SPECIAL COLD NOODLES FTW I've been addicted to their cold noodles for decades. Not many Korean restaurants serve dongchimi guksu but this is the BEST hands down! Sweet, tangy cold broth and chewy white noodles! It is NOT like nengmyun (Korean cold noodles) they have at every Korean restaurant. Trust me you have to order it! It's shareable it comes in a huge bowl but I don't like to share lol order your own read more

Hate to do this. But all the meat flavorless and chewy. Server rarely came by. So ...fend for yourself. Interior is old. Didn't take the leftovers home. Hard pass. How they get customers in K town is baffling read more

The Korean bbq here is ok, the two sets for 2 with 3 meat choices are decent and the portions are generous enough to make even 3 ppl full. The service was a bit lacking where we often had to find or call out to them, only to be ignored a couple times. However, I will say they are usually quick to fulfill the requests of water and banchan when you eventually ask them. The beef tongue, house special, ribeye and chilmok special gui (boneless plate short rib) was the better meats. The Korean cold noodle was very good. A tad bit pricey imo. It felt a bit of a nickel and dime type place given they charge you for extra rice and even lettuce. The restaurant has a lot of air vents but it gets pretty smokey so they open their entrance door which I feel is a bad idea since flies and bugs can get in. read more

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We came here for lunch and we loved this place, gave a classic old school Korean restaurant vibe as well as the service which I personally love. Food was amazing and filling . And getting their cold noodles afterwards was super refreshing and filling especially in hot weather! Parking is available! read more

The Corner Place Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The Corner Place never misses. I've been coming here for years, and the quality has been consistently solid every single time. The meats are always on point. Tender, juicy, and perfectly seasoned! Let's be clear: if you don't order the dongchimi noodles, you already messed up. Pair that with the short ribs and bulgogi and you're eating the way you're supposed to. The meat is tender, juicy, and so good it makes AYCE KBBQ feel like a bad life decision. Yes, it's not all-you-can-eat. Yes, it's pricey. And no, that's not a problem. This is where you go when you're done pretending quantity matters more than quality. No mystery cuts, no chewy nonsense. Just premium meat that actually melts in your mouth. If you're here looking for cheap and unlimited, keep walking. If you want real KBBQ done right, this place stays undefeated. read more

The Corner Place Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I have been coming here the past 20 years and it has always been delightful. The cold noodle soup should NOT be skipped!! read more

The Corner Place Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Late night dinner on the weekend, Sat night. We arrived around 8:30ish. Place is almost empty. Not sure what happened with the glory. We seated and ordered the package B. By 8:45 they told us for last order. By 9pm they told to pay first cause they need to close the cashier. The sign shows open till 10pm. Food taste was great. We have not been to this place for many years. It used to be packed and long queues. Now they even have empty space next door. More like storage with few extra tables for overflow. Just the weird experience of being rush out. read more

The Corner Place Restaurant - Modum Gui B - 3 Item: Short Rib, Bulgogi, Tongue - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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On Saturday, September 20th, we had a family lunch at Gilmok, a very long history Korean BBQ restaurant in LA. My Mom's friends -- a couple who run an oriental medicine clinic -- recently moved from LA to Bakersfield but since they were coming back to LA that day and this place is their absolute favorite restaurant. They really wanted to meet us at Gilmok restaurant. So, we decided to meet there for lunch. Their top favorite here is the beef tongue (especially the cut from underneath the tongue), which they say is amazing. But I personally can't eat tongue, so I just had brisket and pork belly (my brothers had already ordered them). Since I had a super filling late breakfast that morning, I couldn't eat much at lunch. Gilmok has been famous for its dongchimi cold noodles for a long time, and they're still refreshingly delicious even now. cf) At Gilmok, they charge extra for things like ssamjang, rice, and lettuce. (My Mom also bought some very expensive wild ginseng from that couple that day, but since that's not part of this restaurant review, I'll leave it out -- though I'll still share the photo.) read more

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Sorry to say I won't be coming here anymore. I don't ask for much but the service has been on the decline, and today was just awful. Ignored multiple times. Staff member plopped a whole plate of meat on a cold grill in a pile so as it heated up, the meat just slowly boiled in its own juices and couldn't get a nice sear. Left us to do my own cooking but did it for other tables around us. They just didn't care. Maybe Wednesdays are a bad day to go. Spend your dollars somewhere else. Absolute sh*t. read more

Corner Place is very much an OG Korean BBQ place and not if you're not accustomed to just slap mouth hardcore traditional KBBQ. While it's good, it's a bit too OG for me. For example, I like my meats unseasoned, but if you order the tongue or intestines, they pre-salt it for you. I can definitely see the appeal and why it's good to those that like their meats seasoned, but my preference is of a purist when it comes to KBBQ. However, the cold noodle in soup dish (dongchimigooksoo) was amazing. On a warm summer LA day (which is every day), the dongchimigooksoo, as the Gen Zers would say now a days, "slaps!" Parking may be tricky. The restaurant itself is well lite but more attention could be directed to the cleanliness? It seems like it's a place that if you speak Korean, you'll be just fine. If you don't, you'll need to probably point at the menu a lot. Still, servers were responsive and friendly. read more

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A K-Town staple. My grandparents and parents have been going to Gilmok for decades and I grew up eating here. I wish there was a place in NorCal/SF similar to Gilmok. There's truly no place like it. Their Dongchimi Guksu is to die for and A MUST ORDER dish. You're doing yourself a disservice by not ordering it. I have never had Dongchimi Guksu at any other restaurant besides Gilmok because I know that other places won't compare. We also order the "Combo B" which has tripe, honeycomb, and bulgogi. The service is prompt and quick. The same staff have been there for decades, which I find to be a great sign reflecting the business. The ambiance is bustling and always busy, I recommend joining the waitlist. Be prepared for the Pa muchim (scallion salad) to make your breath stankyyy, but it's so worth it. The food is so yummy and I crave it all the time. read more

The Corner Place Restaurant - Combo B and D O N G C H I M I G O O K S O O (동 치 미 국 수) - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

5/5 this place marinated meats and cold soup is so good. makes me feel like im jung kook from BTS working is a korean cow farm with fresh produce read more

Superb mul-naengmyeon (Korean cold noodles) and very good Korean BBQ. I prefer to focus on the cold noodles here as they're so good, but friends always seem to get distracted by the kbbq, which to be fair is pretty damned good, both the brisket and the beef tongue. The latter in particular is cut thicker than most kbbq places and retains the quality of the old days. Beef bulgogi isn't bad either but not a favorite of the group I as with. Service is old school and friendly enough, interior is a bit dated but that fits the vibe perfectly, especially when you consider just how many decades The Corner Place has been open in Koreatown. Parking is a small shared lot that gets both tight and full - if you get there early you can probably snag a spot if your car isn't too big, but if you get there later or you drive a larger car/SUV, expect to street park. read more

The Corner Place Restaurant - Cold noodles plain. - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I've been going to Corner Place for 15+ years! Best cold noodle I've found in LA! Last time I checked the Google images, that's me in my old car driving out of the parking lot! read more

So nostalgic and still sooo good but never realized how tender and delicious the beef tongue is here!! What a perfect lunch date with some old friends and absolutely delicious lunch!! Cold noodles and Korean bbq!! read more

The Corner Place Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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it was an absolutely delightful experience! The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with beautiful Thai decor that adds to the charm. The menu offers a great variety of authentic Thai dishes, and I was particularly impressed with the Pad Thai and yellow Curry. The flavors were vibrant and perfectly balanced, showcasing fresh ingredients and traditional spices. The spice level was adjustable, which is a huge plus for those who might want a milder or spicier option. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, ensuring our glasses were never empty and that we were satisfied with our meal. read more

Fail proof, satisfying, and real KBBQ. The ever increasing cost of a meal can be burdensome to many, but the food here make up the price in taste, quality, and generous portion. The #14 is a good set to get for two or three diners, which comes with three cuts of meat of your choice, from 1 - 7 or 9 - 13. The meal comes with typical Korean sides dishes, such as kimchi and pickles but this places is known for their pickled radish and pickled cabbage. Their signature is the cold noodle served in pickled radish. The wait staff do not cook the meat for you but they are attentive and refill/replenish sides upon request. The ambiance is pretty dull and boring, fluorescent light is bright. You are there to est food, period. The negatives: Difficult to snag parking as the establishment shares parking lot with several other businesses. Not open on Sunday. read more

My family and I have been coming regularly here for many years. I live far away, so I have been here for several years. My father wanted to celebrate his 89th birthday here, since we haven't eaten here in a while. My dad was disappointed with the Bulgogi, not in the taste but in the texture, he explained. But he loved the tongue, so did I. The wait staff was friendly and accommodating. I just hate parking in the area, but fortunately, we got there early, and parking was available. read more

The Corner Place Restaurant - Dinner Table - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I love the galbi and cold noodles here. We get the regular galbi and also sometimes the premium which is a bit sweeter. Both good

My favorite spot for cold noodles and kalbi. We ordered the premium kalbi and it's always well worth the $60. Side dishes are solid and staff is always friendly. read more

The Corner Place Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This place never disappoints. Have been going here for over 10 years and the quality of food and service is consistently the best here. A place where I always took my grandfather and brings back memories and glad to feel the same all the time. It says a lot when it comes to a Korean bbq restaurant. Definitely get the noodles. Pairs amazingly well with the meat. Oh, and the kids get rice a soup on the house! read more

The best noodle ever! This place is well known even in Korea. Definitely worth the try. They serve you quickly. And will refill your banchan (side dishes) read more

Dongchimi noodles + bulgogi here is amazing. The aunties/uncs come here. I love this spot and has a special place in my heart for the nostalgia and pure good-ness. Parking is so brutal in this lot but the food make up for it. read more

This is one of our favorite, go-to restaurants in Ktown. The food is consistently good, and the cold noodles are a must. It's also an affordable alternative to some of the higher end KBBQ spots while still delivering quality food. read more

I have been coming here for more than 20 years for KBBQ. Others have said it well: it's a fairly small place in a very cramped strip mall where parking spots are laughably narrow. It's been there since 1982, so they must be doing something right to compete amongst the bajillion KBBQ places in LA. But adjustment of expectations is important; this place isn't about flash. That said, while I may have some minor issues with the service or atmosphere, I have never had issues with the food. The consistency has remained, and I'm grateful for it. It's as tasty today as it was 20 years ago when I was introduced to this place by my good friend. Didn't realize that the cold noodles (dongchimi) were a must-try until recently. I can see how they are a highly refreshing summer dish, because it gets hot in this area in the summer time. We enjoyed bulgogi and BBQ chicken, along with a nice cross section of the complimentary banchan. It's a massive pile of meat, plenty for 2 people, with rice would easily feed 4. I love their banchan variety & flavors (bright, spicy, sweet, tangy, cooling), although I know they used to serve the black sweet soy beans sprinkled with sesame seeds, and they didn't have them anymore (please bring them back! ) The sweet-spicy carrot and spicy zucchini are wonderful, as well as the cool sweet-sour daikon. Also love that shaved green onion salad is an included banchan, not every place does this. So glad that this place remains virtually unchanged, can't wait to return again. read more

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This place is a true LA institution--every Korean person in the city knows it. Mention the name, and the response is always the same: "dongchimi". It might look like a KBBQ joint, but it's really a dongchimi restaurant that happens to serve BBQ. The moment you sit down, the sides hit the table before you even order. The holy trinity is the dongchimi radish slices, radish strips, and cabbage. I only get two things here, so I cant comment on the rest of the menu. Unmarinated Ghilmok Roast Gui (#13 on the menu) - Skip the marinated cuts. The grills here aren't great for getting a proper sear without turning the surface into a burnt mess that needs constant changing. With the unmarinated cuts, you can use the same grill for the entire meal with no downtime--if you cook correctly. Also, always turn down the well-intentioned servers offer of putting meat on the grill for you. They'll throw everything on at once, which ruins any chance of a good sear. Grill four to five pieces at a time in the center for that perfect char. Cold Noodle in Soup - This is what makes this place legendary. It's basically dongchimi broth with noodles, and they'll split an order for two, so no need to over-order. The broth is tangy, sweet, savory, slightly garlicky, with an incredible lactic tang--the perfect contrast to the rich meat. Take a bite of meat(dipped in salted sesame oil), a bite dongchimi radish or kimchi, and noodles together and you'll understand why this place has been around forever. Then cleanse your pallet by drinking some of the broth. Honestly, the broth is so good, I don't even bother with the spoon--I just pick up the whole bowl and drink it like a barbarian. My only complaint are the grills. If they ever upgrade to something stronger but less messy, the meat would be worth the premium price. But even with that, this place is an essential Ktown spot. read more

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Great cuts of meat. Solid for Korean old folks and families alike. Savory shaved green onion salad and side dishes (but the kimchi tasted off :/ Quick attentive service. They put the meat for you initially on the grill but the rest of the turning you have to do yourself. The meat we ordered was well-marbled. I asked what ? They said "rib." read more

The Corner Place Restaurant - Beef Rib meat - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The cold noodles aka dongchimi noodles are basically the only reason I would ever come here. The meat quality here is mediocre at best, but the problem is that the dongchimi noodles just go so well with Korean bbq. The ahjummas that work here also don't do a very good job grilling the meats and are more than happy to serve you an order of sass and attitude. The shitty service and terrible meat quality would usually warrant a 3 star rating, but the noodles actually are really good. I guess I understand the appeal of enjoying a delicious bowl dongchimi noodles with some Korean bbq in a comfortable run down little restaurant, but I don't think it's a place I would bring my non-Korean friends. read more

UPDATE: unfortunately you can't order the same type of meats with the set combos (ideally would have liked to order 3 sets of #14 Modum Gui). The second best alternative I'd say is Modum Gui set B and choose #11, 12, and #14, which could easily serve 3-4 people. If your party is just two people, I'd just do a la carte and order #11 and #14 along with one order of dongchimi noodles to share. read more

solid kbbq spot for decades. interior is spacious but can be pretty crowed. the inside is pretty loud since lots of people come to drink while eating bbq. if you want to have small talk or conversate, i'd say this is not the place for that. the service is fast, ladies are attentive if you need something (like more side dishes). cooking is do-it-yourself. their serving sizes are big - one order usually feeds two people with small to medium appetite. their cold noodle in soup is wonderful. it pairs well with meat but also is a great palate cleanser. read more

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I visited again recently after more than 15 years and the food is still as good as before.

My favorite Korean restaurant in LA. Oh my goodness when I tell you, the Dongchimi noodles and Bulgogi???! Amazingggg. I don't love sweet marinated meats but omg Gilmok does it so well, not too sweet and not too strong. Dipped with the sesame oil, perfection . That paired with their cold, Dongchimi noodles... I warned you, there's no going back. Yes, the price for the bulgogi is a bit pricey, hit the marinade and the meat is soft, not tough. For the taste, I'd say it's worth it. Parking is definitely tough, as it's a small parking lot and the parking spots are pretty narrow. But a well-known favorite spot for a reason. read more

The Corner Place Restaurant - Dongchimi Noodles, Bulgogi - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Corner Place has been around for decades and it's a classic for cold noodles and Korean BBQ. It's been a favorite of mine since childhood. The cold noodle soup (동치미 국수) is an absolute must. The broth is out of this world. No one can make it like Corner Place does. My usual order lately has been the premium galbi. The premium galbi is much more tender than the regular galbi and I think it's worth the minor upcharge. The quality of the premium galbi is excellent and the marinade is perfect - not too sweet or overpowering. Their green onion salad slightly marinated in sesame oil and pepper flakes go so well with their meat. Parking can be a bit tough during peak hours but they have a lot across the street for overflow parking. Oh and don't forget to ask for their mints at the end of the meal. read more

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A community favorite place for not only Korean BBQ but cold noodles. Their cold noodles are so refreshing with plenty of radish and cucumber flavored, the noodles are smooth and white, pleasantly change of cold noodles from the arrowroot that I've been accustomed to. My friend and I went with the second tier bbq option that had galbi. But we could have been ok with the first tier as it had beef tongue and it was our favorite meat. The tender texture is a delight to eat. Portions are worth the price as the quality of meat is higher. read more

No bells or whistles just great food! The quality of the meat is exceptional. A little pricey for what it is, but I've yet to be disappointed. The only setback is they are not open on Sundays, but they are always packed. There's plenty of parking, with an extra lot across the street, & the service is timely & immediate. Highly recommend for a quick lunch or a leisurely dinner. This Corner Place restaurant is a stable among the Korean community. read more

Been going here for over 10 years. This is authentic Korean bbq. The service is fast and friendly.

I really enjoyed this place! Unlike other K-BBQ places, this place feels very "homey" and has that "OG" feel to it. I feel like other places try to be too fancy, charge you extra for no reason, and gear towards younger audience whereas this place doesn't try to any of that. It's very simple, menu isn't overwhelming, and the price point is actually pretty fair. I ordered the premium galbi and it was enough to feed two adults + two kids. I like how they give you a lot of side dishes, let you cook the meat on your own, and eat at your own comfortable pace. Cold noodle was indeed very delicious. I mean I feel like it's mostly MSG but I mean to me as long as it tastes good, I really could care less haha. I'm probably super biased because I enjoy old school, not super fancy, simple restaurants so if you prefer those fancy bbq spots, you probably might not enjoy this spot but if you are like me and don't care about all that stuff and just want to focus on good food and good service at a fair price point, then this place will definitely meet your need! read more

The Corner Place Restaurant - Cold Noodles Dong Chi Mi Gook Soo - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I have come to corner place for several years now for their cold noodles specifically. Perfect anytime but especially during summer. The cold noodles come in a large bowl that can easily be shared (or not!), and while the bbq is not all you can eat the plates come with a generous portion of meat. During my last visit we (4 adults) ordered one bowl of cold noodles and 3 plates of meat. That, with all the banchans was too much food for us, but so delicious. This restaurant is located in a very busy strip mall and parking is uncomfortably tight if you can even score a spot in the lot. There is still some street parking if you're lucky. I usually have to park in the lot across the street (which looks like it belongs to a house/business?) There is usually a person there directing the parking situation. Service is great, Highly recommend! read more

The Corner Place Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Used to come here 10 years ago when in LA and decided to give it another try. Food is consistently good and the banchan selection is great! They cook the meat for you, which is a nice change compared to other kbbq restaurants. The price is pretty steep though, so be prepared to spend at least $60 read more

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One of my favorite kbbq places in ktown so far. It's not AYCE and even though the price of one of the most expensive meat would easily match a good AYCE place, the quality and freshness of the banchans (side dishes) and the meat itself it's worth it. The portion of the house meat can feed 3 adults. Make sure you order the noodles in the cold broth, it balances well with the greasiness of the meat. It was a perfect meal after a hiking. Service was fast as efficient. read more

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