Best Korean Restaurants in Los Angeles
50 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Genwa Korean BBQ
Twenty-plus banchan varieties served with each meal, unmatched in Beverly Hills.
Notable Picks
8.8
Vibes:
Date Night Magic
Business Lunch Power Players
Group Dining Gatherings
Birthday & Celebration Central
Since 2008, Genwa has elevated Korean BBQ with premium USDA Prime cuts and an astounding array of 20+ house-made banchan that puts other establishments to shame. The smokeless grills and refined atmosphere on Restaurant Row make this the destination for special-occasion Korean dining outside Koreatown.
Must-Try Dishes:
Prime Galbi, Wagyu Deungshim, Japchae Glass Noodles
What Makes it Special: Twenty-plus banchan varieties served with each meal, unmatched in Beverly Hills.
Vibes:
Date Night Magic
Group Dining Gatherings
Birthday & Celebration Central
Trendy Table Hotspots
Genwa Korean BBQ Mid Wilshire is a polished, destination-level Korean barbecue house where prime beef cuts, meticulous banchan, and attentive service anchor the experience. With thousands of strong reviews and a steady reputation, it’s a go-to in Hancock Park for both special-occasion dinners and serious KBBQ fans who want consistent quality.
Must-Try Dishes:
Prime Galbi (marinated short rib), Assorted Prime Beef Combo, Seafood Pancake (Haemul Pajeon)
What Makes it Special: High-end Korean BBQ with extensive banchan and prime cuts in a polished room.
#3
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.
8.6
Vibes:
Luxury Dining Elite
Date Night Magic
Birthday & Celebration Central
Business Lunch Power Players
Premium Korean BBQ specialist showcasing hand-selected dry and wet-aged beef with meticulous butchering and preparation since 2018. The upscale presentation, knowledgeable service, and exceptional quality of beef cuts justify the premium pricing for those seeking an elevated KBBQ experience beyond typical all-you-can-eat joints.
Must-Try Dishes:
Dry-Aged Galbi, Prime Hanwoo Beef, Aged Brisket
What Makes it Special: Premium aged Korean beef with expert butchering and upscale presentation
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
8.5
A 10-seat Korean tasting menu in Little Tokyo's basement that earned a Michelin star and the 2025 Young Chef Award in under a year of operation. Chef Ki Kim's 12-course menu at $285 blends Korean technique with global influences—shirako gimbap, octopus with its own head sauce, 45-day dry-aged dairy cow. LA Times named it 2025's best new restaurant; reservations release monthly and disappear fast.
Must-Try Dishes:
Shirako Gimbap, Octopus with Octopus Head Sauce, Perilla Noodle with Winter Truffle
What Makes it Special: Michelin-starred Korean tasting menu from the 2025 Young Chef Award winner
#7
Yi Cha
8.5
Yi Cha is a modern Korean pub from chef Debbie Lee, bringing pocha-style drinking food, creative small plates, and a serious soju and cocktail program to Highland Park. Open late on weekends, it’s become a neighborhood destination for shared plates like Korean fried chicken, gamjatang, and playful bar snacks in a neon-lit, alley-like dining room.
Must-Try Dishes:
Gochujang buffalo Korean fried chicken, Wagyu bone marrow corn cheese, Gamjatang (spicy pork and potato stew)
What Makes it Special: A true Korean pocha experience with serious cocktails outside Koreatown.
8.4
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.
8.4
Vibes:
Group Dining Gatherings
Birthday & Celebration Central
Hidden Gems Heaven
Trendy Table Hotspots
Bab N Banchan is a KBBQ-and-banchan specialist where tabletop grilling shares space with soy-marinated crab, smoked duck, and big format platters. It’s where South Torrance groups go when they want more adventurous cuts and drinking food than the standard all-you-can-eat playbook.
Must-Try Dishes:
Soy-marinated raw crab (ganjang gejang), Smoked duck platter in wooden steamer, Army stew combo with BBQ meats
What Makes it Special: Soy-marinated crab and serious banchan alongside full KBBQ spreads.
#10
Baroo
8.4
Chef Kwang Uh's LA Times Restaurant of the Year channels Buddhist philosophy and temple fermentation techniques learned during six months with nun Jeong Kwan into a six-course, $125 tasting menu that borrows from homestyle Korean bansang traditions. The Arts District space keeps service deliberately relaxed, avoiding the self-importance of typical tasting menus. Vegetarian and vegan options require 24-hour notice but rank among the city's best special-occasion plant-based meals.
Must-Try Dishes:
Hokkaido Scallop, Soy-Braised Wild Black Cod, Brandt Beef Short Rib
What Makes it Special: Chef Kwang Uh's fermentation-focused modern Korean tasting menu draws from Buddhist and Taoist philosophy, with house-made ferments adding depth to every course.
#11
BBQ+RICE - Weho
8.4
BBQ+RICE - Weho turns a compact Sunset Boulevard counter into one of the city’s most reliable Korean rice bowl spots, known for bulgogi, spicy pork, and galbi over rice. Locals lean on it for fast, filling lunches and late-evening takeout that stays consistent across hundreds of visits.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bulgogi Rice Bowl, Spicy Pork Bowl, Galbi Bowl
What Makes it Special: High-volume Korean rice bowls with notably consistent quality and value.
#12
Modu Cafe
8.4
Opened in October 2024, Modu Cafe is a minimalist bakery and coffee bar from pastry chef Jiyoon Jang specializing in Korean-inspired pastries with meticulous design. Items like dark chocolate mochi brownies, milk cream buns, and sweet potato or kabocha tarts draw early crowds and frequent sell-outs.
Must-Try Dishes:
Dark chocolate mochi brownie muffin, Perilla lime tart, Milk cream bun
What Makes it Special: Design-driven Korean-inspired pastries that feel both playful and refined.
#13
PZK Bbq
8.4
PZK BBQ brings an AYCE Korean barbecue experience to the Westlake edge of downtown, with late-night hours that draw groups from both DTLA and Koreatown. Diners come for marinated short rib, pork belly, and banchan that keep the table busy well into the night.
Must-Try Dishes:
Prime marinated short rib (yangnyeom galbi), Thick pork belly (samgyeopsal), Gochujang jjigae
What Makes it Special: Lively, late-night AYCE Korean BBQ bridging DTLA and Koreatown.
8.4
Sulga specializes in rich, authentic Korean beef and oxtail soups, using premium meats and a broth simmered for deep, comforting flavor. Locals praise the traditional gomtang and attentive hospitality, creating a loyal following since its 2016 reopening. The simple, homey setting emphasizes honest comfort food over flash.
Must-Try Dishes:
Oxtail Soup (Kkori Gomtang), Short Rib Soup (Galbitang), Ox Knee Soup (Seolleongtang)
What Makes it Special: Beef bone soups made from recipes perfected over decades.
#15
Sun Nong Dan
8.4
The 24-hour galbi jjim specialist draws late-night crowds with massive cast-iron cauldrons of braised short ribs simmering in spicy-sweet sauce, dramatically blowtorched with melted cheese tableside. The intensely beefy bone broths, particularly the oxtail sulungtang, have built a devoted following among post-karaoke groups and shift workers seeking serious hangover prevention.
Must-Try Dishes:
Koh Galbi Jjim with Cheese, Oxtail Brisket Soup, Sulungtang
What Makes it Special: Open 24/7 with blowtorched cheese galbi jjim, a late-night Koreatown institution
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.
8.3
Gogobop is a modern Korean fast-casual spot built around customizable rice bowls topped with grilled bulgogi, gochujang chicken, and slow-roasted pork belly. High review volume across delivery platforms and steady lines in Westwood Village make it one of the most reliable places in 90024 for polished, barbecue-style Korean protein bowls.
Must-Try Dishes:
Beef Bulgogi Bowl, Gochujang Chicken Bowl, Pork Belly Bowl
What Makes it Special: Build-your-own Korean barbecue bowls with generous grilled protein options.
#18
Jincook
8.3
Jincook brings authentic Korean soul food to Santa Monica's Westside, specializing in traditional comfort dishes like seolleongtang beef bone broth and spicy rose tteokbokki with bacon and mozzarella. The restaurant opened in 2024 and quickly became a local favorite for its late-night hours, generous banchan selection, and individual-sized army stew portions.
Must-Try Dishes:
Seolleongtang (Beef Bone Broth), Spicy Rose Tteokbokki, Brisket Hot Stone Pot
What Makes it Special: Only authentic Korean soul food restaurant in 90403 ZIP.
8.3
Busan-style gukbap specialist serving deeply nourishing pork-based soups from broth simmered over 24 hours in cast-iron pots. The dwaeji gukbap arrives with tender pork and perfect rice, while the kimchi braised pork belly and sooyuk sides make this a destination for traditional Busan comfort food done exceptionally well.
Must-Try Dishes:
Dwaeji Gukbap, Kimchi Pork Belly, Sooyuk
What Makes it Special: Authentic Busan-style pork soup with 24-hour simmered broth
#20
Kitchen Sodam
8.3
Vibes:
Hidden Gems Heaven
Comfort Food Classics
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Kitchen Sodam is a newer, homestyle Korean spot off Crenshaw where the focus is on carefully cooked daily specials rather than spectacle. With a small dining room, tight menu, and very consistent praise for execution, it feels like a neighborhood canteen for stews, bibimbap, and lunchboxes.
Must-Try Dishes:
Beef bibimbap, Fish cake soup, Dosirak Korean lunch box
What Makes it Special: Compact, homestyle kitchen turning out carefully seasoned everyday Korean plates.
#21
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
#23
Gochu Gang
8.2
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Hidden Gems Heaven
Brewery & Beer Garden Republic
Gochu Gang serves Korean BBQ–inspired bowls, tacos, and quesadillas from a cart and food truck hubbed just east of LAX. Fans come for scratch-made marinades, from prime beef bulgogi to spicy pork, paired with fresh banchan-style sides and a casual brewery-adjacent vibe.
Must-Try Dishes:
Prime beef bulgogi KBBQ bowl, Spicy pork bulgogi tacos, KBBQ quesadilla with caramelized kimchi
What Makes it Special: Korean BBQ proteins get the street-food treatment in tacos, bowls, and quesadillas, often served alongside local craft beer.
#24
Jumsim
8.2
A husband-and-wife counter operation near City Hall turning out handmade gimbap and Korean comfort staples like LA galbi and kimchi pancake at prices that make it a natural lunch default for the Downtown crowd. The format is stripped-down and quick—order, sit, eat—but the portions run generous and the execution stays tight across a compact menu built around home-style technique rather than restaurant flash.
Must-Try Dishes:
Gimbap, BBQ Pork LA Galbi, Beef Bulgogi
What Makes it Special: A married Korean couple serves handmade gimbap and traditional comfort dishes with generous portions at affordable prices near City Hall.
8.2
Roy Choi's Korean-Mexican fusion truck parks at a Palms strip mall lot and delivers the same double-caramelized short rib tacos that launched LA's food truck movement in 2008. The technique punches well above the format—CIA-trained chef, house-made salsas, griddled corn tortillas—at prices that keep most items under $15. Order at the window, grab a spot in the lot, and eat with your hands.
Must-Try Dishes:
Korean BBQ Short Rib Taco, Spicy Pork Bowl, Kimchi Quesadilla
What Makes it Special: The original Kogi truck flavors in a fast-casual Palms home base.
#26
Pelicana Chicken
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
#27
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
#28
Wi Korean BBQ
8.2
Vibes:
Group Dining Gatherings
Late Night Legends
Birthday & Celebration Central
Trendy Table Hotspots
Wi Korean BBQ brings all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue to the Florence Avenue corridor with sizzling tabletop grills, plentiful banchan, and a lively crowd that runs late into the evening. It’s the go-to spot in Bell when you want marinated short ribs, pork belly, and a full KBBQ experience without driving to Koreatown.
Must-Try Dishes:
Marinated beef short rib (galbi), Pork belly combo, Spicy marinated pork bulgogi
What Makes it Special: AYCE Korean barbecue with full tabletop grilling and lively energy.
#29
BBQ Chung Dam
8.1
BBQ Chung Dam offers Korean BBQ with prime wagyu cuts and top-tier marinated meats, ideal for group feasting or special occasions. Sleek, contemporary decor and robust banchan round out an experience that attracts a lively crowd. All-you-can-eat is not the focus—expect quality and attentive tableside grilling.
Must-Try Dishes:
Prime Wagyu Short Rib, Marinated Boneless Galbi, Assorted Banchan
What Makes it Special: Premium wagyu and attentive tableside grilling in a modern space.
#30
BBQ+RICE Venice
8.1
A fast-casual Korean bowl operation built on saucy, sautéed proteins over rice with a rotating lineup of house-pickled vegetables that punch above their weight class. The Mar Vista outpost delivers the same formula that's kept the mini-chain busy since 2017: counter-order efficiency, portions that stretch into tomorrow's lunch, and bowls that stay under $15. Works best for weekday refueling when you want flavor density without the wait or wallet damage of a full Korean BBQ spread.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bulgogi Bowl, Spicy Chicken Bowl, Pork Bowl
What Makes it Special: Fast-casual Korean BBQ bowls with generous portions at budget-friendly prices
#31
BCD Tofu House
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
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Comfort Food Classics
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
HOLDAAK’s Highland Park outpost is a counter-service Korean fried chicken specialist where crisp double-fried wings and spicy sandwiches lead the menu. With combo boxes that hover around ten dollars, it’s one of the best value plays in the area for serious wing cravings.
Must-Try Dishes:
20 PCS Wings (Spicy or Caramel Soy), Spicy Holdaak Chicken Sandwich, Five-Piece Spicy Chicken Tender Box with Fries
What Makes it Special: Double-fried Korean wings and combos deliver big crunch and flavor for surprisingly low prices.
#33
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.
#35
mewame
8.1
Mewame is a Korean-style shaved ice and dessert shop in a Santa Monica Boulevard courtyard, serving vegan bingsu and blockshakes built on coconut and oat bases. It’s become a late-night dessert stop for West Hollywood locals looking for lighter, plant-based sweets with playful flavors.
Must-Try Dishes:
Matcha Blockshake, Honeydew Pandan Shaved Ice, Mango Passionfruit Coconut Shaved Ice
What Makes it Special: All-vegan Korean-style shaved ice and blockshakes in creative flavors.
#36
Namoo Korean BBQ
8.1
Vibes:
Birthday & Celebration Central
Group Dining Gatherings
Date Night Magic
Trendy Table Hotspots
NAMOO Korean BBQ brings a modern, polished take on tabletop grilling to the second floor of the Maxella Avenue complex, pairing premium cuts with a sleek room and free parking. Guests come for course-style combos, attentive staff who manage the grills, and a mix of traditional plates and more contemporary touches that make it feel like a night out as much as a meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Course Combo A, NAMOO Signature Beef Bulgogi, Seafood Pancake
What Makes it Special: Upscale Korean barbecue with table grills, free parking, and polished service.
#37
Seoulmates
8.1
Seoulmates delivers Korean street-food flavors through fusion tacos, bowls and hoagies in a casual, buzzy 3rd Street storefront. Open since 2022, it’s become a neighborhood favorite for playful takes on bulgogi and bibimbap with plenty of vegan and gluten-free options.
Must-Try Dishes:
Award-Winning Bulghoagie, Bibimbap Bowl, Korean Fried Chicken Tacos
What Makes it Special: Korean street fusion—think bulgogi grilled cheese and loaded hoagies.
#38
Temaki Society
8.1
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.
#39
Assa K-Food
8
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Hidden Gems Heaven
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Family-run Korean street-food stand from Ken & Savannah Lee serving hand-sliced bulgogi bowls, tteokbokki, and gimbap at the Lincoln & Rose corner. Locals line up for made-to-order plates priced for everyday stops and cooked with care.
Must-Try Dishes:
Hand-sliced bulgogi bowl (glass noodles or rice), Tteokbokki in spicy house broth, Handmade gimbap
What Makes it Special: Korean street food cooked to order with fruit-fermented kimchi.
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.
#41
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.
#42
Gushi
8
Gushi is a long-running Korean walk-up in Westwood Village where charbroiled plates, fried rice, and budget-friendly ramen bowls feed UCLA students late into the day. The ramen here is straightforward—beef, chicken, egg, or kimchi—but combined with big portions and low prices, it’s one of the most relied-on hot-soup stops near campus.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spicy Ramen (choice of beef, chicken, egg, or kimchi), Kimchi Pork Belly Plate, Kimchi Fried Rice
What Makes it Special: Korean counter-service spot where affordable ramen joins huge grilled plates.
#43
Hangry Moon's
8
Hangry Moon’s is a family-run late-night fried chicken and slider shop where the menu leans hard into sauced tenders, pulled pork, and overloaded fries. With long hours, big portions, and strong multi-platform ratings, it has become a core Westwood destination for budget-friendly, barbecue-adjacent comfort food after games and concerts.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spicy chicken tender sliders, Buffalo Chicken Tender Thicc Fries, Jack Daniels Pulled Pork Slider Combo
What Makes it Special: Late-night fried chicken and pulled pork sliders with huge portions.
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.
#45
Jesse Boy
8
A Korean fried chicken counter that runs two dedicated fryers—one for meat, one for vegan cauliflower—so both sides come out with the same shatteringly crisp batter. The farmer's market pedigree from 2018 shows in a tight, focused menu where every item revolves around one technique done well. Order at the window, grab a spot, and let the tenders or the bowl do the talking at prices that make repeat visits easy.
Must-Try Dishes:
Korean Fried Chicken Tenders, Jesse Boy Chicken Bowl, Korean Fried Cauliflower
What Makes it Special: Korean fried chicken specialist with a dedicated vegan fryer producing equally crispy cauliflower, born from LA farmer's markets in 2018
#46
Majordomo
8
Vibes:
Group Dining Gatherings
Birthday & Celebration Central
Outdoor Dining Oasis
Instagram Worthy Wonders
David Chang's LA flagship runs on large-format showpieces—the two-day smoked short rib sliced tableside, then repurposed into beef rice—built for groups who want to pass platters and share. The warehouse energy runs loud and industrial by design, so this works best when you're leaning into the communal table rhythm rather than looking for quiet conversation.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bing, Bossam, Stuffed Peppers
What Makes it Special: David Chang's LA flagship brings his bold Korean-American cooking to a Chinatown warehouse with whole-animal feasts and wood-fired dishes
#47
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
#48
Perilla LA
8
A Busan-inspired banchan shop that rotates its lineup of Korean side dishes with uncommon precision, earning a spot on the NYT 50 Best Restaurants list for that singular focus. The format is built for solo lunchers grabbing a dosirak box or a spread of banchan to go, not a sit-down occasion. With only 62 Google reviews running at 89% five-star, early signals are strong but the track record is still short.
Must-Try Dishes:
Black Cod Dosirak, Gimbap, Gyeran-mari
What Makes it Special: A banchan shop inspired by Busan takeout culture, named to the NYT 50 Best Restaurants list for its obsessively perfected rotating Korean side dishes.
Worthy Picks
#49
BBQ+RICE - Eaho
7.9
Fast-casual Korean BBQ bowls built on 24-hour marinated meats and house-made pickles, all landing under $13—a price point that makes repeat visits easy. The format is streamlined counter service on a busy stretch of Santa Monica Blvd, so come for the bulgogi and spicy pork, not the ambiance. Best approached as a weekday lunch play; order pickup to sidestep the tight shared parking lot.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bulgogi Bowl, Spicy Pork Bowl, Korean Fried Chicken (KFC)
What Makes it Special: Fast-casual Korean BBQ bowls built around 24-hour marinated meats and house-made pickles, all under $13
#50
BBQ+RICE West LA
7.9
A fast-casual Korean counter where wok-fired proteins—bulgogi, black pepper chicken, spicy chicken—land on steamed rice with housemade pickles, all ringing up under $14. The Westside lunch crowd treats it as a reliable weekday rotation spot where the bowls come out fast and the flavors hit harder than the price suggests. Strip-mall seating keeps it no-frills, so order ahead for pickup during the noon rush.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bulgogi Bowl, Black Pepper Chicken Bowl, Spicy Chicken Bowl
What Makes it Special: Fast-casual Korean BBQ bowls built on wok-fired proteins over steamed rice with housemade pickles, all under $14