Stopped by Damsot after a long Junior Lifeguard day, and it totally hit the spot. The pot rice was warm, hearty, and so comforting. We tried the steak, salmon, and new pork belly pot rice--each had great flavor without feeling too heavy. The new pork belly pot rice really stood out. It was incredibly flavorful and aromatic, with rich flavor in every bite. The steak pot rice was also a big hit with my younger daughter. The beef was so tender it practically melted in your mouth, and she finished it in no time One of the best parts of eating here is how they recommend enjoying the meal. First, mix and enjoy the rice with the toppings. Then pour hot tea/water into the stone pot and let it sit for a bit to create nurungji (crispy scorched rice) at the end. The nurungji adds such a comforting finish to the meal, and in Korean culture, it's also known to help with digestion after a hearty meal. Loved that they finish with a Korean yogurt drink too--such a nostalgic touch. My girls were already asking when we can come back. read more

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This place is super popular in Korea and there is only one in the US right now. So let's see if they're pretty good eh or ew. I got their fried eggplant shrimp and spicy cheese eggplant pot rice to try. The eggplant shrimp and was amazingly crispity crunchity and filled with like a chivey paste and had bits of shrimp. It was a bit bland but paired well with the savory creamy rich dipping sauce. The spicy cheese eggplant pot rice came with a fresh little salad, some ban Chan, miso soup, and barley tea. What you're basically supposed to do is mix the rice, scoop it out, then pour in the tea. The rice wasn't spicy but was nice and cheesy, savory, flavorful with chunks of tender eggplant and ground pork. They end your meal off by giving you a little like yakult which is nice. I brought my Korean friends here too and they said it was yummy. Overall this place is lowkey pretty good. Eggplant cheese pot rice $19.99 Fried eggplant shrimp $9 read more

Great deal for a great lunch or dinner! For around $20 depending on which pot rice you order you get a tasty rice bowl, barley tea to make scorched rice, miso soup, a little salad, some tiny sides, and a little yogurt drink. I ordered the eggplant set which was good, but would probably want to try one of the beef ones next time. We also ordered some shrimp tempura and it was perfectly lightly panko battered and fried to perfection- crisp but tender. Service was quick and to the point, atmosphere is busy. There can be a short wait depending on what time and day you are there, so don't come to close to closing time or you may not be seated. read more

Damsot - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I visited Damsot with a friend to try their steak and spicy eggplant pot rice. After hearing so may good reviews, I really did need to! They do have parking and validation if needed, though there are two big parking structures nearby, so parking isn't an issue! Once you walk in, you're greeted by light brown, woody interiors, and the light only makes it ever more relaxing. The staff were attentive with getting orders in. After placing down our orders, they walked us through how to enjoy their pots. We later learned that our sauces were missing, which for steak was a HUGE game changer! For the most expensive and premier item, we really expected a little more... maybe it was a busy night, though there were no lines. The spicy eggplant pot rice was tasty and probably my preferred of the two. Something about an eggplant with chew... nothing beats it! The steak was a bit on the tougher side, cooked a little over medium. For both pot rices, I felt that the entrees were a bit weak on flavor, almost as if it was "too safe." Unfortunately, neither felt too exciting to eat. My favorite part of the meal was probably the miso soup and being humbled to really use that tea to finish off the charred rice. (I may have been rebellious and overzealous in trying to go at it raw... dog.) read more

Damsot - Steak and Spicy Eggplant Pot Rice - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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We ordered the beef bean sprouts pot rice, steak pot rice, and mackerel pot rice. I really like kamameshi, so I actually came here twice. Everything I tired was delicious both times. The service was also very good. I would definitely recommend this place. read more

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My friend brought me here to have some lunch because she said it was so good and I had to try it. And she was right! Once we arrived, there was parking downstairs which was validated for a portion of the time. Once we got upstairs to the restaurant we had to wait maybe five or 10 minutes while they were clearing up the table then we were seated. Once we were seated, the staff introduced the menu to us and explained how to enjoy the entrées. I ordered the beef and my friend got the salmon. It comes in a cute set with a couple appetizers and soup. And overall it was super tasty and I can't wait to come back and try a different entrée again. read more

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Damsot in Ktown served sotbap (Korean stone pot rice) and I've been craving this for a while! The menu isn't huge, which I actually appreciate--it keeps the concept focused and not overwhelming. You're really there for the stone pot rice! The crispy rice at the bottom was perfectly browned and so satisfying to finish with the barley tea poured into the pot afterward. I ordered the beef belly bowl and especially loved the chicken karaage on the side--super flavorful and crispy. The main dish itself was delicious though I personally wouldn't wait over an hour for it again. We went on a Friday night, so that probably contributed to the long wait, but the restaurant also seemed a bit understaffed. One really sweet touch was the probiotic drink they give at the end (similar to Yakult). Overall, the meal was satisfying and worth trying--I'd just probably come back during non-peak hours next time. Oh and I'd probably try the spicy eggplant next! read more

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Parking in Ktown is always a struggle but luckily they have a garage downstairs that you can park at. The fee is not completely waived but discounted we paid $5 for about an hour vs $20 if you didn't get it validated which I think is a good deal to not deal with the hassle of street parking. We came on a Saturday afternoon and only waited about 10 minutes! I ordered their steak pot rice and the server kindly explained to us how to enjoy our meal when they brought over the tray. The steak itself is a little tough and from how this place raved about this particular meat, I would have expected it to be more tender. Overall was still delicious but not worth how much extra you pay compared to the other dishes. Next time I would want to give their spicy eggplant or beef belly a try as recommended from other reviewers. read more

Damsot - steak pot rice - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Damsot has been on my list for a while and it did not disappoint. I got the eggplant pot rice and my partner got the steak pot rice and we were both really happy with our orders. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the rice at the bottom gets that crispy layer which makes the whole thing so much better. We kept stealing bites off each other's plates. The food is really the main event here and it delivers. Already thinking about going back to try the spicy eggplant version because if it's anything like what I had I know it's going to be also good. Parking is easy compared to restaurants in LA but we still had to pay 5 bucks with validation. It's situated in a small plaza with mainly other Korean restaurants. read more

Damsot - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The steak is what went viral here but what you need to come here for is the spicy eggplant and pork. I still can't stop thinking about how flavorful the sauce was and it coated the rice very well. On the other hand, the steak was on the tougher side and didn't make me wanna go back in for seconds after I sampled it. It's limited to 15 portions for lunch and 15 portions for dinner and they still had it available when we went for dinner on a Saturday night at 8:20 p.m., so maybe that was a sign. All of them had perfectly crispy, golden bottoms and each bowl was made to order. The mackerel was also good and a close second, only because the sauce was so good in the eggplant one. We also ordered the salmon sashimi as a shared appetizer, and it interestingly came with a creamy sauce in addition to soy sauce. It was packed, though, and we had to wait about 20 minutes to be seated after waiting on the benches outside. It made me stressed that the waiter looked stressed and kept rushing back and forth between tables since it was so busy. I appreciated that they gave us the Korean version of Yakult at the end to end our meal. read more

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STREET PARKING Visited on a Friday night and surprisingly had no wait. There's street parking available and plenty of restaurants around this little plaza: boiling crab, 85 degree bakery, and more.. even Hmart across the street :). Once you arrive, you can put your name on their waitlist. INSIDE & SERVICE The inside was nice and cozy, clean, and we were seated immediately. The server was also very kind in letting us get seated first even though our full party wasn't here. NOTE: Their menu states their steak rice pot is limited to 15 orders for lunch and 15 orders for dinner, but this only applies to their Korea location and not LA. They just kept it on the menu so they didn't have to reprint :-) FOOD I tried their steak rice pot for $26.99 and it was very delicious. The steak was medium rare, tender, and perfectly cubed and lightly salted. I thought some chunks were too big in which I would need to cut them, but they were pretty tender I didn't have to! The meal even came with a raw egg, side of seasoned salad, wasabi, kimchi, radish, spicy squid, miso soup, and barley tea. The rice was flavorful paired perfectly with the meat and runny egg along with all the delicious sides. They recommend scooping the rice out to your bowl to enjoy and then pouring the barley tea into the rice pot with the leftover crunchy and crispy rice on the edges and cover with the wooden lid to soften the rice and enjoy. I really enjoy barley tea so this was good and also was great to just drink the tea itself. They ended the meal with a refreshing Yakult and my tummy was happy. OVERALL Would definitely recommend stopping by and trying their steak rice pots :) and thank you Damsot for the wonderful experience! read more

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I visited Damsot Saturday morning and it was already a bit busy, but it did not disappoint. We ordered spicy eggplant, chicken, beef loin, and steak pot rice. We thought all of them were great. I also really liked how they gave us yakult to end the meal! Staff was great and the vibes were cute inside. read more

Damsot - Spicy eggplant - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Have been wanting to check this place out for awhile and was great I got to come in here to check out their steak pot. Walking in, totally felt like I was back in Seoul. It's got the look and feel of a lot of the restaurants that are in metro Seoul and the meal sets are made that way too. Full experience with the hot bowl of rice that creates the crust when you press it into the pot and let it sit in and cover it and you eat the beef with the sides/banchan. It's traditional to pour the tea into the crust that the rice makes and eat it afterwards for a great digestive soup at the end of the meal. Vibes are casual... wooden bench and chair seating in a no frills but very clean restaurant, fast service and very nice employees. Overall definitely enjoyed it. Maybe I'd only say the beef wasn't as tender and as flavorful as I expected but it was still really good and worth checking out. Some of the other dishes my group got looked really good so I'd definitely look to get something else for sure next time. This spot is in a plaza that does have its own parking or you can try to find metered or street parking. Koreatown can be a bit tough as these days everything is paid parking so just be prepared for that no matter what (or watch for signs!). read more

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Damn Damsot! In the heart of Ktown, my buddy recommended this Korean pot rice spot and it was super good. I went on the weekend for lunch and it wasn't crowded at all at opening. I've been reading online that it's always packed but luckily we were good. The Steak Pot Rice caught my eye as it's limited per day or for lunch/dinner. They only serve 15 of them for lunch. I asked the employee and he said he recommended the beef belly one more. Surprisingly I ordered this one and the beef wasn't too fatty and I liked the crispy rice in it. When you put your meal from the pot to the stone pot, your supposed to put the barley tea inside the first pot where the rice is stuck to it. I wasn't intrigued so I put the tea in but didn't want to drink it. I'm sure its good, it just didn't seem too appetizing haha. Would come back forsure! read more

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Located in the Honeymee plaza, parking is $5 with validation up to 3 hours. If you take the elevator up in the center, it takes up directly up to the restaurant storefront. Walking in, the interior and clean and minimal. We ordered our own individual pots, so I got the beef belly pot and others got a steak and a salmon pot. It didn't take too long for our order to be ready, but the salmon pot came out first. The portion size is pretty on point for the price they offered. Everything was pretty sizeable for the price. Next came the beef belly and lastly the steak pot (which they only make a 15 a day!). Starting off, it reminded me of a meal set in Japan! Especially the use of tea to mix the rice and protein. I had the beef belly and it's already quite flavorful! Very flavorful and crispy. With the tea, it's does make it feel less heavy, but hearty, which was a really nice combination. Everyone else seemed to have enjoyed their entree a lot! The miso soup and the sides were a nice touch to complete this meal set. Everyone really enjoyed that I picked this place out haha this was really good! Would definitely come back again. The meal is pretty filling for lunch. read more

Damsot - Beef Belly Pot - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I came with a few friends here for dinner after a nice day out. I got the Spicy Eggplant Pot Rice as recommended by lots of yelpers here. Despite seeing the comments from people saying that the dish was flavorful, I unfortunately did not get the same experience. I mixed the bowl and it still tasted lackluster. Service was decent and the place was packed when i went. I'll try something else if I happen to come by another time. read more

Damsot - Spicy Eggplant Pot Rice - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I remember seeing this restauraunt in a reel or something and that it was a well-known chain in Korea. I was able to walk in as a party of 2 with no wait on a weekday night. I ordered the pork belly pot rice, and it comes with a small set of banchan, miso soup, salad, and a pot of barley tea. We were instructed by the staff to scoop up the contents of the pot rice into the smaller bowl, and to pour the barley tea into the stone pot with the nurungji (scorched rice) and cover it. After finishing the pot rice, we could enjoy and savor the nurungji! We also ordered the karaage, which was crispy and juicy. My boyfriend ordered the eggplant pot rice and the egg plant was nice and firm and had a good bite to it. I would come back again to try their other pot rice. read more

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The presentation was very pretty but the pictures on the menu are better The salad was surprisingly refreshing and the banchan were all good pairings with the pot rice. I wish there were more vegetables because I started getting fatigued from the rice and fish but good otherwise! I definitely felt full. The yakult at the end is a great touch! It felt a little pricey for what it was but I guess this is something that is harder for me to make at home. Wish there was a Yelp waitlist instead of paper pencil because that meant we had to stick around to wait for them to call our names. read more

Damsot - mackerel - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Okay... I get the hype. Damsot just opened their FIRST U.S. location and it already feels like a must-visit in K-Town. Known in Korea for their pot rice, and honestly... it lives up to it. Everything comes out hot and steaming in these stone pots and you can literally taste the depth in every bite. I went the vegan-friendly route and got the spicy eggplant and the tofu with shishito peppers (just asked to remove the meat and egg) and both dishes still hit. Flavorful, crispy, comforting... like nothing felt like a compromise. Also tried their crispy fried tofu on the side and that alone? Addicting. And the drink at the end just tied the whole experience together. It's giving quality, it's giving experience, and it's giving I'll be back. read more

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The wait was insane during lunch on a Saturday, but so worth it! It's a set rice bowl lunch that comes with some banchan, salad, and tea. You mix up your bowl and transfer the contents to a separate plate, which leaves you with some crispy rice caked onto the bowl. Fill your crispy rice bowl with the provided tea, cover it, and enjoy it after you finish your meal. Orders: Spicy eggplant: Perfectly cooked, mildly spicy cubed eggplant on top of a bed of rice. Texture was very nice and flavors were well balanced. I'd def order this again! Salmon: Nice and crispy fish with some roe. My wife REALLY loved this. She said it was seasoned perfectly and was texturally satisfying. Eggplant/shrimp side: Super crispy, wonderfully tasty. I could have eaten 3 more plates of these. This is the only dish I got a picture of because I was too excited to eat everything. Inside, they were playing good music. The space was relatively small for how popular they are. Super clean, really nice service. Our orders came out pretty quickly considering the rush they were experiencing. At the end, they give you a yogurt drink. We will 100% be back to try more things. read more

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Parking can be a little hard but across the street is a parking garage where you don't have to pay. It can get busy so do plan ahead since it's a small restaurant. I recommend getting the been loin and it tastes exactly almost like brisket. The steak pot was okay to be honest and I feel like the quality of meat tasted a little off. It tasted extra beefy instead of like normal steak. Perhaps it was the marinade but it threw me off a bit. They also give you yakult at the end which is very nice. It's not too heavy on the stomach and is a perfect place for lunch or dinner. read more

Damsot - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Finally got to try Damsot! We swung by on a Saturday right before 5 and there were a few parties waiting outside as well. The place filled up within the hour. Food was of such great quality and fresh ingredients! I loved all the banchan that came with each set and the meal was very well rounded. We got the steak set and the spicy eggplant with cheese! The steak was good but the eggplant had so much flavor. We also got the shrimp tempura which was good but nothing crazy. The best part is that they gave us a little yogurt at the end of the meal!! read more

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Friend suggested this for dinner and I didn't even realized I've been here before! I got the Eel pot rice the last time I went and I remember it was pretty good and would get it again but not amazing enough for me to designate it my eel pot spot. I got the steak pot rice this time and same feedback, it was delicious but wouldn't purposely come back for it. The cold soba that my friend got though... I tried a bit and I would definitely come back again for it again! Also the staffs are really nice. One of them admittedly mentioned they gave my meal to another table which caused some delays but provided some karage to compensate. You don't usually see people do that anymore while admitting their mistake. read more

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My friends and I went to Dam-Sot after picking up our bibs for this weekends LA Marathon. What better way to carb load than by eating Korean pot rice. Dam-Sot has about a dozen different options for pot rice for you to choose from and even vegetarian options. My group ordered the spicy eggplant, beef and steak pot rice. Our orders came out after 10 minutes from ordering and service was quick. Each order came with salad, sides, soup, pot rice and some barley tea. Our server explained how to eat our set meal. You start off by mixing the rice and meat then scooping it onto another bowl. With the remaining crispy rice at the bottom you pour the barley tea and cover it with a lid so the crispy rice soaks up the tea and loosens, leaving you with a crispy rice soup. My friends and I thought the pot rice was flavorful and tasted healthy. All the cuts of meat tasted high quality and tender. The eggplant was garlicky and spicy. The pieces of pork inside were lean and had a nice chew to it. The beef pot rice was sliced thin and very flavorful. The steak was cubed and juicy. It was cooked perfectly and tender. They only offer 30 steak pot rice per day with 15 during lunch and 15 during dinner. They have parking underground which costs $5 but if you can find street parking it would probably be cheaper to pay the meter. The restaurant was clean and service was quick. They have multiple tables and can accommodate large parties. Servers were helpful and explained the menu and concept well. read more

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For the money, the dining experience was great and unique with the tea rice pot. The food could add a little more flavor but decent. The menu needs to be updated in regard to the limited 15 servings of steak per lunch and dinner. The server mentioned they can serve as many dishes as needed for the table. The wait wasn't long to get a table but every person in the party must be there. Fair enough, as the restaurant is a little small. Saw other tables getting served yogurt drinks at the end of the meal, our table did not receive any. read more

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Really enjoyed my dining experience at Damsot. My husband and I waited about 30 minutes which isn't too bad considering how popular this place is. I loved the steak pot rice. It was so tender and flavorful. It paired perfectly with the egg and the wasabi. My husband was also impressed by his abalone pot rice. He said the abalone had a good consistency and was a very decent portion. It was a unique experience to pour the barley tea into the remaining crispy rice in the bowl. The crispy rice soup tasted homey and comforting. It was a nice end to a delicious meal. We also got the chicken karaage which was crispy and well made. Service was prompt and attentive. Definitely give Damsot a try if you haven't before! read more

Damsot - Chicken karaage - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Went to Damsot on a Saturday night for dinner for the first time, and was pleasantly surprised how simple the menu is. I ordered the Beef Loin Pot rice which is described as a sweet & salty combo but I would say it leaned more salty. The sides and scorched rice really helps balance it out though. Overall it was a solid meal and an easy dinner choice without having to decide too hard on what to choose. The space is pretty small so it could feel a bit cramped & for a Saturday night there was only one host which I hope they would usually have more since it seemed like they were doing mostly everything from seating & taking orders while still checking in on everyone. read more

Damsot - Beef loin Pot Rice - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Damsot is a great lunch spot for those who work in the bustling heart of K-Town! My friend and I went for the pork belly bowl and it was a fantastic choice. The stone pot rice is made fresh to order, and that crispy bottom layer? Absolute perfection! The pork belly was tender and flavorful, with just the right amount of richness. Every bite was a treat, especially when mixed with the rice, which had that delightful crunch from the pot. Service is top notch and our server made sure to check in on us even when the restaurant started filling up with more customers during the lunch hour rush. They encourage you to mix everything before pouring the barley tea into the crispy rice to create a light scorched rice soup. The presentation makes the food feel luxurious while cozy and homey at the same time. Parking is going to be a challenge in this area and this particular spot is tucked away in the corner but it's worth finding! I'm already looking forward to my next visit to try the fish bowls. read more

Damsot - Pork Belly Bowl with Miso Soup and Barley Tea - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Perfect hole in the wall type spot tucked away in a plaza in k-town! If you are looking for a comfort meal for a solo lunch date or catching up with friends I highly recommend damsot. Came here recently with my friend and everything we order was amazing! The service was great, the staff really take their time giving you their best recommendations and making sure you understand the traditional way to enjoy the rice pot! The fried shrimp and egg was definitely my favorite and I will be back to order more. I also really enjoyed the sukiyaki and pork belly rice pot! read more

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LOVED this meal! Wow what a delicious meal and experience from start to finish. I ordered the steak bowl and it was full of flavor and felt very homey. The steak comes in a bowl with an egg, wasabi, green onion, and this rich tasty rice. You mix it all up and then put it in another bowl to start eating. Now the bowl with the leftover rice gets soaked with barley tea for a warm porridge for when you finish the steak bowl. This meal comes with a small salad, really good miso soup, and some lil sides. I would come back to try another bowl since the steak was really good but a little plain. It did come with a great dipping sauce but I left wanting my bowl to be a bit saucier. Dying to go back and try more! This is definitely at the top of my list! Service was really good and the place is a nice hole in the wall in K-town. read more

Damsot - Steak Bowl - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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My family and I are their BIGGEST fans! This is our second weekend in a row eating here bc the food + service is always 10/10. Last week, we accidentally left our doggy bowl & the server remembered us & brought it directly to our table. We dropped our chopsticks & without saying anything, the server immediately came to bring us a new one. So so so kind of him to do that, especially when it's only him + one other person serving. Thank you so much to everyone. We'll definitely come back! My personal fave: steak pot rice read more

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This meal was so delicious. I'll be thinking about it for a while. I loved everything about my eggplant pot rice. The eggplant was perfectly charred, it was the right amount of seasoning and sauce, and the green onion and chilis gave a brightness to balance. The pot gave the rice a satisfying chewy crisp that made the whole dish so fun to eat. Paired with the barley tea at the end which rounded out the meal nicely. Would love to try their other pot rice flavors in the future, especially the bean sprout beef one. We got lucky on a Sunday night and there was no wait, but a rush came after. read more

Damsot - steak - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Easy eats with fantastic eggplant / spicy pork rice pots. There is paid parking w/ validation in the underneath parking lot. The plaza can get busy during the weekends though. Went for dinner - had to wait a couple minutes but got a seat pretty quickly. Was waited on right away. Ordered the rice pots with eggplant and spicy pork. Food came out fairly quickly - comes with a pot of rice, some kimchi, small salad, and tea for the rice pot. The taste and texture of the eggplant and spicy pork was delicious. The vegetables were still firm but cooked well. All paired very well with the rice. Was filling but didn't feel unhealthy. Would definitely come back! read more

Damsot - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Fun experience if you're looking for a quick meal in K-Town! Came here for dinner on a Thursday night. Typical parking situation for ktown (hunting for metered parking or trying to get into a garage somewhere). Simple, clean interior. We tried the beef belly pot rice and pork belly pot rice. Staff was super friendly and helpful in explaining how to enjoy the meal since it was many our first times trying this style of pot rice. Food itself was okay, but it seemed to be lacking a bit of depth in flavor. Loved that they give yakult drinks after you finish your meal! read more

Damsot - Beef loin - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We tried hot pot rice in Korea and enjoyed it, so when we heard they made it to Koreantown in LA, we were definitely going to check it out. We went there for dinner and it was almost full house right at opening on a week day. What is hot pot rice you asked? Well, the short answer is some protein over rice, but we had to dig them all out of the pot first, ate that on the side while putting tea in the pot to soak up the crispy rice. Then ate the soup rice after. We picked eel and steak. Also got an order of fried chicken for starter. We really enjoyed the chicken but we were kinda meh about the hot pot rice. Steak was beautifully cooked but lacked on seasoning. After using the dipping sauce, still not much going on and it didn't go well with the rice. Eel was just eel, nothing too different from eel sushi from a Japanese spot. Both rice were soggy and not a lot of crispy rice was produced before the tea was used. The tea over didn't do anything either for flavor enhancement, especially the eel. The whole meal was pretty bland and disappointing. Overall experience was ok. Staff was friendly and doing their best to teach you how to eat the hot pot rice, even with instructions on the table already. Service was not the issue but we probably wouldn't go back since there are many other options in Koreantown. read more

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I came here on Sunday for lunch with my family and there was no wait at around noon. We decided on the steak and eel rice pot. We both love both the rice pot dishes. The two pots are a bit pricey but great to try. even my son love it and ate 2 big pieces of the steaks and some of the eel. At the end of the meal, we all got a yogurt drink. We didn't get any spicy ones since our son was eating it too with us. We still want to come back and try the eggplant, one day. Overall a great place for a clay pot roce. come early so you don't have to wait. when we left there was several people waiting outside. read more

Damsot - Steak & Eel rice pot - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Tried this place for the first time a month back. Food: I ordered the Sukiyaki. The wait for the food can be a while depending on how busy it gets. We waited a while. The sukiyaki itself tasted fine. There was nothing too special. The set came with a mini salad and pickled sides. The sides were very fun to eat. I wish there would've been some sauces to dip the meats in.. but that is just my preference over the super light yellow egg. Service: The workers sat us down as soon as they could. The wait can be long on a weekend! Be mindful of that. They gave us a free bottle of water for our table. Parking: There is a paid parking lot under ground to access the plaza. Overall: 3.5/5; The sukiyaki was just not remarkable. It tasted fine, but I would probably order something else if I came back! It was a nice place to try. Cool place to catch up with a friend for lunch or dinner! Just note it can be a little noisy though. read more

Damsot - Sukiyaki, Steak, Beef - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Very comforting and filling meal. I got the eel special and did like it a lot, but honestly I'm not sure I'd ever go out of my way for it, especially since it is a little pricey. They also give the world's smallest portion of kimchi and a mid miso soup. read more

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Pretty yummy, easy, and filling lunch! It has its own paid parking structure. Be warned; The restaurant validates yet I still had to pay $5 when I left even though we didn't stay long.. With that being said, Damsot is pretty yummy! I got the mackerel pot and found the portions to be filling. But I wish the sides were a little bigger. The main appeal of this restaurant is pouring the barley tea over the crispy rice. Other than that, the pots don't stand out much. Also, I think it is a little overpriced for what it is. It really is just some protein and rice, nothing else. Most of the pots are $18+ It's pretty yummy but with all the food options in Koreatown, Damsot does not really stand out. I recommend giving it a try at least! read more

Damsot - mackerel - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I loved my experience at Damsot! Our group of 6 arrived around 1pm on a Sunday and waited 30 minutes to be seated after checking in. We all ordered different variations of the pot rice, as well as a side order of karaage (fried chicken), and everything was exquisite! From the juicy, flavorful pork belly, steamed rice and bok choy in my pot rice, to the pickled vegetables, side salad and barely tea, everything was executed extremely well and the experience itself was extremely enjoyable. Our servers ensured we had everything we needed at all times, including additional water jugs for refilling, and they even gave us each a small milk soda at the end to finish off the meal. Note that there is parking in the structure, but if you plan to walk around the area afterwards, I recommend parking in the Central Plaza Parking Garage for a flat $6 fee on weekends. read more

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