Ma Dang Gook Soo is known for their soybean noodles and I can confirm they are delicious & refreshing for these hot summer days. It's a great spot that can get busy, but not overly so and you can usually find a parking spot in their lot which is a nice respite in Koreatown. Though not necessary, best if you can order/speak in Korean. They do have English translations on the menu and you could just point to the photo of what you want on the wall...it just makes communication a little easier. If not for knowing Korean, I wouldn't have known the ahjeemas were telling me to hurry up and order, lolz! Or the gentlemen next to me saying they felt rushed and like staff just wants you to get in and out. The Ahjeemas are cooking and serving in this place and it reminds me of old school joints with minimal service. The quick & curt service vibe isn't for everyone, but I am cool with it especially when on a rushed schedule myself. They are known for having delicious kimchi here but I especially like their white kimchi. It went so well with the kongguksu The kongguksu is just so darn good here. It's cool because you can get it with different noodles although it's all White Soybean (Ilban Kongguksu) broth. You can get the soup with mugwort, acorn, buckwheat or the standard chewier knife-cut wheat noodles. I've done the acorn and wheat noodles - both were great. Have a few bites with the aforementioned white kimchi for some balance. . The portions are huge here and they do charge for a take away box if you need one for your leftovers. I don't know how anyone finishes the soup there because it always makes several meals for me! But most people truly do eat it all there. Kudos to y'all. My friends want to go when they visit LA, so I'm looking forward to trying more on their menu in future visits. Bring on the bibimbap! Ma Dang Gook Soo is an old school hole-in-the-wall type of shop that is great for cold soybean dishes in the summer! read more

I came here because I was curious about their soybean noodles, and they were the best I've ever had. Their homemade kimchi was delicious, and the tteokbokki was excellent. The rice cakes tasted fresh and homemade, not like the typical packaged ones you get at most places. I also ordered the Bibim Guksu to go and was shocked by the portion size--it was easily enough for two people! The flavor was so good I couldn't stop eating, even after I was full. Before leaving, I thanked the lady because every dish I ordered was delicious. Great food, generous portions, and I'll definitely be back! read more

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This is my favorite place for kongguksu (cold soybean noodle soup)! The soybean broth is rich, thick, and incredibly nutty, with a deep flavor that tastes fresh and wholesome. It feels like you're eating something truly healthy and homemade. The kimchi is also excellent and pairs perfectly with the noodles. Every time I visit, the quality is consistent, and the flavors never disappoint. If you enjoy kongguksu, this place is a must-try. It's easily my favorite noodle restaurant, and I keep coming back for that rich, satisfying soybean broth. read more

Ma Dang Gook Soo - Bean noodles - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Nothing to complain about! The kimchi is so yummy and made in-house, and they also brought us small bowls of soup. The bowl of cold spicy mixed noodles is very generous, enough for two people. read more

Ma Dang Gook Soo - Cold Spicy Mixed Noodles - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My first full day of me visiting in Ktown. I found myself wondering and found a spot about 19 minutes away from where I was staying. I got there at 11 AM. It was pretty empty by then, for seated right away. There were a little language barrier, but we made it work. I've decided to get number four, which is their cold noodles because I cannot handle spice or else I would've got number five. Totally brought me back to Korea! Meat dumplings went very well with my cold noodles. I would come back here when visiting. read more

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I came here after returning from LAX after a long overseas journey. I was pretty exhausted and just glad to finally be back. A friend I was traveling with suggested we stop by this place to recharge. I'd never had banquet noodles before so I didn't really know what to expect. I gotta say, the banquet noodles here were good and a nice way to rejuvenate. It sort of reminded me of pho, but a simpler broth and similar thin noodles (but buckwheat instead of rice I believe. Similar texture and taste due to thin size though) I also had the tteokbokki and that was pretty good too. Not super spicy or anything and packed with flavor. Honestly the place isn't like super special, service was fine (my friend was korean and communicated that way), but it hit all the right spots coming back from that long trip so I was pretty happy. I will say the other comments about cleanliness might be a thing- I saw a fly that was constantly hovering around the restaurant during my entire experience. read more

Ma Dang Gook Soo - Banquet Noodles, their namesake - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The noodles are fine, the cleanliness questionable, and the service is terrible. It's my first time there and I've never felt so awkward eating somewhere. Long story short does the food make up for the service? Absolutely not. The moment you walk in you're not greeted or welcomed, more like "ugh how dare you interrupt my conversation it was getting good" type vibe from the aunties. They slap down the menus and then come back in a MINUTE and get annoyed when you're not ready to order. And then when you are ready to order (5 minutes max) they're talking in the back and take forever to acknowledge you!!!! We went from just hands like small hand up (not even arms raised just like trying to make eye contact) and were ignored. The arms up? Ignored. Waited and figured we'll try again in a little bit .... But they didn't come out to take our order. In the end luckily one of my friends is Korean and just shouted out in Korean for their attention-- to which one of them comes out to take our order. No smile, no "how are you", very much like "ok what" and then left. We finally order and then there's NOTHING for the next while. No water, no banchan, no service. Everything comes out with the food later (which is not my typical experience with Korean restaurants). The food comes and it IS good. The food is not the problem. Maybe little protein but whatever. Is it the best ever? No. But it's really not bad like I'd be lying if I said the food sucked. But there's at least 3-4 different flies buzzing around and it's like the hand Olympics of eating with your dominant hand and shooing away flies with the other hand. We had 4 people total and were all actively trying to protect our food. My guess is because the back door (through the kitchen) is open and it must be near a garbage can or something like that. Very off putting and unhygienic. The banchan wasn't great. We didn't finish it. But even if we wanted refills, wouldn't have gotten it. There was NO service at all. They take your order and put your food down and THAT'S IT. Hope you don't need extra water or extra napkins because you're not getting any. We're there not even an hour yet (it's not busy at all with so many open tables) and they come and put the check down. Cut our conversation short but ok yeah we'll put a card down. The problem is when they come back with the receipt where you'll add tip-- SHE STANDS THERE. We're trying to figure out 10%? 15%? How much do we want to give given we got pretty much no service ... but still feel bad for the aunties working. And she SCOFFS saying why is it taking us so long and walks away, only to come back within the minute like?? You're not done yet ?? I don't remember how much we agreed to leave (wasn't on my card) but you just see the disapproval in her face/body language. Pretty sure she complained in Korean after but ignorance is bliss (my friend who does speak Korean was NOT vibing with the experience either it's probably worse if you understand all the conversation going on) Obviously after all that we no longer were welcome and just decided to leave. Just wasn't a pleasant experience at all. Now I don't expect Asian restaurants to have 5 star service but this was ridiculous. Won't be coming back. read more

Ma Dang Gook Soo - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Authentic Korean restaurant for spicy cold noodles, Kalguksu, and more! I visited this restaurant for an early Sunday dinner and my experience here was pretty good. The restaurant was busy, but the service was quick and the patrons at the time I went didn't have to wait for a table. I ordered the Cold Spicy Mixed Noodles and they were delicious! The noodles were cooked well and the sauce was tangy and nutty, almost ketchup like. The portions were also big! I also got the kimbap which wasn't my favorite since the sausage flavor was strong, but I really liked the dumplings which were soft and juicy. The Kalguksu dishes I tried were also good, but I've had better. The service was mixed. We had some servers who were nice and patient with my group. One even explained how to eat some dishes. But one other server was a bit impatient and rude when handing us the to-go materials. Parking is also good since there's a big and free parking lot where the restaurant is located at. Overall, a good experience here! I would come back for the cold noodles and dumplings. read more

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Ma Dang Gook Soo served up all the comfort vibes. I got spicy cold noodles, hubby went acorn, and kimbap for the toddler = win-win. Service was sweet, parking a breeze, and yes it was warm with some flies, but we survived. Food tastes like Korean aunties put their heart into it. That side broth with the noodles? Mood. Home-cooked, cozy, and exactly what my soul needed. read more

Ma Dang Gook Soo - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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My boyfriend and I love this Mom and Pop restaurant and often dine in for lunch or dinner. Usually there isn't a long wait and are seated with 5-10 mins. The staff is very friendly, there are a few who may not converse in English (Korean speaking) but that isn't an issue with ordering and there is usually another worker who is English speaking if you really need to ask for recommendations. The food is SOOOO good, I always look forward to their hand pulled noodles. read more

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Happy new year!!! To help bring in the new year 2026.....Moms wanted us to go to our go to spot for a helping bowl of our favorite lucky Duk kook!!! Absolutely the best and most perfect way to celebrate the New Year's Day....But with a bowl of amazing soup broth seasoned with fresh hand made dumplings, eggs green onions and duk!!! Mom also ordered their signature hand pulled Kal kook soo in clam and seafood broth plus an order of steamed mandu!!! Amazing kimchi and mool kimchi!! Luv the ladies here (staff) always so welcoming like we walked into their home and act more like my aunts rather than staff!!! Highly recommended!!! read more

Delicious and simple homestyle food with generous portions. Free parking! The restaurant is small, and you'll notice some flies around. The staff are generally friendly, but I've noticed they force customers to tip. One time, they chased after a foreign customer, claiming he didn't tip and told him he needed to. This kind of behavior isn't allowed, but they do it anyway. It's a bit uncomfortable, especially since some people have said the staff changed their tip amount without notifying them. For this, I think a 3.5/5 is fair. Each table gets kimchi. It's not the best, but not terrible either. It tastes a bit stale. The chicken noodle soup is very simple but one of my favorites. I order it every time and can usually finish the whole thing myself, though it's easily shareable between two people. The noodles are chewy, and it comes with a decent amount of chicken (though it could use more). The kimchi noodle soup uses the same noodles and isn't too spicy. The spicy rice cakes were good, but I probably wouldn't order them again. Still, it never hurts to add them on. read more

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Ma Dang Gook Soo has been on my list for a while. Walking in was a bit tight, in that the tables are fairly close together. If you ever needed a reminder of stretching LA real estate, this is it. The staff didn't notice me for nearly 5 minutes, so I ended up seating myself. After sitting down, they brought me barley tea and a small variety of sides which included two forms of kimchi and chilled radish. The spicy kimchi was good, though tasted average after the first few bites, like the other two sides. For the main meal, I had their Artemisia Soybean Noodle Soup. While I've had Soybean Noodle Soup before in Korea, I wasn't a huge fan. The one made at Ma Dang boasted a creamy and nutty texture, which I enjoyed. Because it's also cool, this made for the perfect summer meal. The texture of the noodles was also enjoyable - not too hard but not too flimsy either. While the staff often didn't notice me, they did end up refilling my sides before handing me the check. Paying was fairly straightforward, and I was soon on my way out. Aside from the service, this place is definitely worth another visit; I'm excited to try their knifecut noodles! read more

On a cold day and feeling a bit sick, the kimchi hand cut noodle soup just hit so hard. The bowl was steaming hot which made it just even better to eat, and the noodles are just amazing to eat. The servers were also really nice to us, and was what I expected of an Asian restaurant. Straight to the point, no conversing, and made sure we had what we needed. The restaurant itself is also pretty small, with pretty limited seatings as there's roughly only 8 tables within the restaurant. read more

Ma Dang Gook Soo - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is a place you naturally crave on a rainy day. The restaurant isn't very modern or spotless, but it seems more like an older, long-standing place. Most of the food was good, though the pork cutlet was a little soggy, which was disappointing. Still, it was a satisfying meal overall. read more

Ma Dang Gook Soo - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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we stopped by to check out this korean resturant. - the inside was small but the outside was covered up..interesting lol - we ordered the bibim guksu and the kimbap for two people. the bibim gooksoo (4.6/5) had the right amount of flavor but wished it was a tad bit spicier. the kimbap (4.6/5) was flavorful and loved the vegetables that were in it. the soup and the side dishes that they gave out paired well with the food we got. - the food was great but the service could be improved. when we walked in, we were not given menus so we had to look at the pictures on the front wall of the resturant to order. we were the only ones left in the resturant but it took us a while to get our check because all the servers were in the kitchen area. however, the servers were still helpful to our needs like when they were serving our food read more

Ma Dang Gook Soo - kimbap, bibim guksu - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Please don't act like you don't know what you're doing when you're doing your waving your hands and saying what what what. The food shuffled around the floor in the back ally parking lot off the floor. This is Not ok This place is filthy !! WHERE IS THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT WHEN YOU NEED THEM! read more

Big portions but noodle to soup ratio was off. Service was lukewarm. Be ready to pay more than 15%+ tip if you are not Korean. They kept pressuring us to give more tip even though I had already tipped 15%. The audacity. Just go somewhere else in Ktown it's not worth it. read more

Maybe it was the craving of hot bowl of soupy noodles during a heat wave that didn't quite hit for me. First off, this place is very traditional, mom and pop shop, where people stop for a quick homecooked meal, so vibes were there. The chicken kalguksu I had was heavy on the noodles versus chicken/vegetables and the whole thing reminded me of a everything but the sink soup: a bit bland, thick, and gigantic. The only other time I had kalguksu was more of a wonton soup than an egg drop soup and I prefer that version. read more

Ma Dang Gook Soo - Chicken kalguksu - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've been here multiple times at this point. As a Korean, this is the best Korean noodle restaurant in Koreatown, in my opinion. I believe it's been open for decades, when my parents knew the place too. Authentic taste, fair prices, fast service! read more

Ma Dang Gook Soo - Chicken kalguksu - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Not even 8:30pm and says they close at 9pm but they won't take to go orders or any orders bc it's too late..guess small business doesn't want business or lady on the phone only spoke Korean bc she was quick to say call tomorrow and hung up read more

The food was ok, but the service here left a bad taste in my mouth. The waiters definitely gave preferential treatment to parties who spoke Korean and had the audacity to pressure us for more tip at the end. The food was nothing to write home to. The mugwort noodles in the soy acorn broth were super bland and had way too much soup compared to the amount of noodles. I will never come back here due to how uncomfortable I felt dining in and would not recommend this restaurant to anyone read more

Ma Dang Gook Soo - Mugwort noodles with soy acorn soup (BLAND!) - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I grew up in Korea, and noodles were always a part of everyday life. After school, I'd stop by a snack shop to grab a warm bowl of gooksoo. After work, it was what filled me up late at night. On cold winter days, a hot bowl of noodles always brought comfort. So when I miss that feeling -- not just the taste, but the feeling of being back home -- I come to MaDang Gooksoo. It's not that cold in LA, but sometimes when my heart feels a little cold or lonely, a bowl of noodles from here warms me right up. And honestly, for the price, the portions are super generous -- I always leave feeling full and comforted. One thing I always get with my noodles is the dumplings. Just like noodles, dumplings are a classic part of everyday Korean food. At MaDang, they come out quickly and work perfectly as a warm little appetizer before the main dish. So satisfying. This time, I randomly started craving kong-gooksoo (cold soy milk noodles) and gave it a try. Back in Korea, I'm used to eating it with thick noodles, but here they serve it with thin somyun -- which was surprising but really nice. The broth was rich and nutty, and the flavor brought me right back to Korea. My partner got the udon, and we were both surprised by how bouncy and chewy the noodles were -- seriously, so good. They have so many menu options here that I honestly want to come back and try them all. Feels like a gooksoo adventure I'm totally ready for read more

The best Kalguksu and mandoo and KONG GUKSU !!! Omg omg it's soooo good amd I've beeen here for 12 years !!! Best service ever i love the ladies here Get MOMIL konguksu out of all it's the best !! Omg I can't stress enough so so yummy Hole in the wall A mom and pop store read more

Ma Dang Gook Soo - Chicken noodle man dooooos and konguksu - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

A no-frills Korean noodle and dumpling house with *huge* portions. Parking is free and on site, and service is... serviceable. I was glad they seem to offer kongguksu year round; it was cold, refreshing, thick, and LOADED with noodles. I can eat a lot but I still had to take half of it home. The same goes with all other noodle dishes here. We also shared some tteokbokki, and between it being pleasantly spicy, fishy, and with THICC rice and fish cakes, it's some of the best I think I've had. I've only gone with Korean-speaking friends, who have helped us order and navigate some of the personalities of the ladies waiting on the tables. You have to ask for menus, they flatly refuse to split bills, and they will stare you down as you sign off on tip. But I didn't mind. For the amount of food you get for the price, I'll take a tongue lashing from an ajumma. read more

Ma Dang Gook Soo - Kongguksu/ soy bean noodles Tteokbokki/ spicy rice cake Madang noodles - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

You know this place is trad korean when majority of who works here are korean aunties who barely speak english but are the sweetest and the most accomodating experience I've had! Initially I found this place during the pandemic, but since they're a mom and pop shop, they can afford not to be open at that time. Now I've been back here numerous times and I have tried a number of their dishes: 1. Kimchi kalguksu - it's sour. not my favorite but it's still okay 2. Dumplings - YES! 3. Chicken kalguksu - it's good. Bland in a sense it doesn't burst in flavors. Has shredded chicken 4. Clam kalguksu - so far my favorite kalguksu. Mixed with some mussels. The flavor is light but I prefer this over the chicken 5. Mountain vegetable bibimbap - the best in town... their version is just out of this world. Comes with a side of plain anchovy broth The ambience is quite loud and busy, their space is overall small. When youre dining alone or two, you will be seating next to another party. Their portions are huge. But if you have a big appetite you can definitely finish it. They do charge $0.50 for a big container, small containers are free. Before I forget, their kimchi is the best!!!!!!!!!!! I honestly can't wait to come back here, I already know what to order next lol read more

I come here often because the food is good, but the servers are really disappointing. Every time I visit, they're too focused on tips, and when I didn't leave much because the service wasn't great, they completely ignored me. It makes me not want to come back, even though the food is tasty. The service feels rushed, sloppy, and unprofessional. read more

Me and my friends were eating and we haven't finished they wanted us to pay. I gave 10 dollar tips including 50c to go box fee and the cashier told me you need to give more tips and pushed me to write more tips. I refused and returned back to our table. When me and my friend still talking the server kept coming to our table and gave us signals to leave. It made me and my friends extremely uncomfortable and even one of the server cut off our conversation and wanted me to pay 50c to go box fee and I told her I put in the tips. It was so rude. This restaurant push the client to give more than 15% tips and it's so bad and rude if you don't. It's the worst restaurant for service in this area!!!!! read more

RUDE is all I can say. The WORST customer service I've experienced and they expect a 20% tip. No wonder they have so many bad reviews. Save your money go to BCD next door!!!! read more

It's my first time trying Kalguksoo and I'm glad my friend and I chose Ma Dang Guk Soo on a brisk evening for dinner. The staff mainly spoke in Korean and thankfully my basic Korean speaking skills were working that night. In Korean, they immediately asked how many people and I said "두 명이에요 (for two people)" and were immediately seated. The ambiance is very cozy and has a homestyle vibe with white lighting and a nostalgic feel. My friend and I ordered the same Dumpling Soup (#14) which has dumplings, egg drops, tteok (rice cake) slices and green onions. They also provided some kimchi and non-spicy kimchi as banchan (side dishes). Our soups were ready within 5-10 minutes. The green onion and egg gave an umami kick and the dumplings were also fresh and tasty. Surprisingly, I finished my order in one-sitting without taking any leftovers to go. I could not resist the freshness and warmth of the kalguksoo. I'll be back again at Ma Dang Gook Soo for my kalguksoo fix on the westside of KTown. read more

How great is this place...seriously a must-go whenever in the area. Fresh hand made noodles in a variety of combinations...keep going keep trying different ones, and they keep topping themselves. Excellent hot pot and rice dishes as well...MOM AND POP AT IT'S FINEST!!! read more

Their main dish is "madang gooksoo" (madang=yard, gooksoo=noodles) which is a traditional Korean noodle dish that used to be commonly served in large gatherings like weddings and birthday parties because they are relatively easy to prepare, filling, and tasty. BUT I digress. Their best dish is the "kimchi kal gooksu", which has a thick and spicy (but not that spicy) soup base with handmade knife cut wheat flour noodles that is guaranteed to comfort you on any cold or rainy day. The space inside is cozy and not fancy by any means. But it is an authentic, old fashioned Korean restaurant so don't let the quaint interior turn you away! Plenty of designated parking right outside the restaurant as it's next to the ever popular BCD Tofu House. read more

Foods are good But servers are not clean Counting money at the cash register, touching hair, and making dumplings with those same hands. Please change the soy source pot !!! read more

Ma Dang Gook Soo - Old and dirty broken soy sauce pot . Please gets a new one! - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Ordered the #1 Handcut noodles with chicken and a #2 "Feast Noodles" in Hot Anchovy Soup (Ma Dang Noodles). The menu selection has hot and cold noodles, these two are both hot noodle soups. The portions here are quite large. Meals are served with tea and two types of kimchi, a traditional red and a white. Both were distinct with the red kimchi having sweetness and light spice whereas the white kimchi was more cleansing and palate-refreshing. The #1 Handcut noodles with chicken was a delicious hearty soup with a slightly thick soup and nice chewy noodles. The shredded chicken was the right size and the greens in here brought color to the soup. For those who want to spice it up, there was a special spice oil that could be added on the side. The #2 "Feast Noodles" were a thin noodle type and also included shredded egg garnish. The anchovy soup here is flavorful and tastes great to warm up on a cold day. The noodles were the right tenderness and consistency for this soup, it's certainly a very filling portion. They also sell packaged kimchi as well as jujube dates and sweet potatoes. Note that there is a $0.50 charge for to-go containers if you ask for them. Service was very fast-paced, a little mix of them being pressed for time in between very patient help with ordering and checking in on our meal. This restaurant gets a medium pace of foot traffic coming through the door, it's often overshadowed by a few other major restaurants nearby. Very family style or old friends coming together for a meal. It's part of a shared plaza so there is a large parking lot but it could get packed depending on the time of day. read more

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Perfect place to go when you are craving a healthy home cooked meal from a Korean mom. There are multiple Korean ladies working at this restaurant. The moment we stepped in, a super friendly Korean lady approached us with some hot barley tea and kimchi. She welcomed us by speaking to us in Korean and we noticed everyone else around us was speaking Korean as well (yes even the customers). Gave me the impression that this place is really authentic and popular among the Korean locals in LA. Definitely a hole in the wall restaurant. Unassuming from the outside but definitely has amazing food. Their customer base mainly consists of the older age group. I ordered 1A. Chicken Handcut Noodles. It comes with some fermented Napa cabbage (non spicy kind) and kimchi. The chicken handcut noodle soup came out boiling hot, guaranteed to warm you up a cold/rainy day. The chicken stock for this soup is super pure. The Korean lady gave me some spicy mixture that looks like it has some green onions and onions. She told me that I can add that spicy mixture into the soup and mix to enjoy. I usually don't like my soup spicy so I opted out on the spicy mixture. The flavor of this soup is different from canned chicken noodle soup. It has a complete different flavor profile. I don't taste any ginger but they do top it with some green onions and black pepper. The soup is already salted. For me, it was perfectly salted. However, if you would like more salt, they do have some salt on the table so that you can salt to your own liking. There are bits of shredded chicken in the soup and thick slices of potatoes that were cooked to perfection. The portion size is huge. Can feed one very hungry person or you could decide to share it and it would still be plenty of food. :) read more

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A delicious hole in the wall. Crowded on a weekend lunch but the wait isn't too horrible. The restaurant is small but they get people seated quickly. Their menu is all along the wall with photos. Everything comes out fresh. The chicken hand cut noodle came out steaming hot. Must add their green onion sauce with it. So delicious. The spicy cold noodle also has a great texture in their noodles. If you like vinegar, make sure to add some since it goes well with it. Their kimchi is all homemade and is really good as well. Their portion sizes are huge and everything tastes healthy but good at the same time read more

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Really good Korean handmade noodles. Had the 1A which was Chicken and the 1D which was Anchovy. The chicken was the consensus better dish with tasty broth, bits of chicken. The Anchovy with a tomato base was also very good, but it had a little bit of spice which I'm a wimp so not to my liking. They served yummy tea and an appetizer of pickled napa cabbage. With the meal, they brought out homemade kim chee (which I'm told is very good, but I don't like spicy) and some spicy paste (again which I've heard was good, but I don't like spicy). The service was great - loved the Korean auntie servers. They were so sweet. This is a place that I would love to come back to. read more

Great place when you're looking for a simple, yet hearty bowl of noodles. It's also located right next to BCD in a plaza with lots of free parking which is always a plus! We came in on a Friday night at 7 and were seated right away. The portions here are also quite generous. I shared a bowl of chicken kalgaksu with 1 other person and it was the perfect amount of food for us to still have some room for dessert. The broth was the standout for me - it's quite light in the flavor and just a very clean taste overall. We did not waste a drop. The noodles were not bad, but not my favorite when it comes to kalgaksu - my personal preference is the noodles at MDK. The kimchi they serve here is also really good. And they do take credit card! read more

Ma Dang Gook Soo - Chicken handmade noodles - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

the restaurant gives an authentic feel and the staff was comprised of nearly all korean aunties. my parents and i ordered the dumpling soup, janchi noodles, and chicken kalguksu, and each broth delivered a burst of addictive flavor. the portions are huge and perfect to satiate a soupy noodle craving read more

Was searching for a chicken kalguksu place and stumbled on this tiny shop. Plenty of free parking, they are located in a plaza that is shared with a mart and next to BCD Tofu. I went at 10am and was seated promptly. The employee asked what I wanted right as I sat down. I was confused and said a menu? Lol I was a little put off by her and noticed that two groups of people who came after me received their banchans and noodles before me. I ordered their chicken kalguksu and the portion was definitely hugeee. The came with shredded chicken, potato slices, and zucchini mixed with an ample amount of noodles. The noodles were deliciously chewy but I'd say the soup was underwhelming. I did add some extra salt and it helped a bit. It was good, but not the best. So far Hangari Kalguksu holds that title in my heart! read more

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