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    K Zone Cafeteria

    4.5 (82 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Mike L.

    I like the concept of this place, it's a good hangout spot if you want something casual and eye-catchy. They have a lot of snacks and drinks for sale and some small kitchen stuff. Prices are expected for Ktown, a bit high. Definitely for the younger crowd; the setup is cute like a cafe with a mix of random themes, however nothing wrong with being middle aged getting some catch-up time with friends if you don't like crowded cafes or smashing sojus. Don't come here if you want a big meal or something gourmet. Come here if you want to hang out without being at a loud soju bar. They have a piano in the middle and if someone is playing, it can overwhelm the entire place. I might not recommend coming here if you want a quiet and serene time if someone is playing. The toast sandwich is pretty good, but they put hella sugar on it. I'd still recommend it, but ask for less sugar.

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    Kim B.

    This is honestly my favorite place and I've been here 4 times already! My sister and I have brought different group of friends and they all loved the vibe and how nice the owner Alice is. She already considers us as family I love how there are multiple things to do like play the piano, guitar, play chess, billiards, and even foosball table. The food is amazing! We got the grilled pork which was actually spicy pork bulgogi which was not too spicy but really good. We cooked our own ramen which was such a fun experience and also got tuna kimbap! We're gonna keep coming back here cause the vibe is amazing and it's such a chill place. Oh and I keep coming back for the banana latte since it's my favorite

    This place 10/10 real cool chill spot You can hang out w your friends, get a drink, play some music or even come to study. Food is 10/10 Drinks are 10/10 The service is extremely welcoming always best vibes

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    I only put one star because I cannot put a 0/5. The place is beautiful, setting, activity, and snack-wise. However, the boss was incredibly rude. I ordered food and was eating while doing my university work on a study date with my sister-in-law, and she told us it was bad and wrong that she did not order anything too. She said they need to pay rent. Girl... we were the only customers in there, how are you going to be incredibly rude to the only people paying to be in your business? Do not recommend at all. Smh I wish I loved it, but the service was not the only problem. The overpriced $9 dumplings I payed for 6 pieces tasted sour, like funky, they were very likely frozen. All the food there is snacks priced at meal prices. This plushie was cute though. Don't waste your time though.. unless management locks in soon and realizes that their service and hospitality pays rent.

    Neal M.

    This place is incredible and adorable. We stumbled across here on our way to dinner (when looking for a snack) and loved it so much we came back after dinner for noraebang. It's so unassuming-- hidden up a staircase on the second floor of the plaza-- but so much fun. They have all the Korean food you'd want (including the ramyeon machine you've seen all over Tik Tok), beer/soju/makgeolli, games and more. It's a great place to just chill and catch up with your friends, without the klurb vibes that other spots have. It's like the neighborhood hang that you've seen on your fav Netflix kdrama. The owners are also, so so kind. I've spent many, many weeks exploring every nook and cranny of Ktown and K-Zone totally stands out. 사장님들이 너무너무 친절하셔서 감사했어요. 어젯밤은 정말 기억에 남았어요

    Senga P.

    I want to gatekeep this place because I don't want it to get super busy, but I also want them to stay in business forever because I love them so much so I'm writing a review because they deserve it. The interior is done up in such a cute way, with tons of snacks and little activities to do. We got their rice bowls, musubis, ramen, and kimbap with some drinks and the ladies were so sweet and gave us some little jellies to try. Everything was very simple but filling and satisfying. We were the only ones in there for quite a while because we came on a Monday night, but it was great because we got to hang out freely. Their alcohol is priced super fairly and they even have karaoke rooms! I don't think the rooms had AC so they got pretty hot, but they were spacious and the music system was loud. It was our first time coming tonight and the owner didn't even charge us for the 2+ hours of karaoke we did because she said it was our first time which was so sweet of her!! We were fully expecting to pay and wouldn't have even minded because the room charge rate was only $40 per hour. Parking was free and there was no valet at 7pm on Monday - not sure if that's typically the case but we had no issues finding a spot which is rare for Ktown. I really loved my experience here and we stayed for over 4 hours just having a fun time. Everybody here is so sweet and I'm bringing all my friends next time. Please come here and tip well!

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    Bridgette E.

    Thanks to Yelp, I discovered this amazing Korean-owned business. I have been coming here 1x/week after my personal training/physical therapy sessions in KTown (45m-1hr drive from home). 5 weeks consistently. The food is delicious (bulgogi rice bowl), tuna kimbap, spam masubi/kimbap, tanghulu). I have wanted to make ramen here from their self service bar, but I've been trying to eat less ramen to minimize my carbs The owner of this business (Alice) made me feel at home from the first visit, and she goes above and beyond to make sure you're enjoying yourself. The vibe inside is very cozy, with semi dimmed lights that allow you to study/read/use your computer and/or eat/hang out with friends or family. The music playlist is always on point also, so you won't be disappointed. They have a pool table, a piano, a lot of sitting area, a bar area with bar stools to sit on. They serve Korean snack foods and meals, as well as coffee/lattes, tea and soju. They have been open for a couple of months (2+) and are highly deserving of more support. Please stop by, and tell Alice I sent you!

    Great place to study! I wasn't a bit distracted by anything because I had my headphones on & got right in the zone. The food was yummy and I enjoyed the banana coffee a lot! Very sweet and attentive kind lady running the place. She made sure to make her rounds and checked on me often to see if I needed anything else. It's a great place to get together and hang out with friends for leisure or business .

    Jairo C.

    After one visit, I think I have found my go to place to eat and relax. I wish I got her name but there was this beautifully kind and helpful lady who explained a lot of the menu to me and recommended their banana coffee drink, I think it was called a bananacano. Im not a big fan of sweet coffee, but this was perfect not too sweet or milky. The interior is really cool and unique. You wont find many other places like this, lots of cool things to look at and kpop playing in background. I was shocked there wasn't a lot of people.

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    Excellent service and a spacious, relaxing atmosphere. This is one of my go-to spots for studying or relaxing

    Cafe , pub as well as many different snacks!

    The food is amazing it feels like homemade food from Korea ! Alice is so wonderful she is so attentive and just amazing making sure you are doing well and having a great time. The vibe here is so relax and calm very home decorative as well as so much Korean authenticity!

    Arden Y.

    Came in right before closing and the owner was a nice korean lady who helped us with choosing and even though they were about to close the kitchen they were happy to still get us some food! Very fresh and delicious comfort food! They let us play pool and games for awhile, super comfy vibe 10/10

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    Amazing food and bar! The staff were very pleasant. Awesome music and store. Would definitely come back again.

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    Super underrated hangout spot. The food consists of great snack foods and they even have Soju. Staff is also super chill.

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    Hangari Kalguksu

    4.4(3.2k reviews)
    0.6 miWilshire Center, Koreatown
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    Women-owned & operated
    10 years in business

    the clam kalguksu (바지락 칼국수) was definitely the highlight for me! it was super yummy and really…read morerefreshing. i remember eating it on such a hot day and it honestly hit perfectly i also got the yulmu bibim-guksu (열무 비빔국수), which is a cold noodle dish, and that was really refreshing too. overall, this feels like such a good summer spot. the vibe was lax, you just sit down and enjoy!! even the water felt refreshing because they serve it in those cold korean metal cups hehe they also move pretty fast service-wise, which i appreciated, and it's in such a good area with a lot of other food spots nearby. i'm really happy i randomly came across this place and i can't wait to explore more around the area

    Visited Hangari on Saturday evening to try their renown Kalguksu with some friends. I've known that…read morespecific parking lot/strip mall to be a nightmare parking wise, so I bit the bullet and used the on-site valet. There is sometimes street parking but the availability is rough, it's tough to park, and even one of the meters we ended up at just didn't work. They only charge a $5 cash service charge though, which isn't bad. We were lucky to be seated right away, even in a packed restaurant. The restaurant has a surprisingly modern design, and is comfortable for as small as it is. We were quickly served their signature kimchis and barley rice. The kimchi, particularly the yeolmu (young summer radish) kimchi, has a unique flavor profile well suited to their food. We ordered 2 bowls of their plain kalgooksu, 1 bibim milmyun, and 1 tteokbokki. The food came out fairly quickly. The kalgooksu was as expected the star of the show. The anchovy broth brings a savory complexity that seems impossible for a soup made from just dried fish and a few other ingredients. It even has a rich, almost thick, quality to it that is surprising for a fish broth. Their noodles, the titular kalgooksu, have the signature irregularity and chew of knife cut noodles. I appreciate the vegetables that always come in kalgooksu, like potato, pumpkin, and zucchini, which offer an earthy heartiness to the light soup. My only complaint is that the potato is in huge irregular chunks, and is barely cooked, though I feel like I have had this issue with many of the kalgooksu bowls I've had over the years. The bibim milmyun was solid. I think that I prefer the texture and flavor of naengmyeon buckwheat noodles, but the milmyun, which are made with mostly wheat flour, still provide a satisfying chew. The sauce tasted bright and fresh, especially with a splash of added vinegar. It also came with a small side portion of spicy pork and some rice paper to wrap. The tteokbokki was the one let down of the meal. To be fair, I wasn't expecting much out of tteokbokki at all restaurant like this whose specialty is essentially the opposite. I ordered the tteokbokki as a "safe pick" for a picky eater in the group. It turned out to be a bit mediocre in our opinion, and that friend ended up enjoying their kalgooksu anyways. If you're looking to try this dish, it's definitely one of if not the best I've had in Southern California, so I'd totally recommend it. I'll also warn to steer clear of the Garden Grove restaurant of the same name and specialty. I think it's a disappointing mimicry of this place.

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    Anju House - covered patio seating

    Anju House

    4.4(704 reviews)
    1.3 miKoreatown
    $$
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

    It was my first time here. The place is very nice and love the decor…read more The parking is valet or street parking. The service was very good. The chicken was a little in the dry side but overall all the food was good. We will be back!

    my friend brought me here and i'm not gonna lie, i had pretty high expectations considering how…read morehyped this place is and the fact that there was a waitlist when we arrived. i ordered the kimchi bacon pasta, which apparently is their MOST popular dish, so maybe my expectations were too high. but as someone who loves both pasta and kimchi, this just did not hit for me. the kimchi had this slightly bitter taste that kept throwing me off and the whole dish ended up feeling underwhelming. halfway through eating it i was already thinking i should've trusted my instincts and ordered the seafood cream linguini or the shrimp gochujang butter pasta instead. those honestly sound way more promising. my friend ordered the OG fried chicken, and i genuinely need to know why it was all breast meat? for a place like this, i expected amazing korean fried chicken, but the pieces leaned dry and didn't have that juicy crispy payoff i was hoping for. the onion leek salad that came with the chicken honestly ended up being my favorite thing on the table, which i wasn't expecting at all! overall, i personally think the place is overhyped for the quality, especially at those prices. would i come back? probably not.

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    Danbi - Wagyu zabuton

    Danbi

    4.5(383 reviews)
    0.6 miWilshire Center, Koreatown
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    We went shortly after they opened and it got busier as the night went on. The Honey butter chips…read moreare dripping with the honey butter sauce & I wished I had a whole bowl of that. The Grilled jowl was thinly sliced & one of my favorite dishes of the night! The Zabuton came out still sizzling on a bed of onions- I absolutely loved this & it is definitely shareable between 2 or more people. The Scallop pancake had baby scallops cooked in to it- very fluffy & filling, another shareable dish between 2 or more people. The Mushroom bibimbap mixed with the sauce is a great vegetarian dish! Parking- $10 self park in the plaza

    Food Seaweed salad…read more Elevated and the best I've had, easily. The only issue is I can't really eat too much of it. The cherry tomatoes bursted with acidity and umami. 4.7/5 Honey butter chips. I've eaten an alarming amount of chips in my life and I will say these are solid but nothing noteworthy. The chips had no warmth to them and were slathered with decently flavorful honey butter that pooled to the bottom. 4.2/5 Mushroom bimibap - A very balanced dish with cohesive elements. Wish there were more mushrooms as they of course were the best part. The chili sauce was solid but the dish benefitted when we added another half portion of it and mixed it in. 4.4/5 Waygu - A decent flavor (definitely needed the flakey salt), portion and a nice medium rare cook, wall to wall. The steak was not as tender as I hoped it would be and some extra chewing was required. The banchan was all solid. It reminded me of Cote's but actually edible. 4.5/5 Yuzu popsicle - Definitely the best popsicle I've ever had. Refreshing and light. Balanced sweet to sour flavor. 4.7/5 Service A decent job. Good hostess. The steak took longer than expected to come out? Perhaps the kitchen messed it up and had to start over. Either that or maybe the waiters were busy. Or maybe it just takes a while to make it. Not sure. The waitress did the job competently but nothing above that. Overall, definitely not Michelin level service. 4.4/5 Ambiance A little too loud and it affected the entire vibe because I had to raise my voice to speak with the waitress. It became easier to just use nods and thumbs up. Like Cobis, a very modern and upscale restaurant that is hampered by lighting that is too dark. Pictures turned out good because I used another phone's flash. Just a little more light would be so much of an improvement without losing the romantic intent. Bathroom was average. 4.5/5 Overall, I had a solid meal that left my mood elevated. The service or food weren't as good as Cobis, Barsha, Ammatoli, or even Sonoratown - all top LA restaurants, but still worthy of a experience and I may return. 4.5/5 I would highly recommend Chois in San Diego as an extremely similar modern Korean fusion restaurant that also had better food, service, and ambiance. That place was 5/5 in every way.

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    Kobawoo House - Kimchi Jjigae

    Kobawoo House

    4.3(1.6k reviews)
    0.3 miWilshire Center, Koreatown
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    What more can I say? This K-town staple consistently delivers when you're craving Korean cuisine…read more We started our meal with a generous portion of Haemool Pajeon (Seafood Pancake), which arrived sizzling on a hot plate reminiscent of a Chili's Fajita Plate. Next came the main attraction: the Bossam Plate, featuring simmered and cooled pork belly sliced to perfection. When you wrap all the other ingredients together, they create the perfect bite. Just after the Bossam Plate hits the table, a bubbling cauldron of Kimchi JJigae (Kimchi Stew) follows behind just in time to help wash down the delectable bites of bossam. Don't forget to order some rice because you'll need something to soak up the stew which turns the rice into a whole meal by itself. The service was jovial and welcoming, and like other Korean establishments, they have a handy-dandy button that jolts the attention of every server working whenever you're in need of service. The small space is very cozy, just the way I like it when I'm visiting with my loved ones. They don't have an extensive menu, just the OG staple items, but I feel the taste has improved over the years. I wish Kobawoo were closer to where I live, or I would be here this weekend, but perhaps it's a good thing we're so far apart.

    This place has been here for so long, I haven't been here in yrs! I was in the area so I decide to…read moredo a take out for lunch to take home for me and my family, such a disappointment! $76.80 for 3 dishes and what a puny portions these are, like a kid's portion. Very small kimchi maybe one or two bites. Three orders that I'm surprised that they give such a small amount of banchan. How can establishment justify this high priced meal for such small portions? God and I drove all the way from South Bay, stuck in traffic for almost 1 1/2 hrs of this. Maybe this is the type of place you should dine in only?? Do not ever do take out here! The food in general was just ok. Nothing special and Kimchi soup was very salty. Threw all 3. Wow, what a waste of money. Very disappointing... I guess I won't be coming here ever again.

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    Kobawoo House - Popular place. Had to wait 30 minutes for a table for 6 on a weekday at 6:15pm which is not bad!

    Popular place. Had to wait 30 minutes for a table for 6 on a weekday at 6:15pm which is not bad!

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    Borit Gogae - Dwenjang

    Borit Gogae

    4.4(512 reviews)
    0.8 miKoreatown
    $$$

    Be prepared to walk away feeling very full. We got the set meal here, which came served with…read moreappetizers, barley rice, a lot of banchan (and by that I meant a LOT), soup, congee, dessert, etc. It was definitely more than enough food. We also got an additional order of LA kalbi for some protein. The meat quality was good but I felt like the meat was not marinated long enough and so the flavor was a little bit lacking. If only it just sat in the marinade for a couple more hours, I think this would have been perfect. The tofu soup was not my favorite, to be very honest. There was some flavor in there that made it smell like a stinky towel. Very different from other soondubu soup places and unfortunately not for me. Everything else we had was excellent and I would definitely come back again just for the barley rice and banchan. Service was quick and servers were nice. We also came at 3pm on Saturday so there was no wait. Recommended!

    Across the street from the new Zion market is this wonderful and unique Korean eatery. Unlike most…read moreof the run-of-the-mill Korean restaurants in Koreatown this restaurant serves unique appetizers and a multi-course set menu that gives you a taste of a variety of authentic Korean village food - like pumpkin porridge and acorn jelly salad. It's a lot of food for the price ($35 pp at this writing). While the minimum order is for 2 people, we've tried sharing the 2-people order among 3 and it worked for us, with addition of a couple of other items from the menu. The Korean BBQ beef is at par with most other nice restaurants in K town; their marinated crab was delicious! Service is okay - given how busy they are! Most servers are not very conversant in English so a little patience would help you get the right things you need. Nice and unique vibe with Korean handicraft items and art work on display (and for sale, I believe).

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    Restaurant decor- art work and Korean figurines

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    Barley rice mixed with side dishes

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    Ham Ji Park

    Ham Ji Park

    4.2(1.8k reviews)
    0.6 miWilshire Center, Koreatown
    $$$

    Really sad that Ham Ji Park is closing down permanently. For years, this place has been our…read morefamily's go-to place for pork spare ribs - the best in town. In fact, we regularly brought visitors here. They raved about how good the spare ribs were and even insisted that their last meal before LA should be at Ham Ji Park.  Here's my belated review of what I consider the best spare ribs in LA. From the moment the Korean-style spare ribs arrived at the table, it was clear this was a dish worth savoring. Each rib bore a beautifully charred exterior--deeply caramelized without a hint of bitterness--offering that irresistible smoky aroma the moment it was placed before us. The glaze was nothing short of spectacular. A perfect balance of sweet and spicy, it clung to the meat with a glossy sheen that promised flavor in every bite. There was just enough heat to make your taste buds sit up and pay attention, but it never overwhelmed the deeper, richer notes of the sweet components. But what truly set these ribs apart was the texture. Beneath the charred surface lay meat so tender it practically fell off the bone with the gentlest tug of a fork. Each bite was juicy and succulent, the result of careful cooking and a respect for quality ingredients. Ham Ji Park, you will be missed. Thank you for the memories. Thank you for the food.

    tl;dr the delectable pork ribs overshadow the otherwise authentic but standard lineup at this…read morenow-shuttered Korean stalwart Los Angeles Koreatown is home to restaurants that specialize in every facet of Korean cuisine. If you're searching for some of the city's best pork, then those in the know will bring up Ham Ji Park. For 2 decades, generous platters of pork ribs and pork neck stew decked every table. Now, our Korean friends lament the loss of their favorite pork joint in the city. The Koreatown proper location is located in the Royal Plaza mini-mall, just a few blocks off bustling Wilshire. Discounted parking is available in a lot across the street from the Chevron gas station. From the street, the entrance is flanked by potted plants and an enclosed street-ery. Inside, stainless steel chairs are pressed up against wooden tables, each outfitted with a metal grill. Oppressive fluorescent lighting shines down on the stone grey walls, which are left undecorated apart from a few flatscreens. Multi-lingual chatter blends with the sizzle of platters. I visited with some friends for a weeknight dinner, and about half of the tables were occupied. We shared a spread of grilled platters and sizzling soups. The meal began with a carafe of barley tea and a mostly standard spread of banchan. Across our food, the best dish was the signature Charbroiled Pork Spare Rib. The ribs were flavorful without feeling gamey, and the meat was complemented by sweet caramelized onions. The pork ribs handily outdid the good-not-great Charbroiled Beef Short Rib. Lastly, the Milt and Cod Rose with Vegetables stew was fishy and briny, appropriately flavored for the Korean palate. The service was appropriately attentive, although I would've appreciated more intentional refills of our banchan ramikens. The rib plates cost upward of $35 each, while the soup was just under $30. The portions were hearty; a single entree platter could reasonably feed 2 moderately hungry bellies. It's a shame to hear that Ham Ji Park has closed; I'm kicking myself for not trying their pork neck stew earlier.

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