Chego in Los Angeles - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Eat Chego! -1/14/2024 - I miss you so much Chego, please come back 😥

Waited 30 mins for a burrito.... I've been waiting to try this place out, but will likely not be returning. I work in food and my customers complain about way shorter wait times.

This location is closed. Don't waste your time trying to look for it.

this place was delicious when it was open, but hasn't it been closed for months? i'm a little confused

favorite Thai restaurant so far good food, cozy place, affordable prices.. worth it..

You Must buy and try. You’ll be happy you did🧡 Unfortunately they moved recently

Good and fresh fish selections. I've been here a few times now and have not been disappointed with my meals. This place has limited seating so if you're planing a visit on the weekends make sure you have reservations. It's lighter during the weekdays.

Great, but this location is closed.

What can I say about Chego. It was great while it lasted. It's one of those places you know you will miss when it's gone & when it's gone, your left with a craving no one else can fill. This place was great I'm sad it is now gone and even sadder I didn't get one last pork belly bowl😢. I will be keeping up with your show (Broken Bread) & will soon make a trip to your restaurant in Las Vegas to hopefully fill this craving. Thanks Roi & staff for the great food.

We went here for a visit on a day trip to LA. It’s located near Chinatown in one of the plaza’s. So that makes parking a little hard so beware. My husband and I both got a rice bowl and the gooey fries. It’s a huge serving of food! I had to take half of mine Togo. My husband really enjoyed it but I thought mine was just okay. I also don’t like spicy food so maybe mine wasn’t as good since it wasn’t spicy. I wouldn’t go again with all the other options out there.

**** Officially closed ****AMAZING FOOD. Like nothing ive ever had anywhere else. Very unique cuisine. The mix of ingredients and flavors are to die for. I have a good orgasm every time. Followed by a food coma. My favorite dish is the pork belly but honestly everything here is super good. China town is lucky to have a restaurant as good as this. I read online that they will close at the end of April 2019. But I pray they will come back. Open up some where new. Come to city of industry. Service here is slow but the food makes up for everything. Food is worth the wait. It takes time to make food this good. Parking is not free but if your willing to walk there is plenty of parking 5-10min walk. The food is worth a bus ride, carpool, beg a friend to bring it back for you. Come before they close. God bless food establishments like this! Check u were the best. Open back up soon with a vengeance.

This place is sooooo good, little hole in the wall joint but the food was delicious and HUGE, I ate the leftovers 3 additional times, no joke. This bowl is the tofu one, it’s spicy so be aware.

So good. Stopped by for lunch with my wife and another couple. Everyone loved their dishes. I got the "meat ballin" and was totally satisfied.

This place serves up cheap, yummy, and plentiful fusion Korean food. Delicious meatballs, rice bowls, ooey gooey fries and dessert. Simple food in a simple location. They will be leaving this location at the end of April, so are sure you come by to say goodbye.

Avoid the howlin Ray's line, this place is better. Latin-Asian fusion. Get anything, it's all good!

Amazing food. I always end up going here every time I try to get Ray's... Lol

Chego used to have a spot in the DTLA whole foods and I liked it so much I went out of my way to go here when it closed. Good news is that the food here is even better. Bad news is they get really backed up with takeout orders so be prepared to wait a bit. Favorite hands down is the Chubby Pork Belly Bowl but everything is great.

an amazing price for very tasty food! these hot bowls are especially perfect for cold weather. yum. definitely going back!

Actually a fairly good plate. It had a good taste and the line was 1/10th of the wait of Howling Ray's...lol

Delicious. The chego fries are my fave. Parking sucks but worth the trek

Came here after reading through Roy Choi’s cookbook. Would definitely recommend if you are a fan of either Korean or Mexican food - and even more if you like spices! (Be careful with the sauce if you are sensitive like me) Great serving size (couldn’t finish) and service is a little slow but very polite (no line here compared to Howlin Ray’s next door).

This place is what I would make when I’m super drunk and need food after a night of partying. Full of flavors!! They’ve got everything your fat persona may be craving. Don’t worry, vegetarians, they have seasonal charred vegetables on the menu too. Located in a central plaza in Chinatown, Chego is a creation of Roy Choy. I get stuffed each time I come here. Each plate is loaded with vegetables, meat, seasonings, fried bits of heaven-sent goodness and flavor. The boldness of the flavors keeps me coming back. Great spot to take a group of hungry people or to eat on your own. Parking is limited, find it along the streets.

It's a neat place to hang out. They serve really delicious food and provide the best service. I've been here around twice and thrice. And every time it was a good experience.

Too much book choy but otherwise excellent. Enough for two meals

Odd , unique small place. Hard to describe what kind of food it is but it is fantastic! It's fusion and different, would recommend if you're in the area.

One of my new favorite places in Chinatown. You really can’t go wrong here. Pork belly is probably my favorite.

Great food and service. Definitely coming back !

Excellent. My burrito was outstanding.

Loved this place! The bowl is gigantic, I wish I could have finished it, it was so good!

Love the bowls here. Expect a line but worth the wait.

We went to Howlin Ray's after and it was the the same price

Gotta say Korean fushion is great. I have ordered the pork belly and multiple kevels of taste cause you gotta mix everything up like bimibop. Pork belly little crispy. Not fatty. Real delish with some spiciness. Great job!

A local to LA recommended this place if we didn’t have time to line up for Howl Inn chicken. It was Saturday, the line for Howl Inn was 1.5 hours. So thankful we tried Chego. The zucchini “salad” was unbelievable! Beetroot paste with sesame oil and fried shallots scattered on the top and Parmesan, with occasional bursts of chilli. Mexican flavouring also peppered through there. the meatball with polenta were sensational also. We are from Australia and would travel back here for the food ! Haha Do make sure you stop in here. Amazing value too.

Either it was a bad day, new cook, or bad cut but their short rib is usually tender and good. I have been coming here since 2011 when a friend had introduced it to me. Everything back then all the way to 2 months ago, it was awesome. After my 2 month hiatus, I've returned and I forced myself to finish it so I wouldn't waste money.

You know how people will ask you to describe your last meal if you were in death row? I have a one word answer: Chego. The only thing better than their Chubby Pork Belly bowl is adding pork belly to the side of Ooey Gooey Fries. It’s truly happiness in a bowl.

Everything here is so good! And thanks to the overrated chicken place across from them, there's no line.

Best food ever. Caution don't eat while intoxicated at night😳. No but for real best food I was ever introduced to ✋

A very fair, tasty, and quick alternative to the ludicrous Howlin Ray's right across from the outlet this is in. The menu is simple, but the food is good and the prices are fair. The most interesting thing about this place I would have to say is that the windows are all glass, so if you eat inside, more than likely you will spend 30 minutes eating and passively staring out the window as you watch people trudge through the massive, sluggish line in to Howlin Ray's. Pretty entertaining people watching, I must say!

sooo good ... thank god it is not close by lol

Vegan opinion is amazeballs!!!!!

Don’t wait in line for the overhyped chicken across from this place. You can grab one of the best kimchi fried rice bowls while watching all of the sheep wait for some fried chicken. Great value. We shared one $10 bowl among 3 people.

Still the best and original fusion food in L.A.Pork belly bowl and Spam and kimchi.bowl are fantastic.

One of my favorite restaurants, it has the best bowl

One of the best restaurants anywhere in Los Angeles! So sad the beefy t is not what it used to be, the garlic chili paste is gone, and at times the bowls come out way too fast and the bowl does not deliver in flavor! But still my fav!!! P.S- don’t slack off chego!!

Chego is top notch, I wish they kept some of their menu items such as the charred romain hearts and asparagus.. their food is really good, and you frequently have new food to try. Give them a shot, also a good ramen spot upstairs.

Interesting, new experience, and popular place. New taste, or mix of taste from Korean sause fusion with other tastes or sauces. I will say everything we had tasting pleasant, but not particularly good and a little too sweet. At the end of the day, I injected a high dosage of carb from the bowl of rice and the sugar hidden in it's sauce, etc. Not a place I die to go back to but suggest trying it out if you are in the neighborhood.

is my beautiful place i working in the restaurant i do a cook my time in is 400pm.to 10pm my name is jorge Barroso thanks everyone

The food is yummy. The lines can be long so be ready for that.

This is my second time going. Glad I remembered to stop in while in the area. The food is always hot, fresh, flavorful and filling. Normally I like hot but this time I asked for mild, my only gripe- most definitely was not milder. Only reason for docking a star. But generally, great, great food. Our guests and new fans and will be back as well.

Try to go to Howlin Ray's but the line was longer than Disneyland rides. So I went to Chego instead. The food was hearty and sauced up. The college drunk in me would love this place when drunk. 😂. The working in a office me was got stuck in a food coma and was not very productive. Haha I'll come back when I don't have work to do after lunch. Good stick to your bones asian food. 👍

Delicious food plus the street atmosphere makes this spot a great place to have any meal in

Probably my favorite food spot in the Chinatown area

Nice fusion asian food. T bowl veggies and meat balls.?very tasty....not crazy spicy.

Dont get scared by the line, it is from another restaurant. You have to order the pork belly bowl and the oogey goey fries!

Amazing food and flavors. A must stop for any foodie in the LA area.

Nice place, great level of spicy. the space is too small but that's not problem for me. Buen lugar, fuerte nivel de picante. Es espacio es pequeño pero no es un problema para mi.

Delicious but confusing ordering process. Just an empty register with no indication where or how long to wait. Friendly and nice once they came out though!

Amazing! I had the sour cream hen house: marinated grilled chicken rice bowl w/ fried egg, Chinese broccoli, sour cream sambal, Thai basil, toasted sesame and red chillies. The bowls are packed and extremely flavorful. The sauce they use, with all the ingredients mixed into is amazing. The ooey gooey fries are amazing as well. A bit pricey $$$. So worth it tho. So much flavor and taste. Chego is a must!

Small place but the food is good and has a unique fusion of flavors. The ooey gooey fries are amazing! I also like that they have vegetarian options.

great food. oogey fries and chicken hen house

Great food and no line like the place next door, la people are weird, yeah lets wait for an hour coz this place is popular, you guys have too much time on your hands.

Tasty food, large portions. Ultimately though the food tastes like a fancy Korean bimbimbap (비빔밥). Service was slow even though we were the only customers. We had the chubby pork belly and spam rice bowls both tasty. The tres leches is also tasty but a lot for one person.

My brother visited LA and really wanted to go here. The food was good but it didn't live up to the hype.

Had their Exhibit A Burger which was pretty good. My order took a little longer than a normal rice bowl though. I was confused as to whether or not it was a permanent item or seasonal (paper menu and wall menu told different stories). They also carry an odd soda here called Bravo Kolashampan. It was... interesting, I can't put a finger on what flavor it was and the website of the company wasn't particularly helpful. The cap is a twist off by the way.

Located in Far East Plaza, you'll have to navigate past the hour-long line of Howlin' Ray's hot chicken. My friends and I decided to check out Chego, since we were in Chinatown, and we needed some food. We ordered a bunch of things amongst the four of us and it was more than enough food. Here's what we ordered: Kimchi Spam Bowl (fried rice with butter-fried kimchi, Spam, scrambled eggs and Chinese broccoli w/ a touch of toasted sesame) - this was really good at first. But it wasn't until after a while that I realized just how much kimchi there was. It was too much. It could have used less kimchi/Chinese broccoli and more rice. The more I ate it, the less I liked it. Chubby Pork Belly (kochujang-lacquered Kurobuta pork belly rice bowl w/ fried egg, pickled radishes, water spinach, Chinese broccoli, cotija and peanuts) - this was pretty good. The more I ate it, the more I liked it, the complete opposite of the spam bowl. The fried egg was a nice touch. 3 PM Meatballs (Korean-fried, w/ shaved green onions, sesame and fried polenta patty) - this was interesting. Instead of making the meatballs with breadcrumbs, they made it with polenta. I enjoyed it but some bites were super spicy, and I can usually handle spicy foods. Ooey Gooey Fries (beer-battered, w/ sour cream sambal, monterey jack and cheddar cheese, cotija, chillies, cilantro and pickled garlic) - these were great. But just like with anything fried, they were to much after a while. The sour cream sambal just tasted like spicy mayo. It was a nice place to try out, but I probably would not come back. Wouldn't mind trying that Howlin' Ray's though, but I definitely wouldn't want to wait on that line.

Located in Far East Plaza, you'll have to navigate past the hour-long line of Howlin' Ray's hot chicken. My friends and I decided to check out Chego, since we were in Chinatown, and we needed some food. We ordered a bunch of things amongst the four of us and it was more than enough food. Here's what we ordered: Kimchi Spam Bowl (fried rice with butter-fried kimchi, Spam, scrambled eggs and Chinese broccoli w/ a touch of toasted sesame) - this was really good at first. But it wasn't until after a while that I realized just how much kimchi there was. It was too much. It could have used less kimchi/Chinese broccoli and more rice. The more I ate it, the less I liked it. Chubby Pork Belly (kochujang-lacquered Kurobuta pork belly rice bowl w/ fried egg, pickled radishes, water spinach, Chinese broccoli, cotija and peanuts) - this was pretty good. The more I ate it, the more I liked it, the complete opposite of the spam bowl. The fried egg was a nice touch. 3 PM Meatballs (Korean-fried, w/ shaved green onions, sesame and fried polenta patty) - this was interesting. Instead of making the meatballs with breadcrumbs, they made it with polenta. I enjoyed it but some bites were super spicy, and I can usually handle spicy foods. Ooey Gooey Fries (beer-battered, w/ sour cream sambal, monterey jack and cheddar cheese, cotija, chillies, cilantro and pickled garlic) - these were great. But just like with anything fried, they were to much after a while. The sour cream sambal just tasted like spicy mayo. It was a nice place to try out, but I probably would not come back. Wouldn't mind trying that Howlin' Ray's though, but I definitely wouldn't want to wait on that line.

Had the meatballs and the roasted veggies. Super tasty would have again.

Great experience!! And the sauce was poured on side for option. Nicely done!

Tried the Chubby Pork Belly Bowl and it was pretty good. The only thing I have to complain about the bowl are the sauces they topped it off with. If possible I recommend asking for the sauces on the side as they are a bit overpowering with a spicy and a sour flavor. As for the pork belly itself it's pretty dang delicious. It's not as fatty as you would think with the meat but it is really good and has that delicious charred taste to it. I would go back again and try the other items they have on their menu.

Quick service, small little place but there are seats outside. My family and I shared the Ooey gooey fries, they were awesome, I got the Beefy T bowl, it was really spicy but good. Great food, I loved chego

Delicious food with a solid variety and extremely affordable. Definitely not a place to go with a group though as there isn't much space to hang out. Especially with a rush. Saved some of the leftovers for later and they still tasted great!

Stumbled across this place. Exceeded my expectations. Sooooo goood. A lot of flavor. I ordered out my normal, and have no regrets.

We had the fries, meatballs, pork belly, prime rib and bowl. All were very delicious! It was too spicy for the kids but us three adults enjoyed it.

Our best and memorable eat in Los Angeles. I suppose our experience here was the most inspiring for us as we thought it quite represents LA well with its fusion of Korean and Mexican flavors. Absolutely enjoyed the naked burrito bowl with Korean flavors there like gochujang, all the vegies and crunchy nuts and the smoky and flavorful pork belly. The flavor exploded in our mouth as it was spicy, sour, fresh, smoky, fatty and umami at the same time. Had an interesting dessert at the end with chocolate bar with spicy flavor in it.

try their burger, it's heavenly

Miejsce ukryte w dosyć obskurnej galerii handlowej. Jedzenie jednak bardzo smaczne i tanie (około 10dolarów za osobę). Jest to nowoczesna wariancja na temat azjatyckiego jedzenia, trzeba przyznać, że udana. Porcje spokojnie na osobę dorosłą, smutne jedynie, że dookoła nic nie ma :(.

The pork belly is delish. I can eat this everyday if I have the chance. So sad that it moved out of my neighbourhood :((( Make sure you order double portion because you will definitely crave for more.

Kung Pao noodle bowl is the best! Love it!

Chego serves up a trifecta with great food and healthy portions at a reasonable price! Stumbled across Chego via Yelp while on a hunt for good, inexpensive food in Chinatown. By far one of my most enjoyable food experiences in LA. Limited countertop seating inside, however plenty of bench seating on the exterior.

Maybe one of the best things I've ever had. I'd like to keep this place a secret but it is so delicious - such attention to perfection: flavours, fresh ingredients, textures. Amazing. A small seating area& takeout. Very casual. Cant wait to go back to l.a. simply for this and other RC foods.

Roy Choi is a master. The Beefy T Bowl was perfect. Spicy, savory, a little sweet. And so much food for just $10. I'll be back.

Never disappointed!!! Vegetarian option and It's greeeaat

Love the bowls and 🍟 . Cool location and free hour parking . Nice lil hidden gem 💎 in Chinatown

Great food! Spicy though, i get "no spice" and add my own. They validate parking, which of underneath.

The fries and the pork bowl are tasty. The only downside is that some of the pork in the bowl is primarily fat

Amazing Kung pao! Oooey gooey fries are the bomb!

Omigadd do your taste buds a flavour and get that chubby pork belly!!! It's like tonguegasm in your mouth Portions super big, great bang for buck. Will definitely return

+ The Beefy T + Ooey Gooey Fries I am a big fan of Roy Choi, love all the restaurants he's opened. Chego is great. Asian comfort food at it's finest. I've had a few things off their menu, all of which were pretty good, but the one that I go back for is 'The Beefy T'.

Everything is exploding with flavor! Their fries are amazing! The loaded fries are so unique, cheesy and Asian inspired, meatballs are also similar in inspiration! Their a good combination!

I'm going to preface this by saying that if you love spicy food (I mean SPICY) then Chego is for you. That said, I can only really eat so much of the menu. The portions are quite generous, which is always a plus. Here's what I've tried: Chubby Pork Belly - Unfortunately the pork belly was overdone, but the flavor was good. The Beefy T - The beef was great, but the chili fried rice was so spicy that it was pretty much inedible. All I tasted was heat, heat and more heat. If it was not as spicy, Chego would be my go-to in Far East Plaza. Ooey Gooey Fries - Pretty much the redeeming entree at Chego. Good heat, even better flavor. I'd recommend eating it on the spot, because if you take it to-go, the fries will be unbelievably rubbery. This is the sole reason why I'm giving Chego 4 stars instead of 3.

Small place with a limited but excellent choice of fusion food. Very interesting mix of ingredients, tastes and textures. Very good prices too! Worth to try

Food was really tasty. I had the Steak in the heart. It was really really good. Will definitely need to come back and try out the other selections. Price is reasonable considering what you get. The only downside is that this is not a sit in restaurant. It's outdoor patio seating only.

Nice place good service and friendly

Humble & Harty Asian Fusion Food 👌🏽

Delicious. Got the Kung Pao. Dyyaaaamn. Mmmmmm

Food was tasty, place not clean, really busy

I had the pork belly here, it was nicely grilled! Really delicious.

Wonderfully rich and flavorful food that's great for people who love a bit of spice. Highly recommend the Chubby Pork Belly and Sour Cream Hen House bowls. Expect a long wait during busy times and limited seating. The tables are in the plaza and it can get a bit breezy at times.

Chego offers some unique fusion eats in probably the hippest plaza in Chinatown right now. They have daily specials as well as combos to satisfy your needs. The portions are huge and I had my combo for lunch and dinner that day. The pork belly bowl was awesome and their sauce for the fries was crazy good. Definitely a place you should check out.

We were heading to the chicken wings next door, but it turned out to try this place. Pork belly tasted smoky and aromatic