I always love going to ethnic restaurants where it's full of patrons of that country. As a south asian, it's a tried and true method for choosing decent restaurants. However it's intimidating when I am not super familiar with the cuisine... As much as I love Korean food, I am not super familiar with all the different types of stews, sausages, bbq, etc. (Gimme a break! A girl can only eat so much!) I must have had this place bookmarked a while ago and the stars aligned last weekend when we were in the area, craving a solid Korean lunch with no idea where to go. Upon entering, I had a good feeling! It was busting on a Saturday afternoon, but there were a couple open tables, so we got a spot right away. We got a BBQ dish and a Bibimbap, which came with all the banchan my heart desired! The staff were so friendly and double checked out order since we definitely looked a little out of place. The food was incredible and portions were perfect! I'm excited to revisit and try other things on the menu, especially knowing how nice the staff is and I can ask all the silly questions. read more

Chunju Han-il Kwan - Beef Bibimbap and BBQ pork - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Got 3 items for a group of 4 to share. Overall food quality and taste was okay but portions felt pretty small relative to the price. Since the portions were small, expected the food to taste exceptional but it was just standard. They also forgot our seafood pancake so we had to ask for it and put in the order for it again later. Not sure if they rushed the order, but the seafood pancake in particular didn't have great texture like it was undercooked. Valet was $5. Probably won't be back. read more

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7.11.26 - 1 minute walk from my hotel! I grabbed a quick bite while waiting to check into my hotel and was also waiting for my cousin to get off work too. Saw a few spots with cold noodles and decided to go to this one to save time. It was a bit busy when I walked in but not too busy where you had to wait long. I was able to get seated right away. They give you a pitcher of barley tea. Pretty common at majority of Korean restaurants. I ordered Cold Noodle w/ Kimchi. My go-to dish during hot summer days. It didn't take long to come out. They give you a variety of banchan, a bottle of Korean hot mustard and a bottle of vinegar. At first, it didn't have enough kimchi flavor in the broth for me but you can always add in the kimchi and some of the other banchan to give it more flavor too. I was only able to eat half and packed up the rest for later. Im glad I had extra cuz I was eating the other half around 3am and it was so good at that time! I wouldn't mind coming back but there are so many places to try that I have bookmarked so will most likely try new spots next time. FYI the parking lot is valet only. I've seen this in many plazas out here. I don't see the point of that but I would recommend carpooling or rideshare if you can to avoid the hassle of paying for valet or looking for parking around the place. read more

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The food was so delicious and plentiful, I forgot how many side dishes come with traditional Korean food. I had the BBQ beef but my table of 4 enjoyed every dish. Service was excellent, dishes came quickly. read more

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They no longer fry rice when you order the stew even though it says on the menu they do it for $3 extra charge. Supposedly ended 5 years ago. Service is a miss even when they're not busy and only have 3 tables. Was constantly having to flag out servers because no one would look up from what they were doing. Valet is $3 from am and lunch and $5 for dinner time. read more

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This is where you go for really authentic Korean food. I got the army stew and it hit that classic flavor profile, comforting and hearty. The ginseng soup was also solid, tasted like a really good chicken noodle soup but with that ginseng depth. Banchan here is really good too, lots of variety and everything tasted fresh. Nothing about this place blew me away but nothing missed either. It is just solid, quality Korean food across the board. Parking wise there is street meter parking available, and it looks like they offer valet at night based on the pricing posted. read more

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Being a Korean who has lived in LA and been to many Korean restaurants, I give this restaurant 5 stars. The food quality, food selection, and service were really good. I went with two friends and we ordered the seafood pancake, grilled sole fish, and garbi (Korean short ribs). Each entree comes with a complimentary small cup of seafood soup "miyuk guk." First of all, they have 3 different kinds of pancakes. I usually see only 1 or 2 varieties but Chunju Han-il Kwan had seafood, kimchi, and scallion pancake options. The seafood pancake was thin yet crispy and full of squid, baby shrimp, and green onions. We liked that the batter wasn't thick and dough-y. Second the garbi was super flavorful, juicy, and good quality. It wasn't super chewy nor fatty at all. The grilled fish was crispy, not fishy-tasting, and not salty either. It was made just right with the fish easily falling off the bones (with a little maneuvering). As for the side dishes, they had jap-chae (clear glass noodles), dotori-muk (acorn jelly, which is a jelly made from acorn starch), and both cucumber kimchi (which can be considered a seasonal dish), and regular Napa kimchi. There were others as well and all the Bon chon (side dishes) were good and seemed handmade. Also the Bon chon were refilled multiple times which is always a plus. The prices were reasonable. All 3 entrees plus a large beer was only $112 with tax. I would return here and so would my friends. read more

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Last Saturday (5/16/2026) at lunch, I had lunch with my family at Jeonju Hanilkwan. My mom recently had a health checkup, and they found that she has several cysts (or masses) on her pancreas. She has already had two follow-up tests recently, and she also had an MRI not long ago. Her doctor said she needs one more test next week to get more accurate results. Because of that, I've been very worried about my mom's health lately, and we've been trying to eat healthier. On top of that, my mom has had a pretty bad cold recently, and she said she wanted to eat bean sprout soup because she heard it's good for colds, so that's one of the reasons we especially decided to go there. My mom and my two brothers ordered bean sprout soup, and I ordered ttukbaegi bulgogi (bulgogi served in a hot stone pot). I've been there many times before, and whenever I go, I usually order the fish roe stone pot rice. Otherwise, I sometimes order budae jjigae (Korean army stew). That day, I was curious about what the lunch special ttukbaegi bulgogi tasted like, so I decided to try it. I noticed they had lunch specials on the menu, and I liked that you could order the lunch special on both weekdays and weekends. But honestly, although I've enjoyed almost all of the other dishes there before, the ttukbaegi bulgogi wasn't that good. Still, every time I go there, all of the staff are always friendly, and most of the food is delicious, so I still really like this restaurant. read more

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We came in search of army soup and ended up trying a few more things on their menu. Everything was amazing. They seemed a bit short-staffed during our visit, but they still did their best to make sure everyone was taken care of. The service felt genuine and attentive despite how busy it was. read more

Chunju Han-il Kwan - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Love this sweet local restaurant. We always try to support family owned businesses if we can. Wonderful food and service . It's not a fancy restaurant but it made up for it by serving delicious food . We had the seafood pancake ( thin and crispy) and beef short ribs .( tender and cooked perfectly) So delicious Ample bonchan ( sides dishes) all supper flavorful and they come by regularly to check if you need refills. Oh , I forgot they have the purple rice ! Yumm Don't hesitate to go, if the outside shopping center is intimidating. It's a gem of a restaurant. read more

Chunju Han-il Kwan - Seafood pancake with bonchan - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Chunju is still a solid spot for buddaejjigae (Korean army stew)! It's been many years since I last visited. Their prices went upppp. I wanted the braised spicy chicken soup, but they were sold out. I ended up just getting the buddaejjigae. The banchan (side dishes) is still as delicious as I remember. Served by ahjummas. Pretty sure it's the same older lady too. -Valet parking was $5 during dinner time. At lunch, it's $3. I think they had a QR code for venmo, but I paid cash. -Bathroom in the back -No outdoor seating read more

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What a steal for lunch! My octopus stew came out piping hot and the banchan spread was well thought out. The staff were hardworking and no fuss. I liked the very antique wood theme inside. It seemed wasteful to throw out leftover banchan especially when eating alone but they have a policy of no packing up banchan :') read more

Chunju Han-il Kwan - Octopus stew - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

One of my favorite ktown restaurants. The food always kills and the owner is so sweet. My favorites: Army soup Pork belly Soy bean paste stew Mackerel fish read more

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About a 1-1.5: Juhn Ju Han Il Gwan is a Korean restaurant that is beloved by many - they are also open early, too, as they offer breakfast specials that most take advantage of. We came here for breakfast, but opted to order off the main menu: +the Ddook Bae Gi Bulgogi - aka, bulgogi in an earthen ware bowl; this also came with a bowl of mee yuk guk (seaweed soup) +the Chung Guk Jang - fermented soybean paste stew; this also came with a makeshift bibimbop with veggies The bulgogi had no flavor whatsoever - it was extremely bland, and we were hoping for a soothing sweet/savory soup to eat with the rice. The Chung Guk Jang, which is one of my favorites, was just 'okay' - it could have been more thick and more flavorful, but it did have a slight 'old dishrag' taste to it - this means that they're using something to wipe the wares that hasn't been washed properly in a while. The mee yuk guk was super watered down, and almost tasted like soap water got in. The banchans were fine, which were preferred over than the main dishes. The ajumma here was super friendly and attentive, and they have a small shared lot for parking. +less-than-mediocre Korean eats +friendly service +shared parking lot available read more

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An absolute gem for authentic Korean comfort food!If you are looking for a true, old-school OG Korean spot, this is it. The flavors here are deeply traditional and exactly what you want when craving comfort food -- seafood pancake, dolsot bibimbap, chicken ginseng soup, grilled mackerel read more

Chunju Han-il Kwan - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Absolutely amazing Korean restaurant with the sweetest aunties serving all the customers! It's a rather cozy spot with a good selection of dishes. Banchan brought to the table was delicious and we enjoyed everything available. The scallion pancake was LOADED with scallions and so crispy without being greasy! The bulgogi was tender, juicy, and not overly sweet. The kimchi stew was served boiling hot, had a kick, and so hearty and delicious! I can't wait to return read more

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Amazing Korean food! Everything was delicious, fresh, and full of flavor. Great portions, friendly service, and a cozy atmosphere. Definitely a spot I'll come back to! read more

Chunju Han-il Kwan - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The aunties were helping us out so we already knew it was going to be extra good! This was the week that it was heavily raining in LA and was craving some rich spicy soup and landed on budae jigae/army stew. One of the best food decisions made this year, it was so much for 3 people (as well as the pancake). There were generous amounts of spam, rice cake and noodles on there and the aunties refill the soup if it dries out. We even had leftovers after. Purple rice is also an option so that is a plus. The parking is valet for like $4, which was pretty decent for the area. The price was ok for what it is. The ambiance did feel home style and cozy. I would definitely come back here again. read more

Chunju Han-il Kwan - Budae Jigae - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Best place for budae jigae in Ktown and reasonably priced as well (some other places charge a lot more than expected for army stew). Had a previous experience with slow service but this time the service was great and the cute & stylish owner was attentive and checked in on us for banchan refills. We enjoyed the budae jigae which had all the fixins-sausage, spam, veggies, rice cakes, and ramen noodles. We also had the buchu jeon (chive pancake) which was cooked perfectly and all the banchans were delicious. read more

Chunju Han-il Kwan - Banchan (side dishes) - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Good food and great service! The ahjummas working here are so friendly and caring it made me feel right at home. Their pancakes are nice and crispy, and the intestine hotpot was great in flavor. This place provides a nice selection of banchan too. Definitely want to come back! Parking: small lot, street read more

I know good Korean food. I had a bad day so I thought some good Korean comfort food and some drinks would make me happy. I ordered Kimchi Chiggae and it was bad. I usually scarf down good food when I'm hungry and even when I'm full. The chiggae was almost inedible. I think the kimchi was too salty and poorly made. I probably ate 10% of it and just left. I told the waitress and they were kind enough to redo it but I think the cook just added water to it. I paid $63 with tip for Kimchi Chiggae, soju, and one beer. I will probably never go back again. I make kimchi Chiggae at home all the time and it's average. Mine is better. I have no idea how they got 4.2. Maybe it was just a bad day. I really wanted it to be good. But I left a little upset. If you're a fan of this spot, sorry. If you're looking to eat good Korean food, I wouldn't recommend this spot. There are better places. read more

Still solid. Squid and bulgogi are the best after all this time. The kimchi soup is a little overwhelming today. read more

Chunju Han-il Kwan - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

An unexplainable negative experience. I ordered the sundubu combo with galbi and the sundubu came out completely tasteless, but somehow still spicy. I don't even know how that's possible quite frankly; it tasted like hot water that had been boiled with chilis. I'm not typically the type to ask for a dish to be remade at restaurants, but this time I had to do so, as it was basically inedible. Upon making complaints about the dish, they remade it for me, only for it to come out exactly the same but spicier. I was distraught, hence the review. There was also an alarming amount of flies in the restaurant. The galbi was alright though. 1 star read more

Chunju Han-il Kwan - Trash Sundubu - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

One of my favorite go-to Korean traditional food restaurants in LA Koreatown. The two must-order dishes for me are the budae jjigae and the pancakes I get them every time. No explanation needed just go try it. The owner is so kind and you can tell she's genuinely happy when customers enjoy the food. I love that the side dishes change all the time so there's always something new to try. They also serve purple rice instead of white which really shows how much they care about their customers! read more

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It's hard to find good restaurant biji jjigae, so this was a great find. First, the portion was good sized. But more importantly, the texture is really outstanding, the soybean curds have a tender yet resilient consistency, somehow a subtle dry feel on the tongue which contrasts with the steaming hot stew broth it is served in. Each satisfying bite is slightly yielding, almost meaty in texture, which pairs amazingly with the savory broth. Adding a bit of soy sauce to the pork along the way enhances the flavor, I definitely recommend doing that. The purple rice (forgot what it's called) that comes with it is also a surprising contrast in textures, both soft, moist, and firm at the same time (like al dente style). Great treat to have with the banchan. The restaurant is clearly popular, with people outside waiting to be seated at all times. Had the Ugeoji Galbitang (우거지 갈비탕) "Beef Rib Soup with Cabbage" to go, which was also excellent. There was also a cool poem by the famous Li Po (I-Tae-Baek 이태백 in Korean) engraved on the wall where we were seated, and cool ceiling lanterns and Minwha print of the famous tiger and magpie. read more

Chunju Han-il Kwan - Kong Biji (콩비지) jjigae "Bean Curd Dregs Casserole" (Ground soybean stew) - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I've been on the hunt for a good army stew spot for a while, and saw this place on social media many months ago. The budae-jjigae had a really solid broth: flavorful with some kick. We also got the galbi, and that was definitely a favorite: super tender and just really well seasoned. Honestly, an easy 10/10 for me. Ambiance is what you would expect for the area. Service was A+ read more

The hot pot was a little sweeter than my taste, so it was just okay for me, but the pork belly kimchi stir-fry was really good. All of the side dishes were delicious too. The lady who helped us was very kind and friendly. read more

Chunju Han-il Kwan - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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My wife found this place from a YouTube video and saved it because the banchan. I love the side dishes as much as the main if not more!I think the quality and variety of banchan tells you everything about the main dish before it ever arrives. Interior is classic korean 1980's style with wood paneling every where but it gives a more traditional, comforting vibe. We ordered the short ribs, beef and spicy pork bulgogi. The staff is very nice and was constantly coming to check if we wanted more side dishes, which came out immediately. Great variety of banchan and so good. Our main dishes came out 5 min after we ordered so very fast service. Portions of the beef and pork bulgogi were not alot but more than enough, the short ribs surprisingly had bigger portion and lots of flavor. This is my new favorite place we went on a Friday night before we flew to Portland and had it again when we returned on Saturday. I really loved this place and will definitely be back. I know the big thing is to cook your kbbq at the table but I honestly dislike having to cook .y food when i am paying to eat out. love when its prepared in the kitchen which this place does. They also prepare the beef bulgogi on a flat grill which is how my grandma made it for me since she didnt have a bbq so it was more nostalgic for me. The short ribs were grilled on a BBQ though and im sure the reason is the bbq beef has smaller pieces so it would fall through anyway loved this place and will definitely co e back read more

More like 3.5 stars Chunju is definitely one of the older Korean restaurants in K-town. A lot of their customers are older Korean folks who seem to know staff by name and greet them warmly. Which also means this place serves authentic Korean food. This restaurant is for bigger groups. People typically come with friends because the portions are big and can be shared family style. I came with my friend, D, who was visiting from out of town. And even then, I think we were a bit of too small a group. To get the full experience, definitely 4 or more in a group. We ordered the Budae-jjigae and a Kimchi-jeon (pancake). Great spread of banchans - I think there was 6 - 8? Their regular kimchi was okay and the cucumber was a bit too sour for my liking. Rice was purple rice (big plus). The jjigae portion was very generous. Could easily feed 4 people even though the menu portion said 2-3 people. I was a bit disappointed with their jeon. It didn't taste as flavorful as other places make it and it was about $20. But that's on me...jeon inflation and disappointment is consistent across a lot of the Korean restaurants I go to. Campaign to bring back the $8 jeon! Anyways, it's really good for dinner with big groups. They also serve alcohol but don't remember much about the pricing. The leftovers were not as good the day after. Chunju is definitely food that has to be eaten the day of. Otherwise, a solid K-town establishment with an experienced staff and great for large groups who like to eat family style. read more

I've never really left a review before, but I felt the need to for this place. Don't come here if you're not Korean. I came here with some Korean friends earlier in the year and it was wonderful, a very homey experience. Then I came here by myself (I'm not Korean or white). Their tone was awful. They took very long to even notice me even though the restaurant was pretty empty, I asked them what they recommend they said the menu in a snarky tone. I had a question on what some specials included, their response to everything was "what the menu says". When I tried confirming the price with them that clearly said $25, they said it was $28. I said I was actually good politely to leave and they rolled their eyes and walked away. read more

No wonder this place has been here for decades. It's so good!!! Definitely coming back. There was no wait at all at 2pm on a Saturday. Side dishes (banchan): Came with so many and they were all delicious! And we each got our own bowl of soybean paste stew with cabbage too :) Braised black cod: 1000/5. Wow, this blew my mind!! The cod was so melt-in-your-mouth fresh, and the sauce was so delicious, I don't even know how to describe it. It came with a generous amount of winter melon too (my favorite!), and had king oyster mushrooms, onions, and sliced rice cakes. My mouth is watering just thinking about this dish. A must order! Seafood pancake: 2.5/5. At a whopping $26.49 for a seafood pancake, we expected this to be very delicious... but it was so soggy that it made us sad LOL. The waitress offered for them to refry the pancake for us, which made it better but still not the best. This is a skip! Service: It was pretty standard for a Korean restaurant. The waitresses were bickering and annoyed at each other, but they refilled our side dishes and offered to refry the pancake so overall service was okay to me! read more

Chunju Han-il Kwan - Braised Sauteed Black Cod - so so good!! - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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One of the oldest restaurants that have army soup and I have been here for years! All the dishes are so good and I love the grill sole fish so much. The place is clean and the food is big portion. The servers are really nice and we love dinning in here. read more

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My visit to this restaurant is one of my first experiences in Koreatown and I was very happy. We were greeted with a smile as soon as we walked in and i felt like I was back in korea. The staff was very kind, the food was amazingly fast and bubbling with deliciousness! The bonchon was very fresh and it was the perfect compliment to my soup. If I didn't know any better , based off of the decor and the atmosphere, I would think that I was in Korea again! I will definitely be coming here again, exploring more of the menu will probably lead to a higher rating. Side note, Valet parking is provided. read more

3 of us ate here on a Wednesday night and got seated right away. From our walk up we saw that there was a good amount of empty parking spaces in their lot with valet. The restaurant is very cute with lots of dark wooden tables and chairs with a nice ambiance. We ordered the budaejigae for 3 and were charged $20 each. The spread of banchan was amazing and we all received bowls of rice and bowls for soup. The food was delicious and I would definitely come back for this and to try other dishes as well. read more

Chunju Han-il Kwan - Banchan - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I had a very disappointing experience at this restaurant. I decided to visit this place after seeing an official Reel on their Instagram page, expecting a good experience, but I was completely let down. While the food was okay, the staff's attitude was truly unacceptable. When I first walked in, they greeted me in Korean, but as soon as I spoke in English, their demeanor changed completely, and they became noticeably rude. When I asked for extra side dishes (banchan), the staff ignored my request and looked at me with a very dismissive and unpleasant expression. Furthermore, even while customers were still eating, the staff sat at a nearby table and started talking and laughing loudly, showing no respect for their patrons. The worst part happened when I left without leaving a tip. They stared at me with open hostility and actually shouted at me from behind. The service was appalling, and the staff lacks basic manners and customer service skills. I will never return here, and I strongly advise others to avoid this place. read more

Chunju Han-il Kwan - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This restaurant has good Korean home cooking. Most of the dishes I've tried are basic but what I really like is the variety and quantity of banchan dishes that are included. The service is homey, and they frequently ask to refill your banchan. Of all the menu items, I particularly like the dish called "octopus and vegetables". It's surprisingly light and looks like a small dish but it's packed with flavor. It somehow goes really well with rice. I also enjoy the grilled sole. I'm not as crazy about the "beef in earthenware" dish - I find it too sweet. But everything is reasonably priced. This place Always hits the spot for a satisfying meal. read more

Chunju Han-il Kwan - Grilled Sole and Octopus with Vegetables - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Great Korean food. I'm no expert on Korean food but it was all tasty, savory, some spicy, and enjoyable. Had the seafood pancake which all liked. The Army Stew was had a lot a flavor and was spicy. The BBQ beef was tasty and tender. The rice with beef in stone pot was good but could have come with a little more beef. Service was good and the food came out rather quickly. read more

Chunju Han-il Kwan - Seafood Pancake - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Army stew 4/5 - this was my first time having army stew so I can't compare but I thought it was just okay. The soup kinda tasted like sausage because there's sausage in the stew so it was slightly off putting. We also got a kimchi stew and that was very good. The kimchi was very fermented. All the sides were also really good. We came on a Thursday night and the restaurant was pretty empty. Workers are very friendly! read more

Chunju Han-il Kwan - Army stew - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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They have a lot, but you have to pay for parking. Maybe you can find street parking. Lots of side options which is a huge plus. Kimchi is on the citrusy side if you like yours like that. Potato pancake is really good. It comes on a skillet and it was crispy. Probably one of the best pancakes I've had. We finished it completely, so that says a lot. The spicy beef soup wasn't the best tasting. It was okay. But the ratio of beef, noodle, egg, vegetables inside was very good. They serve barley tea as well for water which is always a plus in my book. Service here is the best. They're so sweet and helpful. You know when they're so kind, you just want to hug them? Lol yeah. The place is clean and I didn't feel cramped inside. I would come back again. read more

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Comfort Korean food, one of the best kimchi pancake and chicken soup in town. Loved the taste of the chicken soup very authentic. Their kimchi pancake was fair priced and tastes delicious! As for their army stew very authentic of the Korean street style. Their bibimbap was extremely tasty and a must order! A great healthy meal. read more

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