The Place Gu Jip Restaurant

Located in Gardena, CA, The Place Gu Jip Restaurant is a hidden gem for authentic Korean cuisine. Offering a variety of soup/stew options like Spicy Pork Neck Bone and Potato Soup, Bulgogi Stew, and Soy Bean Paste Soup, this restaurant stands out for its flavorful dishes and generous portions.

The Kimbap rolls, including options like Bulgogi Kimbap and Spam Kimbap, are a crowd favorite, served with house-made pickles and a bowl of soup.

For those looking for Korean street food, The Place Gu Jip Restaurant offers Fried Shrimp, Fried Squid, and Oden Soup, among other options that are sure to satisfy your cravings.

Their Tofu Soup selection is extensive, with choices like Tofu Soup and Bulgogi Soup, perfect for those looking for a comforting and hearty meal.

Whether you're in the mood for Bibimbap Noodle Soup, SSam bap- Vege Wraps, or dishes from the grill like LA Kalbi and Spicy Pork BBQ, The Place Gu Jip Restaurant has something for every palate.

The House Specials, like Braised Pork Hocks and Dumplings, are also highly recommended by patrons who have visited this establishment.

Overall, the reviews for The Place Gu Jip Restaurant are glowing, with customers praising the authenticity and quality of the food. The generous portion sizes, prompt service, and reasonable prices make it a must-visit for anyone craving traditional Korean dishes.

With a cozy ambiance and a team of Korean culinary experts at the helm, The Place Gu Jip Restaurant is a go-to spot for those seeking a taste of Korea in Gardena, CA.

The Place Gu Jip Restaurant Menu

Location

Address: 15435 S Western Ave Ste 109 Gardena, CA 90249
Phone: (310) 354-0007

🕓 Work Hours
MON 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
TUE 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
WED 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
THU 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
FRI 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
SAT 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
SUN 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Business info

  • Takes Reservations
    Yes
  • Offers Delivery
    Yes
  • Offers Takeout
    Yes
  • Vegan Options
    Yes
  • Many Vegetarian Options
    Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible
    Yes
  • Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
  • Accepts Android Pay
    Yes
  • Accepts Apple Pay
    Yes
  • Accepts Cryptocurrency
    No
  • Casual
    Yes
  • Moderate Noise
    Yes
  • Offers Catering
    Yes
  • Good for Groups
    Yes
  • Good For Kids
    Yes
  • Good for Lunch, Dinner
    Yes
  • Private Lot Parking
    Yes
  • Waiter Service
    Yes
  • Free Wi-Fi
    Yes
  • Beer & Wine Only
    Yes
  • TV
    Yes
  • Private Dining
    Yes
  • Open to All
    Yes
  • Outdoor Seating
    No
  • Happy Hour
    No
  • Drive-Thru
    No
  • Dogs Not Allowed
    No
  • Heated Outdoor Seating
    No
  • Covered Outdoor Seating
    No
  • Bike Parking
    Yes
  • Bring your own container allowed
    Yes
  • Compostable containers available
    Yes
  • Provides reusable tableware
    Yes

Last Reviews

  • Author: Kelly K.

    27 August 2024

    This K-food hole-in-the-wall spot is a hidden gem in Gardena. It's located inside the plaza right next to Honda dealership. It's kind of hidden. In the plaza, it's one over the Smoking Tiger Cafe at the corner end past Love Letter restaurant. See my restaurant photo for your visual reference. There's plenty of free parking on the main level and the bottom parking structure as well. We usually park behind the restaurant. Beware... when it's busy, parking is limited. The Food: It's customary for me to try yook gae jjang (spicy beef soup) at different Korean restaurants if available. Yook gae jjang at "Yook Dae Jang" restaurant in Gardena used to be my favorite go-to until they'd changed management. Then the quality just went south. Haven't been back since. Anyways, I'd recently discovered Gu Jip. Something about the yook gae jjang here just blew me away. The spices and ingredients tasted and smelled similar to how my mom and wife cooks it at home. It was authentic. You taste the love that's put into this dish with dopamine-releasing flavors. The portion was very generous. I love how they bring it out in a traditional brass bowl. My wifey tried cold noodles and spicy cold noodles. For the cold broth noodles, the broth was amazing. The beef slices were tender. They use the traditional slushy ice, which takes me back to when I had cold noodles in Korea. Spicy cold noodle is a spicy mix noodles with spicy (gochujang I.e. chili) sauce. This is one without the broth. It's spicy but all the flavors just come together. Both are refreshingly great on a hot summer weather. If you're craving meats, order the bulgogi (Korean-style marinated sliced beef) and kalbi (Korean-style marinated short-ribs). The soy sauce marinate is sweet but savory. The meats are juicy and tender. Both are delicious. The Service: Based on observation, I think this place is run by group of Korean ladies that just knows how to cook good traditional Korean foods. The service is prompt and food came out promptly. No complaints here. The Ambiance: The inside looked like a typical Korean restaurant. Not modern, more old school look and feel. The table seatings were spacious. All in all, if you're craving good traditional Korean foods prepared by ladies who know how to cook them, check this place out. Pricing was reasonable based on quality and quantity. It's actually cheaper than most other Korean restaurants imho. The food is excellent and authentic. I would definitely come back to try other dishes or end up resorting back to my favorite, yook gae jjang. Great place for group of family and friends. You're welcome.

  • Author: Steve K.

    21 August 2024

    The side dishes are. 10/10 and whatever stock they use for each of their soup/stew are so dreading! No matter how savory. It's still refreshing at! Authentic Korean flavors.

  • Author: Tommy H.

    24 July 2024

    I am not familiar with Gardena area but I had to choose one Korean restaurant for lunch with family. Their food was so good especially their bean paste soup was one of the best I have ever tried recently. Two korean lady were working at the hall as server and cashier. I feel two lady is not enough to handle whole hall during lunch time. Their food was so good but their server service was not good enough like their food.

  • Author: Cassandra Y.

    20 February 2024

    Always craving Korean (authentic) food after watching my Korean drama. This is a restaurant I have never tried before. OMG! The pig leg meat (jokbal) is so good. They are meaty and chewy, lots of collagen! The kimbap is a kids favorite for sure. Large portion to share. The (spicy) cold buckwheat noodles definitely hit the right spot. I like to cut the noodles with scissors first because the noodles texture is kind of chewy. The sotteok (rice cake & sausage) is a very popular street food.

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