ABSteak by Chef Akira Back

We had a 5:30 PM reservation and were immediately seated at a table. It took a while for the waiter to come to our table and when we finally got our menus, we asked for cocktails. We were told there was no bartender at the restaurant that evening so they could only serve us beer or wine. We finally convinced a different waiter to make a simple cocktail for us, but this was after a request to speak to the manager, who we were told was not at the restaurant that evening, so no one could help us. Thankfully, the initial waiter did not continue to serve us and the evening ended up turning out well. Overall, it was a pleasant evening but it is clear that without a manager running the show, the restaurant suffers.

Great experience. Meats were very well done to the table's liking with varied temperatures for same cuts. Getting two meats and a side of rice for each person was enough main course for 3 people. The accompaniments are very tasty and get you full due to them being veggies of different kinds. Overall loved it and will definitely go back.

My bf and I went for my birthday while visiting LA. We went to the SF location for my bfs birthday and loved it so we had to try this one. We decided to get the han-seng set and are so happy we did. The chefs choice of meats were delicious and so were all the accompaniments. The tartare truffle toast alone is worth getting the set. It was my favorite preparation of tartare I've ever had... and I eat a lot of beef tartare. Please bring that to your sf location. Our waiter Chris was great, cooked our meat exactly the way we like it and was very attentive. We'll have to come here every time we are in the area.

Exceptional in all aspects on every visit : food, quality, service, ambience and overall value. I've dined here several times and it's always consistently well executed, especially the staff and high standards. If you're looking a for a sleek, upscale K BBQ experience, AB Steak does it very well. Of course they source the finest meats, especially 2GR purebred Australian wagyu — briskets & ribeyes. Kelly was our server and a wonderful team. The Chef also came out to greet us. Hostess was very welcoming. Parking was easy and only $3.50 for 2hrs! Highly recommend this establishment.

very friendly wait staff and host. Food was delicious ,pacing was solid for all of the courses we ate.

One of my favorite Korean bbq spots I’ve been to in LA. The food was very high quality and reasonably priced. Great aesthetic inside the restaurant as well.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Over priced for the level of food. Had high hopes but did not seem the cost was worth the experience. The egg soufflé however was amazing.

Loved it! Food was amazing, the vibe and service were also very nice.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great Korean BBQ and outstanding service made it a great dining experience. Pricier than listed here. Nonetheless a great dining experience.

ABSteak is hands down one of the best Korean-inspired steakhouses by Beverly Hills. The quality of the meat is unmatched. Everything from the dry-aged ribeye to the Aussie Wagyu was incredibly tender and flavorful. I loved the upscale yet inviting vibe of the space, and the service was exceptional from start to finish.

The staff grilled the meat perfectly right at our table, which made the experience even more enjoyable. The quality and presentation make it well worth it. Highly recommend for a date night or special occasion.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Excellent food, ambiance, and service. It is one of the best authentic Korean foods in LA.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Beef Tartare, Wagyu Beef, Naengmyeon, Naengmyun

This had to be the worst Korean bbq I’ve ever been to. I’ve been to just about every single one in LA. They give you some weird milk looking beef bone broth soup thing, that’s cold and flavorless to start, then they brought out the sides. I knew from seeing the salad that everything else was gonna be horrible. Those prepackaged salads at Ralph’s looked better than the one they put on the table. Everything else was hard and stale.

The meat was good quality, there wasn’t much flavor though, nothing special but definitely not worth the price.

They try too much to be high scale and the taste suffers. We ordered two meat plates and our bill was $400. We left and went to MUN, had 3x more food 10x more sides and tastes a million times better for less than we paid at AB

It’s hard to compete with all the restaurants in Korea town that are a few blocks away. I knew that being at the mall that it was gonna be horrible, but we tried to give it a shot. If you look around inside there’s not a single Korean in there, all tourists. This is a gringo KBBQ trap. Save your money and go to MUN or Parks in K town

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 3

Culinary Gem!

If you’re looking for the best Korean food in CALIFORNIA, look no further. This place is an absolute must-visit! Every dish that comes out of the kitchen is a masterpiece, thanks to the incredibly talented chef Nam, she clearly pours heart, soul, and decades of skill into every bite.

From the perfectly balanced flavors of the banchans and other menus every item on the menu is crafted with precision and passion. The banchan are fresh and varied, and the attention to detail in presentation and seasoning is unmatched.

You can taste the difference when food is made by a true master—and this chef is easily one of the best in the business. You won’t just be eating Korean food—you’ll be experiencing it at its absolute finest.

Highly recommend. I’d give more than 5 stars if I could! Thank you to our amazing Chef 🧑🏻‍🍳

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Best ambience
Best service
Gotta come back soon to have chef Nam’s food again

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Did the $98 tasting and it was very ok! Food was seasoned well but the galbi was sooo fatty, disappointing. IMO the sides are critical for the KBBQ experience and the sides were good in an HMart way. Not mad but expected more.

Service was nice in a bare minimum way. When I asked what sauce they were brushing onto the sliders, they said “BBQ sauce 😃” and that was it. They also didn’t explain a single dish or condiment so sometimes we asked, sometimes we just wung it (should we dip in here or..?)

Music was the highlight by far, heavy on the Giveon vibes. Would never come back for the food

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3