Best Family Friendly Korean Restaurants in Los Angeles
20 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Jang Su Jang
A full-spectrum Korean menu with standout stews and generous banchan.
Notable Picks
#1
Jang Su Jang
8.7
Jang Su Jang is the most complete Korean experience in 90505, combining rich soon tofu stews, grilled meats, and an unusually deep menu in a modern strip-mall dining room. Locals lean on it for banchan-heavy dinners, comfortably long meals with family, and reliable heat levels across soups and stews.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bossam jungsik platter, Seafood & beef soon tofu, Mille-feuille nabe hot pot
What Makes it Special: A full-spectrum Korean menu with standout stews and generous banchan.
8.5
Vibes:
Hidden Gems Heaven
Family Friendly Favorites
Comfort Food Classics
Business Lunch Power Players
This Koreatown institution has served authentic Korean comfort food for over four decades, with their famous bossam taking center stage. Their massive seafood pancake loaded with five types of shellfish delivers crispy-edged perfection, while the braised black cod swimming in umami-rich sauce has become a sleeper hit among regulars.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bossam (Boiled Pork Belly), Haemul Pajeon (Seafood Pancake), Eundaegu Jjorim (Braised Black Cod)
What Makes it Special: Four decades of perfecting traditional Korean recipes in a welcoming strip-mall setting
8.4
Wharo Korean Charcoal BBQ is a long-running Lincoln Boulevard standby where meats and seafood hit real charcoal grills at the table, drawing steady crowds from the Westside and beyond. Known for its mix of classic cuts, approachable marinades, and a relaxed, slightly old-school dining room, it delivers the kind of reliable Korean barbecue experience people plan group dinners around.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bulgogi, Spicy Scallops, Miso Skirt Steak
What Makes it Special: Charcoal-grilled Korean barbecue with longtime regulars and approachable, traditional flavors.
#4
Somisomi
8.3
Vibes:
Instagram Worthy Wonders
Sweet Treats Escapes
Quick Bites Champions
Family Friendly Favorites
Founded in Koreatown in 2016, Somisomi serves Korean soft-serve in signature fish-shaped taiyaki waffle cones with customizable fillings like custard, red bean, or Nutella. The creamy ice cream comes in rotating flavors including matcha, ube, black sesame, and milk, topped with unlimited toppings like Oreo crumbs and fruity pebbles.
Must-Try Dishes:
Ah-Boong Fish Cone with Ube & Custard, Matcha-Milk Swirl with Graham Crackers, Black Sesame Soft Serve
What Makes it Special: Instagram-famous fish-shaped waffle cones filled with Korean soft serve and customizable fillings
Family-owned since 2008, this Eater LA essential and LA Times award winner delivers authentic Korean comfort food with standout tofu soups that locals claim rival Koreatown's best. The gastropub-style space balances traditional Korean BBQ with creative fusion items like bulgogi tacos, while maintaining an extensive vegan menu that draws plant-based diners from across Long Beach.
Must-Try Dishes:
Soon Tofu Soup, Bulgogi Beef, Korean BBQ Short Ribs
What Makes it Special: Eater LA essential with tofu soup that competes with Koreatown's finest
8.2
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Family Friendly Favorites
Hidden Gems Heaven
South Korean franchise serving double-fried wings with ultra-crispy texture and authentic sauces inside Madang Mall. The chain's specialty since 1982 involves precise frying techniques that create a distinctively crunchy exterior while keeping meat juicy, with standout flavors like smoky hot and original that draw steady crowds of Korean fried chicken enthusiasts.
Must-Try Dishes:
Original Wings, Smoky Hot Wings, Crispy Boneless Chicken
What Makes it Special: South Korean chain's time-tested double-frying technique creates exceptionally crispy wings
#7
Seoul Bistro
8.2
Vibes:
Family Friendly Favorites
Hidden Gems Heaven
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Family-owned Korean bistro serving generous portions of home-style comfort food with a casual jazz-accented atmosphere. The kitchen turns out well-executed bibimbap, fall-off-the-bone galbi, and crispy Korean fried chicken at prices notably lower than Koreatown.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sweet and Spicy Korean Fried Chicken, Galbi (Beef Short Ribs), Beef Bulgogi Bibimbap
What Makes it Special: Home-cooked Korean flavors in the Valley without the drive to Koreatown
8.1
This iconic 24-hour chain pioneered LA's soondubu obsession with bubbling stone pots of silky house-made tofu in fiery broths. Beyond the signature soft tofu stews in dozens of variations, the sprawling menu delivers reliable bibimbap, bulgogi combos, and complimentary crispy fried fish that's nearly a meal itself.
Must-Try Dishes:
Seafood Soondubu, Kalbi Combo, Hot Stone Bibimbap
What Makes it Special: The original LA tofu house chain, open 24/7 with consistent quality
#9
Jane
8.1
Jane is a daytime bungalow cafe on York Boulevard known for brunch plates that mix American comfort cooking with Korean touches like kimchi fried rice and sticky wings. With front and back patios and consistently warm service, it’s a go-to for relaxed weekend hangs in Highland Park.
Must-Try Dishes:
Kimchi fried rice with egg, Chorizo huevos rancheros, Orange brioche French toast
What Makes it Special: A cozy bungalow cafe where brunch classics meet Korean-inspired dishes.
8.1
An all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ room inside the Little Tokyo Galleria that prioritizes volume without letting quality crater. Meats are well-marinated and reliably seared, and the banchan lineup is solid for the price. A dependable group play when you want grilled comfort in 90013.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bulgogi, Spicy pork, Galbi
What Makes it Special: AYCE Korean BBQ option in Little Tokyo Galleria.
Backyard Korean Catering is a Westchester-based operation bringing full Korean BBQ spreads, bento boxes, and dumpling soups directly to homes and events. Run by industry veteran Soomi Fabian and rooted in family recipes, it’s a go-to for intimate gatherings that want restaurant-level KBBQ without leaving the neighborhood.
Must-Try Dishes:
Backyard KBBQ spread with bulgogi, kalbi, and pork belly, Customizable Korean bento boxes, Dumpling soup kit with house side dishes
What Makes it Special: They turn your backyard or living room into a full Korean BBQ experience, complete with meats, banchan, and setup.
#12
BHC Chicken
8
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
BHC Chicken at the Original Farmers Market brings a major Korean fried chicken chain to Fairfax with ultra-crispy, made-to-order wings and tenders. It’s a fast-casual stop where people detour for bburinkle-dusted chicken, cheese balls, and sides before or after shopping at The Grove.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bburinkle Fried Chicken (wings or boneless), Gold King Thighs, Cheese Balls with Potato Wedges
What Makes it Special: Korean fried chicken cooked to order with signature bburinkle seasoning in a busy market setting.
8
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Family Friendly Favorites
Hansol Torrance anchors the H Mart food court with a long menu of soups, hot pots, and noodles that feel built for everyday eating. Shoppers and regulars come for steaming galbitang, soon tofu, and cold naengmyeon in an efficient counter-service setting.
Must-Try Dishes:
Galbi tang, Seafood soon tofu, Hot stone bibimbap
What Makes it Special: Food-court Korean that eats like a full restaurant menu.
#14
MGD Korean BBQ
8
A full-service tabletop grilling spot in Northridge that leans into the interactive side of Korean BBQ—brisket and LA galbi cooked at your table, with a late-night kitchen and happy hour menu that keep the room packed and loud well past typical dinner hours. It works best for groups who want the communal grilling experience without driving deeper into Koreatown, though the small parking lot means weekend visits require some patience.
Must-Try Dishes:
Brisket, Kimchi Fried Rice, Lobster
What Makes it Special: Full-service Korean BBQ in Northridge with tabletop grilling, a late-night kitchen, and a dedicated happy hour menu
Worthy Picks
#15
Goopojib
7.8
Since 2005, this specialist serves traditional chueotang using mudfish in nourishing soups alongside chueo-bulgogi stir-fry preparations. The well-being dishes attract older Korean clientele seeking authentic flavors that match quality standards found in Korea itself.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chueotang (mudfish stew), Chueo-bulgogi, Abalone mudfish soup
What Makes it Special: SoCal's best chueotang matching Korean standards for 20 years
#16
Hanoo Kalbi
7.8
Vibes:
Group Dining Gatherings
Birthday & Celebration Central
Late Night Legends
Family Friendly Favorites
An all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ operation in a Northridge strip mall that builds its menu around tableside-grilled premium cuts—LA kalbi, beef tongue, rib finger—backed by a full banchan spread. The format rewards groups and families who want to control their own grill and eat at their own pace, with enough meat variety to keep a large table engaged. Expect lively but manageable noise and a no-frills setting that lets the interactive grilling do the heavy lifting.
Must-Try Dishes:
LA Kalbi, Beef Belly Brisket, Beef Bulgogi
What Makes it Special: All-you-can-eat Korean BBQ where you grill premium cuts like LA kalbi and beef tongue tableside, with a full spread of banchan included
7.8
Vibes:
Group Dining Gatherings
Family Friendly Favorites
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Birthday & Celebration Central
A two-tier all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ spot in Northridge where the draw is straightforward: pick your price level, grill your own brisket and galbi at the table, and eat until the group taps out. It runs loud and communal by design, which makes it a natural fit for birthdays and big-party dinners where the shared grilling keeps everyone busy. The value math is hard to beat for tableside KBBQ in the San Fernando Valley, especially when you bring enough people to justify the sizzle.
Must-Try Dishes:
Brisket, Spicy Pork, Galbi (Marinated BBQ Short Ribs)
What Makes it Special: Affordable all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ with tabletop grilling and two AYCE tiers in the San Fernando Valley
#18
The Mulberry
7.8
A Sawtelle bistro that applies French technique to Korean comfort—acorn noodles, kimchi pancake, and steak tartare that lean refined without losing their roots. The tight 54-review sample skews heavily positive (81% five-star), suggesting early adopters respond well to the upscale date-night positioning. Best suited for couples or small groups willing to explore Korean-American crossover in a polished setting.
Must-Try Dishes:
Short Ribs, Steak Tartare, Acorn Noodles
What Makes it Special: Korean-inflected bistro on Sawtelle blending French technique with Korean flavors
7.7
Vibes:
Hidden Gems Heaven
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Family Friendly Favorites
A compact Little Tokyo-area shop that delivers straightforward sashimi and rolls with a neighborhood, no-frills feel. The appeal is reliability and fair pricing rather than invention. A solid hidden-gem stop when you want sushi without the Downtown premium.
Must-Try Dishes:
Salmon avocado roll, Spicy tuna roll, Sashimi combo
What Makes it Special: Low-key Little Tokyo sushi with strong everyday value.
7.7
A Sawtelle strip-mall specialist built around bubbling stone pots of soon tofu—silky soft tofu in brothy, spiced soups that arrive volcanic and stay hot through the last spoonful. The banchan spread adds dimension without distraction, and the late-night hours make it a reliable landing spot when the craving hits after normal kitchen hours.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tofu Soup, Galbi, Bibimbap
What Makes it Special: Sawtelle staple specializing in bubbling-hot soon tofu soup served with an extensive banchan spread