OMG I loved the experience. Heaven bless this sweet, nostalgic restaurant. The Korean lady who served me was very friendly and caring, the atmosphere reminded me of family. I tried their breakfast with seaweed soup and the food was delicious. The side dishes are homemade and have many varieties. 100% recommend 💖
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John Kim
I usually don't write reviews
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
J B
Don Don Lee 골목식당 feels like stumbling upon a secret spot that only locals know about a true hidden gem in Koreatown. The vibe here screams 할머니 집밥 Grandma's home cooked meal straight out of Korea, and as soon as you step in, you're transported to a cozy little nook in the motherland.
The place is small, with just four tables, but that only adds to the charm. You know you've struck gold when the banchan side dishes are better than i expected, and Don Don Lee does not disappoint. I tried their soondae soup, which was on sale for just $12.99 a steal compared to most spots in LA. The flavor? Unreal. It tasted like I was back in Korea, slurping soup at a tiny corner spot. The portions were massive, loaded with generous chunks of meat, and left me in a happy food coma.
Next time, I'm definitely coming back for their soondae plate and bringing friends to share the experience. If you're craving authentic Korean comfort food and that nostalgic "home away from home" feeling, this is the spot. Highly recommend!!!
Parking: Street Parking dont have on site parking lot
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Korean Sausage Soup, Korean Sausage Soup, Stir-Fried Korean Sausage Soondae
Pedro Chan P.
There's breakfast. I enjoyed the sundae soup.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joanes Irpan
Small family restaurant, the lady was very friendly, foods were excellent and decent price. Breakfast package $10 was very good deal but we arrived past 10:00 am, so we didn’t get to try them. Highly recommended.
This is the best value for money house. I highly recommend this to those who like ripe kimchi. The portions are plentiful and the owner is generous. I went there early this morning, and it was a pity that it was closed because I went right at the opening time. Please note that the name of the restaurant has been changed to ‘Kisa Restaurant’.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Min Cho
You can taste like home-cooked food at an affordable price. Although it is a small restaurant space, it has a cozy feel during breakfast. Breakfast menu and fish are highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Silvia S
Great shredded potatoes side Fried egg was not very fresh
polo w
It was definitely delicious in April this year, but it has changed. Either the owner has changed or there is a problem.
Also, hire employees to do it. Since it was a family affair, the service was poor. I hope you get back in form
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
GERARD GARRAMONE
Extremely cozy and comforting place to eat. We shared the spinach soup breakfast. Everything was delicious. We ate 2 of all the little sides and the eggs, the simple fried eggs were like eating an egg for the first time. This is a special place.
Very small Korean eatery for breakfast. A place Anthony Bourdain would check out. Probably quite authentic.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Hashka Hashka
very nice. :))
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Meifang Hu
Great deal and breakfast food. Great deal of $10 for soup and rice and six side dishes. Good blood sausage and kimchi pancake.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Maeun-Tang, Sundae, Kal-Guksu, Korean Pancake
Daniel Grad
The food here was delicious and fresh, very friendly service. There are English menus available. The breakfast menu is a steal, the soups are huge and very good (had the fish soup and the seaweed soup). The sundae is amazing (got it to go and I'm eating it now). Wasn't a fan of the pancake, felt like it lacked seasoning.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steamed Dumpling, Seaweed Soup, Korean Sausage Soondae Plate
Gemma Niederriter
Such a hidden gem! Food and service all great.$10 for breakfast including soup, rice, and 6 side dishes is incredible. $12.99 for SoonDae soup was great as well. Grilled fish (GaJaMi) tasted great without any fish smell. They said they dried them on their own.Server was very attentive to check if we would need any side dishes, like she was reading my mind.They had a very welcoming ambiance, Juhng in Korean, that they really want to feed customers well with the highest care they show, even to strangers. I appreciate feeling that welcome from Korean restaurants, but not all Korean restaurants offer that welcoming feeling.Their open time 7am also helped a lot, as waiting until 9am to have breakfast starves me.It's a small restaurant with 4-5 tables. The chef and server made it so nice and warm.I took my spouse here for their birthday and ate there several times during my last visit to LA. I will definitely want to go back here next time I would be around. Please stay strong and have this business for a long time.
OMG I loved the experience. Heaven bless this sweet, nostalgic restaurant. The Korean lady who served me was very friendly and caring, the atmosphere reminded me of family. I tried their breakfast with seaweed soup and the food was delicious. The side dishes are homemade and have many varieties. 100% recommend 💖
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I usually don't write reviews
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Don Don Lee 골목식당 feels like stumbling upon a secret spot that only locals know about a true hidden gem in Koreatown. The vibe here screams 할머니 집밥 Grandma's home cooked meal straight out of Korea, and as soon as you step in, you're transported to a cozy little nook in the motherland.
The place is small, with just four tables, but that only adds to the charm. You know you've struck gold when the banchan side dishes are better than i expected, and Don Don Lee does not disappoint. I tried their soondae soup, which was on sale for just $12.99 a steal compared to most spots in LA. The flavor? Unreal. It tasted like I was back in Korea, slurping soup at a tiny corner spot. The portions were massive, loaded with generous chunks of meat, and left me in a happy food coma.
Next time, I'm definitely coming back for their soondae plate and bringing friends to share the experience. If you're craving authentic Korean comfort food and that nostalgic "home away from home" feeling, this is the spot. Highly recommend!!!
Parking: Street Parking dont have on site parking lot
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Korean Sausage Soup, Korean Sausage Soup, Stir-Fried Korean Sausage Soondae
There's breakfast. I enjoyed the sundae soup.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Small family restaurant, the lady was very friendly, foods were excellent and decent price. Breakfast package $10 was very good deal but we arrived past 10:00 am, so we didn’t get to try them. Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Mackerel, Stir-Fried Squid, Seaweed Soup
This is the best value for money house. I highly recommend this to those who like ripe kimchi.
The portions are plentiful and the owner is generous. I went there early this morning, and it was a pity that it was closed because I went right at the opening time.
Please note that the name of the restaurant has been changed to ‘Kisa Restaurant’.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
You can taste like home-cooked food at an affordable price.
Although it is a small restaurant space, it has a cozy feel during breakfast. Breakfast menu and fish are highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Great shredded potatoes side
Fried egg was not very fresh
It was definitely delicious in April this year, but it has changed.
Either the owner has changed or there is a problem.
Also, hire employees to do it. Since it was a family affair, the service was poor.
I hope you get back in form
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Extremely cozy and comforting place to eat. We shared the spinach soup breakfast. Everything was delicious. We ate 2 of all the little sides and the eggs, the simple fried eggs were like eating an egg for the first time. This is a special place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Very small Korean eatery for breakfast. A place Anthony Bourdain would check out. Probably quite authentic.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
very nice. :))
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great deal and breakfast food. Great deal of $10 for soup and rice and six side dishes. Good blood sausage and kimchi pancake.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Maeun-Tang, Sundae, Kal-Guksu, Korean Pancake
The food here was delicious and fresh, very friendly service. There are English menus available. The breakfast menu is a steal, the soups are huge and very good (had the fish soup and the seaweed soup). The sundae is amazing (got it to go and I'm eating it now). Wasn't a fan of the pancake, felt like it lacked seasoning.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steamed Dumpling, Seaweed Soup, Korean Sausage Soondae Plate
Such a hidden gem! Food and service all great.$10 for breakfast including soup, rice, and 6 side dishes is incredible. $12.99 for SoonDae soup was great as well. Grilled fish (GaJaMi) tasted great without any fish smell. They said they dried them on their own.Server was very attentive to check if we would need any side dishes, like she was reading my mind.They had a very welcoming ambiance, Juhng in Korean, that they really want to feed customers well with the highest care they show, even to strangers. I appreciate feeling that welcome from Korean restaurants, but not all Korean restaurants offer that welcoming feeling.Their open time 7am also helped a lot, as waiting until 9am to have breakfast starves me.It's a small restaurant with 4-5 tables. The chef and server made it so nice and warm.I took my spouse here for their birthday and ate there several times during my last visit to LA. I will definitely want to go back here next time I would be around. Please stay strong and have this business for a long time.
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