Visited Hangari on Saturday evening to try their renown Kalguksu with some friends. I've known that…read morespecific parking lot/strip mall to be a nightmare parking wise, so I bit the bullet and used the on-site valet. There is sometimes street parking but the availability is rough, it's tough to park, and even one of the meters we ended up at just didn't work. They only charge a $5 cash service charge though, which isn't bad. We were lucky to be seated right away, even in a packed restaurant. The restaurant has a surprisingly modern design, and is comfortable for as small as it is. We were quickly served their signature kimchis and barley rice. The kimchi, particularly the yeolmu (young summer radish) kimchi, has a unique flavor profile well suited to their food. We ordered 2 bowls of their plain kalgooksu, 1 bibim milmyun, and 1 tteokbokki. The food came out fairly quickly. The kalgooksu was as expected the star of the show. The anchovy broth brings a savory complexity that seems impossible for a soup made from just dried fish and a few other ingredients. It even has a rich, almost thick, quality to it that is surprising for a fish broth. Their noodles, the titular kalgooksu, have the signature irregularity and chew of knife cut noodles. I appreciate the vegetables that always come in kalgooksu, like potato, pumpkin, and zucchini, which offer an earthy heartiness to the light soup. My only complaint is that the potato is in huge irregular chunks, and is barely cooked, though I feel like I have had this issue with many of the kalgooksu bowls I've had over the years. The bibim milmyun was solid. I think that I prefer the texture and flavor of naengmyeon buckwheat noodles, but the milmyun, which are made with mostly wheat flour, still provide a satisfying chew. The sauce tasted bright and fresh, especially with a splash of added vinegar. It also came with a small side portion of spicy pork and some rice paper to wrap. The tteokbokki was the one let down of the meal. To be fair, I wasn't expecting much out of tteokbokki at all restaurant like this whose specialty is essentially the opposite. I ordered the tteokbokki as a "safe pick" for a picky eater in the group. It turned out to be a bit mediocre in our opinion, and that friend ended up enjoying their kalgooksu anyways. If you're looking to try this dish, it's definitely one of if not the best I've had in Southern California, so I'd totally recommend it. I'll also warn to steer clear of the Garden Grove restaurant of the same name and specialty. I think it's a disappointing mimicry of this place.

Heard great things about this restaurant so I was very excited to try it while I was in town. Came…read moreon Sunday night at 7pm, and was very pleasantly surprised they had plenty of open tables to seat our party of 3 immediately. What we ordered: - Clam Kalguksu (5/5): this was sooo good! The noodle texture and broth favor was amazing. I would definitely order this again if I come back! - Large Bossam (4.5/5): I absolutely love bossam and this was exactly what I expect when I order bossam. Only reason it's not 5/5 is it's not really any different from bossam elsewhere. Overall, this place is definitely worth the hype and I will be come back when I'm in the ktown area again!

This place is AMAZING. Especially for a vegetarian who hasn't had catsu in forever. I accidentally…read morecame across it while stuck in traffic and we've been craving it and coming back a couple times within a month. We live over an hour away. The chicken stays crispy for a long time and reheats nicely as leftovers. Everything we've ordered is really good and crave-worthy. We got the lucky catsu, curry catsu, crispy shrimp, spam masubi, catsu masubi, orange chicken, crispy chicken. Top two favorites are lucky and curry catsu. Small things I'd personally wish to change is that the onion is too strong in the macaroni salad. Wish it wasn't in there period. And the rice is a little on the dryer side and it sticks to the container- so when you scrape up the last bits of rice, you could be eating the paper from the container. I like that they use compostable containers though!! But yeah the rice is on the harder side especially as leftovers. But whatever, their main items are bomb and makes me not care about anything else. Service is quick! Note: it is not a sit down restaurant. You order (ahead) and park on the street and call them to let them know you're outside. They'll bring the food out. Reception isn't great outside fyi. I've been here 3 times and never last long enough to get a photo before digging in. There are two other vegan restaurants right next to it, same concept - order and pick up. Great for different options if one is craving Mexican from Cena or hot dogs from All franks.

Yummy yummy vegan food. This not a restaurant; pickup only. Order online. Then when they notify…read morethat your order is ready and you drive up to the curb, you can call them when you're at the door. Catsu Frank was outstanding and my ultimate favorite. Loaded Island Fried Chicken Fries was really good and they put sauces on the side. Never disappointed with the Mac box. Hibachi spam and egg fried rice was expectedly salty which we loved. Asian fire wings was pleasantly tasty; glad it didn't set my mouth on fire. Chow mein was okay. When you carry it to your car, just be careful as sometimes the sauces are tilted and the lids might pop off and leak a bit. We order ahead so we can pick up and go. You can add utensils to the order. If you're extremely hungry and want to eat right away, there is a convenient park across the street but be on the look out for homeless.

Food was sooo good enjoyed every bit . Service was ok.will definitely come back anytime I'm in townread more

Great ambiance (love the music)/wait wasn't too long. Food was delicious - fried chicken, collard…read moregreens and biscuit. The mac n cheese was okay. But, please find a new recipe for the peach cobbler. It is greasy, watery, and just yucky. I was so disappointed. There's a lot of recipes out there to elevate your peach cobbler. Throw away the recipe you're using - it takes credit a way for what works well with your food and place.

Beef meat jun was fire and service was good! It's located in the food court concept building.read more

This spot is so awesome…read more Timothy Lee the chef/ owner is one the kindest and coolest dudes around with a tremendous love and passion for food and culture I ordered the meat plate with Mac salad and for $30 you get a HUGE portion. I was able to split this into 3 meals and probably could've gone to 4 even. The rice is excellent, the Mac salad is insanely good and one of the best and most unique versions I've had, and that beef - WOW. Tender, juicy, flavorful, coated in fluffy egg batter. This is the best version of home cooking and comfort food there is

This place has been on my list for months now and we were finally able to give it a try! Every dish…read morewe ordered was packed with flavor! The employee behind the register was super friendly and helped us narrow down our selections: curry chicken roti wrap, red pepper goat roti wrap, jerk chicken, and mac and cheese pie. Highlights were the curry chicken roti and jerk chicken - soooo goood! My buddies were all about the mac and cheese though! Seating space is somewhat limited with a handful of tables inside and a couple outdoors, but didn't have any issues finding a spot at the time. Didn't see a parking lot, but got lucky with nearby street parking. Solid place, would definitely hit it up again!

This food pulled me out of my depression. I'm so serious. I tend to fight with myself about what to…read moreeat for lunch and dinner, how much to spend, and if I should order in or eat what I have at home. I just gave in and ordered delivery, and ended up with one of the best meals I've had in a long time. I got the plantains, the oxtail patty, and the wings. Those flavors thrilled me. I was shocked at how good each new thing was. I've since had it a few more times. My only complaint is that the shrimp roti isn't as good as it could be. My shrimp were over cooked, and the flavor is missing something. My favorite has been the pepper goat roti. BABY! That is about to be a problem for my wallet. What a delicious creation. What a beautiful restaurant. Glad it exists. This place has a new fan out of me.

This place is good two thumbs up! Come early or they run…read moreout! When in the area a must go!

Ok, so my mom saw this place featured on a TV show, so we figured we'd check out what all the hype…read morewas about. Honestly, it just goes to show you can't believe everything you see on TV. They were out of the brisket -- the one thing they're known for -- and said more wouldn't be ready for a couple of hours. Not a great start. The ribs were overcooked and burnt, the chicken was just ok, and while the mac and cheese and baked beans were pretty forgettable, the potato salad was actually the star of the show. Needless to say, we won't be back... but you be the judge.

I've had this both in person and through delivery, and honestly--it's pretty addicting. Compared to…read moreDave's Hot Chicken, I keep coming back here, and the biggest reason is the rice. It's not your typical plain rice--it tastes like jasmine rice, and when you combine it with their sauce, mac & cheese, tenders, coleslaw, and pickles, it all just works really well together. The sandwich is also really good. The bread is soft, so it's easy to eat and doesn't feel heavy. I've ordered the Hangry Fix and the Classics 3 both times, tried mild, and medium. I think I'll stick with mild definitely has a kick. Compared to Dave's, I'd say their medium feels closer to a "hot" level. Their sauce is another highlight--way better than Raising Cane's in my opinion, and a bit closer to Dave's style but still its own thing. Price-wise, it's not bad at all, especially compared to Howlin' Ray's. I don't get to have this often since I only go when I'm in Los Angeles, but it's definitely a must every time I'm there. Give it a try.

I hate doing this because I love this place so much, but my past two experiences here have been…read morepretty bad and the service has gone downhill. Two times ago they completely forgot my french fries for my #2 piece chicken and when I went back, they blamed training. I thought, "okay, things happen." Last week I went to pick up food for my wife and I and they switched the Angry Mac containers to the smaller boxes and try to tell me I was "getting the same amount as the bowls." Needless to say, the box wasn't filled up even and was half the size. Check the photo, I paid $15 for that.

The Food was incredible. It was a very mellow spot. It's quiet and good for conversations. The wait…read morestaff is patient and accommodating. I highly recommend it.

4/29/26 Family owned restaurant in Highland Park, serving innovative meals in a cozy & vibrant…read moreindoor/outdoor space. Service is attentive & welcoming. What I love most about this place is their outdoor patio space that would be great for small or big events like a baby shower, bridal shower Mother's Day brunch, birthday , you name --it's perfectly great for any celebration. It is picturesque, maybe even IG worthy. When we visited, it felt cozy & intimate (romantic enough for two). Brian was our server who was kind enough to entertain our multitude of questions. We ordered the CowBelly burger with fries, calamari & crispy rice tuna. The burger is tender, moist, juicy & fairly massive, I shared it with Hubby. The shoestring fries were crispy & well seasoned. Calamari was just as delicious & the crispy rice tuna was scrumptious. Parking is free and plentiful. Cool spot.

I love Gus's Fried Chicken. Great food, great ambiance, even…read morebetter service. Mary is the best!!!

4.5 stars rounded up…read more Gus's makes my favorite fried chicken. My scale is thankful that the closest location is an hour-long plane ride away. With their Oakland store recently shut down, Burbank is technically now "my" Gus's. I was finally able to try their chicken strips, which wasn't as good as their bone-in pieces. It reminded me of what some chicken joints might call a "naked" breading. The fried okra made a great pairing with ranch. Each piece was large & juicy, but still crisp. I was poppin' those like TicTacs (or whatever the cool kids throw back these days.) I also ordered my favorite piece, a drumstick, which was absolutely delectable. I should've ordered another instead of a breast because that second piece was way too much food. The meat is moist & the breading has the best texture & flavoring. I love that this fried chicken has no greasy taste. Chill, casual atmosphere. Awesome folks running the show. Gus's chicken is certainly famous in my world.

The seafood soup and Yuk gae jang are my go to here some of the best in LA. It's always consistent…read moreand very filling. The restaurant is very bright and clean with nice decor, staff is very nice and attentive. The soondae is pretty good I've had better but if you're in the mood for soondae this is worth a try, as for the Mandu it was ok imo. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area.

We've been here a few times -- the flavor isn't really my style, but my kids actually like it even…read morethough it's a bit spicy for them. Love that they use black rice, and the little candy they hand out with the bill is such a cute touch. And the broth for the brisket mul-naengmyeon tastes really different from the usual spots!