Everything looked so tasty on the menu but of course I had to have their new pork belly pot rice which was delicious. The place was cute inside and a little small but we only waited maybe 10 mins for a table which went by super quick. The food comes out pretty fast and was perfectly balance in flavors while still feeling light. Everything was delicious and I can't wait to try other dishes. They even give you a nice little probiotic at the end. read more

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Got the spicy eggplant bowl -- wasn't very spicy, eggplants cooked well (not mushy), and it does come with pork fyi. The beef loin (?) bowl was more flavorful and i would probably order that instead next time. The kimchi is how i like it -- not too fermented. And love that they have a squid kimchi, one of my favss. You also get a small salad and a miso soup. They also give you tea to make nurungji with the leftover rice bits. Not my cup of tea (hah) tbh but my korean bf loved it lol The server was also so nice !! He was very accommodating about the complimentary yogurt drinks still being frozen lol read more

Damsot - Eggplant bowl - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This spot is such a pleasant surprise. Service is quick and easy. The steak rice bowl was delicious, with tender meat and fluffy, well-cooked rice. Portions are generous, so you'll definitely leave full. I also tried the eggplant and pork bowl, which was savory and comforting. Everything felt balanced and thoughtfully seasoned. A fun detail I appreciated: They give you a yogurt drink at the end to help with digestion. It's small but so tasty, and it adds a nice finishing touch to the meal. There's an attached parking lot, which makes things even easier, especially in Ktown. Great experience all around. I'll be back. read more

Damsot - Eggplant with ground pork - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Finally tried DAMSOT and I can't believe it took me this long -- it's right in the middle of K-Town. They specialize in Korean stone pot rice, cooked to order in individual pots and the crispy bottom layer is def one of the best parts! Highly recommend the Spicy Eggplant Pot Rice! Not actually spicy and the eggplant is soft and well-seasoned, mixed with a bit of pork, and everything comes together really nicely when you mix it. Even my friend who doesn't love eggplant ended up enjoying it. The Steak Pot Rice offers a generous portions of steak, cut into big chunks. The flavor is more subtle and balanced rather than heavily seasoned. Good quality and tender overall. Adding a little wasabi gives it a nice boost. I also enjoyed the Eel Pot Rice too! It's on the sweeter side, similar to unagi rice but with the added texture from the crispy pot. Alternating this with the other bowls gives you a good mix of different flavors! They'll have you mix everything first and then pour tea into the remaining crispy rice at the end to make a light scorched rice soup. Fun touch to finish the meal and would definitely come back!! read more

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Firstly, let me say that the service was very friendly here. The 3 stars are for the food. The concept and presentation of the food was what attracted us to this restaurant. However, when it came to the flavors, we left disappointed. The steak was a little chewy and we felt lacked flavor. The mackerel was nothing special, just what you could get at most Korean restaurants. I think the best dish there is the sukiyaki, the broth was delicious. But the rice pot dishes didn't leave us wanting to return for them. Maybe we just didn't pick the right ones. read more

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

Alright. So, I came here for my lunch. It's our first time here. We got seated right away. Service was great, the servers are really good at explaining how to eat the dishes. I got the fried chicken bowl. It comes with rice and veggies. You are told to take everything out and put it in a different bowl and then poor the barley tea into the leftover rice there. The chicken was really good! Very crunchy, flavor was great. Came with tempura veggies. Veggies were also great. I'll be honest, I was not a fan of the barley tea and rice. It was very plain for me. So if you're expecting something seasoned, you may not like this either. It was definitely more like a plain porridge if I have to describe/compare? The ambiance here is very chill, laid back. It wasn't noisy at all. I may give it another try, maybe try a different plate. They did have other dishes that were on the menu that looked really appetizing read more

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Came here recently and was seriously impressed. The presentation alone was beautiful, but the taste was even better. I ordered the steak bowl served in a hot stone pot, and the meat was perfectly seared -- juicy, tender, and full of flavor. The raw egg yolk, fresh green onions, sesame seeds, and wasabi added such a great balance when mixed together with the rice. The sides were fresh and well-prepared -- especially the kimchi and pickled veggies. Everything tasted clean and high quality. You can tell they care about both ingredients and presentation. Service was friendly and the atmosphere was comfortable and relaxed. Definitely a spot I'd come back to when I'm craving something satisfying and well-made. Highly recommend if you like quality beef bowls and authentic flavors. read more

Damsot - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've been wanting to try this place since it opened and had a really good time! Service was very efficient at a busy time - first we put our names on the waitlist and then when they were about ready to seat us, they asked us for our orders outside first. I ordered the eggplant stone pot and I really liked it - flavor reminded me of the popular Chinese dish "fish fragrant eggplant" ! The server asked us if it was our first time and explained how to proceed with eating it including the nurungji at the end. It was fun to have so many yummy components to an interactive meal, what a great spot. read more

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Atrocious parking + long wait time + small restaurant with well-lit interior. We got the eggplant pot rice ($19) and mackerel pot rice ($29). Ask for barley tea at the end to finish off the meal. The food was fairly healthy and tasted hearty but overhyped in my opinion as it is quite literally just rice and your choice of protein. read more

Damsot - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

we were excited to try out damsot, but we were more disappointed than satisfied after the meal. i got the spicy eggplant without meat because vegetarian. however, the sides are not vegetarian which i expected from a korean restaurant (kimchi often has anchovies so i stray away from that at restaurants too) i like my eggplant cooked to be on the softer side, so i wasn't a huge fan of the firmer texture. because i could only eat the radish side, it felt like a lot of rice for the amount of eggplant (in comparison to my boyfriend who could eat the squid with his rice). the seasoning of the eggplant was also pretty one dimensional. service was quick though and they give you a yakut at the end! read more

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

This store is here in a foreign country, and it's a popular store, so there are many foreign countries, small friends, and cities. In this country, we don't have to mix the iron pots and the stone pots in one place, so we use small iron pots to create, each person has one set, and we've done everything we can to make it happen. A small iron boiled in a boiled rice bowl, each grain of rice is absorbed and the soup is flavored with more flavor! It's a different kind of rice that is compared to the rice you use, you get the rice, you get the rice, you get the point, you get the rice. The bottom of the pot is so strong that it's so hot and sour. Beef Loin Pot Rice Beef stew with fried Chinese pork soup, thin and thin beef stew, flavored with a mouth-watering flavor.让鸡 Eggs and Beef with Japanese Rice, Aji Dosara Arrivals Next Spicy Eggplant Pot Rice Take a look at a simple plain meal, but the taste is super rich. Meat and eggplant soup, eggplant roasted and roasted, reused Japanese meat with spices, spicy red flavor, stirred rice bowl. Eel Pot Rice One fish is full of flavor, one grain of rice is soaked in soup, and one grain of rice is not good. I don't like the taste of chicken soup. Beef Loin Sukiyaki Beef sushi rice bowl cause you to eat it, I love it, and I want to add more to it in the winter. I am happy to have other tastes, the universal comparison is clear, and the sweet taste of my meeting is good. Tips： 1Each package includes a jar of barley tea, a pot at the bottom of a small iron pot, and a barley tea foam can be used, and a cup of fermented tea foam is served. I am happy to bring you this taste, the fusion of tea, rice, and incense is here, and I leave my stomach warm 2Watching the food is not big, the amount is small, each person has not eaten since the beginning, and since then the whole food has been completely consumed. 3It is possible to hear other people's tastes from other countries. (My family's father), when I came to the school, I was unable to rejoin the school, and I was responsible for the failure 4In the end, each person will receive one bottle of wine at the same time. 5Entrance road stop available More than 20 people bought it, and the taste of this meal is a unique barbarian experience. At that time, I was a long-time manager in Korea and Europe in the store. . read more

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Yum! Ordered the spicy eggplant and it had so much flavor. This is at the old Wako's location. read more

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

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

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

We were really looking for a similar pot rice place to a restaurant we had in Seoul, this restaurant did not disappoint. It's got a wide variety of protein options and truly resembles the traditional plating and process of eating that we had in Seoul. The plating and presentation was beautiful and featured good portions. I left feeling perfectly content with the amount of food provided. Service staff was helpful and respectful in asking if we'd ever had pot rice and even offered helpful insight on the tradition behind eating the pot rice and how to actually eat it. The only negative thing I have to say is the steak pieces were cut too big for me and my friends to chew. read more

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

Really enjoyed our meal here. All the meals come out as sot-bap (or pot-rice) and you are encouraged to scoop out the rice and pour hot water into the pot to make nooloongji (or slightly burnt rice porridge/soup) that you can enjoy at the end of the meal. We had the eel, abalone and the steak. My mom really enjoyed her meal (eel), and the portion was generous. My husband thought the abalone was pretty good. My steak was ok, I thought it would be a little more tender, but overall I enjoyed my meal a lot. We ordered a side of shrimp tempura and it was really good. I'd definitely go back to try other items. The restaurant is small and there was a bit of a wait for weekend lunch. Service is very efficient and courteous. Enjoy! read more

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Damsot is a Korean pot rice restaurant and the way that the meal is consumed is different from say, a bibimbap. Both uses stone bowls (or something similar). When you get the rice, you scoop out everything and the toppings into a separate bowl. Then you add the water into the stone bowl, cover and then eat at the end of the meal. Generally, I like their menu items, such as the eggplant one. That's usually what I get. I also agree with other reviewers that the price seems a bit high for what you get but there isn't a lot of sotbap places in Ktown currently. The only downside is that their banchans are just okay, not the best. They do give free refills though. Staff is nice and is pretty efficient from all the times that I've gone. read more

Before tonight, I had never had Korean and Pot Rice, and after tonight, I am definitely a fan. The Spicy Eggplant Pot Rice was delicious with well-cooked Eggplant and a savory sauce and bits of meat. And the Shishito Tofu Pot Rice was also good. Service was fast and informative about the procedure to eat this dish. The ambiance is simple and clean. read more

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Good clean food with a good clean interior design, making this a nice place for a lunch. Was so excited to try this when I heard I had the chance to eat it outside of Seoul. All the staff I encountered were very kind and helpful to explain the menu and options. I liked the salmon and beef belly bowl the most, and the nurunji at the end definitely clenched it! However for the price and portion size, it is quite pricey and harder to be a top choice to pick in the area. read more

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DAM, this place iSOT. See what I did there. ________________________ Top 3's: - Clean and tidy inside - Food presentation on point - Quick wait even for 5 people Low 3's: - Portions way too small - Tight space for big groups - Pricey for what you get Overall: 3.9 Ambiance: 4.3 | Service: 4.3 | Value: 3.2 ________________________ This place is hidden in the corner of the plaza. Easy to miss not going to lie. Inside's clean, minimal, and feels super put-together. The menu's straight to the point and easy to read. We got the Spicy Eggplant with Cheese, Fried boneless chicken pot rice, and Beef short rib pot rice. Presentation was solid and every dish came out very aesthetic looking. Service was quick too, which I didn't expect with a group of five. Only downside is that portions are pretty light for the price, so don't expect to leave stuffed. It's a nice chill spot if you're trying to post up somewhere clean with good vibes. What also makes this place standout is how you prepare and eat your meal. The servers will explain, don't want to ruin the fun. Bonus: free Yakult-style drink at the end read more

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I came here with two friends and it was a good experience! We all got the beef belly bowl. It came in a huge stone pot with a few side dishes and barley tea. The beef was super flavorful and tender, and love that the pot was sizzling. It was also really cool to pour in the barley tea at the end to mix with the rice. Would definitely come back to try different things. read more

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

A good experience and fun food. I got the salmon pot, and it was amazing.They also give you side dishes, salad, miso soup, and hot tea to melt the rice that is stuck to your pot at the end. It's another cool experience you should try. I also tried my mom's abalone pot rice, and it was so good and flavorful. The experience is very clean and organized. Also, the staff were super sweet. Orders were a little delayed when I went, but that's okay :) If you are looking something to make eating more fun, this is the place! read more

Damsot - salmon (closer to camera) and abalone (further) - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I had an interesting experience at Damsot. Although the food is not too unique, simple rice bowl with eggplants and minced pork, the experience was average. The whole portion is fair, not too big but not too small either. Korean food tends to be on a pricey level so same for this meal. The wait was alright, I think we waited 15-20 minutes for a party of 3. The only hassle that you must prepare for is the valet parking of $5 and the street with many cars illegally parked in the middle lane on a Saturday evening. Overall service was alright and the restaurant is clean. It is a must try but not something I visit often to eat since I can make this at home. read more

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Came by on a weekend just before noon and got seated right away. I'd seen this place pop up on social media a bunch, so I was excited to finally try it. I ordered the spicy eggplant rice, which was delicious! It wasn't as spicy as I expected, so I wouldn't mind a bit more heat. Heads-up for vegetarians: it comes with minced pork, so be sure to ask for it without meat if needed. My friend got the steak pot rice and said the steak was a little on the dry side. Service was good; everyone was friendly and they even offered us a second round of free Yakult drinks. read more

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

Service was amazing and the workers were very attentive to our needs/wants. The portion is small and you are left with room in your stomach still (not fully statisfied but not hungry), but it is tasty. read more

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

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

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We came early enough to be able to get their limited run steak bowl. It was fantastic. The meat was so juicy and tender. I appreciate the addition of wasabi in the dish because it adds a nice kick to balance and cut through the meaty flavor. It also helps to augment the fragrance of the rice for me. The sides were nice but I wish there were more. My wife tried their eggplant bowl and that was also really great - we loved it with cheese. read more

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I was very excited to try Damsot, I went right when they opened for the day and it wasn't too busy for a weekday. I had to order the Steak Pot Rice, since it is limited to 15 portions for lunch and dinner. I found the steak not to be that great? Maybe I had overcooked steak. The portion wasn't also that big. I was definitely still hungry after. The rest of the table had a variety of the other dishes and they all look good. Still worth checking out! read more

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

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

Damsot - Eggplant rice dish - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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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

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

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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

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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

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

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

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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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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

Damsot - Beef belly pot rice - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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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

Damsot - The full beef loin pot rice plate - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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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

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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 - beef loin pot rice, spicy eggplant pot rice - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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

Damsot - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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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Spicy eggplant with cheese was good. Service was good. Price was 20 bucks each minimum. Overall a solid place to try read more