Came here on a Wednesday night for dinner after work but what a hidden gem! We ordered the crew set and the portions were great with awesome sides. You should come check this place out!! Great service great food read more

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

This is my new favorite Korean seafood bbq spot in LA! The interior was nicely renovated and the staff were very friendly. We got the captain set which came with a live lobster that was presented to us in a treasure box. We named him Larry. All the seafood came out in beautiful presentation and was very fresh. The server grilled everything perfectly. My favorite was the abalones, oysters, clams, and hagfish! We chased all the dishes down with plenty of soju. I'd recommend this spot with a group of friends or if you're looking to drink and have some fresh seafood! read more

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Came here as a party of 5 for lunch on a Saturday. There was no wait! We found metered parking on the street but it looked like there was a secret parking lot in the back somewhere. We were advised to order the master set to accommodate the 5 people in our party. It was enough food for all of us! We thought the companion dishes might've been unlimited but we were wrong! Most of the companion dishes were good except for the Korean ceviche. It was very strange and different. The service was amazing! Our waiter helped us organize the seafood on our grill and frequently came back to distribute the cooked items and put new items onto the grill for cooking. The clams and oysters were my favorite! The hagfish was very interesting lol it looked not that appetizing raw... the taste wasn't too bad when eating it bc we had to wrap it in these leaves and add other garnish with it. I'd be fine if I didn't have to eat that again LOL. Overall, a place worth trying but not a place that lives at the top of any of my food lists. read more

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My friend and I recently went to Burnin' Shell and it was a solid meal of trying dishes we haven't had or rarely get to eat. The service was great, the meal plans are huge (so many side dishes), and it's fun to put the gloves on and eat your BBQ seafood. I wouldn't say the food was out of this world but I loved the concept and again, the service was amazing (they cook the food for you and are incredibly attentive). If you're tired of the regular korean meat BBQs, check out Burnin Shell! It was a fun experience and definitely had room for larger groups. There is easy parking in the back (valet). read more

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

OK. The pictures lied. I was super thrilled about going to this place because the food in so many of the pictures I saw on Yelp looked so good. Sadly, the dining experience didn't turn out the way I wanted/ expected. The assorted seafood in the crew set we ordered was teeny-tiny and got even smaller after they were cooked up. Some of the clams (the flesh, not the shells) were in the size of a penny. The sea eel at market price was a little better taste wise and portion size wise, but still not worth $65 alone. The lady serving our table looked unhappy, like she was saddened or something, she just didn't look welcoming. Seriously, we could have had something much better than this for the price we paid. read more

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Very good! 10/10 would recommend first time trying & do not regret. Very fresh seafood, friendly staff. read more

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

the best seafood experience in a long time. everything is so beautifully presented, the seafood is SO FRESH, the sauces are amazing and creative and all sides were great too. definitely the best service too. we especially loved the lobster, clams, bbq octopus oyster and steamed egg. read more

Burnin' Shell - the captains set. so FRESH - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Great place to hang out for dinner. Food was good and great service. Highly recommend read more

Got the Crew Set off the Prix Fixe menu. It serves 1-2 people, so it comes with a variety of seafood and potatoes. Each set is also accompanied by various companion dishes like steamed egg, Korean pancake, Korean ceviche, spicy rice cakes, shrimp tempura, corn cheese, and scallop soup. Everything was so good, we finished pretty much all of it. The seafood and potatoes are grilled for you by staff. Heat gloves are provided so you can eat the shellfish while hot and fresh. Once all the seafood is cooked, they'll bring out the soup to place on the grill to keep warm as you finish it. Don't forget to get some beer and soju to pair with your meal! Went for dinner on a Friday night at 6pm. There was no wait. As the night went on, the place became more packed. There's also seating outdoors if you don't want to wait for a table indoors. Valet parking lot behind the building or street parking (if you can find it). Total came out to be about $133 after tax and tip. A great pescatarian dinner spot! 10/10 would recommend. read more

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If you love seafood and you love Korean BBQ, this is the place for you! I usually get one of their Prix Fixe menu depending on how many people I'm with. The base set comes with manila clams, whole shelled oysters, large clam, shrimps, mussels, scallops with cheese, marinated baby octopus, potato, and sweet potato, whereas the bigger sets include all of that as well as other items like abalone, hagfish, buttered squid and/or lobster. Each set comes with an assortment of companion dishes as well. You will definitely not leave here hungry! The meal starts off with Korean Ceviche which is a light and refreshing cold noodle dish with cabbage and raw seafood. Then the servers would start cooking all the shellfish and would set aside the ones that were ready to eat. They do a good job spacing out all the food. Just when you think the meal is over, more seafood would be put on the grill. You know the meal is at a close when they serve their Korean Noodle Soup. This is a clear seafood noodle soup that is served hot so the broth is warm and comforting - perfect way to end the meal. I've been here 3 times already and I would come back here over and over again. The seafood is always fresh and I enjoy dipping the seafood in the 3 sauces that they provide - each sauce gives a different kick. Their companion dishes also pair well with all the grilled seafood. I especially love their Fried Shrimp, Steamed Eggs, Korean Pancake, and Kim Chi. The most recent time I went, we got the Master Set ($154.98) so we got to try the hagfish. It was torched in front of us and served with perilla leaves, garlic, onion, jalapeño, and miso. I appreciated the server for explaining to us how to make the hagfish ssam. It was such a delicious combination and the hagfish had such a nice smoky flavor and char! Overall, this is the perfect spot for anyone who loves seafood. They have around 10 tables inside which can seat 4-6 people and they have outdoor seating as well. Parking is available in a shared valet parking lot behind the restaurant for $2. read more

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We came here on a weekday for dinner and it was pretty empty so I was a little skeptical at first but everything was amazing!! It does remind me of seafood bbq places when I went to Korea! We got the crew set and it comes with so much food! You might think it might not be enough food since it's mainly seafood but I was stuffed at the end! The seafood was so fresh and tasty! And the other dishes that came with the set were surprisingly good as well! The servers cook everything for you and are very attentive! For the price you can't beat it! It is very worth it! I will for sure be coming back here the next time I'm in LA! read more

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Combo for $230 says it feeds 4-8 people which is a weirdly wide range. We had 6 people which was enough food but splitting some of the courses was hard to do. I felt like the price was a little high for the experience. Cooked over coals so it gets hot so depending where you're sitting, you may need a hand fan (I wish I had one). When you arrive there is a cold noodle soup to start as like a palate cleanser. Then a hot, spicy rice cake soup, steamed egg, seafood pancake, and fried shrimp is given. When it says feeds 4-8 and we have 6, I expect a piece for everyone, but some apps had less than that. For example, in the fried shrimp, there were only 4 pieces. It would be nice for the staff to ensure everyone would get one piece. There is minimal toppings and light sauces for most items like the clams and mussels so the seafood flavor shined through. Abalone, oysters, and bay scallops have other toppings and condiments to go with each. Lobster served with Cajun sauce. They present the lobster before cooking in this treasure chest for a nice presentation. But I swear the lobster they presented us was not the lobster we were served. Our whole group was almost certain of that as the serving was quite small with small claws compared to the live one they presented. The meal ends with a nice noodle soup with some bouncy noodles. We were still full by the end of the meal and there seemed to be a wait for the tables when we left! The charcoal tables are located in the back of the restaurant, outdoors by the parking lot area just FYI. read more

I came here for dinner with several friends and we had an amazing dining experience here. We had heard about this restaurant from friends and Korean seafood bbq was quite unique and we have never had it before, so we finally went to check it out. We were promptly seated when we arrived and after looking over the menu, we got the chief set and it was the right amount of food for all 3 of us. It comes with a variety of seafood including manilla clams, oysters, shrimp, mussels, scallops, abalone, octopus, and squid! You get the whole spectrum here and we loved it. The staff do cook the food here for you so you don't have to worry about cooking at all. The service here was excellent on our visit and they were checking in on us constantly to make sure everything was good and they were friendly! All the seafood was of high quality and all the sides we got from the corn cheese to the steamed egg soup were great compliments to the seafood and delicious. The staff cooking did not let anything get overcooked and told us when to take things off the grill if they got too close to burning. The overall vibe you get is on the fancier side with dimmer lighting and the smell of seafood cooking is quite good and it feels cozy with an beach/marine vibe. There is street parking available or you can park in one of the nearby lots! Overall, we had a great meal here and if you want to try something new or take someone out for a date, this is great spot! Highly recommended! read more

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I came here reading that they do a Thai seafood sauce so I came to confirm. And I can confirm that they DO!!! The service is quick and on point. The seafood is fresh and cooked for you!! The side dishes are usually an afterthought but it's clear that they still live up to the freshness and goodness of the seafood. I can't wait to come back! read more

Fresh seafood cooked directly on your table over a grill. Honestly nothing better if you are craving shellfish. There is one citrusy cold appetizer which wasn't my favorite but everything else tasted great with a good portion sizes. read more

Ok the food keep coming out. This is such a treat. The service is great. Little hidden gem. It's a cozy place. They help you cook the food. Price for what you get? It was great! read more

Great spot in Ktown for Korean style grilled clams. Service is great and location is perfect with plenty of parking with no valet fees.

The seafood was fresh and service was fast. Start drinking early here with come beer. Come around 5 so you don't have to wait to eat and then go get some desserts when everyone is barely starting dinner. Then end the night with a drink at a bar near by or noraebang. Have fun read more

My friends and I tried this place as we've seen a lot of other people go and I love Korean style grilled seafood! We ordered the mulhwe (Korean ceviche) and the master set for 4 people and it was more than enough food! Everything came out in waves and the staff actually cooks it for you so you don't have to worry about overcooking or anything like that! I will say though if I go back next time, I would like to pick and choose what we eat because there was a lot of the hagfish that I wasn't a fan of. The decor of the restaurant is really cute and they go in on the ocean sea theme and it's a great spot to just hang with your friends! Definitely ideal for groups! read more

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

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Food was like a 3.5, service was excellent 5. Wanted to get a seafood lunch for galentines. During the day (only on weekends), it's not too busy. We all parked on the street at meter parking and 2 of us had to add time since we stayed longer than 90 minutes. Pretty sure there is a lot in the back, but there were no obvious signs on how to get in. We were advised to get the master set to accommodate 5 people. It was enough food and only the shrimp companion dish and oyster had 4. The companion dishes were good, I loved the steak egg, seafood pancake, cheese sweet corn and fried shrimp. The Korean ceviche didn't leave much of an impression, and we were full by the time we got to the noodles at the end. The seafood was good. Our server cooked everything for us and taught us how to eat hagfish (wrapped in perilla leaf with paste and aromatics). I think the abalone stood out for me but the rest were ok. Hagfish tasted fine if you're ok with the bottom-sea-dwelling-taste. A little bitter aftertaste. read more

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I really like burnin shell. It's a seafood bbq spot. You get a lot of value for the money and get to try some unique seafood items (if you're not Korean) that you may not find on a lot of the KTown lists you may have seen. The ambiance is good, I prefer to sit outside. They will cook for you, and servers are friendly. If you've only had kbbq definitely check this spot out. The corn cheese and steamed egg are great, and so are the clams. Valet available in the back. Give it a shot. read more

My partner and I stopped by around 5PM on Thursday and it was empty. They said the rush happens around 6-7PM. So if you want more attentive service and a quieter ambience, come a little earlier! The interior feels like a cozy Korean bar with a submarine/marine aesthetic. Servers were all great and cooked all of the food for us! There's street parking out front and a parking lot in the back. We ordered the Crew Set for 2 plus a steamed lobster. I'd say the Crew Set is perfect for 2 if you're not starving! They cook the seafood for you so you can enjoy eating everything when it's hot off the grill. (They give you cloth gloves to protect your hand) The 3 sauces they had was sambal, Thai seafood sauce, and Korean chojang (vinegary pepper sauce). We got Manila clams, a large clam, 2 oysters, baby octopus, scallops, mussels, shrimp, and a lot of side dishes. The 2 oysters we got were plump and creamy, scallops were covered in cheese and chilis, and everything tasted fresh! Side dishes included fried shrimp, Korean ceviche, Korean pancake, steamed egg, spicy rice cake, potato, sweet potato, noodle soup, kimchi, and cheese corn. Our favorites from the sides were the Korean ceviche, steamed egg, and cheese corn. We really enjoyed our meal and the service! If you're craving seafood Korean style, definitely give Burnin Shell a try! read more

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Love this place especially for outdoor seating! Feel so good and friendly with the waiters!! Also they allowed Pets for outdoor seating so it's Good Place for Dog Lover!!! The Food Quality is Super Good and Fresh! For the Seafood Combo Chief Set we order is really good for party of 4 ppl!! Will definitely come back again with my lovely baby Dog and Friends!! read more

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

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New fave restaurant in ktown unlocked!!!! My 2 friends and I wanted to grab dinner here (saw this place on Yelp and have been wanting to go here since it was Daebudo). I added us to the waitlist on Yelp and they were able to get us seated about 5 minutes after we checked in and arrived. We ordered the chief set for 3 of us. It came with clams, mussels, scallops, abalone, potatoes, soooo much more food. The seafood was fresh and just so tasty. The dipping sauce in the middle went well with everything. The set could've fed 4 people in my opinion. I loved the scallops, shrimp, clams... pretty much everything here. Service was great, all servers were professional and attentive - they cooked our food for us and it rotated on who was by our grill. They would put the food on the corner of the grill away from the fire for us when the food was ready to be eaten. Really had the best experience here (I did come out smelling super smoky tho) and I want to go back already!!!! Restaurant itself is kinda small but there's outdoor seating as well. Also it wasn't crowded for 7pm on a Saturday night (I selfishly want it to continue being that way lol). Anyways so good, definitely recommend!!! read more

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As a huge seafood lover, I've always wanted to go to a grilled shellfish place. Got the first prefixe combo, lots of variety. They don't allow ordering Ala carte seafood unless you order it with the combos. Soooo many side dishes, noodles for free. Service was lacking. Severely. So many pieces of seafood were burnt. They even forgot the potatoes under the grill. We didn't have time to grill ourselves, since it cooks fast and we were eating. Plus, any time I was about to reach for the tongs, they'd show up and start cooking again. Not sure they even wanted us to cook for ourselves, since they kept the things on a side table out of arms reach. Other than that it was a decent experience. Lively since it's outside. read more

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Amazing Food & amazing Service! I love this place..! 바다장어 너무 맛있어요. 고기도 맛있으니 꼭 먹어보세요. 좋은날 좋은곳에서 좋은 사람들과 :) read more

The food is great and the service is good. The price might be a but higher end but they do everything for you and you'll walk out absolutely full. read more

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

You definitely pay for what you get. We ordered the master set which is the second most expensive set and we got so much seafood out of it. It says it's enough to feed 2-3 but it fed four of us and the two of us can really chow down, so there's definitely enough for 4 people. We got Clams, hagfish, oysters, scallops, muscles. We also ordered a side of eel, and it tasted amazing. A little crispy and it came with eel sauce! The sets come with banchan, the Korean ceviche, steamed egg, potato and sweet potato. We also ordered corn cheese and that was good, but I wish the portion size for that was bigger. The steamed egg and Korean ceviche were both very flavorful and delicious! The servers cook the food for you the entire time and are extremely attentive. Service was definitely a 5/5. They had an outdoor and an indoor area and both were well ventilated and ac was cool. Would come back again! read more

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Got the captain combo and it did not disappoint. So much fresh seafood, a fresh live lobster, a seafood broth knife cut noodle at the end to top it all off. I did not like the hagfish tho and i wish there was an option to sub it out. read more

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

oh my god, I can't believe this place exists, and for this price point and parking availability? This is truly a hidden gem. Service is great and they regularly check up on you and there's a huge lot in the back of the restaurant, shared with other businesses but parking is definitely not an issue here. There are several sets to choose from and for a party of 2, our set sounded decently sized at first, but as we ate...we couldn't believe that the food just kept coming. There was never a lull and the employees handle all the cooking. There is so much variety in all the sets, it's such a great price for how much food and the quality is great as well. Definitely looking forward to the next visit! The music inside is not that loud so having conversations isn't too difficult. read more

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Unique experience. Table side grill service. Fresh shellfish, all delicious. We ordered the crew set which has a good variety of shellfish and lots of Korean dishes. We also ordered the sea eel. That came with spectacular fire show. It was entertaining and fun to watch. read more

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I've been to a couple of Korean seafood bbq restaurants but this is hands down my favorite yet! Seafood quality was good, service was great and the drinks were super cold which, if you drink beer & soju, you should know matters :) read more

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A little pricey but 100% worth it. The crew set is plenty of food for two. Lots of different dishes from seafood to side dishes. Service was very attentive and they helped us cook. read more

Burnin' Shell - Part of the crew combo set - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Came here on a Monday and there was little to no wait! We chose to sit outside because they use charcoal to cook outside and it was definitely the vibe. Service was great everyone was super tentative. We got the chief set and added an additional abalone. The abalone was literally still moving while on the grill which means it's fresh!! read more

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

Love burnin' shell and its predecessor (at the time, was DaebuDo). The menu compared to its predecessor were generally the same, though the value you got from DaebuDo was superior because you weren't gatekept from getting the eel behind the premium selection options (which now just costs more to order at burnin' shell). Despite this price strategy change, the food still tastes amazing. The barbecue charcoaling of seafood is a luxury you can't find across Koreatown, so this restaurant deserves its flowers read more

Came for an early dinner with friends and what an amazing experience! Love the seafood bbq, which we usually do not get in the east coast. The seafood was fresh and was an awesome experience overall. Loved the little things they did like showing us the lobster and doing a fire show, to make this a special experience. read more

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Like a modern Jae Bu Do. Great service; better than Jae Bu Do. Ordered crew for 2 and it was perfect amount of food. Manila clams were frwsh sweet, mussels were frozen. Octopus was best. read more

Quick Summary Great food, great prices, and great service. I really enjoyed the Korean grilled clam style restaurant from traveling in Seoul and glad to see one here in Ktown. The seafood was fresh and delicious. Service was superb as our servers did all the cooking. We got lucky with free street parking but they have a parking lot in the back at an affordable rate. We chose to sit outside, which we liked more to minimize the smokiness Food- 5 stars We ordered the crew set which was more than enough food for 2 people. All the seafood was so fresh and tasty. But I particularly liked the clams and marinated baby octopus (I've never had octopus so soft and fresh!). With most Korean restaurants, the portions are pretty large, and it's pretty easy to overeat. Service- 5 stars Our servers were fantastic. Very attentitve without being overbearing. They cooked everything and made recommendations on how to eat everything as well. Bottom Line Excellent food, prices, service, and pretty easy parking. Burnin Shell was an awesome experience and I can't wait to go back read more

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My group ordered the masters set and extra order for steam egg and cold noodle. My favorite part of the masters set was the hagfish, but that can be a hit or miss with people. The texture is chewy like squid. I also enjoyed the sweet potato. The regular potato was a filler. The gloves they provided aren't heat resistant, so be careful still when using the gloves on the grill. Our extra order of the cold noodle side dish was larger than the cold noodle that came with the set. - Definitely a spot for five people or less. (For larger parties, call ahead) - Free parking until 5pm, then 5pm and onwards it's valet parking. - Outdoor seating opens at 4pm. - Service charge 18% already included. - There's no refills for the companion dishes. read more

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