Yuk Dae Jang

On a chilly rainy day, all you want is something warm and comforting — and this classic Korean spot has an insanely fresh seafood noodle soup that hits the spot! Seafood Hand-Cut Noodle Soup The broth is rich, savory, and gently spicy. The noodles are freshly made hand-cut noodles — silky, chewy, and great at soaking up the broth. They’re packed with seafood flavor, and the soup warms you from the inside out. It’s not overly spicy, but it makes your whole body feel cozy. Beef Tripe & Beef Intestine Hot Pot This hot pot is loaded with ingredients: tofu, glass noodles, beef brisket, beef tripe, beef intestine, enoki mushrooms, and veggies. The tripe has a great chew, and the broth really brings out its natural aroma. The intestine is tender and almost creamy — perfect with rice. Dumpling + Blood Sausage Combo We got the chive-pork and kimchi-pork dumplings. They’re handmade, generously stuffed, and the wrappers are super chewy. The pork tastes fresh with a strong savory flavor, plus a little kick from the kimchi. ???? Parking It’s not in the core K-Town area, so parking in the plaza is super easy and convenient.

- Lin Li -

This place is amazing. We ordered their signature braised beef ribs — the meat was so tender it practically fell off the bone. The veggies soaked up all the flavor from the broth — pumpkin, enoki mushrooms, glass noodles, and rice cakes were all super tasty and full of that rich soup flavor. So comforting! The beef soup itself was really fresh and flavorful, with plenty of ingredients. I also have to give a shoutout to the kimchi — it’s seasoned exactly the way I like it!

- Josephine You -

On a rainy day, Yukdaejang was the best. I ordered the seafood yukgaejang and dumpling sundae set, and I was so full that I took four dumplings home with me. They kindly filled me up with water, and I dipped rice in the seafood yukgaejang and drank the whole broth.

- J Pak taesik91@gmail.com -

Juk Dae Jang is hands down one of the best spots in Koreatown for authentic Korean comfort food. I came here on a friend's recommendation and was blown away. The beef ribs are incredibly tender, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned — they practically melt in your mouth. And the cod fish soup? Absolutely amazing. The broth is rich and soothing, with just the right amount of spice, and the fish is fresh and flaky. It’s the kind of dish that warms you up from the inside out. The service was quick and friendly, and the side dishes (banchan) were fresh and plentiful. You can tell this place takes pride in doing things the traditional way.

- Bear -

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5) Visited Yukdaejang K-Town on a Saturday night with 3 friends. We were lucky to walk in and get a table right away. Budae Jjigae (Korean Army Soup) – $47.99 Packed with spam, sausage, tofu, rice cakes, mushrooms, and noodles. Rich, flavorful, and comforting—perfect for a chilly evening. Steamed Bossam (Small) – $21.99 Tender, smoky, and juicy. Paired with lettuce and sauce, it’s not greasy and very satisfying. Portions are generous, flavors authentic, and the menu has plenty of other options like braised short ribs, cold noodles, and dumplings. Great spot for Korean comfort food in LA! Tip: It can get busy on weekends, so reservations are recommended.

- Crystal Shen -

Love the beef intestine trip soup so much! I tried the seafood food and it was also awesome. They have a promotion for dumplings and blood sausage. The service was great and we look the atmosphere in the restaurant.

- bros gear -

Yuk Dae Jang is the best when it's cold/rainy. The 3 if us came around 5:30pm on a Saturday, still plenty of seating (crowd picks up starting 7pm just fyi). Service is always good. We usually get the original yukgaejang w/ fresh pasta. My bf tried the rampyan for the first time & it was so yummy (will be getting that from now on). My mom was looking for milk cuz of the spiciness. So we decided to try the korean yogurt which was sooo good . Gamsamida!

- Stefi Marie Rubio - AdventuresWithStefi -

We’ve been here several times and every visit is just as amazing as the last… The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, and the staff is incredibly friendly and attentive, making us feel like family every time. The food is amazing and always delicious, the pricing is very affordable, and the overall experience keeps us coming. We happily drive 30-40 minutes just to enjoy this hidden gem. Highly recommended.

- Reza -