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    NAMOO Korean BBQ

    4.0 (320 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    These noodles where prepared in a foil bowl just delivered
    Tyla J.

    Amazing birthday the food is delicious I had several taste explosions so warm chef Mary should be given 5 stars so attentive and knowledgeable. No waiting my husband and I share the same birthday and he recommended this place it's so nice inside a calm environment no noise but plenty of sounds and smells I had never used chop sticks the food seemed to taste even better and I didn't ask for a fork!

    Marlene Y.

    Great food and service for KBBQ in Marina Del Ray. Enjoy steak, pork, savory pancake and various ban chan along with cheese corn and yakisoba type noodles. Nice neighborhood and good parking too. They cook the food for you if you order bbq. Ambiance is excellent for small groups.

    kimchi stew
    Dung N.

    This is the fanciest Korean barbecue spot I've ever been to. We had reservations and were promptly seated. Ban chan was already set on the table when we arrived. We ended up getting the course combo A, which included seasoned boneless beef short rib, beeef bulgolgi or pork belly ( we chose bulgolgi), and beef brisket. The combos comes with house salad, Korean pancakse, corn cheese, and a seasonal appetizer. I didn't think this was enough food, so we also ordered kimchi stew and galbi stone pot bibimbap. I liked that they cook everything for you from start to finish. Combo A was actually plenty of food since the appetizer was a noodle dish. I loved their cucumber kimchi, so that a was a repeat refill LOL. The kimchi stew was not as sour as I would like, but the stone pot was tasty. I liked that it made my rice crispy. Overall, I had a great time and didn't smell like barbecue afterwards!

    Sergey H.

    For all Korean BBQ you must try it out! We just discovered this place , being in the area, and we had an incredible experience. Super attentive and welcoming service, the guy explained us everything step by step. And the food...next level! Everything was super flavorful. Definitely coming back :)

    Vincent and Martin
    Sean A.

    The meat quality is incredible and very difficult to beat. The ambience is clean and near the beach so there's a nice chill vibe. And the service is the best part. This is a perfect family spot for us. When I want to reward my son Vincent for doing good in school, I ask him where he wants to eat. His eyes light up and he always says: "Korean BBQ daddy, so I can see Martin and he can give me an apple juice." See photo attached.

    beef bulgogi, salad, glass noodles
    Kendall C.

    Nampo is a unique korean bbq place. They actually cook it for you, even though the grills are still in the center of the table. I imagine they are intending to be a more upscale kbbq restaurant, but the atmosphere doesn't really give this vibe. the lights are very bright rather than having a more moody feel. the service was very good and the value for the dine LA menu was great, had lots of leftovers. i do wish the provided sauce options for the meats like other kbbq places do. the wings were delicious. everything else overall was good, but nothing outstanding.

    Amit L.

    Best Korean Bbq restaurant on the westside but it comes with a steep price. The food is exquisite. There is a chef on site that comes to your table to cook your food on the grill. You can order beef, chicken, pork, and shrimp in a number marinades. All meats are top grade meats. It also comes with a number of accoutrements like kimchi, pickles, spicy sauces and plain white rice. The aesthetic is very elegant chic. Very contemporary. Since it's located on the second floor, you can see a view of The Villa Marina Marketplace and nearby hotel properties. Perfect place to dine at sunset. The service is top notch. The chefs all come prepared with everything you need to cook your food on a cart. They will even let you take charge of the grill if they need to walk away. They are friendly, polite, and attentive. Pricing is on the upscale range. This is definitely a place to take someone to celebrate an accomplishment, date, birthday or anniversary.

    Elaine N.

    Finally - a solid, quality KBBQ option on the west side! We ordered Course Combo A for 2, kimchi fried rice, dumplings, and the soybean paste stew. The meat was great quality, our server cooked the meats for us perfectly the entire time, and we left really full and satisfied! While the banchan might not have been as thorough/traditional as some spots in Koreatown, the flavors were still authentic and solid. The ambiance inside was also nice, bright, and modern, making it the perfect spot for a date night (it's also right next door to AMC!!) or celebratory meal. Parking was also super easy and free in the structure.

    Set A
    Crystal K.

    We met up with some friends when we visited Marina Del Rey and enjoyed a premium experience. They cooked up everything right in front of us, switching out the grill plates between meats and keeping things fresh. Our group of 4 shared: Set A - brisket, boneless shortrib, signature bulgogi Namoo House Chicken Dumplings The set was for 2 people, but it comes with sides like salad, corn cheese, veggie pancake and typical bonchon. They even make ramen at the end, so coupled with the chicken and dumplings we ordered, this was more than enough food. Excellent service, gorgeous clean interiors, generous portions and perfectly seasoned meats - this spot ticks all the boxes!

    Shiva A.

    We enjoyed the food very much! Everything was delicious and fresh! The service was great! They were attentive and explained everything!

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    Is your bathroom ADA compliant? Can my aunties get in with their walkers and wheelchairs?

    Hello. Yes. Our restrooms are ADA compliant for both.

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    Hello. NAMOO is now serving beer, wine, and soju. There is no BYOB

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