Yongsusan Restaurant

Korean restaurant · Koreatown

Yongsusan Restaurant

Korean restaurant · Koreatown

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950 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90006

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Yong Su San offers an elegant Korean royal feast with multi-course meals served in private rooms, featuring tender galbijjim and vibrant banchan.  

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950 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90006 Get directions

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$50–100 · Menu

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+1 213 388 3042
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$50–100 · Menu

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Yong Su San

"Specializing in the storied dishes that were once served to Korea’s royals, this mini Seoul-based chain stands out from the K-town crowd. This is largely thanks to its hanbok-attired servers and warren of private rooms, featuring an expansive foyer with a counter and carved wooden seats with plush cushions. Most diners arrive in large groups to sample set menus that are available at various price levels. However, dining à la carte is a great option as well.Staples like bibimbap and colorful japchae noodles hit their marks, as does the galbijjim—sweet and savory braised short ribs—and all come with a generous assortment of banchan, including several types of kimchi. As a grace note, you might be given a bowl of sujeonggwa, a chilled cinnamon-flavored punch." - Michelin Inspector

https://guide.michelin.com/en/california/us-los-angeles/restaurant/yong-su-san
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"Youngsusan is probably my mother’s favorite restaurant. The first time she took us there as kids, it was done with sort of an educational mindset because what they specialize in is something called the king’s meal." - Jean Trinh

https://la.eater.com/2023/6/5/23750165/greta-lee-past-lives-movie-korean-restaurants-koreatown-los-angeles
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WILLIAM SHIN

Google
We had $79 package and it was about $100 per person including tax and 20% tip. $3 vallet parking. The food was great and especially, LA galbi was fantastic. Its little bit pricey, but if you have not been there, its a good place to experience traditional Korean food. I think they had michelin star before.

rose kim

Google
Five star rating for the unique concept of dedicated private dining. The food was ok but my favorite thing about this Ktown spot is the versatility of catered meeting space. We had a space for 24 seated guests with ample room for everyone to mingle. You can see from the photos I’ve included, they’ve had an impressive roster of celebrity guests over the years. Yongsusan has been and integral part of the Koreatown culture where groups can meet, eat and mingle uninterrupted. In our case, we hosted a life insurance presentation.

Sharon

Google
July 2023. The food is not bad, decent traditional Korean food. Very nice dish decorating and arrangement. Private room for every group. Good place for business/date dinner and good option for catering. The only thing I didn’t like about the place was the smell, felt like restroom or sewer pipe was blocked. Somehow our room had very strong smell from the restroom and that was very disrupting.

Sarah Clarke Kleinhans

Google
This restaurant was incredible and I love that we all had our own private rooms. I don’t usually like fish with bones or skin and the fish dish was amazing. Not fishy at all. I had cuttlefish and ended up eating the whole bowl of it. I’m usually pretty squeamish about stuff like that but it was phenomenal. I am sensitive to MSG and preservatives and I could eat everything that was presented to me. Can’t wait to go back!

YJ B

Google
I was excited to try out this place from all the reviews I’ve seen. I got the course menu, which was around $79 per person. I had high expectations of all the dishes considering that it was quiet pricey. However, no dishes stood out in particular and was worth the money. You do get a lot of food, which is awesome, but it’s not outstanding, so I’m not sure… I think I’d rather spend my money on some kbbq than this.

Jen

Google
4.5/5 stars - This spot is unique because it offers Hanjeonsik (Korean traditional course meal). We each chose the $72.99 course meal. My fave was the galbijjim. It was so flavorful and tender and just perfect! I also really enjoyed the bossam, sea scallops, and the eel. The black cod was so tender, but had a ton of bones in it. I liked trying the gujeolpan (kind of like crepes). The presentation was beautiful, but taste-wise wasn’t super impressed. I could barely taste any of the filling. My least fave was probs the cabbage kimchi. It was too spicy, and I didn’t see any seafood in it.

Keanan Block

Google
Delicious meal and nice dining experience. Restaurant has small rooms for private dining if the party is large enough. Price is a little high but overall feels justified.

Colibrigarden Floral Design

Google
it was my first time celebrated my mom's Birthday. My mom and all of my family loved theri food and service. gave us beutiful memory and we will be back again!
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Julian V.

Yelp
Would be a 5 star easily, BUT we didn't get everything on the $77.99 menu. No jook, no kaesung namul, no jangeo gui, no jeon. Also, the Royal sinseonllo was supposed to have beef but it did not. That's 4 things missing from the most expensive menu! However, most of the food we had was delicious. The hot tea was great, light pink in color. We were first served the steamed pork which was served with kimchi and radish. It was great! Next were the sea scallops which were absolutely exquisite. One of the best bites of the night. Their speciality bossam kimchi was amazing, effervescent and fresh. Loved it so much, one of the best kimchis I've had. The jelly fish salad was not great... tasted like a farm? The thousand year egg was good though, but the beef on the plate was flavorless. It was served with a mini piece of meat which I'm not sure what it was, but also flavorless. Royal sinseonllo was delicious, a very light veggie broth with two little veggie dumplings. Black cod was another highlight. The egg battered prawn was ok :) Gujeolpan was made table side, super yummy! It's what comes to mind when I think of Korean royal court cuisine. The grilled Galbi short rib was to die for. Melted in your mouth! We opted for the doenjang jjigae and scorched rice "soup" which were amazing as well. The meal was finished with a traditional Korean cookie, yakgwa, and eumryo punch. That cookie... amazing!
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John S.

Yelp
Amazing food, excellent service/ great private dining rooms! Easy valet parking! Was a great time celebrating a birthday!
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Juyoung J.

Yelp
Took photos for a grandma's 100th birthday here and it was such a smooth experience. Valet parking provided outside. It was a buffet and the food was so good. Full service provided.
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Steve A.

Yelp
Yong Su San has its own parking 2 dollars for lunch 3 dollars for dinner. The restaurant has a lot of small and large rooms. We went with three people and ordered a Fix Price multi course meal. Cost is about 71 a person. You will need to come hungry and with an open mind. The food kept on coming We had fish shellfish vegetables kimchi each dish better. Then the last A very unique experience. Food is available also alacarte
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Janet K.

Yelp
Celebrated my mother's 80th birthday here and we couldn't have chosen a better restaurant. Having our own perfectly sized room for our group of 12 was so intimate and so amazing especially when my son broke out in dance. Haha! So fun! The food was coursed and everything was delicious. You can tell they really pay attention to details in the kitchen. And when we realized we forgot the candles for our cake they had a drawer full of candles to save the day. Thank you Yong Su San for being the perfect place for our Korean family's special celebration.
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Jennifer H.

Yelp
4.5/5 stars - Came here on a Sunday evening and there was no wait. This spot is unique because it offers Hanjeonsik (Korean traditional course meal). We each chose the $72.99 course meal. It was so fun to try a variety of different dishes! My fave was the galbijjim. It was so flavorful and tender and just perfect! I also really enjoyed the bossam - super tender and fatty. The sea scallops and the eel were also tender and very enjoyable. The black cod was crazy tender, but had a ton of bones in it. I liked trying the gujeolpan (kind of like crepes). The presentation was beautiful, but taste-wise wasn't super impressed. I could barely taste any of the filling. Everything else was quite enjoyable. Service was great. Our waitress showed us how to eat certain dishes and even put the gujeolpan together for us. My least fave was probs the cabbage kimchi. It was too spicy, and I didn't see any seafood in it. Overall, we enjoyed the food and experience here! It's pricey, but great for special occasions.

Patricia L.

Yelp
Wonder why they don't give me a receipt with items that I ordered? Are they honestly charging us??
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Sarah C.

Yelp
My boyfriend took me here for my birthday dinner and we got the $72pp 8-9 course meal. Food: The meals were all very delicious and, as someone who isn't Korean, it lets you try a wide variety of different dishes you otherwise wouldn't have ordered. My favorites were the marinated tender short rib and the soup! I only wish the scallop skewers and fish came out hot (it had cooled down by the time she served it to us). Service: We were served by one lady who only spoke in Korean with us because my boyfriend ordered in Korean. The courses came out promptly and she was attentive in making sure our waters were always filled and we never needed to press on the service button. Ambiance: It is definitely a fancier place to get Korean food relative to other places in LA. The tables are all in smaller rooms to give you privacy with your party, which I liked. The party next door had a huge group of adults who were drinking and talking loudly, making the space feel more casual. We went on a Saturday evening, so maybe it was just busier and attracted larger parties then. Parking: It's LA-- and it's Koreatown. Expect to leave your car with the valet ($4) or spend too long attempting to find street parking.
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Sabrina R.

Yelp
I love Yong Su San! What an experience every time I go there with my family, who often craves the food. We get the course meal, Hyang Table menu, which is brought out quickly and in a specific order. The course meal starts with jook, we've had rice or pumpkin, the cinnamon drink served at the end of dinner is delicious. The ambiance is excellent, you are seated in either a private room or a smaller dinning hall. Top notch h food and experience.
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Gloria H.

Yelp
I recently dined at this upscale and authentic Korean restaurant that showcased a variety of classic Korean dishes. The standout dishes were the steamed tender braised beef and the grilled eel. The braised beef looks like it's melt-in-your-mouth tender and the flavorful sauce apparently complements the dish perfectly per my meat-eating family. The grilled eel was cooked to perfection and had an incredibly delicious and smoky flavor. And what's a family gathering without a little privacy? This restaurant has got that covered too, with private dining rooms that'll make you feel like royalty. No more shouting over the background noise to catch up with your cousin you haven't seen in years. Now you can catch up in peace, while feasting on some of the best Korean food around. The ambiance is traditional yet elegant, and the service is top-notch, with friendly and knowledgeable staff who are ready to take your orders and answer any questions.

Roy N.

Yelp
As a person that loves korean food i was most excited to visit this restaurant, upon arrival the weather was amazing with a slight breeze mod 70's, the ambiance felt legit and knew it would be a great experience, however! That was not the case because of our waitress, she was the most disrespectful arrogant server i have ever met, she was hard to approach and questioned everything we ordered. The food was salty and just okay for the price and name. I could go to any korean restaurant and it would be better than that garbage! I will never go back there again

David H.

Yelp
Great food and service. What a unique experience and delightful way to experience some of the Korean culture. Food is tasty, even my 2 year old daughter loved the food. Looking forward to coming back
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Nancy R.

Yelp
My sisters and I had lunch there today to celebrate her Birthday. I love that you have a separate room for dining party. It's very private. The food quality and quantity was amazing. All the side dishes were delicious. I highly recommend the Black Cod stew. It is sooo good. The flavor is amazing. The fish is so moist and tender. We will definitely be back.
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Erin W.

Yelp
excellent but they didn't bust out the rice punch, why? service and cusine was good.
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Ina K.

Yelp
For the price it was just ok. I was too full to eat the galbi that came but I don't recall going wow, yum! It was just alright. Not going back. There were lot more dishes but forgot to take pics.
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Cathy L.

Yelp
My brother who lives in La took us here. It was comforting to have our own room since we had two younger kids with us. We got a acorn jelly salad, Kalbi Jim, bulgogi and seafood pancake. My brother ordered so the name of salad is probably not right. It was refreshing and good. The Kalbi Jim was delicious. I didn't try the bulgogi. The seafood pancake was very bad.. not sure how you can make it bad? as it's just made of batter and seafood? Unfortunately I didn't take photos of our entrees except for the banchan.
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Linda W.

Yelp
I think Yong Su San serves one of the best Korean food in LA! It is sublime and well-done and not over-the-top.
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ken k.

Yelp
I guess it's a love it or hate it type of restaurant, and we love it. For us, the service and food is good, and we always have leftovers. Yes, some of the food is bland, but that's why korean food has banchans, to ad flavor and mix tastes.
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Sean F.

Yelp
A great royal dining experience. Enjoyed for the first time along with 10 others; a delicious 9 course served meal set for a King and his royal court. The banchan, unagi and galbijim were the standouts. 2 of the dishes were not great! So the 4 stars. Excellent dining experience.
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Esther P.

Yelp
Checked out this restaurant to see if it would be a good venue for my baby's 1st birthday celebration. I was impressed by the private rooms and the quality of service. I ordered the galbi-jjim and braised fish dish, and my family was really impressed with the quality of food and portion sizes. I will definitely be back when I want to introduce traditional Korean cuisine to anybody in the future!
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Sarah C.

Yelp
3/17/2022 OVERALL IMPRESSIONS & FOOD This is a review for Monday's lunch. It was for my mom's birthday and we've decided on the Traditional Korean Prefix Meal. There are two kinds of prefix meal that you can choose from. We chose from the Chung Table D'Hote. Every course was delicious. The only course I did not like was the Jeong-gol, which was the vegetable and ricecake soup. It was very bland and unmemorable. The overall meal was not a heavy, yet you left satisfied. My favorite of the course was the Kaesung Namul, Tang Pyeung Chae, Egg Battered King Prawn, Japchae, Galbijjim and Traditional Korean Punch. It's been a while since I've last dined here and sadly the pandemic has changed the restaurant. They have done their best to keep the food at their best. But I have eaten at their restaurant at the height of their popularity and they served the absolutely best Traditional Korean Royal Cuisine. Unfortunately, all their best dishes are no longer served here. Nonetheless, the dishes that were served were are well-made and delicious, but they are now serving more basic Korean dishes although inspired by Korean Royal Cuisine. SEATING There used to be a general dining area, but now they only have private rooms from smaller rooms that seat 4 people to larger rooms that seat over 40. SERVICE The service was great all around. Since we were a party of 3, we had only one server throughout the whole meal.

Sandra S.

Yelp
We had a party of 20 to celebrate retirement. The food was delish and the service was even better. Thank you!

Sarah K.

Yelp
if i could give 0 stars i would. this place is trash. the server was very rude to my mother-in-law. she wanted some rice on the side because the food was salty, but the server said no in a very condescending tone. her reasoning was that there was going to be a rice dish at the end of the course. who is she to tell us no? we are the customers. all the dishes were very poor in taste and quality. never going back here.
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Luke H.

Yelp
This might've been my favorite meal while in LA this past weekend. The four of us had to show our IDs and proof of vaccination cards. Then we were guided to a private room. Started off with Bo Ssam which was great! The side dishes there were pretty good especially the kimchi and radish kimchi. Japchae wasn't too sweet so I enjoyed it. Galbi jjim was nice and tender and the naeng myun was the final dish for me. Need room for soju and beer! Don't fill up on the starch too early else you won't have room for the final two or three dishes.
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Mytien N.

Yelp
This was one of the best authentic Korean restaurant I've ever been to! It was such a great experience to dine in their private hall and have the waitresses bring in courses after courses in a food cart! Everything was well prepared and tasted very genuine. It is clear they have worked hard to carefully curate the menu and ingredients so that you can have an experience you won't forget. My favorite dishes tonight has got to be the grilled mushrooms with scallops and the pork belly! We ended the night with a sweet cinnamon cold beverage that reminded me of a cozy night in the middle of fall. Thank you to everyone who served us as it was an amazing dinner I won't forget.
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Vic L.

Yelp
A unique Korean cuisine experience that takes you back to the Royal Cuisine of the Goryeo Dynasty. With their individual private party rooms, it's a perfect spot to host an intimate party of 4-8 people. They also have bigger room for banquets on the second floor that are great for weddings and other celebrations. I attended a wedding there before! And they have valet parking which is a blessing whenever you are in K-Town because street parking is rough. When it comes to the food, they have two set dinners that they prepare based on the number of people in your party. You can go online to yongsusanla.com to check out which set you would like to try. You can also chose to order from their à la cart menu. Our party of 6 decided to try their Chung set (which is the smaller of the two sets but it's already a lot of food). The Chung set comes with 1) Jook - porridge 2) Kaesung Namul - bean sprout salad 3) Tang Pyeong Chae - Mung bean jelly 4) Kaesung Jeyook - steamed pork 5) Jeonggol - Dragon fire pot sliced f veggies, mushroom, rice cake soup 6) Paeju - Scallop & Mushroom Skewers 7) Huinsal Saengsun - Cooked whitefish 8) Japchae - clear noodles with veggies 9) Galbijjim - slow braised short ribs 10) Jeon - Seasonal pan fried items 11) Kaesung Bossam Kimchi - cabbage kimchi stuffed with radish, sliced radish, Bossam & seafood dipping sauce 12) Dae ha Yori - Egg battered prawn 13) Jeon Pyenchae - slices of beef on veggies THEN you can end your meal with one of three options: A) Naengmyeon - Chilled buckwheat noodle in clear broth B) Nuroongji - burnt rice with tea C) Doenjang Jigae - Soybean paste stew with tofu and veggies And you get a delicious cup of Eumryo - Traditional Korean Sweet Rice Punch (not the American red stuff!) As you suspect, it's a lot of food. Everyone gets one piece of each item but near the end, for those that tap out because they are so full, the rest get to enjoy more. You can always pack leftovers as well. It's definitely a treat and a perfect place to go if you want to enjoy great food and actually hear each other talk. Definitely would recommend.
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Eddie K.

Yelp
It's been a decade since I ate here, but the meal remains just as memorable as ever. This is one of the very few Korean restaurants in the LA area that specializes in "royal cuisine" -- basically a multi-course experience with a wide range of flavors and textures, served in a private room. Our party of five got the "Hyang" set menu, which kicked off with a slew of small salads and kimchi -- my highlights are the "tang pyeong chae," or thinly sliced acorn jelly in sesame oil; and the bossam kimchi, which is a labor-intensive dish with a beautiful result. The other courses came in waves: Skewers of grilled scallop and mushroom; a sizzling platter of glazed eel and onions; a plate of battered king prawns, butterflied and layered with threads of shaved zucchini; fried fish and zucchini jeon, decorated with single leaves of parsley. More, and more, and more: Steamed sliced pork with burdock root kimchi, poached beef with shaved onions, and black cod lacquered in a rich sweet soy sauce with chiles. There was a flaming hotpot of soup, with color-coordinated layers of beef, fish and vegetables in a soothing broth. A table favorite was the galbi-jjim, or short ribs braised until they're fall-apart tender. Finally, as we started to fall under a spell of soju and food, the final course was offered: A choice of rich soybean stew, burnt-rice porridge, or chewy buckwheat noodles in a cold, tangy broth (naengmyun). The naengmyun is my favorite, but there's no wrong choice here. This meal isn't cheap: $70 per person. But compared to Western tasting menus or Japanese omakase, it's a steal in terms of the amount of food. Odds are, you'll be utterly stuffed by the time the sweet cinnamon tea arrives, signaling the end of the meal. The service was polite but unobtrusive; don't be shy about ringing the electronic bell, located on each table, if you need something (it's a Korean restaurant thing; don't expect automatic constant follow-ups from staff). More than anything, Yong Su San is a one-of-a-kind experience that captures what makes Korean cuisine so interesting and fun to eat. It's a kaleidoscope of flavors, many of which are designed to be mixed and matched at your whim. I had a great second meal here, and look forward to coming back in the future.

Alison H.

Yelp
This restaurant has individual space for each group, so very privacy. Had a course meal for family that price $75 per person, but not valuable according this price.

Helen K.

Yelp
I have been going to this restaurant since I believe I was a toddler. If you want to experience a more higher level, authentic Korean dishes, this is the place for you. They prepare, season and cook ingredients to bring out the most natural flavors and deeper tastes than salty, sweet and spicy. I definitely suggest getting their fixed menu options if it is your first time. For example, my favorite is their galbijjim ($60), which comes with 8 ban chans and soup. We do get Sinseollo (Korean Traditional Hot Potish) and Gujeolpan (Korean Traditional Wrap Dish) for holiday dishes and birthdays. I don't know about dietary restrictions such as vegan, vegetarian and gluten free because some of the seasonings will have fined grated shrimp and fish sauce (even the kimchi). Doesn't hurt to ask. The table seatings in an open area and also private room seatings for more privacy. The decor has elements of traditional Korean architecture are in wood and the colors. I never had a problem with service by the amazing aunties in their Han Boks. You can order most of the dishes to go. Be aware that they don't allow dishes where quality control is the utmost such as raw dishes to be in their take out menu.
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Andrew L.

Yelp
Food wasn't great for the price you pay. The main appeal of this place is the individual rooms so you can take business guests. They did have some unique banchan from traditional Korean times.
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Ripn Roy K.

Yelp
This would be a good place for some nice k I read food. Not so much the Korean bbq stuff but unhurried setting, price is very reasonable for quality of food you get, and always nice service. Good place to have business dinner or birthday/anniversary meal. Always great for course meal.

Christina S.

Yelp
The all the food was really organized, delicious and the serving crew was very kind.
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Bee M.

Yelp
This place reminded me of a Korean Drama where friends meet for dinner and food is just serve continuously. My friend ordered and food just started coming. I loved the kimchi and all the banchan that came with the whole meal. I truly enjoyed everything that was served. Make sure you are hungry when you eat here. It was a lot of food and i definitely had to take home food.

Jinny C.

Yelp
I expected so much from this restaurant. I went to with two guests from other states and it was so disappointing. The food was alright, but some of it was horrible. The beef jeon with sweet rice power battered was too try, had no taste, and was so greasy. The Bossam kimchi was fake - it had no seafood, chestnut, or pine nuts. The combination of the food is not that balanced - if I were not Korean, it might be fine, but as a Korean, this restaurant doesn't do business up to its name.

Brian C.

Yelp
Unique tradition korean restaurant with variety of food served. Descent price but not cheap. Around $75/ person.
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Sharon H.

Yelp
Royal Korean Food experience completed May 2022. My mom has always wanted to give royal korean food a try ever since our trip to Seoul pre pandemic. We couldn't find the time to squeeze it in during our trip. However, we are glad this experience is available here. Also, ever since we watched Crash Landing On You during the pandemic we were avid fans of HB&SYJ. We were ecstatic to learn Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin visited this LA restaurant on their honeymoon; we were over the moon to say the least (at least I was!). And spoiler alert, yes there are pictures on the wall with their signature along with other celebrities! They offer two menu pre-fixe CHUNG Table D Hote and HYANG Table D Hote. We ordered HYANG because it was a bigger meal w more items for our celebratory lunch since we had a party of six. Do call ahead of time to reserve private rooms. The service was good and everyone was courteous and punctual. Would definitely return again for family dinner.
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Daniel L.

Yelp
Simply stated - quality exceptional... (fish egg spicy soup), (hot pot mixed fried rice)and (ground bean pancakes) were superb. Side dishes were generous and rice was red bean instead of plain white. Everything about the food and service exemplified how ancient Korean royalties would have dined. Suuuperb !
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Cydney M.

Yelp
GREAT KOREAN FOOD IN K-TOWN ============================= My niece's family invited a bunch of us to dinner last Saturday and we loved it. She's a Yelper too and her family is from South Korea so she is an expert. FOOD: 5/5 STARS ============= Everything was delicious. We had the jook first and we all loved that. The beef bulgogi was a hit with all of us. I am not a big red meat eater, but I had about three helpings of that. The banchan was good and I tried all of that. We had a spicy salad with noodle dish that was good, but I have no idea what it's called even after looking at the menu again. We had another clear noodle dish that was delicious. I'll get the names today and edit this review. I liked the cold cinnamon tea served at the end of the meal. SERVICE: 5/5 STARS =================== My niece and her family reserved one of the private rooms that can accommodate 2-40 guests at no additional charge. This was so nice because there were no outside distractions or commotion that you would experience in a big dining room. There is a button on the table if you need service. Our servers were great from the beginning to the end. AMBIANCE: 5/5 STARS =================== Loved the decor and warmth of the entry area and the private room. There was some pretty artwork, a lovely chest and a coat rack in our room. See my photos of the entry area. PARKING: 5/5 STARS ================== They have valet parking and I'd say use that. RECOMMENDATION ================= I'm no expert with Korean cuisine, but I'd go back for sure. It's a great place for a party with those private rooms.
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Stephanie S.

Yelp
I didn't have a moment to take photos because I was just immersed in the experience of this place. I absolutely loved all the dishes. They were beautifully presented and deliciously marinated. It is a very expensive place. For that reason alone I wouldn't go again anytime soon. When I say expensive, I mean super expensive. But I do see myself going back for a special occasion. Korean royalty food is amazing.
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Marques R.

Yelp
We came here for a one-year-old birthday party which was absolutely over-the-top! All of the food was absolutely good! Every single meat dish, vegetable dish was really good.
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Rinah S. K.

Yelp
Food was good but not so great considering the price. I've had better. Ambience is alright. They do have individual rooms but You can hear everything not sure why the room is not soundproof. Service was H-o-r-r-i-b-l-e. The Waitress are reluctant to serve you and never come to assist the table unless the bell is rung three times or more. The bathrooms and carpet are unsanitary and frankly I'm embarrassed to bring my non Korean friends to this establishment and they also had the same sentiments. We didn't even get one smile or any friendly mannerisms through our entire visit.

Jamie H.

Yelp
We did the Hyang course, and omg... so much good food! If you do the course menu, like we did, come with an appetite, and someone to help clean the table. I was so full by the end, I could barely move. I can definitely see why this place is so highly regarded and I definitely hope to be able to come back! For those unfamiliar with this restaurant, this is regarded as the restaurant to go to in LA for korean royalty food, and for good reason. You can order per item, but most Koreans come here for the course option. They also set you in your own room, which was really cool! So, you get a nice private feel even with a small group! The decor was really cool, and even the complimentary sides and tea were great!!!

Mark M.

Yelp
While the restaurant itself seems somewhat stark, the food and service is absolutely amazing! We will be back!
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Jo K.

Yelp
I came here for the "Hyang" course menu and it didn't disappoint that I had to bring my boyfriend to try! It feels like I'm eating at my grandma's house back in Korea :) Portion size is AMAZING for the price. The menu is extremely well balanced and you'll leave the restaurant having tried many many traditional Korean dishes! A must try for sure
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Esther K.

Yelp
I came here on Thanksgiving with my parents. I came to this restaurant in the past but the food must have changed since the pandemic. All the dishes we ordered and the banchan were salty, service sucked, and the worst part, the food we ordered looked decent but was very sub-par. I would not invite any special guests of mine to this establishment. Very disappointed.
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Jin P.

Yelp
what happened to this place? Back in march/2020, I made reservation for my kid's first yr birthday party ( party on may/2020) . They collected $300 for deposit. And this lock down happened and we weren't able to have the party since indoor venue was closed. We tried multiple times to try to cancel but no one picked up the phone. I figured the restaurant was closed due to pandemic. After other restaurants started doing outdoor service, I called several times but no one picked up no answering machine either. I even stopped by a few months ago on sunday but the restaurant was closed. I understand restaurants were badly hit by this pandemic and I guessed this restaurant went out of business or something (maybe renovation?). But, since this restaurant had been having events almost every weekend, beside our family, there must have been several others who made reservation and paid deposit. I have small business myself and if I were to close my business permanently or temporarily, I (or my staffs) would have contacted all the customers who made venue reservation and let them know what happen and give them choice of either postponing or refund or credit on future visit or something that makes sense. If calling everyone is too much work, at least yongsusan should have some announcement on their website or yelpsite notifying that all the events reservations have been cancelled due to pandemic and people can call or stop by to either get refund or postpone the events, or something that is fair for customer and the restaurant. But, no announcement, no effort to reach out to customers who made reservation. Just gobbled up all the deposits and gone. I have eaten there like 5 times in the past and I really enjoyed their food but the way they handled this pandemic is really disappointing and very unethical.

Helen K.

Yelp
Korean traditional restaurant Food with deep taste and sincerity. Galbijjim is delicious.

Luke W.

Yelp
This is a very nice and clean place. My party of seven dined in a private room which was very quiet and gave us plenty of space to chat comfortably. The service was very attentive and the staff were kind. Every single course in the set meal was so delicious, they were quite consistent with the quality of the taste. All the staff spoke Korean, which was just what I needed for the people I dined with. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone who is interested in Korean food or would like to share some great food in a nice and private area. There is also valet parking out front, which was nice.

Elliot B.

Yelp
Fantastic food and service. Top tier Korean food with beautiful presentation. 10/10 would recommend.