¥¥¥ 2026 review #10 ¥¥¥…read more Life's short, eat Wagyu! My dear Yelpers and fellow Elites, you deserve only the best K-BBQ! Go to Wharo K-BBQ -- a hidden local gem in Marina del Rey, since 2004 offering a premium Korean barbecue experience! We went for the Snake River Farms (SRF) American Wagyu Kobe Rib-eye and were blown away by how rich and melt-in-your-mouth... still dreaming about those decadent bites. Wagyu is meant to be enjoyed in small bites, given how rich it is. The 8oz cut-up Wagyu was perfect for share for 2! We also shared the (large) 10oz Certified Angus Beef Galbi -- served with choice of salad or sangchu, white rice or healthy rice (add $2), banchan (Kimchi, side dishes) set, and house wine ponzu sauce, hot sauce, and sea-salt with sesame oil. And I always add-on an order Samjang for the most delicious lettuce wrapped bites with fresh housemade banchan! We were amazed when Owner/Chef Mijin told us that Wharo offers the same premium beef brand that's served at Wolfgang Steakhouse and Ritz-Carlton hotels! WOW Wharo menu prices are a a steal!!! Come prepared to experience melt-in-mouth bites of these beautifully marbled cuts grilled over Japanese Binchotan charcoal that burns clean and allows the pure flavor of the meat to shine without smoke interference. Wharo's à-la-carte menu also features Organic Jidori Chicken, Natural Pork Belly -- 100% clean ingredients in a MSG-free kitchen. No wonder I couldn't stop eating their house-made kimchi, luckily there's FREE refills! "Like a fine wine, it graces your palate with complex flavors, subtle sweetness and a lingering finish." Can't wait to go back to Wharo Korean BBQ and create more foodie heaven memories!

I happened to be in Marina del Rey and decided to try this…read moreKorean BBQ spot nearby. It was cozy, and clean place Honestly, I wasn't expecting much, but I was pleasantly surprised. The quality of the meat was excellent, (I ordered Angus Beef Rib-eye, and pork belly) and as a Korean, I was especially impressed by the kimchi and side dishes. Everything tasted fresh, balanced, and homemade. The biggest surprise was the ssamjang. It reminded me of the kind my mom used to make back in Korea. It was so good that I even took some leftover home with me. The owner and staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, always making sure we had everything we needed. By the end of the meal, I found myself wishing this place were closer If I'm ever back in Marina del Rey, I'll definitely be coming back.

The best for late night craving or weeknight dinner, this place never misses!! I've been coming…read moresince undergrad and the food quality and prices have held up. Combos offered here are one of the best values you can get. You get a meat and a soup of your choice. I always go for the galbi (sweet & savory and grilled right) and the banchan is the best part of it especially the radish. I always go back for more. Service is fast and efficient even when the line's long during peak dinner rushes. Good location here at sawtelle so I don't have to trek to Koreatown. If you're in Sawtelle and want quality Korean comfort food, start with a soon tofu combo. One of my faves and highly recommend!

exactly what i expect from a tofu house! i got the veggie soon tofu with water broth, and got it…read morespicy. i was a little worried the broth wouldn't be flavorful, so i was pleasantly surprised that it had a good flavor to it! this might be because i got it spicy, but i'm not complaining. service was quick and they were very attentive! parking is available in a shared lot, but it gets pretty busy at peak dinner hours.

Great food and lunch menu. Esther was a wonderful server. Good vibes all around and even better foodread more

The service was amazing. Ivan is a great server and showed exceptional care. Food was delicious as…read morewell.

I've lived 10 minutes away from this place for years and I'm so mad I didn't visit it sooner. Dined…read morehere yesterday with a friend and we ordered the traditional omakase since it was my first time there. It was a good way to try a little bit of everything and the portions were just right. I left feeling full enough to be satisfied but not like I ate too much. I also really appreciated how the waiters brought out the food a few at a time so we could eat at our own pace. Our server was very kind and accommodating to us and the guests around us, which made for a very comfortable atmosphere. I genuinely don't have any pictures for this review because it looked so good that I couldn't wait to eat. Overall 10/10, will dine here again!

The Bottom Line: 5 stars: A nice Yakiniku (Japanese Barbeque) spot for high quality food and great…read moreattentive service. Location 4 stars: In the busy Sawtelle area. Surrounded by many competitors and many great Asian restaurants and Japanese novelty shops. Parking can be a challenge. There are limited metered parking spots on the streets and many paid parking garages nearby which I would recommend. Parking on residential streets is at your risk only as they have complex rules about when the parking is allowed and when it requires a resident permit. You may get a ticket worth several trips to paid parking garages :D Venue 4 stars: Medium-sized facility with indoor seating. Japanese style smokeless grilles at the table. You cook your own food. They take reservation on Open Table which I highly recommend. Service 5 stars: Staff were friendly, attentive, and super helpful. Food and Drinks 5 stars: Japanese-inspired food with some Korean influence as well. Excellent, high quality meat and vegetables and good selection of beer on tap and bottle, sake, wine and non-alcoholic beverages. They offer AYCE (All You Can Eat), packages and à la carte. We went with à la carte. We had the Spicy Beef Soup, the Garlic Fried Rice which comes in a hot pot and is mixed at your table, the Kimchi Cold Tofu, the Yakiniku-style Cabbage Salad, the Ikura Tamagoyaki (Japanese Omelet appetizer with Salmon Eggs on top), the Angus Trip Tip, the Prime Skirt, the Prime Hanger Steak and the Chicken Thigh. All were excellent and highly recommended.

Absolutely love BTC!…read more Their bulgogi burrito is delicious, especially with kimchi added. Finally tried the drumsticks, and they were amazing. Highly recommend checking this spot out.

Have been wanting to try this place since it opened and finally got a chance to the other day! Have…read morehad food from a different Chef Kang restaurant in K-town, but this one is closer to us. Ordered pickup online from Grubhub, and they were just finishing packing it up when I arrived. Everything in the order was correct. Kimchi & spam with fried egg on top: Very yum. Legit spicy. I prefer my egg to be a little runny, so this was slightly overcooked for me but safer from a food safety standpoint. Generous with the kimchi. Great taste. Would get again. Spicy soy garlic chicken tenders: Good flavor, legit spicy. Not as crispy as I would have liked (Kyochon used to have the best but now they only do wings). Would get again. Soy marinated quail eggs: Loved these. Hubby and I only got one each before kiddo stole the rest. Would definitely get again. A little reminiscent of the tea eggs you would get from a Taiwanese shop, but these are small so you can pop the whole thing in your mouth and they burst in there and it's so satisfying. Fried kind oyster mushrooms: These were probably my least favorite because they weren't as spicy or flavorful as the other foods, but kiddo loved them, so will definitely order again. Banchan: Meh. The white radish was a little on the soft side, and I'm not a huge fan of takuan in general, though I liked how they made it spicy. Carrots were ok. Didn't try the mac salad (not my thing). Looking forward to trying more things on the menu.

I always get the clam soondubu soup and it is delicious. I love the broth which has extra clam…read moreflavor. The pork sundubu has similarly delicious pork broths It is in my top two soondubu restaurants.Beef bulgogi is decent too. I love the fact that I can get delicious soondubu outside of ktown

The best dish on the west. The watermelon juice is very tasty and special seafood excellent.read more

Our favorite spot!! Make sure to come early since they sometimes sell out of best selling items…read more Service and Yoshi is always the best, we love them! Our faves: Owari chicken Miso/Chicken soup Takakomi rice Yakitori (beef garlic, rib eye, chicken skin) Maki (shrimp, okra, enoki mushroom, jalapeno, mochi) Desserts are bomb too (tempura or yoshis custard)

Delicious food! We tried the chicken meatball, mushroom and potato, and chicken green onion…read moreskewers. Also the miso soup and edamame. All amazing! Great service, friendly and welcoming waitress and chef.

I love that Gushi is still here! I was in the area and passed by Gushi and decided to grab some…read morelunch here since it's been a while. I got the combo plate ($18.95), and picked chicken and gushi for my meats. The combo plate comes with kimchi, salad, and a drink (I got a can of soda). Still as good as I remember for the price. Many take Gushi to go or dine in at their little outdoor patio (easier to fit small groups rather than large). There are some parking structures nearby for a fee, or metered street parking (good luck finding a spot and getting in and out), or street parking in the apartment areas (good luck there as well).

How have I lived in WLA for decades & never eaten here? I Postmated a couple of things today, &…read moreeverything arrived fast and perfectly packaged: Kalbi bowl - a generous amount of perfectly slightly charred, flavorful kalbi over white rice w/green onions. So delicious!! Gushi Kimbap - also a generous amount - of kimbap so good, it needed no sauces at all I've surely driven by here at least a thousand times over the years. It's very casual, with some outside seating, & I never realized how great the food is. Next time, I'll try their jap chae!