Gaam Restaurant and Lounge

This place is a bit hidden and requires you going up some stairs (they will card for 21+) and into a restaurant/​bar area. I went on a Saturday night with my friends so the place had a club feel to it, with loud music and actually pretty loud, drunk people too.
There’s not much to my experience here. They have pretty decent soju for a good price and food that probably tastes better the more drunk that you are. We tried the dukboki here, which I definitely enjoyed. It’s pretty spicy since it’s made with the sweet chili sauce. They have happy hour from 4:30 pm — 8:30 pm so I’d recommend coming here early to order some drinks for cheap and grab a bite to eat before starting the night. It’s a great place for grabbing drinks or drunchies with your friends.

I’m a fan not because of the food but because of the atmosphere it provides in terms of your expectation. They have good inexpensive bar food for happy hour, and they have scotch whisky! They have an outdoor area upstairs with heat lamps and the placed it usually packed on weekends! Would I come back? Only for happy hour of for big group of friends but never on a date.

Renovated… Sometimes the line takes quite a while but the food is reasonably priced and the soju is aight. Nice place to go if you plan on drinking an unnecessary amount, but don’t expect it to be the classiest type of establishment.
Service is aight, but like most Korean places… It would behoove you to have someone who speaks the language.

This place was poppin on a Saturday night. Music was loud. Lights everwhere. And drunk people all over the place.
Restroom stalls were really small. Weak flushes. I had to flush 5 different times for it to flush down my one toilet seat cover. Parts of the toilet were missing like the tank cover. By the end of the night I had to step on wet and dry toilet paper that was now fused to the floor from all the foot traffic. Vomit trail from the hall to the restroom. It was gross… although surprised that I didn’t smell anything.
This place is really a place you can come to if you want to get plastered. Waiters and waitresses take shots with you if you offer. Liquor is poured into people’s mouths straight from the bottle. Pretty fun and entertaining. Saturday night was really busy. Took them almost 30 minutes to return with my friend’s credit card for the bill… and it was nearly impossible to get anyone’s attention because they were all so busy.
Food was good. The best snacks to have with alcohol Korean style. Probably would take future birthday peeps here if they want to get f-​ed up.
Our bill came out to be 227 for 6 people. This place is interesting in that you don’t really realize how much you order until you see the bill. Bottles kept coming to the table. Shots were poured into people’s mouths randomly not knowing if you’re charged for that.

I love the soju here! it’s not too sweet or too strong either. Definitely a little pricey from what I’m use to in the OC area, but it’ll do since I’m in the area and having a girls night out.
Very attentive service since our server kept walking up and down the aside. All the food and drinks came out very quickly.
Only downside, bathrooms look very run down!

When we first moved to LA 6 years ago, Gaam was pretty bumpin. That was when that KTown reality show came out. We went a couple of nights with friends and I remember it being super dark (except for the Korean MVs playing on the projectors) and pretty crazy. 6 years later, Gaam is still in business but a lot more tame. It’s brighter, less noisy (but less of a buzz), and the tables/​seating are higher. We went recently because the wait at Kang Ho Dong is so damn long and we needed something to do. The sweet potato fries are pretty good & I heard from my friends that the tacos are good too. Service is good if you remember to press the button at the table.

This place has a good happy hour from 6 to 9 but it only applies to drinks and not food. The food is not great but who really come where to eat?

so pretty much you walk into a cool vibed lounge and get seated in an open area with tables. its pretty dark in there with an intimate lighting feel. menu is pretty wide for drinks. you can choose from beers, soju, hard liquor, cocktails, and more. i came here with some friends to just drink a little bit after eating across the street at EMC. its pretty loud in here so its kind of hard to hold a conversation but i mean if you’re gonna drink might as well be loud right?
well i think this is a cool spot for huge groups of people trying to get turnt up but it can add up a bit. for example, the yogurt soju (which i recommend anywhere if you’re gonna drink soju because you can barely taste the alcohol) has a small and large size. the small is $ 12.99 and the large is $ 24.99. essentially being double the price. for four of us we ordered a large soju and dude… it was SO SMALL. i recommend going back over to the plaza that has EMC and go to touhmi which gives you the large size of this place for pretty much way cheaper. ill def come back with a larger group next time and have a bomb time but for now my ktown hot spot for cheap drinking I’m going to stick to my homies at touhmi.

Wow, the atmosphere was the highlight of the place.
Food 4/​5, wish they had little bigger portion. Hibachi steak was really good.
Drinks 4/​5, yogurt soju is good, too bad they didn’t Kite last night but Kloud was also as good.
Some people complained about the customer sercice but as for my experience last night, they got exceptional customer service. We went as a group of 5 and one of our friends was pregnant, they happily accept our request to switch to an inside table within 10 minutes. Keep in mind last night was NYE and there was a crazy long waiting list and none of inside parties would leave the restaurant before the countdown.

Their food is not that great but I suppose they have some pretty good happy hours for their alcohol! Half off pricing!
Food-​wise: it was just decent, there are definitely better restaurants for drunchie type of foods.
The Spicy Seafood Soup was what they recommended when I told the server I wanted soup. I went with his suggestion and wasn’t a huge fan of the soup base. It does come with a lot of items like veggies and seafood in the soup. However, the soup base tasted like i was drinking sriracha water. Not what I wanted or was expecting when I wanted soup.
The corn cheese was also not the best I’ve ever had either. The cheesy was not super melty and the corn was not sweet at all.
Also, they remodeled the entire interior. There are no more benches that made it more a loungy atmosphere in the past. It is all tables and chairs inside now. It is more of a restaurant than a bar/​lounge.

I came with a friend on a Wednesday night around 8PM. We ordered the chicken gizzard and kamikaze roll, both of which we really liked. We also ordered a small peach soju, which pleasantly surprised me because it wasn’t bitter at all. In fact, it was probably the best soju I’ve ever had.
So why the 3 stars? The service was pretty slow– we asked for rice to go with the chicken gizzard at least 3 times before it came. Many times we would ring the bell and no one would come. It was also pretty difficult to wave down an employee because they were so busy. The place looked kind of understaffed to me.
We both however really enjoyed the ambience. It has a nightclub-​like but not too fancy feel.
There is $ 3 valet parking in the lot shared by all the businesses in the area.

No more happy hour for food :(…
Pros: Happy hour from 6pm-​9pm! 50% off all alcohol. Plenty of items to choose from. If you go during the week and not on Friday or the weekends. it’s pretty toned down and quiet. The staff are pretty nice and attentive for most part and some of the waitresses are easy on the eyes.
Cons: If you go on a busy day like Friday or Saturday. it gets really crowded and very loud. Not worth if you don’t go during happy hour. Food is decent, but nothing really amazing. I’ve been here a few times and the time before that I came with a few friends, the staff kept forgetting everything… we kept having to flag them down and tell them that we’re done and need the check and we need boxes and what not. It’s a little hidden away and you have to go into a tight alley before going up some stairs into the restaurant itself above. Parking may be a bit of a hassle sometimes and you’re going to have to valet at the assorted lots around the area. My last and final experience here was not great at all. everything was wayyy too salty. like ridiculously salty and on top of that. no more 50% off all food items during happy hour… mediocre food at THAT price… the price before after the discount was fine. the food wasn’t amazing, but it was cheap so I had nothing to really complain about and it was nice to have a cheap option with a variety of things to choose from.
Bottom line: I won’t be coming here again unless the 50% discount applies for the food too. Much too expensive for what you get.

GAAM REMODELED! LOOKS SO MUCH BETTER THAN BEFORE! They added a bunch of booths to make sitting a lot more comfortable. Their menu also changed, its like made out of a big cardboard, with pictures of all the food. I love menus with pictures!
I’ve been to gaam many many times throughout my life and I’ve surprisingly always had fun here. I think it depends on the people you go with as well. Coming here with ratchet people is always a blast, but don’t worry, there’s always another party that’s going to be as ratchet as yours. Which honestly, is kind of annoying when there’s so many obnoxious drunk people stumbling, throwing up in the bathroom, and bumping into everyone. Also, this place is filled with koreans, of course, its located in ktown.
The workers are always on top of their stuff, they hustle when coming over, they’re attentive when you click on the table button, and they surprisingly have a lot of patience dealing with drunk people every night.
One thing you must get: their STEAMED EGG! It tastes nothing like the steamed egg you get at Korean BBQ, this is by far the most flavorful steamed egg I’ve ever tasted! You won’t be disappointed !
Come for happy hour, it literally is SO cheap. Even when you dont come for happy hour, this place is still cheap in my opinion. Food here is so yummy as well. I love their dukbokki, cheese corn, and their whole watermelon. My party got their clam soup one time and there were sooo many clams! There were more clams than soup thats for sure.

80 bucks for a bottle of Dewars Scotch? Loud music, decent food? Place is always poppin, packed with koreans is an awesome hang out spot.
What really sucks is trying to find parking :(I parked near BCD and walked over. All and all, no complaints, but it isn’t like ORGASMIC

This place is hands down one of my favorite bars in LA. This is mainly because I never remember my nights here XD
A T M O S P H E R E:
The interior is super duper dark – so dark that you can barely see the faces of your friends – but that’s what helps everyone loosen up and have a better time. There is an also an outdoor area which is more lit up and less noisy – even though the noise level of this place is remains high most the time. This place has lots of tables – big and small – and is the perfect place for groups of all sizes (I’ve come here with 20 people before and we split into two tables next to each other no big deal).
D R I N K S:
This place serves mostly soju and beer. My favorite is, of course, their yogurt soju. That stuff tastes so freaking good that it makes you underestimate it’s potency… and before you know it you’ll be dancing on the tables LOL! I do notice that Gaam waters out its yogurt soju later on into the night – smart move for a restaurant but definitely keep that in mind so you don’t over-​order on the yogurt soju if you’re tryna turn up.
F O O D:
The drunchies here are freaking amazing… My favorites are the Cheese Corn and Fried Oysters. I can’t eat spicy but if you’re a fan of spicy foods definitely get the Rabokki which is the spicy rice cake with added ramen. Gaam also gives you free corn chips to munch on – I don’t know what kind of corn chips they are but it’s the best corn chips I’ve ever had. If you have a big party and/​or it’s a slow day, Gaam will also give out free plates of food!

After a hearty KBBQ dinner, we wanted to find a place to hang out and enjoy some drinks. Gaam was just a few blocks away (but still further than we’d like to walk to), so we hopped in our car. After circling the neighboring block for free street parking and finding nothing, we just drove on in the plaza and valeted the car. $ 2 with validation at Gaam’s front desk.
Gaam has a very clubby feel with clubby music in a lounge. The place is entirely upstairs. Coke in a can was $ 3. Corn with cheese was amazing. Calamari and chicken was good. If you’re ordering soju, get the large size as it’s a better deal. I tried blackberry, mango, and yogurt and liked them all.
They have a $ 20 minimum for credit card swipes, which is not convenient if you’re splitting the bill amongst a lot of people.

After dinner at Kang Hodong Baekjeong my friends and I decided to hit this place up for some post-​dinner drinks and snacks (yes, it sounds weird – it’s a Korean thang). Anyhoo, since it was super-​early there was hardly anyone in there, making the extra-​large and well-​worn space feel even larger. But no matter, we were there to hang out and it provided some nice means to do so, with their sweet half-​off happy hour deals. We ordered some soju and beer, and sweet potato fries (crispy!). A friend tried one of their soju/​yogurt cocktail thingies and it was pretty good! We managed to while away almost two hours here just drinking and shooting the shit. Service was good too – not a bad option if you can catch their happy hour.
STEPH JUDGEMENT: A sizable Korean-​style pub that has some great happy hour deals.

I love their happy hour here! From Sunday to Thursday 7 – 9 pm you get all the drinks 50% off!
My boyfriend and I always come here before Quarters or KHD. We love coming here to get a snack in and a little buzz going on before we get dinner. I’ve only had their chicken gizzards and it was delish and perfect with my soju.
The service here is very attentive and all you have to do is ring the bell and they come right away.

After having been to Gaam a few times recently and never been blacked out, I think I have mastered the art of enjoying this place. Here’s an update review to celebrate my achievement.
Ambience: Casual and fun. Seriously, who cares?
Service: It’s either awesome or suck. There’s really nothing in between. Guess what? There’s never a single time I get such a bad service here. I use my charms, wink*
Food: is the main thing I aim for lately. Some dishes like fish ball soup* is so hot and tasty during winter. Spicy dukbukki* is always a hit. Spicy pork and tofu* is decent. Wings* are relatively good here! Surprise huh? Beside these main dishes, you’ll occasionally receive small dishes like corn cheese, sweet potato fries or mixed yakitori on house. Who ain’t a fan of freebies?!
Drink: Need I say more? Yogurt soju is an ultimate all time favorite. Handle it wisely because there’s no elevator here. You wanna go back down using the same method as you come in, ha.
Parking: Don’t be cheap guys. Valet is only $ 3 with validation. I know it’s a pain in a butt to get your car parked when you come in but it’s safer on the way out.
Gaam has been one of my favorite spots in the heart of KTown. According to Unilocal,I’m one of the fans too! I usually start off or end the night here. Most of the time when I run out of creativity of where to go next. Yet, this place has never once disappointed me. Gun bae Unilocalers!

If previously reviewed Toe Bang is a hole-​in-​the-​wall with all its nooks, then Gaam (upstairs in the same plaza in KTown) with it cavernous space, is like Chuck E Cheese.
I didn’t have food the last time I was here, but the food is comparable to CEC: Its mediocre and overpriced. As far as ambiance goes, the place is like the circus that CEC is: Loud, people running all over the place, and music videos on the big screens. However, unlike CEC, everyone is getting f*cked up!
We had Makkoli and beer combined in a carafe, but there were plenty of waitresses doing soju shots, and the girl next to us shared a shot of soju w/​me (and her phone number — jk — LOL!). Actually, she said she was having a bad day cos of a girl at work, and her bf wasn’t being too sympathetic. She simply needed someone to talk to.
I would come back here for drinks, but I much prefer Toe Bang’s food, and more intimate atmosphere. In addition, its much easier to talk to and meet girls! LOL!!!