Close, Convenient, and Worth the Walk We keep coming back because it's close to my sister's house, and when you've got a crew of 6 (4 adults, 1 kid, 1 toddler), convenience matters. There's plenty around this area, but this is my sister's top pick for meat. Honestly? I think most Korean BBQ spots are solid but she swears this one hits different, so here we are. Option C Is the Move They run the usual tier system, Options A through D, with D being the baller status package. We always go with Option C. It gives enough variety without going full luxury mode. You can only order three meats at a time (grill space limits, makes sense), so we strategize and rotate. Pro tip: go for the marinated meats. Those are the stars. The plain ones? Respectable, but the marinated ones win. The Seating We walk in through the back parking lot entrance, there's a small hallway where you line up. Usually no crazy wait, but there's always a little pause. The host got a bit confused counting our party six total, yes, even the toddler and kid need chairs. It felt awkward, but not hostile. Just disorganized. Service: A Little "Where'd You Go?" First round? Smooth. Drinks, meat, all good. Second round? Still decent. After that? It turned into a scavenger hunt for servers. We were flagging down whoever made eye contact. Not sure if our original server clocked out, went on break, or disappeared into the BBQ void. Grill changes had to be requested, and one was so burnt we had to clear it ourselves before they swapped it. Efficient? Not exactly. But they did eventually handle it. Not Rude, Just Not Warm One server barely spoke...no smile, no small talk, just drop and go. My sister called it rude. I called it "she did her job." Not everyone's bubbly. As long as the meat keeps coming, we're good. Loud, Lively, and Birthday Central It's noisy. Like, celebratory chaos noisy. They sing happy birthday a lot. If you're sensitive to sound, bring headphones. If you love energy and hype, you'll thrive here. The Automatic Gratuity Reality There's an automatic 15% gratuity added for parties of two or more. Pretty standard for Korean BBQ spots now. Just expect it on the bill. Sweet Ending They brought out Korean chocolates with the check, and those were actually fire. Small detail, but appreciated. Final Verdict: 4/5 Stars We'll keep coming back because when the grill's hot and the meat's right, minor chaos doesn't scare us. read more

J BBQ - Grill - Barbeque Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Always a good place to come! Great selection of food. We were a regular here, haven't been in here in a bit, but great customer service and ambiance. read more

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First time here, food was so good and I was hungry, forgot to take pictures of the meats we ordered, sorry. Did not appreciate the 15% automatic tip on groups of two or more. Service was good, but on a group of two, we should be able to make the decision on the tip. read more

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Always come to J BBQ and Jenny was so attentive to our group and constantly came to replenish the sides. 10/10. read more

J BBQ - No notes - Barbeque Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is my family's go-to Korean BBQ for a few years now. Starting off with the the only con I can think of just to get it out the way: Aesthetic, it is not the prettiest, if you like something a little cuter and pretty good I recommend Bakkung. Ok to the positives: they have the best marinated steak, I love that it comes as a whole steak and not cut up and their short ribs are delicious as well. Everything tastes pretty nice quality and I love the sides: the corn cheese and pasta salad in particular. The staff is for the most part pretty friendly, I love the Polaroid I think it's such a cute touch and they always leave you with a sweet treat on your way out. Still has not managed to be outranked for the price point. Definitely worth a try! read more

J BBQ - Polaroid they put on wall and leave you with one - Barbeque Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Have been coming here FOREVER, have seen waiters n waitress come and go but there dedication to freshness and deliciousness have not changed at all Prices are fair and reasonable compared to other places, sometimes it takes a little time to get your order but it's worth the wait knowing that it's coming out fresh. Sometime it can be packed and busy but never had a bad experience here before Its a most visit if you're in the area and hungry read more

We enjoyed this bbq joint. Good food selections, staff was friendly, they have an automatic gratuity add to the bill, we tipped over that and our server was so honest she chased us down to make sure we knew they had already added gratuity read more

The food is really good. I don't have complaint for that but the service her name is Jenny. She's really rude. She thinks you're not gonna pay . read more

We've tired a lot of different kbbq restaurants but we always end up coming back to J BBQ staff is super friendly The sides are delicious And the meat is also delicious The prices are reasonable I definitely recommend coming to this restaurant read more

server Jenny is absolutely AMAZING. the sweetest person ever, constantly remembers us ( and what we order ) even after a while of not coming. she hustles when it's busy and is never rude, props to her. food is amazing per usual. definitely check this place out!! read more

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I've been coming to this restaurant but I've been thinking of changing to a new place. Lately their service has gone bad: You order items and they either forget or take way too long to bring it to your table. By then, the griddle is either too hot or burned and you have to wait a while to continue enjoying your meats. read more

the food was very good and the vibe was nice, the workers were also very kind. I recommend this place it's good for birthdays they also put you picture on the wall. read more

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Good food and service, best buffet value for your celebrations for a K-bbq in K-Town. read more

J BBQ - All you can cook and eat. - Barbeque Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The food is unlike any other bbq place in k town! The service is fast and respectful. The ambience has great music.

I'm a little shocked reading the reviews. I've been at this restaurant two times now as a return customer and I've had more than pleasant experiences both times! The staff is incredibly friendly and they're very good about waiting on our table. The last time I went, it was my son's birthday and they did the CUTEST bday celebration + song playing for him. Lights off and everything (sorry to spoil the surprise). Other tables engaged in the celebration and it truly made our day. The meat is good and I enjoy all of their sides. Maybe I haven't had the most authentic KBBQ ever- but this place definitely does the job! I'm a happy customer. read more

Food is very good!! Fire Bulgoggy that makes want more!!! Service is very good!! On spot Highly recommend!!! read more

was my favorite place to eat but the waitress is so rude her name jenny treat us like homeless she dont offer us drink because is extra 2.99 for cup.i dont know why is so rude!!! read more

We came on a Sunday and although it says 11AM opening time on Yelp, it's actually opens at 12PM. This is my first time at an All You Can Eat (AYCE) and all you can DRINK KBBQ spot. You do need 4+ people to participate, otherwise you can just go with the normal AYCE. It was definitely worth $52.99, we got many bottles of soju and beers! The AYCE and drink comes with the C menu and my favorite meat was definitely the Beef Short Rib LA Galbi cooked medium rare... sooo soft. I also enjoyed the Prime Steak and Corn Cheese. The servers were very attentive and even helped us cook the meat each time they passed by! Great spot to hang out with friends! read more

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Lots of good quality meat selections. Very friendly servers. We all had a great time!

Best Korean bbq spot! Servers were very friendly, they make sure you have everything you need. Parking is available anytime. Please when going take cash to tip the servers read more

Always delicious, honestly the best and fastest service. Their servers are so welcoming and make the place feel like home. Shout out to the tall slim guy and the guy with the bandana! Will always return. Great location and ambience. read more

Been coming here with my friend for years. Food is always spot on and customer service is usually great. I do recommend this place but the only criticism I have is that they do not have enough waiters or waitresses working here. They need more help. Prices are affordable. read more

Great experience and service! Our party had an amazing time. We celebrated a birthday and they had a surprise light show. Lively ambiance. Some things to note, you may be charged for leftover meat so order carefully. There is a 2 hour dining limit and they seat when the entire party arrives. read more

The food was pretty good, the service was horrid why do i have 5 different servers and why does it take them 30 mins to get just the rice if your looking for slow paced food eats go here if not look the other way. read more

Great service and clean quality meat! Definitely worth coming back to. Surprised this place isn't as popular. read more

J BBQ - Thin pork belly and wagyu - Barbeque Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Um where do I start. I give this spot a 1.7/10. Meat cuts were horrible and quality is not there, so much fat on the meats. People serving seem like they hated working , on top of the 15% tip is automatically charged, next time let me work so I won't have to pay that fee haha. For the price you're better going across the street way cheaper and the quality is way more better as well as the meat selection. read more

First time here, it's a small place came on a Monday around 5pm Waiters did not want anything to do with us. No hello good afternoon. We work all week including for my Husbands birthday which is tomorrow. I ask the waiter if he could sing happy birthday to my husband and he said no because it was not his actual birthday. I said I could pay and before I could get answer he was gone. It seems that they just want to get you out the door as soon as you get through the door. read more

J BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Previously gave this place 5 stars. But today I have decided to redact that positive review. I few years ago I lived on Berendo (a few blocks away). And this was my go-to spot. I probably came here 2-3 times a month. And I came ALONE for the all you can eat. (Usually getting the most expensive option). Now, living downtown, and missing the place... I decided to swing by the old neighborhood.... I was hungry!! But I was rejected at the door because I came alone. They now have a policy to not serve singles. The place was dead, with about 20 open tables, and from what I can tell the kitchen was ridiculously over staffed. (Looked like an In-N-Out back there). It appears they forgot how to manage a restaurant, and have started a policy which doesn't help anyone. I talked to the manager, explained that I'm an old regular, but she didn't care. I went across the street and found a new KBB place. They served me (as a single) with no hesitation. Honestly it was better. I discovered a new spot!! So I'm happy everything happened the way it did. Next time I am alone or with a group, I will go to the place across the street. read more

This was my first time coming to this specific kbbq and it did not disappoint. The staff were amazing as they kept checking up on us to see if we needed anything or if everything was okay. The food was amazing, especially their macaroni salad and beef bulgogi. Will definitely be coming back. read more

It's very bad that they don't attend to only 1 person and even more they leave you talking to yourself

A hidden gem for Korean BBQ lovers! This all-you-can-eat spot in LA K town offers a variety of fresh meats like pork belly, LA ribs, and marinated chicken. The side dishes are plentiful, with options like kimchi and japchae. The friendly staff . Great value for the price perfect for a cozy gathering with friends or family! read more

amongst the other all-u-can-eat Korean bbq places, this place is consistent cuz it's NOT trying so hard LOL!? there are fancier places with lonnnng-a** lines no matter what time of the day but this place (as long as u don't go when the butcher next door is hacking up carcass for 2hrs straight making all this craaaaazyruckus!?) is non- intimidating & it's like a no fuss-no must kinda easy place so that's why i give it 3 stars- the meat quality also reflects the 3 stars & omggggg they can def work on their side dishes ok seriously u guys!?!? read more

Love coming here the food is so delicious, beverages and always new additions to the menu!!! read more

J BBQ - . My favorite Byambaa. - Barbeque Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Best kbbq in ktown lawns recommend it to my friends and family!!! Couldn't have asked for a better spot to eat out at :) !!!!

J BBQ used to be my favorite spot to go too. Not for the quality of food but for the service. We arrived and it wasn't too busy. Barely any greeting going over the "strict policies". I felt like I was being rushed to order eat and gtfo.no flexibility or understanding. I've spent a lot of $$ here on me and my family and sadly this is my last visit. read more

I mean who can really beat an AYCE bbq for less than $20 per person? Always seems to be a line here in a small space but we went Fri at 8:30 and it was probably about 20 min. Valet parking in the back for $2.50. Not bad at all but gets crammed. We got Special B. 18.99 PP and free soda or beer PP. Banchan was cool. Liked the macaroni and potato and bean sprouts. Got rice paper. I just started trying to introduce chicken into my diet so I got spicy chicken, which ... Eh I should have known better. The pieces looked strange. They didn't look bad but like, idk where that meat came from. The shrimp was good but you're limited and the heads were still on. Pass on the cheese corn and the steamed egg. Not my forte and just bland fillers. BF really liked the meat. The server was helpful in suggesting which were better choices and of course the best ones are limited to one PP). I thought the veggies were on point. Squash, mushroom, hottty jalapenos, green peppers, zuchinni. Best part was chocopie when you leave and pay!!! $46 w tip for 2 people. I mean, for the price and what you get I didn't think it was all that bad. I would just stick with the shrimp next time being more of a pescatarian. My BF thought the carne ranchera was good and the best. All in all pretty fun and good experience! read more

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Good Food and Service... We appreciate everyone there. Pork SteakSpicy ChickenPickled RadishKorean BBQPork Belly read more

J BBQ - All You Can Eat #B Great Service and Food - Barbeque Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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J BBQ is an AYCE bbq. My friends looked up their website and I think they had an option before where you can just order individual meats. Pretty standard AYCE. I didn't like how they would come around and would cook things for us, it makes me feel rushed out and that I don't know what I'm doing. They also would bring out the meat and dump all of it on the bbq--I didn't like that. They also didn't have the greens that you could wrap you meat in. read more

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My family and I had a great time and with wonderful friendly service. My son is a picky eater but the food was delicious he couldn't stop asking for more lol read more

J BBQ - The after effects of the beef bulgogi - Barbeque Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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My family loves coming here but the service hasn't been the same , tip is included which sucks because sometimes they don't give you the good service. read more