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    Bab N Banchan

    4.4 (183 reviews)
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    Rosana S.

    We've made the rounds when it comes to Korean spots in Torrance, but this was our first time checking out BnB. The place looks impressively clean and feels brand new. We swung by on a Monday, just before 3 p.m., and the place was completely empty... except for an elderly gentleman dozing off in a corner booth. Turns out, he was our server! Super sweet guy, definitely added to the charm. To be fair, not many folks are chasing Korean BBQ in the middle of a Monday afternoon. We were just looking for a quick bite, so we went with the soon tofu and cold noodles. Both hit the spot, flavourful, decent sized portions, and the banchan lineup was not too shabby. All in all, a solid intro to BnB. But I have a feeling I'll need to come back and give their BBQ a try before I can truly make up my mind about this place.

    Soy sauce marinated two whole crab
    Emily L.

    This is my favorite raw crab place for its value and quality and I've tried quite a few. First, parking is easy with the parking lot. I saw a couple spots reserved for Bab n Banchan in front too so that is convenient. It has a mom and pop feel while also being clean and nice looking. The service is very friendly. I usually get the spicy raw crab but the galbi and seafood pancake are also top notch. If you like Korean food, and especially if you like raw crab you should come here. I have come back like three or four times now.

    / Hinoki Steam Smoked Duck
    Janet T.

    Craving quality raw marinated crab and don't want to drive out to K-Town?! This is the spot for you! I was craving raw marinated crab after watching k-drama and my love was craving duck, so we came here to give it a try. They did not disappoint at all! First off, the service was amazing and every single dish we were served were delicious. All the way down to the drinks! Abolone porridge - this was a complimentary appetizer and man was it delicious! The porridge held so much flavor for a dish that looked sooooo simple. It was fishy at all either! Next time I'm sick, this is where I'll order my porridge :) Steamed duck - they steam it in front of you, and the server did say wait 15 mins before opening the lid. But to be honest, 8-10 mins would've sufficed, since they keep the fire on throughout your meal. Spicy marinated crab - delicious with a good kick. It's a really good price for 6 pieces as well! (3 whole crabs!) The crab was super fresh and meaty. It did not have a fishy taste to it at all. Soy marinated crab - just as good; maybe better than the spicy marinated crab. It is all preference! I thought this was way better because I love the taste of the crab butter (the guts lol) and the flavor is enhanced in this dish. The soy is perfectly seasoned too- not overly salty at all. It is very rich, but soooo good. No wonder it's more expensive. Galbitang - rich and delicious. Simple yet so good. If you're looking for authentic Korean food, this is the spot. Do not pass this spot up! The employees here are super nice and attentive; they checked in on us multiple times and made sure we were okay. They even offered to refill our banchan for free.

    Trinny T.

    I went to Bab n Banchan because it was a new restaurant and I needed to check it out. I think the menu was very diverse but pricey. At the end I chose the basic food like bulgogi and spicy cold noodles. The bulgogi was okay. I think it is the same as other place. It doesn't have a wow factor. 4/5 Spicy cold noodles were alright. I think I could make it at home too. There was no wow factor 3/5. The service was outstanding though. Maybe they specialize in the duck mostly and thats their specialty. I think many restaurants have something they are best of, but those random entrees arent. The price for the meat seems too expensive for me so I will not visit for the duck.

    간장게장 프리미엄 (2미) / Soy Sauce Marinated Crab (2 Crab)
    JC P.

    This will be my new fav to go spot in Torrance. Chance upon this place to get marinated raw soy crab and it was delicious and legit. Reminded me a lot of Seoul. Great service too. Definitely a must try and will be back! Exotic menu too

    Prime rib cap was yummy!
    Donna B.

    Great higher end Korean food establishment. I could tell either the manager or owner really took pride in the food. My best friend is Korean and I am Caucasian so he did talk to her and was concerned I wouldn't like some things but she assured him I love everything in Korean and it did not disappoint! We were going to order à la carte but he suggested the assorted beef plate for two which came with prime rib, brisket and sirloin and it was delicious. He also cooked for us which was nice. I really enjoyed the soybean paste soup, the egg soufflé and all the meats were delicious. I would like a few more veggie options other than the onion and squash but the Banchan was amazing and lots of great choices.. The meat was delicious and it was nice that it was cooked for us. Overall a great solid place to eat and we were treated like royalty. Definitely would go back again !

    / Spicy Beef Soup
    Cathy N.

    Came here for dinner on a Saturday night and surprised there is no crowd. The food is amazing. Great customer service, quality of food and taste is better then any restaurant in this area. Will definitely be coming again to try more dishes. Everything was delicious.

    ( LA) / Soft Tofu Soup LA Galbi
    Lawrence L.

    Come here for the raw marinated soy crab! It is absolutely delicious. I prefer soy over the spicy marinated because you can eat the crab head butter. Pro tip learned from the owner - put some rice into the crab head and a few drops of sesame oil. Flames. They also include a raw marinated shrimp which had roe and delicious as well. Service was amazing and the servers were all very kind. Offering my wife and I bibs to make sure our white shirts didn't get dirty. If you're in the Torrance area and crazing Korean, come through!

    Dolsot and spicy pork. Get both.
    Btent J.

    Food Banchan - Always a bonus when potato salad is included. It was solid as were all the others. Standout was for sure the cucumber salad. Banger. 4.4/5 Dolsot bibimbap - An excellent dish served piping hot with essential gochujang and soup. 4.7/5 Spicy pork bulgolgi - This was a stellar dish, much better than average. Tender pork and a balanced, natural flavor. 4.7/5 Service Short staffed, only one guy who seemed to be the owner. 2/5 Ambiance A decent Korean restaurant vibe, clean. The usual kpop soundtrack. 4/5

    육개장 / Spicy Beef Soup $18.95 lunch
    Sati I.

    Came here for lunch today and ordered spicy beef soup I will definitely come back here with my friends! I would like to try their signature dish, marinated raw crab next time

    Alyssa C.

    They updated the menu again! I came on a cold night wanting some of the steamed duck, was pleasantly surprised that the quality is the same and they added more stuff to the menu! Need to come back to try everything on the menu. The owner has also started to recognize me, so I really appreciate how down to earth he is. I'm still surprised that there's no line here, their food is the best korean food in the area. As usual, 10/10!!!

    Maruko X.

    Ambiance: it's located in a shared plaza with other merchants, parking spaces available in front of the restaurant, it's very clean and bright inside, spacious and good for large group hangout Service: very friendly and attentive, introduced their menu and specialities thoroughly, served water and food adequately Food: classic bbq and comfort food, specializing in raw crabs and steamed meat Banchan - **** premium quality and very tasty overall, I particularly like their glass noodles, seafood flavored kimchi, fish cakes, and potato salads, recommend Hinoki Steam Smoked Duck - ***** tasty slices of smoked duck breast, steamed on top of chives and cabbage, and sticky rice, served with dipping sauce, highly recommend Price: although it's pricy and reasonable for the premium quality, expect $50~$60 per person

    Jenny T.

    This is a great spot for raw marinated craw and abalone porridge! Along with their galbi tang, we had our main dish which was the smoked duck to tie the meal together but overall from the starter to the 'dessert' which were the crabs hahaha - we were all stuffed and satisfied with our meal. We also were given a sample of their Sikhye which was the sweet rice drink and it was yummy as well. The barley tea is refreshing and gives off of hint of corn flakes when you drink it. This is a good restaurant to visit for your raw marinated crab cravings.

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    Is this place all you can eat?

    Unfortunately, it’s not. We do serve barbecue, but it’s not unlimited.

    Is this place kid friendly?

    Yes it is, when I went, my friend's 10yo & 12yo were with us & loved the food.

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