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Korean restaurant · Los Angeles

Traditional Korean Cooking

Steamed pork belly, seafood pancakes, and table service in Los Angeles.

Front view of a Korean restaurant in a strip mall.

Traditional Korean Plates

Kobawoo House cooks from traditional Korean recipes. The kitchen is built around dishes such as steamed pork belly and seafood pancakes, so the meal leans toward hearty, familiar flavors rather than a long list of modern twists.

That focus matters at the table. Steamed pork belly arrives as a dish meant for sharing. It asks for a slower pace, with bites taken alongside the rest of the meal instead of rushed between errands. Seafood pancakes bring a crisp edge and a softer center. They give the table something to cut, pass, and eat while the rest of the order settles in.

A guest looking for a closer look at the menu finds a restaurant that keeps its attention on Korean staples and serves them in a straightforward way. The restaurant also serves local specialty. That fits the setting in Los Angeles and gives the dining room a clear regional anchor. The food suits lunch and dinner, so the same kitchen works for a midday stop or a longer evening meal. A table can start with one plate and then move into another course without changing the style of the visit.

Korean restaurant interior with simple tables and chairs.

About Kobawoo House

Kobawoo House is a Korean restaurant in Los Angeles, set in a strip-mall space at 698 S Vermont Ave #109. The kitchen cooks traditional Korean recipes, with steamed pork belly and seafood pancakes among the dishes that define the room. Lunch and dinner service run Tuesday through Sunday, and Monday is closed.

The menu centers on Korean specialties. Bossam appears beside haemul pajeon, kalbi, gamja jeon, bindae tteok, eundaegu jjorim, and jangban guksoo [vegan]. Side dishes include napa cabbage kimchi and purple rice. The food leans into comfort, with healthy options and vegetarian options on the menu as well. Alcohol, beer, and non-alcoholic drinks are part of the list.

Service includes dine-in, takeaway, and delivery. Table service is available. Reservations are accepted. The restaurant also offers fast service, though a wait is usual. Seating is set for groups, and the space is casual with a trendy edge.

Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet. An assistive hearing loop is available. The restaurant accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Paid street parking and valet parking are both listed. High chairs are available for children. Guests choose a meal, take a seat, and order at the table. The service fits lunch breaks and dinner plans, with the kitchen running from opening until 10 PM on six days each week.

Plates of traditional Korean dishes on a dining table.

Opening Hours

  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday 11 AM–10 PM
  • Wednesday 11 AM–10 PM
  • Thursday 11 AM–10 PM
  • Friday 11 AM–10 PM
  • Saturday 11 AM–10 PM
  • Sunday 11 AM–10 PM

Good to Know

Planning your visit
Usually a wait · Accepts reservations The restaurant usually has a wait, and reservations are accepted. Guests who want a smoother arrival should book ahead and still plan for a line.
Parking
Paid street parking · Valet parking Drivers can use curbside parking or hand the car to valet before walking in. Either choice keeps the arrival close to the entrance.
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating · Wheelchair-accessible toilet · Assistive hearing loop Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and toilet are available, along with an assistive hearing loop. Guests who need those features can plan a full visit around them.
Payment
Credit cards · Debit cards · NFC mobile payments Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted. Guests can pay with a card or a phone at the end of the meal.
Children
Good for kids · High chairs The restaurant is good for kids and has high chairs. Families can bring younger children and ask for seating that works for them.
Who comes here
Groups The restaurant works for groups. Larger parties should consider the usual wait when planning arrival.
Atmosphere
Casual · Trendy The room is casual and trendy. Guests can expect a relaxed dining setting with a current look and a sit-down meal.

Hours And Access

Kobawoo House is open Tuesday through Sunday and closed on Monday. The schedule gives the week a clear rhythm. A lunch visit and a dinner visit both fit within the same operating pattern, so planning starts with the day of the week.

The address is in Los Angeles at 698 S Vermont Ave #109. The setting is easy to picture from the street. A guest arriving by car has two parking choices: paid street parking or valet parking. The site also includes a wheelchair-accessible car park, a wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and a wheelchair-accessible toilet. An assistive hearing loop is part of the setup as well.

Payment is simple at the end of the meal. Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted. That keeps the close of the visit quick, with no extra stop before leaving the table.

Casual strip-mall dining room with table service.

Ways To Visit

Kobawoo House supports delivery, takeaway, and dine-in service. That gives a customer three ways to order around the same kitchen. A meal can be taken home, sent out, or eaten at the table with service in the room.

The restaurant accepts reservations. That helps when the dining room is busy and the wait stretches out. It also usually has a wait, so timing matters. A guest who wants a calmer arrival can plan ahead and book a table before coming in. Fast service helps keep the pace moving once the order is placed.

The room suits lunch and dinner, and the restaurant is set up for groups as well as kids. Seating, table service, and high chairs are part of the visit. A quick meal and a longer sit-down both fit here, and the order stays centered on the food once the table is set.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the opening hours?

The restaurant is closed on Monday. Tuesday through Sunday, it opens from 11 AM to 10 PM. Guests can plan lunch or dinner within that daily window and avoid a Monday visit.

Does the restaurant accept reservations?

Reservations are accepted, and the restaurant usually has a wait. Guests who want a more predictable arrival can book ahead, then still allow extra time before the table is ready.

What parking options are available?

Paid street parking and valet parking are both available. Drivers can look for curbside parking near the address or use valet before entering. That makes it easier to choose between self-parking and a handoff at the door.

Which payment methods are accepted?

Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted. Guests can pay with a card or a phone after the meal, which keeps the checkout step simple.

Is the restaurant accessible?

Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and toilet are available, and an assistive hearing loop is in place. Guests who need those features can plan the visit with confidence and move through the meal without extra detours.

Is it suitable for children?

The restaurant is good for kids and has high chairs. Families can bring younger children and ask for a high chair when they sit down. That makes it easier to settle in for a full meal.

Find us

698 S Vermont Ave #109, Los Angeles, CA 90005, United States