Zzamong — Restaurant in Los Angeles

We came in around 530 and had super fast service. We got the stir fried jjajangmyun and it was delicious! Imagine having jjajangmyun with that hot wok flavor you get with the best fried rice. The sauce is more savory than sweet in this version. Not necessarily better than the classic jjajangmyun you'll get at a good food court, just different, and a nice change up. The noodles are great - fresh, really takes in the aroma of the sauce, and perfectly chewy. They also seem to resist the immediate bloating that plagues the noodles at most standard jjajangmyun joints.

The seafood jjamppong was also pretty great, the broth tastes clean and not msg heavy. Some might prefer a heavy hand with the msg when it comes to jjamppong, so if that's your jam, you might not vibe with this version.

We got the tomato chili shrimp, and when it's piping hot and fresh the shrimp are perfectly cooked, plump, and sizable. The breading was a little thicker than I'd like and the sauce a tad sweeter than I prefer. But once it cools down and soaks in the sauce, it somehow tastes better? And you can taste the garlic better. And the sweetness is less overwhelming. I still prefer the kkansho shrimp at other more traditional places, but I like that they carry a version of it on the menu.

Where they really shine with the sides is the sweet and sour pork. The pork is crispy and stays crispy because the sauce is served on the side. It has the perfect amount of breading and the best part is the pieces of juicy pork inside. 9 times out of 10, I usually don't order the tangsuyuk because the pork is hard, chewy, and dry by the time it comes out of the fryer at Korean Chinese places, but not...

The first time I tried Korean Black Bean noodle was when I was in college. The thing is, it came from an instant noodle bag so I’ve never got to try the real thing but have been curious ever since. I had Zzamong on my radar for a while, and was waiting for the right time to finally try it.

It’s been years since that day, but I finally got to go! My friend who already dined at Zzamong knew what to order, so I let her do all the ordering for me and boy did we do it big! She ordered us Combo B, which came with jjajangmyun (black bean noodle), jjampong (spicy seafood noodle soup), sweet and sour pork, and dumplings!

The black bean noodle was delicious, nice soft and bouncy noodles, with a yummy thick sauce. The jjampong was a bit spicy for my taste, but bearable enough to eat. I enjoyed the soup broth and noodles, which was perfect for a chilly afternoon. The fried dumplings were also good, and the sweet and sour pork was nice and crispy.

Service was very fast and super friendly. The man helping us was amazing, and also a magician! Will be back for some delicious food and...

Whenever we find ourselves in the LA area, especially near K-town, and the jjajangmyeon cravings hit, this spot is our go-to. It never disappoints. The staff are always warm and welcoming, with service that's both quick and attentive. There's a cozy, mum&pop charm here that makes every visit feel a bit like coming home, if home served ridiculously good flavours. While jjajangmyeon is the star of the show, the supporting cast holds its own. The jjamppong is bold and comforting, the sweet and sour pork is perfectly crisp and tangy, and there's a shrimp dish (the name escapes me, but the flavor doesn't) that's downright addictive. Whenever friends are visiting from out of town, this is the place we insist on bringing them. Oh, and if you're the daring type, rumour has it they have a spicy challenge that's not for the faint of tongue. Proceed with caution... and maybe a...