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    Yupdduk LA

    4.5 (2.6k reviews)
    ModerateKorean, Chicken Shop
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Best set
    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
    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

    ROSÉ YUP DDUK SET
    April Y.

    First of all the portion is huge enough to feed 4-5 people! It is so yummy and the sets are so worth it. The service is amazing. Feels like I've time traveled back to Korea. I highly recommend getting the Chinese glass noodle with your rice cakes!!!! Definitely bring your friends / family to share. If not, it's definitely OK. The staff are so friendly and kind that they even packed the food up to go for you and even offer to split it into separate containers if you're eating with someone. Honestly, a 10 out of 10.

    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.

    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
    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 DDUK

    I love Koreatown, for reasons like this restaurant, Yupdduk LA. If I had never lived around here, I wouldn't know it would exist. This is the second time my fiancée and I have tried Yupdduk LA. We love the ambiance; it is very casual, perfect for a nice lunch. The plate is big enough for two, perfect for couples to share. Just like we did. This time around, we switched what we didn't like about the YUP DDUK plate last time, which was mostly the fish cakes and the cabbage. I personally didn't like the fishy smell/taste. Which is why we switched it around this time. I love that we can add extra toppings to our YUP DDUK plate, for a reasonable price. I highly recommend getting their fried dumplings, mini sausages, and noodles of your liking. (I went with their ramen noodles.) It's just a recommendation, but if you are a cheese lover like myself, go with extra cheese! There will be a little bit of a wait time, especially if you are adding extra toppings, but the wait time is totally worth it! The plate will come hot and will look even more delicious, which will make you want it more. Personally, we both found our experience 100% better. The plate is full of FLAVOR AND SPICE. I personally would like to think that I can handle spice, but nothing could've prepared me for this level of spice, especially on the lowest setting. We went with their Extra Mild, and trust me when I say this, you will leave the restaurant full and spiced out. My recommendation is to go Extra Mild for your first time. My biggest gripe with anything that has to do with Koreatown is PARKING. They are located in a small plaza. Both times we've been here, we had to park on the street because there was no parking inside. But please don't let this stop you from stopping by.. YUP DDUK LA is 100% worth it!!

    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!

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    Amazing food, excellent service. Very clean and fast. Will come back soon, with a bigger appetite.

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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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    fire asffffff. food was bussin and the people were nice thank yewww so much like genuinely

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    Ask the Community - Yupdduk LA

    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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    Hangari Kalguksu - (LARGE) Hangari Bossam

    Hangari Kalguksu

    4.4(3.3k reviews)
    0.2 miWilshire Center, Koreatown
    $$
    Women-owned & operated
    10 years in business

    I was visiting and came here with friends. We went on a Friday evening at about 7ish. There was a…read moreline. There's a process to coming here. The hostess controlled the line so we wouldn't be blocking the entrance to the other restaurants. As you get closer to the front, you'll get a menu. The hostess will take your order. Once you place the order, you are NOT allowed to make any changes and cannot add on. Once it's your turn to go sit down, the hostess will confirm your order, the seat you. Your food comes out pretty fast I ordered the Bulgogi rice dish with a salad on the side. It was SO good! My friends split a seafood dish. Everything was delicious. It was a lot. I ended up having leftovers for lunch the next day. They have a good system in place in getting getting ppl in and out of there. The service was great and the atmosphere was lively. I would definitely come back.

    I've clearly been sleeping on this place. Finally went with some friends visiting from out of town,…read moreand Hangari Kalguksu did not disappoint -- I see why it's a Ktown staple. The space itself is cute, trendy, and modern, but according to my Korean friends, the food stays true to tradition -- which is exactly what you want from a place like this. There was a line when we got there, but it moved quickly -- and they came around to take our order while we were still waiting, so food came out fast once we sat down. I've had bossam before and always got cold, sliced meat -- not my thing. Here, it comes out hot, and the pork jowl was incredible. I genuinely could not stop eating it, so tender with that perfect grilled edge. They also start you off with a little bowl of barley rice (bori bap) as part of the banchan -- first time trying it and it was such a nice, unexpected touch. We also shared the chicken sujebi and it was pure comfort in a bowl. The hand-torn noodles were perfectly chewy and the broth was seasoned just right -- not too salty, just deeply savory. Heads up on parking: it's tough. I got lucky with street parking but it's only 1-hour limit, so keep an eye on the clock. The lot is valet only and looked chaotic when we pulled up, so budget extra time (and maybe cash) if you go that route. Honestly one of my favorite meals I've had in Koreatown, and a great spot to bring visitors -- my friends loved it too. Already planning my next visit to work through the rest of the menu. Highly recommend, especially if you love Korean comfort food done right.

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    Belly and Jowl & Chicken-KALGUKSU

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    Borit Gogae - Dwenjang

    Borit Gogae

    4.4(540 reviews)
    0.5 miKoreatown
    $$$

    I absolutely love coming here. The portions are huge, the food is fresh and delicious, and it…read morefeels like so much thought and care went into each dish. This is the kind of comfort food I grew up with so I always look forward to coming here. The servers are nice, parking in the back is easy, and set meal price is decent. I highly recommend Boris Gogae if you want traditional Korean food!

    Borit Gogae is a great spot if you're looking for traditional Korean food with a mostly plant-based…read moremenu! The interior is beautiful and very traditional, from the decor down to the tableware. We went for lunch, when parking was free. They offer valet during dinner. Service was also great--our waitresses were very attentive and checked on us often. We ordered the set menu, which came out to around $45 per person with tip. You get SO much food: appetizers, the main course, two types of soup, and dessert. You definitely won't leave hungry! The food is mostly plant-based and pretty mildly seasoned, so keep that in mind if you prefer stronger flavors. Nothing particularly stood out to me this time, so I'm not sure I'd come back specifically for the food, but I'd definitely return when I'm craving lots of veggies and traditional Korean flavors. Overall, I'd recommend it if you enjoy Korean food and want something different from the typical Korean BBQ experience!

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    Restaurant decor- art work and Korean figurines

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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 miWilshire Center, Koreatown
    $$$

    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.

    I loved Ham Ji Park! This location has now closed and their other location is only open until the…read moreend of the year, then it will also be closing. LA has lost a Korean food institution for sure! I've dined here a few times and love it. If you can make it before the end of the year to the other location, the spicy pork ribs are where it's at. Jonathan Gold touted their gamjatang as the best around, calling it his go to hangover cure. Pro-tip, gamjatang is full of collagen keeping our skin looking fresh! lolz Los Angeles losing Ham Ji Park is a big loss for the city and I'm sad to see them close!

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    Jinsol Gukbap - 3rd St - Cold Noodle (Naengmyeon)

    Jinsol Gukbap - 3rd St

    4.5(887 reviews)
    0.4 miKoreatown
    $$

    my $20 lunch special turned into like 4 meals. GREAT value…read more i was craving korean home-style cooking and found this place. it's got affordable lunch specials under $20. i was really surprised at just how much food i received for just $20... giant plate of sizzinging. perfectly seasoned pork ribs & onions with a really nice char. a big cup of rice, a really great banchan spread with lots of variety, and a massive bowl of broth with such a great mild flavor to balance the spicy banchan and rich pork. it was phenomenal, cured my tummy ache, and immediately took me back to my trip to korea many years ago. i inhaled everything but there was so much food i ended up with a big takeout bag. i kid you not this one $20 meal has turned into like 4 meals for me. pork turned into lettuce wraps, rice fried and mixed with eggs , broth used to elevate a cheap ramen. i WILL be back. i wish i could have bought some of the banchan as an extra charge or something so i could take it home with me because im STILL dreaming of it. the inside has good a/c and a cute homely atmosphere. and the staff was incredibly kind and helped me choose what to eat and helped me pack up the broth once i was done eating. you can see the giant goblet of boiling broth in the kitchen as you eat. easy parking behind the restaurant and in the street.

    Suuper bummed about our experience today. We ordered the cold noodle & LA galbi combo as we always…read moredo, and a leek pancake as we weren't as hungry and the combo usually fills us up. Even when we ordered the food, the server said "that's it?" as if she was offended that we didn't order more food (lower sales?) I'm not sure if we misunderstood her attitude but that's kind of how it felt like. The quality and size went down and it was just... not good. This used to be my #1 spot for cold noodles but our other fav place was closed today so we decided to come here. As you can see, the size of the cold noodles became smaller. Everything was packed in this small bowl which made it harder to eat. I think they changed the noodles they use because it wasn't doing anything texture wise. It used to be chewy and had a good buckwheat flavor. The broth tasted.. like water with a splash of bone broth. The quality of galbi was also a disappointing as I feel like it's became less and the meat was burnt with more fat/chewy bits. The leek pancake was ok but again, comparing it to my picture from January, it was bigger in size and more dough-y. Service was decent previously but it felt a bit cold today. Again, super bummed because we still love this place but I probably won't be ordering their combo again. You can see in my pictures how often we used to order the cold noodles from here and you can compare the quality.

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    Jinsol Gukbap - 3rd St - Counter area

    Counter area

    Jinsol Gukbap - 3rd St - Never disappointed!!

    Never disappointed!!

    Jinsol Gukbap - 3rd St - Kimchi Jjigae with Pork Belly

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    Ahgassi Gopchang - Gopchang on the skillet with mushroom, rice cakes, and garlic chive kimchi in the middle

    Ahgassi Gopchang

    4.3(2.9k reviews)
    0.2 miKoreatown, Wilshire Center
    $$$

    My second visit since May 2026. This time in town for BTS concert I wanted to try gopchang since it…read moreis part of the restaurant's name. You can't order it as an add-on, so I'm glad that my friends were willing to try it too. We did know that it is beef intestines. I personally like beef and pork intestines I thought it was grilled well. My friends liked it enough to eat it, but I don't think they'll order it again. In fact, I'm pretty sure they won't order it again. Our server Douglas was super nice and helpful. He knew it was our first time ordering gopchang. We almost added the beef brisket, but then when he started to make fried rice we knew we would be too full to eat more. The Banchan, Kimchi Stew and Steamed Egg, were excellent and we really did enjoy our dining experience and being served by Douglas. He said 99% of today's customers were Army. We did have an hour wait which was what we were told, but it was worth it. Oh and the welcome for BTS Armies was touching. They had cold iced water and refreshments while we waited.

    We came here with our family after the BTS concert because we heard this place was endorsed by the…read moregroup, so we were really excited to try it. Unfortunately, the experience was a huge disappointment. We ordered the marinated combo with intestine, bulgogi, beef belly, and pork, but the food was just okay and definitely didn't live up to our expectations. What made the experience worse was our server. He was rude, unprofessional, and seemed completely uninterested in helping us. Whenever we asked questions, he acted annoyed and made us feel like we were bothering him. He would even walk past our table without acknowledging us when we needed assistance. We came in excited to enjoy a nice family meal, but unfortunately, the food and especially the service left us very disappointed. We definitely won't be coming back.

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    Ahgassi Gopchang - Beef brisket with bean sprouts

    Beef brisket with bean sprouts

    Ahgassi Gopchang - Steamed egg

    Steamed egg

    Ahgassi Gopchang - Super close up of the large intestines. How does it look?

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    Super close up of the large intestines. How does it look?

    Yupdduk LA - korean - Updated September 2026

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