Butnal

One of the few restaurants that stays open late! The food is delicious and offers a variety of options. I ordered the 닭도리탕(chickenstew?) combo with 알밥 and soju. The price was $5x, which I think is a great value. They also served free popcorn and free ice cream !!! The staff provides good service and super friendly!!! ✌🏻 The atmosphere is great, and they play K-pop music! It feels just like being in a bar in Korea. There is parking available behind the restaurant, but it's very tight. - street parking is recommended My new regular spot ! Highly Recommended 🫶🏼

No matter how many times I visit Ktown, it still manages to surprise me. Butnal, packed with Korean diners, feels authentic from the moment you walk in — the vibe, the decor, everything! We came for their boneless spicy chicken feet, and wow… they totally blew us away. Tender, flavorful, perfectly spicy — just addictive. Their assorted savory pancake is also something special, topped with Korean-style tempura I haven’t seen anywhere else. And of course, no trip to a true Korean spot is complete without budae jjigae. No matter how many times I’ve had it, I never get tired of it. Pair it all with some soju, and with the cozy wooden booths, it honestly feels like stepping into a K-drama. To top it off — they give you ice cream when you pay the bill. Delicious, aesthetic, and absolutely coming back!

Pork and kimchi dish was the star for me. The staff was friendly and very helpful to get our orders in. We were the first group there for dinner. If you have people with big appetites, maybe order the fried rice because rice and banchan is not included. My brother had asked me before driving there. I looked up Butnal on Google maps and thought, surely banchan comes with every order! They did not offer it. So that was disappointing. I would not recommend the fried chicken dishes for a group because it was advised that the serving size is for 2 people but I felt like it was only good for 1. The first bite my brother had was mostly batter, he forgot that it was a chicken dish. I wish we ordered the Spicy squid or Pancakes instead 😅 It was a farewell family dinner so I wanted it to be a hit! But maybe this is more casual option- like if you were getting something with friends before a concert. I guess street food means it is on the lighter side.

A cozy restaurant with nice staff. I enjoy the atmosphere it has as it gave off a warm place to enjoy food and drinks with friends. The gentleman who served us was incredibly nice, and due to the fact that we were new to an establishment like this, he was very helpful in explaining what food items were in the dishes, how the heat level is on them and how the items were shareable here. When my dish came out, I was amazed by the sizes of my dish and my friends. It looked amazing, smelled and tasted amazing. What a lovely experience and I can't wait to experience this lovely place again and try other dishes. I hope anyone who sees this review will also take the time to enjoy this restaurant.

I love all the menus here! The food portion was so good, and they are known for the Korean style pancakes,very savory and delicious and crispy! You can get free ice cream after your meal!

Update with photos: back in LA, for another round of soju and pork belly. I saw they have new summer items. If you wany yo try Korean cold noodles, I'm certain they do it well here. Will try to get pics next time. Hole in the wall Korean joint, great for locals, family, and friends. Food is great, service is friendly. Typically get the sliced pork dish (bossam, pronounced boh-sahm), or anything fried. Of course the soju and beer lineup is great. Also, very clean and welcoming decor with wooden interior. They have combos to try, but never hesitate to ask the servers their recommendations as they all speak English. Can't wait to try their budaejigae (soldier's soup).

This restaurant was so cozy and has the best authentic Korean food. Very worth the drive. Definitely bring your friends because the servings are huge and are meant to be shared. Very decently priced for the amount of food you get. You have to push the little button on the wall for service. Highly recommend this place.

Amazing shareable food and drinks. Delicious and authentic Korean comfort food. The service is fast, and efficient. There is a call button to call over your server. The vibes are immaculate, with it's Sakura theme and K-pop playing in the background, it's a perfect place to hangout with friends. I had the army stew, tbbboki, potato pancakes, and the assorted pancake platter along with 1 bottle of soju and 1 bottle of black berry wine for a total of 144$ split between 6 people the meal broke down to $25 pp. And we had leftovers. So worth every penny.

Came here on a Friday night and there were a few tables open. The pocha is a bit on the smaller end so I would recommend calling in to see if they could hold a table for you. We ordered the kimchi stir fried pork belly, rose tteokbokki and the fried chicken. All were delicious! You definitely get what you pay for in terms of quality and portions. By the looks of it, the rose tteokbokki had us questioning the flavor in the beginning but after trying it, we were glad we ordered it! The fried chicken remained super crispy even 30 min after receiving it. Service was amazing! Servers were attentive and you can press a button on the wall to call them over. There is also valet parking for $3 on the left side of the entrance. Would highly recommend checking out this spot!

Bossum bossum bossum. You know what's good here, the BOSSUM!!! It was absolutely delicious, the perfect blend of refreshing vegetables, a kick of garlic, a spicy tang from a bit of kimchi, and finally a sweet jalepeno to top it off and you can never go wrong. The teobokki here was pretty good too, but I definitely think it was just average and nothing too special. The servers are amazing here constantly refilling our waters, and perfectly handled our additional request of a second Bossum!!! It's a dimly lit resturant with some booths and a very long mirror on the side. It definitely does give off that Korean pub vibe once you walk in for sure.

This is going to be my favorite late night spot at ktown. They close at 2am which is really late. The combo 1 is huge portion and feed 4 ppl. We also ordered the assorted pancakes which are also great. Good place for hang out with friends and the price are not too expensive.

Hidden gem pocha! My friends and I came on a Sunday night and this pocha wasn't super busy. Inside, the pocha vibes were great with the lighting and sakura decor. Firstly, they gave us a complimentary popcorn snack which helped with our hunger while we waited for our food. Next, I got the mango soju cocktail which was very good and tasty. It had good mango flavor and you can't even really taste the alcohol in it. Next, the Korean fried chicken was tasty. They used dark meat so it was juicy and flavorful. The chicken was crispy and was covered in a spicy, sweet sticky sauce which was also very flavorful. Next, the small army stew was great. The flavor wasn't too overpowering and I enjoyed all the toppings like the spam, sausage, leek, etc. Lastly, the kimchi fried rice was solid. It was moist and flavorful and had a nice amount of chopped kimchi in it. The egg on top also looked picture perfect. They also give you a complimentary ice cream which I appreciate. The service was also great. Our sever was nice and attentive. Parking though is a bit confusing. There is a sign for a parking lot but it's down this narrow alley with only two spots which would most likely be taken, so parking would just be street parking. Overall, a great experience here especially if you're looking for a chill pocha experience.

Korean pocha with a chill, local vibe! When you enter, it feels intimate. Great for 1:1s and groups because the tables are close together but also sectioned off. They had no problem seating our large group of 7 on a Friday night for dinner/drinks. We loved that there were a variety of combos for us to share that were for food + drinks. We ordered ttebokki, army stew, fish cake soup, and some pancakes. My favorites were the ttebokki and fish cake soup. I appreciated that the servers were so attentive and checked in on us to see if we needed anything. The service was fast but we didn't feel rushed at all. This is truly a low-key gem. Parking: street or $4 valet

This spot had some really nice snacks. When my group and I went, the setting was very relaxed and chill. The space is pretty small but it was still nice! The assortment of the pancakes were tasty. The pork belly was a bit plain by itself but the kimchi served with it made it delicious! That might've been the point actually! The French fries had smiley face versions. That alone made me wanna go back! The service was very nice and respectful!

Our server Jin is so cutie and nice, he's service was 100%. The indoor was so cute, along with the dim lighting the ambiance is definitely there. Overall I didn't expect this place to be THIS GOOD!! I also ordered to go and there was candy in there I'm crying it's so cute. Spicy Braised Chicken is a 9.5/10: the flavor is THERE, so good!!!! You need to try this for yourself to understand!! It was just a tiny bit dry, but no big deal. Corn Cheese 9/10: it's a bit different then you typical corn cheese, it's on the sweeter side but It was still very good Pork belly and kimchee 12/10: Per usual I'm saving the best for last to review. SO GOOD. The flavor is there, the pork belly is cooked perfectly. Along with the warm kimchee, it made the perfect bit. Would 10/10 recommend this is must order.

Parking: street and quite easy. But if not, there is valet. Sorry I don't know how much since I didn't use them. I know this place has good ratings. But to be honest I found the food to just be underwhelming. Minus the bulgogi glass noodle dish. That was amazing. The army stew tasted too watery. But I would give it a second chance. Maybe we didn't mix it enough. When I ate it, it was too bland. But after a while the broth did taste a lot better. The ttoebokki was also a bit watered down and not as flavorful as I would like it. Someone also ordered the... I forgot the name. Meatballs? They were all right. Good but not amazing in my opinion. I will say the rest of my family liked it thought. Service: really great. Friendly and attentive. Even though the restaurant was small, service was great and attentive.

My hubby saw them on YouTube on Rockstar Eater's channel. You wouldn't notice them otherwise. A little hole in the wall, unpretentious entry. We went on a Thursday evening at around 7 pm when they were not busy. I understand they can get packed. Jin was super friendly, cute, and helpful. We only tried 3 things, but we'll have to return to try more. Everything was fantastic. We had the Squid Perilla Leaves pancake, the Fishcake Soup, and the Bossam. We thought we'd take some food home, but we ate everything, it was so good. In the end, Jin said we could get ice cream from the ice cream chest by the door. So, we even got a free ice cream. I had a bottle of a 21º ABV soju from the province where Jin is from. It was really good and definitely felt the extra alcohol compared to other sojus. Overall, we had a great dinner and we'll BE BACK!

### 2023 review 54/100 ### I won an IG giveaway for an Army Stew and boy, was I glad I came with hubs. It's one giant stew pot, plenty for 2 hungry to share! Super friendly service and very reasonable menu prices. Didn't drink but I hear they have the best priced soju. Can't wait to go back to try more items on their menu. Easy to find street parking.

Dog friendly. I gladly drive an hour for that spicy squid perilla pancake. It's very yummy and pretty spicy. Also kimchi pork belly was surprisingly really good and go well with the buckwheat noodle. Ambience is such a chill with ur friend vibe. Parking isn't terrible. Street parking and valet available

Good service and nice decor and ambiance. Decent portion sizes and definitely is family style so come with friends or family! $4 valet parking~

It's been a while since my last visit and I must say: this place grew on me. I like how it's lowkey and you don't have to listen to pounding loud K-pop the entire time. I like that it's limited space and you can have a good time with a small group. And I like that it's a mom and pop spot--I had the opportunity to meet the mom in the kitchen and the son waiting tables. I also like the food here. They also had a 8.99 a soju special which was nice! When I have that urge to have a lowkey night drinking soju, this is probably going to be the spot.

Ambiance and service is 10/10! The potato pancakes were okay but i liked pairing it with the spicy chicken stew. The stew was really good, pretty spicy and I recommend adding ramen noodles to it! My spice game is pretty weak so I added a bowl of rice to pair. The music videos they played on the screen was top tier. It was really cute inside! They gave us free ice cream when we left and that was such a lovely surprise! I'll be back :)

New spot in Ktown! Transparently, I can't say I was blown away by the food, but it was good enough for me. I got their Jun platter which wasn't bad but I wasn't sure if it was worth 39.99. It was just sausage, cut up mushrooms, imitation crab, etc. I know Ktown food in LA is overpriced but cmonnnn. The bright side is that the beer and soju are $8, service is nice, and they let you take a Korean ice cream from their ice cream fridge. I may come back and try other things in the future.

really cool vibes. Staff is friendly. Cheap soju. Good food. Nice music and vibes. You should come here! Legit pocha vibes. Also pretty authentic. Got the army stew combo with chicken and pollock rice. Huge portions for two people so beware. Would come back with a larger group to drink, eat and chill.

Great service--very friendly staff. Food is sort of hit or miss to be honest, but you should be good if you stick to the classics. I love that the space is a bit small because it feels very cozy and the decorations are cute.

First time here and it was so good! Cute little restaurant with quick service. Not too loud and has a nice pub vibe. The fish cake soup was a little blain but overall everything was really good! Parking was just a little rough and there's valet parking for $4. Would come back when I'm in the area!

A really cute restaurant! The server is 100% nice and helpful. She recommends Fried Chicken and it was so good! Will come back again.

I loved the ambience and the cherry blossom theme. The tteokbokki with assorted tempura was the best!! The free ice cream on the way out was unexpected but a cute little surprise as well. The female server who helped us out was very accommodating and kind :)

Love this place! 5/5 stars! Delicious Korean dishes, especially pork belly and kimchi. Cozy atmosphere, exceptional service, and convenient call button feature. Definitely recommend and will return!

Butbal spicy jokbal combo with potato pancake! Highly recommended for spicy lovers and chewy potato lovers~

Such a cool experience! The women in the kitchen know what they are doing! The vegetable pancake platter is such a fun experience- and they make an egg omelette at the table to start on the house that is simple, but very satisfying. Soju is strong and the Korean Beers keep flowing.

This place is an adorable drinking place, small and intimate. Ambiance wise, 5 stars. Service was good too, attentive and responsive with all our needs. But the food... we ordered budaejjigae, dakdoritang and potato pancakes. Potato pancakes were ok but the other two dishes were really bad. It lacked some major flavor, it kinda tasted like they forgot to put garlic or something. Dakdoritang was better of the two, but we were pretty disappointed. They have free ice cream on your way out, so that was a nice touch. Overall, I'd go for the ambiance, if you ate somewhere else and you're just going to have some snacks with drinks. It's possible we went on an off night, so I'd be willing to try again. I think it's relatively new, so they might still be working out some kinks. Try and see!

Food was ok. Service was excellent. The place was tiny so that was a pretty cool experience. The pancakes were ok but not like "amazing" Same quality as the ones they sell at the korean market hot deli sections. Galbi jokbal had no galbi seasoning and wasn't unique or amazing at all. It was just stir-fried sesame oil salt pepper with garlic cloves and green onions. Nothing special and portions were ok. Ended up spending a $100 and going to the sushi place next door which was hot dang delicious even tho my cousin and I were semi-full from eating here. Ended up spending $170 at the sushi spot Plenty of parking on Olympic and the staff were really attentive and nice. They just need a new chef or something or maybe I ordered stuff that wasn't their specialty???? Definitely room for improvement

If you crave korean food, this place have a great selection that you would like to try them all. We tonight went we a classic Odentang, Kimchi Samguiopsal and a Tri pajjeon (3 different flavor panckake). Of course, if it's a weekend there's nothing that a Somek can't beat. Highly recommended.

Great ambiance and selection of food!! Korean Army stew was great for sharing. Plus there is complimentary ice cream.

Came on Sunday night, an hour before closing, they were still able to take us in and provide incredible service! It was just for two people and the portions were definitely for larger parties for sure The service was amazing, she was very patient with us and accommodated us throughout the dining process (especially since it's our first time!) She even left us a cute note on the receipt The food were amazing Especially after a long day; it was very hearty and filling We agreed we'd be back to try more items with more friends this time!!

First time ordering from Butnal both pancakes and the sea snail salad taste amazing! and nice packaging. It would be good if you guys could offer more noodle to go with the salad. Anyways... will try other things next time.

I feel like I'm back in Seoul! The food here has the back-to-basics flavors that I love about an anju place (I don't need cheese on everything!). The service is really nice and fast. We got a cozy private table with traditional wallpaper and wood frame walls that I highly recommend. We got the spicy braised chicken and fish roe on rice combo. Definitely get the saero soju! Wish they made zero sugar soju 20 years ago.

I crave Korean food all the time... luckily this place is open late! My partner and I can around 10pm and ended up getting their braised chicken and squid and pork belly dish! The flavor is spot on and the seasoning was amazing! I wanted to make my own kimbap and asked for rice! The guy who was attending to us told me he will try his best to get us rice since there wasn't enough! And he ended up giving me a bowl full! And let me tell you! Customer service to the best here! After I made it the waiter gave us seaweed to complete the dish and I could not be happier! The food was amazing! The area is a bit hidden but the aesthetic of the place is cute for a small hang out with friends and take photos! Great spot for late night drinking and date nights

looked for a watering hole since i moved. super tiny place but man the chicken!!! i rarely eat more than two pieces when I drink but man this chicken was so good! i even order them to go. other food so good as well and service is very good and friendly

This place is incredible. Staff is incredible. Food is delightful - chicken stews, braised chicken, fried chicken ... pancakes. I could eat the pancakes over and over again. Mussel strew .... It is such a delight to be there with a handful of your friends and celebrate great food ... laughter. The crowds are so lively here though not unbearable on a Friday night. Just come and revel in this place. You'll be happy you did.

Found this place on Yelp, absolutely amazing Korean food. The combos are incredible, great service, awesome vibes and absolutely delicious food. Very much recommend!

Our second time here. Good food and it'sreasonably priced. I love the Bossam and the Spicy Braised chicken. It's a hidden gem!

Cute little hole in the wall kind of a place with a good variety of tasty anju and superb service.

With a lot of restaurants to choose from, if you're needing a late night place to grub on some good authentic Korean pocha food, Butnal LA is a really good place to consider! I ordered Cass beer and Kimchi Pork belly. No wait time and It was reasonably priced compared to other locations in the area and the pork belly was cooked just right! My server (Jin) was very attentive! Would recommend to give this place a try :) the ambiance was spacious and decorated pretty with flowers.

Delicious and Affordable Korean food Great atmosphere and service! Highly recommend this place

Great experience so far here--taste, ambiance and service are immaculate. The chicken was the star of the show. Came here for soju, beer, and drinks, left with a full belly!!!

My favorite bar to go for a casual drink and food Not too loud but the vibes are still there

Nice atmosphere and good food! They have so many options so i def want to come back to try more!

Cute and comfy place. Very welled decorated along with those hanging flowers giving a very nice aesthetic. The food also tastes amazing.

This restaurant was so cozy and has the best authentic Korean food. Very worth the drive. Definitely bring your friends because the servings are huge and are meant to be shared. Very decently priced for the amount of food you get. You have to push the little button on the wall for service. Highly recommend this place.

We got in here late on a Saturday night. The space isn't too big, but it had a very cute and comfortable interior. When we got there, it wasn't too busy. I also appreciated that the music wasn't blasting so I was able to have a conversation with my friend as we enjoyed the food. The seafood pancake was amazing! It was crispy and yummy. The potato pancake was crispy and yummy, but a bit on the saltier side. While it's tasty, idk if I can justify the price for 4 pieces. We also got the fried chicken here and it was very good. It was crispy and very tasty! Our server was very nice and we had a good time. Bonus, they offer free ice cream at the end! There is no parking so you will need to find street parking.

YOU GUYS I can't rave enough about how much I enjoyed my time here! This spot is a whole vibe! It's like you've been teleported to Korea Out late drinking with friends?? Come to butnal to curve your late night munchies - and to drink some more hehe! The food was delicious and paired so nicely with soju and beer. I wish there was an egg included in the tteokbokki but I still enjoyed it. The restaurant is decorated with Sakura flowers which is SO CUTE! They play kpop in the background. Service is fast and the staff is so friendly! I'm gonna bring all my LA visitors here!

Decent food, decent service and good ambiance. The food is greatly priced but one small bad part is that they don't have that many seats.

I would not exactly go to Butnal if you're looking for choice Koran food, but I would recommend going to Butnal if it's past midnight and the choice Korean food you want is closed. It'll certainly do.

I came to this restaurant because my hubby came here last time and he said that it was very good...This Dak bal was so good boneless..Spicy level was on point!!Ty so much buntal will be back.

The army stew is BoMb would definitely come back here for this any time im craving the stew. The pirk belly kimchi is really good also. The waiter is also very friendly and respectful the ambiance is very chill and a nice spot to eat talk and drink. Will definitely be coming back here. First time here and it definitely won't be our last time.