The Kimbap: A Spicy and Quick Korean Takeout Spot in Koreatown

Anytime I'm in Koreatown (which is often) and I need something quick to eat (again, which is often) The Kimbap is my go-to. It's a quick-service take-out only spot, and it's always very fast even though I always order in-person. I always end up ordering a Spicy Chicken or Spicy something and it is SPICY- I don't have an extremely high spice tolerance, but it's not low either- definitely can tolerate spice more that the average person. But holy cow their spicy is SPICY. I always end up hyperventilating a few pieces in, but also can't stop eating because it's so good. They have a valet lot, but if I tell the parking attendant that I'm there to quickly pick up from The Kimbap he always points to an empty spot and lets me park on my own. Highly recommend for an easy yet delicious and filling lunch.. and SPICY.. don't say I didn't warn you!

I came in at 6:20, at this point of the night they close the dining area and are only open for takeout but that worked for me. I was able to place my order the moment the host was done calling out order names. I had ordered the Spicy Squid Kimbap and it's a decent size for $9 and even though it's marked among the hotter items it was just as sweet and tangy as it was hot, with no fishy smell or taste. Quick, cheap, delicious, easy, 10/10

Food is very good. Been coming here since pre covid times. I love to order ahead by phone and I usually get my food done by the time I get there. There is parking but it's valet. If you are only picking up, let them know and they will let you park there for a while to get your food. I wished they opened the restaurant like before with the indoor seating but I understand to keep the cost of the food down, they kept it a to go moto.

One of my favorite little eateries for quick, nutritious, and delicious food. They offer 4 kinds of vegetarian kimbap: avocado, mushroom, kimchi, and perilla leaves. We got all four single rolls for about $26 so it's a great deal. It comes with a special soy sauce that tastes amazing. If we had to choose, the avocado kimbap is our favorite. This is a takeout spot but service is fast. If it's the weekend and parking is difficult to find, you can call ahead to place an order.

I'm totally impressed. From the cute little parking lot area to the different prices and sized portions of Kimbap. Although it's not a dine in type of location, it's well situated to meet the needs of customers. Very clean and organized. I love the fact that they have NFC readers to make purchases. I absolutely love the wall decor of the menu choices. It gives you plenty to look at and of course snap beautiful photos while you wait. I'm definitely coming back to my new go-to spot. There's so much variety until I couldn't make up my mind. So I decided to go with flavors tuna, avocado, kimchi and my usual fish ball. I wasn't disappointed at all. I'm so excited that I discovered this location!!! Also, I said parking is easy as long as their not too crowded. Traveling north and just before you get to 4th street turn right into the driveway for the Omni Plaza and there would be a lot further to the back on the left side.

really love their tuna! The spicy pork is a bit too hot for me, and I'm not a fan of the ground beef. The prices are affordable, and the food has an authentic Korean taste. The only downside is that the restaurant is tucked away in an alley, so it's a bit hard to find.

These kimbaps are really good! Great ratio of filling to rice, delicious ingredients, good price for what you get, fast and friendly service. We ordered several rolls to bring back home to the family. Beef, spicy pork, spicy chicken, squid. My favorite was the beef, which wasn't spicy at all. I think the hit at the house was spicy pork and squid though. Everyone seemed to love them most. Least favorite was the spicy chicken which was overpoweringly spicy. Leftovers held over well the next day, and my sister even took some to work for lunch the next day. I'd come here all the time for an easy portable to go on the run if it were nearby.

Super fast service. Take out only. Friendly service. I got the beef kimbap the meat tasted a little under seasoned (not seasoned at all) but maybe that is how it is supposed to be? Enjoyed it nonetheless.

Love the selection and authenticity of flavors that you can order - I ordered 3 for my first visit (Kimchi, Spam, and Sausage). They were well packaged to be enjoyed on the go or at home. You cannot stay and eat there as they are takeout only. The food comes out fast and the service is friendly. I definitely want to try the other dishes too, it all looks so promising! Parking can be tricky in the area, but you can certainly get lucky with street parking and a short walk over. The closest lot is valet only, so you've been warned!