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    Soowon Galbi KBBQ Restaurant

    Soowon Galbi KBBQ Restaurant

    4.3(3.1k reviews)
    2.0 miKoreatown
    $$

    Soowon was on many lists when you look up where to go for KBBQ in ktown and tbh i understand why. A…read morelot of reviews had some issues with service but honestly from the get go we had a great experience. Sunday night Labor Day weekend I expected chaos but for 6pm and only waiting maybe 20 minutes, we were in pretty quickly. The ambiance is just a very casual spot and many Koreans love to come here too if that's tough sign to come. The true star was the food, I am still thinking about it. The meat quality was so good, plus you must get the seafood pancake, that had all of us floored. This is definitely my go to spot. I would definitely come at the same time I did because once we left, the wait was definitely longer!

    Soowon Galbi KBBQ Restaurant is a long time KBBQ establishment in Koreatown and was ranked #99 in…read morethe LA Times 101 Best Restaurants in 2025, listed in the Michelin Guide in 2024, and recognized by the Korean government as an "Excellent Korean Restaurant." I was able to call and book a reservation for a party of 7 on Sunday at 6 PM. [Parking]: $5 for valet parking. There was a line to get into the lot, but I did not have to wait too long. However, there has been an ongoing construction at the plaza so valet parking spaces may fill up quickly. Allow extra time to park before the reservation. [Menu]: This is not an all-you-can-eat restaurant and our party ended up getting two Course C orders for 7 people based on our waiter's recommendation. Course C ($210) comes with Soowon Galbi (beef short rib), Kkot Sal (aka flower meat), Prime Rib Eye Steak, Joo Mul Luk (Boneless Short Rib), and Chadol (brisket). [Experience]: This is one of those KBBQ restaurants where the staff cook the meat for you. Our course order also came with banchan (about 9-10 side dishes - all solid options with kimchi having a good spicy kick), salad, and tofu soup (tasted alright). [Conclusion]: Overall I think this is a solid all-around Korean BBQ spot with good meat quality and banchan, but I would not say this was the best KBBQ experience I have ever had. Despite averaging more than $80 per person with tax and tip, some people in my party left unsatisfied because they preferred the ability to choose their own meat options even though they were full from Course C.

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    Broken Mouth - Teri Chicken

    Broken Mouth

    4.8(2.5k reviews)
    0.6 miDowntown
    $$

    Broken Mouth is easily one of my favorite places in LA and one of those places I recommend to…read moreeverybody. It's Korean-Hawaiian food inside a small food hall in Downtown LA. The location itself can be a little annoying because parking downtown is parking downtown, and the restroom situation isn't the most convenient, but the food makes it worth it for me. The ribeye is my favorite and what I keep coming back for. It's super tender, flavorful and the sauces they use make it different from just getting a regular steak plate somewhere else. I usually get it with the purple rice and egg, and I love the sides too, especially the potato salad and cucumber. The portions are also huge. I'm definitely not leaving hungry, and usually I have food left over. The owner has always been really kind whenever I've been there, which makes me want to support them even more. I've eaten here multiple times, brought other people and recommended it to so many people at this point. There are way too many restaurants in LA for me to repeatedly go back somewhere unless I really love it. This is one of them.

    These flavors are AMAZING! I've been meaning to try this spot ever since I moved to downtown Los…read moreAngeles, and I don't know why I waited all this time! We did not experience a long wait for our food and the service was extremely friendly, which made for an even better first visit here! The plates are big, so you definitely get your money's worth when you order. The beef plate I got was full of flavor and deliciousness that I know I'm coming back for!

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    JJAN - Frozen beer

    JJAN

    4.4(350 reviews)
    2.5 miKoreatown
    $$

    Gets busy later at night but my friends and I managed to beat the rush! Dark ambience inside,…read moretypical night bar vibes. Rose tteokbokki (rice cake): 5/5 we swapped the udon for ramen and it was really good. Not too spicy and the rice cakes were perfectly chewy and soft. Has some fishcake and sausages and corn too which I liked for some diversity 420 fries: 3/5 very cheesy and saucy, got overwhelmed by the end and the hot cheetos get soggy Chicken wings: 4/5 super crispy and the meat wasn't dry on the inside! Loved the cabbage salad Hangover ramen: 4/5 very basic ramen but still hit the spot when I needed soup to wash down the other dishes. Love the crunchy bean sprouts too and comes with an egg as well Would love to come back and try their other dishes or even drinks. All this food fed 3 people but we were really hungry after a concert and had some leftovers :)

    Tried this place for the first time and it's a tiny little spot (with a parking lot though!). The…read morewait for 3 on a Friday night around 10 was about 15 minutes, which wasn't too bad. I really wanted to try the ice beer they had and to my surprise, there were 3 types of ice beer - reg, apple, and stout! Something for everyone. My friend recommended the rose tteokbokki so we order that too. It was bomb, a must order. I wasn't even hungry but I ate it uppppp. The sauce was nice and thick, not too spicy. The rice cakes were plump and soft and chewy (but not too chewy). There were noodles, fish cake, sausages... ugh I think I need to eat it again. Servers were really friendly and quick. They did give us a broken shot glass though and we took a shot out of it, and there were shards of glass in my bfriend's mouth... but they were apologetic and gave us a bottle of soju on the house lol. Anyways, would come back just for the rose tteokbokki!!

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    Shabuya

    Shabuya

    3.9(1.3k reviews)
    1.2 miWestlake
    $$$

    So good. This place is cheap, the food is great, meat is thinly sliced but you can order as much as…read moreyou want. The individual bowls are the perfect size and allow for the broth to thicken. The staff was super kind, fast, and welcoming. We barely waited 10 minutes to be seated on a friday night. Vibe was calm, not too loud, and had a nice blue hue. Highly recommend for a first time hot pot or for a regular spot. Will definitely be back again!

    Our family keeps coming back here because our kids absolutely love it. In fact, they don't even…read morewant to try other shabu-shabu places anymore! One of the biggest reasons we come here is that kids 10 and under are half price, and everyone can make their own bowl just the way they like it. It's perfect since we all have different tastes. We've been to other shabu-shabu restaurants with bigger selections, but my kids actually prefer the vegetables and side options here. Everything feels fresh, and they always find their favorites. Another thing we really appreciate is that the fried dumplings and sesame bread are made fresh to order in the kitchen, so they're always served hot and crispy. Many other restaurants leave these items sitting out on the buffet, but here they're freshly prepared, which makes a big difference. The restaurant is also spacious, making it a great place for multiple families or larger groups. We never feel cramped, even when dining with friends and kids. After a beach day or coming home from a trip, this is our go-to spot for a warm, comforting meal. There's just something about a hot pot that hits the spot, and this place never disappoints. Fresh ingredients, thoughtful details, and a family-friendly atmosphere keep us coming back every time.

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