50 Best Korean Restaurants near Marina Del Rey

“super tasty food and amazing service!! it felt like such an elevated dining experience. and there’s also a lot of parking in the lot it’s located in!!

i order the combo a, house chicken, steamed egg and we had some leftovers!

will be coming back!!“

“Casual dinning atmosphere“

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

“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.“

“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~♡♡♡♡♡“

“My go to restaurant in Ktown, arguably the best restaurant in ktown. They only serve 2 dishes and they excel in these two, sul lung tang and suyuk but they are some of the best versions of them. The staff is friendly, decent parking in the back, incredible food, everything you need to have a great time in Ktown! If you need a sul lung tang spot in Ktown, Han Bat is worth all the hype!“

“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!! 🦑👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️“

“Really good food worth of your money😊“

“The best quality Korean BBQ I've ever had! We had the butcher's pride 1 and it was the perfect amount of food for two people. It includes short ribs, finger meat, wagyu, and marinated short ribs. There are also numerous side dishes from kimchi to green onion jeon. You may also ask for rice if you'd like some to go with the marinaded short ribs.

With tax and tips, we ended up paying about $100 per person. Is it on the pricey end? Yes. Is it overpriced? Slightly. Is it a good food experience? It was. Would I come back again? Depends on who I'm with.“

“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. ☺️“

“Absolutely phenomenal duck KBBQ. Never had duck for KBBQ and it was decadent. All of the ducks cooks and smothered in duck fat and in the garlic. At the end they made fried rice with banchan and duck fat. It was heavenly. It was perfect for a large group of 10 with their semi-private dining in the back. A must try.“

“Fantastic Korean food I brought a group of guys for a bachelor party here because many of us like high-quality street food and are more interested in the food than the atmosphere. It was perfect. A couple of the guys, who have lived abroad in Asia, said the spicy pork tacos were phenomenal. I loved the Bulgogi bowl. The service was great too! I sent a text to the owner the day before to see if they would be open the next day and because I mentioned it was for a bachelor party they made sure there was a large table set up for us in the shade. Even the little space on the sidewalk was fun. I highly recommend!“

“Marvin and the team were amazing, so was the food! Been there in January and it was great, saw they had a dine LA deal going with an updated menu, so here we go! Everything was amazing, delicious, good portion sizes and the team was highly accommodating! Definitely will be back soon!“

“Great food, service and atmosphere“

“great Korean chicken dish. beef good too. friendly and wines allowed“

“Nice place very good to eat“

“We ordered the Variety combo, lettuce ssam, and the dry aged a-la-carte for our table, and it was a solid lineup of quality beef. Everything hit just right. The banchan was fresh and the pacing was easy, and the staff kept the grill moving without hovering.

The marinated quail eggs are absolutely delicious. You’ll leave smelling like smoke and garlic, but it’s entirely worth it.“

“Everything taste great whether it’s Original or Spicy. Whatever is your flavor, can’t go wrong either way. Good portions at affordable prices.“

“Oh wow! They updated their menu and it got so busy today.
This place has always been a favorite of mine and my boyfriend whenever the seasonal flue or friends visit.
#3 is always been very nutritious, clean, and fulfilling.
Has lots of parking, makes you feel like your home, and the owners are very personable even when it’s busy. The servers may not talk much but they mean well and efficient,“

“Good KBBQ near Cape Town with convenient parking.

I have been here a few times now and always with a large group. Their staff does such a good job handling so many people.

The meat is always fresh and I particularly like all of the sides they offer for your barbecue.

They kept the drinks coming too, which was much appreciated when we were there was such a large party.“

“This place is such a hidden gem. Everything is handmade from scratch daily, and the ingredients are fresh and high quality. The staff is friendly and answered my questions about the menu, since I had never been there before. Will definitely be back!“

“Delicious meat cooked at the table!“

“Town Hof & Thanks Chicken in Koreatown, Los Angeles is a fun and casual Korean fried chicken spot that’s great for dinner, drinks, and late‑night bites, known for its crispy, flavorful fried chicken with sauces like habanero‑garlic, sweet spicy, and soy garlic that many diners rave about. The menu also offers interesting pairings like rosé mala tteokbokki and other Korean pub‑style dishes, and people often enjoy the laid‑back atmosphere with beer, soju, plenty of seating, and TVs for game nights. While it gets crowded on weekends and service can be a bit slow at peak times, the friendly staff, generous portions, and good parking in the plaza make it a solid pick for satisfying Korean fried chicken and drinks with friends.“

“New restaurant with amazing ambiance and creativity in the Korean-Italian fusion. We had a Galbi meatball plate, Clam oil pasta, claypot carbonara pasta, and super-addicting plate of fries with galbi mayo and furikake To us it’s better than Korean food by itself or Italian food by itself. Selfishly hesitant to write a review to draw more people, but they deserve it - it’ll attract long lines over time anyway.“

“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.“

“This is one of my favorite places on Sawtelle.
Everything I’ve ordered has been excellent, and the Galbi and Seafood Sundubu stand out.
I usually dine in, though I sometimes order food to go. The quality has been consistently outstanding.
The restaurant is comfortable, and the staff are very friendly.

With so many great restaurants lining Sawtelle Blvd, located in the area known as Little Osaka, it can be hard to decide where to eat. This place is always at the top of my list.“

“I am so surprised this place is not more popular. Almost happy this is the case, because there hasn’t been a line every time we have come in, but the food is THE best Korean food. Their Bossam is on point! Highly highly recommend . Super fresh and delicious and all their side dishes and sauces are made in house and absolutely delicious!“

“The food is really awesome and tasty“

“We have a friends gathering tonight at Jeju restaurants. The fish are very fresh here. It's a Japanese food but Korean style. I don't think they have sushi. Just sashimi. Lots of banchan plates. Again Korean style. My Korean friend is the one that ordered the food. We just here to enjoy. Service is very attentive.
Parking is tough. It's like a strip mall. The do have additional parking behind but also tough to park.“

“This Korean restaurant is absolutely fantastic and deserves full marks. The side dishes are freshly made and full of rich flavors. The food we ordered tastes amazing. The staff are warm, attentive and quick to refill our plates. The dining space is clean with a cozy Korean vibe. Portions are generous for the price. It was such a wonderful meal, and I will definitely come back to try more dishes soon.“

“Compared to other Sullungtang places around K town, their Sullungtang meat is more gamey and pungent, especially tripe mix soup. But a lot of OGs may prefer it that way for being more true to the traditional taste. It was still enjoyable but it's just that I perfer more clean and distilled taste, e.g. Jin Sullungtang in Cerritos/Cypress or maybe Sulga. Personally this was not for me.

Also summer radish Kkakdugi has a bit of strange flavor too, a bit dish-soapy. That's a thing with summer radish but this one was a bit strong.“

“Best KBBQ ever! They never skimp on banchan - it's full 10 dish traditional banchan versus other gentrified spots that only give 3 or 4, AND it comes with steamed egg! Their prices are very reasonable and best quality of meat of all the places I've tried. The staff is so sweet and everything tastes homemade. My go-to spot!!!“

“This place is like a Korean convenience store but upgraded and it's right by UCLA. Fresh kimbap, banchan, warm meals, snacks, drinks, ice cream, frozen meal kits and so much more.

What I tried:
- Tteokbokki
- Sweet Chili chicken
- Beef kimbap
- Bong Bong (Korean grape drink with real grape pieces inside)
Total came out $30.86

The price-to-quality ratio is seriously 👌 Affordable, and you can just taste the effort they put into the food. Authentic flavors but elevated quality. The kimbap is so fresh! Thinly sliced ingredients, generous filling, light on the rice. perfect bite every time.

Staff was super friendly, the storefront is clean and easy to spot, and there's public parking available. Already eyeing the egg-only kimbap for next time!“

“Great ayce kbbq good priced options services are off the charts… And very friendly. Thank you roadtoseoul“

“We ordered a set each and the seafood pancake to share. The seafood pancake is always a standout dish, very delicious and crispy, it's fried but not oily at all and packed with seafood! Definitely a good dish to share. I ordered the soybean paste stew with the boiled pork combo and the pork was so tender and soup was very flavorful!

The side dishes are also so good, the kimchi is always the perfect amount of fermented and sides are the perfect amount of seasoned.

We always come to this restaurant when we are in town, been coming for a couple years now and will happily continue to patronize this establishment. You should try it if you are looking for an authentic, homey, korea food restaurant and there is usually no wait, the aunties serving you are very kind and offer fast service!“

“I kid you not, this is some of the best food I've ever had, full stop. The mala xiang guo is a must try, it is so perfect, I've already had it twice in the past week! Also highly highly recommend the dakgangjeong, pork ribs, and guo bao rou. Truly every single thing on this menu is a hit, and the owners are so incredibly friendly and welcoming. This place is the best!!!“

“Great Korean dinner spot! We ordered Spicy Rice Cake, Small Hot Stone Bibimbap, Bossam Combo, Bulgogi and Spicy Buckwheat Noodles, and every dish was full of authentic flavor.

The spicy rice cake has a rich, balanced sauce. The hot stone bibimbap came sizzling hot with crispy rice at the bottom. Bossam pork was tender, and bulgogi was perfectly marinated and sweet-savory. The cold spicy buckwheat noodles were refreshing, a great match to cut through the richness of the other dishes.

Portions are generous, perfect for sharing with a group. Service was friendly and fast. Definitely recommend this place for Korean food lovers!“

“Rarely make reviews. However I stop by after noticing the BBQ & Rice as I was driving and it was the best decision I ever made. The spicy mayo bbq bowl is amazing. Great flavor, fresh ingredients and excellent customer service. Will definitely be back!“

“Food was delicious and prices were unbeatable. Seafood kalguksu was made with house made noodles that were chewy, and broth was flavorful. Spicy naengmyun noodles were also perfectly cooked, and had much more fresh vegetables than any other place I’ve eaten. Only draw back is they don’t have enough servers so service can be slow. But the food more than made up for slower service.“

“Skip the wait at Master Ha and come here for authentic always fresh raw marinated crab. The crab here is perfectly seasoned and the owners are the friendliest elderly couple. They always make sure to ask if you know how to eat it, and if you don’t they will happily teach you!“

“Everything was delicious, we had the bibimbap bowl, pork spicy bowl, and a single burger. I really enjoyed how flavorful the meat was in each bowl, and how hot and fresh everything was when it came out. The service was super fast and friendly as well. The cheeseburger and fries were also very good, I loved how thick the patty and fries were!“

“If you’re looking for an old-school Korean restaurant with a nostalgic vibe, I definitely recommend this place.
Their BBQ is very traditional as well, but this time we tried one of the hot pot dishes(jeon gol) and everything was delicious, even the side dishes.
Really enjoyed the whole meal“

“Wow, can't believe places like this still exist--a wonderful, old school korean restaurant that focuses on the important things: amazing kimchi, homemade noodle/sujebi, delicious homemade dumplings, the best yukejang... The owners are lovely and sweet, and my parents, who are super hard to please, were all smile with the entire meal :) Thank you!!“

“Stopped by with some friends after the Dodgers game last night, and we had such a good time! The atmosphere was great, and it was a really nice spot to hang out and keep the night going. We ordered makgeolli, and it came with what looked like little cherry blossoms on top—such a pretty touch! Of course, we had to take a few pictures before drinking it.

The Korean fried chicken was delicious, and the food came out quickly, which we definitely appreciated after the game. The owner was so friendly and made us feel welcome. Really glad we stopped by, and I’d love to come back and try more of the menu. Definitely recommend this place if you’re looking for good food, drinks, and a fun night with friends!“

“It is your typical mom and pop's Korean soup joint. The atmosphere is like a cafeteria filled with photos of the past, simple and clean. It has a small menu, but the soup base is amazing. The beef broth has tremendous amount of flavor, clean, rich, the beef and tendons are succulent. The soup is not seasoned (salted) so you can taste the original beef flavor, and you can add the salt as you like it. The simple meal for two is about $50. It was a great find for us.“

“Solid, reliable Korean eatery specializing in stews. This is nearly a trusty stop for lunch after an evening of drinks and staying out later than usual. I’m a fan of the spicy beef broth w noodles (pasta) - it looks volcanic spicy but it’s more on the savory side.

Have been coming here for some time now and the food is consistent and the service always quick/efficient. Recommend giving it a try if you’re in the mood for a stew/soup. The dumplings are solid as an app.“

“Love the taste and selection of the foods!“

“Amazing food, the spicy seafood soup was sectacular“

“콩나물국밥 얼큰돼지국밥 너무 맛있어요~“