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    LEE GA

    4.5 (472 reviews)
    ModerateKorean, Soup, Noodles
    Open 10:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials

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    Mul Neang Myun & Banchan $17.99
    Ben C.

    Clean & comfortable with maintained furnishings. Service was great ~ welcoming, prompt, attentive. Banchan ~ simple though fresh & tasty. Guk Bap ~ piping hot, mild saltiness, good broth, good balance between components & soup. NeangMyun ~ mid cold? The noodles might have not been chilled enough. Texture almost vermicelli like, not chewy. Broth was decent but again too warm for this LA summer lunch. Purple rice yummy. $3 valet parking makes it easy for diners in this tight lot but it does fill up during peak hours.

    Angela L.

    If LEE GA were closer to me, I would definitely visit more often. Their cold noodles are perfect for the summer, but I especially love their warm and comforting soups. A lot of people seem to order their food to go, which honestly feels like a smart move since the wait can sometimes be a little long. That said, the food is worth waiting for, and the pricing is very reasonable for the quality and portions. Parking is available in the shared lot for a $3 fee. Overall, LEE GA is a great spot for flavorful Korean comfort food, whether you are dining in or picking up an order to enjoy at home.

    David C.

    Hot summer day and a few of us wanted cold noodles, so we thought we would try Lee Ga and see if the hype was real. While the broth was tasty, it wasn't cold :( Kind of defeats the purpose, especially when you're waiting in the heat for a table and the room itself was pretty warm. Banchan was pretty limited as well, with just two Kim chi types and cucumbers with samjang. The highlight might have been the ribs, which are not LA style but full bone. The bulgogi was pretty tasty as well, but serving was really small and the daengjang soup not all that great. Loved the purple rice though! I do like that they offer free tea, but is offset with the charging of to go boxes :). I realize it's only $0.50, but it did keep me from ordering an extra dish which would have guaranteed the need for containers. Thankfully we only needed three :). Parking is valet only and the place was packed even though we chose an off peak time of 2:00pm. $3 isn't bad, but even valet had a hard time keeping up so keep parking in mind when visiting.

    Diane K.

    My mom had lunch here with some friends visiting from Korea this Monday (7/13/2026) and afterward she brought home their Braised Pork Ribs with Kimchi for dinner. It reminded me of this restaurant. We've been coming here several times since 2023, and my mom has also brought takeout home on many occasions. Everything on the menu is delicious. What I especially love is that every dish, including all of the side dishes, has such a rich, deep flavor. I also remember the staff being incredibly friendly every time we've visited. The Braised Pork Ribs with Kimchi is especially amazing, and the Beef Short Rib Soup with Cabbage (Ugeoji Galbitang) is absolutely delicious as well. The food is consistently excellent, and the warm, friendly service keeps us coming back. It's definitely one of my favorite Korean restaurants.

    Katrina W.

    This place was amazing!! Service is also incredibly quick. We got the Naemgyeon Combo with Beef Ribs. The naemgyeong was solid and the beef was soo soft/tender. The flavor was great. We also tried the Mala Sulung Tang which is unique and we loved it. The broth was delicious. Overall, definitely will come back!

    7.이가설렁탕 /Leega Sulung Tang
    Isabelle P.

    My parents and I have been coming here for a bit. Sometimes we get the big platters, and it's a lot of food; we often have to take home leftovers. You do have to pay for containers if you take leftovers home ($0.25). Kimchi Dumplings: My mom loves these and says Lee Ga has the best ones. Lee Ga Seollotang: I love this soup, and it's made very well here. It reminds me of Korea. Green onions are provided on the side, so you can add as many as you want. The dish itself is minimally seasoned, but that is because there's salt and pepper at the table for you to season it yourself. I got the brisket version, and the meat is super soft. It also comes with glass noodles inside. I liked to grab a spoonful of rice and dip it into the soup before eating it. Parking: There's valet service in the plaza as well as minimal street parking. Inside is a little small, and it can get quite busy. The service is wonderful, and they are very attentive. If you're looking for Korean comfort food, this is the place to go

    26.등갈비 구이 / Korean BBQ Beef Back Rib was fantastic
    Alex B.

    Very good Korean spot. Great atmosphere and super authentic and attentive staff. Food was EXCELLENT. The Banchan was great. Crisp and refreshing pickled veggies. The cucumber in brown sauce was a low key super monster of a dish. Really good. Dipped most my stuff in that brown sauce. Beef rib was excellent. Correctly cooked. Super tender, but not over done. Very good butcher or very good buyer, because for a beef back rib, there was a ton of meat. Mixed dumplings stole the show. Kimchi and meat. Home made and it was wildly apparent. The dough was so delicate and thin, but retained such a nice chew and flavor. Love that. Cold noodle was on POINT! I messed up and added vinegar and mustard when this one really doesn't need any. Take it from me - let the broth speak for itself - because this one really can. Noodles had a solid chew. I was envious of my girl who got the non-broth ones. Those were even better. Great sesame flavor and subtle sweet-heat This place is great. Expect to spend $100 to do it right. Come for the cold noodles and back ribs, stay for the banchan and dumplings.

    16.Sagol Dduk Mandu Guk / 사골 떡만두국
    Catherine K.

    It was all good The spicy naenmyeon wasn't even spicy lmao it was more sweet and tangy :) good noodle texture Cucumbers were crispy and refreshing Ty for the barley tea and bone broth SERVICE WAS RLLY GOOD TOO

    Menu May 2026
    Ara G.

    The Bottom Line: 3.5 stars: A nice Korean comfort food spot for high quality food and great attentive service. Location 3 stars: In the busy K-Town area on the East side of South Vermont Avenue, in a strip mall. Street parking is next to impossible. Thankfully they have valet on premises who serves the many stores on the strip mall. They charged $3 at the time of my visit. Most people give them a $5 to cover the gratuity. Venue 3 stars: Unpretentious medium-sized facility with indoor seating. They tend to get very buy and you put your name on a hand written list and wait outside (no indoor wait area). As far as I know they do not take reseravtions. Service 4 stars: Staff were friendly, attentive, and helpful. Food 3.5 stars: Korean soups and noodles and a few barbecue dishes (prepared in the kitchen, not tableside). We had the Lee-Ga Sulung Tang beef soup (OK... 3 out of 5, a little bland), the Bulgogi Hansang (OK... 3.5 out of 5) and the Spicy Pork Hansang (very good, 4 out of 5). We all had the Korean Purple Rice (Heukmi-bap) which was quite good, sat 4 out of 5). Purple Rice is said to be good for you, full of antioxidants and fiber. Drinks 4 stars: Good selection of Korean beers in small and large bottles, Soju, and non-alcoholic beverages.

    Jason Y.

    Some of the best ribs and Korean cold noodles in LA. The ribs were tender and juicy while the noodle were bouncy and chewy. Such a great combination. A bit pricey though so I can't indulge everytime but I will be back soon.

    Ezra Ann Grace S.

    everything was fresh and delicious! The chive pancake was my favorite. Kimchi was a tad spicier than what I am used to but I kept eating it because it was so yummy! Service was good. Valet is $3

    51.김치만두 / Kimchi Dumpling 6pcs Arrowroot Bibim Neang Myun / 칡비빔냉면
    Daniel C.

    Hard to find authentic Korean spots in K-town nowadays that haven't been super westernized. Not a bad thing per se but there's always something magical in finding a place that's more local and less popular to the masses. This is one of those spots. My go to joint for cold spicy noodles and kimchi dumplings. Priceless on a hot day. Service is great considering the floor was run by just 2 women who wore multiple hats from cleaning, serving, and ringing up the bill. They were so kind and thoughtful - they even offered us bibs knowing we had white shirts on. Overall: local hidden gem for cold noodles and dumplings.

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    Fiona T.

    Recommend / In frame: 1. Prime Seok Galbi Gu- $74.99 Every bite of this prime beef short rib is so fulfilling 韓式石板烤牛肋骨,每一口都是滿滿肉感,真材實料! 2. Chive Pancake- $10.99 I'm usually not a pancake fan, but this one is super crispy! 平時不太喜歡煎餅,但這個韭菜煎餅夠脆口,好驚喜! 3. Lunch Specials starting at $15.99 Comes with a variety of soups to choose from $15.99 起的午餐仲有多款湯選擇,性價比好高 IG: socalhkfoodies

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    Everything is good. Service is top notch. Amazing staff and service. Please go it's amazing.

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    Food was decent but nothing spectacular. Service was friendly and swift. There's better food for the same price.

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    Thank you so much for the compliment! We will see you next time~

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    3 years ago

    Food was amazing! The cold noodle was one of the best I've ever had and the stew was so delicious. Highly recommend.

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    3 years ago

    Best authentic Korean restaurant, kimchi is made with oyster, food is very authentic. Service was about as good as you could expect

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    The pork ribs are amazing. Tender, flavorful, seasoned to perfection. Highly recommended

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    3 years ago

    Located in a busy plaza. Naeng myun and rib combo was delicious! Fast service. Would recommend :)

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    3 years ago

    Great cold noodle place! kimchi dumpling was good too! Definitely my place to come back! Service was good and fast.

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    Super tasty, great service. Highly recommended just get there early, it's always busy!

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    Do have any options for people with gluten intolerance?

    Do you now sell alcohol?

    Yes

    Do they have soju on the menu?

    We do not have beer and wine license but already applied it. Coming soon. Sorry. T.T for now

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    My favorite pork bone soup! Can be flavored to your liking with the salt and white pepper on the…read moretable but it's so hearty, flavorful and the pork is always tender. I also really like their marinated crab but it is quite pricey for the portion. Otherwise, I appreciate that it stays open quite late and has its own parking lot.

    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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    I seriously had an out of body experience when I tried their clam kalguksu. The broth was so savory…read moreand filled with so much umami flavor. It also tasted super clean and had lots of other ingredients such as squash and big chunks of potato. I constantly crave it and wish I could eat it every single day. Their bossam was also super delicious, even though it's pork belly, theirs didn't taste heavy or oily at all and had a very refreshing flavor. I enjoy how the ambiance is comfy and emulates a home vibe. The service is also amazing and they're very efficient with taking orders. If you go at peak dinner time on the weekends, expect a line. But I would say it moves pretty fast because they let you look at the menu and take your order while you're in line. Then when it's your turn to be seated they bring out your food fairly quickly. 100% recommend coming here to eat when you're in the area.

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    Taste: 5 Value: 5…read moreService: 5 One of the best Taiwanese meals I've had since coming back from Taipei at the start of the year. The hot and sour soup was thick and chunky, just how I like the soup. The scallion bread sandwich with 5-spice beef was distinct. The bread was perfectly baked and the beef was flavorful and juicy. There was both mustard greens and pickles that gave crunch and acidity to balance the meat and bread. The lotus root salad was refreshing while still having a kick from their in-house chili oil. Dan Dan noodles were also excellent. Fresh cucumbers, chewy noodles, flavorful sauce. Hearty portions with enough for a lunch the next day. Also appreciated the speed of service. Lines move quickly and food comes out quickly. Looking forward to my next visit!

    I found Joy on Yelp and decided to give it a try for Friday lunch around 2 p.m. I found parking…read moreabout a block away. I was surprised by the long line and waited about 15-20 minutes to order. I tried the minced pork over rice, a five-spice beef bun, beef fun to go, and a taro drink. I found a seat right away, and the food came out promptly. The rice was topped with delicious fresh pickles and a tasty egg. Unfortunately, I didn't care for the minced pork. The texture was mushy, and it seemed either overcooked or like it had been sitting under heat too long. It definitely didn't taste freshly cooked. It also had a bitter flavor that reminded me of five-spice powder that had been cooked too long. I ate about half because I was hungry but didn't take the rest home. The taro drink was just okay. It wasn't blended smoothly and had chunky pieces getting stuck in the straw. The good news is the beef bun was tasty after I warmed it up at home. In hindsight, I should have just gotten a few of those instead of the minced pork! I've eaten authentic Taiwanese food in Taiwan, so I do have a point of comparison. Unfortunately, based on what I tried, Joy was underwhelming overall.

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    4.7
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    Had a great experience at Sulga House of Beef Bone Soup…read more Their beef bone soup is simple, clean, and really solid, the kind of comfort food that just hits right for the soul. They currently have a great deal at $12, which makes it even better value for what you're getting. The sullungtang comes with rice, soup, and two types of kimchi. Service was friendly and efficient, and the whole experience felt easy and satisfying. Place was chill, not too overly crowded. I've noticed a lot of people ordering other dishes every time I go, so I'm definitely looking forward to trying more of the menu, but I keep coming back for the basics because it's just that good.

    Sulga was definitely THE place to be for a warm bowl of bone broth on a rainy night. My friend and…read moreI stopped by for doganitang (for two), and the portions were indeed large - for four. We also added beef brisket since my friend wasn't a big fan of cartilage - more for me! The pot itself wasn't too deep, though there was a good portion of protein cartilage. Also important to note that rice was NOT included! The brisket add on came as a pre-cooked brisket that was added in after, as it didn't initially fit in the pot. The staff member told us at the time that broth refills were free. However, when it came time for refills, they said it was only one time - poor communication. Paying was fairly straightforward, but for future visits, I'd likely just come for their lunch special sullongtang after this experience.

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    JunTong SulLungTang

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    4.4
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    found a gem! Omg,…read moretheir Sul Lung Tang (ox bone soup) is really amazing, and their homemade kimchi is just as impressive. The soup has great flavor, and the kimchi pairs perfectly with it. I went in the morning and it seemed like I was the first customer. The lady was very friendly and even asked if I needed more kimchi since my dish was running low. Definitely highly recommend this place, especially if you're looking for a great bowl of Sul Lung Tang and Kimchi.

    Don't underestimate the power of soup ... I definitely had a bit of hesitancy going in due to the…read morelimited menu (basically soup exclusive) but actually was a delicious meal! Food (8/10) - The broth itself was absolutely packed with flavor (even with no additions). It had a super clean flavor but had deep umami notes from the chicken. If you want to switch up or add some more to the flavor profile, I recommend adding in some of the gochugaru (Korean chili flake) or some of the salt and pepper. Also, it was overall quite filling! Trying to tackle down a whole chicken is no easy feat (and the broth had a whole chicken in it!!) Highly recommend dipping the chicken in the salt and pepper mix or some of the gochujang. My one complaint about the food would be that the ginger can get super overpowering as you continue eat. Also, there is a date(?) or fig inside the chicken that is kind of a shock explosion of sweetness. Watch out for it. Service (9/10) - Service is great! The owner is super friendly and very attentive. Smiles all around and nothing to complain about! Overall, will give it another visit! I would try one of their meat dishes next time maybe (they have 2).. BUT pretty fire. Try it!

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