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Mapo Kkak Doo Gee Restaurant is a beloved staple in Koreatown, known for its authentic and delicious Korean dishes. The cozy and welcoming ambiance provides a homey dining experience, further accentuated by the friendly service from the family-run establishment. The rich flavors of their kimchee stew, eundaegu jorim, and sundubu jjigae are highlights not to be missed. The generous portions of banchan and variety of dishes cater to both traditional palates and those seeking a more Western-friendly taste. Despite some price increases over the years, the quality and consistency of the food at Mapo Kkak Doo Gee Restaurant make it a must-visit for anyone craving exceptional Korean cuisine in LA.
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About
Welcome to Mapo Kkak Doo Gee Restaurant, a beloved staple in Koreatown, Los Angeles known for its authentic Korean cuisine. Nestled on W 6th St, this cozy mom-and-pop diner offers a warm and inviting ambiance that makes you feel like you're dining at a friend's home.
The menu at Mapo Kkak Doo Gee Restaurant boasts a variety of traditional Korean dishes, with a focus on soups. Customers rave about the rich and flavorful kimchee stew, perfectly cooked rice, and generous portions of banchan. The eundaegu jorim and imyunsu gui are standout dishes, showcasing the restaurant's expertise in preparing fish.
What sets Mapo Kkak Doo Gee Restaurant apart is not only the delicious food but also the exceptional service. The staff, despite any language barriers, go above and beyond to accommodate dietary needs and ensure a memorable dining experience for guests.
If you're looking for an authentic taste of Korea in LA, look no further than Mapo Kkak Doo Gee Restaurant. Whether you're dining in with friends and family or opting for takeout, this restaurant is sure to impress with its delicious dishes and welcoming atmosphere.
People talk
“ I went to pickup for takeout, but the ambiance feels like an old-school, cozy, mom-and-pop Asian diner. The staff were just lovely and personable even though there was a little bit of a language barrier. They were nonetheless able to try their best to accommodate my dietary needs and make my dish to order within 20 minutes. Even though it took another 20 minutes or more to get home, the food was still piping hot and well packaged to not spill. I would probably order something else plainer next time personally because I think I did have a little bit of an allergic reaction so am guessing some of the prepared ingredients they use might already have my allergens in them. I do not know if I have the most discerning palate for authenticity and never met a kimchee stew I didn't like, but their kimchee stew was richly flavorful, as well as affordable. The included rice was also cooked to perfect doneness and just the right texture. I would certainly return to try dine-in with friends or family. Looks like their lot is valet parking, though there seems to be plentiful metered street parking in the area, and it is just one block away from the metro station. ”
“ This place is a staple of Koreatown. It has been around for decades. They have changed management once or twice, but really known for their fish dishes like eundaegu jorim and imyunsu gui and obviously their kkakdoogee (radish kimchi). They give a lot of banchan and honestly the taste is a little Western friendly aka sweet, but also has some variety where I'm more than satisfied. I won't fault them for this, but the cost of a eundageu jorim is $40 which is a lot, but you're usually sharing it with 2-3 people so it's worth, just hurts when you remember when it was $20 lol ”
“ Always a pleasure eating at this restaurant. The food is always amazing and delicious. The side dishes are also super yummy. The service is also very friendly and it definitely feels like a home. Never a bad experience eating here and I have brought so many people to eat here and everyone enjoys it. The ambiance is definitely homey and comforting. ”
“ If you can only go to one restaurant in LA, let it be this one. Bar none it is the most authentic Korean food you'll ever have in the city. The ahjummas that run the restaurant are a family and always welcome you with open arms and the friendliest service. The ambiance is very cozy and comfy and makes you feel like you're eating at somebody's home. I have been coming here for the past 5 years and the food has stayed consistently delicious. The sullungtang is miles better than Hanbat's; much smoother and milkier. You will also never taste another sundubu jjigae like theirs; not overly salty, packed full of umami, and addicting. All of their other dishes are to die for: spicy squid, sujebi, dolsot bibimbap, bulgogi, grilled sole (this is their specialty), and braised codfish. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu! ”
“ As you can see from the photos, I got WAY too excited to eat because the food looked and smelled so good that I forgot to take a photo until I was already halfway through the meal. But, let me just tell you, the food is absolutely phenomenal. The restaurant is located in Koreatown, and has the best cozy/homey vibe. The people working there were all so nice and friendly, made me feel so welcome. I came on Christmas Day with my family and it was actually pretty busy but they still had a table for us. They served us immediately. We ordered a bunch of different items like the bulgogi, bibimbap, seafood pancake, and a spicy octopus dish. They brought out some extra items for us as a gift which was super nice!!! We got to try a fried fish and their sujebi (a korean noodle soup). All their sides dishes were so delicious and they kept refilling them since my fiance kept eating all the kimchi, haha Overall, I highly recommend!!! Amazing food, the kindest staff, and the most welcome vibes! ”
“ Pretty much amazing. My husband randomly picked this place based on Google Reviews and just drove up. It's in a strip with many other Korean places so I really am not sure if we went into the one he originally found online or not all I know is the food was amazing! Whenever you order, the lady brings you out a container divided into a bunch of different sections, all filled with different sides. They were all delicious and we ate them all up. Also, the food in general was just delicious. We couldn't take any of it home but we had no problem eating the majority of it. Only two dishes and the side were enough to fill us all up. The noodles are hard to share but the lady brought us some scissors and that made it easy. I've never cut noodles with scissors before so it was a neat experience. Loved: - Sides: all of them - Marinated Beef Liked: - Noodles: Fried Vegetables and Beef ”
“ This place is so amazing. I got the Kimchi Stew and it was so delicious. I want to have it again soon. The restaurant had this "mom+pop" ambiance which was pretty legit. It*s not fancy but it is worth checking out. ”
“ This is pretty authentic & fresh Korean food. It feels like what you eat at any local restaurant in Korea. ”
“ This is THE place to go for traditional Korean food!!! They have all the classic Korean foods like kimchi stew, dolsot, & many different fish dishes. Braised codfish (Eundaego jorim): This is one of my favorite fish dishes of all time and I love the way mapo makes it. The fish is so soft & flavorful and the portion size is huge! The two of us struggled to finish it. The radish is delicious because it soaks up the sauce & the other veggies (carrots, onions, jalapenos) are also yummy. The rice cake is a nice addition too. Side dishes: Didn't have too many because the main dish was so tasty on its own, but looked fresh! Fiance said that the acorn jelly was good. I've tried a good number of other dishes and feel like you can't go wrong with any of the items! ”