I had a very disappointing experience here last night. The food was solid but the restaurant doesn't have it's timing down. We had the 7 course meal but it took 3 hours. The awkward extended gaps between courses really ruined the meal I found myself and other diners constantly craning our necks looking around wondering when we would get our next dish. There was no apology or acknowledgement of this either by the restaurant. I've had 3 hour meals before but not with a 7 course meal. that's on average 25 mins a dish that takes 3 mins to consume.
Ron A.
Joseon is an excellent choice for a great date night in Silverlake, Los Angeles. The "less is more" ambiance is favorable, the music is not loud so conversations come easier, the staff is attentive, and the food is pretty special. The name gives the impression of a golden era of Korean dining, and an experience designed for royalty, and we definitely felt that throughout the night. My partner and I started with a cocktail/mocktail because they sounded unique (and they were). We ordered a 7 course and a 5 course, thinking that we could try to get a good variety when there were two options for some of the courses. We opted for wine flight pairing as well, and were surprised how well selected the options were. I'd recommend that a party of 2 orders the same number of courses, however, because we didn't always both get a course. We shared about everything though, so it ended up being fine. Also, knowing the process to expect for a 7 course meal will make a difference in how you appreciate the timing. Courses are spaced out by anywhere from 15-25 minutes, so expect to be in the restaurant for at least 2-2/12 hours, or more. We were at our table for just short of 3 hours, but we also talked with the staff a bit while enjoying an espresso with dessert. This kind of timing, in this context, is a good thing, because it means that the kitchen doesn't have a bunch of plates being pre-made then waiting to be delivered by wait staff who also have other tables to attend to. The chef freshly prepares each dish for your specific table, and then it's presented immediately. That makes for a top quality dining experience, where each of these dishes was not only a work of art but also presented for enjoyment, just as the chef and their team intends. We enjoyed the 7 courses! I think our favorite was the Braised Stew with Sea Bass, and the Rice Cake dish with Zucchini Blossom. The Sea Trout Tartare was also a nice way to start the meal. The aromas coming off many of those dishes was memorable. The dessert they brought wasn't on the menu, and came complementary for us, I don't know if they typically charge for dessert. One was some fresh cantaloupe with a special sweet sauce (they called it a palate cleanser), and one was an amazing rice pudding creme brûlée, it was an outstanding way to finish our evening. We will be back, next time we'll make it a double date!
Mariel L.
First time visit with my family to celebrate my birthday. There were some food that were hit and misses. Highlight was the beef tartare and the dessert. Delicious ! All the others were still pretty good but nothing of amazing. I know one dish we had was lacking salt. A huge concern of the place was the pacing. We started our meal at 6:15, didn't leave the restaurant until 9:30. I wish the timing was due to us enjoying and talking but it was more so we were waiting for food in between courses. Also customer service end in terms of reaching someone to inquire about our reservations was a struggle. Never got hold of anyone and we had to figure it out ourselves. Nevertheless, could see this as a potential place to come back but not as this time.
Mickey V.
Food: hit or miss to be honest; some dishes were incredible Service: clumsy but pleasant Ambiance: comfortable, not loud For the price point a 4 given some dishes were superb but some were just okay
David Leung
If I could give a 6 star or more rating, I will certainly do it. We have a party of 4 friends in the restaurant for dinner last night. The dining experience was amazing. We had a 5 course set dinner plus a bottle of wine to share. One of us had a vegan set dinner too. The restaurant is cozy and relaxing; the food is far beyond my expectations. The master chef Debbie is an food artist presenting us the beautiful experience of her interpretation of Asian and American fusion food. Incredible.. a must try... One more recommendation: it is difficult to find a street parking spot in this busy restaurant strip. There is a valet parking right in front of the restaurant.. just take it...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Melanie F.
The food: delicious. The vibes: impeccable. The staff: lovely. Each plate on my very reasonably priced 7 course tasting menu took me out of Los Angeles & into a space of flavor I've never really experienced before; and mind you, I consider myself an experienced Korean food fan, but turns out there's still new & exciting items served to me that can utterly blow my mind. Joseon surprised me. I hope your pop up stays around for a long long time, guys!
Annie C.
Our fisrt dining experience at Joseon (Royal Korean cuisine) was fantastic and pleasurable! Each dish of the 5-course meal was delicious as well as beautiful in presentation! So enjoyable! Thank you, Chef Debbie! Learned from Chef Debbie that the crème brûlée was inspired by her mom's cooking! It's so yummy and unique! The service was great too!! It's a little difficult for us to find the restaurant and we missed the valet the first time we drove by it. Now we know the exact location... :)
Jeffrey B.
We dined at Joseon in Silver Lake last week and had an amazing night. Chef Debbie Lee's tasting menu is a testament to her culinary expertise and passion for Royal Korean cuisine. The combination of traditional flavors modern techniques, along with the impeccable service and inviting ambiance, makes Joseon a must visit for food enthusiasts and those seeking a memorable dining experience.
Alexander O.
Was super excited to try this place out based on some of the photos and reviews, but unfortunately we were fairly disappointed in the end. We ordered 2x the 7 course $99 menu between two people so we could try both options for every course, so we ate everything but the add-ons I would summarise the 7 course menu as: style over substance. The presentation was very high level and made you want to take a picture of everything, but then the experience was extremely lacklustre. The flavour of the main course rib was skin-deep, outside was marinaded nicely but inside was just chewy and bland. The other option was a confusing pan fried fish with tomato flavours and avocado. It was fine but seemed out of place in the menu. The other smaller courses were mixed, some were great (pork belly and radish was awesome), some were just plain questionable (the single, bland fried dumpling in a flavourless broth?), and several just seemed like filler items... various purées in little bowls that were fine, and the closer before dessert was a soup that was nice but for $12 you could buy an equivalent or better soup from any Korean restaurant in LA. The rice pudding crème brûlée was nice, if a little burnt/overtorched. Some people prefer it that way so I guess we can put that down to personal preference. Overall it was fun to try, but I don't think we'd go back or even recommend it.
SHOTA KAKIBATA
The amazing craft of omakase by master chef Debbie Lee. Was a very delicious full course that also takes in health. Their signature garlic shrimp is simply outstanding!The price range and service is one I’d want to go to go back two to three times every month.Thank you so much for everything, Joseon team.
Read about this place online and really wanted to try it out. LA is the Mecca of Korean food in the US and this place definitely deserves its recognition in the LA Korean food scene. We opted for the 5 course meal and it was plenty of food but I'd definitely want to try the 7 course meal next time. We enjoyed all the dishes, with the juk and galbi jjim standing out the most for me. We also enjoyed the bottle of makgeolli that we got with our meal. It's a pretty big restaurant and the service was great. I will definitely be back.
Adela K.
Delicious food, beautiful presentation, perfect service, casual and refined spacious interior with dim lights and prominent bar. Great for dates and small groups.
Michelle K.
The menu is per person prefixed 5 or 7 course options both under $100 per person. Everything is so unique and I can definitely taste the Korean influences in every dish. Parking is valet right in front or you can try to find street parking but good luck with that. The food is quality you can taste, everything is so fresh and light but the protein dishes are booommbbbb. I got this fried duck dish, the skin was so crispy it was perfection on a plate and honestly I don't like duck but this dish was tender and flavorful. Their dishes are so unique, my dessert was a crème brûlée nurungji which is usually a savory burnt rice soup Koreans eat to end the meal but for dessert?! What!? The service is in point, always clearing dishes right as im done and bringing the next course right after there is no waiting around hungry here. Love this place, definitely recommend and definitely planning to return.
Joon Yu
Quality of food is not worth it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
Jeff Streit
Joseon is the best upscale Korean restaurant in LA right now. I can't say enough good things about this place.We opted for the 7 course tasting menu with the beverage pair and bone marrow. Each dish was beautifully plated. The dishes included tradition favorites like juk, mandu and tteok all prepared in imaginative and exciting ways.Chef Debbie Lee does a fantastic job of balancing new concepts and high end presentation while retaining all the elements of traditional Korean cooking and avoiding the pitfalls that often result in unmemorable homogenous fusion cuisine.The drink selection of course heavily favors soju, maekolli and rice wines but there is a decent selection of wine and cocktails to chose from. The optional drink pairing includes a little of everything and complimented each course very nicely.Service is efficient friendly and does a great job of maintaining a fun casual environment.I would definitely love to visit Joseon again.Reservations are recommended. Valet parking available right out front.Parking: Valet parking right out front.
I had a very disappointing experience here last night. The food was solid but the restaurant doesn't have it's timing down. We had the 7 course meal but it took 3 hours. The awkward extended gaps between courses really ruined the meal I found myself and other diners constantly craning our necks looking around wondering when we would get our next dish. There was no apology or acknowledgement of this either by the restaurant. I've had 3 hour meals before but not with a 7 course meal. that's on average 25 mins a dish that takes 3 mins to consume.
Joseon is an excellent choice for a great date night in Silverlake, Los Angeles. The "less is more" ambiance is favorable, the music is not loud so conversations come easier, the staff is attentive, and the food is pretty special. The name gives the impression of a golden era of Korean dining, and an experience designed for royalty, and we definitely felt that throughout the night. My partner and I started with a cocktail/mocktail because they sounded unique (and they were). We ordered a 7 course and a 5 course, thinking that we could try to get a good variety when there were two options for some of the courses. We opted for wine flight pairing as well, and were surprised how well selected the options were. I'd recommend that a party of 2 orders the same number of courses, however, because we didn't always both get a course. We shared about everything though, so it ended up being fine. Also, knowing the process to expect for a 7 course meal will make a difference in how you appreciate the timing. Courses are spaced out by anywhere from 15-25 minutes, so expect to be in the restaurant for at least 2-2/12 hours, or more. We were at our table for just short of 3 hours, but we also talked with the staff a bit while enjoying an espresso with dessert. This kind of timing, in this context, is a good thing, because it means that the kitchen doesn't have a bunch of plates being pre-made then waiting to be delivered by wait staff who also have other tables to attend to. The chef freshly prepares each dish for your specific table, and then it's presented immediately. That makes for a top quality dining experience, where each of these dishes was not only a work of art but also presented for enjoyment, just as the chef and their team intends. We enjoyed the 7 courses! I think our favorite was the Braised Stew with Sea Bass, and the Rice Cake dish with Zucchini Blossom. The Sea Trout Tartare was also a nice way to start the meal. The aromas coming off many of those dishes was memorable. The dessert they brought wasn't on the menu, and came complementary for us, I don't know if they typically charge for dessert. One was some fresh cantaloupe with a special sweet sauce (they called it a palate cleanser), and one was an amazing rice pudding creme brûlée, it was an outstanding way to finish our evening. We will be back, next time we'll make it a double date!
First time visit with my family to celebrate my birthday. There were some food that were hit and misses. Highlight was the beef tartare and the dessert. Delicious ! All the others were still pretty good but nothing of amazing. I know one dish we had was lacking salt. A huge concern of the place was the pacing. We started our meal at 6:15, didn't leave the restaurant until 9:30. I wish the timing was due to us enjoying and talking but it was more so we were waiting for food in between courses. Also customer service end in terms of reaching someone to inquire about our reservations was a struggle. Never got hold of anyone and we had to figure it out ourselves. Nevertheless, could see this as a potential place to come back but not as this time.
Food: hit or miss to be honest; some dishes were incredible Service: clumsy but pleasant Ambiance: comfortable, not loud For the price point a 4 given some dishes were superb but some were just okay
If I could give a 6 star or more rating, I will certainly do it. We have a party of 4 friends in the restaurant for dinner last night. The dining experience was amazing. We had a 5 course set dinner plus a bottle of wine to share. One of us had a vegan set dinner too. The restaurant is cozy and relaxing; the food is far beyond my expectations. The master chef Debbie is an food artist presenting us the beautiful experience of her interpretation of Asian and American fusion food. Incredible.. a must try... One more recommendation: it is difficult to find a street parking spot in this busy restaurant strip. There is a valet parking right in front of the restaurant.. just take it...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food: delicious. The vibes: impeccable. The staff: lovely. Each plate on my very reasonably priced 7 course tasting menu took me out of Los Angeles & into a space of flavor I've never really experienced before; and mind you, I consider myself an experienced Korean food fan, but turns out there's still new & exciting items served to me that can utterly blow my mind. Joseon surprised me. I hope your pop up stays around for a long long time, guys!
Our fisrt dining experience at Joseon (Royal Korean cuisine) was fantastic and pleasurable! Each dish of the 5-course meal was delicious as well as beautiful in presentation! So enjoyable! Thank you, Chef Debbie! Learned from Chef Debbie that the crème brûlée was inspired by her mom's cooking! It's so yummy and unique! The service was great too!! It's a little difficult for us to find the restaurant and we missed the valet the first time we drove by it. Now we know the exact location... :)
We dined at Joseon in Silver Lake last week and had an amazing night. Chef Debbie Lee's tasting menu is a testament to her culinary expertise and passion for Royal Korean cuisine. The combination of traditional flavors modern techniques, along with the impeccable service and inviting ambiance, makes Joseon a must visit for food enthusiasts and those seeking a memorable dining experience.
Was super excited to try this place out based on some of the photos and reviews, but unfortunately we were fairly disappointed in the end. We ordered 2x the 7 course $99 menu between two people so we could try both options for every course, so we ate everything but the add-ons I would summarise the 7 course menu as: style over substance. The presentation was very high level and made you want to take a picture of everything, but then the experience was extremely lacklustre. The flavour of the main course rib was skin-deep, outside was marinaded nicely but inside was just chewy and bland. The other option was a confusing pan fried fish with tomato flavours and avocado. It was fine but seemed out of place in the menu. The other smaller courses were mixed, some were great (pork belly and radish was awesome), some were just plain questionable (the single, bland fried dumpling in a flavourless broth?), and several just seemed like filler items... various purées in little bowls that were fine, and the closer before dessert was a soup that was nice but for $12 you could buy an equivalent or better soup from any Korean restaurant in LA. The rice pudding crème brûlée was nice, if a little burnt/overtorched. Some people prefer it that way so I guess we can put that down to personal preference. Overall it was fun to try, but I don't think we'd go back or even recommend it.
The amazing craft of omakase by master chef Debbie Lee. Was a very delicious full course that also takes in health. Their signature garlic shrimp is simply outstanding!The price range and service is one I’d want to go to go back two to three times every month.Thank you so much for everything, Joseon team.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Read about this place online and really wanted to try it out. LA is the Mecca of Korean food in the US and this place definitely deserves its recognition in the LA Korean food scene. We opted for the 5 course meal and it was plenty of food but I'd definitely want to try the 7 course meal next time. We enjoyed all the dishes, with the juk and galbi jjim standing out the most for me. We also enjoyed the bottle of makgeolli that we got with our meal. It's a pretty big restaurant and the service was great. I will definitely be back.
Delicious food, beautiful presentation, perfect service, casual and refined spacious interior with dim lights and prominent bar. Great for dates and small groups.
The menu is per person prefixed 5 or 7 course options both under $100 per person. Everything is so unique and I can definitely taste the Korean influences in every dish. Parking is valet right in front or you can try to find street parking but good luck with that. The food is quality you can taste, everything is so fresh and light but the protein dishes are booommbbbb. I got this fried duck dish, the skin was so crispy it was perfection on a plate and honestly I don't like duck but this dish was tender and flavorful. Their dishes are so unique, my dessert was a crème brûlée nurungji which is usually a savory burnt rice soup Koreans eat to end the meal but for dessert?! What!? The service is in point, always clearing dishes right as im done and bringing the next course right after there is no waiting around hungry here. Love this place, definitely recommend and definitely planning to return.
Quality of food is not worth it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
Joseon is the best upscale Korean restaurant in LA right now. I can't say enough good things about this place.We opted for the 7 course tasting menu with the beverage pair and bone marrow. Each dish was beautifully plated. The dishes included tradition favorites like juk, mandu and tteok all prepared in imaginative and exciting ways.Chef Debbie Lee does a fantastic job of balancing new concepts and high end presentation while retaining all the elements of traditional Korean cooking and avoiding the pitfalls that often result in unmemorable homogenous fusion cuisine.The drink selection of course heavily favors soju, maekolli and rice wines but there is a decent selection of wine and cocktails to chose from. The optional drink pairing includes a little of everything and complimented each course very nicely.Service is efficient friendly and does a great job of maintaining a fun casual environment.I would definitely love to visit Joseon again.Reservations are recommended. Valet parking available right out front.Parking: Valet parking right out front.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5