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Echo Park - Won Kok restaurant
5.1

Won Kok

  • Echo Park
  • $$
  • Chinese
  • Casual
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    awful
  • Perks
    bad

Food: Edible but unremarkable menu

Won Kok's baked buns, rice cakes, and sesame balls have come under distaste for lacking originality and flavor, being bland, undercooked, burnt, and mediocre. It seems the freshness was questionable too, with stale tastes and low-quality ingredients. The only redeeming quality being the portions which were generous and the value was considered affordable for the quantity.

  • Large Portions

    Huge, generous portions widely praised for being abundant and satisfying.

  • Okay Taste

    Some dishes hit or miss, and food considered okay or consistent.

  • Not Creative

    Menu extensive but repetitive, lacking originality, and sometimes bad taste.

Top 3 dishes at Won Kok

  1. 1

    Baked Buns 🏆

    Buns often described as delicious, moist, fresh, with perfect pork filling.

    Baked Buns dish
  2. 2

    Rice Cakes

    Frequently described as nostalgic, comforting, and freshly baked.

    Rice Cakes dish
  3. 3

    Sesame Balls

    Sesame balls praised for size, freshness, and delicious bean filling.

    Sesame Balls dish

Vibe: Depressing dilapidated decor

The ambiance at Won Kok is far from welcoming, with its dirty and outdated interior disrupting the mood. The exterior views were also not appetizing and did not add to the dining experience. It's not a spot you would pick for an intimate date night, as it lacks privacy and quietness.

  • Negative Buzz

    Outdated, dirty appearance and ambience criticized by several customers.

Perks: Hectic hustle with derelict demeanor

Adding to the mess, the noise levels are disruptive, with shouting staff adding to the chaotic vibe. Finding parking is a struggle, especially during peak hours. Coupled with unattentive and slow service, and a lack of cleanliness, Won Kok does not inspire a return visit. But they do manage to accommodate large groups.

  • Great For Groups

    Staff accommodating, great for large groups, ample space, quick service.

  • Hard To Reserve

    Difficult to catch wait staff's attention, leading to delays.