The lady working register I'm the late afternoon was so nice to me. Thank you I appreciate it! Food was great too. Cooked perfectly and had a nice crunch to it read more

I walked around the market area trying to figure out a snack to pick up. I was looking through yelp and I wasn't happy with the reviews some of the other places were getting. I saw this one being higher and decided to try it for myself. I got the spicy fried chicken and French fries to snack on. I definitely enjoyed the spicy sauce, and the seasoning on the fries. It being good, but it wasn't great. I would come here again but next time I might have to try something different. read more

Shiku - Spicy Korean Fried Chicken - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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very solid spot in grand central market! been meaning to try shiku for over a year but put it off due to its location in grand central market. we stopped by for a little snack before visiting the broad and I'm really glad we finally tried it! la galbi doshirak - short ribs were super tender and very tasty - highly recommend. felt like there could've been a little bit more banchan, also maybe using a container that rice does not stick as much to? fried pyogo mushrooms - had a nice crunch and were very tasty, would definitely order again! I do wish they came with sauce.... we ended up buying the sauces for 50 cents each and both really stepped the mushrooms up a lot. really enjoyed the green sauce and srirachujang aioli! food took about 20 minutes, so I'd probably order ahead next time - this is pretty easy via their square site. parking is a pain just because it's it grand central market ($4 for first 90 minutes, very tight parking spots, super slow elevator) read more

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Walked around Grand Central Market and this restaurant caught my eye from the start. Quick service despite the line. Everything was absolutely delicious and the kimchi was the best I've ever had!! Will definitely go back. read more

Shiku - LA Galbi Korean Fried Chicken Mandu dumplings - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Came to Grand Central around noon to grab some lunch, I was planning on eating pupusas but since the line was very long, I decided to eat at Shiku-- and I'm glad I did! This korean fried chicken (there's a spicy and non-spicy version) was so so good and satisfying. The chicken itself was so so juicy and tender with a satisfying savory crunch on the outside, and of course a spicy kick! As someone with a low-med spice tolerance, I think the spiciness was tolerable-- made my nose run and tongue tingle but it wasn't overpowering and I could still taste the flavors nicely! It came with rice and a bed of spinach + pickled radish, which I loved. Portion size is decent as well, I left full and satiated. There are some bar stools you can sit at if you want to eat there, and the food came out pretty fast. My only con was that they didn't give out complimentary water haha. Would like to come again to try some of their other menu items! read more

Shiku - Korean Fried Chicken - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Got the Temple Tangsu(vegan fried photo mushrooms). It comes as a Rice Box(Doshirak) w rice and three sides. The sides were a little small but there was a lot of mushroom and everything was tasty. Note: there's no sauce on the mushrooms! I liked them but it might be a bit dry for some, they're literally just fried. You can get Aji Verde Sauce or garlic aioli sauce for an extra charge. read more

Shiku is our new favorite restaurant at Grand Central Market!! It took a while to get our order in but that's because they were swamped with fulfilling the endless queue of food delivery orders. I totally get the craze because their food is delicious! We tried the Fried Chicken which was crunchy, juicy, and sauced just right with yummy-ness. The Galbi ribs were meaty, tender, and extremely flavorful. The addition of the fried egg on top really pulled the dish together. Not pictured are the side of seasoned fries we dug into and devoured right away. Can't wait to come back and taste the rest of the menu! read more

Shiku - Galbi ribs with a fried egg and banchan - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This place takes their clientele for a bunch of idiots, beware. So you have to pay and tip them at order time before you see the food or any kind of service they provide...our portions came without any dipping sauce as the fried chicken was just a small portion of dry chicken bits so I went to ask for sauce and she offered those free pouches of sriracha and soy sauce. Everyone knows a big part of Korean fried chicken is the dipping sauce, ..was really surprised and as I was extremely hungry I didn't question it, so as we were eating I saw her adding sauce to other peoples dishes so I went to ask her what's going on she said that's the only free sauce we have, the other one you have to pay 50 cents!! I didn't ask for free sauce, she had the chance to offer it when I first ordered the food and when I came back and asked again. So food without the sauce sucks as they're gatekeeping their stupid sauce and the service sucks big! Your choice. And never tip in advance. read more

Shiku - Sriracha and soy sauce - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Delicious food! Wish the portion matched the price. Wait was a bit long. I may revisit but not a must have again place.

In the midst of a pandemic, getting out of bed every morning is already an incredible feat. Opening a food/retail business in Los Angeles? Nothing short of incredibly brave and miraculous. I've been a happy customer of Shiku's previous iteration - Baroo. Their service was impeccable, prices were on-point and the food was delicious and crafted with love. So I know what the immediate future will look like for this restaurant. So given my previous experience with Shiku's chef-owners, me having empathy for what we're all going through right now ... despite the long wait time at their opening yesterday, I'm give this Grand Central Market rookie Korean restaurant a well-deserved 5 stars. I hope other Yelp reviewers on here (ahem) take all this into account as well before they leave scathing reviews that can make or break much-needed new spots like Shiku. Yes, there were kinks that needed to be worked out (it was opening day yesterday after all), further made worse by trying to breathe and communicate in masks in an already searing-hot environment. I know they'll get to where they need to be. Their hearts and food are in the right place. PS. Banchans were on-point! My favorite was the Myulchi Saewoo (dried shrimp with walnuts). I could a tablespoon of that over white rice anytime of day. And I ordered the Temple Tangsu (mushroom pyogo)...it was delicious, but already cold by the time I got home. Next time, I'll either eat it in the car or bring an insulated baggie thing to keep the heat from escaping! read more

Shiku - Congratulations, Shiku! - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I have been wanting to try this place for a long time, but they are frequently closed. Thursday nights they are open until about seven, though, so we finally got a meal here. We had the kimchi fried rice which comes with a fried egg some banchan like the corn and was pretty tasty. It was very salty, though and a little oily. Also, it came with some potato chips on it, which was weird and which did not really go with the dish. We also got the special of the day which had chicken and noodles and was tasty. Both were quite filling and reasonably priced. Service was friendly and we only waited about 10 minutes for our food. read more

Everything from Shiku is delicious! You can really taste the love and care they put into their food. Ordered 6 different banchans: shredded dried squid with whole peanuts (sweet and spicy with nice texture), baby dried anchovies and shrimps with walnuts (salty and sweet with a little spice...perfect with a big bowl of hot rice), spicy julienned radish (crunchy and refreshing), kimchi, julienned radish with perilla seed dressing (creamy like a sesame dressing but much milder and sweeter in flavor) and mountain greens. Also ordered a side of fried mushrooms and a maekjuk chicken plate. Would order every single item again. I don't think you can go wrong with ordering anything they make. Pre-ordered on Monday for pickup on a Wednesday. Pickup was easy and everything was packaged securely. read more

Shiku - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Absolutely horrible. Chewy, bad taste, skimpy. $20 for some ugly white rice at the bottom. Sad people, sad! And the cashier doesn't even know the menu or what they sell. read more

Shiku - Horrible. Nothing else to say. Chewy, bad taste, skimpy. $20 for some ugly white rice at the bottom. Sad people, sad! - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I am always a little skeptical about Korean food because it is difficult to find good places. Stop! No need to go any further! This little location is VERY authentic and the food taste spectacular! I had the LA Galbi (Marinated short rib). The portion was good but the ribs were so delicious I wanted more. The ribs were soft and nearly melted in your mouth. I also had the Kimchi, Daikon salad and squid with peanuts...yes, squid with peanuts. I am not a fan of squid at all but I dove right into it. The daikon salad was super good. The kimchi had the right seasoning, for me, and was not overwhelming. If ever in downtown stop by. read more

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The kimchi braised pork belly was definitely a must get. Tender and blowtorched to just the right amount of char. The accompanying ban chan of kimchi, curry cabbage salad, and jjajang macaroni salad were all great complimenting side dishes. The jjajang macaroni salad was especially flavorful and had potato too. Also got the pyogo mushrooms (aka shitake) which were ok but the original flavor felt like it was missing something read more

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I was in a time crunch because I had tickets to a show at the Ahmanson within an hour, so I stopped by the Grand Central Market to get something to eat. Normally, some of the food at Grand Central is overpriced and generally just okay; however, Shiku surprised me. My girlfriend and I both ordered the Golbi ribs combo, and the food came out promptly. The meat was extremely fresh and flavorful, and the sides complimented the main dish perfectly. I was very impressed by the overall quality considering the touristy location, and I would not hesitate in going back on my frequent visits to Downtown LA. read more

Located in Grand Central Market. I ordered the spicy Korean fried chicken side. It only cost $5 +tax and was a large portion for the price! Food came out quickly and tasted great. The chicken was still crispy and the sauce was not too thick. It had enough of a kick without being overpowering. Definitely recommend this stall! Will probably come back again when I'm around and try some of the other food. read more

Good stuff. I've tried most of the banchans. Also the spicy korean fried chicken snack is honestly a gem and so worth it for its price. The short rib and pork belly meals are my favorite. Banchan could be better for them (sometimes just tiny small portions also wish regular kimchi is part of it as it should be for any korean meal) Kinda pricey but not too crazy for GCM. read more

Ordered the grilled chicken plate today and it came with kimchi, broccoli and cabbage. It was very tasty and included rice. I thought the biodegradable container was pleasant and it didn't take that long to get my food. Overall, I found the food tasty and customer service satisfying. I saw they had a vegan option too so I'm curious to try it again. Casual feel and comfortable vibe. read more

Shiku - Grilled chicken plate - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Craving Korean bbq? This is the spot! Located inside grand central market. I got the spicy Korean fried chicken and it was just what I was looking for. They have a orange juice drink called sac sac I recommend getting one to cool off your mouth lol. read more

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I never leave a review but I have to for this place!! The KFC rice bowl was delicious!! The rice was cooked perfectly and the balance of sweet & spicy on the chicken is what got me. I also ordered the Mandu fried dumplings, they're made with Bulgolgi meat and OH MY GOSH were they tasty! I had asked for some sort of dumpling sauce which they didn't have but the dumplings were so juicy and yummy that I was okay without a sauce! Wish they had more stores! They did take a while to make my order, about 10-15 minutes but it was well worth it. read more

I got the KFC rice bowl (swapped riced for greens) and it was really good! A little bit spicy, a little bit sweet and still pretty crunch! The KFC isn't on the menu at the top, I only saw it because they had a picture of it next to the cash register so watch out for it! read more

Shiku - Outside - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Ordered the LA Galbi BBQ plate. Food came out piping hot. Meat was juicy and delicious with a strong sesame seed oil flavor. Banchan was kimchi, curry cabbage salad and seaweed. Curry was ok- I'm not a big fan in general of curry. Kimchi tasted fresh and less pickled. Overall a good experience and would recommend if you're in the area. read more

Kimchi fried rice way too salty and overly priced. Even the egg was salty as well. After few scoops had to trash it. :( read more

Shiku - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Super good food packed full of flavor! The pork belly is amazing and so is the kimchi. The person who took my order was very friendly and I barely had to wait at all for my food. read more

Shiku - Kimchi-Braised Pork Belly - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've tried their spicy Korean fried chicken and kimchi fried rice with spam and both are really good. In terms of value, you really can't beat the $5 Korean fried chicken. It's the perfect amount and the flavor is great. Picking it up was relatively quick and convenient. This is one of my new go-to's. read more

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Ordered galbi plate and very little meat, all bones and sides were non existent. Then to top it off bit into metal steel wool. Stay away not worth the money and unacceptable side of steel wool. read more

Shiku - Steel wool - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Been waiting to try this place since they opened. Everything was great. Pork belly with rice and Korean spicy chicken. read more

Shiku - Finally - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Saw the reviews for this place and was not disappointed. Everything that was supposed to be crispy was crispy and for the price the portions were above average. I just wished people ordered and waited for their food instead of walking around. read more

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The chicken was dry and too salty. Wait took a while too. Also lacked drink selection

Shiku located in Grand central market. It is a delicious Korean fried chicken spot that offers amazing Korean beef short ribs. It's a good hall so seats are first to get first to sit. read more

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Went here while visiting Grand Central Market! They are right next to the pupuseria and man was this place great! We went in the middle fo the afternoon so some things were out but non the less we still found some yummy things. We got two servings of the Korean Fried Chicken, which was fire! We also got their garlic shrimp bowl which we got instead of the kimchi fried rice (which was gone) and we were not disappointed at all. The rice had a baked panic bred crumble which was a nice added texture to the dish and a banging green garlic sauce that we dipped. We will be going back to get the kimchi fried rice for sure as all the flavors where powerful and upfront. The chicken was very crispy and moist in the inside. Their were busy so it took a bit for us to get the food but understandably as it was a Saturday right before the Dodger game. Will be coming back! read more

Food was good, not the best kalbi I've had, but was still oishi. Small portion for the price. read more

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Trash of a place worst attitude and customer service. I literally saw the man drop chicken on the floor and pick it up and put it in my plate and when I confronted him about it he became defensive and aggressive after I asked for my Money back and he refused by throwing the food at me. Tried it once before chicken is dry and flavor less read more

김치볶음밥과 표고버섯 튀김. 김볶밥은 무난함. 그 달달한 스타일 김볶밥임. 표고버섯 튀김도 무난함. 예상한 맛임. 그랜드센트럴마켓 안에 있어서 다른 식당 음식이랑 같이 먹을 수 있다. read more

Shiku - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

First time here and I am impressed. We ordered the pork belly plate & Korean fried chicken. yum, yum, YUM!!! The flavor is amazing. The spice is just enough. Prices aren't bad. I don't have much else to say except you need to try it. I will definitely be coming back to try the rest of the menu. read more

Shiku - Korean fried chicken - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The new gem in the GCM! The food is excellent! Be sure to order the LA Galbi. The marinated short ribs were perfectly cooked, juicy and tender. Also, don't leave without getting the Korean berry soda!! Ill definitely be back. read more

Shiku - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

They don't know how to answer their phones and when they do the only thing they do is hang up on people

Man o man this is some of the best Korean food I've had in a while. They are located inside grand central market. The meat is tender and really succulent. Everything blends in well together when mixed in the fork and put into your mouth. If you are inside this popular market for lunch do yourself a favor and give them a try. read more

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Fantastic Korean food in the heart of Grand Central Market. They're a relatively new vendor already having an impact on the character of this gastronomic wonderland. Their banchan is the claim to fame for good reason. You get a random assortment of three with their meat plates. I ordered the LA Galbi which was an immensely flavorful treat for the senses. The salty juices from the meat seep into the white rice while the aforementioned banchan each have a fermented kick to cut through the protein's richness while accentuating the rice. I loved this plate of food. You will too. Great for longtime fans of Korean food or those looking for an introduction. I hope they remain a stalwart of GCM. read more

Shiku - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California