WOOWA
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WOOWA Reviews
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Fantastic food! All the dishes are quite something! Loved the Pork Belly!
Place can be a little dark if you go during the day
Place can be a little dark if you go during the day
The food is amazing and the pork jowl is a bomb. All the food go well with drinks.
I absolutely love this place. The pork belly is always some of the best in town. Today we also got the French fries the tteok galbi (Korean meatballs) and it was so good with the kimchi and sauce, wow. Everything on the menu is great, the alcohol is very tasty (try the fermented rice wine and the black raspberry wine, they are incredible) and the staff is so fun. This is an incredible little hidden treasure in Gardena, come try it!
Hours
| Monday | 11:45AM - 2:30PM 5PM - 12AM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5PM - 12AM 11:45AM - 2:30PM |
| Thursday | 11:45AM - 2:30PM 5PM - 12AM |
| Friday | 11:45AM - 2:30PM 5PM - 2AM |
| Saturday | 11:45AM - 2:30PM 5PM - 2AM |
| Sunday | 5PM - 12AM 11:45AM - 2:30PM |
Woowa is a small, cozy restaurant in Gardena that offers a unique blend of Korean and Italian flavors. It is a family-owned spot that provides a warm and hospitable atmosphere, making it a great place for sharing dishes. The menu features a variety of delicious options, including the popular pork belly, which is cooked crispy and served in a hot stone bowl with kimchi. The pork belly is highly praised for its quality and flavor. Other favorites include the tteok galbi (Korean meatballs), which pair well with kimchi and sauce, and the Rose Pasta with tteokgalbi, praised for its excellent flavors and rich, savory rose sauce. The shrimp fried rice is also recommended as one of the best in town.
The restaurant has a lively, bar-like vibe with dim lighting and older decor, creating an interesting ambiance that differs from typical modern restaurants. Service is attentive and caring, with staff consistently checking in to ensure a good experience. The drinks menu is noteworthy, featuring tasty options like fermented rice wine and black raspberry wine, which are shareable and served in sake cups of your choice.
While the food is hearty and satisfying, some feel that the prices are a bit high for the value received, as most entrées are in the $20–$30 range, and no banchan is included. The overall experience is described as good, with some noting it could be even better if value and certain dish temperatures were improved. Despite this, Woowa remains a popular choice, especially for those seeking heavy, flavorful Korean-Italian fusion dishes in a welcoming setting.