4 editor picks in Koreatown, Los Angeles.
4 korean bbq spots in Koreatown, editor-picked by TableJourney. All of Koreatown's food · All korean bbq in Los Angeles.
Jenee Kim's Park's BBQ in Los Angeles Koreatown grills USDA Prime short rib over real charcoal in a buttoned-up dining room with reliable banchan.
OrderMarinated boneless short rib (yangnyum galbi) and the seafood pancake to share.
TipBanchan refills are free and generous; ask for the live abalone if it's on the spec sheet by the door.
Quarters Korean BBQ in Chapman Plaza, Koreatown, serves marinated and unmarinated cuts in quarter-pound portions, encouraging diners to sample widely.
OrderA platter of marinated short rib, brisket and pork belly, plus a soju cocktail.
TipQuarter-pound portions let two people taste eight cuts; the staff manages the grill so you do not over-char the galbi.
Chosun Galbee on Olympic Boulevard has grilled charcoal galbi in Koreatown since 1989, in a large patio-and-hall room that seats up to 300 guests.
OrderMarinated kalbi short rib over hardwood charcoal and a portion of dwenjang jjigae.
TipPatio tables are the local order; ask for charcoal not gas, and book at least a week ahead on a weekend.
Soowon Galbi on Vermont Avenue, Koreatown, grills charcoal short rib galbi as the house specialty in a 2000s-era room beloved by Korean families.
OrderThe charcoal galbi set with banchan and a pot of doenjang jjigae for the table.
TipSoowon uses real charcoal, not gas; arrive before 19:00 on weekends or expect a 60 minute wait.
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