Amazing amazing amazing. All the food was so balanced in flavor and you can really tell how fresh the ingredients are. So much care into the preparation and presentation. The staff were all so kind and attentive. The decor is so beautiful and it really feels calm and welcoming. Definitely will be back read more

Borit Gogae - Barley rice set menu and one order of the Korean beef rib - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My boyfriend and I came solely to try their set menu with barley rice and we were not disappointed. Word of note, there is a minimum two order for the set meal so you can't order it alone. But it honestly makes sense for the amount of food you're being provided. We ordered the set meal and within minutes our order was out! The staff was really nice in explaining to us what was in the dishes as we have a few dietary restrictions. We were worried that the set meal was not going to be enough but we were wrong! As part of the meal, we're provided with an array of banchan that ranged from seasoned veggies to cold salads, two soups (chicken porridge and a soy bean soup), salted seafood, freshwater snails, and mung bean pancakes. The meal definitely leans more pescatarian but was hearty and full of flavor! It's the type of meal that leaves you full but not sick from over indulgence. Our favorite dishes were of course the mung bean pancakes, the fresh water snails, the acorn jelly salad and the perilla chicken porridge. The meal is definitely enough for two people and you end up leaving with so many tasty side dishes. You also get two servings of a sweet punch that helps to curve the saltiness of some of the dishes, as well as some sweet desserts at the end of your meal. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area! If you visit, they have parking in the back but it may fill up since they share the parking space with other business. We saw metered stress parking that was close to the area. If you plan to come for lunch, make sure to come before 12 am. We came around 11 (opening) and the restaurant was already more than half full! Definitely come early to beat the lunch rush. read more

Borit Gogae - Set menu with Barley rice - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

It tasted just like my great grandmother's cooking! Such nostalgic taste that makes you appreciate everything that our parents and grandparents has done for us. Korea is a mountain landscape so there's ALOT of root vegetables and pickled/perserved vegetables, so this place did it just perfectly. The banchan was perfectly seasoned, not too salty as most bibimbap places would do. The barely rice portion was small, but still filling cause of the variety of everything else. Daejibulgogi was flavorful and brought it all together. Lastly, the soups were sooooo comforting, not too flavorful, but that's the beauty of it all. Doesn't let you leave full and disgusted, but satisfied and feel kinda healthy! read more

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Second time here. The only reason we booked our flight out of Los Angeles vs. San Diego was to come here again before our flight. My wife would fly into LA from Chicago just to eat at this place. Yes, it is that good! read more

I absolutely love this restaurant. It feels like if I were to go to Korea, this is how it would feel like; home made meals, with cultural art all around that adds into the experience. I have always gotten their $30/person Set Menu with barley rice~ which is always amazingly delicious. I can say that's worth the price especially the amount of food they put on the table! This is where I first got to try Perilla Seed and Chicken soup, and it was so delicious I literally couldn't stop eating that, and it's part of the appetizer part and it was accompanied by a spicy soybean paste stew. Then, they laid out this big tray of bibimbap toppings and it blew my mind! It was so beautiful I almost cried. It's the best way to explore each flavor and slowly build your bowl. That itself was so filling! Lastly, they will serve some sweets and a hot cup of sweet fruit drink which I wasn't sure what kind but it was so good! The one that made me go crazy was their red bean/corn dessert and I can probably eat a gallon of it! This spot is amazing, and the staff is always so lovely and friendly and would walk you through the process if you're not familiar with! read more

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The food here is fantastic! My friend and I ordered one of their set menus and still had plenty of leftovers. Their chicken soup is absolutely amazing -- rich, creamy, flavorful, and so soothing. I also loved that you can build your own bowl with a great variety of side dishes. The staff were super friendly and explained all the dishes. We stayed for about three hours on a weekday lunch, nibbling and catching up, and they were attentive and never rushed us. Highly recommend! read more

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We stop here every time we visit LA. I love getting the set, what an incredibly delicious spread. My favorite item is the light but hardy jook. The workers are always warm and welcoming; they are family-friendly, even when I have a crying baby. read more

One of the most unique restaurants in LA that I dare say you are unlikely to find outside of Korea. Essentially there is one main item on the menu, where you get barley rice with an extensive array of banchans to make your own bbibimap. The set also comes with two types of soup (almost like a chicken cornmeal soup and a doenjjang soup) to share with your table. You can also order meats/raw marinated crab separately but to be honest, the set itself is more than enough for the table, and you are guaranteed to have a lot of leftovers if you order side meats. The rice and banchan are refillable as well. Service was quite good, and when they first brought out the food to us, they briefly explained to us about how to eat certain dishes just because we were confused with which goes with the rice versus which ones you just eat alone. The location was quite spacious but both times we were here, we had to wait for a table (but no more than 5-20 minutes) for parties of 2. Overall, solid spot to bring out of towners as this is so unique! read more

Borit Gogae - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The wait will be significant, but it is worth it. This Korean "jungshik," traditional formal meal was served only to royals and upper class families. With each main dish you order, you'll receive a table full of banchan (side dishes) and soups. The rice is barley rice, traditional and healthier than white rice. If you mix the side dishes and the fermented bean paste, you get to enjoy a tasty bibimbap! The device is excellent and the decor is charming and nostalgic of Korea. There are Korean-style kitchenwares for sale near the counter as well if you like souvenirs. The parking lot was packed, but free on Christmas Day. I think it's normally valet though, street parking as well. Restrooms are clean, but both doors display male gnomes, look closely at the signage before entering. read more

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We visited Borit Gogae and opted for their Set Menu with Barley Rice. This featured dinner is an incredible spread--almost entirely vegetarian, aside from a dish with chicken and a small plate of snails (and perhaps a hint of fish sauce here or there). The meal includes an impressive array of dishes: soybean paste stew, pumpkin porridge, mung bean pancakes, and a variety of sea and land greens in flawless preparations. There were also additional soups and even dessert. Everything was included, and every single dish was super tasty. The ambiance is very pleasant--open, airy, and adorned with interesting contemporary art. The service was just as impressive: super friendly and accommodating. We had several questions and needed advice on how to pair different foods and the order to eat them in, and the staff was incredibly helpful throughout. Overall, Borit Gogae provided an outstanding dining experience. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a delicious, unique, and immersive meal. read more

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I'm glad I tried it, but don't feel compelled to visit again. We arrived just past noon and our rice arrived room temp, our soups quickly reached room temp, and the entire meal felt very rushed and not particularly special given the high cost/person. As mentioned previously, the food quality reminded me of a Korean school cafeteria! That said, the ladies who work there are very kind and nice. Parking in the small shared lot behind the restaurant can be a challenge. read more

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Went for a late lunch here with my Mom. We ordered the set menu for two which is an extensive spread of banchan (Korean side-dishes/condiments), soups, and porridge, allowing customers to create their own bibimbap. For protein, I ordered the LA Kalbi and the raw soy marinated crab. I know that is a lot of food for only two people but hey that is how we roll. Overall, really enjoyed the food and experience. The food is fresh, healthy and delicious. FYI, if you are a big meat eater you have to order the protein in addition to the set menu. The lady that served us was very nice and friendly. Also an added plus especially if you come here with your parents; they provide self serve take away containers so you can take all your leftovers home. Nothing is off limits even your banchan you can pack to go. The location in K Town is convenient with its own parking. Definitely a must try. read more

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I've been wanting to try Borit Gogae for so long, and finally was able to try it with my mom and grandma! I loved everything about the meal. We ordered the traditional barley rice and marinated vegetables (serves 2) along with the pork ribs. Each person is required to order at least 1 dish. I was a huge fan of mostly everything from the sides to the pork ribs to the dried persimmon dessert at the end. The only thing I didn't really like was the soybean stew - that just wasn't for me lol. I don't know if I'd want to return because it felt more like an experience than a meal if that makes sense. I think the price of $30 pp is justified, but it's not really a place you'd go every day. This is kind of ironic because this type of food is what people used to eat daily in Korea. But I guess it's popular because it feels like eating at home, and you don't get that from many restaurants. read more

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A Korean friend took me to Borit Gogae for lunch a while back and it did not disappoint! We each got the barley rice menu set plus an order of the beef kalbi ribs to share. So. Much. Food! The rice set alone comes with banchans (side dishes) for daysss. The food is traditional Korean food that focuses on health. Nothing is too salty, fatty, or drowning in oil. The service is friendly and there were quite a few non-Koreans also enjoying lunch. The food is a feast for the eyes as much as the stomach. Beautiful to behold and even more enjoyable to eat. I believe the resto name comes from when Korea was very poor and the ppl had to subsist on what they harvested to get them through harsh winters. So the spread is very representative of typical nourishing and comforting Korean cuisine. Everything from lightly seasoned bean sprouts, squash porridge, marinated peppers, acorn jelly, and crispy mungbean pancakes. Emphasis is on fresh seasonal ingredients and vegetable focused dishes. To order the barley rice menu set, you have to order at least 2 portions at about $30 each. Trust me when I tell you you will leave stuffed and with a giant bag full of leftovers. Gamsahamnida, Borit Gogae! read more

Borit Gogae - Omono, the spread! - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Saw the hype about this spot so I'd thought I'd check it out. I will say it was a bit underwhelming. I liked the concept of the multiple side dishes and building your own bibimbap essentially, I will say this place def quantity over quality and to go for the experience. The flavor pallete overall of the main meal is very simple and mild which I appreciated. It's very homestyle, so don't expect the modern Korean eatery it seemed very traditional just based on the flavor palette and simplicity of the meal, which is super nice if you are in the mood for that type of meal. I realllly liked the ambiance and setting of the restaurant. The servers were very nice, how ever I will say from the time they took our order it took us Atleast 50 min to get our food. We were finally served a scorched rice soup and pumpkin porridge then waited 20 more min at this point we were starving and ready to eat! We also noticed ppl around us whose orders were being taken and there food came out MUCH quicker than ours it was within 10 min or so of ordering. So I am not sure if there was a delay if there was i would have appreciated a heads up. Overall for taste I would give it a 7/10. Scorched rice was my least favorite, and my favorite was the Acorn jelly salad. The plum tea / dried persimmon with walnut was also a favorite of mine. Then the soups were simple yet flavorful, very soothing. The banchan were ok, not the best sides I've had at a Korean restaurant I felt like the picked items could've used a bit more pickling. But lots of veggies which was great! It was def nice to try one time! Great for a date night spot too if you want a simple Korean meal with nice ambiance. read more

Borit Gogae - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Borit Gogae definitely exceeded my expectations! The wait was worth it. I came for a causal late dinner with friends and it was a feast. There was so much food from the set menu and we got the bossam and grilled beef ribs as well. Some dishes did not fit on the table. From the soups, my favorites were the pumpkin porridge and soybean paste stew. It was also fun to build my own bibimbap and the kimchi pancake was perfection. One thing though is I would skip the bossam next time. It was on the dry side (maybe because it was already late in the night). The meal ended with a sweet corn and red bean dessert, dried persimmons, and a plum tea which was a refreshing palette cleanser. Service was also super friendly and attentive. There's a parking lot and also metered street parking close by. read more

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I think there's really nothing like Borit in LA. I've been a few times and did not find it boring or tiresome after eating it more than once. It's probably because it is a panchan vegetable heavy meal, so it is anything but heavy. That's not to say you won't get absolutely full, because you really will. And if you want a little more meat, rest easy that you can order kalbi on top for extra $. The dishes are a delight to the eyes, bowls and bowl and bowls beautifully presented. Definitely recommend to try it if you haven't already, there can be a decent amount of wait if you come prime time. read more

Food: my boyfriend came here first, loved it, and decided to take me here. Then I tried it, loved it, and took my korean parents here haha. The cycle continues on and on when the place serves great quality food honestly. Every dish is extraordinary, starting from the appetizers warm pumpkin porridge, crispy fried seaweed, to the juicy pork spare rib entree, to the HIGHLIGHT bibimbap materials with barley rice. Wow each little bite is super flavorful, I cannot even describe what an amazing experience I had every time I went here. Just trust me and try it if you want true korean cuisine experience, I have yet to find another place that quiet beats this one. Price: each barley rice menu set is $29.99 per person, which you HAVE to get. The entree is optional (you may be too full to eat the meat), but if you must, get the $39.99 pork spare ribs. The only caveat to this place is that it's a little pricey, but well worth the cost of the huge amount of fantastic food you'll be eating and taking home afterwards Ambiance: the inside is so cozy and beautiful, feels like you're transported to a whole another place, its interior design is like a good mix of traditional/modern korean vibes. I mean, look at the cute place mat with its korean traditional patterns, ah I just can't haha Service: good service, the waitresses were mostly nice korean ladies who also spoke english and were able to explain to my boyfriend (taiwanese heh) what each dish was. They have a separate self serve table for take out containers that you can use at the end of your meals Parking: there is a decent sized parking lot right behind the restaurant, which is actually where the entrance is anyway. I did not have trouble finding an available spot each time I came, seems like it was free and no valet during lunch times. read more

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Overall banchan was good, service was attentive, lots of different varieties to make an interesting bibimbap. It was a very interesting experience but its alot of food that is probably best shared but that is not an option because each person in your party has to order a dish. Ends up being very expensive for what is just banchan. We had left overs but I would not be returning. Worth a try if you haven't had something similar before. read more

We came in on a weekday noon and there was a very short wait. There is parking in the back but you can also park on the main street for a small charge. We ordered the set menu and it was so good. LOVE the chicken porridge. This set is quite vegetable heavy, but amazing, and a ton of food. I would come back again for a long dinner with a friend and just eat and yap. :) read more

Borit Gogae - Set menu - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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brought my mom here for a traditional, plant based Korean meal. the space feels like you're in someone's dining room - very cozy and welcoming. their dishes are very different from what you'd get at BCD tofu, or some other conventional tofu house. if you want to order meat, it is additional to the set menu. I wouldn't bring picky eaters here, as there are multiple dishes that have non traditional flavor profiles. However, I thoroughly enjoyed the meal and all the different textures and flavors! read more

Borit Gogae - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Had a lunch set and we added a Pork. the side dish set was more than enough portion but the pork was very good too. it has a parking lot in the back and easy parking. read more

Borit Gogae - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This is the Korean you're looking for when you want the flavors of Korean but don't want to eat a lot of meat or not feeling tofu. We went with the set menu for four and boy we were stuffed!! You get to refill your barley rice if you run out quick and basically get to mix and match whatever sides you want with the rice. Every side dish is marinated so it's a lot of fun trying different combos with a bunch of textures. While it was delicious... I was also super cold eating all the cold veggies. They do give you hot tea/ hot water if you ask, but just constantly eating so much cold food was not my fav! read more

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Visited on a weekday evening for dinner and there was no wait. Loved the set menu (min. 2 ppl). Great value for great tasting food. Super filling yet not heavy, and felt rather healthy as it was mostly veggies! My friend and I even ended up with enough leftovers to take home for another meal. Service was great. Parking lot in the back. Will definitely be back. :) read more

Borit Gogae - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is THE place if you want to get your fill on veggies and to feel re-energized from all the healthy and nutritious foods! Every time I come here, I always order the Set Menu with Barley Rice. This set comes with a wide assortment of seasoned and/or fermented vegetables that you can use to make your own bibimbap, 2 different kinds of soups (soybean paste stew & perilla seed chicken soup), mung bean pancake, acorn jelly salad, and other side dishes. What I didn't realize til recently is that you can get free refills on the rice, so you can make multiple bibimbap if you have leftover banchan. After the meal is finished, they will give you a cup of plum juice, a walnut in a persimmon and a bean / corn dessert. Everything they serve in this set seems thoughtfully made and not too salty, sweet or oily. If you do have any leftover banchan, they do have to-go boxes with little dividers designed for banchan. Fyi: This set does require a minimum of 2 orders, so bring a friend! Staff are super attentive and friendly and will regularly check in on your meal. There is also FREE parking available towards the back of the restaurant. Overall a great place in LA! read more

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The Korean aunties weee great in explaining the dishes and how to eat marinated crab. Unique experience in trying comfort food. It made for a very delicious experience. read more

An authentic Korean restaurant with wholesome dishes that are flavorful and hearty. We ordered the set and spicy pork ribs which were all excellent. Some of my favorites were the kimchi jeon, acorn jelly and meat. Oh and the plum tea! I have mixed feelings about the service. We came in after the lunch rush and while we didn't mind waiting for them to clean up a table, it felt like they weren't attentive for quite some time and didn't offer us menus or take our order for a while after we sat down. The woman who brought out our food was lovely though and so kindly laid out all the amazing food. My umma would have loved all the art and housewares that they had. It was a homey vibe even though it was simple in decor. Overall a nice meal and different than the typical Korean barbecue. Recommend if you're a big bibimbap fan. read more

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Price: It's so hard to find such an extensive spread of banchan at such a reasonable price outside of Korea. As of 11/22/2024, the price of the boribap jeongsik was $29.99 per person (minimum of two orders per group), and includes a variety of banchan, soups, and porridge. Food: Our group of three shared two orders of the boribap jeongsik and one order of dweji galbi, which was highly recommended by the staff member. Everything was delicious and our table was laden with food. All three of us agreed that even if we hadn't ordered the dweji galbi and only ordered the boribap jeongsik, we would already have been highly satisfied with the meal. The flavors and variety of food was so impressive. My favorites were the pumpkin porridge, gochu doenjang muchim, and the freshwater snails (the yuzu vinegar dressing was so refreshing!). Ambiance: The space is open and high-ceilinged, and many artistic pieces were displayed throughout the restaurant. There was even a painting laid out on an easel and surrounded by cans of paint brushes, presumably in progress. The tables were also set with Korean-style placemats, and the resulting ambiance was reminiscent of Insadong, a neighborhood in South Korea known for selling traditional goods. Parking: Luckily, there's a designated lot behind the restaurant, and it's free to park in. We went at 11am on a Thursday, and there was plenty of parking. Verdict: Definitely, definitely recommend checking Borit Gogae out, especially if you love Korean banchan. The boribap jeongsik is already quite substantial on its own, so take that into consideration when ordering. There are takeout boxes handy if you don't end up finishing everything! read more

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We decided to try Borit Gogae after seeing it on TikTok, and it did not disappoint! It's promoted as a traditional Korean spot with familiar, comforting flavors, and that's exactly what we got. The set menu had so many options, but my absolute favorite was the perilla and chicken soup. It reminded me so much of the ones I used to eat in Korea during the winter while I was studying over there--perfect with some rice mixed in. We also ordered the grilled spareribs, which were surprisingly delicious. I really appreciated having them as an extra protein, and they paired well with the other dishes. The bulk of the set menu was banchan (side dishes), and they were so well-made and flavorful. The snail in vinegar was a standout for me, with its perfect balance of tanginess, and the soybean paste stew was also incredible. The meal started with pumpkin soup and scorched rice soup--both warm and comforting. As someone who loves scorched rice, this was such a special treat for me. The unlimited barley rice was a nice touch, but honestly, the portions were so generous we didn't even need it. The food was so good that we spent 30 minutes just focused on eating and barely talking. There were even leftovers, despite how much we ate! The ambience feels like stepping into an old countryside home in South Korea with most of the patrons being older Korean folks. The walls are covered with lots of beautiful paintings, including a section just for watercolors. There are ceramics displayed all over the restaurant and some dolls wearing traditional Korean clothing. It's a cozy and artistic space that makes you feel connected to Korean history and tradition while enjoying your meal. This is easily one of the best Korean spots I've tried in Koreatown, and I've been to a lot. If you're looking for great flavors and a memorable meal, I can't recommend Borit Gogae enough! read more

Borit Gogae - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Obviously we got a lot of food. I still don't know how their menu works but basically you get a taste of everything. I tried so many food and I lowkey don't remember most of it. I will just list out what I remember is good. The pumpkin porridge was really good, my favorite from this place actually. The red bean dessert was also good but can be a bit too sweet. The pork belly was tasty but I am not a fan of fat meat so... read more

Borit Gogae - Pork belly - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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best food I've had in a while! Seriously soooo impressed! If you want a meal that is not only comforting but still high end this is the place. I'm already dreaming of when I can come back. not even exaggerating. She also told us that they don't use any bad ingredients and are MSG free the ladies working here are so comforting and caring you really feel like your eating at your aunts house. read more

Bargain at $30/pp to feast on tasty very healthy traditional Korean food served in Korean dish wares and charming ambience with gentle attentive service to match. Come hungry because it truly is a multicourse feast! 5* Impressive whole package for anyone wanting to bring their elderly korean parents because seasoned just right and not too salty or sweet. A treasure find! Course 1 Scorched rice soup Pumpkin porridge Fried kelp Course 2 Make your own bibimbap spread with 11 seasoned vegetables, 2 sauces & bowl of mixed barley & rice. Course 3 of more sides Kimchi pancakes Water kimchi Steamed cabbage & dip Freshwater snail with dressing Pickled mushroom Acorn jelly salad Course 4 Perilla seed chicken soup Soybean paste soup Course 5 Plum tea Dried persimmon with walnut Red bean porridge They have a self serve to-go-container table for any leftovers. Service they came to ask if we wanted anything more but with so much food we couldn't! Located -W 8th St & Hobart Blvd (3 blocks east of S Western Ave) -enter free paring lot via Hobart Blvd, east/left side of the building -restaurant entrance not on the street but behind the building with a shared parking lot -nice mural of barley stalks with entrance door underneath the korean lettering read more

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The price did increase by like $7 in the past two years for the set menu but in my opinion you get your money's worth! This place feels like when you go to your grandma's house and she won't stop feeding you (in the best way) The server even brought out extra tea towards the end when she saw that my friend and I kept yapping read more

I would say this restaurant has THE MOST AUTHENTIC Korean food in LA. It's a bit pricey but I get it because they provide so many authentic banchan and soup. read more

Borit Gogae - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Love the vibe of this place. As you enter its peaceful, the paintings that are done by the owner snd showcased in all walls. I love how it feels like you're in an ancient building in Korea. I would love to see the owner doing a live painting on her canvas while people are dining it. Now all the food is seasoned perfectly! Just a bit more fermented, like the traditional style. Reminds me of my mom's cooking, every single banchan! The borit rice and bibimbap set that comes with a minimum of 2 orders for 30$ each person is pretty worth it! I came with a group of 3 and we ordered that, soy sauce marinated crab and LA galbi! It was so much food but so good! Definitely fulfilling. We packed the galbi Togo. This place isn't cheap! It's pretty pricey, I think our crab was more expensive than the galbi? Or the same! It's expensive but think of it as paying for quality. Ask them how to eat it if you're new and try other things! I really enjoyed the experience we had. From the squash porridge as an appetizer to the persimmon and plum juice dessert at the end. They even had toasted rice with warm water on the side but we were sooo full! And the corn/ red bean dessert! Love Koreans! Who thinks of this Can't wait to come back to this ancient experience! read more

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Delicious! We got 2 of the set menu and one order of the la galbi. Everything was tasty and there was SO MUCH food... even for the 3 of us. Most of the set was veggie items, one soup had chicken and there was one sea snail dish. It comes with rice and you can add sesame oil and gochujang with all the veggies. There were so many dishes I didn't find the gochujang until the end lol. It came w two or three soups as well as an acorn jelly. I loved the chicken soup. I'm not sure what was in it but it tasted porridge like w ground flax seed. All very fresh and no MSG. Salt content was much lower than most pickled dishes. They had the cutest dishware and the servers were kind. Definitely a gem! And it has a parking lot!!! Valet for only $3! read more

Borit Gogae - Delicioussssss set! - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Solid 4/5 (from a long-time vegetarian, vegan/plant-based review included): I visited in late-August 2024 with a friend who is vegan, and between the two of us, we ordered the set menu with barley rice (~$30/person). This was very vegetarian and vegan friendly, but the minimum order is two. We let the staff know that we are plant based and can have only vegetables both in English and my haphazard Korean. They understood and replaced items that contained fish/meat components, but there were 1-2 items they removed entirely. Even so, when they brought out the amount of dishes, we realized how generous the servings were, and didn't miss out at all! Everything tasted light and refreshing, and I appreciated the well seasoned banchan that you could build your own bibimbap. I think my favorite items were the dessert and the mung bean pancakes! If you can't finish, they do have to-go boxes, so don't feel like you need to stuff yourself! TLDR: if you're plant based and looking for a healthy and tasty Korean meal that you've likely not tried before, this is the spot Everything else: There is a back lot where you can find parking, but we were able to find street parking a block away. The atmosphere is bright and cozy inside. Since we went for lunch on a Friday, it wasn't too busy. We loved how they sold trinkets on the side and were tempted to get them. read more

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5+ stars for a phenomenal dining experience! I wish I lived closer so I could go more often. Our group of 5 had 3 orders of the set menu, 1 order of the Kalbi and 1 order of the Spicy Ribs. There wasn't a single thing that came out that I disliked. Everything tasted fresh, well-prepared and well-seasoned. And we had a good amount of leftovers to take home at the end! I'm pretty familiar with Korean cuisine, and there were several banchans and dishes that were very authentic and completely new to me. Some highlights were the snail salad, which had an excellent flavor, the chicken porridge soup, and the acorn jelly. Both of the meat dishes were very flavorful. We all preferred the Kalbi though because it was so tender and easier to eat than the ribs. The desserts were perhaps the least delicious things, but still made for a nice touch at the end of the meal, which came out to be a little over $45/person with tip. The service was fast, incredibly friendly, and very patient with our table of newcomers. I appreciated the parking lot in the back. And lastly, the interior was also a feast, but for the eyes. A vast array of decor ranging from large format paintings to small kitchen knick knacks covers the walls and side tables. The space felt part bustling restaurant, part art studio, and part store. I liked the eclectic feeling! read more

You'll find delicious traditional Korean dishes at Borit Gogae, where the flavors are light, mellow, and perfectly balanced. I do not think the flavors are for everyone, especially if you enjoy heavily seasoned food. They offer many vegetarian options, such as spinach, bean sprouts, and acorn jelly kimchi. For $29.99, you get a great variety of side dishes and two soups--an excellent value for the price. I highly recommend trying the LA Galbi; it's super soft, tender, and perfectly seasoned. I personally really liked the sea snail starter, it was perfectly spiced and the texture was amazing. The service was quick and efficient. We arrived around 11:45 a.m., and by 12:30 p.m., it was noticeably busier, which slightly increased the turnover time for our table. Anyway, would come back another time. read more

Borit Gogae - set menu - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place has been on my list for awhile and was finally able to give it a try today. I went during lunch hour with my family and it was a bit hectic. Luckily we were the last group they took before they started telling people that it would be an hour wait. Thank goodness. We were a party for four adults and one toddler. We ordered the set menu for 3 people and an order of the LA galbi. There was plenty of food for everyone. The pumpkin soup, rice soup and the fried kelp that started with the meal was really good. Growing up korean the rice soup was a little too hard and not as soft. But it was a nice add on to start off the meal. After they brought two soups, chicken and a soybean paste. We did not like the chicken soup. We barely had it and decided to pass on it. The soybean paste was very flavorless as well. Korean soy bean paste is normally very rich but it was not the case here. Then the main set came out. All the banchans were pretty decent. Everything was pretty tasty. Our set was suppose to come with the mung bean pancakes but it never came out. I was really looking forward to it so was very disappointed. The LA galbi was really good and super soft. My toddler loved it and she ate a lot of it today. The other things that came towards the end of the meal were kind of mediocre too. Didn't enjoy it as much. I think this place is definitely worth a try to get the traditional experience. However I think there are many other places in Koreatown that ware way better and worth it. read more

Borit Gogae - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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