32 Best Korean Restaurants near Encino

“My first time eating at a Korean BBQ restaurant. I really enjoyed the experience and the food.“

“I'm a Korean and my mother made the best homemade authentic food. This place is wonderful, every time I visit my daughter and family want bulgogy bowl even on her birthday. Food is delicious and the people are truly pleasant and friendly. If you want good Korean bowls go to this place. I'd recommend to anyone who wants good food!!!“

“Nice little spot tucked away in a strip mall. Plenty of parking. Great value items! I had the Ra-Bokki Rice balls. The ramen was very flavorful. Loved dipping the rice balls in the sauce! I will definitely be back to try the other items in the very varied menu.“

“K-Stop knocks it out of the park, every time. From the friendly welcome to the delicious food, this is a must visit place. I particularly am obsessed with their Bulgogi Kimbap and Iced Coffees. It’s the perfect solution for catering a business lunch or a quick and healthy grab and go to fuel the rest of the day. I HIGHLY recommend!“

“K Food Village on Sherman Way is a standout gem for authentic Korean cuisine! I recently visited and ordered the Bulgogi Combo with Tofu Seafood Soup and the Beef Short Rib—both dishes were absolutely delicious and worth every bite.

The Bulgogi was perfectly marinated, tender, and full of flavor, while the Tofu Seafood Soup was rich, comforting, and brimming with fresh shrimp, clams, and soft tofu. The pairing was a perfect balance of savory and spicy, making it an ideal combo. The Beef Short Rib (Galbi) was another highlight—succulent, smoky, and grilled to perfection.

What truly elevates the dining experience here are the banchan (side dishes). The variety was amazing: crisp and tangy kimchi, sweet glazed potatoes, crunchy bean sprouts, fresh cucumber salad, savory fish cakes, and more. Each side dish complemented the main dishes beautifully and added layers of texture and flavor to the meal.

On top of the incredible food, the staff were incredibly friendly and attentive. They made sure our water glasses were never empty and even explained the dishes when we had questions. The warm and welcoming atmosphere made us feel like valued guests.

If you’re craving authentic Korean food with generous portions, a wide array of banchan, and top-notch service, K Food Village on Sherman Way is a must-visit. I’ll definitely be back for more!“

“Hands down the best Korean food in the valley! Its my absolute go to, everything you order is always delicious and the service is always top tier. Highly reccomend, you will always see Korean people eating here, that's how you know it's good!“

“5 STARS SUPER DELICIOUS EVERY TIME“

“I thought I would see if there was anything I could have here so I took a look and they had Beyond tacos! They were delicious!!! Even the spicy mayonnaise was vegan! Thank you so much for having a vegan option! I'll be back for those tacos again!

Vegetarian options: The Beyond tacos are vegan - even the spicy mayo is vegan!“

“Love their food. We had the Stone Pot Bulgogi (nr 15) and Kimchi Fried Rice (nr 20). Hot, delicious, tasty and great portion size. Great value.

The lady working at the counter, I guess she is the owner, is so sweet and friendly.“

“Tasty food, great atmosphere!“

“Pardon the pun but you must GO to gogobop. The Korean bowls are delicious, the atmosphere is fun and the location rocks in the center of Westwood.

There's a nice amount of seating, as well as a patio.

Service was awesome and fast by the friendly staff. I enjoyed making my own custom bowl and finishing it off was even better.

Highly recommended.“

“Hello! The Trekking Pawns here!
We got the veggie bibimbap and was hoping for a bit more flavor. The sides were nice and we rice cooked very well. Added more of the Korean red spice sauce provided for flavor. Very nicer ladies that helped us!“

“Decent all you can eat Korean BBQ in the valley. I ate the premium menu for about 35ish dollars per person and enjoyed the ribeye, brisket, and beef tongue. If you're picky about meat quality there's none all you can eat places in the valley, but this one is decent for all you can eat. I also like the clean and bright atmosphere“

“Smaller hole in wall type eatery. Teriyaki bowl was great. Great value for price. They charge to use a credit card here.

Parking: Parking is pretty terrible here, directly in front of the eatery. Located between a liquor store and a laundry mat and it makes finding a place to park difficult.“

“Definite go-to place for all-you-can-eat (ayce) K-BBQ in the valley. All around good food, service, and atmosphere, with authentic meat styles and side dishes. They even have some options for picky little kids [like mine]. Lee was very sweet and didn’t waste any time with any of our requests. Unlike other ayce places nearby who seem to slow down as your time limit nears. Also, legitimate Premium vs Standard menu where Standard has galbi and Premium has lobster as an example. Oh you have to try the basil/oil dipping sauce, super good with non-marinated meats! Coming back as soon as we can.“

“Really excellent soon tofu and bulgogi, and their banchan is delicious. They were extremely busy and there was a wait on the weekend, but they were also clearing tables really fast and going through the wait list really quickly.

The guy taking parties back and acting as host at the front also came up and took our orders very quickly, so we went from putting our name on the list, to waiting, to seated, to having drinks and banchan in front of us within probably 10 minutes, it was pretty impressive. At the same time, he was also very friendly and welcoming, we didn't feel rushed at all.

Would definitely recommend if you like tofu soup!“

“The Galbimjim and Galbitang are amazing here.The short rib is tender and flavorful.The soup is perfectly seasoned without being too salty.I'm personally not a fan of the Korean radish, as it's a bit fibrous, but I still liked the soup regardless.Note that they charge $0.50 for each to-go container if you dine-in.“

“I had my daughter pick up some Jajangmyeon Noodles with Black Soybean Sauce and some garlic fried wings. She also ordered some seafood spicy noodles - all smelled and tasted delicious. It will be my way to go place when not in the mood for cooking. This place I highly recommend. You will not be disappointed.“

“Consistently delicious and hearty meals that are priced right. Server is attentive and welcoming. Although small, the restaurant is always clean and comfortable. Shares a huge parking lot. Best of all, meals are cooked in the kitchen, not in the dining area, so you don't end up smelling like Korean food the rest of the day.“

“Been visiting for 20 years. Taste and flavor are always on point! Friendly service, you won't get unless you get the owner herself. But the food is always so friggin delicious, that I don't care about friendliness. It's not full service anyway, and the food comes out quickly. And, the price is so reasonable - better than reasonable. I could almost never go to any other restaurants in the same plaza because this place is so much more superior.“

“Food: this is a sports bar/dive that serves great Korean food. I recommend trying the chicken wings or kimchi pork fried rice.

Parking: the restaurant has ample parking since it’s in a large shopping area, anchored by CVS.

Tips: they offer a good variety of draft beers. They have pork hock, which goes great with beer when watching a game.“

“Sad the old place is gone. Newly renovated, cleaner, not broken tables. Quality of everything took a giant step up. Meat, especially. Prices went up too, but this is a different establishment than was here. Things taste fresher now, and not overly oily or sweet, however much I may have liked it prior, this is definitely a huge improvement. The speed at which things came out are a little slower but I hope they work they service kinks out soon since they just opened. New owners, familiar front of house staff.

Parking: Not much street parking, can become a mess at night“

“Lots of vegan options“

“Great service n food. Try it out.“

“Es mi primera vez que mi hijo me invitó a cenar y muy buen servicio y muy limpio muy buena cena Gracias“

“So glad to finally tried this place, I don't have to drive to Ktown when I have the cravings for Korean food. I was skeptical but I had to try this place at least once. I went there with my daughter for lunch, ordered kimchee fried rice, kimche jjigae and port katzu. The portions were good and the taste was pretty authentic. Definitely going back. I'm sure their sushi will be pretty good as well as our lunch was.“

“Alex is great! Been coming here for a while since it's close to my work. He always does a good job and is very friendly and accommodating. Great customer service. I've had bad service from the other lady that works the cashier before where she hung up on me as I tried to make a phone order but 5 stars for Alex.“

“Went to this place couple days ago! One word "amazing" it's my fav to go place-i love the regular size chicken bowl! It was very fresh and perfectly cooked chicken! Cant wait to try it again!Worker that served me was superb !“

“The drinks are so thoughtfully crafted and their potato chips are done fresh! The worker there was kind enough to offer me a reccomendation and she was incredibly understanding. I'll definitely be going again for that drink and those potato chips!“

“Great service n food. Try it out.“

“Having eaten Korean food for the past 20+ years, I am still looking for authentic, home style food cooked by a chef that believes in the divine taste of simple ingredients. Tofu Ya is a great place to dine in. We walked in on a Saturday evening and were greeted by the lady in charge immediately. They have such expansive menu and many options to choose a " combo ", the seafood tofu soup and bimbimbap combo is such an amazing treat, super well-balanced flavor and the rice is perfectly served, the service was so fast! I would definitely come back !“

“Honestly, if you’re looking for an affordable, and delicious Korean bbq place where you can stuff your face full of delicious meat, then this is the spot! It’s not traditional in the sense you get a buttload of sides, but the salad is delicious, the meat is high quality, and the service is beyond amazing!“