50 Best Korean Restaurants in Los Angeles

“The signature dish is the crab in sauce, which comes in medium and large sizes. medium is two crabs with two bowls of rice, and large is three crabs. Compared with other Korean restaurants, the sauce crab taste is mild, and it will not be salty enough to explode in the middle of the meal and cannot continue to eat. The crab is fresh, not fishy, and the meat is firm, not squishy. The crab meat is also very full, the crab legs are full, there is no empty shell crab. The sea urchin rice is a little smaller but the sea urchin is enough. regular sea urchins are not particularly sweet, but they are fresh and worth the price. The sea urchin Rice bowl combo will be served with steamed eggs, runny eggs and two prawns in sauce. Raw marinated salmon rice is amazing to me. The salmon is marinated just enough to be flavorful, but not overly salty. The portions are generous. You can eat two bites of each piece of salmon.“

“There were a lot of reviews saying the service was bad, expensive, etc., so I was wondering whether to come or not, but when I came, I tried the meat and it was delicious.
It's not expensive, the soybean paste stew and steamed egg are very delicious, and the cold noodles are highly recommended!! ?“

“Such friendly staff and one of the best hot sizzling Bibimbap dishes i could wish for!

They server it with a complimentary set of korean starters that are incredibly good.
I am always excited to come back to la for this Restaurant!“

“GREAT FOOD ALWAYS~ BEEN COMING TO THIS RESTAURANT FOR DECADES~ MAMA'S COOKING IS THE BEST!!!! Pollack Casserole Steamed Cod Fish Seasoned Pork W/Veggie Seasoned Oysters must try~♡♡♡♡♡“

“The meat quality here was absolutely outstanding, and the service was impressively fast. Every staff member we encountered was kind and professional, but I have to give special recognition to Royce, who took care of our table. He grilled the meat to absolute perfection and made our experience even more enjoyable with his thoughtful and friendly conversations.

If you plan to visit, I highly recommend asking for a table in Royce’s section—you won’t be disappointed. His explanations and recommendations were by far the best I’ve experienced in any restaurant during my time living in the U.S.

For full transparency, we have no personal connection to him. We simply walked in on Mother’s Day without any expectations and left completely satisfied thanks to the exceptional service.

All the meats, including the tripe, were incredibly fresh—definitely not frozen—and grilled to perfection. We had such a wonderful experience here and will gladly return.“

“Delicious meat cooked at the table!“

“The OG. the tastiest. the smokiest. the best. don't wear your favorite new sweater. ladies tie your hair back. and get down.“

“This is the K town classic. It first opened in 1982. Since then it became the place to get authentic Korean BBQ and signature dongchimi noodle. I still remember the first time I tried their noodle and I was so blown away. When it comes to dongchimi noodles, they are on the top tier.“

“Ordered Package #1 & it was more than enough for two people especially with all the banchan. Everything was super tasty & the staff was very friendly. Would come back here & order dishes a la carte if just with one other person.“

“The amazing short rib dinner, the drinks, dessert, the impeccable service from reservations, table side service, and management, all made the most perfect Valentines Day dinner. Thank You!! 🙏🏼💖🔥“

“This place is soooo EPIC!! So epic the cast of Parasite movie ate here after winning the #Oscars! Nackchi bokum was the best I ever ate but everything was authentic and delicious!! 🦑👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️“

“Amazing food. Plate licking sauces, organic,locally sourced food. Korean fusion. Did I mention organic pickled everything. Enzyme rich food. Beyond healthy. Humble little hope in the wall run by a husband and wife team. Dude went to Korea to study with the most famous vegan nun chef in Korea. A must go to for anyone who loves food and especially loves fusion with organic and very well priced. He should charge Much more but they don’t.“

“If you’re looking for a unique and delicious take on KBBQ, look no further! The duck here is so good, and the service is incredibly warm, friendly, and helpful for first timers. Make sure you save room for the duck fat fried rice at the end; you’ll want to eat every last bite (although I hear it’s delicious as leftovers too :))

Parking: Free street parking and limited parking lot spots“

“Love this place! The food is very authentic and high quality meat. The servers are also very tentative. We ordered the small beef combo. The soup at the end is very tasty but we are way too full. It can serve at least 3-4 ppl. Def recommended!“

“The smell of fire is amazing. The raw meat is fresh. Even though I had leftovers, I wrapped them up and ate them slightly warmed the next day, they still tasted fresh. However, if you don't get there early and get a seat, you may have to wait a long time.“

“全世界最好喝的牛骨湯！拜託一定要嘗試，大火久燉絕不馬虎！太喜歡了！
The best soup ever! And the rice is really good as we’ll even take-out. My friend said their kimchi is authentic and surprisingly delicious(I don’t eat kimchi so.)The staffs there are welcoming. There are only sells the beef bone soup, after you tried you’ll know why. Because they just want to make a product the best, but they do it! Even though i don’t have soup often,this time i finished it all. It’s really worth visiting again!“

“Great qualities of meat selection and a bunch of other types of excellent qualities of food. Definitely a place to go to celebrate and for special occasions. The beef, especially the galbi, the shrimp, takoyaki, and everything is fantastic. We can grab most of the food and the premium food came out very fast. Will definitely come back.“

“No doubt this is among the best fried chicken in LA!!“

“We ate inside at the counter and tried a little bit of a few things off the menu. The sweet & spicy fried chicken and fried chicken dumplings were delicious. 😋🍴 We also tried the bulgogi and spicy chicken bowl and both were so delicious. As a side note, the man that waited on us (not sure if it was the owner or not) was very nice and hospitable. ☺️“

“It was the most delicious cheonggukjang I've ever tasted. What's a bit disappointing is that I wish there was a menu that younger children would like. For example, if there is something like bulgogi or pork belly, I think I will visit that place more.“

“Delicious 👌 the greatest meal at Korea town LA“

“店內服務一流，令我心情愉快。“

“Whether you visit with family, friends or colleagues, this restaurant is proud to provide you with an outstanding dining experience.“

“Hanu BBQ is fantastic. I've been here three times and each time the food is great. They take reservations for large groups and there's a karaoke place right next door, for an easy night out. There are cute little robots that bring you your food too.

Nina and Mark were both amazing- very attentive and even taught us how to make somaek. Would definitely recommend this place as a great option for a group outing.“

“The best korean bbq i ever tasted“

“I came on Sunday night. Waited like 90 mins to get a bar seat because I came by myself. The waiter won’t seat me at the table claiming that tables are for 2 or more only. It gets me mad cuz I have to wait longer than those who came way later than me. Food is ok, 4.5/5. Service is actually not good maybe I came by myself. The server just checked once and disappeared. I had to call the other waiters for help. The old Korean lady at the grill deck is friendly and let the waiters be aware that I need help since my waiter is gone for some reason. And also, it took me like 10 mins to get a waiter to take my order. Don’t order the spicy chicken cuz it will burn ur throat. I’m a guy loves spicy but that one was not the delicious spicy but spicy spicy. No point of eating it at all. Scallop was good but too small. Overall 3.5/5.“

“I've been to a lot of Michelin restaurants around the world and this is easily a one star. Fantastic food and service and the pacing was perfect. Just look at the fish main course... Grilled perfectly on charcoal. Definitely coming back next time I'm in “

“Good food and fast service.“

“This is a place I have been frequenting for a long time. The meat quality is good, and I recommend the tripe hotpot as it is the most delicious.
The parking lot is small, but there is plenty of street parking space in the neighborhood.“

“Wow i wish to work there �����“

“Was a really fantastic experience. The wait staff was extremely courteous, nice and friendly. The food was delicious- the meat and banchan was extremely fresh- was definitely a fan of their kimchi! Also, they were generous with time. Will definitely be visiting again soon! 감사합니다!“

“The best AYCE Korean bbq restaurant. Meat quality is top-notch. They grill the meat for you but still allow you to enjoy the food at your own speed. I tried almost every meat and my favorite is the marinated beef rib with bone. It melted in my mouth. I love it and will come back.👍🏻“

“amazing food and good for family“

“First time here my family like it especially unlimited brisket“

“Tl;Dr: Kid friendly and delicious food (kid approved!). This may be our new spot now - jinsol is good but we've gone too many times and it feels a bit too heavy (we always feel thirsty/bloated after eating there). The combination of naengmyeon + gukbap here helps cut the heaviness.

Waiter was sooooo nice to our toddler. He brought out flashing toys and a hand fan for him and gave us an extra white rice on the house since we said he would eat that over purple (he recommended the purple rice for us). Our son ate so much of the galbi tang with cabbage. We enjoyed it a lot too, but maybe we enjoyed it even more because he ate so well. The naengmyeon was also delicious. Overall a great experience. we will definitely be back.“

“My first time and very satisfied. I ordered pork soup with rice and it is soooooo good!“

“Don't come to JunTong expecting something fancy. Instead, it is a casual restaurant which serves up comfort food like pork rib noodle soup (galbitang). The flavor of the soup is very balanced and tasty. I also liked the kimchi and the radish appetizers; they were high quality.

Location is hard to find parking, but anyone can take the bus!“

“I came here with my family to eat and everything was perfect. The lady greeted us with a smile as soon as we walked in and we were seated immediately. We ordered EunDaeGoo Jorim and Gajaemi and they were delicious. Definitely recommend this place and became one of my favorites.“

“Good food big portions. Fast service.“

“their foods are good.. i like it..“

“I want to say that I have found another authentic and delicious Korean restaurant. Everyone of us had a great time eating here. and parking was convenient with options next to the plaza. The food quality is very good! The service is great! I also appreciated the staff's honesty; I had forgotten my jacket, and when I returned two days later, they had kept it safe for me. Overall, I would recommend this restaurant.“

“Busy and noisy -- but very tasty. I like a place that takes you at your word when you say you like spicy food.“

“All Korean menus are okay. I feel like I am in Seoul, South Korea..🥰🥰“

“Straight up delicious and authentic Korean food.“

“This place is known for their galbi jjeem and I should have tried it. But (a) the portions are huuuge, as in for more than 1 person, maybe up to 4 people, and (b) at $100 it is expensive. I should return with a large group so we can order and share it. There is an option for cheese which the waiter will use a torch at the table to melt and toast it. I've never had galbi jjeem with cheese. Maybe it tastes like a cheeseburger? I'd be willing to try is there was an option to have it on the side, vs fully committing by covering everything with it.

So for this visit I had the sollung tang with tendon. It hit the spot, very creamy and flavorful, and the tendon was soft & tender. I would definitely return for this alone.“

“Good service and experience for Korean BBQ.specially the rice paper loved by many diner.“

“Really good food worth of your money😊“

“Traditional, Quality, & NEVER Disappoints! Always satisfied with the food (chicken noodle soup, crab marinade, and dumplings).

MUST TRY: Crab Marinade (양념계장), Korean Chicken Noodle Broth (닭칼국수), Handmade Fried Dumplings (군만두)

Been going here since I was a little kid with family & always filling/satisfied ?

Dietary restrictions: Options for all dietary restrictions (e.g. Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Vegan)

Parking: Big parking + lots of parking spaces

Kid-friendliness: Family-friendly restaurant ?

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes Wheelchair accessibility in entrance ?“

“The restaurant that showed us that samgyetang can be rich.
Various medicinal ingredients seem to contribute to the rich Korean soup. If you eat oriental medicine samgyetang when you have a cold, it seems to be good for replenishing your energy. Wouldn't the king of old have samgyetang like this when he caught a cold?
Anyway, if you have a cold, make sure to catch it~“

“Seoulmates is AMAZING!! Literally 10/10

I’ve seen it driving by so many times & I’m so happy I finally stopped by & tried it!!

First of all, Christina at the front was so nice and helpful!

Secondly, the FOOD. If you are a foodie & love Asian fusion, then Seoulmates is your next stop. It immediately took me to flavor town & is so clearly made with love. You can really taste it in every bite.

The ambiance is such a cute vibe & I’m so excited to try what else they have. I saw some dumplings heading to a table outside & I need to try them ASAP 👀

The bowl was perfect as my post workout protein. I really can’t wait to come back 🤩🥰“