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

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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

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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

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I absolutely loved this restaurant. The tuna bowl was so hearty and plentiful. The tofu soup was my fav dish. Super comforting! The crudo item was small and skippable. All the drinks were delish. Loved the cucumber one. Very refreshing. Also loved the slushie. Ambiance is cute for a date night. Service was good albeit a little slow to get the check at the end. Would go back. read more

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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

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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

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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

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I've been trying to get a reservation here since it opened so I was excited to finally get to try it! The Mulberry is a cozy, intimate restaurant with limited seating. Great Korean-inspired dishes. My favorite was definitely the acorn noodle - loved the chewy texture of the noodle, and the perilla oil and seaweed gave the dish a clean, refreshing flavor. I got the Sikhye Slushie, which was tasty, though wish it tasted more like sikhye. All in all though, I would love to come back to try the rest of the menu. read more

The Mulberry - Bluefin tuna Bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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I came here last night for dinner. I really wanted to try their burger, but they didn't have it at all, even though I found out they only make 8 a night, which means you need to come during first seating. It's a small restaurant with patio seating. I liked the Caesar salad; it was unique, and the dressing was great. The beef short rib was very good and flavorful, and the side sauce/wasabi it came with was very good. The hotteok à la mode dessert was very unique it's similar to a pancake, it's caramelized cinnamon and comes with vanilla ice cream, and was very good and not very sweet. Overall, it's a great restaurant, but it is expensive and can be hard to score a reservation. read more

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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

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Food we ordered, in the ordered of what we liked most: - Beef short ribs were the highlight of the night--they were so juicy and cooked to a perfect medium-rare!! I just wish the portion were bigger because they were so GOOD - Chilled acorn noodle reminded me of cold soba noodles it was very flavorful and refreshing - Kimchi pancake had nicely crunchy edges, but the inner filling was a little thick, so it wasn't as crispy as the edge - Waygu burger a classic couldn't go wrong with this - French fries were a little too salty for me Drinks we ordered in the order we liked most: - Sikhye slushie tasted like a frozen chai - Banana milk tasted just like the banana milk from the Asian store--you couldn't even taste the alcohol, which is so dangerous! - Baesuk white Negroni--I was quite disappointed; it straight-up tasted like an Old Fashioned. I didn't taste any peach, as described Overall, the ambiance of the place was very French bistro-like, which is so different from most Korean restaurants in LA. It was very dimly lit and romantic--perfect for a date night! read more

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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

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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

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This place and the ambiance is top notch. Service by Alec, top notch. The food though, I am shocked to say was just ok. Almost bland. But the dessert crepe was amazing. So there is that. read more

The Mulberry - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Was hoping the prove the other negative reviews wrong but left disappointed (should have been a sign seeing no Asians at this restaurant when we went lol). The food was mediocre and really missed the mark to be labeled as Korean cuisine, totally lacked the flavor you'd expect from any Korean dish. We got the Korean aguachile ("kimchi broth" had no kimchi flavor), mulberry caesar salad (average), tuna bibimbap (very light flavors, the "white cabbage kimchi" it came with tasted like it was only marinated for two minutes), tofu stew (recommended by our waiter but you can get a better one at literally any other korean restaurant probably), and the acorn noodle (too much seaweed, not enough sauce, and only half an egg?). Don't get me wrong, the restaurant is beautiful but if you're thinking of making the drive over for the food, should reconsider. Definitely a place you go just for the vibes. Staff were friendly though and we got seated pretty quickly as a walk-in on Saturday evening. read more

I've been thinking about the Korean aguachile nonstop. Never tasted anything like it. Absolute perfection. The other dishes we ordered, the steak tartar stone pot and acorn noodles were fine, nothing really stood out. Even though we waited a few minutes to mix the contents of the steak tartar bibimbop, all the meat just ended up cooking.. I really wasn't a fan of that. It felt like eating a normal ground beef bibimbop. The vibes were pretty and warm. I'd definitely like to come back next time to try the other dishes off the menu. Ps. I had really high hopes for the sujunggwa manhattan because I love sujungwa, but I was a little disappointed as the flavors were lacking. It really just tasted like a normal manhattan... no cinnamon or the distinct sweetness of a sujungwa. My friend also ordered a shikye slush which tasted more like a rice milk?? It wasn't bad but nothing we really expected. read more

The Mulberry - Shikhye slush, - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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A cute little date night spot with a cozy, moody ambiance and solid upscale Korean fusion. Drinks were great; we tried the banana milk cocktail and the rice slush and they preserved the flavor of the original while having a little kick. Service was friendly and attentive which we were pleasantly surprised with for such a trendy place. The food was good: the kimchi was fresh, the soup was a little on the blander side, and their take on a kimchi pancake had a good crunch with a fluffy center and the herb salad was a nice touch of levity. The best thing was definitely the short rib and we were so glad we added the ssam accompaniments because on its own it was a very small portion. Overall for the price I don't know if anything wow-ed us enough to justify coming back vs. finding a hole in the wall spot in Ktown for a more satisfying meal but we're glad we got to try it read more

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I tried to make reservations for a party of four about two months in advance, but the RESY app didn't allow me to do so. I emailed the restaurant, and they were kind enough to make the reservation for me, which was very convenient. They also sent text reminders as the date approached, which was great as I'm usually all over the place. The day before my reservation, my party size changed. The website suggested making the change through the RESY app, but my only option there was to cancel and re-book. I didn't want to do that because my preferred time was no longer available. I called the restaurant, but it went to voicemail, so I left a message. However, when I arrived, they were not aware of my request. Luckily, our party decreased from 4 to 3, so there were no issues. The setup of the restaurant was nice, though a bit tight. We had to pull our table back slightly, as we were seated too close to the people next to us. There were plenty of tables, as well as bar seating. Our server came by right away and recommended several popular dishes and cocktails to us. He was friendly and checked on us frequently. We ordered the following, family-style: - BTL Still Water- our server gave us our water option, which we chose this bottle but after we were done with it, I think he brought us regular tap water. So they do have that option if you don't want to pay for water. - Fried Chicken Wings- 12 pieces of chicken wings (6 regular and 6 soy). Was pretty good. - Chilled Acorn Noodle- Very fresh and earthy tasting. I enjoyed it. - Steak Tartare- Our server mixed in the raw egg yolk onto the rare meat for us. Then he told us to wait about 3-4 minutes for the rice below to get crispy and then mix it all before eating. We did exactly that and it was good, however, it cooked the tartare. I wanted to taste the tartare by itself but didn't get to. I will try that next time. - Beef Short Ribs- Cooked perfectly and seasoned well - Assorted Lettuces & Ssamjang- Went well with the beef short ribs. - Egg Souffle- Typical egg souffle but a little sweet. I enjoyed this very much. *DRINKS* (all the drinks were fine but I really enjoyed the Manhattan and the Pink Lady) Baesuk White Negroni Sujunggwa Manhattan Paloma Sikhye Slushy Pink Lady Ki One Old Fashioned The food was good and met expectations. I especially enjoyed the egg soufflé, as it was a bit different from what I'm used to--slightly sweeter, but not overwhelming. The timing of the dishes was a bit off, though the manager came by and explained that there was an issue with the soufflé and it had to be re-made. He apologized for the delay, which I appreciated. Keep in mind that this is a NO-TIPPING establishment, but they do add an 18% service fee to your bill. They do have valet in front of the restaurant and anyone who has been to Sawtelle knows that this is a great option for parking. I'm not sure how much it is as I just WAYMO'd it there as I didn't want to deal with it all. Total for 3 after 18% fee came out to a little over $300. I think I would go back to try some of the other dishes and more egg souffle! :) read more

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We gave Mulberry a second shot and I'm so glad we did. The food was delicious and the service was great, definitely a go-to spot in the neighborhood for us. Loved their ssam plate and the veggie options on the menu. Best Korean steamed egg I've ever had. The pork chops were sooo tender and the kimchi pancake was insanely good. Crispiest, most tender chicken too. read more

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I was very excited to try this new Korean place in Sawtelle, we waited for about an hour on a Friday night and got a walk in. The highlight was the ambiance and moody feel. However, the food was extremely disappointing and the service was not so great. We talked to our waiter maybe one time before he disappeared for the rest of the night, and we were not checked on at all. The place needs to work out some kinks to run smoother. The food itself was very bland, tasteless, or was confusing. For example the crudo appetizer had pieces of seasoned ice that were far too big for the piece of fish, and the cod just tastes like gochujang and not very well balanced. read more

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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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My friends and I had a delicious dinner here after managing to snag a reservation. It's very cozy inside and our server had great recommendations. We ordered - Crispy Kimchi Pancake: delicious, especially with the greens it comes with - Silken Tofu Stew: it wasn't spicy at all (I have 0 tolerance!) but still very flavorful - Stir-fried Hen of the Woods Mushroom: we felt there were too many rice cakes in comparison to the amount of mushrooms - Beef Short Rib: my favorite savory dish of the night! It comes with a savory dip and a spicy dip, and the meat was so tender and flavorful - Pear Sorbet: it comes with a delicious lemon olive oil sauce and was so unique and refreshing - Hotteok (Korean pancake): Warm and delicious with vanilla ice cream and caramel - definitely leave room for this! We also all enjoyed our drinks, especially the penicillin cocktail and the warm pear toddy! My friend's Mulberry tea was also very comforting. I would love to return and try some of the raw items! read more

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I tried booking a reservation online a month or so ago when Mulberry first opened, but was shocked when I saw that it was booked way out. So I decided to walk in and book our reservation instead since I live in the neighborhood. At the time, I remember almost not wanting to book because the hostess seemed...I don't know, she gave me a bit of vibe like she was annoyed. But whatever, I still wanted to give Mulberry a try. My husband and I love when new restaurants open up. We eat at Sawtelle regularly. Parking was a bit rough since it was Saturday night (expected), but when we arrived for our reservation, we were greeted warmly and everyone was friendly and welcoming. Decor was intimate, great date spot. We were seated outside on the patio, and we came hungry, so we basically ordered a bunch of food on the menu with 1 order of the Tasting Set (I forget which were part of the Tasting Set) and a couple extra mains. We didn't order any raw foods though because we weren't craving them lol. , Mulberry Caesar Salad - 9/10 Crispy Kimchi Pancake - 7/10 Chilled Acorn Noodle - 10/10 Steak Tartare in Stone Pot - 9/10 Spicy Braised Black Cod 7/10 Wagyu Burger - 8.5/10 Egg Souffle - 7/10 Pear Sorbet - 8/10 I had tried to order the house made drinks, but the beverage gods were not on my side that night and something was up with their fountains or taps. Plus, they ran out of ginger ale, so I think I just had a lemonade or something, which was fine. My favorite dishes were the Chilled Acorn Noodle and the Caesar Salad...those tasted bright and refreshing. Light but also addicting. But I really enjoyed every single dish. EVERY SINGLE ONE. The steak tartare...that seaweed or whatever... so good. The Wagyu Burger too...it looked pretty simple coming out, but it was perfectly cooked and juicy! The milk bun seemed a bit darker than what I was used to, but still a goodie. My husband had a couple of comments: - He wished they didn't space out the dishes; it took a bit longer wait between dishes. He wanted all the mains to come out together. He specifically hated that the cod came last because he wanted to eat it with the rice in the stone pot - not by itself. - Egg Souffle and Kimchi Pancake, he felt were just "basic" since I can make them at home. Overall, we left stuffed!! I would like to be seated inside the next time though! I'll be back to try everything else on the menu. Overall, I like this place as a new addition to Sawtelle, and I also love that it's right across from Sunongdan too. Also new. read more

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The Mulberry has listened to everything I have ever said about restaurants and taken the advice to heart--it's a fever dream of all of my favorite things about dining. From the incredible design of the space, to the variety and range of food offered, to the attention to detail, decor, and balance of flavors, textures, and so much more. Where to begin? We saw it's booked out for the full range on Resy so we planned to walk in and grab a seat at the bar and were successful! The four of us opted for the set menu and picked one of each from the starters and the mains. The Caesar salad was packed with flavor, the chicken wings were crispy and I love that you can choose how much of the sauce to add! The dumplings were so cute and plump too! As for the mains, it seems every dish was the star of the show. The tofu soup had so many rich and wonderful bites while also maintaining a light and refreshing broth! The crispy rice af the bottom of the stone bowl with the tartare really rounded out the dish. The fresh fish on greens on rice with gochujang beneath was such a delicious way to balance the dish, and wow they were extremely generous with the ikura on top! The beef with lettuce wraps were so light and not overpowering at all but each bite packed so much great flavor! I love the variety of leaves for different textures and flavors and everyone can choose how much sauce they use. The cod really stood out to me, as I'm in a cod phase really enjoying cod everywhere I go but I found the cod to be perfectly flaky and tender, with a great balance of flavor and textures. I keep saying that but each dish is really so thoughtful and executed very well! Finally, the pear ice cream at the end was just exquisite. Light, fresh, sweet, but "not too sweet"! The plates and decor are so cute, the staff is very sweet and charming, the idea and the menu work really well together, each time a dish was delivered you could tell the care that went into it and although they are new and are still working out some details operationally, everything worked so marvelously together. What reservation page am I going to need to stalk to get a table? It's clear The Mulberry is a rising star and will soon be known far and wide--I'm so glad we came by to see it and we will be celebrating their success as they win awards, garner more attention, and continue to innovate! read more

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Came here to celebrate my birthday! Their team provided me with excellent service through email and Resy, to make sure everything was ready for my reservation! Our server, Manny, did a great job with our big party, and made our experience great! The restaurant has very nice vibes. Its kinda small and can get pretty loud with all the tables close to each other. Loved the food- it's like Korean American Fusion. Everything was good quality and tasty. My favs were the short rib, bluefin tuna, and chicken noodle. I'd definitely want to go back to try their other dishes. They had unique Korean items such as a Banana Milk cocktail and Hotteok for dessert. Great place to celebrate your birthday, and would definitely come back for a group dinner! read more

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Fantastic new spot at the former Plan Check on Sawtelle. It's across the street from the also new Sun Nong Dan. All of a sudden we have awesome new school and old school Korean restaurants in Little Osaka! The Mulberry has been described as a modern Korean American bistro. They offer modern takes on classic Korean dishes. They have a Tasting Set where you can select 3 dishes from different sections of the menu for $49. I chose the crispy kimchi pancake, spicy silken tofu stew and the beef short rib. They were all good, my fave was the stew which had wagyu sirloin, Meiji tofu and a soft poached egg. You won't get the slew of banchan like you do at other Korean restaurants. However, they have a short selection of sides, including Napa cabbage kimchi in collaboration with the talented Perilla LA. It's a smallish restaurant and reservations can be tough to get. There are five seats at the bar for walk-ins if the restaurant is full. Service from the bar staff is great. Cocktails are fine too, I enjoyed the Baesuk White Negroni and the Burdock Penicillin. The hosts are very courteous as they handle dozens of folks in a cramped entryway. Seems like half the people in line across the street at Sun Nong Dan are folks that couldn't wait for a table here. Condolences to the couple that paid $20 ($7 if validated) for valet parking but couldn't get a seat. Definitely worth the effort to get in, the food and cocktails are excellent! read more

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I went to The Mulberry with my girlfriends for Esther A.'s birthday a couple months back. It was a precious Sunday night out for us moms, three of us (not me! never again) to fresh babies. We'd actually tried to book a table here and ended up on the waitlist, and the GM called Melissa K. the day of to say a spot opened up for us, though it was at a communal table. We passed, but then he told us he could get us a regular table, seeing as it was a birthday dinner. This was, how do I put this...a lie? At the very least an optimistic half-truth. We showed up as scheduled, at 8:00, and the only thing available was that communal table. It wasn't a bad situation, though, our part of the table reasonably partitioned the party next to us by decor, like groceries on a conveyor belt. The vibe was casual anyway, though a little more upscale than Plan Check--the previous incarnation of the space, which I once knew quite well. Service was friendly and competent, and it wasn't our waiter's fault that we were lured in by false promises. I hadn't done my research and was pleasantly surprised to learn that The Mulberry was a modern Korean concept, with a creative cocktail list and a fun Korean American menu. I had a couple drinks, and they were both excellent. The Baesuk White Negroni was smooth and strong, with Asian pear, ginger, black pepper, Puntiagudo mezcal, and Antica Torino bitter bianco. I always love a Pencillin, and the Burdock Penicillin was a nice variation, made with burdock tea, honey, ginger, lemon, Coastal Spirits double oak, and McCarthy's PX sherry cask. I also tried a sip of the Yuzu Pear Toddy, a soothing, hot low-alcohol drink made with baesuk, St. George pear brandy, yuzu honey, and lemon. The food was delicious, starting with my favorite of the night, the Korean aguachile. This was a refreshing, vinegary dish of Santa Barbara tilefish in ice-cold kimchi broth with cucumber, dill, radish, and red onion. I'm not embarrassed to admit that I drank that dongchimi. The fried chicken wings were solid, half plain and half soy garlic, with sweet chili sauce and pickled radish. I also liked the Mulberry Caesar salad, with baby gem lettuce, chicory, and puffed rice. The chilled acorn noodles were chewy and satisfying, topped with salted cucumber, toasted nori, perilla oil, and half a boiled egg. The beef short rib with accompaniments served as the centerpiece for our meal. The galbi was untraditional but very good, thick cuts of short rib in a sweet marinade, charcoal-grilled and tender. It came with salt and lemon and a few dipping sauces, as well as a plate of spicy scallion salad. We supplemented with steamed rice ($3), fresh Napa cabbage kimchi ($5), and assorted lettuces with herbs and ssamjang ($8). I can hear the halmonis scoffing, but the margins are thin out there. They've got GMs using car salesman tactics on customers. We also ordered the stir-fried hen of the woods mushroom with rice cake, cabbage, and mustard leaf. Tasty, if not essential. For dessert, we shared the hotteok a la mode. If you don't know what hotteok is, the menu describes it as a caramelized cinnamon "crepe," and that's somewhat accurate. The house hotteok was lovely, piping hot and not too sweet, with toasted sunflower and pumpkin seeds and a side of vanilla ice cream in some kind of caramel syrup. In the end, I was happy enough with The Mulberry to forgive the table bait and switch (if not enough to forget to mention it). We had a great time celebrating Esther's birthday, and I hope to go back for more contemporary Korean food and drinks. read more

TLDR: Vibes and service here were really good but the food was honestly really mid and borderline tasteless. Hence minus one. Otherwise, it's very good for date night and if you're looking for a place to spend Resy credit. Soy marinade blue prawn- all the flavor was concentrated in the head. Kimchi pancake- all the flavor came from the herbs like mint and dill. The crisp was there but there was barely any kimchi. Fried chicken wings- comes with two flavors but basically no flavor. There's some sweet sauce that came with it but it was just okay. Pleasantly surprised by the amount of wings given. Beef short rib- cooked to a perfect medium rare. Recommended to pair with the sorted lettuce and ssamjang which costs an extra $6. Was it worth it? Not really. Spicy braised black cod- also cooked perfectly. Fish is very tender. The dish was not spicy. The veggies had more flavor than the fish. We also got two cocktails to try, $15 each and very small amount of liquid. Banana milk tasted like that market Korean banana milk with alcohol. Sikhye slushy is a rice tea slush with a bunch of aromatics, it was refreshing but would not get it again. I do want to like this place so I would come back to try the tofu soup which has a lot of good reviews. Our server also recommended to try the tartar next time which is supposed to be like bibimbap. read more

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Tried Mulberry LA on Sawtelle and it honestly impressed us from the start. We didn't have reservations, so we ended up at the bar -- which turned out to be the perfect spot. Service was impeccable, and Zack, Alessandro, and Jermel took such great care of us. They made the whole experience feel relaxed and welcoming. The steak tartare was the highlight of the night -- fresh, balanced, and so flavorful that we both agreed we'd come back just for that dish. We also tried the tasting menu, and I picked the Caesar salad, tofu soup, and the short rib BBQ. Everything was solid, but the short rib was especially tender and full of flavor. Bonus: corkage is only $25, which is kind of unheard of on Sawtelle. Between the excellent food and the warm, attentive service, this place is definitely going into our regular rotation. Highly recommended. read more

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Did a walk in here on Friday and luckily got seated easily but had a time limit for our order. We were seated in an alcove in the far back. A little more intimate back there - definitely a little tight as well...you could tell it was even difficult to maneuver in the small space back there. Korean Aguachile - super refreshing - loved the cold kimchi broth Crispy kimchi pancake - not a super memorable dish. Huge portion! Stir-fried hen of mushroom - this had excellent flavors but too salty and oily for my taste. Beef short rib - delicious - ordered the assorted lettuces, herbs, and sauce to accompany it. This place was great for a date night, but definitely on the pricier side. I think with the cost of the short rib, it should already come with the veggies and herbs. read more

I went into this place with no expectations but excited for experiencing something different and new. And precisely that I did receive. We tried several dishes and although some of them may not have looked as appetizing as we would like them to be when served (seaweed noodles), they tasted significantly better than how they looked. I felt that the dishes we tried had a great eclectic mix, see pictures, and I honestly enjoyed all of them. The only item that I thought could have used improvement was the Caesar salad which I felt included too much of the white portion of the lettuce which tasted extremely bitter. My thoughts are, lettuce is extremely cheap so why not cut out the portions that tend to taste butter? But if that's my only complaint I think we're doing pretty well! From the outside the venue is not much to look at but inside it's very cozy and well decorated and styled. When we first arrived to the area, we sort of walked on into this place without a reservation, and we felt lucky that we were able to be squeezed in. Though they said thsr they only had bar seating available, even though there were two tables which remained vacant the entire hour and a half that we were at the restaurant, go figure. Not a big deal, just a little odd, perhaps someone canceled that they didn't expect or had a no-show, which every restaurant is all too familiar with. Service at the bar was very good and while we did not try any drinks, this spot certainly gave us a good insight as to what drinks we would like to order next time we come! read more

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Came here for our anniversary dinner. The vibes are vibing and also cozy. The food was also solid. I really liked the blue shrimp, the fried chicken, and the acorn noodles! Some items were a little too salty and as a Korean it feels odd to charge for kimchi, but overall I reallllly enjoyed the dinner :) read more

The Mulberry - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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