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Daedo Sikdang

4.0 (477 reviews)
Ultra High-EndKorean, Bars, Steakhouses
Closed • 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Updated 2 months ago

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Annie H.

The meat quality was quite good - we tried daedo cut, and the regular cuts (I liked this more since I prefer fattier cuts). I enjoyed the bibim cold noodles, the fried rice was ok and loved the ice cream. No banchan though? For me, the service dropped off really badly at the end. The waiter(s) that were helping us left completely? Not sure if they clocked out and went home mid shift? And we looked for ANY waiter or staff that wasn't the kitchen staff - it took us 20-30 min to find someone - there was one guy helping the entire restaurant at one point. I felt bad but it was quite unprofessional, and left a really terrible last impression. I probably wouldn't return.

steak tartare
Irene B.

I've been here multiple times and every single visit has been outstanding. From the service to the quality of the meat, Daedo never disappoints. The ambiance is elegant, upscale, and modern. I love being able to see their wine selection as well as the aging beef, which adds to the overall experience. I usually order the Daedo cut and the meat is consistently top notch. It's always fresh, beautifully marbled, and incredibly tender. The staff does a great job cooking everything to our preferred doneness, so all we have to do is sit back and enjoy. The side dishes are always on point and I appreciate the variety of dipping sauces that complement the beef. The beef tartare is another must order. It's fresh, well seasoned, and packed with flavor. The fried rice pairs surprisingly well with the meat and their wine selection offers plenty of great options to enjoy alongside your meal. To top it all off, they even provide complimentary ice cream at the end which is always a nice touch. The service is consistently welcoming, friendly, and attentive. Our servers always make sure we're well taken care of and that the meat is cooked exactly how we like it. The price reflects the quality and it's one of the few places I keep finding myself coming back to.

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James A.

The third of seven Korean restaurants around the world designated as 'Excellent Korean Restaurants' by the South Korean government that I've visited, Daedo Sikdang is the Los Angeles instance of the famous Seoul ribeye steakhouse. Located in Koreatown near the Wilshire/Western Metro subway station, it was an easy walk for my daughter's father-in-law and me to come for a weekday lunch. We ordered off of the lunch menu, and found the meal to be quite good, though not as phenomenal as the previous two that I visited. The original Daedo opened in Seoul in 1964, focusing on ribeye steaks. The one US branch opened in July 2021, and I remember reading a bit about it when it opened. We arrived about 30 minutes after the 11:30 opening, and had choice of comfortable seating (there were plenty of open seats). It's a big, modern space inside with a large bar, large dining area, and a private banquet room with multiple karaoke breakout spaces. Our hostess mentioned that it had remodeled since its original opening. The main menu was accessible via the QR code on the printed paper placemats in front of us. There was a separate laminated lunch menu, which had better value based choices. In terms of non meat dishes, the ingredient highlighted was kkakdooki. It was one of the two banchan given, the other being a young radish kimchi (which isn't a favorite). The kkakdooki was good, though chopped unevenly. Kkakdooki Fried Rice ($15) - similar to cabbage fried rice, except it uses very finely diced radish kimchi. It was well executed with the pieces being small enough to infuse its flavor and texture. Denjang Stew ($15) - soybean soup. It was good, coming out rapidly bubbling and went really well with the really good medium grain white rice. Yukaejang ($18) - spicy beef soup, served with rice. We had to wait quite a bit for this to come out, but we thought it was worth it. It did have small strips of beef, and plenty of braken fern shoots (which my dining companion enjoyed, me not as much)). Daedo is known for their free soft serve at the end of the meal, served with a rice cracker. It was very thick, but not particularly creamy and had a slightly off taste. It seemed as if the restaurant was minimally staffed, with our interaction with our server being friendly but a bit disjointed. Our three dishes came out separately, with quite a bit of time in between, making it difficult to start eating if we wanted to wait for both of us to start...it did mar our meal a bit. But requests for additional plates along with refilling of our water was graciously obliged at all times. And after the meal, our hostess greeted us out, wishing us well. It was a good ending to a good, well-priced meal.

Daedo's banchan
Joseph B.

Their beef is exceptional. It's clear they take the sourcing and preparation very seriously. Service was excellent as well...Andy took great care of us, grilled all of our meats, checked in constantly, and had such a warm, pleasant personality. His service genuinely elevated the entire dinner. Such a nice guy. This was an experience we'll remember, and I'm already looking forward to my next visit. Next time: the Daedo tenderloin steak and Daedo galbi!!! Pure happiness.

Green onion salad
Naomy V.

Upscale Korean BBQ in koreatown. I was excited to try not for their meat but their ice cream that has gone viral for being fresh milk. Their meat cuts were all juicy and I really loved their specialty daedo cut. The service is friendly and they cook your meats for you. Overall a must try if you love Kbbq and want something diff from the more casual ones.

Cooked to perfection
Armond H.

I was impressed with cleanliness, no odor, modern setup and great service. Highest quality beef is served cooked in front of you by the server. Lean beef that tastes proves it. The Bulgogi is lean and delicious. The fried rice and the side dishes were all the best quality. When we arrived, the table was setup with all the side dishes, water and very impressive choices of sauces house made. We ordered the Seoul Nights Soju which was outstanding. They also have Suntory beer that tastes incredible. If you love beef and you do not like a big piece of meat in front of you that disgusts some people, then this is your place. The small cubes of different kinds of best quality beef cooked in perfection can be dipped in your favorite sauce accompanied by great side dishes. Parking is very convenient with valet service.

Diane K.

Daedo is a Korean BBQ restaurant I've been going to for many years -- I've visited about 7-8 times since it first opened a few years ago. When it first opened, I remember waiting almost two hours just to get a table because it was so popular. These days, it's nice that there's usually no wait. The quality of the ribeye here is excellent, which is the main reason I like this place. But, many Korean BBQ restaurants offer a wide variety of side dishes, but here they only serve one -- a green onion salad -- which is a bit disappointing. Still, the meat quality is great, the atmosphere is nice, the staff is always friendly, and they grill the meat for you very well, so it's a place I keep coming back to. After finishing the meat, I usually order the diced radish fried rice, which is one of my favorites. They also give complimentary ice cream to all customers for dessert, which is a nice touch.

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Jessica N.

We had the whole restaurant to ourselves on a Saturday at 12pm. It was fantastic and the staff was so nice. We even had two servers. Found plenty of free neighborhood parking a 2 min walk away. We got the Daedo cuts and the meat was delicious. Very tender and the staff cooked it perfectly. Three orders was the perfect amount for two women. If you're a big eater, then maybe 2-3 orders for yourself. We also got the kimchi cold noodles that were tasty and the sides were a perfect complement to the meat. Very low carb. Unfortunately, the ice cream machine was down so we couldn't try it but the wine was good. The ginger ade was mostly sprite. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a nice and quiet lunch with a pretty interior.

Sam C.

This is a very nice and very clean Korean bbq in the middle of Koreatown. I was surprised that there were any open tables at all on a weekend night, but I guess we got lucky. They have an interesting way of providing choices on the menu: you select the cut of meat and then select the preparation. We had traditional galbi along with ribeye in both the traditional cut and daedo cut -- hands down, get the daedo cut. The traditional cut is sliced thin and, as a result, the meat get overcooked and tough. The daedo cut is thicker and MUCH juicier. The banchan were mostly good, particularly the square cut radish kimchi. I was a little surprised they didn't have more standard cabbage kimchi. And I didn't love the raw cabbage -- I would have preferred lettuce. The cold noodles (naegmyun) was not good -- the broth didn't have much meaty flavor at all, as it was very sour and that sour flavor was just overwhelming. I won't order that here again Service was excellent. They put a lot of attention to cooking the meat for you at your table.

Jim G.

We are clearly moving from the typical K-Bbq to an upscale version that iI have found from LA to Vegas. The opposite of your all-you-can-eat versions of k-bbq is fine with me since I'm going for quality over quantity these days. Daedo's service and cut of meat meets all the new criteria. I would start with the Daedo cut on your first visit. Nice variety, top quality, and at $59/pp worth the price. The only pass would be the steamed egg dish. It was good, but nothing special. I would try the Kkakdooki fried rice which was something different that we enjoyed. I would add the kimchi puffs on top, nice texture difference. Valet a very reasonable $3 in the lot.

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Carlo G.

While the daedo cut portion size was laughable, I relatively enjoyed my experience here. The meats were good quality and I enjoyed the ribeye cap the best. The daedo galbi was good and interesting. I've never been served galbi without it being attached to the bone. The caramelized onions it was served on top of were good, but gave a strong after taste that lasted throughout the night and I woke up the following day with the taste of it in might mouth as well. The yukjeon was decent, although a bit too eggy. For the sides, I enjoyed the gyeranjjim the best since the eggs were so fluffy and good. They paired well with the kkakdooki fried rice. I wasn't the biggest fan of the cold noodle dishes and the flavors of them though. Lastly, I loved the complimentary milk ice cream soft serve they gave us at the end of the meal which was creamy and refreshing. For 3 people, it was around $80 each with tip. While the experience here was good, I probably wouldn't spend that much again here based on the food.

Exquisite KBBQ
Robert B.

My solid advice is this: don't eat here unless you want to be spoiled for KBBQ. This place is exquisite. The flavors. The quality. The vibe. It's 100% fine dining for KBBQ. We had the steak, soup, fluffy egg, and some really well made cocktails. Can't say enough good things about this place. The service is great. Staff is friendly and super on top of it. They even cook the dishes for you. Honestly, can't wait to go back!

Loved the complimentary ice cream at the end
Brooke M.

We came here for my friend's birthday and it is so incredible that we even have Daedo here as a first USA location right in our very own Koreatown! They also have a bar and private karaoke rooms that is elegantly done in the back. This place is a class act down to the quality of their steaks. So tender and juicy. Service is non stop at your table whether they are grilling or taking care of your needs they deserve the higher price point because they deliver on all accounts. Excited to head back to try their karaoke room. I do love to sing and we all left so happy and full. 60 years of being around says something. They practice service and experience and most of all culture. Highly recommend!

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Ask the Community - Daedo Sikdang

Is Dadeo cut enough gor 2 persons or is it for one?

For 2 persons

Does the restaurant have a high chair?

Yes, highchairs are available at the restaurant.

Do they allow us to bring our own wine? Corkage fee?

Yes, and I think corkage fee is $35.

Is the daedo cut price per person or per order?

Per order. Enjoy!

Do you do takeout?

Yes, at https://www.toasttab.com/daedo-la/v3/

Can a negative test be provided instead of vaxx card?

Vax proof required?

Yes

Gift cards available?

yes

Do they take reservations?

We don’t take reservations at the moment. It is walk-in only.

A-la-carte or all-you-can-eat?

A la carte

What is their lunch hour? I saw the lunch meno online

No lunch hours

Can they seat a party of 10?

Yes

Is this place good for kids?

Do your kids like to wait patiently? If not- no.

Do they take reservations? I've tried calling, open table and the Daedo website but can't seem to find information about reservations?

No. And you can't join waiting list online through Yelp only in person.

Is there outdoor seating?

No. Indoor only.

Can the cold noodle and fried rice be made vegan?

I think so , but this restaurant is not for vegans

What do they charge for corkage?

What is a valet service fee as of July 2021?

I paid $3 this past weekend.

Are walk-ins accepted? Do they have any online reservation system in place?

They only have waiting list at the restaurant. No reservations whatsoever

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