First time trying this place and I love that it's a 24 hour location. We don't see much of those. Perfect for late night snacks or when it's time to wind down with friends from a crazy night out. Food was pretty good, just a little pricey. But at least the portions were big and shareable! Staff didn't really check in on us too often but understandable for the very late night/early morning we visited. I definitely recommend the bibimbap and the hangover soup! Gonna come back to try the omurice. read more

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I love leaving the club early.. because that means I get to eat. We could decide where to go because we were indecisive, but we saw this place was near and still open, and we weren't feeling like our usual Taco Bell! WHAT WE ORDERED: - Mul-naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles) - Spicy chicken bulgogi THE FOOD: Definitely hit the spot, but I wouldn't say it blew my mind. The chicken bulgogi tasted pretty standard - like it wasn't bad but I think just the nature of chicken bulgogi lends itself to being a little on the dryer side. Comes with one bowl of rice. The cold noodle was delicious and much needed after a night out, but I'd also say it was pretty okay too. I didn't get a picture but my egg was a little overcooked. Came with hot mustard and vinegar to add to your noodles. THE SERVICE: Great service! You get free banchan with refills with your meal. The servers were friendly and helpful with our requests. THE VIBES: Not the prettiest place - more so straightforward and no frills. Perfect after a night out with friends, but don't think I'd take someone here on a date and wouldn't bring friends from out of town that I'm trying to impress or anything. BOTTOM LINE: Pretty solid if you're just hungry and it's late (open 24 hours), but I wouldn't make a trip just to go here. But definitely on my radar as an option if I'm not feeling fast food after the club! read more

Hodori Restaurant - Chicken bulgogi - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Simple Korean food at its finest. Plenty of options available. No frills but still delicious. I was craving Galbi and didn't want to do an AYCE restaurant or anything fancy. Decent average prices , quick service. Not crowded at all. Best part? Unlimited banchan! Only has 3 options (sadly no fish cake- my favorite). But they did have potato salad, Kim chi and Cole slaw- the essentials. Galbi was tasty and cooked perfectly. Good quality meat and good portion. I'll be back to try other food on the menu for sure! Another plus- they're open 24/7! read more

Hodori Restaurant - Galbi - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The service by this server is bad. It's a shame. Open 24 hours, I went in because of that ate my food slow but the person that brought my food left. This guy on picture said I was falling asleep and kicked me out at 3AM. read more

This is one of the last standing 24 hour spots in LA (and it's actually pretty good). When I was in my late teens, I would come here with my friends and a girl I was in love with who didn't date me at the time and it used to always be packed at all hours. There used to be a full staff and themed shirts and the place was always so loud and full. However, as the youth grew older, I guess they stopped going here, and I stopped for a while too. There was a long period of time where if someone would suggest eating here, I would say no because I thought of it as a 24 hour spot, but I guess we can thank postmates or uber eats for giving me a second shot at this place, because after eating soup on a random morning at like 4am, I thought to myself about how good the actual food was and started going back to the actual restaurant. Then as I went through the menu items, I was like this place is really really good! And it made me wonder why no one goes here anymore... it completely baffles me. Even during the pandemic, this place knew people were hurting, so they made 4 soup specials that the community could eat while everyone was locked in at home, at extremely affordable prices. They really care about the community. And while prices have increased just due to the nature of inflation and everything, they still make quality food here. I believe that their yukaejang is probably the best I've had in la, and I've gone to that place that only makes that dish. Their other soup dishes are really flavorful as well, and their sullungtang is hearty and the soup is so hot when it comes out, you get a nice steamy broth all the way throughout. Their dumplings are some of the best ones you can find in la. The fried ones have a great crunch and their boiled ones are equally as yummy as well. I hope people start coming back to eat here because it would be a shame to see one of the last surviving legacy 24 hour food places go out of business one day. This place hopefully can outlive me if people start coming back to it like they used to... read more

Hodori Restaurant - Yuk kae jang and Sullungtang - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The prices are completely different on the website then what they we're saying they were over the phone. They refuse to honor the prices and said they had no control over that but I still I think they should've just honored The price that they have on their website since I was ordering over the phone and looking at the menu that's on their website and not the menu in store UPDATE YOUR WEBSITE IF YOU DONT WANT THIS TO HAPPEN! read more

Hodori Restaurant - On the website is cheaper than what they are saying it is over the phone - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Solid food, reasonable prices, good service, and free parking lot. And open 24/7? Kam sahamnida! Have you noticed not all Korean restaurants serve good kimchi? Theirs was so great, my friend who doesn't like kimchi is a fan! So many choices, it's hard to decide especially when not a huge group. Let it be known that the soups are GINORMOUS servingsx Duk mandu guk- hearty delicious serving. Rice cakes are perfectly chewy. Dumplings were flavorful. Like a big hug from a family member's kitchen Kimchi version, yyuk get jang (excuse the butchered English spelling). This is my Dad's favorite soup. So much shredded beef, the ultimate comfort food. The pan chan was great, familiar ones like whipped potato salad and bean sprouts. Would have been nice to also get either broccoli or seasoned fish cakes. Maybe it's 2 sides for 2 people. The bathroom floor is uneven. I hope it gets repaired quickly. If I'm in Ktown, Hodori always satisfies! read more

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Just watched OMD concert at the greek theatre. After , we went for a bite to eat coz we are all hungry and my friend recommended a good korean place which is this one. Hodori is one of the few restaurant that is open 24hrs. It was around 11pm and the place is not busy so we were seated right away and given the menu. There are a lot to choose from but my friend insist that we order the tofu stew and it did not disappoint! One of the best tofu I ever had in my life! We also ordered the stir fried squid and the beef bulgogi.... the squid was amazingly good! The sauce was very addicting. The beef bulgogi was ok. I've had better before. The kimchi appetizer and mash potato were also good But pricewise?! I let you be the judge! For me it's on the pricey side... The place looks clean. The restroom was dirty when i used it. And because of that 3.5 is the highest i can give read more

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Have you ever dropped by Hodori at 1:00 AM after a long flight from LAX? Or do you know of ang restaurant who's open 24 hours, 7 days a week? Or perhaps tasted the freshest Galbi or Korean beef soup in Los Angeles? Hahahah, you're missing out if you cannot positively answer the three questions I just asked! Hodori truly offers one of the best foods in Los Los Angeles or KTown! Located on West Olympic and corner of Vermont Street, they serve a menu of grastronimy that anyone can truly dine or eat with anything. Yes, they do serve liquor and their Banchan are also savory and tasty. Manned by Korean Onne' or older sister, they masterfully Temu D me of the ladies who used to serve my food while doing research in Seoul Korea at Yonsei University in 2008. The banchan are perfectly mixed, kimchi is appetizing and fresh and the popular bean sprouts is divine. Their Bibimbap was different from others cause it has more collection of freshest ingredients like their Shitake mushrooms, bean sprouts, carrots, meats, and they cook their rice well done...which reminds me of the Persian equivalent of Tahdig! Parking is perfect and the are had other Korean restaurants that offers desserts and other snacks for the night. Tipping is optional but leaving a little something for the onne' is truly encouraged and cool. read more

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Amazing 24-7-365 Korean restaurant that definitely got an upgrade since I've been there years ago - including renovation/remodeling and new digital signs. They serve an assortment of Korean comfort food faves - I got the chicken noodle soup - like bulgogi, kimbap, stews, and so on. Exceptional service where they come out to you and take your order. Moreover they give you great side dishes with your complimentary water. Certainly a must-visit spot in K-Town, especially late at night! read more

Hodori Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This restaurant is open late! We came here friday night around 1AM and there was plenty of seating. The food came out quickly and the banchan was nice to snack on as we waited. There's also plenty of parking available outside. Everything was also reasonably priced and the portion sizes are generous. read more

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Check the new menu to order!!! We love the 25 stir- fried Squid and pork belly, we always order it! The owner is nice! read more

Hodori Restaurant - New Menu!!! Check this to order!! - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Yesterday I went to this place with my husband and my mom. Food is really good. But I had a terrible experience with a female waitress. She was borderline rude every time she would approach our table. When we were done, my husband went to pay the bill at the cashier. He took longer than usual so I went to see what was going on. At this point my mom had already left the tip in cash at the table. When I got to the cash register the waitress was DEMANDING the highest recommended TIP! And was being outrageously RUDE about it. I told her that we were tipping cash and that it was on the table. She said she didn't want the tip on the table she wanted it at the cashier as we were paying. The AUDACITY! I walked out offended out of this restaurant. PLEASE DON'T GO TO THIS PLACE! I've never been so disrespected at any other restaurant. read more

Really bad service they opened the bathroom when my kids were using it and then they still wanted me to give a tip even though they didn't even ask if we needed anything else they were making mad faces at us the whole entire time and it was not a pleasant experience. I really do not recommend this place. Be careful because they try to open the door read more

So yummy. Love this place! 10/10 highly recommend. So wonderful and great atmosphere.

Absolutely delicious could never complain I've been coming here for over 20 years and before I was born when my bother was pregnant with me and safe to say I've never had a bad experience at HODORI. As some employees have come and go over the years their kindness and service hasn't lacked and continued to serve authentic Korean cuisine 24/7. I have always recommended their yukgaejang and galbi if you're a little intimidated by the variety but their tteokboki is to die for. May HODORI remain for many years as one of the best Korean spots in Koreatown of LA. read more

Food is horrible please for love of God do not order number 6. The meat feels like i am chewing shredded gum and the broth is undrinkable. And when I ordered a galbi, why is the medium portion an extra small. There was barely any meat on the bone and it came on a plate for a toddler. You're better off going to sleep hungry than coming to this place. I would give 0 stars if I could. read more

Perfect spot for a late-night meal. The donkatsu is so delicious! Its super crispy on the outside with a great meat-to-batter ratio. The spicy squid is another standout. At a lot of places it can be chewy, but here it's tender and perfectly seasoned, especially good with rice. Service is quick and efficient, and there's plenty of parking at night, which makes it extra convenient. Solid comfort food and definitely a go-to when the late-night cravings hit. read more

Hodori Restaurant - Don Ka Su - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This place is our favorite restaurant to go to after we get off work since they're open 24/7. The young man, Enoch, always remembers us and delivers the best service. We keep coming back for the Spicy Pork Bulgogi and the Ramen, highly recommend and super comforting. When you come here, make sure you leave a good tip! He's usually the only server here and is super quick to deliver some awesome Korean food. read more

I liked the food that was comforting to have after a new years celebration . I just wish we could of had some drinks however it's late so it's all good. The service takes care of you and the environment is chill the bathroom could have some cleanliness but so far so good. read more

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Even with the change in ambiance and the prices have gone up...whenever I'm sloshed from a night out, I come here to refuel for the drive back. If you're looking for some late night comfort food and the experience that generally comes with it - this place always hits. Service was fast, and food came out good! read more

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I west for lunch to have Bibimbap today but,end-up tried lunch special Kimuchi Soup with side dish. It was so good and price included tax‼ I had complete lunch for $12. Thanks Hodori read more

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First timer here! Me and two friends of mine were looking for a Korean restaurant that was opened at 4 in the morning after spending the night partying. We were quite famished, obviously, and a good friend of mine recommended this place. I enjoyed the food very much! The soup dumplings and shrimp fried rice were delectable. Great spot to satisfy your cravings lf you find yourself out and about late, late night. read more

* Price: has gone up about 30% as every restaurant in LA. Bulgogi is about $25. Soup is about $17. The portion is still large, though. 3+ star. * Ambiance: casual but clean. 3+ star. * Location: Ktown. Free parking, but maybe it's hard to get parking during rush hours. 3+ star. *Meals: Comfort and favorable korean food. Decent banchan with meals. 4 star. * Service: So so... these ladies have been working here for a long time (same for the last 10 years). Just basic service. Don't expect a warm welcome! 3 star. Since their neighbor's restaurant Nakwon closed, this is our Togo comfort kroean restaurant. They open 24/7 rain or shine. You can definitely count on getting a good meal regardless of holidays and pandemic. We had beef bulgogi for $29.23 and yukgaejang (spicy beef soup) for $17 and left over for the next day in to-go container 50 cent each. Rice and tea are free with meals. For $52 (+ tips), we have 1.5 meals, which is not bad in the current economy. read more

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Boombastic experience! This was not my first time dining here but I always love it! Food are delicious! We ordered Tofu, Robbokki and Beef Bulgogi (Apology for the spelling of these dishes if I did it wrong - this is how I remember them). Tip when you order: Look at the pictures on their menu - when it's red in color that means it's spicy! (I think from my POV) and when it's spicy they really mean it! Even if you told them to make it mild - it will still be super spicy but in a good way. Their staff are also the nicest and will listen to your requests. There are parking outside ( a lot ). The price is pretty $$$$ but I think because they are using the best ingredients. Very good Korean dish! I love and will still come back! read more

Hodori Restaurant - robokki $16.44. - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The food in here is amazing and the service is really good everyone was so kind. 10/10

I like that this place is open 24 hours and that they have quite an extensive menu. However, I was quite disappointed with their soondoobu as I felt it was very oily and a little lacking in flavor. I'd recommend this place to try their other dishes, which I'd say are all fairly priced. read more

Hodori Restaurant - Soon Doo Boo - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I love this place DURING THE DAY. In the evening the servers are extremely rude and give preference to some customers rather than all. I live in the neighborhood and noticed it the last time I went during the evening, where my order was taken after a long wait. If I would ask for more water they would roll their eyes and get to me when they could. I went on Saturday night and although I had been standing there waiting, the server would take the order of people behind me and the payments of people coming in front of me. After being ignored and dismissed by her a few time I left and went somewhere else. During the day the servers are amazing and attentive no matter how busy it'll get. So just be weary of the times you go. Service WILL vary. read more

It looked like a night with a full moon so mom decided we should go out for Pho soup. But it was closed, so we randomly walked into Hodori. We ordered hot teas, and the glass noodle plate for two people. But when the main entree arrived, it was joined by four additional side plates of Kim chi, rice, mashed potatoes, and last random dish I didn't try. They were all very delicious and fun to mix and match. So it was never boring to the palate. Parking is easy, drive up and park: ta-da. The restaurant service was efficient but not wholly amicable. They also forgot mom's soda and still charged her. It was later corrected. Ambiance... ugh I wouldn't say there was anything to write home about and leave it at that. We paid in cash and out the door we went. It's a rough part of town. But if you're on this side of LA and lost and hungry: this is not a shabby spot. God knows I wouldn't adventure around there at midnight. read more

Hodori Restaurant - Yummy - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I visited Hodori recently, under new ownership, and got their spicy galbijjim (spicy braised beef). Their new spicy galbijjim is a highlight, with generous portions of tender meat, chewy rice cakes, and lots of melted cheese. The spice level is just right, giving a nice kick without being too much!! Restaurant is clean and spacious making it a plus They also have one of the lunch special, available Monday through Thursday for just $9.99 for some of their stews (dine-in only)! read more

Hodori Restaurant - Spicy galbi jjim - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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It's been raining outside so was craving some comfort food. Decided to order doordash delivery form Hodori. We ordered 4 orders of the mandu and rice cake soup. It was very tasty and comforting in this cold raining day. Each soup came with their own set of banchan which included radish, kimchi, bean sprouts and potato salad (included apple). I especially liked the kimchi and the potato salad...the apple made it very refreshing. Oh an they also gave us reusable utensils which was a plus. Since we ordered delivery can't review on the service or parking. But the food was packed nicely and they included utensils. Will order again when craving mandu rice cake soup. read more

Hodori Restaurant - Bulgogi Mandu Tukbaegi - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Food mid :) Food was real sweet, and was expensive ! Plus oily It's not bad though read more

I've been coming here for many years. At least 18 years. I have many fond memories here including so many late nights eats after bars clubs etc. I really love having a non-BCD option for Korean food at those hours. It's a casual relaxed vibe but clean and spacious. Service used to be a lot better. I don't mind it a bit no nonsense with a focus on the food. I'm still going to keep coming tbh, but the male server could lighten up on the rude attitude. And we waited a long time when it was fairly empty on a Tuesday around 930pm. But I get it, maybe they were short staffed due to the off hours. Shrug. Onto the food. Bibimbap is standard though maybe a bit less delicious than I'm used to. 2.5/5. If you get the "hot stone" version it's more legit. Sullongtang- good flavor, and surprisingly tender and tasty beef. Bone broth is decent. 4/5 Galbi tang - tasty galbi. I like that they give you scissors to snip it off the bone haha. Soup is tasty though a bit salty for me. 4/5 Decent banchan Prices def are a bit higher than I expected. There's a parking lot that was ideal open on a random weeknight. TLDR; service slipping but I'll still be back. If I have an amazing time next time I may bump my review back up! I want them to thrive:) read more

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Review for dordash lunch! Each order comes with a small batch of banchan which was super yummy! I ordered the rice cake dumpling soup which had very good amount of dumplings and rice cake. All I can say is that it was warm and yummy to eat on a cold rainy day.... read more

Hodori Restaurant - Doordash dumpling rice cake soup - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Don't do it. Just go elsewhere or home. Really poor management and food quality, even when the restaurant is basically empty. Mexican lady that busts tables basically is useless and has no say, even when she sees a problem or person in need. The guys running it at night barely know how to use their own systems and the cook is mediocre at best. Burnt edges on the katsu, super bland rice cakes and almost mid level soups. It's basically a Korean dennys at this point. Not the same as when this was actually ran by old Korean ladies. Also, kimchi is questionably not at right temps so it tells me they probably got a crappy fridge. I was hesitant about coming since they reopened but it's entirely a worse restaurant with a smaller menu that can remind you of what used to be there. read more

ordered the kimchi jjigae to go and it was so good!!! tasted just like my moms. i know some people might consider it to be a little too sweet but the flavor was on point for me! the pork was not gamey one bit and the kimchi was perfect. the side dishes were also super yummy read more

Food is absolutely amazing, didn't leave proper tip, servers were mid, especially the female idk her name, kept giving nasty looks as we ate, giving discrimination vibes, so definitely full tip not deserved, but once again food is top tier read more

Very delicious Korean food and best thing it's open 24hrs! Soup is good needs some salting but you can easily add to it. Chicken soup with ginger is mellow But delicious a perfect on a cold day. read more

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They put all bones at the buttom of my large Galbi! What a rip off. They charge $44 for this one

wasn't allowed to drink a Coke there for 5-6 minutes -- the time I told the guy -- when they were open, had many tables open, and serve Coke. I also said right when I walked in that's what I wanted to do and was invited to sit down. read more