44 Best Korean Restaurants near Santa Monica

“This is the first place in LA that brought me right back to being in Korea eating some delicious food. The seolleongtang hit so well! The beef and noodles were perfect! I highly recommend! Make sure to get on the yelp waitlist before you go!“

“Lots of vegan options“

“Their spicy beef and leek soup was really not that good. That beef was super tough and the soup was incredibly spicy even after I’ve asked the man in the back for it to be little spicy as possible. Their other soup won gi tang was amazing, packed with plenty of beef and it wasn’t too salty. Their big soup plate won gi soo yook was really great too! The two servers in the front were super nice and the welcoming. Very nice atmosphere and we got seated right away and served with water.“

“We’ve been here several times and always love coming back! 😊 Everything tastes absolutely delicious we’ve tried almost the entire menu by now and have been impressed every single time.

The couple who runs the place are incredibly polite and friendly, making you feel welcome and comfortable right away. The service is warm and attentive.

We can truly recommend this place to everyone – you definitely have to try it at least once!We’ve been here several times and always love coming back! 😊 Everything tastes absolutely delicious – we’ve tried almost the entire menu by now and have been impressed every single time.

The couple who runs the place are incredibly polite and friendly, making you feel welcome and comfortable right away. The service is warm and attentive.

We can truly recommend this place to everyone you definitely have to try it at least once!“

“It’s funny to me when people complain about things like not being allowed to split portions for one person, not being able to take food home, sushi being ‘too big,’ or even time limits lol. I think the sense of entitlement is real among some of us. I genuinely love the food, the variety, and the soju—this is honestly one of the best places to enjoy Korean BBQ.

Maybe some people are just used to getting free passes and special treatment elsewhere, but here everyone is treated equally. That’s all it really is.“

“At a glance, it looks like a mini mart. Don’t let the smell of Noah’s Bagels distract you. This place has legit kimbap with the golden ratio of meat, veggies, to rice. $11. The bulgogi marinade had perfect sweetness with the crunch from all the veggies. Then the Ttukbokgi in the hot section $7 had that street vendor flavor that only ahjummas can replicate, and thickness to the sauce that coats the ttuk just right. I even dunked my kimbap (see photo) to make sure I didn’t leave any sauce in the bowl.“

“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 love the BBQ, BUT they were slow to replenish the free condiments. Whether it's two or five people, the condiments, salad, and noodle were the same portion. I wondered why. I asked and they seemed to brush it off. I want more salad and kimchi!!!“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
An incredible experience from start to finish.
The team is outstanding and the service is simply amazing. I especially want to highlight Chris and Sebastián very kind, attentive, and professional, always with the best attitude and making you feel truly welcome. Without a doubt, a place you’ll want to come back to. 100% recommended!“

“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. ☺️“

“Love the taste and selection of the foods!“

“My 1st time Here
& I Must Say It Was Very Delicious.
And Im A Picky Person.
I Got A Chicken Plate That Came With
Salad Rice And Cut Up Chicken With Teriyaki Sauce & Green Onions.
I Paid Under $20 And The Portion Size Was
More Than Enough Nice Hefty Amount Of Food.
Its Was So Tasty Chicken Cooked Perfectly As Well As The Rice And The Salad Was Fresh As Well No Brown At All. I’ll Definitely Be Back And I Also Highly Recommend.“

“i had their bowls and it was delicious and affordable for all that they put on there!! huge size and flavor.. 5* for me i highly recommend them...yummmmmm///. yo. comi sus bowls y les doy un 5* por tanta comida como buen sabor...buen precio por tanta comida...“

“Food was super tasty! Price was great for the portion they give and they really load up the bowl. Service was quick and my cashier was nice!

I got the spicy mayo chicken bowl and the chicken was juicy with a crispy batter. The sauce was really spicy which I loved and it went great with their house made pickles! Rice was perfectly cooked and soaked up all the sauce. I also got a side of their kimchi and it was good not as spicy as I like my kimchi but it had a good brine and crisp flavor and was a perfect combination with the spicy chicken.

Overall I will be coming back and am very happy that they’re a quick walk from my job!“

“Great food, service and atmosphere“

“Genuinely incredible. It is in a small plaza that doesn't get a lot of traffic, but I do hope that they thrive! When we walked in, I was initially pleasantly surprised at how the place did not smell smoky despite several occupied tables actively grilling meat. It wasn't until we directly walked past the tables that you got a small whiff--their ventilation is evidently top notch.

They do have a smaller meat selection for the AYCE but that wasn't a dealbreaker to me at all. The quality of all of the cuts were so good that despite NEVER getting chicken at KBBQ, we ordered a portion of chicken just to try it out. It was such good chicken.

The sides were delicious, perfectly fermented kimchi, pancake was delightful.

Service was so attentive (5pm on a Wednesday). Servers would ask us if we would like refills of sides when we had finished them and would even ask us if we would like more meat when they saw that we had finished grilling that type of meat!

Will absolutely be back here over making the trek out to ktown in the near future! :)“

“Casual dinning atmosphere“

“Love the side dishes and all of their jiggaes. I got the mushroom jiggae, and it was great. I’ve been going here for awhile, and the food always comes out super quickly, prices are reasonable, the side dishes have a good variety, and there always seems to be at least one table open. Or even on the rare occasion that all the tables are full, the chefs get the food out so quickly that the wait is never long.“

“Was not sure what to expect here as we were just hungry and swung by. Friendly service: the woman who helped us offered recommendations and explained items on the menu. Atmosphere is nothing special, just a clean area with tables and chairs. We got the Korean Galbi burrito, which was good but had too many raw onions, and the sou garlic Korean chicken wings, which were as good as any we’ve had in the area! Fried potato balls were a unique addition to the meal. Would recommend them if you’re wanting a little treat, but they’re not essential. Pretty good prices for generous servings!“

“Growing up with granny making corn dogs, always have been a favorite.

I tried their fried chicken corn dog —CHEFS KISS, TO THE MOOOOOON!

Off thee CHAIN.

The fried chicken pieces are SUPER SAVORY, UMAMI INDEED.

I get it with the full mozzarella as is the BEST version of it to get —mozzarella is PREMIUM with that QUALITY STRETCH you ONLY find at quality, REAL pizza restaurants, not that cheap stuff at little Caesar’s and Pizza Hut.

The owner of this place really took initiative to make their food taste GREAT.

I will try the seaweed corn dog next time aka the Oreo one, or maybe I’m lying and I will get the fried chicken one again. 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅“

“There's nothing I can say bad about this place I wish I could give the atmosphere a five star but I also love the fact that it's super casual and more relaxed. As far as the food I would drive from Beverly Hills just to get their bowls. It deserves a five-star. Everything went incredibly smooth and the staff were incredibly professional. I could go on and on about the quality of the food but I haven't had every dish. The one dish I had the bulgogi with rice was done to perfection. The rice was correctly made as can be. And the flavor from the bulgogi was not overly sweet and left a great aftertaste. Couldn't recommend it enough. If you're ever in the neighborhood pick some up you'll be happy you did.“

“Underrated halal spot on the Westside! On the slightly pricier side but portions are generous and service is great! The fried chicken is super tasty and crispy, haven't tried the bulgogi or katsu yet but I'm sure it's just as good.“

“The food was very good. It was crispy and tasty. I really liked the food.

But I had a problem with parking. The validation machine in the store was not working. I asked the staff, and they told me I was “good to go.” But when I left the parking lot, I still had to pay $17.

This was frustrating because I checked before leaving. I hope they fix this problem soon.

Food is great, but parking needs to be better.“

“I recently celebrated my husband's surprise 40th birthday party at the Alibi Room. Such an amazing time, the staff were so helpful, the food was amazing! If I could give more stars I would! Huge shout out to Andrea, Krystal and staff for the phenomenal service! I cannot thank everyone enough for making our celebration so special!“

“I am so thankful that there is a Flame Broiler in Culver City. I’ve been going here for years, and the staff is always friendly, the prices are so affordable, and the quality of food is great. I have a severe dairy allergy and this is one of the only fast casual places that I can safely eat at. Please support this business! Also, love the app and rewards program. Get a free bowl every few hundred points. Well worth it!“

“What a beautiful restaurant. Loved the menu- so many delicious options, ended up getting the bulgogi plate and it came with so many yummy sides I was delighted. Also the interior is Titanic themed and it’s pretty and fun. Thank you 🙏“

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

“Best Korean bbq in Los Angeles. 강력추천합니다.“

“I enjoyed it! I got the Korean spicy chicken bowl with green onion only, and I thought it was very flavorful and spicy for sure! I took my meal to go, but the space was very small so if you wanna sit down make sure there isnt a big group of you.“

“Been familiar with Chef Celsie for some time. What is so imperative to highlight is the fact that when you have a true fusionist of tasteful delicacies; then you know you are just about to experience culinary heaven in your mouth. That is Chef Celsie, her deep knowledge of so many different kinds of culinary cultures makes her as force to be reckoned in La La Land. So in other words, you truly are in for a real treat!! #simplydelicious“

“This place was definitely a place I was a little sketched out to stop by, but the reviews convinced me otherwise. I CANNOT BELIEVE HOW GOOD IT WAS! I have lived in Santa Monica for 2 years now and this was my first time - some of the best food I have eaten since living in LA. Very fresh fish and unique flavor profiles. I got the Alaskan spicy roll and it was one of the best sushi rolls I’ve ever had! 10/10 recommend!!! The gyoza was also phenomenal - very flavors and the sauce was awesome! I will definitely be ONLY going here for sushi moving forward!“

“Deli Deli si lo recomiendo“

“Great owners, long time staff who are really good people. They all care about their food and their service“

“organic taste 😋 and fast delivery 🚚 I recommend“

“i had their bowls and it was delicious and affordable for all that they put on there!! huge size and flavor.. 5* for me i highly recommend them...yummmmmm///. yo. comi sus bowls y les doy un 5* por tanta comida como buen sabor...buen precio por tanta comida...“

“This is my go to order when I’m needing something healthy and delicious. Not only that the service is amazing and the options are huge! Plus the sauces are vegan so you aren’t limited!
It’s not a restaurant though, you have to order online.“

“I love this place! I ordered on Door Dash an it came very quickly. I’m sure they must’ve improved over the years because I read the other reviews who were upset with their wait time and my experience was the complete opposite. I think in total i waited 20-30 minutes including the driving time. The food was delicious. Definitely coming back!“

“10 out of 10!!!
Wow exceeded my expectations
A Must go! I’ve been to so many Asian bowl places! This is my fave!

Got the rainbow don (included piping hot miso)
Lots of warm rice with furikake-like seasonings
It doesn't even need spicy mayo and all those other things poke places have“

“Hidden gem with amazing fresh sushi The quality is very good and the prices are very reasonable. the best part ? Its a No -- Tip Restaurant. But the service is still incredibly friendly and professional. Highly recommended for a stress -free meal !!“

“I found this place on the last day of my vacation. I'm vegan and I like to eat healthy and fit food, and the food here is perfect—so natural, the flavor is incredible, every vegetable and the vegan meat. I'm from Dallas, Texas, a marathon runner 🏃🏻‍♂️🫰💪 I give it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thank you for your work“

“Ortence Middleton was nominated twice as " Dining All Star" recognition award, for outstanding "Customer Service " 🤩👏👏🤝🍽“

“Great good and friendly staff🎉🎊“