Fantastic food and drink. Marvin was a great host (happy birthday). This was one of my over all best restaurant experiences. I will be back for sure. read more

This place was gas. Spectacular culinary and vibe execution. I really liked all the food we got, make sure to eat the shrimp bites fast tho as they can get a lil soggy. The makgeolli flight was cool but there was only really one of them we really enjoyed than the rest. Honestly forgot which one it was but it was NOT the purple one. Come here for the sick vibes, I believe they have live performances sometimes too. Also the owner was nice as hell, gave us some discount cards for next time so he's the GOAT. read more

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Such an unexpected dinning experience in the heart of ktown. Jilli is most certainly a hidden gem. The restaurant is quite small, which boasts an intimate atmosphere. The decor is... cohesively eclectic, with a dimly lit ambiance and fully decked out bar. The food is served tapas style, which our group happily shared. Every dish that we had was delicious and perfectly flavored. Here are the dishes we had: Tuna dip with trout roe- Great starter. The trout roe was a great addition which helped to give texture. Pork Jeyuk--- My favorite! Flavorful pork belly that was juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Perfect with the tangy sauce. Make sure to eat with rice! Rigatoni alla kimchi Vodka--- oohh this was good. The kimchi vodka sauce married happily with the Al dente rigatoni. --- with a hint of bacon Seasoned fries--- you'll be surprised at how good these fries are. Perfectly crispy and well seasoned. They're still good cold. Shrimp toast--- This is like a fluffy, crispy, shrimp party. And the dipping sauce adds oomph to the gentle flavors of the toast. Service is excellent and attentive. The server offered to move our group to larger tables so we won't be too cramped. And our drinks were always filled. Come try this place: because the food is good, and their name is cute! read more

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We came here after a recommendation from family and the red book. Apparently there is some sort of deal you get an entree for free with purchase of two appetizers with that book. There is street parking that was free and is limited to certain hours, but we had to walk a couple of blocks. It wasn't too bad. The restaurant is pretty small, so it may not be the best for large groups. The ambiance is intimate, dimly lit with purple lights. They played this Korean kids' show on one screen (which was actually very interesting to watch) and another DJ set on another screen. I liked these touches actually! Staff were very friendly. Items we ordered: - Perilla oil noodles: Very simple, but flavorful. One of my favorite dishes from the evening. - Tuna dip with trout roe: It came with two types of Ace Crackers (one was square shaped and one had rounded corners). The square shape tasted *fresh* to me and the rounded corners one had a slightly sweeter taste to it in comparison. They refill your crackers as you eat the dip. This was a solid dish. - Uni Tteokbokki: Also another favorite. I loved how cozy this dish was. I wished there was more tteokbokki to soak up the sauce. At times I actually used the crackers from the tuna dip to dip in the uni butter sauce. This was well seasoned. -Rigatoni alla kimchi vodka: I don't generally like red sauces, so I can't recommend it for myself. It tasted like fresh tomatoes and some kimchi to it. - Clam sujebi: The broth was quite salty, probably a combination of clam and seasonings.. This dish probably would have gone well with crackers to soak up the sauce. Ingredients were fresh though. - Pork jeyuk: The pork was seasoned well, went great with rice and the gochujang aioli. - Kace study drink: Very strong alcohol taste, I couldn't taste much of the peach unfortunately. Of note, they did recommend Your Ex's Favorite as a popular drink choice. Overall, I would totally recommend coming here! read more

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Neat suljib, with a bit of that modern yet nostalgic flair. Came here a bit earlier before a concert, and they were playing classic 90's anime with bits and pieces of interesting decor plastered. - Rigatoni alla Kimchi Vodka - first time having Korean/Italian fusion, I really liked this, probably my favorite dish, creamy but balanced with a bit of kick from the kimchi. - Galbi Frites - Galbi a bit salty and kinda small for my preference (would prefer less but a meatier bite or just charge more for a "better" bite). Fries are nice, but remind me of something like Potato Corner in a way (however you'd want to take that) - Clam Gnocchi Sujebi - sujebi (or any soup) doesn't really click for me in a drinking establishment, but I liked it regardless, maybe a bit salty if I had to levy something at it. Ironically, it would be fine without the noodle pieces, since you get your starch from the potatoes We also had a bit of the nasung makgeolli; not much of a drinker so can't judge it, but I liked it! Seemed to be from a local brand instead of the commercialized ones you usually see at KBBQ so that's nice. read more

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Small and cool spot! Definitely chill vibes for 1-4 people max. The bar area is super nonchalant and they have about 5 maybe 6 tables. Service was great, staff was super nice. Food was good, flavors were good and different in the best way possible. Shout out to red the dining book for introducing us to this restaurant!! read more

Jilli - Rigatoni Alla Kimchi Vodka - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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arrived on a sat night and was told there would be an hour wait. was seated about 1.5hrs later at the end of the bar area. i did not enjoy this seating as the workers were constantly bumping into me and it was very overwhelming having to hear the manager talking to all the workers. next time i will just request a different seating ~ food: tuna mayo: 10/10! it tastes like the korean tuna crackers i used to have as a child but even better. i love how there's two different types of crackers that have different textures rigatoni alla kimchi vodka: 9/10 wow very delicious. not too spicy but very flavorful. my only complaint is that it's very very salty ~ service: the manager was very friendly, even helping us open our makgeolli and talking to us about the drinks. there was a server though who was new (manager said she was new lol) who refused to help us with the inkind order. we already paid and asked if we change to inkind order and she said no straight up without even asking the manager. the manager was not there so we couldn't even ask him for help so we just left with paying card. bit disappointing ~ ambiance: small interior but well decorated with neon signs and posters ~ parking: limited valet self parking read more

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The food and ambience was amazing here! Get the vodka pasta and the perilla noodles. Parking is a bit difficult but you can street park! I will probably come back again and try more things on their menu! read more

I loved eating at Jilli! I made a reservation for 3 at 5:30 so we could have dinner before a show at the Wiltern. It was the perfect spot and walking distance from the venue! The restaurant was actually having live music that night but unfortunately it started at the same time as our show. One of the employees let us know they have live music twice a month on Thursdays. The food here is so good! We started with the Wagyu tartare, which was actually our least favorite dish but it was still good. It has more of a seaweed taste and just wasn't what we were expecting. The rest are must orders! The shrimp toast, pork jeyuk, and rigatoni alla kimchi vodka were all amazing! We finished everything and left extremely satisfied. Definitely want to go back! read more

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Came here the other night with friends for dinner. Italian and Korean fusion, sounded delicious in my head, what could go wrong? Had a reservation so we were seated right away. Cool vibe and chill atmosphere with hip hop playing overhead, from the Wu Tang Clan and Gang Starr to Nas and Busta Rhymes, definitely got that 90s-2000s era of hip hop, so it's definitely a while vibe. Started with cocktails and the Makgeolli flight. The flight was interesting, changing in flavors depending on which you drank, going from a sweeter flavor to a stronger overall flavor. Your Ex's Favorite cocktail was really tasty, nice grape flavor with grape soju, lime juice and club soda. Probably the favorite drink of the night. For food, we started with the shrimp toast, which were really delicious little bites of shrimp and aioli. The pork jowl jeyuk was also cooked well, with little lettuce wraps to make these crunchy bites posted with the sauce. The uni teokboki was delicious, a nice fusion of Italian and Korean, and the sauce you key going back for. Finally was the rigatoni Alla kimchi vodka pasta, which was probably everyone's favorite dish overall. Just so much going on but it all world together so well. Honestly, everything at Jilli was amazing, from the vibe, the music, the service and definitely the food. Take the time, put Jilli on your list of must try restaurants and head to K-town. read more

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I ate at this spot with a friend on a Tuesday night and easily made reservations on the same day. There was street parking out front and we got seated before our reservation time (it wasn't too busy). The restaurant is dark with projections of old cartoons onto the walls. Seating is limited so reservations are recommended unless you are okay with sitting at the bar! We decided to try the dine LA menu and ordered the honey butter chips, meat jeon, shrimp toast, galbi frites, kimchi rigatoni, and a grape cocktail which was very good! The food was overall pretty salty and flavorful so it got a bit tiring after a while. I would come back just for small bites and soju cocktails. It was a fun experience and worth trying at least once! read more

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My sister and I came were going to a concert at the Wiltern and wanted to get dinner close by beforehand. Neither of us had eaten here before, but we were intrigued by the DineLA menu and decided to give it a try. I'm glad I took the metro here, because parking is a bit of a nightmare. My sister drove over and ended up spending nearly half an hour trying to find street parking before settling on a paid lot. The restaurant is pretty small and gets packed throughout the evening, so I'd recommend making a reservation in advance. We both ordered different items from the DineLA menu and shared all the plates: honey butter chips, tuna dip with crackers, meat jeon, fried chicken, galbi with fries (additional surcharge), and a few cocktails. Overall, we enjoyed trying all the different dishes and flavors and finished just about everything. My favorites were the meat jeon and galbi with fries; I thought the galbi was cooked and marinated perfectly, and I had a difficult time refraining from munching on the crispy and well-seasoned fries. The galbi and jeon were both a tad bit on the salty side, but I still found them to be tasty and comforting dishes. I really appreciated the kind and efficient service throughout the evening. I got to the restaurant a bit early but was seated almost immediately, and our server checked in with us multiple times throughout the evening to make sure we had everything we needed. We enjoyed our dining experience here and thought the DineLA menu offered great value for the meal inclusions and price point. I'd recommend it if you're looking for a quick pre-concert dinner, or if you're just looking to catch up with friends over shared plates. read more

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Shared plates with friends and everything hit. The chicken and fries were FANTASTIC. Crispy, flavorful, and impossible to stop eating. I was doing Dry January, so I skipped the drinks, but my friend said they were delicious. Fun, laid-back spot that's perfect for hanging out with friends. Bonus points for the OG anime playing on the wall. The place is small, so prepare for a wait if there is a bigger group, or give them a call. read more

Jilli - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Food: The Rigatoni alla Kimchi Vodka was the star of the night, creamy and rich with a mild spicy kick from the kimchi that made the dish feel bold yet comforting. The Wagyu Yukhoe was decent and refreshing, with fresh flavors that felt clean and satisfying. The Perilla Oil Noodle was okay, with a subtle herby note, but it wasn't my personal favorite. The Meat Jeon was simple and cozy, though it didn't feel authentically Korean. Overall, the menu offers creative Korean-fusion dishes that are fun to try. Price: Expect to spend about $30-$50 per person depending on drinks. The Rigatoni runs around $21-$25, Wagyu Yukhoe about $25-$28, and the other dishes like Perilla Oil Noodle and Meat Jeon are roughly $16 each. See my menu photo for details. For the quality and creativity, the pricing feels fair for a Koreatown late-night spot. Ambiance: The vibe is dark and moody, perfect for late-night food and drinks with your bae, a partner, or a girls' night out. The space is small and slightly cramped, which adds to the intimate feel but can get tight during peak hours. It's definitely a spot for those who enjoy cozy corners and a lively, bar-like atmosphere. Service: Service was excellent. Our server was friendly, attentive, and even surprised us with free shots, then joined us for a toast with sweet, delicious house-made shots. That personal touch made the experience extra fun and memorable. Parking: Parking is the usual Koreatown challenge. Street parking is your best bet, so plan ahead and give yourself time to circle the block. There's no dedicated lot, so patience is key. read more

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Awesome new-ish addition to Ktown. The vibes are super cool inside. Great cocktail menu. Service is a little slow, probably because it's very busy. Started with the trout dip which was fresh and creamy. Comes with two different types of crackers. Nothing mind blowing but it was good. The shrimp toast was excellent. Extremely crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. I liked the kimchi rigatoni. Great balance of sour kimchi and spicy vodka sauce. The uni tteokboki was not my fave. The sauce was a little too pungent and stinky for my taste. The bartender brought us shots at the end of our meal which was a fun surprise. read more

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It's been a while since I've had an exceptional meal and Jilli really knows how to treat their customers. The owner was on site greeting everyone. His love for his business was quite evident and he's very charismatic. They were so apologetic because our reserve table wasn't ready, but it really was just 5 minute passed our reservation. They offered drinks on the house. NOW THATS SERVICE! We ended up buying more anyway. For the quality of food and attention it was well worth the price. The space is small, so reservations are a must. This is what we ordered for 5 guys. (we over ordered by one dish). The portions were surprisingly larger than expected and we were so happy with every dish overall. I would recommend this to anyone. Shrimp toast (15) - 6 pieces, delicious. Great texture. Wagu Yukhoe (25) - This was my second favorite dish. Amazing tartar that was so amazing. Enough to share, but I wanted more. Nurungji Risotto (20) - This was surprise . Like a thick congee and packed with flavor. The table loved this so much. Chimmilier KPC (25) - I would skip this. You can get Korean fried chicken othe places and their version was done well, but not unique enough. The gave a lot of pieces! Pork Jowl Jeyuk (30) - My favorite dish of the night. It was soft and melts in your mouth. I can't wait to order this again. Cucumber Salad (4.50) - Refreshing and our only veggie dish Galbi Frites (35) - Very good, but tastes like it sounds. Crispy fries, good quality meat Sang Makgeolli (23) - we tried the flight and Sang was the winnger. Bright and easy to drink. It was perfect to share with all 5 of us. Much better with a group of four as a shared experience. Family style always and the portions allow for it. Can't wait to go back! For the love of LA dining. THANK YOU! read more

Came to celebrate my friend's 21st here! They have very small plates to share, emphasis on small and emphasis on expensive. No designated parking lot so you're left to the whims of Koreatown street parking (good luck). We got the makgeolli flight for $40 which came with four little glasses; we thought we would get more considering the price. I think it should've been more like $16 or $22 maximum to account for LA inflation. Uni tteokbokki was good but expensive and didn't have any full pieces of uni. We were served a completely warm Terra in a chilled glass and while the server was really nice and apologetic about it, I honestly would've rather not drank it. read more

Jilli - Uni Tteokboki - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Jilli is such a fun spot for delicious, innovative bites and drinks. The employees were super friendly and efficient, chatting with us and kindly giving us shots. It's a smaller space and was full when I visited on a Friday night. I would recommend making a reservation beforehand. The restaurant was full of energy, with groups of friends laughing and having a great time! What a variety of fun tapas to choose from! I really enjoyed the creamy uni tteokbokki and the flavorful rigatoni alla kimchi vodka. All of the dishes had so much flavor and were cooked to perfection. I really liked how Jilli took a classic dish and put their own spin on it. The drinks we ordered were fruity and refreshing. This was the perfect spot for a lively Friday night! read more

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We recently checked out Jilli and it completely exceeded our expectations. We originally went because we were intrigued by the rigatoni alla kimchi vodka and wow that dish absolutely blew us away. Such a unique combination, and it worked perfectly. Honestly everything we tried was spectacular. The service was just as impressive. We sat at the bar, and both the servers and bartenders were incredibly attentive and friendly. We'll definitely be back highly recommend checking this spot out! read more

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My friends and I came here for a birthday dinner (reservation for 4), and the experience was pretty disappointing from the start. When we arrived, the restaurant was completely empty, yet we were seated at a table with only three chairs. They brought out a folding chair for the fourth seat, which felt odd since there were plenty of nicer chairs around and we had a reservation (you would think they would have been prepared?) As we looked through the menu, we decided on two cocktails and five entrees. When the waitress came, we ordered our drinks first -- only to be told one wasn't available. Fine, we picked another. Then we ordered our five dishes, but within a few minutes she came back three separate times to tell us that the jjajang fries, yukhoe, and uni tteokbokki were all unavailable. At that point, three out of the five dishes we wanted couldn't even be ordered, and this was around 6:30 PM... not late at night. We ended up only eating two dishes since most of what we came for wasn't available, and we left still hungry. Overall, it just felt poorly managed and disappointing, especially for a restaurant that was empty when we arrived read more

Jilli - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Swung by on a hot 90+ degree weather for a popup collab event. Parking was very challenging and we had trouble finding anything available until parked some 3 blocks away. Signage is dark and unclear. No acknowledgement upon entering the restaurant. Very very hot inside as no air conditioning too. Circulation was nonexistent and the air felt dense and murky. I have no idea how people don't sweat eating or lounging in a small area like that! We waited to be seated but got ignored and never got to place the order or anything. Left after 10 minutes of waiting along with another confused groups of people. Overall a giant waste of time and I don't expect revisiting. read more

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Dined here on a Tuesday evening with two other people. We had a reservation on Resy and were seated promptly. The restaurant is super unassuming from the outside but once you step inside you're instantly transported to some place that feels vibey, moody, and intimate. The actual space is small so I'd make a reservation before coming unless you're good with bar seating. We each got a glass of the house white which was delish -- truly one of the best house whites I've had, so crisp and refreshing. As for what we ordered.. we got the honey butter chips, cucumbers, shrimp toast, DIY salmon kimbap, the rigatoni, and Korean fried chicken. It was a feast. Their dishes are tapas style (so smaller) and meant to be shared amongst the table. Our favorite dishes were the DIY salmon kimbap, honey butter chips, and rigatoni. Definitely worth ordering. During our meal they also gave us shots of Makgeolli to try which was awesome. Overall Jilli is a fun dining experience and I'd totally come back! read more

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From the moment I walked in the service was excellent and the food was even better. Restaurant has a cool vibe. It's a bit small so it filled up quickly on a Friday night around dinner time. The waiter gave us some great recommendations such as the shrimp toast, JjaJang Poutine, Rigatoni Alla Kimchi Vodka, risotto, Pork Jowl Jeyuk and Korean fried chicken. My fav was the shrimp toast and the rigatoni but honestly everything was so flavorful. They also have a full bar with many specialty Korean cocktails. Only drawback is parking which is the case with most restaurants in Ktown. Only street parking. Definitely would come back and try other dishes. read more

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** Review for Mori Haus pop up @ Jilli** just to save anyone's time Unfortunately, I hope they don't collab again, im giving the rating to not tank Jilli as they deserve better . Struggled against ktown parking to find the place ( a bit hidden, black store on the street). No big signs. No one outside, went inside and no direction, the people just kind of stood there, no greeting or anything about the wait or ordering. The ig stories said restock at 1:30pm, sold out of the most of the items when we got there a little after. There was no drinks being made even though most of the patrons were sitting there. There was a group, not sure if customers just eating chicken. The ordering wasn't initiated until a customer went up and asked why her drink wasnt being made yet. The menu isn't even until the front and theres no menu in line to see if its worth the wait. Yogurts are around $20, drinks $8. All they needed was to communicate theres a delay or to greet the customer. Inside is small seating just FYI ( 1 bar, 3 small tables). read more

Jilli - Outside - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I was pleasantly surprised at how delicious the food was and how hospitable the staff were at Jilli. My friend and I walked in on a Friday afternoon. The ambiance is dim and upbeat. We ordered the wagyu yukhwe with potato chips, perilla oil noodles, shrimp toast, and uni tteokbokki to share. The yukhwe and noodles were cold dishes, both of which were light and refreshing. The tteokbokki was slightly fishy and creamy, and texture was chewy. As for the shrimp toast, my least favorite, was too salty. As for drinks, I really liked the specialty cocktail, Your Ex's Favorite. It was a grape flavored cocktail that's fizzy, sweet, and delicious. The bartender also offered us 3 shots of mixed soju drinks to try and they all tasted great. Jilli is a great way to start the weekend! read more

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Jilli is a bit lowkey but also not. Situated in the heart of ktown, this restaurant brings vibes and good food where you can go on an awkward first (or second) date, have a boy's or girl's night out, or just enjoy a meal in a fairly noisy environment. Either way, you'll have a good time So food, I'd say the star of the show is the rigatoni with kimchi. Rich, creamy, and bit of a kick. Each bite is pretty darn good. I ate more of this than any other dish oops. Meat jeon is a fancier take on, you guessed it, meat jeon. All things considered though, it tasted quite light and was nice and savory. Can't say it's particularly standout compared to other meat jeons though but I also really like jeon in generally. Perilla oil noodles is that refreshing dish to help with the savory stuff. It's cool, fragrant, and refreshing, a much needed reprise from the hotter dishes you may order. Wagyu Yukhoe is a nice beef tartare dish to add. They use good quality meat, bury it in all sorts of garnishes, and give potato chips to eat it with. Makes for a nice combo though. It's a rich arrangement of flavors so definitely give it a try if you're here. Everything was already good to begin with but then we were graced with free flavored shots which puts service up there. But what can we say, Jilli is a good time, good food, and good vibe! read more

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Overall - 8/10 - I visited the place for a pop-up with Mori Haus and it was also the hottest day of the week. It was a very small space with a bar and an around 5 tables. They started slow and had slow service throughout the store due to the amount of people they had to accommodate. If you parking here there was no parking around the space. There is a public parking place for a grocery store a block away. Drinks - The drinks were around $8 per drinks and the yogurt that they were promoting was around $20 too. I ordered a Cherry on the Bottom Matcha drink and it was pleasantly not bad. It wasn't the greatest and strongest matcha that I tasted, but had enough flavor. They also had a Ovaltine/Milo Drink that they served to the 1st 20 people for free and that was a wonderful drink. The drinks made up for the time we had to wait for the drinks in the store. Also the cute stickers and postcards from Mori Haus was also cute too. Overall Experience - It was an average experiences. It was also hard to accommodate the amount of people that came to the pop-up at their small store. The service was a bit slow, but they had to serve a bunch of customers and don't think they were that prepared for how many people were going to show up right at the beginning. read more

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good spot for tapas style food and drinks! def fits the modern pub vibe that they're going for (dark, loud music). On a Wednesday around 5:30pm, it was empty. - Meat Jeon $16: thinly sliced beef in a fluffy egg pancake. pretty yummy but the tart chili vinaigrette was a little offputting for me. prob wouldn't get again for me - Honey Butter Chips: mgr hooked it up with this - generous amount of chips with a honey butter drizzle on top. perfect to go along with the drinks. - Rigatoni Alla Kimchi Vodka $21 (+Burrata $4): perfectly al dente pasta with lots of sauce. sour-y aftertaste because of the kimchi. spicy even with the burrata! acquired taste but I would get this again - Pay Raise $16: injeolmi makgeolli!! unique, nutty with the rice powder, and yummy. would get again - Kace Study $16: peachy soju, slightly sweeter than I would've liked. prob wouldn't get again. Depending on the vibe you're going for, i'd recommend! Service was fast and friendly too. read more

Jilli - Rigatoni Alla Kimchi Vodka w burrata $25. Pricey but worth a try - has a kick and v al dente pasta - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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We've been wanting to try this place for a very long time and when we saw it on DineLA we thought it was about time! We got the following: Honey Chips: this was great! there was a good balance of honey per chip and trust me you need to have the chives with every bite. I wish i asked for more chives because the combo of all 3 was amazing Meat Jeon: this was ok - my husband thoroughly enjoyed it but i thought it was just ok. a little too wet and just wasnt my fave shrimp toast: perfectly crispy but super juicy inside. The sauce had wasabi so if you dont like wasabi, dont mix it in. this was also very very good Kimchi Vodka Rigatoni: i can literally eat this allll day - i wish it had more kimchi but the flavor and spice were perfect. def on the spicier side but i didnt die or anything lol Pork Jowl Wrap: i dont know where to start but this was also sooooo good!!!! rice, pork jowl, sauce and lettuce. Pork jowl is not for everyone but it is for me lol i love the crunchy chewy part of it and honestly the lettuce adds freshness. the portions were good too make sure to come early because parking was extremely difficult!!! drinks were also very good recommend anything lychee!!!! highly recommend read more

This place is the coolest, yummiest hidden gem in ktown!! My waiter was fast and attentive. My favorites were the Rigatoni, honey butter chips, tuna dip was fire and the soju selection blew my mind because I've only ever had the flavored green bottle. The fried chicken was very tasty too! Next time I need to try the beer and other menu items. I found metered parking nearby but there is valet service in the back! read more

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Comfy modern Korean bar with assorted makgeolli. We came here with a group of 6 on a Fri night and it was full, luckily we had a reservation. We got: Saang makgeolli to share (5/5) tasty and we liked the traditional cups Wagyu tartare (4/5) nothing special comes with butter chips, feels like it was warmer than it should be? Hamachi (4/5) slices were really thick but flavor of sauce was good Kimchi vodka rigatoni (5/5) really good flavor and I liked how Al dente it was Chicken wings (5/5) perfectly crispy skin, radish and coleslaw were so good on the side. Came with gloves too Manager kept giving us free shots which were really tasty! read more

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My wife and I were having dinner with friends in K-Town and wanted to grab drinks before our 7:00 p.m. reservation. We found Jilli thanks to The Infatuation and were excited to check out this new venture from the creators of Chimmelier, a fried chicken chain we absolutely love. We'd never tried a makgeolli tasting before, and once we saw it on the menu, we knew we had to go for it. When we arrived around 5:30 p.m., the bar was completely empty. Our party of eight took up about half the seats at the bar -- and we happened to catch the tail end of Happy Hour. Off that menu, we ordered the homemade honey butter chips. The chips were delicious: super crispy with sweet, buttery, and addictive glaze. Between my wife and me, we shared the makgeolli flight, which includes four pre-selected varieties. Two were cloudier and on the sweeter side, and the other two were especially interesting -- one with a red wine-like flavor, and another that resembled white wine. I've never tasted makgeolli like that before. Marvin, the bartender that evening, was incredibly knowledgeable and walked us through each pour, explaining the differences in flavor and style. In addition to the makgeolli flight, we also shared the "Pay Raise" cocktail. I loved the thick cream on top and the bold injeolmi flavor throughout. If you're a fan of injeolmi, run, don't walk, to Jilli and try out this cocktail. I cannot recommend Jilli enough and will definitely be back to try out more of their food and cocktails. read more

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The uni tteoboki is the highlight of this restaurant! The rice was chewy and warm while the uni and roe sauce was the right kind of umami. The chicken wings are classically delicious. The kimchi rigatoni tasted decent but you can't go wrong with pasta either way. The seating is limited to a hard 30 people, there's no outdoor seating and tables are a long wait so we ended up sitting at the bar. As it's a lounge, the service does lean a bit on the slower side but the food makes the trip worth it. For Tuesday dinner, it was already very busy but the servers do make you feel comfortable and the lighting and decor is cozy. read more

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This is dtla's trendiest modern sool jibs with downtown-bar vibes, the cutest interior, and some of the best Korean fusion comfort dishes I've had in LA. Here's the full haul review Must-Order: Wagyu yukhwe (super fresh, tender, and perfect with the chips). Most Surprising: Rigatoni alla kimchi vodka; hearty, flavorful, and such a good fusion combo. Refreshing Bite: Cucumber salad with a perfect crunch. Crispy Classic: Shrimp toast that's crunchy, flavorful, and amazing with the chili sauce. Best Drinks: Peach gummi kace + passion fruit lychee kace (both non-alcoholic), refreshing, and not too sweet. Perfect for date night or a girls night out. read more

Came here on a quick on-a-whim dinner on a Tuesday night. Parking can be a little tough and the outdoor is unassuming with a large decal over the glass doors. It looks closed but when you walk in you get a moody, intimate, loungey vibe. There's a large bar and then smaller tables on the other side. The service was really attentive and friendly, even ending the night with a little nonalc shot together! It's mentioned to be tapas but I felt the dishes were good portion sizes. For 2 people, we ordered 4 dishes: - Shrimp toast: loved this!! The exterior was crispy and inside was soft and juicy. The dipping sauce is a vinaigrette - Rigatoni: another dish to love. The pasta was perfectly cooked and dressed in enough sauce. It's pretty savory which is great with a drink, but I really liked it. - Wagyu Yukhwe - a tartare with crispy chips and them surprisingly being the perfect thickness to have a nice crunch but hold the tartare on top. I would maybe like a little acidity in the dish but I liked the unique take of adding the seaweed (or green onion?) - Meat jeon - the smallest portion of the tapas but it was 4 cuts. The brisket is really tender, the pancake is soft and thin but the brisket seasoning was really balanced. Wasn't in the drinking mood this time, but next time, I definitely want to try the cocktails! read more

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The servers were highly attentive & willing to take all the time needed to explain all the menu offerings. They even brought us a yummy shot as we were closing down the restaurant with them at the end of the night. It's a tiny, but cozy spot with a good vibe for a night out with a couple of friends. We ordered 4 plates to share (1 more than the server recommended for 2 hungry people to share, and he was right!). We were stuffed to the brim & had 2 meals worth to take home. But I can definitely say we had no regrets at all about over-ordering because we got to try so many great dishes. The chimmelier KFC, were perfectly fried, non-greasy chicken wings that came with a zippy sweet/spicy sauce & DELICIOUS pickles. And it was a huge portion. The rigatoni alla kimchi vodka was well-cooked pasta with a vodka sauce unlike any other I've had...the notes of kimchi fit unexpectedly well with vodka sauce! The meat jeon was positively scrumptious. We gobbled that thin egg & meat concoction topped with fresh, dressed sprouts & herbs right up. I think our favorite dish of the night. The DIY salmon kimbap was also a huge portion. Well made but not nearly so wonderfully out of the ordinary as the pasta & jeon dishes. And, as one should on the occasional rain-drenched night out in KTown, we split a kettle of makgeolli. It tasted as though one turned a Milkis (Korean yogurt soda) into alcohol...YUMMMM! read more

Had dinner with my friend here and everything was delicious. It's a small cozy space but ideal for a catchup over small bites and drinks. We got- shrimp toast- super buttery and creamy, the dip had a kick wagyu yukhwe- loved all the different textures, the potato chips were also thick and crunchy kimchi vodka pasta- my absolute fave, I LOVE vodka pasta but the kimchi just elevated this dish and had the perfect amount of fusion flavor/spice We tried the Yakju makgeolli which was light and perfect for sharing. Service was also lovely, he was very attentive and gave great recs. Plenty of street parking in the neighborhood, a great spot! read more

Jilli offered a great casual blend of good vibes, friendly service and delicious elevatated Korean bar bites We got sat at the bar and it was a great intro spot for our first time trying a few of Jilli's popular dishes. My favorite was the Kimchi Rigittoni but all the eats we had I'd definitely have again. I'll be back to try more of their dishes and hope they'll offer desserts soon , to top off the meal! Great place for a casual meal and it's so close to the Wiltern and other popular bars and restaurants. read more

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Outstanding Korean fusion food! Creative dishes and drinks on the menu with unique and delicious items! From the injeolmi cocktail to the pork belly to the uni butter tteokbokki (!), everything here was SO tasty. Intimate atmosphere, and great service. No parking lot, there is street parking or you can park in the nearby neighborhoods. read more

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They were so nice here. The server was professional and cool, the vibe is laid back and artsy and the food was delicious. Ordered almost everything on the menu...will be back. Cocktails are PHENOM thank you Jilli!!! read more

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