Came here for a quick Sunday lunch We ordered spicy cucumber arugula salad and dduk galbi sandwich; they were both really good! The chef/owner goes the extra mile to make sure you have a great time! Excellent service. Nice local spot for great food and good vibes read more

Woowa - Spicy Cucumber Arugula Salad - Korean Near Me - Gardena, California

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한잔하고싶을때오면 꼭 여러병 마시게 하는 안주와 사장님의 프로페셔널한 음식솜씨가 반드시 다시 돌아오게 만드는 hidden gem in Gardena! 특별하고 유니크 음식과 맛있는 술을 마시고싶다하면 꼭 오게되는곳인거같아요! 사람들을 데리고오면 만족해서 다시 오게만드는 식당입니다! read more

Woowa - Korean Near Me - Gardena, California

Tteok galbi meal set is very good 10/10. Excellent service. Very vibey place to hangout with friends read more

Woowa - Tteok galbi meal set - Korean Near Me - Gardena, California

Delicious, savory, spicy, flavorful. My wife and I came to check this spot out and were definitely happy with it. We started with the spicy cucumber arugula salad, which was soooo good (know going in that they MEAN spicy). I'm a vegetarian, and there weren't a huuuge amount of veg options, but I was very happy with the sweet and spicy yaki mandu! My wife found the tteok galbi meal set tasty, tender, and generously portioned (she was like, this could have been a shared dish for sure!!). Legit loved how much in the way of greens accompanied everything, too (and each greens dish had a totally different flavor profile which was nice that it wasn't just the same for everything)--I honestly wasn't super looking forward to going out to eat on a hot summer day, but all the greens kept it feeling nice and let and refreshing even as we packed away a bunch of food, lol. read more

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We saw this late night join that have great review that open till Midnight. Was hungry after Sofi Stadium concert and finally arrived past 11pm. Small cozy restaurant with the few tables for 4 and 1 longer table at front. You can enter from with street parking or back door with back parking, better. Saw the Chef's sommelier long certificates wall posted. Great accomplishment! Only ordered 2 item. The Tteok Galbi Meal Set and Creamy Toowoomba Ramyeon Risotto. Food taste is 9/10. Very delicious and yummy. The Galbi is marinated meatballs, very tasty. Including Salad and dressing. The risotto is a mini show. Come in Buldak Ramen Cup upside down with cheese at the bottom. Interesting. Creamy and yummy. Portion is on larger side, like family style, thus the price is on higher side. Might come again and try different item. read more

Woowa - Creamy Toowoomba Ramyeon Risotto Tteok Galbi Meal seat with Salad and Rice - Korean Near Me - Gardena, California

Stopped by after Ho'olaule'a at Alondra Park. Long lines for food. Parking is on street or there is a small lot behind the restaurant and you can enter through the back door. We were greeted as soon as we walked in and told we could sit at any open table. I think the chef was the host, waiter and busser. He was working hard but we couldn't tell he was working solo. Service was great. Inside is small with 10 tables and a small counter with 3-4 seats. The inside got kinda hot if you're eating a spicy dish. There was no airflow. We ordered a lot of food for two because we wanted to try more than two main dishes. We ordered the pork belly, spicy pork belly, the Redondo Seafood Jeon, and Ttokbokki(red). My first time trying Ttokbokki seeing it so many times on Korean TV. Now I know why it's a popular dish. Everything was delicious. read more

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Why Woowa? An intimate small Korean spot off the Main Street of Western. - Not sure why it gives off bar vibes for a fusion Korean x Italian spot. - Consistently busy throughout the weekend nights though you can't tell from the outside. - Love the top 10 list on the menu wonder if it changes quarter to quarter? Would I come back? Yes, I would much better than the other Korean spot around the perimeter. Note: The food is very HEAVY based on what was eaten below. Food 4/5 - N Pork Belly = Loved how it was cooked and crispy + quality was solid - Dad's Kim chee fried rice = Solid with the egg on-top Service 4/5 Consistent follow-up from staff to ensure all is well. You can truly tell they care for their customers! Parking 4/5 Easy parking in the back or on Main Street of Western read more

Woowa - dads fried rice - Korean Near Me - Gardena, California

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The service so just so friendly and welcoming! We were promptly greeted, seated, and consistently taken care of. The food is absolutely fantastic-- a cheesy dolsot buldak?! ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! It was so comforting and delicious!!! I will say, the interior is more like a dive-bar vibe, it's dark, and pretty small. But man, I will definitely be back, especially since they're open late :3 read more

Woowa - Korean Near Me - Gardena, California

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Came here at late night around 11pm. They said they ran out of pasta, which is what were looking forward to. My friend had the bulgogi meatballs, and he told me it was okay and it tasted like Koja Kitchen. It's crazy because it was the #1 menu item. Buldak was subpar and nothing crazy, considering the $24 price. Seafood pancake was okay too. I had really high expectations for this place, and I am disappointed. Would not go here again :/ read more

Woowa - Korean Near Me - Gardena, California

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A hole in the wall restaurant that is 100% worth trying in the Gardena area. Met up with friends and went as soon as they opened. They have a lot in the back where you can park. The food was AMAZING. The server/cook, Joon, was so helpful when we were trying to decide what to order. Love that they have a page of their recommended food items. The spicy cucumber arugula salad was definitely one of the best I've had. Nice and refreshing! I also enjoyed their seafood pajeon and pork belly dish. I wish I lived closer because this would be a great place to go to for drinks too! Highly recommend! read more

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Woowa is an extremely charming late-night spot nested on Western Ave, the legendary street that spans from Hollywood all the way down to PV. I highly recommend making a visit as they do Korean-Italian fusion in a very interesting way that you can't find anywhere else. I've been here about three times now -- earlier into the restaurant's opening and have been pleased to see its growth in such a short amount of time. Let's start with the appetizers; the rice paper-wrapped boneless fried chicken was very surprising. It's unlike other fried chicken, with a lighter texture that doesn't sacrifice the juice. It's a great snack throughout the night. I wasn't a big fan of the arugula salad as it was way too acidic (too much vinegar) and hope that gets adjusted. I do wish they'd add soy garlic WINGS... we are severely lacking in quality wings in Gardena and think Woowa would kill it. CM chicken across the street does not pass my bar, nor does Love Letter a few blocks down. There's also the kimchi pancake, which was very sizable and perfect for a group of 4. They fortunately provide a "top hits" menu, so I recommend you order from that list on your first visit. The top one is the bulgogi meatball, served with a killer gochujang salad. The salad needs to be a side option! The meatball was juicy and well-balanced; the rice was impeccably soft and paired well. You did order alcohol, right...? Because there's more to discuss. The N Pork Belly was INCREDIBLE. It's the highest quality pork belly in Korea and the dish was served on a cast-iron skillet, making every bite juicy and crispy all at once. It's a nice "side dish" as it doesn't come with rice or pasta. The brisket set is no longer on the menu as of writing but I quite enjoyed that one! Next top dish would be the carbonara and risotto - very creamy, yet the Korean flavors shine through to make every bite nostalgic and playful. I thoroughly enjoyed the chapaghetti - I ordered it with pork belly but they should add a steak option to reference the dish in the Parasite film...! I would probably pass on the smoke bulgogi next time around as it didn't wow me enough; the Ilsan style chicken noodle soup was very heartwarming and I think it'd be perfect after tons of alcohol. I've even been to Woowa during the world cup game and it was the perfect atmosphere. The owners and staff are so friendly and welcoming and you can tell every detail has been treated with care. I will say, between the dishes and drinking, the bill can run you up. I believe my average check is ~$120. I wished there were smaller plates with smaller prices so that groups of 2 can budget better, or groups can try more options. During the daytime, they do sell Korean-inspired sandwiches, so that's also another way to get a cheaper bite. Reminds me of The Bear... :) Overall, I am always a champion for late-night eats in Gardena; we always need more! Woowa is the perfect destination spot or even a companion spot to Donna's bar nextdoor. Give them a try!!! I'll see you there. read more

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The service here was really good, super friendly and helpful. The waiter helped me pick out a good soju and point us to good things on the menu. The food was super flavorful and hit the spot. I love the hole in the wall vibes, it felt cozy and fun at the same time. read more

Woowa - Bar area - Korean Near Me - Gardena, California

Incredible food, amazing music, and a fantastic vibe! Step inside, and you'll feel like you've been transported straight to a cozy, small restaurant in Korea. The food is absolutely spectacular. Their rosé pasta is crafted to perfection, featuring a rich, scratch-made tomato sauce. To top it off, the incredibly friendly owner came out to chat with us, which was such a cool, personal touch. The portions here are remarkably generous. They actually forgot our appetizer initially, but honestly, we were glad we canceled it because the main dishes were more than enough to fill us up! read more

Woowa - Open kitchen, which give this place a very special character - Korean Near Me - Gardena, California

Came to woowa with my wife and we throughly enjoyed our experience. We had the rose pasta, tteok galbi meal set, and the Kimchi tofu spicy pork. They were all very amazing, the atmosphere was very fun, and the service was top tier. Will definitely return again. read more

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Words to describe Woowa: "Wowza," "Deliciosa," and "Zooweemama" From tangy/spicy cucumber salad to creamy and decadent rose pasta, Woowa provides a variety of unique and intricate flavors. Every dish had their own moment like a Kardashian walking down the red carpet. Definitely come by and taste the food for yourself. You won't be disappointed. I highly recommend the Spicy Cucumber Salad. A dish that shouldn't have any surprises, but after one bite you'll be left in "wooo-awe." In addition to the food, both the ambiance and service were great. Zooweemama!! read more

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I've been seeing the red door for awhile, and I finally tried today - now I regret not coming here sooner! There is parking in the back of the restaurant, but we were able to park in the front on Western. Upon entering, we were immediately seated. We ordered woowa chicken, rose pasta with seafood, and fries with spicy pork belly. THEY WERE ALL SOO TASTY. Chicken was light but crispy and juicy inside. Gotta also mention that their special sauce was wonderful. Fries were also crispy and pork belly was tasty. What I love the most though, was rose pasta. It's creamy tomato sauce, and went so well with seafood. I loved the sauce so much that I ended up finishing all of it like a soup. The place felt so cozy and played fun music - in addition to lunch, I would love to return for dinner for date nights or hangouts with friends. Thanks, Joon!! read more

Woowa - Inside. There are bar seating and tables. - Korean Near Me - Gardena, California

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We live in Gardena, have driven by the place multiple times but today was our very first time dining here. It popped up on Yelp as the #1 Korean restaurant in Gardena. The reviews are amazing. We got there right at opening time for dinner, 5Pm, so we were the first customers. Joon, the owner recommended we pick from the top 10 menu, so we picked the Galbi/Salad/Rice (#1), the Gnocchi #5, and Pork Belly #7. Everything was wonderful. The Soebu (Gnocchi) was a bit on the Salty side but still very delicious, the Gnocchi was pillowy. The vibe is very trendy with good music, reminds me of days when we hit the clubs, has a young person's vibe. Loved it. Joon showed us a wall that displays all his certificates of his culinary trainings. How did we not come here before now? Joon, trust me, we will be back. Check them out on Yelp and read all the wonderful reviews. I forgot to check off that the service was very good, couldn't figure how to go back to check off without losing everything I already entered. read more

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Woowa remains unrivaled in both quality and quantity! The food is excellent as always, and the owner was kind enough to give us a free loaf of bread to dip into the rose sauce upon request. The vibes are great and it's a treat to watch the owner working on the order as you wait. read more

Woowa - Rose Sujebi - Korean Near Me - Gardena, California

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Woowa is a nice Korean/Italian located in a small strip building on the corner of Marine and Western Ave. Street parking is available and also about 8 parking stalls around back. The owner is a nice fellow and tonight when we for dinner, he was a one man show. Hosting, waiting and cooking and did everything really well. He took the time to explain the menu and even gave great recommendations. We made a reservation and highly recommend that as they get pretty busy even other yelpers suggested it. Overall a great dining experience! read more

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Woowa was such a great find. Gardena has no shortage of fantastic restaurants, but Woowa deserves a spot in the hall of fame. Impeccable vibes and delicious food -- we had the Tteok Galbi Meal Set, Sodduk Sodduk, and Rosé Sujebi. Personally, I wouldn't leave without having for Rosé Sujebi. read more

Woowa - Korean Near Me - Gardena, California

Always passed by here, looked mysterious and wanted to give it a shot! Came here on a Thursday night with some friends. There's a few parking spots in the back and street parking. Inside there's a couple of tables and bar seating. We shared: Pancake: (3/5) least favorite dish. Feel like it wasn't very hot, flavor was decent though Fries with beef (5/5) beef was so tender, sauces were good and it was good ole crispy fries Rose pasta with meatball (4/5): wish the sauce was more flavorful, was definitely more garlic forward. the meatball was more like a patty and was slightly sweet which was good. Beef with salad/rice (5/5): beef was nice and tender. Same beef they used on the fries. Nice it came with their salad too. Service was really friendly, it was one guy who I think may be the manager or owner. Would come back to try the other dishes! read more

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Great food and service! You can't go wrong with anything on the menu and they even include a top 10 list. The service was great and the portions were big! This was my first time here and I will definitely be coming back! read more

Woowa - Korean Near Me - Gardena, California

Tteok Galbi was so good! The meat was seared and seasoned well as well as the fries were crispy. Definitely will come back for it again! read more

Woowa - Tteok Galbi was so good! Definitely will come back again! - Korean Near Me - Gardena, California

Tried Woowa on a whim after someone recommended and so glad I did. Everything was great. The food, the vibe and the customer service were all 10/10. Food: ordered the Tteok -Galbi fries with cheese and kimchi, so bomb. Meat is so tender. Also ordered the rose sujebi, noodles are so soft and rosé sauce is so savory and flavorful. Customer service:so friendly, they let you choose your own shot glasses from a box of unique glasses which is cool. They even gave us complimentary bread to dip into the sauce. Vibe: cozy spot wire good music, they played a mix of trance, house music. read more

Woowa - Rosé sujebi and complicated bread - Korean Near Me - Gardena, California

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Such a good spot! We ordered the Sweet & Spicy Yaki Mandu, Toowoomba Ramyeon Cream Risotto, and the N Pork Belly, and every dish was so delicious. The portions were huge and we left absolutely stuffed. The service was friendly and attentive, the music was great, and the whole vibe was really fun. Can't wait to come back and try more of the menu! read more

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Ambiance: it's a cozy restaurant like a hole in the wall, private parking in the rear, limited seating inside, good for late night hangout Service: super friendly and attentive, patient with requests, cleaned table and refilled water adequately Food & Drink: classic Korean bar food with some creative ideas Ttoek Galbi Meal Set - ***** mix of Korean style salad, beef cube, and rice, very tasty, highly recommend Redondo Seafood Pancake - **** crispy squid pancake, good with dipping sauce, recommend Terra - *** light bottled bear Price: moderate portions and reasonable prices, expect $30~$35 per person read more

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Woowa is a cozy Korean-Italian fusion restaurant with top quality food and great service. I stopped by on Monday for lunch with a coworker for the first time. After some deliberating, I decided to give the Monday lunch special (Tteok Galibi meal set) a try. The food came out fairly quickly and the owner/chef was very nice. I have to say, I've been to a lot of Korean places before but I haven't had Korean food that was this good in a long, long time! The meat was tender, extremely flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The salad was well-tossed with a delectable dressing that was sweet and savory. The rice was also the sticky kind, which I prefer. Overall, I was blown away by the quality of each and every part of this meal. Kudos to the owner/chef! I highly recommend giving this place a try if you're looking for some of the best Korean food this area has to offer. I will be back again soon to try the other items on the menu for sure! Thanks Woowa! read more

Woowa - Tteok Galibi Meal Set (Monday Lunch Special) - Korean Near Me - Gardena, California

What a cool random find! All dishes were delish and my work colleagues agreed. Just texted my wife that I want to get back soon with her! I never have typed a review immediately after eating at a place so could be I'm high on garlic, onions, and kimchi! Sorry no photos to share - was too busy eating. read more

Omg... WOOWA for sure. The food here was amazing! Everything was so delicious and flavorful. The other plus is that they are open late. Service was top notch. We are recommending to everyone we know and coming back really soon. I'm excited to try other dishes. read more

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I love the ambience of this restaurant. The music is upbeat and it's lively and full around dinner time! The food is delicious and the service is so friendly! Absolutely love the vibes and the quality of the food is here to match. I would recommend getting the spicy cucumber arugula salad and the woowa chicken! read more

Woowa - Spicy cucumber arugula salad - Korean Near Me - Gardena, California

A nice little gem in Gardena! My hubby just found out about this place and brought us here for lunch! It's small and cozy on the inside and there's a decent amount of seating. It wasn't too busy when we got there for Sunday lunch. We ordered: - woowa chicken: very light and crispy on the outside, super juicy on the inside - ramyeon risotto: it even had a little presentation by the chef! Tasted great! Savory and def a little kick - pork belly: came with cooked onions and kimchi. Meat was a little on the saltier side but with the onions and kimchi, very good! Unfortunately, we were starving and didn't take pics until we were done eating Will def come back to try some other dishes! Oh, I can't write a review without talking about parking. There's a small lot in the back and also residential parking. read more

Woowa - Great Sunday lunch! We had the woowa chicken, ramyeon risotto, and pork belly. - Korean Near Me - Gardena, California

My friend and I came here because we were hungry and needed something open late! Found WOOWA and I thought it was a very cute name! The food is really delicious and filling. The flavor was really good and everything came out so fast! I am definitely going to come back and eat here again! The portions are also very good and the parking is excellent. It was managed by one friendly person and the service was excellent :)! read more

Woowa - Sujebi - Korean Near Me - Gardena, California

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Fanatic food! This is a Korean and Italian fusion. We ordered a few items off the menu but definitely want to return to try more dishes. read more

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HIDDEN GEM HERE IN LAWNDALE! food is very authentic its italian and korean fusion. the owner is really nice. FOOD IS REALLY GOOD TRUST ME!!! the rose pasta with seafood is the best. read more

Woowa - N pork belly & Rose Pasta 11/10 VERY GOOD!! - Korean Near Me - Gardena, California

Everything is incredible in this little restaurant. The food, the service, the music. Absolute art on every dish. I guarantee this place will hold a Michelin star soon if it doesn't yet. Enjoy it before it gets extremely popular! read more

Woowa - Carbonara Pasta. Tteok Galbi Fries. Woowa Chicken - Korean Near Me - Gardena, California

Look no further. Just come. You won't regret it. 건배 Cheers! Why go to Ktown when you have this gem right here?! Authentic Korean flavors. Tasty menu. I stand on business. This place deserves every dollar. read more

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Me, my bf and my siblings went here for dinner. We had the corner of the restaurant for us. The owner is the one serving and cooking at the same time. Their kitchen is open concept so you can see him making your food. We wanted to try everything from the menu since it all looks good. Portions are pretty good as well. We ordered 5 dishes: kimchi fried rice, kimchi pancake, Rose Gnocchi, French Fries, some type of fried chicken (I forgot). We thought the portions are really big so we only ordered 5 dishes, it was all good. Especially love the Rose Gnocchi, Kimchi Pancake and Chicken. But everything was really good. Portions are good for sharing at least 2-3 people to share a dish, depends on what you get. Waiting time for the food does take awhile since he is the only one serving and cooking at the same time but the wait was worth it. We were the only ones left by the time we finish and we got to talk to the owner/ chef. He was very nice and told us about his background and asked us how we found the place. Told him, me and my bf have had this spot for a while on our go to eat spots, and that night was the night we were able to finally go and try it. Definitely will come back and try the other dishes. They have a variety of food you can try, may it be a for brunch, lunch, dinner or even late night snack. Their menu is really good. Already thinking about when to go back and what to order and try next on their menu read more

Looking for a late night spot for dinner with great food, this unassuming spot surprised us. We arrived after 10 pm. Owner chef greeted us & introduced us to The Top Ten list -- a must! Korean food with an Italian twist or vice versa-- it was ALL GOOD! Music in the background very relaxing-- jazzy, soft speak-easy vibe. Every dish came out piping hot with care & seasoned to perfection. A little taste of 'Korean grandma' with a touch of Italian flavors-- true fusion. The seafood pancake was crispy & full of goodies. The clams with Korean rice cakes (Korean "gnocchi") was outstanding, full of garlicky goodness--a real gem. It got better & better with each dish to follow. Pork belly was crunchy & full of flavor. And the Galbi plate was awesome! Tasty!! read more

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The owner's cooking of fusion dishes is exceptional. The food tastes outstanding If everyone comes and tries it together, I think they'll be very happy read more

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Currently sitting while enjoying the food! I have passed by here so many times and tonight was the night to stop by and I am sooooo disappointed in myself I have not stopped by sooner! The food?Amazing! The service?Amazing! The vibe? Amazing! We asked for recommendations and so impressed, the food is flavorful and great portions! I will most definitely be coming back and best of all late hours! read more

Woowa - Rosè pasta with chicken - Korean Near Me - Gardena, California

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