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    Kingyubu

    4.6 (518 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Johnson P.

    Cute spot serving some pretty unique food! Parking was easy since it's located in a plaza, and there's a ton of seating inside, so finding a table shouldn't be an issue. They also have deals posted throughout the restaurant, making it easy to find a promotion that works for you. Pro tip: if you post them on Instagram and tag them, you get a free soda! They also have stickers available, which is always a fun bonus. For the yubu, we got the Spicy Crabmeat Yubu, Torched Salmon Yubu, and Queen Mermaid Yubu. Each one was a good size and tasted really good. The spicy mayo wasn't overpowering and mixed well with the other ingredients. I'd recommend getting about 2 per person, especially if you're sharing, since there are so many different flavors to try. Each order also comes with a miso soup! We also tried the Rose Topokki. We chose the spicy level, but honestly, it wasn't very spicy and could definitely use more heat. There was a generous amount of fish cake, rice cakes, and glass noodles, which I really enjoyed because of the chewy textures. My only complaint was the sausage--there were only three pieces, and unfortunately, they charge extra for add-ons. For a $26 dish, I expected a little more. Overall, not a bad spot and definitely worth checking out if you're in the mood for this type of food. I enjoyed the variety and would come back again!

    King Yubu  킹유부 and K-Spicy Buldak Chicken Yubu 불닭치킨 유부
    Ann L.

    Tasty treats before my H mart shopping spree. Each Yubu is filled tot he very top. Pretty filling. Tried two of their top picks: King Yubu: sushi rice base layered with bite size salmon/tuna/avocado seasoned with ssamjang, mayo, and yuzu ponzu. Incredible. K-Soicy Chicken: BBQ chicken seasoned with the famous Buldak spice and topped with scallions and sesame to balance the spice. Very good. They also served small bowls resembling poke bowl. Would love to come back and try other yubu flavors and the bowls.

    Anaida K.

    Saw a video of this place on Instagram and decided to give it a try -- so glad I did! Ordered online and the wait was only about 15-20 minutes, which was great. They also have parking available, which is a huge plus. The food itself was amazing. They've got a really wide variety of options on the menu, so you're bound to find something that hits the spot no matter what you're in the mood for. Highly recommend giving this place a try!

    Buy 5 get 1
    Gabe C.

    Ngl this lived up to every bit of the hype. Each pocket stuffed with deliciousness!!y favorites were the salmon and bulgogi. I would 100% recommend.

    Lemon salmon, spicy Mala beef belly, and unagi avocado yubu
    Sharon Y.

    Very excited to try this place! We ordered a mix of yubu and I had the lemon salmon one - tbh, I was a bit underwhelmed. The salmon was a bit on the fishy side for me, and I wouldn't get it again. The spicy Mala beef belly, though, was excellent and had my mouth on fire, and I would definitely get it again. My FIL had the unagi avocado and liked it. The star of the show for me, however, was the rose topokki. It was a touch spicy but oh so flavorful! The fish cake and cabbage gave the sauce a complex flavor and kept me coming back for more. Next time I want to give the mala rose topokki a try.

    King Yubu  킹유부
    Carla F.

    Came to try the Yubu's and they had a great deal of buy 5 get one free. All the ones we picked were delicious and a good value. Quick service and I love how they even had gloves available to help prevent a mess. I can't wait to go back.

    Injoo H.

    Kingyubu was packed when I visited, so be prepared for a wait. The place was busy from start to finish, but I appreciated the little extras they offered. They advertise a free soft drink for following and tagging them on social media, but I was pleasantly surprised that they gave me more than just the soda. The yubu was fun to try, and there were several healthy tea options to choose from. I honestly wanted to try them all since they're not the kind of teas you come across very often. The only downside for me was the roll--it was smaller than I expected for the price. Looking back, I would probably skip the roll and order a cup bap or a few more pieces of yubu instead. I also noticed quite a few people picking up to-go orders, so ordering ahead is probably the way to go if you want to avoid the long wait.

    Tuna Spicy Mayo Yubu 청양참치마요 Mala Beef Yubu Philiy Cream Salmon Yubu 필리크림치즈 연어유부 Mentaiko Crabmeat Yubu 명란게살 유부
    Jessica G.

    Perfect spot to go for Yubu pockets and they had plenty of topping choices to pick from. First of all, lemme appreciate the moist and well-seasoned tofu skin and rice base. Also they're pretty generous with the toppings, making the price tag worthy. Our top two were the Mentaiko crabmeat and Philly creamcheese salmon. The sauce was super tasty and the salmon chunks were fresh! Beef one was tad dry and tuna was decent. They did serve complementary miso soup! Small detail but smart idea was certainly providing the plastic gloves so you could easily use your hands without having to get messy. Pretty big dine-in space gave it a plus point and all attendants were very helpful, making it flawless spot for quick dine and go.

    Spicy Salmon Yubu 매콤연어 유부 Lemon Salmon Yubu 레몬연어 유부 King Yubu  킹유부
    Bridgette Q.

    No, I gave this place a four because there was literally bums everywhere when you walk up on the stairway they're blocking the stairway they're on the side of the restaurant. It's very uncomfortable. There was even human poop on the side of the restaurant now when it comes to the inside, I just feel like cleaning can go a long way. It felt very just unkept to me and I don't like that with where they're gonna be cooking my food the food it's off with good. I don't see all the hype all over IG. It's good but definitely not game changing it. Reminds me of the little appetizers you get from sushi. I will say they do give you a pretty decent size for five dollars but I wasn't overly impressed with any of it so will I go again definitely not. The parking was horrible and the bums really turned me off, but like I say, give it a try and you decide.

    Federico A.

    These little rolls went by so fast it was over before I knew it. Friendly cashier, moderate wait (15min), and delicious food. Would come back!

    Bulgogi yubu
    Connie D.

    Drove 40 minutes just to try these colorful-looking yubus we see in pictures and also recommended by a friend. It was our first time here, so even though there were only 3 of us, we ordered a little bit of everything to try. So, 6 yubus, loaded fries, mini cup bulgogi, and tteokbokki. First off, the young lady at the counter was super nice and accommodating. We were greeted right away, she even recommended the 5+ 1 Yubu to get a good deal. The food was good overall. The tteokbokki was definitely the standout for me! I would order this again, it was so flavorful. The loaded fries were also really good. I personally wasn't a huge fan of the tuna mayo yubu, but that's just me. Portion-wise, I'd say 1-2 yubus per person is enough, while the tteokbokki and loaded fries are definitely shareable for 2-3 people depending on your appetite. ($100 + for all these w/ tip included). The only downside was the plates they provide. Since the portions are pretty generous and meant for sharing, the tiny carton plates made it really difficult to eat comfortably. We asked for extra plates and even requested bigger ones, but were told those were the only plates avaiable, we still ended up asking again because eating from those little plates was honestly inconvenient. KingYubu :) your servings are great for sharing, so hopefully you can provide sturdier or larger plates in the future! The place itself is small and cute and located in K-town. They do have a restroom and parking available, which is a plus. Overall, still a good experience and we enjoyed trying something new.

    Yubu eel
    Maria D.

    Tofu skin as the base!!! Amazing. I ordered the eel Yubu and every single bite was full of flavor. The crispy skin mixed with the eel sauce and balanced with the avocado was perfection. The wait time was super short as well. The staff was super friendly and explained the menu items. I like that they have lots of seating and a to-go option. Excited to try more of their menu items in the future.

    Lemon Salmon, Spicy Fresh Tuna, Unagi Avocado, King Yubu, Grilled Bulgogi, Queen Mermaid
    Nathan L.

    Kingyubu was a TikTok recommendation, and walking in we knew we were in the right spot as they had their TikToks playing on a loop on the TVs. So the question becomes is it worth it or is it just marketing? The average price of a yubu is $7 with tax, so a whole platter like the ones you see on TikTok would come out to be easily $80+. We tried the kimchi loaded fries, the yubus pictured below, and their bulgolgi rice bowl. The portion of kimchi loaded fries was huge; the melty cheese was not just surface layer but extended down to the bottom! And the kimchi was able to cut through the fattiness. The yubus were delicious, some better than others though. The better ones were the yubus that balanced flavors well, like the lemon salmon or the King Yubu. The most underwhelming was the bulgolgi, both the bowl and the yubu. Just seemed like seasoned ground beef that I would meal prep for myself. Service was kind and attentive. They offered to take photos for us and offered recommendations. The restaurant looks simple from both the outside and inside, but serves some not-so-simple looking food. Can definitely see why this place is so highly regarded on Yelp!

    Mentaiko Crabmeat ,Unagi Avocado , Queen Mermaid ,King , Lemon Salmon &   grilled Bulgogi

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    Hangari Kalguksu - (LARGE) Hangari Bossam

    Hangari Kalguksu

    4.4(3.3k reviews)
    0.4 miWilshire Center, Koreatown
    $$
    Women-owned & operated
    10 years in business

    I was visiting and came here with friends. We went on a Friday evening at about 7ish. There was a…read moreline. There's a process to coming here. The hostess controlled the line so we wouldn't be blocking the entrance to the other restaurants. As you get closer to the front, you'll get a menu. The hostess will take your order. Once you place the order, you are NOT allowed to make any changes and cannot add on. Once it's your turn to go sit down, the hostess will confirm your order, the seat you. Your food comes out pretty fast I ordered the Bulgogi rice dish with a salad on the side. It was SO good! My friends split a seafood dish. Everything was delicious. It was a lot. I ended up having leftovers for lunch the next day. They have a good system in place in getting getting ppl in and out of there. The service was great and the atmosphere was lively. I would definitely come back.

    I've clearly been sleeping on this place. Finally went with some friends visiting from out of town,…read moreand Hangari Kalguksu did not disappoint -- I see why it's a Ktown staple. The space itself is cute, trendy, and modern, but according to my Korean friends, the food stays true to tradition -- which is exactly what you want from a place like this. There was a line when we got there, but it moved quickly -- and they came around to take our order while we were still waiting, so food came out fast once we sat down. I've had bossam before and always got cold, sliced meat -- not my thing. Here, it comes out hot, and the pork jowl was incredible. I genuinely could not stop eating it, so tender with that perfect grilled edge. They also start you off with a little bowl of barley rice (bori bap) as part of the banchan -- first time trying it and it was such a nice, unexpected touch. We also shared the chicken sujebi and it was pure comfort in a bowl. The hand-torn noodles were perfectly chewy and the broth was seasoned just right -- not too salty, just deeply savory. Heads up on parking: it's tough. I got lucky with street parking but it's only 1-hour limit, so keep an eye on the clock. The lot is valet only and looked chaotic when we pulled up, so budget extra time (and maybe cash) if you go that route. Honestly one of my favorite meals I've had in Koreatown, and a great spot to bring visitors -- my friends loved it too. Already planning my next visit to work through the rest of the menu. Highly recommend, especially if you love Korean comfort food done right.

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    Hangari Kalguksu - Belly and Jowl & Chicken-KALGUKSU

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    Danbi - Wagyu zabuton

    Danbi

    4.5(423 reviews)
    0.5 miWilshire Center, Koreatown
    $$$

    Danbi is one of my favorite restaurants in Los Angeles, and we were very excited to try their Dine…read moreLA menu. Danbi is located in Los Angeles's Koreatown and specializes in modern Korean cuisine. For Dine LA, they offered a $45 tasting menu. We started with their signature honey butter chips. I used to not understand what all the hoopla was about these chips! But today, they were really good... and I think it's the honey butter sauce. The first time I ever had these chips, in 2024, there was no sauce on them. I just thought they were regular chips. And I probably never would have gotten them again if they weren't on a prix fixe menu. These chips were divine! Thinly sliced potatoes fried in house and topped with a decadent honey butter sauce and fresh chives. The sauce really made this appetizer. Thick and creamy, almost like condensed milk. And the touch of freshness from the chives really brought everything together. Although simple, I felt like this dish was very well crafted. Next, we had the corn cheese rolls - sweet corn and mozzarella cheese wrapped in an eggroll-like pastry and served with a sweet, tangy gochujang sauce on the side. These came piping hot and were so fun to eat. The cheese was so stretchy and the sauce really elevated this dish, cutting through that rich cheese and adding a savory, almost smoky element. Then our drinks arrived. I got the hwachae milk punch with milk clarified soju, strawberry, lychee, and lime. This drink was sweet and fruity and tasted just like one of those lychee jellies you would buy at the Asian grocery store. My friends had the kimchi mule, house white kimchi infused soju with ginger and pear - essentially a Moscow mule with fermented notes and a savory umami from the kimchi. Nice and refreshing. Then we had a watermelon kimchi salad. This wasn't my favorite. Compared to everything else we had tonight, this was a bit boring. It was light and refreshing, but I wanted more fermented flavor. But it was still good, and the Hami melon was nice and crisp. You can never really go wrong with watermelon. Then we had the spicy sashimi noodles with sea bream, soba, dropwort, and perilla. This dish was interesting, summery, and cool. Cold soba with a spicy kick. Flavor wise, the ssamjang and perilla stood out to me. And the soba and sashimi added some nice textural contrast. Our last savory course was their grilled pork jowl topped with their house chili crisp and served with a side of garlic rice along with some ssamjang and peppers. The pork jowl was, of course, delicious. The cut is naturally bouncy due to being jam packed with collagen. The grill imparted a nice, smoky charcoal flavor to the meat, which was also infused with that delicious chili oil. Their garlic rice is so good! It's packed with garlic flavor and perfectly fluffy. For dessert, we had a goguma parfait - sweet potato custard with a strawberry and blueberry compote. This dessert was.. interesting. The texture was smooth and creamy, but you could definitely tell that there was a sweet potato in there. I think this dessert could use a little more textural contrast. I definitely would have appreciated a cake layer in the parfait or a more prominent crunchy element rather than just the two pieces of tuile garnish on top. That being said, it was still good. Danbi is one of my favorite restaurants in LA if not my number one favorite. Their menu feels modern, interesting, and creative, innovating on traditional Korean classics while remaining authentic and delicious. I especially liked their Dine LA menu for this season as it felt very fun and summery. I can't wait to come back and see what else they have to offer!

    been wanting to try Danbi for so long but ended up disappointed. the place itself is cute tho and…read moreeveryone was relatively dressed to the occasion, so it definitely has that trendy ktown dinner vibe. honestly tho, food was nothing special. i can see the hype around the uniqueness of some of the dishes, but flavor-wise everything ranged from alright to good. nothing rlly mind blowing or particularly innovative to me. what brought the experience down the most was how they handled their restaurant week prix fixe. it's $45 pp, but multiple courses came as ONE plate for two people to split. like... if we're each paying for a prix fixe, at least put the effort into plating an individual portion? between two people, we shared a bowl of chips, 2 corn cheese rolls, 4 cubes of watermelon, a bowl of rice with the pork jowl, a bowl of noodles, and ONE small parfait. the parfait especially got me bc these are not exactly expensive ingredients lol. if we're splitting, then we'll at least get one parfait ourselves right? same with rice -- at least give each person their own bowl to eat with all that fatty pork jowl. atp i genuinely think we would've gotten better variety and value ordering regularly and eating family style. if these were the intended portion sizes, fine, but individually plating each course would've at least made it feel like an actual prix fixe experience. the "fresh cut potato" chips tasted basically like sour cream & onion chips with honey on them. nothing special. i also saw them being taken from a huge container of chips, so not rlly sure what they mean by fresh cut. corn cheese roll was exactly what the name suggests lol. corn cheese inside a deep fried roll with gochujang to dip. nothing particularly special, but at least it wasn't oily. the watermelon kimchi was interesting; sauce mostly coated the surface without penetrating the watermelon itself, so it was basically sweet watermelon + salty exterior. do what u want with that info lol. spicy sashimi noodle was indeed spicy. idk exactly what they were trying to achieve here -- maybe a take on korean spicy cold noodles? to me it tasted more like soft soba in gochujang with a splash of soy sauce + sashimi. soba lacked chew and the dish overall lacked depth, but it was refreshing and i didn't hate it. pork jowl was p good, although it got RLLYYY fatty toward the end. the chili crisp helped a lot and brought out the flavors while balancing some of that richness. again, would've rlly appreciated my own bowl of rice here and i'm not even a big rice eater lol. as a parfait lover, i instantly did not like the parfait. cream tasted super fatty, like it was just cream cheese + double cream + sugar. instead of that light, airy texture i associate with a lot of asian desserts, this was heavy and over-whipped. compote was fine but couldn't save it from all that cream. took one spoonful of everything and didn't rlly want another. guess it worked out that we only got one parfait for two ppl lol, but i still don't understand the decision. overall, cute place and interesting menu concepts, but the flavors didn't live up to the hype for me. the restaurant week prix fixe especially made the value and experience feel worse than if we had just ordered normally. their uni bibimbap does look promising, but LA has sm good food that i don't rlly feel the need to come back and risk another mediocre meal.

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    Danbi - Scallop Pancakes

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    Borit Gogae - Dwenjang

    Borit Gogae

    4.4(538 reviews)
    0.6 miKoreatown
    $$$

    Korean comfort food. As soon as I walked through the door, I felt the warm sense of hospitality. It…read morefelt like you were going to a family friend's house and you knew you were about to enjoy a great meal. In order to do the 'Set Menu With Barley Rice' you need to have at least 2 people to participate. I dined alone so I wasn't able to order that, but I didn't feel like I missed out at all. I believe you get a comparable amount and variety of banchan when you order any of the proteins on the menu. I myself ordered the dried yellow corvina (fish). The order or set came with some barley, delicious tofu soup, and pretty much more banchan than I can eat myself. Just a wonderful meal and experience.

    Borit Gogae is a great spot if you're looking for traditional Korean food with a mostly plant-based…read moremenu! The interior is beautiful and very traditional, from the decor down to the tableware. We went for lunch, when parking was free. They offer valet during dinner. Service was also great--our waitresses were very attentive and checked on us often. We ordered the set menu, which came out to around $45 per person with tip. You get SO much food: appetizers, the main course, two types of soup, and dessert. You definitely won't leave hungry! The food is mostly plant-based and pretty mildly seasoned, so keep that in mind if you prefer stronger flavors. Nothing particularly stood out to me this time, so I'm not sure I'd come back specifically for the food, but I'd definitely return when I'm craving lots of veggies and traditional Korean flavors. Overall, I'd recommend it if you enjoy Korean food and want something different from the typical Korean BBQ experience!

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    Borit Gogae - Restaurant decor- art work and Korean figurines

    Restaurant decor- art work and Korean figurines

    Borit Gogae - Barley rice mixed with side dishes

    Barley rice mixed with side dishes

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    Ham Ji Park

    Ham Ji Park

    4.2(1.8k reviews)
    0.4 miWilshire 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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    Jinsol Gukbap - 3rd St - Cold Noodle (Naengmyeon)

    Jinsol Gukbap - 3rd St

    4.5(886 reviews)
    0.9 miKoreatown
    $$

    my $20 lunch special turned into like 4 meals. GREAT value…read more i was craving korean home-style cooking and found this place. it's got affordable lunch specials under $20. i was really surprised at just how much food i received for just $20... giant plate of sizzinging. perfectly seasoned pork ribs & onions with a really nice char. a big cup of rice, a really great banchan spread with lots of variety, and a massive bowl of broth with such a great mild flavor to balance the spicy banchan and rich pork. it was phenomenal, cured my tummy ache, and immediately took me back to my trip to korea many years ago. i inhaled everything but there was so much food i ended up with a big takeout bag. i kid you not this one $20 meal has turned into like 4 meals for me. pork turned into lettuce wraps, rice fried and mixed with eggs , broth used to elevate a cheap ramen. i WILL be back. i wish i could have bought some of the banchan as an extra charge or something so i could take it home with me because im STILL dreaming of it. the inside has good a/c and a cute homely atmosphere. and the staff was incredibly kind and helped me choose what to eat and helped me pack up the broth once i was done eating. you can see the giant goblet of boiling broth in the kitchen as you eat. easy parking behind the restaurant and in the street.

    Suuper bummed about our experience today. We ordered the cold noodle & LA galbi combo as we always…read moredo, and a leek pancake as we weren't as hungry and the combo usually fills us up. Even when we ordered the food, the server said "that's it?" as if she was offended that we didn't order more food (lower sales?) I'm not sure if we misunderstood her attitude but that's kind of how it felt like. The quality and size went down and it was just... not good. This used to be my #1 spot for cold noodles but our other fav place was closed today so we decided to come here. As you can see, the size of the cold noodles became smaller. Everything was packed in this small bowl which made it harder to eat. I think they changed the noodles they use because it wasn't doing anything texture wise. It used to be chewy and had a good buckwheat flavor. The broth tasted.. like water with a splash of bone broth. The quality of galbi was also a disappointing as I feel like it's became less and the meat was burnt with more fat/chewy bits. The leek pancake was ok but again, comparing it to my picture from January, it was bigger in size and more dough-y. Service was decent previously but it felt a bit cold today. Again, super bummed because we still love this place but I probably won't be ordering their combo again. You can see in my pictures how often we used to order the cold noodles from here and you can compare the quality.

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