Genuinely the best pocha food in ktown and I've been here multiple times. Special shoutout to the servers who worked last night for being able to accommodate our group of around 18 and finding a way for us to be close to each other. On weekends they take reservations for up to 12 and it's as simple as an IG DM. Now for the food: After coming here so many times I LOVE the shake shake chicken and rose tteokbokki. BEST rose sauce ever and the chicken seasoning is so addicting. read more

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MY FAV GO TO KTOWN POCHA FOOD! I take everyone here and no one has bad things to say! I ordered same things every time and their Apple Beers is cool (a bit too sweet sometimes but i dont mind) I always order: 1. SHAKE FRIES 2. PORK BELLY 3. ROSE SPICEY NOODLE + SAUSAGE 4. RAMEN SOUP Everything is so yummy and the vibes is chill inside. Not long line compared to other pocha places. Good service and friendly staff There's parking but sometimes they charge $5 read more

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This place is incredibly overrated. I'm not sure what people are referring to when they talk about huge portions or great value, because that was not my experience at all. The portions were surprisingly skimpy for the price. I paid $31 for the rose tteokbokki, and it barely included any hot dog or fish cake. Like dude I know we are going thru it economy - wise and I see the prices at the grocery store but these are incredibly cheap ingredients. For that price point, I expected a much more generous serving. My friends ordered the assorted skewer for around $30, and only two or three skewers actually had meat. The rest were items like garlic or ginkgo nuts, which felt disappointing when you're expecting a meat skewers. On top of that, parking costs $5, which just adds to the feeling that this place isn't a great value overall. read more

JJAN - How tf is corn cheese $14. It's literally canned corn and cheese that costs $2 - Gastropubs Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Local Korean bar. Kind of a small place with maybe 12-15ish tables. Free parking, kind of hidden if you don't know where it is. The appetizers were good, service is good, can get pretty loud since the space is small. The only complaint I had was the potato pancake was not crispy but rather chewy. Kind of disappointing, but the vibe was great. The other appetizers were awesome! read more

JJAN - Appetizers with drinks - Gastropubs Near Me - Los Angeles, California

one of my fav ktown spots to go to!! i get the large beef intestine every time its spicy, flavorful, and sooo good. The fish jerky is fire and the frozen beer is crazy experience haha. Love the atmosphere kinda makes u feel like you're in a hidden bar in seoul. Service is always great and quick. read more

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friend I was with recommended going here for drinks and food. glad we came because the ambiance was chill and everything was good the service and food read more

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First time trying this place and I loved the vibe ! It has nice dark lighting and tv's for the people that like sports. The workers attended my partner and I super quick and if you need anything there's call buttons on the table so you could call your server. The server told me that the spicy rose chicken was good and boy was he right ! As soon as I saw it my mouth dropped, it was HUGE. Thankfully I wasn't eating alone and had backup haha but it was indeed really good. It had a perfect ratio of spicy and sweet at the same time. I want to come back !!! read more

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Initially, I wanted to come because i saw Lisa Blackpink ever came here! Not sugarcoating but it is not overhyped at all!!! SO GOOODD ! ambiance is supportive Food tastes delicious ! We ordered the beer & makgeolli ( free pretzels) -- we played a bit of fun games to see who will drink the most lol. But anyway, i had a good time. Just be prepared to wait for 30 mins at least to get seated . Price is affordable too Will come back read more

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this is such a good place to go with friends late night to grab some drinks and food! we came at around 9pm on a saturday night and got seated immediately. we ubered here but a friend drove and said the parking does cost money. the vibes of this place are so cozy and the food is genuinely amazing. the rose tteokbokki was my favorite thing here. i always love udon with these dishes and it was the perfect amount of spicy for me with a good variety of toppings - fish cake, rice cakes, sausages! there was a lot of us so we finished it quick and asked for a side of ramen noodles to eat with the leftover sauce :P we also got the corn cheese and tried the frozen apple beer and makgeolli! the beer was fun to try even though i don't usually prefer beer and the makgeolli was soooo sweet i loved it. read more

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Holy moly, this place is excellent, from the food to the vibes to the service. A++, no notes. Just kidding, this site's all about notes, so I have some notes for you: Cheese corn: maybe the best cheese corn I've had in LA. And that includes for the elote man. The spices they add to it are amazing. And they have a hot Cheetos (420) version, is that's your bag. Perfect corn to cheese ratio. Perilla oil fried eggs: served as 3 eggs sunny side up on a plate...just delicious. Dip the cheese corn in the yolks and die of happiness! Crispy fried large intestines: phenomenal. Slightly spicy, so much flavor, lots of great veggies. Phenomenal with the cheese corn! Shake shake chicken: delicious spice blend, and only slightly spicy. Shaken table side for some extra entertainment! Both the chicken and the fries were great. The bredin head a great texture and labor and the chicken was so juicy and tasty. Bar/club lighting, but not so dark that you can't see! Quite nice, actually. It's homey and cozy and feels kind of like a backyard hangout. Our server was great - fabulous recommendations, great energy, super friendly. The food came out so quick! This is the *spot*. We will definitely be back, hopefully many times. read more

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Honestly a really underrated pocha place... The food quality is so different from all the other pocha places I've tried. It's so good and you can tell the effort them put into each dish. Also, there is HUGE FREE PARKING, which is so hard to find in ktown. The vibes were cozy and smaller and the service was great. There was barely a wait, which I'm so surprised about. I loved everything I tried. Better than misoolkwan, hanshin, and other pubs... read more

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My friends Collin & Riley introduced me to Jjan and I have been going to Jjan the last 5 years. I am truly impressed with how great their food and service is. Jjan is the best spot to hit if you want to grab some drinks or delicious food before karaoke or a club. We love the Shake Shake chicken and Pork Belly dishes! The ambiance also reminds me of Korea! It's definitely a vibe. The owners and servers are also super nice and accommodating read more

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Great food, great vibes, extremely LARGE portions. Great pocha house to hit up with friends and catch up. Outside does look a bit sketchy but don't let that dissuade you--inside is where all the fun happens. Alcohol is also on the cheaper side here. Definitely worth checking out if you're are a frequent k-town visitor for pochas read more

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Wow wow wow! One of theee best pork bellys i have tried(chefs kiss) ! I kid you not ....everything i tried was verrryyy tasty ! Def must get: 420 fries+ corn cheese + pork belly + Kimchee fried rice and the pretzels are just something i really enjoyed while you wait for your meals to come! Wait: highly suggest to get there early as wait can be 45mins-1.5 hrs depending the day. Parking : parking lot/ street parking. read more

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Good drinks, good eats, long line. Be prepared to wait for this place after it blew up on TikTok. Favorited in order were BBQ chicken cheese bath, rose tteokbokki, kimchi pancake, corn cheese, then skewers. The skewers were the only thing I would skip out on next time, but washed it all down with a frozen apple beer. Sounds interesting but it was surprisingly good, like a slushie read more

JJAN - Cheese Bath Spicy Chicken BBQ, Corn Cheese, Frozen Apple Beer, Kimchee Pancake, rose tteokbokki - Gastropubs Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Great place to go with friends for a meal and drink! Nice ambiance and great food. I got the corn cheese, seafood pancake, and pork belly along with an original soju that in total costed 97 dollars with tax and tip. A little pricey to be honest but what can you expect when you get dinner and drinks! read more

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JJAN exceeded my expectations in every way. There's plentiful free parking in Koreatown which is unheard of. Happy hour is EVERY DAY. They have these phenomenal frozen beers that are slushy and refreshing and prevent your beer from getting warm and disgusting. They also had the very best corn cheese I've ever had, like when you think about corn cheese this is what you're hoping it'll taste like. The pork bokkum (stir fry) with cheese was also amazing, a great dish for sharing. Had absolutely a blast with our friends. Service was fantastic, very friendly server who even remembered my friend who came the night before. This is a great spot to hang with friends and share a few drinks. Very fun place. read more

JJAN - frozen apple beer - Gastropubs Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Waited about an hr after a concert friday night. Place is small. Some workers are nice, some were not. Food was mid. Esp their most popular pork belly. It was actually marinated and i do not like marinated meats. I guess that's my fault since i didn't check. Also took a while to come out. Steamed egg was standard Corn cheese- i didn't try bc i don't like corn. Friends ate them fine. Army stew was ok. I just wanted soup. The rose rice cakes was the best dish. It was spicier than others and had udon noodles. Parking was free but the lot was super dark and scary read more

JJAN - Cute but isn't quite frozen...just topped with cold foam? - Gastropubs Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Fun time with friends on a Friday night! Glad LISA recommended this place! Every dish we were served was delicious/solid. We ordered: -kimchi pancake (**a fav of the table) -tteokbokki (spicy rice cake with cheese/noodles) -hot cheetos cheese corn -pork belly w green onions (flavorful and mild after all the heat) My only wish was that the spicy rice cakes had a "rose" option with cream to offset the spice level that some places offer. For drinks, I ordered the yogurt cold soju and my friend did a frozen apple beer. Big fan of the soju! Would order again. The ambiance was like a college town dive bar - small, yet somehow all the tables and chairs fit. Didn't feel like I was too close to anyone, yet it was packed! The game was on and one table was a bit rowdy - but their excitement was not misplaced. Patrons were all a younger crowd of 20-30s year olds. We waited a 1hr in line and were 16-18th in line. The waitlist is just a piece of paper hanging on a clipboard inside. Parking was easy enough, but some may have to circle once or twice for a spot. Decent parking which is surprising for K-town. Something to note if you're a first-timer (like we were) is that servers do not come to your table, you go up to the register to order food! A helpful waitress did make eye contact with me and helped explain the process :) All in all, good experience! read more

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Stumbled upon this place as we were looking for a pub to grab some drinks and food. Great atmosphere inside. They had a frosted beer which was pretty tasty because it was hot outside that day. We ordered their ramen, cream corn, fried dumplings and kimchi pork. All the foods were okay, nothing spectacular. Just a good hangout spot read more

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My group of friends and I came in to eat on a Thursday night. We did have to wait a little bit after putting our names on a list but it was very much worth it! The frozen beer was new to us and it surprised us a lot by how good it was, it did not leave that bloated feeling you get with regular foamed beer. The pork belly and spicy gizzards were perfectly cooked and provided the perfect flavor profile. The tteokboki was not too overwhelming and the sauce had great texture. Overall a great little eatery with korean bar food. Definitely recommend! read more

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Service is good, food is sooo good. we come for the gopchang and beer. Fun vibe, good food. read more

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My friends and I came on a Tuesday night at around 9:15pm. The restaurant was half full. The inside was super dark with fairies lights. It's small restaurant with different demographic. Music was playing the whole time and it was alright. We had to scan a QR code for the menu and press a button on the table to be served. The service was slow and we had to remind them that we order a bowl of rice. We got an order of steamed eggs, rice cake with kimchi and chicken on cheese bed (did not get a picture of). After seeing a great amount of amazing reviews about this place, I had a very high expectation. However, I think the food, overall, was just ok. read more

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Honestly so fun! Cant beat a free parking lot in LA! The parking lot was packed but since some of the customers are from the laundromat a lot of cars were coming in and leaving quickly. My friends and I came on a Saturday night at around 6pm. Our wait time was an hour. The inside was a perfect vibe for a night out. It's small, dark, and had pretty lights hung. Music was playing and it was such a fun night! The servers were sooo nice and made sure everything was going well. They first serve you complimentary pretzels and water.My friends and I ordered fries, potato pancake, corn cheese, and rose tteokbokki. All were so good I can't pick a favorite. The corn cheese was perfectly sweet and salty. The fries were crispy and lightly salted. Tip save the rose tteobbokki sauce and dip the potato pancake in it!!! It was sooo good! read more

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Food was delicious! Shared skewers and they were all grilled well. Also split the pork belly and miltary soup (or army stew if that's what you prefer to call it). Service was good; the waiter was prompt and helpful. They had tvs on inside showing various sports games on, while kpop was playing on in the background. There is a parking lot available; use the entrance in the back lot, as it's not out front along the street vendors. You need to enter it from the south side of the building. Definitely will go again, if only because they had a parking lot available (as parking is notoriously hard in Ktown!) read more

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We ordered the army stew, stir-fried chicken gizzards, seafood pancake, cheesy corn, spicy rice cakes, plus yogurt soju and frozen beer. This little restaurant stays open until 2 AM, so it's always packed. The place is small but the food is delicious. Service was okay. Definitely a hidden gem in Koreatown. read more

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Brought a friend from out of town here and it was so good it convinced him to move to LA. Make sure you put your name down as soon as you get in, cause this place is undeniably popular - and for good reason. The vibes inside are immaculate, very club with both open sections for socializing and tucked away tables for larger parties. The servers have lots of recommendations and the menu is absolutely loaded. We had to try the frozen apple beer and it was the perfect way to wash down some of the best fried chicken in LA. The pork bulgogi was a surprising standout, the salads and bean sprout kimchi were the best possible accompaniment for all the proteins. And to top it all off, the prices were super affordable with massive portion sizes, the 4 of us ate so much we could barely move after. Don't fill up on pretzels, you're gonna want ever last bite here. read more

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Perfect slightly charred and seasoned food, hole in the wall vibes, good parking and no wait time? I had a great time w my friends and loved it. Servers are quick and kind to help you. Spicy chicken feet (5/5) - perfectly seasoned, not overcooked n dry Large intestine (4/5) - perilla powder seasoning is interesting, I enjoy my large intestine a lil more squishy Skewer set (4/5) - came out hot n delish read more

JJAN - skewer set, Large Intestine, Spicy Chicken Feet BBQ - Gastropubs Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Ambiance is super nice good bar vibe and lights. Food was amazing got the cheesy chicken and rice cakes was really good. Service was quick and nice. read more

JJAN - Classic Spicy Rice Cake - Gastropubs Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The corn cheese was delicious, it's simple so it wasn't the star of the menu but good and simple. The pork belly with green onions was fireeee. It was my little sisters first time trying pork belly and she loved it. The service was good for a busy place, they checked in on us a couple times and tried to be attentive on a busy Friday night. It's really busy and loud, not for everyone but we expected it and liked the vibes, felt lively and fun. The star of the show was the rose spicy ttekbokki, strong garlic flavor which was 10/10 for us. The udon was a great addition, we left super full and had lots of leftover. Portion size is also +A read more

JJAN - Corn cheese, Pork Belly with Green Onions, rose spicy rice cake - Gastropubs Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Went to Jjan last night, friends in town and my husband and kids highly suggested this place, they went there once without me, let me say my family didn't disappoint me, we ordered both pork belly with kimchi & with green onion, shake shake chicken, cheese corn, clay pot noodle and kimchi pancakes they are all very tasty, shake shake chicken & the clay pot noodle are my favourite, service is great as well, they also have happy hour and need to pay $5 for parking in the lot which my husband said last time they didn't have to maybe new policy or something, we are totally fine with it, but the only complaint is they let my friend paid the bill instead , we booked ahead of time but not too crowded due to weekdays I think, weekend should be packed according to my family who went last time, highly recommend read more

This place was such a find and an experience. It's in kind of a sketchy area but there is a parking lot so that helps out a lot. It's a Korean dive bar and an experience in itself. The bar food was good, and the frozen beer was better. It was full of people and it seemed like people just hung out and no one was in a rush, which was nice. I would definitely recommend that you check it out to mix up your usual routine. read more

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JJAN is a small Korean gastropub in Ktown. Servers are friendly and you use a call button at the table to get their attention. Their food is a little expensive for pub food, but the portions are generous and it's delicious. The dishes had a good amount of spice without being overwhelming. The cheese bath spicy chicken had lots of protein and includes ttebokki which was so indulgent. The Sapporo pitcher is the best deal, and I also recommend trying the frozen hard cider. They give free pretzels, which is a nice touch. It's a great spot to hang and catch up with friends over snacks and drinks. Also, parking in their lot is free with no time limit (rarity in Ktown). read more

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We came here on a Friday night and had about a 30-minute wait for a table of four--not bad at all for K-Town on a weekend. It's tucked away in a plaza with free parking, which honestly feels like a small miracle around here. Big bonus points for that! Inside, the place is pretty small but has a cozy, laid-back pocha (Korean drinking spot) vibe--perfect for hanging out with friends over drinks and bites. I tried the frozen apple beer and loved it--refreshing, sweet, and fun. The pork belly was also a hit: flavorful, nicely grilled, and perfect with a drink in hand. The only real miss was the seafood pancake--it came out soggy and lacked that crispy edge I was hoping for. Overall, it's a chill spot to kick back with friends. Great atmosphere, good drinks, and a few standout dishes make it worth a visit! read more

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The food was alright - it's on par with other Korean pubs. The star of the show were the Apple beers. I normally HATE beer but the apple beers were DELICIOUS. Highly recommend trying that. Wasn't a big fan of the tofu kimchi pork belly dish though. Felt it was lacking in flavors everything else we tried-tteokbokki, drinks-were good. They also serve pretzels on the side. read more

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first positive note on this place is they have their own free parking lot, which is AMAZING considering how hard it is to find free parking in ktown. the spot is a bit lowkey since it seems like the entrance comes from the back but once entering, it is super packed. pork belly with green onions - 10/10 this wasnour favorite dish, perfectly seasoned, great chew, and broiled garlic pieces and stringy green onions to complement the meat rose tteokbokki - 9/10 delicious rice cakes, cant go wrong with this and the sausages were a phenomenal add, only thing is it is quite pricey for what it is chicken wings -7/10 pretty basic wings, well fried, sauce on the side but nothing spectacular and pretty small pieces overall great vibes, good food would come back read more

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If you're craving late-night Korean gastropub vibes, JJAN delivers some of the best bar food in Koreatown. The food is the standout here. Highly recommend the beef intestine which is perfectly stir fried with just the right amount of chew. The rosé tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes) had the ideal level of heat and sweetness. The frozen apple beer is a fun, refreshing drink to pair with all the spicy and savory flavors. Honestly, JJAN nails the kind of comforting bar food you'd want at midnight. Atmosphere: Loud, fun, and bustling. It's a classic pocha setup: Casual but with great energy. Not a place for quiet conversation, but definitely the right move if you're out with friends or in the mood for a lively, late-night drink + food combo. Parking: A rare Ktown blessing--free parking in an attached lot. No valet. One star off just because of the wait times. The space is tiny and gets packed fast, which means it can be a while to get seated, and service slows down a bit when it's slammed. That said, once you're in, it's worth it. read more

The frozen beer is so good. The wait kinda sucks. I think food is overpriced but it tastes good and is open really late.

Was looking for a new Korean bar to try for a late night meal. JJAN did the trick. Service - 5/5 Waitstaff were upbeat and helpful. You can feel that they want customers to have a good time here. Really helped set the tone for the night. Unlike a lot of other places, they also had stools outside you can use while you're on the waitlist. Helped a lot. Ambience - 4/5 A lot of black paint with rainbow string lights. Great soundtrack. American sports on TV, the usual plethora of soju ad signs. Not what I'd call fancy, but positively screams "THIS IS A KOREAN BAR IN LA." Food - 4/5 Tried the rice cake chicken and spicy stir fry squid. Both very homey, straightforward dishes. Nothing astounding, but just the kind of comfort food I like to have in a place like this, at reasonable prices (these are big sharing platters). Chicken rice cakes could have used more rice cakes and less cabbage, but that's a minor quibble. read more

i really liked the vibes here, you can tell that others enjoy coming here as well. i like that they're open late especially with good food! read more

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