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Delicious! Wish I took photos. We had the spicy stir fried squid, sesame chicken, and grilled mackerel. You order from the phone which is very convenient. Service was excellent when we needed it. The ambiance is cozy and they have tons of KPOP on the TVs to distract you from regular conversation. Super close to the wiltern. Will definitely be back!! read more

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Ruiwen Z.

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One of my fav Korean food in LA! The spicy chicken feet are sooo good! Staff always friendly too. Good for friends gathering. 10/10 recommended read more

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LuisAngelo V.

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Good food, great vibes, great service, and affordable. We came here hangover and we cured it with great soup, tuna mayo, and kimchi fried rice. read more

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SeSe W.

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My favorite korean restaurant in the town！Spicy chicken feet and corn cheese is highly recommend！

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Tiffany H.

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We ordered the spicy chicken with cheese, kimchi pasta and seafood pancake. For the spicy chicken with cheese, we got a level 7 of spicy which was insanely spicy. It tasted like I was eating the 2x spicy Buldak noodles. Would highly recommend if you enjoy extremely spicy things. The kimchi pasta was honestly my favorite. It was creamy and had some seafood and the flavors were well balanced. The noodles were al dente as well! The seafood pancake was good. They don't skimp on their portions so I definitely feel like you get what you pay for! We ordered three items for two people, with a lot of extras to take home. Service was a bit slow, but there was only one server working that night so it was understandable. The restaurant is pretty much a large pocha. Was a bit empty on a Sunday memorial weekend but I envision there would be many more people on a Friday or Saturday. Would come back again! read more

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Florie C.

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very nice with good taste! Good location with parking validation. Try kimichi fried rice it's great read more

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Hansol J.

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Best place to get spicy chicken feet. Always get the combo so you can cool your mouth off with the steamed egg and fried rice at the end. Kimchi pasta is also one of their best dishes! Been coming here for years. Friendly servers and good portions for the food read more

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Vicky Y.

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2 months ago

Had a really great experience at Ya Sik Na Ra! The food was super authentic and full of flavor -- especially the Korean food！everything tasted fresh and well-seasoned. read more

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Isabel Y.

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I ordered from YaSikNara through Uber Eats last night, and I feel absolutely compelled to leave this review. First, the soondubu (soft tofu stew) was over $20, yet it tasted like someone just threw in plain tofu into instant ramen soup powder. There were no vegetables, no care, no flavor depth--nothing. Even a $4 meal kit tastes better than this. It is a complete ripoff. Second, the chicken wings were inedible. I took one bite and had to throw the rest away. I was really craving Korean-style wings, but this was beyond disappointing. It didn't taste like it had chili or capsaicin. It felt like some kind of chemical or toxic substance was on it. My lips started burning, my tongue stung, and the skin under my nose turned red and irritated. Just to be clear, I love spicy food but this wasn't just spicy. it felt like someone intentionally sabotaged the food. I had to rinse my mouth with ice multiple times, my lips turned red and painful, and I couldn't finish even one wing. How can a restaurant serve something like this? Worst of all, this garbage cost me $160. read more

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Zhong T.

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Good taste! The food was delicious, the service was friendly, and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. I really enjoyed my meal and would definitely come back again. read more

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Maruko X.

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2 years ago

Ambiance: it's a late night dine bar style restaurant, located on the second floor of the popular plaza, they validate parking for three hours, just remember to park at the underground level of the garage, neither the ground level of where cvs is located, nor the upper level of the graduate Service: not very fast and forgetful, had to reminder servers a few times to get things right Food & Drink: variety choices on their menu for spicy food and drinks, be careful to choose the spicy level from 0 to 7, with 0.5 increment, anything above 3 could be painful Spicy Chicken Feet - *** overcooked chicken feet, too mushed together Steamed Egg - **** steamed with seafood, recommend Seaweed Rice Ball - ** flavorless Spicy Stir-Fired Pork Feet - **** chewy and tender, flavorful, recommend Watermelon - ** the watermelon scoops were made ahead and seated there too long, not fresh Peach Makgeolli - *** average rice wine CASS - *** light Korean beer TERRA - *** light Korean beer KLOUD - *** light Korean beer Price: moderate portions, and decent prices for food but overpriced for drinks, about $50 per person read more

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Cecilia Z.

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The food here is delicious! Every dish we tried was very nice. Highly recommend the chicken feet and the fried rice!!! For sure get those!! Hands down the best chicken feet! read more

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Fried rice- Bomb Army stew - Bomb Gizzard - Bomb Should try, sad that it's kind of empty in here when it's so good. PARKING HAS 3 hours OF VALIDATION!! read more

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Good Service, love the food. Gotta get the spicy chicken feet! Make sure too add Cheese if you order the army soup! read more

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Yasiknara is located on the second floor of the Solair building. The good things about this place are that it seems to be open late, and it's not crowded at all during weekday late evenings. They have K-pop blasting and music videos playing on a projector, and it's a great place to get a little tipsy on soju and beer and maybe grab a bite to eat. They offer a wide variety of Korean dishes that go well with drinking. The food was just ok...we ordered a variety of dishes but nothing really stands out enough to mention. The menu is kind of overwhelming as it is the combos, and so I hate how you have to figure out the menu on your phone and also order through your phone. Maybe it's just me and maybe I'm just getting old lol, but I'm sucker for physical menus and fewer, simple choices on a menu. I could really see myself struggling if I wandered in here drunk already. We ended up just ordering individual items instead of a combo. Also, the way they price their menu items doesn't make sense to me. Some items seems like an absolute bargain while others seem to be way overpriced. Overall the ambiance is great for drinking, and the food is acceptable, but it's hard to imagine anyone being a regular at this place unless you live in the Solair building. read more

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佳玥

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9 months ago

This place is so good! The food feels super homey and authentic, loved the fish cake soup and crispy pancake, and the spicy chicken feet were crazy good if you like heat. Chill vibes, fast service, and perfect for hanging out with friends. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Uka O.

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Soooo good. I was looking for good chicken feet and found this place. Definitely will be coming back :) service is friendly Nd theyre so clean read more

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Vy D.

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Came to this Korean restaurant and had amazing dishes with great vibes. Join me!! Highlights of the menu: 1. Special hot pot with 6 sections: clam + mussel + octopus + fish cake + crab + udon 2. Stir-fried spicy baby octopus - eat with bean sprouts 3. Chicken feet 4. Kimchi fried rice 5. Chicken gizzard 6. Bulgogi with tteokbokki Great service as they help you with cutting the octopus. Good vibe to go drinking with family and friends in the weekend! Make sure to check on spicy level, they have mild to very very spicy level! Basement parking is available for the building. Use the elevator to go up to the restaurant. It can be a bit tricky but they explain at restaurant and on their website. read more

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Airi G.

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You might come here for the drinks, but you'll stay for the food. Raw Crab: The time has finally come. I've been seeing raw crab everywhere online and I finally got to try it at a Korean restaurant. Safe to say that I'm in love. The crab was well-marinated and there was a lot of meat in the crab so not only was the quality good, but so was the price point. Spicy Sea Snail: This was also my first time having snails in a Korean dish and I liked the contrast in textures. The snails provided a chew to the crispness of the salad and the sauce grabbed onto the noodles which made every bite so flavorful. Potato Pancake: I've been waiting to try potato pancakes because I'm obsessed with savory pancakes. I didn't imagine it to remind me of a hashbrown but it felt much cleaner because it wasn't as greasy and the shreds of potato were so thin that it was crispy. Stir-fried Bulgogi: The marinade they used was one of the sweeter ones I've tried but I liked the twist that they put on it by adding japchae and rice cakes. Rice Cake Skewer: The crispiness on this was perfect. The inside was still chewy and the glaze on top was pretty sweet but nothing you can't take off if it's too much. If you want something similar but different, they have one with sausages. Deep Fried Chicken Gizzard: A perfect appetizer or little crunchy pieces you can snack on between the main entrees. It was crispy and not overly greasy. Grilled Sweet Soy Sauce Squid Legs: A good balance of sweet and savory. The squid was also not overcooked and it's nice that they cut it up so it's easy to eat and split amongst your group. Galbi Jjim with Cheese: This is the one dish that I'll say you can skip on. The cheese didn't melt too nicely and the meat wasn't as tender as other places that I've tried. Overall, you need to make a visit and aim to try one category from every item. Luckily, I came with a large group so I had a fun sampling session but if you're coming with a small group, definitely get the crab. The service was also quick and the waiters were kind. It wasn't too packed on a Thursday night so it seems like a good place to hang out before the weekend. read more

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Risa Y.

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I went to Yasiknara for a date night with my husband because it's been a while since we've gone out to Koreatown together. We ordered so much food because we don't get to eat like this all the time! We order the Bossam with raw oysters on the side, stir fried baby octopus stone tablets, raw crab, soon tofu, clam soup and grilled pork belly. I tried the raw crab for the first time and wow I highly recommend them! My second favorite dish was the Bossam that came with raw oysters. I never had them with raw oysters before! Everything else was also very delicious. Although we ordered so much, with some soju and beer, we were able to devour most of it! The service was also very good. I love the contactless ordering system where you can make your orders using the QR code on your phone. It makes it so much easier to track what you are ordering and also how much you are spending. The parking is behind the building on Oxford. It's a bit tricky to find where it is exactly, but they do a great job explaining where it is on your instagram and website. read more

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Nom F.

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We found this hidden gem after seeing a long line at the KBBQ buffet next door--and I'm so glad we did! We were starving, and the food came out super fast. The prices are reasonable, and the Spicy Sausage Stew was absolutely amazing. I learned it's also called Army Stew--I've been trying to find it in San Diego ever since I got back! Definitely a must-try spot, and the staff are incredibly hospitable too. read more

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Phattharaporn S.

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Food is above and beyond. Best pocha I've had in LA so far. Price is reasonable for the portion and the area. My best of the best: Kimchi fried rice and Udon tang My friend said chicken legs and pork rinds was super good. Watermelon is so fresh and BIG! Parking is free for 3 hours with validation. The entrance is not obvious to find AT ALL! It's at the back on another street. But thanksfully their website has the details so we were good. read more

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Jonnathan B.

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Dining at Yasiknara in KTown is quite an experience! So many delicious dishes like soondae, sausage and rice cake skewers, cheese corn, steamed egg, kimchi fried rice, chicken feet, kimchi pancake, short ribs, galbi skewers and raw marinated crab. Everything was so good! Staff was very friendly and the food came out rather quickly, so wait time was good. Yes, some dishes are spicy! If you don't like or can't handle spice, get it without the spice. Their spice level goes up to a 10! Their suggestion is to try a level 0.5 or 1 because even a 3 is spicy. read more

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OMG! I love @yasiknara! It was my first time and loved every dish we got. Of course the spicy marinated raw crab was phenomenal as well as the butter squid. The Galbi JJIM was so tender and juicy. It went well with the kimchi fried rice. I could eat that every day. The stirfried baby octopus you could choose the level of spice that you like. We chose the level two and really enjoyed it. You can mix in the bean sprouts or keep it separately. The Galbi skewers were delicious. They were tender as well. It was the perfect dinner to the end the weekend. Spicy Marinated Crab Galbi JJim Stired Fried Baby Octopus Braised Short Rib Kimchi Fried Rice Galbi Skewers White Rice read more

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Irene W.

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I've bought here many times because I love their chicken feet, but this time I was disappointed with the pig's feet I bought, a lot of them were already burnt and overcooked, the surface of the pork feet had turned black, I can't imagine that such pork feet will still be taken out and sold to customers, I hope I can have a good food experience!!!! I hope the owner can pay attention to the standard of food!!! read more

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Great checked feet, good fried rice. Add spam makes it even better. There are plenty of K-pop background music so the vibe was pretty chill. Good turn ur with several friend read more

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Nikki G.

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Very clean restaurant, good vibe, tasty foods. Server very friendly. We ordered fish cake soup and spicy chicken feet, very recommended read more

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Ye L.

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10 months ago

The spicy chicken feet is delicious! And the Spicy stir-Fried squid w/ pork is a totally pleasantly surprised! read more

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Kevin Z.

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10 months ago

Love the chicken and pig feet here. The service is great and they are friendly. Great music too. read more

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chen x.

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2 years ago

Order take out and it said they need 30mins for food to be ready. When 30mins hit. The server said it won't be another 30mins because they prioritize people who ate dinning in. Like excuse me ? read more

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Esther C.

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Came here on a Sunday night close to closing time. Was greeted and seated promptly. Nice and friendly atmosphere just as I remember it. Have been a customer for more than 10 years and don't know why I haven't reviewed this place sooner. Great portions. Check it out! read more

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Irynn L.

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This place has good food and it's fire cuz it's also cheap. The server is nice and it's nice inside with nice lights. the kimchi fried rice is so fire read more

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The food is amazing here. Been here for over 8 years. Love the spicy chicken feet and army stew! read more

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Sarah L.

0.6 mi•Wilshire Center, Koreatown

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This place is awesome, it's located on the second floor of the Solaris building on Wiltshire (they moved!!) The spicy chicken feet is what you come here for. Perfect drinking spot, would recommend! read more

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Grace K.

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The food is always on point and its clean inside. The service is fast and the server is very nice.

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Love the ambiance of this spot. I love that you could order directly on your phone and continue to add on dishes as you go. It makes the experience so much simpler! We got a variety of dishes, but my favs were the braised short ribs, marinated crab, and seafood pancake! The flavors were delicious. Tip: park underground (left lane) when you turn into the parking structure. Bring your ticket for a 3 hrs validation. read more

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Weihan H.

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Yasiknara is my go-to spot for late-night Korean food, and their spicy chicken feet are next level. Super flavorful, perfectly chewy, and seriously spicy in the best way. If you like heat and bold flavors, this dish is a must. Grab some soju and thank me later. read more

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Diane L.

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Great Pocha spot! Always like to start off with some soju & beer! I recommend these!! The dishes were great portion and shareable! -Raw Crab -Spicy Sausage Stew(Army Stew) -Galbi JJim -Stir-Fried Baby Octopus Stone Tablets -Kimchi Fried Rice Food here was very delicious especially the raw crab! It was very fresh and tasted like how it was when we had some in Korea! Highly recommend that if you're a fan of raw crabs! I love army stew so that was my favorite!! Everything we got was good and highly recommend those Love the vibes here with lots of tables for small or big parties! A big plus coming here is you don't have to worry about paying for parking! Parking structure is available! Free 3 hours with validation! read more

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Ying L.

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VERY RECOMMEND! One of my favorite drinking spot in ktown and they have great food! Highly recommend the chicken feet and pig feet! Very great food! Been here so many times. The staff are so friendly here as well! Free parking with validation! read more

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The highlight here is definitely the food. Mellow pocha vibes with K-pop music videos in the background. Clean interior. Food can be very spicy. read more

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More info about Yasiknara

3785 Wilshire Blvd
Ste 218AB
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Koreatown, Wilshire Center
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(213) 365-9999
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https://www.layasiknara.com

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Hours

What time does Yasiknara open?

Yasiknara opens at 4:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Yasiknara close?

Yasiknara closes at 2:00 AM (Next day) on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 4:30 PM - 2:00 AM (Next day)

Payment methods

Does Yasiknara take Bitcoin?

No, Yasiknara does not take Bitcoin.

Does Yasiknara take credit cards?

Yes, Yasiknara takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Yasiknara have catering options?

No, Yasiknara does not have catering options.

Does Yasiknara serve alcohol?

Yes, Yasiknara serves alcohol. Beer & Wine Only

Indoor Amenities

Does Yasiknara allow dogs?

No, Yasiknara does not allow dogs.

Does Yasiknara have TVs?

Yes, Yasiknara has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Yasiknara have bike parking?

Yes, Yasiknara has bike parking.

Does Yasiknara have outdoor seating?

Yes, Yasiknara has outdoor seating options.

Does Yasiknara have parking?

Yes, Yasiknara has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Is Yasiknara wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Yasiknara is wheelchair accessible.

Does Yasiknara have free WiFi?

Yes, Yasiknara has free WiFi.

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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.

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Anju House

It was my first time here. The place is very nice and love the decor…read more The parking is valet or street parking. The service was very good. The chicken was a little in the dry side but overall all the food was good. We will be back!

I'll start with the positives. The location is very nice. Designed with an elegant, but…read moreminimalistic vibe. I love that, traditional mixed modern social dining feel. I had placed a phone order, for pick up; upon arrival, I found the service was prompt. I saw my food ready to go, just past the main walk-in area. Almost immediately after that, I was taken care of by the host and on my way. I've been waiting to try this place for ages so on the drive back to work I was excited to steal a piece of meat from the bag. Initial bite flavor was good, meat was tender just a bit on the chewy side.. I wasn't bothered by it too much as I'd have to leave it in an oven warmer at work. Trying to keep food warm, in doing so, I knew there'd be only two possible outcomes, melting tender or either tough & dry. So, the dish of meat and rice sat in the warmer for almost an hour hour and a half. The downhill slope.... Set the "meat " on the veggies and began to eat. Meat after meat, I kept experiencing the same exact texture. It was the same exact rubbery chew, I initially tasted. Each and every piece was the same exact flavor. There was no peak, there was no pitfall. If you cook or grill, you know this is a red flag. Normally, consistency would be a good thing, a Master craftsman type experience, but this was NOT it. As go on, I get the sinking feeling, this can't be real meat. I lock in, the deeper I dig, each piece looks the same, broken apart the same, tastes the same, just various shapes. They can call me crazy for this one - I'll stand by it. Something is not right here. I'm not even going to throw it away. I'm going to study it for the next few days and post an updated review. I hope I'm wrong but as of right now, I'll never revisit this place. Too freaky of an experience. We

0.6 mi•Wilshire Center, Koreatown

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Sun Nong Dan

4.3(3k reviews)

Delayed review...so it is unfortunate it shows permanently closed :/…read more Sun Nong Dan was on my to-try list for awhile! Came by around 6PM on a Sunday. Surprisingly, no wait, though parking was getting filled up. Valet for $5, or street parking if able. Two of us ordered: #3, ox bone soup with assorted meats $20.99 #7, galbi tang $22.99 Their brown rice is actually purple rice. I personally ate most of the #3. I thought the flavors were nice and the amount of meat was more than expected, which was nice. Would definitely be back! I'm sure it could be rough in the area if you had to wait more than 20-30 minutes.

We came here after hitting a local dive bar in DTLA and I was pretty faded from drinking strong…read moredrinks at the bar. I was happy to see this is a 24 hours location and I wanted warm soup for comfort food to sober me up. The restaurant is in a small strip mall that offers valet service but we were able to find free street parking. I got the oxtail beef bone broth soup and it definitely hit the spot for comfort. I'm so sorry in my drunk state I ended up spilling my broth all over the table and floor. The staff were so sweet and understanding, I kept apologizing to them.

0.7 mi•Wilshire Center, Koreatown

Pickled jalepenos w/ hot mustard, dipping sauce

Kinchi and radishes

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Pickled peppers

Danbi

4.5(383 reviews)

We went shortly after they opened and it got busier as the night went on. The Honey butter chips…read moreare dripping with the honey butter sauce & I wished I had a whole bowl of that. The Grilled jowl was thinly sliced & one of my favorite dishes of the night! The Zabuton came out still sizzling on a bed of onions- I absolutely loved this & it is definitely shareable between 2 or more people. The Scallop pancake had baby scallops cooked in to it- very fluffy & filling, another shareable dish between 2 or more people. The Mushroom bibimbap mixed with the sauce is a great vegetarian dish! Parking- $10 self park in the plaza

Food Seaweed salad…read more Elevated and the best I've had, easily. The only issue is I can't really eat too much of it. The cherry tomatoes bursted with acidity and umami. 4.7/5 Honey butter chips. I've eaten an alarming amount of chips in my life and I will say these are solid but nothing noteworthy. The chips had no warmth to them and were slathered with decently flavorful honey butter that pooled to the bottom. 4.2/5 Mushroom bimibap - A very balanced dish with cohesive elements. Wish there were more mushrooms as they of course were the best part. The chili sauce was solid but the dish benefitted when we added another half portion of it and mixed it in. 4.4/5 Waygu - A decent flavor (definitely needed the flakey salt), portion and a nice medium rare cook, wall to wall. The steak was not as tender as I hoped it would be and some extra chewing was required. The banchan was all solid. It reminded me of Cote's but actually edible. 4.5/5 Yuzu popsicle - Definitely the best popsicle I've ever had. Refreshing and light. Balanced sweet to sour flavor. 4.7/5 Service A decent job. Good hostess. The steak took longer than expected to come out? Perhaps the kitchen messed it up and had to start over. Either that or maybe the waiters were busy. Or maybe it just takes a while to make it. Not sure. The waitress did the job competently but nothing above that. Overall, definitely not Michelin level service. 4.4/5 Ambiance A little too loud and it affected the entire vibe because I had to raise my voice to speak with the waitress. It became easier to just use nods and thumbs up. Like Cobis, a very modern and upscale restaurant that is hampered by lighting that is too dark. Pictures turned out good because I used another phone's flash. Just a little more light would be so much of an improvement without losing the romantic intent. Bathroom was average. 4.5/5 Overall, I had a solid meal that left my mood elevated. The service or food weren't as good as Cobis, Barsha, Ammatoli, or even Sonoratown - all top LA restaurants, but still worthy of a experience and I may return. 4.5/5 I would highly recommend Chois in San Diego as an extremely similar modern Korean fusion restaurant that also had better food, service, and ambiance. That place was 5/5 in every way.

1.0 mi•Wilshire Center, Koreatown

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Pork cheek

Kobawoo House

4.3(1.6k reviews)

What more can I say? This K-town staple consistently delivers when you're craving Korean cuisine…read more We started our meal with a generous portion of Haemool Pajeon (Seafood Pancake), which arrived sizzling on a hot plate reminiscent of a Chili's Fajita Plate. Next came the main attraction: the Bossam Plate, featuring simmered and cooled pork belly sliced to perfection. When you wrap all the other ingredients together, they create the perfect bite. Just after the Bossam Plate hits the table, a bubbling cauldron of Kimchi JJigae (Kimchi Stew) follows behind just in time to help wash down the delectable bites of bossam. Don't forget to order some rice because you'll need something to soak up the stew which turns the rice into a whole meal by itself. The service was jovial and welcoming, and like other Korean establishments, they have a handy-dandy button that jolts the attention of every server working whenever you're in need of service. The small space is very cozy, just the way I like it when I'm visiting with my loved ones. They don't have an extensive menu, just the OG staple items, but I feel the taste has improved over the years. I wish Kobawoo were closer to where I live, or I would be here this weekend, but perhaps it's a good thing we're so far apart.

This place has been here for so long, I haven't been here in yrs! I was in the area so I decide to…read moredo a take out for lunch to take home for me and my family, such a disappointment! $76.80 for 3 dishes and what a puny portions these are, like a kid's portion. Very small kimchi maybe one or two bites. Three orders that I'm surprised that they give such a small amount of banchan. How can establishment justify this high priced meal for such small portions? God and I drove all the way from South Bay, stuck in traffic for almost 1 1/2 hrs of this. Maybe this is the type of place you should dine in only?? Do not ever do take out here! The food in general was just ok. Nothing special and Kimchi soup was very salty. Threw all 3. Wow, what a waste of money. Very disappointing... I guess I won't be coming here ever again.

Popular place. Had to wait 30 minutes for a table for 6 on a weekday at 6:15pm which is not bad!

Lunch Jangban Guksoo

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Jangban Guksoo Vegan

Borit Gogae

4.4(512 reviews)

0.4 mi•Koreatown

Be prepared to walk away feeling very full. We got the set meal here, which came served with…read moreappetizers, barley rice, a lot of banchan (and by that I meant a LOT), soup, congee, dessert, etc. It was definitely more than enough food. We also got an additional order of LA kalbi for some protein. The meat quality was good but I felt like the meat was not marinated long enough and so the flavor was a little bit lacking. If only it just sat in the marinade for a couple more hours, I think this would have been perfect. The tofu soup was not my favorite, to be very honest. There was some flavor in there that made it smell like a stinky towel. Very different from other soondubu soup places and unfortunately not for me. Everything else we had was excellent and I would definitely come back again just for the barley rice and banchan. Service was quick and servers were nice. We also came at 3pm on Saturday so there was no wait. Recommended!

Across the street from the new Zion market is this wonderful and unique Korean eatery. Unlike most…read moreof the run-of-the-mill Korean restaurants in Koreatown this restaurant serves unique appetizers and a multi-course set menu that gives you a taste of a variety of authentic Korean village food - like pumpkin porridge and acorn jelly salad. It's a lot of food for the price ($35 pp at this writing). While the minimum order is for 2 people, we've tried sharing the 2-people order among 3 and it worked for us, with addition of a couple of other items from the menu. The Korean BBQ beef is at par with most other nice restaurants in K town; their marinated crab was delicious! Service is okay - given how busy they are! Most servers are not very conversant in English so a little patience would help you get the right things you need. Nice and unique vibe with Korean handicraft items and art work on display (and for sale, I believe).

0.7 mi•Wilshire Center, Koreatown

Restaurant decor- art work and Korean figurines

Barley rice mixed with side dishes

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Grilled spareribs

Ham Ji Park

4.2(1.8k reviews)

Really sad that Ham Ji Park is closing down permanently. For years, this place has been our…read morefamily's go-to place for pork spare ribs - the best in town. In fact, we regularly brought visitors here. They raved about how good the spare ribs were and even insisted that their last meal before LA should be at Ham Ji Park. Here's my belated review of what I consider the best spare ribs in LA. From the moment the Korean-style spare ribs arrived at the table, it was clear this was a dish worth savoring. Each rib bore a beautifully charred exterior--deeply caramelized without a hint of bitterness--offering that irresistible smoky aroma the moment it was placed before us. The glaze was nothing short of spectacular. A perfect balance of sweet and spicy, it clung to the meat with a glossy sheen that promised flavor in every bite. There was just enough heat to make your taste buds sit up and pay attention, but it never overwhelmed the deeper, richer notes of the sweet components. But what truly set these ribs apart was the texture. Beneath the charred surface lay meat so tender it practically fell off the bone with the gentlest tug of a fork. Each bite was juicy and succulent, the result of careful cooking and a respect for quality ingredients. Ham Ji Park, you will be missed. Thank you for the memories. Thank you for the food.

tl;dr the delectable pork ribs overshadow the otherwise authentic but standard lineup at this…read morenow-shuttered Korean stalwart Los Angeles Koreatown is home to restaurants that specialize in every facet of Korean cuisine. If you're searching for some of the city's best pork, then those in the know will bring up Ham Ji Park. For 2 decades, generous platters of pork ribs and pork neck stew decked every table. Now, our Korean friends lament the loss of their favorite pork joint in the city. The Koreatown proper location is located in the Royal Plaza mini-mall, just a few blocks off bustling Wilshire. Discounted parking is available in a lot across the street from the Chevron gas station. From the street, the entrance is flanked by potted plants and an enclosed street-ery. Inside, stainless steel chairs are pressed up against wooden tables, each outfitted with a metal grill. Oppressive fluorescent lighting shines down on the stone grey walls, which are left undecorated apart from a few flatscreens. Multi-lingual chatter blends with the sizzle of platters. I visited with some friends for a weeknight dinner, and about half of the tables were occupied. We shared a spread of grilled platters and sizzling soups. The meal began with a carafe of barley tea and a mostly standard spread of banchan. Across our food, the best dish was the signature Charbroiled Pork Spare Rib. The ribs were flavorful without feeling gamey, and the meat was complemented by sweet caramelized onions. The pork ribs handily outdid the good-not-great Charbroiled Beef Short Rib. Lastly, the Milt and Cod Rose with Vegetables stew was fishy and briny, appropriately flavored for the Korean palate. The service was appropriately attentive, although I would've appreciated more intentional refills of our banchan ramikens. The rib plates cost upward of $35 each, while the soup was just under $30. The portions were hearty; a single entree platter could reasonably feed 2 moderately hungry bellies. It's a shame to hear that Ham Ji Park has closed; I'm kicking myself for not trying their pork neck stew earlier.

0.3 mi•Koreatown, Wilshire Center

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Dasom

4.4(251 reviews)

It is really amazing. I wish to visit here more often to…read moretaste Korean cuisine. Compared to other restaurants, it is the most delicious. Strongly recommend to visit.

They have the best soups in Los Angeles and cuts of meat. Our recommended!! my Brother.read more

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Spicy gukbab

Jinsol Gukbap - 3rd St

4.5(859 reviews)

0.6 mi•Koreatown

Good pork soup, Good bbq beef and good fishcake! Good service! Good soups really warm and tasty!read more

Jinso is my favorite Togo in LA. I love the soup and pancake so much! Highly recommendedread more

0.3 mi•Koreatown, Wilshire Center

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Kimchi Jjigae with Pork Belly

Ahgassi Gopchang

4.3(2.8k reviews)

I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Ahgassi Gopchang. The food is always good as is the service and…read moreambiance. I highly recommend making reservations because this place gets packed and the wait is long. Zoey took good care of us and made sure we had all we needed. Very much appreciated that she took her time cooking the meat for us. Overall I love coming here when I'm in town!

We got the Ahgassi combo & it was AMAZINGGG! Stella & Haeun cooked the meats perfectly & we're…read moresuper quick with the service. Thank you so much ! 10/10 would recommend !