What a hidden gem. I dare say the best kbbq I've ever had in Koreatown and I've tried all of them. You should get the 삼겹살, 항정살 and 고추장찌개 for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Derek Pyun
Literal hidden gem. If you're looking for an authentic traditional Korean BBQ experience, look no further. 도꺼비집 (Toad House) is one of the BEST I've had in LA. Super underrated and extremely overlooked. The atmosphere and food is soo good, I felt like I was actually in Korea. The owner is super cool and actually really funny. Don't fall for those typical fancy looking Korean restaurants, serving you low quality food for stupid high prices. 12/10.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
D Y
Love the old school KBBQ atmosphere & the pork belly with the fried kimchi was so good. Would definitely recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jihyun Song
Pork belly is good. It’s thick and fat portion balance is good to enjoy meat flavor enough. With stir-fried kimchi and green onion kimchi make more perfect. Stew goes well with meat. Staff is also friendly and good service :)
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
sam koo
“Toad House is a hidden gem. The samgyeopsal was thick, juicy, and had the perfect smoky flavor. Grilling it with the green onion kimchi took it to the next level. The place has a nostalgic old-school vibe, and the owner was super friendly, making the whole experience even better. Definitely coming back!”
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lucia Kim
All side dishes were tasty 😋 Spice pepper soup was good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Samgyeopsal, Soup
Alex
Best Samgyeopsal Pork Belly in LA
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soup
C.E. Kerr
What an amazing family run hidden gem! The food was delicious and the service was great. It was a very friendly and personalized experience and we will absolutely be back! Definitely recommend checking it out. The tofu and brisket were my favorite.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Baxter Leman
A truly authentic Korean BBQ experience that feels like being welcomed into a family's home. The son provided attentive service with excellent recommendations - the beef brisket and pork belly were perfectly marbled and cooked beautifully on the traditional grill. The homemade kimchi (cabbage and scallion), made by the mother herself, was exceptional with a unique fizzy, bright flavor that sets it apart from any other kimchi I've tried.
What makes this place special is the family atmosphere - watching the mother cooking in the kitchen while the son takes care of guests with genuine hospitality. The tofu side dishes were delicious and generously replenished. At around $30-40 per meat dish, the quality justifies the price point compared to all-you-can-eat options.
This hidden gem in Koreatown has been serving the community for over 20 years, and it's easy to see why. The intimate setting makes you feel like you're dining in someone's living room rather than a restaurant. Everything from the service to the food speaks to authenticity and tradition. Will definitely be returning for more of that incredible house-made kimchi and perfectly prepared meats.
One of the best Kbbq places Ive been to in LA. Delicious food and amazing service! Mom and son stayed open late for us and were very accommodating and welcoming. Felt like we were coming over for dinner at a friends house! Will be back :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eileen Leman
Food is insane, service just as good. Definition of a hidden gem (which is wild because they’ve been around for 20+ years). Can’t recommend this place enough.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
김민석
Wow... I really don't write reviews like this, but this is a really good restaurant in LA... You must definitely eat pork belly here. I'm a picky eater, so I eat wrong food when I visit a foreign country, but it was really delicious. The side dishes and stew were all great. Kimchi is actually better than Korea. The owner is also very friendly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: 생삼겹살, 비빔국수
Ellen Choi
It feels like Korea lol
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Soup, Samgyeopsal
Saena Kim
The owner is rude and she expects you to get the hell out of the place once you finish eating. You also kind of have to get used to serving yourself on rice& drinks.
Food,service,price,worst.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
What a hidden gem. I dare say the best kbbq I've ever had in Koreatown and I've tried all of them. You should get the 삼겹살, 항정살 and 고추장찌개 for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Literal hidden gem. If you're looking for an authentic traditional Korean BBQ experience, look no further. 도꺼비집 (Toad House) is one of the BEST I've had in LA. Super underrated and extremely overlooked. The atmosphere and food is soo good, I felt like I was actually in Korea. The owner is super cool and actually really funny. Don't fall for those typical fancy looking Korean restaurants, serving you low quality food for stupid high prices. 12/10.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love the old school KBBQ atmosphere & the pork belly with the fried kimchi was so good. Would definitely recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pork belly is good. It’s thick and fat portion balance is good to enjoy meat flavor enough.
With stir-fried kimchi and green onion kimchi make more perfect. Stew goes well with meat. Staff is also friendly and good service :)
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
“Toad House is a hidden gem. The samgyeopsal was thick, juicy, and had the perfect smoky flavor. Grilling it with the green onion kimchi took it to the next level. The place has a nostalgic old-school vibe, and the owner was super friendly, making the whole experience even better. Definitely coming back!”
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
All side dishes were tasty 😋
Spice pepper soup was good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Samgyeopsal, Soup
Best Samgyeopsal Pork Belly in LA
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soup
What an amazing family run hidden gem! The food was delicious and the service was great. It was a very friendly and personalized experience and we will absolutely be back! Definitely recommend checking it out. The tofu and brisket were my favorite.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A truly authentic Korean BBQ experience that feels like being welcomed into a family's home. The son provided attentive service with excellent recommendations - the beef brisket and pork belly were perfectly marbled and cooked beautifully on the traditional grill. The homemade kimchi (cabbage and scallion), made by the mother herself, was exceptional with a unique fizzy, bright flavor that sets it apart from any other kimchi I've tried.
What makes this place special is the family atmosphere - watching the mother cooking in the kitchen while the son takes care of guests with genuine hospitality. The tofu side dishes were delicious and generously replenished. At around $30-40 per meat dish, the quality justifies the price point compared to all-you-can-eat options.
This hidden gem in Koreatown has been serving the community for over 20 years, and it's easy to see why. The intimate setting makes you feel like you're dining in someone's living room rather than a restaurant. Everything from the service to the food speaks to authenticity and tradition. Will definitely be returning for more of that incredible house-made kimchi and perfectly prepared meats.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
One of the best Kbbq places Ive been to in LA. Delicious food and amazing service! Mom and son stayed open late for us and were very accommodating and welcoming. Felt like we were coming over for dinner at a friends house! Will be back :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food is insane, service just as good. Definition of a hidden gem (which is wild because they’ve been around for 20+ years). Can’t recommend this place enough.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wow... I really don't write reviews like this, but this is a really good restaurant in LA...
You must definitely eat pork belly here.
I'm a picky eater, so I eat wrong food when I visit a foreign country, but it was really delicious. The side dishes and stew were all great.
Kimchi is actually better than Korea.
The owner is also very friendly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: 생삼겹살, 비빔국수
It feels like Korea lol
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Soup, Samgyeopsal
The owner is rude and she expects you to get the hell out of the place once you finish eating. You also kind of have to get used to serving yourself on rice& drinks.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
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