Wanted gobchang and happened to be in the area, so we decided to give this place a try instead of the famous restaurant right next door that we usually go to for KBBQ, and I'm so glad we did. The two Imo who helped us were incredibly warm and attentive, and the service felt so genuine. The large intestines were delicious, and they cook everything right next to you, which makes the experience even better. The banchan and bean soup were also noticeably better than many other places we've tried (and we've been to quite a few of the well-known spots around LA, OC, and SD). What surprised us was how quiet it was for 7pm on a Sunday, it almost felt like we had the whole place to ourselves, which gave it such a hidden gem vibe. I really hope more people discover this spot because the food and hospitality truly deserve it. They're literally right next to the famous restaurant I mentioned earlier that always has a long line, but this place definitely deserves just as much love! Sorry, forgot to take a before photo I was too excited to start eating the gobchang lol read more

Byul Gobchang - Barbeque Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Valet parking is available, since street parking is pretty hard to find. We went around 6 PM and there was no line so you should get there early cause it can get packed pretty quick. There were only 3 workers serving the whole restaurant, so service wasn't the fastest, but they were especially attentive to our table and helped grill most of the meat for us. My friend and I ordered the Sun Combo for two and it was definitely enough food to keep us FULL. The meat quality was solid but nothing too different from other KBBQ spots. Since we weren't drinking, they let us swap the soju for two sodas. The daechang comes out frozen, but the 곱 (filling) is packed and better quality than a lot of other KTown places -- just don't expect the same quality you'd get in Korea. read more

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We came here on Valentine's Day as a party of 7 and quickly realized why there was no wait while every other Korean BBQ had over an hour line. We ordered the $79 Big Bang Combo, and the portions were shockingly small with low-quality meat. We also got the army stew and kimchi pancake -- everything tasted below average. Service was terrible. The server overcooked and burnt our meat, forgot our water refill four times, and had a rude attitude. Worst of all, she used the same tongs for raw meat and then to serve our army stew. When we pointed out the cross-contamination, she acted like it wasn't a big deal. Overall, bad food, small portions, and unacceptable service. Definitely not recommended. read more

Byul Gobchang - Barbeque Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Made the mistake of ordering the Comet and Big Bang combos. I know the Gobchang is the specialty but I was with people who weren't feeling that choice sadly. So both of these combos were pork, chicken, and beef. Pork was not the business. Very dry, and the fat didn't render properly. Same with the chicken as the connective tissue was just too tough to get through by a certain point. Our server was hit or miss. Super nice and helpful but I just was in a picky mood. She gave me some pork belly that was half burnt and half untouched like pls I just want a little crisp here lol. Beef was the strongest and was nicely marinated. The Beef rib though was also very fatty with globules rippled within the meat. The soups were both exceptional and the banchan was tasty! But the meat should shine. Definitely willing to come back for the Gobchang. read more

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Seriously one of my favorite hidden spots in KTown inside a very busy strip mall next to Nadarang!!! If you know you know.....Can you say RibEye CAP!!! Oh yeah!! And they even do eel and intestines if you like!!! Banchan, soups and stews are also an absolute must!!! I especially love the staff and owners!!! Absolutely welcoming and so friendly!!! FYI ask for ICED soju!!!! read more

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OMG! Where to begin! This was my first time ordering food for take out and wow was I surprised. Not only were the food packaged well, but they provided a generous amount of side dishes. The lunch Yuk gae jang was extremely flavorful and the quality of the meat was superb. The infamous gobchang also lived up to its name! I was afraid the portion and texture would be different but it was quite the opposite. They cooked the meat to perfection and it was just as crispy as when I dined in. To top it off, they provided a large container of their famous garlic dipping sauce! Good Korean fresh water eel is difficult to find in LA. There are a few places that sell them but it doesn't taste as good as Byul gob chang. The reason for it is the way they grill the eel. Korean fresh water eel needs to be grilled in a certain temperature to keep the moisture in and crispy on the outside without burning it. Everytime I dine here, the eel is cooked perfectly. And to no surprise, my togo eel was as tasty as always. They provided a big portion of all the side dishes necessary to accompany the eel (garlic, jalapenos, ginger, perilla leaves and the dipping sauce). This place is truly a hidden gem in k-town. The aunties there are always so polite and friendly. It also has a cool-old fashioned vibe which is hard to find nowadays. I highly recommend Byul gobchang!! read more

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Don't sleep on this place!! It's the best Korean BBQ in Ktown. The place next door is always packed, but trust me - this one is way better! Most of the staff only speaks Korean and that's just another reason why you know it's authentic. Notes: - It's not all-you-can-eat, but the portions are large and you won't leave hungry. A group of four of us ordered a meal for two, plus one extra meat and we were more than stuffed. - You get kimchi soup with most orders, which is so delicious and just another added bonus of choosing this place over others - The staff helps you cook so you don't get too full waiting for each course to finish cooking. - Friendly people, hole-in-the-wall atmosphere, not too loud, and overall a 10/10 for a date night out in Koreatown. read more

Ambiance: it's a traditional style Korean bbq place, right next to one of the most popular ayce kbbq restaurants Service: super friendly and attentively, they will cook the meat for you Food: combo has the best value and the portion is good for 2~3 people Banchan - **** very well prepared, egg rolls, glass noodles, seaweed, kimchi, fish cake, bean sprouts, fresh salad, and cold buckwheat jelly soup, recommend Beef Brisket - **** chewy meat, recommend Prime Ribeye Steak - **** juicy meat, recommend Beef Bulgogi - *** sweet taste Chicken Bulgogi - *** sweet taste Kimchi Stew - **** tofu, onions, rice cake slices, recommend Price: premium quality and reasonable prices, about $50 per person for a fulfilling meal read more

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Highlights: Ribeye cap, Byul combo This restaurant has been my go-to spot for the past decade, where I make sure to visit at least once a month. Not only is the quality of the meat exceptional, but they also serve the best gopchang and daechang. Here I always start my meal with the ribeye cap, which melt in your mouth. Following that with gopchang and daechang paired with soju makes for an unbeatable combination. To finish off, their yangbap and gochujang jjigae complete the perfect Korean soul food dining experience. The aunties who have been working there for the past ten years are incredibly warm and nice and make the place feel like home. Highly recommend! read more

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My friends and I had dinner here. Honestly, FOOD WISE - it was really good. Their service though, was bad. First of all, we didn't know that they're going to cook the meat for us. Second, miss maam cooked it so fast that we felt pressured to eat fast too. She was literally tossing meats and other vegetables on our plates, without asking first. The other server was also blowing her nose and not changing her gloves in between. Payment. Price wasn't bad at all. It was reasonable. But miss maam was very persistent on getting that tip. I don't mind tipping, but it was so uncomfortable she had to put it up on my face so I can see how much I should tip her/them. I don't know if anybody experienced this as well. All in all. My friends and I aren't coming back here. Ever. read more

Great Korean BBQ that had a ton of food and is pretty good value for the amount you get. All the sides were delicious and the meat was tasty, especially the short rib and bulgogi. Pork and chicken were just fine. We had the comet combo and it was too much food for just the two of us. The servers will cook for you so don't worry about over cooking, they did an excellent job. Restaurant itself gets really hot but that's what you expect when a grill is right in front of you. Great food and great value. read more

The waitress were smileless. Every time I asked for something, most uncomfortable look I get.... First time I am leaving a bad review for ny restaurant I visit. read more

Byul Gobchang has been around in LA for quite a while, and I used to go there often -- but I don't think I'll be going back. While eating gopchang(intestines), I bit into sand. The older ladies working there didn't even apologize, just said, "That happens sometimes." I was really disappointed with both the hygiene and the customer service. No action was taken, and it left a bad impression. 별 곱창에서 곱창 먹다가 모래가 씹혔습니다. 직원분들(아줌마들)이 오래 일하셔서 그런지 사과 한마디 없이 "그럴 때도 있다"는 식으로 넘어가더라고요. 위생이나 응대 모두 아쉬웠고, 어떤 조치도 없어서 실망스러웠습니다. 다시 방문하고 싶은 마음이 안 생기네요. read more

I got just 2 main dishes. And those're really tasty and gravy! Even sides are really good. Music/Services great. nothing more or less. I and my family felt comfortable there. Recommand? Yes! If you are curious about the special taste of Korean people. :) read more

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Came here for dinner, we got seated immediately but a wait line started right after we came in. It was a full house w/ maybe 3 servers so service wasn't the greatest but the food did not miss! Everything was so delicious~ Music was a little loud & after a couple drinks, we could barely hear each other during conversation. But the quality of the food made up for it read more

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The vibes were typical mom and shop type store. Not too big yet not too small. Food was alright we got the large intestine which I thought was way too fatty with the gunk inside of it. Everything else was good meat wise but now I come to the service. It's cool they cook for you and all but my party tipped a good amount like 15% and the lady's did complain that we tipped too little. That did catch me off guard. read more

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As most reviews mentioned, food is decently good, service is questionable. Came on an empty Sunday night. Forced to order a minimum of 5 meats for a party of 7 totaling ~$260 w tip. Personally don't mind w inflation going on, but wish we knew before ordering! Banchan 5/5 Kimchi, pickles, seaweed salad, fish cake, japchae Pork jowl 5/5 Pork belly 5/5 Daechang 5/5 Gopchang 4/5 probs an acquired taste Abomasum 4/5 Complimentary rice bowl. read more

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Amazing quality food , the sauces ! Chefs Kiss!! I live in Northern California and I always come here when I'm in LA . So worth the wait . Two thumbs up to the staff . Great team work read more

Food (4/5): Loved the octopus fried rice! Gopchang is what they're known for, and for us, this is 90% of the deliciousness at Ahgassi with 0% of the wait time. For many days, that's totally worth it. Service (5/5): Super attentive throughout the meal. They cook for you including grilling the gopchang separately and then keeping it warm on your table's grill. read more

I love byul gopchang!!! I have so many fun memories here. For some reason whenever I want gopchang, daechang, makchang I only think of this place. The steamed egg and soup were pretty good too. But seriously, if you want to try something new, check this place out and get the gopchang combo. It's worth trying at least once. I know not a lot of people are down to try intestine but this place may change your mind. They have other meat too for those who have zero interest in trying gopchang (booo). read more

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5 Stars I've been coming here since 2021, and it always tastes amazing! My go-to order is the fluffy matcha with 50% sugar, less ice, and added boba and cream cheese -- it's absolutely perfect every time. The quality and consistency keep me coming back. Highly recommend! read more

Best place for authentic Korean bbq!! Had the intestine and other cuts of beef and it was delicious. Fresh meat, not gamey and good. Service was amazing too the ladies were so sweet. They cook everything for you and let you know when it's okay to eat so you don't get confused at all! read more

Byul Gobchang is my go to for Gobchang Jeongol (곱창 전골) intestine mix stew. The stew is a must for cold weather and just soul healing. Once you try it, you will want it over and over again. The stew is a thick and spicy broth similar to kimchi chigae. There is small intestines, tripe, veggies and udon side to add. Banchan sides include Kimchi, cucumber kimchi, yuchae (rapini, broccoli rabe) seaweed mixed with vinegar and sliced onions and egg (계란 말이) Their banchan is really good and refilled when asked. Service is always exceptional, afternoons are less busy to dine with no wait. The restaurant has a cozy feel and a nice atmosphere for evening gatherings. Beer and soju is available. The plaza gets crowded because of the AYCE in the mall but valet is available and just so many options for dessert, juice and coffee afterwards. read more

When I was younger, I ate gobchang without knowing what it was. It was in a stew and I remember loving it. When I found out what it was, little me died inside. Decades later, my SIL wanted to check this place out. I'm like okay, I'll eat other stuff on the menu and will give gobchang another try, just one piece. First, what I like is that they cook it themselves and bring it out and place it on our grill. It was cut in little rounds and was very crispy. I actually loved it. It's pretty fatty so there's a limit to how much I can eat. We also loved the acorn jelly dish as well as their soups. We have gone back now a few times and have consistently had the same experience. Service was also pretty good, but they are definitely old school and not artificially friendly. It's hard for me to explain, but I like the service a lot. Warning about parking, due to the AYCE BBQ next door, this lot gets insanely full. read more

Horrible and I mean horrible customer service. I called earlier today to ask a simple question, the moment they answered the phone they spoke in their native language which is totally fine. I understand that this is a Korean authentic restaurant and they may answer in their native language. But what wasn't okay was I answered with "Oh I'm sorry, I just had a quick question" and the woman on the other end said "Aishh" in a harsh tone and then hung up on me. I'm confused here. I just wanted to ask a simple question and even if you don't speak English that's fine but just direct me to someone who will. Or even just say sorry you can't answer me and then hang up, that's fine as well. Who answers with "Aish" in a rude tone and then hangs up??? Unbelievable. read more

This was the first time I came here. The service was very nice, and the quality of the food was so good!

I don't talk about your food, but the service. The waitress was acting very unusual with us. She didn't evenly talk to us at all and kept pushing us to eat with an annoyed face, then she evenly said a few Korean words to us, and I guess those words were not nice at all. We like the food, but did not have the comfort to enjoy. We tried to finish quickly in order to move to somewhere else with bad mood. The meal was $377, and we decided to give some tip to round up to $400, then the manager she followed us to ask us for a 18-20% tip that equals to about $70. It's unacceptable for the bad service they gave. The owner if you're a good owner, please re-check the camera to see how that employee was working on us. Thank you! read more

Byul Gobchang - Barbeque Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Best gochang in SoCal hands down!!!! I tried almost every gopchang place in SoCal and this place had the best quality and taste. The other dishes are phenomenal too! Love the service and friendly waiters and waitresses. Definitely one of the few remaining legitimate Korean food read more

Came here after they resumed indoor dining. What better way to celebrate than to get some Korean bbq!!!! Staff was super friendly and they had the social distancing seating in check. All silverware was plastic and wrapped and they gave each guest their own Bachan. Super happy about that, i hate sharing my kimchi. We settled for the first combo, good enough for two people. Came with brisket, beef bulgogi, marinated chicken and rib eye. All were 10/10 but the ribeye lacked some seasoning. We had to use this sauce they gave us to really make it edible. We're all about flavors here. Also, it was more fat than meat and I'm not a big fat eater ‍ The staff was sweet and attentive and cooked our food which usually i don't mind doing but ehhh they wanted to lol They served us cabbage soup i believe? And it was DELICIOUS!!!! It didn't have much in it cabbage and bean sprouts but that broth was so good! I asked for more lol The food was filling but i wish we had ordered more oh well. We'll come back again. read more

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One of the best porkbelly and fresh water eel in k-town!!! I'm from san Francisco and I was craving these for these since pandemic and I had these with my wife. Both of us were satisfied. We are definitely coming back!!!! read more

My Korean friend brought me here to try more "authentic" KBBQ. I'm used to all you can eat style so this was different since you order by portion. I tried the kimchi soup and corn cheese before we started grilling the meats. The first meat I tried was the small and large intestine which I was told you HAVE to try at least once, even if you don't like it since not many places serve it (I'll admit it wasn't my favorite, it's very chewy). The large intestine was definitely more tolerable. I really enjoyed the brisket and steak. The quality of the meat was so much better in comparison to other KBBQ spots I've tried. If you find yourself in K Town and you've never had KBBQ or only had all you can eat, give this place a try to see the difference. Not to mention the owners were this super sweet couple who stopped by our table to chat. read more

Byul Gobchang - Brisket and steak - Barbeque Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is our first time at Byul Gopchang and we didnt regret one bit choosing this restaurant. The ahjummas here are so friendly. We were greeted upon entering and seated right away. The pork jowl and large intestine we order are cooked to perfection and its so tasty. Highly recommended. read more

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WOW. JUST WOW. My friend told me that this was her favorite gopchang place, and it's not hard to see why. I love it when the staff comes to cook the food for you. It just means that you don't have to nominate one person to be the mom of the group. We ordered 2 servings of gopchang. Because the lady helping us cook "burned" it a little, she compensated us by bringing us creamed corn and gopchang stew on the house. So kind so nice!!!! The gopchang here is meant to be eaten with this sweet/spicy garlic sauce they provide for you. I've never seen that kind of condiment before, but be prepared to have the worst breath (but the best meal!). A variety of banchans also accompany your dish. Byul has some of the best side dishes I've ever had! Compared to Ahgassi, I'd say that Byul is butterier, creamier. And it's pure gopchang. When you order gopchang at Ahgassi, it comes with dukkbokki and some other vegetables. The gopchang at Ahgassi is crispier. I guess it depends what your preference is on that, but I think I still lean towards Ahgassi! I think most people who come here come after 7pm, because there was no wait at all when we arrived at 6. read more

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They refused us service. We came here at a 6pm on Thursday night for dinner. The restaurant was full with the exception of one table. I had been here a handful of times before and love the food. We waited at the door for ten minutes while employees walked passed ignoring us.. they clearly saw we were there several times but never greeted us. When I finally directly asked a server for help... she said they were full. I asked if they have a wait, and how long, and she said sorry we don't have any wait. Basically saying they would not serve us. Not sure if they treat everyone that way, but judging off the fact that all of the patrons inside were Korean, there was an undertone of racism to the interaction and how they denied us service blatantly. I've been a customer here and have spent money eating here, and to be treated so poorly didn't feel good. Sadly, I don't think I'll come back.. read more

Food was good but the service was so horrible. There were 6 of us. We ordered 3 combos total and 2 people shared each combo. Food was good. The servers weren't attentive with water, forgot dishes, but we were patient because they were busy. We finished eating and sat for about 45 min before we could flag someone down for our check. When we got to splitting the checks is where I really got frustrated. We asked for 3 separate checks for each dish. They took the total (3 dishes) and divided it between 6 people. I told them that it was incorrect, could they please just give us separate checks. The lady threw the checks back on the table and told me to go talk to the counter. Rude. But I went to the counter and I told them that it was incorrect. They said their pos doesn't allow them to divide checks such way that we are requesting. I've never heard of that. It's like we ordered 3 dishes and we want separate checks?? She told me to do the math myself after 1 person pays. read more

I don't come here often as I'm not a huge fan of intestines but when I do, pork small intestines cooked until crispy and dipped in their sauce is the way to go. As for meat, get the rib-eye cap. It's the most savory and tender part of a ribeye. You'll thank me later. read more

Service: Came here for dinner and it was great!! The employees greeted me right away and provided a table. They brought over all the side dishes & even cooked everything for us!!! they were so nice & friendly. Definitely my new go-to kbbq place in LA. Food: I ordered a new item that's off the menu which was a steak tri tip. It was sooo good and so much food!!! I had to get the intestine combo which was SO WORTH!! They cook it for you and it comes out delicious!! I also tried the beef tongue which was one of the best i've had yet. so worth the money!! The Tripe lunch box was AMAZING!! It was kimchi fried rice with tripe, and seaweed, and an egg over. I could literally eat it everyday. Location: It's located in a plaza with valet parking. Pretty easy to find and I absolutely recommend this place!! read more

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A good place to get your organs BBQ craving solved. If it's your first time trying intestine, go with the combo so you'll know which one you'd like the most. To me it will be the small intestine, not too greasy and chewy, even tho I like the chewy texture a lot, I still don't like the other options they have with the combo. Ordered with some soju or beer then your meal is complete. read more

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Main knock against some of the meats here is that they're just a TAD too fatty-- pork jowl was almost excellent but could have been trimmed a smidgen closer. Kinda adds up when you've eaten a whole plate. Ditto for the brisket, although that's a tougher call as the brisket was damned good. If you don't want to wait at the crazy lines for the AYCE place next door, honestly, spend the few extra bucks and come here if you're a normal adult appetite (1 order of meat per person). The time savings are well worth it, and the food more than holds up. If you're still a young kid who can pack it away, well, then maybe wait for AYCE next door, 'cause this place could get spendy quick. Disclaimer: intestine appears to be a huge specialty here. I regret that our group did not try it, so I cannot comment on it. read more

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They have been taking customers for indoor dining. This has been going on for at least a month now. I used to love going to this restaurant before covid. I love their menu and the staff. I am very sad to leave this review. I understand that the owner made a tough decision to stay open to sustain the business. I just can not let this slide. More than 417,000 people have died to this virus. I am disappointed by the business owner and the customers who encourage this behavior. read more

Byul Gobchang - People eating inside during covid restrictions. This place is packed and the door was shut. - Barbeque Near Me - Los Angeles, California