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Warm, comforting bowl of bibimbap or upscale Korean BBQ, Los Angeles’s K-Town is home to some of the country’s best Korean food. The dining choices here are as dizzying as copious. The big question is always: Where do we eat? Whether you like your meals cheap and fast or modern and lavish, we’ve put together a list of top 10 places to get the best Korean food in Los Angeles.
Chunju Han-il Kwan
Come with an army to eat the legendary Budae Jjigae stew and make sure to order the savory Scallion Pancake.
Its one of the best budae jjigae I’ve ever had. – Danny Nguyễn
Ham Ji Park
Read our greasy, pork stained lips: get the Pork Neck Soup and Pork Ribs.
Wow the pork neck soup is amazing here! I’ve never had anything like this before! What a hidden gem in ktown. Also try the spare ribs. – Audrey Lo “@TravelingAudrey”
Han Bat Sul Lung Tang
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A simple menu of beef broth soups, La La Land swears by their curative powers. Adiós nasty colds and hangovers.
Han Bat consistently serves the best Sul Lung Tang that I’ve had outside of Korea, and in true Korean fashion – quick, no frills and with amazing kimchi and radish. – Rebecca Weiner
Jae Bu Do
Oysters, shrimp, clams, octopus, scallops, squid, conch, crab and lobster – choose a combo, throw on a pair of gloves and start grilling.
The seafood here is really fresh and delicious. – Danny Nguyễn
Kang Ho Dong Baekjeong
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Super popular South Korean chain, Kang Ho Dong Baekjeong is elevated Korean BBQ, serving only high quality meats for your tableside grill.
K-BBQ is on point! Best I’ve had outside Korea. Get the meat combo (rib eye is to die for) + lunchbox + frozen soju! – Eunice
Myung Dong Kyoja
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When your appetite for dumplings, kimchi and chicken noodle soup just can’t wait until the next day, this late night spot has you covered.
A nice spacious spot in Koreatown, Los Angeles, Myung Dong Kyoja has some of the most tasty pork dumplings this city has to offer. – Marc Nieto
Ondal 2
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The spicy crab soup brings serious crowds. Don’t act too cool for the apron, between the banchan, the soup and the rice or noodles to sop up the leftovers it will get messy.
Wow the spicy crab soup is incredible! – Audrey Lo “@TravelingAudrey”
Park’s BBQ
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The seasoned Bulgogi or Bal-Gi, like all the meats on the menu, are meticulously sourced. Don’t miss the Beef Short Rib Soup, Stone Pot Rice or Pancake with Shrimp and Scallion.
…it’s all about the quality here, galbi was nice as was the galbi tong – the soup was really nice and savory. – Sandra Waring
Seongbukdong
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Cozy up to a steaming bowl of jjigae, the tender chunks of galbi jjim and the generous banchan at this homey eatery serving traditional dishes.
The galbitang here is delicious! lots of thick and tender pieces of meat. the soup is flavorful as well… -Christine Tran
Kyochon Chicken
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Fingerlicking good chicken wings, double fried or grilled.
The wings here are awesome. The skin is like a lightly fried heaven, whichever type of chicken you order will be good but the garlic is the most famous. – ysa dee
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