I went to CheongGiWa with my family of four and ordered raw sirloin, raw galbi, and cold noodles. Ssam vegetables and various Korean side dishes were served as basic, and all the food we ordered was delicious. Both the owner and the staff were kind, and the atmosphere was bright and good because it was remodeled.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wave
Cheonggyehwa in LA’s Koreatown stands out for one simple reason — it serves real, heartfelt Korean food without the hype. Among all the dishes, their eundaegu jorim (braised black cod) is a must-try. The fish is perfectly cooked — tender, buttery, and soaked in a deep, flavorful soy-based sauce with just the right amount of spice. Paired with soft radish and rice, every bite feels like a warm, home-cooked memory.
While many restaurants in K-Town lean toward trendy or fusion dishes, Cheonggyehwa focuses on authenticity. The side dishes are always fresh and plentiful, and the staff treat you like family — attentive but never pushy. There’s a comforting, unpretentious vibe here that’s getting harder to find these days.
If you’re looking for a place that captures the soul of Korean home cooking, Cheonggyehwa delivers — especially with that unforgettable eundaegu jorim.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
leo pak
This place has been around for a long time. Food is still amazing here. We did the galbi and kotssal and had additional small naengmyun. All very delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eun Lee
Good food friendly staffs
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bulgogi Naengmyun
Angie C
This is a place I have been frequenting for a long time. The meat quality is good, and I recommend the tripe hotpot as it is the most delicious. The parking lot is small, but there is plenty of street parking space in the neighborhood.
This is where I have learned the old Korean folks go to eat. So I will go here. And their kalbitang is my #1 in LA. So there’s that too. Enjoy!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Billy Trudel
Loved the service and the clod noodles were delicious! Also enjoyed ban Chan.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Keith Rhee
We had cold noodles and some meat combos for lunch. Noodles seems be cooked sometime or was overcooked and was like noodle cake. Noodles weren't separateingin cold broth so I just eate them. It was just after 1 pm.amd don't see any customers but 2 table including us. This was great place for decades but quality was lost during sometime.
It would be a good idea to close the store for a day and remove the smell. You will get used to it quickly, but the smell is strong when you enter the store.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
유k
Great value for money
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Edward Lee
Little expensive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
tetchan
No surprise this place has been serving Angelino since 1989- survived LA riot ('92), the Great Recession ('08-'10) and COVID-19. Absolute gem with quality food with no-so-LA price.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bulgogi Naengmyun, Gal Bi BBQ
Bella Ch
Been coming here for many years.Happy with the service and food every time. Service is top notch. Definitely
Best food in the area !!
Can't wait to get back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I went to CheongGiWa with my family of four and ordered raw sirloin, raw galbi, and cold noodles. Ssam vegetables and various Korean side dishes were served as basic, and all the food we ordered was delicious. Both the owner and the staff were kind, and the atmosphere was bright and good because it was remodeled.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cheonggyehwa in LA’s Koreatown stands out for one simple reason — it serves real, heartfelt Korean food without the hype. Among all the dishes, their eundaegu jorim (braised black cod) is a must-try. The fish is perfectly cooked — tender, buttery, and soaked in a deep, flavorful soy-based sauce with just the right amount of spice. Paired with soft radish and rice, every bite feels like a warm, home-cooked memory.
While many restaurants in K-Town lean toward trendy or fusion dishes, Cheonggyehwa focuses on authenticity. The side dishes are always fresh and plentiful, and the staff treat you like family — attentive but never pushy. There’s a comforting, unpretentious vibe here that’s getting harder to find these days.
If you’re looking for a place that captures the soul of Korean home cooking, Cheonggyehwa delivers — especially with that unforgettable eundaegu jorim.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place has been around for a long time. Food is still amazing here. We did the galbi and kotssal and had additional small naengmyun. All very delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good food friendly staffs
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bulgogi Naengmyun
This is a place I have been frequenting for a long time. The meat quality is good, and I recommend the tripe hotpot as it is the most delicious.
The parking lot is small, but there is plenty of street parking space in the neighborhood.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Very nice attention
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is where I have learned the old Korean folks go to eat. So I will go here. And their kalbitang is my #1 in LA. So there’s that too. Enjoy!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Loved the service and the clod noodles were delicious! Also enjoyed ban Chan.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had cold noodles and some meat combos for lunch. Noodles seems be cooked sometime or was overcooked and was like noodle cake. Noodles weren't separateingin cold broth so I just eate them. It was just after 1 pm.amd don't see any customers but 2 table including us. This was great place for decades but quality was lost during sometime.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
It would be a good idea to close the store for a day and remove the smell. You will get used to it quickly, but the smell is strong when you enter the store.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
Great value for money
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Little expensive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
No surprise this place has been serving Angelino since 1989- survived LA riot ('92), the Great Recession ('08-'10) and COVID-19. Absolute gem with quality food with no-so-LA price.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bulgogi Naengmyun, Gal Bi BBQ
Been coming here for many years.Happy with the service and food every time. Service is top notch. Definitely
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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