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    The Kimbap

    4.4 (892 reviews)
    ModerateKorean
    Closed 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Good for kids

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    Tramy V.

    Yummy! Quick, fresh, with lots of variety! Enjoyed the tuna and my daughter loved the fish cake! Great balance of ingredients! Affordable take out! We'll be back again! Nice service! There's also plenty of seating if you want to dine in!

    Beef Kimbap, Kimchi Kimbap and Turkey Sausage Kimbap
    Charlie O.

    Kimbap is one of my go to fast comfort foods. This place was suggested to me by my Korean friend who works up the street. This place consistently delivers great quality Kimbap! Quick and delicious. Tried three different types Beef, Kimchi and sausage. All good. If you want a free drink just post and tag em on Instagram.

    Tuna kimbap
    Amy D.

    Love making this one of the stops whenever I go to la! The restaurant is so cute and small and you can't sit down but that's ok since your day is probably going to be jam-packed anyway. Everything I've ever gotten here has always been so good!!! Also the container they pack it in is so cute and small!!!

    Interior. Pick up only!
    Karen P.

    Easy, in and out service. I walked here to get some Kimbap for dinner to-go. For two people, I got four kimbap singles: - Spicy Squid - Sausage - Beef - Kimchi They all pretty much tasted similar with just the protein swapped out. HOWEVER, the spicy squid is indeed very spicy! They do warn you on the menu. I'd say it's notably spicier than sriracha. The spiciness comes from the jalapeños AND the squid itself. My favorites were the beef (classic. Can't go wrong) and the kimchi (liked the tanginess of it). If you like sausage, you may like the sausage kimbap but it wasn't that noteworthy to me. The spicy squid was a bit too spicy for me. Four single rolls were too much for two people for dinner. Next time I'd only get 3 single rolls, maximum. Super affordable meal. Staff was very sweet and packaged the items carefully. I will be back!

    Kaelyn R.

    Ordered from doordash. Based on the app the food was prepared right away. All this food was $22 before tax and tip, which is honestly not bad at all for the portion and quality. I ordered the mixed twigim with squid and rice noodle rolls. They were still crispy when they arrived and came with two sauces and two pickled side dishes. One roll of kimbab is about $6-8 bucks. They have more complicated rolls for closer to $11 but either way its such great value. Recommending this to the office and will order from them again.

    Luke L.

    *** Take-out only *** The Kimbap is a small grab-and-go shop in Koreatown and the shop only specializes one item - kimbap (aka Korean seaweed rice rolls). [Parking]: While the parking lot has a valet parking sign, visitors can tell the valet person that you are here for the Kimbap and you will get free 10-minute parking. [Options]: They have 15 different kimbap options with 3 super spicy options (spicy chicken, spicy pork, and spicy squid). Single portion = 10 pieces and double portion = 20 pieces. Special kimbaps with dotted box on the menu have one set portion with 12 pieces. The shop recommends kimbap should be eaten within 3 hours after purchase. Some of popular items include Super Spicy Pork Kimbap, Bacon Kimchi Fried Rice, Tuna Kimbap, Mayo Shrimp Kimbap, Super Spicy Squid Kimbap, and Beef Kimbap. They also sell other miscellaneous items like rice cakes, fish cakes, dumplings, fried dishes, rice dishes, soups, and noodles. *** Super Spicy Pork Kimbap (12 pieces - $10): They were not lying about being super spicy - it was DEFINITELY spicy. I was able to tolerate the spicy level, but it was slightly spicier than Sriracha sauce. Oddly enough this kimbap tasted more like a wrap rather than traditional kimbap. (4/5) Tuna Kimbap (10 pieces - $6): I love this kimbap - I could tell these kimbaps were freshly prepared and they were some of best kimbaps I have had. (5/5) *** Overall I like tuna kimbap over super spicy pork kimbap. There's no question this shop sells one of the best kimbaps in SoCal. 4.5-star on kimbap and bump up on easy parking and fast grab-and-go ordering process.

    Nathaniel J B.

    Been a while but finally got to try first hand and did not disappoint!! Great many kimbop options to choose from but luv luv luv both the traditional beef and spicy bulgogi!! Don't sleep on the mayo shrimp either!! Chewy spicy noodles was a pleasant surprise with a side of odeng soup!! Spicy teuk boki was delicious too!! Definitely recommend but keep in mind to go only dining area seems to be closed?

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    Stephanie D.

    this was so authentic i could sense it from outside the door. VERY cute packaging and very sweet ownerssss. as i write this review, I am taking my first bite: my answer is YUMMY!! very flavorfull very good quality. loved it! also very fast and accessible parking

    Minah L.

    One of my favorite little eateries for quick, nutritious, and delicious food. They offer 4 kinds of vegetarian kimbap: avocado, mushroom, kimchi, and perilla leaves. We got all four single rolls for about $26 so it's a great deal. It comes with a special soy sauce that tastes amazing. If we had to choose, the avocado kimbap is our favorite. This is a takeout spot but service is fast. If it's the weekend and parking is difficult to find, you can call ahead to place an order.

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    Ellie R.

    Best $5 lunch you can find just about anywhere! Service is always incredibly quick, and the employees are all passionate about the product.

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    Freshly made kimbap. Our go to are the mayo shrimp, avocado, and beef. We were surprised they are opened on New Year's Day.

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    My family always enjoys the kimbap from here, especially the tuna one. They're stuffed with ingredients-great value and delicious!

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    Ask the Community - The Kimbap

    Is dine in open?

    To go only at the moment. But there are a few seats outside the store for dining outside

    Instead of white rice, do you have multi-grain/brown rice options for the sushi roll?

    Some Kimbab have vegetarian option. However, after came to this restaurant multiple times, I don't think that they have multi-grain or brown rice option.

    The vegetarian options on the menu seem to all have fishcake in it. Does their fishcake not really contain fish?

    Fish cake is made from ground-up fish, which is not vegetarian unfortunately!

    Any vegan options? Thanks

    I'm sure you can ask them to make veggie kimbap for u . They can just add veggie and roll it

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    We went shortly after they opened and it got busier as the night went on. The Honey butter chips…read moreare dripping with the honey butter sauce & I wished I had a whole bowl of that. The Grilled jowl was thinly sliced & one of my favorite dishes of the night! The Zabuton came out still sizzling on a bed of onions- I absolutely loved this & it is definitely shareable between 2 or more people. The Scallop pancake had baby scallops cooked in to it- very fluffy & filling, another shareable dish between 2 or more people. The Mushroom bibimbap mixed with the sauce is a great vegetarian dish! Parking- $10 self park in the plaza

    My bf and I had an 8:30pm reservation for his birthday and we were seated immediately upon arrival…read more Our server started us off with water and everything got off to a great start. The ambiance was lovely and perfect for a date night. The dining room felt dark, intimate, and cozy, and I especially loved the little candle on the table. It was a small touch, but it made the experience feel warm and special. We ordered the perilla oil noodle, scallop pancake, pork jowl, and hwaechae milk to share. The perilla oil noodle had a strong perilla aroma which I loved, but beyond that it didn't really taste like much. It wasn't bad but it's probably the one dish I'd skip next time. The scallop pancake was great. It was crispy, packed with scallops, and the dipping sauce complemented it really well. The pork jowl was easily our favorite dish of the night. It was tender, flavorful, and paired perfectly with all of the accompanying condiments. Every bite felt balanced and well thought out. The hwaechae milk was also delicious and refreshing. It was a fun drink to share and a nice contrast to the richer dishes. While the food was good overall, the portions felt pretty small for the price point. Everything tasted good but it was hard not to notice how quickly the dishes disappeared given what we paid. Maybe it was just the specific dishes we ordered but considering Danbi is on the Michelin Guide, I was expecting bolder and more memorable flavors. Korean cuisine is known for being vibrant and packed with flavor so I left feeling a little underwhelmed. Nothing we had was bad but aside from the pork jowl there wasn't a dish that really wowed me. To end the meal, the staff brought us a yuzu popsicle topped with a birthday candle, which ended up being my favorite part of the entire night. The popsicle was perfectly tangy, refreshing, and honestly more memorable than any of the dishes we ordered. It made the celebration feel thoughtful without being over the top. Overall, we had a great experience. The atmosphere was beautiful, the service was attentive, and it was a lovely place to celebrate a special occasion even though it was a bit overhyped given the small portions, high prices, and flavors that didn't quite live up to my expectations. I'd still come back to try the steak tartare, uni bibimbap, and the zabuton!

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    4.3(1.6k reviews)
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    What more can I say? This K-town staple consistently delivers when you're craving Korean cuisine…read more We started our meal with a generous portion of Haemool Pajeon (Seafood Pancake), which arrived sizzling on a hot plate reminiscent of a Chili's Fajita Plate. Next came the main attraction: the Bossam Plate, featuring simmered and cooled pork belly sliced to perfection. When you wrap all the other ingredients together, they create the perfect bite. Just after the Bossam Plate hits the table, a bubbling cauldron of Kimchi JJigae (Kimchi Stew) follows behind just in time to help wash down the delectable bites of bossam. Don't forget to order some rice because you'll need something to soak up the stew which turns the rice into a whole meal by itself. The service was jovial and welcoming, and like other Korean establishments, they have a handy-dandy button that jolts the attention of every server working whenever you're in need of service. The small space is very cozy, just the way I like it when I'm visiting with my loved ones. They don't have an extensive menu, just the OG staple items, but I feel the taste has improved over the years. I wish Kobawoo were closer to where I live, or I would be here this weekend, but perhaps it's a good thing we're so far apart.

    This place has been here for so long, I haven't been here in yrs! I was in the area so I decide to…read moredo a take out for lunch to take home for me and my family, such a disappointment! $76.80 for 3 dishes and what a puny portions these are, like a kid's portion. Very small kimchi maybe one or two bites. Three orders that I'm surprised that they give such a small amount of banchan. How can establishment justify this high priced meal for such small portions? God and I drove all the way from South Bay, stuck in traffic for almost 1 1/2 hrs of this. Maybe this is the type of place you should dine in only?? Do not ever do take out here! The food in general was just ok. Nothing special and Kimchi soup was very salty. Threw all 3. Wow, what a waste of money. Very disappointing... I guess I won't be coming here ever again.

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    Kobawoo House - Popular place. Had to wait 30 minutes for a table for 6 on a weekday at 6:15pm which is not bad!

    Popular place. Had to wait 30 minutes for a table for 6 on a weekday at 6:15pm which is not bad!

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    Borit Gogae - Dwenjang

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    Be prepared to walk away feeling very full. We got the set meal here, which came served with…read moreappetizers, barley rice, a lot of banchan (and by that I meant a LOT), soup, congee, dessert, etc. It was definitely more than enough food. We also got an additional order of LA kalbi for some protein. The meat quality was good but I felt like the meat was not marinated long enough and so the flavor was a little bit lacking. If only it just sat in the marinade for a couple more hours, I think this would have been perfect. The tofu soup was not my favorite, to be very honest. There was some flavor in there that made it smell like a stinky towel. Very different from other soondubu soup places and unfortunately not for me. Everything else we had was excellent and I would definitely come back again just for the barley rice and banchan. Service was quick and servers were nice. We also came at 3pm on Saturday so there was no wait. Recommended!

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    Borit Gogae - Restaurant decor- art work and Korean figurines

    Restaurant decor- art work and Korean figurines

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    Barley rice mixed with side dishes

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    Ham Ji Park

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    4.2(1.8k reviews)
    0.8 miWilshire Center, Koreatown
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    Really sad that Ham Ji Park is closing down permanently. For years, this place has been our…read morefamily's go-to place for pork spare ribs - the best in town. In fact, we regularly brought visitors here. They raved about how good the spare ribs were and even insisted that their last meal before LA should be at Ham Ji Park.  Here's my belated review of what I consider the best spare ribs in LA. From the moment the Korean-style spare ribs arrived at the table, it was clear this was a dish worth savoring. Each rib bore a beautifully charred exterior--deeply caramelized without a hint of bitterness--offering that irresistible smoky aroma the moment it was placed before us. The glaze was nothing short of spectacular. A perfect balance of sweet and spicy, it clung to the meat with a glossy sheen that promised flavor in every bite. There was just enough heat to make your taste buds sit up and pay attention, but it never overwhelmed the deeper, richer notes of the sweet components. But what truly set these ribs apart was the texture. Beneath the charred surface lay meat so tender it practically fell off the bone with the gentlest tug of a fork. Each bite was juicy and succulent, the result of careful cooking and a respect for quality ingredients. Ham Ji Park, you will be missed. Thank you for the memories. Thank you for the food.

    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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