The Mulberry

Tucked into the bustling Sawtelle corridor, The Mulberry brings a distinctly different energy to the neighborhood’s Korean dining scene. The warmly lit dining room blends the intimate feel of a New York bistro with rustic Ojai cottage vibes, creating the kind of atmosphere that makes you want to linger over dinner and cocktails. It’s sophisticated without being stuffy, and the moody ambiance sets the stage for what’s to come.

The kitchen, helmed by a chef with impressive Benu credentials, delivers Korean cooking that feels both soulful and refined. The three-course tasting menu is the way to go here—it lets you experience standouts like the soy-garlic wings with their shatteringly crispy exterior, tender char-grilled short rib ssam, and a tofu stew so impossibly silky it might just fill the void left by Beverly Soon Tofu. The attention to detail extends to the thoughtful banchan that accompanies each dish and the griddled hotteok served with a decadent ice cream sidecar.

What elevates The Mulberry beyond just good food is the hospitality. Little touches like post-wing hand wipes and custom banchan pairings show a kitchen that genuinely cares about the dining experience. It’s the kind of place where you feel taken care of from the moment you sit down.

If you’re a soondubu devotee or just looking for a memorable Korean meal on the Westside, get a reservation before word spreads any further. The Mulberry is doing something special on Sawtelle, and it won’t stay under the radar for long.