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Top Korean barbecue restaurants in Los Angeles, United States
Top Rated Korean barbecue restaurants in Los Angeles
Top Reviewed Korean barbecue restaurants in Los Angeles
Park's BBQ
Soowon Galbi
Jeong Yuk Jeom Korean BBQ LA
Oo Kook Korean BBQ
Wi Korean BBQ
Magal BBQ
Hae Jang Chon Korean BBQ Restaurant
Quarters Korean BBQ
J BBQ
Korean BBQ
Eight Korean BBQ
Reviews
We got the premium beef combo, and it came with a seafood soup as well as a huge variety of side dishes. The meat was alright, but compared to other KBBQ restaurants in Ktown LA, it is definitely lower in quality.
They refuse me because only 1 people can not eat here, is rude chubby server,he saw me use sliper and short pant,are you think i dont have money to pay? So ridicilus :( bad experience ever.
Best AYCE KBBQ I've had in the states. Quality of the meat is amazing, the kimchi jjigae hits the spot, and they also have All-you-can-drink Soju/beer/etc. for only $9 on top. Highly recommended.
One of the best pork belly in K-town! A lot of food and you are enjoying their different flavors of pork belly, such as salty, spicy, curry, and more. They serve your meats and you cook with your grill. Very entertaining. Satisfied!
I went here after going to the location in Buena Park SEVERAL times. It was my favorite restaurant and now that we were in the area, we stopped by. We ordered the combo with 8 flavors of pork belly and they were really really good. One thing I noticed was they don't make the fried rice the same as Buena Park. In BP, they used the soup base of the seafood stew to make the fried rice. Here, they didn't, and we weren't a fan of the fried rice. It felt cheap and mushy. Other than that, we enjoyed it so much. I wish the BP location didn't close but I will come here again when I am in the area!! ALSO!!! the corn cheese was so so so good!!!!
My boyfriend brought me here for the first time 3 years ago and we have been coming back ever since! We love the friendly staff, they are always so welcoming to us. We have brought our families and now they even come on their own without us. Nothing to complain about when it comes to this spot! We love the delicious fresh and flavorful food 🤤 😋 the variety of options, and of course, we love the birthday celebrations and fun atmosphere! 🎉 🎊 We come here ready to grub and leave feeling so full and content ☺️
I recommend this restaurant 10/10!
I recommend this restaurant 10/10!
Heads up, pork belly fans! Eight Korean BBQ now offers all-you-can-eat pork belly with 8 flavorful options and tasty kimchi stew. The pork has a deliciously different texture and flavor, hitting the spot every time. Shoutout to the attentive servers who ensure your grilling game is on point. However, the water has a strange metallic taste that's a bit off-putting. One round of pork belly is plenty to satisfy your hunger. If you're craving pork belly, this is definitely the spot to check out! 🍖
Excellent service!
Very quick, very clean, great food, great selection for a really good price point. A definite hidden gem in LAs K-town. Came recommended by many locals.
Paul was our waiter and was absolutely amazing - thank you so much Paul!
Very quick, very clean, great food, great selection for a really good price point. A definite hidden gem in LAs K-town. Came recommended by many locals.
Paul was our waiter and was absolutely amazing - thank you so much Paul!
We've been coming here for a while now, one of our favorite spots, definitely recommend it. Their staff is super helpful, patient and attentive when it comes to sides, meat orders and drinks. It isn't overwhelmingly packed most times we come and we have been helped promptly and in a very friendly way. Of all kbbq spots we've been to, this one is for sure the best one we always come back to.
This place is very good. It has a lot of parking. Service is superb. Every meat is so good and fresh. It is all you can eat style that has a lot of variety. The best in LA literally.
Visiting from out of town and wanted Korean bbq and we’re so happy to stumble on this spot. All of the waitstaff was very attentive, sweet and fun. We had about 4 servers touch our table and talk to us about the food options etc.
The wagyu beef belly and pork belly fried rice was our favorites. The pickled side dishes were very tasty as well.
The atmosphere was very fun and definitely added a little excitement to our lives after a long drive from the Bay Area.
The wagyu beef belly and pork belly fried rice was our favorites. The pickled side dishes were very tasty as well.
The atmosphere was very fun and definitely added a little excitement to our lives after a long drive from the Bay Area.
One of my favorite Korean BBQ in the area! Came here late Saturday night around 11pm and it was packed!!! Had to wait about 45 mins for a table for 2.
Highly recommend the Premium Marinated Beef Bone-In Short Rib!!! The Beef Brisket is good too! They give a decent amount of banchans (complimentary sides) and the Steamed Egg Soup was really good.
Highly recommend the Premium Marinated Beef Bone-In Short Rib!!! The Beef Brisket is good too! They give a decent amount of banchans (complimentary sides) and the Steamed Egg Soup was really good.
Everything is so Delicious here, have been coming to this place for a years. Definitely recommend for every any occasions. Recommend to try their appetizers, beef and pork. Even my vegan friends were able to find items for them.
Very efficient staff, wait time was reasonable (less than 30min) and absolutely worth it for the high quality food! Parking may be difficult during peak hours, though we didn't have an issue since we came quite late.
Staff were very attentive with side dishes and taking orders and helped with cooking/cutting meat, above and beyond quality service and felt very well taken care of.
The restaurant is also very well ventilated, didn't have any issue with smoke from cooking. Another nice thing are the grills they use since they don't need constant replacing after every round of orders and cooking.
Really enjoyed coming here for dinner, would highly recommend!
Staff were very attentive with side dishes and taking orders and helped with cooking/cutting meat, above and beyond quality service and felt very well taken care of.
The restaurant is also very well ventilated, didn't have any issue with smoke from cooking. Another nice thing are the grills they use since they don't need constant replacing after every round of orders and cooking.
Really enjoyed coming here for dinner, would highly recommend!
Great Korean Bbq. Staff was very friendly and the food was great.
Quarters uses Resy Reservation (They block certain times on purpose- downside), was initially told the wait would be 45 mins but when the server asked our preference (inside or out), we were open to both and the wait changed from 45 to 2 mins. The Banchan was already at the table – kimchi, salad, green onion salad, rice paper, radish kimchi, sweet potato, tofu, broccoli, steamed egg and rice (need to ask for it) Ordered combo #2; beef belly, boneless short ribs, grilled bulgogi and pork jowl. This really does serve 2-3 people, if you are bigger party getting the large makes sense you are only pay $51 per person with tax and tip vs what we paid which was $62 each total $124 for both of us. I was surprised they put cheese in a tin cup and added it to the grill but quickly became a fan of the fondue, it was addicting!! Our server Crystal was very fast and friendly, I don’t think we ever picked up any of the cooking tools, they do it all for you! They do cook at a fast pace – Just remember you are also paying for the ambience so, if need be, tell them to slow it down =)
I decided to try Quarters Korean BBQ based on a friend's recommendation, as he had a good experience before. However, after this meal, he declared that he won't be coming back.
Having worked in a Japanese Steak House, I believe I know a little bit about steaks, and to be fair, the quality of Quarters' meat was decent.
However, the service left much to be desired. Our server seemed rushed and did little beyond taking orders. He was more of an 'order receiver' than a server.
There was another person, presumably in charge of cutting meat, who came and tossed the meat around without offering any information. While beef can be cooked to medium, we ordered a Large combo that included pork. A simple confirmation would have been appreciated.
The cheese dipping was placed on the corner of the skewer without any explanation. We had to figure it out ourselves.
Should I keep going?
Our table was located near the door, and it was never closed. Consequently, cold winds blew directly onto our table throughout the entire meal. The smoke from the grill also blew into our faces, making the experience quite unpleasant.
Even before we finished our meat, the server cleared away all the food and asked if we wanted anything else. I was still eating!
The music was terrible – too loud, and it seemed like the exhaust hood wasn't working. Be ready to check your lungs after a meal here.
To summarize, The food at Quarters Korean BBQ was decent, but unfortunately, the service was terrible, and the atmosphere was unbelievably wrong, I will never come back again!
Having worked in a Japanese Steak House, I believe I know a little bit about steaks, and to be fair, the quality of Quarters' meat was decent.
However, the service left much to be desired. Our server seemed rushed and did little beyond taking orders. He was more of an 'order receiver' than a server.
There was another person, presumably in charge of cutting meat, who came and tossed the meat around without offering any information. While beef can be cooked to medium, we ordered a Large combo that included pork. A simple confirmation would have been appreciated.
The cheese dipping was placed on the corner of the skewer without any explanation. We had to figure it out ourselves.
Should I keep going?
Our table was located near the door, and it was never closed. Consequently, cold winds blew directly onto our table throughout the entire meal. The smoke from the grill also blew into our faces, making the experience quite unpleasant.
Even before we finished our meat, the server cleared away all the food and asked if we wanted anything else. I was still eating!
The music was terrible – too loud, and it seemed like the exhaust hood wasn't working. Be ready to check your lungs after a meal here.
To summarize, The food at Quarters Korean BBQ was decent, but unfortunately, the service was terrible, and the atmosphere was unbelievably wrong, I will never come back again!
Their food is delicious!! The place is clean and every time is looking better. Good place to have some tasty Korean BBq
Very first time here. You have to pay for parking. Think about it before coming.
-Food, not worth it for the price. I'm from SD, Korean bbq much better here.
-Service quick, but didn't feel comfortable. I refer to cook it ourselves.
-Food, not worth it for the price. I'm from SD, Korean bbq much better here.
-Service quick, but didn't feel comfortable. I refer to cook it ourselves.
I went there to try Korean BBQ, the service was good , the flavor was good , and the place was clean. However, the parking was somewhat difficult to find, it is better to use valet parking. The only downside was the time to wait for a table available, I really recommend making reservations ahead of time. It was a great experience for the most part.
There wasn’t a wait on a Friday night for our group. The server was great despite our large group. He was quick, to take orders and cooking at our two grills.
However the meat quality was disappointing and the meat tasted frozen and lacked flavor slightly better than the meat quality at Gen. It definitely looks good but unfortunately the meat flavor wasn’t there.
The chairs were stools with no backing which was not comfortable. Completely okay for the authentic experience but wished the meat quality was better as I had high hopes for this place.
However the meat quality was disappointing and the meat tasted frozen and lacked flavor slightly better than the meat quality at Gen. It definitely looks good but unfortunately the meat flavor wasn’t there.
The chairs were stools with no backing which was not comfortable. Completely okay for the authentic experience but wished the meat quality was better as I had high hopes for this place.
We came to the place at a super busy time in the holidays. The wait was about 40 minutes for us. But the staffs are nice and respectful. And there are seats outside the restaurant. So the wait was not bad.
The food is very good. I highly recommend the beef tongue. It is worth trying here if you have never had it before🤗❤️ More than half of the complimentary sides are spicy, but they are all delicious. I really liked the the pickled radish and apple potato salad.
🥲The portion of each order is big for a single person or a group of 2. You can easily order too much food if you don't eat a lot. But it is a great portion size for a group of 3 or 4.
The food is very good. I highly recommend the beef tongue. It is worth trying here if you have never had it before🤗❤️ More than half of the complimentary sides are spicy, but they are all delicious. I really liked the the pickled radish and apple potato salad.
🥲The portion of each order is big for a single person or a group of 2. You can easily order too much food if you don't eat a lot. But it is a great portion size for a group of 3 or 4.
There are a ton of KBBQ places in the area but I find myself coming back to quarters time after time. They have some of the more superior bonchon side dishes that will always be ready at your table when you sit, the meat is consistent quality and they have a quite the variety. It is called quarters because you can order most of the meats by the 1/4 lb allowing you to tray a variety of dishes. Don’t worry about cooking your own meats here, your waiter will do all the cooking and ask you you preferred cooking temperatures. Full bar and decent soju selection!
We came here at noon because we heard this restaurant is super popular during dinner times so we wanted to avoid the rush hour. When we came there was only our table and one other table. The service was very quick and they were very helpful with the cooking. What I really love about this place is the cooking grill. I think it’s cast iron which allowed the meat to caramelize very nicely. The other kbbq restaurant I went to before all used wire racks metal plates but this one is very special. The meat was very well seasoned. I loved it.
Cool Korean BBQ spot I tried out. They had a great cooking surface. Not the standard metal grill that meat sticks to easily. Tried multiple meats of course...The marinated bulgogi and spicy marinate were my favorites.
Great food, fast paced and good quality. We got the C option and everything was great. The waiter Gucci/Paul was also super friendly and attentive. Good place for AYCE.
The food was delicious. Everything is good better than the ones I have gone to. The price is not bad. My parents loved it, especially the brisket, and the side dishes were so delicious and the raspberry wine. The workers are friendly and very helpful. I would definitely recommend this place to eat our with friends and family.
Love everything this place has to offer not only very affordable options but there is a open salad bar for all your sides and needs. In love with the pickled radish slices and loved the beef bulgogi. All servers were nice and even assisted in a small birthday celebration. Highly recommend if in the area and I plan on coming back for more. No wait like on a Friday which was also a plus but cannot speak for the other days.
I really enjoy this place. Been coming here for 10 years, even when I lived in Westwood and even Orange County.
If your new to Korean BBQ, talk to your server. Ask questions and they engage. They really hired good folks here and I've learned alot.
I grew up in Koreatown, and this is likely one of the great original standing KBBQ joints.
Huge free parking lot, right across the street from the Ktown Plaza, our beloved mall. You can find all the BTS albums, Korean skincare and clothes, and a taste of old Ktown.
Eight Korean BBQ has friendly service. Great food.
Be loud, have fun, enjoy life. Perfect place to laugh and hang out with friends and family. Much smaller than the modern kbbq joints, but with so much to give.
Thanks Eight Korean BBQ!
If your new to Korean BBQ, talk to your server. Ask questions and they engage. They really hired good folks here and I've learned alot.
I grew up in Koreatown, and this is likely one of the great original standing KBBQ joints.
Huge free parking lot, right across the street from the Ktown Plaza, our beloved mall. You can find all the BTS albums, Korean skincare and clothes, and a taste of old Ktown.
Eight Korean BBQ has friendly service. Great food.
Be loud, have fun, enjoy life. Perfect place to laugh and hang out with friends and family. Much smaller than the modern kbbq joints, but with so much to give.
Thanks Eight Korean BBQ!
Food was delicious and they had a wide variety. The atmosphere felt a bit rushed with the place full and servers moving to and from the tables. The service was great in terms of bringing the dishes, but we didn't get water refills until our meal was almost over. Overall, great Korean BBQ place!
I felt like I had too high expectations from the positive reviews. The meat was very tough... with lots of tendons. To the point that it was difficult to cut, chew and swallow. For that price, I was expecting better meat quality. The bulgogi was the best cut for me.
They offer to grill for you, but I felt like they kept rushing me to continue eating. They put the whole dish onto the grill right away. They also say 2 people order minimum. I would prefer half order so I can have more variety.
The side dishes are already put on the table when you arrive and it's a bit of a waste if you ask me. My sister's water had a dead fly in it, and they just replaced it without apologizing. The women's washroom was also not flushing and had wads of toilet paper in it.
The parking lot is staffed with 2 valet. Parking is $5 and you don't have a choice as the neighborhood doesn't really have street parking.
They offer to grill for you, but I felt like they kept rushing me to continue eating. They put the whole dish onto the grill right away. They also say 2 people order minimum. I would prefer half order so I can have more variety.
The side dishes are already put on the table when you arrive and it's a bit of a waste if you ask me. My sister's water had a dead fly in it, and they just replaced it without apologizing. The women's washroom was also not flushing and had wads of toilet paper in it.
The parking lot is staffed with 2 valet. Parking is $5 and you don't have a choice as the neighborhood doesn't really have street parking.
Got take out here of their pork belly. The pork belly was seasoned well I liked it. They give a good portion size too. There is a lot of Korean BBQ in the area to me, for this to be just average thou. 7.3.
My favorite kbbq spot in town. High quality food with competitive prices. Always a line but worth the wait.
Staff here are all professional and efficient. However, they are not as friendly and attentive. Which is understandable because they are extremely busy. They’ll help with fulfilling the order and cook the meat. Any requests other than these may not be accommodated.
Now serving wagyu meat, one more reason to go!
Staff here are all professional and efficient. However, they are not as friendly and attentive. Which is understandable because they are extremely busy. They’ll help with fulfilling the order and cook the meat. Any requests other than these may not be accommodated.
Now serving wagyu meat, one more reason to go!
Saturday night - super long wait. We got boba tea next door while waiting. Parking is $20 and always full. We were lucky to find free street parking 2 blocks away after driving around.
The food was pretty good. We ordered combo #2 and had plenty of food for 3. I especially liked the boneless short ribs, so juicy. Service was good too, they cooked the meat for us.
The food was pretty good. We ordered combo #2 and had plenty of food for 3. I especially liked the boneless short ribs, so juicy. Service was good too, they cooked the meat for us.
We ordered the P1 and the meats where very tender. They cooked the meat for us which is always a really big help. The kimchi was masterful.
I love this restaurant! You can feel the actual vibe of the Korean BBQ place. All meats I had were fresh and delicious. Among them, I will give my hight score to LA Galbi (marinated meat with soy-based sauce). Every servers here was so kind and warm!!! Thanks for the best customer service!!!!!
First time there, good quality food and service. Will go again for sure. Highly recommend! Our waiter was excellent, keep everything organized and cook for us too.
These guys were working hard AF when I was here. I'm greatly appreciative of everyone's efforts. Meat is decent for the price, grill changing was solid and staff clearing our table for empty plates and taking care of drinks was great.
I only had a few issues. The floor was super slippery. The music was so loud that it was difficult to ask for anything or even call a waiter over when we're ready to order meat. Nothing can be done about customers being loud but if the music is louder than that it's going to be hard to communicate unless the servers were more vigilant. That normally wouldn't be an issue and I understand the servers are dealing with multiple tables but with a 90 minute limit and not being able to put in our order we ended up waiting for a significant amount of time doing nothing. Clearing sides and having them replaced before we even get meat shouldn't happen. I'd at least want to order meat 3 times within the time limit. And that still doesn't feel like enough.
I only had a few issues. The floor was super slippery. The music was so loud that it was difficult to ask for anything or even call a waiter over when we're ready to order meat. Nothing can be done about customers being loud but if the music is louder than that it's going to be hard to communicate unless the servers were more vigilant. That normally wouldn't be an issue and I understand the servers are dealing with multiple tables but with a 90 minute limit and not being able to put in our order we ended up waiting for a significant amount of time doing nothing. Clearing sides and having them replaced before we even get meat shouldn't happen. I'd at least want to order meat 3 times within the time limit. And that still doesn't feel like enough.
I've heard a lot of people tell me the wait times are crazy long but when we came at around 6pm, we only had to wait 20 minutes before being seated. They cook the food for you so you don't have to worry about overcooking/undercooking as well, which is great.
When we were seated, there were a bunch of side plates already at our table. The sides portion is pretty big, bigger than what you typically see at Korean restaurants. For a second, I thought we sat at the wrong table.
The meats, drinks, and sides are tasty and I have no complaints. Great service as well. When we left at around 8, there were lots of people outside waiting though so I'm assuming we just beat the rush. If you don't want to wait for a long time, definitely try and come before 6:30pm.
When we were seated, there were a bunch of side plates already at our table. The sides portion is pretty big, bigger than what you typically see at Korean restaurants. For a second, I thought we sat at the wrong table.
The meats, drinks, and sides are tasty and I have no complaints. Great service as well. When we left at around 8, there were lots of people outside waiting though so I'm assuming we just beat the rush. If you don't want to wait for a long time, definitely try and come before 6:30pm.
Excellent service, no smoky smell and the special beef is great. Efficient waiting times with their e- check in service. Parking attendants are really helpful. Certainly recommend this place!
There’s nothing to say but “simply amazing”. When we got there, there was already a lineup starting to form and after waiting for 40 minutes we finally got in.
It didn’t take us long to order and even less time for them to serve up the food. The waiter and waitress seemed to be in some sort of dance as one would start and the other would finish. No gaps, no reasons to wait, the food was cooked perfectly and all the food was presented neatly.
Just simply amazing. I’ve tried to eat this type of meal before at another restaurant in Richmond BC Canada and it was a dismal failure.
I have to say that this Restaraunt is extremely well run with a host that would even sweat if the sky was falling. 5 stars for sure.
It didn’t take us long to order and even less time for them to serve up the food. The waiter and waitress seemed to be in some sort of dance as one would start and the other would finish. No gaps, no reasons to wait, the food was cooked perfectly and all the food was presented neatly.
Just simply amazing. I’ve tried to eat this type of meal before at another restaurant in Richmond BC Canada and it was a dismal failure.
I have to say that this Restaraunt is extremely well run with a host that would even sweat if the sky was falling. 5 stars for sure.
The best AYCE Korean bbq restaurant. We’ve decided to come here for our mother’s bday. Yes, we waited a bit but it’s worth if you’ve been wanting to have Korean bbq. The meat quality is good and good portion, service was fast and they’re attentive too. Been here couple of times before but I don’t wait that long before. Though, lots of people now are coming here because of the service as well as the quality of the meat. 👍🏻
It was very warm, and yes the grills have something to do with it, but if they had just a little cooler air, it would have been so much more comfortable. Had to wait a bit for staff at times, but not too bad.
It was our first time with Korean BBQ and this was truly an amazing experience. We ordered a beef tartar and a second butcher's pride set from the menu.
The beef tartar was delicious, it tasted like I was in heaven.
The waiters prepared the grilled meat for us and it was so smooth, juicy and tender. I'm glad because we most likely wouldn't make it as good as them.
Was it pricy? Yes.
Was it worth it? Hell yeah!
It is a place where you would go to celebrate a special occasion, like we did.
Highly recommend.
The beef tartar was delicious, it tasted like I was in heaven.
The waiters prepared the grilled meat for us and it was so smooth, juicy and tender. I'm glad because we most likely wouldn't make it as good as them.
Was it pricy? Yes.
Was it worth it? Hell yeah!
It is a place where you would go to celebrate a special occasion, like we did.
Highly recommend.
From the moment you arrive, they offer valet parking which is a big plus. The authenticity of the Korean BBQ is unparalleled. I was delighted to have the staff assist in grilling the meat, ensuring it's cooked to perfection. The side dishes and salads are delectable, with the meat being incredibly tender and the sauces truly tantalizing. Dining outdoors adds to the wonderful ambiance. Their beef tongue is a must-try! It's an ideal place for a group to gather, enjoy a meal, and unwind with some drinks after work. Highly recommended! Amongst the eateries in Koreatown, Park BBQ stands out. I'll definitely be back, and I can't stress enough how attentive and warm the staff were.
Delicious Korean barbecue at a convenient price. I would definitely go back. Go before 6 on weekends to avoid long waits
Service here was really strong. The servers are so attentive and really fun to talk to. Very speedy too. The food was also great for the price. Very affordable for all you can eat in LA. Be sure to come hungry. The meets were great and everything came out amazingly. I would wish that they had more than three main sauce options because I love yum yum sauce but overall the options they had were still good. I would definitely come back here and am very glad I chose to come
Great spot for Korean bbq. We ordered the pork belly combo for 3-4 people and there was plenty of food/we had leftovers. Ask for the spicy sauce-it’s not too spicy and it adds good flavor. We had great service-They cook it for you, which was nice. Overall score 4.5/5.
I had high hopes for Park’s BBQ but honestly came out a bit disappointed especially since I normally love KBBQ restaurants. I’ll start by saying the service here is amazing, honestly one of the best. The entire staff had eagle eyes for water refills, helping to cook the meats, or directing people around. I only have good things to say about them!
In terms of food, the meat they served was delicious. The cuts were tender and juicy, well seasoned and filled us up. We got the Parks Combo which came with a sample of their most popular meats. In contrast to the meat though, I thought the side dishes were a bit underwhelming. Especially at the $130 price point for the combo which is expensive I thought the overall menu experience would be better.
LA has stiff competition for KBBQ and while I’m glad I tried Park’s, I think I prefer other spots like Quarters for the taste, experience, and price.
In terms of food, the meat they served was delicious. The cuts were tender and juicy, well seasoned and filled us up. We got the Parks Combo which came with a sample of their most popular meats. In contrast to the meat though, I thought the side dishes were a bit underwhelming. Especially at the $130 price point for the combo which is expensive I thought the overall menu experience would be better.
LA has stiff competition for KBBQ and while I’m glad I tried Park’s, I think I prefer other spots like Quarters for the taste, experience, and price.
A good and warm restaurant in Koreatown in LA to have authentic Korean food. Highly recommend the short ribs. High quality ingredients and Korean expertise. The place needs a renovation for sure.
Definitely highly recommend! This is a great place to take friends and family visiting town. The food, service, and ambience are stellar. The only con is the price with respect to quality of meat, but everything was still great. We got one of the courses and the giant beef tartare sushi. They tasted wonderful.
I am ok to pay 60 $ to try their bbq, but I was said, that minimum order is 2 dishes.
Because I was with wife and kid lol. By their policy if you are not alone you have to order more than 1 plates of meat. After server negotiated with manager they cooked this 60$ calbi in kitchen. We also ordered soup, and 2 beers. 116$. Bad experience, not recommend!
Because I was with wife and kid lol. By their policy if you are not alone you have to order more than 1 plates of meat. After server negotiated with manager they cooked this 60$ calbi in kitchen. We also ordered soup, and 2 beers. 116$. Bad experience, not recommend!
Food was delicious! Definitely worth the price! Just be ready because it's like a sauna in there. The only complaint that I have is that they automatically added a gratuity without informing us. We were a party of 5 so I understand, but there was nothing written anywhere and it was never mentioned. I told the server that although I understand, it should've been told or written somewhere. On my way out I double and triple checked to see if it said it anywhere. The server did apologize and told me it was his fault for not mentioning it, but otherwise nothing else was done. He was an amazing server tho! And we had a lot of good food and a great time there! I would definitely go back again!
During a brief trip to LA recently, my friends who live in Koreatown recommended Park’s BBQ so we went as a group (two couples). The ambiance is typical Korean BBQ style with meat prepared at your table, but I do want to note that the ventilation was very good. The meat was some of the best I have ever had at a Korean BBQ restaurant anywhere in the world, and I have been to Seoul many times. The meat is tender and delectable, and the staff are very attentive and return frequently to adjust turn your meat and make sure that it is ready. I would also note that for a busy Korean BBQ restaurant, the service is much better than I have experienced in the past. The meal was ultimately so good that I am thinking about the next time I can go back to LA and dine there again. 5/5
Just came tonight for the first time and will be returning. My new favorite kbbq. Added myself to the waitlist prior to coming, which saved a lot of time. Atmosphere was jovial and the staff were very courteous. Our server Yoonie was absolutely treated my family, including two kids like kings. He was very considerate and made offerings throughout dinner to ensure we were comfortable. A+++.
Good quality, good taste, very busy, long waiting line, and a reasonable price!
Love the marinated short ribs! Strong fire and nice char. Their sides include oyster mushroom and corn apple shallots macaroni, delicious!
Came to this spot a few times and never had a problem until my final visit. Called over the phone and confirmed with an employee that I could arrive at a certain time and that I would still be able to eat for at least one hour after my estimated time arrival. About 10 minutes into my meal I was told by that same worker (I confirmed this through their name) that the store was now closing and that I would have to finish up my meal. This was extremely disappointing and I lost about $60 that day. I WILL NEVER return to this location and hope that this does not happen to anyone who calls ahead for information.
If you want to eat a whole bunch of meat you gotta go to this place! The first time we went it was a little bit intimidating to figure out how you're supposed to cook and eat this food, but we pretty quickly figured it out by watching people near us. The beef is very good, high quality and delicious. They also have nice little Korean type, side dishes and sauces which are also excellent. The service is fast and the atmosphere is fun with good music and people just having a good time. Highly recommend.
Had a great experience at this famous kbbq place! Love the meat quality! P1 combo was enough for 3 of us. Side dishes were amazing as well! Our server Yerin was friendly and very attentive. Highly recommended!! :)
Service was fantastic. They are friendly and polite. Food delivery was quick unlike other places that are slow. Food was delicious and the price is fair.
We went as a party of 8 without reservation and we were able to get two tables of 4 next to each other. The meat was really good we got one small combo and one medium combo as well as cold noodles.
A great choice for Korean BBQ. Excellent choice cuts of meat and good service. The decor is by no means jaw dropping but beyond that, you’ll have no regrets!
Excellent quality meats, attentive and quick service, and a variety of fresh banchan. Valet parking was $4. Went for Saturday lunch at 1245pm and the place was full but we only waited about 5 mins. We ordered kalbi, pork jowl and bulgogi with lettuce for wrapping as a $7 add on. Plus seafood pancake, which was light and crispy. We got a soybean paste stew on the house. Fantastic service and food, will definately be back.
Pretty authentic and tasty Korean BBQ! Service is excellent, servers try their best to cook for you which is rare for where I’m from - Vancouver Canada where most restaurants let you cook for yourself and you have to tip them - make no sense for me lol.
Meat is fresh, but I just would like to see more options for dipping sauce.
Had a good dinner here. Valet is $3 FYI - cheap!
Meat is fresh, but I just would like to see more options for dipping sauce.
Had a good dinner here. Valet is $3 FYI - cheap!
Was recommended this place for galbi and cold noodles. Well, unfortunately, both were mediocre. I had high expectations, so was rather disappointed.
The meat was too chewy and had a lot of fats. Not for marbeling, either. And cold noodles seemed more instant than 'real' stuff.
The services were good when someone was available, but availability was hard to come by.
I must say, there are better alternatives. Of the three places I tried, this place was the lowest...
The meat was too chewy and had a lot of fats. Not for marbeling, either. And cold noodles seemed more instant than 'real' stuff.
The services were good when someone was available, but availability was hard to come by.
I must say, there are better alternatives. Of the three places I tried, this place was the lowest...
Jeong Yuk Jeom is an upscale Korean steakhouse that serves dry aged beef in set courses.
🍽️ Ordered:
The Butcher’s Pride Combo #2:
-Aged prime tenderloin
-Dry aged prime ribeye
-Marinated prime short rib
💰$199
Brisket a la carte💰 $45
Had high hopes for this place since I’ve been wanting to check it out for a while but sadly, it fell short of my expectations. The banchan (side dishes) were super average.. and that raised some red flags because the ban chan tells you a lot about a restaurant. Each meat dish tasted like any other one I’ve had at KBBQ restaurants that were 1/4 of the price lol T_T it even got to a point where I was so tired of the meat taste that I couldn’t eat anymore after the 2nd course. The meat just wasn’t tender and juicy enough so I didn’t think the price was justified. Additionally, I did compare this to Cote, another high end Korean steakhouse which provided a much better experience.
The positive from this experience was the service as all the waiters were really funny and attentive. They grilled the meat expertly and promptly refilled the sauces whenever they saw we were running low.
I’ll stick to Park’s BBQ and Quarters for now until I find another good bbq spot
🍽️ Ordered:
The Butcher’s Pride Combo #2:
-Aged prime tenderloin
-Dry aged prime ribeye
-Marinated prime short rib
💰$199
Brisket a la carte💰 $45
Had high hopes for this place since I’ve been wanting to check it out for a while but sadly, it fell short of my expectations. The banchan (side dishes) were super average.. and that raised some red flags because the ban chan tells you a lot about a restaurant. Each meat dish tasted like any other one I’ve had at KBBQ restaurants that were 1/4 of the price lol T_T it even got to a point where I was so tired of the meat taste that I couldn’t eat anymore after the 2nd course. The meat just wasn’t tender and juicy enough so I didn’t think the price was justified. Additionally, I did compare this to Cote, another high end Korean steakhouse which provided a much better experience.
The positive from this experience was the service as all the waiters were really funny and attentive. They grilled the meat expertly and promptly refilled the sauces whenever they saw we were running low.
I’ll stick to Park’s BBQ and Quarters for now until I find another good bbq spot
Fresh and juicy Beef Combo. Awesome service. Friendly staff. Meat is always top notch. I recommend trying tea, very interesting taste. The atmosphere invites you to eat delicious food and meet friends.
Went here with some friends. Service was fast and friendly. The food was absolutely amazing. I ate more than I should've but it was so good I couldn't stop. Highly recommend doing this in a large group and get lots of food. It's designed to share the food as a group. We went as 3 people and it was perfect.
Super great Korean BBQ! Great meat quality and decent price. The portion of dishes are larger than we expected.
Parking is also convenient. There is a parking lot behind the restaurant, and they provide vallet parking with $3.
Parking is also convenient. There is a parking lot behind the restaurant, and they provide vallet parking with $3.
This place is good and really busy. You need to write your name down on the sheet and wait for a table to be free. It’s a in and out system - I think we waited no more than 30m to get down and have our food at the table. We went a bit later though like 8:45 or 9pm? Things quietened down the later it got. We ordered loads of food and all 6 of us felt full afterwards. A good variety of side dishes - I’d recommend but it’s quite pricey though! Also free parking out front👍
Great food! Really busy on a Friday night, so definitely call ahead for a reservation if you have a big group. Despite the reservation, we still had to wait almost an hour for our table. Parking is also inconvenient--street only. A couple of dishes I hadn't seen before. Definitely get the cheesy popping corn pancake and volcano fried rice. The food was worth the wait.
The quality of the meats here is above average. Not great. Honestly I expected it to be better but it was still very good. What really stood out for me was the BonChon. Lots of good high quality options. Also the plain white rice was probably the best I’ve had. For some reason that really stood out to me. I’d come back and would definitely enjoy more of the BonChon.
Only valet parking is available. You may try your luck with street parking but it’s a very busy area. They do have a few tables setup on the outside for those who feel more comfortable eating outdoors. Not sure how long that will be available though.
Only valet parking is available. You may try your luck with street parking but it’s a very busy area. They do have a few tables setup on the outside for those who feel more comfortable eating outdoors. Not sure how long that will be available though.
Great all you can eat Korean BBQ! The meat is fresh,land tender. One of the best kimchi soup I’ve had, very flavorful, a must try! You get 90mins to eat and you can order up to 4 plate at a time. The waiters are very fast picking up empty plates on the table. My only complain would be there’s no ventilation system, the air only travels out with open windows. $37/person. Pretty good deal.
I love this place. Excellent service, great choices of meats. Always quick would service
Will retue
Led here by a Korean, who led here by the partners.
Simple decor, decent space, efficient service: they don’t exactly cater to you, which is fine with me. The stem is pretty good, so is their house red.
Food quality is good. Pork belly is the weakest link in the Comb B. One of the beef is on the sweet side, so are couple of sides.
Leave your Chanel suit at home - the ventilation is poor, even they changed our grill midway. The smoke is visible. We went in an odd hour but the restaurant wasn’t empty.
Led here by a Korean, who led here by the partners.
Simple decor, decent space, efficient service: they don’t exactly cater to you, which is fine with me. The stem is pretty good, so is their house red.
Food quality is good. Pork belly is the weakest link in the Comb B. One of the beef is on the sweet side, so are couple of sides.
Leave your Chanel suit at home - the ventilation is poor, even they changed our grill midway. The smoke is visible. We went in an odd hour but the restaurant wasn’t empty.
Phenomenal KBBQ place! First off, we tried going to Baek Jeong on a Friday night about 8pm. Bad idea. Parking was trash and looked like a long wait anyway. I had this spot marked as back up so Magal here we come. First off, parking was really easy. Private parking in back. Had valet, but only $3 service charge.
Place was busy, but able to seat us right away. Meat quality and service was spectacular. They do cook for you here again. Heard they stopped for a while. They work as a team, so meat is cooked and served very efficiently. Our first sever Tae Woo was awesome. He was hustling and very friendly. When we had a few other servers come by, they were good, but not as friendly.
Anyway, found our alternative for quality Kbbq in the KTown area, especially if you don’t want to waste time waiting at the other over hyped places.
Place was busy, but able to seat us right away. Meat quality and service was spectacular. They do cook for you here again. Heard they stopped for a while. They work as a team, so meat is cooked and served very efficiently. Our first sever Tae Woo was awesome. He was hustling and very friendly. When we had a few other servers come by, they were good, but not as friendly.
Anyway, found our alternative for quality Kbbq in the KTown area, especially if you don’t want to waste time waiting at the other over hyped places.
This spot always has a good hustle. This has been my wife's and I spot before marriage (3 going on 4), and the staff is still as great since then. A lot of new staff have joined this place due to high demand, but they have picked up the great customer skill and service. Definitely worth the time and eat. It's been 7 years we've been coming to this spot. Must try
Great place, great food! 😎
Despite not being able to eat there as one person even if I wanted to pay for the price of 2 it was a solid place. I get it, but dam I had to eat in my car. Food was great and I got the to go chicken bowl, but was also very big portions for a great price. Sides are $2.
They only serve Prime USDA or more premium meats here and you can really taste it. The meat is really tender if cooked right. Make sure to eat the meat with the salads and sauces that come with the side dishes, I'm sure y'all know about those.
Magal is NOT an AYCE KBBQ! However I would recommend the combo deals. Comes with around 3 to 4 plates of meat. We got the Large Combo and it was plenty of meat for 3 ppl.
The soy bean paste soup is phenomenal may bea tad bit spicy for some. They add little pieces of chadol in the soup. The grills come with steamed egg and corn on the side.
They cook the meat for you usually. Service is great. Fast service, they gave us the extra dishes we asked for right away.
The parking is valet right behind the restaurant for $3 may change over time.
Would def come again. The meat is worth the price. Although prices have gone up all around ktown if not the world. A+ from me!!
Magal is NOT an AYCE KBBQ! However I would recommend the combo deals. Comes with around 3 to 4 plates of meat. We got the Large Combo and it was plenty of meat for 3 ppl.
The soy bean paste soup is phenomenal may bea tad bit spicy for some. They add little pieces of chadol in the soup. The grills come with steamed egg and corn on the side.
They cook the meat for you usually. Service is great. Fast service, they gave us the extra dishes we asked for right away.
The parking is valet right behind the restaurant for $3 may change over time.
Would def come again. The meat is worth the price. Although prices have gone up all around ktown if not the world. A+ from me!!
Great place for Korean BBQ!! Came here Sunday night and it was fairly empty so we got a table right away. Ordered the Beef Combo $84.99 (for 2 people) which comes with 4 beef selections, including marinated galbi and beef brisket—also comes with soybean paste soup. Their portions were perfect for 2 ppl, we didn’t even finish some of it because we were too full. The banchans (complimentary sides) were really good too. In the outside rim of the grill, they add the egg soup and cheese corn so it cooks while your meats are cooking—they were delicious!
Service was great—since there weren’t a lot of people, the staff were attentive.
Service was great—since there weren’t a lot of people, the staff were attentive.
In general I really like the food from j bbq, the price is reasonable and the meat is good. I go there for dinner with my friends 2-4 times a month. The young servers and the host were nice and spoken fluent English. I always have had good experiences untill tonight with one of the middle-aged female server. She did not speak much of English so it was quit difficult to communicate with her. She gave out the wrong dish and gave us a negative vibe when we said, “Sorry, we didn’t order this.”
One of my favorite side dish was mashed potatoes, to me it has a similar taste to the ones from Target or Costco. I take a huge bite and immediately the smell of sourness goes straight to my nostrils. I asked for a second plate but it was the same. It felt like it had been exposed to the room temperature for too long to the point it spoiled. That was when the mid-aged female said, “the chief changed the recipe, so it taste different, it is the sauce not the food . No body has complained about it, you’re the only one,” with a threatened look in her eyes.
When I was explaining the situation to the younger server, I was very kind, not trying to further escalate the situation. I just wanted to remind them that the food might not be good to eat, so they can switch it out so that other customers don’t accidentally eat it. All I received from that lady was a lot of complaints and attitude.
When we asked for a grill change this same lady was complaining that the grill is still good. Like we don’t know what we are talking about.
It was only two of us but they automatically charged for tips. Sometimes, I doubt the fact that does everyone deserves a tip. If employees' tips are flat, is it fair for those servers who serves well?
I can understand that everything has its good and its bad. During the whole dinner I treated them with smile and respectful thanked them when they brought our orders. What I do not need is disrespect or any negative attitude in return. Such low-quality service is not worth tipping, and the meaning of tipping should not be like this. Please address the issue and better evaluate the treatment of your costumers.
One of my favorite side dish was mashed potatoes, to me it has a similar taste to the ones from Target or Costco. I take a huge bite and immediately the smell of sourness goes straight to my nostrils. I asked for a second plate but it was the same. It felt like it had been exposed to the room temperature for too long to the point it spoiled. That was when the mid-aged female said, “the chief changed the recipe, so it taste different, it is the sauce not the food . No body has complained about it, you’re the only one,” with a threatened look in her eyes.
When I was explaining the situation to the younger server, I was very kind, not trying to further escalate the situation. I just wanted to remind them that the food might not be good to eat, so they can switch it out so that other customers don’t accidentally eat it. All I received from that lady was a lot of complaints and attitude.
When we asked for a grill change this same lady was complaining that the grill is still good. Like we don’t know what we are talking about.
It was only two of us but they automatically charged for tips. Sometimes, I doubt the fact that does everyone deserves a tip. If employees' tips are flat, is it fair for those servers who serves well?
I can understand that everything has its good and its bad. During the whole dinner I treated them with smile and respectful thanked them when they brought our orders. What I do not need is disrespect or any negative attitude in return. Such low-quality service is not worth tipping, and the meaning of tipping should not be like this. Please address the issue and better evaluate the treatment of your costumers.
So delicious! Its all you can eat and the staff were very kind and cared about giving us refills. Didn't have to wait long and felt very satisfied! Amazing service and amazing quality food!
All you can eat Korean BBQ for a certain price point. It’s just like those in Korea so it feels very familiar.
The service here is just excellent! We’re very lucky to be served by a Korean guy who went above and beyond to serve us and made sure we had a good time.
The food was good and tasty, they were not shy on their portion sizes too. So really value for money and you should visit this place out.
The service here is just excellent! We’re very lucky to be served by a Korean guy who went above and beyond to serve us and made sure we had a good time.
The food was good and tasty, they were not shy on their portion sizes too. So really value for money and you should visit this place out.
Was in town for a conference. I came here by chance on my first night in town. I loved it so much, I came back on my last night and brought 6 more friends. They loved it too - we had a fantastic time. The all you can eat options is very affordable and the food is good quality. The staff members were friendly and helpful. The next time in town, we're coming back :-)
Not bad. Castle had a long wait. So went here for the first time today. Wasn't disappointed. Meats and sides tasted good as well as the service speed.
Good for a late night AYCE K BBQ. They have multiple tiers, starting at 12.99 and up and serve yourself banchan. The 12.99 menu is pretty basic but hard to beat the price, quality is good. Parking is limited but they have valet, or street parking along Western after 6:00 pm.