Dakota Kim

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Dakota Kim is a writer, editor, and recovering restaurant owner living in Los Angeles. Her food, travel, TV, and lifestyle stories have appeared in the Los Angeles Times, New York Times, Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure, Civil Eats, Food52, and many other publications.

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LA Review

Bonjuk And Bibimbab Cafe

Korean•

Rowland Heights

Bonjuk & Bibimbab Cafe in Rowland Heights is a Seoul-based chain with truly excellent juk.

Dakota Kim

Written byDakota Kim

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LA Guide

The Best Noodle Soups In Los Angeles

From ramen and pho to matzo balls and boat noodles, here are 23 delicious bowls of soup to get you through another blustery(ish) LA winter.

Brant Cox
Kat Hong
Brett Keating
Dakota Kim

Written byBrant Cox, Kat Hong, Brett Keating & Dakota Kim

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LA Guide

The Best Korean Naengmyeon In LA

Korean

8 great spots for the refreshingly cold (and sometimes spicy) noodle dish.

Dakota Kim

Written byDakota Kim

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LA Guide

The Best Korean Restaurants In The San Gabriel Valley

Korean•

Arcadia

12 spots to satisfy all your KFC, juk, and yukgaejang needs.

Dakota Kim

Written byDakota Kim

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LA Review

O Jang Dong

Korean•

Koreatown

O Jang Dong makes some of the best bibim naengmyeon in Koreatown.

Dakota Kim

Written byDakota Kim

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LA Review

Mo Ran Gak

Korean•

Garden Grove

Mo Ran Gak is a fantastic Korean spot in Garden Grove. Makes sure to order some naengmyeon while you're here.

Dakota Kim

Written byDakota Kim

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LA Review

Big Rice Korean Cuisine

Korean•

Temple City

Big Rice is a Korean spot in Temple City where you should definitely order some rabbokki.

Dakota Kim

Written byDakota Kim