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    Seoul Market Eatery

    4.4 (247 reviews)
    ModerateKorean
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Francois W.

    Be careful, they are adding alot of fat of the beef into their bowls. Usually have good things to say about this place but, last couple times have been iffy.

    Megan D.

    8.5/10 Mayo Rice Bowl - It's a basic bulgogi bowl with good flavor. My only issue is that there is a lot of rice and not enough meat. It is a bit too rice heavy for my personal preference. Cost - $13.00 before taxes.

    Tuna kimbap
    Kunous K.

    The starting point was low -- and somehow we sank even lower. We got seated, then promptly ghosted like a bad Tinder date. No menu, no instructions, no sign of life. Eventually, we found the menu... by the door, as if it was actively trying not to be found. The person at the POS had all the warmth of a DMV clerk. Sure, they handed us our food, but hospitality? Absolutely none. I've had more engaging conversations with a vending machine. And the food? 'Okay' in the same way a lukewarm gas-station hot dog is okay -- mostly pre-made junk food with zero personality and zero reasons to ever come back. The walls? Covered in graffiti. I'm sure someone out there thinks it's hip. I think it's messy -- like a teenager's bedroom had a meltdown and nobody pressed 'undo.' It doesn't look edgy. It looks like they gave up on cleaning and decided to gaslight everyone into calling it 'vibes.'

    Fishcake soup
    Katie C.

    I love how affordable, quick & casual this place is! Food came out within 3-5 minutes of us ordering. My party of 3 ordered a fishcake soup, medium tempura mix & fried chicken (soy flavor). Fishcake was soft & the soup was flavorful & warming. It provided a nice contrast to our fried side. I really enjoy the variety in korean tempura dishes with noodles, shrimp, squid, etc. The soy fried chicken was crunchy and had a sweet soy taste. Portions are definitely worth the prices! Would come back again.

    (Small) Sweet & Spicy Fried Chicken and Tteokbokki
    Shirley W.

    Stopped by here for a Saturday lunch. Street parking is pretty awful around here, but not entirely impossible. I planned to also stop by Rok so good thing they're so close to each other! Walking in, there's a lot of non-Koreans dining here, so I was kinda skeptical about the food here if it's authentic or not haha. The menu items are pretty cheap here, honestly it's like the price of paying for food court food. I like how they have S, M, L for the menu items here, so it's also solo dining friendly! I ordered the small tteokbokki ($5) and the sweet and spicy fried chicken ($6). It didn't take too long for the order to be prepared, they also bring it to your table. First off, the fried chicken here is pretty good! Although, it does really just taste like food court food, but it's still pretty good for what you pay for it. The tteokbokki was also pretty solid. They're the long-skinny-ish ones, but I do enjoy myself the fatter ones, but these were pretty alright. Overall, for the value, portion, and taste of it all, it's honestly pretty good! Quick and friendly service. The shop itself is pretty small, but very casual and inviting.

    Budae jigae, korean fried chicken, and tteokbokki
    Catherine D.

    Seoul Market Eatery is such a good budget-friendly eat. It's a very casual restaurant with a sweet mom-and-pop vibe. We didn't have to wait too long for the food, and once it did come, it was super tasty, warm, and comforting. The fried chicken was super crisp, the tteokbokki was chewy and sweet, and the budae jigae was so flavorful. Parking is street but we had no problems, and actually found a spot right in front of the store! Overall, it was delish and will definitely be back.

    Derek N.

    We went to Seoul Market Eatery and honestly... such a fire spot. We ordered the tteokbokki with ramen and cream cheese and WOW. Soooo good. The sauce was rich, spicy, and creamy in the best way, and the cream cheese made it extra indulgent without being too heavy. The ramen soaked up all that flavor perfectly. For the price, this dish alone is 100% worth it; cheap, filling, and insanely good. Highly recommend. We also got both flavors of the fried chicken, and they did not miss. Super crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and really flavorful. Each flavor had its own thing going on, so it didn't feel repetitive at all: perfect for sharing. The fish cakes in soup were another highlight. The broth was super flavorful and comforting, and it added a really nice contrast to the heavier, spicy dishes. Simple but done really well. We also got the tempura, which had fried octopus and dumplings, and when we dipped those into the tteokbokki sauce... unmatched. Actually insane. Crispy + chewy + spicy sauce combo went crazy. A few things to note: it's cheap and really good, but seating is limited. Service itself was quick, but since we were a party of 7, it took us a while to get seated. Once we were in though, food came out fast. The ambiance is so fireeee. Super fun, lively, and casual. You can draw on the walls, which makes it feel really interactive and chill, and the vibes were immaculate the entire time. Overall: great food, great prices, fun atmosphere. Definitely a spot I'd go back to; especially with friends.

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    Christine C.

    The value you get from their menu is MIND BLOWING. I had a friend describe this place to me and I almost didn't believe them. I knew I had to make a trek out to Ktown to see it with my own eyes. Little did I know I would be walking into my new hyper fixation meal. I ordered the tteokbokki with added ramen noodles as well as the skewered fish cake. I coudn't have paid more than $16 for the meal which nowadays is comparable to the price of a low-quality combo meal at a fast food chain. I know which one I'm choosing any day of the week. Enough raving about the value, the TASTE is where it's really at. The tteokbokki was cooked to perfection and the sauce was superb. There was an excellent balance of sweet and umami. Probably the best tteokbokki I've had so far. Ramen was done just right. The fishcakes on the skewers were huge. Safe to say, I had leftovers for dinner. I'll definitely be returning to try their fried chicken and drink selection. Parking can be tough, but it's Ktown so what's new lol.

    Lychee mango
    Brianna R.

    Came back, this time with 3 people. We tried some new dishes and upped the portion sizes. We still had way too much food, that's how generous the portions are for the value you get. - love the soy sauce flavored fried chicken, the sweet & spicy tasted odd to me - the tonkatsu mayo rice bowl is good, but very filling so a regular is a good size - shrimp kimbap is solid - the tteokbokki is perfect to me and the flavors are well balanced, it needs ramen in my opinion to soak up all the sauce Staff was friendly like last time. The seats aren't the most comfortable, but it's a casual place. Parking also is rough, but after 7pm you have more options

    Fried chicken
    Diane Z.

    I saw this place all over social media and it lived up to the hype. You can choose small, medium, or large portions of various Korean street food classics. Super budget friendly and great for sharing. The staff was super nice as well! The fried chicken and tteokbokki were the best in my opinion. We got the soy garlic chicken, which was savory, sweet, and crunchy. The tteokbokki was perfectly spicy as well. The fish cake was a great non spicy and warm, healing option. I would not order the kimbap again; it was just so-so. I also loved that they had hot and cold water in the dispenser. Parking is hard as with most restaurants in Ktown but there is street parking nearby.

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    Helen H.

    Food is decent and the service is nice, ambience is cute. I do come here time to time for Korean street food. Go give it a try!

    Small Tteokbokki with Ramen, Regular Mayo Rice Bowl (Bulgogi)
    Esther P.

    Affordable, quick, simple and delicious! Much respect to the staff! They were very friendly and inviting, I noticed they were being attentive to a person in a wheelchair, attending to them with manners and kindness. For dinner I had the Tteokbokki with ramen, and the bulgogi mayo rice bowl, what I really loved about the dishes is that they were simple, not flavorless by any means, but not complicated at all, just good food! The place is a bit small but there's enough seating for one to two people or a small group! I definitely recommend giving this place a try if in the area. I am not aware of the parking situation as I take the bus most of the time.

    Cece L.

    Plenty of tables when we got there on a week day. Food comes out quick, the guy working there was attentive. He cleared the tables quickly when people left. The food was ok, price was reasonable for what it is. Concept is a good idea since we don't have much quick bites korean eateries nearby.

    Small Skewered Fishcake, Medium Assorted Tempura, Small TToekbokki, Small Fried Chicken Gangjeong (Sweet & Spicy), and Bulgogi Kimbap

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    Where is a parking lot and valet parking available?

    On S Kingsley Dr behind Seoul Market Eatery there is a free and valet parking lot

    Do you guys not take calls. I have called many times?

    I'd recommend ordering through Yelp if you can't reach anyone :)

    Is takeout an option or is it strictly a sit down experience?

    you can take it to go

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    Hangari Kalguksu

    Hangari Kalguksu

    4.4
    (3.3k reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$
    Women-owned & operated
    10 years in business

    I need to update this review. I have been here throughout the years and have seen many changes. It…read morehas been 13 years since my original review and it is due for a big change in review. Hangari Kalguksu is doing really well for themselves! It is good to see. There have been so many changes, but I am not a fan of the changes. What was once meticulously fresh prepared side dishes are now generic looking out of a jar side dishes. They have started to feature more things and have expanded their menu, as well as expanded their shop so that it is much bigger. Still packed! Parking is still valet and a hassle. The waiters and waitresses now speak perfect english, which was nice. Kalguksu is still very good. Overall, it feels more commercial than homely now. As a commercial restaurant, it is good. However, not a place I would travel for anymore. I can get this experience from most local spots. I am keeping this review at a 5 star, because it still is worthy of a 5 star. However, it is a lesser 5 star than 13 years ago.

    I hadn't been here in a while, but I remembered really enjoying it, so I was excited when one of my…read morefriends suggested meeting here for dinner. Parking is always a pain in Ktown, but they offer valet for around $5, which makes things a lot easier. This time we ordered the Pork Belly + Jowl Bossam Combo (Large), and I have to say the jowl was the star of the meal. It was super tender and even better than the pork belly. They give you everything you need to make your own wraps. We also got the Budae Army Kalguksu, and the portion was huge. If you're a fan of army stew, this was fire. It came loaded with Spam, sausage, cheese, and plenty of their knife cut noodles. This place gets pretty busy, so expect a wait during peak hours. Even with a full restaurant, the service was still friendly and attentive. I'd definitely come back for the bossam, and next time I want to try more of their other kalguksu dishes .

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    Belly and Jowl & Chicken-KALGUKSU
    Belly and Jowl & Chicken-KALGUKSU
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    Bossam jowl combo
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    Danbi

    4.5
    (400 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$$

    spontaneous dinner because it's been on my list forever to try and so incredibly happy we went…read more this is one of the best meals ive had in a while. their service is incredible and the space is just beautiful. the zabuton was just cooked perfectly and so tender. it held such great, natural flavor, and the portion was huge. that's expected actually as the portion is for 2-3 but the size for that price & quality was just more than worth it. i looooved how the bone marrow didn't feel too oily or heavy once mixed in with the beef tartare (as suggested) & it was actually like butter & tuna. amazing dish. the honey butter chips weren't necessarily for me. it was just honey butter on the top layer of a few chips while the the rest was pretty much just regular chips. we were lucky to find parking on the street but parking is $10-15 if you need.

    I've exhausted all the restaurants in this plaza and this one came last but definitely not least…read more What a little gem this was. Great food, great service, and really enjoyable ambiance. Quiet, intimate, clean. Honey butter chips: For me they are a must try. Very sweet and unique and perfect for snacking during the meal. Thin, crispy, flavorful. Scallop pancake: the scallop pancake works so well, the scallop is crunchy and the side of sauce goes very well. Tuna tartare: I would definitely order this one. The bone marrow is a very subtle but nice addition, the tartare is dominated by the sesame oil and needs nothing more. Tartare comes in a generous portion Pork jowl: must order if you like pork. Good quality, cooked perfectly, pairs really well with the chili oil. So good with the accompanying rice Corn latte: order if you like unique desserts. It is sweet, has the hint of saltiness from the foam, a very faint corn flavor, the jelly adds great texture especially paired with the coffee flavored bed of shaved ice. I loved it but it's not for everyone

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    Inside bar
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    Scallop Pancakes
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    Ham Ji Park

    Ham Ji Park

    4.2
    (1.8k reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$$

    I just walked by, all the Ham Ji stuff still inside but construction was underway with the door to…read more6th St. wide open. Plastic sheeting was up to protect the kitchen and other areas, so it's nothing major whatever is happening. Anyone know more info?

    tl;dr the delectable pork ribs overshadow the otherwise authentic but standard lineup at this…read morenow-shuttered Korean stalwart Los Angeles Koreatown is home to restaurants that specialize in every facet of Korean cuisine. If you're searching for some of the city's best pork, then those in the know will bring up Ham Ji Park. For 2 decades, generous platters of pork ribs and pork neck stew decked every table. Now, our Korean friends lament the loss of their favorite pork joint in the city. The Koreatown proper location is located in the Royal Plaza mini-mall, just a few blocks off bustling Wilshire. Discounted parking is available in a lot across the street from the Chevron gas station. From the street, the entrance is flanked by potted plants and an enclosed street-ery. Inside, stainless steel chairs are pressed up against wooden tables, each outfitted with a metal grill. Oppressive fluorescent lighting shines down on the stone grey walls, which are left undecorated apart from a few flatscreens. Multi-lingual chatter blends with the sizzle of platters. I visited with some friends for a weeknight dinner, and about half of the tables were occupied. We shared a spread of grilled platters and sizzling soups. The meal began with a carafe of barley tea and a mostly standard spread of banchan. Across our food, the best dish was the signature Charbroiled Pork Spare Rib. The ribs were flavorful without feeling gamey, and the meat was complemented by sweet caramelized onions. The pork ribs handily outdid the good-not-great Charbroiled Beef Short Rib. Lastly, the Milt and Cod Rose with Vegetables stew was fishy and briny, appropriately flavored for the Korean palate. The service was appropriately attentive, although I would've appreciated more intentional refills of our banchan ramikens. The rib plates cost upward of $35 each, while the soup was just under $30. The portions were hearty; a single entree platter could reasonably feed 2 moderately hungry bellies. It's a shame to hear that Ham Ji Park has closed; I'm kicking myself for not trying their pork neck stew earlier.

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    Ham Ji Park
    Ham Ji Park
    Ham Ji Park

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