Zzamong keeps it simple and practical. If you want something hearty, filling, and affordable, it delivers. I got the special jjajangmyeon and it did exactly what I needed it to do. The noodles had that perfect chew, and the black bean sauce was rich but not overwhelming. It felt comforting without being heavy in a bad way--just solid, satisfying food. What stood out to me is how affordable everything is. You can actually eat a full meal here without that "why did I just spend that much" feeling after. The combos and specials make it even more worth it. That said, the extras do add up. It's $2.50 for a fried egg and 50¢ for green onions--and honestly, those feel like they should've come with the meal, especially looking at the combo photos. Just something to keep in mind. Parking around here can be hit or miss, but it's manageable. The lot is $3, and with validation it drops to $1, which is very reasonable for the area. You might also get lucky with street parking--I didn't notice heavy permit restrictions nearby. There's something about this place that feels familiar. It kind of reminds me of what it might feel like eating at someone's home--simple, filling, and made to satisfy. That's really what I like about it here. Overall, good food, fair prices, no stress. I'd come back. read more

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If you want a black bean noodle and sweet and sour pork fix this is the place. For less than $35, and the gigantic serving size, this is a bargain. Cuz in this economy theres not a lot places that offer single digit entrees! Korean sweet and sour pork is probably my latest obsession, and this one hits the spot. Wouldn't say its the best, but for $13 and a serving size of 2-3, SOLD! The sauce is great and has that right amount of tang, but I can prob go with more tanginess. The black bean noodles were average, may have been a little too much noodle to sauce ratio, but it works. I would say their stir fried black bean noodles is the way to go, has a richer flavor and is slightly above average. The service was great and we were outta there quick with my water constantly filled. It felt like those hole in the wall restaurants where you go there for your favorite dish. Feels like a classic asian restaurant off the side of the road. read more

Zzamong - 6 Sweet & Sour Pork 21 Jjajang Myun - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Zzamong has been on my list for quite a while, and it's one that's been recommended by my friends for jjajjangmyeon at an affordable price. Quality and affordable it was for jjajangmyeon - easily corrected my initially poor experience trying it in Korea a decade ago (!) Though the parking lot here is small, they have $1 validation, and street parking is plentiful. The gentleman that served us at the time had issues communicating what was in the dish (allergy caution), but all was well. In addition of the amazing jjajangmyeon, we had sweet and sour pork and fried dumplings as part of the combo. The sweet and sour pork were thing and tough, dry even. The fried dumplings were similar, though there was quite a bit of juice on the inside. It erred on the side of a fried wonton exterior and a steamed dumpling interior. Both same with a side of sweet and sour sauce; it was a thick and sweet syrup. Overall, taking price and quality into consideration, this is definitely THE spot for jjajangmyeon - A+! read more

Zzamong - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Ordered delivery here and was surprised at the portion size. We ordered a jjajangmyeon and a chicken tangsuyuk. I would definitely recommend eating these items at the store because by the time they arrived at our door, they were cold and clumped together. The batter on the tangsuyuk it a bit thick, but fried very well. The sauce was a bit watery for both the noodles and the meat. read more

I've been here more times than I could count so I am not sure why I haven't given this place a review or rating. This spot is located in a small plaza with ample parking as well as off-street parking. Most of the time, there is a valet setup outside for $1 if you get it stamped with Zzamong. This place is affordable, always consistent with the taste and quality of their food and customer service is always top notch. My favorite is their Stir-fried Jjajanmyun. It has seafood, noodles are cooked to perfection with the most delicious sauce. I also love their sweet and spicy pork (not pictured) but I love how crunchy and juicy it is. The sauce has the perfect tangy and sweet taste that complements well with the breaded pork. Recently tried their mongolian beef and boiled/steamed pork dumpling which were really good as well. Highly recommend this place! read more

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Solid spot if you want a filling, cheap fast meal. Decided to check this place out after stumbling upon it on yelp. They have lunch specials with black bean noodles and jjampong. I got the spicy jjampong and my SO got the seafood udon non spicy version. Not bad. Portions are great. I got the combo with the fried pork and dumpling. Didn't really care for those. Just wanted to try it. Probably wouldn't get the combo again, but worth trying. Very filling meal at a cheap and affordable price. Very good value. Service was fine. Bathroom was okay. read more

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It been a min since I last came here but the food always hits and is super yummy! Service is super quick and efficient :) read more

Zzamong - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

First time dining here and really enjoyed it. Came here specifically because of the vegan options. The server was very friendly and cracking jokes with us. He was the only server in restaurant and was very efficient moving around to all the tables. The black bean sauce was flavorful and the noodles were perfectly cooked. The fried dumplings and friend pork was a big portion for the combo I got. I ended up taking some of the fried sides home. My partner had the vegan black bean noodles with tofu and was very happy to try this dish for the first time. The total for our meals was less than $30. Definitely give this place a try! read more

Zzamong - Vegan black bean noodles, tofu, dumplings, fried pork, dipping sauce, side dishes (onions, radishes, kimchi), regular black bean noodles. - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The food was decent, not the greatest jjajangmyeon or tangsuyuk I've had but it scratched the itch and was affordable! Service was also decent but the highlight of the restaurant was that it played a lot of old throwbacks :) would recommend if you wanted something quick! read more

Zzamong - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Unfortunately all things need to end at some point and unfortunately the food ....Quality and taste fell off this last visit but hopefully only temporary? Processing slightly increased as well!! Still pretty good deal and great friendly owner and staff but taste and food was very meh this visit. read more

Whenever we find ourselves in the LA area, especially near K-town, and the jjajangmyeon cravings hit, this spot is our go-to. It never disappoints. The staff are always warm and welcoming, with service that's both quick and attentive. There's a cozy, mum&pop charm here that makes every visit feel a bit like coming home, if home served ridiculously good flavours. While jjajangmyeon is the star of the show, the supporting cast holds its own. The jjamppong is bold and comforting, the sweet and sour pork is perfectly crisp and tangy, and there's a shrimp dish (the name escapes me, but the flavor doesn't) that's downright addictive. Whenever friends are visiting from out of town, this is the place we insist on bringing them. Oh, and if you're the daring type, rumour has it they have a spicy challenge that's not for the faint of tongue. Proceed with caution... and maybe a glass of milk. read more

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Solid. What appears to be a bit more run down and hole in the wall has much, much to offer. Friendly service, traditional Chinese Korean food the way you'd expect it, Zzamong really hit the spot when you're craving that jjangmyun or that jjangpong or that tangsuik or whatever else you're craving that falls into that Chinese Korean fusion. While I would say that the jjang may have been a little bit on the saltier side and the jjangpong had good heat to start and could have been a bit spicier, the tangsuik may have been one of the better ones I've had up and down this great state. By the way, our server is a showman, spinning a service tray around and making origami for my little one. Enjoyable. Parking is a validated ($1) valet lot. Zzamong is worth a visit and... repeated visits. read more

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Didn't get our food yet but I love it already. Service top notch- he was very welcoming + authentic mom & pop & offered me a bib coz I'm wearing white- how thoughtful. Now we got our food seafood jjangmun & japchae both so tasty . read more

Zzamong - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Loved their jjamppong! It had a good variety of different seafood like shrimp and calamari and the soup had a lot of flavor. I liked it a lot more than their jjajangmyeon, which wasn't as flavorful. They use the same noodles, and it tasted like it was hand pulled. I liked that they have good value combo meals you can get with either the jjamppong or jjajangmyeon, and it comes with tang su yuk and fried mandu. The tang su yuk wasn't the best I've had, mainly when it came to the dipping sauce, but the mandu was substantial. Between two people, we got the jjamppong and combo jjajangmyeon, and we left no crumbs. The service was great and the server was a lot of fun! I'll definitely come back when I'm craving jjamppong! read more

I LOVE ZZAMONG!!!!! The first time I tried the spicy 짜장면 I got a level 6 AND I DIED!!!!! LOL My go to now is level 3. I've ate at the restaurant a couple of times. Once when I went the server did a magic trick and then another time when I went, he made me an origami dog!!!! LOL love that guy he's great I don't think I've tried anything else here besides the 짜장면 but I don't really need anything else. It's the best. Tip when ordering to-go: Get the noodles raw so you have fresh cooked noodles to eat at home later! This is the only place I ever eat the black bean noodles when I eat out. read more

Zzamong - Inside - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Wow what a gem in K-town. When we walked in we were seated immediately. I felt as if I was invited over and received a home cooked meal. The workers here seemed so happy and were absolutely wonderful and attentive. One of the workers was going around and being silly and spinning a plate of his finger and came up to us and did a magic trick with rubber bands. What a lovely and welcoming environment it is from the moment you walk in. We all ordered the Seafood Jjampong. The broth was tasty and the perfect amount of spicy. They are very generous with the seafood they give you in your soup with mussels, squid, octopus, and shrimp. I will say the soup is a big portion you can even get away with sharing one with someone. But if you're extra hungry like we were, you're able to finish it by yourself. Overall this is a great hole in the wall restaurant to try if you're craving some Jjampong! I will be back. :) read more

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Plates were empty enough said. My girlfriend was so Hannngry. Her emotions flipped 180 on her first bite. Satisfied and a happy girlfriend is all I can ask for. Thank you for the food! read more

Zzamong - Empty bowl of japchae - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This place serves up a now rare type of fusion Chinese-Korean cuisine. We used to have our go to spot until they closed during COVID in the IE but now we have to trek through LA traffic to get our fix at Zzamong, our new go to. Parking: parking is a little challenging as there are very limited spots and you have to use the parking attendant to valet park your car into an available spot that they magically make available for I think $2 (I believe they also validate parking) Food: the seafood black bean noodles and the spicy seafood jjampong noodle soup is legit! Super long abundant strands of al dente noodles and sauce! Not only are the prices affordable but they are like 1/3 of how much subpar 626 places are charging. They also provide the endless side dishes of the raw onions and black bean paste, Chinese Korean kimchi, and the Korean pickled yellow radishes. We also tried the traditional kkanpong fried shrimp with the sauce on the side and it was so good! Side note we didn't make anything "fire" or extra spicy, the standard was good enough for us but we don't really like hot Cheeto level spice. Service: this place is literally run by one man and maybe like one chef in the back. The server in the front who I think is also the owner is doing it all, seating, taking orders, doing to go orders, serving AND providing entertainment with magic tricks when he brings the food to you. Food comes out quick too. TLDR, if you aren't here you're missing out. This style of cuisine is rare in this generation as these recipes are often passed from the previous and it's been years since I've come across anything close to authentic as here. read more

We have been coming here for years for a reason: delicious Jjajang Myun with their tasty black sauce and the right amount of chew in their noodles with their sweet and sour beef that is perfectly deep fried and crispy, topped off with a sweet and slightly tangy sauce. Yum! The service here is always friendly and welcoming. The restaurant itself is clean and has lots of pictures of people that conquered food challenges. read more

Jajangmyeon: Good portion, you can choose spice level. (I drove far to go here and I was not too impressed ) Fried pop-corn style chicken dipping in sweet and sour sauce: it was good! I never had this dish anywhere else On the scale of 10: 6.5/10 for me read more

Zzamong - Fried chicken with sweet and sour sauce - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

First time experience is way beyond expectation! One of the best Jjajangmyun (Black bean noodles) and Tangsuyuk (Sweet & Sour Pork) in LA! They have up to 10 levels of spiciness, highest level is one of their challenge that you can participate in. We met this super energetic and friendly staff who seems to be the store owner. he likes having small conversation with the customers and sometimes folding some origami, we found it super cute! read more

Zzamong - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The food was so delicious! The service was a top notch! The staff Q is so amazing! He is such a sweetheart and an amazing employee. A must place to visit! And don't forget to try their among fire challenge! It starts from level 10 read more

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Zzamong -- interesting name but don't let the preceding "zz" doze you off. I was knocked out off my feet, in a good way, on the great experience. Although OC has enough Korean noodle houses. We drove across town after hearing about this mom-pop shop. The restaurant is small, quaint with outdated decor. It's also located in small (kinda rundown area) with limited parking whereas a non-descriptive "vendor" requests money to park. I've watched some cars were charged and two cars just pulled into the lot. Upon entering, we were quickly greeted by a very funny and witty server/owner! He's energetic and has a few tricks up his sleeve that's he not shy in showing to the patrons. We say a wall full of happy (but maybe hard headed folks) whom claimed victory eating/finishing a bowl of extra fire spice! I'm a wimp so stayed at level-3 spice which burned my tongue!!!! We ordered the classic black noodles bowls - vegan and one with light spicy (level 0.5, yes, it's 0.5 for the novices). I love my generous spicy seafood noodles! Unbelievably, good with strong base and good amount of squid, shrimps, clams and mussels!!! I was beyond stuffed but managed to eat a couple fried dumplings (courteous of Yelp checkin offer)!!! read more

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Korean Chinese food is fire, I eat it all the time in Queens so I'm pretty familiar with quality. I honestly did not like the Jjamppong. The soup was good but everything in it tasted old and chewy. The seafood lacked the flavor of the soup possibly because it wasn't fresh? And the noodles had the same problem, it just didn't absorb anything because of how thick it was. The jjajangmyeon was good, the sauce was done right but needed more pork and onions. Again I'm not a fan of how thick the noodles were, but that's a total preference. I would order the jjajangmyeon again considering how affordable it is! In total, the two dishes were only $25! read more

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$12 for crispy pork, dumplings, and jjajangmyeon? Say less. Walked into Zzamong expecting to order my usual jjajangmyeon but was pleasantly surprised to find out they were having a special --$12 for their crispy pork + dumpling set with a bowl of jjajangmyeon. I don't know who's running their promos, but they deserve a raise. Let's start with the star of the show: that jjajangmyeon. The noodles were perfectly chewy and held onto the rich black bean sauce so well that each bite was perfect. Plenty of onion and pork bits throughout--nothing watered down or skimped on. The crispy pork was fried to a golden crunch, but what really surprised me was how juicy the pieces stayed inside. No weird dry bits--just flavorful, meaty bites that went perfect with their side sweet and sour sauce. The dumplings were hefty and pan-fried to that perfect golden blister--crispy on the outside, packed and savory on the inside. Plus, they didn't hold back on the sides--kimchi, yellow radish--everything was fresh and balanced the richness of the main dishes. The place filled up fast, so either we got lucky or the local regulars knew exactly what was up. If this deal is sticking around, I'd honestly come back weekly. read more

Zzamong - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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My fav spot overall. In my opinion the sauce and noodles go well together. Without a lot of unnecessary side condiments, this place gives you exactly what you want. read more

Incredible service. Our host performed magic tricks for our table. The food was tasty. I like spicy food yet spice level two was far too spicy for me. Use caution, they're not kidding on the spice! Also, our host made us a little paper dog, haha. read more

Zzamong - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

amazing service with great and affordable food! the owner is such a fun and inviting person who made the trip so much more enjoyable. the restaurant is not too loud and there is validated parking (bless) would definitely recommend if you havent been already since the staff and food is so amazing! read more

Zzamong - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Zzamong is my favorite place to get jjamppong and other Korean-Chinese dishes in Ktown. It's a classic, no-frills place that reminds me of the places I went to growing up. Plus, it's still relatively affordable--I had a bowl of seafood jjamppong and with tax + tip, it all came down to a little under $20. I'm a big fan of the seafood jjamppong here because of the generous portion of seafood & noodles and flavorful, spicy broth. You can make it as spicy as you want too--including their spice challenge if you order level 10. Even as someone who loves spicy food everywhere I go, I usually stick to ~4-5/10, but all the power to you if you go 5+! The service here is very kind too, and parking is pretty easy. Definitely check out Zzamong! read more

Zzamong - 19 Seafood Jjampong with no extra toppings - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Truly a meal and an experience! The kind man who works here performs some tricks with the menu and dishes that are guaranteed to make you smile. The food is priced very well for the portions, and it is perfect to share. The broth of the seafood jjampong is is comforting, and the creamy jjajangmyeon pairs so well with the crispy sweet and sour pork. The restaurant is located in a small plaza with valet parking available. there is plenty of seating inside, and it is a perfect atmosphere for a late night bite with friends. read more

I love Zzamong because its not good for Korean-Chinese food in America standards, its good for Korean-Chinese food in Korea standards. Jajangmyeon is a notoriously a takeout meal or small mom/pop shops, so often we see images of Jajangmyeon in generously large quantities. When you get that delivered here it's such a satisfying sight. Its difficult to describe how black bean noodles taste to an average American palette, even to the native LA palette its not like the beans we are used to, its earthy, its umami, its salty, its savory, it coats the noodles, its decadently dark and pairs beautifully with yellow alkaline noodles. In between your bites, you get a little bit of kimchi, pickled yellow radish, and fresh onion, its so good, its a common way to use banchan but you really appreciate the core tenants of how good Korean cuisine and eating traditions are. Oh, did i forget to mention...the owner knows magic? So much personality in one place, he's radiating good vibes. I like to believe some of that magic goes into the dishes as well. We came at a time when they were not busy so we got a little show. Hehe! read more

Zzamong - 6 Sweet & Sour Pork, 21 Jjajang Myun - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is my favorite place to eat in LA!! Super affordable, always really kind and attentive service, and the jjajangmyun is incredible. The walls are decorated with all the photos of people who have tried a spice challenge and it's fun to look at as you're waiting. Can't recommend this place enough!!! read more

Zzamong - Jjajangmyun small combo and orange chicken - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Really good food with lots of vegan options! Everyone in my larger party enjoyed our food and we had lots of leftovers. The prices were very fair as well. The service was fast and the staff were super friendly! Parking is pretty tricky but we found some on the street. read more

Been a customer of Zzamong for nearly a decade now and somehow their quality and prices have never faltered! I love spicy food and a lot of times, "spicy" at most places is mild at best. Zzamong does spicy so well (on their jjajangmyeon). The noodles have a great chewy/bouncy texture and the sauce is so thick and hearty. Zzamong was the first place I ever tried jjajangmyeon and it ruined all other jjajangmyeons for me; if it's not spicy, I don't want it. If you're picking up for takeout, I think the portion sizes are absolutely the same if not more than dining in. I also love that they have "small" sizes now for some of their other food like jjamppong. The owner (?) is always there with a smile on his face, and if you're dining in, sometimes he'll do some magic tricks for you. (: There's a parking lot with valet, though if you're lucky you might be able to find street parking around the corner. read more

Food: 5/5 so good. Wow. Tang su yuk was the best tang su yuk I've ever had. My husband kept saying it beats chef paik's lol Service 5/5: if the highest was 6 I would give 6. The server showed us so many magic tricks it was so funny and fun. Ambiance is 3/5: just casual diner. I highly recommend this place. read more

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Food is excellent and the prices are good. We loved the jjangmyun and the Mapo Tofu . I highly recommend this restaurant

Awesome Chinese food with generous portions. Must enjoy spice!! Always a good option, but if you get the large, it's at least 2-3 meals. Our go-to for authentic Chinese food in the neighborhood. read more

This was my first time coming to this restaurant so I wanted to try it out because a friend told me how good it was so I was gonna give it a shot. I put in an online order for pick up. It was an orange chicken plate, chow mien shrimp, Mongolian beef, and seafood rice. So I waited for my food to come up but it took longer than expected which was fine but right when it was my turn, a guy just came right past and cut in-front of me got his food, and the cashier helped him out first didn't even acknowledge me, then he came to me so I paid and left. When I got home my orange chicken was all dry with no sauce. I will never come to this spot again plus the food was mediocre. read more

Zzamong - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We always order the zzamong fried rice. Our tried and true place to order it. Customer service is top notch

One of my go-to places in ktown during the winter time for whenever i am craving korean seafood jjamppong! Been here a plethora of times and always such a great place to eat and chill with friends and family! They have combinations of the seafood jjamppong and black bean noodles. They also offer a bunch of Korean appetizers like dumplings, pahjeons, and more. They have various levels of spiciness that you can add onto your noodles and they even have a special challenge for the most extreme level and if you complete it, you get a picture on the wall. Service is always good and our waiter is always a guy who likes to do magic tricks and fold origami whenever we visit! He does that with every table, so you get a little bit of a show as well with your meal! Chill place don't hesitate to go. Parking is valet, which is around $3 or you can get lucky with street parking. read more