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4.0 (838 reviews)
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Brian L.

Brother BBQ deserve more hype! 5-star Korean bbq restaurant in Koreatown! The quality of meat and banchan for ayce here at Brothers is one of the best in Ktown. Service is great and attentive, with a lively atmosphere. The lunch special is really great for the price as well I only have pictures of the lunch special, but their ayce dinner is one of the best in Ktown. Highly recommend!

Winn H.

I've had Brothers BBQ on my list for a while, and I came with a friend to have their ~$50 / pp AYCE. Parking was fairly easy around the block and free on Sunday. Waiting to be sat was probably the longest wait I've experienced for a nearly empty dining area. Perhaps it was because of not having enough staff at the time. Once we were sat, it took about 10 minutes before actual service. We mainly ordered brisket, beef belly, LA Galbi, and veggies from the menu, since we weren't fans of pork. The brisket and beef belly were tasty; we devoured those so fast those sauce containers needed a refill within 15 minutes. The most disappointing part was unfortunately the LA Galbi, which felt like eating jars of sugar. Galbi should be a bit sweet, but maybe not candy sweet - pretty much impossible to enjoy. Each bite was more of a chore than pleasure. Service was nice in that the staff came around to cook for us, though it was also fairly inconsistent whom it was. At the end, we finished off with veggies which were all tasty, and I also had a steamed egg. The steamed egg was thankfully one of the best I've ever had in a while. It wasn't too salty and the perfect, pure palate cleanser. Unfortunately, though, for this price point, I would still rather eat elsewhere if it's just for brisket and beef belly.

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Saile G.

Food tastes like moms homemade soup. Beautiful cuts of meat and servers are very attentive. It's a very cozy place for families and friends to hang out during the evening or at night. Definitely order the brisket with extra sauce !

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.

This review is for their $18 to-go Happy lunch box (haengbok dosirak) with marinated pork ribs. Available M-F from 11a-4p. Excellent value for money - it's my favorite to-go lunch set in K-town with a variety of side dishes and a generous portion of high quality pork spare ribs. They also give you a soup (eg, pork and radish) and kimchi. At the beginning I had trouble finishing it all in one sitting, but now I am a pro and I don't need to eat dinner.

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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.

Austin S.

One of the best AYCE KBBQ spots in LA. The quality of all the meat was great, and the servers were amazing at building rapport. They were extremely friendly, attentively cooking the meat for us at all of their given chances, and even brought us out a platter of brisket arranged in the form of a flower, which I thought was really cool! All around an extremely solid place to hit; I recommend it.

Robert Z.

Very decent food and side dish selection, nice staff and service, can be out with certain items around weekend, ambiance is like a typical restaurant and have ayce choice also though on pricier side, good to drop by!

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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

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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.

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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Great appetizers, excellent variety. High-quality meat, ADA parking available, central location.

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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… 

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$… 

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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