What a beautiful restaurant! That was my first impression walking into Juliana . Besides how amazing the restaurant look, the food was even better! We had 2 appetizers and 3 entrees and everything was really good. My favorite still had to be the truffle gnocchi! If you're a drinker , lucky for you, they have an awesome bar with some of the coolest drinks! Definitely should give this spot a try !
Parking in koreatown can be a bit of challenge, but no worries... there's an underground parking garage!!! The restaurant is located on the first floor - you'll see Hmart (grocery store). The restaurant validates up to 3 hours which is super nice!! Don't forget to ask the server to validate your ticket! The restaurant takes reservations so be sure to book one just in case. The food and drinks were amazing!!!! I would love to come back!!
All the food we tried is delicious! The blueberry tuna bagel is surprisingly delicious. The steak sot-rice is good as well. However, their seating seems to be designed for drinking only. Table is so small, whole plates are so big. Parking is very expensive if you park at Hmart, $34 for me, about 3 hours Not sure if they validate parking?
This place is high-end, fashionable, sophisticated and fun! Tapas extraordinaire! I will be back for more delicious and delectable bites. Treat yourself! Treat a friend!
Good place to have a date and drinks here. The bar and lounge area is pretty classy. It wasn't crowded at all on a Friday night. I know people come here for dinner but we just came from Mun kbbq. Their selection of drinks were fun and unique. We got the spicy but nicey (spicy strawberry marg with a chili salt rim), coffee mojito (tastes like a strong kahlua), and 3 Apple highball. Each drink is about $17-18 per which is unfortunately normal prices. I don't think you can go wrong w this place for drinks but I can't speak for food.
TLDR; get the kimchi arancini. Great value. Good portions. If you're looking for good portions, diverse selection of items, and a fusion of flavors Juliana's is a good contender. It's an excellent value for the amount of food you get. The inside is black and gold and makes you feel like you're in a 1920s bar. The seating isn't very comfortable, but there is ample seating. We tried several things on the menu and below I rank them from most favorite, must get, to least favorite. 1. Kimchi Arancini - a fusion of Korean flavors and Italian food. The spicy kimchi with the tomato sauce was a good compliment of flavors. This dish does have a bit of a kick. 2. Truffle gnocchi - this dish is saucy and if you like saucy I 10/10 recommend this dish. It was creamy, garlicky, and just to die for. I got a side of bread to lick the plate clean. 3. Grilled Pulpo - great flavor. It didn't taste like the sea which for me is good. They could've cooked it a little longer to make it less chewy. 4. Meatball Au Gratin - the dish came sizzling hot. The layers were made of pork filets which was a shock. 5. Burrata cheese caprese - this was the least favorite because it wasn't actually burrata cheese. It was mozzarella. Would've been good if it was the real thing. Overall with top we spent $110 for 5 items. We thought it was a good deal. ENJOY!
Such a gem and a cool find! - Made a reservation for Thursday dinner but the place was empty anyway. Probably much busier on the weekend. - Server was amazing! - We ordered lobster risotto, Brussel sprouts, and seafood spaghetti pasta. The favorite hands down was the lobster risotto. The lobster was very tender and perfect, and risotto was flavorful. Brussel sprouts and seafood pasta were pretty standard tasting-- not bad at all but didn't blow me away. - Affordably priced. Our total was about $70, excluding tip. - I didn't care for lounge seating, felt it was too awkwardly low and uncomfortable for dinner. The tables are better. I would come back for the risotto only, probably even as a to-go order. That's how much I liked it!
The service was wonderful and the food was so delicious! Such a cute spot inside and everyone was so friendly . We sat at the bar and Alex was so amazing. He had great drink recommendations and made the perfectly balanced delicious drinks. We had the #Crusheable and the Three Apple Highball. Both very tasty. For food we got Seafood pasta (both cream and Rose) , the kimchi arancini, Caesar salad, the stuffed mushrooms, saute di cozze as well as the mini truffle mushroom pizza. Everything was delicious but The pasta was definitely my favorite especially the rosè, and the kimchi arancini and mini pizza I could definitely have over and over again. I'd definitely make a visit here again! You should try it too!
Juliana, oh, Juliana how do I love you? Let me count the ways... Each dish was perfection. They give their own twist but stays true to the core like every Asian joint should. The service--albeit understaffed--was unparalleled. The cocktails were amazing--packed with a punch with core flavors hitting you the way they should. Flavorful. Especially the espresso martini. I've had one too many from various bars and restaurants around LA County but Julian's stood out. The parking situation isn't a problem because there's a multi level garage parking next door. Ambiance is modern chic with a cool, relaxing vibe. The crowd is downtown LA chic. It's one of those LA gems. I'm still on a Juliana high and it's 2AM now. I'd be crazy not to spread the word and return.
I can't rave about Juliana enough. This place is such a hidden gem in Koreatown. Food: I ordered their lobster risotto and seafood pasta (rose). I think both dishes were amazing! It was super flavorful and I honestly have no complaints. I know this place is a brunch/ lounge/tapa spot, so the next time I stop by, I definitely want to try their brunch menu. Service: The service was amazing. Our server was attentive when we needed her, but was also very respectful and of our space. Ambiance: I thought the place had a beautiful interior. I love their lighting and the seating arrangements. They have large couches that can accommodate a bit group and smaller tables on the other side perfect for a couple if friends. Parking: I love how this place validates parking. They share the parking with Hmart.