Ham Ji Park — Restaurant in Los Angeles

Gamja tang here is pretty damn good. I had it several times at other places, but this one is really the only one I am willing to eat. The stew is hearty and perfect for a cold winter night. The pork neck meat comes right off the bones and the potato absorbs the flavor of the stew. The pork ribs are the most popular thing to get here and they live up to the hype. Adding on kimchi fried rice with pork was a great way to carb up, and it was really tasty. One gripe I have though is that it's really greasy and they could probably do without adding the extra butter. Just a matter of preference though.

Now all your night needs now is some bokbunja-ju or some soju and you're set!

Service is pretty good, they get you what you need and they don't skimp on banchan if you ask for a lot. The decor is bright and clean, but can be a little cramped on a busy night. And it does get busy at times. This place is one of the premiere restaurants in K-Town and for good reason.

Parking is standard K-Town valet for $2 in case...

This place is known for the pork neck stew and the pork spare ribs. We usually get the pork neck stew. It’s even better to take it home to eat at the comfort of your home because it can get a bit messy. The pork meat is so tender and juicy and full of rich flavor. The broth is so good that you want to drink every drop or mix some rice into it. Everything is so tender and soft that the meat easily comes off the bone. Also the tendon and cartilage is the best part. I have to warn you that it’s a tad bit spicy but if you’re use to spicy foods, this should be fine. Make sure to also try the pork spare ribs too. The second best item on the menu. The ribs have a sweet and spicy marinade on it and the taste is super delicious. Order the pork neck stew and the pork spare ribs as a pair. This amount of food will be good for 3-4 people. They have parking in the back and if you’re lucky street parking...

Ham Ji Park is probably my favorite Koreatown restaurant. The gamjatang (a pork neck and potato stew that's not nearly as spicy as its fiery red color would have you think) is the best I've ever had, and the spicy pork ribs are divinely sweet, spicy, and ever so slightly charred.

I prefer this location over the 6th street location because parking is a bit easier, and the environment is more laid back. You're not really in the heart of Koreatown, so there isn't really much to do around the area (whereas the other location has bars and such nearby), but I kind of appreciate the old school ahjooma vibe of...