Their prime seok galbi was fantastic. The meat was very flavorful, and the beef was very tender. This is one of the few places in LA that impressed me! Will definitely be back when I travel to LA. read more

LEE GA - Prime seok galbi - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Bored of sun nong dan? Looking for great naengmyun and galbi? This is the place. Expect a 30 minute wait, $3 valet parking, and a fantastic meal. read more

LEE GA - Bibim Naengmyun - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I had Lee Ga bookmarked and decided to try it out after returning to LAX from a weekend trip. We were lucky enough to get a spot in the small parking lot because someone was leaving, but most likely you will have to find street parking. The restaurant is rather small but service was very friendly, and everyone spoke surprisingly good English. The menu is a decent size and many people order dishes that require a tableside burner. We ordered the naengmyeon in hot beef broth (onmyeon + beef back rib combo), plus maeun sulung tang (spicy ox bone soup with beef flank). The banchan kimchi tasted very fresh. Ice water was provided at the table. Portions were large and food pretty tasty, prices were also very reasonable. I wanted to try the onmyeon because I had never had naengmyeon in hot broth before, but admittedly naengmyeon noodles are much chewier when chilled (after all, the name means cold noodle). I wouldn't mind returning with a larger group to share one the hotpot dishes! read more

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I've been here twice in person and ordered to go twice. Overall, the service is great, the food is good, and the portions are quite generous for the in person experience. Noticeably, if you order for pick up, it's not nearly as good, particularly on the portions end so that's the only reason why I'm not giving it 5 stars. If you're craving Korean food, this is a great spot but definitely dine in for the best experience. read more

Delicious!! I came to Lee Ga for some late night eats. I have been to other places in the shopping center, but I think I missed this place. I came on a weekday, close to closing so I was able to park in the lot outside with no issues. But, I have been to the shopping center when busy and it can get quite busy, but there is valet, which is a plus. I was greeted by a server who was super nice. I opted for some cold noodles, dumplings and beef ribs. Cold noodles were delicious!! The broth was flavorful. Definitely will come back during the summer. The dumplings were a personal favorite of mine because it was juicy. The beef ribs were also very good, but I was pretty stuffed by that time, so I took it to go (it made a great meal for the next day). There is variety of other things that I definitely want to try next time I am here (pancakes for sure!). I will definitely come back to try some other things. Delicious! read more

Saw this place on instagram. We waited 10 minutes to get seated . Service was ok. Disappointed with the cold noodles and spicy noodles. Whole point of nyngmun is the texture. It was soggy for both the cold nyungmun and the spicy nyungmun. read more

LEE GA - Cold noodle and spicy noodles Korean bbq ribs - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

After a late soccer game, we were on the hunt for a place to eat around 9:30 PM. We first tried another restaurant nearby, but the line was way too long. As we made a U-turn, we spotted Lee Ga--and wow, I'm so glad we did! Plenty of parking, a welcoming and well-lit exterior, and once inside, everything was spotless and nicely organized. The staff were incredibly kind and attentive, offering great menu suggestions (which helped a lot because everything looked delicious). We ordered the Spicy Naengmyeon (cold noodles), Galbitang (beef rib soup), and the Modum Sooyook (boiled beef brisket and knee platter). Every dish was outstanding--packed with flavor, beautifully presented, and served in generous portions. The kimchi and kkakdugi were hands down the best we've had in town. Come hungry, because the portions are no joke--and the quality matches the quantity. We were genuinely impressed by both the food and the service. Highly recommend! read more

If you want something refreshing and not too heavy on a very hot summer day, then the mul-naengmyeon is the perfect meal. I recommend getting the combo with the beef ribs as they complement each other perfectly. The ladies there are very nice and fast pace. The only downside to this place is the parking. There is a valet of $3. read more

LEE GA - Beef ribs that come with the Mul-naengmyeon combo - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Hands down my new favorite spot for cold noodz We spent the day at the beach snacking on fruits and snacks that ended up opening our palates by the time we packed up. No one knew what they had a hankering for so I suggested getting something I haven't had in ages - cold noodles. After recalibrating and getting re-situated, I was tasked with finding a place we could all agree on. I found this place. This was at the top of our list because they were one of the few places that was open late on a Sunday. I knew it was going to be a great time cos we found street parking. That's always a win in k-town. I have legitimately cancelled on plans before when no parking was available. I really don't play. We shared two orders of noodles - Mul Neang Myun and Hwe Neang Myun and the So Murhri Gukbab as well as the meat dumpling. The spicy noodles were really spicy. The cold one definitely hit the spot. My personal favorite had to be the ox soup. I went to town on that beef neck bone. The cabbage really did it for me for some reason. The service was outstanding. Everyone was so nice. The guy who came over to check on us ran after us outside to make sure my friend got the glasses she left in the table. He even gave us wipes to clean them. Talk about going above and beyond. I remember telling my friends how truly exceptional the side dishes were. That cucumber was perfectly chilled and crunchy. We'll for sure be back. read more

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Love love love Lee ga! This is one of my go to places when I'm craving something tasteful and cozy. First of all, I have to say they have the best kimchi. If you like a fishier tasting kimchi this is the place for you. Their soups are delicious but their short ribs are a must have!! read more

The naengmyun is legit! The complimentary banchan side dishes were delicous. The wooguji (cabbage) soup broth was excellent and full of flavor. The customer service was excellent. Parking will require valet services. The restaurant space is small and tight. The in-house naengmyun noodles are worth it. Mul Naeng Myun plus 3pcs of Meat Mandu $24.99 Ugeoji Wang Galbi Tang $21.99 6 pcs of Meat Mandu $12.99 Bibim Naeng Myun $16.99 Total: $84.27 post-tax read more

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They're actually pretty known for their dumplings. It was really good. Of course the naengmyun is delcious. Get the seok galbi - it's similar to sun nong dan but also different at the same time. Lots of options in Ktown but this one is one my go-tos. read more

Super solid new spot in ktown. They have lunch specials on a handful of items that knock a couple dollars off. The soups are delicious, but what brings this to a five star review is the kimchi sides. Both the radish and cabbage kimchis are 5/5. I've visited a couple times now and I'm excited to continue trying new items from the menu. Service is great. Restaurant seems clean. There is a small parking lot - sometimes there is valet, other times it is self-park. read more

If you want good food and good service, this is the place! My friends and I really enjoy eating here, the charcoaled soy marinated pork ribs are our favorite. They are so flavorful and the portion is huge (we usually share it between 3-4 of us). We also usually order kimchi dumplings, cold noodles, or one of their yummy soups. Workers are friendly and attentive! Parking is valet in their parking lot, but I usually find street parking around. Every time I've been here, it wasn't too crowded so I've never had to wait (thank goodness - good food and no wait... a dream) Definitely check this spot out - can't wait to return! read more

Korean comfort food at its core, went with a few friends looking for a healthy meal after a night of drinking and this place cured us. Their soups are great and their kimchi dumplings are delicious, definitely need to order. Their service is great and nice. read more

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Fresh and tasty! Came here about a week ago and ordered bibim naengmyun alongside the spicy beef ribs. Quality- The beef ribs were great. I would have to say the noodles were okay! I just prefer the other naengmyun personally. Will have to try next time! Quantity- Decent portions all around. Maybe a slight less for the beef ribs based on the price. Service- All around kind waitresses, including the one that served us. They did take quite some time preparing the food, but I guess it was tolerable since it could mean various other things. Atmosphere- Restaurant was a little bit crowded and fairly small, but it was a great place to eat. read more

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This is my favorite soup and naengmyeon spot. Period. I hate to share, but I also want to give them their flowers. The ladies who run Lee Ga are amazing. I don't know how they handle the constant influx of hangry people, but they do. This is one of the most authentic Korean restaurants from banchan to meat to soup. It gives the warm feeling of home and comfort. Delicious! FYI: if you're new to Koreatown, parking is always a challenge. So, that's something you need to figure out. So, I'll sacrifice my sanity to come here! Definitely worth my time and effort. Next door has great coffee, too. read more

Ambiance: it's bright and clean inside, family style comfort food place, the parking is a headache here just like most ktown restaurants, packed valet parking Service: super friendly and very patient with questions, provided useful suggestion Food & Drink: variety choices on the menu for soup, noodles and dumplings Banchan - *** limited kinds Leega Gukbab - **** Spicy ox bone soup w/assorted beef and vegetables, rich in flavors, recommend Sprite - *** canned soda Price: decent portions and reasonable prices, expect $20+ per person read more

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Food was ok but the place was toooooo hot inside And 50 dollar for 7 pice of rip If ur going to eat cold noodles there get a combo with ribs it's way cheaper that way read more

This review is for take out only. Placed an order over the phone and after 15 min, it was ready. Dining area was clean and cozy. Service was friendly and prompt. Parking lot can get tricky as this plaza is home to other great restaurants. The ugeoji wang galbi tang had huge pieces of beef short rib. Broth was flavorful with tons of cabbage and tasted like it's been simmering for hours. I also ordered a side of gogi mandu, which unfortunately was boiled for too long so the dumpling wrapper was falling apart before I even picked them up. The dumpling filling was standard with a nice meat and veggie ratio, but I wish it was cooked properly. I'll definitely be back to try the other dishes. read more

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I came here with the family because my brother wanted nengmyun and they were supposed to be the IT place for it, but I think we kind of left underwhelmed. I ordered the galbi mul nengmyung combo and while the galbi tasted good, there was hardly any meat on the bones. The nengmyung was very underwhelming...normally I don't put any vinegar or mustard, but it was missing something and I kept trying to find that flavor profile I'm so used to with good mul neng myung. I also think the noodles were thawed or maybe they were sitting there for a while because it was so hard to loosen it up to mix it. My brother in law had the same issue but my sister's was fine, so I don't know what happened there. My brother got the La neng myun but he said it lacked spice and it was just ok. The banchan were great and the service was amazing and they accommodated 9 of us without too much of a wait. I've heard great thing about the dumplings so I'll be back to try that and their other stews so catch me if you can! read more

A friend and I came here for lunch on a weekday. There's valet parking ($3) at the plaza but we didn't have enough cash to cover the tip. Luckily, I snagged a metered spot just a little past the restaurant. I got the neangmyun which was delicious and refreshing on a hot day. I don't like my neangmyun super cold and packed with ice and this was perfect. My friend ordered the galbitang and it came with at least 3-4 short ribs. We needed a little help getting the meat off the bones and the waitress came to our rescue. We shared both dishes and it was fun going back and forth between the hot and cold. Banchan was solid and standard. Portions were big and prices were surprisingly reasonable for the amount of food we got. Would recommend to anyone looking for good neangmyun! read more

LEE GA - Galbi tang - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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A children-friendly Korean restaurant in Koreatown, LA. I recently dined at this new Korean restaurant located right next to Kobawoo. Having tried a variety of dishes, I found the Gukbab (Korean stew) and dumplings to be the most delicious. The other menu items were also quite good, although they leaned slightly towards a sweet flavor profile. The restaurant was notably clean, and the service was exceptionally friendly and attentive. I visited with my three-year-old daughter, and the servers were incredibly accommodating, making it a family-friendly spot. Perfect for a visit with little ones. read more

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I was craving cold noodles so decided to try this spot, and it was sooo good!!! Always on the search for the best cold noodles & this might be one of my faves so far! Aside from the spicy cold noodles, we also got the bulgogi hansang and it was so tasty and comforting as well! Even the banchan was chef's kiss. They were also big portions and the dumplings were juicy and meaty, def worth the price. Also the guy serving us was so attentive, sweet, and funny :') Would fs eat here again! read more

LEE GA - bulgogi hansang - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Lee Ga is such a win--$3 valet parking made the trip to K-town way easier, which is usually a hassle. My boyfriend recommended the cold noodles, and they were thinner and chewier than I expected, which I actually liked. We also shared the Korean BBQ beef back rib, and it was amazing--tender meat with plenty of rice cake and cheese. It was pretty heavy, so the cold noodles would've been perfect to balance it out, but the portions were bigger than I thought, so I focused on finishing the ribs first. Definitely planning to come back to try other dishes like their ox bone soup with beef oxtail and suyuk. read more

Came here for lunch, there was a bit of a wait, but it was so worth! They have their own parking lot, and they have valet when it gets busy. Randomly discovered this on yelp and came here multiple times after. [Food 5/5]: Their soups are as authentic as the ones in korea and the meat just rips off the bone. I like how they offer a mix of dumplings so we get the chance to try both. I really love the big portion size and the dumpling skin is so soft and melts in my mouth. [Service 5/5]: The staff lets us sit where we prefer every time and the food comes out quick after ordering. [Ambiance 5/5]: Not anything fancy, but a nice cozy spot to grab lunch or dinner with friends. My current favorite korean soup restaurant at the moment. Definitely recommend. read more

Like many places in K-town, parking is a bit of a struggle. The lot is very small so it is best if you can to park on the street and walk there. When we got in for lunch on a weekend, it was not too pack and we were seated relatively shortly. We got the galbi-tang and the galbi-jjim and my personal faovrite was the galbi-tang. I loved the noodles texture and the soup had a nice clean flavor to it. The galbi-jjim for me was a bit off and unfortunately could not get too into it. The meat was a bit tough for me when I got it and the other pairings as part of it did not feel well placed for me. Although this is definitely really good for some people, just was not the best for me. Would still love to come here for the soup though! read more

LEE GA - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I've been this place third time already. I was out of LA for travel and back to LA, I remembered my friend recommend me this place but unfortunately my friend hasn't been this place yet. She heard some of great things about this place and recommended me because I'm a foodie. First time there I tried rice cake with dumplings soup (3/5) My friend tried beef brisket ox bone soup(3.5/5) Second time there I tried spicy cold noodles(2/5) I wanted tried there cold noodles soup so I asking them to give me little of cold noodles soup base but I didn't like it. A bit bitter taste. I didn't know why this place cold noodles or spicy cold noodles was famous. My friend tried Napa cabbage galbi tang(3.5/5) Also we ordered kimchi dumplings (4/5) I wish kimchi dumplings skin was little thinner than now. Third time there I tried rice cake with dumplings soup again My friend ordered mixed ox bone soup(4/5) My friend loves it I eating better food other places but this place was so clean and quiet than other Korean restaurants. All server was accommodating and very friendly. If your side dishes out they will replace your side dish. I've long time to like this clean restaurant long time. I didn't like ox bone soup so I really couldn't tell my opinion but my friend said this place good for ox bone soup. This place specifically couldn't Togo cold noodles or spicy cold noodles but I eaten better places before so I wouldn't recommend cold noodles or spicy cold noodles in my opinion. If you like to try than try but I really did disappointing there spicy cold noodles. read more

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Authentic Korean food. The Bulgogi Jeongol was amazing and planing on coming back for it again and again. Service was friendly and cared about us and the experience we were having. I would highly recommend!! 10/10 read more

Came here for dinner on a Saturday night. I think we got there at around 530PM and there were maybe two parties a head of us? We had a party of three and didn't have to wait long. The parking is valet only but it's only $3 so it isn't too horrible. We decided to order a few dishes to share since it was our first time here: Mul naengmyeon combo with kimchi dumplings Seok pork spare rib Lee ga guk bap The Lee Ga gukbap was super delicious, flavorful, and came out piping out. There were so much meat and veggies in the soup and it went great with rice! It gave me such a homey feeling. Definitely would recommend this! The seok pork spare ribs were very good too! The marinade they used wasn't overly sweet and it was just super delicious! But they do put this on a portable stove at your table so it keeps cooking. The meat may get a bit tough later if you don't turn off the stove. I read an article saying that Lee Ga makes their own naengmyeon noodles. They even have a machine that makes it, which is one of the reasons we got it. The noodles were great -- texture is chewy and bouncy. I feel like the broth was a bit under seasoned? There wasn't much flavor to it and the broth wasn't icy. Maybe it's because we had the gukbap first and the gukbap had so much flavor that the naengmyeon seemed bland. The kimchi dumplings were pretty dry though. I didn't enjoy those as much. Overall, it was a very good meal. I really enjoyed it and wouldn't mind coming back here! read more

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Solid spot for some korean gukbap, sullangtang, or galbitang. They also have lots of other options like naengmyun, mandu, etc for pretty affordable prices! I loved the purple rice and radish kimchi, and the sullangtang I got had lots of meat for $16. read more

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Oh.my.freaking.goodness. Golly. Gosh. Holy Schmidt. Where do I begin... we came here on the recommendation of a friend for my grandma's birthday. Party of four with one elderly and one baby. First, they seated us immediately ( we arrived a little before noon on a Monday) and valet parking was not needed then and plenty of parking spaces. The restaurant is clean and soon filled up after we were seated. My husband said this is his new restaurant in Ktown. The cold noodle (nengmyun) is comparable to morangak in Garden Grove without the one hour wait. Flavorful, sweet, and fresh. The Mandu was juicy and so good. To be fair my halmoni said she didn't like it but my husband and I loved it. More for us! You would expect with a wide variety of dishes that one entree would fall below par. The sullungtang was great! It was homey and full of flavor. The galbi was where my heart skipped a beat. The seok galbi comes as a serving for two but it definitely could fill up for three. It beats the prices of other more pricier galbi and it was soooo tender! We were highly impressed. Will definitely come back here the next time we're in Ktown. read more

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This place is really good! I love their Lee ga gukbap, chive pancake and beef ribs the most! Unfortunately they get 3 stars cause the service was so poor. The woman server was so sweet and very nice but there's a man server who has like a wrap on his arm that was unbelievably rude from the start. The restaurant didn't even have that many customers. My mom asked a simple question if they had fried and a steamed dumpling combo and he gave an attitude saying that they don't do such a thing. Then later when asking for a togo box he gave me an attitude for wanting to take the untouched rice home. I couldn't believe it. If you go there.. I'm sorry if you get served by him. Not all Koreans are that rude. read more

This place is legit! Cold refreshing mool naengmyun that is not as crazy in flavor like Yuchun, but just enough that you taste more of the broth. I liked this mool naeungmyun's broth as it wasn't salty like other places. It was just perfect on a hot summer day! We also got meat dumpling which was delicious when paired with the soy sauces onions and chives. The jaeng ban noodle was flavorful, great amount of spice and vegetables, and good portion. My mom actually wanted to eat bibim naengmyun but decided to give jaeng ban a try and loved it! This place will be on my mind when I want cold noodles on a hot day. They had other hot soups on their menu and other tables were ordering it. I will have to return later when it gets cooler to try the hot soups. Parking can be bad since it's in a small strip mall, especially with the rude valet workers. I was waiting patiently to get my car back. One guy tells me he only parks the cars and don't bring them to the customer. Another guy came up to me and asked with an attitude if I was ready...like what does that mean? I'm here waiting for my car key...highly recommend parking your car elsewhere instead of dealing with this shitty behavior. read more

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I highly recommend this place but parking sucks so go at your own parking sanity hahahaha Their dumplings WOW... I was seriously contemplating if I should order another order of dumplings... because it was so good! The cold noodles were great, it's not as flavorful as Yuchun I personally prefer this I also add an unruly amount of mustard and vinegar and that's how I like it hahaa I did try a little of the spicy beef bone soup (the second item on the menu) and it was delicious! They also do not skimp on the amount of meat in the soup- it was very similar to gamjatang (pork neck bone soup) but I prefer this because it's ... beef haha I don't want to compare it to the overwhelmingly compared place in the reviews but I must agree it's the more affordable option for soup/rice (gookbap) ALSO! all of their side dishes were great. I'm definitely making a stop here when I'm visiting. read more

Stopped by for dinner with a friend and they were craving Korean cold noodles, so I knew the perfect spot to take them to in Koreatown! Lee Ga's specialty is nengmyun (cold noodles) they are the the best that I've had in LA to date. I ordered the Bibim Nengmyun combo with kimchi dumplings and my friend got the Mul Nengmyun combo with veggie dumplings! The noodles here have amazing texture with the perfect amount of chewiness and the broth had a good amount of spice in it. You can also add vinegar to your broth if you want to as they have it on the side. I also found out that they make their noodles in the restaurant which blows my mind. The dumplings that came with my combo were full of filling and were steamed well. Overall everything was delicious and I would order it again and again! Service here was great with the staff being quick and fast with ordering and taking care of any issues and the atmosphere was quite lively as it was getting busy when we arrived for dinner. Parking can be a little tricky since it's K-town but they do have valet here for $3 or you can find parking on the street nearby. If you are a fan of cold noodles, come check this spot out! read more

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our entire meal was only $25.... so worth it!!! the cold noodles were so refreshing and the pancakes were a great side + extra crispy! also the side dishes are complimentary and are delicious! read more

LEE GA - spicy cold noodle + chive pancake - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Food delicious. Service great. Good portions. And yet somehow the dude in the black shirt made the whole experience even better. Props to you sir. read more

Noodles are out of this world, really. You can tell by the first bite that they really ice bathe the noodles. The texture is the perfect amount of chewy and the broth for the non spicy was delicious. I believe it's beef broth and not your typical just vinegary/pickled one. I'm flabbergasted how much the price went up for the galbi combo but it is what it is. Flavor and meat portion was good. read more

LEE GA - Combos: Naenmyeon + meat dumplings ($29) Mul naenmyeon + galbi ($36) - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Super tasty food at a good price point. I got the spicy cold noodles and they were chewy, tangy and delicious. read more

LEE GA - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California