exactly what i expect from a tofu house! i got the veggie soon tofu with water broth, and got it…read morespicy. i was a little worried the broth wouldn't be flavorful, so i was pleasantly surprised that it had a good flavor to it! this might be because i got it spicy, but i'm not complaining. service was quick and they were very attentive! parking is available in a shared lot, but it gets pretty busy at peak dinner hours.

Yum! So many options for soups, bbq, and more. The restaurant was incredibly busy all night,…read moreindicative of their fan base. Very casual, quick service. Absolutely burned my tongue on the kimchi soup - didn't have the patience for it to cool down, and well worth it. Very hearty portions, delicious flavors.

I was looking for a Korean BBQ spot outside of Koreatown so I could avoid the weekday traffic, and…read moreI'm so glad I found this hidden gem! It seems to be a family-run restaurant, and you can really feel the care they put into everything. The restaurant was exceptionally clean, which was one of the first things I noticed. The food was delicious and offered great value for the price. While it may not be a luxury Korean BBQ experience, everything was fresh, flavorful, and well-prepared. For what you pay, it's an excellent meal, and it's definitely a place I'd happily come back to. What really stood out was the service. The owner was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and attentive throughout our meal. Their genuine hospitality made the experience even more enjoyable. If you're craving Korean BBQ but don't want to deal with driving to Koreatown and sitting in traffic, I highly recommend checking this place out. Great food, great service, a spotless restaurant. I'll definitely be back!

It was okay overall, but I didn't feel like I was really able to cook my own food. I felt watched…read morethe whole time, like I wasn't cooking my meat "right," which took away from the experience. I know how I like my food, so I wasn't a fan of being hovered over or having my food taken off the grill before I felt it was done. I also didn't like that the uncooked meats were being placed with the cooked meat. I prefer to keep those separate, so that was a big downside for me. The squid being mixed with the bulgogi wasn't something I enjoyed either. On top of that, we spent around $90 and barely got much meat, which didn't feel worth the price. We were also handed the check before our time limit was even up, which made us feel rushed. The bulgogi itself was good, and the restaurant was clean, but the overall atmosphere made it hard to fully enjoy the meal. For the price, I feel like you can find better options with higher-quality sides as well.

Great experience!! Great food!! Service was great!! Ambiance nice !! very modern!!!!!!!!read more

great service. always refilling waters/napkins when low .fresh meat. quick. maybe needs a bit more…read moresalt but otherwise i throughly enjoyed this place. free parking

I need to update this review. I have been here throughout the years and have seen many changes. It…read morehas been 13 years since my original review and it is due for a big change in review. Hangari Kalguksu is doing really well for themselves! It is good to see. There have been so many changes, but I am not a fan of the changes. What was once meticulously fresh prepared side dishes are now generic looking out of a jar side dishes. They have started to feature more things and have expanded their menu, as well as expanded their shop so that it is much bigger. Still packed! Parking is still valet and a hassle. The waiters and waitresses now speak perfect english, which was nice. Kalguksu is still very good. Overall, it feels more commercial than homely now. As a commercial restaurant, it is good. However, not a place I would travel for anymore. I can get this experience from most local spots. I am keeping this review at a 5 star, because it still is worthy of a 5 star. However, it is a lesser 5 star than 13 years ago.

I hadn't been here in a while, but I remembered really enjoying it, so I was excited when one of my…read morefriends suggested meeting here for dinner. Parking is always a pain in Ktown, but they offer valet for around $5, which makes things a lot easier. This time we ordered the Pork Belly + Jowl Bossam Combo (Large), and I have to say the jowl was the star of the meal. It was super tender and even better than the pork belly. They give you everything you need to make your own wraps. We also got the Budae Army Kalguksu, and the portion was huge. If you're a fan of army stew, this was fire. It came loaded with Spam, sausage, cheese, and plenty of their knife cut noodles. This place gets pretty busy, so expect a wait during peak hours. Even with a full restaurant, the service was still friendly and attentive. I'd definitely come back for the bossam, and next time I want to try more of their other kalguksu dishes .

Just tried this spot for the first time and it did not disappoint. Large portions of tasty REAL…read morefood (not just fried or processed food) at a value price. Balanced bowl of meat, rice, and veggies that you'll feel good about eating.

Still great, still inexpensive. Good fast service. Easy ordering online and easy pickup even though…read morethey are busy at lunch. Today's order was a black pepper chicken bowl add mushroom. Delicious.

Located in the Westfield Culver City mall and went with the nori salmon bowl. I asked for no…read morezucchini and swapped the brown rice for white rice. The salmon was fresh and flavorful, the nori added a nice savory touch, and the white rice was perfectly cooked and paired really well with everything in the bowl. It hit that sweet spot of tasting clean and satisfying at the same time. The spot itself is modern and chill, with plenty of places to sit. Staff was friendly and efficient, and my order came out fast. Highly recommend.

First time trying this place at the old Fox Hills mall now known as Westfield in Culver City. Will…read morealways stop here to eat when I'm in the area, love that you build your own bowl, live the options and the seasonings and dressings too. Cost me less than $20, that's kinda the going rate these days though. The hummus was yummy but you have to pay extra, close to $2 for it, worth it in my opinion. Overall food tasted fresh and good!

Got some coffee next door to this spot and decided to give it a try. Definitely happy I did :)…read morefirst off, it def had the mom & pop (ehhh I get it! ) feel and felt like I was eating at a good friend's house and I love it! Even though they had kiosks, they helped describe anything I was looking at in good detail and offered to adjust things to however I wanted. You can tell they made all of their food with care because the flavor and quality were so good! They will for sure be seeing me again

A nice place to get some quick Korean food. You can order at the kiosk or pay cash at the counter…read more I got the chicken japchae to go and it was very flavorful. It's a great place for a quick lunch if you're in the area. No frills and a small parking lot.

We have always come as big party here! Whenever someone's birthday or something to celebrate!…read moreThis is a small store with the best braised beef short ribs and soups. Very friendly service and unlimited side dishes, definitely recommend

We stopped by for their morning special. You can choose from 4 soups for $12.99. An incredible deal…read morefor such a filling breakfast. The deal is from 9-11am. We got the seollongtang and the pork gukbap. Both were hearty and delicious. The pork belly in the gukbap was SO tender the fat dissolves in your mouth. The bachan selection was standard, but their kimchi really stood out. It's much more flavorful than your standard restaurant or grocery store kimchi (not watery or one dimensional tasting). The inside is modest and cozy. Not tiny but not quite comfortable enough for large groups. Service was warm and welcoming. If I'm in the area again, I would definitely come back again. We were also pleased to learn that you can purchase a big container of their kimchi! The staff filled up a 32oz container of kimchi for us to take home, which was $8.