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    Kae Sung Market

    4.7 (40 reviews)
    InexpensiveKorean
    Closed • 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Good for kids

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    Sliced Napa Kimchi
    Grace S.

    My husband and I have been wanting to check out this place and they have a large variety of kimchi in their fridges! We ended up getting the napa sliced kimchi and it wasn't really spicy which is great for my husband. It's a small shop with plenty of street parking!

    $9 and worth every penny.
    Joey H.

    I am compelled to come here monthly to refresh my supply of their delicious kimchi. I've had other kimchi from American markets. I've had kimchi at KBBQs all over Los Angeles. Nothing compares to this. Eating Kimchi stored in glass containers must be tried for anyone and everyone. The kimchi here is crisp not soggy. The flavors bold not bland. But not overpowering. The shop itself is unassuming and parking may be difficult. However, for this market is absolutely one of the most treasured things in Los Angeles. Thank you to these shop owners for their dedication.

    Napa cabbage kimchi with raw oysters
    Lydia L.

    Wow, their kimchi is gooood. I have been looking for kimchi with raw oysters for years. Saw an article about this place and thought to give a try. Their kimchi tastes exactly like what I have in mind. This is my go-to place for kimchi moving forward.

    Dongchimi, kimchi, and dwoenjang (soybean paste)
    Yuri C.

    The little halmuni (grandma) is pretty much identical to my grandma and I might be a bit biased because of it ha! Kidding, the kimchi here is very good. I've been buying this brand for years at the Korean grocery store and I finally took the time to go to the actual shop. The shop itself is tiny and old but those are my favorite kinds. Businesses that you know have been around for ages and know what's up. There are three walls of various kimchi's and some other sides you can purchase. CASH only don't forget! For around $45 I got a big jar of the dong chi mi (White clear liquid radish kimchi), a medium jar of home made soybean paste, and a small jar of their classic kimchi. I got a small jar so that I can come back sooner :). The parking lot is non existent but go during the day and you won't have issues with street parking, you may even get lucky and get one of the two spots in front! Support your local small businesses and get your kimchi here! I'll be back soon, Halmuni!

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    Kimchi Jars dont have expiration date or packed by date on them, so impossible to know if its expired or old.

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    Hangari Kalguksu - (LARGE) Hangari Bossam

    Hangari Kalguksu

    4.4(3.3k reviews)
    1.1 mi•Wilshire Center, Koreatown
    •$$
    Women-owned & operated
    10 years in business

    It's very possible that this is the world's best chicken noodle soup. Rich and pure chicken flavor,…read moreperfectly chewy knife-cut noodles that likely cook in the stock so the starch releases to give it a beautiful texture. Also got the oyster porridge. Very solid dish, but that kalguksu reigns supreme. Valet parking in the lot will run you $5-6, and the best time to go is within an hour of opening. The place fills quickly. The team works efficiently to turn tables without making you feel rushed. Highly recommended.

    A K-Town staple! I've been here a couple times and it never gets old. Just wish the lines weren't…read moreso long every time. I tried coming 15 minutes before opening on a Sunday during lunch time and that helped a lot! Would recommend coming during the day if you want to avoid waits. Some of our favorites: -Chicken Kalguksu: I get this every time! The broth is amazing, have never had such a rich, flavorful chicken broth before. You can taste all the herbs, seasonings, and time they took to prepare. The broth is a little on the thicker end, but super filling. -Seafood Kalguksu: the broth is so flavorful and it comes filled to the brim with all types of seafood! The spice actually pairs really well with the seafood too. If you want a spicy stew, this is it! Noodles are thick and chewy too. -Bossam: so yummy! I wish I could get it more often but it's a huge portion, so come with a group so you can try it and the noodles! Everything is quality- the bossam slices, the lettuce, the toppings on the wide. Chefs kiss! My only small gripe is the portions are so big that when I come with one other person, we only have the stomach capacity to eat two dishes! Always excited to come back and try more.

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    Borit Gogae - Dwenjang

    Borit Gogae

    4.4(547 reviews)
    0.5 mi•Koreatown
    •$$$

    The establishment is very clean and the service is friendly. The price is quite reasonable,…read moreespecially considering the overwhelming amount of food you get. As a party of 3, we all ordered the set menu with barley rice, and I could not even begin to tell you how shocked I was when the waitress brought out the food. It was dish after dish after dish, and by the end of it, the entire table was completely filled with food. All the dishes were well flavored and complemented each other nicely. I really enjoyed that you can mix everything together and create your own combination of flavors depending on what you're in the mood for. There's a nice variety of textures and flavors, so the meal never felt repetitive. To get some protein (and fat lol), we also ordered the bossam. The pork belly was cooked perfectly... tender, juicy, and flavorful. It paired really well with the crispy cabbage and pickled vegetables, which helped cut through the richness of the pork. Overall, this was a really satisfying meal. You get a ton of food for the price, the flavors are solid, and the experience was really unique. Definitely a great spot to come with a group so you can enjoy the variety of dishes together.

    What an experience!! Hehhe…read more We got the Set. We also ordered the galbi short ribs. It was about $50 for the ribs alone!! At first glance, everything looked amazing. Down the line, I realized that the set was basically a bunch of ban chan. Some were interesting because other Korean restaurants don't serve it. We were advised to use it to create our own bibimbap. The perilla porridge stood out most. I never had perilla porridge. The taste was unique. It had chicken inside. The small cup of pumpkin soup was yummy. The soybean soup (fermented soy bean stew) had a very pungent smell. I wanted to enjoy it, but it wasn't for me. I couldn't stand the smell and not comfortable with the taste. Wish they gave an option to choose from different stews. The desserts were good. I also like their plum tea/juice. The galbi was well marinated. Not as tender as I was hoping for, but it was still delicious. With the price, I do feel like the set should include a dish of meats. Especially since the restaurant requires 2 people at $34 each for the set. If you go 3 people, prob more worth it. Overall, it was a fun experience. Service was great.

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    Borit Gogae - Restaurant decor- art work and Korean figurines

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    Ham Ji Park

    Ham Ji Park

    4.2(1.8k reviews)
    1.2 mi•Wilshire Center, Koreatown
    •$$$

    Great service and Very delicious! Loved it here. Will definitely come back!And will recommend to my…read morefriends n family!

    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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