Not aure how many times we came to this place, never fails to satisfy us. Great service and food. read more

Shilla Korean BBQ & Restaurant - Came again, great quick service. Delicious food. - Korean Near Me - Gardena, California

I've been meaning to try out this restaurant for some time. Finally got around to it yesterday morning. I'm now kicking myself for not coming out here sooner. It far exceeded my expectations. I had the B Sampler which comes with beef brisket, Woo Dae rib (bone-in short rib), and marinated rib. Everything was delicious, especially the marinated rib, which tasted a lot like galbi short ribs. The banchan (side dishes) were great too. The potato salad was the best I've had in sometime. Loved that it was cold and subtly sweet. I also enjoyed the soy bean paste soup, which tasted like really good miso soup except with a spicy kick. The macaroon ice cream sandwiches were tasty as well. Highly recommend the strawberry one. The service was outstanding. The woman who assisted us was pleasant, polite, and attentive. Anytime we needed anything extra like potato salad, she was at our table within a few minutes to assist us. This place gets bonus points for having a feature I've never seen at a Korean bbq restaurant. They had grates on the edges of the cooking surface to place cooked food on. This prevented the meats from getting burnt. Tip: If you want to avoid a crowd, I would recommend coming here right when it opens at 11am. I came at opening and there were hardly any cars in the parking lot and no other customers inside the restaurant. When I left the restaurant around 12pm, the parking lot was full. Shilla is an old school Korean bbq joint with character. Reminds me of the Korean bbq joints I frequented in my younger days. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience and highly recommend it. read more

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Just came here the other day for the first time. Party of 3 and our total to came out to be $424 after tax. We did two combos (sets) and 3 beers and 2 flavored soju bottles. Now add 20% tip to that and really think about it. Remember, 3 people... Look, the place has easy parking, friendly attentive service and good food but honestly, I find it just way too expensive for the amount you're getting. My group wanted to go to a non-ayce place for higher quality meat and sure, we got that but despite the pictures looking plentiful, it really wasn't. read more

1st time here is good food here good service Some one is cooking with us Is close to are house.. read more

Shilla Korean BBQ & Restaurant - Good food good korean bbq so far.. 1st time eating here. - Korean Near Me - Gardena, California

Always a hit. We booked a family thing and there was 12 of us; the waitress cooked for us. It was so great.

As a Korean, who has enjoyed much kbbq, Shilla remains my favorite in LA. The nicest ladies who are so quick and attentive! Better meat quality than most others in the area (even some colored cow ‍) Love the homey vibe and ample (private!) parking. They even gave us wasabi to try with our steak. Will always come back read more

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This spot has a great combo where you can get beef and pork. The combo meat quality is very good! Once I ordered more and ordered à la carte the meat quality seemed to drop. I got the beef tongue which was sliced very thin like you would get at ayce spots. I would recommend getting the combos the meats were great! Pork belly is tasty with no gamey taste. Service was good with Korean aunties helping out and refilling the side dishes. They also cook for you here but sometimes can get overcooked so I prefer cooking at my own past. read more

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If you're looking for one of the best Korean BBQ spots you have to come to Shilla KBBQ in Gardena. I've tried tons of AYCE and premium BBQ places around LA and OC, but this one definitely stands out for how fresh the meat is and how much variety they offer. We ordered the combo that came with thick-cut brisket, pork belly, and short rib, and every single cut was so juicy and flavorful. You can really taste the quality -- it's not the kind of place that overloads on marinade to hide cheap meat. Even their banchan (side dishes) were fresh and well-seasoned -- I loved the kimchi and fish cake, and their salad had this tangy dressing that was actually addicting. They also have a shabu-shabu bar where you can grab vegetables, tofu, seafood, and noodles to cook at your table, which I thought was such a fun touch! The seafood pancake was crispy on the outside and soft inside, and the naengmyeon (cold noodles) were the perfect way to finish the meal. Service was quick and friendly even though the place was packed. Our server came by often to change the grill and refill banchan without us asking, which made the whole experience even better. The restaurant itself is clean, spacious, and modern, so it feels nice and comfortable even during busy hours. Honestly, this spot is a 10/10 for me -- whether you're craving high-quality KBBQ, a fun night out with friends, or a date night spot that isn't too stuffy but still impressive. Highly recommend trying their combo with short rib and finishing off with kimchi fried rice at the end -- you won't regret it! read more

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I can't believe I just found out about this place. This is such a legit spot for Korean food. I'm talking authentic, hard to find dishes that I haven't had in years. Everything I had is excellent. The beef tartare is some of the best I've had, and my friend from Korea said it's better than the ones he's had in Korea. The kbbq is great too, but if you are willing to go out on a limb, try some of the dishes that aren't kbbq. Everything I tried was AMAZING. I loved the spicy octopus stir fry in the stone bowl. Nostalgic dish for me and incredibly well done here, just like my mom's cooking but less spicy. It's not too spicy so it's very approachable. It's a full service restaurant so they cook all the kbbq for you. Our server was just the cutest and nicest lady ever. What a lovely small business to support! read more

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Wow! Everything here was excellent! The seafood pancake, the chapchae, all the banchan, the quality of the meats, and the service! We were lucky and got seated in the private room which is great for bigger parties. We will definitely be back when we are in CA. read more

I've been coming here since high school and Shilla has continued to remain a staple in my roster of restaurants. I particularly like the marinated beef here. read more

The waiter dropped the meat. There was no apology and no remedy. He hid after that and left his shift. The waitress worked very hard and did nothing wrong. I left a 25% tip even though we received less meat. I hope he doesn't get a share. read more

Was craving kbbq and found Shilla! Super chill vibe, they cook for you and were nice. Got the combo and it was delicious! Ordered beef tongue and rib eye after which were kind of mid, the banchan was ok too. Soju was nice and refreshing, They were fast at cooking and it was great service. read more

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Good meat at this kbbq spot! Came here for the first time and was pleasantly surprised by the quality. It is not an ACYE location but they have great combos. Most of the servers are very kind but one lady was a bit cold. I love the variety of side dishes at this spot. Inside is a classic kbbq restaurant without the oily floors. read more

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04.23.2025 Went here for a lunch function with Coworkers. Sat us down for a party of 5. Ordered Korean Short Ribs and Beef brisket. Received all within 5 minutes. The meats were placed on top of a weird burner. I have not seen a burner like this before. It's unique. All the cooking was performed by our server. We did not have to touch a thing! All work was done hands free. Kudos to that process. Meats were fresh and delicious. No complaints. Good place !! Jenny did a good job! Her service was exceptional. Food was delicous. Place is Clean. Ambiance was modern but not to modern to a point where they play loud rap or techno music. The place wasn't busy when we got there for opening lunch which was a big plus. Overall, this place treated you nice and the taste was excellent. I would definitely come back again. This place is worthy. read more

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Everything was great! We ordered two large combos for bbq for a party of 5 adults and 4 kids. And we ate everything! They cook the meat for you on the grill which makes the experiment very easy. Spicy pork belly was delish. And kimchi pancake was the bes read more

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Everything was delicious!! My husband and I ordered Shilla B combo. There was a lot of meat (pork belly, and 2 beef). Their banchan was amazing. My husband and I really enjoyed their kimchi. It was fresh and with a crunch with enough spice and sourness. They cooked the meats for us and it even came with cheese corn, steamed egg, and a starter soup. Service was amazing! They were really welcoming and cooked the meats perfectly. Nice ambiance. I really liked their kimchi thing it was cooked in. Not your typical grill. read more

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The new shabu shabu menu they brought thinking it will be easy is ridiculous. First off, they will ONLY permit two meat at a time regardless of how many people were visiting. We had three people by the way and the thinly sliced meat went right in the broth and they had to bring out another two trays anyway so what was the big deal to focus on two plates? NOBODY knows. The buffet area was also pretty empty and they were not bothered to refill it either. I liked it so much better when it was just a BBQ and the Shabu Shabu needs to go read more

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Food is delicious Service is amazing Ambiance well with Christmas vibes We recommend eat slowly because it's a lot food read more

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Been a lot of korean bbq's. This spot is very nostalgic in terms of taste, it brings back the taste of classic "LA" kbbq from the early 2000's, but in the best way possible. They give you tons of food and I think for the first time at a kbbq we had leftovers. The service is also great, the team takes care of whatever you need for sure. It's not the most hip or trendy place but a solid neighborhood kbbq spot if you're craving some good kbbq. Highly recommend! read more

Their japche takes me back to when my family came here for every special occasion when I was a kid. read more

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WOW the service here is amazing! all the ajummas and servers were super attentive and made sure we were well fed throughout the entirety of the meal. loved the variety in side dishes! pricey menu but good quality meat! the short rib and beef brisket was my favorite. best part? they cook it to perfection for you! i loved the kimchi friend rice, steamed egg and soup that was included! spacious interior! a lot of seating especially for bigger groups/parties. definitely will be back when im in the area. read more

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We eat at Shilla 6-8 times a year and enjoy our meals there. We usually get a set for 4-5 people and have found the meat quality to be good. The banchan selection is ok but we have had much better at other restaurants. We enjoy the attentive service from the ajumas that cook for us. Definitely one of the OG KBBQ spots in Gardena but still solid after all these years. read more

Fresh, delicious and good service! We loved our experience. Only thing for us, was the music was a little loud so it is hard to chat. Same reason I don't love Gen, but I like this place better then Gen. it's not AYCE, but the portions are good and the banchan is wahhhh better then Gen. read more

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We were a table of 5 and waited a bit for the table to be ready while there were a lot of other tables filled. The servers were nice otherwise, but was a little bit of an odd start seeing people just walking back and forth but seemingly doing any tasks. Once we were seated, service was pretty good. Combo B-B was enough for 5 of us. Meat quality was good and they cook it for you which is a plus. I liked the cooking surface they have, and they even have little racks to put the cooked meat which was really nice so it didn't overcook. Banchan was pretty standard and they did have radish wraps. After the meat is cooked, they make a kimchi fried rice at the end which looked flavorful in that deep orange kimchi color, but just tasted so/so. Not packed with flavor and a little soft. We ended the meal with cold noodle which really hit the spot! It was nice and slushy! So refreshing after a heavier, meaty meal. read more

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Service and food are so top tier! We got the the shilla A beef and pork belly and beef brisket. The waitress and host/owner has been so sweet taking care of both me and my friend! Always so nice to be coming back! Thank you unnis!!! read more

Atmosphere - good Food - very good Service - very good We were able to easily get a reservation on a Saturday night. That is unusual for some of the local Korean barbecue spots. The restaurant is pretty clean and that's not always the case for some of these KBBQ's are only complaint is that we often go to Garden Grove to our favorite KBBQ spot and the price is about half of what we paid at this one and the meat quality is not better. I personally always get soondobu and that was pretty good. The banchan is also very good. But the value just isn't there. read more

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Would you guys eat raw beef!? Shilla off the 405 near LAX is the perfect spot for korean food. They have milk tea and great $17.99 lunch specials including bibimbap, galbi tang, and even house made cold noodles. And the ajummas and ajusshis are in the back cooking up everything so you know it's going to be good. My favorite is their yukaejang or spicy beef noodle soup. So tender with a kick enjoy. read more

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If you live in Gardena, Torrance, save this spot NOW. Honestly, this feels more Korean than Korea -- premium BBQ done right. Came for naengmyeon because the weather got hot... stayed for the beef. Mul-naengmyeon = instant refresh. Bibim-naengmyeon = flavor explosion. Then the beef combo came out... and it was game over. read more

Food was great and service was excellent and my entire family loved it!!! Ambiance was great and we were able to watch the World Cup and felt very comfortable while enjoying delicious meat. read more

This place is hands down the best Korean BBQ in Southern California. From the moment you walk in, you feel the energy of the restaurant. It is lively and welcoming without ever being chaotic. The staff is amazing, friendly, and really know their stuff. Even if it is your first time at a Korean BBQ, they make you feel like a pro. The meat is incredible. Every cut is fresh and perfectly prepared. The short ribs and brisket literally melt in your mouth, and the pork belly is next level. The side dishes are fresh, full of flavor, and they keep them coming. The sauces make every bite even better. The drinks are great too. Soju, Korean beer, and cocktails all pair perfectly with the food. The grill at your table works flawlessly so you can cook everything just right without any stress. If you are in Southern California and want amazing Korean BBQ, this is the place. It is always busy so a reservation is a good idea, but it is worth every minute. read more

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What can I say, a run down place that needs a major overhaul. At $120 for two I was expecting some fresh well seasoned meat and sides...Three cuts of meat, the brisket-dry, the ribeye was chewy, and the marinated meat had more sugar than sweet tea. Honestly, I felt robbed $165 with a tip for two people. About the best thing was they had Cass beer. Skip it read more

Shilla Korean BBQ & Restaurant - The entrance - Korean Near Me - Gardena, California

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If you're reading this it's your sign to GO! The meat quality is hands down the best in the South Bay and the banchans are so fresh! Even the salad they serve is super delicious. It's perfect to come here with a group and the portions are big enough to share. We ordered a combo and it was more than enough. They even make kimchi fried rice in the end too! My favorite meats of course are the galbi and it's amazing! I also recommend their cold noodles and tofu soup. This restaurant has been here for 40 years and it's a staple in Gardena! Make sure to check it out! read more

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This review is based solely on a delivery order (DD)! I ordered the Galbi Dinner Box, it comes with 9 different sides and they were all good. Ingredients were fresh and the temperature was perfect. The kimchi was delicious and not overly fermented. Although I enjoyed this meal it's expensive, $40. Honestly just knock ten dollars off and it would seem more reasonable. Overall I'd order again. Definitely interested in trying more of their food. read more

Shilla Korean BBQ & Restaurant - Galbi dinner box - Korean Near Me - Gardena, California

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As always, the food, service, and ambiance is top-notch stellar! The food is amazing! Food cooked in front of you and it is absolutely delicious!!!! It is a must try experience. read more

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Amazing service and delicious food from start to finish. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made us feel very welcome. Our orders came out quickly, fresh, and full of flavor. Everything we tried was excellent, and the overall atmosphere was clean, comfortable, and enjoyable. We had a great experience and will definitely be returning with my family. Highly recommended! read more

Shilla Korean BBQ & Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Gardena, California

This place gets a lot of hype but I'm not 100% sure why. We ordered B D deal and it was decent. Some of the meat were chewy and too fatty. The service was mediocre. They were super nice but didn't help with much of the cooking. Once one of the members from the group started to turn the meat, someone would come and start. Most of the meat was overcooked due to their lack of service. We had to ask for some sides more than once, and ordered more items multiple times. The place is small, quaint but then I realized there's more spots in the back. It seems like a place that would be really busy on a normal Friday or weekend night. Overall, I wouldn't come back. It was nice to try though. read more

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Food was great and service was good!! Had a really good experience for my first time here celebrating my brothers birthday! read more

Shilla Korean BBQ & Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Gardena, California

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Came for my girlfriend's dad's bday and it was awesome. The food was great, top quality and super friendly staff, jay (our server) was very attentive and friendly as well. Totally worth it read more

Shilla Korean BBQ & Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Gardena, California

We found this place on yelp and decided to try it out came here on Christmas Day and said they are open all year long. We got to meet the owner this place has been here about 40 years. We got one of the combos great for two. We liked that our meat was not marinated upon request. This was very authentic glad we were able to stop by and check it out. We definitely will come again. I think next time not on Christmas will be busier so we will make sure to make a reservation. Great parking situation is a plus read more

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