I came to Chapman plaza looking for my beloved Baekjeong but found this new and intriguing KBBQ option instead. I dove right in to see what was going on and wow--I was not disappointed. Ambience is a little nicer than it's predecessor and less loud (although still upbeat and beaming with K-pop energy). Booths have replaced the tables that were never big enough to hold the many dishes of meat and ban chan (upgrade!). Speaking of side dishes, there are a few new ones, some classics, and hot takes on everyone's favorite corn-cheese moments as well. Then we get to the star, the meat! I found it to be a bit better quality personally. Everything was juicy and marbled. I also noticed that Origin felt like it was leaning a lot more on the cultural custom of ssam (wraps) for your bites. This was fun--since a solid ssam always inspires more flavorful bang for your buds. The service was also excellent. Tbh it always was before, and it still is great for me (lots of attention, and they were quick to bring new bottles of soju or swap out our ban chan). If you're looking for a very authentic, fun, legit and delicious KBBQ spot in K-town , check out Origin. It's my new go to for sure. read more

Origin Korean BBQ - Ssam with chadol. - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Absolutely delicious food, the workers were very helpful and the place is pretty nice. I absolutely love coming here to get my bbq fix when it's late. Come check it out! read more

The soup was pure bcg. The bbq was very good. The meats very good..parking was ok.. just a nice place to be w fam

Pork belly , beef tartare , miso ramen, wasabi and all banchans are amazing. I will definitely visit here again! read more

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If you order the right meats , it's good and you'll return, but if you order the wrong meats you might not go back. Get some recommendations , the ventilation and fans could be better Inhaled smoke with every piece of meat I ate. Service is great! read more

New to KTown, but not new to KBBQ! Food was plenty and service is awesome! Definitely will be coming back! Need to spread the word! First timers, get the combo to try it all! read more

Meat Quality: We got the beef combo for four and some pork belly. The meat was incredibly juicy and tender, especially the prime rib eye--it was so fresh and soft, it just melted in your mouth with a bit of salt. Customer Service: The staff went above and beyond, grilling the meat for us and making sure we were well taken care of. It made the whole experience even better. Overall:?Everything was fantastic, though parking was a bit tricky. I'd recommend booking a table in advance. read more

Yummy & clean banchans, gives refills on ssam stuff, friendly staff! The only down side is $10 parking on the weekends...but during the week it's $4 & worth checking it out read more

We ordered the beef combo that comes with thinly sliced brisket, marinated beef, and an option of boneless short rib or ribeye - we chose the short rib. It also comes with beef brisket soybean paste stew or pork kimchi stew; we choose the beef brisket. read more

heard they started a lunch special and decided to give it a try. Each person had to order individually, and upon ordering, a variety of side dishes were served to each person. One stew was provided per table (you can choose between pork kimchi stew or beef soybean stew). My friends and I really enjoyed it! All nine sides were delicious, and the main dish was soo good too.The price was very reasonable, so I highly recommend it. read more

Origin Korean BBQ - menu - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Food is great. Service is great. The only thing that killed the vibe is the music they play. Sounds like some freaky p diddy vibes and that's not the move. But service and food is bomb af. Keep doing what you doing just get a new dj or don't play music at all. read more

5/5 Pork 1/5 Beef 4/5 banchan (steamed egg and corn cheese were good) 4/5 service 5/5 speed -1 star for pricing bc u can get better beef for lower price read more

Went with my girlfriend and wanted to eat at Baekjeong and was surprised to see it is now Origin. I was a little concerned and disappointed at first, as Baekjeong was my favorite Kbbq spot in Ktown. As I was waiting in line, I overheard that it's the same owners as Baekjeong which I was pleased to learn. I have to say that I was blown away. First off, I never had pork belly like this before. The way it was cut thin really accentuated the flavors of the different banchan I wrapped the pork belly with. The bori ssam Jang was unreal. I never had ssam Jang this good. The boneless short rib was really tender and full of flavor. The absolute hit was the soy bean paste ramen! This is my new favorite kbbq spot and can't wait to take everyone I know. Definitely recommend. read more

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I don't know how they managed to improve Baekjeong, but it's better in every way. Every dish has been improved and is better, the seating is comfy, the tables and grills are upgraded. My words don't do it justice, it's amazing. read more

My new favorite Korean BBQ spot. You can make a reservation on Resy and don't need to stand in line for hours. The food quality is good and the sets are great with various types of meat. The hamburger is weirdly good. The raman at the end is over board but yummy! read more

Food was amazing - the new ramen dish that finishes cooking on the table is something I've never had before and was my kids favorite. I loved the spicy buckwheat noodles - also so unique! The grilled meat was delicious -- service was friendly and attentive too. This place is definitely going to be our family's go to meat place going forward. read more

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Origin replaces an iconic kbbq spot called kan ho baek Jeong and it's absolutely nothing like it. It's missing quality and service. The same owner from quarters owns this new spot origin you would expect the same quality like quarters but it's lacking. read more

We wanted to try this newly opened Korean bbq place for our lightening gathering tonight. We made a reservation and ordered the origin special set. Dinner started with the fresh salad which is so refreshing along with many side dishes. The egg casserole was so smooth and yummy. The manager offered us the Starlight Chungha Sparking and my friends loved it! (I don't drink. hahaha) We tried fresh wasabi on the Kkotsal meat as recommended and it tasted out of this world. Our dinner ended with ramen noodles in soybean soup which cleanses our taste pallet. We all loved the food and the service. Definitely coming back for other occasion. read more

Food - The meat quality was good. Banchan (side dishes) was a bit basic. Kimchi tasted good but they only gave so little and other dishes were so tiny, we kept asking for more and became tedious. Service - our cooking staff was great. They were attentive and very friendly. Manager is just weird. He was twitchy, odd and was mansplaining about their seating rules when there were practically no one inside for lunch. Ambiance - it is a large space with very retro vibe. Would I recommend this place to my friends? Probably no. There are other better KBBQ in the area that I would rather recommend. read more

When you get great food and service, there's no reason not to give a 5 star rating, in this case, Origin K BBQ provided both outstanding food and service and as such, receive a well deserved 5 star Yelp review. Thank you! read more

This place was a pleasant surprise in every way. I didn't realize it was in the old Kanghodong Baekjeong spot, but boy is it an upgrade. First, the seating is way more comfortable, with spacious booths rather than tiny stools. Second, they take reservations--but be warned, if you're even a little late and your party is not all there, they will give your spot away to the many walk-ins clamoring for a table. Third, it's a Korean BBQ place so it's hustling and bustling, but you can still hear each other and have a great conversation. Finally the FOOD AND THE SERVICE: incredible, 5 stars! We ordered the large set, and every single piece of meat was mouthwateringly good. The thin-sliced pork belly was a standout, the kind of crispy thinness you usually only get in Korea, and the marinated rib cuts melted in your mouth. The dwaenjang with ramen noodles at the end was the perfect, spicy end to the meal. Kimchi and samjang were top notch, and the corn cheese they brought out to start was delicious. Our server worked hard to cook all of the meat for us and was very patient with our frequent demands (ran out of sauce, ran out of lettuce, ran out of beer). This place is new but may be the best Korean BBQ in town. The only criticisms: the hood didn't do a great job of sucking up the smoke, so you will come out smelling delicious. Wear clothes you plan to throw right in the laundry basket when you get home. Also please for the love of god, can we kill the QR code menus? They are awful--luckily ordering the large set takes the decision making off the table. read more

I went to eat because heard a new kbbq restaurant opened.The place was beautiful and the food was delicious. Especially the pork belly and marinated short ribs patty were amazing. Also, the soybean paste ramen was tasty. We were two person and there was plenty of food, and the side dishes were also very impressive. read more

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The food was better than I expected! You have to try the prime pork belly and the marinated beef galbi patty. The seats were very comfortable. Nice place for large groups to come eat and drink! read more

Origin Korean BBQ - Origin Special Set - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Everything was perfect! We ordered the Origin combo for 4! The corn cheese cooked at your table was to die for we ended up ordering seconds!! I have never seen this kind of pork belly in the states! I have tried it only in Korea and this was so on point! We also ordered one more servings as well!! The marinated Galbi patty cooked at ur table was just amazing. All the side dishes and sauces were the best pairings! This is my new favorite spot for Kbbq now! The ambience and the service were just perfection. My friend dropped her chopsticks and the manager brought her new ones before we got a chance to even ask! They totally nailed it with originality on authentic Korean bbq! read more

I am writing this review with a heavy heart. I know I am just adding to making this establishment more popular, thus making it harder to get a table in the future. I have to give credit where credit is due. My buddies I went to Quarters bbq (next door) but the wait was too long so we decided to head over to the adjacent Origin bbq (apparently a new restaurant). To make a long story short... my buddies and I had a fantastic time. The food was delicious and the service was amazing!! The server literally never left our side :) The cuts of pork and beef were tender, juicy and great tasing. I especially liked some of the unique items such as the Korean miso chigae with ramen and the round thinly sliced pork belly. Oh, their kimchi fried rice was amazing. Overall, it was a great time!! I will definitely be back read more

Food was amazing and each dish had its own unique flavor. This is your Korean BBQ with a twist. They have special sauces that you eat with the meat that makes this KBBQ different from the rest. A must try...we will definitely be back. read more

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Food was unique and different from other Korean bbq spots. The ramen served at the table was perfect! Overall, really good service and the food was really good served in a nice ambience. I had a great time! read more

One of the best kbbq places in ktown. Up there with Quarters and Parks. The pork was different because it was thinly sliced so it cooks quickly. The ramen was new and different. Why doesn't anyone else do this? Quality was on point. Definitely would recommend. read more

Origin Korean BBQ - Garlic and marbled beef - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Good quality meats and good vibes! Quick service and food is excellent! We normally come down early dinner to avoid crowds.

Recommend. This place is quieter the most other KBBQ places which made it great for our group to catch up! Everything was delicious, service was great (thanks Paul!), beautiful restaurant. Love the robots. read more

They offers a delightful dining experience with its interactive grilling at the table. The marinated meats, like galbi, are flavorful, and the array of accompanying side dishes, such as kimchi and pickled vegetables, add a perfect balance. The communal aspect of cooking together enhances the social atmosphere, making it a memorable and enjoyable culinary adventure. read more

It's the best barbecue restaurant in LA. especially, the frozen pork belly, which you can't find anywhere in LA, is really delicious and the Galbi are very tender. Also, the people working there are so friendly. I think I'll only go here from now on. read more

As others have mentioned, origin kbbq took over baekjong. I was a little skeptical at first to try it but I glad I did. The quality of the meet is just as good or maybe even a little better than baekjong. The service and servers were fast and tentative. I got the beef combo and it included steamed egg, corn cheese and beef soybean soup ramen. They also cook the meat for you ! 10/10 my new favorite kbbq spot in k-town. read more

I used to come here all the time when it used to be Kang Ho Dong Baekjong as my go-to non-ayce KBBQ location. I came to Origin thinking it was still Baekjong and only half way through my meal did I even realize that the restaurant wasn't just a big rebranding - it was an entirely different restaurant apparently. I didn't notice the restaurant had changed because the primary thing to order, their combos, almost exactly mirrors Baekjong's menu down to the sides. The good: + The meat quality was the same as Baekjong's, which means they retained the same delicious, high quality short rib and brisket. + The addition of thin pork belly in their Origin combo is a great addition and also very tasty (I find thin pork belly extremely under-appreciated at kbbq in general). + The sides are very much improved upon. The banchan selection is better and the way they serve their egg soup, cheese corn, and soybean soup are much more enjoyable than the way Baekjong did it. So why the low rating? The terrible: - Whoever put "Marinated beef short ribs patty" on literally every combo needs to be fired. The patty is frankly disgusting, a waste of high quality meats (if they're actually putting high quality meats in there), and a massive let down to an otherwise delicious meal. The fact that it's served as the last course means I was left with a feeling of utter disappointment leaving the restaurant. I would easily and happily raise my opinion of Origin if this item was removed entirely and replaced with something of actual quality instead of this trash patty. - The cheese corn (and I presume the egg soup as well) cost TEN DOLLARS to refill. EXCUSE ME? I know not many people will get to experience this insulting gesture, but I love cheese corn and usually get 2+ orders at most kbbq places as a nice side to eat throughout the meal. Baekjong refills were free and the fact that Origin is charging 10 dollars for 2 cents worth of corn and cheese is frankly insulting. If you, too, are a lover of cheese and/or corn, I hope they don't hold your happiness hostage for 10 dollars like they did with me. All in all, Origin remained a high quality establishment which left me disappointed and wishing it was still Baekjong. I'm sure people who aren't familiar with kbbq will still love Origin, however with so many other options for kbbq in ktown, I will not be recommending Origin to anyone until they do something about their disgusting patties. read more

The best of everything. Outstanding banchan, meats, dumplings, pancakes and service. My fav place in LA for KBBQ. Great for kiddos too. read more

Origin Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The food and service were great. All the side accompaniments were very delicious. I highly recommend this place

It was the most delicious, clean, and atmospheric Korean barbecue restaurant I've ever been to. Not only the meat, but also the yukhoe I tried was the most delicious I've ever had, and even the soybean ramen and buckwheat noodles were delicious. Moreover, the service was perfect. Oh, and the natural wine choice was amazing too! Highly recommended! read more

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Wow, this is hands down one of the best KBBQ's I've had. The quality of the meat, the meat grilling skills, and lastly all the dishes that we ordered (kimchi jeon, mak gooksoo, kimchi fried rice, beef taretare), were all excellent. I also loved the kimchi stew and the dwenjang ramen that came with the combo. We were all stuffed from ordering too much but we ended up finishing everything because it was so good. This place I would say is my current favorite Korean restaurant in SoCal. I hope they retain the quality forever. read more

I recently dined here with my BF and his friend. It was around 5:30 pm middle of the week so was yet to be crowded. Although by the time we left around 7:30 it was full house so be aware. We chose the "halla" combo with beef tartare for the three of us. The ambiance was great, music was awesome and the food definitely lived up to my expectations. You should definitely try their combo menu or at least the pork belly. The staff were very kind and helpful. This is a must-try if you are looking for korean bbq. read more

Origin Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Went to Origin for the first time and it was amazing!! We got the origin special set and it was one of the best kbbq meats I've ever had. Such an authentic taste and very unique take on one of my favorite cuisines! Service was great, and ambiance was very nice! Definitely coming back again next week ;) read more

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