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Koreatown - Gonjiam restaurant
5.6

Gonjiam

  • Koreatown
  • $$
  • Quick
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    bad
  • Perks
    great

Food: Flavorful soup but lacks spice

Gonjiam's beef soup comes with a rich, comforting flavor that’s as warming as it is hearty. The Boodae Jjigae, filled with delicious ingredients offers a great bang for your buck. However, the gopchang tripe stew, while well-seasoned, suffered from a lack of punch. The food, generally, lacks any sort of consistent flavor profile that one would expect given its reputation.

  • Great Value

    Authentic and affordable, consistently providing good value and reasonable prices.

  • Okay Taste

    Mixed experiences; some dishes good, others lacked expected flavor quality.

Top 3 dishes at Gonjiam

  1. 1

    Beef Soup 🏆

    Beef soup was hearty, comforting, rich in flavor, and very satisfying.

    Beef Soup dish
  2. 2

    Boodae Jjigae

    Filled with delicious ingredients, offering great value and heartiness.

    Boodae Jjigae dish
  3. 3

    Gopchang Tripe Stew

    Delicious, well-seasoned stew with plenty of gopchang.

    Gopchang Tripe Stew dish

Vibe: Less than clean, visually unappealing

Gonjiam has a quirky ambiance, largely hindered by an off-putting smell and questionable cleanliness. The absence of aesthetic appeal might leave diners underwhelmed and craving for a more inviting atmosphere to enjoy their meal.

  • Bad Ambiance

    Odd salony smell and lack of cleanliness slightly mar the experience.

Perks: Dreary parking, compact seating

Parking is a nightmare around Gonjiam, with no valet service to aid the issue, finding a spot can be tedious. The restaurant's seating arrangement isn't conducive for large groups and parties, the cramped space might lead to an uncomfortable dining experience. Although the service is hit-or-miss, making it neither impressive nor downright appalling.

  • Okay Service

    Service can be hit or miss, sometimes good, sometimes neglected.

  • Hard To Park

    Parking is awful, with no valet service offered; hard to find spots.