I can't believe I haven't tried Hangari Kalguksu until now, but I'm glad I finally did! The star of…read morethe show is their Kalguksu (Korean Knife Cut Noodle Soup), but the Bossam was also a highlight. They're located in a very busy area of Koreatown, so street parking is very difficult to find. If you aren't finding any spot after circling around endlessly, just do valet parking, which was cheap and easy. The Spicy Seafood and Chicken Kalguksu were so good and comforting! Both soups were tasty and I was very satisfied with all the ingredients included in the Kalguksu. As a noodle lover, the noodles also hit the spot definitely hit the spot. The Spicy Seafood Kalguksu also wasn't terribly spicy, so I would definitely recommend it if you can indulge in some spice. We also ordered the Medium Bossam and that really completed the meal. The pork belly was very tender and delicious and is so good wrapped with the napa cabbage, radish kimchi, and garlic. There is also some dipping sauces for it. I definitely recommend also ordering the Bossam! Overall, I enjoyed everything we had here! The portions were perfect for our party of four and we were fully satisfied after our meal.

Hangari Kalguksu was #1 on my list to eat at while I visited Koreatown…read more It's a shame that they don't have many options besides the sujebi for solo diners. I love noodles, so I knew I wanted to get their kalguksu or sujebi which is basically hand-torn kalguksu in ripped piece form. Everything is HUGE portions, and plus the banchan (four offerings), it's a LOT for one person to eat. I was SO full I felt so wasteful unable to finish anything. I love that the sujebi came with kabocha, potato, and some green veg. You literally don't have to order anything else besides the dish. The kalguksu looks like it's shared and recommended with 2+ parties. This place was filled with families, duos, and larger groups, so I think it must be more of a place to share. I came for a later lunch on a Friday, and just like the yelp revs said it was full and busy but not completely packed. I didn't have to wait for a single small table for one. The service is fast and the staff are so friendly and attentive. I'm glad I finally dined here, but would def only come back with a larger group.

The seafood soup and Yuk gae jang are my go to here some of the best in LA. It's always consistent…read moreand very filling. The restaurant is very bright and clean with nice decor, staff is very nice and attentive. The soondae is pretty good I've had better but if you're in the mood for soondae this is worth a try, as for the Mandu it was ok imo. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area.

The Yukgaejang was so hearty and delicious, and the bossam was just perfect…read moreThe service was impeccable, staff were so nice and attentive.

I love this place! I know it can get super busy on the weekends, but both times I've still been sat…read moreat a reasonable time. The workers are so incredibly nice! The service is great! The food is so delicious and for a reasonable price. Specifically, the skewers after you get a drink. I always eat the pork belly skewers and the beef short rib. The best part about it is that they leave the stick out of it, so it just comes as a plate of meat. My favorite is the Korean Tteokbokki with Ramen noodles. It is so well seasoned, and it is a guilty pleasure of mine. It also has many pieces of kimchi. The corn cheese is yummy and great as a side of anything that you get there. They also give you a free cabbage soup to start that is so flavorful in itself! I also love the ambience as well as the decorations and set up of the restaurant

Saturday night, 6 PM was date night…read more We waited 50 minute wait for a table. Parking was cheap and easy, valet parking for $5 cash, $8 Zelle or Venmo. The valet guys were really nice and friendly. Service was good for how busy they were. Services were well informed when we asked questions. It was our first time there, and had lots of questions. Food was good, not great, but food quality matched the price of the food. In order to order from the skewers menu, we were told we had to buy at least one alcoholic drink. I wasn't planning on getting a beer that night, but I did. Inside the restaurant, it's low comfy lighting. I did not take pictures of our food because of the lighting. I didn't want to mess parties around us by hitting them with the flash. We enjoyed our meal cell phone free. Dan Sung Sa was even busier after we finished our meal. With so many options in KTown, I would not consider going back for date night, but would when going in a large group of friends. Dan Sung Sa was vibing with tons of positive energy and drinks.

My group of girls came in on a rly busy Saturday night around 9pm. I think we ended up waiting…read moreabout 1 hour. During your waiting time you are brought back to the balcony area where there's a bar and a beer pong table. The waiting area was pretty chill. When we finally got seated my group of 6 had 2 tablets to play with. The concept was pretty cool! You can chat with other tables and play games for Soju. If u win the other table buys you a drink and vice versa. The concept was really fun! Esp for a night out. We also ordered some food which was surprisingly pretty good. I think my favorite dish was prob the beef tofu soup not was full of flavor and it was definitely shareable! Overall I would def come back since it's just a fun hangout spot with the friends! The service is also pretty quick and you order off the tablets as well!

rented out a private room for a bday celebration…read more *Pricing as of 2.24.26* 1st hour free every additional hour $35-40 per hour. we were capped at 2 hours for our reservation. no limit on people according to them and no minimum spend. speaker and tv inside the room. all in all such a fun time. I would recommend an early reservation (9am-10am) if possible since they tend to get busy and the valet gets full quick. valet was $4 for the time we were there as long as you do not leave Chi Chi. fun times, good seleciton of Korean food, drinks (soju, beer) and fun lil iPad games. staff was ok, friendly, just super busy running around!

Dined here again after church for a very hearty soup brunch, and the quality has never changed. I'm…read morestill eating my leftovers right now because they're so generous with the meat portions. The broth is incredibly rich, and the overall dining experience is always great. The owner personally took my order this time and suggested I try the pork neck soup. I usually order the oxtail soup, which is my family's favorite. I also order from them often through Uber Eats because my family loves it just as much as I do.

I give this restaurant a solid 3…read more I decided to try Yangji Gamjatang because I was craving korean soup and noodles. The plaza has mandatory valet parking which was $5 but they parked our car right next to the dumpster and we had to back up to get in which wasn't great. Not at all fault of the restaurant at all but valet is just something to be aware of for this plaza. The interior was a little small and I liked the ambience. The service was okay and we came for a late lunch around 2 pm so there was no wait. Owner or manager did talk to someone they knew for a part of our service and it was a deadish hour for customers so it was a little hard to flag someone down to pay. We ordered a variety of dishes: tonkatsu, blood sausage stew, mixed thin cooked noodle, and spicy sweet sour chicken. It's a little bit on the pricier side but I expected it from a mom n pop shop in ktown. There was a variety of banchan that I liked and the pickled radish was especially yummy. The tonkatsu and blood sausage stew came out first. My brother thought the tonkatsu was alright but a little dry. The blood sausage stew was the star of the meal. It's very hearty and a little heavy which I loved. It has a lot of components in it (pork blood sausage, leeks, black pepper, pork intestine, Napa cabbage, and lettuce) and it paired nicely with the complimentary white rice. I'd come back for this stew itself and give it a 5/5. The thin cold noodles came out next and it looked delicious but it was very saucy. I think it's to be expected with this noodle but I would've preferred less sauce so it would be more refreshing and less heavy. I thought the taste was decent and it went well with the cucumbers. The chicken came out last and it was disappointing. The image on the menu obviously looked better but for $23.95, the taste and the portion were not up to par. I kind of expected it to taste better than regular sweet and sour chicken and I think it was a little ridiculous to charge nearly $24 for that small platter. The sauce was tasty but the chicken was a little chewy and stringy so it just tasted average overall. There was a lot of leftover that we took home and the total meal for 3 costed $80. The whole meal was not bad overall but I wouldn't order the same items I got and would just try the stews.

This old-school spot in Ktown opens at 9 AM, and the place was full of Korean seniors chatting with…read morethe aunties working there -- always a good sign. The prices are also super reasonable. A bowl of seolleongtang is only $13.67! The steamed short ribs came with four big pieces, plus tofu and radish. The meat was tender and flavorful, slightly sweet, and the sauce was great with rice. The marinated soy shrimp was also delicious -- savory, well-seasoned, and the shrimp had a firm, almost chewy texture. It's served cold, which pairs perfectly with hot soup. Only $7 too! The hot stone bibimbap came out sizzling, with crispy rice at the bottom, vegetables, and spicy sauce. Simple but so satisfying. The ox knee bone tendon soup was hearty and warming, with chewy tendon and glass noodles inside. You can season it yourself with salt and pepper.

Comfort food that actually hits different…read more Step into Shin Chon Seolleongtang--a K-Town staple that's been serving up tradition for over 10 years... and somehow still keeping prices the same This is the kind of spot you go to when you need something warm, nourishing, and straight-up satisfying. No frills, just really good food made with care. That seolleongtang? Simmered for hours until the broth turns rich, milky, and full of depth--every spoon feels like a reset. We also tried: Hangover Soup -- bold, spicy, and exactly what you need after a long night (or before one tbh) Galbijjim -- tender, fall-apart braised short ribs Soy-Marinated Shrimp -- sweet, savory, and already peeled = no work, all reward Comes with all the classic banchan and that cozy, homey vibe that never misses

The place is very clean and food is yummy. the workers are very nice and they pay attention to…read moreevery details. good service.

The service is excellent very attentive The food is…read moredelicious and yummy Love the ambiance very modern and nice area.

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.

This place has been on my list for months now and we were finally able to give it a try! Every dish…read morewe ordered was packed with flavor! The employee behind the register was super friendly and helped us narrow down our selections: curry chicken roti wrap, red pepper goat roti wrap, jerk chicken, and mac and cheese pie. Highlights were the curry chicken roti and jerk chicken - soooo goood! My buddies were all about the mac and cheese though! Seating space is somewhat limited with a handful of tables inside and a couple outdoors, but didn't have any issues finding a spot at the time. Didn't see a parking lot, but got lucky with nearby street parking. Solid place, would definitely hit it up again!

This food pulled me out of my depression. I'm so serious. I tend to fight with myself about what to…read moreeat for lunch and dinner, how much to spend, and if I should order in or eat what I have at home. I just gave in and ordered delivery, and ended up with one of the best meals I've had in a long time. I got the plantains, the oxtail patty, and the wings. Those flavors thrilled me. I was shocked at how good each new thing was. I've since had it a few more times. My only complaint is that the shrimp roti isn't as good as it could be. My shrimp were over cooked, and the flavor is missing something. My favorite has been the pepper goat roti. BABY! That is about to be a problem for my wallet. What a delicious creation. What a beautiful restaurant. Glad it exists. This place has a new fan out of me.

I am hesistant to write this......in that I'm not sure that I want EVERYONE to be in "the know"…read moreabout Los Angeles' coolest Bar. I've gone there to play pool a few times and the competition is pretty fierce, however, I've sat at the bar and Laiken and Adam were fast, really busy, but cool, and attentive. Edgar brought out some killer fried chicken, and the beer is tops!

This is an update to the very positive review I left 3 years ago…read more Crawford's has lost its way. It used to consistently be the best fried chicken in the area. And now it's on par with KFC (soggy, heavy, bready). And when food is this poorly executed, all of the little things that I used to consider acceptable tradeoffs suddenly get magnified: -deadbeat/snarky counter service -included sides that have never been any good (such a waste) -filthy tables that don't get bussed or wiped down -ridiculously long wait times (after ordering tonight, it was close to an hour before we got our food...during a very un-busy shift) This place has fallen so far from its original glory, if I were the owner, I'd shut down for a month or two and think long and hard about whether I have any passion left for this sort of business, and whether I have enough motivation to perform a badly needed reset. Otherwise, what's the point? To offend people and take a their money? I've seen similar recent reviews so I'm never coming back to Crawford's. But I have hope for the owners and their future customers.