The 25 Best Korean Restaurants In Los Angeles - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

"This galbijjim specialist has two locations in Koreatown, but if it’s the wee hours of the night and you’re with a group, head to the 24-hour location on Western. Not only will Sun Nong Dan adequately feed everyone after the bars, but few late-night dining experiences in LA compare to this one. The table huddles around massive cauldrons of their signature spicy galbijjim: braised short rib, oxtail, rice cakes, and starchy vegetables, all simmering in a thick, fire-red sauce. Order it with cheese on top, and your server blowtorches it at your table until it’s melted and bubbly. And if you’re here alone or want to put something lighter in your gut, Sun Nong Dan serves various soups, including an oxtail with brisket soup that will help with that headache tomorrow morning." - sylvio martins, brant cox, garrett snyder, cathy park