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    Western Doma Noodles

    4.3 (710 reviews)
    ModerateKorean, Noodles
    Open • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    WESTERN DOMA NOODLES ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Black Cod
    Joy C.

    Cute little Korean restaurant in K-town with beautiful wooden tables inside! We came around 7pm and were able to be seated immediately. The menu is quite large with a lot of options, but we settled on the Black Cod, spicy rice cake, seafood pancake, and kalgaksu. The favorite of the table was the Black Cod. It was so soft and melted in your mouth. It also had rice cake, daikons and tofu which soaked up that super great sauce that had some sweetness to it! The spicy rice cake was great too but not anything crazy. The seafood pancake had shrimp, calms and crab. Had a great level of crispiness to it and was filled with seafood! The kalgaksu was with chicken and had handmade noodles. The soup had such great flavor to it as well! This place is a hidden gem and a must go if you're in KTown!

    Bulgogi
    Nachelle M.

    Came for the braised cod and it delivered. Super tender, flavorful, and easily the standout of the meal. The tripe stew had a very bold tripe flavor, definitely for people who love that rich, slightly funky taste. The noodles in it were thick and chewy, exactly what i wanted. The scallion pancake was the only miss for me--it was kinda undercooked and lacked that crispy bite. It's run by a group of Korean aunties, and you can feel that home-cooked energy in everything, from the food to the service. Nothing fancy, just comforting, authentic, and made with care.

    cold noodle
    Fumie W.

    authentic korean spot! came here for cold noodles and absolutely loved it. i've never had korean pears in my cold noodle before but paired well for LA summer heat. they give good side dishes. it's small spot, it's so easy to miss but must try !! will be back

    Braised cod stew
    Yolanda Z.

    by far my favorite Korean restaurant, even in a city that far from lacks quality korean food, this really really impressed me. menu has all the basics but must-get one of the massive stews!!! cod stew is truly cooked to perfection. the fish and tofu and radish (which are generous chunks i ate so much i'm gonna be so stinky) are so tender and silky it fully melts off the bones. the aromatic leeks and onions are fully submerged together heavenlyyy kalkgusu is QQ and broth is rich and savoury, better than hangari. i like the purple mixed grain rice too

    Oso L.

    Fantastic, cozy gem of a place. The owner is wonderfully nice and so helpful. The food was outstanding. I will say yes if you're in a rush, this is not the place for you. And that's not a knock on this restaurant. It's just you're not gonna get super fast service. But if you prioritize great food then that won't matter to you.

    Rice
    Chanel S.

    Sooo good. This is my first time eating here and actually my first time eating spicy Korean chicken. It did not disappoint!!! I've always wanted to try it as I like spicy food and heard about this place from IG. I stopped by for lunch on a Monday and I only waited maybe 10 mins or less to order my food and get my food to go. The staff were friendly. The portions are huge! It's the perfect amount of spicy, I actually went to work after and shared it with my coworkers!! They got a free sample and even said they'd go there too because it was that good! 10/10 from me and my coworker! Very authentic Korean food with a big menu. I'd definitely get this again or more from the menu. This was not for 1 person, definitely for a family! Or 2 people at minimum and I'm African American! So know large portions! Thank you for welcoming me and being my first Korean spicy chicken experience!

    Bibimbap
    Oivecx Z.

    Got the Noodle Dumpling Soup, Bibimbap, and Bulgogi. Large portions and very tasty. We got here right before a line started to form for the dinner rush. Quick service

    Spicy chicken stew

    Best Korean food I've ever had. Spicy chicken stew and spicy cold buckwheat noodles blew my socks off. Not to mention that nearly the entire table is covered in their incredible banchan spread. No notes!

    I love you Western Doma Noodles! Great food Good environment. Will come back soon baby

    Japchae
    Angela B.

    Best tofu soup I had in recent memory!!! Japchae is best when it cools down and actually eaten 4 hours later lol With decent banchan, some better than others. Very nice service! ============**** Tofu soup is soooooooo good Rich flavor with tomato (but you can't taste it) in the broth. Japchae I only like these Togo and eaten hours later. When fresh, the noodles are too soft and have no texture. But really yummy still! Service Really really nice. Even though ten words were spoken to us, you can tell the Korean lady and Hispanic man had a gentle demeanor. Banchan Didn't like bean sprouts or spicy green beans Spinach on the vinegary side/little tough Loved Pickled radish Jalepeno Ok Fish cake is soft and not dry, but nothing super pops out about it Kimchi is not bad, a teensy bit gingery

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    Nothing special. Noodle itself wasn't the best. There are other restaurants that are better than here nearby.

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    Ask the Community - Western Doma Noodles

    What are the vegetarian/vegan options?

    Yes there are vegan options. You can also ask for some menu to pull meat. I wouldn't say vegans have lots of options, but there are more than one.

    Do they give banchan sides for to go orders?

    Yes but be sure to confirm and ask.

    Is this place kid-friendly for toddlers and do they have high chairs?

    There are no high chairs but their seats can accommodate a baby carrier or some sort of similar item. I saw a few families with toddlers during my visit and they kept them in their strollers or sat their carrier on a chair.

    How much are the cold noodles and the spicy cold noodles?

    It depends on what you order. Range from around $5.99 to around $13.99

    Do you get banchan with take-out orders?

    Yep, you definitely do!

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    Hangari Kalguksu - (LARGE) Hangari Bossam

    Hangari Kalguksu

    4.4(3.3k reviews)
    1.3 mi•Wilshire Center, Koreatown
    •$$
    Women-owned & operated
    10 years in business

    After having a sauna at Crystal Spa on Sunday evening, September 13th, I had dinner with my mom and…read moremy two brothers at Hang Ah Restaurant (항아리 바지락 칼국수). I think I've been coming here for a very, very long time--probably for about 20 years! I used to come here quite often back then. At some point, though, I stopped coming as much because the parking situation in this shopping center became so busy and chaotic that it was difficult to even get in from the entrance. Also, the last time I came here, maybe two years ago, the valet parking attendant was so rude that I didn't really feel like coming back. This time, since we were already in the area for the spa, we decided to stop by again. Back when I first started coming here, it was just a very small noodle restaurant. One thing they've kept all these years--and what I think is such a great touch--is that they still serve yeolmu kimchi and kkom-bori-bap (barley rice) as a complimentary side. The restaurant became incredibly popular over the years and eventually expanded into the neighboring space, so there are now many more tables than there used to be. Since it had been such a long time since my last visit, I noticed they had quite a few new menu items that weren't available before, including galbi-jjim (braised short ribs), samgyetang (Korean ginseng chicken soup), and galbi noodle soup. One of my brothers and I ordered the perilla oil makguksu each, and it was absolutely delicious! It had such a rich, nutty flavor from the perilla oil, and it was one of those dishes that makes you think about it again later. In the past, I would always order the clam kalguksu whenever I came here, but this time I decided to try something different. My other brother ordered the clam kalguksu, and my mom had the dolsot (Hot stone) bibimbap. I tried a spoonful of my mom's dolsot bibimbap because I really like bibimbap too, and it was delicious as well. In the past, the wait here used to be incredibly long. You had to write your name and phone number by hand at the entrance, and then a staff member would come outside and call your name when your table was ready. This time, the system was different. We were told to simply wait in line, and she would take our orders outside. She said the wait would only be about 5-10 minutes, and she was absolutely right. While we were waiting in line outside, she handed us menus, took our orders, and then seated us at our table. The food came out quickly, the service was very friendly, and everything we ordered was delicious. It turned out to be a very satisfying dinner. After coming back here again after such a long time, I completely understood why this place has been so popular for so many years. It was just as popular back then as it is now, and honestly, I can see why!

    This is by far the best noodle spot in LA's K-town…read more The noodles and soup are consistently amazing, and the service is excellent. On top of that, the interior is clean, cute, and very well-kept. Parking is quite limited, though--even with valet service, it gets super congested. There's almost always a long line, as it seems like a must-try spot for anyone visiting LA. Because of that, getting a table is usually pretty tough, but we got so lucky last Sunday and were seated right away. The food was absolutely divine, and we left completely satisfied. Honestly, I almost wish fewer people knew about this place so I could come more often. They're just that good.

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    Tsujita Artisan Noodle - Chashu Ramen

    Tsujita Artisan Noodle

    4.1(174 reviews)
    4.8 mi•Arts District, Downtown
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    There is no better place to get dipping ramen than Tsujita!…read more The one in sawtelle always packed with a wait- this one you could walk right in! Don't bother getting anything else except the chashu tsukemen for food. It's THAT good!!! Also if you want to treat yourself- get the $6 apple juice that's won several awards. Lowkey expensive but you get why when you taste it. Best apple juice I've ever had- and I grew up in the northeast.

    I thought Tsujita Artisan Noodle was really good, though I still don't feel like I've found my…read moreperfect ramen spot yet. I ordered the spicy tonkotsu and loved the flavor, especially the chashu. I'm usually a pork belly person, but the chashu was so flavorful that I genuinely think I'll start choosing it instead from now on. Everything came out piping hot, which normally sounds like a compliment, but it was almost too hot to comfortably eat. Weirdly, we actually enjoyed the leftovers even more reheated at home. I do wish I'd tried the thicker noodles, but paying an extra $3 just to switch noodle styles felt a little ridiculous. We also tried the gyoza, which were good, but I wish they had come with a more traditional soy-based dipping sauce instead of already being dressed in chili oil. I'd definitely come back, especially to try the dipping ramen. I'd never had tsukemen before, and it sounded so good that I was already regretting not ordering it by the end of the meal.

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    Daikokuya Little Tokyo - Daikoku Ramen

    Daikokuya Little Tokyo

    4.1(10k reviews)
    4.4 mi•Little Tokyo, Downtown
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    Daikokuya is a long time staple of Little Tokyo, whenever I'm in town on business or vacation I…read moremake a point to visit. Their ramen noodles are always cooked perfectly (I like them a little firm) and their broths are super flavorful, their eggs cooked perfectly. I usually enjoy their spicy or black garlic broths which add extra kicks. Daikokuya can be busy throughout the day, but there servers and kitchen staff work hard to turn around orders and tables relatively quickly. Anytime is a good time for ramen from Daikokuya.

    Daikokuya is a solid ramen franchise from the Bishamon group. I miss how close the Hacienda…read morelocation one back in the day, and now the closest one to me is the MPK location, but if any of my out of town, out of state, out of country friends are visiting and they have a hankering for ramen with a strong, but not super heavy kotteri flavor. The location isn't super big and it does get super busy with people putting their names on the wait list and people queueing busily outside (overflow of people waiting for many of the other restaurants along this part of the block too). Overall the ramen isn't bad, chashu is nice and fatty and tender. Ramen is rich and filling. It's nice that it already comes with an egg too and you don't have to add another one. Lots of other side dishes and combos too if someone in your party doesn't want ramen. However, with the increases in prices, the fact that there's many other options in LT, and the fact that there are other Daikokuya locations, it's an alright LT option.

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    PASTA e PASTA by Allegro - Mentai pasta

    PASTA e PASTA by Allegro

    4.4(1.8k reviews)
    4.6 mi•Little Tokyo, Downtown
    •$$

    Love the pasta there! The restaurant was wonderful and they have great options of pasta. The menu…read morewas excellent and so many great quality of food to choose from. The Mentai Pasta and Squid Ink pasta were really good and so delicious. It was so creamy and nice quality of noodles. I really enjoyed the pasta with wines, it taste so fantastic. Lovely place with great ambiance.

    i'm a big fan of pasta and asian flavors, and this might be one of my favorite places in LA…read more i've been here twice now, and each time i've come right at 5pm. it's been the most seamless experience, but i've seen how the small space can get filled up quickly. i have to give props to the staff for being so attentive and efficient. the dimly lit and intimate ambience here makes you feel like you're at an italian restaurant. you even get a small salad and dinner roll with butter to start. i was impressed already -- the bread was warm and soft, and the salad dressing was surprisingly addicting. it had a tanginess that felt light and refreshing. then come the pastas, and the portions are bigger than you'd expect. three dishes are plenty for a family of four to share and experience each flavor. the mentai cream pasta is my favorite, and as someone who loves creamy and almost-sweet flavors, i'll pick it every time. the only complaint my family had was that all the pastas used the same spaghetti noodle, which does take away the opportunity for each dish to stand out on its own. the fuller you get, the more the pastas start to blend in taste -- but still to me a delicious, unable-to-stop-eating taste nonetheless.

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