If you have a minute, I'd like to share a story:…read more I've been meaning to try this place for years, ever since I read their opening in the LA Times. In the article, they mentioned that they had a sandwhich in homage to Pok Pok, a legendary Thai place in Portland that was famous for their fish sauce chicken wings. Unfortunately, this sandwhich was only offered on the weekday lunch menu, which stymied my efforts to try it. In my mind, what I was expecting was a piece of fried chicken coated in the same sauce that Pok Pok was known for, turned into sandwhich form. The "Bring back pok pok" is not that. Which was a disappointment for all of 10 seconds. While the sandwhich was not what I was expecting, it was still excellent on its own merits. It's a fried chicken sandwhich but instead of lettuce and tomatoes, they've used some sort of dried pepper spread, thai basil (I think) and jalopenos). It reminded me more of a bahn mi. It's a flavor profile that works well. I tried a piece of my friends fried catfish, and it was similarly good. The catish was flaky without being dry, and not only was the breading well seasoned, but it was still crispy at the end of the meal. The only thing a little underwhelming was the cornbread. It wasn't bad, but it didn't feel like it did anything noteworthy, and ours could have used a bit more butter (or maybe some more salt). Our server was great, though it was easy for him since we were the only customers for a long while! Still he was easy to talk to and I appreciated how he kept stopping by to fill up our water (they use tiny glasses). The inside has nice "upscale casual" vibes. If I worked in downtown, I could see myself coming here after work. Overall, a pleasant surprise.

Had me at Happy Hour @joyce_dtla…read more What a lovely place for happy hour! Really great southern food! Service was wonderful and loved that it was dog friendly with an outdoor patio. Crystal and Ricardo were both great with delicious recommendations and lovely personalities that enhanced our overall experience! Our dog even got a dog treat and a water bowl . Happy hour menu was satisfying! We loved everything we ordered except the fried hen was slightly salty that day, but it happens. The skin had good seasoning and loved that it was light! The broiled oysters came with toast and this satisfying gravy sauce that reminder me of French onion soup! They had the best hush puppies I have tried. The Mac and Cheese was solid. My drank was very well made! Would recommend!

Chicken and waffles was great. Will recommend this restaurant when you come out here out of town…read moreright next to crypto stadium if you close by stop by Black owned. Great music to vibe too while eating. Staff is excellent always with a smile.

Great food, atmosphere, and service all were amazing! We were celebrating a special birthday and…read morethe staff incorporated a dessert treat as well. Can't wait to go back.

Great staff, vibes, food/drinks and music. Everything you could ask for. Definitely recommend this…read moreplace to anyone that just wants to have a good time.

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This place is just a GOAT. For a downtown Asian fast/diner spot, they have the vibes, food, and…read morespeed right. Their food isn't expensive and they make great deals to make the working downtown folks have the chance to eat their food, and that's so darn rare. Esp during the pandemic and people lost their jobs who couldn't afford to lose their jobs, they made $6 lunch specials of delicious lunchbox food! And to this day, they're down to serve the community. Poster child perfection of an LA downtown hustle people-over-profit biz. Oh and when you order to go, you don't even have to ask, they add chili oil on the side where places DEMAND - tacky $1 fee for a tiny serving! (If you go to place that does that- write them off. That's tacky as hell & don't deserve your business if they can't appreciate the right of Asian culture to have chili oil on the side. It's like charging a dollar for a salt packet!)

Was honestly a bit disappointed. Ordered the basic omelet…read moreand it was quite overdone, however, the potatoes were delicious. Also had a chance to try the chashu and it felt very reminiscent of jerky. Great if you like jerky. The service was absolutely spectacular and efficient.

Downloaded yelp to give a review bc I loved this place so much! The owner was super nice and walked…read moreus through the menu. This is the perfect takeout place but there is an area with indoor seating. Only got the garlic shrimp plate but now I want to try everything on the menu. The dish was a masterclass in seasoning even on the sides. Great taste and texture and good portion sizes!

These flavors are AMAZING! I've been meaning to try this spot ever since I moved to downtown Los…read moreAngeles, and I don't know why I waited all this time! We did not experience a long wait for our food and the service was extremely friendly, which made for an even better first visit here! The plates are big, so you definitely get your money's worth when you order. The beef plate I got was full of flavor and deliciousness that I know I'm coming back for!

This is one of my favorite spots to meet up with friends for a casual get together when in the…read moreDowntown LA area! It's conveniently located to the LA Convention Center, Crytpo.com arena, and LA Live which makes it a must visit before or after an event! I am obsessed with their happy hour, which offers healthy items at discounted prices with generous portions! I have been here so many times throughout the years but most recently found myself here during a busy World Cup match! Regardless, the service and quality of food was not sacrificed! I was greeted as soon as I got there and the bartenders were overwhelmed but still friendly and helpful. I was so tempted to get a margarita, since theirs are amazing, but decided to keep it dry and just get their vegan nachos. I was able to score a table outside on their lovely patio, which felt secluded enough from the main street. My food was brought out quicker than I thought and I was delighted, as I was famished! The vegan nachos here are fantastic and the happy price is only $10, which is a steal for what you get! They are costed in the most magical concoction of a bean puree, cashew cheese sauce, and guacamole which all have the most creamy, luscious and savory flavors. It's so hearty and well seasoned and not only filling, but you feel great after. Parking is pretty easy, as there are usually ample meters available nearby. I cannot wait to return again soon the next time I'm in Downtown LA! I am hoping to try more of their vegan options and next time I will for sure get a drink to go along with their delicious food!

Prank has a fun atmosphere and a great location in DTLA, but my experience was a bit mixed. The…read morecocktails didn't quite live up to expectations. I ordered the Espresso Martini, and it tasted pretty watered down and lacked the bold coffee flavor I was hoping for. On the bright side, the food was definitely the highlight. The mussels were flavorful, the calamari was crispy and cooked well, and the fries were delicious. Those dishes really saved the experience . Overall, I'd come back for the food, but I'd probably steer clear from cocktails and order a real drink. Prank is a convenient place for dtla residents in surrounding apartments to come get some quick bites and drinks and catch a live game

The food is amazing and also the service! Shout out to Duanny! He was super friendly and attentive!read more

Joey and I have a sweet bond. He has become my safe space and continues to nourish my appetite. I…read morelove it here and I'll happily pay him a visit whenever the opportunity arises. Always giving, always providing, and always showing me great hospitality. And honestly, what a gorgeous, diverse space he has created. The complimentary champagne while waiting to be taken care of? An extended bonus. Such a generous Joey! I was in a time crunch this time around, so I decided to grab a to-go meal. As always, I went for the amazing katsu chicken peanut salad. It's always a hit for me! However, Joey knows what I like... and to my surprise he added a sweet treat in the bag...2 rich brownies to complete my appetite. And this is why we have a sweet bond lol Come pay him a visit! Ps: I used "Joey" as a person. Wink wink

We came in on an empty Sunday. We were the second customers and the man that greeted us was amazing…read more! He was cleaning everything around the restaurant (inside and outside) a very very clean place which I cannot say about lot of place. The FOOD was AMAZING ! We got the bisque with gravy (sausage gravy) 10/10 the bagel with salmon 10/10 the cinnamon coffee 9/10 it could of been a little stronger. The espresso Martin was not good at all 2/10 The SERVICE was NOT GOOD and it was lonely. It was just us and another party. They came to check on us when we were ready to leave. If it wasn't for the service I would of gave it a 5/5

Brea is a complete dream!!! From her warm welcome, to the extra care and patience she showed to…read morewhile we all ordered. I'm from Seattle and literally come here every time I visit. Service, food, and atmosphere is top tier.

i love this place!! go to restaurants whenever i am in LA !!! super kind staff and amazing food…read more10/10 recommend

Another great meal at Jincook. The Bossam was tender, the Spicy Pork Hot Stone was sizzling and…read morefull of flavor, and the banchan was fresh. The only thing that stood out was the braised short ribs. They were still tasty, but a little chewier than what I've had at the Buena Park location, where they were much more tender. Great service, generous portions, and authentic Korean comfort food. I'll definitely be back.