Chunju Han-Il Kwan
Korean restaurant · Koreatown
3450 W 6th St, Los Angeles, CA 90020
Highlights
Authentic Korean stews, bibimbap, and generous banchan.
Authentic Korean stews, bibimbap, and generous banchan.
"There’s a lot of budae jjigae in this town, but our favorite can be found at Chunju Han Il Kwan. Also known as “army stew,” this bubbling pot of sausage, Spam, ramen noodles, and cabbage has everything a good soldier - or as they’re called in LA, “Executive Assistants” - could ever need. Available for takeout and delivery." - brant cox, kat hong
"This tiny Ktown restaurant is an absolute classic - so dedicated to the art of the Korean rice dish, they changed their name on Instagram to @bibimbap_la. So, your focus should be on the galbi dolsot bibimbap - a short rib-filled bibimbap that arrives at your tiny table in a piping hot stone bowl. Eating it does require a bit of patience because you’ll want to let the rice get nice and crispy on the stone before diving in. Luckily, they’re generous with the included banchan (you’ll probably get a couple of soups, maybe a pancake, plus potato salad and kimchi) so you can snack while you wait. For $16, you’ll have enough food to feed a small family, though we like to use this place for a solo lunch (and hoard the leftovers for ourselves). They currently have a large patio set up in their front parking lot." - brant cox, kat hong
"Specialties: Budae Jjigae There are certainly more refined dishes than budae jjigae, but looks aren’t everything. The spicy kimchi stew hits the table brimming with giant leaves of cabbage, spam, instant ramen noodles, and chopped up sausages. It’s not exactly a who’s-who of the butcher shop, but Chunju’s version is spicy, savory, and immensely satisfying. The small space has feels like a tavern, and the central location on 6th Street makes it a great jumping-off point for a fun night out. Also, their banchan is some of our favorite in the neighborhood." - Brant Cox, Nikko Duren, Sylvio Martins
"Come to this little hole-in-the-wall primarily for their dolsot bibimbap – a steaming stone pot of rice, julienned vegetables, beef, and a fried egg. And don’t miss the refreshing cheongpomuk served cold alongside the kimchi and other banchan – white mung bean jelly noodles topped with soy sauce and scallions." - eric lane
"There are certainly more refined dishes than budae jjigae, but looks aren’t everything. The spicy kimchi stew hits the table brimming with giant leaves of cabbage, spam, instant ramen noodles, and chopped up pieces of sausage. It’s not exactly a who’s-who of the butcher shop, but Chunju’s version is spicy, savory, and immensely satisfying. The small space has a lively, tavern-like feel and its central location on 6th Street makes it a great jumping-off point for a night out. Also, their banchan is some of our favorite in the neighborhood." - Brant Cox
