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Best Girls Night Out Korean Restaurants in Los Angeles

4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked

Last Updated: February 2026

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Our Top Pick
ABSteak by Chef Akira Back
A sleek Korean steakhouse marrying dry-aged beef with tableside charcoal grilling.

Notable Picks

$$$$ Beverly Grove Korean, Steakhouse
ABSteak is a Korean-inflected steakhouse at Beverly Center where dry-aged ribeye, wagyu cuts, and banchan share the table with cocktails built for a night out. Smokeless tabletop grills and precise service make it feel both interactive and refined for date nights or small groups.
Must-Try Dishes: Whiskey-Aged Ribeye, Marinated Galbi, Kimchi Fried Rice
What Makes it Special: A sleek Korean steakhouse marrying dry-aged beef with tableside charcoal grilling.
$$ Downtown LA Japanese, Korean
A handroll-leaning counter tucked inside a nightlife-style room, blending sushi precision with a downtown bar buzz. Fish quality is clean and well-seasoned, and the menu pushes beyond basics into richer, saucier temaki builds. Come for an elevated handroll session that feels like part of the night.
Must-Try Dishes: Spicy tuna temaki, Blue crab temaki, Uni & caviar temaki
What Makes it Special: Handrolls in a bar-driven, after-dark Downtown setting.

Worthy Picks

Downtown LA Korean
A fresh Arts District outpost from Seoul that plays modern Korean comfort with a glossy, social-room vibe. Dishes like jeon, jjajangmyeon, and tteokbokki get contemporary twists while staying recognizable and craveable. Still new in LA, but early execution shows real promise.
Must-Try Dishes: Hojok galbi, Truffle jjajangmyeon, Potato jeon
What Makes it Special: Seoul-born modern Korean comfort in Arts District.
$$ Koreatown Korean
A lively Korean gastropub in Oxford Center Plaza serving elevated anju until 2am with creative fusion touches. The galbi-glazed fried chicken with rice cakes and spicy intestines with garlic showcase bold flavors, while the late hours and soju cocktails draw a stylish post-dinner crowd seeking shareable late-night bites.
Must-Try Dishes: Galbi Sauce Fried Chicken, Large Intestines with Garlic, Sausage Rice Cake Skewers
What Makes it Special: Stylish late-night pocha with creative Korean pub fare and sunset views