We live in Palm Springs Bad Korean food We found this restaurant super good food Feels like home cooking. Very friendly owner We so happy feeling Thank you read more

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Food tasters like homemade food by grandma from 1980's! Love all their banchan and the service was great, the lady said in the beginning if we need more just let her know. We just didn't ask for more and finished everything that was served. Ambiance is like hole on the wall place but still saw these older Caucasian couple dining there, for a Tuesday dinner. The restaurant owner said a lot of foreigners that stay at The Line Hotel nearby (Normandie & Wilshire) walks over to have dinner. I'm so happy to see these hole on the wall restaurants do well with social media reviews. The price is very reasonable. I would say this place reminded me of jangan restaurant on 2773 W Olympic but much reasonably priced than jangan for sure! Will definitely be back! read more

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Really enjoyed eating here! We got the Korean scallion pancake, marinated beef, and short ribs, all super good!! The pancake was crispy and not greasy, and the beef was really flavorful. Also loved all the side dishes, esp fish cake and kimchi. Very quick and friendly service, they cut the pancake for us and served it on our plates. would definitely be back! Parking valet $3 don't forget keycards read more

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A little gem of a restaurant where a lot of locals seem to frequent! We ordered fish and fish egg soup, which were both tasty :) read more

Mapo Kkak Doo Gee Restaurant - Fish egg soup - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Love every dish that we tried last week. Even the side dishes are good as well. This is as authentic as it gets since every single customer seems Korean. read more

Mapo Kkak Doo Gee Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I've been coming here multiple times, and the biggest thing that stands out is consistency. The food quality and taste are always on point--no drop-off, no surprises. The owners are genuinely kind and welcoming, which makes the experience even better. You can tell they really care about what they're serving and the people coming in. Space is a bit limited, and during busy hours they offer valet, which might feel like a small hassle at first--but honestly, it's 100% worth it. If you're looking to try real Korean food beyond just the usual popular dishes, this is the place. They have a wide variety, including items you don't normally see everywhere. Low-key a hidden gem. If you know, you know. read more

It's a small restaurant in K town. The fish we had is very fresh, the cooking method is simple and it just tastes good. The kimchi might be home made, different from the industrial flavor that you got from the Asian market. The most surprising dish a hand pull dough soup - the chewy noodle, the sweetness of different vegetables, the umami soup cooked with dried anchovies... no meat in the soup, but the advantages of different ingredients are maximized in that soup. It was so good that we did not even take a picture before it was gone. read more

Mapo Kkak Doo Gee Restaurant - Kimchi - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Loved the seasoning in the cutlass fish sauté. The fish itself was a little dry but tofu and radish tasted delicious. Variety of tasty side dishes. Friendly service. Looking forward to trying different dishes next time we are in town. read more

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Loved the food and the customer service. The older lady in the front made us feel like we were eating at home. It's small but homey. The portions are huge and they are kid friendly read more

I'm so thankful that this spot was right around the corner from our hotel because a) it was absolutely delicious and b) we could walk to it. this looks to be the norm here but it was a small crowded valet paid parking lot that was full at 530pm. This is very much a family establishment that gives you that very home-y feel. In fact, since we were eating during their off-peak hours we sat right next to the family eating dinner and they were so sweet and accommodating. Even with the language barrier I felt very welcome here. I had the beef rib stew and the bibimbap, both great and looking forward to coming back to try more read more

I went to pickup for takeout, but the ambiance feels like an old-school, cozy, mom-and-pop Asian diner. The staff were just lovely and personable even though there was a little bit of a language barrier. They were nonetheless able to try their best to accommodate my dietary needs and make my dish to order within 20 minutes. Even though it took another 20 minutes or more to get home, the food was still piping hot and well packaged to not spill. I would probably order something else plainer next time personally because I think I did have a little bit of an allergic reaction so am guessing some of the prepared ingredients they use might already have my allergens in them. I do not know if I have the most discerning palate for authenticity and never met a kimchee stew I didn't like, but their kimchee stew was richly flavorful, as well as affordable. The included rice was also cooked to perfect doneness and just the right texture. I would certainly return to try dine-in with friends or family. Looks like their lot is valet parking, though there seems to be plentiful metered street parking in the area, and it is just one block away from the metro station. read more

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Pretty much amazing. My husband randomly picked this place based on Google Reviews and just drove up. It's in a strip with many other Korean places so I really am not sure if we went into the one he originally found online or not all I know is the food was amazing! Whenever you order, the lady brings you out a container divided into a bunch of different sections, all filled with different sides. They were all delicious and we ate them all up. Also, the food in general was just delicious. We couldn't take any of it home but we had no problem eating the majority of it. Only two dishes and the side were enough to fill us all up. The noodles are hard to share but the lady brought us some scissors and that made it easy. I've never cut noodles with scissors before so it was a neat experience. Loved: - Sides: all of them - Marinated Beef Liked: - Noodles: Fried Vegetables and Beef read more

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Good food, bad service. I used to like this place very much, but it's time to give other places a try.

As you can see from the photos, I got WAY too excited to eat because the food looked and smelled so good that I forgot to take a photo until I was already halfway through the meal. But, let me just tell you, the food is absolutely phenomenal. The restaurant is located in Koreatown, and has the best cozy/homey vibe. The people working there were all so nice and friendly, made me feel so welcome. I came on Christmas Day with my family and it was actually pretty busy but they still had a table for us. They served us immediately. We ordered a bunch of different items like the bulgogi, bibimbap, seafood pancake, and a spicy octopus dish. They brought out some extra items for us as a gift which was super nice!!! We got to try a fried fish and their sujebi (a korean noodle soup). All their sides dishes were so delicious and they kept refilling them since my fiance kept eating all the kimchi, haha Overall, I highly recommend!!! Amazing food, the kindest staff, and the most welcome vibes! read more

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Love the homemade like foods and excellent service by owner. Expect to wait during lunchtime.

The best Korean restaurant hands down! The service is topnotch very friendly and quick The prices are reasonable But best of all the taste of each dish even banchan is just super good. I pray they will stay open forever read more

This place is so amazing. I got the Kimchi Stew and it was so delicious. I want to have it again soon. The restaurant had this "mom+pop" ambiance which was pretty legit. It*s not fancy but it is worth checking out. read more

Mapo Kkak Doo Gee Restaurant - Kimchi Stew - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Food is soo good. Home cook food tasty. Portion is good. Side dishes are all great . It's my first time here definitely coming back for more yummy Korean food . Korean people are very welcoming . The ambience is very homey feels . Price is good for tasty food . I do recommend this place . Can't wait to try other dishes. read more

This place is a staple of Koreatown. It has been around for decades. They have changed management once or twice, but really known for their fish dishes like eundaegu jorim and imyunsu gui and obviously their kkakdoogee (radish kimchi). They give a lot of banchan and honestly the taste is a little Western friendly aka sweet, but also has some variety where I'm more than satisfied. I won't fault them for this, but the cost of a eundageu jorim is $40 which is a lot, but you're usually sharing it with 2-3 people so it's worth, just hurts when you remember when it was $20 lol read more

Came here with 4 friends, 3 who were out of town. It's very ma-and-pop style, if you like that. The owner was very kind, even treated us to soda on the house. The food was really good, and will be returning here again with friends whenever they come in from out of town. I got the mandu guksu, but we also got the hot bowl of bibimbap, bulgogi, also the braised cutlass. They brought out tons of banchan as well!! read more

This is a down to earth little place for any casual dining, everything tasted good, service was good too! read more

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This is pretty authentic & fresh Korean food. It feels like what you eat at any local restaurant in Korea. read more

Definitely one of the best Korean restaurants I've gone to! It's a very cozy environment and the food is really good quality! Staff were so friendly and welcoming and food came out so fast! The food was definitely comforting and the restaurant was very chill and laid back in terms of pace (not super duper busy restaurant and it isn't loud). We ordered: Stir fried pork vegetables: so delicious. A little spicy, but it was literally so perfect. It was well seasoned and it was full of flavor! It had some veggies and the pork was well cooked and so tender & juicy. Dumpling soup with rice cake: man, the dumplings were HUGE. I was so surprised. They were really huge and super delicious. Lots of meat inside them too hehe. The soup was definitely a pick me up too after all the super heavy dishes I'd been having while on vacation so I really enjoyed this. It feels like I'm being enveloped in a warm blanket while eating this. Both dishes are things I could never get tired of eating. I really wish we had this place in the bay. Mapo Kkak Doo Gee is definitely a hidden gem and I'd recommend people to check this place out! Would comeback here and make the trip out to get food here again. Super tasty and comforting, and the portions are pretty generous. My friend and I shared both dishes and were so stuffed after. Parking lot is small, but we came at around 2-3pm on a weekday and managed to find some! read more

If you can only go to one restaurant in LA, let it be this one. Bar none it is the most authentic Korean food you'll ever have in the city. The ahjummas that run the restaurant are a family and always welcome you with open arms and the friendliest service. The ambiance is very cozy and comfy and makes you feel like you're eating at somebody's home. I have been coming here for the past 5 years and the food has stayed consistently delicious. The sullungtang is miles better than Hanbat's; much smoother and milkier. You will also never taste another sundubu jjigae like theirs; not overly salty, packed full of umami, and addicting. All of their other dishes are to die for: spicy squid, sujebi, dolsot bibimbap, bulgogi, grilled sole (this is their specialty), and braised codfish. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu! read more

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I love Mapo. The food here makes you feel so warm as it reminds me of a good homecooked meal. Our top favorites are the sujebi, acorn noodles, braised codfish, and scallion pancake. Everything I've tried here was good. read more

Great hole in the wall! The lady that greeted us and served us was very warming. I almost felt like my loving Korean aunt just invited me into her house for a meal... And I'm Chinese. I had the beef ribs soup with cabbage, and the braised mackerel. The soup was hardy, and full of flavor The mackerel was less fishy than I thought it would be; very clean tasting and fatty! It was very delicious. The piece de resistance is their banchan. Served with several variety and extemely tasty! read more

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Reasonable price, friendly staffs & yummy comfort foods-- what's not to like? This is hands down, my favorite place. This place feels like home--where you can always just go back and grab something to eat. read more

Mapo Kkak Doo Gee Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The food is absolutely amazing and the inside is very cute and comfortable. It just ruins the mood when the people sitting next to you just keep staring at you and make comments about your appearance because they think you can't understand them. Again the food is very good and the owners are very nice. read more

First time here. Parking is $2 at 11:45am but so is street parking for 2 hours. Restaurant is traditional Korean. Food was good. Banchan also very good. Reminded me of the 80s. read more

Mapo Kkak Doo Gee Restaurant - Eundaegoo jorim. Yum! - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is THE place to go for traditional Korean food!!! They have all the classic Korean foods like kimchi stew, dolsot, & many different fish dishes. Braised codfish (Eundaego jorim): This is one of my favorite fish dishes of all time and I love the way mapo makes it. The fish is so soft & flavorful and the portion size is huge! The two of us struggled to finish it. The radish is delicious because it soaks up the sauce & the other veggies (carrots, onions, jalapenos) are also yummy. The rice cake is a nice addition too. Side dishes: Didn't have too many because the main dish was so tasty on its own, but looked fresh! Fiance said that the acorn jelly was good. I've tried a good number of other dishes and feel like you can't go wrong with any of the items! read more

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Was looking for cod fish since Jun Won closed. Stumbled upon this place, and I'm glad I did! Mapo is located on 6th and Normandie, same plaza as Yup Dduk LA and a karaoke place. Parking is awfully limited, and some spots are further occupied due to expanded outdoor seating. However, it's usually not a problem outside of dining hours. I really like how they have large pictures of their menu on the window, and the Korean/English translations are helpful. You'll find all the familiar stews, soups, and seafood dishes. If you're looking for meat, you can also order bulgogi and galbi. Take-out was easy, and they are pretty generous when it comes to banchan (side dishes). We ordered: Ox Bone Soup (Seolleongtang). The meat is pretty beefy and substantial, other places tend to use thinner cuts of brisket. I didn't receive packages of salt and chopped onions that usually come on the side, I think they were just added in. Kinda prefer to adjust the soup to my personal taste, but it was still pretty delicious and didn't need much change. Beef Rib Stew (Galbi-tang). Too much dried cabbage and other vegetables included, so I wasn't a fan of their rendition. Despite the smaller portion of ribs, I found the beef tasty and it went super well with the broth. The one that matters, Braised Codfish. Super tender and delicate to the taste. It's slightly above mild, the fish is bathed in a sauce that gives it such a complex, savory flavor with a bit of spice. This dish isn't cheap, but I'm willing to pay the premium. It's just that good. For such a tiny restaurant, there is so much to choose from. I have yet to try everything. read more

Mapo Kkak Doo Gee Restaurant - Braised Codfish, Beef Rib Stew, Ox Bone Soup, Banchan ⋅ Koreatown - Los Angeles, California - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Been coming here since Covid when there was outdoor setting and I'm here every week to catch up with the friendly owners and enjoy their tasty homemade meals. Food never disappoint and with plenty of side dishes to eat with which I really appreciate it's my go to every time when I miss my moms cooking. Must come for their food and stay for the top notch service. read more

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If you're a big fan of ban chan, this is the place for it because they serve a variety of ban chan and they're all fragrant and flavorful!! This place has great service as well. The Korean lady would come and refill the banchan for us. We had the braised mackerel and the sauce was a bit sweet and spicy. It didn't have that fishy stank, so you can tell they did clean it and season everything well. The dried cabbage soup could've been better. The meat in it looked sad. I'm hoping this means that their other soups are better. Can't wait to come back to try their other dishes! read more

Mapo Kkak Doo Gee Restaurant - Banchan - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Craving traditional korean food? If yes, then this is the restaurant for you! When we first came in, there was one ahjumma who greeted us in and tended to all of our needs. It was an empty restaurant, but clean and cozy. We then, for a party of three, ordered the Bibim Naengmyeon, Sullungtang, Grilled Sole, and Braised Codfish. Ended up being more than enough, so we took some leftovers home. I'd like to point out that the Codfish dish was especially good -- the sauce was amazing! Prices are reasonable in my opinion, but may seem pricier than other options in the area. But if you're going out with family or friends and are looking for some delicious, quality food, this is the spot! Also, by the time we'd left, the restaurant was packed and there were at least three waiters working. That says a lot about the quality and community of the place! :) read more

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We finally got to go back since covid started and let me tell you. The lady who owns, runs and serve at this place is amazing!! She creates a vast array of Banchan, has delicious entrees, and serves them up in amazing sized portions! The Banchan are the side dishes that come so why Korean meals, and a staple to any good Korean meal. This place gives you so many different house made Banchan, and they change all the time!! The ribs are amazing, but they specialize in fish here. The braised Cod is the best we've ever had, and my current favorite is this Bibim Guksu, a sweet and spicy cold noodle salad. I can't deal with how good it is, but please order it to go, because I don't want people crowding this place, making me have to wait when I get there! Just kidding. Also, if you eat all the Banchan, she'll offer you more for free! Love this place! read more

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It's a small quaint restaurant, and I had high hopes but was sorely disappointed. We ordered 4 items off the menu: - [9] Soft Tofu and Seafood Soup (mild) {3/5} - [11] Pollack Stew (mild) {3/5} - [22] Hand-rolled Noodle Soup {2/5} - [26] Ox Bone Soup {1/5} All the soups tasted watered down or had little to no discernable flavor (especially 22 and 26). I've tasted other Korean soups that had more flavor than all the ones we had combined. The only saving grace was the rice and sides to fill up on. Maybe it didn't appeal to me because I am not korean, but I wanted more flavor in the broths? Service was good though. Be wary it costs $2 to park in the area in front of the restaurant. read more

Mapo Kkak Doo Gee Restaurant - Pollack Stew - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Korean home cooking. That's what it feels like. Made by your Korean mom if you had one. The Ox Tail soup was comfort food. I wish I was hungrier. So tasty. read more

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had the ox soup.not much meat in there many types of banchan just wish i had better service read more

One of our favorite places to eat and deliver from. All their dishes are delicious. Can't go wrong with their menu. Grilled Atka Mackerel and Briased Codfish are my favorites. The ban chans (side dishes) are plentiful and fresh. Love the family run restaurant and they welcome you like family. Support local dining and eat amazing food! read more

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The Service: Super attentive. The Food: Love the fish soup. Big portion to share for sure!! Lots of ingredients, steamy hot! Perfect dish for fall/winter time. The Parking: $2 valet parking read more

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