Soooo good! Bowing down to Chef Akira for such a delicious meal and amazing server/cook. Walked in on a Saturday night and got seated immediately. The inside was clean with music and dim lights setting the vibes for a nice romantic dinna :-) PARKING $1 per hour in the Beverly Hills Shopping mall parking lot. Plenty of parking and cheap! $4 for the first 4 hours. SERVICE The server was professional, quick, and very attentive. He was a great cook making sure the meats were cooked to perfection. FOOD We tried the Snow Flower Kkotsal for $70 which was USDA prime boneless short rib 8oz and it was tender melt in your mouth goodness. Paired perfectly with their salt, fried garlic, and wasabi. CHEFS KISS! We also got their Wagyu Deung Shim $96 which is the Australian Wagyu ribeye 8oz and it was also very delicious. Tasted great with their soy bean paste dip as well. SIDES All of their sides were FRESH and complimentary with your selection of meats. Loved their cucumber, crispy broccoli, kimchi, radishes, and bean sprouts. Add $3 for a bowl of white rice! OVERALL Would DEF recommend stopping by for a great meal with quality Wagyu, excellent service, and fresh veggies. :) Thank you !! read more

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I just went again to AB Steak. This was probably my 5th visit. We ordered the HAN-SANG tasting menu which I think for me is the way to go. You get a variety of appetizers, 3 meats of which the Galbi was the best, salad, soup, ssam lettuce and herb wraps, and dessert. I do wish they had more sauces for the non-marinated meat maybe a little gochujang but that's just me. Overall an excellent meal and excellent service. Parking is even easier. You can self-park for $5 in the designated restaurant parking area right outside the restaurant and head over to the Beverly Center when you're are done. read more

We have hit a lot of Korean bbq spots lately, especially after visiting Korea. AB Steak was solid, but not the best. Here's why... Positively, the meat quality was awesome! Honestly that is probably when of the most important things. At $85 a person for the tasting, the price matched the quality. I missed having a typical ssamjang and some of the personal sauces. I like to mix and match flavors and there were not as many options as compared to other spots. The bonchon were pretty standard as was the egg soufflé dish. Again, not the best but certainly worth a try. read more

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I've been wanting to try this spot and came here for DineLA. The truffle mandu and yellowtail kimbap was so good, and the meats are all excellent quality, but they are lacking a little in flavor. The banchan was also okay, they were missing a lot of the hits for me. The soybean paste soup finisher was so good though, really great flavor. Service is amazing here, they cook the meats to perfection, here super polite and prompt. The interior is also a nice moody vibe! read more

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ABSteak saved our evening with a fantastic meal after we had a disappointing one at another restaurant nearby. We were able to get a seat on a Sunday evening without reservation. The interior of this place is dark, but modern and sleek. Service was wonderful all around, from the moment we walked in where we were greeted immediately, to our server introducing himself, reviewing the menu and getting our beverage order started. Of note, it was cool to see the large cuts of meat through the window into their kitchen/fridge storage area. We tried the following... 1. Appetizer Dishes (aka Korean Banchan) (5/5) All of the complimentary side dishes (cucumber salad, kimchi, broccoli, pickled carrots bean sprouts, radish and salad) were all fresh, seasoned well and delightful as palate cleansers. The dressing for the salad was slightly sweat and tangy. 2. Yukkhea Korean Beef Tartare (5/5) My 1st time trying Wagyu beef tartare and it surely did not disappoint. The presentation of this dish was nifty. It's served with a bunch of side ingredients in its own small respective slots (garlic chip, pine nuts, inions, bell pepper, sesame oil, Korean pear, sesame seed, wasabi and a quail egg). Our server did a mini mixing show in front of us to combine all the ingredients with the tartare. The tartare was super fresh and tender. The side ingredients gave it a rich garlicky sesame flavor. The quail egg added creaminess. 3. AB Pizza (5/5) Another unique dish that I have never tried before. This pizza is not baked, but instead, consists of thinly sliced raw wagyu beef served on top of a thin crispy tortilla shell, then lightly drizzled with truffle oil. It was pleasantly truffle-y, and super fun to eat. The wagyu meat was again, super fresh and it easily pulled apart with each bite. I especially liked how they laid the meat out on the tortilla pie shell base ... it was so perfectly and neatly laid out. The tortilla itself reminds me of eating those garlic pita chip snacks. It was light, yet super crunchy. 4. A5 NY Striploin (5/5) Supposedly from Kagoshima Prefecture - a 6oz cut of super fatty, juice, and truly, melt -in-your mouth wagyu beef. It was just like the ones I've tasted in Japan. Top it with a bit of their special garlic bean sauce and a dash of salt, it's something your tastebuds will be craving for weeks and months to come. Please note, this is very fatty, so if you aren't a fan of fatty meats, then go with a different cut. They will grill the meat in front of you to your desired preference and once it is done, they will cut it up and put it on a mini grill looking thing that is heated with a mini candle to keep your meat warm without cooking it further. We will definitely be back to try out their other dishes and meat cuts. We especially want to experience the "Han-Sang," which means a bountiful table filled with a variety of dishes embodying the essence of traditional Korean dining experience. It entails side dishes (Banchan), salad, egg soufflé, caviar truffle toast, vegetable wraps, choice of spicy tofu or dwenjang, Korean nutritious rice, chef's selects cuts with Wagyu & USDA Prime, and choice of ice cream ($85/person and each person must participate in this). read more

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Was totally unfamiliar with this place, and pleasantly surprised by the QUALITY of this KBBQ. This is Beverly Hills, attached to the Beverly Center Mall after all. Before all you males with bottomless stomachs get your hopes up, this is not an all-you-can-eat place. Came with 2 other guy friends, and only 1 wasn't feelin it (he isn't really into seafood or Asian style side dishes of vegetables, and he's pretty tall dude with a larger than average appetite). My other friend got curious since supposedly the Instagram Korean-American couple duo of POV_husband has basically eaten at every high-end Korean BBQ spot in the LA area, and the husband may have said that, if money were no object, he would be a serious #1 pick regular at ABSteak. For now, I can't say I disagree. Every ingredient, everything served down to just a sprout or garnish, is of exceptional quality and flavor. But at the same time, you really do have to have a palate for hansik/Korean cuisine. Like a Stanley Kubrick film in KBBQ form, every ingredient, every element placed and served to you is intentionally put there and treated with respect. It's a very cohesive experience, from the initial salad of hamachi and scallops, to all the unique banchan (I really loved the pumpkin dish!). Everything served at your table is purposeful, so it'd be a true pity to not enjoy it all in entirety. I was very contently stuffed by the time we got to the dessert of yuzu sorbet. The chocolate fondant topped with ice cream and white chocolate has been among the best molten lava cakes in recent memory; a textbook perfect classic made of the finest everything, with just a flare of modern gastronomy to differentiate it. You will easily spend over $100/person, for set meals. We also added on the dry-aged ribeye for our set. Our lovely waitress grilled every piece of meat with absolute mastery and timing. As you can see from photos, some cuts get grilled with different touches like a bundle of rosemary. Each grilling, from the kalbi to the ribeye expresses their true nuance in flavor. We debated on whether to go with marbled wagyu or the dry-aged cut to add-on. Our lone friend, while usually a ribeye guy, didn't like the chewier texture of the dry-aged cut. Personally, I really savored it's unique, sophisticated taste, even if it is tougher to bite into since the meat is "dryer" after all. Just some things to think about when choosing which sets and which meats to try. Very luxurious. If you're into quality over quantity. Great date place, but I wouldn't recommend it to most of my guy friends, knowing how they prefer to eat. read more

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Solid place for Korean bbq! It's definitely more elevated than other kbbq places, even the ones where they also do à la carte menus. The staff were very attentive and constantly came by to make sure the meat was cooked to perfection. We had a group of 6 and the staff even went as far as making sure people on the end of the table were given portions of meat so they wouldn't have reach too far. Meat quality was top tier but I still think there are a couple better kbbq spots at the same price point (though maybe slightly worse ambiance). Parking is super easy, they have valet for $7 off 3rd street or better yet, there's $1-$2 parking on the main lot on La Cienega. The escalator from that self park lot takes you straight down to the corner of 3rd and La Cienega which is where ABSteak is at. read more

I enjoyed my meal at ABSteak, but I'mnot raving about it like others have, unfortunately. The valet signage was a bit confusing and we ended up parking in the small self-park, self-pay lot. The good news is that it was only $5 and we were incredibly close to the restaurant (which is next to Yardbird and H&H Steakhouse). Inside is smaller than I anticipated, but decorated nicely. Jay Kim started out helping us, though we had a few different people dropping food off, cooking for us, etc. We started off with some cocktails. Jim G. enjoyed his AB Old Fashioned ($18) and I was pleased with the perfect making of my Ketel Cosmo, very little cranberry ($19). Throughout our meal we also enjoyed the Chamisul Fresh soju ($15 for 375ml) and Terra Beer ($11). For our meal, we went with the house tasting menu, the Han-Sang, which is $85 per person, and added a mushroom platter ($15) and Ssamjang Scallion Salad ($6). One of the tastiest plates of the night started us off, the Caviar Yukkea Truffle Toast, to which we also added uni at $15/person. Explosion of yummy flavors! The Egg Souffle was fluffy and creamy. The Han-Sang came with Chadol (brisket), Deung Shim (sirloin), and Marinated Galbi (short ribs). The meat was good quality, with the galbi being my favorite for sure. We also received some ssam for wrapping, a nice stew (dwenjang jjigae), Korean Nutritious Rice, a house salad, along with a selection of banchan. I was hoping for more from the banchan, to be honest. What they served as ssamjang was really doenjang and was lacking in the flavor I was looking for. When I asked if they had ssamjanh, I was told that was the only one they had. We also didn't get any sesame oil and salt or any Cho Ganjang (tangy soy for the brisket). We were definitely stuffed on the way out, but missed some of the bold flavors we were hoping to taste. read more

Highly recommend ABSteak! Went for dinner Friday night and we enjoyed it so much we went back a week later with a couple of our friends. ABSteak is a high end K barbecue that elevates Korean cuisine without losing the authentic flavors and staying true to what makes Korean food great. You can tell whether Korean restaurant is good or bad by their banchan, and this place delivers. All the banchan is balanced well, without being too salty or acidic, and of course, kimchi is delicious (their green onion kimchi was the best I've had anywhere). Decor- upscale and modern. Located in Beverly Center, entrance is off the street. Service- excellent! All the staff is great, and the manager, Steven, is very friendly and knowledgeable. Meat- we had the wagyu ribeye (my favorite), their aged ssamjang ribeye, unmarinated galbi, and pork jowls. All the meat was excellent, and the staff cooks it perfectly. They will cook it on the grill and transfer it to a mini tabletop grill that will keep the meat warm. Food- in general, everything is excellent. I LOVE their steamed egg, and the yukhwe (beef tartar) is presented beautifully with lots of garnishes that is mixed table side. I have to also add that their kimchi fried rice is delicious! My favorite item is their cold noodles-Pyongyang naengmyun. Not sure if it is always on the menu, but It is really hard to find a restaurant that makes this dish in LA, and well... if you know, you know. People either hate this dish or love it, and I love it. If you have had it in Korea and wonder where you can have it in LA, try ABSteak. If you've never had it and want to try it, keep in mind that it is a bit of an acquired taste and may taste very bland at first (hence it is a dish that isn't loved by everyone). Two thumbs up from me and my husband, we loved our dinners at ABSteak and we will be back soon. You can tell every item is made with a lot of care and dedication, worth the price for sure. read more

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A pretty good meal! We were easily able to make a res for 2 on a Sunday night. The restaurant was actually extremely empty when we were there. We both ordered the set menu for $85. The meat was especially high quality and rich without being too fatty. The set menu comes with tofu stew, steamed egg, 3 cuts of meat, rice and vanilla ice cream. Next time, I'd probably order à la carte since the appetizers and dessert were nothing special. You can park right in the Beverly Center. Next to the restaurant valet there's self-park for $2. read more

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I went to a "family dinner" at ABSteak by Akira Back, hosted by Gold House and OpenTable. It was a stellar event, celebrating the release of "Butterfly" on Amazon Prime. We took over the restaurant and enjoyed a lavish meal, built around Korean barbecue. ABSteak is part of an upscale international chain of restaurants operated by Chef Akira Back. The Los Angeles location is on the ground floor of the Beverly Center, in that cluster of restaurants with their own valet area, which nonetheless feels very much like part of the mall. It's probably not the vibe the Beverly Hills branding wants to evoke, but the restaurant itself is quite nice. I don't know what ABSteak is like on a normal night, but service and atmosphere were great throughout the event. I kicked off my night with a Spicy Margaret, a hot, smoky margarita made with Volcan tequila blanco, lime, agave, and serrano. I had whatever red wine was pouring with the rest of my mea. There was a set menu for our dinner, and everything just started coming once we sat down, in heavy, attractive Korean dishware. The banchan was solid, an appealing array of cucumber and cabbage kimchi, jangachi, spinach and bean sprout namul, crispy broccoli, and kabocha squash. There was also a fresh mixed green salad with AB oriental dessing, as well as a line-up of sauces and dipping salts to eat with our meat. The starters were all excellent, particularly the AB pizza, a house signature made with thinly sliced raw wagyu beef draped over crispy tortilla, finished with jalapeño, onion, and truffle oil. It was creative and visually interesting, with a strong Korean fusion flavor profile. The hwe was great too, thin slices of seared yellowtail served with chojang vinaigrette, kizami wasabi, jalapeño, and Korean radish. I always like a seafood pajeon, and ABSteak's was on point, a crispy scallion pancake loaded with onion, shrimp, and squid, with spicy soy sauce for dipping. The meat was high quality and delicious, grilled in front of us in large quantities. We got wagyu chadol, thin slices of Australian wagyu brisket, followed by snow flower kkot sal, or Australian wagyu boneless short rib. Finally, there was the yangnyum galbi, marinated prime boneless short rib. Then there was wagyu dwen jang jjigae, a rich soy bean stew with tofu, beef, onions, zucchini, and mushroom, plus Korean hot pot mushroom rice with beef. It was a genuine feast. Dinner ended with a light dessert: sikhye sorbet, cold and airy, with the exact taste of sikhye, the traditional Korean rice punch my mom used to make when I was a kid. An ideal send-off after all that meat. I had a lovely time at ABSteak, and am grateful to Gold House and OpenTable for hosting. I'd be happy to go back with my own money for another fancy Korean barbecue dinner. read more

Spotlessly clean inside, hostess was very sweet and let us sit down a bit early. Superb korean steak tartare, and very accommodating service. We will return! read more

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Went to ABSteak on Christmas Eve (special occasion)--it's still great and worth it. Second visit. Service was excellent with expert table side preparation of their high quality meats. I guess I'm boring or know what I like. Reordered chadul wagyu brisket and marinated galbi. Flavor is amazing. The dip is ponzu based--tart and complements the beef well. A trio of seasonings comes with your meal--barley, wasabi, or plain salt. Simple yet brilliant. The barley and single garlic chip on a slice of aged brisket is literally heaven. Tried mushroom fries this time and highly recommend it. Also dined on kim chee fried rice with brisket (can you design a more flavored starch dish??). Egg soufflé was repeated and appreciated. Tried kim chi jigae this time as well (comfort food. Good appetizer but don't fill up). From the second you walk in, you know you are in a classy restaurant. Great for a special occasion or if you just want to splurge. read more

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I've now been here twice. I came here one time with a friend who introduced me to this place. Showed me what to order, from the first time, we ordered the pikhana, galbi, soup and jeezzzz delicious!! The crew was nice the first time around so I said it's time to bring the girlfriend. Came here with her and we had the same but added bulgogi, tofu soup, some soju shots and beer. You can't go wrong with this place. Very satisfied and big shout out to Chris Gloria Carlos Great job representing this establishment. Food was delicious but the experience becomes so much better because of the crew and the vibe. read more

It was our first time going to AB steak. It's been on my list of places to try and I'm so glad we did. The food was delicious and you can tell that it's good quality meat. The service was great too and all the servers were attentive. It's not an all you can eat k-bbq but we did the "Han-Sang" and it was more than enough food for the four of us. The ambiance was really nice too. Definitely more upscale Korean bbq. We would definitely come back again. read more

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Celebrated a birthday dinner here and it was a great experience. The restaurant is cozy and intimate, and the service was outstanding. We ordered the chadol, whisky-aged rib eye, and marinated galbi--each cut of meat was top quality. We also tried the beef tartare, A5 wagyu pizza, and kimchi fried rice with pork belly. The tartare and fried rice were my absolute favorites--so rich and flavorful. The little details like samjang, flaky sea salt, and fresh wasabi really brought back memories of dining in Korea. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Over priced for the quality of meat served. You can get better service going to a bbq spot in Ktown. Servers seem to be rushing through everything. read more

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We love to experience new dining. ABSteak sounded excellence on Dine LA for $88 per person for a lovely meal and the chef is a Michelin rated chef. So what good go wrong. The first appetizers was thinly sliced yellowtail (one of our favs) ONE small slice and a seaweed piece to wrap. very disappointing. Second; Korean dumpling. it was a meatball and I did not finish after the first bite. Terrible. Then the meats..........the only savings grace in the entire meal....first good meat .....except for the quite chewy beef short ribs at the end.....could not chew enough had to spit out... We asked for a small amount of brown onion for the grill to use on the meat. The waitress did not tell us that for 3 large slices of red onion? will would be charged $5.00!!! This place thinks it is a maybe Michelin rated chef/restaurant but it is not close. Very unhappy. All in all allow of not so good food, we will never return. A bad food experience, but excellent waitress service.... read more

This place is definitely more on the upscale version of kbbq but the food was good. I think for the price though you can get a better deal in ktown however if you're looking to stay in the west side this is hands down the best side on the west. Service is great and parking is easy and only $1 at the Beverly center. read more

A fancy Korean BBQ located on the 1st floor of the Beverly Center. Very good meat quality grilled right in front of you. Service was exceptional as well. Must try the egg soufflé! Very well ventilated so you won't smell like BBQ when you leave. There is valet parking on the 1st floor adjacent to the restaurant or you can park at the Beverly Center. read more

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i was super impressed by this place! it was not really on my radar, even though i love trying kbbq places. i found it while looking through dineLA deals, and was intrigued by the long menu. everything was high quality, from the banchan to the meat. i loved the variety in dishes - mul hwe (raw fish and veggies in spicy sauce), mushroom rice, and tons of side dishes. every cut of meat was delicious. the dineLA menu included pincanha, double-cut LA galbi, and wagyu bulgogi. the servers gave their recommendation for which sauce to pair with each cut. my party was completely stuffed by the end of the meal. the ambiance was great. while i love a casual, easy kbbq place, this place felt much more high-end, beyond any other place i've been to in ktown. and you know what, kbbq deserves to feel elevated and fancy sometimes too! though i probably can't afford to eat here all the time, i'm so glad dineLA allowed me to get a taste. i'd definitely recommend trying at least once. read more

Hands down the best kbbq in all of LA if you're willing to pay the premium. I was afraid it won't live up to it from my previous premium kbbq places, but I left with full satisfaction. The highest quality meat I've ever had at a kbbq and it just melts in your mouth. We ordered 4 different premium meats and other sides and ended up taking it to go, so for a party of two I recommend 2-3 meats and an extra item. Our bill came out to $455 for 2 with tip, but like I said, we ordered a lot as well as a bottle of soju and a cocktail. It may seem a lot, but it wasn't spent at a lower tier ayce kbbq in ktown. You won't be disappointed! Staff were nice and attentive and the inside was cozy and felt comfortable. There's a valet parking for $7, but you can park around the corner at the mall for $2-3 and walk 2 mins. With that said, I highly recommend. read more

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Great experience with Great food and service, plus easy parking too! Restaurant has warm and luxurious feeling, servers are friendly and supportive, and as of native Korean, we could tell they put lots of effort and details on their food. It seems like they made their own kimchi, meat goes really well with variety of sauces, and it was one of the best cold I ever had in LA (you may not a big fan of authentic Korean cold noodle) read more

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Beverly Center may be a candidate for World Heritage status. The once buzzin' shoppin' hub, Mall Rat hangout is a bit of a ghost town these days. Let's blame Covid. But, tucked away into an enclave of hold on/out restos on the first floor you will find AB Steak, if you can find it. I had to enlist some dude who was either Security or jackin' a Catalytic Converter to help me. Once in the non-descript door (on 3rd St.) the decor is impressive. Seoul hip. Dark, stark, sleek and slick it is mostly dark charcoal (appropriate for a K-Q spot, no? ). A long wall charcoal mural runs the length of the dining room. This is definitely upscale dining and the perfect spot to take your K-Kid when he/she graduates from Harvard Med. A team of black uniformed servers glide through the dining room as if on ice skates. Yes, it's a bit Westernized/Americanized whatever that is. So, no Intestines, Feet Meat, or Lips and Hips on Offal Chips, here. This is toe in the water K-Chow and an excellent choice no matter how much you appreciate and have sampled K-Cuisine. And mercifully no BTS loop at concert volume with a Mega Screen running clips of their last tour. AB Steak is adult and ready to rock with great food. Who's in the House? Tourists from the local Hotels who passed on Fogo de Chao, K-Q Tourists and a gaggle of Zombi Shoppers. Walk past the Aging Cabinet to your large booth with plenty of room for all the food you're gonna order despite the mid table grill and satellite warmer. Be advised that the downdraft ventilation system will pull the applied eyelashes right off your face if not Superglued to your lids. And when the system is going full tilt it will yank your meat into the void. Let your Server operate the machinery and be your personal Grill Master. The Bar: Cass Beer? You got me. Great bar. A few Soju Cocktails, a few bottles of Soju and off you go on your Soju journey. My Soju Spritzer had Khee Soju, Aperol, Grapefruit Juice, Lime Juice, and Sparkling Wine. And sparkle and refresh did this cocktail do. The Staff: All friendly, happy to have you and helpful be you a K-Newbie or a seasoned Meat Head. Gloria was a delightful little Sprite who queue'd up at the Q-Grill on cue and Q'd like Francis Mallmann and then whipped out the razor sharp scissors to cut up the meat like a Dark Web Pro-Choicer. The Food: From Seoul with sole. Here, there are no set combos. Everything except the 6 item Banchan is ala carte. The Banchan features the usual suspects, a Green Salad with a light Vinaigrette, Spiced Persian Cucumbers, Kimchi stacked lake a layer cake, Pickled Daikon and Jalapeno, Bright Sprouts with a chili linger and Tofu cubes for the rubes. The Tofu defies deftly handled Chopsticks so just stab the little fuckers with one chopstick when no one is looking. The star of the show is the 30 Day Dry Aged Rib Eye rubbed with Ssamjang (Fermented Bean Paste) while it gently slumbered in the Aging Cabinet. It was tasty, juicy, and Marshmallow tender, with all fat and gristle trimmed away before it saw the grill. This was 8 oz of something special to chew on. The Marinated Galbi (Boneless Short Ribs) was also delicious albeit a bit chewy when compared to the Rib Eye which was truly as tender as someone's tongue. The Galbi taste was worth the extra mastication. So give the Rib Eye a brief mastication vacation and work on the Galbi. The Kimchi Rice had Green Onions, Brown Onions, Cold Pressed Sesame Oil, Pork Belly bits and a Sunny Side Up Runny Egg on top. This dish also had a Gochujang bang in the belly kick of slow crawling heat. It was spot on lovely. The Seafood Pancake (Pajeon) was essentially a Latke (escaped from Yangban?). This began life as a Scallion Pancake to which Onions, Shrimp and Squid were added before a healthy drizzle of Spicy Soy Sauce. These four perfectly round crunchy disks would make you accept an invite to the next Passover Seder. You'll be tempted to order with your eyeballs which is never a good idea be it a night of K-Q or a morning on a dating app. Be sensible and ask for less than you were initially thinking. That way you're most likely to enjoy the whole experience without feeling guilty. Fully fortified with great food now it's time to try and find your White Tesla X in the parking structure filled with White Tesla X's. Make no mistake, AB Steak ain't no fake. read more

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Had an amazing time at family dinner, our first visit and definitely not the last. The service was impeccable, the cuts of meat were top-tier, and everything was beautifully executed. Just down the street from home, it was the perfect evening. Huge thanks to the team for such seamless, attentive service. read more

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Came for the Dine LA special and wasn't disappointed. $85/person and a minimum of 2 people to order but super good, lots of food! The banchan was great. I loved the mushroom and rice cake dish and the picked radish the best. I will be honest, the kimchi was just ok, but everything else made up for it and free refills on the banchan. The salad had amazing dressing, the salmon carpaccio was tasty, and the galbi meatloaf thing with the chive and apple salad was to die for! The set menu comes with brisket, skirt steak, and galbi, and a variety of sauces, and they cook it for you, which is amazing. I loved how they recommended what sauce with what meat they would do, and I loved it. The drinks were ok, I went with an old fashioned and my partner got the frozen espresso martini. We also ordered the fried mushrooms and really enjoyed them. The one thing I would say wasn't the best was the kimchi fried rice arancini. I didn't get the mix of the of Italian and Korean flavors. The texture was kind of meatball like and I don't think the kimchi has strong enough flavor. The fermented bean soup also could have been stronger, but I was content with everything else. Our waiters were really good, and we came right at opening (5pm) with a reservation and probably didn't need one. We got there maybe 5 min before 5pm and the hostess made us wait outside in the rain, which wasn't the best experience, but forgivable with how the rest of the experience was. read more

This restaurant is GORGEOUS. The moment I stepped in, I was impressed! Gloria, our waitress was so welcoming, friendly, and an amazing chef! She truly made the experience special & cooked all the meats to perfection. This is place is not just smoke & mirrors- it's amazing value for your money with PREMIUM cuts of steak & quality dishes as well! read more

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Celebrated my brother's birthday here during dineLA week and it was quite the experience! The restaurant has a sophisticated, dark ambiance that sets it apart from typical KBBQ spots - it's definitely upscale with its sleek interior and charcoal-colored walls. The $85/person dineLA menu was a great value and included an impressive spread. The banchan (side dishes) came with free refills, and while most were fantastic, particularly loved the mushroom and rice cake dish. All the meats - brisket, skirt steak, and galbi - were top quality and cooked perfectly by our attentive server right at our table. What really elevated the experience was the ventilation system - you won't leave smelling like BBQ! The staff was incredibly attentive, walking us through each meat and recommending specific sauces for different cuts. read more

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We have been coming here for 3 years . Steven the manager has always accommodated us and made our experience the reason why we keep coming back. The service + food quality is what makes this place , Thank you Steven for always going above and beyond ! Matt was our server this time and he made us feel welcomed and taken care of !! Can't wait to come back again : ) read more

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came here to celebrate my birthday with some friends & the restaurant was really packed this time around! As always, the staff is always quick and attentive. and at the end they even brought out a dessert for the table, which was a nice surprise :)  - Spicy tofu jjigae - Galbi fried rice - Wagyu Chadol - Snow flower kkotsal -sik hye sorbet read more

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I went back for a second time and this time I brought a few friends with me to enjoy this amazing experience. I love that this place is so consistent and great service with the incredible waitress Gloria. She made this place a great experience and I keep coming back for the great service and amazing food. Thank you Gloria for showing my friends a high end experience with Korean bbq. We love this place and will come back again for more. read more

ABSteak by Chef Akira Back - Steakhouses Near Me - Los Angeles, California

It's definitely pricey but you get what you pay for and the food was excellent! We tried 3 or 4 of the steaks along with the fried rice and all were spectacular. Our drinks were also really tasty. Service is very good as well. Would definitely go back but likely for a special occasion next time, not just a one off dinner when we were looking for some good Korean bbq haha read more

I really enjoyed my meal here. There wasn't one dish that I didn't like. I thoroughly enjoyed the new AB pizza, which is a starter cold dish appetizer with truffle oil on a tortilla-like chip. The egg soufflé is always perfectly fluffy and jiggly. Meats were exceptional, as always, but I really need to highlight the new Pyongyang inspired cold noodle dish. Some may find the broth on the plainer side, especially when you compare it with its South Korean equivalent that you can find in Ktown, but I absolutely loved it. I drank every single drop of soup in that bowl. The soup is for over six hours, and for someone that collagen and bone broth, I really appreciated it and it is honestly one of the best noodle dishes I've had all year. read more

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Excellent service with amazing food! Their cheese soufflé was soooo good, the best I've ever had! We ordered the Australian wagyu knee cap and the meat was so tender. Their banchan was so fresh and their kimchi was incredible with a bowl of white rice! Their meat pizza has a general serving of meat and truffle oil. This was such a memorable experience! read more

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What happened to this establishment? We used to enjoy coming to ABsteak knowing we would get quality meat despite the high prices, but our most recent experience fell extremely short. We ordered the chadol and the bone in prime rib (galbi). The chadol use to be melt in your mouth, it's now chewy and the meat is not marbled. The prime rib was honestly the worst. I could get any store bought galbi and it would have been better. The galbi was like $76 for 6 pieces of the most mediocre pieces of meat!!! Ban Chan was good though, but I didn't come for that, I came for the meat. read more

Fun experience with the new high-end famous chef Korean BBQ. Good quality meat and attentive service. We had beef tongue, scallops, the North Korean cold noodle, and the IG worth Fantastic Four appetizer ($48 for one bite) The server told us that North Korean Cold Noodle is very plain not like the usual cold noodle, and she was right! It was pure clean plain but still good for summertime. The tongue and scallops were cooked to perfection! The Fantastic Four came with a small smoker at table side service, definitely a photo/video worth it! The wagyu beef, uni, and caviar, gold flakes made it pleasant for the eyes and tummy! read more

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Went for a company dinner and had an amazing experience. We tried a lot of the different cuts of meat they had and they just kept getting better and better. Would definitely recommend! read more

Recently tried this newly opened Korean BBQ spot situated conveniently on the ground floor of Beverly Center. Parking was a breeze, right within Beverly Center with easy access to the restaurant. Being new, it wasn't crowded when we visited to celebrate a friend's birthday and explore a fresh dining spot. The Korean BBQ experience here comes with a relatively higher price tag, but the service truly stood out - the staff was exceptionally professional and polite, earning a solid 100 points in service. However, the fried rice leaned a bit too much on the sweet side, resulting in a sticky texture. Similarly, the steamed egg was slightly overcooked and lacked the desired tenderness. Yet, the star of the show was undeniably the quality of the meat. Cooked to perfection by our waiter, it deserves applause. The cake arrangement for the birthday celebration was also flawlessly executed by the attentive staff. Though it was disappointing to hear that some menu items were unavailable, leaving the menu feeling incomplete. One standout feature: despite indulging in a BBQ feast, there was no lingering barbecue smell on our clothes post-meal - a remarkable feat worth praising! Perfect for a date night, as you need not worry about leaving with a barbecue scent clinging to your attire. Overall, a highly satisfying experience that I truly enjoyed. read more

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Fancy, high-end kbbq spot but a little overpriced. Kind of confused about how japchae gets to be $20 and there's nothing special to it. I did love how they had a steak tartar option and the meats were well seasoned. I do wish that they had more meat options, as all their choices were extremely fatty. One complaint I had was that they didn't let us know they provided valet parking after we told them we parked in the lot. read more

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When you think Korean bbq, you think about AYCE and for cheap. But let me tell you that this place is a game changer for KBBQ. It's got nice clean tables, moody atmosphere, and service from Phillip I think his name was just perfect. The fact they cook and prepare everything for you is a major plus. Also, there is literally no smoke so I left the place still smelling fresh for a night out on the town. I was a group of 7 so it was tough to get pics of everything but don't just think about the price. Every bite is worth the money and the whole experience is one for the memories. read more

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