Don’t Miss This Ktown Gem ✨ An Old-School Budae Jjigae I Still Crave

This is a long-running spot tucked away in a Koreatown plaza — humble, unassuming, but serving classic, authentic Korean comfort food. Their budae jjigae and kimchi pancake have stayed on my mind ever since I tried them! ♨️ Chunju Han-Il Kwan 📍 3450 W 6th St, Los Angeles, CA 90020 🅿️ $4 valet parking in the plaza Kimchi Pancake 🫓 $19.18 I love how this pancake is served thin and crispy on a sizzling iron plate — huge and generous! The batter feels light, with more kimchi than flour. Crisp edges, tender middle — so fragrant and satisfying. Army Stew (Budae Jjigae) 🍲 $36.53 Loaded with rice cakes, spam, potatoes, sausages, kimchi, onions, and instant noodles simmering together. The broth is perfectly balanced — not too salty, deeply flavorful as it cooks down. This is exactly the taste I crave every winter! ♨️ Rice with Beef & Vegetables in a Hot Stone Pot (Bibimbap) 🍚 $19.18 Classic Korean stone pot bibimbap — mix in the gochujang yourself. Great for lunch or solo dining… though I wish it came with a fried egg! 🍳 Grilled Yellowtail Covina 🐟 $26.49 Marinated in Korean seasonings and pan-fried until crispy outside, tender inside. A squeeze of lemon 🍋 brightens it up — savory, umami, and so traditional. Ginseng Chicken Soup (Samgyetang) 🍲 $23.75 The ultimate Korean nourishing soup! A whole chicken stuffed with glutinous rice and a whole ginseng root. The chicken is tender, the broth rich and comforting — so wholesome and delicious. This place truly specializes in classic, homestyle Korean cooking. The vibe feels warm and cozy, like eating at a Korean grandma’s house. Everything we ordered felt authentic and made with care — a genuine, underrated gem in Ktown. ✨ #LADining #LAEats #LALife #WinterHotPot #LAFoodie #LateNightLA #BudaeJjigae