super tasty food and amazing service!! it felt like such an elevated dining experience. and there's also a lot of parking in the lot it's located in!! i order the combo a, house chicken, steamed egg and we had some leftovers! will be coming back!! read more

NAMOO Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California

I was told "Namoo" means tree in Korean. This is a nice, bright, clean restaurant on the 2nd floor of the shopping center. Service was good, they honored my table location request. The food is delicious with some nice vegetable sides and the price was reasonable. Recommended Korean restaurant in MDR. read more

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Really beautiful spot and a great place to take someone if you want to introduce them to kbbq without scaring them off with the hustle and bustle of ktown. The dishes are presented nicely and the set is the perfect amount of food. They cook the meat for you and seemed to have special grills that ventilate the smoke without it going through the air which is really nice. Service is superb. Very friendly and attentive. They noticed when our side dishes were almost empty and would ask if we wanted a refill. Note: you have to ask for kimchi. The serve let us know that it was being wasted because I guess the customers didn't like it. But very good kimchi IMO. Will be back next time I'm craving kbbq and don't want to make the trek east. read more

NAMOO Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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 :) read more

NAMOO Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California

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Namoo is such an experience! You have staff walking around and cooking meats as needed per your menu orders. It's fun watching the professionals cook the meats it's almost like dinner with a show. The menu is on the pricier side, but you get more for your buck with the group menu options. The meat and ingredient quality in the side dishes were fantastic and the portions are pretty large. Definitely a great spot for a group dinner or a double date. read more

Excellent lunch in modern setting. Now open for lunch on weekends. We ordered the Beef Lunch PreFix Lunch, the Seafood Soft Tofu Soup and the Bibimbap/Shrimp Tempura combo. All were worthy and plentiful. Service was most attentive of any Korean restaurant ever. Pricey but recommended heartily. read more

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. read more

NAMOO Korean BBQ - Vincent and Martin - Korean Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California

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. read more

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This was the most upscaled kbbq restaurant I've ever been to with the best service! The staff took care of my fiancé and I really well and gave us an amazing experience The food was super delicious and I highly reccomend getting the combo meal to share read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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Amazing place with amazing food and amazing people. We come back at least once a week and always have the best experience. Hi Xio! read more

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

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Rating Scale: 1 = Bad | 10 = Excellent Food -- 1 Environment -- 7 Service -- 9 Neighborhood -- 5 Parking -- 2 Restroom -- 5 Food Wait Time -- 9 read more

We love going to NAMOO! Everyone here is always so so nice and accommodating. The food is absolutely delicious and cooked perfectly. Tons of great options on the menu and a great wine selection. The restaurant itself is super nice and always very clean. Love coming here with friends and family! read more

Two friends and I came to NAMOO tonight for the first time. This was not AYCE and we decided to get the Dine LA week menu. The waiters cook the food for you which would theoretically be nice, but they were there so often that it was tough to chat and made things a bit awkward. Our food was also overcooked at times, so that was disappointing. Starters: - House salad (very good, the dressing was yummy) - scallion pancake (didn't have much flavor and was kind of an odd texture. The sauce was also very mild) - banchan set (this comes with all meals and was already set up at the table when we sat down. The cucumbers were tasty and the potato salad was, too. Most was fine.) Appetizer (choose 1 per person, so we got both, with a larger portion of dumplings) - dumplings (I didn't try these. They came out after the meat, and they were fried and very heavy, which surprised me. They didn't look like dumplings) - japchae (glass noodles - these were pretty good. They came with beef which was surprising) Main entree (choose 1 per person, so we ordered the following) - beef bulgogi (probably the best flavor of the evening. It was good but not the best I've had) - pork belly (this was mostly inedible to me. I didn't like the flavor and my friend said it tasted like dish soap. This was particularly overcooked and rubbery) - spicy marinated pork (this was okay. The flavoring was off and it was particularly sticky? But it was fine) Dessert - signature crème cake (this was fine. Not too sweet) Overall, I was underwhelmed. The ambience was kind of weird and it felt like we were pretty rushed. It was also insanely expensive in my opinion. Overall, wouldn't come back, unfortunately. read more

Took my mom here after the movies. She'd never had Korean BBQ before and this is a decent place for a first timer. We came in during lunch service, although unfortunately when trying to order from the lunch special menu we were informed it was unavailable. So we ended up ordering the combo A option. I've been to many other Korean BBQ places in Ktown where you usually just manage your own cooking, but here they do it for you which excited my mom since she didn't know anything about how to or what everything was, so it suited her just fine. She even joked with our servers, it was great being fussed over. The combo A was the perfect amount of food for two people and there was still leftovers. Loved the scallion pancake, it was perfect. Sides were delicious...I am a sucker for the pickled radishes. The pork belly and short rib were delicious. The spicy mayo dip was a flavorful addition. The staff are all super friendly. The restaurant is sleek and modern, fits well into the Marina Del Rey neighborhood. It's nice to have a place that's closer than Ktown, with much easier parking. And to able to walk out and NOT smell like what you cooked and how you cooked it is a plus, especially if you're heading to the AMC after your meal. read more

Like tbh don't go here. the ppl are nice and they cook it for you. but it's so expensive and not a lot of food and food like isn't that good. read more

First time at Namo and wow 10/10. The staff was so sweet and attentive the whole night. They helped us with the grill, gave solid recs, and were super chill even when we stayed a little late. Food was delicious and fresh, but the service really made the night. Make sure you come there hungry. There are plenty of food you must try. And you must try nachos, highly recommended!!! Cannot wait to come back to try the rest of the menu. Definitely adding this to my regular spots. read more

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A Different Take on KBBQ... Worth Trying If You're Open to It Tried a different Korean BBQ spot than usual, and the experience was definitely unique. We had reservations for right when the doors opened, but still ended up waiting about 30 minutes to get seated--not entirely their fault, but it did stretch out the meal quite a bit. Once we were seated, the food came out quickly and the service was solid. The short rib was the standout... absolutely packed with flavor, easily a 10/10. The other entrées were decent, but nothing that really blew me away. Something I wasn't expecting: you don't cook your own food here. Instead, the staff handles it all table-side. It was a little chaotic, with them bouncing between tables to flip and tend meat for 4ish tables each, so it didn't have the more relaxed, DIY vibe I'm used to with Korean BBQ. That said, if you're open to a different style and don't mind someone else manning the grill, this is an interesting spin on the KBBQ experience. read more

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I found Namoo because it is right next to my gym! I got the Course A special and really enjoyed this combo. It included Beef brisket, Seasoned short, and Namoo Beef Bulgogi . My favorite was the beef brisket. The restaurant is very nice and has a unique fan in the grill so you don't smell like meat when you leave. It's also nice that the server cooks for you! Parking is free in the plaza! read more

NAMOO Korean BBQ - Brisket - Korean Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California

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This place checks every box. The meat quality is top notch, absolutely delicious. Their banchan is also so good, but the steamed egg is the real MVP. Get it. Trust me. Service is attentive and they handle all the grilling so you can just sit back and enjoy! Best part? Their vent is over the grill so you'll walk out smelling completely normal!! A rare and beautiful thing in the KBBQ world. Easily one of the best KBBQ, esp on the Westside. 10/10 recommend read more

How how have I never reviewed you???? It's fantastic! It's clean, perfectly staffed, delicious, and they provide non-stop refills of banchan. read more

Wow!!! Namoo is easily the best Korean BBQ on this side of town!! The service was top tier and super attentive, just like the level of service I have experienced in Korea. You can always tell how good a spot is going to be by the banchan (side dishes) and they absolutely nailed it. Everything was fresh, flavorful and consistently replenished without even having to ask. I highly recommend going with the set menu, it is more economical and comes with a great variety... including cheese corn, side salad and a spread of meats. The portions are generous so I definitely recommend going with a friend. The space is very clean with a lively ambiance. It feels upscale without being stuffy. There's plenty of parking, and lots to do nearby before or after dinner. I can't wait to come back!! read more

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My friends and I came here to try it out, and overall, our experience was just okay. The service was definitely the highlight of the night. The staff was attentive, friendly, and consistently on top of everything. That said, this was one of the more mainstream and less traditional Korean BBQ restaurants I've been to. I've been to a lot of KBBQ spots, and this one had a very different feel. The food itself wasn't bad, but nothing really stood out to me either. Our bill came out to around $550 for seven people, and for that price, I expected portions that felt more proportionate to what we paid. The portions were on the smaller side, so the overall value did not really match the cost. I will say, the banchan was pretty good, and I enjoyed that part of the meal. However, some of the main dishes felt like they were adjusted more toward a broader palate rather than traditional Korean flavors. For example, the soybean paste stew was much saltier than what I'm used to. Overall, the service was great, but the food and portions were just so-so for the price. If you're looking for a clean, modern KBBQ spot with attentive service, this may be worth trying. But if you're looking for portions that feel fair for the price and a more traditional Korean BBQ experience, there are other places I would personally choose first. read more

Had such an amazing experience here! We got Course Combo A ($98 for 2) which came with house salad, steamed egg, Korean pancake, and corn cheese. The Korean pancake is a must! Super crispy. The combo included Beef Brisket, NAMOO Signature Beef Bulgogi, and Seasoned Boneless Beef Short Rib- it was tender and flavorful! We also ordered the NAMOO Beef Tartare, which was super fresh and delicately seasoned with pear juice. And the grilled pineapple is so good with the brisket. The Soybean Paste Stew was very salty, so definitely have it with some rice. Beyond the food, the service was amazing! The staff were incredibly attentive and even helped grill the meats for us, which made everything feel effortless. The space is super clean and modern, with a chill and comfortable vibe. read more

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Hands-down, my favorite Korean barbecue. The food is exceptional and they do the cooking which makes it absolutely perfect. The atmosphere is lovely. I recommend us as a place to come when you want. Amazing Korean barbecue. read more

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The food here was really good however that's really about it. They cook the food for you which is fine but I felt like I was being watched the whole time I ate here and it was one of the most uncomfortable restaurant experiences I've had in a while. Even when they were done cooking the food the wait staff would just stand there and lowkey watch us eat for some reason. The atmosphere of the restaurant felt more like a sterilized hospital room than anything and I felt like I was under a microscope being judged for how I was eating. Because the wait staff just stood around us, we felt awkward holding any kind of conversation. This might be a good spot for some people but I definitely will not be back. Update: after that tone-deaf response and many of the tone-deaf responses I've seen management give very legitimate criticism from other reviews, I am knocking my review down to a 1 star- they do not seem to even want to address or try to fix any issues. read more

Had dinner here with my husband and cousin. We got the 2-4 people meal and it was so good! This place is really nice, the staff is great and the food is amazing! There is also free parking at the structure which is super rare in LA. The bulgogi was my favorite and I loved that they had a sparking cider beverage option as someone who doesn't drink alcohol. I took a bone home for my dog and he loved it too. Pomeranian approved! Would recommend and will go back again! read more

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This Korean restaurant approved by Korean mom. I had such a wonderful dinner at Namoo in Marina Del Rey with my son. It was amazing experience We started with the kimchi pancake, and it was honestly one of the best I've ever had golden crispy on the edges (my favorite part) and full of flavor. The marinated spicy pork bulgogi instantly became one of my favorite dishes. It was tender, savory, and perfectly seasoned. The kimchi stew and fluffy steamed egg were pure comfort food, and the marinated short ribs were juicy, tender, and absolutely delicious. The service was excellent -- warm, attentive, and welcoming. We truly enjoyed every bite and already can't wait to come back again. Highly recommend! read more

NAMOO Korean BBQ - Marinated beef ribs with kimchi - Korean Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California

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Ate here a while ago. Other than the food being mediocre, all of the staff seemed to be under stress and I got the feeling that they were being scrutinized by someone speaking in the ear pieces they are forced to wear by a man who was hovering around the restaurant observing their every move. Super weird vibe. Also, didn't seem necessary to ask for my full name, phone number, and email address when there no one there. I would understand if there's a wait but there was none. I am a huge fan of KBBQ and this place was extremely weird and unsettling. read more

NAMOO Korean BBQ exceeded every expectation. From the moment we walked in, the staff was incredibly welcoming, attentive, and made us feel like valued guests. The quality of the meat was outstanding--fresh, tender, and full of flavor. Every dish was beautifully presented, and the banchan perfectly complemented the meal. What really sets NAMOO apart is the service. The staff was knowledgeable, cooked everything to perfection, and made the entire dining experience relaxing and enjoyable. The restaurant is spotless, has a modern atmosphere, and is perfect for a date night, family dinner, or celebration. If you're looking for authentic Korean BBQ with exceptional food and top-notch hospitality, NAMOO read more

It was my first time there I was by my self they where friendly.. but is it normal for a waitress to ask for your name an phone number to put it in the system if I just walked in do you have to have a reservation when I finished eating? I stood up. I walked away, but I already have paid my bill. The host that was in front went to see if I had paid. He saw that I had to pay my bill and he said have a nice day. They make me uncomfortable. They make me feel like I wasn't gonna pay and I was gonna walk away that's what I got but overall the food was really good. I loved it. It just made me feel uncomfortable. read more

9/10 Overall: I loved the ambiance of this place, it had a very clean and modern design with bright lighting and a vibrant atmosphere. All of the servers were also incredibly kind and made sure that we were taken care of the entire time! Their food is great, especially their unlimited banchan (side dishes). It is a little bit pricey in my opinion but the food is worth the value. Their sauces are also amazing! Course A (Bulgogi, Brisket, Short rib, Corn cheese, Steamed egg, Korean pancake): The marbling on the meat was beautiful and the way they flavor of their house bulgogi is incredible. The brisket was tasty and tender but their short rib was a bit on the chewy side. Corn cheese and steamed egg were both perfect and I loved the Korean pancake! Chicken Cutlet: The breading was insanely crunchy! The ratio of chicken to breading was a little bit off to me, the pieces of chicken were really small compared to how much breading there was. The curry sauce paired with it was heavenly. Namoo House Chicken: Super crunchy paired with sweet craisins, sunfower seeds, and crispy hashbrowns. Each piece was cooked perfectly and coated in a sweet and salty sauce. read more

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Decent, but expensive Korean BBQ spot in Marina Del Rey. I hosted my birthday dinner here following a boat ride since it was close to the Marina Del Rey docks and my experience here was just okay. I came in with a party of 5 (including me), so we shared the C set combo meal which serves 4-5 and added an a la carte order of beef brisket ($39) and 4 bowls of rice. The C set combo ($238) came with a Giant Bone In Rib, Seasoned Boneless Beef Short Rib, Beef Belly, NAMOO Marinated Short Rib and Pork Belly. Most of the meats were good, but weren't too special relative to the price in my opinion. I was confused when they served us the beef brisket because I didn't see it when they brought the meats out, but the staff explained they served it with the beef belly and I was surprised since the portion was so small for an additional $39. It made me wonder if they gave us less meat when they combined the brisket and beef belly together. For the Bone In Rib, the meat was too chewy and one of my friend's couldn't even eat it. The portions were all small even with the add-ons, so most of us left hungry. It was not worth it in my opinion. The rice was also not cooked well, it was mushy, but dry if that makes sense. However, the banchan was good and unlimited which was nice. We ended up ordering several rounds of banchan to get decently full. The service was so-so. The servers seemed polite and attentive, but I was stressed when the waiter charged me for another table's order. They apologized and voided the first transaction, but I had 2 high transactions pending in my account for days which was stressful. I would've appreciated if they gave us something on the house for the mistake, but they didn't. The interior was nice and upscale and I liked the heaters outside. For parking, there's a free parking garage. Overall, I probably will not come back because of the price and quantity of the meat. If you're looking for good KBBQ, I would suggest going to Koreatown. read more

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Cool modern Korean bbq spot in Marina Del Rey. It's hard to find because it's a bit hidden away from the front of the plaza, but it's on the second floor next to Panini. Parking is free but the spaces in the lot are tight and mostly taken even on a random Thursday night. It's a bright, open space and very clean. It is true that even with a ton of open tables and no line, they make you wait a few minutes so they can set up the table. They also prefer if you have an open table account - not sure why. The service is friendly (but it's clear that they are still training a lot of servers). The staff was also constantly cleaning - scrubbing the walls and tables. I didn't feel like bbq so I ordered a soondubu. It tasted more like the Shin ramen soup (not in a bad way) as opposed to typical soondubu broths. And there wasn't a lot of tofu or seafood. I'm sad that the rice was soggy and didn't come in a stone pot. Overall it was fine but nothing special. The banchans however, were delicious and super fresh! Also - even though there were several tables around me that were grilling meat, it didn't feel smoky at all. read more

NAMOO Korean BBQ - Banchan - Korean Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California

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