Grandma Kim's Family Diner

Delicious food with good pricing. This style Korean bbq is where they cook the food for you. Nice little find.

Published 7 months ago

Korean food done very well with large portions! Only negative : I don't like scan for menus. The beef bulgobi and the pork belly are great! Normally at an Asian restaurant the starter soup is something tossed in BUT here the potato soup stands out! I will order it as stand alone next time I want to go soup!

Published a year ago

Bolgogi is abundant, but WAY too sweet. This is my second time eating it. I could barely force myself to eat 10% of it. I verified with my wife this second time, and she concurs. HOWEVER, the fish pancake is much better than most Korean restaurants here in the valley. The Sundubu is huge and quite good. I would definitely recommend both those. The Banchan was also good but not particularly abundant. The meat was the big disappointment. The Saengenseon jeon or fish pancake almost would make me change my mind if the meat wasn't so sugary or strupy sweet and the kimchi and other Banchan were more abundant.

Published a year ago

Highly recommend this place! I frequently visit K-town and it’s often hard to find great quality food like that in the valley. We stumbled upon this place and we are obsessed. Really surprised how quiet it can get but I highly recommend stopping by. We got the soju flight, beef and pork bulgogi hot pots (they come hot sizzling hot so expect to hang out for a bit as it cools down!) and the kimchi pancakes (get a small if you are less than a group of 4! The regular is a large portion) ! Speaking of the portions are huge and can average around $20 an entree. Definitely look at the menu because it is huge!

Overall: highly recommend to anyone who loves Korean food or wants to try it!

Published a year ago

I'll make this quick and simple because I'm awesome 🤫

Huge parking lot ✅

Family-oriented setting ✅

Date place ✅

Restroom at the back ✅

Friendly server (yes, there's only one) ✅ but their service is amazing.

Call for pickup ✅

Dine in ✅

Great tasting food!!! 🤤✅

I recommend the sizzling Kalbi or Combo Kalbi. Check out my pics 💯

Enjoy! Feel free to follow 😎🤙🏼

Published 2 years ago

Wonderful! One of the best ramen and Korean BBQ food around, super nice and friendly. Good sized portions for the price, left us filled and happy.

Published a year ago

We ordered food to pickup due to Covid-19 and it was delicious and came with sides. Highly recommend the bulgolgi and ramen. We loved the kimchi pancakes as well. Food was ready very fast and pickup was super easy!

Published 4 years ago

Korean chicken soup was hot and spicy. It was not bad. One can have a meal here in the valley instead of going to Koreatown.

Published 10 months ago

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Published 2 months ago

By far my favorite place to eat in my entire time in LA. Best Korean food I've had. I could eat their spicy BBQ pork every day.

Published 3 months ago

My new favorite Korean spot in the valley!! The food is incredible and the service is so friendly. Make sure to get the kimchi pancakes!!

Published 3 months ago

Published 3 months ago

I had take out.
Kimchi pancake and soon dubu
It was all good and fresh

Published 3 months ago

Terrible bland sides (banchan) extremely bland and very overpriced. Go to Northridge for real genuine korean food if koreatown is too far.

Published 5 months ago

I’ve been craving a taste of home close to work and have been struggling to find something that fits. I needed something close by and found something within 10 minutes.

I was pleasantly surprised by this place and will return soon.

Published 5 months ago

We love this place. The food is amazing and the service is great. Every time we’ve gone the food has been fresh and hot, the drinks cold and the delivery fast. It’s real comfort food.

Published 6 months ago

Wow! Grandma Kim's has changed - and for the better! I have been eating here since it was named H.S. Kim's restaurant, but haven't come here in a while. The menu has expanded, and now offers far more dishes than any other Korean restaurant I can think of in the San Fernando Valley. Better still, the food is improved across the board...better and classier presentation, large portions and delicious taste. The BBQ is very nice, with regular and large sizes offered. There is an expanded appetizer section, and large sections for soups, Bibimbap, seafood, and a very welcome section for vegetarian dishes The banchan is delicious, particularly the kimchi cabbage, bean sprouts and daikon radish. The decor has some nice authentic elements now, but otherwise is much the same. The service is still family run, but also more professional and courteous than before. Prices are moderate...in my experience, Korean cuisine tends to be slightly more expensive than other Asian fare. I will definitely return.

Published 8 years ago

If you like eating chicken that has the texture of rubber then this place is for you!

Published 7 months ago

Delicious food with good pricing. This style Korean bbq is where they cook the food for you. Nice little find.

Published 7 months ago

BBQ훌륭하고 김치지개도 푹 잘 끓여진 맛이고 돌솥비빔밥도 재료가 한국에서 쓰는 조합이라 맛이 좋습니다.
반찬들도 다 맛있네요~

Published 8 months ago

This place is always a treat for me. Try to go at least every month, service is quick and the entire experience is awesome.

Published 9 months ago

Korean chicken soup was hot and spicy. It was not bad. One can have a meal here in the valley instead of going to Koreatown.

Published 10 months ago

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Published a year ago

Out of towner so first time here and their food was AMAZING...I loved everything about the restaurant but especially the food.

Published a year ago

One of the best korean food in town 🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶

Published a year ago

Published 2 years ago

Highly recommend this place! I frequently visit K-town and it’s often hard to find great quality food like that in the valley. We stumbled upon this place and we are obsessed. Really surprised how quiet it can get but I highly recommend stopping by. We got the soju flight, beef and pork bulgogi hot pots (they come hot sizzling hot so expect to hang out for a bit as it cools down!) and the kimchi pancakes (get a small if you are less than a group of 4! The regular is a large portion) ! Speaking of the portions are huge and can average around $20 an entree. Definitely look at the menu because it is huge!

Overall: highly recommend to anyone who loves Korean food or wants to try it!

Published a year ago

Wonderful! One of the best ramen and Korean BBQ food around, super nice and friendly. Good sized portions for the price, left us filled and happy.

Published a year ago

Love dining in and take out. Quality food and service. The sides are also so good.

Published a year ago

Published a year ago

Buenas porciones,muy rico las sopas y el soju

Published a year ago

Published a year ago

This is my “go-to” for all of my Korean food cravings! The food is delicious and the service is always friendly.

Published a year ago

Great to know there's tasty Korean food nearby. Will definitely be coming back again!

Published a year ago

Published a year ago

I been to this place in 2015 and carried out the expectations and may be that shouldn’t have but it was dinner for 2 adult and 2 kids on 2015 and now 2023 two adults for a lunch . Food taste and the total cost are the same .. common we have inflation back to the same level .. where is the price

Published a year ago

best korean food in the valley. I come here almost every week, everything is always so tasty. portions are very generous, the banchan is a highlight. best kimchi in town.

Published a year ago

They tell you one price over the phone and when you get there in person they tell you another one. Unacceptable and unprofessional, won’t be coming back.

Published 5 years ago

Comida regular para el precio alto.

Published a year ago

I’m so surprised to see good reviews for this place the chicken was like rubber couldn’t even finish it. It was so gross.

Published a year ago

Yum!

Published a year ago

I came here from the recommendation of a friend and it did not disappoint. The service is great everyone is friendly and educated me on the menu :)
The banchan is yummy and they refill if you ask. We got the vegetable pancake to share and I got a mushroom bibimbap. Would definitely come back. Love the array of sauce options.

Published a year ago

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Published a year ago

Korean food done very well with large portions! Only negative : I don't like scan for menus. The beef bulgobi and the pork belly are great! Normally at an Asian restaurant the starter soup is something tossed in BUT here the potato soup stands out! I will order it as stand alone next time I want to go soup!

Published a year ago

The food is delicious . Large portions are great for sharing with friends or family. The service is friendly. The place is clean. We have been here three times , and we will be back.

Published a year ago

The Boolgogi Bibimbab Hot Pot was delicious, and absolutely satisfying.
The tender beef was sliced thin, and it was seasoned perfectly. There was enough of everything, Beef, Rice, and stir fry vegetables, for two meals.
I almost forgot to mention that it comes with the Korean Banchan, which are vegetable side dishes. I got what I believe to be the Seasoned Bean Sprouts, Spicy Radish Salad, Traditional Kimchi, and one more I now forget what it was. Great sizes, taste, and selection. WOW!
I was glad to discover this little gem, thanks to other great reviews, just a mile from my home.
I will absolutely drop by here again to try some (new to me) Korean comfort food.

Published a year ago

Published a year ago

Bolgogi is abundant, but WAY too sweet. This is my second time eating it. I could barely force myself to eat 10% of it. I verified with my wife this second time, and she concurs. HOWEVER, the fish pancake is much better than most Korean restaurants here in the valley. The Sundubu is huge and quite good. I would definitely recommend both those. The Banchan was also good but not particularly abundant. The meat was the big disappointment. The Saengenseon jeon or fish pancake almost would make me change my mind if the meat wasn't so sugary or strupy sweet and the kimchi and other Banchan were more abundant.

Published a year ago

I’ve had delivery from Grandma Kim’s several times and it was excellent! This was my first time at the actual restaurant and it was even better. Great food, friendly, happy service and generous portions. I’m going back in a couple of weeks with my wife and some friends!

Published a year ago

This place is a bit hidden, but if you find it, they have good authentic Korean food.
Plentiful side dishes. Amazing Bulgogi always cooked to perfection. Seafood pancakes are really good as well!

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

I'm a US-born Korean and very skeptical of all Korean restaurants, but this place was the real deal. The ramen was real Korean ramen, spicy and delish (though very different than Japanese, the noodles are actually instant I think but it's still awesome and just like you get in Korea). The LA galbi was a real surprise - the meat was so tender I don't think I've had it like that before. Bibambap, mandoo, and banchan were all solid too! Can't wait to go back and try the other dishes. Thanks Halmoni!

Published 2 years ago

Love their beef knee soup!

Published 2 years ago

SOOOO freaking good the beef hot pot 🍲 is absolutely amazing

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Published 2 years ago

Amazingly delicious food the owner was a really nice

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

This was the worst Korean food I have ever had in my life and I consider myself a Korean food junky. The kimchi and side dishes were just truly disgusting and unedible as well. Super unfriendly waitress, and bad food, and overpriced, just ruined my entire day. Unfortunately I will never go back, and I don't recommend this place. People who give this place five stars either have never tasted authentic Korean food, or just don't know Korean food period.

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

Fantastic food. Savory banchan. Spicy pork with kimchi BBQ was excellent. Flavorful and somewhat spicy. Beef bulgogi bibimbap was sweet and savory.

Published 2 years ago

Authentic Korean in an obscure strip mall. Food was excellent.

Published 2 years ago

Great little restaurant

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It’s hard to find a korean restaurant that isn’t fusion with a varied vegetarian menu! Really enjoyed the food here and would come back

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

Mushy rice. Japchae was so dry that the whole thing was stuck together. Tofu soup was okay.

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

I absolutely love their Korean tofu hotpot!

Published 2 years ago

I'll make this quick and simple because I'm awesome 🤫

Huge parking lot ✅

Family-oriented setting ✅

Date place ✅

Restroom at the back ✅

Friendly server (yes, there's only one) ✅ but their service is amazing.

Call for pickup ✅

Dine in ✅

Great tasting food!!! 🤤✅

I recommend the sizzling Kalbi or Combo Kalbi. Check out my pics 💯

Enjoy! Feel free to follow 😎🤙🏼

Published 2 years ago

Their food is great every time I go there!

Published 5 years ago

The food was good and the banchan was delicious. We ordered the spicy tofu and mushroom soup and the chicken curry which were both flavourful. Large portions and I would have given 5 stars if the prices weren’t so high.

Published 2 years ago

Paid $2 extra for extra vegetables in the ramen and got just one whole onion. Meat tasted like burnt oil, not worth the price

Published 2 years ago

This was the worst Korean I’ve had in a while. The rice was cooked to mush, and the Korean side dishes were inedible. The kimchi and bean sprouts in particular had a concerning taste, so much so I fully expect to get sick later just from the one bite I had. The meat was okay. That’s it. Just okay. Hard to believe this restaurant has a 4.8 and over 1,400 reviews on Doordash.

Published 3 years ago

For a Korean from Korea, it was pretty bad. Super sweet, and spicy brisket soup didn't have the essential ingredients for the dish but a bunch of onions. I wouldn't recommend.

Published 3 years ago

The food was so delicious! We tried multiple dishes, and it was all so tasty. When I ordered, I thought it was a little pricey, but we got soooo much food! I would highly recommend this place!

Published 3 years ago

Good food interesting Behavior from workers

Published 3 years ago

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Published 3 years ago

Bit expensive.

Published 3 years ago

Comfort food.

Published 9 years ago

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Published 3 years ago

Great family restaurant. Been around for a long time.

Published 3 years ago

Order priced. Worst noodles I have ever tasted

Published 3 years ago

Everything is so good here! There is nothing bad I can say about Kim's. The food is fresh, amazing and big portions. Please support this local business

Published 3 years ago

Yelp says indoor dining, website says indoor dining, sign on door and chairs on tables says otherwise.

Was really looking forward to eating here.

Published 3 years ago

I really like their food. I just don’t like the service. I wish they can improve it, like to be more friendly.

Published 4 years ago

Good, high quality korean food. I’m always impressed by how quick they are.

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Published 4 years ago

Delicious I like the Brisket Noodle Soup and beef boolgogi not a cheap place however but you get what you pay for

Published 4 years ago

Super flavorful and delicious! Used to go here a lot pre-pandemic and have now switched to getting it delivered every few weeks. Great food, great prices and great service.

Published 4 years ago

Published 4 years ago

The food is always great!!

Published 4 years ago

Published 4 years ago

Beef Bibimbap is delicious ❤️ it's so delicious!

Published 4 years ago

There was confusions with the order but the store tried to work with me to my satisfaction

Published 4 years ago

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Published 4 years ago

Awesome customer service!

Published 4 years ago

Published 5 years ago

We ordered food to pickup due to Covid-19 and it was delicious and came with sides. Highly recommend the bulgolgi and ramen. We loved the kimchi pancakes as well. Food was ready very fast and pickup was super easy!

Published 4 years ago

I order tofu sea food hot pot i didnt get any sea food i git just tofu soup they charge me $20 just fir tofu soup

Published 4 years ago

After eating all the food from Grandma's Kim to celebrate our 4th of July... I just cant wait to give 5 stars rating.

I ordered rice cake, fried chicken and tofu beef boolgogi soup. Its soooo amazing!!!

I am Indonesian, and I love it. Not too spicy, and tasty. 🥰

Published 5 years ago

Both times I've ordered Beef Dishes . No beef was added then when you call the restaurant the Lady doesn't speak English so she pretends or really doesn't understand you want your money back. I got a gift card in return , after having the manager call me when she wasn't even at work . Ridiculous that it happened 2 separate times.

Published 5 years ago

Poor customer service. We came 6/27/20 and asked for a to go menu and the lady told my husband to look on his phone and walked away, so we left to the pho place at the other end of the strip

Published 5 years ago

Seafood Ramen......Delicious....🍜😀👍

Published 5 years ago

I loved the food here. Specifically seafood pancakes. Side dishes are simple and tasty.

Published 5 years ago

Really good food! Lots of options too.

Published 5 years ago

Published 5 years ago

I need to condense my review due to time constraints. I ordered a meal from the menu that came with all the mini dishes served with Korean Food. The server informed ne that they can be refilled once. Server was accomodating and the food came out very hot and tasty. I used their metal chopsicks to enjoy thu meal.

Published 5 years ago

Good lunch specials but it little pricey

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The place is nice, first time having bimibap anywhere, it's not my fav dish. Will come again and try the ramem

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I love the food here, the home-y atmosphere, and most of all the wonderful staff. Definitely recommend this spot!

Published 5 years ago

Delicious Koran soups. Loved the beef BBQ.
the noodle soup are huge and well seasoned.

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A little bit dingey but superb flavor and I've been eating Korean cuisine for decades

Published 5 years ago

Best Korean restaurant

Published 5 years ago

The ramen is amazing and the portion is huge. Can't wait to go back.

Published 5 years ago

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This neighborhood spot has been here on Topanga for awhile now. If you want to drown in meat AYCE style then you have to go further down Devonshire to Gen-Korean or wait for the Galbi/Pinball joint opens in West Hills next year. (Fallbrook/Vanowen) should be interesting and it's nice to have a little choice in the West Hills, Chatsworth area.

Grandma Kim is great for someone that want to get Korean BBq and Tofu and not feel God Awful Bloated afterwards. I had the dinner combo LA Galbi with the tofu hotpot. Combined with the modest amount of bonchon side dishes (no where near as many you would get from Shik Do Rak) it will fill you just quite nicely.

Published 5 years ago

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Great food

Published 5 years ago

Great service. Wonderful food. We loved that it was a fun atmosphere but we could still hold a conversation there. Highly recommend it!

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Great Korean food with good service.

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I love to eat here. The variety of food is endless and delicious. If you're not up for an AYCE kbbq restaurant but still craving Korean food this is the best place to start.

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Disappointed because this menu is outdated, the combos now are $24.99 instead of $16-$18

Published 5 years ago

Love the hot tofu pot here!

Published 5 years ago

Very nice environment. Foods are super delicious and authentic!

Published 5 years ago

Never disappoints

Published 6 years ago

Food is great, friendly staff, clean and good prices.

Published 5 years ago

I love Korean BBQ and when you don't feel like All You Can Eat, Grandma Kim's is perfect.

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Good food , great for sharing

Published 5 years ago

Good! Good!

Published 5 years ago

Always a pleasure to eat here

Published 5 years ago

Top notch

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Great

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Love the spicy pork!

Published 7 years ago

Beef bolgoggi hot pot was delicious and fresh.

Published 6 years ago

Published 6 years ago

Food is pretty good here.
I've tried 3 dishes here and all were pretty tasty. I think food is overpriced here though and it's the main reason we don't come here that often.

Published 6 years ago

Authentic korean bbq and family feel

Published 6 years ago

Service is good. Vibe a bit awkward. Food is pretty good. Price is average.

Published 6 years ago

Best ramen!

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Great Korean traditional food served in large quantities. Good service.

Published 6 years ago

My daughter orders from them all of the time when we can't stop to eat in and just want to relax at home. Food makes you lonf for Korea

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It's a nice meal. I love all the customer photos on the wall. It's a great place to eat a good meal and relax.

Published 6 years ago

Brennen Taylor said it was good so 3 STARS

Published 6 years ago

Staff is cold, stoic, and seemed not interested on a Friday night. Food is just about OK. The second starbusnearned due to the generous soup size. The place is too overpriced and does not do justice with "grandma" in the name of the place.

Published 6 years ago

I have been coming to gradma kims for 5 plus years I love this place

Published 6 years ago

Didn't like it much. I should have gone someplace else... not impressed

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For a place with ‘Grandma’ in their name, the staff were stoic and cold. Not a single smile. Food was mediocre to bad and way overpriced for overly sweet bulgogi with no other characteristic flavor, spicy squid without umami, and greasy dumplings. I can make better food at home. I was very embarrassed to bring my coworkers here to show my heritage as a Korean person. Not at all recommended.

Published 6 years ago

Good food. Interesting menu. Vegetable pancakes good!!

Published 6 years ago

Great friendly place.

Published 6 years ago

Always a great place. if you like your soup hot. it comes out boiling. All of the food has great flavor

Published 6 years ago

Sweet service. Great food. I went with two other people. We ordered tofu hot pot, vegetable pancakes, pork short ribs, and bulgogi pork glass noodle soup. I love the pancakes and so did the others. I tried the shorts ribs and I am not one for pork but I love the flavor. My friend thought her glass noodle soup was good. The sides were good too! Def a family cozy mom and pop feel to it.

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Great Korean comfort food and selection. Everything I have tried has been amazing!

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Great place, food was authentic

Published 6 years ago

Very good food, recommended.

Published 6 years ago

Really good food

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