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    Kote Dae Ji Korean BBQ

    3.8 (519 reviews)
    ModerateKorean, Barbeque
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    KOTE DAE JI KOREAN BBQ ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Jamie S.

    Great Korean bbq place with a variety of selections to eat! The service is excellent with a lot of Korean workers who are super friendly and kind. My family and I came around a time that was pretty busy but it's not too loud so you can enjoy some conversations over food with your family. Also, the place has great nangmyeun!

    동침이국수 and salt pork ribs
    Matt C.

    This spot is my favorite restaurant in all of SoCal, such a hidden local treasure. The cold soup + salted pork ribs combo is the best. My friend who grew up here took me and here and now I always bring every visitor here, and everyone agrees we can't find this taste anywhere else Amazing service, easy parking, chill atmosphere, all around perfect!

    동치미국수
    Soohyun K.

    Kote Dae Ji has always been one of my go-to places for 동치미국수. I still enjoy their 돼지갈비 and 동치미국수 whenever I'm craving them. However, I've noticed that the overall quality and cleanliness don't seem as good as before. One time, the water served at the restaurant had a strange alcohol-like smell, and the 동치미국수 can be inconsistent--sometimes a little too sweet or too salty. Even with that, I still come back for the 돼지갈비 and 동치미국수 because they really hit the spot when I'm craving Korean BBQ and cold noodles.

    Delicious food!!!!!! pleasant atmosphere The service is nice and very friendly It Is Recommended

    Eric K.

    The staff here are very friendly and attentive, and I think that makes the food taste even better. This is one of the well-known places for Korean BBQ. If you miss the smoky smell of grilled meat and the Korean BBQ atmosphere, you should definitely come and try it.

    Kote Dae Ji offers exceptional service and delectable food. The staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming. I highly recommend visiting this place.

    Ahhhhhhh We are here again!!! Kote daeji!!! Flower pig !!!
    Sean C.

    I love this place! All the server was really nice and kind ! The meat is just "GREAT" Everyone, please try this place!!! This place will be fulfilled your expectations of what 돼지갈비 taste supposted to be.. dang, it's bomb and awesome!!

    One of my favorite dishes  (Cold noodle)
    Hana C.

    The food is so so delicious ~ I love this place! All the side dishes (Ban Chan) are so yummy and delicious ~ Service was good, food quality is great! I'm highly recommend this place~

    Esther J.

    A place with great food, excellent service, and prices that truly match the quality. I especially love the waitresses here--they're always so friendly, attentive, and welcoming. It's clear they genuinely care about making sure you have a great experience. Highly recommend!

    Meat!!
    A L.

    So yummy! The service is great and the quality of meat is high. We ordered the large combo for 5 people and it was so filling.

    Paul K.

    Awesome food for a perfect summer day! Pork ribs are a great compliment to the sour and cold noodles! The bokchoy kimchi is to die for.... 사장님! 청경채 김치 꼭 부탁드립니다~~!

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    Kevin He Zhong Q.

    Came here for dinner on a weekday and ordered regular dishes outside of KBBQ. Upon arrival was greeting by Korean aunties and seated immediately. Menu was in English/Korean so ordering wasn't a problem. Majority of the tables had KBBQ grilling and I wasn't feeling that so ordered the pancake, cold noodle dinner combo (cold noodle + LA Galbi) Food Every dish was prepped very well starting from the banchan. There was I believe an eggplant banchan that I really enjoyed. The fruit and potato salad was very refreshing and delicious. Everything else was pretty good but those two definitely stood out. Seafood pancake came out next, and it was delicious. Crispy outside skin, soft fluffy batter inside with plenty of seafood and green onions. Cold needles and Galbi came next and it was the perfect combo. Added in some hot mustard and a little vinegar and the flavor was perfect. I had dental work done recently so my tooth were sensitive after the ice cold noodles, but I couldn't stop eating! Service was extremely friendly, aunties refilled water and banchan without having to ask. Constantly checked up on me to ensure I was enjoying my meal. I couldn't finish all the food so they even packed it up for me. Overall an amazing experience!

    Pork Ribs

    The pork ribs here are absolutely delicious and the portions are hUGE! Make sure to try because this is one item on the menu you'll be craving days later.

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