We got the hinoki steamed duck and beef brisket combo which is their specialty. It does take a while to cook though so we also ordered the galbi and spicy naengmyeon. The food was good and on par with standard Korean restaurants. The steamed veggies were comforting and clean and I liked the pairing with the smokiness of the duck. Service was good though a bit on the slower side. read more

Bab N Banchan - Korean Near Me - Torrance, California

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1st time here, food was good & service was friendly & prompt. I had the Chicken bulgogi + soon tofu combo, my hubby had the spicy raw crab (they even gave him a box of plastic gloves LOL :D ). I was grateful for the attentive service. I do wish they had more than one soon tofu (beef) option. I also wasn't sure about the steaming hot tea in a plastic pitcher, hmmm. That being said, I definitely want to return & try their grilled fish (they have mackerel, atka mackerel, rockfish & croaker). I'm a sucker for grilled fish. I also noticed they have steamed duck??! Which I think my hubby might try next. Stay tuned... :) read more

Bab N Banchan - spicy raw crab (front), chicken bulgogi (rear) - Korean Near Me - Torrance, California

The dishes are unique, flavorful, and fresh. In addition to the Korean bbq, from their hearty soup to sweet raw crab to steamed duck everyone found multiple dishes to enjoy. Even better, the service is top notch, both friendly and helpful. We had a large party that included a need for multiple high chairs and they did their best to accommodate our seating preferences and cook the food using nearby burners rather than the ones at our table so that the children could avoid some of the smokiness. Wonderful experience, we look forward to returning! read more

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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. read more

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Food and service are always great because I typically come in during lunch time. Some time after I started coming here, prices for the spicy marinated crab increased by over 20% in the span of a few months. I used to come nearly weekly, but it's been several months now since I've been back. Their other (specifically the BBQ) menu items are not bad but also nothing to write home about, and also definitely on the pricey end (quality did not warrant price, imo.) read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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Went there on a whim last weekend, and I think we might've ordered the wrong item, but we were pretty disappointed with our duck. We didn't get the hinoki style, but just the grill version with fried rice at the end. It was 150 and it was for 2-3 people, but I thought the portion was a little on the smaller side. For 150, I thought there would be at least some stew or steamed rice, but literally there was just some duck and a little bit of sliced potatoes, chives and onions. The duck wasn't anything special, you can buy it at the supermarket and pan fry it at home for a lot less. I then had hopes for the fried rice, but even the fried rice wasn't too flavorful. They kept telling us to wait to get the fried rice and we were confused since the whole point is to cook it in the duck fat to make it extra delicious. Instead, they cooked the onions in the oil, set the onions aside, and then cooked the rice when there was hardly any oil left. They added radish kimchi, but the flavor was off, pretty bland. Overall, we weren't too excited about our meal. Service was nice. read more

After living in the neighborhood and finding way better restaurants (Korean and other cuisines) at a regular price, there's no justification for such absurdly high prices. read more

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 read more

Bab N Banchan - 간장게장 프리미엄 (2미) / Soy Sauce Marinated Crab (2 Crab) - Korean Near Me - Torrance, California

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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 ! read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

Bab N Banchan - ( LA) / Soft Tofu Soup LA Galbi - Korean Near Me - Torrance, California

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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 read more

Bab N Banchan - Dolsot and spicy pork. Get both. - Korean Near Me - Torrance, California

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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 read more

Bab N Banchan - 육개장 / Spicy Beef Soup $18.95 lunch - Korean Near Me - Torrance, California

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!!! read more

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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 read more

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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. read more

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We celebrated my 4th of July birthday here, and wow, what a feast! Almost everything we ordered was a hit (except the duck, which was just okay). Here's what we had: Hinoki Steamed beef brisket - tender, yum! Hinoki Smoked Duck - not bad, but didn't wow us. Soy-marinated raw crab & shrimp - absolutely yes, SUPERB! Don't skip this! Grilled mackerel, croaker, and rockfish, grilled perfectly, full of flavor! Bibimbap & beef brisket soon tofu soup - warm, comforting, and delish! Cold noodles - refreshing and satisfying, especially with all the meat. Pros: The food here was really, really good, and it's clear they put effort into both flavor and presentation. Portions were somehow okay, honestly, I wouldn't mind a little more! The service was excellent. Bonus: We mentioned it was my birthday and they surprised us with lots of little complimentaries. So thoughtful! Did I mention the marinated raw crab? You need that in your life. MUST ORDER! Minor Cons (if any): Their water cups are hilariously tiny, if you're the "water please" type, be ready to ask for lots of refills. But honestly, the staff is so kind and attentive, it wasn't a problem at all. Overall? Loved the experience. Definitely coming back. This place is now on my go-to list, you've got a regular in me! read more

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Food: 3/5 Side dishes were great, really enjoyed the fish cake. If your into steam smoke duck, then this might be a dish you'd enjoy. I prefer the more traditional kbbq. The soy marinated crab was very delicsize. if I could order 2 I would have. But the crab was a nice solid size. Plenty of the typical drinks including beer, sounds, sodas. Service: 4/5 The server was attentive although they appeared a little short staff, the were relatively quick. The staff was very gracious. Ambiance: 3/5 Environment was ok. Nothing out the ordinary, just ok. Plain but clean, lots of space. Overall, the restaurant wasn't as busy on a Friday. read more

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Great service and owner! Ordered the raw marinated crab with spicy sauce. So good and fresh!! Spicy level 1-2 very tolerable. The braised short rib has awesome flavor. Easy to chew. Ambiance is great. Parking very easy. read more

Bab N Banchan - Short rib left and / Spicy Seasoned Raw Marinated Crab right - Korean Near Me - Torrance, California

We ordered: STEAMED DUCK- this was for 2 people. I liked this. Can't wait to try other things. read more

Bab N Banchan - Got the brown rice - Korean Near Me - Torrance, California

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Came here on Christmas evening for dinner and surprisingly it was quite busy! This was hands down the best Korean meal I've had in a long time. We got the raw marinated crab and it was so tasty. People were eating kbbq and it didn't leave smelling like a bbq pit. Place was clean and service was really fast. Overall, food was 10/10 and I'll be coming back for kbbq next time. read more

Bab N Banchan - Korean Near Me - Torrance, California

I had always heard that Bap & Banchan in Torrance does amazing crab dishes, so I finally decided to try it--and I'm so glad I did. Both the soy-marinated and spicy crabs were incredibly flavorful with a clean, well-balanced taste. Nothing was too salty or overpowering, just perfectly seasoned. The agujjim (braised monkfish) was tender and delicately spiced, and the grilled and braised fish dishes were just as excellent. Every dish had a clean, satisfying finish that made the whole meal feel light yet fulfilling. Our entire group enjoyed every bite. The male staff member was friendly and attentive, but the owner, who is also a gentleman, went above and beyond with warm and thoughtful service. This place truly impressed us with both the food and hospitality. It was one of those meals that leaves you feeling happy and taken care of. Highly, highly recommend. read more

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This was on the pricey side for the steamed beef offering since we've had that at other places. It comes with a combo for the full set price. Service provided was attentive and quick as there wasn't many people when we went. Banchans were good. read more

Food was amazing, and there is a nice variety of dishes to enjoy. The name speaks for itself--the banchan was some of the best I've had at a restaurant. Server was kind, attentive, and prepared our meat well. read more

Bab N Banchan - Korean Near Me - Torrance, California

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Why haven't I visited this place more often? It has easily become my favorite Korean food spot! The service was outstanding, and the food was delicious and authentic. Beef package: definitely worth every cent considering the portion size. They cook the meat for you, like a few other places around town, but the flavor was exceptional. Banchan: I value a well-seasoned and varied selection of banchan, and this place did not disappoint. My family and I have tried several good Korean restaurants in the area, but now, this one will be our first choice! read more

I absolutely loved the service and food here! I ordered a tofu soup with spicy marinated crab and it was to die for Also the owner was nice enough to help us put together our to go box for our soup. All of us had a good time and would come back again soon!. read more

The food is so good here and the people are so nice here. Try there meat here and they give us such lovely sides

I'm usually the type of person who would order different items each time I visit a restaurant, but that is not the case here. I really like their soy sauce marinated crabs (female crabs with eggs), and just can't seem to venture away from that (even though it's one of the more expensive dishes and my wallet cries a bit when I come here). This dish comes with rice and many small side dishes, and the owner is lovely and would often add a couple freebie items on top of that. Of course, I like some dishes more than others, but haven't had anything that was bad or really off-putting. They also give free teas! I typically come here in the evening, and it is never crowded. Hence, if you're hungry and don't want to wait in line, then this is the place to go! I've also never had issues with parking here either. read more

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Like a solid 3.5 Pricey for what you get. For a Party of 4 We ordered a large beef for bbq ( came with 2 abalone, steamed egg and tiny individual servings of army stew (no ramen included in it) and 2 raw marinated flower crab. (Total bill was about $300 something) food quality was good. Service was good, kbbq was cooked and served for you at your table which is appreciated but also awkward. Raw soy Marinated crabs were tasty with roe. Unfortunately for a place called Bap n Banchan... their rice bowls were tiny and we had to order extra which I've never had to do... and their banchan were lackluster,underwhelming and lacked flavor. I would like to go back and try other things they offer next time. Because the kbbq I feel wasn't worth the price and it was only made up by service and quality. read more

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Came here for lunch with a large party. We were warmly welcomed and our server seated us at our table. We all opted for our own lunch specials. I got the beef bone soup which had nice broth flavor but the meat was a little tough and besides some noodles there wasn't much else in the soup. Banchan sides were pretty good. Our server was a little all over the place. Didn't give me a lid for my soup takeout, mixed up some orders and gave rice to another person rather than the other, but overall it wasn't bad. read more

I had been eyeing Bab N Banchan ever since they rebranded and it came on my radar through Yelp and social media. We decided to go with a group of 6 people on a Monday night. It was not that crowded, so we got seated right away at 6pm at a grill table. It was a bit of a tight squeeze with 6, especially with all of the food we ordered (over-ordered). I would say over the food was really good, the service was good (some hiccups with having new staff but they were really nice and accommodating), and we had a great time trying some dishes we don't normally see in the Torrance area. However, it can get a little pricey, especially if you over-order like we do. Food: - Hinoki Steam Beef Brisket & Smoked Duck (2-3 Servings) $159 - The beef brisket and smoked duck were really delicious and tender! I really enjoyed the duck. It was very unique and I have never seen it at a Korean restaurant. We got two big stacked steam boxes with the duck and brisket and they just cooked right on our grill in the middle of the table. They serve the duck with some white napa kimchi and fancy nori but it also cooks on top of chives with sticky rice in the middle. I would say the portion was very large, more like 4 people worth of food if that's all you order. - Braised Beef Short Ribs (Normal/Spicy) with cheese $60 + $10 - The flavor of the galbijjim was really good and the meat was tender. I would say the cheese upcharge seems a little steep for the amount and the portion of meat seems a little smaller than other restaurants in Ktown, but the quality was good. - Spicy Seasoned Raw Marinated Crab (8 Pieces) $33 - We wanted to try the raw marinated crab, but the soy-marinated ones can get a little pricey. So we opted for this alternative. It was really spicy!!! Be careful and make sure you can handle spicy before you order this one. It was good, but I think for us the soy-marinated would've been better suited. - Soy Sauce Raw Marinated Shrimp (5 Units) $20 - The staff gave us this dish on the house to try. It was really delicious! I have never tried soy-marinated shrimp, but really enjoyed the flavor. The texture is a little slimy/chewy like raw spot prawn sushi/sashimi, but I am used to that. - Seafood Pancake $23 - We also got this dish on the house from the owner! Probably because we ordered a little too much haha. The seafood pancake was one of the best I have had! It was so crispy and packed with seafood. The sauce with it was also excellent too. Overall, had a really great experience at Bab N Banchan! The food was different the the usual korean spots in the area and everything we ate was delicious! I would highly recommend trying it. Next time, I definitely want to try the raw soy-marinated crabs. read more

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BnB replaced Heung Nam which was a pretty good place for some traditional Korean food. BnB has only been open about 6 weeks. Usually I wait longer before trying out a new place, but I really was in the mood for their Soy Marinated Crab. Since there are very few places to get Korean RAW marinated crab besides the K grocery stores or going to a restaurant in Ktown, I thought I'd give BNB a try. The female crab with the eggs was delicious with the rice. This is not the kind of dish you'd order on a date. It's pretty messy, hence the plastic gloves offered by the server. We also ordered the bibim naeng myun cold thin noodles. We requested that they cut the noodles not just twice but four times as the noodles are extremely long and thin. Bibimbap I'd offered at lunch and not dinner. I do wish they offered other soups and dishes besides BBQ, and some of it was very expensive The service and hospitality was great. They are really trying hard! Plenty of strip mall parking. read more

Bab N Banchan - Soy marinated Crab - Korean Near Me - Torrance, California

Food is delicious! Serving sizes are very good, the raw marinated crab is delicious, both soy sauce and the red pepper kind. *they give you high quality gloves to eat the crabs with, and I LOVE THAT my hands don't get soy sauce on them after eating it* I didn't try the duck cause I'm not a fan in general but the brisket steamed set is delicious. Personally speaking, the rice was a bit soggy but that does depend on day to day for everyone so I understand. Service is good, not spectacularly overbearing but takes care of you fast. Extra rice, asap, more alcohol, asap. I did have to ask for a water container cause their water cup is a bit small, and I drink a ton of water. Ambiance is good. Very clean, looks like it was a bbq store before so they do have those ceiling suction things but I haven't seen anyone use it, cause their main thing is the steamed duck/brisket. Conclusion, for the value and food quality, I'f definitely go again. Owner walked around a bit and was very nice so that's always good to see. He seems to treat the employees really well, and we all love a boss who is nice to his employees. read more

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Honestly some of the best fried rice. EVER! Our service was amazing we needed anything our waiter was there he gave us advice on how to eat even. The roast duck was delicious and the beef brisket was so tender. Def a must come back! read more

Bab N Banchan - Roast / Hinoki Steamed Beef Brisket & Duck (2-3 serving) - Korean Near Me - Torrance, California

So glad we tried this place, we usually go to a place nearby but they were closed so found Bab n Banchan. It was delicious and the service was amazing! The waiters were all super sweet and funny! The steamed brisket set is delicious, will definitely be coming back for that and the cold noodles were perfect for this whether! Glad to have found another gem in Torrance. read more

Bab N Banchan - steamed / Hinoki Steamed Beef Brisket - Korean Near Me - Torrance, California

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Expectations was low coming here to eat because I saw many ownership changes during last few years. But Foods and Services were superb. Everyone should come and try this place. 밥N반찬 read more

Bab N Banchan - / BRAISED Silver Cod fish - Korean Near Me - Torrance, California

Service was great; friendly and attentive staff! Food was 11/10. LOVED the crab and felt that the portions for the meat plate were quite generous and true to serving sizes. Don't sleep on this place! read more

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