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    Chosun Galbee

    3.9 (2k reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    CHOSUN GALBEE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    DY R.

    This was my second visit to this restaurant. The space is beautifully designed with a strong Korean theme. The interior feels authentic, and the staff wearing traditional hanbok adds to the overall experience. Service was also consistently friendly and attentive, which made the visit enjoyable. That said, the food didn't quite match the pricing. It's not that the food is bad, but it feels overpriced for the quality. The meats were decent, but I've definitely had better cuts and flavor at other KBBQ spots. One thing I personally pay a lot of attention to at KBBQ restaurants is naengmyeon (cold noodles), and unfortunately this was the biggest disappointment. The noodles had a noticeable starchy taste, almost as if they had been prepped too far in advance. I also noticed there weren't many Korean customers during my visits. In my experience, that can sometimes be a sign--Koreans tend to gravitate toward spots with better quality and value. I wouldn't personally recommend this spot to my Korean friends, but for those new to KBBQ who want to experience a Korean-themed atmosphere, it's not a bad option.

    Peter J.

    Chosun Galbee is hands down one of the best Korean BBQ spots out there--and a true OG. This place never misses. From the customer service to the cleanliness and, most importantly, the quality of the meat, everything is top-tier. I honestly have nothing bad to say about this place. If I had to nitpick, the only downside is the price--it's definitely on the expensive side. But you're paying for premium quality and a consistently great experience, so it's worth it. If you're craving legit Korean BBQ and want one of the best, this spot is a must.

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    Jeff Y.

    Came to Chosun Galbee to celebrate a friend's birthday. We took public transit in but my friends drove and used the valet parking. The restaurant is large and very pretty. We sat in the outdoor patio which although outdoors was covered and felt like we were indoors; it was also not too hot and being outdoors made our clothing smell less smoky after the meal. Service was attentive throughout, with the servers cooking the food on the grill. We ordered a beef combo for 3-4 people, even though we were a party of 5. The combo comes with drinks but they were a stickler and only gave us 4 drinks. We chose the kimchi stew to accompany our meal, which was a bit more sour than I am used to (they used very fermented kimchi) but still yummy. We also ordered a seafood pancake and mul naengmyeon (cold noodle) to accompany the meal, which ended up being too much food so we had leftovers. The quantity and quality of food for the beef combo was substantial. Banchan wete also plentiful and tasty, and everyone got an individual serving of salad. They even gave us two sets of banchan even though we were only a group of 5. We had to ask for steamed rice (which was delicious); I'm not sure if there was an extra charge for the rice. At the end of the meal, everyone received a refreshing cup of shikhye (rice punch). Overall, it was an excellent meal, just a little pricey (~$80/person after tax and tips).

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    Alice H.

    I came here with my family for my Aunts 70th birthday celebration! We didn't do BBQ bc I was with Korean elders and they did not want to smell like bbq (plus I don't think they eat protein like that anymore) We got galbi lunch sets and galbi + mul nengmyun and bibim nengmyun all around! You HAVE to get the galbi here, if you're not doing bbq. The meat is so soft and the marinade is perfect! Their banchan is kinda lacking not gonna lie but the main dish they are known for is still on point. We got a room so service was excellent and they stored and cut the cake for us. I remember back then, Sundays used to be a lot busier but maybe we just went on an off day! They have seating outside as well and the restaurant is pretty huge! Parking is valet only and it's $3 for lunch and $5 for dinner. Great for big celebrations or big family dinners!

    Jeongeun S.

    The quality of galbi is good though it is sweet to me. I like service so much. They take care of us so well :) I love side dishes. Fancy vibes with fam or any group.

    Gabriella P.

    As a local customer, my family and I have consistently enjoyed dining at this restaurant. The food is satisfactory, however, the service has been subpar. Specifically, the server named Anna or Annie has been particularly lacking in her service. I believe it is imperative that the restaurant improves its customer service, particularly in terms of politeness. I have always favored this location, but it appears that service standards need to be addressed.

    Austin W.

    My friends and I dined at Chosun Galbee on a Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. with a reservation. When we arrived, I noticed there was plenty of open seating. Even as we left close to 9:00 p.m., many tables were still available. At least on Thursdays, this doesn't seem to be one of the more crowded KBBQ spots in the area. I appreciated that one of my friends took charge of ordering because the menu can feel overwhelming -- just about every cut of meat you can think of is available. Of the meats we ordered, my favorite was the prime rib eye steak, which the staff cut into small, easy-to-eat cubes with scissors. Despite not being heavily marbled, the meat was very tender. I also really enjoyed the short ribs, which had great marbling and flavor. The bones are included separately on the platter, so two lucky people at our table got to gnaw on those. My least favorite was the brisket -- it was sliced very thinly and ended up overcooking almost immediately. One of the standout aspects of Chosun Galbee is the service. Everything is cooked for you, which makes for a relaxed, "lazy" KBBQ experience. That said, I do wish they plated the cooked meat separately so no one felt the need to frantically grab pieces off the grill before they overcook. Everyone gets their own dipping sauces and salad, and banchan refills are available upon request. The banchan here is a step above what you'll find at most KBBQ joints -- I especially liked the mashed potatoes with bits of crispy pear mixed in. Another nice surprise: side dishes are portioned for sharing by the staff, which isn't something I often see at KBBQ spots. They helped us split a bowl of cold noodles four ways and divided two pancakes among ten people. Price-wise, we ended up paying $70 per person, including a few bottles of beer and soju -- and everyone left super full. For larger groups, the pricing becomes much more reasonable when sharing across the table. If you forgot to book a KBBQ spot for your group, don't mind paying a bit of a premium for a low-effort dining experience, and prefer not to leave smelling like smoke, Chosun Galbee is a solid option.

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    Siao Z.

    We came here on Friday around 7:30PM. They have valet parking for $5 but because we have a Tesla and didn't bring our key, he just told us to park our car and still have to pay him $5 when we walk out. A bit butthurt but, I feel bad for him too so I paid without complaining. Immediately warmly greeted the korean way by a male as we walked in. Immediately seated, took the server a few minutes before they asked what drinks we want but also, good enough time to look at the menu. The galbee jjim was exceptionally tasty. There's red date, radish and carrot in it. The meat was cooked until tender and soft. Everything was so flavorful, not too salty or sweet. Amazing amazing amazing!!!! Must try! Bibimbob was just okay, originally tasty until I tasted the galbee jjim. Service was good and jeong mi was very nice! She sees me struggling with my bibimbob and she mixed it for me. How nice! Thankful! Would come back!!!!!!! For that galbee jjim~

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    Jessica G.

    Been here many times when I lived in Los Angeles many moons ago, we used to meet our father here sometimes. We met my family to celebrate our daughter's birthday for lunch. We were lucky and found street parking, but they have valet parking of course. It's really beautifully decorated inside and out with lots of plants which I love. The waiting area is nice size with a nice big coffee table and bar with also a seating area. Bathrooms are also there and someone greets you as you walk in we had reservations. We got seated after everyone showed up, we chose to sit outside since it was such a beautiful day. Our server she was pretty nice she seemed a tiny bit annoyed and also most everyone there did not speak english but they were mostly friendly. I wish I spoke Korean but our parents never taught us so lol. But we did order some delicious food. Bulgogi which was so good, Kimchi fried rice which was honestly not that good at all very sour and lacked good flavor but the display was nice. Also ordered the spicy braised black cod which I was craving for so long. It was really delicious but so much bones guess I didn't realize how much bones there would be but really enjoyed that. Also got the kimchi pancakes which I forgot a picture of but that was yummy. Baby girl loves bulgogi we all sort of shared. The banchan was fresh the eggs were chewy and bouncy, the kimchi was fresh and crunchy, the rest i didn't like but the salad was not bad either just not my absolute favorite. We had so many flies coming around our food though that part was super annoying they have candles to help and even brought out more for us cause it was pretty bad. Then we asked to go inside but after they brought out like 4 more candles they sort of went away and the manager was so nice and willing to move us inside but he opened the plastic drapes and that helped and cooled us down a bit too so we stayed outside. We had a really nice lunch and spending time with family is always wonderful. Thank you for friendly and kind service, hopefully the kimchi fried rice is better next time. But everything else was nice. Even the bathroom was nice and this lady came out and gave me a card and said pray and say this everyday she was so sweet. Good vibes here and love all the beautiful plants everywhere. Have a beautiful day, be kind to everyone :) Aloha

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    Always amazing. Especially for the price you pay. Definitely top 5 pound for pound Korean bbq spots in la

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    Ask the Community - Chosun Galbee

    Can you accommodate a group of 15 in a private room?

    Yes, we do have a private room and would be happy to accommodate a group of 15.

    The outdoor area looks enclosed still with plastic curtain. Is it usually open now for summer?

    Yes, the outdoor area is open all year round! We usually keep the plastic curtains open during the warmer months, and we’ve recently added a portable cooler to keep the space… Read more

    Are there private rooms for 20 people?

    Yes, we have a private room available for groups of 20 or more. Thank you.

    Do you cook your own food?

    Yes!! 😊

    Do they include gratuity for groups?

    I think they do and the service is great!

    Is that all you can eat or order by yourself ? And the price for lunch and dinner please

    Not all you can eat. Price of lunch about $25 per person and dinner about $50. It's a traditional Korean restaurant.

    Will proof of vaccination be required for patio dining?

    It wasn't for our visit Friday, February 18. Considered outdoor.

    Are they allowed pet in outdoor seating area?

    There were no outside seating when i came. I don't think it's a good idea to bring pets though. Hope that answered your question

    Are they allowing dine-in/outdoor dining?

    Yes, outdoor patio dining.

    How big are the private rooms? I may have between 7 and 20,

    Smaller private rooms can fit 7 or more. The larger private room can fit 20 or more.

    Is there rice paper and radish?

    We were there 2 weeks ago and they said they did not serve rice paper there. As for the pickled radish they have it.

    Is it loud inside?

    it can get pretty loud during busy hours.

    What is the minimum amount of people needed in order to make a reservation?

    As far as I know, they have no minimum requirement for reservation

    Are they good for one person?

    Yes

    Do they have seating at the bar?

    No, it's more of a spot you walk up to, order your drink and you can sit in the designated waiting area.

    Do they still serve the steamed egg pot?

    No, unfortunately they don't. They're super traditional korean bbq. Excellent quality food. If you want more of a modern place, try "Quarters", they are really good too and have the steamed egg pot.

    What is the drink(tea) they serve after food?

    Sikhye (:

    Are there private rooms for large groups?

    yes, at least one private dining room large enough for 20 people...however they may have more than one private dining room.

    Is restaurant open on Christmas Day?

    As far as I know Chosun galbi opens 365 days per year.

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    I came here with friends on a quiet Wednesday night. There are a lot of good choices for bars in…read morethe area but I am so happy we came here. They had a good selection of beers and my friends got their cocktails done perfectly. There was maybe one to two other people in this bar when we walked in. We had a booth all to ourselves. A good night at a solid bar in the neighborhood. I was a local, I'd be here more often.

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    Anju House

    4.4(695 reviews)
    1.3 miKoreatown
    $$
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

    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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    Bar Benjamin

    4.8(17 reviews)
    3.0 miFairfax

    Alright y'all, this is my favorite cocktail bar in LA right now. From ambiance, to drinks, and top…read morenotch customer service. Definitely recommend making reservations. They start you off with a welcome cocktail that was fruity & fresh. We ordered their matcha martini, more cowbell, & sky daddy & tzatziki martini. Our favorites were the more cowbell (Vodka, Pear Brandy, Salt-cured Pears, Roquefort, Michelleberger, Lemon, French Baguette Air) The last ingredient AIR was mind blowing!! Another favorite is the tzatziki martini which was like a Mediterranean martini (Gin, Aquavit, Cucumber, Dill, Mint, Lemon, Yogurt, Clarified) The sky daddy is as also good with a mix of unique ingredients- Fig and Sumac Rye, Brown Butter. Banana, Bitters. Great option for the whiskey lovers. The ambiance is old London vibes without the British accents. The cocktails are great quality. And our server Rose took incredibly great care of us. Looking forward to being back, cheers!

    Bar Benjamin has been on my list for a while, and it finally happened in the most Los Angeles way…read morepossible: I just walked in without a reservation and decided to see if the universe wanted me to have a cocktail. Spoiler: it did. This is a proper little upstairs lounge with a separate entrance from the restaurant. It's small, dim, and vibey in a way that makes you immediately lower your voice like you're in a movie scene. The sound system is legit, too. The music leaned more R&B than "generic cocktail bar playlist," which I appreciated. It feels intentional without trying too hard. They started me with a welcome drink that had tequila and fennel. I had a couple sips. Not my favorite flavor combo, but also not offensive. Kind of like a polite handshake you forget about five minutes later. For my actual drink, I ordered the Uptown Girl. Very boozy, which I say as someone who respects a cocktail that shows up ready to work. It's one of the few whiskey drinks on the menu and it landed in that Manhattan-adjacent zone. Spirit-forward, smooth, and absolutely not something you throw back unless you want to text your ex. I drank it slowly and felt extremely mature about it. The cocktail menu is fun, too. Creative names, lots of concoctions, and you can tell the bartenders are really making things, not just pouring and stirring. Even if you're not a cocktail nerd, it's entertaining to watch. If you want a low-lit lounge with great music, a strong drink, and the kind of atmosphere that makes a random weeknight feel like an occasion, Bar Benjamin is worth the visit.

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