i love this place!! go to restaurants whenever i am in LA !!! super kind staff and amazing food 10/10 recommend

Another great meal at Jincook. The Bossam was tender, the Spicy Pork Hot Stone was sizzling and full of flavor, and the banchan was fresh. The only thing that stood out was the braised short ribs. They were still tasty, but a little chewier than what I've had at the Buena Park location, where they were much more tender. Great service, generous portions, and authentic Korean comfort food. I'll definitely be back. read more

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Such a good find in Little Tokyo. My hubby and I were craving Korean food and saw that they had a special for tteokboki on Tuesdays, so obviously we had to try that! The bibimbap was delicious and came out nice and hot. It was filling, flavorful, and such a good deal with the happy hour pricing. For a couple of dollars extra, you can add bulgogi but you can also get the bibimbap as a vegetarian dish. Both ways, you will eat a substantial dish. We aalso got the tteokboki, and the rice cakes had that perfect chewy texture. The sauce had the nice amount of flavor and spice, but be careful. If you say mild, it honestly leaned more medium according to our server. Food came out surprisingly fast. Service was great throughout our meal since we kept asking for water! Everyone left full and hapy. Ambiance is a vibe and it's a fun place to stop after spending the day walking around LIttle Tokyo. Would definitely come back, especially for that deal! read more

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Soooo goood! Visiting some friend in LA and we stopped into JinCook to get dinner -- what a great choice! The dumplings were so flavorful and the hot stone pot was so delicious especially with the crispy rice on the bottom. Service was great, would definitely come back. Food: 4.7 Service: 4.5 Ambiance: 3.9 Value: 4 Marcels foodie score: 4.3 read more

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The food here was out of this world. Everything was so fresh and flavorful. The standout was definitely the pork belly rice in the stone bowl. I can't recommend this place enough! read more

JinCook - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Their pork belly dish was delicious and very tender. Seafood pancake was our table's favorite item of the evening. Rose tteokbokki was a bit on the sweeter side and had a lot more sauce compared to other places. Staff was wonderful and they check on you periodically. They are running a BOGO 50% on alcohol. read more

JinCook - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Dined in for lunch with a group of 12 people. Luckily we took the two biggest tables there. There was a wait after we got there. Most of the booths were small and it looks like having more than 3 people would be tight. Parking: you can park at judge Aiso parking lot which is close by for cheap. Food: The food was delicious! We loved the crispy seafood pancake that came out hot. The short ribs were amazing! Fall off the bone and tender. The rose tteokbokki was tasty, super cheesy and the flavors mixed well. These are my favorites and must share with a group! Drinks: they have bogo 50% for all alcohol, but we might have missed something. Only our beers were 50% off and not the soju? Idk why. Also, if your group is more than 6 people they charge 18% tip automatically. They charged the tip based on the pre-discounted price. read more

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Our group walked in on a Friday evening without reservations. It took about 15 minutes to get seated. Inside was minimal long restaurant with benches and tables. Food was so good. Soju was buy one get a second bottle half off, so we got all flavors they had. The lemon flavor was the worst, the green grape was the best. Every dish was good. If I had to order again, I would get the garlic suyuk again. I can skip the steamed dumplings if anything. The rose tteobokki wasn't spicy at all so anyone could enjoy it. The braised beef had tteobokki too and we added cheese. This is always a group favorite and I'm glad we ordered one to share. read more

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This place was such a good find. Me and a few friends were hungry after walking around little tokyo so we decided to dine in here. Wow! Everything was sooo delicious! Even the drinks were yummy too. The food came out very quickly and the service was great. I decided to try the mushroom curry hot stone and it was my favorite dish of the night. I can see myself coming back just for the mushroom curry. So flavorful and unique. Everyone enjoyed their food and I can confidently say we were all satiated. Inside was a bit tight and it can get busy so expect a wait. Ambiance was a vibe. read more

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I went here for some KBBQ on a recent work trip. The interior was quaint and reminded me of old school Korea. There were signs and wooden awnings inside that reminded me of classic Korea. We were greeted warmly by the staff and the restaurant was bustling. There were kids and adults at the tables, all enjoying their various dinners. We ordered, LA kalbi for me and I think my coworker had pork. We got four banchans including a couple of kimchi dishes, a spinach namul and tofu dish, and marinated onions with jalapeños. Overall, I'd say the food was on the sweet side. Sweet kimchi, sweeter than I prefer kalbi (though it was pretty tasty) and the onions were sweet as well. Otherwise, the food was good, and the service was also attentive. If you're looking for some Americanized Korean food, this may be your spot, especially when they sprinkle then sear cheese on top of the dishes. I'd come back here again, but I think I'd rather try other KBBQ first. It's worth a try if you are looking for a Korean meal in a pinch. read more

JinCook - Banchan - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Good, hearty Korean food in Little Tokyo. Love the complimentary banchan -- something a lot of newer Korean spots have quietly done away with. Interior is nice and staff are friendly. The one downside is the price. Most dishes run $20+, which feels steep when you can get the same quality in KTown or the SGV for less. read more

JinCook - Spicy Pork Bulgogi - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Great food but okay service. It took a long time for a server to greet the table. After some time passed I noticed that it was just one person waiting the tables and this was during anime expo weekend. So huge respect to the person that was managing everything on the floor. I wished she checked in a little bit more for refills or other things. The tteokbokki was the greatest I've ever had in my life and I definitely recommend to try. We shared with everyone so me plus 3 other people. The curry katsu was very yummy too. My nose started getting all hot and runny because of it but it wasn't anything unmanageable. Check this place out. Now I want to come back to the area to try everything else!! read more

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I've visited a JinCook at the Glendale branch, but it's nice to see that they opened one up in Little Tokyo. My favorite part about this place is that their restroom is SO CLEAN (for little tokyo!!). Never felt so comfortable in a restroom in LA until here lol. We visited during a Sunday lunch and it was not busy at all. Plenty of tables were open. We ordered quite a few things to share, we got to try the sweet potato cheese curry katsu, garlic suyuk, and the seafood pancake. Everything was so delicious! The garlic suyuk came out first and we all really enjoyed this one. The pork was so soft! The sweet potato cheese curry katsu was also really nice, everything was such a nice balance between the sweet potato, cheese, and curry was all a nice touch. The katsu was also very nice and crunchy! The seafood pancake was also pretty good too, very hefty. I would say it's a bit undercooked(?) so you can taste the batter a bit and everything inside of it, but I thought it was still pretty good since the top layer has a very nice crisp. Generally, portions are pretty huge so it's great we got to share everything. Overall, wonderful lunch here and 10/10 restrooms. Interior decor also very cute. read more

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I've visited Jincook in Buena Park, so I was excited to try this location with colleagues. While we shared a few à la carte dishes, we had our own entrees. We noticed that they had a rice bowl lunch menu posted at the entrance. These come with an egg soup with a light broth. While the food didn't arrive very quickly, we still got seated in just a couple minutes. The restaurant was almost full with a lively ambience during noon on a Thursday. We shared sweet and spicy gangjung (Korean fried chicken) ($13.95), a seafood pancake ($29.95), and a kimchi pancake ($22.95). My favorite out of these shareable dishes was the Korean fried chicken; the flavor was delicious. The seafood pancake was adequate, but a few colleagues said that they've tried better renditions elsewhere. Portion sizes are large, so it's likely that you may leave with leftovers. I decided to get the garlic soy chicken rice bowl ($15.99) with a fried egg ($1). The flavor from the accompanying egg soup was rather forgettable. The chicken marinade was tasty, but it could've packed just a tad more flavor. I'd recommend putting gochujang. However, I enjoyed the juicy chicken and how the rice crisped at the bottom of the sizzling clay bowl. I thought the fried egg was tasty and worth the additional charge. read more

JinCook - Garlic soy chicken bowl with a fried egg - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is one of my favorite Korean restaurants and while I've tried the one in Buena Park and Glendale, this was my first time at the Little Tokyo location and it did not disappoint! I came here for an early dinner on a Wednesday and it was pretty empty. There are quite a few tables inside, many of which are booths! Service was great; the waiters often checked on me and got me what I needed. I ordered the chicken katsu with curry and the spicy tofu soup, two of my favorite dishes from here! It was definitely too much for one person but they make great leftovers as well. I love their banchan dishes! This location has mac salad as a banchan which was different but I loved it! read more

Went here on a whim and I was so happy with it!!! All the staff were super friendly and open to helping us with the menu. The serving portions are pretty big and just keep in mind that some specific dishes you are meant to share. We got the marinated dumplings and they were perfect! I was worried they would be too saucey/spicy but they really were perfect. The hot stone was buttery and I loved when the rice crisped up. Make sure to mix it up once in a while. This fed two people. Vibes of the restaurant were great. Lots of tables and seats. Clean bathrooms. I totally would go back again :) read more

JinCook - Marinated Dumplings (6PCS) - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Yummm!!! Everything was so delicious. Galbi Jjim meat was perfect and came with rice cakes, potatoes, carrot and pumpkin. The bulgogi pancake was a first! I've never had that before. Bathroom was super super nice. read more

JinCook - Bulgogi pancake, galbi jjim, noodles - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Delicious soup! Dishes: 1) Pork Soup 2) Beef Bone Broth (Seollung-Tang) Logistics: -street parking vs paid public parking lot -accepts cc -clean, gender neutral bathroom read more

JinCook - Beef Bone Broth (Seollung-Tang) - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've known about Jin Cook in Glendale for a while, but it's always been too far for me to make a drive out to. When I saw Jin Cook opened a branch in Little Tokyo, that location was much closer, so I decided to come give it a try. I was craving Korean food, and didn't want to drive all the way to Ktown, so I decided on Jin Cook. I arrived with my wife at around 6 PM, and there wasn't too much of a wait. We got seated within 5 minutes of arrival. The restaurant is small but has a cozy and clean vibe. The server was super kind and attentive. We got a set of banchan right away with various kimchi and other pickled vegetables. The kimchi had a classic sour and spicy taste that was not too spicy. I got a pork katsu curry in stone pot, and my wife got the budae jjigae that I suggested. The budae jjigae was fairly standard, not too spicy, loved the ham and bacon and hot dog. The pork katsu curry was amazing. Despite having two gigantic pieces of pork katsu, my wife and I were able to nearly finish it together. It was an amazing dish. I would come back again just for the stone pot curry. read more

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Food: 3.5/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 4/5 I m not really familiar with Korean food but I was in the area and this place caught my eyes. Ordered garlic suyuk half order and traditional soup. I guess Korean dishes are usually light on salt. I had to add some salt to my liking. Interior decoration was pretty nice and service was ok. read more

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Korean restaurant right inside a Japanese town, Little Tokyo. The staff was fantastic and the inside was nice and clean. The food are so good. Been here a few times, and will gladly return. read more

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Phenomenal taste and ambiance! Very authentic and cozy. Service is very prompt and professional. The only miss was that my brisket plate came with such little meat. I wish that for the price it would at least have a decent amount of protein for the prices here. Overall not a bad experience read more

JinCook - Brisket Hot Stone - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

first time here, and honestly everything we got was just so good! not one thing we couldn't point out that we didn't like so hey, i'll come back! service was friendly and the vibes are nice! def won't disappoint you! read more

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I love this place for Korean comfort food. Their braised short ribs come on a huge stone pot with tender meat. You can also add cheese. The portions are huge and the sauce is good. The pork katsu curry is tasty with yummy curry. The brisket stone pot was filling. The bbq short ribs were sweet and juicy. I like their banchans especially their spinach banchan. This is a spot to check out ! I park at the judge Aiso lot and walk across the street. read more

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Food was rlly good. Server was super nice. Seafood pancake was the best thing by far. Bibimbap was good too big portion good value. Authentic Korean read more

Average Korean spot, the flavors are standard but it was nothing too special. The banchan was average as well with not too much variety. The service was quick and the atmosphere was nice. read more

JinCook - Rose Tteokbokki (Rose Spicy Rice Cake) - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I really liked this restaurant! We shared three dishes amongst five gals and still had some leftovers. We ordered the galbijim, the seafood pancake and the spicy cold noodles. I'd probably pass on the cold noodles (with chicken) next time but loved the galbijim and pancake. Ambiance, seating and service were all nice. read more

JinCook - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is my third time coming back, and every time I visit LA, this is my go to spot to eat. Jin Cook has everything, and I love that you can customize the spice level exactly how you want it. I've tried multiple places, but this one is still my favorite to come back to. This time I brought two of my friends, and they fell in love with the food too. read more

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Really really good! Went with a friend, good service and even better food. The decoration inside was beautiful it made you feel like you were in Korea. 10/10 will be going back for sure. read more

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My mom and I have been to a lot of Korean restaurants in LA, and Jincook is far by one of the best we've had. The quality of their food is top-notch and service was great. Now I understand the hype! We tried... -Galbi Jjim Braised Beef Short Ribs were incredibly soft, tender and fall of the bone, sauce was very flavorful, slightly sweet from kobucha and spicy! Portion is huge that feeds 4 people. Add cheese to elevate the flavor even more. -Marinated Dumplings - Slightly crispy on the outside and the meat filling was flavorful. So good! -Souvide Porkbelly -OMG melt in your mouth porkbelly slices!! So amazing! -Chicken Katsu Curry - Perfectly fried breaded chicken on a bed of white rice and curry sauce. Service was welcoming and inviting and our server was patient with all the questions I had. Highly recommend this place. TIP: -Cheap parking at the end of the street read more

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3.5 Actual Rating: Food 3, Service 4, Location 3, Price 4, Ambiance 2.5 I understand that this location caters to a lot of non-Koreans. However, I believe the "traditional flavors" should still be intact. So, the seasoning is a bit aggressive and some ingredients are not traditional. I do appreciate the fusion aspect and the bold flavors. This is my opinion only. The service is great! The servers are friendly and not reserved at all. One thing, the lighting is horrible! There are spot lights above and the light is directly pointed at your food. I don't appreciate this, maybe others do. I do not like my dish to be lighted while im eating. Its way too bright. Finally, I have not visited the other locations so I cannot speak to them with my concerns or dislikes. For this reason I may not visit them. Did, I like the food overall and enjoy a visit with my friends, yes. Enjoy! read more

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Food was amazing. Usually go to the one in buena park but this one did not disappoint. The pork belly with the combination of the radish side dish is top tier. Need to come back and try the curry katsu though. read more

JinCook - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Decided to come here on a whim since it was already nearing closing time for most places and JinCook was open till 12. We got seated right away and the servers were really nice and checked on us often! It was very cute inside, we got our own little booth which is always nice. I've never been to a Korean Soul Food Restaurant before but man was I missing out! I will definitely be coming back for more! read more

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ORDER tteokboki (5/5) bulgogi hot stone (5/5) SOSO YUMMY!! the tteokboki was perfectly chewy. the sauce had a slight kick and was little sweet. i loved it. the bulgogi was chef's kiss. it was perfectly marinaded. the sides + bulgogi was immaculate. SERVICE so kind and accommodating. we stayed until 15 minutes before closing and didn't feel rushed at all. AMBIANCE there is street parking, but it's always full. spacious inside. read more

I came here with my sister on Saturday 2/14. It was pretty crowded in LA and the street was filled and even parking lots. But I got dropped off to join the waitlist which there wasn't one at the time and I was able to get seated pretty fast. The interior is a bit small and has a unique touch to it similar to the Glendale location I've been previously. The food is always so good, tteokbokki and curry katsu in the pot is always my go to. Definitely recommend to my LA friends and people visiting. Only thing is beware of the DTLA parking as it may get bad on weekends and days like Valentine's day. Parking was so full my sister got kicked out of multiple lots before finally arguing with the parking tenant to let her park and they let her in a reserved spot, but then even leaving the lot after took 30 mins. read more

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This Korean place is unexpectedly located in the middle of Little Tokyo. Expect parking to be a bit scarce (street parking or public parking garage). The ambiance is clean, modern and the temperature is perfect. The waitresses and waiters are super nice and accommodating. We've had the pleasure of meeting Angie, ViVi and Hendy. Hendy we've known forever from their other (Japanese) store Ichima (also delicious). The food: amaaaazing! We ordered the spicy beef tofu, beef short rib soup and tteobokki. My kids really enjoyed everything! You can add cheese to the tteobokki - and if you do the waitress melts it with a torch table-side (cool little show for the kids). I highly recommend their Barley tea, which you can get either iced or hot. Also, their kimchi is fire! You have to try this place. read more

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Awesome place in Little Tokyo DTLA for some "Korean Soul Food", have been no less than three times now. Friendly service, big portions. Pictured is the Jalapeño Cheese Curry Katsu, other favorites would be the Brisket Hot Stone, and both Marinated or Steamed Dumplings. Army Stew was fun, like a version of something you could try to make at home, but just better! read more

JinCook - Jalapeno Cheese Katsu with Curry at JinCook. - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Went on April and have been thinking about this place since. Hoping to be able to go back some time soon since the food was amazing. Some of the best food I have ever had. I had an incident with the hot tofu soup accidentally flying into my eyes since it was boiling hot, but the waiter was kind enough to bring me good quality eye drops. The food was served in a really good amount of time, even though the place was packed. The place has a nice chill vibe, perfect spot to hang out with a date or your friends. read more

JinCook - Rose Rose Tteokbokki (Rose Spicy Rice Cake) - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Was in town for a trip and craving Galbi-Jjim. I've been to other restaurants with this dish and I would say JinCook does a great job with portions. The order had plenty of braised beef and it was a large serving for the two of us. The restaurant is a little small but cozy. We went on a Sunday night and there was a wait so just be prepared or sign up in advance and walk around the area. (There are plenty of vendors and little shops across the street). We'll definitely be back to this spot if we're in the area. read more

JinCook - Braised Beef Short Rib (Galbi-Jjim) - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I honestly can't stop thinking about this meal. Jincook in Little Tokyo was so insanely good. The service and ambience were great. It wasn't very busy when we went, which made the whole experience really relaxed and enjoyable. The staff was super attentive and everything came out quickly. Food-wise... wow. Pretty much everything we ordered was a 10/10. The tofu stew was actually better than BCD (which I didn't think was possible), and the galbi jjim was even better than Sun Nong Dan's.. super tender, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The standout dish was the sweet potato cheese curry. I'm not exaggerating when I say OMFGGGGG. The sweet potato with the rich curry and melted cheese was unreal. Comfort food at its absolute best. I would come back just for that dish alone. The only thing that didn't blow me away was the garlic suyuk, but even that was still good, just not on the same level as everything else. It is a little on the pricey side, but honestly after tasting the food I totally get it. Everything was just so well executed. Overall: WOW WOW WOW. Every dish was packed with flavor and you can tell they really care about the quality of the food. read more

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