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My first time having Korean dumplings! This is a homey little spot in Ktown. The parking lot appeared to be almost all valet. Otherwise you have to find street parking in the neighborhood. My friend and I were greeted by the friendly waitress, but otherwise left alone. We ordered a few different dumplings to share, which was more than enough food for the two of us. The king steam dumplings were huge, but my favorite was the spicy steam roll dumplings with pork and shrimp. The spicy sauce it came with made those ones extra tasty. The flavors in general seem rather mild, so not my favorite dumplings I've had, but delicious all the same!
dis was total nostalgia for me omg i used to love steamed buns and these were perfect. walking in its just a cute lil restaurant ran by older korean ppl and they were so sweet. the pork and veggie dumplings were filled asf and juicy, not to mention literally mutants bugger than my fist and a half one of these is enough to keep u full i was eating on this all day omg
Cozy little spot in Ktown, the share a small parking area w a couple other spots but u can also easily find street parking. The food was definitely plentiful and pretty tasty and the steamed dumplings we got were huge. Worth a try especially bc everything is pretty cheap.
Great service and home kitchen vibe. The servers are so on it! I ordered 6 items and wow! They prepare it right in the front counter. And i can't stress enough how great the texture is on the dumplings. Must try! you won't regret.
Saw that Anthony Bourdain liked this place and he wasn't wrong. Been here twice now and the staff is super nice and the food comes out quick. I love starting off with the cucumber salad, followed by an assortment of their dumplings. The roll dumplings were a surprise hit for me. Then I top it off with one of their soups. Both the spicy beef and beef short rib soups are delicious. It's really a preference thing or what you're feeling that day. I'll definitely be grabbing some frozen dumplings to take home next time. Both times I've been here, the parking was super easy but I've definitely seen the lot get full.
My favorite place in ktown to get quality dumplings. I've come a few times to dine in and once to purchase packs of frozen dumplings. You can really tell the quality of their frozen dumplings are way better than the frozen ones you get at the korean grocery stores. Their menu is not big, but they do so well to craft a really good plate. Portions are AMPLE. The Korean style steamed dumplings (#12) are GIANT. Almost the size of my palm lol. There is so much filling in it that you could eat a few and be full. The pan fried dumplings (#8) are also great if you're looking for a crispy choice. You really can't go wrong with anything you order. On a recent visit, I ordered the tofu salad and even though it's a fusion style salad, I really loved the pairing of cold tofu with arugula, walnuts, and yuzu jam dressing! Their banchan is simple: kimchi and pickled turnip, both are made really well. This place is a staple in my ktkown book!
Myung in Dumplings feels like you're visiting your Korean auntie's house and she's about to make you some delicious food! The restaurant is rustic and small playing lounge like piano music and it's snuggled in between a bunch of other different businesses inside of a shopping plaza. I enjoyed everything I ordered but the steamed kimchi dumplings stood out to me the most with that signature spicy kick. The soup dumplings were also very tasty. Portions are very large so you won't have to order as many dishes like you would at a Chinese dim sum restaurant that usually serves smaller plates. I wish I could add more to this review, but the restaurant is pretty straightforward with a limited menu and a polite, but no nonsense staff. I love places like this that truly represent the culture and the food they stand behind.
So fluffy indeed, and great value! A plate of the 4 pork buns is only $13 and the portions are massive. I could comfortably eat 2 of them. We ordered too much for 2 people and had to take 4 of the buns home. Taste wise, I think it's alright (speaking as someone who prefers the taste of Chinese dumplings), but the texture is everything. The texture of the dough is so soft and fluffy, yet also chewy. I'd get the pork buns again, but would skip the vegetable buns, mainly because I thought it was a little too bitter from the cabbage or chives. The pork and shrimp boiled dumplings are solid as well - cooked to the right chewy texture without the skin getting soft. I re-steamed the leftover buns a couple days later and they still had the fluffy and chewy texture.
The food was so delicious and the service was amazing- i felt like my mom and grandma were in the kitchen! everything we had was tasty! the ambience was chill and the decor is simple but unique! my son loved the red bean buns ! i can't wait to come back and try some of their other menu items!
Limited choices due to it being Father's Day. Sadly food was eaten semi cold since we waited to eat it. The kind lady was helpful. I lowered the two stars since the food was yummy but not mind blowing.
I was craving dumplings and stopped in at Myung In one afternoon. It was not crowded and I got seated and helped right away. I ordered the tofu salad and then made a fatal error and decided to order the king steam dumplings. Do NOT order these if you come on your own like I did! They are softball sized! I got the pork and kimchi and they were good with a little kick. The dumpling dough was perfectly fluffy and chewy. The tofu salad was also so good! Whatever dressing they used was sweet and soaked into the silken tofu and the pickled onions were a great addition. I did have to get up and ask for my check but I don't have any complaints about the service otherwise! There is a parking lot but I was able to find a street parking spot on a side street.
This little joint is the place to go for dumplings. Tasty flavorful. This is a no frills no nonsense joint. What can you say? These are made to order beautiful dumplings. There isn't more that needs to be said. Go eat at Myung In.
30 days ago
Tasty hand made mandoo and buns. You can't get any fresher than this because they were making it on the spot. This is a nice, small shop that has good service and reasonable prices. Look at the pictures, this was delicious! read more
Delicious dumplings and baos (buns) but when we were there at 4pm, the popular pork baos were gone except for one. We got one kimchi bun - good, but a little too spicy for my taste. The pork dumplings were delicious! Wished they'd have more of the popular buns on hand. Free parking on the lot. If the late food critic Anthony Bourdain recommended this place, it has to be good, but don't run out so soon! read more
9 days ago
My first time having Korean dumplings! This is a homey little spot in Ktown. The parking lot appeared to be almost all valet. Otherwise you have to find street parking in the neighborhood. My friend and I were greeted by the friendly waitress, but otherwise left alone. We ordered a few different dumplings to share, which was more than enough food for the two of us. The king steam dumplings were huge, but my favorite was the spicy steam roll dumplings with pork and shrimp. The spicy sauce it came with made those ones extra tasty. The flavors in general seem rather mild, so not my favorite dumplings I've had, but delicious all the same! read more
12 days ago
12 days ago
dis was total nostalgia for me omg i used to love steamed buns and these were perfect. walking in its just a cute lil restaurant ran by older korean ppl and they were so sweet. the pork and veggie dumplings were filled asf and juicy, not to mention literally mutants bugger than my fist and a half one of these is enough to keep u full i was eating on this all day omg read more
8 months ago
Cozy little spot in Ktown, the share a small parking area w a couple other spots but u can also easily find street parking. The food was definitely plentiful and pretty tasty and the steamed dumplings we got were huge. Worth a try especially bc everything is pretty cheap. read more
4 months ago
Great service and home kitchen vibe. The servers are so on it! I ordered 6 items and wow! They prepare it right in the front counter. And i can't stress enough how great the texture is on the dumplings. Must try! you won't regret. read more
1 year ago
Saw that Anthony Bourdain liked this place and he wasn't wrong. Been here twice now and the staff is super nice and the food comes out quick. I love starting off with the cucumber salad, followed by an assortment of their dumplings. The roll dumplings were a surprise hit for me. Then I top it off with one of their soups. Both the spicy beef and beef short rib soups are delicious. It's really a preference thing or what you're feeling that day. I'll definitely be grabbing some frozen dumplings to take home next time. Both times I've been here, the parking was super easy but I've definitely seen the lot get full. read more
2 years ago
My favorite place in ktown to get quality dumplings. I've come a few times to dine in and once to purchase packs of frozen dumplings. You can really tell the quality of their frozen dumplings are way better than the frozen ones you get at the korean grocery stores. Their menu is not big, but they do so well to craft a really good plate. Portions are AMPLE. The Korean style steamed dumplings (#12) are GIANT. Almost the size of my palm lol. There is so much filling in it that you could eat a few and be full. The pan fried dumplings (#8) are also great if you're looking for a crispy choice. You really can't go wrong with anything you order. On a recent visit, I ordered the tofu salad and even though it's a fusion style salad, I really loved the pairing of cold tofu with arugula, walnuts, and yuzu jam dressing! Their banchan is simple: kimchi and pickled turnip, both are made really well. This place is a staple in my ktkown book! read more
Myung in Dumplings feels like you're visiting your Korean auntie's house and she's about to make you some delicious food! The restaurant is rustic and small playing lounge like piano music and it's snuggled in between a bunch of other different businesses inside of a shopping plaza. I enjoyed everything I ordered but the steamed kimchi dumplings stood out to me the most with that signature spicy kick. The soup dumplings were also very tasty. Portions are very large so you won't have to order as many dishes like you would at a Chinese dim sum restaurant that usually serves smaller plates. I wish I could add more to this review, but the restaurant is pretty straightforward with a limited menu and a polite, but no nonsense staff. I love places like this that truly represent the culture and the food they stand behind. read more
6 months ago
The dumplings were huge and delicious. The staff was really nice and we loved the service. read more
2 years ago
So fluffy indeed, and great value! A plate of the 4 pork buns is only $13 and the portions are massive. I could comfortably eat 2 of them. We ordered too much for 2 people and had to take 4 of the buns home. Taste wise, I think it's alright (speaking as someone who prefers the taste of Chinese dumplings), but the texture is everything. The texture of the dough is so soft and fluffy, yet also chewy. I'd get the pork buns again, but would skip the vegetable buns, mainly because I thought it was a little too bitter from the cabbage or chives. The pork and shrimp boiled dumplings are solid as well - cooked to the right chewy texture without the skin getting soft. I re-steamed the leftover buns a couple days later and they still had the fluffy and chewy texture. read more
9 months ago
The food was so delicious and the service was amazing- i felt like my mom and grandma were in the kitchen! everything we had was tasty! the ambience was chill and the decor is simple but unique! my son loved the red bean buns ! i can't wait to come back and try some of their other menu items! read more
11 months ago
9 months ago
2 years ago
Limited choices due to it being Father's Day. Sadly food was eaten semi cold since we waited to eat it. The kind lady was helpful. I lowered the two stars since the food was yummy but not mind blowing. read more
I was craving dumplings and stopped in at Myung In one afternoon. It was not crowded and I got seated and helped right away. I ordered the tofu salad and then made a fatal error and decided to order the king steam dumplings. Do NOT order these if you come on your own like I did! They are softball sized! I got the pork and kimchi and they were good with a little kick. The dumpling dough was perfectly fluffy and chewy. The tofu salad was also so good! Whatever dressing they used was sweet and soaked into the silken tofu and the pickled onions were a great addition. I did have to get up and ask for my check but I don't have any complaints about the service otherwise! There is a parking lot but I was able to find a street parking spot on a side street. read more
This little joint is the place to go for dumplings. Tasty flavorful. This is a no frills no nonsense joint. What can you say? These are made to order beautiful dumplings. There isn't more that needs to be said. Go eat at Myung In. read more
3 years ago
We had a taste for some authentic dumplings in Koreatown. After vetting the internet, we chose here and weren't disappointed! My order of Fried Rice With Shrimp and Vegetables was amazing. As were the Steamed Dumplings, and both the Short Rib and Beef Dumpling Soups. And I felt generally safe parking there with the roving Security Guards present. Recommended for a delicious meal! read more
1 year ago
Small place but mighty taste if you love dumpling, this is the GoTo place. I ordered the Kimchi dumpling and the dumpling soup. Love the side dishes that come with the order especially the tasty marinade daikon, it goes very well with the dumplings. Authentic taste, delicious. Waiting time is around 15-20 minutes for my Togo orders. The restaurant is clean. read more
8 months ago
9 months ago
4++ I've been wanting to come here for a while to get their dumplings / steamed buns because I saw them on a food show and also the fact is that I don't live too far away. It's a small café located in a strip mall in K-town where there are a few tables/seats. So you can have a sit down meal here or you can just go to the counter and order takeout. They also have their goods for sale in giant freezer bags available to take home. I had just finished dinner close by so I didn't experience the full sit down meal here, but I really wanted to get some of their dumplings to go for sure. Again, I didn't have a full service sit down experience, but the lady behind the counter was super nice and helpful. A very sweet person. I got an order of their spicy steam roll dumplings with shrimp and pork. These dumplings are really well-made and their structural integrity is top notch. You can enjoy them with a nice spiced up dipping sauce with no worry about them falling apart and getting everywhere. Super flavorful. I also had an order of the king steamed dumplings with pork and vegetables. Also very well constructed and super fluffy. I can just pick them up by hand and eat them without a worry about the filling falling all over the place. I think I only ordered the most popular items but they do have a pretty big variety. Would love to come back and have a meal there or even just pick up a lot of the dumplings that were frozen to go. read more
I'd like to give this restaurant a one-star review, the food was plain and the owner was rude. I knew it was a celebrity restaurant, I drove all the way from Glendora to K-Town for a gourmet tour, but I was disappointed. As everybody knows, a Korean restaurant will provide a whole table of free small dishes of appetizers. But I only got three, one pickled radish, one pickled cabbage, and one sliced cabbage. Are you kidding me? That was the first time I got even dishes in a Korean restaurant. I ordered Shaomai, Shumai in normal English, which is a floured piece wrapped with rice or meat or a mix of vegetables with meat. The shumai was dry and tasteless, I just wonder how this restaurant has so a good reputation. Don't try this one, no matter from which point, it doesn't worth it. read more
1 year ago
The food was really good. We got #3, 11, and 12. The shrimp dumplings and fried rice were really good. The fried rice had plenty of shrimp. read more
2 years ago
Everything was amazing! From the food, inexpensive, delicious to the service, the ladies were very attentive and friendly. Our server reminded us that we were ordering a lot of food for two people. Ambiance is ok, it's not a fancy restaurant but it was clean and cozy. read more
This place completely won my heart over. First of all, the lady owner is so nice and kind. We can a little late into the night but she still let us and a few others dine in. She practically runs the whole place. Secondly, her baos and dumplings are a godsend. Super filled, you won't feel like you're just eating the dough even for the jumbo sized baos. The dough is also so pillowy soft; it's so comforting to bite into. I'm still thinking about them baos after many days. 10/10 would recommend. Get the baos!! read more
I didn't know this place's pedigree when I came here. All I know is that my sister was visiting and she wanted mandu and Myung In was listed as the top and close to boot! When we walked in there wasn't anyone there-but it was like right when they opened on a weekday. So, lo and behold Bourdain came here, and the way Korean restaurants are if someone remotely famous comes in there will be pictures of whoever everywhere. Seeing his face here gave me mixed feelings but I knew the dumplings were going to be good. We got the steamed mandu and saw they had the Wang (King) mandu and it wasn't too much of a hard sell on that either. We decided to dine in even though my BiL said he'd be right back. It didn't take too long for the Wang Mandu to come out and then the steamed came out. It took less time for us to eat everything but one Wang Mandu, a combination of it being really good and that fact that I'm from a family of fast eaters. I don't think we were there for more than 20 minutes. read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
This place is in a small strip mall and has a little parking lot, it fills up quickly! A small restaurant with an easy walk up counter for to go or tables to enjoy the food seated. The service is quick and the food is fantastic. The steamed pork buns with kimchi has a great kick and the cucumber salad was great. read more
3 years ago
The kimchi dumplings are so good here, I'm thinking of downgrading my review of Chd Mandu. The kimchi dumplings are excellent, and just as good as Pao Jao or Cooking mom. Yup, I'm downgrading Chd Mandu. read more
Provender: this is a great place to order all sorts of dumplings, like steamed or fried dumplings or steamed buns. They also offer other things, like dumpling soup and shrimp fried rice. I ordered both and they hit the spot. Prices: the dumpling soup and fried rice are both under $15, individually. Ordering both creates a perfect meal for two. Parking: the restaurant is located in a small restaurant enclosure, so although there's parking it can get busy. Going on off hours will ensure easier parking. People: fun for all. Perks: if you're craving dumplings or buns, this is the place you'll want to visit since they specialize in them. They also offer a few types of soups, like dumpling soup (which includes rice cakes). Friendly staff and mom and pop vibe. read more
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3109 W Olympic Blvd
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Los Angeles, CA 90006
Koreatown
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I'm looking for the vegan options?
There's ixlb Dimsum Eats in Hollywood; it's not exclusively vegan, but they have vegan options. Super delicious!
Do they have soup dumplings?
I don't believe they do. It's a simple (and small) menu. Dumplings. Period. Fried or steamed. Three or four types. However, their sides are really good too. Kimchi, white kimchi and their kick-a%% dipping sauce.
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