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Solid spot to enjoy a hot stone meal. The wait was about 20 minutes for a Saturday lunch maybe 1 hour prior to closing. I was able to get the steak pot as they only have limited quantities per day until they run out. Overall presentation and dish was a nice set up. Little bit of everything you needed and get give extra side dishes if needed. Service was prompt. I would say the Karage was the highlight for me personally. Insanely juicy and tender.
Located in the Brown Derby plaza you can get your parking validated here. After a long day, this place was such a great warm comfort meal. The wait staff was very thoughtful in showing us how to have the best dining experience, and were very kind in explaining the menu. I ordered the spicy eggplant rice & the pork belly riced. Both were flavorful and hit the spot! I would definitely come back here again. Another plus for me was that I went a bit later on a weekend evening and there was no wait!
I came here on Valentine's Day because we spontaneously decided to go to LA and did not have any reservation. The wait was about 20 minutes which is not bad at all especially considering the occasion. I got the steak pot rice which, supposedly, they have a limited number of each day. The steak was sooo tender, and it tasted really good with the egg too. I really liked the sweet sauce in the rice as well. Before eating, they advised us to take all the toppings and all but a thin layer of rice out, then pour broth into the pot with the thin layer of rice and let it sit until we finish the stuff we took out. Unfortunately, I was not a fan of the broth crispy rice because I don't like my rice wet, so I wish I didn't put the broth in. But I think it's worth trying? The banchan was really good too, especially the spicy squid (?) and salad. My boyfriend got the beef belly pot, and I thought that one was just alright. It was a little too fatty and sweet imo. I do wanna come back to try the other options like the salmon and spicy eggplant. Service and ambiance were really nice, they gave us a frozen yakult at the end, and I felt like a little kid once again.
Cute little spot in a convenient and bustling KTown strip mall. A rice bowl is really affordable and comes with a few banchan and a scorched rice soup experience. The eggplant was juicy and umami due to the pork kernels mixed in. Nothing mindblowing but very solid.
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.)
The place is located in a plaza. You can park in the parking structure that is right below the plaza. Parking is about 5 bucks for 3 hours. The place was pretty full when we got there. We had to wait for 25 minutes before we got seated. I ordered the pork belly clay pot and it looked pretty good. I guess you are suppose to stir everything up and place it in the bowl they provide you. Then pour the tea into the clay pot to get all thr hard rice stuck in the clay pot. This was exactly what I did and I would say it was alright. The food itself looks pretty tasty but it was extremely bland. I was highly disappointed. The pork belly and rice literally tasted like nothing. I was also not a fan of the claypot rice with tea pour into it it did not taste pleasant. I personally would not come back to this place.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
Came for Saturday dinner with friends and the wait was about 30 minutes. Got the eggplant rice pot like everyone recommended and it was great! There are bits of ground pork mixed in, so it's not just eggplant. Super flavorful and I loved every bite. Not specific to Damsot, but this area of ktown is very bustling. So traffic can be a bit of a pain. Valet parking was $5, which is pretty typical in ktown. I'd come again if I were in the area and craving a simple rice dish packed with flavor! read more
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Thank you, Karen! We’re so glad you waited it out and gave our…
Came here just for the hot stone pot rice! They have a variety of options to choose from, but I ordered the steak pot rice since only 15 portions are offered for both lunch and dinner. Upon receiving my food, the staff kindly explained the process of how to enjoy the meal - first by eating the rice and toppings in a separate bowl and finishing up with nurungji (barley tea with scorched rice). Sadly, the steak cubes did not have much flavor and were a bit tough to chew in my opinion. Even though they provide sauce on the side, I would have preferred at least some seasoning on the steak. Additionally, the portions are a bit small, so I would recommend ordering an appetizer on the side if you're coming here hungry. Overall, I probably wouldn't order the steak pot rice again. But if I were to come back, I would either order the spicy eggplant or eel pot rice instead. read more
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Damsot L.
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NOTE: Dined in on 2/6/25. Gets busy so get there early if you can, especially if you're interested in trying the steak! There's a waitlist inside. Sometimes, there's a disconnect between how good a dish looks to eat, and how it actually tastes. This is a prime example of that. Damsot hails from South Korea and specializes in very aesthetically pleasing sot bap (essentially a pot of rice), and Ktown is a perfect landing spot for it. There's a special steak variation that costs a pretty penny and is made in limited quantities, so we decided to split it between the two of us for a light meal. After we finished, I'm glad I didn't get my own! Either that, or you should definitely try something OTHER than the steak one. Why? First of all, the steak was completely flat on flavor. Whatever the cut was, it was quite chewy, which I wouldn't mind too much if there's a beefy flavor or some fat or... seasoning. Or anything! The sauce made it bearable to eat but there's not much of it and if you need to drown your meat in sauce to make it taste good, what's the point? The broth was literally barley tea, which is fine, but not particularly helpful when your steak and rice is lacking in flavor. It's not like hitsumabushi or something where it provides a change of flavor due to the introduction of more umami or savory elements. The saving grace? The fried eggplant shrimp appetizer was actually really tasty! It's sort of like kushikatsu with (very hot) chunks of eggplant and shrimp inside and a tartar-like/mayo based sauce. Would definitely get that again! I'm willing to come back to try one of the other bowls, but I recommend saving your money by not ordering the steak one. For that price, you can definitely do better. read more
1 month ago
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Damsot L.
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Delicious and new stone rice pot in KTOWN! Parking: metered street parking or there's a parking structure right below for a fee Staff: quick, efficient and kind service with great recommendations. also provided instructions on how to add tea to our stone rice at the end of the meal Food: my friend ordered the recommended Steak Pot Rice $27.99 and finished most of her meal! The price is pretty steep, especially compared to the other menu options, but she thoroughly enjoyed it. Some pieces of steak were chewier than others but that was the only negative. I ordered their Spicy Eggplant Pot Rice $18.99 rec and loved everything! the sides were great and woowza the eggplant mixed with minced pork was extremely flavorful. sometimes, it was a bit too salty for my taste but adding tea into the rice helped mellow it out. I brought leftovers home to my carnivore husband and he really liked the eggplant too! It's a great spot and we're glad we tried it but the price point was a bit high for us read more
6 months ago
Came here a little after opening on a Sunday and was able to be seated right away. We got the steak pot rice and the pork belly pot rice. The steak pot rice is limited in quantity so if you want to try their steak pot rice I suggest you go early. The steak pot rice was delicious. The steak was tender and juicy. The pork belly pot rice was yummy. It was also juicy and pretty flavorful. I personally liked the steak pot rice more though. Finishing up the dish with barley tea over the crispy rice was a nice and cool experience. They also give you a yogurt drink at the end. read more
While passing through Koreatown, I decided to stop by Damsot after seeing the inviting photos on Yelp. The sukiyaki was flavorful and satisfying, with a generous portion that made it well worth the visit. Their featured rice pot was decent, though the crispy rice didn't quite reach the depth and texture found in traditional Chinese hot pot rice. The restaurant itself is small but clean and comfortable, with attentive service that added to the pleasant dining experience. Overall, Damsot offers a warm and enjoyable meal -- a nice spot to visit if you're in Ktown and craving something hearty. read more
The pot rice is as delicious as the hype. The presentation is catchy. I really enjoyed the Spicy Eggplant with Pork, very flavorful. Husband's Beef Bean Sprout was equally tasty. Including the bancham, it was a good amount of food. Service was surprisingly attentive. We were checked on a couple of times, and Server ensured that we know what to do with the pot of barley tea and the burnt rice in the pot. As for parking, I learned that with validation, it's free on a weekday for lunch, but it costs $5 (sometimes $8) over the weekend for all day parking. At the end of the meal, you get a mini Yakult. I look forward to trying other pot rice, such as eel and mackerel. read more
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Damsot L.
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If you're looking for a no-frills spot in Koreatown that delivers solid flavors with lightning-fast efficiency, Damsot should be on your radar. From the moment you walk in, the experience is dialed in: you place your order before you're seated, so by the time you settle at your table, your food is already well on its way. It's a smart system that keeps turnaround times incredibly quick -- perfect if you're hungry and don't want to wait long. We started with the salmon sashimi, which was fresh, vibrant, and plated beautifully. For mains, we shared the Steak Pot Rice and the Beef Belly Pot Rice -- both hearty, deeply satisfying, and packed with flavor. The crispy rice at the bottom of the pot added that perfect textural contrast that makes pot rice dishes so addictive. The vibe at Damsot is straightforward -- it's not about fancy decor or drawn-out meals; it's about good food, good service, and getting right to the point. Honestly, what more could you ask for? Solid 8/10. Will definitely be back when I'm craving something hearty and fuss-free in K-Town. read more
This Korean pot rice place opened up early 2025 and is a great spot for a quick and delicious bite in Koreatown! It's located in the Brown Derby Plaza and they do partial parking validation, so that's always a plus. I ordered the beef loin pot rice and it was incredible! Crispy rice, rich flavors, THE EGG!?!; all super high quality and amazing They recommend you pour the barley tea into the pot in the end to so the crispy rice can soak it up for a savory rice soup but I personally like getting all the rice out in the beginning to eat as is. Everything is beautifully presented here and the staff walks you through the experience with care. Also a big bonus, they have complimentary yogurt probiotic drinks! Will def be coming back! read more
saw this place on instagram so my friend and i decided to check it out - the interior was causal and cozy. - we got the beef loin pot rice and spicy eggplant pot rice. the beef loin pot rice (4.7/5) was tender and very flavorful. the spicty eggplant pot rice (4.5/5) did come with meat which was nice but wished it was a bit more spicy. it was a bit on the pricey side for this type of cusine. - the service was fast and the servers helped us to our needs. - we parked at the parking structure and got validated for $5. it was a nice experience to try out the pot rice/rice cooker. read more
Damsot's in LA!! They're new to Koreatown, and this is their first location in the US. They've been growing in popularity on social media for their sot bop, which is Korean clay pot rice. We visited just before they opened for dinner on a Saturday afternoon. About 10-15 minutes before was when we noticed people starting to queue up. I'd recommend coming early, unless you don't mind waiting around 20-30 minutes during peak dinner time. I came in knowing that I wanted to order their famous spicy eggplant pot rice! It comes with stir fried spicy pork and eggplant. Honestly, the portions here are GENEROUS and you definitely get the best bang for your buck here. The banchan that is served with the pot rice is delicious, especially the salad! It also comes with miso soup which was a nice refresher. The eggplant was SOOOOOO good - I'm still thinking about it to this day! As good as the other sot baps sounded, it felt like a no brainer to order their most popular item. My BF ordered the steak one (because they only serve 30 a day / 15 for dinner). As good as this was too, it did feel pretty basic compared to the eggplant one. The crispy rice at the end is the beeest part. They also give you a kettle of barley tea to make a porridge if you pour it into your bowl. Overall, service and food was amazing!! Most of the negative reviews on here aren't for the food, so definitely don't let that discourage you from visiting. Otherwise, get the eggplant! read more
1 year ago
Came here after seeing some stuff on social media, but was unfortunately pretty disappointed with the whole experience. I got the abalone pot and it was super hard and chewy. The portions were pretty tiny for the price, and the flavors overall just felt pretty bland. It was slightly salty with a heavier fishy taste that i didn't particularly enjoy. The other pots weren't as bad, such as the steak and eggplant one, but overall still a let down. I came in a group of 5 and many of the miso soup and bowls also had very sharp cracks on them which is just asking for someone to get cut. Ambience was not bad, but extremely bright. Too bright. Will not be returning. Food: 4/10 Service: 7/10 Ambience: 6/10 read more
Great food and great service would highly recommend if you're around. Love the clean environment. We got the eel, beef belly and soba. Come with a group to try all the different dishes. read more
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Damsot L.
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11 months ago
Went here with the hubby on a a Friday night and waited less than 15 minutes. The place is small and simple with light decor but the tables are small. They place these rice bowls on a separate tray and it barely fit our table. My chopsticks dropped a couple times. Service was good except we were not asked if we wanted any other drinks besides water. We both ordered the beef loin bowl which was delicious, but honestly kinda reminded me of a fancy version of a Yoshinoya beef bowl. Portions are small, including the sides. It just wasn't worth $20 for me (most of the bowls are $26+). read more
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Damsot L.
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Wow, it has been so long since I've throughly enjoyed a meal. I am even thinking about it the next day. It is such a yummy and hearty dish. It was packed with flavor and the texture combo of the eggplant and stirred pork was pleasant. You also get a little yogurt drink at the end! Such an amazing meal for $20 (pre-tip). The restaurant layout was simple. If there was music, it wasn't overpowering, which I enjoyed as I was catching up with a friend. Service was great and quick. No complaints or criticism. I will 100% be coming back here. read more
5 stars for this place!! Check out the glorious picture below. I really don't care if you're vegan or vegetarian, you should be eating this meat. It's that good. It will convert you. Make you feel ashamed for all the years you wasted eating all those vegetables and fake burgers. Gross. So they serve everything to you in a pot and it looks really pretty. That's probably when you want to take the picture. But after that's done, you're gonna transfer everything into a bowl and just mash it all up until it's mixed really good. Now it's time to eat and enjoy. This place is right next to Boiling Crab and is just as busy. People aren't sleeping on this place. But that makes me want to give a shout out to the staff. We had a party of seven and my wife and I got there early to check in. Everyone was getting close, but still about 8 minutes out. most restaurants will be like, "SORRY", but not the dude working at Damson. He understood that the rest of the party was almost there and held the only table big enough for us and let us sit early until everyone got there. No one else will do that, especially in Ktown. That alone will make me a repeat customer. Great vibes and atmosphere here. Thanks for the wonderful experience! We'll def be back!! read more
Get the spicy eggplant (with or without cheese) and ask them to make it spicier (still not very spicy for the asian palate). I found the meal very tasty, hearty and balanced. I really enjoyed the big chunks of eggplant. How to eat: You start with a bowl of rice in a hot steel pot served with miso soup, 3 little banchans and a small salad. They recommend you transfer your rice and toppings to the provided black bowl to start the porridge process (add barley tea to the burn rice left on the steel bowl). I recommend saving the little banchan dishes for the porridge since it is not as well seasoned. We did order a side of the eggplant shrimp croquette (would not get again since it was bland despite being crispy with a nice tartar sauce) I got there 5 min before the 5pm opening on a Sunday and was seated with the first round. It fills up fast. They validate parking ( free for a few hours on weekdays or for $5 on weekends all day). Great and friendly service. read more
The steak was hearty but wasn't very memorable in flavor nor texture. They recommended dipping in the accompanying sauce which tasted a lot like A1- not a big fan. The eel was a good size and was coated with a really tasty sweet-savory sauce. However, it was slightly slimy despite being cooked. I was eager to try the abalone bowl with the variety of toppings. The abalone disappointed; it was hard and crisp rather than "tender" as described on their menu. We were all puzzled when our pot rice with tea tasted like straight up tea- with zero savoriness as described. Our tea-soaked rice was more palatable with the side dishes like miso soup. Service was great. Very casual vibes inside. The lady gave clear instructions of how to best consume the dish. It was odd that our neighboring table received yakult at the end of their meal, but we didn't. Didn't bother us though. Overall, it's a filling meal and good to experience but I don't think the quality/flavor was worth the price at all. read more
1 year ago
I decided to try Damsot because it's super popular in Ikseondong, South Korea. They finally have a location in LA! True to its roots, Damsot offers a unique dining experience that fuses classic Korean flavors with a contemporary touch. I opted for the stone pot rice with steak--but somehow ended up with beef loin instead. Rather than waiting for a replacement, I just rolled with it because I didn't want to wait lol. My friend went for the salmon stone pot rice. It came with some side dishes like kimchi, yellow pickled radishes, miso soup and a salad with sesame dressing. While the dish was well-executed, it honestly reminded me of an upgraded Yoshinoya beef gyudon. That said, the quality of ingredients was undeniably top-notch. One of the highlights for me was the restaurant's suggestion to pour hot barley tea into the crispy scorched rice at the bottom of the stone pot--a simple but satisfying way to wrap up the meal. Parking is available in the plaza, but I chose to street park. The ambiance was bright--almost to the point of feeling clinical--but it didn't take away from the dining experience. Price-wise, I'd say it was fair given the quality. The total for two stone pot sets came out to $51.45 (before tip of course). Next time, I definitely want to try the spicy eggplant pot rice since it's one of their signature dishes. Also, the complimentary yogurt drink at the end was a nice touch. read more
11 months ago
We came an hour before the lunch time closing but the servers were really nice and since it was our first time they recommended us the steak pot rice and said it was their favorite! They helped us out and told us how to assemble and eat it. The steak pot rice was my favorite and it was cooked perfectly, I do wish the sauce was better because it was pretty bland once mixed in, however the sides helped and it was still delicious. The barley tea poured in after to be enjoyed is something I haven't tried so it was nice to experience and taste. Overall it is a small place, but there was no line and the food and service was great I would come back. read more
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Damsot L.
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We were excited to try this popular chain from Korea. Wait was ~30ish minutes an hour after opening time. We ordered their steak (limited 15 pots for lunch and dinner) and spicy eggplant pots. I was surprised to find out they still had the steak pots available because we thought for sure they'd be sold out already. It took quite some time to get our food. Each set was served with banchan, miso soup, and savory barley tea to pour into your leftover rice to enjoy after your meal. Food was ok. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't good either. I felt the rice was not crispy enough. The eggplant could have been cooked a little longer and the 'special' steak sauce tasted just like A1 sauce. Staff was friendly though. read more
I'm so glad my friend wanted to try this place; I loved it! The spicy eggplant with ground pork was so flavorful and I loved the whole set up with the tea that you pour into the pot with the scorched rice. The eggplant shrimp appetizer was delicious as well! Totally unique and not what I expected at all. It was like a croquette, fried well and super tasty. Clean and super cute shop overall, great service, I can't wait to come back! read more
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Damsot L.
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I saw this spot on Instagram and was super excited to come try! We ordered: - eggplant pot: so flavorful and the eggplant was the perfect texture - abalone pot: also a great texture but IMO, a little bland - steak pot: not tough at all and went well with the wasabi + egg yolk - unagi pot: amazing flavor! The scorched rice tea was great, but I think the protein + rice was my favorite part. The wait time was ~30 minutes on a Saturday at 1PM (not bad at all!) Service was quick and they had great explanations on how to eat each dish. Parking is underneath the plaza and they can validate. It ended up being around $4 for a couple of hours. I also love how they have frozen yakult for after your meal! I think the meal was a bit pricey, but I hope to be back read more
9 months ago
Had to wait in line for this! Glad we tried it, food was delicious and side dishes were good. We enjoyed the restaurant serving a special type of plating... but it did not reach our expectations in terms of taste and portion. But overall good experience! read more
Came for lunch on a Saturday and really enjoyed the experience. Everything is cooked to order - including the rice - and you can really taste the difference. We got the steak bowl and the beef belly bowl- both were delicious. Aside from tasting yummy, I loved the aesthetics and the food was served. The staff explains, in detail, how the food should be consumed and are super attentive. The only negative is that don't do take out. read more
Food: 10/10 Service: 9/10 Ambiance: 10/10 I love dolsot rice, and this was just the place for me. My friend and I got the spicy eggplant and steak dolsot. I can see why the eggplant is what they're known for. I genuinely wanted everything. I'm from SD but I can't wait to go back to try the other menus. My next goal: EEL Service was really good too. They explained how to eat the dolsot really kindly! I want to gatekeep this place, but here we are :) read more
2 months ago
Bro. That was so good, just get the spicy eggplant bowl. Get it with cheese if ur a cheeser like me bro, I'll be back. read more
1 year ago
Went to damson in korea so when they opened one in La, I had to go check it out. We got the eel and spicy egg plant. My friend and I both liked our dishes. Both were flavorful and such a great experience overall. Although I do think the one I got in Korea was better (to be expected) the quality here was still great! read more
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Damsot L.
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I saw this place off social media (Chef Kimchi!) and decided to come back the first day it's reopening. We ordered the bean sprouts, beef belly, and the famous eggplant sotbap. The eggplant one was extremely packed with eggplant and full of flavor. The umani flavor reminded me of a home cooked meal. My favorite thing was the fried eggplant. These were stuffed inside and the crispy batter was perfectly fried. Would definitely recommend individuals to come try! Service is fast and accommodating! read more
Disappointed by the dish and definitely find the place overhyped on social media. My friend and I both got the eggplant rice and felt like the eggplant wasn't fully cooked or softened. Flavors were alright and the concept is cool but overall we both felt like the meal wasn't worth it. It's all relatively simple and plain and the side dishes included were small quantities and not outstanding. The restaurant itself is pretty small and modern. Service was ok but we did feel like we were being rushed out because there was a wait so would not recommend for larger groups or people looking to catch up. Overall probably wouldn't come back unless someone really wanted to try it which is disappointing considering how loved this place seems. read more
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Damsot L.
Thank you for giving us a try, Alyssa. We’re glad you and your friend…
9 months ago
Food: 5/5 I got the classic steak pot rice, and it is genuinely my favorite food in all of LA. Steak is cooked perfectly, the sides complement well, and the rice is delicious. Can't say enough good things about the food. Service: 5/5 Been here several times and the service has always been top notch. The servers are respectful and efficient, which is what I look for. Ambiance: 4.5/5 Ambiance is great. It's nothing super special or outstanding, but it is solid. It's clean and the lighting is good. read more
1 year ago
Visited the first time with my friend and I love this place. The servers are very nice and helpful with how to eat the food. Love how cute the food portion with small ban chans, and soup! The fried snacks are delicious as well, especially the eggplant with shrimp, I would definitely come back for that again! read more
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Damsot L.
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New authentic Korean restaurant in LA! They specialize in 'Solsot' or Korean hot stone pot rice. I loved this dish when I tried it in Korea, so I was happy to hear about this place opening up since there aren't many Solsot places in LA. I got the beef belly pot rice and it was so good! The beef rice was umami, soft, moist, and bursting with flavor! The meat just melted in your mouth, yum! I also loved the scorched rice with the tea, a great combo. The side dishes were also great as well. There are steps involved in eating this meal set, but thankfully there's a card at the each table in English explaining how to eat the dish. I finished the entire meal and it was a perfect amount. I didn't feel super full, but satisfied. Everything was well-balanced as well. I love how they give you a small yogurt drink at the end too. The service here was pretty good, the servers seemed friendly and attentive. The interior seemed new and clean. They also validate parking at the brown derby parking lot. I would definitely come back here again since all the other pot rice dishes sound great as well. read more
My boyfriend and I found this place on TikTok and wanted to try it out. I've never had this kind of meal so we came on a Friday night for dinner. It is located in the Boiling Crab plaza in Ktown and the parking is horrendous so good luck! We managed to find street parking after circling the block and we arrived around 6:15 pm. We waited about 15 minutes which isn't as bad as the TikTok video made it to be. We ordered before we were seated and we got the beef and egg plus the abalone pot rice. When it arrived, the staff guided us on how to eat it. You basically scoop out everything but leave the burnt part of the rice and pour barley tea over the burnt rice. Then you cover it with the lid and enjoy your meal. When you're done, lift the lid and you have barley tea soaked burnt rice. Personally I liked the abalone more. It was perfectly chewy and delicious. The beef I wish was cooked a bit more raw but the wasabi was a nice touch. We would definitely come back! read more
2 years ago
Overall, my friends and I had a great experience! We arrived on a Sunday around 7:30 P.M. and there was a 1 hour wait. I would recommend arriving earlier since we arrived right before they closed the waitlist. We ordered the beef loin, eel, beef bean sprouts pot rice along with the fried egg plant shrimp. They gave us a steak pot rice order for free since the eel pot rice was taking a bit longer, which was super nice of them! The rice pots we ordered were all very flavorful! The meats were all tender. The eel was seasoned well. The fried egg plant shrimp tasted very light and crispy! It came with a tartar sauce. The banchan and the miso soup tasted fresh and also well seasoned. I would recommend skipping out on ordering the steak pot though. The steak wasn't seasoned and the dipping sauce that came with it was a sweet mixture with A1 steak sauce. Service was excellent, the servers were very attentive and made sure we always had what we needed. The restaurant is a bit small but was clean and had a modern look to it. They also validate parking! I would definitely come back again, but I wouldn't wait an hour for it. read more
2 years ago
Damsot is a newly opened restaurant that is known to be a trendy place in Korea. Located right beside Boiling Crab, the parking situation is already questionable. Although they provide validation, beware of the overpriced parking lot at the plaza. We arrived around 1 PM, and waited about 30 minutes before our name is called. After being seated, we were greeted by their staff and were provided a menu. The food we ordered was the spicy eggplant and steak bowl. Both meals tasted delicious, but what they are known for is putting tea in the bowl and making a soup out of it. Although slightly overpriced, what you are paying for is the aesthetic of the meal. Overall, if you are trying to find something new to eat in Koreatown, Damsot LA is the place to go. read more
Damsot in Los Angeles K-town surprised me because it is better than I expected. Think of it as Korean-style clay pot rice, with perfectly crisped rice at the bottom and flavorful toppings that hit the spot. Each dish comes out hot in a stone pot, locking in all the savory yummy goodness. The banchan (side dishes) were fresh and well-seasoned, complementing the meal set perfectly. It's located in the same plaza as Honeymee, so you can treat yourself to a sweet soft serve with honey afterward (my fave is the sweetie)! Cozy atmosphere, good portions, and comforting flavors make this a spot I'd definitely return to and take my friends :) the service was fast as the server was very attentive and helpful with the menu. Cons will be that parking kinda sucks here. P.S. remember to validate your parking ticket! read more
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3377 Wilshire Blvd
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Los Angeles, CA 90010
Wilshire Center, Koreatown
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