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    BBQ+RICE Venice

    4.6 (204 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque, Korean, Salad
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Black Pepper Chicken - big portion!
    Judy T.

    Still great, still inexpensive. Good fast service. Easy ordering online and easy pickup even though they are busy at lunch. Today's order was a black pepper chicken bowl add mushroom. Delicious.

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    Marcus Z.

    A great hole in the wall spot. When I stopped by there was no line, and my food came out quickly. The food itself was amazing. The beef was flavorful and incredibly tender, and the veggie mix was done just right with the onions soft and cooked to perfection. It was a delicious meal that felt satisfying without being heavy. I will definitely be back. This place is a standout.

    Chicken dumplings
    Claire A.

    After coming here throughout the years since they opened I'm appalled and disgusted to see how they have managed to deceive customers by shrinking their portions and size pieces of their meats. Tonight was the worst! I have proof in pics of 3 years ago on their Pepper chicken and today I took out the small pieces (which were also hard and dry) apart in a bowl to see the difference. They fill bowl with lots of veggies and little meat under which you don't notice. How can they keep charging the same prices for the small portions/pieces of meat? My husband said the same thing about their beef. They used to be bigger strips and now tiny little bits. I gave it two stars because flavor is still there but if things are going to be like this I will take my business elsewhere. How truly disappointing the restaurant food industry is getting.

    Bulgogi (Beef) Bowl
    Cole H.

    I ordered the bulgogi beef with rice, and it was really good. The beef had a great balance of savory and sweet flavors, and the sweetness wasn't overpowering. The rice, onions, carrots, cabbage, and mushrooms all added different layers of flavor and texture that worked well together. The food came out quickly, and my order was exactly what I asked for. Overall, a solid meal and a good experience.

    Spicy Mayo Chicken bowl
    Lauren B.

    I tried the spicy mayo fried Korean chicken bowl and the black pepper grilled chicken bowl with veggies on a recent visit. The portions were very large and I could only finish about a third of each bowl in one sitting. This is more of a take out location and there isn't really any table service or dining in option but the kitchen team had my order ready to go, and they were friendly when I picked up my order. The food tasted fresh, but there weren't that many pieces of the fried chicken that had good size amounts of breast or thigh inside - a lot was just batter.

    Nick C.

    This place is an awesome little option if I'm in a rush and want a chicken bowl FULL of flavor. Located local to me, it's extremely convenient to have a place that tastes this good be this close. The menu is simple but the flavors are complex! I recommend this to anyone who's in the mood for a bowl exploding with flavor.

    Bulgogi (Beef)
    AARON Z.

    Good just not amazing I got the bulgogi bowl and it tasted decent. Meat was pretty dry but I still enjoyed it. I had to ask for extra sauce but that may just be a personal preference. Portions are also not bad. It was mostly rice but still a decent amount of meat. Overall this is a food is good and healthy

    Lorraine A.

    My new favorite go to spot! I've been to the BBQ+Rice location in Westwood so when I saw there was a location in Venice, I had to try it. This location is located on Venice blvd on a street with other restaurants. While the restaurant location is busy, we were easily able to find parking in the surrounding areas. When you walk in, you immediately see the numerous items you can order from. There are multiple items to choose from and all sound delicious. I ordered the black peppered chicken while my friend ordered the spicy chicken. The dishes are fresh and the restaurant is busy so just be aware that when you do order, you will be waiting 15-20 minutes for your food. The workers there were great and service was pleasant. While there's not many tables, there are two inside and two outside for people to sit down. If you're looking for a restaurant with great food which is fast and fresh, definitely check this place out!

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    Daniel V.

    Protein bowls that don't fuck around... real meat, real spice, real fuel built for people who actually move. The spicy pork is straight pressure... hot, savory, stacked over rice and vegetables like it understands discipline and hunger. Dealer's choice is code for trust the kitchen... because when a spot respects protein this much, they don't miss worth a damn.

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    Hendra W.

    This restaurant feels like a Korean-inspired restaurant and I thoroughly enjoyed it! The place was also well lit, clean and cozy . It might be harder to find parking but if you live nearby, you can always order it for to-go. The cashier was very friendly and patient in explaining the menu. The food was overall great, and reasonably priced as well ! The food: - Spicy Chicken (8/10): I thought the portion was generous! The rice texture was cooked to perfection (not watery). Meat was mildly chewy and the salad that came with the bowl was fresh . I think the only thing I didn't like was how spicier this dish is compared to the spicy pork. Which was supposedly having the same level of spiciness. - Spicy Pork (10/10): The spicy pork though, was delicious ! The meat was juicy and tender. One thing though, if you don't like onions, you better let them know ahead of time, because they put a lot of onions on my bowl and my mouth smelled like onion for hours . Overall, I totally recommend this restaurant! Great food, clean, convenient, reasonably priced and your food gets served pretty quickly. They have many branches throughout west LA. So, you can pick whichever is closest to you. I think they will still taste the same !

    Front window "world famous BBQ rice bowl" + menu
    Sarah L.

    Fast, affordable, and convenient takeout! This place hit the spot when I needed a dinner takeout option on a weekday. The menu is simple, the service was polite and welcoming, and the food came out quickly! I ordered the Bulgolgi bowl for ONLY $13!! Portions were quite large. Vegetables tasted great - shiitake mushrooms, carrots, onions, scallion, and a little pickled cucumber! The meat was tender and more of a sauté v BBQ taste. 5 stars for the the pricing and service. I'd come back for more takeout!

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    Vstunna X.

    Still Great - every once in a while I see the same guy that opened this location! Super kind & welcoming. Spicy Fried chicken (side) is too good to skip.

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    We have only had take out, but it's always fillings and flavorful. The bowls are big bough to share

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    One of my goto lunch spots, simple menu, great food and priced just right!!! Love the chicken mayo and spicy chicken!!

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    Nice friendly staff taking order. Good food. Reasonably priced, too. Will be back. nothing more to add

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    so little food, and gross too. The beef is like little overcooked crumbs in a sweet, gross sauce. very bad!

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