Amazing deal. They have a $21 plus service charge. The place itself is well decorated and it seems they've taken out the paid parking so that was a plus. Food is very decent for the price, I'd come here for days you wanna indulge. read more

Stopped by for a late dinner after passing by earlier and noticing their AYCE KBBQ promotion. At just $22, I figured it was worth giving them a try, and honestly, it turned out to be a pretty solid deal! For $22, there's a decent variety of meat and other selections to choose from. The short ribs from the self-serve bar were surprisingly solid, and the tofu soup ordered from the menu was another highlight Of course, the meat quality isn't going to blow you away, but that's pretty much expected at this price point. You can still get some decent meaty flavors out of most of the options. I'd probably skip the shrimp, though, as it didn't look particularly fresh. Most of the side dishes were tasty, and you can also get steamed egg and cold noodles for an additional charge I've seen some complaints about the differences in meat quality, but keep in mind that they offer multiple AYCE tiers, with the higher-end options going for $40+ and $50+. I'd imagine some of the more impressive meat photos floating around are from those tiers. For the $22 option, I think the quality is pretty much in line with what you're paying for. Nothing fancy, but still an enjoyable meal overall The service was another pleasant surprise! Staff were attentive, friendly, and super polite throughout the meal. They also have a mandatory 18% gratuity, which I honestly had no problem with given how good the service was The ambiance is pretty much what you'd expect from a typical KBBQ spot: bright, casual, and lively. They'll even sing you a birthday song if you're celebrating a special occasion! Overall, I think this place delivers on what it promises at the $22 price point. If you're looking for affordable AYCE KBBQ and go in with reasonable expectations for the meat quality, it's definitely worth checking out. I'd happily return, and I might even consider trying one of the higher tiers next time, especially for a special occasion! read more

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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. read more

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Hm, not sure if there's new management but tonight was my group's first time here and none of our meat looked like any of the meat in other people's photos and mind you we chose the Prime / Premium menu at almost $60 per person! The meat quality we were served was nowhere near that price point. The "prime brisket" we were served looked and tasted about 98% lean. It was so tough and chewy. The pork jowl had a very strong "pork smell" even after cooking until it was slightly crispy. It was strange and a bit off putting. I honestly wish I took photos of everything but was so busy catching up with our of town guests. I'm so embarrassed for even taking our guests here since the food was such low quality and way over priced. I knew right away that it was not going to be good with how unappetizing all of their ban chan sides looked (and tasted). You also have to serve yourself at the "buffet bar" for all your sides, rice and appetizers. I probably didn't see certain sides because of either overlooking it or it was out so when I asked the server for a certain side (like corn cheese or ssamjang) he just pointed at the bar. There was an older lady who kept coming by to turn our flame down so low our meat was barely cooking. I understand if some fatty protein needed lower heat to avoid oil splatter but after a few times it was almost as if she wanted us to be done. Also there was a grill change they did where the grease in the pan dripped out and almost dripped onto our friend's lap. We were just in shock like... did that just really happen? The ONLY decent protein we had was the beef belly but the portion size of that one was so teeny tiny. This place was very disappointing. I haven't had this bad of a kbbq experience in a veryyyy long time. Service fee/tip was automatically included for our party of 6 (5 adults and 1 child). Our total bill came out to over $400! That is wild to me for the low quality food and service. We only drank water; no sodas or drinks were ordered. We arrived at 7:30pm and the restaurant was mostly empty but felt as if we were served end of the day meat they wanted to get rid of. Again, not sure if it was just our table as previous reviews seem to be good but I would not recommend this place. Not worth the price at all! If this place was priced at $15/person maybe the meat and service would then make sense. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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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 read more

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They use skillet to barbecue the meat. There is ample parking with valet. Service is very attentive. Jackie took care of the needs of the customers. Place is clean and spacious. Nothing extraordinary about their meat selection and banchan, but for the price and other considerations, it is worth going to. A lot of Koreans, especially the middle aged and seniors are patronizing the place. It looks to me as a good sign. read more

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 read more

BBQ Chung Dam - Korean bbq - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The older female server have the nastiest attitude. It was our first time here and every KBBQ spot have a difference with their packages, and since its our first visit we asked the server. She said "more money more meat" like we're stupid. She seemed to busy to serve us, next thing you know, "service charge" aka tip is already included in the bill! Its i think between 18-20%, which is ridiculous since the server was horrible! Do not go here. The big tarp outside for a cheap price is actually just a bait. I'd rather go to my usual spots. Wonder if this spot will survive. read more

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. read more

BBQ Chung Dam - Brisket, onion, kimchi, jalapeño. You know ball if you eat it this way! - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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 read more

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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 read more

BBQ Chung Dam - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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 . read more

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So its been many months since I left a review here, and during that time me and my family had revisited this place a few months ago and began dining here 2 to 3 times a month. The meat quality has definetly improved, I really enjoy their beef belly its really the only thing I order from their $21.99 price plan. I also really like how the fire adjuster nob is on top of the table so we can easily see which way to turn to turn fire higher or lower. Other places has it at the bottom where its tough to reach and not easy to see which way is to increase or decrease fire. I also really like that we can self-serve our sides, I really love their salad, sprouts and japchae. I do enjoy their kimchi too but only sometimes because depending on when you visit the kimchi can be a bit too fermented or fresh and crispy, I love my kimchi fresh and crispy so I always wish it was fresh and crispy but its not. Another plus here is that you can order meat directly from a tablet on your table so you dont have to worry about grabbing someone's attention to order more meat, you order how many and when ever you want on the tablet! My only other improvement wish would be that they had another cheaper price plan with fewer meat options that included atleast beef belly and maybe jumulleok, then me and my family could plan to come and dine here once a week and maybe more! read more

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. read more

BBQ Chung Dam - Kbbq - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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. read more

BBQ Chung Dam - Unmarinated LA Galbi on cast iron grill. - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Soooo good! We got seated right away. Menu is pretty self explanatory. Prices are good as well. Place is pretty spacious. I don't like their chairs though, it doesn't have grip and slides around so be careful with that and their floors. There is a hot food section, you can help yourself and items are listed on the menu. Also a self serve banchan section, basically your traditional Korean side dishes. The rice is self serve too, the rice did seem a little hard like it was sitting in the pot too long. Once seated they take your order right away, you get a side salad and your choice of 3 cuts of meats at a time. You can ask them for sauces and rice paper to go with your food. Meat was great, good quality. Their steamed egg was great and comforting. We loved the beef belly and intestines! I like the burner they use too, it's not an actual grill but like a stone pan. We paid about $120 for two people, they do already include a service fee. Reminder the parking section a valet but self Park is $3. Enjoy! read more

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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!! read more

BBQ Chung Dam - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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. read more

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My cousin and I went. It was great. We both like our meet super crispy especially the brisket LOL and so they left us alone instead of trying to take the meat off of the grill or tell us that it would get overcooked. I said it was really chill and I loved the banchan bar! My cousin and I only ordered the brisket so we can't really say what the other meat quality was but the brisket was delicious and we love that they offered a delicious sesame oil for dipping. read more

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They have some very affordable options for when you want AYCE KBBQ. There's an all-day special for $25.99. They also have a happy hour option. There is self serve banchan, fruit, and some hot food choices that you can serve yourself almost buffet style. They even have corn cheese you can get yourself. I love the grill they use. It's like a cast iron where your meat will get extra crispy especially when you're eating food like the large intestine. They have their own parking lot. read more

BBQ Chung Dam - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Pros: The price, no wait, variety in sides, and great service Cons: Two people from our group of 4 got slightly sick (threw up) Valet was $3 read more

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We came here for thanksgiving 2025, last time I was here, it was under a different name, they've remodeled the inside it looks nicer now. The atmosphere is a lot better, There are different level of food you can order where they bring you the meat you choose to grill and they have a section where cooked foods are available (chicken wings, potatoes beef ribs, fried rice, noodles, salads, etc...) Service is friendly and attentive. The dining area is kept clean and presentable. They kept replacing the grill When we asked for the check, we noticed a line where you add a tip amount, but a service charge was included, when we asked the waiter what the service charge was for, he told us that it was a 18% gratuity automatically added to any party over 2 , the menu fine print said that single diner will be charged $10.99 service fee. Kinda sneaky of them to add a separate tip line in case you don't pay attention to the bill, and add a tip There is well lighted parking lot, with valet parking ($3.00) read more

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Friends in LA or visiting soon--still looking for a date-night or Christmas gathering spot that your partner or family won't complain about? Chung Dam LA has you fully covered. The moment you walk in, you'll see a cute, romantic photo spot that's perfect for making a little memory with your partner. Inside, there's a large buffet area with hot dishes, salads, and banchan--great for families with different preferences. Prices are flexible too, ranging from a $22 Happy Hour deal to a $57 luxury all-you-can-eat option. We had to get the Luxury Prime Special after seeing that Omakase-level marbling Our must-orders: prime ribeye, beef short rib, and bone-in short rib. All melt-in-your-mouth and seriously fit for royalty. Cold noodles are also included in the Prime Special--which is rare for AYCE. Both the spicy and non-spicy versions are the traditional Korean way to end a BBQ meal, and it was the perfect finish. IG: socalhkfoodies read more

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I don't know why this place isn't as well known as Quarters. The vibes were amazing. The lighting was bright and cozy. The restaurant was huge. I came in with a party of 8 but we couldn't sit together. We were placed in back to back booths. One table wanted to order the A. Premium special and the other wanted the B. Choice special. The server said we would have to move tables if we wanted to do that to prevent sharing food to the group that didn't order the A menu. We agreed but they said there weren't any tables available to move to but there were enough open tables. Both tables ended up just choosing the $39.99 B tier menu. The brisket and beef belly were extremely soft, juicy, and delicious. I couldn't stop eating these because they were so good. The marinated LA Galbi was also really good. The banchan section could be better but the fish cakes were good. I love that you can go to the self serve bar/salad bar to get your own banchan and sides like veggies, sauce, and garlic. We also grabbed the preprapared corn cheese from here too. Service was quick. We always had meat on our table and never had to chase staff down. Meat quality also stayed consistent throughout the whole meal. Can't wait to come back here again. read more

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Super sad that they don't have their AYCE wagyu anymore! Was looking forward to taking my friend here to celebrate an occasion but they changed their menu. Service here is still pretty decent and would definitely come here again. The vibe of the restaurant is super chill with a great atmosphere. It's easy to order with the servers and they have a hot bar with a good amount of food to choose from. Their salad bar is stocked up too. Their parking lot is big and they have a valet on occasion read more

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This Korean bbq was super delicious and would totally recommend this restaurant to any anyone. They had this hot bar with cooked bbq short ribs, wings, fresh salads , fresh raw garlic, jalapeños and onions sliced and ready to grill at your station. I'm sure you guys would enjoy it was well. The cut of meats were top notch and so darn tasty. No wonder we love Korean food in my family. One thing that threw me off was the service fee ($20.00) on our bill which I had never paid for at any Korean bbq we have ever been too. I really loved this place but not the service charge we had to pay. read more

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Large intestine here is different from what you'd get at Aghassi or King Chang, very chewy, not at all soft, fluffy or fatty. Brisket is boring but beef belly is delicious! Marinated thin sliced pork and honeycomb black pork were great, as well! All of these things were on the $25 anytime AYCE option. A steal, in this town, for the quality of the meat. Steamed egg was $2 extra, but corn cheese, rice and a whole hot/cold bar of other items were included, even on weekends! Truly anytime. They also brought us a dressed salad and rice wrappers. Salad w/o dressing is available at the cold bar, along with large lettuce leaves for wrapping. Ventilation could use some work as this was very smoky. Also whatever audio issues they have...Bluetooth speaker, Internet or otherwise, the choppy music is ..quite the distraction for the ol' ADHD brain. Hopefully they get that fixed some day. All of our wait staff were friendly, helpful and checked in on us frequently. Great customer service! read more

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Ehh in a pinch and I guess if you NEED KBBQ.. go for the happy hour... but personally I'd just have a protein shake and wait till there was another place that opens up later in the day. Also beware they charge a service fee... 2 happy hour meals for $22 and they put a $10 fee. read more

Came around 3:30 on a Friday and it wasn't too busy, which was really nice. Parking was easy! Free during lunch and self-parking in a small lot, but we were still able to find a spot without any trouble. We did the Happy Hour for $22 per person. Jimin was so kind and attentive, and she even went above and cooked the meats for us. All the staff were great and very friendly, which definitely made the experience better. However, we were a little disappointed with the meat quality. It wasn't the best, but I guess it matches the price point. Looking at the other tiers, they definitely seem more on the pricier side. The salad bar was a nice addition though. Not sure if I would necessarily come back, but the price isn't bad and the service was really good. read more

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Shout out to Jackie. She's super kind and sweet. Ryan is very attentive too and another one that was helping, I didnt get his name. All staff was very friendly. It was our first time visiting the restaurant. Its was spacious. Perfect for hanging out with large crowd or party. Immediately seated and served with water and Banchan. It was Saturday and we choose the $25 menu. We got 5 orders of brisket and 1 top blade? The service was quick. Then the salad bar, watermelon, melon, lettuce oh well I didnt pay attention on that side. Several marinated bbq, bulgogi, pork belly, spicy something something.. dumpling, egg rolls, chicken wings ( I enjoyed the chicken wings more than the other meat ) also corn cheese. Definitely found a new favorite ayce kbbq spot for my family and friends. read more

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For all you can eat Korean BBQ that can handle a crowd and has parking, Chung Dam is pretty good. We did the cheaper menu ($40 as of this visit) and while none of the meats were particularly good, just about everything was more than tasty enough. The brisket, tongue, and marinated galbi were our go-to meats over the meal, and the ribeye was also better than average for AYCE. The banchan and fruit are all buffet, quality was, well, a buffet. Parking lot is good sized and valet only ($3), and the lobby is decorated in a very attractive manner for social media posts. 3.5 stars, but the meal does not stand out enough in my mind to round up, not with such stiff competition in Koreatown. read more

BBQ Chung Dam - Outside. - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I usually find Korean BBQ to be on the pricier side, so I decided to try an all-you-can-eat place instead, and I'm so glad I found this spot! The price is very reasonable, and they even have a self-serve bar with a variety of dishes (yes, even 갈비찜 (braised short ribs), which was such a nice surprise). For the meats, I went with the most affordable AYCE option, which still included about six cuts of meat -- plus even more choices at the self bar. Everything was fresh and satisfying. Service was excellent. Jackie, in particular, was amazing, she constantly checked our grill to see if it needed changing, and when she noticed I was almost out of the rice paper wrap, she immediately brought me a new one without me even asking. I was really impressed by her attentiveness. The restaurant itself is huge, with plenty of space. Parking is valet (both day and night), but there's also some street parking available nearby. read more

BBQ Chung Dam - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Hehe back for seconds! :) came around closing on a Friday night and valet was $3 parking with cash or $4 on Venmo. Plenty of seating inside, clean tables, and spacious. The meat quality was great again (beef tongue, boneless short ribs) and service was attentive and quick! The self serve bar was lacking which is probably because they were closing soon, but had plenty of fresh fruits and sweet watermelon! They also had yummy corn cheese this time. read more

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Lunch Special is from 11 AM to 4 PM. The restaurant has a parking lot, but it is only for valet. ($2 during lunch, and $3 during dinner). They accept Venmo/Cash App payments. There's a decent amount of street parking around the restaurant. It's very spacious inside. They have a self-serve bar which includes some cooked food (tteokbokki, fried chicken, onion rings, churros, etc) and raw meat that you can cook. Then there's a menu that you can order other types of meat. The cooked portion of the self-bar is mainly a miss; the churros were soggy, cooked meats felt like leftovers. The tteokbokki was pretty good. My group ordered the C Combo, which contains a good variety of meat options. I like the honeycomb black pork and beef brisket+belly. Sometimes the servers will cook the food. The woman who was attending us kept telling us that we could eat because the meat was finished and kept urging us to eat, but we were taking our time, so that was a little frustrating. They do add an 18% service charge for 2+ groups. I would say it's a good deal during lunchtime for the quality of the meat and the options they provide. Banchan is not as impressive as other KBBQ places that I've visited, but my friends liked it. read more

BBQ Chung Dam - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I was a bit disappointed coming here for the $36.99 lunch special. Parking was great and walking in through the entrance was quite scenic and pretty. Staff were ok- not the most welcoming, but also still attentive when asking for some kind of service. My disappointment is probably related to what you get for the price. I would expect that it's quite competitive having Korean bbq in Koreatown and a deal for the customer might occur. I think that my local Korean bbq out of this area is alot better value. I didn't think that the meat choices were very different or varied. No Chicken? The buffet choices weren't great, appealing or that varied. The Vegetable "Fried Rice" was very basic. The Noodles were pretty good, as were the sprouts. The Salads looked dry and unappealing. The Gyoza were ok but a bit old. Overall, not the most appealing spread. I would not be charging $36.99 for this. read more

Pro: The food is good, and the service is top-notch. Con: When we get the bill, we realize why the service is so good. They automatically add an 18% gratuity but label it as a "service fee." This can easily mislead unsuspecting customers who don't read the fine print on the menu, causing them to tip again on the additional "tip" line. I always tip, so I don't mind that it's added automatically, but the way it's labeled and presented. Essentially charging twice. Feels very shady. read more

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I don't like leaving bad reviews, but if sharing my experience can help future customers and give the owners some honest feedback, then I feel it's important to let others know what happened. Today was my first time visiting this restaurant. I already know of Korean BBQ places where you can get AYCE for around the same price I paid here, but I wanted to give this place a try. The restaurant opens at 11 a.m., and I arrived around noon on a Friday. It wasn't very busy, but one of the first things I noticed was the number of flies inside the restaurant. At first, I saw one fly near my table and didn't think much of it. One fly can happen anywhere, so I wasn't too concerned. The restaurant has a corner area they call the salad bar, where customers can serve themselves the sides that are normally brought to your table at AYCE Korean BBQ restaurants. As I walked over, I noticed they also had ramen packets available for an additional charge per packet, so I skipped those and went to the self-serve section. As I got closer to the salad bar, I noticed several more flies. Unfortunately, this time they were landing directly on the food. At that point, I couldn't bring myself to eat any of the sides because I had already seen the flies landing on them. The only thing I took was the steamed rice, which was covered, so I felt more comfortable knowing it was protected. I quickly brought the rice back to my table because I seen my raw meat was already sitting there, and I was concerned about flies landing on it as well. I started cooking and, as I normally do, I tried to keep my utensils separate one set for handling raw meat and another for moving cooked meat to help prevent cross-contamination. Unfortunately, that didn't happen. The owners, who genuinely seemed like nice people and were trying to help, came over and used the same tongs to handle/move both my uncooked and cooked meat. Later, one of the owners came back to change the grill and moved my cooked beef from the skillet onto my plates. During this process, a piece of meat fell onto the area around the flame control knobs. The waiter picked it up with the tongs and placed it back onto my plate. I didn't want to be rude, so I didn't say anything at the time and planned to simply remove it after she walked away. As I continued eating, I noticed the flies moving toward another area of the restaurant. I then saw one of the owners walking around swatting at them near the station where they keep clean plates. Looking back toward the salad bar, I noticed there was a fan blowing directly toward the area. I assume it was being used to keep the flies away from the food. If that is the case, it made me feel that the owners were aware of the fly problem but not doing a great job addressing the underlying issue. I want to emphasize that the owners seemed like good people and were friendly and willing to help. My issue is not with them personally; it's with the overall experience and, most importantly, the food-safety concerns I experienced during my visit. Unfortunately, my overall experience was not pleasant. Seeing flies repeatedly landing on the food, having concerns about raw and cooked meat being handled with the same utensils, and having food fall onto the area around the grill controls and then placed back on my plate made it very difficult for me to enjoy my meal. I really wanted to like this place, but based on my experience today, I won't be coming back. I hope the owners take this feedback seriously and address the fly issue and food-handling practices, because those are things that could make a big difference for future customers. read more

My first time coming back in July was really great. They've changed a lot since. They removed a lot of meat options from Option C. They removed a lot of side dishes. They no longer carry radish wraps. It is still cheap and parking is only $3. If you live locally it is still worth checking out. read more

BBQ Chung Dam - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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