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    Wi Korean BBQ

    4.6 (1.4k reviews)
    PriceyKorean, Barbeque
    Closed 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Ambience, Mexico just won 2-0 so lots of fans came to celebrate!
    Miles Y.

    We had to take care of business in K-town so I decided to look up a good AYCE KBBQ place. Came across Wu Korean BBQ. I thought this looks old school, maybe it's more authentic so we came. Let's start with the ambiance: Not your fancy date night spot but if your date is down for a serious meat throw-down then ambience can take a back seat! The walls are full of Polaroid pics of past clients. Food: the portions are big. We went with B special and order only beef except I wanted to try their spicy chicken bulgogi. #1 Sliced briskets were so fresh so that's my personal favorite. #2 Beef bulgogi was tender if after being grilled for some time which was a pleasant surprise that it didn't turn hard or chewy. #15 Marinated beef was fine, also tender just not my personal favorite. #4 Spicy chicken bulgogi It was also tender and spicy. No complaints here either. Service: Last but not least, as soon as we walked in, we were greeted by a genuine happy and cheerful smile by the waitress/hostess, Kelly. She's was nice, smiley, patiently explained the different specials. When she brought the foods. She would put the meats on the grille for us. The entire experience was that much better because of her cheerful attitude and smile. Thank you, Kelly! Next time we're in the neighborhood, we would definitely come back again and try their C special.

    Skyler L.

    Out of all the kbbq spots in ktown Wi is the one I frequent the most. Good menu and outstanding service.

    Jamie S.

    The food was okay but I was surprised that they didn't have appetizers to choose from although they had set up side dishes on our table. Service was fast too.

    Steven H.

    Loved this place. You make your own food at the table. They keep brining all you want. I got the 'B'. Didn't see any reason to get anything more. Wait staff was incredible. Especially explaining things to people that have never been to a place like that.

    Tina S.

    Truly love this kbbq place!!! Consistent good food quality and customer service--- actually it just keeps getting better and better!!! Plus a variety of banchan (appetizers!) In terms of overall experience, it is great from: fresh, quality meat to value for money (they offer different menu options from A-D or even E). The ambiance is very friendly, homy, and welcoming. The surroundings include picture of their customers dining or celebrating special occasions and some KPop posters. In terms of service, the waiters/waitresses are attentive and quick in refilling orders or banchan. We also appreciate their assistance in grilling. Customer service is good: friendly, warm, and courteous! The owner, Yorran, is friendly and welcoming. Yorran really takes time to greet and welcome Wi's customers warmly. Try this great KBBQ place! The likelihood of being a repeat customer is high! Our family loves this place!

    Han Han
    Carlo G.

    High meat quality AYCE Korean BBQ spot in Ktown! I visited this spot with some co-workers for lunch on a Monday and it was almost empty, but the atmosphere was still great. The interior felt fun and I liked the pop culture decor. I also like how they take a Polaroid picture of your party if you dine in on your birthday. My group ordered the C set for lunch and it was great since we could order anything from the menu that we wanted. Starting with the banchan, everything was solid. From the creamy potato salad to the crunchy radishes, everything complimented the meat dishes well. For meats, we got pork belly, beef bulgolgi, the tomahawk steak, Wagyu beef belly, spicy octopus, intestines etc. Everything was tasty and the meat quality was very good. I especially loved the tomahawk steak which was juicy and tender. The other side dishes were great as well such as the soup and salad. I really liked the corn cheese which was super cheesy. For price with service charge for lunch, it was about $60 per person. The service here was good and our servers were nice and attentive. For parking, there's a free lot outside that can get full and is a bit tight. Overall, I had a great experience here! I would definitely come back and might want to have my birthday here!

    Juanito M.

    Great food, great dranks, great music. The staff is so nice and attentive! Need to come back more often!

    Micky N.

    I can see why this place is popular (lots of tiered options, reasonably priced, good service), but I didn't find it great. I tend to go to AYCE kbbq spots so I'm familiar that the quality is never anything to write home about. However, I found most of the meats dry. We got the second tier and ordered the following: Brisket: DRY!!! My husband usually eats so much brisket but he didn't even want to finish the one portion we had. Pork belly: We got both the thick and thin cuts and it was good! Rib finger: This is usually my favorite cut, but the marinated one was so salty. The meat itself was good though. Overall, the service and ambiance was great, but I wouldn't go back. Loved that there was a parking lot though!

    Tomahawk steak
    Joshua H.

    First coming here for lunch with my family for my birthday yesterday. I love there are different kinds of meats from different menu items. From A, B, C or D. We ordered from Special C. The banchan (side dishes) are so good. One of us asked for more because it is so darn good. The waiter is so helpful, kind, nice and professional. He even told and recommend us to get the BTS Sliced Pork Belly and Blackpink brisket once we are almost done with everything. Forget to take pictures of the rest of the meats we ordered. Other all you can eat Korean BBQ restaurants charges you for side dishes. I forgot to mentioned that this place charges you if you have any leftover food. It is like $15 per person. Other than that, I would go here again but maybe with a group of friends or family or maybe someone who wants to experience or loves Korean BBQ. They even have sticky notes by the restroom if you want to write something and put it on the wall. The soju variety and it is so nice and cold just like the way I like them.

    C _.

    Honestly one of the better kkbq spots that I've been to and trust I've been to quite a few. The hospitality is amazing and the service is right behind it. With a good selection of meats and drinks as well as their ban chan. I definitely recommend this restaurant especially if its your birthday, they do little light shows and their energy is fun !

    Combo A
    Savvy G.

    I liked this little place. It was definitely worth the price. I came with some friends and got the All You Can Eat, combo A. I really enjoyed the beef bulgogi, spicy chicken, and pork steak, as they were very flavorful and pre marinated. The service was good. Our hot plate got changed and switched out every time it was necessary, without us even having to ask. I came on a Tuesday afternoon, and it was plenty of space, wasn't crowded at all, and we were seated fairly quick. There is a parking lot with free parking available.

    AYCE C Set
    Sonny W.

    We arrived on a Saturday night around 7:45 PM with a party of seven. There was a short wait, but we were seated quickly. Our host, Dani, was incredible! She walked us through the different cuts of premium meats and gave great recommendations. Every single dish that came out was phenomenal! On behalf of our group, I can confidently say this is one of the best AYCE spots around. Great food. Great service. Great times! Huge thanks to Dani and the entire Wi KBBQ team!

    Menu 5/28/26
    April W.

    I'm always on the hunt for a go to kbbq place. When my friend took me to Wi, I was so happy because I thought that we finally found our place! This review is not for the food but for the service. First time there, everything was great. Second time there, there was a bit of a problem. On yelp, it says that they close at 11pm so we figured it'd be more than enough time even if we went at 9:30. They warned us going in that their last call was 9:45 but we could eat until 11pm. This was on us so we weren't too upset about this. We told them it was okay and put in all of our orders once we sat down. They told us that everything stopped at 9:45 including drinks and even refilling of side dishes which I thought was weird but didn't really let it bother me too much. What did bother me was how they started grilling our meats. They quickly covered our grills with different types of meat so that we could quickly eat. We were feeling the pressure as soon as the first couple meats were being cooked because they wouldn't leave our table! I was trying to enjoy dinner..and not a cheap dinner, with a friend when they were literally all up in our grill. Soon, our grill wasn't enough and they said that they were going to cook our other meats on another grill. Mind you, it's not even 10 yet. But what really annoyed me was a conversation I overheard behind me in Korean. They were talking about how we wouldn't be able to finish all the meats especially within the hour that was left. I didn't appreciate them talking behind our backs. By 10:35 the restaurant was cleaned and most of the workers went home. One worker continued to lurk behind us while the other went outside to wait us out on the curb. 10:42 the music turned off while we were still in there finishing up. Every single non-verbal "quickly stop eating and leave" was thrown at us. We quickly finished and stepped out. By 10:53, the restaurant was closed and the last person came out. I understand people wanting to go home and how annoying last minute customers can be, but if you say you close at 11...please close at 11. Also, don't talk about your customers behind their back because they just might understand you.

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    Ask the Community - Wi Korean BBQ

    Do they serve party of one?

    As of march 22, 2024 do they offer ayce on sunday lunch and what is the starting price?

    Are you able to accommodate very large groups - like 20-25 people?

    Yes we can! But it depends on what day and the time. If you want to make a reservation then the sooner is better! Since we usually have other reservations as well!

    Someone in my party has a peanut and shellfish allergy - can you accommodate this?

    We dont use any peanut in any of our dressings/sauce, and we don't serve shellfish here

    If we are coming in for a party of 7 or more, and get the unli meat and drinks, would it possible for us to pay separately?

    We accept 3 credit cards per group, so It is possible to pay separately but not individually

    If we choose to do the all you can drink option, does everyone at the table have to do it? My BF is sober but a few of us would still like to get the AYC drink option.

    At least most people have to get the All you can drink! But if that person is the designated driver, he is not required to do so

    Is it possible that we could use the refrigerator to store a birthday cake while having dinner?

    Of course! It would be our pleasure to have you guys celebrate your birthday here! We can store your cake in the refrigerator! Don't worry! ^^

    How is parking in the location? Is it fairly busy week nights, self parking/valet only, is street parking available?

    Wi do have parking at the location. The restaurant is located inside a plaza, there is a fairly good amount of parking spots but they are taken fairly fast during weekends. During weekdays most of the time they are available, also I think there is… 

    How are we charged if we come with a group less than 4?

    We include the tip for groups of 4 people or more

    If my daughter has food allergies and unable to eat here, will she still get charged for coming with us?

    Is she doesn't eat anything(including our side dishes, meat or rice) then she won't be charged for it

    Reservations for large parties?

    It is possible but we accept for parties of 7 people or more, also It depends on the time frame since another party could have made the reservation at that time

    With ayce and drink is it really for groups of 4 or more?

    Yes, the AYCED is only available for groups of 4 or more

    Do you do anything special for birthday celebrant?

    Yes we do! Wi love to sing happy birthday for the special person!

    Neg test ok if no vaccine?

    It is accepted as long as the negative test came out in up to 3 days

    Do you guys have outdoor dinning?And if yes do you still need prove for full vaccination? Or is a 24hr negative Covid test acceptable?

    No outdoor sitting.

    Do they charge 15/person if you don't finish the rice or steamed egg or is it only for the meats?

    Only for the meats!

    Do you allow party of one? If so, is there extra cost or specific days?

    Our AYCE starts with 2 people and more

    Is beer + soju tower available at the moment?

    Yes! We do have our somektower right now

    Is ACYE available again?

    Yes, we are doing ayce right now indoors :)

    Are you still offering outdoor seating?

    We are but only on weekends(friday, saturday, sunday) on weekdays we only have indoor dine in available!

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    Hangari Kalguksu

    Hangari Kalguksu

    4.4
    (3.3k reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$
    Women-owned & operated
    10 years in business

    We went on a Sunday afternoon, and there was a decent line outside the restaurant. However, the…read moreline moved quickly. They handed out menus and took your order when you were close to the front. Once seated inside, they welcomed you with their signature banchan dishes: the nutty boribap (보리밥), which tastes great on its own but even better with their yeolmu kimchi (radish water kimchi). There's also their tasty radish kimchi and napa kimchi. Throughout the meal, they replenished our banchan multiple times without us asking. We tried two of the new items: Galbi Kalguksu: A delicious, deep-flavored bone broth with knife-cut noodles, shredded fried egg, sliced radish, and scallions. The meat fell off the bone, and I loved the broth, though my husband thought it was a little on the saltier side. Perilla Oil Makguksu: Cold buckwheat noodles in perilla oil. Mixed with sliced shiitake mushrooms, shredded perilla leaf, gim (seaweed), sesame seeds, and scallions. It's a deliciously light refreshing dish if you don't want the heavy knife-cut noodle dishes. Last, I ordered the Non-spicy Seafood Kalguksu. It comes with a anchovy broth with a lot of seafood flavors. It's a lighter broth than the galbi but still rich in flavor. It came with clams, mussels, shrimps and 1/2 crab. There was also sliced pumpkin and zucchini. Everything tasted great. Their servers were very attentive and generous with replenishing the side dishes, and overall it was a wonderful experience. If you see a line and don't mind waiting 15-30 minutes, it moves pretty quickly, so don't be deterred by it.

    I had always heard about this place from my food research and it was further reinforced by a friend…read morewho recommended this to us. We came as a group of 9 and thankfully, they allow for reservations if you are a group of 8 or bigger. Take note! Especially in this LA peak heat. We checked in with the valet and they gave us menus as we waited about 15/20 minutes for the table to be ready. You will need to order before you are seated and you cannot order anymore food once you are seated, given how popular they are, this makes plenty sense. We were seated inside with cooling AC and the restaurant is quite large inside! It could certainly have several parties in there. Soon, our galbi kalguksu, XL chicken kalguksu, tteokbeokki and XL pork jowl and pork belly bossam showed up. Everything was extra delicious and fresh. The soups in both the galbi and chicken kalguksus were amazing and the hand pulled noodles were divine. We drank and ate everything up quickly. The tteokbeokki was delicious, but too spicy so the rest of the party was able to enjoy it. The bossam was all so tender and had just enough napa and garlic to go with it along with the many unique sauces we could dip all the meats in. Everyone left feeling happy and it satisfied everyone's palates.

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    Danbi

    Danbi

    4.5
    (405 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$$

    Danbi has been on my list to try for over a year! I was super excited when my friend wanted to go…read moretry this place with me. They had parking for $10 in their shared lot. We got to try a couple of things. The first thing we ate was their corn cheese roll. The waiter said this is new to the menu and I hope it stays. If you are a fan of Korean cheese corn, you are going to love this. It's corn and cheese wrapped up in an egg roll like wrapper. It was a great starter. Next, we got the endive salad! This salad was beautiful and fresh! Everything you want in a salad and more. I love the sweet corn in this salad too. Every ingredient balance each other so well. We also got the scallop pancake. This was the dish I always wanted to try here but after eating it, it felt a bit heavy compare to the other dishes. It was okay but the other dishes shined more. Lastly, we got the pork jowl, my favorite of the night. It came with a side of garlic rice! You dip the pork with the chili crisp and eat it with a scoop of rice, delicious!! I wish I had that dish right now. Overall, a great dinner spot in ktown!!!

    Korean food with a twist…read more Chips: definitely in the sweeter side. Saltiness of the chips helped balance it out Scallop pancake: wish they were the larger scallops instead of the small ones but they were fried really well. The breading pancake part def was a bit doughy and a little undercooked Jowl: great. Loved the ssamjang and traditional peppers they gave with it. Should've asked for extra samjang Steak: most of my groups favorite. Cooked incredibly well and the perilla leaf chimchurri was very unique. Might have to incorporate that myself when making chimichurri. They had Korean inspired drinks which were yummy. The injeolmi flavor in mine came through really strongly (good thing). The gim-let tasted like a standard gimlet asides from the piece of fried seaweed ggim on top. Hwachae cocktail was also tasty but didn't taste unique

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    Ham Ji Park

    Ham Ji Park

    4.2
    (1.8k reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$$

    I just walked by, all the Ham Ji stuff still inside but construction was underway with the door to…read more6th St. wide open. Plastic sheeting was up to protect the kitchen and other areas, so it's nothing major whatever is happening. Anyone know more info?

    tl;dr the delectable pork ribs overshadow the otherwise authentic but standard lineup at this…read morenow-shuttered Korean stalwart Los Angeles Koreatown is home to restaurants that specialize in every facet of Korean cuisine. If you're searching for some of the city's best pork, then those in the know will bring up Ham Ji Park. For 2 decades, generous platters of pork ribs and pork neck stew decked every table. Now, our Korean friends lament the loss of their favorite pork joint in the city. The Koreatown proper location is located in the Royal Plaza mini-mall, just a few blocks off bustling Wilshire. Discounted parking is available in a lot across the street from the Chevron gas station. From the street, the entrance is flanked by potted plants and an enclosed street-ery. Inside, stainless steel chairs are pressed up against wooden tables, each outfitted with a metal grill. Oppressive fluorescent lighting shines down on the stone grey walls, which are left undecorated apart from a few flatscreens. Multi-lingual chatter blends with the sizzle of platters. I visited with some friends for a weeknight dinner, and about half of the tables were occupied. We shared a spread of grilled platters and sizzling soups. The meal began with a carafe of barley tea and a mostly standard spread of banchan. Across our food, the best dish was the signature Charbroiled Pork Spare Rib. The ribs were flavorful without feeling gamey, and the meat was complemented by sweet caramelized onions. The pork ribs handily outdid the good-not-great Charbroiled Beef Short Rib. Lastly, the Milt and Cod Rose with Vegetables stew was fishy and briny, appropriately flavored for the Korean palate. The service was appropriately attentive, although I would've appreciated more intentional refills of our banchan ramikens. The rib plates cost upward of $35 each, while the soup was just under $30. The portions were hearty; a single entree platter could reasonably feed 2 moderately hungry bellies. It's a shame to hear that Ham Ji Park has closed; I'm kicking myself for not trying their pork neck stew earlier.

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