I love this place, have been here several times. The set menu is the best bang for the buck; it feeds way more than the ppl listed. They cook for you ! Definitely worth it read more

* Price: $100 for two (no hidden fee!) 4+ stars. * Ambiance: simple, casual, seafood korean BBQ. 4 stars. * Location: ktown. Street parking. From other reviews, the restaurant has parking in the back. * Meal: if you like seafood and KBBQ, look no further! 5 stars. * Service: friendly and pleasant. 4 stars. This restaurant came up on my IG feeds... looks awesome... we were not disappointed! The restaurant does not take reservations online. We came on a weeknight, found a street parking right infront and got seated right away (scored!) They have 4 tower sets: crew set ($109) serving 1-2 persons, chief set ($159.99) serving 3-4, master ($219.99) serving 4-5, captain ($299) serving 5-6. They also have a la carte, hot pot, etc. We had crew set which includes 1.4 lbs Manila clams, 2 whole shell oyster, large clams, shrimps, mussles, scallops, octopus, potatoes, served with korean ceviche, steam egg, pancake, spicy rice cakes, korean noodle soups. There are 3 different dipping sauces which are delicious. It is a lot of food. You definitely get your money worth here. The staff is friendly and attentive. They cooked the seafood at the table. The air ventilator is pretty good but I probably won't wear my must dry-clean clothes to dine here. Overall, Burnin' Shell did live up to its hype! read more

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Miserable portion. 3 shrimps for the most expensive combo? Truly unheard of. The lobster was also very small - totally not worth the price. Overall, Jae Bu Do offers a much more generous amount of food. Although - service is decent, plus free parking available. I wish I can love this place but I really can't. read more

Third time here and always great. Fresh clams, good portions, and fun grilling. Friendly staff too. Will be back! read more

Burnin' Shell - "Came back for the second time -- generous portions and amazing food!" - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This place is the definition of getting your moneys worth! I came here last month for my birthday with my about 9 of my friends. It was an amazing experience and I can't wait to come back! The food was amazing, and having grilled seafood cooked in front of you was surely an experience. I did forget the gentleman who took care of my reservation but he was literally the absolute sweetest. Our group did have to sit outside so it was a bit chilly but we still enjoyed. I'm telling you guys need to come here and experience it! read more

Burnin' Shell - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Truly a delicious and unique seafood bbq restaurant. Really enjoyed and thought the food was delicious. I was worried the set fog 1-2 people wouldn't be enough but we left very full. Highly recommend if you are trying to lower red meat consumption read more

Burnin' Shell - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've been hearing about this place a lot recently it's basically Korean BBQ but with seafood. Came on a weekday with a group of 8, and while it's usually busy, we grabbed a table in the back patio so we didn't have to wait too long. We went with the Captain Set and the Crew Set. Both came with banchan and cold Korean noodles, which were super refreshing alongside all the grilled seafood. Everything is cooked over coals, which gives it a nice smoky flavor that really brings the seafood to life. I even tried hagfish for the first time it's definitely unique, but glad I gave it a shot. Price-wise, it feels a little high for what you get. At the end of the day it's just mainly clams and mussels.., so it didn't really fill me up the same way a KBBQ set would. But the quality was good, and I liked that the meal finished with a hot noodle soup comforting and a nice way to end the spread. Overall, it's a fun spot to check out with friends if you're into grilled seafood and want something different from the usual KBBQ routine. read more

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As a seafood lover, I love this spot. Service was quick. He was nice and helpful. Seafood is fresh. Tbh, everything was great. I'm not a mussels person and I didn't have any. We came with a big group and everything came out fairly quick. Performance def a watch too Will def recommend and comeback read more

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All star plating. If you're craving seafood, this is the place! Waiters are attentive and make sure the food in front of you is grilled to perfection. Combo it with some alcohol and it's the perfect night read more

Burnin' Shell - Seafood master set - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I ordered the Captain Set ($200) which promises Manila Clams, Whole Shelled Oysters, Large Clam, Shrimps, Scallops with Cheese, 3 Abalone, Hagfish, Live Lobster (Steamed), Marinated Baby Octopus, Buttered Squid, Potato, Sweet Potato, and sides of Ceviche, Steamed Eggs, Korean Pancakes, Corn Cheese, Fried Shrimp, Korean Spicy Rice Cakes, Bay Scallop Soup, and Korean Noodle Soup. It was quite underwhelming as a majority of the seafood served was just clams. The more expensive seafood promised was only one piece per person. Notable items: Manila Clams, Scallops with Cheese, Buttered Squid, the butter sauce with the lobster, and the Korean Noodle Soup. They also slow cook everything so we were in there for almost an hour and a half to two hours. It took even longer because one of the clams refused to open up so they had to get us a new one. Nothing truly stood out to me or appeared as worth the price. Since it's primarily protein, you don't feel full at the end as well if you don't order extra carbs on the side. This was enough for 4 people if you only want to feel 80% full. read more

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What We Ordered - Crew Set It was my first time at a seafood bbq place so I opted go try a set menu instead of a la carte. I enjoyed everything but key highlights were the Korean ceviche, steamed egg, fried shrimp, Manila clams, mussels and whole shelled oysters. Now that I know what to like, will go with a la carte in the future! Dipping sauces were great, especially the green sauce! read more

Burnin' Shell - Crew Set - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This place is the real deal when it comes to Korean cuisine. We used to visit before the pandemic when it was called Daebudo, and we had a fantastic experience then, and it's still great now. We ordered the combo for 1-2 people (set #1), and it was plenty for both of us. The servers were all fantastic, answering any questions we had, and they cook the seafood right in front of you on the grill. Valet is $4, and there's plenty of parking. The valet took our key, asked us to pay in advance, and handed the key back so we could leave without needing to ask for it. It's LA parking, so our expectations were low. We'll definitely be back! read more

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I checked out this spot last Saturday for dinner. We got there pretty early around 5 PM and we were seated right away. The place is really small, and I don't think they take reservations, but they do have a waitlist. We ordered the crew set, which is meant for three people, and it came with all the banchan from the companion's list. Everything was flavorful. I get why people mention the clams being tiny after cooking, but that's just how clams are. If that's a concern, you can always order à la carte. Since we were a party of three, we added another pancake and cheese corn. Just a heads up, you have to pay for extra banchan, unlike some regular K-BBQ spots where it's unlimited. We also tried the sea eel. It was good, but I wasn't blown away, and honestly, the menu felt a bit limited. This place was hyped up a lot on IG, but for me, it didn't quite live up to that. The staff were great and really attentive and ready to help at any moment. One tip: they provide a single glove, so use it to handle the burning hot shells and avoid burning your skin! Overall, it's a little too far for me so I'd probably choose another spot for this kind of meal closer to home. read more

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Really enjoyed the seafood here--great quality and definitely a step above Banana Park read more

Burnin' Shell - Great seafood experiences than BP !!! - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I have been 6+ times. This is my first official review of the place. A very unique, one of a kind seafood experience. The service is top tier, jeff (the waiter) is excellent, great conversationalist and knows how to cook your food! Please ask for him. The seafood is fresh and affordable. The ambiance is dark and lively. Dont hesitate to come here. You wont be disappointed. read more

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We came on a weekday night after work in a group of 8 and they got us seated right away. Burning Shell is a fun spot if you're craving seafood with a Korean twist. Definitely have one of the freshest seafood in Ktown. They serve big portions of fresh clams, mussels, shrimp, and crab, usually cooked right at your table in a spicy, flavorful broth. We ordered live lobster and it was both amazing and entertaining. The atmosphere is lively and perfect for groups, and it's definitely a bit messy but worth it for the experience. Great place to come hungry and share! read more

Burnin' Shell - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This restaurant was recommended to me if I ever craved Jeju-style seafood in Ktown, particularly for the abalone. I think on Google, this restaurant is/was called "The C" or "Daebudo" before they changed their name to Burnin' Shell, so it was a bit confusing when we drove up, but we managed to find it okay! The parking lot in the back was very convenient, and it was nice to easily walk-in and get seated right away on a Thursday evening with no reservation. The ambiance was casual, relaxed, and they served alcohol which was nice because we had some friends visiting. There were four of us altogether, and we were trying to decide between the combination seafood order 3-4 or 2-3. We decided to go with the 2-3 people serving because half of us were girlies, and we're SO GLAD WE DID! By the end of the meal, we were stuffed! Good quality fresh seafood with great side dishes, and the service was ON POINT. They grilled everything for us, and let us know when the different seafoods were ready to eat. Overall, we had a great time! Burnin' Shell is at the top of my list the next time I have a hankering for fresh seafood. I think my parents would approve as well. read more

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We ordered the crew set, and it was packed with an abundance of fresh seafood. The oysters were massive, and the variety of side dishes they served was so generous we couldn't even finish them. To top it off, the meal ended with soup and noodles more than enough for two people. It's incredibly cost-effective, especially in these times when everything feels so expensive. The CP value here is outstanding! The service was excellent; the staff grilled the seafood right at our table, timing everything perfectly so it was fresh and hot. The restaurant itself is very clean with no lingering cooking smells, which made the experience even better. The prices are very reasonable, but make sure to arrive early or prepare to wait, it gets packed quickly. Highly recommend! read more

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Significant upgrades interior from prior owners. Clean nautical theme. Food excellent. Service even better. Ordered the lobster also but ate it too fast so no pictures of mr lobster. But here is photo of the grilled shell fish. read more

Burnin' Shell - Shells on the Barbie. The best way for seafood - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Excellent customer service and top-notch quality food made the visit worth it! Only bummer was parking was a bit of a challenge. Staff were super friendly and accommodating, making up for the parking hassle . read more

Burnin' Shell - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The burnin shell is one of my favorite restaurants in LA and has excellent seafood. The staff is always friend and the space is clean and it is not too noisy. It is fun to see skeleton and lights in the corner too. read more

This seafood joint always hit the spot You will leave full Each combo is designed to make you full Service is super good as always read more

Came here with our family for dinner one night. It was a friday night and wasnt too busy we were able to get sat immediately. I believe we got the master set and i kid you not this was a great experience. It's almost like grilled seafood omakase. They have different levels you can choose from to get different things and it comes out as courses. All the apps were delicious. I tried eel for the first time here and it was interesting. I definitely enjoyed this and would come back whenever in LA. read more

Burnin' Shell - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great service and food is delicious!! Easy to eat and great selection. Parking in the back as well!! read more

Burnin' Shell - Selection - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Absolutely stunning floral arrangements! I needed a last-minute bouquet for my mom's birthday, and I was feeling pretty stressed about it. The florist was so patient, asked about her favorite colors, and threw together the most gorgeous mix of peonies and roses. My mom literally cried when she saw them. The shop itself is tiny but beautifully organized. Truly a hidden gem in the neighborhood. read more

Wasn't very impressed by the offerings. It was 2 of us so we chose the crew set. The seafood is cooked at the table and a lot of them were overcooked. Valet parking in the back. read more

Empty cause we went before dinner rush on Saturday evening-- but the 1-1 service was impeccable. Not the chattiest servers but our food was cooked well & everything was yummy. Most favorite: baby octopus, oyster & nook hwae (ceviche w noodles) & yummy kalgooksu at the end Least fave: shrimp (just small and not that exciting but tasted fine w Thai sauce), mussels (personal preference) The $ is great for amount of food! We could've had 1 more person and still been full w an extra side order or something. Watch my vid on ig for the full visit! @spicyroseeats read more

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Came here on a monday night for a friend's b-day and service was immaculate! Food was incredible indeed and all the sides hit the spot Def recommend this place for a late night seafood craving in ktown! read more

Burnin' Shell - Good seafood - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

- crew set was MORE than enough for 2 ppl - includes so many sides: corn cheese, steamed egg, korean pancake, noodle soup, shrimp tempura, and more - staff cook for you (anne or anna did a great job) - finally got to have my cloju (clam and soju) shot like they do in the kdramas :') - 10/10 would come back read more

Burnin' Shell - crew set - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Amazing spot in Koreatown! Super fresh seafood and great service. Everything was delicious, and the staff was so friendly. Can't wait to come back! read more

Burnin' Shell - Amazing spot in Koreatown! Super fresh seafood and great service. - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great seafood!!! They cook everything for you so no need to worry about cooking. We ordered combo pack and lots of variety of seafoods and sides were included. Plus service was great!! read more

Burnin' Shell - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Burn a bit, little bit, sauce it up, take a lick, feelin lit, feeling right, 8 PM, summer night. It's on sight, food was so good I wished I knew about it sooner, alright. It was our first time having Korean style bbq seafood and I must say, it did not disappoint. We ordered the Master Set(various selection of seafood) and a couple of soju. The clams, oysters, eels, shrimp, abalone, and mussels were all fresh and prepared with quality. I noticed and liked how all the clams were not sandy. The oysters was so juicy and creamy. Barely any fishiness in their seafood. That's a home run for me. Our server was quick, kind, and knowledgeable about the different seafood. He was cooking our food like a beast. The whole night was just great vibes and bomb food. In my opinion, I think the price is worth for the quality and amount of food. We were so freakin full which was a good thing, lol. If you guys like bbq and seafood, this is definitely the spot to curiously try and explore. I mean who doesn't like oysters. read more

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Soooo good. The atmosphere, service and food are all fantastic. Love the pocha tables. The seafood is fresh and delicious. I will say, wear clothes that cover your skin! My friend had a piece of shell pop off while grilling and land on her and it burned her but obviously that's no one's fault. Just a warning to be careful. We love this place! Coming with big groups is fun so you can order the big sets and try a little bit of everything. read more

Burnin' Shell - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The restaurant was very unique, since they specialized in barbecue seafood. The staff was very attentive and the seafood was very fresh and plentiful. The place itself was small, not sure if they have outdoor seating. I would definitely come back to try other items on the menu. read more

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Fresh seafood and delicious sides. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. I'll be visiting again!

Amazing food, even better service. Reliable go to for grilled seafood. Highly recommend

Food was so good, we thoroughly enjoyed it, it was so nice to see the live seafood. They did a great job with presentation and it was genuinely delicious. Ambiance was chill, not too crazy on a Tuesday night. read more

Love this Korean seafood bbq restaurant. The food is amazon and the service is awesome. The place is clean and the environment is great. read more

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This is such an eventful place to eat! There is no place like it!! If you want a unique and exotic seafood experience, this is the place. And the seafood is incredibly fresh! I absolutely loved everything we ate!! For those who are wondering what this place is all about, it's essentially Korean seafood barbecue but the waiter cooks the food for you at your table. We got the Captain for 4 people and it was plenty of food. I booked a reservation and they even brought my lobster out in a treasure chest over fogged dry ice. Such an incredible presentation. My parents are over 65+ years old and never ate at a restaurant like this. The service is really good, the waiters are engaging and informative. Reminds me almost of a steakhouse level of attention. The only thing to keep in mind is that the seafood is REALLY fresh, so if you have party guests who don't want to see fresh abalone wiggle as it's cooked alive then it may not be for them. But my party ended up eating all of it the abalone despite the initial shock. I was thinking Ocean Prime or Crustacean for my birthday but Burnin' Shell was so much fun and way more exotic. I'll have to bring others here or come back in my own. read more

Burnin' Shell - The Captain - 1st course: Clams, mussels, scallops, and oysters - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This was a great, authentic culinary experience! We had the master set and every single side dish and seafood tasted fresh and excellent; the kimchi was good too. Even my dad who's from the seaside of Korea loved it. Definitely would like to come back. P.S. leave room for kalgooksoo at the end. read more

Burnin' Shell - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California