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    Wool Um Ma Restaurant

    4.4 (26 reviews)
    InexpensiveKorean
    Open 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Tuna Kimbap (5/5)
    Phillip T.

    The owners are so nice and kind. I got the tuna kimbap, so freakin good. The rice and banchan inside is perfectly cooked, and the tuna has a perfect balance between being creamy but still staying present. Will be coming back to try the other kimbap.

    Menu. Love the beef.
    Rich C.

    This small hole in the wall inside the Korea mart store is amazing. They have like 12 things but so yummy. My favorite is the pork dumplings and that yummy sauce. Their glass noodles are amazing as well. They have kimbap which is way better than a ca roll. The soups are good. I have had almost everything and can say you won't be disappointed. Yummy!!!

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    Chef T.

    Tasty restaurant in a grocery store. Very low key and small, has fresh tuna kimbap which tasted good. Yukejang is also good and not overly spicy.

    fish cake kimbap
    G H.

    My rating is mostly for the kimbap, which I think is their specialty. This shop is inside of HK Market so you'll have to enter thru the market entrance even if you're not going to the market. Kimbap - had the sausage, fish cake, and beef kimbaps. The rice to other filling ratio is perfect, they're generous with the meats and veggies. The flavoring is good and the kimbaps are wrapped well. You definitely get value for your money as each box is filled with 3 rolls while other spots give you 1-2 for the same price. They have a good variety of main fillings too (the burdock one is near the register and doesn't have a sign like the others). Tteokbokki/toppokki - not the best tteokbokki in Ktown but I bought it here for convenience and its still tasty to dip kimbap in the sauce. The ddeok or rice cake is cooked unevenly - some pieces were a bit overcooked and some under (I prefer it under since it sits in warm sauce). The sauce is too watery and isn't savory. Spice level was ok, could be more spicey for me. They give you a lot of sauce but I think the intent is for you to dip the kimbap. There was sufficient ddeok and fish cake. Fried dumplings/gun mandu - highly recommended!! Perfectly crispy and stays crispy even after a few hours. The filling of pork and green onions is super savory, not too salty. I like dipping it in the sauce (soy sauce and vinegar mix) but the mandu is flavorful enough you don't really need to dip. Support this ma and pop shop!

    Menu on the wall as of 9.22.2018
    Sabrina S.

    For right now this is a solid 2.5 rounded to 3 stars for the friendliness of the owners. Just so you know... This is located inside the HK Supermarket. I can't really say if the other dishes are good or not. I can only judge on the tteokbokki that I ordered. All I have to say is that it was a huge disappointment. It ended up being more soupy which I would've been ok with as the broth was very flavorful and had a decent amount of heat. But the rice cakes...tteok... Was mushy. Very very mushy. #epicfail When I order tteokbokki, I expect the rice cake to be nice and chewy and these were so mushy that you could've smeared the rice cakes. Not good eats at all. I will never order this item again from here. BUT on the good side... The other dishes that I saw other customers eating looked really yummy! So I'll definitely be back to try these other dishes. And the kicker to this entire experience... The owners were so nice! Very friendly and very engaging. Says alot about a business when the owner is that nice. Loved it! :)

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    Helen H.

    Love their spicy rice cake and fried black seaweed with glass Noodle. And of course their 7 different kinds of kimbap! The taste is always the same. Definitely recommend what I've mentioned.

    Spicy Stir Fried Squid only $ 10!!!!
    Miguel R.

    This place is a diamond in a field of diamonds. What I mean by that is that even with all the great food in Koreatown this place stands out! I used to come here for some really great king sized dumplings that they have discontinued sadly. Now I come for their awesome Spicy Stir Fried Squid. The meal is delicious, filling and cheap. You get a soup, white rice, banchan and the entree! It used to be really, really cheap but the price has gone up. Another reviewer mentioned the food is spicy and she is right. I hate spicy food yet I still enjoy their Spicy Stir Fried Squid! It's just that good! This restaurant is inside the Han Kook Market. It is pretty basic as you might expect. They have a few tables. They have their menu posted on a wall in big pictures. You can see what the dish looks like and the price is adjacent to the picture. Parking is no issue since the Han Kook Market has a big parking lot. What can I do without here? I can see no defects here! What makes Wool Um Ma stand out? The value! You truly get a delicious cheap meal here! Five stars! This place is really, really ridiculously good!

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    Fresh and tasty Korean kimbap, very affordable price. Make sure to come early for best selection!

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    Could use more beef, but I still love their Yukgaejang. And their kimbap is great, too!

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    Hangari Kalguksu

    Hangari Kalguksu

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

    I came here with a big group of 10 people and we were allowed to make a reservation! Since we did…read morehave a lot of people we were excited to eat family style. The service was also quick. The restaurant was kind of small but it was clean. Everything was so flavorful and delicious! Seafood kalguksu 9/10: it was def filled with various seafoods. The flavor was super bold and a bit spicy but not intolerable. I love the texture of the noodles. Perfectly cooked. Bossam 9/10: also such an amazing dish! Perfect ratio of fat to meat. I do wish that for this large plate they gave us more cabbage. We ended up ordering more for $5 but I think it should be included given the amount of meat. Parking was valet and it's a small lot. I think we paid $5 for parking. I think there's also street parking but we wanted to play it safe and just do valet. Overall it's such nice place to eat with a group of friends. The portions are large and food taste better shared!!

    Love coming to this place every time I'm in the area. There's a small parking lot associated with…read morethe plaza they're in if you get lucky. You line up outside to wait and the turnover is usually fairly fast. They will take your order as you wait in line so by the time you're seated, you're not waiting forever for your food. My go to is their spicy seafood kalguksu, which contains plenty of seafood and always hits the spot. I've also had their chicken and clam ones as well, which are both super flavorful. I enjoy the squash and potatoes that they put in their noodles though sometimes the potato is less mushy/cooked through than what I prefer. The portion sizes are generous so definitely come hungry or you can share as well. I've tried their bossam and jowl combo as well and both are definitely great in their own way, but I absolutely love the minced garlic sauce that comes with the jowl. The jowl is a fattier cut while the bossam is meatier.

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    Belly and Jowl & Chicken-KALGUKSU
    Belly and Jowl & Chicken-KALGUKSU
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    Bossam jowl combo
    (MEDIUM) Hangari Bossam (Serves 2)

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    Kobawoo House

    Kobawoo House

    4.3
    (1.6k reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$

    Found this place by mistake. We were in the area due to the Mexico/Korea match and were starving…read more We consulted yelp and Google and settled on this place. I really wanted authentic Korean food that was not kbbq and not tofu and this place delivered! This restaurant is in a small strip mall. The strip mall has other Korean food options. They have a valet parking system of sorts but we didn't pay, we self parked. The attendant told us we were fine. It was approx 9pm when we arrived and also a week night. I have no idea how much valet parking is here. We were a small party of two. Upon arrival, we were notified they were out of RICE. Um..what?? That's a good problem (for them to have) but not for consumers. I feel this really limited our options to just soup. I honestly didn't want soup but there wasn't much else we could order. The bowls were large and came out piping hot. It was a satisfying meal and not too heavy. The price point was on the pricey side. Our waiter told us business has not been the same post covid. Some dishes are between $40-$60. I asked for a soup and they were able to make it less spicy. My friend got a soup with dumplings in it. He put a good amount of soy sauce to give the broth some life. Also, the banchan is on point. We asked for a refill and devoured the second portions. If you wanna impress friends with Korean food, bring them here! Its a casual place.

    Was hungry for bossam and chungukjang so went to kobawoo. It's been a couple years since I came…read morehere but it seems to have died down on popularity. Restaurant was half empty and no Ike which surprised us on a Saturday night. Ordered some bossam and chungukjang and it didn't taste the same as it used to couple years ago. Not sure what the issue was but it lacked flavor. Also they were cleaning the kitchen while serving food which was kinda not sanitary with all the water splashing on the floor of the kitchen while they were making food. Overall it's not what it used to be and cleaning the kitchen while making and serving food is not a good combo.

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    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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    Lunch Jangban Guksoo
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    Borit Gogae

    Borit Gogae

    4.4
    (519 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$$

    Looking for a healthy vegan meal in Ktown LA? Look no further, come over to Borit gogae. They…read moreoffer a preset menu but do require minimum of two orders. If you ever had Korean Bibimbop, this is similar but with some minor differences. This one uses a barley rice base (compared to white rice in Bibimbop). The barley rice is topped your choice of about 15 different side dishes of lightly flavored savory mountain roots, greens, mushrooms, and peppers. Comes with a soy bean paste that you use to further season. Just mix everything in a larger bowl and serve. OMG. Absolutely incredible!!!!!!!!!! Before this main course, you do get three small bites (pumpkin porridge, scorched rice/tea, and tempura). Additionally three different sides are also served (acorn jelly salad, Korean escargot/snail dish, steamed cabbage), along with perilla chicken soup, and soy bean soup, the latter which is the most traditional Korean dish. Last for dessert you get red bean porridge, dried persimmon rolls, and plum tea. Nothing like this in all of SoCal. A must come and try for all.

    Been to Borit Gogae about 4-5 times now after seeing it posted on social media during the pandemic…read moreto help boost sales and been a fan ever since! First, this being in KTown, know parking is always a big issue. Parking is available in the back usually. If not, there is street parking. Once you come in, there's a good number of tables; high ceilings; and a nice vibe overall with some screens that are showing nature + some K-Pop. The wait staff is also usually pretty nice and are able to do a good job to describe the menu / what you're getting. Most likely, you're here to get the banchan $35 set - an amazing value for the amount of food you get. Noting that this set doesn't include meat which you can order on the side along with some other dishes. But you get nearly 30 mini dishes such as barley rice, pumpkin porridge, scorched rice soup, spinach salad, stir-fried chili peppers, rice kimchi, perilla chicken soup, acorn jelly salad, snail salad, and corn porridge. It's basically a riches of really good side dishes, centered around some delicious barley rice/sesame oil. You may find a few of the side dishes not to your style, but most people will most likely find something that you really enjoy. For instance, I think the acorn side salad is absolutely delicious and saucy while the seasoned soybean paste is full of flavor and perfect with the barley rice. For the pricing, it feels like a steal. And has been consistent ever since I first had it back a few years ago. We've taken to go boxes each time I've went because it's so filling. Totally recommended!

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    Restaurant decor- art work and Korean figurines
    Restaurant decor- art work and Korean figurines
    Barley rice mixed with side dishes
    Barley rice mixed with side dishes
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    Grilled spareribs
    Ham Ji Park

    Ham Ji Park

    4.2
    (1.8k reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$$

    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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    Ham Ji Park
    Ham Ji Park
    Ham Ji Park

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