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    Yupdduk LA

    4.5 (2.6k reviews)
    ModerateKorean, Chicken Shop
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Joyce M.

    Wait time was great. We didn't wait at all to be seated but it was early. The restaurant is very spacious and very clean. They have music in the background which adds ambient to the place. The flavor of the food was good however, if you don't eat spicy food even the extra mild is very spicy. We ordered extra mild thinking it was going to be ok but I struggled to eat it but most definitely reccomend to try if you love spicy food.

    ROSÉ YUP DDUK
    Michelle H.

    Nothing beats toppoki than this famous Yup Dduk Koreatown toppoki!!!!! I havent had it in a while and it's SO GOOD! This is the rose toppoki with non spicy. I can't handle spicy and this still has the kick We waited 15-20 mins for our ttopoki not sure why because there wasn't many tables when we came but it's worth it

    YUP DDUK RICE BALL (DIY) CHEESE FRIED SEAWEED ROLL CELLOPHANE NOODLE BANANA MILK
    Megan D.

    Definitely come here if you have freinds with you!!! The portion is huge, especially when you are dining in. Even though we got mild, it was still very spicy, so just be cautious of that. The food itself is still good though. Don't forget to add sides. My personal favorites are the chewy thick glass noodles, and the fried seaweed rolls. Adding cheese is a MUST! The service was okay. You order at the counter, and the server will bring your food. The restaurant is very small though, so tables are very limited.

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    Royce C.

    Man, located in the heart of K-Town got me sweating in the good way. Parking kinda suck in that tiny strip mall, and the restaurant only got like four little tables squeezed together... I grabbed mine to go. Got the best set combo with everything in it. I picked extra mild thinking I was safe... nah, I was still burning up lol. Next time I'm asking for super mild. But yo... the 떡볶이 (tteokbokki) hit the spot..Little on the sweet side tho, but end of the day it gets the job done. Addictive, messy, spicy happiness.

    ROSÉ YUP DDUK
    Lauren C.

    Rose yupdduk is great. Rice ball is very under seasoned. Wait is long even late night, but service was good after being seated. Very limited seating inside.

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    Rita C.

    a CLASSIC LA ktown experience that I recommend for everyone at least once. located in a very popular part of ktown, be aware of the lack of parking and the slight difficulty to get even valet parking in this plaza on busy days. if you are someone who cannot handle a lot of spicy foods (e.g. if you find buldak spice tolerable, but maybe not enjoyable, or if you find buldak spice just really spicy), i recommend going with extra mild. they have the rose version which i personally have not tried, but can see it as a good option for those who like less spice. if you are good with spice, i recommend original spice. if you are EXTRA good with spice, maybe even higher is better! there are two types, yup-duk (regular) and yup-o (more fish cakes). definitely something to choose based on preference! i would say the rice cakes aren't as good as leftovers, so plan accordingly (they get almost mushy). overall, great place!

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    Hala Hana C.

    As a Korean American, this is honestly one of my major cravings--and YUP DDUK nails it. I grew up eating dishes like this, and finding a spot in LA that does it so well is such a win. The duck is perfectly crispy, flavorful, and just hits all the right nostalgic notes. I'm so glad more people are getting into it and showing love for this kind of food. It makes me really happy to see a place like this getting the recognition it deserves. Every time I come here, it satisfies that craving 100%. Definitely one of my favorite spots in the city right now.

    Annika S.

    our experience here was amazing! we got the recommendation from a friend and the food & service did not disappoint. the space is small and in direct sunlight most of the day but they have blackout curtains that help! it is a little warm in there but nothing unbearable. the workers are quick to help, answer questions and give recommendations! our server was amazing & it really added to our experience. the food came out hot , delicious and we left with leftovers for sure! the spam fried rice was my favorite , i'm still thinking about it to this day. for two people our meal was great and super filling. i can't wait until im back in LA because i'll definitely be returning!!

    YUP O with VEGGIE FRIES and RAMEN NOODLE; SPAM MAYO RICE on the left bottom side
    Diana T.

    We love yup dduk on nights when we just want something hot and spicy! Our go to order: yup O (more fish cake) mild spice, add on ramen, veggie fries, spam rice. I always think about adding more sausages bc the ones they have are so snappy and tasty. The mild is def spicy, but a tasty kind, and I think the heat makes it feel spicier. With the order above we always have leftovers, I think it can easily feed 3-4 people. It does take awhile for the order to come out (esp since they are always getting takeout/delivery orders) but getting it fresh is the best! The shop is very small and can seat in total 8 parties of 2 at a time, so the wait can get long once the shop is full. We got there around 5:30 Friday night and got a seat immediately, but by 6:15/6:30 wait was 30 min - 1 hr depending on party size. There's a small lot in front of the store that is $3 (whether you valet the car or park it yourself).

    rosé yup dduk
    Jonathan P.

    We can on a friday around 8:30 pm. There was 1 party ahead and we waited like 15-30min to be seated. Valet is $3 for dinner and $2 lunch. Valet man was nice enough to let us check the waitlist before deciding to park here. There's a yelp kiosk waitlist inside. I believe last call for dine in is 9:30pm but can end earlier depending on how many people are on the waitlist. The restaurant is pretty small with only 6 tables but there is a restroom. So wait time can take long depending on the people dining. We ordered: - Rosé Yup Dduk: only comes in very mild, has mozzarella cheese, fish cake, rice cake, 3 sausages and a side of pickled radish. - fried seaweed rolls - mini sausages - chinese flat noodles I love getting the rosé bc its creamy and not spicy. My favorite was the rice cake and chinese flat noodles. Omg the flat noodles are so good. I got the ramen before but I think I'll only get the flat noodles from now on. Its chewy.

    YUP DDUK
    Camille W.

    I came here on a Monday night with a group of 3. This place is so delicious that it's alwayssss busy no matter what day of the week - luckily they have a waitlist ipad up at the front that you can add your name to as soon as you arrive! We probably waited a bit over 10 minutes and there's seating outside to wait as well. We ordered the classic Yup Dduk and added the following toppings: fried seaweed rolls, extra sausage, ramen noodles, extra boiled eggs, and fried dumplings. We got the mild spice level. I cannot stress enough that this dish is unlike anything I have EVER had in my entire life. SO flavorful, SOOOO much food, and SOOO SPICY!! Even the mild is spicy so if you have any sort of sensitive to spice, consider this your warning Luckily, my group does NOT have that sensitive so we chowed down! Even though the bowl is clearly MASSIVE, they are extremely fast in getting your food to the table - I mean like lightning fast! Everyone in there is so nice, extremely thoughtful - this is seriously a great place to have a *shared* meal with friends. You CANNOT order a bowl of this per person at your table - this is a very communal eating experience with your table and I love that! Every time I have a visitor in town, this is the spot I absolutely HAVE to take them to every single time. Incredible food for an outstanding price and great atmosphere - doesn't get much better than that For a bowl of Yup Dduk with all those added toppings + 3 drinks + 1 tuna mayo rice side (not pictured), it was a bit over $90 once we added the tip and that price was split between 3 people! AND we had leftovers. So seriously, an outstanding bang for your buck. There's also $3 valet in the lot or street parking! Yup Dduk, you WILL be seeing me again!

    SPAM MAYO RICE
    Dory L.

    A lot of food! lol The servings here are big so you can definitely come with friends. I came here with my co-worker and we still had left overs. We went with the regular yup dukk extra mild and let me tell you... the extra mild still has a kick to it! I love spicy food and it gets my nose runny lol but it's so good! The flavor is there, it's spicy but not too spicy that you lose your tastebuds. We added sausages and dumplings into ours. We also got the spam mayo rice. It comes in a bowl and they give you gloves to mix it all in and you can make it into little rice balls. I definitely recommend coming here to give it a try, but come during low busy times like lunch time on the weekdays or early on weekends as it does get very busy!! The space inside is small not too much available seating and parking is also a hassle at times. But it's a nice place and the staff was nice as well. Not so loud but also not too quiet.

    Dorothy L.

    This place will forever be my definition of hurts so bad but taste so good so can't stop eating lol Food: we got the set menu A with Yup O and mild. It was delicious with the perfect amount of spicy with a hint of sweet and it was a great afternoon snack/lunch. Beware, the mild is pretty spicy and not your typical mild lol. They also have a secret mala version that I'll be back to try Service: amazing service, super nice and checked up multiple times Ambience: it's a bit smaller and doesn't have that many tables. We waited around 15 mins on a Sunday afternoon but it didn't seem too busy after we were seated

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    This place is always spicy and delicious. The chicken stew was so good. However, the parking lot is always crowded

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    Opened on Christmas Eve?

    We will be open on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve! We will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

    What's the parking situation like?

    It's in a small shared plaza so there's some parking with a valet that you have to pay like $2 an hour. There's some metered street parking around the block as well.

    Is the chicken feet boneless or soft bones?

    Yupdduk chicken feet is regular bone-in chicken feet

    I saw that you have vegetarian options, but are you also able to make vegan options as well?

    I was told by an employee that they do NOT have vegan/vegetarian options since their broth uses a meat-base.

    Delivery apps are almost always unavailable for yupdduk. Do they still deliver?

    Yes! Just ordered through Door Dash, took a little while but got here piping hot still!

    Is their dobokki on the sweeter side or spicier side? Don't like too sweet!

    Neither do I. Unfortunately, it's on the sweeter side.

    What type of fish are in the fish cakes?

    It is usually a type of white fish with flour and starch.

    Hi! I wonder what is the meat use for the sausage? Is it beef/pork/mix?

    It should be pork!

    What's a good item to order?

    Definitely the yup dduk - it's a must try experience!

    Do you deliver with DoorDash?

    Hello - Im sorry we only offer in store pick up & local delivery service by our local delivery company partner. We find all 3rd party delivery apps risking our quality of foods and service at this time. Please call us or use our website for… 

    Are outside drinks allowed?

    No, though they'll offer to store it in their fridge for you to grab before you leave

    What time is the last call?

    Just FYI at some point they stop doing dine-in, and all orders are given as take out. Yesterday we arrived at about 10:10 pm and this was the case.

    Is there a similar location in the bay area?

    No. This is Korean franchise and only in LA and Buena Park

    Do they have pescatarian options?

    Tuna rice balls :)

    Is there a wait right now?

    We can’t answer that question, Marketing team is not on site. Sorry!

    What is vegetarian food like here? Are their many vegetarian options as interesting as the non-vegetarian ones?

    Keep in mind that the sauce has fish, so it's not strictly vegetarian even without the fish cake. I'm not sure what you mean about the many veg options tho.

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    Danbi

    Danbi

    4.5
    (396 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    our first time at danbi was in december 2025 and the zabuton was honestly really good! it was so…read moretender and the onions complimented the dish well. we were excited to return back to danbi after hearing they were open after renovations but we were very disappointed in the zabuton. comparing the two experiences it felt like we were given half the amount of meat for $10 dollars more than last time! they ask if medium rare is okay, and when it came out it was barely medium rare too! definitely not worth the $75 dollar price and would not be getting it again *_*

    It's been a while since I ate at danbi. Sad to see the menu change :( i also forgot to take pics of…read morethe food but overall was amazing Tried some new items- golden nuggets- fried ground chicken which I highly do not recommend. I ordered this so that my daughter had something to eat. Pork jowl and scallop pancakes were still delicious and tasty as I remembered the first time we had it. They didn't have the perilla cold noodles but they had pine nut cold noodles. And man was this dish so memorable. I really enjoyed the creaminess and how it just came together with the sliced pear and candied walnuts. Wish i ordered one bowl just for myself haha. Was sad that the zabuton was not on the menu but they had the chuck flat. Still think the zabuton tasted better! Service was great. Music wasn't as loud as when we first went. It was a great family meal! Can't wait to come back.

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    Borit Gogae

    4.4
    (526 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    I didn't quite know what to expect from what it looks like a traditional countryside style menu. It…read moreturns out it was one of the best dining surprises hubby and i had in a bit. The star of the show is easily the banchan. The table just kept filling up with an endless, colorful variety of high-quality, flavorful sides to mix into the barley rice. I ordered the galbi, which was perfectly juicy, savory which rounded out the entire spread beautifully. The entire meal felt authentic.

    This is not your average Korean restaurant for many who may not be in the know. Designed around…read moremore traditional dishes you may have experienced, the variety and creativity here are amazing. Centered around a large display of Banchan, your table may feel too small to accommodate the dining experience. Best be enjoyed in small groups, the communal experience is incredible. Pricing is fixed, and there is a minimum order requirement of two protein dishes. Everything else will be included to round out the dining experience. The service was beyond agreeable. Especially for new patrons, the staff is understanding and willing to explain the menu. This is a fine dining experience elevated by many traditional Korean flavors. Everyone gets a large bowl of barley rice, and you can build your own bowl with the many kinds of Banchan. Sauces and soups are also served to round the palate. Priced as fine dining, this place feels like a special occasion choice, or if you're seeking more traditional Korean foods. Parking is available in a private lot, which can be quite the godsend in this neighborhood.

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    Barley rice mixed with side dishes
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    Ham Ji Park

    Ham Ji Park

    4.2
    (1.8k reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$$

    I just walked by, all the Ham Ji stuff still inside but construction was underway with the door to…read more6th St. wide open. Plastic sheeting was up to protect the kitchen and other areas, so it's nothing major whatever is happening. Anyone know more info?

    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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