HanEuem by Chef Kang

If you're craving an authentic Korean culinary experience in LA's Koreatown, HanEuem is the place to be! Chef Kang's mastery of traditional Korean cuisine is evident with each dish. My friend and I tried the sizzling Stir-fried Squid and the flavorful Fish Roe Stew, and they were absolutely delicious. The diverse menu offers a wide array of intriguing and savory dishes that will definitely impress your taste buds. Whether you're a Korean food aficionado or a newcomer, HanEuem won’t disappoint. Highly recommended for a genuine taste of Korea!

Authentic Korean restaurant in ktwon! A lot of flavors. We ordered the LA Galbi ( soy & garlic sauce short ribs ), signature kimchi fried rice, and soy marinated raw crab. The signature kimchi fried rice texture is good with a lot of kimchi! For the LA Galbi, a lot of meats, and each bite is flavorful. Our favorite is the soy marinated raw crab, so juicy and mixed well with rice and fish roe. The banchan is also yummy! Service is friendly, this restaurant can get busy so you know the food is good.

I eat so much Korean food that it is super rare to find an authentic Korean dining experience that feels luxurious yet homemade at the same time. HanEuem genuinely surprised me and my party with the quality of food, with a special shoutout to the seafood pajeon/pancake. One of the best in flavor and crispiness that I’ve ever had in my life! So good! Although on the pricy side, everything we got was delicious and service was great. They are known for their seafood, so looking forward to trying that out next time! What we ordered: 🥞 Seafood Pajeon / Pancake 🥩 LA Galbi 🌶️ Yuksoo Tteokbokki (Spicy Ricecake Stew) 🦪 Cockle Bibimbap Parking Tip: Park at California Mart and walk over!

The Korean food at this place tastes just as good as Korean food in South Korea, if not better! We came on a Sunday morning and were seated right away. The food also came out really quickly. We ordered the Pork Belly Kimchi Jigae, L.A. Galbi, and Spicy Raw Marinated Crab. Parking may be a little hard to find if there's not any available in the small parking lot. The small lot is free. There is also a valet available.

Next to Korea, Los Angeles has the largest population of Korean so we are lucky to have the best chef ! If you are tired of Korean bbq but wants to eat other cuisine thane I would suggest you come here ! We came here 3 years ago when it was first opened from a suggestion from my son and fell in love with this place since!! We love the Korean seafood pancake.. the crust is perfectly brown on the outside while inside is filled with leak, green onion and seafood.. absolutely delicious! The snail salad is outstanding! Yes! Snail.. don’t judge me until you try! The short rib soup is loaded with vegetable!!! Yummy!!

The staff was extremely friendly and attentive, greeted me and said goodbye and made good food suggestions. I went with the octopus and pork stir fry, which is a huge portion and comes with 4 different side dishes, it is enough for two people. Would definitely go again!

Got the Grilled Thin sliced soy garlic flavored beef & Spicy whole chicken and potato stew. Yummy! The beef was great; perfectly seasoned and juicy, onions were still kinda crunchy (not soggy). The spicy chicken soup was incredible! Perfect for cold days. The broth had such great flavor and a little kick of spicy; it was super filling and definitely enough for 2 people. The sides they offered were tasty and the rice was good too. It's a nice little placed, located in a plaza with parking (there's also street parking). Prices are fair given the big portions so go hungry. It's located in a plaza with parking, or you can park on the street.

(also posted on their Yelp page) I had such a great experience here!! I was next door at TPO Coffee and wandered over here for lunch. The food was great, and the service was excellent. Parking was $3 in their lot. Of course we had to get the soy marinated raw crab, which was my first time eating it. The lady explained that they were out of the Korea-caught crab, but the America-caught ones were better anyway. For $40, it came with five crabs. The lady gave us gloves and explained how to eat the crab mixed with the rice and toppings. It was absolutely delicious. It was even better with soju! The galbijim with cheese $61 was good, and we also got a pork belly kimchi pancake $22. This was too much food for three people, so we packed leftovers home. I would have liked to try the baby octopus stir fried too. The star of the show was the crab though.

We initially were looking to do brunch at the nearby Liu's Cafe, but ended up giving up due to the line. Luckily, HanEuem was nearby and no wait even on a weekend afternoon. PARKING Valet only. Bonus points for being by the Metro. WHAT WE ORDERED Pork Belly Kimchi Pancake Spicy Rice Cake Stew with Fish Cake and Veggies Kimchi fried rice with cheese Spicy Marinated Fresh Raw Crabs THE FOOD The pancake was amazingly crispy yet tender inside and perfectly satisfied our craving for something fried. The kimchi fried rice was also well-seasoned and the cheese added a nice touch, though I think more cheese wouldn't have hurt. The spicy rice cake stew was a pretty large serving and had a good amount of each of the ingredients. The star of the show for us was the crab, of course. There was definitely the right level of spice, though I wish it came with the roe part. They also provided gloves for the crab. For a group of four, what we ordered was more than enough food. SERVICE Pretty good and attentive. VIBE Clean and sleek looking place, and enough seating for a catchup with friends or a meal with family. BOTTOM LINE Would definitely come back here if I'm ever in the area again.

I live within walking distance of HanEuem and have been in for lunch a couple of times. I really loved it my first visit and was less impressed when I went back, but it's a decent homestyle Korean restaurant with a large menu. Always a good thing to have in my back pocket. HanEuem is one of Chef Kang's restaurants, of which there are several around Koreatown. Who is Chef Kang? I don't really know, but he puts his name everywhere, and I think he does well among non-Koreans, with a bit of a second-gen vibe to the branding. HanEuem has a detailed menu explaining each dish in English, and it includes a curated soju list. It's still a Korean restaurant in a KTown strip mall--a particularly big one at 6th and Western--next to what used to be Mr. Coffee. Valet parking even at lunchtime, the kind that might sign off while you eat and come into the restaurant to return your key and collect payment (helpfully, you can pay on VenMo now). The space is like 10% cuter than the average Korean joint, casual and put together, if not especially high on atmosphere. Service is pretty inattentive. HanEuem would be better with the standard Koreatown service button. The food is solid. Every meal includes purple rice and a nice spread of banchan: odaeng, japchae, namul, kimchi, maybe some fried anchovies. If you like Korean pancakes, there are several options available, all of which are probably good to share. I've tried the nokdu bindaettuk, made with ground mung beans and chopped pork and served with soy dipping sauce. Not a game changer, but a good enough version of a very popular Korean street food. HanEuem isn't a seafood specialist, but you can get saewoojang and ganjang gaejang here, and I find both of those hard to resist. The saewoojang is messy but great: bouncy, flavorful, soy sauce-fermented raw shrimp. The gaejang is a B+. I love ganjang gaejang, a dish of goey, gelatinous soy sauce-marinated raw crab. HanEuem's isn't bad, and it came with a bowl of toppings for a build-your-own bibimbap. Seaweed, pickles, fish eggs, sesame seeds, sesame oil, all ready to dump into a crab shell and mix with rice (not that we were given any instructions). I've had better gaejang, though, and it's just not the thing to get here. I like this place for the big, hearty dishes, satisfying and made to share. The spicy galbijjim is a winner, braised beef short ribs in a spicy marinade, topped with mozzarella cheese. It comes on its own little burner and the cheese gets melted with a hit from a blowtorch. The beef is spicy and addictive, as are the hunks of potato, which really take well to that marinade. I like the woogeoji galbitang too, a prime short rib and green cabbage soup. Is it better at, say, Sun Nong Dan? Sure. But HanEuem's is tasty, stewy and comforting. If you're here for lunch, I'd also recommend the kimchi cheese bokkeumbap, which is a lunch-only item. It's a delicious fried rice with kimchi and cheese, topped with a fried egg. I have a number of Koreatown favorites and HanEuem isn't one of them, but I'm still glad that it's around. It's close and easy with some strong homestyle cooking. I'm sure I'll keep going every now and then.

We stopped by for an early lunch and ordered the crab combo--gloves provided for the full experience! The spicy crab marinade was a standout--packed with flavor but not overwhelmingly spicy, just the right kick. While the kimchi pancake wasn't my favorite, I honestly didn't mind since I was already so full from indulging in the generous portions of crab and shrimp. A solid spot for seafood lovers!

This place was incredible. The servers were so nice and helpful and helped us order the perfect amount. The raw marinated crab and shrimp were my favorite but the wagyu ribs and kimchi pancake are a must orders as well. This spot was very busy with a lot of patrons but we were able to snag a reservation night of and only had to wait around 10 minutes before we could be seated. Highly recommend!

My mom & I came here for lunch~ The inside is a little smaller than what I imagined it to be, judging from the outside. Service was fast & the one server working the lunch rush was so attentive to all the tables & quick on her feet! We didn't have to ask for a refill or even boxes when we were done! Amazing I did have to knock a star off tho because we ordered the oysters & they weren't fresh, they actually gone bad & the kitchen didn't catch it until after the dish was set on our table & we had a bite each... However they did comp us for another dish & quickly took that spoiled oyster off the table... Just not quick enough for us to not have touched it :(

Authentic Korean restaurant in ktwon! A lot of flavors. We ordered the LA Galbi ( soy & garlic sauce short ribs ), signature kimchi fried rice, and soy marinated raw crab. The signature kimchi fried rice texture is good with a lot of kimchi! For the LA Galbi, a lot of meats, and each bite is flavorful. Our favorite is the soy marinated raw crab, so juicy and mixed well with rice and fish roe. The banchan is also yummy! Service is friendly, this restaurant can get busy so you know the food is good.

Food: 5 stars Service: 5 stars Ambiance: 4.5 stars I believed I've tried all of Chef Kang's restaurants, and this is one is my favorite. it'll be my go-to spot when I'm craving for Jib-Bap (homemade-style food) with a comforting soup. Every dish is perfectly balanced, without being overpowering. I've only been here twice for lunch, and both times it was busy. I recommend arriving before 12 pm to avoid the lines that form afterward. Despite the busy hour, the service was better than expected.

This place is really busy. We had to wait a while to get seated. There were only 2 servers working on Christmas. We got: 1) 3/5 grilled mackerel ($24): I thought it was really bland until I put lemon, but my family really enjoyed it even w/o lemon 2) 4/5 spicy squid with rice ($21): This was really good, but too spicy for me. Comes with veggies. 3) 4/5 cockle bibimbap ($19): This was my fave dish. We didn't like the perilla leaf, but it was perfect otherwise. 4) 2/5 haemul pajeon ($29): Pajeon is always bland w/o sauce. Unfortunately, almost all Korean restaurants serve soy sauce with pajeon. The soy sauce makes it too salty, so you're stuck with either bland or OD salty pajeon. Wish the batter had seasoning.

Craving jeon on a rainy Sunday, came back for the assorted jeon. It was superb! We stopped by at 2 pm and they let us know they close at 3 pm. We got our food quickly and everything was so delicious. We also ordered pork belly kimchi stew and beef deonjang which were both good and tasted homey. My husband asked why we didn't come back since the last visit and said this place will need to be put in our regular restaurant rotation...that's how good the food is here. Anyway, recommend this place for their homey Korean meals.

There are not enough ways to say how much I love this restaurant! I've had multiple dishes on their menu and have loved them all. The first one I get is the octopus that's on a hot pan with rice! It's amazing! And I don't even like seafood in general, but when it's good I appreciate it even more. My go to dish is their kimchi pork belly soup, it is the standard! All the food here tastes home cooked. I've never been disappointed. The service is second to none. I'm always taken care of. The service of quick and friendly. They're usually busy but always find the time to make you feel welcomed. The ambiance is great! The location itself is in a busy shopping center with valet. Earlier in the day you can self park. Definitely add this to the list of places to eat at. You'll likely find me there... what are you waiting for... go!

HanEuem is a nice spot in a hot spot of ktown. It's a bit of a pocha I guess? Anyway, grab a table, order that braised beef and spicy chicken stew and go to town on some hearty comfort food before you go to mama lion across the street. The braised beef slides right off the bone and was tender beyond expectation. The spicy chicken was just the right amount of spicy though it can be a little dry. Seafood pancake is always a safe appetizer to get too. Anyway, I'm kind of rambling cause I'm going to say get beer and soju while you're at it. Point is, this is a great pocha spot for good comfort food. Valet parking can be real busy so best of luck.

Yummm, tasty pork kimchi pancake. Thanks for allowing me t sit in a 4people table..I'm sitting in a corner which I much preferred. This portion is good for more than 1 person.

We came here for lunch on a weekday, and it was amazing. We ordered a few entrees, but what stood out were the banchan, seafood pancake, and spicy raw crab. The banchan was really tasty, ranging from the typical spicy fish cake, to a peppery jap chae. The seafood pancake was fried to the point of crispy perfection. I wish there had been more seafood in it, but it was really good. The star of the show was the spicy raw crab. The interesting thing about it is that the first bite tastes good. You don't initially think much of it, but after the fourth or fifth bite, it becomes more and more addictive to the point where you're craving more when you're finished. The way I'd describe the restaurant is that the food is a little more expensive than the typical Korean diner, but the food quality is high which makes it really worth it.

Super delicious raw crab spot! Probably my second favorite after master ha. I got the soy marinated as well as the assorted meat pancake platter. The crab was fresh and I liked the little seaweed mix they gave. I wish they also gave gim so I can wrap up the crab and rice to eat together. The pancake platter was unique and something that I haven't seen anywhere else. I prefer it over traditional seafood pancake. Service was good. Parking is street or valet which is 4.50$.

HanEuem is located in a small strip lot with $4.50 valet which I highly recommend and it makes it very easy. Even after eating I walked around to other spots in the lot such as Creek Tea and the liqour store and out the lot to Star Night and other pochas to keep the night going a little longer. The wait on a Friday night around 7:30 was about 10m which was real easy as the inside is quaint and not the largest but nice with split tables of seating and booths. The service was really quick and they brought out not only the beverages and drinks immediately but the food was served within minutes. 5 minutes after ordering we had our full spread. The banchan is pretty standard and we didn't bother to ask for more as table sizes are indeed small so if you're ordering several entrees to share you will have a space issue especially since the food is served quick. The toppoki is served with glass noodles and over a flame and got thicker over time and was delicious and basic. There's a good amount of fish cake in there and a little less rice cakes. There's seafood pancake was packed with seafood and thick over a hot plate and the two sauce trays vs only getting one was a nice touch. The cockle bibimbap surprised the whole table. It is damn good. The galbi jjim is tender and sweet rather than spicy and has your typical rice cakes, potatoes, and vegetables inside and was the star of the night. Overall I enjoyed my time here and have noticed that they open late and love that they don't have crazy wait times and quality food. I can't wait to come back and try stir fried squid, raw marinated crab, raw marinated shrimp, various stews, and other dishes in general alongside their "premium" soju bottle options.

I have been wanting to try Chef Kang's new restaurant since his other pub closed down a few years ago. This is in a plaza with valet parking only, so be cautious of that. Parking in KTown will always be a struggle. The restaurant is quite small, but we came around 5:30pm so there was no wait. The menu is extensive for seafood and other Korean comfort food. The spicy squid was good, but on the expensive side for what it was. You might like the single portion with rice better than the full portion that we got. The soy marinated crabs on the other hand was SO GOOD and a really reasonable price for everything you got. I especially enjoyed the fish roe and seaweed rice that they brought on the side. You mix this all together and place it in the crab shells. DELICIOUS :) Service was quite slow, but hoping that it was just an off night.

It was my friends and I second time trying raw marinated crab and it was amazing! We were planning on going to an all you can eat place but was worried because of the mixed reviews so we chose HanEuem. The soy marinated crab was a bit salty but paired with the rice it was amazing! The crab meat was sweet and umami. We thought the crab itself had a really hard shell which made it hard to eat but overall it was still very good. We also got the spicy marinated crab and this one was so well marinated and it was a different type of crab. The crab had a softer shell and it was way easier to get the meet out. At first the spicy marinated is super sweet but it pairs so perfectly well with the crab. I personally liked the spicy marinated crab better since the meat was plentiful compared to the soy marinated one however both are great choices. The price was also really good with 5 soy sauce crabs for 45 and the spicy marinated crab for 32. The service was also great. They knew we were gonna get pretty messy so they brought us plenty of napkins and gloves to eat with. I would definitely come check this place out chef Kang never disappoints.

HanEuem by Chef Kang. I had such a great experience here! I was next door at TPO Coffee and wandered over here for lunch. The food was great, and the service was excellent. Of course we had to get the soy marinated raw crab, which was my first time eating it. The lady explained that they were out of the Korea-caught crab, but the America-caught ones were better anyway. For $40, it came with five crabs. The lady gave us gloves and explained how to eat the crab mixed with the rice and toppings. It was absolutely delicious. It was even better with soju! The galbijim with cheese $61 was good, and we also got a pork belly kimchi pancake $22. This was too much food for three people, so we packed leftovers home. I would have liked to try the baby octopus stir fried too. The star of the show was the crab though.

All the food was good, but if you get too many of the same type of food, they start to taste the same. For example the raw spicy crab, chicken with potato, and spicy galbi jjim with cheese started to taste too similar. Vary your choices. The staff was nice and attentive! They take Venmo for valet (even if you park it yourself) but it costs a little more.

Came here the other night to try their AYCE raw marinated crab. For $55/person it came with the soy marinated crab and shrimp and spicy crab. At the end, you also get crab ramen. The soy marinated crab and shrimp were a bit salty but with rice both were good. The shells were hard so I could not eat the claws. My favorite was the spicy crab! Sweet with a kick. They used bigger crabs with softer shell for the spicy version. Banchans were very tasty and refreshing. The ramen was a big surprise for me. Broth had great depth! Totally a great way to finish the meal. The inside was very modern yet cozy and very clean. Valet only in the plaza for $4. Highly recommend coming here. Saw others getting their beef ribs and pancakes. Would def. come back to try next time.

Food was really good! The crabs tasted really fresh and the short ribs were so juicy and tender. Spice levels were good too, not too spicy! Parking was done by valet when we went- $4, so not bad.

Extremely satisfied with my meal. Food - fantastic presentation and flavor. I was impressed with how much food there was per order! We had a group of 5 which fed us all and had some leftovers! The bill came out to be about $25pp and we left so happy Ambience - busy but popping. Valet parking Service- awesome. The workers were accommodating of our party and made sure we had everything we needed One of the few places I'd come back to!

For a Korean restaurant in the heart of Ktown, I had some high expectations. HanEuem does some things well, but fell short of what I really wanted. The highlight of our meal was definitely the spicy seafood plate. It was flavorful, spicy and filled with octopus. I can see why a lot of people keep coming back. The service was quick and the ambiance is pretty lively even though we went when they just opened. The bulgogi was a disappointment however as the flavors just didn't work for me. A little too sweet and maybe too much sesame oil? I ended up dipping the beer in the sauce from the spicy seafood and that made it better. Hit or miss restaurant but overall great vibes and I can see myself coming back for the spicy seafood.

I'll start this off by saying I probably made mistake ordering LA galbi here, but they didn't have the Wagyu Braised ribs and the galbi was recommended. Having said that....I will add this: If you're a Korean restaurant and can't even make LA Galbi properly IN LA...what are you even doing here? I have never in my entire life ever returned galbi before, but here we are. I've had better galbi at the Ktown Plaza food court. It was overcooked to death making it extremely chewy and unflavorful. I spit out my last bite. The kimchi here is also subpar. How people say this is the best Korean place in LA is bonkers to me.

Food: 5/5 We ordered the rice cake stew with sides of rice! The rice cake was perfect for sharing and large for the price we paid. I shared with one friend but we could've definitely shared with one more person! The side dishes were also great (loved the kimchi and fish cake). I would come back here again to try some of their meat dishes! Service: 5/5 Really nice and attentive workers! Ambiance: 5/5 Good amount of sitting and chill vibes! Perfect place to grab a drink too!

the soy marinated crab was the star of the meal and the soups were warm and filling! servers were kind and answered all our questions. we love korean comfort food and i will definitely be back to try more of their dishes.

Some of the best Korean food I've had in LA. The braised beef falls right off the bone and the kimchi buchimgae is so perfectly cooked and just slightly crispy. Parking is shit but food is amazing.

Great place to go for food and drinks with others. They have a variety of soju options along with larger portions of food to share with friends. Ambiance: Parking was easily valet in the lot. We came during a Wed night at 7pm and there were plenty of open seating. The server quickly seated us and promptly took our order. The interior felt homey, like a classic no frills korean restaurant. The atmosphere felt pretty casual. Food: I ordered a couple of items to try: - Seafood Green Onion Pancake- Honestly one of the best I've ever tried. There's lots of substance and has amazing flavor. I was pretty shocked at how much they've elevated this dish. - Grilled Hagfish Eel- Flavorful with a nice spicy kick. Although I feel this dish is best paired with their soju options. Would not recommend on its own. - La Galbi- It tastes as described, delicious. I have no complaints. Not sure if I would come back for a casual meal as it is more pricy with shareable portions. Whenever Im looking for a spot to catchup with friends, would definitely revisit.

Came here on a rainy Sunday so there wasn't a ton of people and we were seated immediately. The quickest way to sum up the experience is I wish our group had been larger than three people. There were so many dishes on the menu we wanted to try but a lot of items are already meant for 2 or 2-3 people. We ended up getting the spicy raw marinated crab, the spicy rice cake stew, the mung bean pancakes and the soy garlic bulgogi. Every was delicious. The raw crab was very good and they give you plastic gloves to use while eating. I mixed some with rice and it was awesome. The pancakes were my favorite. So flavorful and although they looked thick they were not too dense. I want to come back and try their other pancake options! The bulgogi was tender and flavorful and the spicy rice cake stew was delicious as well. A friend that loves spicy rice cake especially loved theirs. Parking is valet but at Ktown valet prices which is not bad. Since it was raining we just did valet instead of looking for street parking.

There's only 1 table guests when I arrived, but it gets full after 30-min. It's holiday n rainy day. But peep do get out to eat! 1). Only 1 gal serving the entire restaurant! She's out of hand n not really paying attention on services. 2). Pork belly kimchi pancake: 3-star Its served in big portion! Big enough to serve 4. I don't taste any pork belly but kimchi pieces . Crispy outside soft inside. Nothing special, and dipping sauce is no flavor but soy sauce. 3). Marinated raw crab: 2star It's spicy n salted covered up w/Korean style chili powder. Crab is too soft n tangy, it doesn't taste bungee fresh. The texture is like sweet rice pudding. All food items are full of sugar. Whats the hype ...?! 2-item costs more than $60. Not including tips. Disappointed overall.

Wow, I'm pleasantly surprised, as a Korean I gotta say this place nails that authentic spice, lots of garlic, lots of ginger, IYKYK you can't replicate this flavor without going the OG way. Every dish we ordered was great but i gotta say the marinated shrimp was something else, they must have a solid seafood source because wow, I've had kbbq with less meat than that, even asides from the shrimp itself the marinade was perfectly sweet and tart at the same time. The spicy eel and squid be aware the spice is legit here, I'd def order some extra rice or beer to keep it manageable. Service is very quick and all the servers are friendly, the interior is very clean and neat with no frills, somehow they're delivering authentic flavor at a reasonable price in a pretty modern looking restaurant.

For most part SF Korean restaurants have underwhelmed. It's possible the focus being Korean bbq makes for a sameness, unless there's more to Korean bbq than meets the eye, or whatever sensory equipment you go to. There's also the fact that the community is relatively small in number, and there's no comparison with that in LA. The majority of Korean electronics distributors is the driver there. Cars maybe? Certainly need more than Korean ramen in a cuppa soup to keep this going, as after all it can't be that big an employer. Anyway on this trip we decided to eat Korean while there, this being the largest Korean population in the world outside of... well, Korea itself. If I recall correctly, over a period of 4 days we had lunch and/or dinner at perhaps half a dozen of these. They difered wildly, most being pretty sparse in atmosphere and while there were a few items common to all, there was a surprising number on the menu that didn't seem so standard. Anyway, this was the best of the ones we tried. My favorite was a mackerel and radish item, spicy o course, as well as a pork belly/octopus creation. Food was interesting and the venue stylish in comparison to most others. Still the location is typically corner minimall and you only hope there's room in the lot outside as otherwise it's quite a walk in the dark to find street parking. I don't think I'll do the other 6 or so. Korean restaurants, sans bbq, are fine but with nowhere near the diverse flavors of Chinese. All this is imho of course. YMMV... and most likely will.

This is one of the best Korean restaurants in K town! The banchan tastes so good that you want to take it home. I orders the seafood pancake and it was the best. The bean stew with the prime meat was awesome too. The service was Ok and no complaints. The place is nicely decorated.

I've been a few times since my last review, and it is still one of my favorite k restaurants. Everything we've had here is pretty legit, but what makes this place stand out for me is their banchan. They're always delicious and never too salty or too sweet. Their balance of flavor is always on point, so it shows how much attention to detail they put in their food. Not a lot of restaurants pay that much attention to free side dishes. Recently we tried the raw marinated crab, and it was delicious! One of the better spicy raw crab I've had. I know it's really trendy due to tik tok, so if you want to try really good spicy raw crab, K style, try it here! Highly recommend.

Ordered the Galbi Jjim and squid stir fry rice dish. I have been to Chef Sul's other restaurants. The taste has always been superb. Galbi Jjim had a unique delicious flavor. The stir fry squid dish had a delicious flavor, too. They likely make their own kochujang? Who knows, it was great. Looks like a few things of the past restaurants have been fixed: funky location, monsterous portions. Who doesn't like monster portions from a customer standpoint, but don't let yourself get on the next episode of Restaurant Impossible.

Stopped by HanEuem on a Thursday and it was definitely poppin! They have a small lot but it's valet after dark - would still opt for it since parking is kind of rough around this area unless you're willing to walk far. At 6pm the crowds were still light but it got very busy and noisy after. First, the service: the gal who seated us was so so amazing and cute! She was very friendly and approachable and made sure we had everything we needed. Ok now the food! We ordered the rice cake stew and pork belly kimchi pancake. Service was quick but maybe because the sides were so dang good - the japchae and fish cakes were so so flavorful and everything else deserved a second round :'). The rice cake stew was good and not as spicy as advertised but I felt like it was lacking ingredients: it was mainly just rice cakes and fish cakes with glass noodles. The pancake was good flavor wise but it was too mushy while also being very oily - the crisp parts at the side were very good though! Overall, winning service with the gal. I didn't get her name :c but definitely 6 stars for her!

Discovered this new Korean spot which is so gooood!! Come with me. Highlights of the menu: 1. Braised Wagyu beef back ribs 2. Spicy marinated fresh raw crabs 3. Korean BBQ lateral cut Angus beef short rib 4. Kimchi stew 5. White rice with beans

LA, CA. 4.5 stars. Wanted to have Korean food and this came up for K-Town. Really enjoyed the food, simplicity but quality ingredients. Had cockles bibimbap and kimchi stew. Very good and can't wait to try other Chef Kang restaurants

I tried another dish last time and it was delicious, so I ordered the spicy braised chicken this time. But the chicken smelled so bad that I couldn't eat it. The seasoning was tasty, but the meat was tough and had a strong odor. I would never recommend this.

Food was ok- got bulgogi, fish w veggies and rice, and seafood pancake. I think it was overpriced and not that tasty, but the portion sizes were pretty big (2 entrees can fill up 3 ppl). Service was good and restaurant was pleasant

10/10!!! We were so satisfied after eating from place! We came here for dinner (between 8-9pm) on Friday night. We were lucky to find a street parking on Friday night so we didn't really have to worry about parking here. Seems like there is a parking spot in front of the restaurant but I think it is a valet parking only. There was no line which was a plus The food tho..... Everything was so perfect and we cleared entire food that we ordered ! Portion was bigger than we thought it was going to be. Price was reasonable , service was great, staff were kind and friendly. Highly recommend !!

Came by with a party of six for brunch. Was at first pleasantly surprised at the lack of a line. Unfortunately we found this to be some of the most over-salted food we've encountered outside of a chain restaurant. If you are here drinking a lot of soju, perhaps you may not notice, but at brunch, the over-salting was painfully apparent. Both my partner and I felt lethargic hours after our meal. The coating of salt on the inside of my mouth would just not go away. The seafood pancake was not fully cooked on the inside when it came out, either. I can't understand the hype.

This place is a gem in koreatown that I kind of hope stays low key so the lines won't go out the door. They do valet parking for $4, but it can be pretty hectic just like the rest of the Ktown lots. The place just feels clean and the service is always great. But the food is where this place shines. Almost everything is amazing... our favorites are the pork and octopus stir fry, prime rib and cabbage stew, and the sea snail veggie mix (gor bang yi moochim). Everything has a little kick but nothing that would kill you. The more common Korea dishes are also really good like the pork belly kimchi pancake and the galbi. The portions are huge and is really meant to be shared. We love this place so much and honestly have not gotten tired of it after going so often. Favorite place in KTown!

Location: Plaza can get busy, but I got in around 9pm and managed to find a parking spot. Ambience: Seems like a mom and pop shop. Modern decoration with entertainment (K-pop music videos) playing on the TV and k-pop music in the back ground. Service: Servers were super friendly, energetic, efficient, and patient even though our group came in at 9pm close to kitchen closing time and store closing time. Food: need I say more?? Time visited: 03/09/2024 at 9pm

Drinks: did not order Food: 5/5 Services: 5/5 Atmosphere: 4.5/5 Pricing: slightly expensive Overall: 4.8/5 What we ordered: - Spicy marinated raw crab - Seafood green onion pancake (highly recommended) - Soybean paste short ribs stew I was recommended this place by a friend and little did I know how obsessed I would be after trying. Hands down one of the best Korean restaurant I have ever had. Their seafood/green onion pancake is to die for!!! The spicy marinated crab is much better than some other places that I have tried. The stew is very flavorful and delicious; however, it is a little salty for my taste. They offer a wide variety of Korean dishes that very authentic and yummy. Definitely will come back and 10/10 recommended you giving this place a try! You won't regret it.

We came on a Wednesday night for a party of 5 and the wait was ~ 30 minutes for a table inside. We ordered first when waiting at the outdoor table so when we were seated, the food was served immediately. Banchans: They gave us 5 different type of banchans. A lot of them were different/unique but didn't taste good to me. However, my friends enjoyed them. I liked the kimchi.The bean sprout banchan was okay. The small mushroom banchan was a hit or miss. The shishito pepper was a no for me. And I don't know what the last one is but I didn't like it either. Jinro Chamisul Fresh Soju ($14.99): My friend likes to order this one since she says it's more alcohol. I don't like the alcohol taste and prefer the flavored version but this one is good for taking shots with. Stirred Fried Pork Belly With Boiled Tofu ($30): This was good & interesting. The pork belly didn't taste like pork belly nor was it fatty. It was more like thin bacon to me. The same could be said for the kimchi. They somehow cooked the kimchi and pork belly in a way that they're enjoyed as a cohesive dish. The tofu wasn't marinated so it served as a palette cleanser to me. Spicy Marinated Fresh Raw Crabs ($32): This was my first time trying raw crab and it wasn't too bad. It has a bit of a slimy texture which I don't like but it was heavily drenched in the spicy marinade so it helped mask the texture/raw taste. Overall flavor was good though. However, my Korean friend and friend who went to Korea said the raw crab is better in the soy based marinade similar to the one used for the wagyu beef back ribs. Korean BBQ Lateral Cut Angus Beef Short Ribs ($32): They gave us 2 slices of short rib which I think is too little for the price; I think it should be 3 slices. They didn't cut the meat either so we had to do it ourselves. I thought the short ribs were okay and that there are better short ribs at other restaurants. Braised Wagyu Beef Ribs ($50): This came with 4 ribs and were the star of the show. The meat was flavorful but a bit dry and hard to get off the bone to eat. The sauce was so freaking delicious we poured it on our rice and even took the leftover sauce home to marinate my tofu in. Recommend!

This is my second time here and it's just so delicious every time. The seafood pancake is the best ever and the crab is just so buttery Highly recommend!!

My friend took me here to try raw marinated crab for the first time and I didn't want to go to a place that specifically specialized in raw marinated crab just in case I didn't like it, so we came here and I have a wonderful time. This place is also approved by my friend's Korean parents, so you know it's good! We got 2 dishes to share: Spicy Marinated Fresh Raw Crabs - My first time trying and will not be my last. The crab was absolutely drenched in the marinade, so that made for a messy time, but they gave gloves. The crab was so delicious and easy to squeeze out of the shell. Prime Short Rib Green Cabbage Soup - This was the highlight of my meal. One of the best Galbitangs I've ever had, even better than Sun Nong Dang's. The meat fell off the bone and was so tender to eat. Highly recommend anyone get if they come here. Overall, this was one of my favorite Ktown restaurants that I've been to. The prices weren't bad and the restaurant was pretty empty when I went, so it was peaceful when I went but I'm sure the ambiance is good at night. The waiters were also extremely attentive. Highly recommend if you're not sure where to eat in Ktown! Menu had a good variety of items.

Delicious, modern, and authentic Korean food! Last night, my friends and I tried the mackerel soup, braised beef ribs (갈비찜), chicken soup (닭도리탕), and pancake (파전). Everything was immaculate, and reminded me of my grandma's cooking when I was younger:') My #1 dish of the night was definitely the mackerel soup as it tasted most authentic and traditional, while my least favorite had to be the braised beef because of its overly sweetness. You may find the braised beef at Sun Nong Dan to taste better. The service was amazing though! Waiters were fast with the food and attentive to our water. I will be coming back! Just keep in mind that valet is $4 after noon, and $3 before then. Make sure to bring cash! :))