Tastes of Korea! I've been coming to this restaurant for special occasions for over 12 years. The delicious side dishes and authentic Korean cuisine have always been consistently excellent. I was a little disappointed that the set menu options have been reduced--there used to be three or four to choose from, so there was more variety. Even so, it's still a place I keep coming back to. read more

Last year on December 28, 2024, we held our year-end gathering for our community group at Yong Su San and enjoyed a traditional Korean hanjeongsik course together. I'm a leader of a Korean singles community that I founded three years ago (it will be four years this coming April), and we currently have about 90 members. We all shared the hanjeongsik course, and almost every dish was delicious. Personally, I wasn't a big fan of the pork bossam and pyeonyuk that were served midway through the course, but aside from that, everything else was flavorful and well prepared. The service was friendly and attentive, and overall we had a great experience. One thing I didn't love was that the bill was handwritten, but we ended up paying in cash as a group. Yong Su San is a long-established hanjeongsik restaurant in Koreatown, Los Angeles. It's especially great for formal occasions such as family dinners, meetings between families, or group events, since they offer private rooms where you can enjoy the meal together without interruptions. read more

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What a great experience dinning at Yong Su San! I came here with my husband's family and we all enjoyed the food. We ordered the course meal and it was definitely a lot of food. Each dish was amazing and we wished we had a bigger stomach haha The food here was more like the traditional Korean food, which tasted light and healthy. They used a wide variety of veggies and seafood, so we didn't feel bad even after eating a lot. Also, the restaurant was really quiet. People had their own dinning spaces, which made the whole dinning experience exclusive. A perfect place for family gatherings! read more

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I went here for a family reunion and the food was really good. The food came out so fast we weren't able to eat all of it fast enough l, I'm not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing. read more

Love the environment there. We had a private room there with friends. The food tastes great, and they are authentic Korean food. After we finished our dinner, they will serve us some sweet drinks. read more

Yong Su San - Yes, all the food is tasty . They are authentic Korean food. After we finish our dinner, they will serve you some sweet drinks. - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Would be a 5 star easily, BUT we didn't get everything on the $77.99 menu. No jook, no kaesung namul, no jangeo gui, no jeon. Also, the Royal sinseonllo was supposed to have beef but it did not. That's 4 things missing from the most expensive menu! However, most of the food we had was delicious. The hot tea was great, light pink in color. We were first served the steamed pork which was served with kimchi and radish. It was great! Next were the sea scallops which were absolutely exquisite. One of the best bites of the night. Their speciality bossam kimchi was amazing, effervescent and fresh. Loved it so much, one of the best kimchis I've had. The jelly fish salad was not great... tasted like a farm? The thousand year egg was good though, but the beef on the plate was flavorless. It was served with a mini piece of meat which I'm not sure what it was, but also flavorless. Royal sinseonllo was delicious, a very light veggie broth with two little veggie dumplings. Black cod was another highlight. The egg battered prawn was ok :) Gujeolpan was made table side, super yummy! It's what comes to mind when I think of Korean royal court cuisine. The grilled Galbi short rib was to die for. Melted in your mouth! We opted for the doenjang jjigae and scorched rice "soup" which were amazing as well. The meal was finished with a traditional Korean cookie, yakgwa, and eumryo punch. That cookie... amazing! read more

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best Korean place to go now. Interior design is awesome, and well decorated. Each rooms are convenient for small and large gatherings. Price is a bit high for the amount of the food. read more

What's with all the people that work at this place? It's like they're all too good to be working there or something. They're very rude to just about everybody unless you're a celebrity or something. They treat Korean customers bad and non-Korean customers even worse. Not going back ever. read more

My wife and I took our friend Tony to Yong Su San for his birthday. We were happy to learn that we had our own, private dining room (without reservations). As first, we were confused because the restaurant does not have "appetizers," but we soon learned they have a large selection of "sides" that can be considered appetizers. Another piece of advice (courtesy of Tony): the Korean Punch is a drink that is customarily served after the meal to aid in digestion (although you can request that it be served earlier). read more

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Yong Su San has its own parking 2 dollars for lunch 3 dollars for dinner. The restaurant has a lot of small and large rooms. We went with three people and ordered a Fix Price multi course meal. Cost is about 71 a person. You will need to come hungry and with an open mind. The food kept on coming We had fish shellfish vegetables kimchi each dish better. Then the last A very unique experience. Food is available also alacarte read more

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They have a private room which made me feel very comfortable. Everything was delicious and their service was great. I can't wait to go back.

My boyfriend took me here for my birthday dinner and we got the $72pp 8-9 course meal. Food: The meals were all very delicious and, as someone who isn't Korean, it lets you try a wide variety of different dishes you otherwise wouldn't have ordered. My favorites were the marinated tender short rib and the soup! I only wish the scallop skewers and fish came out hot (it had cooled down by the time she served it to us). Service: We were served by one lady who only spoke in Korean with us because my boyfriend ordered in Korean. The courses came out promptly and she was attentive in making sure our waters were always filled and we never needed to press on the service button. Ambiance: It is definitely a fancier place to get Korean food relative to other places in LA. The tables are all in smaller rooms to give you privacy with your party, which I liked. The party next door had a huge group of adults who were drinking and talking loudly, making the space feel more casual. We went on a Saturday evening, so maybe it was just busier and attracted larger parties then. Parking: It's LA-- and it's Koreatown. Expect to leave your car with the valet ($4) or spend too long attempting to find street parking. read more

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The staff is friendly, the food is delicious, and the quiet private room is great for having conversations while dining. The food is well-prepared, healthy, and tasty read more

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Delicious authentic korean food with great service...who can complain? Our group of 9 was seated in a private room which was nice for conversations. The detail on the food decor was a 10/10 and the taste met the visual aesthetics of the dishes. I would highly recommend for special events, larger groups or even for when you're just craving good, clean korean food. read more

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Food was good and service was good Good place for friends and big family The best is that you can taste Korean food! read more

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Took photos for a grandma's 100th birthday here and it was such a smooth experience. Valet parking provided outside. It was a buffet and the food was so good. Full service provided. read more

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Delicious korean food. I very much enjoyed the flavor profile, presentation and variety of dishes

Celebrated my mother's 80th birthday here and we couldn't have chosen a better restaurant. Having our own perfectly sized room for our group of 12 was so intimate and so amazing especially when my son broke out in dance. Haha! So fun! The food was coursed and everything was delicious. You can tell they really pay attention to details in the kitchen. And when we realized we forgot the candles for our cake they had a drawer full of candles to save the day. Thank you Yong Su San for being the perfect place for our Korean family's special celebration. read more

Yong Su San - Bossam - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Great place for a traditional authentic Korean meal. The private rooms are nice and was perfect for a family gathering. Service was fast and helpful. Enjoyed coming her for a Xmas get together and being able to try a lot of the dishes. Everything was great and loved the banchan. read more

3/17/2022 OVERALL IMPRESSIONS & FOOD This is a review for Monday's lunch. It was for my mom's birthday and we've decided on the Traditional Korean Prefix Meal. There are two kinds of prefix meal that you can choose from. We chose from the Chung Table D'Hote. Every course was delicious. The only course I did not like was the Jeong-gol, which was the vegetable and ricecake soup. It was very bland and unmemorable. The overall meal was not a heavy, yet you left satisfied. My favorite of the course was the Kaesung Namul, Tang Pyeung Chae, Egg Battered King Prawn, Japchae, Galbijjim and Traditional Korean Punch. It's been a while since I've last dined here and sadly the pandemic has changed the restaurant. They have done their best to keep the food at their best. But I have eaten at their restaurant at the height of their popularity and they served the absolutely best Traditional Korean Royal Cuisine. Unfortunately, all their best dishes are no longer served here. Nonetheless, the dishes that were served were are well-made and delicious, but they are now serving more basic Korean dishes although inspired by Korean Royal Cuisine. SEATING There used to be a general dining area, but now they only have private rooms from smaller rooms that seat 4 people to larger rooms that seat over 40. SERVICE The service was great all around. Since we were a party of 3, we had only one server throughout the whole meal. read more

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4.5/5 stars - Came here on a Sunday evening and there was no wait. This spot is unique because it offers Hanjeonsik (Korean traditional course meal). We each chose the $72.99 course meal. It was so fun to try a variety of different dishes! My fave was the galbijjim. It was so flavorful and tender and just perfect! I also really enjoyed the bossam - super tender and fatty. The sea scallops and the eel were also tender and very enjoyable. The black cod was crazy tender, but had a ton of bones in it. I liked trying the gujeolpan (kind of like crepes). The presentation was beautiful, but taste-wise wasn't super impressed. I could barely taste any of the filling. Everything else was quite enjoyable. Service was great. Our waitress showed us how to eat certain dishes and even put the gujeolpan together for us. My least fave was probs the cabbage kimchi. It was too spicy, and I didn't see any seafood in it. Overall, we enjoyed the food and experience here! It's pricey, but great for special occasions. read more

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My brother who lives in La took us here. It was comforting to have our own room since we had two younger kids with us. We got a acorn jelly salad, Kalbi Jim, bulgogi and seafood pancake. My brother ordered so the name of salad is probably not right. It was refreshing and good. The Kalbi Jim was delicious. I didn't try the bulgogi. The seafood pancake was very bad.. not sure how you can make it bad? as it's just made of batter and seafood? Unfortunately I didn't take photos of our entrees except for the banchan. read more

Yong Su San - Good banchan - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I had the pleasure of dining in one of their private rooms, and the intimate, relaxed atmosphere made the experience truly special. The decor was comfortable, and the staff made us feel right at home. Every dish we tried was delicious flavors read more

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This might've been my favorite meal while in LA this past weekend. The four of us had to show our IDs and proof of vaccination cards. Then we were guided to a private room. Started off with Bo Ssam which was great! The side dishes there were pretty good especially the kimchi and radish kimchi. Japchae wasn't too sweet so I enjoyed it. Galbi jjim was nice and tender and the naeng myun was the final dish for me. Need room for soju and beer! Don't fill up on the starch too early else you won't have room for the final two or three dishes. read more

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I never mind if a restaurant doesn't have vegetarian options as I can usually eat a salad or just sides and don't want others experience to revolve around my chosen dietary restrictions, and as the only vegetarian in a party of 5 I was fine with that this time. What really disappointed me about this experience was how unapologetic and rude the waitress was when explaining to my husband they had nothing for me. She went as far as to suggest he should just order me a seafood pancake and I could pick out the seafood. For the record he's Korean and speaks the language so nothing was lost in translation. I think considering what we paid, we won't be going back and this restaurant may want to consider just accommodating by offering some tofu and the vegetables they use in other dishes with some rice. In most restaurants charging as much as they do, they would just make a slight effort or at the very least seem apologetic that they can't accommodate rather than annoyed that you've asked. read more

Checked out this restaurant to see if it would be a good venue for my baby's 1st birthday celebration. I was impressed by the private rooms and the quality of service. I ordered the galbi-jjim and braised fish dish, and my family was really impressed with the quality of food and portion sizes. I will definitely be back when I want to introduce traditional Korean cuisine to anybody in the future! read more

Amazing food, excellent service/ great private dining rooms! Easy valet parking! Was a great time celebrating a birthday! read more

I love Yong Su San! What an experience every time I go there with my family, who often craves the food. We get the course meal, Hyang Table menu, which is brought out quickly and in a specific order. The course meal starts with jook, we've had rice or pumpkin, the cinnamon drink served at the end of dinner is delicious. The ambiance is excellent, you are seated in either a private room or a smaller dinning hall. Top notch h food and experience. read more

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Guest 6 Private room Food: 4.5 stars/5 stars Enjoyed the food and the room Food was delicious and the course meal was great read more

A great royal dining experience. Enjoyed for the first time along with 10 others; a delicious 9 course served meal set for a King and his royal court. The banchan, unagi and galbijim were the standouts. 2 of the dishes were not great! So the 4 stars. Excellent dining experience. read more

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My sisters and I had lunch there today to celebrate her Birthday. I love that you have a separate room for dining party. It's very private. The food quality and quantity was amazing. All the side dishes were delicious. I highly recommend the Black Cod stew. It is sooo good. The flavor is amazing. The fish is so moist and tender. We will definitely be back. read more

A unique Korean cuisine experience that takes you back to the Royal Cuisine of the Goryeo Dynasty. With their individual private party rooms, it's a perfect spot to host an intimate party of 4-8 people. They also have bigger room for banquets on the second floor that are great for weddings and other celebrations. I attended a wedding there before! And they have valet parking which is a blessing whenever you are in K-Town because street parking is rough. When it comes to the food, they have two set dinners that they prepare based on the number of people in your party. You can go online to yongsusanla.com to check out which set you would like to try. You can also chose to order from their à la cart menu. Our party of 6 decided to try their Chung set (which is the smaller of the two sets but it's already a lot of food). The Chung set comes with 1) Jook - porridge 2) Kaesung Namul - bean sprout salad 3) Tang Pyeong Chae - Mung bean jelly 4) Kaesung Jeyook - steamed pork 5) Jeonggol - Dragon fire pot sliced f veggies, mushroom, rice cake soup 6) Paeju - Scallop & Mushroom Skewers 7) Huinsal Saengsun - Cooked whitefish 8) Japchae - clear noodles with veggies 9) Galbijjim - slow braised short ribs 10) Jeon - Seasonal pan fried items 11) Kaesung Bossam Kimchi - cabbage kimchi stuffed with radish, sliced radish, Bossam & seafood dipping sauce 12) Dae ha Yori - Egg battered prawn 13) Jeon Pyenchae - slices of beef on veggies THEN you can end your meal with one of three options: A) Naengmyeon - Chilled buckwheat noodle in clear broth B) Nuroongji - burnt rice with tea C) Doenjang Jigae - Soybean paste stew with tofu and veggies And you get a delicious cup of Eumryo - Traditional Korean Sweet Rice Punch (not the American red stuff!) As you suspect, it's a lot of food. Everyone gets one piece of each item but near the end, for those that tap out because they are so full, the rest get to enjoy more. You can always pack leftovers as well. It's definitely a treat and a perfect place to go if you want to enjoy great food and actually hear each other talk. Definitely would recommend. read more

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For the price it was just ok. I was too full to eat the galbi that came but I don't recall going wow, yum! It was just alright. Not going back. There were lot more dishes but forgot to take pics. read more

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It's been a decade since I ate here, but the meal remains just as memorable as ever. This is one of the very few Korean restaurants in the LA area that specializes in "royal cuisine" -- basically a multi-course experience with a wide range of flavors and textures, served in a private room. Our party of five got the "Hyang" set menu, which kicked off with a slew of small salads and kimchi -- my highlights are the "tang pyeong chae," or thinly sliced acorn jelly in sesame oil; and the bossam kimchi, which is a labor-intensive dish with a beautiful result. The other courses came in waves: Skewers of grilled scallop and mushroom; a sizzling platter of glazed eel and onions; a plate of battered king prawns, butterflied and layered with threads of shaved zucchini; fried fish and zucchini jeon, decorated with single leaves of parsley. More, and more, and more: Steamed sliced pork with burdock root kimchi, poached beef with shaved onions, and black cod lacquered in a rich sweet soy sauce with chiles. There was a flaming hotpot of soup, with color-coordinated layers of beef, fish and vegetables in a soothing broth. A table favorite was the galbi-jjim, or short ribs braised until they're fall-apart tender. Finally, as we started to fall under a spell of soju and food, the final course was offered: A choice of rich soybean stew, burnt-rice porridge, or chewy buckwheat noodles in a cold, tangy broth (naengmyun). The naengmyun is my favorite, but there's no wrong choice here. This meal isn't cheap: $70 per person. But compared to Western tasting menus or Japanese omakase, it's a steal in terms of the amount of food. Odds are, you'll be utterly stuffed by the time the sweet cinnamon tea arrives, signaling the end of the meal. The service was polite but unobtrusive; don't be shy about ringing the electronic bell, located on each table, if you need something (it's a Korean restaurant thing; don't expect automatic constant follow-ups from staff). More than anything, Yong Su San is a one-of-a-kind experience that captures what makes Korean cuisine so interesting and fun to eat. It's a kaleidoscope of flavors, many of which are designed to be mixed and matched at your whim. I had a great second meal here, and look forward to coming back in the future. read more

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Amazing food and service. Their food is flavorful and the service is impeccable. I would g0 there again.

I guess it's a love it or hate it type of restaurant, and we love it. For us, the service and food is good, and we always have leftovers. Yes, some of the food is bland, but that's why korean food has banchans, to ad flavor and mix tastes. read more

Best Korean bbq in LA. FOOD IS AUTHENTIC AND AMAZING. Service is kind and fast. Really recommend this place for groups

I have been going to this restaurant since I believe I was a toddler. If you want to experience a more higher level, authentic Korean dishes, this is the place for you. They prepare, season and cook ingredients to bring out the most natural flavors and deeper tastes than salty, sweet and spicy. I definitely suggest getting their fixed menu options if it is your first time. For example, my favorite is their galbijjim ($60), which comes with 8 ban chans and soup. We do get Sinseollo (Korean Traditional Hot Potish) and Gujeolpan (Korean Traditional Wrap Dish) for holiday dishes and birthdays. I don't know about dietary restrictions such as vegan, vegetarian and gluten free because some of the seasonings will have fined grated shrimp and fish sauce (even the kimchi). Doesn't hurt to ask. The table seatings in an open area and also private room seatings for more privacy. The decor has elements of traditional Korean architecture are in wood and the colors. I never had a problem with service by the amazing aunties in their Han Boks. You can order most of the dishes to go. Be aware that they don't allow dishes where quality control is the utmost such as raw dishes to be in their take out menu. read more

Wonder why they don't give me a receipt with items that I ordered? Are they honestly charging us?? read more

Yong Su San - Receipt - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This was one of the best authentic Korean restaurant I've ever been to! It was such a great experience to dine in their private hall and have the waitresses bring in courses after courses in a food cart! Everything was well prepared and tasted very genuine. It is clear they have worked hard to carefully curate the menu and ingredients so that you can have an experience you won't forget. My favorite dishes tonight has got to be the grilled mushrooms with scallops and the pork belly! We ended the night with a sweet cinnamon cold beverage that reminded me of a cozy night in the middle of fall. Thank you to everyone who served us as it was an amazing dinner I won't forget. read more

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