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Best Outdoor Dining Korean Restaurants in Chinatown

3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked

Last Updated: February 2026

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David Chang's LA flagship brings his bold Korean-American cooking to a Chinatown warehouse with whole-animal feasts and wood-fired dishes

Notable Picks

$$$$ Chinatown Korean, Steakhouse
David Chang's LA flagship runs on large-format showpieces—the two-day smoked short rib sliced tableside, then repurposed into beef rice—built for groups who want to pass platters and share. The warehouse energy runs loud and industrial by design, so this works best when you're leaning into the communal table rhythm rather than looking for quiet conversation.
Must-Try Dishes: Bing, Bossam, Stuffed Peppers
What Makes it Special: David Chang's LA flagship brings his bold Korean-American cooking to a Chinatown warehouse with whole-animal feasts and wood-fired dishes
$$ Chinatown Korean
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

$$ Chinatown Korean, BBQ
An open-air covered patio KBBQ spot in Chinatown where the breezy design actually vents grill smoke, solving the biggest complaint most people have about Korean barbecue. The AYCE format leans on solid cuts like Black Angus brisket and marinated bulgogi at a price point that works for groups splitting the bill. Expect K-pop, sizzling grills, and energy—this is a loud, social meal, not a quiet dinner.
Must-Try Dishes: Marinated Bulgogi, Black Angus Beef Brisket, Ribeye Steak
What Makes it Special: Open-air covered patio KBBQ in Chinatown where the breezy design vents grill smoke so you leave without the smell on your clothes