# Ma Dang Gook Soo > Korean restaurant with handmade noodles and large portions creates a homey, family-run vibe. Atmosphere feels authentic and local, often crowded with long queues and mostly Korean clientele. Kitchen noise and cramped space add to a lively but intense dining experience. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/MaDangGookSoo - Address: 869 S Western Ave #1, Los Angeles, California, United States - Phone: +12134876008 - Google rating: 4.1 (428 reviews) ## What it is good for - Dumpling — 9.4/10 - Authentic — 9.4/10 - Bibimbap — 8.8/10 - Kimchi — 8.7/10 - Korean Food — 8.3/10 - Soup — 8.2/10 - Food — 7.4/10 - Parking Available — 6.7/10 - Tea — 6.3/10 ## What people say - "Their kimchi is spicy, garlicky, and tasted right." - "They serve complimentary buckwheat tea while you wait." - "The dumplings here are huge; you get so much food." ## Good to know - Parking is free because the shop is located inside a plaza next to a BCD location. - Expect long queues during peak hours, especially on weekends. - The portion sizes are large; one bowl can be shared by two or three people. - They charge 50 cents for a take-out box but inform customers beforehand. - The restaurant has operated at the same location for over 30 years. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.