We visited Gabin for lunch for the first time, and it definitely did not disappoint. We ordered the soy-marinated crab and the brisket KBBQ, and both dishes were incredibly delicious and high quality. The crab was fresh, flavorful, and not fishy or overpowering at all--it paired perfectly with the steamed rice. The brisket was exceptionally tender, and the portion size was just right for a lunch for two. All of the banchan were delicious as well, especially the green onion salad and the japchae. Both were fresh, well-seasoned, and complemented the meal perfectly. To finish our meal, we shared a small order of cold noodles. The flavors were well balanced, and the noodles were fresh with a great bouncy texture. The restaurant itself was spotless, and the staff were friendly, attentive, and helpful throughout our visit. We're already looking forward to coming back to try more of the menu, especially the different cuts of beef, the beef tartare, and the grilled fish dishes. Highly recommend! read more

We live within walking distance of 4th and Western and were very sorry when Ombu Grill closed a few years back. It was a great restaurant, with high quality Korean barbecue and ready availability any night of the week, plus private rooms for large parties. I'm pleased to report that Gabin Korean Grill is a worthy successor to Ombu, with delicious meat and an easy atmosphere. I've been twice in the last few months, both times for big family dinners--my parents, my kids, my brothers, everybody. We've booked the private rooms both times, more recently for Mother's Day, when we found ourselves next to my friend and her extended family, who tried Gabin on my recommendation. Service is good. Prompt, attentive, and polite. It's busy work attending to a party of eleven, and we have yet to encounter a single problem. We've brought our own wine, but there's wine, beer, and soju on the menu, as well as a couple soju cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks. The food is excellent, and not just the barbecue. The banchan spread is solid, with spinach namul, radish namul, and potato salad. If you get one of the combos, which I'd definitely recommend, you'll get a heap of other stuff too, like japchae with burdock, steamed egg with mentaiko, Yun's fresh kimchi, chef's selected jeon, and fresh vegetables with ssamjang. Other noteworthy items include the hobakjuk--a sweet, savory pumpkin soup--and the spicy tuna with wonton chips. And the ganjang gaejang, one of my favorite Korean delicacies, is surprisingly good, considering Gabin is mainly a barbecue joint. We've done well with the A combination for both meat and accompaniments. It comes with a lot of the above, plus chadol, ggotsal, yangnyum galbi, chef's selected stew, and rice. The meat is fantastic--the brisket, the prime beef, and especially the marinated short rib. I feel like a combo plus extra galbi is the right way to go. I think the stew that we've gotten is the spicy emperor galbitang, which I thought was yukgaejang. In any case, it's a good stew. The only dish I'm not totally sold on here is the naengmyun. The noodles are grainy without much bounce, just not my preferred style of naengmyun. Korean restaurants aren't known for dessert, but Gabin has vanilla and matcha ice cream. More typically, they sometimes offer fresh cut fruit, like the spectacular red kiwi we had to cap off our Mother's Day dinner. Gabin is a wonderful addition to the neighborhood, and I hope it fares better than Ombu, which never got as popular as it deserved. We'll do our part to keep this place going, and I'd urge any KBBQ fans to check it out. read more

Gabin Korean BBQ is a cozy hidden gem in K-town, perfect for gatherings. Valet parking makes it super convenient, and each table easily fits around 6 people with roomy bench seating--great for small groups. The meat is fresh and tasty like many KBBQ spots, but the real standout here is the banchan. Their marinades are a bit different and seriously delicious--especially the cabbage, which is my absolute favorite. I'd come back just for that! Cold noodles are refreshing on a hot day (kids will love it), and the service is a big plus--the staff grills everything for you, so you can just sit back and enjoy. Definitely coming back for more cabbage! read more

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Wow I can't believe how incredible the food is here. This is not your typical Korean bbq. This is elevated and intentional Korean food with impeccable, full table service. I tried the $185 combo today and added a $12 nengmyun. Keep in mind it's Pyeongyang style nengmyun and is different than what you may think is "standard" nengmyun. The meat quality is fantastic here. Really nice marbling. The standout for me was the galbi. So tender and struck a nice balance between the soy and the sweetness for me. The ssam and banchan are also so beautifully presented. The soups at kbbq tend to be an afterthought type of filler dish, but they don't do regular soups here. The doenjang jjigae was made like my grandma makes, with a deep, umami anchovy based broth. They even utilized shiitake mushroom in it, which I have never seen before. Definitely an additional umami flavor to the dish, but this is really what I mean by everything is intentional. The spicy beef rib soup is my recommendation for the soup for the combo. It's like the best yukgaejang/galbitang crossover I've ever had. The clean aftertaste from the radish in it is fantastic. The flavors of the different ingredients used really stood out to me. The nengmyun broth had a deep beef flavor and touch of sweetness that was simply perfect once I added in mustard and vinegar. The noodles are not my personal preference (I like hamheung style), but the broth is just *wow*. I was quite impressed to say the least. The meal combo was enough for 3 of us. They began to really fill up around 6:30. I can't recommend this place enough. read more

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Amazing Ganjang Gejang!!! My friend and I absolutely loved it. I thought the price was a little high but the portion is very big lol The place was very clean. The reason for -1 star... there was a guy who was kind of rude... not only us but to everyone. His attitude was like "uh ok" like he just doesn't want to be there... if you're in customer service just take the fate... Regardless of the customer service, I'd come back to this place. The parking was $4 valet which i think is very cheap! The valet person was nce read more

Gabin Korean Grill - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Tried Gabin for the first time because a friend recommended it. I ordered the beef tartare bibimbap. Honestly, before the food arrived, I thought the prices were a bit steep, even for a lunch special. But once the meal was served, it was totally worth it! Unlike most Korean restaurants where you share side dishes, they serve individual banchan sets for each person, which I absolutely loved. The interior is very upscale and elegant, making it the perfect spot for business lunches or dining with people you aren't super close with but want to impress with a great atmosphere. Highly recommend! read more

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I don't have a lot of experience with KBBQ, but this place was fantastic! There was two of us and we ordered their Feast of Gabin A menu for $150 because we like variety. The meats were great and perfectly marinated (my fave was their prime beef cut) and it paired nicely with all of the banchan. I've never been to place with such a huge selection of very tasty banchan and most were refillable! Although there was a lot of food, we didn't get any rice so we did a great job at finishing everything. Service was attentive and parking was easy since you had to valet it for $4. I would definitely come back again but it would have to be for a special ocassion because I hate the drive there. read more

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Fantastic food service and reasonable lunch prices. I went with a party of 3, we got seated immediately and were served tons of banchan. I remember the cold noodles were really good. And the ventilation is efficient enough where you still smell fabulous after a meal. Highly recommended. Parking might be tough since it's a popular plaza, plan accordingly! read more

Gabin Korean Grill - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Really wanted to like the place but they need a lot of work on their service... and plus they charge extra in certain bonchons !? As if the price wasn't premium already and they wanna charge extra for side dishes!? read more

4.4 stars My 3rd DineLA experience of 2026. So far, I've had good luck this year in choosing restaurants. In previous years, my luck in choosing restaurants to try wasn't great. This restaurant's DineLA portions were generous and tasty! DineLA price was $25 before tax/tip and $4 valet. This is what I got: Jeon of the day: Got kimchi jeon and it was delicious! The kimchi had a good kick, but wasn't too spicy. 5/5 stars Pumpkin soup: a bit plain, but I think that's the point of pumpkin soup. 4/5 stars Banchans: steamed egg 5/5 stars; pickled spicy radish 5/5 stars; acorn jelly was bland, but ok 3/5 stars; pickled cucumbers 5/5 stars; potato salad 4/5 stars; stirfried fishcake 10/5 stars!! Rice was spectacular! 5/5 stars Blue crab tofu soup: This was pretty good. Frankly, I don't usually order seafood stews because I find the textures of some seafoods to be too tough. In this case, the shrimp was a bit chewier than I'd like, but the clams were great. The crab felt like it sat in the soup a little too long b/c the meat was a little mushier than expected. Otherwise, the soup was delicious. 4/5 stars. Sikhye: the rice beverage was ok. I don't think this is my favorite version of the drink, but it was still good. 3.5/stars Service was friendly. The restaurant is spacious, comfortable, and has a pretty zen vibe. This is one of those restaurants I'd love to come back to, but the valet being $4 is rather off putting. But it's a sacrifice everyone needs to make when coming to dine in Ktown. read more

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I came to this restaurant for the Dine LA menu, and I am so glad that I did! The food was so delicious. The service was very friendly and helpful, and I loved the ambience and decor! My meal included soft shell crab with tofu soup, banchan, rice, a pancake, and a dessert beverage. It was enough food that i had leftovers. My friends got the Tartar and Spicy Rib soup. I tried both and loved them. The entrance is a little hard to find. You enter from the small parking lot. There is street parking if you prefer not to valet. I would definitely come back here again read more

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Came here on a Wednesday evening. It's located right across from Yangmani and Here Fishy Fishy. As soon as we walked in and saw many Korean families dining there, we knew it was a good sign and that the food was gonna be authente. We ordered the brisket, prime beef, marinated short rib, and fresh water eel, and I honestly enjoyed every dish. The meat quality was excellent, and I loved that they offered unique, well-prepared side dishes. Everything tasted clean and fresh, and the service and ambiance were great as well. I'll definitely be coming back. read more

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The service is good. Our server was really kind! Younger guy with a nice name. They cook all the meat for you. They're pretty good with their timeliness. I thought it was really cool that the air vent is underneath and so it drains from under the grill. The side dishes are really delicious. I love the lettuce stem side dish that they had also the burdock root. The kimchi is also nice and garlicky. We got combo A and 3 dishes to accompany it. We definitely over ordered. They are known for the North Korean nengmyun which is nice and light. It came at the very end of our meal which we were absolutely full and we thought that they forgot so that's one thing that we didn't like because we asked that it came out it during our meal. The squid appetizer is huge with noodles on the inside and we also got japchae! Lots of noodle dishes The meats were grilled to perfection and marinated perfectly! We were a table of 4 and we were so full!!! Definitely did not finish everything. We came around 5:45 pm and by 7 pm every single booth was taken! On a Monday night! It was sooo busy!! I would definitely come back! read more

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We went to Gabin on Christmas Day, since you can always count on Ktown to be open. We've been wanting to try this restaurant and it over delivered on our expectations! The menu has something for everybody. Great mix of meats and other traditional dishes. And it is all very delicious, but in a subtle, "clean" tasting way. Not overly seasoned with MSG and sugar, or soy. The quality stands on itself and doesn't have to be masked with heavy-handed marinades or sauces. The service was 10/10! The gentlemen (justin and yeoseong?) helping us were so attentive, patient and helpful. The updated space feels authentic yet modern and comfortable. We only made dent on the menu so we'll be going back! read more

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Gabin Korean Grill is THE place to go for true Korean food that hits the soul. I always make sure to get a soup at a Korean spot and this time I got the crab & seafood tofu stew. The stew was hot, comforting, and chock full of seafood like crab, oysters, and shrimp. Now the pork gochujang stir-fry is the dish to get. The marinade is SO good with the addicting sauce, it's literally the perfect spicy dish. We also got the Feast of Gabin set A that feeds 2-3 people. It comes with their amazing side dishes--ugh, I could just eat all these alone and be happy--freshly sliced brisket, prime beef--the marbling on that goes crazy like sheeesh--and the star of the show, the marinated beef rib. Literally SO tender and melts in your mouth. Thanks for reading! ^-^ read more

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Delicious food. Excellent quality meat. Banchan well seasoned, but wait staff inconsistent. I have eaten here 3 times and will continue. Better than Parks, less smoky and doesn't feel dirty and greasy. read more

Group of 6 of us came here after a long weekend away from LA. A friend suggested this spot because of their wonderful combos they offer at lunch, and he didn't miss. For the price and quality, it was well worth it. I had the cold noodles and was refueled after taking the first sip. The short was tender and flavorful as well. The inside decor was also nice and modern. Very cool place to take friends and family from out of town. Parking lot is small, valeted and shared. so be wary! read more

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Been eyeing this place to try with dineLA and it was so good!! Came during weekday lunch and for $25, solid set. Starting off with edamame and boiled peanuts actually started getting my tastebuds going and was naturally sweet and savory, fun to eat. Then I got the spicy short rib soup and wow the meat just fell off so easily and was soft to chew. Soup was spicy but not crazy, really nice to eat with rice. All the side dishes were delicious as well as the pumpkin porridge and jeon (side dish sized)! And finishing it off with shikhye was perfect. It was too much food for me so I had enough leftover soup for another meal. Staff and service were so friendly! read more

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We thoroughly enjoyed our very first dining experience at Gabin. 8 of us dined at one of the private rooms. All was well except the waiter refused to refill the kimchi side dish. He said no refills on kimchi?? Our recent group dinner experience at the private room was not as good as the first time as it was so noise from the next door rooms. Overall food quality was ok. read more

Love this place! Their banchan is unique with a lot of fresh veggies to pair with the meats. read more

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Gabin is a clean and thoughtfully designed Korean BBQ restaurant in Koreatown. The staff may seem a bit reserved, but they are attentive and grill the meat carefully. The side dishes are neatly prepared and nicely presented. The ventilation is excellent, so you can enjoy your meal without worrying too much about the smell sticking to your clothes. The noodles were also absolutely delicious. read more

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The meat quality here is absolutely top-notch, and every single dish is so refined, clean, and delicious. The beef tartare was fresh and perfectly seasoned. And all the side dishes like japchae, kimchi pancake, and fresh kimch were all outstanding and flavorful. I was so full that I had to choose between Pyongyang naengmyeon and spicy naengmyeon, and I went with the spicy one and it paired perfectly with the marinated short ribs. Truly the best combination. Service was flawless and this is easily one of the best korean bbq spots in LA. Can't wait to go back to try their famous Pyongyang naengmyeon! read more

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Review in #Haiku: Came here based on buzz Space, good... staff, good... food was meh No need to return read more

Come and try it yourself! Won't be disappointed. We came here for a dinner tonight after a disappointed cold noodle from other place Everything was amazing and the superb service! read more

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We've been here 3 times since it opened, and we've had good experience all three times. Their lunch specials are great deals. It averages about 30 dollars and you get a combo of different popular items. They even offer lunch specials on weekends, which is awesome. We tried the galbi + naengmyun (can't go wrong with that), bulgogi + bibimnaengmyun, the grilled fish combo, and the ssambap combo. All were tasty, but if you want the naengmyun, which is their specialty, I'd go with galbi or bulgogi. Service has been great all three times. Their banchan is very good and offers interesting options such as burdock root japchae and goong-chae (stem lettuce). Also, I have to give them props for bringing out beautifully well cooked rice. Fluffy, glistening, perfectly textured white rice is hard to come by in a busy restaurant. Lastly, their Pyongyang naengmyun is definitely worth trying. Pyongyang naengmyun is known for a meat based broth and it is not sweet or salty. If you like the Yuchun style cold noodles, you'll be very disappointed, but if you want to try the Pyongyang style (so named since it originated from the city in North Korea), def give this place a chance. It can get strangely addicting. It hasn't been too busy that you have to wait, which is another plus. Parking lot is available but you have to valet. A good option for family dinners in Ktown, we will be back for sure. read more

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So delicious and good and high quality meats & nice ambience & attentive service. We loved all of side dishes and beef combo. But, if you want to refill kimchi, they charge $3. Overall: My Mom and I loved this place. read more

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Nice and clean restaurant for kbbq. Good vibes. Excellent customer service. Especially Henry! read more

Gabin Korean Grill - Perilla seed noodles - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We ordered the Assorted Pan-Fried Jeon. It looked very fresh and appetizing, but unfortunately it tasted overly oily. After a few bites, it became too greasy and heavy to continue eating. We also tried the Feast of Gabin (Combo A). The brisket was very tough and dry at first, so we mentioned it to our server. To their credit, they immediately replaced the meat. The new portion had better marbling and was much more enjoyable. Overall, this isn't a particularly standout restaurant in terms of food, but the service was excellent. The servers were extremely kind and attentive, which made the experience pleasant. The restaurant itself was also clean and well-maintained. read more

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I visited last Friday and had the yukhoe (raw beef) and mul naengmyeon. Since then, I've been dealing with severe food poisoning symptoms that are still ongoing. This goes beyond a minor issue and has been quite serious and persistent. Given this experience, I have serious concerns about the food safety and hygiene standards here. Unfortunately, I don't think I'll be returning. read more

O M G that was good. Food. Service. Food. Drinks. Service. Food just wow. I dont even remember where I heard of this place but people need to talk about it more. Got the combo meats. Amazing! Kimchi!! One of thw best I ever tasted. Ate it up!!! Thank you Henry for the best service and recommendations. read more

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We ordered the ribeye steak, seafood pancake, and their signature octopus noodles. The barbecue was cooked really well, the seafood pancake had a comforting homemade flavor, and the octopus noodles, my first time tryin this dish, were packed with tender octopus and very tasty. The restaurant was clean, the service was excellent, and the beer was great too. Overall, it was a wonderful experience. The only downside is that it's not cheap, but I'd still recommend it. read more

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I came here initially for a work dinner, and the service and quality of meat had me come again with my group of friends for the Dine LA experience. GABIN to me right now seems so underrated, I would highly recommend to others if they are looking for a good kbbq experience! read more

Food is incredible, from the gomtang to the naengmyun to the grilled meats. Superb attention to detail and the flavors are on pointe. The soup is clear, clean, deeply flavorful, and has high quality meat. The addition of the cilantro and minari is great. read more

Now this is the spot if you want it all, the noodles , bbq, banchan, quality and service. I already been here a couple times and never disappoints. There's only 2 noodles places like this and obviously this is the better one, although the other is good also. read more

Gabin Korean Grill - Lunch special bulgogi - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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When I tell you I'm obsessed... I mean OBSESSED. Let's start with the naengmyeon. You can instantly tell the broth was made with care, love, and absolute perfection. It has the perfect meaty, brothy depth--rich but refreshing--allowing you to truly appreciate the flavors and textures of everything in the bowl. We also tried the gomtang with minari, and it was just as incredible. The soup had a deep, sophisticated flavor, beautifully balanced by the herbal, earthy brightness of the minari. And they do not skimp on the meat--every bite was tender and satisfying. But my absolute favorite? The fresh water eel. Grilled to perfection with just the right amount of crisp, paired with a luscious eel sauce. The fun part? You get to make your own wraps with garlic, ginger, and Napa cabbage--it's the kind of bite that makes you stop mid-conversation just to savor it. And I can't forget our server, Danny--so warm, attentive, and genuinely delightful. He made an already amazing meal that much better. Already plotting my next visit. read more

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We had a wonderful thanksgiving lunch. We had #3 beef barbecue, very good. Meat was very tender and delicious. Also ordered fish and Galbi beef lunch. Very good. Everyone was very nice and service was very good. The place is nice, clean, and cozy. Very satisfied. read more

I usually don't write reviews like this because I know it'll just make the lines even longer (which is bad for me!), but our server Paris was so kind and I figured this might actually help people--so here we go. This place is hands-down the No. 1 cold noodle(naengmyeon) spot in LA. I'm a self-proclaimed naengmyeon addict, and this is the best I've ever had. We had the mul-naengmyeon and the ssambap combo, and we're already here twice in. week. Everything--bowls, side dishes(banchan), service--was perfect. If they went for a Michelin star, I'm pretty sure they'd get one. 냉면환자로서, 엘에이에서 먹은 냉면 중 최고. 평양냉면 1등. read more

Gabin Korean Grill - Cold noodle, mul-naengmyun (평양냉면, 물냉면) - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This is my favorite KBBQ restaurant. The meat and side dishes are always delicious. Service is professional. A car line can form all the way out to the street for parking because of the popularity so just be aware of that. I highly recommend this place. read more

Went for dinner. They take reservations and have affordable valet parking which is nice. All the food was delicious, especially the meats. The service was great, they help you cook all the meat. Highly recommend for a nice kbbq meal. read more

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They tried to be an upscale kbbq restaurant but failed. They first failed with the basics - they must have left out the sauces cus the salt was all stuck together into one chunk and the wasabi was dried up.. Portions were small. They said the feast of gabin would be good for 3 people.. but it was definitely not for 3 people. It would be good enough portion for 2 women on a diet. They areally need to do something about their staff/service. They forget to add our orders in the system, forget to bring out the basic banchans, servers barely came by so we had to cook our own meat.. overall, it was very unorganized with untrained staff. Our meal lasted more than 2 hours cus of all the waiting time. We even overheard other tables complaining about when they're going to receive their orders. Nengmyun was okay. Meat was pretty decent and the banchans were above average. But i'm not sure if i would want to return. read more

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