because they seated us 15 min after our reservation. Recommend the noodles and mushrooms! read more
I've wanted to try this place for a while and finally convinced my husband to go with me. Cocktails were twists on classics, but with Asian/korean liquor. I got a pink lady which was tasty. The bartender recommended the hen of the woods rice cakes. I love rice cakes so this was a highlight. We also had the short ribs with the ssam/lettuce side. The short ribs came with a delicious tangy dipping sauce. We had wanted to get the wagyu burger but they were sold out. Apparently only make 8 a night. I will need to come back to try this. Instead, we tried the acorn noodles. The noodles were bouncy. I thought that there was too much seaweed with the dish tho and it was a bit salty. I don't remember the name of the dessert but I think it was advertised as crepe like. It kind of tasted like a mochi pancake. Was just okay and I wouldn't get again read more
What went well? EVERYTHING. Food, service, ambiance, all fabulous! Not one bad bite, not one flaw. Well, I guess the only flaw is that I don't have two stomachs. Oh well, I'll have to come back bc there are still things I want to try. This time, the highlight was the fried chicken wings. Wow, that crisp! Loved the Caesar, the kimchi pancake, the acorn noodles, the short rib, and the hotteok for dessert. What a meal. read more
Trendy vibes with pretty pricey Korean food. Went for a weekend dinner. Had a reservation and was sat immediately. The restaurant was very busy and had pretty nice decor - could see people liking the spot for brunch vibes. Ordered their banana milk cocktail, an old fashioned, and Manhattan. The drinks were all very solid, not too sweet but not super boozy either. Ordered the following: - kimchi pancake (pretty solid, definitely on the thicker side) - acorn noodle (pretty good, can definitely taste the perilla oil) - tofu stew (your standard soon tofu soup) - beef short rib (a bit too fatty, a quarter of the dish was cut up fat) - hotteok (had a weird after taste and was not sweet at all) I was really disappointed with the hotteok, I've read others praising it but it wasn't sweet and had a bitter taste at the end of each bite. There was ice cream paired with it, but was not looking to mask the flavor of the hotteok. Additionally, although this a no-tipping establishment, there is a 20% "fee" on what you order. This money does not necessarily go to the wait staff. Although it's on the bottom of the menu, it's pretty poor form - prices of the dishes should be fully transparent to the customer. Each dish's price should basically be 20% higher. Overall, the quality of the cocktails couldn't make up for the pricing of the food. There are plenty of Korean establishments in Koreatown with similar quality food at half the price. The hotteok was also a big miss. Unfortunately overhyped restaurants seem to be a trend in Sawtelle - will be giving this place a pass next time around. read more
Pricey, nice ambaiance, street or valet parking. Service was just alright. Our waiter forgot we were there to celebrate my friend's birthday. The kimchi pancake was delicious! I got the beef tofu soup, a bit different from the traditional one, still good - it was pricey compared to tofu soup at other places. My friend got the cream chicken broth and fresh noddles, no chicken just chicken broth. We also got the grapefruit sorbet and it was tart. All in all, not bad, pretty good food just on the pricey side. Noisy inside and a bit of lackluster service. I didn't feel taken care of. read more
My friend got a reservation here the other night and begged me go. I know it's a tough one to get so I went- seriously intending just to have a drink. No really, I did. We love Korean food but really were not intending to eat much. I ordered the Pink Lady cocktail and my friend ordered the Flower Sour (good if you like very sour!) then could not help myself. Our server recommended the Fried Chicken Wings. I cannot ever refuse fried chicken so I gave in. (We got two orders!) The wings were outstanding! The crispiness and crunchiness were real and the sauce was delicious! We are going to go back to try more dishes soon. read more
20 days ago
The food here is amazing! We tried almost everything on the menu and highly recommend their alcoholic drinks, kimchi pancake, and acorn noodle. The service is friendly, courteous, and attentive. The place has a lively atmosphere with people talking and music, but it's not bothersome. It's one of our favorite Korean spots to visit on weekend nights! read more
The Mulberry on Sawtelle has transformed Plan Check's old space into a cute and cozy spot with great food. The staff is very attentive. Stand out dishes for me were the beef tartare bibimbap and acorn noodles. Fries were cooked to perfection, crispy outside and warm on the inside. I can't wait to go back to try more of the menu. Also don't skip dessert, we enjoyed the strawberry shave ice and the hotteok à la mode. read more
Got to try a relatively new restaurant (opened Nov '25) in Sawtelle the other night, and it turned into a delightful dinner. The kitchen is led by Curtis Park, a former chef from the three-Michelin-starred Benu in San Francisco. The concept is to bring modern Korean bistro-style offerings to the Sawtelle district. The space has a laid-back vibe with a variety of seating options--bar, community table, and booths. There's also a covered outdoor seating area in the back. We tried a few items, but the highlights were the acorn noodles (salted cucumber, toasted nori, perilla oil) and the short rib. The noodles had a great chewy texture with a refreshing flavor profile. The beef short rib was incredibly tender, rich, and savory--definitely reinforcing my belief that meat closest to the bone tastes the best. The bluefin tuna bibimbap (trout roe, crisp vegetables, rice) tasted fresh, with a well-balanced ratio of ingredients that made it a solid dish. The fried chicken wings (half plain, half soy garlic + sweet chili sauce) are their highly rated Korean-American take on crispy wings. I'd come back just for these--they're easy to get hooked on. One dish we didn't order but will try next time is the soy-marinated blue prawns with pollock roe, barley rice, and dried seaweed. It sounded intriguing, but with a party of three... decisions, decisions. Parking in Sawtelle is tough, so be careful with street parking--some spots are residents-only. Wishing The Mulberry all the best. We'll definitely be back--safe to say we're fans. read more
Parking: street parking can be rough to find during peak dinner time on weekends but not bad early evening on weekdays Reservations: Limited availability on Resy makes it seem harder to get though we were able to make one. Tables looked available around 5pm though so walk-ins could be possible. Ambiance: Outside was nice and inside looked dimly lit and romantic. We were seated promptly and service was good. Food: Rice slushy had a strangely strong cinnamon-like taste to it that traditional rice punch doesn't have which was so overpowering, it made it difficult to go back for more sips. Oysters - good though small, enjoyed the kelp mignonette Korean Aguachile - Delicate tilefish completely overwhelmed by cold kimchi broth with actual icy slush in it and small amounts of fish Steak Tartare - The hot stone bowl seemed to defeat the purpose of a tartare, as it cooked the steak once mixed. The perilla leaves were also cut in large strips relative to the beef. Chilled Acorn Noodle - The perilla oil was nonexistent in flavor though the dish didn't need it and was good without. Overall, portions were small for the price and dishes weren't well-executed so despite being excited for more Korean options in West LA, I'd much rather make the drive to Koreatown for better portions, prices, and flavors. read more
The Mulberry is one of LA's extra trendy modern Korean food joints, and I was lucky enough to snag a coveted reservation. With a chic saloon vibe and very attentive service, you just know you're going to be in for a treat from the moment you enter. So did the food live up to the hype? Pretty much! Everything was presented beautifully, which, you know... the eyes eat first. But the range of flavors went from "nice" to "oh my gawd". My favorite, by far, was the short rib ("oh my gawd"). Perfectly tender, with a slight chew, and a very subtle sweetness that elevated the meat. I'm drooling just thinking about it. My table was having a hard time being polite over that last bite, but I was lucky enough to snag it because we all ate too much, and I was willing to go over that edge. Other standouts included the steak tartare bibimbap (don't mix the meat in), the exceptionally crisp and savory Korean fried chicken, the puchy and texturally divine kimchi pancake, and the acorn noodles with its refreshing, umami and heat union. Also, the cheesecake was so creamy and kind of blew my mind. Definitely my favorite dessert. The hotteok was crispy and tasty but not as memorable in this case (more filling would make a difference). The virgin sikhe slushie was also incredibly refreshing. While I enjoyed everything I ate, I'd focus on these favorites for my next visit. The cherry on top though was our amazing server! He was so sweet and attentive and worked closely with our table to accommodate food restrictions. So this was an instance where social media got it right for me. The Mulberry - I see you, girl. And I'll be back for your vibes and tasty bites. read more
Absolutely LOVE this place. The Mulberry is a very warm and intimate place where you can enjoy modern Korean comfort food. All dishes are carefully crafted with its colorful details, and its simple but bold flavors prepared for you through an open kitchen. This place gets busy the minute they open their doors so make reservations prior. 1. Korean Aguachile: fresh tilefish sashimi with finely sliced cucumber and white floral decor simmered in ice cold kimchee broth they pour at the table. Soooo good. Must order. 2. Soy Marinade Blue Prawn: My favorite dish of the night. Huge raw blue prawns (head attached) marinaded with soy sauce. Served with barley rice topped with Ssam jang (type of bean paste sauce), and seaweed paper. You wrap all ingredients in the seaweed paper to make a hand roll. Soooooo delicious. Can't walk out without trying this. 3. Beef short ribs: good but nothing unique in its flavoring . Beef steak(medium rare and super tender) that's lightly marinaded/glazed (so not overly sweet) with kbbq/short rib sauce. This is one of their fan favorites so I suggest you try it.. 4. Chilled Acorn Noodles: chewy cOLD noodles made with acorn (just like the acorn jelly side dish we eat). The noodles are seasoned with Korean Cho-go-chu-jang (Gochujang paste), crispy cucumber slices, loads of dried seaweed flakes, and perilla oil. And you just mix them all together. Sooo good and paired well with the short ribs. Incredible. 5. Bluefin tuna and trout Bibimbop: like a poke bowl but so much better. Rice at the bottom with loads of lettuce strips, bluefin tuna sashimi, radish slices, and cavier. Seasoned with Korean Cho-go-chu jang (Gochujang paste with a twist of vinegar). Very good as well. For drinks we tried the shikhye slush (shikhye is a Korean sweet rice drink dessert). They used a slushy shikhye base with warm cinnamon and ginger spices and pisco for a kick. Also tried the Sujinggwa manhattan which is sujunggwa (traditional Korean cinnamon ginger dessert tea served cold) and a single malt. This was fabulous. Overall fantastic experience. Fantastic food, cool ambiance's. And great service. Highly highly recommend this place! read more
Beautiful interior and ambiance, paired with truly great service. I especially appreciated how attentive the staff was, they offered to replace plates before we even had to ask, which made the whole experience feel seamless and thoughttul. We ordered quite a variety marinated blue prawn, kimchi pancake, steamed dumplings, fried chicken, tofu soup, beef short rib, acorn noodles, beef tartare hot stone, and pork ribs. Almost everything was excellent. The only slight letdown was the pork ribs they were good, but not amazing, a bit on the fatty and sweeter side than expectea. To end the meal, we had the dessert pancake, which was absolutely delicious and a perfect finish. Overall, a fantastic dining experience. Highly recommend! read more
Delicious menu and beautiful ambiance in this restaurant. A few flaws: The inside of the restaurant was too hot for the night that we had the heatwave and it seemed like there was no AC on. So I'd book outdoor seatings next time to avoid the stuffiness inside. They said they were fully booked on a Thursday night so we sat at the bar but there was a table for 2 empty the WHOLE TIME we were there. Maybe they needed to do better with managing tables and bookings? Food highlights were the acorn noodles and the beef tartar bibimbap. Both were delicious and cooked perfectly (10/10). The Caesar's salad has very hard to chew pieces of rice in it which threw me off. The dumplings were also pretty good but I've def had better ones elsewhere. Will definitely be back with a booking next time. Their cocktail menu also seems very yummy! read more
I was so excited when I finally got a dinner reservation at The Mulberry on Sawtelle It's at the very end in a couple blocks further than the main row of restaurants but this new gym in the heart of this amazing Asian culinary neighborhood, is such a great spot for an intimate meal with friends or date night Everything we ordered was a complete 10 out of 10.. from presentation, flavor, and quality of ingredients. For me the stellar items for the short rib main dish, the corn noodles and the most surprising dish marinated prawn starter. It was my friend's birthday and so I arranged for them to surprise her with one of their desserts in a candle which was such a nice touch to our meal. Our server Michelle was amazing...he was so kind, attentive and made our first meal at The Mulberry so special. Go try this spot as soon as you can! read more
What an amazing experience at The Mulberry. I'll be the first to admit that Korean fine dining usually isn't my go to for the Korean experience. Mainly because Korean food is predominately street food. But wow did Mulberry knock my socks off. We started off with the kimchi pancake and the fluffy egg. Immaculate. The flavors and the textures of the two dishes were phenomenal. For the mains we had the spicy black cod as well as the short rib. The cod was a nice homage to braised cod which is typically a stew. Slight heat but on the sweet side as well. The steak was cooked to perfection. I'm assuming it was sous vide and then finished off on the grill. The glaze they had on the steak was sweet and savory. Perfection. For dessert we had the sorbet and the hotteok. Both desserts made for an amazing end to an amazing meal. If you decide to stop by, definitely try to book a reservation a few days in advance. We came right when it opened and got extremely lucky and was able to get a table. The staff were amazing and the owner of the restaurant made his rounds to all his guests that evening. He made sure everything was perfect. read more
7 months ago
I came here for dinner because I heard lots of positive things. Unfortunately the food was mid. We got the oysters to start and these were probably the smallest oysters I have ever seen in my life. And for that price point? Absurd. Then we got the chilled acorn noodles. These were decent. We also got two mains: fried chicken and the short rib. The short rib had fantastic flavor but it was more fat than meat. Literally half of each piece was inedible because it was just fat. The fried chicken was probably my favorite dish. It was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Overall the food was mid with lots of misses. Don't think I'll be back since the price point for these mid dishes is not worth. read more
Where do I begin? The Mulberry is INCREDIBLE and needs to be added to your list of places to try immediately! We walked in on a Saturday night around 7pm and while we were estimated a 45-60 minute wait, it really only ended up being about 30 which was awesome! The decor inside is beautiful, and the vibes and ambiance were just perfect. We were seated at the bar, but on the end which was more of a low chef's table with bench seating and it was perfect. I honestly think I'd prefer that over the main seating or regular bar. We had a view of the kitchen and could see all the action, and had our own little private table feeling even though we were sitting at the bar. Truly everything we ordered was amazing. We started with the caesar salad which was one of the best I've had. We also got a side of the kimchi which was delicious. The kimchi pancake was really good, but compared to everything else, was the least exciting of what we ordered. The dumplings were perfect, and the steak tartare was amazing. I loved that the longer it was in the dish, the rice got crispy and the steak tartare almost cooked itself. It was DELICIOUS. The star of the show, however, was the short rib. This was truly one of the best things I've ever had. I will be dreaming about that dish and can't wait to come back! Overall 5 stars and absolutely perfect. The speed of the dishes coming out was great, and the service was wonderful. read more
I went to this place because my friends saw overhyped reels about it. I looked at the menu and omg the food sounds so ordinary. Kimchi pancakes, chicken wings, I could get these anywhere else. We booked from Resy and the booking was hard to get. I don't know why. Free parking could easily be found one block each way at the freeway or the school. Do not waste your $12 to park here. What I like is the nice, romantic and cute atmosphere but that's it. Server spilled radish water on my friend's shirt when took the dish away. My friend thought she'd come back with a towel or so but nothing. I was gonna give this place 3 stars but my friend said they deserve 2 stars. Now for the food: Aguachile 2/5. It is so tiny. It comes with 6 tiny pieces of fish (1x1in^2 max). Chilled Acorn Noodle 2/5. According to my friend who is from South Korea, the perilla oil is supposed to hit super strongly. But we couldn't taste the oil at all. My friend knew it was hard to find perilla oil so she was skeptical to begin with. But I went ahead and order so she shared with me. Steak tartare 1/5. Steak tartare is supposed to be raw. But when it comes in a hot stone to mix as bibimbap, the steak got cooked quickly and became well done the moment it touched the hot stone. No more steak tartare. Who designed this dish? Because it is just beef bibimbap at this point. We weren't supposed to mix it but it comes as a bibimbap. Rice tea slushy 1/5. Is this horchata fusion or what because it has way too much cinnamon. Rice slushy doesn't have cinnamon. It tastes so strange but in a bad way. Overall all of us will not come back. read more
7 months ago
Struggling to even make the reservation, it felt so satisfying finally able to try The Mulberry! We've been so intrigued knowing they're serving Korean fusion dishes. Still on soft opening, the menu selection was indeed bit limited but still decent list to choose from. The venue itself was more into classic elegant theme with covered patio by the side. Smaller group certainly worked better here knowing how new it's and obviously everyone's racing to try so it's busy even on weekdays. We had our reservation and still had to wait for roughly 10 minutes past our reservation time before we got seated. The server was fortunately friendly and accommodating. Just heads up, they're no-tipping policy but you'd be directly charged 18% on the bill. We tried their popular beef ribs along with souffle egg and got extra veggies and rice on the side just like how you typically went for kbbq (we knew this wasn't exactly same but don't judge us! LOL). The souffle egg was honestly okay to skip, nothing in particular to highlight and price was certainly steep for what you got. The ribs were must-try though, just like what everyone's raving about. It's balanced between lean meat and fat, cooked medium, serving tender and succulent beef slices that the picture didn't justify. Enjoying it with the salad side was surely perfect pairing. If you're into alcohol pairing and wanna go more Korean themed, you could try their soju and makgeolli selections. We went for their Sang Makgeolli, which was indeed lighter than typical Korean one, but satisfying enough. read more
Food: - Beef short rib: meat was tender and juicy and when paired with the sauces, salad, and salt was delicious - Silken tofu stew: despite its red coloring, was not spicy and lacked flavor, and was over salted - Fried chicken: Chicken was well fried, however, the chicken lacked flavor and needed more sauce, the pieces also contained an excessive amount of fat and tendons Ambiance: - Great for a date night or intimate setting Overall, great ambiance and decent food, but you pay more for the ambiance than the food read more
Parking: street. There is valet if you need/want. Location: bustling street of Sawtelle, corner restaurant Menu: concise menu of Korean fusion dishes. Good variety of food including different proteins, veggies, noodles, rice, soups, desserts, and large drink menu. Dishes are relatively small. For our group of 4, we got 8 dishes and a dessert. This was slightly over-ordering for us, but we wanted to try so much. Kimchi pancake: this was okay. What made it good was the herbs and sauce. Could have gone without this one. Chicken wings: solid. Enjoyed it. Liked that half were original and half were like glazed and had sesame seeds. Comes with sauces. I believe we got 8 total pieces. The crunch was nice and not oily. Chicken noodle soup: this was a simple, clean bowl of noodles in a clear-ish broth. Came with chicken slices and wood ear mushroom. Can add gochujang. I wasn't wowed, personally but I appreciate the quality of ingredients. Comes with pickled radish. I wouldn't get again, personally. Beef tartar bowl: basically a bimbimbap. This was solid and substantial. The crispy rice that the stone pot creates is great, and adds good texture. Also comes with an egg yolk on top which looked like a good quality egg. Pork spare rib: tender and flavorful. This was good and went well with the bimbinbap. Came with a small side salad which was great. Beef: so good. Cooked perfectly. Melt in your mouth. Comes with the same salad as the pork spare rib, as well as extra sauce that it was marinated in. Ssam: veggie platter that the waitress recommended to eat with the beef. Comes with iceberg lettuce, perilla, endive, cucumber, and ssam dip. The ssam is so salty, so a little goes a long way. We could have gone without this, personally. But veggies were in general crisp and refreshing. Egg soufflé: sooooo puffy. I see this as a take on the typical steamed egg that you see at Korean restaurants. Flavorful. Solid. Each dish came with something paired with it like a sauce or white kimchi or pickled radish or jalapeno. Grapefruit nonalcoholic soda was refreshing and tasty. Hoettok: like a pancake filled with cinnamon and sugar, then pan fried. Came with vanilla ice cream and a drizzle. This was nice but the pancake needed to be filled more. It could be waaay better if it had like 25-50% more filling. Service: excellent. No complaints. Note the gratuity is automatically included. Check the fine print of the receipt/menu. Seating: indoor had bar seating, booths, tables. I think a party of 4 is optimal but I could see the accommodating 6 alright. Larger parties will be harder. There's also outside patio seating, which is where we sat. Ambiance: cozy, book-ish, low lights, intimate. Loved it. Overall: tbh the food is a 3. Very very mid. Like don't go in with high expectations for the food. But between the experience, service, ambiance, the whole package, I can give it a 4. Like, it's enjoyable and nothing was bad. Every dish came out suuuper fresh, like steaming hot. They bring out at a gradual pace too, so they'll clear dishes and then serve the next order. Just don't go in thinking it'll be fantastic Korean food. It's fusion, ya know. But enjoy! Have a date. Have a good time. read more
2 months ago
It's takes a lot to get me west of the 405 but The Mulberry did just that. And what a great neighborhood! When I was living in Westwood in the 90s this was just West LA. Now this section of Sawtelle is Japantown and they've really got a cool vibe going here. The Mulberry is Korean influenced and the flavors were some of the best I've had in a while! Don't miss out on the kimchi pancakes or silken tofu stew with wagyu. These you must try! Looking forward to trying this place again. The service is great and the owner stopped by our table twice to check on us. There's no tipping so they just add 18% to the check. If you say no to a receipt you won't see this. read more
3 months ago
MULBERRY - LOTS OF HYPE, LACKING REAL KOREAN FLAVOR AND - EXPENSIVE I make my own reservations and pay my own bills when I dine out. PROS: The patio is the place to dine, Service was excellent, two dishes were worth the visit CONS: The food lacks authentic Korean flavor, it's expensive, and there's no regular bar--only fancy organic alcohol with unfamiliar names. PROTIP: Study the menu beforehand, eat on the Patio, order the Wngs and Short Rib and Try Son Nong Dan across the street. SUMMARY: Go to Koreatown and get better food for less I finally visited the much hyped Mulberry the other night, expecting a fantastic experience based on all the hype and social media.What I got was an overpriced meal on Sawtelle that watered down what should have been a showcase for excellent Korean food. Mulberry is cramped and dark on the inside and excellent on the patio. There are some interesting tables inside near the back, but the Patio is where the action is, especially when the sun is out.It has shades of Hatchet Hall's ambiance and a great vibe. Service comes fast and is very good. They do know what they are doing from a service perspective. Drink orders arrive quickly, and food is served fairly fast. We knew what we wanted before going. Korean Pancake, Wings, Dumplings, Acorn Noodles and Short Ribs. Korean Pancake - small and just ok flavor. The sauce was good, but for $17, you could get a giant, better tasting pancake almost anywhere else. Fried Chicken Wings - probably one of the two stars of the night--had a fantastic crust and were very plump and juicy. Sauce and pickles were excellent and you get two types of wings with each order, both were excellent. Acorn Noodles - a very good mix of flavors, good nori, the hard-boiled egg (a surprise) was good--expensive for $22Steamed Dumplings - well made and cooked well, but the lackluster sauce served with them didn't help. A well-crafted dumpling that needs a much more flavorful sauce to accompany it. Beef Short Ribs - The other star on the menu, along with the wings. Very tender and great taste. Use the salt! We ordered the extras which you don't have to do. Small piece for $49. It's a No Tip restaurant so you get the automatic 20% charge - which I did not mind. Pay the help. Our bill came to $200 for a meal that was probably worth $100.You can go to some of the AYCE Korean BBQ places and get better quality, more food and be happier. The hype for this place will die down. If you like Sawtelle go to Son Nong Dan across the street for an overall better experience and better pricing. read more
The Mulberry has been hyped up by so many influencers and has given Korean food connoisseurs a new modern option to look forward to. However, I felt that the overall food selection and execution fell below my expectations. We started off strong with the banana milk and the flower sour cocktails followed by Korean Aguachile and Chilled Acorn Noodle (도토리국수, dotori guksu) for appetizers. Then came the main entrees, Bluefin Tuna Bibimbap and Steak Tartare in a Stone Pot. The bibimbap didn't feel like a well conceived dish as the large thick pieces of tuna, large cut perilla and lettuce leaves, large purple radish slices, unseasoned rice needed something else to bring it all together. The steak tartare felt flashy and lost in its expression of Korean heritage. The steak was outwardly cooked by the hot stone bowl but still raw inside, creating an unappetizing texture of ground beef strings as if it were just out of the meat grinder. We finished the night well with a Hotteok a la Mode. I'm hoping that The Mulberry will revamp their main entree menu in the future, but I probably wouldn't revisit in the near future. Online reservations are definitely needed. Street parking is limited as usual on Sawtelle. Valet parking is available. 20% tip is already included in your check. Service was very attentive and warm. read more
Such a fun & sexy new spot! If you can get a resy you must go. They are still in soft opening stages since they are only a month old but keep the bar open for walk ins. Drinks were the Negroni & which was unique - fresh and light. I would order this again. Also the Cabernet by the glass was solid & went well with the food. The food is a perfect balance between traditional Korean cuisine and toned down enough for all folks to enjoy. I loved walking in to see the crowded restaurant full of possible first timers. Loved and highly recommend the short ribs & leafy greens to wrap the meat in. Cod is also amazing. Service is exceptional much like a Houston's or fine dining establishment. Super excited to have this restaurant in town! read more
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