Old Time Noodle House

polite service but the prices have gone up to the roof. I cannot say for other dishes but the cold noodle dish was sadly came with just 1 thin slice of beef (1"x2") and half egg. The rest was just noodles with spicy sauce for $20. And although tasty but chewy short ribs for 30.

Quite good! I had the Old Time Handmade Noodle Bowl..... noodles were tasty! The broth was good, but it could've been a little more layered with flavor. Great dumplings Also, accidentally had some Blood Sausage… Wasn't bad. Wasn't all that great… Or flavorful. But not bad… It had a good texture, surprisingly Service was excellent, and I really felt like I was taking care of even though they were busy I'd like to go back and explore more of the menu

Another Gardena establishment that has been around since time eternal. Authentic food and lots of it. Comfy surroundings, good prices. You will leave full and happy

I asked between two dishes which would be a better portion for one person. I chose the one they recommended. It was far too large. The dish, spicy seafood chewy noodle soup, was almost twice as expensive. There was hardly any seafood inside, and the crab in there was old and bitter. I am inclined to believe she did not make the recommendation in good faith.

I ordered on the phone, one pork bone soup, small order pork fried dumplings, and one spicy beef noodle soup. I guess they heard me wrong so I got my spicy beef noodle soup replaced with the old time soup. I really just wanted to try the noodles so I wasn't tripping. The pork bone soup was so huge and had a really good flavor!! The dumplings were crispy and the filling was flavorful. My soup was like whatever but the noodles were bomb. I would go again to try the spicy beef noodle soup for sure.

Solid place for Korean noodle dishes in Gardena. Tried the kalguksu and spicy cold noodle both of which were tasty with fair portion sizes. The restaurant is a bit small so there may be a slight wait to grab a table if going during dinner time. Would recommend if you are in the neighborhood and craving noodle dishes.

Delicious food with wonderful management. You can’t go wrong with dumplings or the soups here. Friendly staff and super sweet people. All around lovely place to eat.

Walk in and they will seat you right away. Portions are massive, so expect to share or take home leftovers. Kimchi and radish banchan are included with your order. The whole menu is good, freshly made and delicious. You can't go wrong.

very authentic korean restaurant, Food portion is a lot compared to price, ironically Foods taste sth like i've never had but it is still good.

I cant even count how many times I have been here this summer. This is where you can find classic, korean, homey food. Not many side dishes, but the food always tastes great. Just look at the pork neck tower for that soup! Can you believe that's one serving? The non spicy rice cakes is not that common of a menu option for a lot of korean restaurants, but it definitely is delicious. The pork bulgogi and cold noodle combo is never a miss and so yummy. There are definitely better places for the blood sausage, and I have mixed feelings about the taste of the new paik beer. But this place makes me feel like I'm back in Korea and my grandmas house and I love it! It definitely gets busy during peak lunch hours at times, so be patient with the waitresses! They are so kind and lovely.

Hidden gem for authentic Korean gamjatang aka spicy pork bone stew. My good friend recommended the restaurant, and once I walked in and saw the random checkered table covers that you see at traditional Italian restaurants, I knew the food was going to be good. They are known for the gamjatang, which comes out as a mountain of meat and vegetables. The servers are nice and attentive. The gamjatang does not lack with the protein portions, and the banchan such as the kimchi cool off the stew. The soup and dumplings were delicious! You come here for the authentic food, not the ambiance. Not to say the vibes are not on point, just an older restaurant as implied in the name, serving quality Korean comfort food. We left happy and full, and I will continue to enjoy traditional Korean dishes here!

Our favorite place to get gamjatang. The small is more than enough for the two of us. The food is always delicious and served quickly. Enjoy!

Good food, good ambiance. No frills delicious food with big portions. Their kimchi is also one of my faves

Went there again last night with friend. It was little crowded but we able to sit down. We went for dinner and they served food quick. Waitress and the boss were very friendly. Always smile and polite. We like the whole environment. Food was really good. We order the small pork bone soup and we finished it them! Very delicious..

This is a great spot for noodles, went there on a whim at lunch time and it wasn't that packed which was great for me. Gives me the hidden gem vibes. No AC but they had a lot of fans going to keep it cool. The parking lot is a bit small so trying to take advantage of its hidden gem before it gets hard to find parking. I like the kimchi, decently spicy which I love. I probably wouldn't get the blood sausage again since it was pretty pricy (although they give you a lot). Prices are reasonable, portions are massive. I went by myself to scope it out before telling friends and I had to get a Togo box because it was just way too much food. Will definitely go again for the kalguksu, saw another table eating that.

My favorite Korean restaurant around. Plenty of good ones don't get me wrong, but the #gamjatang is great, enjoy the kimchi and also the cold spicy noodles. Come here once a week

Solid place for Korean noodle dishes in Gardena. Tried the kalguksu and spicy cold noodle both of which were tasty with fair portion sizes. The restaurant is a bit small so there may be a slight wait to grab a table if going during dinner time. Would recommend if noodle dishes are what you crave.

Walking in feels like you are walking into someone's home dining room. Smells delicious and it is completely casual. The menu has a good variety of basics including soups, stews, noodles and dumplings. I ordered the spicy ramen and was pleasantly surprised at how balanced the broth tasted, not too spicy and so comforting. The dumplings were made fresh and were so amazing. My husband and I tried the fried beef and steamed kimchi. They also brought out two kinds of kimchi at the start of the meal. It wasn't crowded and was perfect for a good hearty meal on a Friday night after a busy week!

Family owned, neighborhood staple. Excellent kalguksu (knife cut noodles) with silky broth. Nangmyeon + kalbi combo is also one of my favorites. Steamed mandu is a must. Housemade kimchi is top tier, extra savory and spicy.

Nice small place, we came by on a saturday night and it was a quaint area and wasn't too busy. we tried their pork bone stew, tteobokki, and spicy cold noodle dish, they were all very delicious with great portions and prices. would definitely come again.

We had the 1/2 Kimchee dumplings and half pork dumplings, the 2 Color Dough Flake Soup and the Old Time Noodle. The dumplings and the dipping sauce was delicious! The Dough Flake soup was served in a pot and the soup was very tasty, but after awhile the dough became quite filling and it became a bit overwhelming. The noodle dish was good, but the soup was not quite as tasty as the Dough Flake Soup. Next time I would like to try the lunch boxes. Parking is located in the back of the restaurant.

Went there last night expecting the wonderful taste of homemade sujebi and mandoo that kept me coming back over the years, but wow this place took a nose dive. The sujebi was cooked in seaweed broth which tasted like it had been left over from days before and, even worse, there was this unpleasant odor from the meat and kimchi in the mandoo. 정말 옛날 맛이 아니네요. 만두에서 누린내가 나서 먹기 좀 힘들었어요.

Venturing into the Korean noodle restaurant was an absolute delight for noodle enthusiasts like myself! From the moment you step inside, the tantalizing aroma of simmering broths and savory spices fills the air, setting the stage for an unforgettable dining experience. The menu boasts an impressive selection of noodle dishes, from the classic kimchi to the fiery and flavorful kagooksoo. Each dish is a work of art, expertly crafted with attention to detail and bursting with authentic Korean flavors. The noodles are cooked to perfection - springy yet tender - and the broths are rich and deeply satisfying. The restaurant's ambiance is both vibrant and cozy, making it the perfect spot to indulge in a comforting bowl of noodles. With friendly staff and efficient service, the Korean noodle restaurant is a true gem for anyone seeking a taste of Korea's rich culinary tradition.

A Chef here. This was my second time visiting old time noodle house. It is still fairly new to me and i'm not sure if this place is underrated or not but i think it is. Great service. It's a hole in the wall vibe but that's what i like about this place. I ordered the spicy pork combo with cold noodle and it was incredible. Pork is not too spicy, slightly fatty, hot and awesome. The sides were also perfect. Crunchy cucumbers, beautifully flavored spicy bright red kimchi and pink pickled radish. My waitress was kind in explaining how to add mustard and vinegar to cold noodles to have it in the traditional way and I was in love with it. I almost cried. 10/10 would eat here so many more times.

This is the closest authentic Korean place to Hawthorne. Usually we do pick-up, but this was my first time eating sit down here. We were 5 people and one person spoke Korean. We tried to order in English, but the server didn't seem like they fully understood what we were trying to say. Needless to say, the person who spoke Korean ordered for us. We got two orders of the the handmade boops and the dough flake soup, and it was enough to feed everyone and we had leftovers for a 2-person meal. I recommend getting the spicy rice cake with the glass noodles, the other noodles weren't as good. This dish also has rich cakes :) the dish is kind of spicy so make sure you have rice if you can't handle the spice. The bone stew was good! It was difficult to get the potatoes from the bottom so I would take out the meat first so everyone can get the rest. The meat falls off the bone so you know it's good! The dumplings are literally half and half. We thought it was a mix of kimchi and meat in one dumpling, but it's one dumpling of meat and another of kimchi. Both were delicious so you can't go wrong with either. The dough flake soup was delicious. The spinach dough flake was our favorite of the two dough flakes. The handmade soup was our favorite! There's a couple of dumplings in the soup, but honestly the noodles are amazing. It's a must!

Amazing food and great service in Gardena. The owner is the chef and the dishes are really tasty. Ask for specialty. Nice easy parking.

What a great concept, Italian with a Japanese flair. Do not judge a book by its cover, inside is a completely different vibe from exterior. Nice ambience, great tasting food. Highly recommend. Tip: not a lot of tables so if you are eating in, go at off-peak hours.

Great tasty food! Ordered the popular Gam Ja Tang or Pork neck bone soup with potatoe. This came out boiling and steaming. Its a large portion and comes with steamed white rice. The meat was very tender and flavorful and worth the effort of digging it off the bones with chopsticks. You get an extra bowl for the bones ...or at least thats what I used it for lol. The broth and whole potato are at the bottom of the bowl so you have to eat your way to them. This dish had napa cabbage not the bean sprout I'd seen in other pictures. I would definitely get this again! The second dish was also a pretty big size, Yukgaejang Mandu Guk was also tasty but pretty spicy! Next time will probably ask for less spicy because off the menu spicy is too much for me.This dish contained shredded and sliced beef, pork dumplings, bean sprouts, glass noodles, leek and napa cabage. These dishes are served with complimentary pickled radish, kimchi and corn tea. The resturant was pretty clean and the staff was prompt to clear and clean tables once guests left. My only issues was that the blue glasses they gave us were very sticky on the outside and made me question if they were clean... The jar the tea is served in was also a bit sticky. All the tables around us had metal cups ... may be they ran ouy of clean cups and gave us these? Other then that the staff was nice and attentive and the food was great! There is a small parking lot in the back and street parking available. This place hets busy at dinner time so I suggest you go right before or after or order take out. The tables are somewhat spaced out and they do a great job at keeping the doors open for ventilation.

옛날 그맛이 아니네요.. 오래된곳이 맛이 변하기 쉽지 않은데 시그니쳐엿던 칡냉면은 이게 새것이 맛나 싶을정도로 충격적인 비쥬얼과 면발도 탱글한맛이 하나도 없고.. 한젓갈먹고 소화가 안되네여

Quite good! I had the Old Time Handmade Noodle Bowl....noodles were tasty. The broth was good but it could have been a little more layered with flavor. Great dumplings Also accidentally had some Blood Sausage....wasn't bad. Wasn't all that great....or flavorful. But not bad....it had a good texture, surprisingly Service was excellent and I really felt like I was taken care of event though they were busy I'd like to go back and explore more of the menu

It's time for another update on this amazing Korean restaurant. Lisa and her staff regularly exceed our expectations, and today was no exception. It's crazy, really, that they are able to be so good day in and day out, year after year. The food is delicious and homemade. (I know it's a restaurant, but I'm telling you, it's made in their kitchen, on site, with fresh ingredients). We have tried pretty much everything on the menu, but I'm basically addicted to the following: Gamja tang, Galbi, and Steamed Dumplings. Mmm, mmm, mmm. The best ever. The kimchi is so fresh and seasoned perfectly. It's a perfect accompaniment for any of their entrées. The service is great. Everyone is so pleasant and helpful. We feel like we are in Korea when we eat there. It's cozy and simple, just like in Busan or Seoul. Thank you so much, Lisa!

My wife found this one. Location in an ok area. Easy parking. The place is a little outdated, with no AC. I can't imagine how hot it would be during the summer. Friendly staff. The food was pretty good, and portions to price were fair. The only memorable thing dish was the crab raman. I generally don't order raman because I feel it's a cheap noodle, and too many places sell it as being a premium dish. The Crab Raman changed my outlook of raman. Nice flavor and portion was good. I just recalled that the seafood pancake was also good. I would recommend trying this place, but we would not go out of our way to go back if it was not convenient.

If you're looking for authentic Korean food that truly tastes homemade, Old Time Noodle House is it. When you step into the restaurant, it feels like you're transported back to your family's kitchen. The tables have floral tablecloths and the friendly servers all speak Korean. It was my first time trying kimchi dumplings, and they were AMAZING. Even my Korean boyfriend agreed they were delicious. I ordered the kalguksu and it tasted super comforting and flavorful as well. Prices were a bit high, but the large portions make it fair. Can't wait to try more noodle soups in the winter!

Old Time Noodle House is comfort food. Menu items i crave are the Rice Cake & Dumpling Soup and the Seaweed Dough Flake (Sujebi) Soup. Hubby enjoys their Spicy Beef Soup (Yukgaejang). When i want a little bit of everything, i will also order the steamed dumplings and the Korean Sausage (Sundae). There is parking in the back or on the street in front of the restaurant. Enjoy being fed well!

Bestie was craving kalgooksoo (handmade dough soup) so we came here. We've ate at most of the Korean restaurants in Southbay and this was by far the most disappointing for us. We got the cold chewy noodle (I believe it was #16) and the beef kalgooksoo. Neither was satisfying. We didn't even take the leftovers home. The chewy noodle had a good chew texture but it was just too sweet for us. We prefer it more on the savory side. The beef kalgooksoo was ok in flavor but the handmade dough was not thick enough and therefore it did not have the chewy texture we were looking for. Unfortunately we will not be back. However we did LOVE the 2 banchan. Kimchi was flavorful and delish and the pickled daikon was FIRE. We could eat that pickled daikon all day. We also liked their coffee from the coffee machine that was right next to the door.

My new favorite spot to grab cold noodles! The food and service here was really great! Also appreciated that there was air conditioning during this heat wave. We had the hamhung style cold noodle, spicy cold noodle and the spicy chewy noodle. My favorite was the spicy cold noodles but all of the dishes were great! They also give cold tea and pickled radish and kimchi. Both delicious. There is a parking lot at the back of this restaurant which is really convenient. Overall I really enjoyed this spot and will be coming back to try their other dishes!

Have been going here for years. Limited menu not a Korean all u can or bbq place. My ATF here is the Spicey cold noodle and the COMB A spicey cold noodle an CA kalbi. The quality and taste of the kalbi has never disappointed me. (The owner is the prior owner of the iconic SHILLA BBQ down the street). The Spicey cold noodle is consistently prepared fully combined (some places you need to combine blend the sauce yourself). Cozy mom and pop atmosphere small place. Also has great dumpling good by themselves or a shared appetizer

i come here once a week for gamja tang, my favorite Korean place in LA. very friendly and always a great portion of food. love their kimchi as well

This place changed so much and it is highly overpriced. I ordered the old time kalguksu but the broth tasted nothing but like minced garlic. Don't think we will be coming back.

Gamja tang was quite filling and great. Also I love black pork ? All server is kind and generous.

The food and services here are outstanding! Love the spicy delicious kimchi. Thursday only Kimbap is ultimately delicious. I am looking forward to trying the whole menu.

This place is so... interesting! First of all, decor is like 80's Korean restaurant. I doubt you can find restaurants like this in Seoul, even. It doesn't look new-retro (all fancy, stylish retro), but it looks authentic retro, like you've stepped back in time. You can't even get that vibe in LA Ktown nowadays, with all the restaurants looking hip and modern. Service was good, waitresses were nice and attentive enough. For the food, wow their portions are HUGE. The pork neck soup for 1 person is enough, for like 3 people. The kal-gooksoo I had was enough for two people. They don't give you much in terms of banchan, just kimchi and picked radish, but what they don't give you in banchan, they more than make up for it in the amount of food they give you. The reason I only gave 3 stars is because we weren't fans of the pork neck soup. The flavors weren't very deep or rich, it tasted like they boiled it for a short amount of time and didn't give it enough time to meld together or something. However, we brought the leftovers home and I boiled it for another 20 min or so, which made it much better. The pork neck soup is also different from any other pork neck soup I've had. They include kimchi and soybean sprouts along with pork neck. It's actually more like my Mom's kimchi jiggae than pork neck soup elsewhere. Pork neck didn't have much perilla leaves or perilla powder either. It's definitely very different from your typical pork neck soup. Kal-gooksoo is ok, pretty good, but the noodles weren't that chewy. Overall, we liked the restaurant with its retro vibe and huge portions. We want to come back and try other dishes which might be better suited to our tastes. I felt like we had travelled back in time and place.... very interesting!

This place was literally one of the most incredible food experiences I have ever had. The atmosphere was so home-y and welcoming, and the food was extremely delicious and warming. I especially loved the Old Time Noodle dish, that one was literally incredible.

what a hidden gem!! came at 7:45 and we still got seated and our server was soo nice. for banchan you get white radish kimchi and regular kimchi. both were funky and flavorful, and i appreciated how cold the radish kimchi was. you also get an interesting salad with spicy dressing and some mayo dressed crunchy thing on the side. we got the combo c but opted for the old time noodle instead of the cold noodle. the bulgogi was flavorful and tender, but the noodles were the highlight. it had a meaty broth with noodles, dumplings, and minced meat. so good!!! the interior is also absolutely adorable and feels so homey. it felt like a real neighborhood spot!

I was visiting LA for 5 days and where I stayed near I saw this spot on yelp many times. However, didn't catch my eye when I was driving by so I went to In-N-Out. 2 days after LA started to get really hot around 105 degrees. Wanted to grab lunch but was craving something light and cold. Koreans love to eat cold noodles on a hot day. So I drove past the restaurant and made a U-turn in to the parking space. From the outside the restaurant doesn't seem much. I parked the car in the back and walked around to the entrance. The staff was nice and seated me. I asked what is popular or something they could recommend which they choose couple for me. I ordered: Cold Arrowroot noodle: This is one of the popular dish on a hot summer days after work our parents would make this dish. Reminded me of my mom's cooking. The flavor was just right. The noodles were cooked just right. Mixed Dumplings: I am about 80% sure they handmade the dumplings. Handmade dumplings are time consuming as our generation just buys from the mart. The dumplings were very soft and the taste was prefect. I gave it 4/5 because I would like to revisit and try some of their other dishes before giving a 5/5. I will be back!

Food was good but the service is horrible. It's not a matter of waiting or the order being wrong but just the ambiance and attitude. We also ordered the pork neck bone that should have had potatoes but it didn't have it- good thing I was with people who had eaten here before and knew what to expect of the dishes. Our server gave us such attitude and seemed like she was in a rush to get us out. They repeatedly checked for the bill and mind you the restaurant was not even half full- overall just not a welcoming feel. Food was good though.

I liked the food and been there often(1-2 times a month). But they charge me to-go-container(0.75) without mentioning. They just lost loyal customer charging to go box. Will not coming back.

This spot has saved me from my Spicy Cold Noodles cravings. Along with some delicious ribs, this restaurant provides everything you need to fulfill your Korean food fix. Pre covid era this place has been a great place to sit in and enjoy your food. The service and food has always been amazing. Definitely worth trying out once things become normal again. Due to the situation, I have not been dining in much but wanted cold noodles. To my pleasant surprise they are taking orders for take out. I was a bit hesitant at first since dinning in has always been a preferred experience of mine. However, they packed everything so well that I can't complain. I was able to enjoy a delicious meal at home with all the fixings. Again, the service was amazing. The lady on the phone quickly took my order and answered all my questions. I was given an estimated amount of time it would take for the food to be read and it was ready in said time. When picking up my food they have a little station where you pay and pick up your items. Also, I noticed that they had some outdoor seating area, so that was cool. Overall, this place does not disappoint. The service and food are pretty good. A great spot for Spicy cold noodles.

http://qrmenu.hanmiinc.com/oldtime/ Reminds me of home cooking. Miss my momma. Highly recommended.

The old time noodle soup with dumplings came out piping hot! Overall, the soup and dumplings were very flavorful. Tastes especially good with kimchi and the pickled jalapenos. Also, the service was very nice too. Waitresses were very professional. They don't speak very much English but they do get the point across.

I would come to Old Time Noodle House when I'm in the mood for hot soups. I usually get their pork bone soup and the spicy beef dough flake soup. Both are huge portions, especially the pork bone soup which is enough to feed 3 to 4 people (see photos of the huge to-go pots). It's a hearty soup that comes with a bowl of rice. I do wish they offered the pork bone soup in a smaller portion though. I usually have leftovers for days... The fried meat dumplings are also really good as well as the spicy rice cakes. The banchan is just kimchi and some cabbage onion dish. They have a small parking lot in the back. Due to Covid they have also set out some tables outside the restaurant.

Taking COVID19/pandemic precautions, their provided service is for take-out only. But they do have tables outside should you decide to eat your grub within the premises. I have been meaning to come back for the last couple of months because I wanted my Mom to try it. (She's a pork fiend!) Came through at around noon, put in my order, flashed my 10% Yelp discount... ... then I was told they don't accept the 10% discount for this specific dish because "we give you a lot." First thing that popped in my mind was that it shouldn't matter. But to avoid conflict, I told them, "It's fine." Got my receipt and the price has gone up ($3 more since my last visit which was only 6 months ago.) I was definitely turned off even more by that. But, I really wanted my Mom to try it. (Okay: I did too, so there. Heh...) So, after all this, why the extra star? 1) They raised the price for a reason. The containers alone must cost a lot of money. The one for the bone soup is bigger (and far nicer!) than a KFC bucket. 2) I got my food less than 2 minutes after I paid. That's some quick service. Granted I was the only one there at the time.. 3) Packaging was great. Although it only took 10 minutes to get home, it retained its temperature. 4) When she said it was a lot of food, she meant a LOT OF FOOD. It was far more than what I got when I dined in. WAAAAYYY more!!! $20 including tax and tip - so worth it! 5th star well deserved. I'm a fan.

I tried the old time noodle soup and it was quite delicious. There were 3 handmade dumplings in the soup as well. I walked in while they were making dumplings and they looked amazing! It took a while for the food to be brought but it was steaming hot! I will definitely be back to try different dishes! They also brought me some hot tea while I waited!

I ordered Kalguksu, which was tasty and flavorful. However, the noodle portion was less than a half of what it used to be. I fished out noodles a few times from the soup and that was it. When I asked for extra noodles, which were at no charge in the past (and the portion was much bigger in the past), the server apologetically informed that it would cost me $10 more for extra noodles. She also acknowledged that the portion has gotten smaller. Seriously disappointed.

Old Time Handmade noodle was amazing! I've been craving for some handmade noodles for a while. I have tried to get some at few other places, but they are out due to COVID. There was no demand it seemed. We will definitely be back very soon. ** FYI There are two long tables available outdoor.

I honestly have to give this place a five star solely for their pork neck bone soup with potato and service. I was enticed by the pictures when I was looking for local Korean food. I love pork neck bone so seeing the reviews and pictures made me crave it- first of all- for the price you're definitely getting your money's worth. It's definitely shareable or you will definitely have leftovers. Another thing to note is that when you eat this you have to be open with eating with your hands and really getting in there with the bones. The meat is definitely tender but to get all of it you have to take the bones apart. The potato is delicious since it's soaked in the sauce that's made up of oil and I'm guessing chili spices? The radish that comes as a banchan definitely helps neutralize your palette and they give you free refills! Their kimchi banchan that also comes along with the dish is delicious and I personally ate two bowls of it. The dish comes with a huge stainless steel bowl on the side to toss your finished bones in which is convenient and easy clean up for them. The two lady's that attended to us were so friendly and didn't make us feel out of place. Just a side note: their water provided is like a roasted rice water that comes in a bottle which you pour yourself. It's delicious!! I can't wait to come back here.

Doesn't look like much but Old Noodle House has some great mains... you can get a typical Korean bulgogi or kalbi bbq dish but they have some incrediblly authentic and tasty noodles and broth dishes that are good. Their main attraction is the their Homemade Noodle Soup. In the broth are homemade knife cut noodles and a few dumplings immersed in a very tasty broth. It comes with a side of kimchi which is one of my favorites I have tried and it goes great with the noodles. Also included is a pickled radish side. It is a big meal of noodles so you won"t go home hungry. They have very good Spicy Pork Stew... the meat falls right off the bones in a tasty spicy pork broth that you can tell is boiled over a linf period of time to make it so tender. One of the better ones I have had. They have a variety of other dishes. I like that they specialize in set of dishes and it seems consistent. Don't let the looks fools you, even their simlle Korean dishes (nothing is ever simple in a korean dish) have a nice touch that I don't see very often.