Jeon Ju
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Jeon Ju

Los Angeles, California

Photo: Jeonju Hyundaiok

A 24-hour Korean restaurant in the heart of K-Town that specializes in hand-pulled noodles and massive shareable plates. The galbi-jjim — braised short ribs falling off the bone in a sweet-savory sauce — is some of the best comfort food in the city. Fluorescent lights, no frills, incredible food at 2am. This is what Koreatown is about.

Insider tip

The kalguksu — hand-cut knife noodles in anchovy broth. Order it with the seafood pancake. Go after midnight.

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