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    Brothers BBQ

    4.0 (829 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:30 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Outdoor seating

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    Vincent P.

    Come here for the LA Galbi! We got the Silver AYCE which was ~$52/pp + tax. Our party mainly ordered the Galbi, which was our main reason for coming here. My cousins, who are locals, had recommended that this was their favorite AYCE KBBQ spot for Galbi. We did do a couple rounds of the brisket. It satisfied my brisket fix, but certainly wasn't as tasty as the Galbi. The cold noodle was okay, but again, not a highlight. Our server was friendly, but service was a bit slow during the first part of our meal since the restaurant was busy. When the lunch rush died down, service became much more efficient.

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    Jean K.

    The silver AYCE was perfect The amount of side dishes was incredible and the meat quality was superb. We were at the restaurant during the Dodgers World Series, so the atmosphere was very jovial and everyone was so hyped. We had our office team meeting, appreciate how well Brothers BBQ can accommodate for our large group. Thank you.

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    Carrisa J.

    With literally hundreds of kbbq in ktown, you're bound to be in a dilemma. This place has all I want in ayce--delicious high quality meats, yummy high quality banchan, and top tier service. I didn't expect them to come over and cook for us but they did! The silver ayce was priced at about $45 so I say it's borderline normal LA ayce. There was also some mishap with the seating so they asked us to move tables (which we didn't mind btw) and gave us free soda! They really didn't have to do that but their attention to customer service was very appreciated. The meats! Omg the galbi and the brisket were definitely our favorites. I could tell the meat was fresh and of good quality. Each of the banchan was a hit. I haven't seen this much variety and great quality of banchan in an ayce kbbq in so long. One thing to note, though, is that their ventilation was really lacking. I'm not sure if the fans were even on or maybe it was broken but it bothering us the majority of our meal to the point where they had to open the exit door a few times just to help with the ventilation. Hopefully they'll fix it by the time I come back for more!

    Giselle S.

    I keep coming back because of the quality and service . MJ our server is on top of her service . I love that she remembers our order and what we like . Food is amazing and ambiance is nice and clean ! Thanks MJ for the amazing service !!

    Aaron M.

    Brothers bbq is seriously a great value AYCE Kbbq! They also have regular kbbq too. But we went for the AYCE priced at $50pp. Loved the fact they have good buckwheat noodles and LA Galbi on the menu! We definitely stuffed ourselves with that! Overall it was a great experience, 4 stars because they were a bit understaffed and service was a bit slow. But the staff did work hard! Definitely coming back for more LA Galbi

    Chris J.

    I visited Brothers Korean BBQ last year and had to come back because, in my opinion, it's the best Korean BBQ in Koreatown. The décor is decent, nothing extraordinary, but the food is what really shines. The meats aren't overly marinated, and unlike many LA Korean BBQ spots that lean sweet, the flavors here are perfectly balanced. We chose the Gold Package for $64.99 per person, and they definitely don't skimp on portions. You leave full and happy. The décor is decent, nothing extraordinary, but the food is what really shines. The marinated K-style short ribs and beef brisket were my favorites. We tried almost everything on the menu, and I highly recommend ordering both cold noodles. I know some people aren't used to cold noodles, but trust me, they're delicious. I wasn't a huge fan of the soybean paste and kimchi stews, but everything else was fantastic. The servers are friendly and attentive. If you're in the LA area, Brothers Korean BBQ will not disappoint. Valet parking is available on-site, which is super convenient.

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    Tiffany L.

    I don't really eat AYCE KBBQ anymore since the pandemic, but for Brothers BBQ being my first one in years, it was an overall good experience for the price. I went with the Silver tier, which is the least expensive, and there was a good variety of meats to choose from. The cuts were a lot better during the first few rounds, because over time the quality went down. I noticed this after a few rounds of brisket - they started serving frozen brisket toward the end. The last round of brisket ended up being so dry and bland. The first round was very solid though. I liked how the other meats like the pork belly weren't too fatty compared to those at other AYCE places. Bulgogi and kalbi were also very solid and had good amount of flavor in the marinade. The variety of banchan was amazing. They had japchae, fish cake and even squid. Loved the purple radish wraps. Only minor complaint would be that the rice paper was a little thick. Staff was very attentive by checking in on us often, and they even grilled the meats for us.

    Tammy T.

    For $45/pp, the silver level AYCE is a solid option when you are craving korean bbq. You can open up with brisket or thin pork belly/jowl but honestly nowadays I just go straight for the marinated short rib (galbi). The marinade is flavorful and not too sweet. The meat is super tender. They use charcoal in the gas grills and the staff cook the meat for you (~90% of the time because I can get impatient). Banchan is solid - I like the white onion salad (unique - I haven't seen it elsewhere), scallion salad, pink pickled radish wraps, soy sauce pickled jalapeno/onion with wasabi, and the fishcake. I usually ask for sesame oil. Service has always been good although some are better cooks than others. Pro tip: If you are only making short rib, make sure to ask for the other grill (looks like a grid). street metered parking available on the same block. Ventilation isn't great and you will smell like smoke/meat after.

    Christina B.

    Brothers BBQ used to be one of my go-to spots for Korean BBQ -- the meat quality is excellent, and the service has always been top-notch. It's one of those places I'd recommend without hesitation, even though the prices are a bit higher than other BBQ restaurants, because the service usually makes it worth it. Unfortunately, today was by far the most disappointing visit I've ever had. The issue wasn't that the service was slow -- it was that there was no service at all. Normally, the servers take care of everything and grill the meat for you, which is part of what makes dining here enjoyable. But this time, we had to do everything ourselves. There were only two tables in the entire restaurant (including ours), yet we could hardly find a server anywhere. By the time someone came by, the meat was already burned, and no one even offered to change the grill plate. Honestly, if you're coming here expecting the same attentive service this place is known for, you might want to think twice. If you're not confident grilling meat yourself, this is definitely not the place to be. Once My Favorite K-BBQ Spot, But Today Was a Total Letdown From Top-Tier Service to Zero Attention -- What Happened, Brothers BBQ? Used to Love This Place... Until the Grill Went Cold on Service Great Meat, But the Service Completely Missed the Mark This Time Disappointed -- Never Thought I'd Have to Grill My Own Meat Here

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    Robyn S.

    After a long week, nothing hits the spot better than some KBBQ. Most people know one of the most challenging things about dining in KTown is finding parking. The nice thing about Brothers is that they have their own dedicated parking lot. Fortunately, my husband and I live in walking distance so it takes out the hassle of dealing with finding parking. We dined with a friend around 6pm on a Thursday and the wait was virtually non-existent. We opted for the silver tier for all-you-can-eat which had a pretty good selection of different meats and side dishes. All the banchan were fresh and plentiful. We decided on brisket, thin pork belly, and marinated short rib. Portions here are decently sized and I love how they have purple rice! Service is very quick and attentive. Mutiple servers helped us throughout the night and cooked all our meat for us. Ambiance is pretty standard. Brothers is a very casual low-key establishment, definitely not a place to wear your favorite jacket unless you want it to smell like meat. My only qualm is that the vents could be improved since it can get pretty smoky and I had to look away from the table a few times so that the smoke wouldn't sting my eyes. At the end of our meal, we were totally stuffed and satisfied. We paid about $60 per person with tax and tip which may seem like a little bit of a splurge but I think with the meat quality and how expensive KBBQ is now... it was totally worth every penny.

    Maruko X.

    Ambiance: the Korean bbq place has its own private parking lot, and the valet parking costs $3, very spacious inside, and you'll be seated at different table zone depends on your choice of bbq or regular dishes Service: very friendly and attentive, served the food fast and refilled side dishes as well, the servers constantly come to your table and cook the meat for you Food: variety choices for either ayce or a la carte Banchan - **** ten plus kinds of side dishes, recommend Beef Brisket - **** thin slice of beef, recommend Pork Belly - **** crispy after cooking for a while, recommend Pork Jowl - **** chewy texture, recommend Thin Slice Pork Belly - * not very fresh Webfoot Octopus - *** average Rice Paper - *** average Vegetable Salad - *** average Onion Salad - *** average Radish Wrap - **** sweet and sour taste, recommend Mushroom - **** king oyster mushroom, recommend Pineapple - **** tasted good after grilled recommend Steamed Eggs - **** very soft, recommend Kimchi Stew - *** average Price: overall good quality, expect at least $40 per person

    Joy C.

    They have their own parking lot, which is amazing. They've been recognized with so many awards in the past years, it is a favorite among locals. Their banchan offerings are fresh and delicious. I particularly loved the onions and kimchi. We went for AYCE BBQ. They have a lot of options but we stuck with our favorites. Their pork belly and LA Galbi were among my favorites. Service is good, servers are attentive. It's a restaurant where you can bring the whole family or enjoy with your friends.

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    Amazing! This place has great service and the food is delicious. The Banchan has a variety.

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    I love their dumpling soup!!!!! The banchan they provide with the meal is a treat in itself

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    Ask the Community - Brothers BBQ

    Does double combo have radish, soup kinda?

    Do you still have the AYCE happy hour?

    Unfortunately, I went 2 days ago believing that there was a happy hour discount. They removed the happy hour discount a long time ago so they say (likely 6 months). The restaurant was dead during this time. Like I told them, it's better to give a… Read more

    Are you guys open tonight?

    Yes. They are open every night.

    Can one person eat here? I usually eat a lot and don't mind spending.

    Yuuuup. Def you can eat there on the solo. Go ahead and get it in 👌

    Can i bring cake from outside? Celebrating someone's birthday.

    Yes! You can bring your own cake, if you need it refridgerated while you are dining, just let a server know!

    Is there a time limit for ayce?

    Yes, we do have a 100 minute time limit

    Do they have outdoor seating?

    Not currently

    Can you make a reservation?

    Yes, reservation of 4 or more people. Minimum 1hour 30minutes before arrival. Please give us a call 213-739-8800!

    Is there all you can eat ayce?

    Yes, we have 3 different options for AYCE. Silver 39.99$ Gold 54.99$… Read more

    Does this place offer lettuces wrap? I love to wrap my meat with garlic/jalapeños in lettuce and eat it that way.

    Yes

    Is it AYCE?

    Yes it is go before 5 for a lower price menu.

    Is there a full bar?

    No full bar, however, they do serve libations(soju & beer).

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    It was my first time here. The place is very nice and love the decor…read more The parking is valet or street parking. The service was very good. The chicken was a little in the dry side but overall all the food was good. We will be back!

    I'll start with the positives. The location is very nice. Designed with an elegant, but…read moreminimalistic vibe. I love that, traditional mixed modern social dining feel. I had placed a phone order, for pick up; upon arrival, I found the service was prompt. I saw my food ready to go, just past the main walk-in area. Almost immediately after that, I was taken care of by the host and on my way. I've been waiting to try this place for ages so on the drive back to work I was excited to steal a piece of meat from the bag. Initial bite flavor was good, meat was tender just a bit on the chewy side.. I wasn't bothered by it too much as I'd have to leave it in an oven warmer at work. Trying to keep food warm, in doing so, I knew there'd be only two possible outcomes, melting tender or either tough & dry. So, the dish of meat and rice sat in the warmer for almost an hour hour and a half. The downhill slope.... Set the "meat " on the veggies and began to eat. Meat after meat, I kept experiencing the same exact texture. It was the same exact rubbery chew, I initially tasted. Each and every piece was the same exact flavor. There was no peak, there was no pitfall. If you cook or grill, you know this is a red flag. Normally, consistency would be a good thing, a Master craftsman type experience, but this was NOT it. As go on, I get the sinking feeling, this can't be real meat. I lock in, the deeper I dig, each piece looks the same, broken apart the same, tastes the same, just various shapes. They can call me crazy for this one - I'll stand by it. Something is not right here. I'm not even going to throw it away. I'm going to study it for the next few days and post an updated review. I hope I'm wrong but as of right now, I'll never revisit this place. Too freaky of an experience. We

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    4.4(512 reviews)
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    Be prepared to walk away feeling very full. We got the set meal here, which came served with…read moreappetizers, barley rice, a lot of banchan (and by that I meant a LOT), soup, congee, dessert, etc. It was definitely more than enough food. We also got an additional order of LA kalbi for some protein. The meat quality was good but I felt like the meat was not marinated long enough and so the flavor was a little bit lacking. If only it just sat in the marinade for a couple more hours, I think this would have been perfect. The tofu soup was not my favorite, to be very honest. There was some flavor in there that made it smell like a stinky towel. Very different from other soondubu soup places and unfortunately not for me. Everything else we had was excellent and I would definitely come back again just for the barley rice and banchan. Service was quick and servers were nice. We also came at 3pm on Saturday so there was no wait. Recommended!

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    Grilled spareribs

    Ham Ji Park

    Ham Ji Park

    4.2(1.8k reviews)
    0.4 miWilshire Center, Koreatown
    $$$

    Really sad that Ham Ji Park is closing down permanently. For years, this place has been our…read morefamily's go-to place for pork spare ribs - the best in town. In fact, we regularly brought visitors here. They raved about how good the spare ribs were and even insisted that their last meal before LA should be at Ham Ji Park.  Here's my belated review of what I consider the best spare ribs in LA. From the moment the Korean-style spare ribs arrived at the table, it was clear this was a dish worth savoring. Each rib bore a beautifully charred exterior--deeply caramelized without a hint of bitterness--offering that irresistible smoky aroma the moment it was placed before us. The glaze was nothing short of spectacular. A perfect balance of sweet and spicy, it clung to the meat with a glossy sheen that promised flavor in every bite. There was just enough heat to make your taste buds sit up and pay attention, but it never overwhelmed the deeper, richer notes of the sweet components. But what truly set these ribs apart was the texture. Beneath the charred surface lay meat so tender it practically fell off the bone with the gentlest tug of a fork. Each bite was juicy and succulent, the result of careful cooking and a respect for quality ingredients. Ham Ji Park, you will be missed. Thank you for the memories. Thank you for the food.

    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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