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Baroo
Master Critic Reviews (6 Lists)
Baroo
8.9
A fermentation-driven modern Korean tasting menu from chefs Kwang Uh and Mina Park, served in an intimate Arts District room. The meal is layered and precise, with bold umami built from house-made jang and seasonal produce. Expect a slow, chef-led night that feels both experimental and rooted in tradition.
Must-Try Dishes:
Saeng (seasonal opening courses), Kimchi fried rice with house ferments, Bingsu-inspired dessert with grains and fruit
Scores:
Value: 7.2
Service: 8.4
Consistency: 8.1
Food Quality: 9.3
Atmosphere: 7.6
Cultural Relevance: 8
What makes it special: A chef’s-counter tasting menu centered on deep Korean fermentation technique.
Who should go: Adventurous diners seeking modern Korean fine dining.
When to visit: Weeknights for easier reservations and quieter pacing.
What to order: Tasting menu, kimchi fried rice course, seasonal bingsu-style dessert.
Insider tip: Ask about the house-fermented jang used across multiple courses.
Baroo
8.2
This minimalist Arts District tasting room delivers deeply personal modern Korean cooking in a calm, candle-ready space. The pacing feels intimate and immersive, perfect for a slow, conversation-first night.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sea Buckthorn Ssam, Soy-Braised Black Cod, French Sorrel Bingsu
Scores:
Value: 6.8
Service: 8.5
Consistency: 7.9
Food Quality: 9.1
Atmosphere: 8
Cultural Relevance: 8.1
What makes it special: A tightly choreographed Korean tasting menu with quiet focus.
Who should go: Couples who love tasting menus.
When to visit: Midweek for a more relaxed room.
What to order: Ssam, black cod, bingsu dessert.
Insider tip: Chef’s counter seats are the move if you can snag them.
Baroo
8.2
A compact Arts District dining room centered on a modern Korean tasting menu that’s thoughtful, fermented, and highly seasonal. Dishes move from delicate to deep umami with a calm, chef-driven cadence that feels personal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Kimchi fried rice, Soy-braised black cod, Bingsu with seasonal fruit
Scores:
Value: 7.5
Service: 8.3
Consistency: 8
Food Quality: 8.7
Atmosphere: 7.9
Cultural Relevance: 7.9
What makes it special: Fermentation-driven Korean tasting menu in an intimate setting.
Who should go: Adventurous diners who love chef-led menus.
When to visit: Midweek for a quieter, more attentive flow.
What to order: Tasting menu, kimchi fried rice course, bingsu finale.
Insider tip: Let them know dietary notes early—menus adapt well.
Baroo
8.8
Baroo delivers a tightly choreographed Korean contemporary tasting menu where fermentation, smoke, and bright seasonal produce do the heavy lifting. Chef Kwang Uh’s plates feel experimental but grounded, with each course building on deep umami and clean acidity. Expect a chef’s-counter vibe that turns dinner into a quiet, focused performance.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fermented kimchi fried rice, Soy-braised wild black cod, Seabuckthorn bingsu
Scores:
Value: 7.7
Service: 8.6
Consistency: 8.7
Food Quality: 9.3
Atmosphere: 8
Cultural Relevance: 8.1
What makes it special: A Michelin-starred, fermentation-driven Korean tasting menu in an intimate chef’s-counter setting.
Who should go: Adventurous diners who love modern Korean fine dining.
When to visit: Weeknights for calmer seating and more chef interaction.
What to order: Chef’s tasting menu; kimchi fried rice; seasonal bingsu.
Insider tip: Counter seats give the best read on the kitchen’s pacing and plating.
Baroo
8.6
This Arts District chef’s counter showcases contemporary Korean cooking built on deep fermentation and clean, modern plating. The tasting menu moves from bright, vegetal bites to richer seafood and meat courses, staying focused and seasonal throughout.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fermented kimchi + barley course, Soy-braised wild black cod, Seabuckthorn bingsu dessert
Scores:
Value: 7.2
Service: 8.4
Consistency: 8.3
Food Quality: 9.1
Atmosphere: 8.2
Cultural Relevance: 8.1
What makes it special: A fermentation-driven Korean tasting menu from Kwang Uh and Mina Park.
Who should go: Adventurous diners into modern Korean flavors.
When to visit: Weeknights for a calmer chef’s-counter pace.
What to order: Full tasting menu, add beverage pairing, don’t skip dessert.
Insider tip: Ask for a chef’s-counter seat to watch the plating flow.
Baroo
8.8
Kwang Uh’s revived Arts District landmark serves a compact, fermented-leaning Korean tasting menu with deep flavor layering. Chef’s counter seats give a front-row view of quietly ambitious cooking that stays warm and approachable.
Must-Try Dishes:
Kimchi fried rice, Soy-braised black cod, Seasonal bingsu dessert
Scores:
Value: 7.8
Service: 8.7
Consistency: 8.4
Food Quality: 9.1
Atmosphere: 8
Cultural Relevance: 8.3
What makes it special: A modern Korean tasting menu rooted in fermentation from one of LA’s seminal chefs.
Who should go: Adventurous diners who like chef-led menus.
When to visit: Early dinner Tue–Thu for easiest reservations.
What to order: Tasting menu, kimchi fried rice, black cod, bingsu.
Insider tip: Ask about the sool (Korean artisanal alcohol) pairings.