Went here for lunch today and was very pleased with pretty much everything here at Hungry Crowd. The service was attentive, courteous and professional. Restaraunt (indoors) was clean and the outdoor patio area cozy. Wife and I had the dumplings as an appetizer and they were outstanding! We then each had the Salmon Bowl. Salmon was fresh and seasoned just perfect. The rest of the bowl was just as good. We also had the blonde ale and that topped off our lunch perfectly! I highly recommend Hungry Crowd!!!! read more

Hungry Crowd - Salmon Sashimi Bowl - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Good service, apps were amazing, but the food itself was underwhelming. Would visit again for drinks and apps only.

Sooo gooooood, perfect place for breakfast lunch and dinner. Food tastes and looks amazing. Great presentation. Staff was very friendly read more

The service was fast and friendly, and the food was delicious! The Kimchi Biscuits are a can't-miss item. SO unique and delicious, similar to Cheddar Bay Biscuits but with a delicious sweet butter on the site and great texture in the biscuits. I also had the Asian Rice Noodle Salad, which was light and refreshing but was a big enough portion that I brought a box home. I can't wait to come back and try more! read more

Delicious food and great service. Got the loco moco and it tasted like a elevated version of what I used to eat growing up. Will definitely come back :) read more

Very cute restaurant with friendly and quick service! Got the chicken and waffles which were well made and flavorful as well as the loco moco which was also great. Decent/good portion sizes for the price as well. All the ingredients and food tasted high quality/fresh and they had lots of interesting menu items to try at future visits. read more

Interesting menu with something for everyone. Great place for family or work group, so everyone is happy!

The service was great. We had never been and my family took forever to order and the waitress checked on us multiple times with a ton of patience-giving us several recommendations about what people liked. The kimchi biscuits were a crowd favorite even though I initially didn't order them. The deep fried dumplings made the kids very happy, and the dirty fries with bulgogi obviously were also a crowd favorite. My wife and I ordered some sort of hot pot with bulgogi and a ton of veg. I looked for the name on the menu but couldn't find it to write this review, but that order made everyone happy. Overall, a nice place to stop and eat on our way out of Universal Studios in a nice neighborhood with plenty of places to park. Definitely worth swinging by if you're in the area. read more

I love this place! It has a nice cool casual vibe with great food and the perfect place to unwind after a long week. We ordered the kimchi biscuits (ate it so fast I forgot to take a pic!), ribs (fall-off-the-bone just the way we like it) with polenta, and wings (also not pictured but super yummy). This is one of those places I'd want to go back to and try different things on the menu! And the service was pretty awesome too . Definitely coming back here read more

Hungry Crowd - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The service was amazing and the food was excellent. I would always recommend this place. We got the bugogi pot and it was delicious read more

Hungry Crowd - Wife and kids enjoying a meal - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Went today and it was wonderful. I had the soft crab sandwich and it was great. Everyone was super nice. Their cucumber lemonade is awesome. Parking is always a challenge, but don't let that stop you from enjoying this place! read more

Really good food and friendly service. The place is cool and casual and we will be back for sure. The bibimbap in the stone bowl is really good especially because the bowl crisps up the rice a bit and combined with the smoothness of the egg yolk from the fried egg is brilliant. Loved the galbi burger though it was slightly sweet for me. The kimchi fried rice and kimchi biscuits were both great. The parking situation is a bit tight but the overall experience was really good. read more

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The food was amazing, so yummy! Highly recommend. The service was exceptional as well.

Very solid spot. Staff is very nice and food is great. I love kimchi so the standouts in my opinion were the kimchi fried rice and the kimchi biscuits. read more

I have mentioned in Yelp reviews how I prefer to go against the grain, be a rebel and not follow the crowd; which is often why I am behind some trends or in the case of Yelp - reluctantly patron super- popular restaurants (although I 'give in', eventually). Well, I've found a crowd I am honored to be a part of: the hungry crowd that dines at Hungry Crowd in Toluca Lake (Burbank border). In fact, I am quite anxious to re-join this crowd very soon! So, what is Hungry Crowd? Hungry Crowd is a Korean-fusion eatery nestled on the busy Riverside strip in Toluca Lake at the Forman intersection (across the street from Forman Whiskey Bar and Malbec's Restaurant). Hungry Crowd was conceptualized by co-owners Michael Woo and Chef Juran Kwak who aimed to mesh traditional Korean cultural dishes with the bright, fresh Southern California lifestyle serving brunch, salads, sandwiches, burgers, tacos, rice dishes, dumplings, BBQ, seafood and pasta while remaining true to their roots. Basically, Hungry Crowd was the PERFECT idea for the LA foodie scene. The exterior of Hungry Crowd welcomes with outdoor seating, bright colors and potted succulents while the interior is a creative space utilizing Restoration Hardware design (Edison bulbs, metal lampshades), a chalkboard wall and art work galore (think: Picasso style canvases of celebrities). This may sound like a mish-mosh, but it is actually on-par with LA and is both trendy and inviting but NOT pretentious. My dining partner and I were immediately welcomed by Michael Woo, himself, who is seriously one of the best people I have ever met. Not only is Michael super friendly, conversational, extremely funny and jovial with a kind energy and spirit; but he also makes you feel like family and as though you are VIP at his restaurant. He's just a great guy all-around. Service and care like this definitely 'sells' a business even more than the food alone! Hungry Crowd is more than just a restaurant - it is an experience! Everything on the Hungry Crowd menu was enticing (and affordable!) so we had a difficult time making choices for our dinner (which simply means we have to return, asap!) but decided to order two dishes to share 'family-style' so we could sample each. We went with the Kimchi Fried Rice (housemade kimchi, Korean marinated Bulgogi, sunny-side up egg, chives - $14.50) and the Gaibi Kabob (Korean marinated beef, grilled tomato, grilled onion, grilled shishito pepper, white rice - $18). Michael showed his amazing professionalism and genuine care once AGAIN as he overheard me talking about gluten (I am Celiac) and chimed in to ask if we are sure about the Gaibi Kabob as the marinade uses soy sauce ( for those unaware: traditional soy sauce and soy in general contains gluten). Soy sauce doesn't affect me too much, but I REALLY appreciated his concern and double-checking with us as most LA restaurants are still not well-versed in the proper procedures of serving gluten-free diners. They say you "eat with your eyes" and Hungry Crowd's dishes are certainly visual feasts that scream deliciousness! The Kimchi Fried Rice is served in a small cast-iron skilled  topped with a perfect egg , chives and sesame seeds displaying both comfort and elegance while the Gaibi Kabob was equally riveting with simplicity but beautiful plating. Even better than the artful presentation were the flavors. Holy moly, Hungry Crowd is STUPENDOUS! The Kimchi Fried Rice was a symphony of warm spices made faultless by the oozing of the egg yolk... it is damn good... while the Gaibi Kabob reminds of Middle Eastern Luleh but Korean style. The beef was outstanding, grilled to perfection and marinated to the heavens. These are the types of dishes that fill your belly without making one feel heavy and 'gross'. I can't begin to explain how mouthwatering Hungry Crowd is (plus, I REALLY want some right now as I type!). If these dishes are an indication of the menu - which I am certain they are - then EVERYTHING at Hungry Crowd is beyond amazing. There is nothing about Hungry Crowd that merits any complaints as Hungry Crowd is simply superior: Chef Kawk's dishes, Michael Woo's personality and service, the ambiance/design of the establishment, the affordable prices... This is a crowd that I want to stay in and you should, too! Hungry Crowd is truly a gift to the Toluca Lake/Burbank/ Studio City area. read more

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Delicious food with friendly service! This place serves a variety of foods, from American to Korean to Mexican inspired food. That would normally make someone skeptical, but the food was delicious. It was good! I ordered the Japchae ($12.50) with Bulgogi add-on (+$4), and it tasted great! I was surprised at the flavor of it. I will say for the price of it, I wish the portions were slightly bigger, but it was not a deal breaker for me. I believe this restaurant tries to focus its food to on options that are not super common, such as All Natural, Vegan, and Gluten Free. The service of the place is great! The waiter we had liked to crack jokes with us, which was nice. Parking was not an issue as Toluca Lake is not a very busy city. I did not have to wait for a table once I got there. Overall, I would definitely go back to this place at some point! Good food and service! Highly recommend! read more

Hungry Crowd - Japchae - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Damn! The food here is great! Went for my first time with the office gang, I ordered the Bibim Bap and it was fantastic. Friendly vibes, 10/10 will l go again. read more

Caught up with an old friend, so we probably outstayed our welcome, but during the 3+ hours, we were never bothered. Service was very friendly. It seems like the staff knows many of the patrons. For brunch, I had the bimbimbap. I was torn about the protein, and server recommended pork instead of chicken for extra flavor. It was delicious. Friend tried the Bulgogi Tacos. She enjoyed them but still needed more food, so we got our own dessert. The Lemon Pie with gelato hit the spot, and I usually stay away from fruity dessert. I definitely plan to return. You can't beat the reasonable price, good food and friendly service. An added bonus is that it's dog friendly. Even though it's situated right next to Trader Joe's, both Friend and I were able to street park. read more

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"Tasty Asian Fusion food in Toluca Lake" Came here with a friend at 7:15pm on a Tuesday night. It's next to a Trader Joe's, and there's parking in the back. There were some nice shaded outdoor tables, and a few further out getting more sun, so many choices, but we chose to eat inside. The inside was a little dark but friendly. You link to the menu using your phone, though maybe they had print ones upon request. The menu sections had cute names. We both ordered the bibimbap with tofu. Our server suggested getting the "crisped" rice version, too, which comes in a clay pot. The dish was EXCELLENT. The rice was perfectly crisped (but not burnt) at the edges, like a good paella. The veggies, egg, and tofu were delicious together. And the quantity was great-- it was a decently big meal. Best of all, this was a quite inexpensive meal for something this delicious-- total for my friend and me was under $40 including tax before tip. Overall, we loved it-- setting, service, quality, quantity, and price. Would happily come back. read more

Was looking for new place to try and me and the bestie came upon Hungry Crowd and must I say we were very satisfied and super excited to go back and try the other plates! We started out with the seasonal shrimp ceviche and omg it was so bomb the perfect fusion dish! We also had their fried pork ribs, honey truffle fried chicken and the seasonal kimchi ravioli, everything was made perfectly! The shorts ribs fell off the bone and the bbq was so tasty! And the kimchi ravioli was so creamy and delicious! The chicken was so crunchy and if you love truffle then you will love this! And to top it off the service was spot on, they were so accommodating and sweet Will definitely be going back and bringing the fam! read more

Hungry Crowd - Fried Pork Ribs, kimchi ravioli, and honey truffle fried chicken - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I randomly stopped by Hungry Crowd on a Saturday night for dinner after leaving Universals and was really impressed! We ordered the kimchi fried rice and beef bibimbap to share and the food was delicious. The food came out fast, hot, and was overall really satisfying. The service was also really great - our server actually stopped by our table at least 3x to make sure everything was good. She was very friendly and made the experience much better. I even saw her bring out water bowls for the customers that brought their dogs. Overall, a really lovely restaurant! I will definitely be back. read more

Hungry Crowd - Kimchi Fried Rice - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Great food. Great staff! Wonderful atmosphere. Wide variety of food. Definitely will come back again.

Food and service were great. I ordered the bacon egg avocado toast . My plate came with a side of greens. My husband got the loco moco which he enjoyed as well. We both left our plates clean! read more

Hungry Crowd - Loco Moco - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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had the yummy hot bibimbap and hot green tea on a rainy day the acoustics were a bit loud for me, but the staff was attentive read more

Had a great brunch here. Met up with friends for brunch in the valley. They have indoor seating and a small patio in front. They also have some tables set up on the sidewalk with umbrellas so they're decently shaded. This is a good spot for groups or a casual date. We got the Dirty Fries to share. Pretty good. I got the Fried Chicken with Gravy. Loved it! Should have asked for more gravy. My friends got the breakfast burrito and chicken and waffles. They both liked it. My friend said the bulgogi in the breakfast burrito was a great mix. Portions are decent sized, the fatty in me wanted more. We also got the bottomless mimosas. Served in normal glasses so be careful cuz that buzz will come quick. Service was good. Friendly staff in masks. There's street parking but you may have to walk a block or two. The menu is pretty big with plenty of options for repeat visits. If you're looking for a chill place for brunch in the valley, check out Hungry Crowd. I'll definitely be coming back. read more

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We were visiting the LA area and this spot was conveniently located close to our hotel. After our long flight and checking in the hotel, we were famished so we took an uber to this spot. The reviews looked promising and we were delighted to find out why. There's indoor and outdoor seating but we opted to sit inside. We were handed menus and everything sounded so good especially when you're hungry. We asked for some recommendations so we tried the loco moco as well as the kimchi fried rice. The food was so comforting and delicious. It was exactly what we needed after a long flight. We enjoyed this spot so much that we actually ended up coming back here a day before we left. If I'm ever in the area again, I would definitely make it a point to come back. read more

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A local restaurant. The owners were very nice. The fried pork ribs were flavorful and so tender. You did not need a knife, the meat fell off the bone. The Galbi kabob was so good. The meat you could cut with a fork. The kimchi fried rice had plenty of kimchi. A homey atmosphere with patio seating a big family table. We were seated quickly. Parking was limited. read more

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One of Toluca Lake's best kept secrets. Korean fusion on Riverside Drive? Next to Trader Joes for goodness sake? Yes and yes. Very friendly lunch, brunch or dinner spot with indoor and outdoor seating. High high marks from my Korean posse too. I'll do anything for a pretzel bun so the breakfast sandwich is my go-to, but the bibimbap is also a hit! At dinner time, I give in to the katsu burger (with fries). It's the best pork burger around. The white kimchi pasta is a close second. Walk it all off looking for the hidden stuffed animal at Trader Joes. If you have not been to Hungry Crowd, you are going to love it. Street parking requires tenacity, but worth it. read more

The menu is creative and delicious! The service is always friendly and quick. Great local spot for dinner.

It is easy to pass by this cute family run establishment. I passed it many times and even passed it tonight but today we did not let the crazy street parking stop us from trying this restaurant. We were greeted by a friendly owner who clearly was very proud of his restaurant. The service was very attentive and the food was tasty and so worth it! The kimchi biscuits were oh so flavorful, the spice of the kimchi in the buttery biscuit was just delectable. The chicken strips were ok, a little dry but well seasoned. The hot pot was flavorful, sweet and just the right dish for this cool evening. The Bibimbap was delicious and still sizzling as it arrived at our table. Lastly the Sea Bass was prepared well, very fresh and tender. The owner said he gets his seafood daily. The atmosphere is modern with inside and outside seating available. I hope to return to this Asian fusion place soon. read more

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This is a nice little Korean-American fusion restaurant. The lunch and dinner menus are separate, but good in their own ways. So far, I've tried the fried chicken sandwich for lunch and Katsu burger for dinner. Both were excellent! And service was top notch. Here is a great spot in the Toluca Lake area worth trying out. Give it a try! read more

Been here several times over the years with the family. Wife decided to have brunch at the last minute and we were able to be accommodated without a reservation. Food is always satisfying. Justin, who was assigned to our table was an exceptional person who was very personable and attentive. read more

Very good food and service. Street parking. Super good dessert and big portion. The owners are super nice too read more

Hungry Crowd - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Absolutely wonderful food and service. Went for Sunday brunch, and it did not disappoint. We ordered the kimchi biscuits. Great crust on the outside and super flavorful. We ordered them with the gravy, and it is worth the extra two bucks. My wife ordered the Green Bowl with bulgogi. The rice was really good and the bulgogi is very flavorful. I ordered the steak and eggs and the steak came out just as I ordered (medium rare). The chimichurri sauce was excellent and worked well with the fries, as well. We also dipped the fries in the remaining gravy. Service was friendly and attentive. Can't wait to return for the dinner menu. It looks great. read more

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Always such good food and service. As consistent as you can get every time. The outdoor seating is great with a chill ambiance and their service is always friendly and welcoming. The food is so good I always have trouble deciding. read more

Wonderful experience. Wanted to try to white kimchi clam pasta, which is definitely worth it!! Really light and balanced. Service was great and there were ample indoor seats with few outdoor seats. read more

I have been meaning to update my review! Hungry crowd has amazing food and great service! Bulgogi anything is so good and just discovered the breakfasts, Benedicts are sort of fusion and delicious! Great outdoor seating area. One of my favorites spots in Toluca Lake. Pet friendly outside too. read more

Hungry Crowd - Hungry Crowd Green Bowl - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Finally, I made it there! We waited outside for about 20 min for 4 of us around 1 pm on Sun. This place was in my bucket list way too long. Lol Food: 3 Kimuchi biscuits - it wasn't crispy outside as I expected, and it was kind of dry.... The flavor was good, though. 5 Asian noodle salad, bibimbap, scallops aaaaaand Pork ribs! The pork rib was very tender and a great, strong flavor! One of my "fusion hater" friends even liked all the dishes we ordered. Service: Superrrrrr! We ordered hot water with lemon (I know, we are one of those strange customers...). The server was so nice and kept refilling our hot water with a smile. Ambiance: It had big windows, we felt a lot of lights were coming into inside. It was very open, clean, and a perfect place for our weekend branch. Parking: Street parking only. Some streets were ristricted, so double-check the signs before you park. But we were able to find parking in 1-2 blocks away. It wasn't too bad. I will be baaaack to try some more dishes. read more

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Consistently the finest casual eating experience in the area! Every item on the Asian fusion style menu is delicious and perfectly prepared. One of my favorites... the fried chicken sandwich is the best around! The service is always top notch thanks to Michael, Ann, Paige, and Justin. Thank you Hungry Crowd!! read more

Let me be clear! I love this place and the food is great! I've been here so many times, and the owner has always been so kind. But just now we ordered food for delivery and specified that my friend has a LIFE THREATENING nut allergy. Not only did the menu item he ordered NOT specify that it had nuts...But he mentioned it in the order. His meal came with peanuts and he is now on his way to the ER. This is a serious problem because there are people out here who genuinely can and will die if they ingest certain foods!! I pray to God that he is okay but this is something that needs to be brought to the restaurant owners attention... I tried calling but the line often rings busy... Update: The Owner has already called and talked to us about the situation. He's genuine (as I stated before) and we deeply appreciate how he is treating the seriousness of this situation. read more

Hungry Crowd - Peanuts in burrito - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California