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Where To Get Great Korean BBQ In Los Angeles
The best spots around Los Angeles to have someone grill meat at your table.
The Best Korean Naengmyeon In LA
8 great spots for the refreshingly cold (and sometimes spicy) noodle dish.
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12 spots to satisfy all your KFC, juk, and yukgaejang needs.
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Lee Ga
Lee Ga is one of our favorite spots in Koreatown for ice-cold naengmyeon, plus a bunch of delicious sides.
Eighth Street Soondae
Eighth Street Soondae is a quiet family-run strip mall spot in Koreatown famous for its excellent soondae, or Korean blood sausage.
Jeju Fresh Fish
Jeju Fresh Fish is a Japanese-Korean seafood spot that offers various sashimi-focused combo menus. Expect to leave extremely full.
Danbi
Danbi is a modern small plates restaurant in Koreatown that's perfect for group dinners and drinks before an night out.
Dasom by Chef Kang
Dasom by Chef Kang is a Korean comfort food restaurant that's ideal for a quiet, casual dinner in Ktown.
Ddong Ggo
Ddong Ggo is a lively Koreatown bar with a smoked-filled patio and excellent fried chicken.
Yangban
Yangban is an upscale restaurant in the Arts District that serves genre-blurring Korean food (and some of the best wings in town).
Quarters Korean BBQ
Quarters is a lively and extremely popular KBBQ spot that is just fine, but doesn't need to be prioritized. If you do go, have a reservation.
Origin Korean BBQ
Origin is a lively, fun Korean BBQ spot in Koreatown where you'll find some less commonly seen cuts. Make a reservation.
Where To Get Great Korean BBQ In Los Angeles
The best spots around Los Angeles to have someone grill meat at your table.
K-Team BBQ
Koreatown's K-Team BBQ is Park's more casual, pork-centric sibling. It's perfect for a fun group dinner.
Perilla
In Chinatown, Perilla stands out for serving great banchan in the sunshine. This outdoor Korean restaurant should be your go-to for a long lunch.
Dan Sung Sa
Dan Sung Sa isn't just the center of Ktown nightlife, this Korean tavern is one of the best late-night hangout spots in the city.
Baroo
Baroo is an upscale Korean restaurant in the Arts District with a creative tasting menu that wows for a reasonable price.
Descano Garden Spa
Descano Garden is a good option when you want a Korean spa experience without the chaos of Wi Spa.
PZK BBQ
PZK is a straightforward KBBQ spot in Beverly Grove with reasonably priced AYCE menus. It's also open until 2am.
Borit Gogae
Borit Gogae is a great Korean restaurant in Ktown that specializes in barley rice feasts. Expect more banchan than you can keep track of.
King Chang LA
King Chang's in Koreatown specializes in Korean gopchang. But the bubbling vegetable stew is great, too.
Dae Sung Ro
Dae Sung Ro is a small KBBQ restaurant in Koreatown with high-quality cuts and excellent a la carte side dishes.
Spot Coffee
Spot Coffee is a sleek coffee shop in Koreatown with table service, good coffee, and beautiful desserts.
Open Market
Open Market is a hybrid cafe-corner store in Koreatown that makes exceptional brisket sandwiches and espresso drinks.
Interstellar
Interstellar is the best cafe near the Santa Monica Promenade. The Korean-owned spot serves excellent burritos, katsu, bulgogi, and more.