good food, fast service, clean, nice ambiance, I would come back again for the delicious foodread more

Good food. Loved the cold noodles. I had their Sul Lung Tang last time and it was so good too.read more

I'm sad to hear that one of my favorite restaurants has closed. This was truly unexpected. I…read moresincerely hope the family behind it is doing well. Thank you for all the wonderful meals and memories over the years--you will be missed.

This place is so good. I can't stop raving about it. I love the food here. Everything reminds me of…read moreKorea and eating the delicious food. The banchan is the best selection and fresh. I've ordered the bibimbap, the spicy brisket soup, galbi ribs, and the dumpling soup. All of it was delicious and was not disappointed. The "halmoni" here made us feel like family even though we are different cultures. It's very heartwarming and look forward to coming for the experience, for the service, and the relaxing atmosphere here. It will not disappoint.

Quick dinner before headed back to our hotel, this restaurant was bustling when we came in around…read more7p on a Friday night. We were seated immediately which was super nice and able to order fairly quickly. The restaurant is decently sized and run by the nicest people ever. They were very patient and courteous our whole dining experience in the restaurant. The menu is extensive but with the humid weather my friend and I were very excited for a bowl of cold noodles. The cold noodles were perfect, and the portions were huge for the price you pay! Everything was delicious, and the banchan was probably some of the best I've ever had at any Korean restaurant in the US. Highly recommend coming here if you're in the area!

Came here as our post-church lunch spot. A Korean place open on Sunday is already rare. Came…read morelooking for Naeng-Myeon on this hot, summer day, and this fit the bill. It was a busy day for Mul Naeng-Myeon but they conveniently had a couple tables for us. They can get busy, and there was a line forming as we were eating, so it is understandable if the service can seem a little pushy at times, and this comes out in very subtle ways (i.e. There's no AC, only a small fan. If they want you to leave, they'll position the fan away from you). Cold water is also only available upon request, as well as extra napkins. Otherwise, you'll be wiping your mouth with a one-ply napkin the whole time. The banchan was great. I especially loved the onions and perilla leaves. The kimchi tasted fresh and tangy, but the radishes were a bit too sweet and cut very clunky. The Naeng-Myeon was good; it tasted very heavily of sesame, and not much else. The meat was also pretty tough to chew. Very filling, but expensive for the amount of meat you get. Definitely made use of the vinegar and mustard, which they eventually took away to give to another table. I'm thinking I just ordered the wrong thing and came on the wrong day. I saw what other people ordered, and it looked delicious, always served with enthusiasm. Next time, I'll have what they're having.

Our group of 5 stopped by for a quick dinner before heading to LAX on a Sunday at around 4:30pm and…read morewere the 1st party there. The inside is nice and spacious, a little dimly lit and clean. The worker was very friendly and service was quick. We asked for his recommendation and he suggested we try any of the yukgaejang. He brought out two sets of banchan - fish cakes which were firmer and more seasoned with sesame oil than some other place which was pleasant, a nice sweet fresh kimchi, and some chive kimchi, as well as the condiments for our dishes. To split, we got the small bossam, the rice cake and dumpling soup, the mul naengmyeon, and the yukgaejang with fresh pasta. Everything was super flavorful, large enough to split between the 5 of us, and delicious. The standouts are definitely the yukgaejang - the fresh pasta may sound weird but is a nice chewy thick noodle and the broth is rich and flavorful with just a bit of spice - and the bossam - at a lot of places the small bossam is still huge, and this was a good size so that we still had room for other dishes, and the meat itself was more flavorful, tender and nice and warm on the steamer that it came out on! The rice cake and dumpling soup and the mul naengmyeon were also solid. I'll definitely be back at Yuk Dae Jang for a warm comforting bowl of yukgaejang and bossam with friends :) Bonus, you don't have to go to ktown!

I had one of the worst customer service experiences I've ever had at this restaurant. I came in…read moreintending to order food, but before I could even sit down, I politely asked if I could sit inside for a moment because of the extreme heat while I requested an Uber home. Instead of showing any understanding or hospitality, the owner told me to leave the restaurant and wait in the coffee shop next door. I was shocked because I had every intention of purchasing food. I wasn't causing a disturbance or asking for anything unreasonable. The way I was spoken to and treated made me feel embarrassed, unwelcome, and honestly as though I was being judged before I was even given a chance to order. I left feeling humiliated. Customer service is about treating people with basic kindness and respect, and unfortunately, that was completely missing during my visit. I won't be returning, and I hope the owner learns that a little compassion can make a huge difference in how customers are treated.

Gu Jip used to be my go to Korean restaurant. Haven't been here in a couple years. The food has…read morechanged. The meal comes with 6 Panchan appetizers. I ordered the soon dubu soup and Galbi combo. The Galbi was 2 strips of LA cut shortibs. The meat was very fatty, chewy, and it tasted like it was bottled marinade. The dubu soup was nicely prepared. Not sure if this was an off day for food. I'd be glad to go try it again. Service was friendly and welcoming

Came here recently and noticed they upgraded their menus from the typical placemat printouts to…read morephysical menus. It also seemed to include some new items, or at least ones that weren't printed out on the placemats. We've previously tried their cold noodles, galbi, hot stone bimbimbap, tofu soup and seafood pancake. All are pretty good but the cold noodle is our favorite. This time we ordered their fishcake kimbap and the cold noodle and galbi combo. I previously saw photos of their kimbap but didn't see it on their menu until now so I was excited to try it. It comes with 20-24 pieces and a side of soup, quite a lot actually for one person. The kimbap was as expected, it was flavorful, had a slight crunch (from the pickled radish) and didn't fall apart easily while eating. It comes with a dipping sauce but it wasn't particularly noteworthy and I didn't feel it is required to use. The cold noodles were a bit different this time but overall had the same flavor. It comes with half an egg, pickled vegetables, slices of cucumber, and slices of meat in an icy broth with buckwheat noodles. Be sure to add the mustard and vinegar for added flavor. The side of galbi was as expected, but doesn't arrive sizzling like at many other Korean restaurants. The flavor can vary, sometimes more flavorful than other times but overall it still pairs well with the cold noodle. Service can be a bit spotty, especially when they only have one server doing everything. It can be hard to flag someone down so be prepared to sit around for a while if they have less staff and many customers. Overall not a dealbreaker but just something to be aware of.

Second review, and I can still confidently say I love Dong Nae Gil! The food always hits 10/10, and…read moreI'm always so excited for their banchan, which is both generous and delicious. Their kimchi too has been especially tasty lately, not too sour like some other places. I'm usually not a fan of bean sprouts either, but even still, I ate their entire beansprouts side dish! I would highly recommend everyone try the black goat (perilla leaf) soup. It is such a unique and delectable flavor, I've gone back to order it a couple times now. Service was quick and the women working there are really nice. Fantastic neighborhood spot!

Went here with a group of 7 after our get-together. We ordered bossam, braised mackerel, spicy…read moresquid, tofu kimchi, and potato pancakes. Everything was good. The potato pancakes were the best part. We liked them so much that we ended up ordering 4 of them. I'd definitely order those again.

The flavors here are absolutely incredible! Hands down one of the best food spots in South Bay. You…read morehave to try it!

There's only a few parking spots dedicated to the restaurant so we had to park down the street…read more Just a bit of a wait for a late dinner at 8pm. The medium beef combo was more than enough for the two of us. Loved all the free banchan and sides included except the kimchi pancake. One of the employees cooked our meats for us so we could just relax and enjoy the food. It gets pretty smoky and smelly inside from all the meats cooking, but it's tolerable.

Good food, amazing service, been back here multiple times and it's perfect every time. The reviews…read moreain't lying y'all, you need to try this.

Among Southern California's K‑BBQ spots, Yellow Cow has long been recognized for its refined Korean…read morefundamentals and consistent meat quality. At the Gardena location, I tried the banchan crafted directly by Kim Young‑sook, a certified Korean culinary master, along with the chadol + samgyeopsal + nakji stir‑fry combo, kimchi stew, steamed egg, and cheese pancake. Her banchan are known for being: Never excessive Focused on the natural flavor of each ingredient Clean, balanced, and beautifully composed Served with a banchan cover that keeps everything protected and perfectly neat. Each dish feels like a quiet supporter that enhances the meat without ever overpowering it. Chadolbagi : The richness is unbeatable -- pure, clean beefy flavor. Samgyeopsal : A perfect match with aged kimchi. Truly a dream pairing. Nakji-bokkeum : Sweet, salty, and spicy all at once -- the kind of flavor that makes you reach for a spoonful of rice immediately. Cheese Pancake : Crispy outside, soft inside, with melted cheese wrapping around the green onions. Great texture between bites of meat. Kimchi Stew : The depth of aged kimchi comes through clearly -- not harsh, just clean and comforting. Steamed Egg : Soft, fluffy, and cloud‑like. Simple but perfect.

The chicken was crispy and flavorful. I was dining in with one of my gf and it felt really hot in…read morethe store, I asked the young lady if they could turn the ac on but she said it was already on. Overall atmosphere was nice but it was very hot. I am giving it 3 star cause the service was great, the young lady was very nice and super helpful. It felt like she was the only one serving dine in, we saw 3 young men at the counter but only one of the young man came occasionally to help her with dine in. It seems like they had adequate staffing but it didn't seem like anybody wanted to help her, we felt bad. I hope management can help her out by having more people help her with dine in.

Love the fried chicken here! I gave this place a try for the first time after a long day at the…read morenail spa next door, and I've been coming back ever since. Their salt and pepper chicken is my absolute favorite. It's so flavorful, crispy, and delicious. Definitely one of those places I'm glad I discovered and keep going back to!

Rently visited Tofu Village in Gardena and had a wonderful experience! The food was delicious, and…read morethe service was top-notch--the staff were extremely friendly and refilled the side dishes (banchan) quickly without hesitation. The restrooms are located just outside in the back, and they were clean and well-kept. The interior has a slightly rustic, traditional vibe, which felt cozy and inviting. I also loved that they were showing sports games on TV, including Japanese Pro Baseball and LAFC matches. Overall, everything was fantastic, and I'll definitely be coming back whenever I'm in Gardena!

4 out of 5 people in my party got food poisoned to different degrees after dining at this…read morerestaurant. The only person who wasn't food poisoned didn't eat any of the tofu soup. We were very surprised because the food didn't smell or taste bad, in fact we had a great time at dinner! But one person was immediately sick and the other three people were sick the following day with stomach aches and gastrointestinal distress. Beef tofu soup - 5/5, really delicious soondubu but likely culprit that got us sick? Seafood tofu pancake - 5/5, really delicious high protein appetizers! We all really enjoyed this and were surprised at how delicious the incorporated tofu was. Flat fish - 5/5, large portion and good entree with the tofu soup combo