Overview

Jinsol Gukbap Rowland Heights 진솔국밥 offers an authentic taste of Korea nestled in the heart of Rowland Heights, California. Specializing in gukbap, a comforting Korean soup with rice, this restaurant delivers a warm and hearty dining experience that feels like a home-cooked meal.

The main attraction here is undoubtedly their gukbap, which comes steaming hot with rich, flavorful broth that strikes a perfect balance between savory depth and subtle sweetness. Each bowl is generously portioned, brimming with tender cuts of pork and accompanied by steamed rice that soaks up the broth beautifully. For those seeking an extra kick, options like picked pepper or a side of kimchi bring an added layer of complexity and spice to the meal.

In addition to its signature soup, Jinsol Gukbap features standout sides such as soondae, a Korean sausage made with pork blood, which offers an adventurous palate a unique and satisfying taste. The pan-fried leek pancake is another highlight, its crispy texture and savory aroma making it a perfect complement to the warming soup. These traditional dishes underscore the restaurant’s commitment to preserving and showcasing authentic Korean flavors.

Located conveniently on S Nogales Street in Rowland Heights, the space blends casual comfort with a welcoming atmosphere. It’s ideal for individuals and families looking to enjoy an unpretentious meal rooted in Korean culinary tradition. The restaurant caters especially well to those who appreciate genuine Korean comfort food, whether as a quick lunch or a relaxed dinner outing.

Overall, Jinsol Gukbap promises a soulful food journey, one where every spoonful reveals layers of Korean culture and cuisine. It’s a must-visit spot for anyone craving authentic gukbap crafted with care and served with genuine hospitality.


Amenities & Services

Popular for
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining
Offerings
Comfort food
Quick bite
Atmosphere
Casual

What Customers Say

satsuki hoshino
Mar 7,2026
5/5
This is like Korean family restaurant offering traditional Korean dishes like BBQ short ribs and soups. We ordered leek pancakes pork blood sausages grilled short ribs and pork ribs with chilly sauce. We especially love their pork or beef bone soups. You can adjust the salt levels to suit your preference. Everything was delicious. We’ve already been to their LA location couple times and really enjoyed it. Glad that they opened a branch store so nearby.
Alexia Huang
Mar 7,2026
5/5
You know it’s a good spot when you see elders eating lunch here! We ordered the pork slices and raw marinated crab. They came with some classic banchans, rice and their famous pork soup. Staff was friendly and attentive and the food was delicious. I single handed finished off the small pork slices and the soup was the perfect complement. The soup was the perfect texture with the cooked down collagen of the pork bones. Will definitely be coming back to try out more of their menu. Edit: we went back a second time and also enjoyed their hot stone bimbimbap. It was perfect for the gloomy and cold weather.
Gabby J
Mar 7,2026
5/5
The soup wasn’t as filling as I expected, but it tasted good. The shrimp sauce added good flavor.
Diana Chang
Mar 7,2026
5/5
Jinsol Gukbap, a popular Korean comfort food restaurant known for their Spicy Galbi Jjim dish and for their bold authentic flavors, just opened its first location outside of LA’s Koreatown and it’s in the SGV’s very own Rowland Heights Say “Hello” to plenty of parking here and a deliciously satisfying meal, especially when you order their colorfully tasty Bibimbap in Hot Stone Pot First time trying Korean food or don’t know what to get? Order this lineup and thank me later: Spicy Galbi Jjim Leek Pancake Bibimbap in Hot Stone Pot
Wayne Cheng
Mar 7,2026
5/5
Newly opened at the 99 Ranch Market plaza. Friendly staff and speedy services. The menu is not big, but everything we ordered tastes good. That said, the short ribs can be cooked a bit less longer so to have more flavor.
Benjamin Tan
Mar 7,2026
5/5
A very traditional korean restaurant that has a vast menu. We got their pork belly slice and grilled beef short riba which come with rice and soup. Solid amount of food for 4 ppl. Pork belly also comes with this beautiful arrangement of kimchi in flower shape Side dishes are also amazing and can be refilled Servers are really nice but english isnt their best language so have some patience with them. Parking might be difficult at peak hours but isn’t as bad as the other side
rose kim
Mar 7,2026
4/5
Four stars for their Raw Squid Banchan, ojingeo jeot. Very friendly service and great job on branding with Korean cultural theme which resonates as “touch of traditional” atmosphere. Smart placement of menu items and preparation on looped video reels, side by side monitors kept it interesting to avoid creative fatigue. Note my mom specializes in Spicy Korean Ribs, ox bone soups, and kimchi so it’s hard for a restaurant to win me over. However, I left wanting to come back to try their kimchi chigae!!! Located next to Ranch 99 Rowland Heights, parking could be an issue on weekends but ample space on Thursday evening. Refer to pics below for cost details.
Bryan Kwon
Mar 7,2026
5/5
Come to this place for absolute apex embodiment of K Soul food! Pork soup is absolutely the one to get!

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Location

Opening Hours

Monday 10:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday 10:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday 10:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday 10:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday 10:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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