100 Best Restaurants 2016
4 Can't-Miss Korean Classics
Whether in Koreatown or the Museum District, these four spots offer everything from mandu to soju.
Soju Flight at the Republic Diner + Sojubang
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Republic Diner + Sojubang
Owner Ken Bridge’s devoted Old World mother makes the rounds at this happening Heights pub (pro tip: order a flight of the infused soju), jollying customers and assuring the authenticity of the mandu and bibimbap.
Korea House
For $32.95 per person, diners are welcome to grill up as much marinated meat—24 types in total!—as they want, plus soup, kimchi pancakes, spicy rice cakes and dumplings.
Bao at Dak & Bop
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Dak & Bop
Double-fried Korean chicken is the main draw, but the mac ‘n’ cheese (add bulgogi) and bao are disarmingly delicious, while the cocktails are simply disarming.
Korean Noodle House
Though the restaurant itself has moved from its original house to a strip mall, the hand-cut noodles here are fresh and homemade as ever. Try the bulgogi stirred noodle—exactly what it sounds like.
