Dha Rae Oak

Saw this restaurant being hyped up on social media and decided to give it a try as an early Thanksgiving dinner with my brother. Although the price point is kind of high, the food did not disappoint. We called a day ahead and ordered the 4hr Clay Pot Roasted Duck. The duck meat was very moist and packed with flavor. The rice, lentils, and sweet potatoes stuffed into the duck were delicious as well. Most definitely lived up to the hype. Before the duck arrived we also ordered some of the Sliced Duck and Pork Belly. Both were amazing, but the Pork Belly was the star of the show. Some of the best I've ever enjoyed. We even asked for a second order at the end of our meal. Service here was pretty standard for a Korean restaurant. Since it's not an AYCE spot, the server cooked the meats for us and served the Clay Pot Roasted Duck for us. The interior is pretty classic for a Korean restaurant. Overall, everything was amazing and worth the price. Not sure if I'd make the drive to splurge again unless it's a special occasion.

Oh my goodness, one of the best ducks I’ve ever tasted. The roasted duck was absolutely to die for. You do need to call ahead at least 4 hours in advance since it takes that long to cook, but it’s 100% worth it. The service was very quick, and they kept refilling our banchan promptly. We also ordered the noodle soup made with duck bone broth and smoked duck, along with radish sam. Everything was soooo good.

The roast duck is a must try. Melt in your mouth tender along with purple sticky rice and grains. The parking is horrible so maybe Uber there or drive a small car. Owner is very enthusiastic about his food.

Delicious smoked duck!!! We didnt call ahead for the roasted duck, but the smoked duck was fantastic. It gets nice and crispy on the grill, frying itself in its own fat, while staying tender and juicy. Also got the pollack soup which was great as well!

Roasted duck is amazing! You need to order 24hrs ahead and it’s totally worth it. Their spicy soup with small intestines are surprisingly good, also the fried rice!

The duck is delicious, tender, and flavourful. Obviously the way in which the duck is prepared will offer flavour nuances that will differ slightly, pick accordingly or just ask if you’re a newbie. I’m so glad my companions and I made the trip here. I detest LA but KTown LA has some, if not the best Korean restaurants the country —arguably the best on two continents, and this place is incredible. Definitely a worthwhile meal. Can’t wait to visit again!

The roasted duck was amazing. Worth the trip and the wait (order 24 hours in advance). We arrived 30 minutes ahead of our reservation but they were ready for us. Everyone was attentive and very nice. Highly recommend! Add this to your list of places to eat when you’re in Koreatown.