We visited the restaurant on Saturday to celebrate a senior family member's birthday and ordered Combo B. Personally, I wasn’t too fond of the brisket, but the fresh sirloin, short ribs, and premium ribeye were absolutely delicious. The two staff members who assisted us were also incredibly kind and attentive, which made the experience even better.

Combo B was quite a generous portion for three people we couldn’t finish the pork belly, but we managed to eat everything else. The doenjang-jjigae (soybean paste stew) was flavorful, and the stone pot rice was a lovely touch. The scorched rice (nurungji) formed at the bottom of the pot was out of this world a real hidden gem.

The food here, from the banchan to the main dishes, is delicious and of really good quality!
• Banchan: Very diverse,they even serve fried fish with egg batter, which I’ve never seen elsewhere.
• LA Galbi: The meat was tender, not chewy, and the marinade was excellent.
• Cold Noodle: Normally I’m not a fan of cold noodles, but this one was actually quite good (I ordered it because my husband wanted to try).
• Grilled Fish: Pretty standard, but I loved that it came with 누룽지 (crispy rice soup). The fresh, crunchy vegetables on the side were also impressive!

The atmosphere is great, big, clean, and it really feels like dining in Korea.
The staff are older but super kind and attentive, always making sure our banchan was refilled

Family went to eat here for dinner today. Food and service were good. Beef brisket was a bit dry but the other steak meats were amazing. Side dishes were plentiful. Overall satisfied.

However, my rating is low only due to what happened as we were leaving.

Upon leaving, we asked the valet if he could move a car that was blocking our car from leaving the lot. He replied with a snarky “can you say please” and gave us attitude. All of us were confused as to what was happening.

I asked him if everything is okay and he responded with “is everything okay with you?”

We felt very disrespected, especially having just had a family dinner. He gave us dirty looks and his energy was way off.

I wouldn’t visit again if I saw the same valet guy there. It didn’t feel safe. Terrible feeling to leave a restaurant after a good meal.

Please advise 🙏

Cheonggyehwa in LA’s Koreatown stands out for one simple reason — it serves real, heartfelt Korean food without the hype. Among all the dishes, their eundaegu jorim (braised black cod) is a must-try. The fish is perfectly cooked — tender, buttery, and soaked in a deep, flavorful soy-based sauce with just the right amount of spice. Paired with soft radish and rice, every bite feels like a warm, home-cooked memory.

While many restaurants in K-Town lean toward trendy or fusion dishes, Cheonggyehwa focuses on authenticity. The side dishes are always fresh and plentiful, and the staff treat you like family — attentive but never pushy. There’s a comforting, unpretentious vibe here that’s getting harder to find these days.

If you’re looking for a place that captures the soul of Korean home cooking, Cheonggyehwa delivers — especially with that unforgettable eundaegu jorim.

Its one of the historic Korean restaurants in K-Town Los Angeles, and it's slightly change inside and their menus since the new owner took over recently. It's fancy but worthy if you want fine and quality bbq and various Korean foods. Recommend.