Well, well, well... I can't believe I never knew this place existed. A friend visiting from Korea took me here, and wow! The food was incredible. Tucked inside an old, slightly worn Koreatown shopping center, Yet Gol is truly a hidden gem. The moment we walked in, every table was filled with what looked like long-time regulars. Each table had a big pot simmering away, and with our friend's recommendation, we ordered the pork belly stew. As time went on -- and as we kept pouring soju -- the broth kept getting richer and deeper in flavor. The soju orders definitely started adding up too. Not only that, but all the other dishes around us looked amazing. I'm definitely coming back to try more. If you're looking for something traditional, hearty, and packed with tender pork, this place is a must. The broth alone is unforgettable! read more

The food is the worst I have tried in the Koreatown in Los Angeles. The service is worse than the Kimchi Jjim we ordered. If you don't speak Korean, don't even bother going to this place. Waitresses are rude and not attentive at all. They ignore to what you are asking and just in a hurry to take an order and deliver the food to your table once and not coming back to check on you and the food you ordered. Just the worst experience in any Korean restaurant in Los Angeles!! Will not come back again. read more

Their food are generally good; but we had the worst service today; We have ordered kimchi pork belly and server accidentally has dropped meat on the ground; she just laughs at herself and tell us, what can we do? Move on. Oh boy, that should come from us, not from a server who has dropped. Then we ask more for side dish and she said she can only give us some and just gave us seaweed; wow, never seen any service like that in Korean restaurants, read more

Everything here feels so comforting and gives off a super homey vibe. boiled sablefish - As someone who doesn't usually like fish, the sablefish completely won me over. It was incredibly soft, paired with huge slices of daikon, and the sauce was super flavorful. samgyeopsal kimchi jim - The soup was pretty good, and I loved the homemade kimchi. my only issue was that the pork was just a bit on the tougher side. Still, the overall flavor made up for it. The side dishes were great as well with a lot of variety. The service is super friendly, and the place just felt like a warm, family run restaurant. Also, there is a free parking lot too! read more

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Overall the experience was not great. Was looking for a Korean restaurant that serves Kimchi chigae (Kimchi soup) but the servers were so rude! They wouldn't serve side dishes until main dish comes out cause they don't want to refill them. You can only pick 3 side dishes for refills is what the waitress said. They also charged $2 for Togo containers. read more

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Went here after seeing it on TikTok and we got the pork belly kimchee stew. It was enough for two and had leftovers. Kimchee taste good but would had been better if the kimchee was fermented more to make kimchee stew. read more

Disappointing experience- The staff were weirdly stingy with the side dishes and made me feel uncomfortable just for asking for a refill. I even got "the look." To make it worse, our server talked shit about our request to another server right within earshot. I mean.... Korean restaurants are known for their generous banchans (side dishes), so this unpleasant attitude with being stingy, totally ruined our lunch experience. For the record, it was my first refill, not the second or third. The bibim guksu was also far too sweet and tasted overly seasoned. I usually love strong flavors, but this was overwhelming. I hope they can improve both the service and the balance of their food. Don't think I'll be returning any time soon. read more

This is the most authentic korean restaurant in ktown approved by a korean. Even my brother, the most pickiest eater i know, had two bowls of rice here. I always get the squid. It's addicting, firey, spicy, just perfection. It was my first time trying cod and it was so gooooood. Fish is super soft and goes well with radish. read more

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Despite the negative reviews about the service my significant other and I decided to try the restaurant. To our surprise the environment was truly welcoming as each server checked in on how we were doing. One of the owners had the sweetest smile and ensured that our sides were refilled. There was no extra charge. The food was absolutely delicious and beyond one of my favorites. This has to be one of the best kimchi stew dishes I have tried, and trust me I have tried plenty. The pork was very fresh. I will definitely be coming back. P.S. As a fair warning they do charge extra for to go containers in case you would like to bring your own! There is also free parking :) read more

Yet Gol - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is THE SPOT that Korean celebrities visit Los Anageles and go eat secretly because it's a true hidden gem. Not just saying "hidden gem" just to get your attention but it's a true true authentic Korean gem that only Koreans go. If you see non-Korean there, they really know Korean food. Mad props to them! If you are one of them, leave a comment below because you need to be recognized! I CANNOT emphasize how legit this Korean restaurant is. I asked to go inside the kitchen to film so check out their kitchen (because I'm all about who cooks, cleanliness, freshness of the ingredients, I want to know what goes into my food and the process) and I saw two Korean mom chefs cooking. Kitchen was clean, ingredients were fresh and washed well! And the staff told me that the owner grandma comes in 5am in the morning, everyday to make fresh banchans (side dishes) in small batches so it's fresh every single day. Such a dedicated restaurant owner. This grandma is serious about serving us authentic, true, Korean mommy home cooked meal. If you are a Korean and you grew up eating authentic, traditional Korean food, this spot will be your favorite Korean restaurant. You literally can tell by tasting her banchans. I've been looking for a true Korean restaurant like this. Like you'd see in K-dramas with lovely Korean grandma !! Highly recommend Yet Gol @yetgol_losangeles 1144 S Western Ave. Ste 105. Los Angeles, CA 90006 What we tried: 1. Unfrozen pork kimchi stew $46.99 2. Spicy stir fried squid & pork belly $31.99 3. Mung bean pancake $12.99 4. Eundaegu-jorim (braised black cod) $44.99 My Rating Freshness of ingredients: 10/10 Food quality: 10/10 Taste: 10/10 Service: 10/10 Parking: Free parking read more

Yet Gol - Eundaegu-jorim - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Low key spot, dont trust some of the reviews. Food is really good, ask for the english menu if you cant read korean. Ordered the special pork belly kimchi stew to share for two people and still had leftovers. Super fragrant, sour, umami kimchi stew, perfect for a colder LA day. Need to try the monk fish stew next read more

Yet Gol - Pork belly kimchi jim 10/10 - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Yet Gol is hands down one of the best hidden Korean restaurants in Koreatown. This place is the real deal. The OG spot where everything on the menu is consistently delicious. The service is top-tier. The ladies here are super sweet They cook everything fresh and even arrange the dishes for you right at the table. Banchan (side dishes) are tasty and always refilled without hesitation. My personal favorites are the Kimchi Jjim (braised kimchi with pork) and the Gopchang Jeongol (beef intestine hot pot). Both are perfect for sharing. Highly recommend if you're looking for authentic, home-style Korean food with warm hospitality. read more

여기 절대 가지마세요. 얼마전 곱창전골을 투고해 왔는데 열어보니 곱창이 하나도 들어있지 않아서 다시 가져다 드리고 싶었지만 이미 가게가 문을 닫은 상황이라 다음날 전화를 드렸고 상황을 말씀드리니 이미 알고계시더라구요. 그런데 어떠한 사과 한마디도 없었고 제가 환불을 요구 했으나 저에게 안된다고 말씀하시면서 곱창만 안들었지 밥은 먹었을거 아니냐고 하시더라구요. 그러면서 환불은 절대 안되고 다시 만들어 주겠다고 하셔서 몇일후에 연락드리니 알았으니 오라고 하시더라구요. 그래서 다시 만들어 주신 곱창전골을 집에 가져왔는데 어의 없게도 밥이나 수저, 반찬 아무것도 안주시고 딱 전골만 주셨어요. 저희가 투고 하면서 드린 팁만 해도 밥 두개 값은 넘을듯 합니다. 저는 지금까지 이렇게 장사하시는 식당은 처음이에요. 손님을 거지취급을 하시더라구요. 너무나 실망했습니다. read more

The food was good, but they overcharged me by $70 on my credit card. I tipped and signed for one amount and the amount that showed up on my credit card bill was $70 more. Be sure to review your credit card charge after eating here. Disappointed in the customer service, in what otherwise was a hole in the wall experience. read more

Today, I took my mother out to a Korean restaurant we found on YouTube, Yet Gol. We tried their special menu items: Pork Belly Kimchi Stew (2 servings), Bulgogi, and Bindaetteok (Korean pancake). The server mentioned that the kimchi stew is a 2-serving dish and only comes with two bowls of rice, so we decided to order bulgogi and one bindaetteok as well. * Bulgogi: The meat was tender, but the seasoning was a bit bland. For the price, it didn't feel like great value. (Score: 3/5) * Bindaetteok: Two small, thick pancakes were served with plain soy sauce on the side. I think jalapeño soy sauce or seasoned soy sauce would have been a better match. (Score: 3.5/5) * Pork Belly Kimchi Stew: This dish was the highlight! The portion was generous, enough for 4 people to enjoy. The broth was refreshing, not too spicy, and the pork had no unpleasant odor--it was delicious. The kimchi in the stew was also flavorful and perfectly complemented the dish. (Score: 4.5/5) The side dishes (7-8 varieties) were average, and we packed the leftovers (kimchi stew and bulgogi) to-go. However, they charged $1 for a large container and $0.50 for a small one. Overall, I'd revisit this restaurant and am interested in trying their Pollock Hot Pot and Steamed Black Cod next time. Overall Score for Today's Dishes: 3.67/5 read more

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Best galchi jorim I ever had! The radishes are big and soft! The dish will feed 2 people. The place is for real Korean. The menu had no English. Everyone there was Korean. If you don't speak or read Korean, may have some difficulty. Not sure if they speak English. read more

Yet Gol - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

If you're craving authentic Korean comfort food, this spot delivers. I came in wanting something warm and satisfying, and their kimchi jjigae hit the spot--perfectly spicy, tangy, and packed with flavor. You can tell the broth has been simmered to perfection. I also got the Korean seafood pancake (haemul pajeon), and it was crispy on the outside, soft and savory inside, with just the right amount of seafood and scallions. Paired with the dipping sauce? Chef's kiss. Service was fast and friendly, and the vibe felt super homey. If you're looking for legit Korean food that warms your soul, this is the place. Will definitely be coming back! read more

Classic Korean food. One of kind restaurant and better than expectation. Service was okay. read more

Came here on Sunday evening with my in-laws. Almost all the customers were Korean. Service was attentive to both Korean and non Korean customers. We got English menus for the young people and Korean menus for the in-laws. Food was traditional and delicious, reminded me of Kang Nam on Olympic. Banchans were average. We ordered a ton and my favorite was galbi tang. Price was reasonable, about 10% to 20% cheaper than other places. Parking was easy but every space was compact. There was an older security guard watching the lot, felt pretty safe. Overall, we had really great dinner and will add this restaurant to our come back again list. read more

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All ajuma work together as a team to attend our table. Easy parking. Located in safe side of koreantown. We came around 5:30pm for dinner. We asked for some extra side dishes. They ran out already. Surprisingly. read more

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The service sucks. They don't give you the banchans (side dishes) until your main food comes. Not even with the appetizers! - Spicy Braised Fish Stew 5/5 The fish is very soft and the radish is cooked very well. It's not too spicy. The dish is a classic Korean dish. It's very good here. Watch out for fish bones! Free parking in lot. read more

AMAZING FOOD! Amazing service we received from heart warming aunties!!! Def will recommend to my friends. The food was so great!! read more

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Service was great and restaurant is very clean. I'll be back to support this establishment. Thanks for all the yummy ban Chan. read more

Yet Gol - 11/ 14/24 - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My wife makes the best Kimchi jjigae but even she loves coming here. The side dishes are next level. The staff is really nice and we usually come here right at it's open to beat the crowds. Definitely one of our to go place for kimchi pork belly jjigae in town. It got that home cook taste. read more

i usually wait MONTHS to review places so i could do it all at once butttt i literally just got back from this place & wanted to post now. I'm giving them 5 stars SOLEY based on my kind-hearted waitress- otherwise i'd give them just 3 stars cuz some of the food were good whereas some were just ok. it was packed when i walked in & parking was hard due to full capacity lot. but my waitress greeted me & at first wanted to seat me at the tiny 'solo table' barely meant for 1 person but then she changed her mind & sat me down at the table for 4 even on a Fri night, which turned out to be smart cuz i ended up ordering a BUNCH of diff things by myself (cuz i only ended up here tonight totally unplanned after a trusted source's recommendation) & apparently caused a restaurant-wide sensation LOL!? there were like 5 older Korean gentlemen drinking/having dinner across from my table & 2 of them kept coming up to me & threw all the English they knew at me, giving me thumbs up for eating ALLLL that food by myself & counting all the dishes i ordered & being astounded continuously LOL!? my table was AT the entrance & the door was wide open so everyone who either passed by or came in saw me first & THAT was funny too cuz if u have any Korean frenz, u know they just can't keep to themselves when they see 'unusual things' so everyone's eyes got HUGE & people kept coming up to me & saying, "WOW U ARE SO HUNGRY?!" & when i asked for more things, the owner lady had all the waitresses check on me even tho they were swamped (but then i DID order a BUNCH of stuff just me alone!) then i asked for the check & boxes & my waitress packed up the food for me & EVEN THO the other ladies said i wasn't allowed to take side dishes home (which I've never heard before cuz side dishes are half the meal!) my waitress helped me sneak them in LOL!? theni left saying that i would return. read more

This is the place for Korean Comfort Food. Popular to many ahjussi and ahjumma, this joint seems to be the gathering location after a round of golf. There are ample tables and seats, so waiting does not seem like an issue. They have second-tiered soju on sale, under $10 per bottle. Their specialties include Pork Belly Kimchi Stew, Skate (fish) Stew, Monkfish Stew, Intestine (beef) Casserole, and Pollack Casserole. What we ordered: SENGSAMGYUPSAL KIMCHI JJIM (Pork Belly and Kimchi Stew serving size 4) - There is a reason why this meal is $$$, and it is their mega portion that feeds a family. What's unique about this dish is that it comes in a large bowl, the pork belly is served in a block, and the waitress uses the scissors to sheer them into cubicles. They use aged kimchi where it tastes tarty. The way to eat this meal is to let the burner set on high heat, so the broth becomes evaporated, and all the nutrition is collected in the kimchi. TIP - They charge $1 for a styrofoam container. We couldn't finish our meal, so we took home the leftover. Hence, an extra George Washington on our bill. SHIMGEUMCHI JOGAE GOOK (Spinach Clam Casserole) - A great alternative to a hangover dish. The broth is made from soybeans with spinach and clams. While the spinach enhances a refreshing taste, the inclusion of clams adds an ocean flavor to the casserole. Personally, I enjoyed this meal. Comfort foods are challenging to describe because the taste strays away from the generic taste of bulgogi and bibimbap. However, I would highly recommend trying meals outside the box to experience a full array of Korean cuisine. read more

the worst!!! doesn"t even deserve one star. rude and seemed to only service fellow koreans. terrible food and had nerve to charge $1.00 for every to go container.....frozen trader joes is better!!!!!! read more

I honestly don't know how this restaurant can stay in business. The kimchi Jim was too sour and not delicious at all. It was probably the worst kimchi Jim I've ever had in my life. Service was whatever. They didnt offer me any extra banchan or water or if i needed anything else. The owner kept arguing with me that she didn't charge me for extra rice when she did. I had to point it out to her on my receipt 3x! Save your receipts !!! Never going back. read more

Don't sleep on the hole in the wall OG Korean spots- they know how to cook! I know the service isn't good, but does it matter when you get what you pay for and the food is actually legit. We got the kimchi jjim, grilled belt fish, and hemul pajeon. We went with my toddler, and they brought out a bowl of mild bean sprout soup for him- thank you!! The dishes we ordered were very good- the grilled belt fish was full of meat and grilled to perfection. It may not be the first place on my list of K-town eats, but it's definitely on my list now. read more

A hole in the wall, not fancy, but the food is so good and the price is so affordable. The food is so yummy. It is is one of my favorite places in Korean town. If you like spicy, you'll love it even more. it has a lot of side dishes for free and you can ask for more. 맛 없으면 그냥 가세요 this is one sentence under the pancake menu on the wall. A little translation: it means, just leave if it doesn't taste good lol By the way, every customer I saw were Korean. read more

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i really like the kimchi jjim (stewed kimchi with pork belly) here. honestly though, if you got good kimchi at home, this is easy to make at home. but when i don't want to cook and want homestyle korean cooking, i'd happily eat here. grilled fish is always a good add. they can be a bit stingy with the banchan here so beware. one issue is that there's some weird ass chemical smell here coming from the pipes or kitchen. also the ajummas can be a bit stubborn about how they serve you. gotta finish your banchan completely before they refresh it. gotta finish your original order before you add on an order. blah blah. weird. otherwise, thumbs up. read more

Yet Gol - Pre boil - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My FAVVVV GO TO SPOT been obsessed w it for years! All the food is amazing except the grumpy owner

May be a hole in the wall place? Located in a classic small asian plaza in Korea town. Seems like a go-to restaurant for Korean community members since most of those dining in are speaking Korean, and the staff is Korean. They even gave us the Korean menus first. Enjoyed the whole spread, and happy they have purple rice. read more

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Unfortunately, you gotta take a risk of unfriendly service in order to taste the best "banchan" and authentic Korean food in Koreatown. They will refill you only 3 banchans, so choose wisely. Oh boy, I'm still drooling just think about their "kimchi Samgyebsal Jjim" read more

Yet Gol - Kimchi Pork Belly Stew - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Actually, many people come to this place for Kimchi stew with pork belly. It's big pot boilling in front of you. That's why I go to this place. But today I tried grilled markerel, stir-fry pork belly with kimch, and mung bean pancake. Along with many side dishes, saulty fish, spicy and sour pork kimchi.. I coudn't help my self but ate too much rice! It's just so delicious. I don't think I will have mungbean pancake again, but I definetly will come to this place. Side dishes were so good, next time, I will make bibimbop with the dishes. Portion is big, so I should have brought my containers(good for environment & saving $1) Owner and staffs were kind and check what I need manytimes(and gave me fresh hot tea) love this place!! read more

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Very Very tasty restaurant food taste is not strong and feels like home-cooked food A good restaurant to eat a glass of makgeolli with Bindae-teok read more

We stopped in yesterday with a group of 12 adults to celebrate a college graduation. We hadn't made a reservation, but it was mid-afternoon and there were only to small groups seated and already eating. There was a group area with a long enough table set-up to accommodate all of us, but the hostess/waitress insisted that we could not use that area and instead had to split up and use two booths. We were basically alone in the restaurant for the remainder of our visit. SERVICE: 2 Stars...it's appeared to me that this is a "locals only" establishment, as the waitress didn't speak English (Korean only), so one of our group who lives in the area and frequently visits this restaurant, took all of our orders and then translated them to the waitress. Once the food was served, there was no follow-up by the wait staff. You had to flag them down if you needed more water or anything else. FOOD: 4 Stars...everything was very good. All of the dishes ordered were sized and priced right and the flavors were on-point: * Bulgogi - the table shared one Beef and one Spicy Pork plate. Very flavorful and plenty for 6 people as an appetizer or one person for an entrée. Spice level on the pork was not too hot. * Spicy Beef Soup - very large portion with great flavors. We were not asked about the spice level we wanted and it came out a little more than medium, which was fine by us, but be warned! * Beef Short Rib Soup - very large portion with great flavors and large pieces of meat. * Bibimbap - nice looking dish, with plenty of flavor. Egg on top was cooked perfectly and just the right amount of runny. Served in a large, white bowl...I could have used a slightly larger serving. * Hot Pot Bibimbap - served in a stone/clay pot with the contents boiling/bubbling when brought to the table. * Chicken Fried Rice - for the less adventurous eaters in our group. They both stated that it was very tasty. All meals are served with Bansang, several small side dishes, served along with your choice of cooked white rice or mixed-grain rice. The restaurant is located in a small strip-mall and there was a decent size parking lot, as well as on-street parking within the surrounding block. I would definitely recommend this restaurant if you like good Korean food and don't mind a longer-than-usual dining experience. read more

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I was there last week for dinner with a few friends after a round of golf. We ordered 3 dishes along with a couple of bottles of beer and soju. They brought us the drinks and some banchan so while we were drinking our beer and soju, we automatically ate most of our banchan so when the waitress came to our table to bring one of our dishes, we asked her if we can have some more banchan. She asked which ones we wanted her to refill so we said the ones that were empty. She got upset for some reason and told us she has to charge for the banchans. I was like... Really??? I have not seen any Korean restaurants charging extra $$ for refill of banchan. So I told her if we were requesting more banchan over and over again, then I would understand being charged $$ for it, but it was our first refill so I said she can charge me if we order another refill for the second time. She brought us our first refill for 3 banchan and we didn't ask for any more refills. Well... when we got our check, she charged us $5 for refills of 3 banchan. I told her if we knew she would charge the $5, then she should have given us the refills for ALL banchan, and not just those 3. Geez... I've NEVER, EVER seen a Korean restaurant charging extra for a little more refills. I've come across some restaurants where they say they are out of it, but not like this place where they charge $5 for refills of 3 banchan!!! You just lost a good customer!! I am never going back to this place. Their food was just so-so and too pricey. It is definitely not worth the money. read more

It was a rainy and dreary day so a co-worker and I wanted tofu soup without having to deal with the craziness that is BCD Tofu. I came across Yet Gol and they had a lot of positive reviews (I liked the comment with someone saying this is where the older generation of Koreans like to go - you know that's a good sign!) so we decided to go. My friend got the Seafood Tofu soup which she loved, but said was a bit too spicy for her (only one spice level). Mind you she does not eat any spicy food whatsoever so I think everyone else should be OK. I ordered the Spicy Beef soup (yeuk geh jang) and the broth was super on point. I could immediately taste how long that broth has been simmering for with all of the beefy-goodness. I actually would prefer mine to be a lot spicier, but flavor was amazing. The service is very kind and pretty fast and they have ample parking spots. Definitely will be back! read more

Yet Gol - Korean Spicy Beef Stew - Yeuk Geh Jang. Delicious!! Could be spicier. - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Update my review. Stopped by dinner with friends. I tried eat at this place whenever I visited in LA. Food(4/5)- We ordered kimchi pork belly jjim as usual and 3 of grilled yellow croaker also grilled cutlassfish. I didn't enjoyed fish much than meats but this time I really enjoyed eat grilled fish here. My friends always ordered grilled yellow croaker one per person. If we're 4people, we ordered 3 of that(excluded me). Their banchan was good and I never disappointed this place food. Grilled yellow croaker or grilled cutlassfish was amazing good and we enjoyed eat. It was a bit much foods for 4people but we totally clear our dishes. Service(5/5)-There was busy and they didn't take any of reservation for a table at this time. I always called them first for order and get a table because kimch pork belly jjim need time for boiling. The waitress was very kindly as family because my friends were regular here. Ambience(2/5)- its an old place but very clean place. Some times you can see they didn't clean a table who just left but they won't let you seating there while they're clean a table for you. Overall(4/5)-Absolutely I loved this place in the area and will go to back again to again this place. If you are in the area and look for eat korean food, you should give a try. One of my friend was first time here and she absolutely love their foods. read more

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