My mom and I were craving jjamppong and jajangmyeon. We usually make the trip to K-Town, but while…read moresearching for restaurants, I came across this spot right here in the Valley and decided to give it a try. The restaurant is a cozy space with plenty of seating and a welcoming atmosphere. And the lady who served us was nice and even gave us more kimchi when she saw we were out. The jajangmyeon was good, but the jjamppong was the star of the meal, absolutely delicious! The broth was flavorful and satisfying, and it definitely hit the spot. I'm already looking forward to coming back and trying some of their other dishes.

Our son who is graduating from CSUN recommended The Ppong restaurant to us to eat at when we came…read moreto watch his final recital. The amount of food that you receive is commensurate to the price they charge. The restaurant is small but very well kept and clean. The service was fast, and the food perfect and oh so tasty from the sides to the main dish. The location was fantastic as it was just mere blocks from the campus. I have had Korean food in our area, but it doesn't compare to what we had at the Ppong. We look forward to trying more of their menu the next time we are in the area.

First time eating at Jin Cook, Korean restaurant. Beautiful…read moreroom, excellent food. We ordered bulgogi and beef kalbi ribs--the ribs were especially tasty. The fried dumplings were out of this world. The banchan was wonderful. Our server, Sam, was professional and friendly. We will return and will recommend to friends.

I'm so used to going to Koreatown or even Sawtelle for Korean tofu soup. But for Father's Day I…read morewanted to try something different...and Jin Cook was really good. I ordered the tofu soup with beef and had it medium spicy. The beef in the soup were small pieces of brisket rather than sliced beef like most tofu houses. The soup also had a good flavor to it without being overwhelmingly salty. I would come back just for this. This bulgogi was okay - slightly dry with little flavor. The bone broth soup was a hit. Light on flavor but sometimes that's what you want. It was served with lots of sliced beef. The tteok-bokki is not my favorite dish but everyone seemed to like it. Lots of sausage, thick pieces of sliced pork, and the cylinder shaped rice cakes topped with ramen. The sauce tastes like fancy ketchup to me. Definitely not my thing. The banchan was light with four small dishes but my favorites like kimchi and bean sprouts were there. I would definitely come back especially if I'm ever in the area. There's plenty of parking and the staff is attentive.

Food: 5 stars The galbijjim was outstanding -- the short…read moreribs were incredibly tender, the sauce was rich and deeply savory with just the right balance of spiciness, sweet and comforting, and everything was cooked to perfection. The portion was generous, the flavors were bold without being overpowering, and it had that true "special occasion" feel. I'd 1000% keep coming back just for this dish. And share this gave spot of ours with our close family and friends. Service: 5 stars Service was excellent from start to finish -- attentive, friendly, and genuinely welcoming without feeling overbearing. Everything came out smoothly, and the staff made the whole meal feel easy and enjoyable. Great service definitely elevated the experience. And they never rush us to leave. Very polite imo's (Aunties)/ ajumeoni. Location/Parking/Ambiance: Lots of parking at the back of the restaurant. Surrounded by images from SKorea. Not too fancy, but not really needed. The food and service is 5 star for me and my family. Visited with my closest friends quite recently.

The tofu soup came out like it had something to prove. Bubbling. Steaming. Fully in its main…read morecharacter era. The broth was rich and savory. The tofu stayed soft and silky. One sip in and suddenly I was sitting up straighter like the soup had personally corrected my posture. The rib eye is probably the move here. Juicy. Tender. Nicely seasoned. Just a very "let me not play with my food choices today" kind of order. It does not reinvent steak. It just shows up, looks good, does the job, and leaves no notes. Honestly. Very dependable. Very adult crush. The beef soup hit too. Deep flavor. Comforting. The kind of bowl that makes you pause mid-conversation and point at it like hold on. This is good. It had that slow-cooked taste that feels like somebody's auntie was in the back refusing to let the broth be mediocre. The staff is so lovely here. Sweet. Welcoming. On it. The bathroom was clean too, which is always a strong sign that the establishment fears God and respects the people. The vibe is easy and relaxed. Nothing extra. Just a good place to lock in, eat something hot, and mind your business in peace. it's giving... a lowkey neighborhood legend with no PR team and all the talent.

So good the spicy ramen is phenomenal. I suggest the brisket, spicy bulgogi, and kalbi (or galbi?)…read moreUnfortunately tho, they discontinued the frozen yogurt. They used to serve mini frozen yogurt cups at the end of your meal and when we asked about it they said they discontinued it 4 months ago. this broke my heart Good service and good place

I love Ace Gogi. Love love love Ace Gogi…read more My little brother and I go here weekly for lunch. Our go-to location is the Van Nuys one. It's not as nice as the Fallbrook location, but we like how lively and active it is. There's always energy in there. The Fallbrook spot is really nice though--better ambience, more spacious, and just a cleaner feel overall. We just haven't caught it when it's busy yet. That one feels more chill and laid back, which is nice when you want a slower vibe. So honestly, best of both worlds depending on the mood. Our go-to order is the spicy bulgogi with white rice and the pepper beef. We've tried a lot of the menu too--spicy baby octopus, cow tongue, a bunch of different items--but we always end up going back to what we know. It's one of those spots where we just sit there, eat, talk, and keep going until we're full. Shoutout Ace Gogi for the vibes and the food. I'm sure you can get higher quality cuts elsewhere, but that would probably come with a higher price. For what it is, we're always satisfied.

I've been coming here for the last couple of years and, truthfully, it's never been that great…read more.. until now. Whoever the new owners are, they're doing it right. The service here is great. Everyone is friendly, attentive, and welcoming. The meat selection is solid, the sides are good, and everything just feels much more dialed in than it used to. The ambiance is nice. It's just a family establishment serving good food, and sometimes that's all you need. I've been here when it's busy and I've also been here when it's dead, and the experience has been consistently good. I'd recommend this place to anyone looking for a solid Korean barbecue spot without all the glitz and glamour. 10 out of 10. No complaints. See yall soon !

My wife wanted to try this place since it is close by our house. I personally have two favorite…read moreKBBQ spots I only go to because they have a large variety of meats and I trust the quality. This place was ok, but in comparison to the other places we go, it doesn't compare. The place was empty when we arrived and the people and service was nice. It was very clean and the waiter was able to get our drink orders and food right away. The meat quality was ok but I did not like the salad at all. It was like they got it out of a plastic package from Vons. It was like a salad you would get on an airplane. My favorite meat is bulgolgi and it's always a hit with me. However, with my family, it's either a hit or miss and this time, it was a huge miss. I don't think they were fans of this spot and would prefer our other spot. Overall, I probably wouldn't return and if someone wanted to go here, I'd probably suggest other spots in the city. OOO 3 out of 5 Afros

So yummy! What a great, filling meal for great value. This was a casual, lowkey place with great…read morefood. Perfect for what we were looking for, and baby friendly with lots of space and high chairs! They start by giving you a ton of Korean side dishes, I liked how they weren't too spicy. They even gave us a fried mackerel to start, which was a great start. All the food we ordered was great; standouts were the pancake, the beef bibimbap, the dumpling tofu soup (5/5, I absolutely DREAM about this one), the galbi.

If you know you know is what you knew about this legendary spots…read more Going here for years and barely leaving a small thought since I don't think this place need anymore introductions. Local, great, amazing K-Bbq spot in the valley. Great services, amazing foods what else to think of.

Good food and service, very clean inside. I should've gotten the smaller rice cake. It was like…read moreboba ball chewiness haha I would definitely recommend the place and get ramen noodles with the dish. A nice casual spot for individuals or groups. Lots of fun stuff in the parking lot, I went to the boba spot after eating!

TLDR: skip as the sauce isn't great…read more I am a big fan of tteokbokki so was very excited to try the spot out. Went with the grandma original extra spicy but the sauce was extremely watery and didn't pack a lot of flavour unfortunately.

We stopped in for dinner the other night. There is plenty of parking in the shopping center they…read moreare located in. The restaurant itself is small but charming. I love the homemade kimchi and takuan. I could eat both of these with some rice all day. We started with some noodle soup. Handcut noodles, beef dumplings and vegetables made for a comforting start to the meal. Then we got an order of dim sum. They give you quite a few pieces. They are stuffed with pork and Chinese and are absolutely delicious. We also got a half order of the Korean Fried Chicken. It was piping hot and very crispy. The kimchi steamed buns were next. They were large and very filling. Each bun was packed woth kimchi, pork and vegetables. We ended with sweet red bean steamed buns. These were also large and filling. A great way to finish our meal. A great place for dumplings and not worrying about leaving hungry. Great service too!

Their Sweet And Spicy Fried Chicken is a definite MUST-TRY!! Their house-made sauce is blended with…read moreKorean spices, giving you that glossy, sticky, sweet heat that builds gently without overpowering. Not super spicy, more sweet taste but insanely flavorful and addictive. We got a half order, which consisted of 1 wing, 1 drumstick, 1 thigh, 2 rib, 2 breast, costing $16.99. A whole order of chicken is $28.99. We would definitely order again. Dumplings are handmade fresh daily. You can literally taste the difference in every bite -- juicy fillings, delicate wrappers, and that perfect pleat. We tried: Dim Sum 10 pc $16.99 Korean style dumplings 8 pc $15.99 King Steamed Dumpling With Pork And Vegetables 4pc $15.99 Pan Fried Dumplings 10pc $16.99 My favorites were the Korean style dumplings and Pan Fried Dumplings. King Steamed Dumpling With Pork And Vegetables is huge, fluffy and bouncy. The taste of the filling was okay. The dim sum was a good size and looked pretty. Hard to pick up with chopsticks without the bottom breaking. The bottom was really delicate so using a spoon makes it easier. The Marinaded Beef $15.99 (half order) was perfect with rice. Complimentary small Sides: kimchi, pickled radish and cabbage salad. I really liked the pickled radish. This place is tucked away in a strip near the Northridge Promenade Shopping Center. Parking can be difficult during peak hours. Nyi had wonderful customer service.