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BBQ Chung Dam

4.5 (849 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
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B K.

My gf and I love KBBQ. We were int rh area so we decided to come here. It wasn't our first choice. Anyway, so we went. We ordered the prime option. The "prime" meats came out and they did not look so prime. Did not taste so prime. The banchan was buffet, self-serve style. Kinda nasty dude to multiple germs on the serving utensils. Kimchi and everything else was not mid, it was was below. We had stomach issues the next day. This place was not worth.

Abigail V.

What a great improvement for this Korean barbecue spot. Their parking is great as you walk in we were greeted by our server, Eric. The ambience is very clean and open. We came in right at 11 AM when they opened. They have an incredible lunch special. They're steamed egg is phenomenal with their tofu soup. We had their beef belly, their pork belly and their brisket. The quality of meat is incredible. Definitely will be back.

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Injoo H.

For $21.99 AYCE in Koreatown, the price is definitely the biggest reason to come here. The $21.99 Happy Hour is ALL DAY, EVERY DAY and includes the self bar. Kids ages 3-8 are $14.99. Honestly, the self bar was probably my kids' favorite part. They kept going back for japchae, tteokbokki, fried rice, dumplings, chicken wings, fruit, and more. There's also a self-serve ramen station. Ramen is $1.99 per package with the $21.99 special, and you can cook it yourself. We also got to try both the mul naengmyeon (cold noodle soup) and bibim naengmyeon (spicy cold noodles). I actually liked the naengmyeon! The bibim naengmyeon here has quite a bit of broth, rather than being the dry-style bibim naengmyeon. The restaurant itself is HUGE, so I think this would be a good spot for larger groups or family gatherings. Overall, I wouldn't come specifically for the quality of the meat, but for $21.99 AYCE in LA, it's a solid value. For me, the biggest reasons to come back would be the price, the kids-friendly self bar, and the space for groups.

Lily F.

We went to this AYCE after going to Korean Town Plaza. There a couple of BTS army who were wearing BTS merchandise. Employee said that we needed to order meats from tablet. Self serve had rice, vegetables, fruits, brisket, chicken wing, and fish cake. Ramen was not included in price. We got happy hour price. Òur selection of meats were pork belly, and bulgogi

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Leonard K.

I went here yesterday for the first time and forgot to take pictures, but this place lets you order 3 meats at a time and has a cool pan to cook things in. They don't bring panchan out to your table as they have big catering type trays in an area filled with kimchi, macaroni salad, fish cakes, really yummy cucumbers, salads and dips, beef ribs and more. Tteokbuki too. The meat here is pretty good. They are better than average cuts, but not premium prime cuts in the $40 all you can eat package, which is option B. They don't cook things for you here's you have to be aware that you'll be doing the cooking on your own. Some of the best meats we had were the short rib, the beef tongue and the brisket. I think the best thing they had there was the soybean paste soup. I finished nearly all of that myself. The dips here are okay compared to other places. Overall this place is a pretty good value. But we originally wanted to check out chubby cattle for the first time but got there too late to have a full experience, so we went here instead. I think the service is good and attentive. The ambiance is nice because the place is huge. I think if you want all you can eat, this is a good choice, but I like places either packages a bit better like Pigya

Brisket, onion, kimchi, jalapeño. You know ball if you eat it this way!
Heidi K.

Hands down our favorite KBBQ spot! They recently started offering a new $25 special and you get everything listed in the picture, which is honestly such a good deal for the amount and variety. It also includes access to the self-serve salad bar where you can grab onions, garlic, ssamjang (Korean bean paste), and other hot foods. Such a bang for your buck. Our favorites are the brisket, honeycomb black pork, and both the small and large intestines. Pro tip: order a lot at once and order often because this place gets busy and the servers can't always come around as frequently once the rush starts. It's also great for large parties. We basically come here weekly. Come now before this place gets even more packed because word is definitely getting out.

Diane K.

This Memorial Day weekend, a friend from out of state is coming to visit me for the first time in 15 years (She is my old friend who used to live here in LA, and we were very close back then. And, she is coming all the way from out of state to see me after 15 years), and today is Buddha's Birthday. Last year Memorial Day weekend, I took a trip to Murrieta Hot Springs Spa, but this year I decided to stay in LA, hang out with friends, and visit a Buddhist temple. Yesterday, eight of us from our group got together for dinner at Cheongdam Korean BBQ. It's an AYCE (All-You-Can-Eat) BBQ place, and their pricing is structured at $56.99, $41.99, $36.99, and $24.99. We went with the $56.99 option and kept ordering the fresh sirloin and prime short ribs. They also have a self-serve salad bar where you can grab salad, tteokbokki, fried dumplings, japchae, fruit, and more. They had rice wraps (tteok-bossam), which I love--I really enjoy wrapping the meat in the rice wrap, dipping it in sesame oil, and eating it with salad. The quality of the meat was good and tasty, and I was really happy that everything at the salad bar was delicious, too. Also, all the staff members were kind, and the valet parking man in particular, was incredibly friendly, which was great. However, while the staff was friendly and brought us what we asked for, they didn't check on our table very often, and my friends frequently mentioned that this was inconvenient. Usually, Korean restaurants have call bells on the tables, but this place didn't have one. Since there was no bell and the staff rarely came by to check on us, it was quite frustrating. Still, whenever they did come by, they brought exactly what we requested and were very polite. But when they brought the check, they told us that a 20% tip had been automatically charged because we were a large group, which made my group members a bit unhappy. Since the servers didn't check on us frequently and we had to cook all the meat ourselves (since it's AYCE), some members felt the automatic 20% tip was unjustified. One person in our group even said they would never come back here. Despite that, I still enjoyed it. The meat was high quality and delicious, the staff was friendly, and when we ordered steamed eggs, everyone was able to get their own individual serving. Their cold noodles (mul-naengmyeon) were also really good. The only real downside was that they didn't check on us frequently to see if we needed anything. cf) We always split the bill evenly, Yesterday, the people who drank paid $93 each, and the people who didn't drink paid $78 each. Since I don't drink, I paid $78

Rachel L.

My husband and I visited on August 20 at around 11:30 a.m. The male server was friendly and professional, but the older female server was incredibly rude. We asked a simple question about which meat was cooking, since we wanted to know if it was the large intestine or small intestine and she responded in a dismissive, irritated tone, as though we were bothering her. We were both genuinely offended, and I was very close to asking her directly to treat us with more respect. We paid for the $40 option rather than the lunch special, which made the experience even more disappointing that she treated us that way. Although every guest deserves respectful treatment regardless of what they order. I rarely leave negative reviews, but no one should be treated this way. I hope management addresses how this server speaks to customers. Food wise was good. One star for the older Korean lady server

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Savvy G.

2 stars is me being nice, and that's because I thought that the salad bar was a cool touch. I came on a Tuesday afternoon with friends, we are black and brown people and I feel like we didn't get good service because of that. We had to ask for water when it was just given to everyone else upon arrival. When we wanted to order they kept walking past us, and everything would take a while. The guys energy was just off and not pleasant at all. We did not appreciate being treated differently. The only one that was helpful was a woman, and she came and helped us cook our meat a little bit. The restaurant is big and seats many people, and wasn't crowded when I came. The valet parking is $2. The salad bar had some decent items. The bathroom was clean. Their prices are good, but their food is decent. You get what you pay for. We felt uncomfortable here and would not return .

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Odessa P.

Tried this all you can eat korean bbq place on a busy weekend and was amazed by their service. They have a bar for fried dumplings, fried rice, corn with cheese, pasta, some fruits, dips for the meats and more. Our server kept coming back to offer us more meats and even changed our grill thrice, She even took our photo in the entrance where they have good backdrop. Valet parking is $3 which is okay, Place could be noisy and crowded but still worth to try.

Unmarinated LA Galbi on cast iron grill.
Loan C.

The wins: Meat quality at a decent price. Cast iron grill where onion and garlic don't fall through Solid self-bar The most attentive service, our Server is Aaron - somebody give the man a raise! Casual dining with good quality food. The mehs: Valet parking only, street parking is difficult Would 100% come back again. Good price. Good food.

Alice H.

I came here along time ago when it used to be a diff restaurant I swear there was like a fish pond and everything. But anyway Me and bestie came here for our kbbq fix and you can't go wrong w the price here. The meat quality is actually pretty good. Salad bar was excellent. It kinda reminds me of when you go eat lunch after Sunday service at a Korean church LMAO Anyway we got sat down pretty quick. The place is huge. Meat came out quickly and consistently too. Would def come here again!!

Susie T.

No no no. This place made me throw up right away and I got sick after. I would never eat the hot deli food. I believe their ssamjang thats sitting out made me sick. It could also be some other foods, but im sure it wasn't. I see why a lot of people come here. Its 22$ for ayce. The inside is huge and plenty of seats. They even have an extra room for more seating. Im sure it is huge inside bc its "cheap", however. Its really not. You only get a few select meats, beef belly, various pork meats. They charge 1.99 EACH time for steamed egg. What a rip. They don't have some sauces and their meats tasted like its been out of the freezer for a few days. The corn cheese is pathetic here. I can go to 2n1 for 25$ and get all the steamed eggs, soondobu, cheesy donuts and the best corn cheese. So I cant even justify eating here bc its "cheap". I found cheaper with better quality and selections. The star simply bc this place made me throw up and sick. The service was good. They were friendly and attentive.

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Ask the Community - BBQ Chung Dam

Is the restaurant open on Thanksgiving?

Yes, we are open on Thanksgiving Day. Thank you!

Take solo diners for AYCE? Menu ambiguous. Says "2 person minimum". But another part says "solo…

You can dine solo for AYCE for the extra charge and the service is just as good!

Is it 1st come 1st served or do I need a reservation?

They have a reservation system but if you show up at an early time period you may not need it. I did just this for my business lunch but showed up just before it got busy at lunch on a weekday. So, yes, I recommend using a reservation if you're… 

Is your lunch special happy hours valid at the GG location?

What's the parking cost?

I didn't pay for parking the day I went. I just parked and had my proof and left.

Do they allow solo dining? Can a party of 1 have ayce?

Yes! We welcome solo diners however it is $10 extra

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Hangari Kalguksu - (LARGE) Hangari Bossam

Hangari Kalguksu

4.4(3.3k reviews)
1.0 mi•Wilshire Center, Koreatown
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Women-owned & operated
10 years in business

Back after 8 years with an extra star this time!…read more We stopped by Sunday at 11am and were seated immediately. I would recommend coming early because the line grew exponentially after that! The table shared a M bossam and two soups and it was plenty of food! I loved the clam kalguksu - the broth was lighter with a pepper-y kick and a generous portion of clams. The chicken kalguksu was more viscous and the soup was on the saltier side. Obviously the bossam was a table fav and we especially enjoyed the white kimchi! Overall, good food though service was a hit or miss. Definitely interested in trying the large $80 serving size for the noodle dishes lol! Street parking or valet

Pulled up to Hangari Kalguksu on a Thursday night around 6PM and there were still plenty of tables…read moreavailable. The lot is a little emptier now that Sun Nong Dan moved out, but I HATE that they've also started running effectively a parking valet scam as well (aka bring cash in your car and you must hand the keys over). Food is still banging though. Bossam was a little blander than I remember, but it's still perfectly tender, sliced uber thin, and great balance between lean and fatty cuts. Naengmyeon broth is peak with the depth from the beef bones and sweetness as well. Perfectly chewy noodles and the serving size is huge!

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Danbi - Wagyu zabuton

Danbi

4.5(440 reviews)
0.9 mi•Wilshire Center, Koreatown
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stopped by without reservation late thursday night and was seated just before kitchen closed. they…read morehadn't run out of things (hate when that happens, seems like they do plan well). everything was delicious. the uni bowl was a stand out, as was the scallop pancake. would definitely come back.

If you love classic, traditional Korean food, it's easy to be skeptical of fusion spots but wow,…read moreDanbi completely blows me away every time! They've mastered the art of keeping Korean flavors while dropping in modern twists that totally elevate every dish. The braised galbi served on a spread of mashed potatoes with various mushrooms is a total masterpiece. The zabuton is also one of my favorites if you like an asado and plenty of garlic. The golden chicken nuggets with seaweed powder on top are so perfectly crispy and packed with flavor. I have to admit the corn cheese egg rolls are probably my favorite thing on the menu, something as simple like a mozzarella stick type of appetizer just really hits it for me. And one of my favorite cocktails of all time. The staff is always so nice every time. They're attentive and honest with us if we are over-ordering. The ambiance is elite, even after renovation. Danbi is an absolute gem in Ktown. It's the perfect spot show off the city to out-of-town guests or for an incredible night out. 10/10 recommend!

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Ham Ji Park

Ham Ji Park

4.2(1.8k reviews)
1.0 mi•Wilshire Center, Koreatown
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Great service and Very delicious! Loved it here. Will definitely come back!And will recommend to my…read morefriends n family!

tl;dr the delectable pork ribs overshadow the otherwise authentic but standard lineup at this…read morenow-shuttered Korean stalwart Los Angeles Koreatown is home to restaurants that specialize in every facet of Korean cuisine. If you're searching for some of the city's best pork, then those in the know will bring up Ham Ji Park. For 2 decades, generous platters of pork ribs and pork neck stew decked every table. Now, our Korean friends lament the loss of their favorite pork joint in the city. The Koreatown proper location is located in the Royal Plaza mini-mall, just a few blocks off bustling Wilshire. Discounted parking is available in a lot across the street from the Chevron gas station. From the street, the entrance is flanked by potted plants and an enclosed street-ery. Inside, stainless steel chairs are pressed up against wooden tables, each outfitted with a metal grill. Oppressive fluorescent lighting shines down on the stone grey walls, which are left undecorated apart from a few flatscreens. Multi-lingual chatter blends with the sizzle of platters. I visited with some friends for a weeknight dinner, and about half of the tables were occupied. We shared a spread of grilled platters and sizzling soups. The meal began with a carafe of barley tea and a mostly standard spread of banchan. Across our food, the best dish was the signature Charbroiled Pork Spare Rib. The ribs were flavorful without feeling gamey, and the meat was complemented by sweet caramelized onions. The pork ribs handily outdid the good-not-great Charbroiled Beef Short Rib. Lastly, the Milt and Cod Rose with Vegetables stew was fishy and briny, appropriately flavored for the Korean palate. The service was appropriately attentive, although I would've appreciated more intentional refills of our banchan ramikens. The rib plates cost upward of $35 each, while the soup was just under $30. The portions were hearty; a single entree platter could reasonably feed 2 moderately hungry bellies. It's a shame to hear that Ham Ji Park has closed; I'm kicking myself for not trying their pork neck stew earlier.

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