One of the best KBBQ I've ever had! My family came here to celebrate our grandma's birthday, and the experience was very pleasant :) Everything was so high quality and exactly my 취향! The 차돌 was tender. The 김치찌개 was very spicy, the kimchi was soft and flavorful! I didn't get a chance to try the 된장찌개, tho my brother said it was a little concentrated towards the end/bottom of the bowl. Otherwise my brother said he liked the restaurant too! Salad was perfectly dressed. Corn cheese was REALLY good, my favorite haha^^ This is the first time I've ever seen a separate stove/burner for the stews?? How helpful and adorable! The staff actually grill everything for you, at least they did for us (it wasn't busy when we came) 분위기가 좋아요! They were playing peak kpop (so 3rd gen best gen). The seats were comfortable and plush Highly recommend~ read more

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Terrible customer service. With so many Korean BBQ options in the area, there's no reason to put up with this kind of treatment. We politely asked if we could sit at one of the four empty tables inside, and instead of accommodating us or explaining why they weren't available, we were told, "If you don't want to sit at this table, you can leave." It was incredibly rude and dismissive, so we left. Afterward, I also heard they use lower-grade beef, which made me feel even better about walking away. Based on my experience with the service alone, I won't be returning. read more

I finally tried Hwayeon Korean BBQ in Koreatown and loved that it is combo style instead of AYCE. The quality of the meat really stood out, and the portions were perfect for sharing. We ordered the Beef Combo and the Beef & Pork Combo, and both came with steamed egg, corn cheese, our choice of stew, and either ramen or kimchi fried rice. Every cut of meat was tender, flavorful, and delicious. I also thought it was really cool that they offer an Intestine Combo with honeycomb tripe, veal small intestine, marinated abomasum, and large intestine for anyone wanting a more traditional Korean BBQ experience. The banchan was fresh, the service was friendly, and everything came out quickly. If you are looking for high quality Korean BBQ in KTown and want to try something different from AYCE, I definitely recommend checking out Hwayeon Korean BBQ read more

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Not bad but not one of my favorite KBBQ spots.The options are strictly beef or pork-no chicken. And very limited vegetables. We chose the option for 4 people. Almost everything was spicy. So I don't think we'll return. I was hopeful for this place but sadly quite disappointed. I will say Rosa was an exceptional in setting us up and serving us throughout our meal. read more

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I found out that this place offers Korean dorisak or otherwise called as lunch boxes. The only healthy protein they offer is squid. I wish they had chicken bulgogi or chicken with gochuchang. I bought the lunch box to go and it was delicious. The squid I got was very spicy so next time I'll ask them to make less spicy. read more

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02/18/2026 Getting a group to come here is the hard part. The restaurant was glad we had a big party. We had the choice of beef or pork or beef & pork. We had the all beef. The service is amazing. The food is amazing. We chose ramen instead of the kimchi fried rice. I want the kimchi fried rice next time. The ramen was good and a hint of spicy with the broth. I am glad it is not Smokey with the type of grill this is. I could keep going and waffle out the door. read more

Hwayeon Korean BBQ Restaurant - HWAYEON KOREAN BBQ - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Really disappointed with the customer service. I simply asked if I could move to a different table, but the employee's tone was rude and unwelcoming from the start. Instead of trying to accommodate a simple request, they insisted that I leave rather than stay and eat. It was an unnecessary and frustrating interaction that completely changed my experience. Good service goes a long way, and unfortunately, this visit fell far short of that. read more

Did a yelp meet up here, and what a great experience! The food was outstanding. They came by frequently to check on us, check on the meat, and serve items. We ordered the beef and pork combo, and it had a good amount for four of us. It is located in Western Plaza, decent amount of parking, and close to other Ktown places. read more

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Located off Western Ave in Los Angeles in Koreatown. Parking is shared with all the other businesses in the plaza. Met up with friends here. For the BBQ you can choose between the small (2-3 persons) or large (4-5 persons) select between beef combo, pork combo, beef and pork combo or beef intestine combo. We got the large beef and pork combo for 4 people. It was the right amount for the four of us. The service was great here and the workers came by constantly to actually cook our meets and stuff so we didn't really have to do our own cooking like most KBBQ places. The place has a good amount of seating as well. Overall had a great time here and the food was good too. For KBBQ I would recommend this spot. read more

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First of all the last time I've been here was the previous owner who sold only sold pork belly This restaurant recently reopened with new change of owner and services was so awesome!! I felt welcomed .. So they told us to order small beef combo for the three of us and when the beef combo we told the servers that we need to change to large combo because the meat looked to little but by the time we stared eating the large beef combo was too much for us to eat ( we should have listened to the servers) we even ordered neng-myeon and we also had fried rice included with the meals. We were so stuffed that we had to take the rest of the food home for lunch tomorrow The owner was nice enough to have us taste the craft beers that they sell at the restaurant. They have free parking spaces and all the servers were alerted to ready to serve every table accordingly. The interiors were nice and the music had a nice vibe .. read more

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Great food,service and parking!!! Great prices! Couldn't find any KBBQ better in all these regards!!! read more

This might be one of the best KBBQ spots I've been to! The sets are very affordable and large, easily feeding 4 people, my 2 friends and I got the small pork combo and couldn't even finish everything. Each set comes with the meats, a large selection of banchan (their cucumbers are SO GOOD), steamed egg, corn cheese, and your choice of stew! The meat quality is excellent and even traditionally cheap cuts of meat like pork belly I felt like the quality was spectacular. The service here is exceptional, they grill the meat for you, frequently refill banchan, and the owner is also really kind! When he heard it was our first time here he even gave us free drinks! I loved it so much I even wrote an article for it for my uni's class lol :) Anyways if you're ever in the area make sure to check it out I hope they stay in business for a long time so I can keep going back and bring my friends too!! https://medium.com/@alin88/hwayeon-korean-bbq-9448be161917 read more

Hwayeon Korean BBQ Restaurant - Pork Combo - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My family stopped by after seeing an Instagram reel featuring the cold noodles and galbi combo. The location is convenient with ample parking. The cold noodles were okay, though a bit sweeter than expected for the spicy version. Unfortunately, the meat garnishes were missing on both the spicy and regular cold noodles compared to the photos online, which was a disappointment. Service was excellent, the owner was very attentive and welcoming. If they make minor adjustments like including the garnishes and balancing the sweetness, this place could be even better. read more

Hwayeon Korean BBQ Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

99$ for 4 people of family had more than enough of delicious tender meat cuts and seafood. It was one of the best side dishes we experienced as well. Highly recommend read more

Didn't get to eat anything but I'll at least give them a star for good music. Ordered pork belly combo, they brought pork combo. I let the staff know that wasn't what I ordered and they looked at me like I was crazy, told me I didn't order that, then told me they don't have what I ordered and expected me to eat what they brought. It really felt like they just didn't want to make my order right and were shocked when we left. I used to go to eight all the time with my wife and hoped we could relive the glory but that wasn't the case here. update: I originally posted this review to Google and the restaurant responded asking me to remove the review because I was confused and they didn't offer that item. The item was on the menu, I specifically ordered it. My only goal in all of this was to eat a nice meal with my wife but instead we were treated poorly and had our time wasted. Response: The Eight Assorted Pork Belly is on the current menu and is listed as the number 4. You can see it in the images here on Google. This was why my experience was so bad. They tried to gaslight me in the restaurant about what I ordered and now they are trying to gaslight me in Google about what is on the menu. Now they want me to remove my review because of my confusion? Are these people insane? read more

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I came here with my coworkers after work, and luckily it wasn't too busy, so we were able to get a table right away. We all love daechang, makchang, and gopchang, so we ordered a combination set for 2 to 3 people. Everything that came with it, including the side dishes and the doenjang stew, was really clean and delicious. For a place that grills meat, I was pleasantly surprised that it didn't leave a strong smell on us. I also know dining out has gotten pretty expensive lately, but the prices here felt reasonable, and the service was great. I'd definitely come back here again with coworkers from time to time. read more

I stopped by Hwayeon KBBQ for their lunch special. It was twenty-five dollars for the LA Galbi with naengmyeon, and it was a great deal for the price. I didn't expect the interior to look so nice, which was a pleasant surprise. They have AI posters all over the wall, which is interesting, but that doesn't factor into the food quality. It's not the best naengmyeon I've ever had, but it was still good. The broth was very refreshing, and the noodles had a great texture. They paired well with the Galbi, which was very savory and not too sweet. I wish they gave a little more meat, but the meal is still a great value. read more

Loved this place. Super no frills, Korean bb restaurant. Grill was stone, and there wasn't much grease in the food. Meat quality was also good as well. I enjoy the beef belly, and servers were very attentive. If it's your birthday, they will prepare a great surprise for you! Definitely bring your whole party because you need them all to be seated. Price was definitely worth the food! read more

Was craving pork and decided to try this place out. It's similar to Pigya but the portions are huge! The small combo was more than enough for 3 people. Combo included beef, pork, jjukkumi, and fried rice at the end. The bibimmyun was also really good read more

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Came by during lunch and tried their spicy cold noodles, marinated beef and pork. Both were a noodle and meat combo for 24.99. The noodles were not too spicy and very refreshing, every bite of the meat was savory paired well with the sautéed onions. They offered a handful of side dishes. Workers were friendly and attentive. read more

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The value and quality of the meat here is really impressive. Got the beef/pork combo for 2-3 and it was enough to feed closer to 4. The quality was excellent as well. Not sure how they include so much food for 89 dollars, seems a bit like pre covid pricing! Any way - highly recommend this spot! Hope they do well. Cheers! read more

I went there on a Friday night with some friends after hearing a radio ad about their grand opening. Honestly, I don't see what's so special about this place. They advertise it as a "vibe-style pocha," but it just felt like a regular restaurant. The prices were also $10-$20 higher than other places, and the overall atmosphere wasn't very comfortable. What stood out the most--in a bad way--was the older gentleman at the cash register. He didn't smile at all and kept looking at customers in the dining area with a very unpleasant expression. If you're not going to be friendly, I don't understand why you'd work in customer service. On top of that, the quality of the meat was disappointing. Overall, it was a Friday night where I spent money but didn't enjoy the experience. I'd rather go somewhere else next time. read more

It's really good kbbq! It can be a little pricey but honestly it is seriously a good amount of meat and is easy to split even between two people. Servers are always attentive and the meat has always been super tasty the past 2 times i've gone. I love that you get a soup and other side dishes along with the meat. read more

Great service, great atmosphere and even better food. We had the pork combo and it was outstanding, especially the pork collar and the spicy pork. Special shoutout to our server, David, he was excellent. Give them a try, you will not be disappointed. read more

Yummy!!!! We stumbled upon this place and not only is the food amazing but so is the service!! Will be returning read more

I literally rushed all the way to LA for this spot This cold noodle place in Koreatown is blowing up right now Save this before it gets too crowded Here's the key point Do NOT order noodles alone You HAVE to get the galbi combo Smoky LA galbi + refreshing cold noodles This combo is unbeatable And it doesn't stop there Bulgogi set with soy marinated crab and stew This is insane value for the price read more

Good quality and good quantity combo menu. Comes with all different yummy foods like kimchi fried rice, steamed egg, stew and even they serve seafood in beef and pork family combo menu. Great location not dealing with valet parking. Must go place read more

I came here because there were so many good reviews but they must have paid reviews because the food and service was really mid. Honestly namsan across the street or soowon or kteam bbq is so much better. What a waste of money. read more

I had the naengmyeon & bulgogi combo, and it was great! There were lots of side dishes, the broth was delicious, and everything tasted clean and fresh. Thumbs up read more

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I think if you don't know kbbq this would not be the place to start your intro. There are so many good kbbq places in ktown and I was really looking forward to a fun time with my friends but the waiters were so rude and dismissive it was hard to ignore. Never again! read more

I came here because I heard it was a new bbq place to try in Ktown. Man what a waste of money. The food was not good and the service even worse. read more

Large amount of food and service was great, highly recommend and will return. Restaurant is clean and welcoming

First time today. Honestly we were mind blown on how good the food is. Everyone was so nice and friendly. We had the beef and pork combo. It was just me and my husband we were amazed how much food we got. We even had to go boxes for the left over food. Seriously it's a restaurant I'm going to recommend all my family and friends. The price for the amount of food we got is so worth it! read more

The food is amazing and the workers are all so friendly. I highly recommend this place. read more

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My wife and I came here for a date night and had a great experience. We ordered the small beef combo, and both the quality and portion size exceeded our expectations. We finished with kimchi fried rice, which was more than enough for the two of us. Around 8:00, the lights were dimmed, creating a unique and vibrant atmosphere. The staff was also very friendly and attentive throughout our visit. read more

Great service! Had a fun time The staff was great. They helped out a lot well come again