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

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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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

I LOOOOVEEEEE Zzamong. Hands down, this is the best jjajangmyeon I've had in my life. The spice level is amazing and unlike most spicy things, there is actual flavor with the spice! I'd highly recommend a level 1 to start because if it's too spicy for you, it's hard to enjoy. I love that they have a vegan option too! It's really hard to find places that have it vegan and spicy. Personally I get the regular one with pork (+1-1.5 spice). Full disclosure, sometimes the spice is inconsistent so the 1 can be a 0.5 some days and a 2 some days lol but I love it nonetheless! They give some pickled daikon and raw onion on the side, which goes perfectly with the black bean noodles. The other BEST thing to get is the tangsuyuk (sweet and sour pork). A small is enough to share between two people if you have a bowl of noodles. The pork is SO crisp and unlike other places, you can actually taste the pork pieces, it's not just batter. The sauce is wonderful too! Super flavorful without being too sweet. Love the pineapple, bell peppers, etc. inside the sauce. They also give a side of rice with this fish. I would also recommend the Mongolian beef spicy! The flavor is great and perfect with a side of rice. They are a small business so please come out to support them! Whenever I'm in ktown, I always make my way over because I hope they stay around forever. read more

Zzamong - Jjajangmyeon, SOOOOO GOOOOOODDD!!!!! - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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

This review is entirely based on the food, but I got the jjajangmyun to go. I am literally less than a two minute drive from this place so tell me why are both the noodles and the sauce ice cold. Looking at the reviews, this seems to be a common occurrence, which is insane. On top of all that it was the worst jjajangmyun I have ever eaten in terms of flavor and consistency. When I reheated it, the sauce was completely watery and not the thick sauce I'm used to with this dish. 0/10. read more

I've always wanted to visit Zzamong ever since during the height of the pandemic in 2020, I started watching Korean mukbang videos and enjoyed watching the mukbanger [Dorothy]도로시. I stumbled across her video "It's free I finish it! 10th level Ghost pepper Black bean noodle (Bul-Jjajang) *Challenge Mukbang*" and I thought, "That looks HELLA DELICIOUS, I want to try that place when I'm in Los Angeles!" Zhajiangmian/jajangmyeon (which I consider a Chinese-Korean fusion dish although it originated in the Shandong Province of China) is a comfort food of mine growing up, so I definitely had to try this place for myself. On May 11 2023, I found myself back in Los Angeles and came here for the Level 10 Fire Challenge. There's no time limit, and you can't have anything else with the challenge except for water. And if you finish it, your meal is free! Challenge accepted! Here's the timeline: 11:40AM: Started eating. 11:52AM, 12 minutes later: my mouth is tingly, but it's tolerable. Took a break to see if there's a shaved ice place nearby to grab dessert later. 12:10PM, 30 minutes later: a little more than halfway in through my bowl. Stomach a little tingly, but I can still keep going. Thank goodness time is on my side. 12:40PMish, 1 hour in: I took a long Instagram break, so my mouth cooled off, and now I'm diving back in to finish 12:53PM: Finished in 1 hour and 13 minutes The staff was very nice to me. They all spoke Korean, and played Korean music. They also brought a little hard candy for me to suck on after finishing the noodles, and took a picture of me with my now-empty bowl. Now I can say that a polaroid of myself is on the wall of one of those K-Town restaurant walls (what is it with Korean restaurants and polaroids, anyway? Someone explain to me? LOL) with the caption "I look foward to dolling up for a romantic dinner in Hell as Satan's honored guest :3 ;)" It was also entertaining to see what other people wrote on their Polaroids. Someone wrote "This is harder than getting girls." LOL read more

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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

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

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

Came here on a Friday night close to 8pm and service was super quick and friendly! We ordered the vegan black bean noodles and the beef broccoli. Both dishes were fantastic! There is valet parking in the plaza for $3. read more

saw this place on YouTube few times and i was craving for some korean black bean noodles. Took my mom here for easy lunch. This is ain't no fancy place, just a small hole in the wall korean Chinese cuisine place. I did the spicy black bean noodle challenge with is a level 10 ghost peppers.. At first, when yoj start eating, you can feel your lips burning; it's after you finish the noodles that's when you start feeling the heat! the food was delicious! I had runny nose for about 5mins then it was gone. After you finish the challenge you have to bring your finished bowl at the counter, and they will take a photo of you and you can post it on the wall where others have successfully finished the challenge. Beat part; if you finish it, the meal is free! Would I do it again? yes! read more

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The service is unmatched. The owner gives you a magic show and origami too! The food is okay, mostly because I'm more used to Chinese zhajiangmian. The restaurant is relatively small and parking in the plaza is $3. read more

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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

Came here for dinner and it was alright. We ordered the Combo Meal A with the sweet and sour pork, jjajangmyun, and beef dumplings. The food was all pretty good. I think my gripe with a lot of jjajangmyun places is I feel like they lack more flavor, but even so, this place is still one of the better ones I've been to. I really enjoyed the pork - I thought it was fried really well. I will say the pork sauce caught me off guard. It's a clear gooey sauce that I've seen in other Asian cuisines but it tasted great. The dumplings were also good. The sides were also interesting. The kimchi looked dried out and a bit old which was unappetizing to me so I left it for my friend. The combo portions are great to split between two people or three people depending on appetite. Combo A ended up being $25.50 before tax and tip. Personally, I think its a bit overpriced. I also have to address the cleanliness of the place. Immediately walking in my friend and I noticed a smell. I can't really describe what it was but it wasn't a clean scent, it was a bit musty and old. I noticed the silverware has a sheen on it. It could have been water stains, but I'm not sure. Service was good. The guy serving us was nice and they were quick with the food so no complaints. Parking is a nightmare. You can valet park, but I don't think it's ever worth it. We parked on the residential streets and walked two blocks. Taking two stars off for cleanliness, accessibility, and price. I probably won't be back considering the options out there but I know other people might enjoy the food more. read more

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LOVE this place! AMAZING customer service. Incredibly flavorful food. More people need to go!

I was able to have Jjajangmyeon and Jjamppong after such a long time! Jjangmyeon is a Korean styled- Chinese inspired dish - where noodles are mixed with black bean sauce. Jjamppong is a seafood soup dish with noodles. It's also pretty common in Korea to eat both Jjamppong and Jjajangmyeon together if you are eating in a group setting. One really awesome part about this restaurant is that they serve Vegan Jjajangmyeong so if you have eating restrictions, but really want to try Jjajangmyeong, this is the place to go to. In addition to this, we ordered the Mapo Tofu and Kkanpong Chicken. I found the sauce for the Kkanpong Chicken to have a ton of flavor. The servings were huge and 4 dishes were more than enough for 5 people and we had leftovers in the end. Also, the spice levels are pretty legitimate here. I can normally handle spicy food pretty well, but we chose a 2 on a scale of 10 and it was still pretty spicy. Service was also really great here. The owner is really kind and does magic tricks for fun when serving all of the dishes. He was also really considerate when he mentioned to him that we had certain eating restrictions and checked to make sure we would be fine with each dish. Overall, this was great find in K-town! read more

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Went here with my family and absolutely loved it! They had a great combo deal going for the jajjangmyun as well as for the jamppong. We enjoyed it a lot, felt totally satisfied at the end. Our server was also super nice and entertaining! He made us laugh a lot :). The food itself was also delicious. If I lived closer, I'd definitely come here all the time! read more

Zzamong - 18 Jjampong - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I was in the mood for jjampong (spicy broth seafood noodles dish) and found this establishment after my medical treatment in Ktown. Decided to spurge and ordered to go the combo special with mandoo & tangsuyuk (sweet & sour pork with white sauce). Better than I expected! For $2.50 more to have seafood included in the jjampong, it made for a hearty and satisfying meal. Came with yellow radish and kimchee (this kimchee panchan I wasn't too fond of due to the cabbage choice) side dishes. I'll return to try the jjajangmyun. read more

Zzamong - Summer sale - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Good: great service. The server (owner?) was very attentive and quick. The food is priced great for the amount of food we get. Not so good: seafood jjam bbong was very salty. Also tasted mainly MSG on the first bite, like the instant ramen. Jja jang myun was good, but ordinary. The side fried dumplings and tang soo yuk you get with combo meal were stale. read more

Best place in Ktown for the "holy trinity", which is the phrase I like to describe: - Jamppong, - Jajangmyun - Tangsuyuk Pre-pandemic they used to be open supppperrrrr late which meant if I was driving back to OC from SF I could pop in late to order - now, they close at 9:30PM and it's hard for me to make it in time to order a late dinner. BUT I will try to come up on the weekends to do takeout (takes dedication because I am driving from the OC aka hella far) - everything is SO piping hot when they pack it that by the time I make it back to the OC, it's still hot. The food is delicious - lots of seafood in the jamppong and the tangsuyuk is nice and meaty. Spicy jajangmyun (level 1 only, I'm a wimp when it comes to level 2) is just perfect and there's a lot of leftover sauce to eat with another portion of noodles or rice. read more

Zzamong - My holy trinity: jamppong, jajangmyun, and tangsuyuk. All delicious with great portions. Oct 2023. - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Ordered their jjangmyun and jjampong and wow- sooo good and so flavorful!! Total for both after tax and tip was under $20. Unbelievable! Will definitely be back! read more

I ordered the X-large Stir Fried Jjajang Myun with extra seafood instead of pork. This place is great for vegan / vegetarian options as most of the menu is modifiable + they have a whole section for vegan food! The portions are great sizes, as I was able to take about half of my dish home as leftovers for tomorrow's lunch. It's important to note that the spice levels here are no joke! I got 0.5 as someone who is not too good with most spices, but I felt the heat definitely. So if you are someone who is not comfortable with spiciness, request to have it without spices. There is enough flavor in the dishes themselves. The server was super amazing. He kept us entertained with little tricks like spinning the serving trays and even folding origami! It's clear that he is great at what he does. I would come back just to see him again! This place is good for mid-sized groups - they have outdoor seating too! read more

Zzamong - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Our go-to place for jajangmyeon in K-Town! Simple, satisfying, delicious! Best part - their combo deals are a steal! Great food + great prices + friendly service = loyal customers read more

I loved the experience and the food. I don't know if he's the owner but there was a guy that works there that does random magic tricks. IT WAS AMAZING!!!! Best part of the whole experience was those magic tricks. Place is a little hidden and dark ish but the food is good, I got the noodles that were smothered in onion which was good but made the mistake of getting the #1 spice level. Unfortunately i thought it wasn't spicy at all since i have a decent spice level. Make no mistake my mouth was on fire. If you think you have a high spice level think again. I suggest a 0.5 spice level. Forgot to add, i also got the BEEF dumplings ai believe. DELICIOUS GET THEM!!! read more

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This is my go-to spot for my jjajjangmyun and jjamppong cravings. I never had to wait on any of my visits whether it's on a weekend lunch or dinner. They have different spicy levels you can choose from. The higher ones can get really spicy, fair warning! I ordered the seafood option for both jjajjangmyun and jjamppong, and let me tell you: they do not skimp on the seafood. My jjamppong came with a mountain of seafood that was well worth the difference in price from the normal version. Aside from the hefty seafood amount, they also came with a lot of noodles, so you'll be sure to walk out pretty full. I tried their kkanpoong shrimp and was not the biggest fan. I don't think the sauce was on par with others I've tried, which is a shame because I always like to order this on the side whenever I go to a Korean/Chinese restaurant. Lastly, it's always worth mentioning the owner. He's always been the one to take my orders, and he also comes by frequently to either check on you or to show you a magic trick or pull a joke. Such a nice man! read more

Zzamong - Jjajang Myun & Jjampong - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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

Honestly we tried this place based on reviews--and it didn't disappoint. My mom had the jjampong--and loved it. The right spice level --she likes it extra spicy. I had the jjajangmyun and the only thing I'd ask for is more zucchini!! The service was fast, friendly and the portions are generous. read more

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

The BEST Jjajang myun ive ever had!!! Seriously what a gem of a place! It's nothing crazy on the inside, just some basic tables and chairs but the food is so so good + this huge bowl was only $8.50! The staff were super sweet and kind and brought out the food pretty much immediately. I really don't know where you can get a better meal for this price and quality. Wow! Please give this place more business! read more

Zzamong - 21 Jjajang Myun - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

People love Zzamong and I have to say that it's such a solid place for Jjajangmyun. Came by on a weekday evening for dinner and it was pretty empty. This is a small spot that doesn't look like much, but clearly knows what they are doing when it comes to their food. We got the Stir-Fried Jjajangmyun, which was easily big enough for two people to share. There was a good amount of seafood in this as well, and the noodles were thick and chewy. The sauce was also on the thicker side, which is how I prefer my jjajangmyun. We also got the Japchae to try, which also came as such a big portion. The japchae isn't prepared traditionally and it tasted more like a generic stirfry dish. Love this spot, and will definitely be back at some point. Very affordable for the amount of food you get, and the service was also quick. read more

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

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Zzzamong is five stars as always. The MOST delicious jjajeongmyeon and sweet and sour pork in Ktown for the BEST prices. Lunch special is unbeatable. What makes this place THE BEST though is the service, the waiter is always so friendly, he always does tricks, and even made me an origami dog today. He's always a joy and makes the experience even more fun and enjoyable. It's never too busy during lunch when I come so please come and try Zzamong out! Support one of my favorite restaurants! read more

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When you think of Ktown you really don't think of jajangmyun or black bean noodles. But this place is pretty good if you want black bean noodles or seafood spicy noodle soup. I like that you can adjust the spice level on the black bean noodles. The sauce isn't watery and is flavorful. The noodles were nice and chewey. A small restaurant with not a lot of tables. A few tables outside. Small parking lot and street parking Check in for free order of fried potstickers. read more

Zzamong - Lunch special - Orange Chicken - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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So cheap and so delicious. I got the jjampong combo and had leftovers to take home. The server was incredibly charming and funny. He made a little origami dog for us. read more

Zzamong - Jjampong Small Combo - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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ordered on the phone I got there and got the msg food was ready I made the payment and waited for 10 minutes Then I asked where is my order. It was seating there. I get home and the food is just soggy. read more

I ordered to go today, 01/07/24, and my jjajangmyon had COCKROACH! I already ate a piece of veggie before seeing the abomination. This is the first time I ordered here but have eaten their food in the past and really liked it. Not coming back. Service is good though. They were friendly.. Edit: I called and complained. They issued me a refund. Person I spoke with was very apologetic. read more

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Good: Came here for the jjajangmen, which admittedly was good and tasty as was the kimchi. Service was friendly and efficient. Bad: The seafood quality was questionable and the dumplings were not good. Restaurant is dirty, worn down, beat up and pretty gross for a restaurant. They need a MAJOR cleaning and renovation. If it weren't for disrepair this place is in, I'd give them a better rating. read more

We ordered jjajjangmyeon from DoorDash and they packaged it so nicely! The sauce is separate from the noodles to keep the noodles chewy. They added a lot of side dishes such as kimchi, onion, and radishes. The sauce was perfect and it's honestly one of the best jjajjangmyeon i've tried in ktown!! I think it's better to order takeout than in the restaurant since parking can get tricky. There is valet some days so be prepared to pay for parking. read more

Korean Black Bean Noodles, also known as Jajangmyeon, are an absolute delight for the taste buds. The combination of rich black bean sauce, perfectly cooked noodles, and a medley of vegetables creates a burst of flavors that is simply irresistible. This dish is a must-try for anyone seeking a delicious and satisfying experience. This place was amazing and service was really fast! read more

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