Just got back from out of town and on the way home from LAX and was looking for my usual place but they closed on Sunday. Stumbled into this place in Gardena and it was bright clean and modern. Not a big place but around 10 tables, the staff are young and polite with a quick ordered, we got the foods within 10mins. We ordered medium size of pork belly with condiments and it was very flavorful and tasty. We also got a spicy original Yukgaejang, surprisingly it was delicious and just perfect to warm up your belly in cold weather, so glad we ordered this noodle soup. And for snack, we tried the squid dumpling (forgot what it called) but it was very tasting and big. So glad we stumbled into this place and definitely come back again to try other dishes for sure.
Was craving soup and came across this place. Super worth it! Loved the variety of the banchan (sides) and the flavor of the both was delicious. It tasted jus as good the next day for leftovers.
Parking is located in a small shopping center with other places to eat . Service: we were promptly greeted at the door by a young man who I must say was very polite I arrived around 8:30 because of traffic and I felt bad because I knew they closed at 9pm. I didn't want the young man to have to wait for me to eat. He immediately told us not to rush and take our time that he didn't mind as long as we enjoyed our food. He kept the refills coming of everything and anything we needed or were running low on. I will definitely be going back that is the kind of service I enjoy. Ambience: loved the music they were playing cute place to eat very very welcoming
Loved their pork belly! It comes on a steamer and it is so soft and well seasoned. We used to order their yukgaejang kalgooksoo and cold noodle but we decided to just stick to the pork belly from now on. I believe that's their best dish~ the restaurant is clean, servers are nice and they spoke English when we went. nice big parking lot so no worries there.
I love Yuk Dae Jang, and as the name suggests, it's very good here. The banchan was simple but fresh, making a great complement to the soup. The mixed rice was cooked to perfection. The service was friendly and efficient, although last time there was only one lady, and she looked a bit overwhelmed. I will definitely go back! Bonus: smooth Alternative music as BGM
We ordered the cold buckwheat noodles and the yukgaejang. Both dishes were decent but didn't quite live up to our expectations. The flavors were there, but nothing particularly stood out. The three side dishes were good, though there wasn't much variety. They complemented the meal adequately but weren't anything special. The prices were reasonable, which was a plus. The overall atmosphere of the restaurant was pleasant, with a nice interior and good vibes. The service was satisfactory; the staff was polite and attentive, but nothing noteworthy. Overall, it was an average dining experience. The food was okay, the service was fine, and the ambiance was nice, but it didn't leave a lasting impression
Korean penicillin. At least, that's what my Mark claims. He craved a spicy soup to try and battle a head cold that so far has eliminated a box of Kleenex and a good amount of Tylenol. His misery made it easy for me to make the trip to pick up a bowl of YukGaeJang original with Ramen, extra spicy, of course. I hoped the soup, both red hot and red in color, would rid the ill spirits out of his body...and it may have done that. Apart from the gosari being a bit tough to eat (it was fairly simple to pluck it out), he enjoyed the soup for 2 meals. I liked that I got a small break from cooking, but honestly, I missed the heavenly aromas from the kitchen when there's cooking going on. I ordered online and made the drive to Gardena to pick it up. Simple, no fuss, no nonsense either, I was in and out in 9 seconds. Plus, I was greeted with a smile, and the sweet lady behind the counter didn't bat an eye when I politely asked her to teach me the proper way to pronounce "yukgaejang". If another cold makes its appearance, he would likely visit again for another round of the original soup. I'm not a huge fan of $29 price tag (his order was just soup that comes with petite sides/banchan of kimchi and fish cake), but these days, prices are what they are. Could I teach myself to make this soup? Probably, but then I'd have to do the dishes. Go here for the convenience, but stay for the tasty original spicy YukGaeJang.
Was craving some Korean food and stopped by after flying into LAX. We ordered the Korean ox bone soup and a large order of pork belly. The restaurant only has about 6 tables but service was fast and it shares a large parking lot with some other restaurants. Food came with some side dishes that were all tasty and the portions were more than enough for 2 people. The bossam comes with a bunch of its own sides like cabbage, jalapeños, garlic, ssamjang, and salted shrimp, all to make the perfect wrap. A small or medium order would have been enough. The soup was also good and comforting.
Food: this is one of my favorite Korean restaurant chains, the Gardena location is so close to where my family lives, and we come here fairly often. Everytime, the food is consistent and delicious, really hits the spot for Korean comfort food craving. My favorite is the yukgaejang kalgooksu, which is a great mixture of hot spicy soup and yummy chewy noodles. If I come with a group, then we also order bossam to share with others, the meat is always so juicy and tender. Price: the yukgaejang costs about $18-20, whereas bossam costs about $18-47 depending on the size of the plate. Sorta pricey, but their portions are huge, and I always take the rest for to go, it makes a very nice second meal Ambiance: located within a mostly Korean-centered outdoor shopping plaza, the restaurant itself is fairly small with only about 6 ish tables inside. But had no trouble getting seated, never had to wait too long. Family friendly environment with comfort foods, but not ideal for date nights. Service: great and very attentive, checking in on us to make sure we have everything we need. Parking, the shopping plaza has ample parking spaces in various corners, had no trouble finding a spot every time I came here
I did not know such an amazing korean restaurant existed in Gardena. South Bay never ceases to surprise me with all the amazing food options. Gives me another excuse to not want to leave. So in case you're wondering, Yuk Dae Jang is korean. I will say this now, the noodle soup was amazing, the bossam was amazing, everything was amazing. I simply want to come back again and again. Flavor's on point, service is on point, and, well, company was on point cause I ate with my gf and her parents, making for a perfect lunch after a long trip out of town. There's a whole lot of parking so you'll be just fine. Otherwise, there's nothing to complain about, just good food, good vibes, good time.