Literally the BEST knife cut noodle soup in town. Period. No, I'm serious. No exaggeration. This place is totally legit. And their portions are so BIG. Honestly, I do think that you can probably order one bowl and share. I think that their best dish is the chicken broth knife cut noodle soup. GO NOW! read more

I was debating whether to give this place a 4 or 5 star review. To be honest, I'm just not a huge fan of kal gook soo. I tried their Chicken Kal Gook Soo and their Sam Gae Tang. Both were really really good. However, the thing that makes this place special is their kimchi. They literally have the best kimchi in LA. Some people like the sour kind. Some like the heavily sauced red kind, but my favorite of all time is when it is fresh. It reminds me of the times when my mom used to make kimchi and I would come over and she would tear off a piece and place it in my mouth... Their kimchi is fresh and perfectly seasoned. I seriously ate more kimchi than the main dishes. BTW the portions are huge so dont over order! read more

Olympic Noodle - Best kimchi in la. - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I got the kimchi kalgooksoo and dumplings to share! It was so delicious! All their kalgooksoos are gigantic and probably can be shared. The dumplings were crispy and super hot when they came out! My cousin got the chicken kalgooksoo and that's her favorite thing on the menu. The service wasn't good tho. It took us 10 mins trying to flag down a sever because she was over worked. The boss lady was sitting in the front chatting with her friend the whole time. I thought that wasn't very cool but I don't have high service expectations in k-town. I hope to be proven wrong one day, though. Solely based on the food I would definitely come back! read more

A place with a whole lotta memories. As a noodle soup person I've tried 3 or 4 LA noodle places, all are 4-4.5 stars on Yelp. But Olympic noodle is the best so far. The noodle, the chicken portion, the broth, the sweet Korean old lady(which is rare). They prepare your take out box so well that the soup won't spill and the noodle won't get soggy. OMG I miss LA. read more

Olympic Noodle - Chicken noodle and dumplings - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place is incredible. Family run, always full enough that you know the food is great, but the great service ensures you never feel a wait. The kimchi is next level too. read more

One of the best noodle restaurants in the area. Its a family run restaurant with authentic food. There is a slight language barrier but that clearly means the food is extremely authentic! It's also very affordable and huge portions! I'll definitely come back here! read more

Olympic Noodle - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Yummy chicken soup with knife-cut noodles! Portions are huge and prices are low (less than ~$10). The stand out here is the kimchi - flavorful and covered with loads of garlic! Parking is available in the back of the restaurant. read more

Olympic Noodle - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Been coming here since I was young but forgot about it for a few years due to all the new places constantly opening in my neighborhood. But this place is clutch, especially in the winter time. It's Definitely one of the top 5 places in Ktown to get kalguksu. Free Parking is usually available in the front but if not they have a valet for $1 in the back. When you walk in you pretty much seat yourself unless it's packed which it can be at times. But I always order the Su Je Bi/Kalguksu combo with a side of steamed dumplings. The soup is always flavorful and always big enough to feed 2 so keep that in mind. The dumplings are homemade in the back and you can taste it, they use beef with a mixture of veggies/noodles which gives it plenty of flavor. Besides that they give you a self serve bowl of fresh kimchi to grab as you go along with a pitcher of ice water or barley tea. So if your looking for some good home style cooking that your grandma use to serve on cold mornings. Then make sure to stop by and warm up to some Kalguksu... read more

Olympic Noodle - Su Je bi / Kalguksu soup... - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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My go to kalguksoo place is Hangari. I came here once in the past because my dad used to come here often. My dad and I stopped by for a late lunch on Saturday. We both got the chicken noodle soup. The price isn't cheap, $10 something, but the portion makes up for it. Two girls can definitely share one bowl. As for taste, I really liked the texture and elasticity of the noodles. Great al dente bite. As for the flavor, even with seasoning it with condiments, it lacked that oomph. It was just okay but I'd rather eat a dish that's heavily seasoned than under seasoned. I really liked their kimchi though. They make it fresh every day, and it's not fermented as one would usually associate with kimchi. It's like a quick pickle but quick kimchi. So delicious and salty and perfect amount of heat! And that's coming from a Korean who doesn't care for kimchi (I know, I know... what a travesty) This place would not be my go to for hand cut noodles, but I wouldn't swear this place off either. They have other traditional Korean dishes as well that you can try like soojebi and dumplings. read more

Next time I'm fighting a cold, I'm heading straight here for a GIANT bowl of chicken soup with hand cut noodles. I got that and the steamed dumplings and I could have fed a family of 5 with all the food that showed up on my table. The pre-tip bill was $15. Tip: I parked on Olympic and went in through what I thought was the main entrance on that street, but it looked like everybody else was arriving through the back door, so I'm guessing there's a lot behind the restaurant. There was so much tender chicken meat, and the noodles had a pleasantly firm/almost chewy texture. So good...exactly what I needed. read more

Olympic Noodle - Chicken soup with noodles, steamed dumplings - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Noodles are homemade and soft! The kimchi is delicious. They even packed me extra at my request! They neatly packed my to go in a bag and even put a cardboard bottom so it wouldn't spill. Great! read more

I orginally wanted to check this place out more for their dumplings than their noodles. Their dumplings were kind of disappointing. They look better than they taste. I also ordered the kalgooksoo mixed with soojaebi (hand torn noodles). First of all the portion was huge, I feel like two people can share one bowl. The broth was flavorful and the noodles were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be coming back for the kalgooksoo and soojaebi again. They also have a parking lot in the back which is nice. read more

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This was my first visit and it was great! I had the beef noodle soup and my friend and I shared the steamed dumplings as an appetizer. The place is legit; we were the only non-Korean speaking customers in the establishment. A random Korean lady came in selling produce and I bought a $10 bag of persimmons. Downside is that they don't serve alcohol. Kimchi was fresh and tasty. My soup was big enough to leave enough for my lunch tomorrow (I was provided a to-go container). Overall, a great choice for affordable and authentic Korean noodles and dumplings. read more

Olympic Noodle - Korean dinner! - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

A little out of the way, but literally everything we ordered was amazing! My friend got a soup that cured her persistent cold. The dumplings (mandoo) we shared were some of the best I've ever had. The absolute highlight for me was the . I had been craving something like this ever since I went to Korea a few years ago. Very few places offer this and do it right. So refreshingly spicy on a warm day in sunny LA. read more

Olympic Noodle - Spicy acorn noodle...refreshing! - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We had kimchi chicken noodle steamed dumplings and flat noddle soo jae bi. Bomb you can share 1 dish dont really like knife noodles but will be back soon read more

Olympic Noodle - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

What a hidden gem for Kalguksu in Ktown! Food: Fantastic! We got the Kimchee Chicken Kalguksoo and the Steamed Dumplings and they definitely did not disappoint. Kalguksoo - The kalguksoo has a thin broth so not super thick. The noodles are chewy yet not too chewy/doughy. The chicken was plentiful. The fresh kimchee with this kalguksoo really made the dish. I recommend! Dumplings - Very good! The dumplings have a thin wrapper with plenty of filling and this paired with kimchee is the best. Soo good! You have to get these! Vibes: It's a very homey vibe. Like somewhere you'd see a grandma cooking in the back. It's not the fanciest place but you definitely don't need fancy for food like this. The food makes up for everything. Parking: There's a lot in the back! When I went on a weekday night, there was no valet, it was just parking on your own. It was free! There also seemed to be a lot of street parking as well. Come hungry and order lots of food! read more

This spot is legit.. kal gook su.. you know its legit when you got old koreans here and everyone is mostly korean... its way better than overpriced hangari as its 13 bux for a noodle there.. here its 10 bux and noodles are perfectly chewy. Will be back when in the area. read more

Best Kal Gook Soo and Kimchi combo! Portions are huge. I recommend their chicken-kal gook soo, but this is one of those places where almost everything on their menu is good. read more

They service with a huge bowl of kimchi. But the seafood noodle I ordered. Only founded 1 shrimp amount all those noodles. But the soup it taste good tho. read more

Olympic Noodle - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I love this place. Feels super homey and the food is always great. My favorite is the seafood kalgooksoo. The portions are huge and I always have trouble finishing it, but I always try because it's too good not to finish it. Also the kimchi, pickled radish, and radish kimchi is always soooo good. They are perfectly seasoned and ripened. Highly highly recommend this place when you want to eat some really good kalgooksoo. read more

I really thought that this place would be overhyped because $10+ bowl of soup just sounds expensive. BUT everything tastes soooo fresh -- the fresh-cut noodles, broth, down to the kimchi. It really tasted like comfort food chicken noodle soup. My only qualm was that when I tried to order over the phone, they really didn't understand my English so it was hard to order. But the food is so good so who cares. I'll probably come here every time I'm feeling sick, best chicken noodle I ever had. The portions are big so I got two meals out of them and felt really full. Valet is a $1 in the back. read more

Olympic Noodle - take out - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

One of my favorite places to go whenever I'm in LA. I dare say that their chicken kalgooksoo is just as good as the original kalgooksoos in Korea. The pot of kimchi on every table tastes just like your grandma's kimchi, and the steamed dumplings are amazing enough for you to order an extra to take home. The interior may not be fancy, but the noodles will make you keep coming back for more. read more

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Love the steam dumplings! Good portion to share along with an order of bowl of noodles. I love the sujaebe which is just pieces of dough in an anchovy broth with slices of potatoes. The beef noodle is also a good choice, but just don't expect much beef meat. The hand cut noodles have the right chewy consistency and the broth was light and flavorful. All the noodle soups are BIG portions. And I love the kimchi here! Very fresh and marinated well. The staff is also very friendly and great service! read more

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Already tried many times. Dumplings and kimchi always my favorite ! Perfect place for lunch!

I went last Saturday to take out order but unfortunately the order got mixed up because they were so busy! So I called up ask refund. They said they don't know how to do or to find the credit card receipt... so I thought maybe because so maybe don't understand .. so I simply agree to go down 1 week later since I live 60 miles away in Whittier. So I went today and she still remembered me and give me a refund of food double! Thank you lady!! I will go back for that sweet tasting salad kimchi so delicious! I have been going there 30 years and still very good ! read more

You know, you found a good spot when 95% of the customers are old koreans! At their age...i expect they know good food!

When I heard the original owners of Myung Dong Kalguksu (which was off of Western and Melrose) returned to the business and opened a joint on Olympic, I nearly cried tears of joy. Not only was a favorite childhood routine going to be possibly revisited, the routine might be able to gloriously continue. And it has. A couple of years ago, the original founder retired, so Olympic Noodle is now under new ownership. Great kalguksu with noodles that are chewy and truly knife-cut, as evidenced by the irregularites of the texture. The broth is key. Old school is anchovy. The soup has a clarity and it is less heavy than the chicken. It is the perfect accompaniment to the tong mandoo (steamed dumplings with pork and beef filling). The chicken is more hearty and, for those who are not Korean, will bring about the familiar comfort of chicken noodle soup made from scratch. Another option is the sujaebee kalguksu, which is the regular noodles plus molded pieces of textured dough in either the anchovy or chicken broth. All variations are delicious! I absolutely love their mandoo and can finish an order by myself. These babies are the perfect size for eating in two bites yet they are bulging with meat. To derive the greatest pleasure, one must enjoy soups and mandoo with plenty of spicy, raw kimchi (this is kimchi that is unfermented) and refreshing, crispy slices of sweet radish marinating in iced vinegar. They are both perfectly seasoned here. The service is efficient and direct. Every table gets their own pot of kimchi and pitcher of water. If and when you run out of sweet radish chips (I eat them like potato chips), just push the button and they will bring out more. Although the rear parking lot is very much an indicator of a hole-in-the-wall, the interior is simple, no-frills, and clean. For about $15 (kalguksu and mandoo), this is one of my favorite meals in Los Angeles. read more

I love their chicken noodle soup and Kimuchi is the best. It's been a while since I visit, the price went up, the quality went down, the dish called "seafood soup and rice "was taste horrible but expensive. a soon as we stepped in the restaurant we realized that it was very empty on Friday night and that showed something has changed with this restaurant. Won't come back. read more

Looks like a lot of Koreans are here professing their love for this place. If you're looking for some a-mazing noodles, this is it! Kalguksoo is the comfort food you've been looking for! Not only does the anchovy based noodle soup rock (homemade noodles, not overcooked), this place has some bomb-diggity kimchi left right at your table and the best steamed dumplings I've had outside of my grandmama's kitchen. (RIP, grandma.) When my husband and I crave some Korean food and don't want to eat it out of a trendy taco truck (Kogi), a sheesheefoofoo restaurant (Wharo and Gyenari) or where the late night clubbers hang (Hodori or Nakwon - damn, I'm too old for that), we head to this place. Decor? A mish mash of golf posters, Jesus pictures, and hanging plants. Like your Korean aunt's house, you know, the one's house smells like dang-jang in that strange but yummy sort of way. read more

The menu and flavors are simple but I am a simple person and love it. Food: This was my first experience at a Korean noodle soup shop so I wasn't expecting banchan (side dishes). The two dishes served, chilled daikon (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/Qo4F-RObp5GXE_-vZXzD5g?select=DAPkDsU3FN7NOsR7w8Lq4A) and kimchi in a giant pot (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/Qo4F-RObp5GXE_-vZXzD5g?select=B-LM9MrAqzMq04YNaF-T9A), went well with the soup. We also were given barley tea in a pitcher. The number of options here is impressive so I followed Tina B.'s lead and ordered the chicken noodle soup (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/Qo4F-RObp5GXE_-vZXzD5g?select=c4VUNaMzIcbZNfPiCmQI1A). This dish was only about 7-8 dollars and I was able to split it with my man without problems. While eating, I didn't think much of the soup. It tasted kind of like that chicken soup from Souplantation except with knife cut noodles, scallions, shredded chicken, and a more milky broth. At one point I came to the conclusion that I could easily make this myself (except for the noodles). It has been several days since my visit and now I'm totally craving that soup with kimchi and some of the salty seasonings they had at the table! We also ordered some juicy dumplings (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/Qo4F-RObp5GXE_-vZXzD5g?select=A4QK2db00vQwXddsqKPHCw) which I think were pork and chive filled. I was salivating for this exact meal so much while writing this review that I just made some canned soup. It's just not the same. Atmosphere: The restaurant is cramped and dirty. I had to sit at an angle because the other table was squished so close to us that I didn't have room to straighten my chair out. I probably would've given it five stars if not for this factor. Just try not to sit next to the wall. There is a parking lot behind the restaurant. Service: Fast. They have those typical call buttons at every table. I don't think you need to know any Korean to order as the choices are fairly basic. Synopsis: Olympic Noodle's soups and dumplings warm my heart while their prices keep my wallet fat. I guess I have enough money to come back again! read more

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Underrated spot! Love this place and IMO way better than hangari kalguksu (at least when it comes to kalguksu). Generous amount of chunky pieces of chicken and perfect noodles. Hefty serving for cheaper than usual, too. read more

I'm assuming this is Olympic KalGookSoo. (in Korean) This restaurant is legit. It serves the best Kalgooksoo and Mandoo (steamed dumplings) in all of LA. There is really nothing like it. The Kalgooksoo's broth is clean and full of flavor. The mandoos are plump and tasty. I strongly attest that this place is just as good, if not more than, the majority of Kalgooksoo chains in Korea. For a party of two, I recommend getting one order of Chicken Kalgooksoo and one order of Steamed Dumplings. This is enough food for two to share. At first glimpse, the restaurant looks a bit ghetto (from the outside only). But don't let that scare you off. This is probably the best kagooksoo restaurant inside the US borders. read more

This place service doesn't get a 10th of a star. Served luke warm water not even a offering of a cold beverage. Trying to get waitress attention better off trying to find waldo.try flagging down she looks walks away. I've been sitting for 30min watch her service other customers and ignoring and passing by I'm very upset. But the check Wright on time. read more

Olympic Noodle - Beef noodle - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

One of my favorite places to eat growing up! I have a very limited selection of food I really enjoy and have been eating since I could even open my eyes, and Olympic Noodle is one of those places!! They have the best Chicken Kalgooksoo & their tong Mandu (dumplings) is nomnom good! I usually don't eat the skin on my dumplings but Olympic Noodle's is so thin I don't even bother to pick on it. The soup is thick, and they give you A Lot of chicken. They have a soy sauce, chili mix that I like to put in my soup to make it a little spicy. The best part about this place is the unlimited Kimchi. Their kimchi is out of this world and the best I've ever had in my lifeeeeee! (and I've tasted a lot of kimchis being Korean) My sister & I are obsessed with this place and come here at least once every other week and crave it all the time. Even on a hot day, I'll still eat this! And when I'm hungover, I'd choose this over Pho anyday! Good for lunch, dinner, sick food, hot day, cold day, all day, everyday! I've been coming here since I was in elementary school so the ahjummahs know my family & their always so welcoming. The portions are Huge so order one Chicken Kalgooksoo & one Mandu to share between two people. The parking area is really small but I've never had a problem finding a spot even when the restaurant is packed. The owner is always here whose kind of grumpy, but he's just old and the nice ahjummhas make up for it. Cheap and you can get very full under $20. The only thing I hate is how they're closed on Sundays. I'm always hungover on Sundays so this would be perfect if they were open! I don't know how many times I've wanted to come here on a Sunday to find myself yelping for something similar. Tip: My two favorite things to eat 1. Cold Day - Olympic Noodle 2. Hot Dday - Yu Chun Two things you havee to try if your in the Ktown area. Sadly, both are closed on Sundays :( read more

kalguksu and dumplings? YES PLEASE! The noodles are made in-house and taste amazing. The kimchi is perfectly fermented for taste and the dumplings were steamed with a good amount of ingredients. Portions and pricing are reasonable considering it's LA. I will DEFINITELY return! Note: This is an old school Korean restaurant, so if you see another table getting served first, don't be offended. It's mostly because they're regulars and/or they are older than you. read more

When I first moved to K-town, I lived in a house with 5 other people i didn't know. So I invited a friend over so he could experience the homey goodness that is Olympic Noodle. This is on of my favorite neighborhood spots because it's so close to my house. About 90% of the time I go there I get the chicken sliced noodle soup. Being thousands of miles away from my Mom's chicken noodle soup, this is the next best thing to stuff my face to make all the bad stuff go away. The dumplings are okay. I prefer their steamed over their fried. Don't get the california rolls. You'll be disappointed. (yeah i know...how can you screw up california rolls) But I won't hold that against them, because their soup is of plentiful volume and makes my taste buds purr. Service is not the best, but that's why there's buzzers on the tables...err...that's why i assume. read more

It pains me to write about this place because my selfish self doesn't want it to get SO crowded, but I feel more compelled to educate the public of how this is HANDS DOWN THE BEST PLACE if you're looking for handmade hot noodles with perfect dumplings on the side on a cold/rainy day. Portions are huge, so it's definitely recommended to share 1 order of noodles with your boo thang. The kimchi here is LIT and I don't even eat kimchi that much.. My typical order is the chicken kalgooksoo with an order of dumplings. My mouth is already watering just thinking about this place again. The staff is great and the owner is the sweetest~ If you're looking for kalgooksoo, don't waste your time checking out other places - this one is the ONE. read more

The food is great. Everything tastes authentic and fresh, I especially love the kimchi here. But... It's not clean. They leave out bowls for long periods of time after the customer has left and a million lil flies land all over the bowls, leftovers, and utensils and its just nasty lol... I saw a bowl with green onions with literally 20 flies in it. Seeing that really just turned me off from dining in the restaurant. I would eat from here but only to-go. read more

Craving some Kal Guk Su? Come here!!! Olympic kal guk su gives you the biggest bowl of handmade noodles and soup! They are known for thier chicken soup noodle.. I got mine with dumplings. The noodles were clearly handmade and extra thick and chewy.. just the way I like it! The broth was also thick, like it had been boiled down to the right density :) Plenty of chicken also~ they definately dont cheap out on the portion. And if you want your soup extra salty or spicy (like all koreans), each table has a few sauces to choose from. About 8 bucks a huge bowl. The endless amount of kimchi (not all the way ripe.. but JUST right for kal guk su.. ) and radish (on ice) makes this place 5 star. I am definately coming back again really soon! The downside? Bring a korean friend. The servers don't really speak english and the menu is pretty hard to figure out. read more

it's too bad i love MSG. i'm sorry, but although it can make me bloated and cause me to have the mid-day blues, i can't hate it. MSG just makes food taste better. there, i said it. all those health nuts out there can suck it. that's prolly why i'm only giving this place 3 stars. the kalguksoo just seemed kinda BLAND. healthy yes, but friggin boooring..noodles had an ok consistency, although i like mine a little more al dente. maybe i just don't know kalguksoo very well, and i'm not saying i'm an expert. i just know what my tastebuds like. the soup was SO bland that i asked for another little plate to take the noodles out of the soup and drown those slippery lil suckers with the onion/soy sauce stuff they had. that sure made them taste better. i''m sure the waiters were horrified, but oh wells. my tastebuds were very bored, and i was trying to entertain them. for some reason, they believe in MSG for their kimchi, so for that..amen! by my lonesome, i almost finished the whole bucket of kimchi they give you. horrifying, really. compensation for the lack of taste from the soup i'm guessing. so for those who love a tasty meal and who don't mind a sprinkle of MSG here and there, don't go here. for people who want kalguksoo, but ABHOR MSG (aka: crazy folk), this is the place for you! **DISCLAIMER: a fellow yelper just informed me that i was supposed to put the soy sauce concoction into the soup for more taste. DUH ME. i did not know this! so upping my stance from 3 to 4 stars for my stupidity. thanks spicysunnyroll for the tip! read more