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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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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
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.
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.
4 months ago
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Appreciate you taking the time to write this, Allison. The Hamachi…
1 year ago
I was such a big fan of Chimmelier, that I had to try their sister company Jilli! I definitely recommend making a reservation if you're planning on dining there because they have extremely limited seating. Now let's get into it! I came with a group of five and we had all intentions of ordering one of each item on the menu, but they were out of a few dishes from a busy holiday season. Regardless, we got everything, except for those three items and doubled up on the shrimp toast (which you can also get at Chimmelier). Here's what we got: * Honey Butter Chips * Perilla Oil Noodles * Silken Tofu * Shrimp Toast * Meat Jeon * Wagyu Yukhwe * Salmon Fried Rice * Rigatoni Alla Kimchi Vodka * Chimmelier KFC * Cucumber Salad * Soy Vin Pickles To be completely honest, I enjoyed every single item that we ordered. But I'll give you my top three - 1) Shrimp Toast. It has the perfect golden crisp and amazing texture. You also can't beat the chili vinaigrette dipping sauce that comes with it! 2) Rigatoni Alla Kimchi Vodka. Super creamy kimchi flavor with a touch of bacon in each bite. A Korean-fusion masterpiece! 3) Silken Tofu. I honestly didn't think that this would make it to my top 3, but I'm a sucker for soy and vinegar, and this sauce was just that! It was very reminiscent of Japanese agadashi tofu, which is also a hit for me. Surprisingly, the Chimmelier KFC was probably my least favorite and it's because it was boneless popcorn chicken. I need wings because they have so much more flavor! Overall, a solid restaurant. The ambiance was giving Korean street food, they had some nostalgic trinkets sprinkled throughout as decor. Service was great - extremely friendly and attentive! read more
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Thanks Jonathan. Big tables and shared plates is exactly what Jilli…
8 months ago
Dining at Jilli was nothing short of a culinary adventure. This Koreatown gem delivers bold flavors, creative twists, and an atmosphere that blends modern elegance with warm hospitality. Here's a breakdown of everything we tried -- and loved: Shrimp Toast Let's start here: there's no actual shrimp in it -- but we didn't miss it one bit. Perfectly crispy, full of umami, and one of the most unexpected highlights of the night. Wagyu Yukhoe (Spicy Beef Tartare) Incredible quality beef, balanced heat, and layers of flavor from the sauces. Silky, spicy, and deeply satisfying. Tuna Dip with Trout Roe Think elevated tuna salad -- rich, creamy, and topped with that signature roe pop. A comforting yet refined dish. Uni Tteokbokki Creamy uni sauce meets chewy rice cakes and briny trout roe. A luxurious, ocean-kissed twist on a Korean street food classic. Jiajang Poutine Fries taken to another level. Crispy, golden fries smothered in rich jiajang gravy, mozzarella, and cheese curds. A fusion masterpiece that just works. Nurungji Risotto This one surprised us -- nutty, cheesy, and layered with mushrooms, pickles, egg yolk, and even jam. Every bite revealed something new, and it all came together beautifully. Chimmelier Sijang Tongdak (Fried Chicken) An absolute standout. Perfectly fried, deeply flavorful, and honestly didn't even need the sauce (though it was delicious too). Possibly one of the best Korean fried chicken bites we've had in a long time. Pork Jowl Jeyuk Tender pork with a vibrant salsa verde -- think Korean BBQ meets chimichurri. Savory, herbaceous, and totally addictive. Rigatoni alla Kimchi Vodka This one was a flavor bomb. The funk of kimchi, smokiness of bacon, and creaminess of the vodka sauce all blended into an unexpectedly delicious pasta dish. Basque Cheesecake To end on a sweet note: rich, creamy, with a beautiful char. Every flavor component worked in harmony. A flawless finish. Final Thoughts From start to finish, Jilli delivered creative, flavorful, and expertly executed dishes. The space itself is stunning, and the staff made us feel right at home. If you're into fusion done right, this is a must-visit spot in LA. read more
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Cheers, Mike. Reading this made the whole team grin — Jilli Koreatown…
1 month ago
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Thank you for calling out the team, Kaye. Service is something we…
The vibe is cool, but I have a lot of issues with the food. I think we've all gotten a little carried away with the whole "tapas" thing. I came here because the picture of the kimchi vodka rigatoni looked really good, but was disappointed to see how small the portion size is. Now, I think the tapas thing could have been cool - people could try a bunch of small dishes as they chat and drink. Yes, very cute. What's not cute is charging people full entree prices for a tiny portion and slapping the "tapas" label on it to justify it. I mean, no matter how you look at it, it's a tiny plate of pasta that you're charging $21 for. $21 is a price for a regular portion of pasta, not the kid's meal portion they served to us. It was good pasta though. Maybe a little runny but that's the least of its problems. And the Chimmelier KFC was some of the worst fried chicken I've ever had. It was so dry. It was essentially popcorn chicken - stuff I would expect from a Tastea (except Tastea's would taste better). And the biggest joke is that they're charging $25 for it. The Meat Jeon... it was a very good omelette. Like if you told me it was just eggs, I would've been like "oh this is a really good omelette." But this was the eggiest Jeon I've ever had. There was almost no flour content in it. I don't think you could call it a batter. It tasted like if you had nothing in your fridge and decided to crack some eggs in a bowl, whisk 'em up, and fry them with some bulgogi you had leftover in your fridge. With some sliced green onion on top. There, I just described to you exactly how it tasted. My drink was the Kace Study. I actually wanted to try the Makgeoli, but our server recommended this cocktail to me. It was ok. Soju with a hint of tea flavor without the biting feeling of alcohol with a stick of gummy bears in it. It was good. Very clean, but kinda simple. Lowkey I've made a better version using the peach tea in the pink pouches at Hmart and mixing it with peach soju. Service was decent. We were sat immediately. It was kinda hard to hear our server because it was so loud. I asked for recommendations but I couldn't hear a thing she said to me haha. I know I had a lot of complaints, but I actually think this place has potential. It's a good concept and some of the stuff tasted good. I think that there is some stuff that needs to go back to the drawing board before it is a decent place. read more
We came here for dine LA and for the price it's pretty worth. You have butter potato chips as starters. The choice of perilla oil noodles, shrimp toast, or beef tartar as apps. The noodles were soo good. And then you have the option of salmon fried rice, kimchi vodka pasta, Korean fried chicken as the main. And for drinks that's apart of the menu you have the option of a list of alcohol (a full bottle of soju). We dined in a group of 4 so we were able to get one of everything. I liked the chicken, and salmon fried rice. The Kimchi vodka pasta was comforting and familiar. And since it was our birthday the owner and bar tender offered us a shot. The service overall was really friendly and attentive. And the ambiance was super intimate. I would totally come back and recommend to friends for dinner read more
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Hear you, Vannie. We try to keep Jilli honest on value — the cocktail…
It's a very very small restaurant. It's dim, there's cute drawings and a projector playing some anime film. The music is kind of loud and since it's a small restaurant other people are loud too. There's only a few tables and bar seating. - Pork Jowl 5/5 THE BEST pork jowl I have ever eaten in my whole life. It's SO tender and so juicy. I was mind blown. It does take a bit to come out. *RECOMMEND* *DINELA Experience* - Shrimp Toast 3.6/5 It was good, but it was on the saltier side. The chunks of shrimp was yummy as not everything was minced down. The spicy dipping ponzu sauce or something was good on the side as well. Paired well. It would also be nice with something sort of mayo based sauce, balance out the saltiness. - Perilla Oil Noodles 3.9/5 Actually pretty light and fresh tasting. It's soba noodles. - Wagyu Yukhoe 2.1/5 This was the worst dish of the night. It lacked seasoning. It tasted interesting with the seaweed(I think?). - Kimchi Rigatoni 4.8/5 Super super yummy, kind of reminded me of eating Al pastor tacos (haha.) the kimchi flavor is there. The pasta is cooked perfectly. Amount of sauce was perfect. *RECOMMEND* There's valet parking in the back ($16.50)... SO expensive. Also he said once you valet, even if the restaurant is full and you go back to your car within 5 min he will STILL make you pay. Make sure your restaurant accepts you! read more
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Love this, Ellen. Jilli Koreatown is built to feel like a hang, not a…
4 months ago
Had a reservation for dinner on a Thursday night but they were able to seat us earlier upon our unexpected early arrival! My boyfriend and I were able to enjoy the DineLA menu and everything we had was delicious! We ordered the makgeolli flight for an extra price. They were unable to serve us the Angma Makgeolli but we still feel we got our bang with our buck with this menu! There is definitely limited seating at the restaurant but the vibe makes it a great place for a dinner date or catching up with friends! Would definitely come back again :) read more
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Thank you, Gillian. Being able to seat you a bit early on a…
19 days ago
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Cheers, Tina. The cocktail list is where we get to be weird and…
It's almost a shame my friends and I started our Saturday night at Jilli because our experience here set an insurmountable bar. Our party of 3 arrived to put our name down around 7:20 and were told it would be an hour's wait due to their extremely limited table (3-4) and bar (~9) seating options. After 45 minutes of milling around the area we popped back in and were seated at the bar. Colored neon lighting, lively conversation, and the intimate space create one of the most memorable eating surroundings I've had to date. Makgeolli Flight: 4 glasses of Korean rice wine. Favorites included the light and melony Sang and the muted, classic flavor of the Hana that was greatly enhanced when consumed with food. I personally wasn't a fan of the strong banana flavor of what I believe was the Angma and its very nasal burn. Wagyu Yukhoe: Standout dish of the night and my whole LA trip. House-fried chips inserted into a decadent cheese-dusted beef tartare, all sitting atop a layer of salty and tangy nori relish. Kevin, who I later found out was the owner, was delighted to discuss the process behind the seaweed sauce with me as I shared some of the other interesting ways I had consumed seaweed at other restaurants. Rigatoni alla Kimchi Vodka: hearty, spicy, and a wonderful accompaniment to the drinks. However, the concept isn't much more than a simple twist to a popular recipe and I would be more open to trying a different dish on my next visit. Kace Study Peach Ring Cocktail: This wasn't supposed to be available until the day after our visit, but Kevin was nice enough to make one for us to try that night in addition to another shot made with blue curacao! The best description I can come up with for the cocktail is a peach gummy-flavored LaCroix that I think was made with soju, so it didn't taste too strong. Thanks again Kevin and staff! I'll be by again as soon as I can for more of your wonderful service and menus. read more
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Cheers, there. The cocktail list is where we get to be weird and…
11 months ago
I stopped by here on Saturday evening and did not realize it was reservation only! I came solo and asked if there was seating for 1. They were unfortunately booked for the night. I asked the hostess, Hwang(sorry if I spelled your name wrong) who is so nice by the way, if I could take my food to go and she said that was fine! She even offered me her work station to sit while I waited and offered me some water and a drink. She made me feel very welcomed and made my experience there very pleasant. She gave me a recommendation for which makegolli to try and that was so good!!!!!! I can't remember the name of it but it started with an N and was like 12% alc lol. I ended up getting the summer burrata and ate that there because she recommended it would be better to eat there so it's still fresh!!! and took the tteokboki and rigatoni pasta to go. The summer burrata was so refreshing!! The prosciutto on top was very good. This was my first time trying the tteokboki so I wasn't sure what to expect with that. The rice cakes were perfectly chewy and the sauce was sweet. The kimchi rigatoni was my favorite and had a nice spicy kick to it. The atmosphere inside was more on the intimate side. Darker space and close seating arrangement. It is a smaller space but they have the tables set up in order to accommodate a lot of people. There is bar seating that sat what looked like 6 people. The only complaint I have is how tough it is to find parking in that area lol. Overall I'll definitely be coming back to try the other dishes!!!! Thanks again read more
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Cheers, Nicole. Reading this made the whole team grin — Jilli…
4 months ago
Found a new gem in KTown. We sampled the menu top to bottom, starting with Shrimp Toast which was packed with flavor and a unique cook. The pork jeuk was delicious, served with delectable sauces and lettuce and mint leaves to eat as a wrap. The rigatoni was the star of the show! & The playlist was also amazing! read more
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Appreciate the kind words, Derek. The rigatoni alla kimchi vodka is…
6 months ago
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Cheers, Kelsey. Reading this made the whole team grin — Jilli…
2 years ago
Jilli is a low-key yet moody spot where you can find comfort in interesting tapas and drinks. Jilli is a small space that captures an intimate setting that is full of excitement. When I walked in, the dim lighting, candlelit corners, and friendly culture got me smiling. My party started with the waygu yukhoe which was a special beef tartare prepared with trout roe on Gochujang toast. It was a summery delight that packed a ton of flavor. The Chimmerlier KFC and rigatoni alla kimchi vodka pasta are the most popular dishes at Jilli. The chicken was extremely crispy, and I loved how flavorful they were on the inside. The vodka pasta was very decent, and there was no kimchi flavor. Additionally, my table ordered the scallop pasta which we thought was the standout of the night. The scallops were seared beautifully and were tender on the inside. The ambiance at Jilli is extremely special, and I would come again for the vibes. read more
5 months ago
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Appreciate the feedback, Samantha. Running out of the wagyu and the…
10 months ago
Cool spot, really enjoyed the meat jeon, kimchi pasta, kettle drink and friend chicken. They gave us gloves which was a nice gesture. I also enjoyed the fermented shot at the end of our meal. Pop music vibes. Support local places, parking can be a bit challenging but it's free so be patient. read more
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Real one, Krista — Koreatown parking is a thing. The W 6th St parking…
5 months ago
We stopped by while in Ktown the other night, and it's a solid spot for sure. Grabbed some drinks and shared a few plates--shrimp toast, rigatoni alla kimchi vodka, wagyu yukhwe, pork jowl jeyuk, and galbi frites. The wagyu yukhwe ended up being my favorite--intense flavors in a good way and just really well executed. Pork jowl jeyuk was a close second, especially with the perilla leaves to wrap it in. The rest of the dishes were all tasty too, easy to share and enjoy with drinks. Overall, it's a comfortable spot to hang out, enjoy some drinks, and snack through some creative Korean plates. Definitely a solid stop if you're in K-Town. read more
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Appreciate the kind words, Allen. The wagyu yukhwe is one of those…
Been seeing this place all over social media, so I decided to come give it a try! Ambiance is definitely 10/10, smaller than I imagined with tight spaces between tables tucked behind bar seating, but I think that's what makes this restaurant so lively. Service is amazing as well! Though they were PACKED on a Friday night, they still managed to stay personable, efficient, and attentive. For food, I was a little underwhelmed :( I thought the portions were too small the justify the price. We ordered a makgeolli flight which was $40, the kimchi pasta (which was solid but didn't taste like kimchi at all), and the galbi (which was just galbi). Everything was good, solid, but not mind-blowing. read more
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Big thanks for the shout-out to the team, Alicia. They love hearing…
10 months ago
Partner and I came here after dinner and for late birthday celebration! Marvin was great at explaining the menu items, and the recommended fried chicken was bomb. It did take a while for fry up, so we got some crackers and tuna dip to munch on while we waited. Marvin came around at good times to check in on us (didn't need to nod awkwardly with full mouths at "Are you finding everything okay?"), and he definitely matched our energy for this low-key second dinner and made the experience very comfortable. We also got the makgeolli flight, and it deserves its own paragraph. The first two on the left are from Sang and Angma, and they had the more familiar profiles of makgeolli that I've tried - slightly sweet, fruity, and fragrant rice - while still distinct from each other. Angma's (I think "Two Flowers") had a bit more complexity. The Red Monkey was new to us; the red yeasted rice gives the drink a crimson / carmine color, and the drink has some rich floral notes and a silky mouthfeel. Lastly, the Omija (from Hana Makgeolli in NYC) was also pretty special. It's very dry, unlike the limited makgeolli I've had in the past, and the bubbles are very fine and tingly. It pairs fantastically with the fried chicken, and I could see it being great with any of the fried dishes on the menu. Overall, I think the experience is unique and enjoyable enough to justify the slightly higher price point. Important note that reservations seem to be practically required to get a table, at least on the weekends. We had a reservation this time and were seated pretty quickly; we had walked by here a few weeks ago, but it was about a 90 minute wait for the next open table. read more
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Big thanks for the shout-out to the team, Sam. They love hearing this…
6 months ago
The food was great, the drinks were great and the service was better. The ambiance was fun but still chill. 1000% we'll go back. read more
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Jilli, Jilli, Jilli. I am surprised I liked it as much as I did. Highlights for me include: -tuna dip + trout roe ($20): creamy tuna spread with Ace crackers -shrimp toast ($13): deep fried minced shrimp on a toast with chili vinaigrette -cheese ball ($13): cheese curd, aioli, chili crisp, chive -rigatoni alla kimchi vodka ($20): rigatoni vodka with washed kimchi, bacon + cheese Were any of these dishes life changing or innovative? No, but they were sure tasty. The shrimp toast in particular was my fave. It's a crispy piece of toast topped with minced shrimp and deep fried until perfection. I also loved the rigatoni alla kimchi vodka because it tasted familiar, but that kimchi slides in there and gives the pasta a big ole kick. Contrary to other reviews, I felt like everything was reasonably priced, if not on the cheaper end. You get A LOT of shrimp toast for $13. And the Chimmelier KFC is generously proportioned for only $20 bucks. It takes tremendous effort to dine at Jilli. Parking in this part of Ktown is pretty much nonexistent especially on a Friday night. And again, it takes tremendous effort to converse once inside. It is. So. Damn. Loud. Jilli is definitely worth the effort if you're looking for something new new, but old, you know? read more
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Cheers, Trung. Reading this made the whole team grin — Jilli…
1 year ago
I was able to get a same-day reservation at this spot, which was exciting since my friends and I had been wanting to try it for months. Our reservation was at 6:30 PM, and we got there a little early at 6:25 PM. They seated us right away, and since we already knew what we wanted, we ordered pretty quickly. We got two drinks and six dishes: shrimp toast, uni tteokbokki, salmon fried rice, rigatoni alla kimchi vodka, Chimmelier KFC, and cucumber salad. Here's how everything went down: 6:38 PM - Shrimp Toast (4.1/5) Tasty, but a little too salty for me. I enjoyed the crispiness of the toast. 6:44 PM - Uni Tteokbokki (3.9/5) I liked that the uni flavor wasn't too strong, and the rice cakes were nice and soft. 6:46 PM - Cucumber Salad (3/5) Why did this take so long to come out? 7:10 PM - Rigatoni alla Kimchi Vodka (3.75/5) The portion was tiny for $21, and it took forever. Taste-wise, it was just okay. 7:17 PM - Chimmelier KFC (2.8/5) Basically just popcorn chicken/nuggets. Again, why did it take so long? 7:25 PM - Salmon Fried Rice (3.4/5) Pretty average, nothing special. The weirdest part? The restaurant wasn't even busy--only about 11 people were there when we ordered. But somehow, our food took forever, and we even saw the table next to us get their rigatoni within 10 minutes of ordering. Overall, the place has a nice vibe and would be good for catching up with friends or a chill first date. But the slow service was kind of a letdown. read more
Parking: It's Koreatown so you know it's TOUGH. I went on a Sunday evening and circled for like 15 minutes before parallel parking at a meter spot. Experience: I made a reservation 5 days in advance for 7pm on a Sunday and we were immediately seated. We ordered the tuna dip, shrimp toast, honey butter chips, rigatoni alla kimchi vodka, wagyu yukhoe, and the perilla oil noodle. Our waitress recommended mixing the wagyu with the noodles and that was absolutely the move!! The shrimp toast was more like a fried shrimp patty but the sauce is what made it! The rigatoni wasn't anything crazy, I think I would skip it and try something else. read more
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Real one, Laura — Koreatown parking is a thing. The W 6th St parking…
Service was excellent, albeit a little slow. Food was unique (twists on standard Korean dishes). This is a small restaurant. There is a parking lot in the back for $16.50. Payment by Venmo is available. The parking attendant is gone after 9:40pm, so if you are not careful you could be locked out of the lot. I would recommend checking in with the restaurant if you are in this situation. read more
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Big thanks for the shout-out to the team, Erin. They love hearing…
6 months ago
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Big thanks for the shout-out to the team! They love hearing this —…
My friends raved about how good this place was, so this was on my list of top places to try. However, in all honesty I just found my experience here to be just okay. The food was decent, but I would say it wasn't worth the higher prices. I liked the kimchi rigatoni the best, despite the small size because the white sauce in the dish which contrasted the tangy kimchi sauce was good. The rigatoni was also cooked well. However, I didn't even taste any bacon as mentioned in the title of the dish. I also tried makgeolli for the first time here and it was okay, definitely an acquired taste. The shrimp toast was okay, but I feel like it was the same quality as the air fryer shrimp toast you can get at H Mart. I also wasn't a fan of how dark it was inside, not even the good dark mood lighting. The service was good though. read more
I went for DineLA with a friend and we loved the honey butter chips! Everything else was pretty oily though, and it is a small place so try to make a reservation. Parking can be tough. The service was great! read more
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Real one, Lauren — Koreatown parking is a thing. The W 6th St parking…
ambiance was great and the restaurant has such a cool vibe with the lighting and music! it is however super small, and even though we had a reservation, we weren't seated until 30 min after. Service was amazing and they gave us the appetizer for free for the long wait. Get the kimchi vodka rigatoni!! read more
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Big thanks for the shout-out to the team, Vi. They love hearing this…
really delicious and fun with a big group! the spicy rigatoni (they can make it without bacon) and the shrimp toast were my two favorites, but keep in mind that the spice level is decently high. the staff were really kind and accommodating especially when our reservation had a slight delay due to another party not leaving. the servers were kind and quick to help. read more
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Big thanks for the shout-out to the team, Tamara. They love hearing…
2 years ago
Jilli is a new hip spot in Ktown, and you definitely need a reservation. The first time we came without a reservation, we were told the wait would be 1.5 hours and we never got a call back that night. So we learned our lesson and made a reservation. The space is pretty small, it almost feels crammed. If you want an intimate dinner for a date night, this is NOT the place for you. If you're looking for fun vibe Friday night, jilli is a good time. Vibe is 5/5. Food wise, it's kinda hit and miss. They are tapa style, and here is the break down of what we had: Cucumber salad - 4/5 Tuna dip - 5/5 (super simple and you can make it at home, nevertheless delish) Shrimp toast - 4/5 (very filling) Cheese balls - 3/5 Rigatoni a la kimchi vodka - 3/5 (didnt have enough flavor, I barely tasted any kimchi or the bacon, and very small for the price) Drinks were pretty good. read more
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Thanks for the patience, Valerie, and for the honest note.…
2 years ago
I'm torn. Such an aesthetic place with great vibes. Some of the food items on the menu were a hit or miss though. Got the shrimp toast which was amazing. So much shrimp and it cakes in giant chunks and a spicy may like sauce to compliment it. Was a bit oily but it was also perfectly crispy. The kimchi rigatoni was amazing also. Flavors paired really well and the kimchi didn't overpower the dish. The cheese on top was also light and creamy without being too sharp. Everything was mild but in the best way. Also my first time eating pasta with chopsticks. The fried chicken in the other hand was very disappointing. Dry, white meat with no flavor. Feel like they prioritized looks than taste. We also got a not so good sitting spot with the view of behind the counter/kitchen. There is also one seat that faces outside with the view of waiting customers. Every other spot seems good though. Food: 4.1/5 (would have been higher if not for fried chicken) Service: 3.5/5 (hard to hear anything very loud. Hard to call waitress) Ambience: 4.3/5 read more
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Cheers, Jessica. Reading this made the whole team grin — Jilli…
2 years ago
This restaurant is such a vibe! It's small and both times I visited I sat at the bar. They were playing classic 80s cartoons and playing early 2000s hip hop. The dishes were served up quickly and you can watch them coming together from the bar. Kinda feels like living inside a chill Korean version of the tv show "the bear". Everything was presented beautifully but I struggled to get pictures before tasting because My favorite dishes are the doenjang cream pasta with scallops and chef Mike's special toast! Already planning my next visit to order the rest of the menu! read more
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Appreciate this, Stephanie. The kitchen pours real hours into the…
5 months ago
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Thanks for the review, Tiffany, and for the honest note on service…
2 months ago
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Jessica, thank you for being candid. The noise level and value…
1 year ago
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3905 W 6th St
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I can only get patio seating but we would really prefer to relax and sit inside. I can't find any photos of the outside area. Is there a way to see what it looks like? The whole point is to enjoy the vibe inside
This may be a dumb question but do you have to be 21 to enter?
no, it's a restaurant. 21+ is for places that are primarily bars (even if they serve some food). Jilli is blend of tapas restaurant and Makgeolli/Soju spot.
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