Best Korean Restaurants in Historic South-Central

Another 5-star evening. Thank you Chef James, Aaron, and staff for a wonderful evening!

Our favorite spot. Love our servers Gisela, Alvin and the staff.

Love their Happy Hour menu as well as their regular dinner menu - the cocktails we tried weren't too sweet which was fantastic. The Happy Hour menu items were perfect smaller portions so we were able to try more things. LOVE the fried rice.

I was honestly blown away the first time I came to Gavin. The food was on a completely different level from anything I’d tried before. Everything was so fresh, beautifully prepared, and thoughtfully presented. Even the way everything was set up was impressive. I’ve been a regular ever since. I live about an hour away, but I’ve actually driven here twice in the same week because I just couldn’t stay away. This is easily one of the best restaurants in California. The staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming, which makes the experience even better. I honestly wish I could come here every day. It’s definitely a little pricey, but it’s worth every penny. If you’re looking for an amazing Korean restaurant, this place is absolutely worth the drive. Honestly, I wouldn’t be surprised to see this place earn a Michelin star someday. It’s that good. Definitely a must-try!

Not a lot of menu items, but what they do have they do a very nice job of. Our favorite is the black cod. Warning: be careful of the fish bones.