Ambiance: it's a traditional Korean bbq place, old fashioned vibes, bright and spacious dining area, with few semi-private rooms, good for large group and late night hangout Service: the waiter was very efficient and friendly, introduced the proper way for cooking and drinking special alcohol drink Food & Drink: overall variety choices, from Korean bbq to comfort food Banchan - *** six side dishes, glass noodles, cucumber kimchi, and pancakes were good Beef Brisket - **** chewy meat, recommend Pork Belly - **** thin cut and crispy, recommend Short Ribs Soup w/Dried Cabbage - *** chewy meat, average taste Marinated Pork Bulgogi - **** thin slices, flavorful, recommend Steamed Eggs - *** soft Kook Soon Dang Makgeolli - **** draft rice wine, refreshing taste, recommend Price: generous potions and reasonable prices for the quality, expect $40+ per person read more

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This place was a great find on a Sunday night! The owner is so warm, friendly and accommodating. We felt right at home! It was perfect! I don't really eat beef, so came for the Soybean Stew and Mackerel! Both dishes were so good and the portion sizes were very large! Barley tea was a good pairing with this and we will definitely be back! read more

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The food is superb, you get excellent cuts of meat for such a good deal and all of their sides have such wonderful flavor; we will definitely come back! read more

I genuinely appreciated Rosa's service today. My brother and I both wanted to eat KBBQ after a long day of work. We ordered the 3P. The amount of meat we received was well worth the price! We had brisket, pork belly, and galbi. They put thought into how much food to provide for the price given. Rosa stopped by often to cook for us and changed our grill before we even asked. This place has been around for years. I've been coming here since my teens! Ambiance is mom and pop. I've recently moved back home for school, and I'm glad I have access to KBBQ just minutes away. I wish Hwang's many more years of success. A staple in Gardena. read more

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I ordered the Tofu Kimchi and WOW, it was absolutely fantastic. Honestly, if I had to pick a last meal, this might be it. The portion was massive and lasted me three full meals and it tasted amazing every single time, even when reheated. What really blew me away was how much pork was packed in. So flavorful and satisfying, it completely exceeded my expectations. 5 stars! read more

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GOOD FOOD, DECENT SERVICE, AMAZING SALAD!! My bf and I went here before our movie date night, and I loved it. We literally whipped out yelp, and went to whatever Korean bbq that was closest! FOOD: 4/5 We ordered the 2 meats, and we picked the spicy pork, pork belly, and a few sides. My fav side was That friggin pancake thing, it was BOMB! It comes with 2 drinks, 2 rice, spicy cucumber, green salad, bean sprouts, and mashed potatoes. The only thing I didn't really like was potato salad- other than that, everything else was great! The meats were fresh and well seasoned, and I would definitely order the pork combo again! PRICE: 5/5 The price was $70.00 for two, including tax. It's about average, and I think it was decently priced. We had a lot of food, and it was really worth the price. CUSTOMER SERVICE: 2.5/5 Well, we did go during "hurricane Hillary" lol. So service was...well, not great, and not good either. It was my only negative feedback of our experience here, if I'm being honest. There was an older lady trying to serve the sides, and one guy seating, taking orders, ringing up, and trying to serve as well... as he was doing all of those things, us and other tables needed refills, napkins, to order other things...it's was just a mess. However, I know being short staffed must be the worst feeling for any business, so I try to give them grace. ALL AROUND: 4/5 I will definitely be coming back! After reading some of the other reviews, I see that people genuinely love this place, but the only complaint is the service. I know this place will continue to get better, and I hope when we go back it improves. read more

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Outstanding Korean Food, Service and reasonable. Open late but it feels like eating at mom in laws house..... Small but warm atmosphere. Great portions and Banchan all legit. read more

Home style Korean soup and dishes! Plus Korean BBQ with a burner on each (small) table which is great when there's just two of you. No need to wait to eat KBBQ with a large group, and because it's not AYCE they use higher quality meats than buffet style places. It's a family owned and run business that's been around for decades! Super friendly staff and the mom was cooking when we visited recently which was a huge plus for delicious authentic food. Portion sizes were excellent and they provided a lot of banchan side dishes including ones you don't always get at most Korean spots, yay. We ordered a bimbimbap and beef soup (galbi tang) and the soup really made me feel like I was eating homemade healthy comfort food. It had clear noodles and daikon and delicious meat on the bone. They're open late which is awesome. Just be aware that the last call is more than an hour before closing. When we ate recently we saw them turn away people 1 hour, 15 mins prior to the yelp listed close time. read more

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Jenny was amazing! Super nice and great service! The whole team here is top notch. Definitely worth it!

My new favorite Korean BBQ restaurant! It's not all you can eat but it's really good! So much flavor in all the meats and sides we ordered. We came in with a group of 8 and they say is right away and we're so accommodating and sweet with our kids. Our server even cut our kids some meat for them and played some kids music. It was so sweet of them and food was amazing! I highly recommend and will be back very soon! read more

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Staff is great, very friendly and is kept very clean. Food is amazing and you get huge portions!

My husband and I used to love this restaurant. We would get off from work at midnight and go to this restaurant to close the night out. This was a few years ago. They have since changed the hours they close earlier and for some reason, I believe that they sold the restaurant and new people Own the restaurant because the food does not taste the same. The meat isn't marinated the same and even the staff is different. So we don't enjoy the restaurant the same way that we did initially. However, it is a good choice if you want to enjoy a simple Korean barbecue restaurant read more

When friends invited me to this place, I immediately thought it would suck cause I inky go to AYCE places. After eating here, I can honestly say this place is the opposite of suck! We got combo D, with the galbi, bulgogi, brisket and pork belly. I normally only get brisket and bulgogi at AYCE places, so I ate those and tried the galbi. The meats are definitely premium cause I ate so much and I am really picky. The galbi was boneless so it just looked like a stop streak and I even was able to eat that! The ladies working there were super nice and funny too! Will be back and won't eat the entire day until I get there! read more

I'm not too picky when it comes to Korean BBQ, but I do prefer quality over quantity so I loved that Hwang's was no longer AYCE because the quality definitely showed in the meat selections we ordered. We ordered the Combo E which consisted of 5 meats of our choice (ok to double up) and either a soju or 5 sodas. We chose 2 brisket, 1 pork belly, 1 spicy bulgogi, and 1galbi. This was enough to feed our group of 7 adults and get us full, so you know Hwang's is not skimping on their portions. Also, 10/10 for service - the owner was SO sweet and personable. Looking forward to coming back the next time I am in the area. read more

Hwang's Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Gardena, California

Sad that they were rude. Since my daughter had to use the restroom told me that restroom only for customers. She was already in there and told me that while she was using it. I feel discriminated just because we were black. We were purchasing items from another place in the plaza. read more

Oh my gosh! There is so many things to say about this place. My family and I have been coming here since 2016 and can never find something similar or better! I love getting their take out and even eating there! The food is always so flavorful and delicious!!! The customer service as well is so great and we love April so much she is so kind and welcoming!! Overall the best place to go to and eat with the family. read more

Hwang's Restaurant - Bento 2. Galbi Box Meal - Korean Near Me - Gardena, California

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If you are looking for a place that is open late with great meats and friendly service, This is the place: Landed in LAX hungry after flying for 14.5 hours. Didn't get rental car until 10:30pmish. Was in search for Korean BBQ that is open late. Found this life saver. Walked in at 11:05pm. They close at midnight on Saturday. New management. The mom and son was Uber- friendly. Great service. Satifying bbq. We ordered Combo C for three people, choice of 3 meat and sides. Ordered Brisket, Bullogi, Boneless rib and pork belly. We couldn't eat them all, so we took the leftovers home. Definitely have to come back when in the area again. read more

Hwang's Restaurant - Yummy brisket - Korean Near Me - Gardena, California

In Gardena this is the best Kbbq option. No frills, just good food and service. The menu isn't overly complicated. They have a few combos fairly priced with all the sides you need to fill you up. The meats + sides offered were of good quality and tasty. Highly recommend. read more

Hwang's Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Gardena, California

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I called for a pick up order at 10:50 and they wouldn't take my order because they were too busy even though they closed at twelve. Then maybe they shouldn't make their hours so late and just close at 11.Therefore people don't think that they're gonna be open late night and get excited. I don't know what kind of restaurant turns down orders when they're not even near closing hours. read more

The food we ordered was a bountiful plenty, the beautiful hostess at the stand kindly greeted us & sat us. Immediately other people started coming in & the restaurant was busy but gave me a nostalgia feeling. It was the first time taking my little sister out & treating her to Korean bbq. Oh yeah they also let you keep all the food you ordered unlike most Korean bbq places !! Would & will come again :) read more

Hwang's Restaurant - Lil sides & beef brisket being cooked - Korean Near Me - Gardena, California

Arrived just before 11pm and they still allowed us in and to order as normal - did not feel rushed at all considering it was getting close to closing time. The staff were really friendly. Food was great, we ordered two meats and a soup to share. The meat and all side dishes came out and I was so overwhelmed I had to ask if the kitchen could prepare the soup for take away. The lady came over to help us cook our bbq meats after which was nice as we were hungry and wanted to eat and leave so they could get on with their closing. We asked if we could take everything we couldn't eat away and they packed it for us nicely. There were a few others in the restaurant but they were finishing up. I really enjoyed it here and was very satisfied with my meal considering I literally rolled out of a nap and went to eat some bbq before sleeping again like a beast. Thank you for making my belly happy. Would recommend! read more

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I go here regularly with the family. The food is always great, service is excellent. April is very generous, kind, and attentive. Favorites are the Combo 2 and 3; comes with tons of meat, endless banchan sides, and either beer, soju, or soda included. We also love their yukdaejang beef soup and the steamed egg. I've also gotten the bento box to go and it's pretty big! Overall we always have a great experience at Hwang's and frequently refer family and friends. read more

NOT ALL YOU CAN EAT! They currently do not offer their AYCE option. We went in expecting this and were unfortunately disappointed. read more

Hwang's Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Gardena, California

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People on here be lying fr, ts pmo icl. Dog, $76 for bulgogi beef, spicy pork belly, and *unlimited* sides. Not even a lot of options to choose from. You can't possibly call yourself a kbbq if you don't got the cheese corn, premium meats, etc. You're better off going to an kbbq AYCE. Food was decent at least, good taste, decent service, but dog... really? for that price? read more

HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE IF YOURE LOOKING FOR KOREAN BBQ. Unfortunately I didn't think to take pictures earlier. From the sides to the main dishes the flavor is fully there!! We had the spicy pork, bulgogi, and galbi The service was great. It was a raining day and we didn't feel like cooking. So decided to bring my family here for dinner. Ambiance was very relaxing again I highly recommend read more

Hwang's Restaurant - Spicy pork - Korean Near Me - Gardena, California

I've been coming here since I was a young teen and it's my go to Korean restaurant I absolutely love the food and service. A nice and quiet place where you can sit down and have a good meal after a long days work. The service is top tier they are always on top of your side dishes and main meats. If you live within the area or just visiting the city I highly recommend Hwang's restaurant. read more

The owner of this place was super friendly and welcoming . Our son was a little fussy during our visit , and she kept checking on us to see of we were ok . She even brought him some candy to calm him down . We were a little embarrassed and she ensured us that it was ok , and definitely a family friendly business. I appreciate her kindness so much ! The food was amazing ! The service was so fast ! I would recommended the spicy beef soup ! read more

Overall just horrible!! Meat is very hard to chew and red paest soup had couple of tofu and that was it.

Food and service were great! There were 6 of us and little nephew loved helping grill at our table. Very casual and relaxed environment. The owner was wonderful; she made our experience awesome. read more

This was my first experience with Korean BBQ, and I found it to be quite enjoyable. April helped me to discover not only the food, but how to enjoy the experience with my friends. I was able to enjoy it because April provided good service without being intrusive. read more

This is my go to place for Korean BBQ. I have food allergies and they are more than willing to help tell me what is safe to eat and even separate sides for me. The service is always friendly and the food is amazing. A++ all the way around read more

Hwangs is our go to KBBQ restaurant! Family owned and the best service you will experience. The quality and quantity of meats/side dishes justify the cost. read more

Lovvvee this place. Still great food at a neighborly restaurant. It looks like they are making some new changes with the decor and stuff, with cute pink pigs. The employees here are super friendly, and I think it's family owned. It is right up my alley as I prefer supporting small businesses. I often order takeout bento boxes for me and my little one. My favorite is the spicy pork bulgogi and my son loves their kimchi and doenjang jjigae (Just like haelmoni's cooking!) read more

Hwang's Restaurant - Spicy Pork Bulgogi Bento Box and Doenjang jjigae - Korean Near Me - Gardena, California

They are absolutely amazing! The quality of food is outstanding and the service is great! It's much better than a chain restaurant. April is the sweetest person. My fiance and I go here just about every week because we know we will get good food and good service. LOVE YOU APRIL! read more

Food and Service is outstanding!! I've never eaten as much!! Definitely a place to come back to!! April is the best! Combo A with Brisket and pork belly is what we ordered sooo good!! The side dishes tastes amazing and fresh!! Customer service is genuine and personable, can't ask for anything more!!! read more

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Decent kbbq place. I've never been to a kbbq place outside koreatown or little Tokyo however my friend recommended this place so We had dinner here. It's $22.99 for all you can eat. The meat options are good especially for someone like me who only orders brisket. The sides were good and the service was good as well. They checked up on us and made sure we didn't need anything. They also have a call button on the wall next to each table so that you can call them if you need anything. What I really loved was the fact that we didn't have to do the typical 1hr-2hr wait to be seated like in other kbbq places. read more

Hwang's Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Gardena, California

Open from 4pm-12am. No wait. Quint Korean place. Not all you can eat. But 2 order of meat, which are big portions can feed up all 3 of us. The quality of side dishes, meats, and the stew ate delicious and great quality. The best is the extremely caring and friendly services we received while dining here. I enjoyed my meal and I will definitely come back. read more

Hwang's Restaurant - Kimchi Stew - Korean Near Me - Gardena, California

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I went in yesterday for the first time and got the spicy beef soup. I didn't think it would come with as many sides as it did and an extra bowl of the noodles the food quality there is really good. I definitely recommend. Not only is the food but the service is really great everyone is so friendly and welcoming. read more

I've been here a few times and the food is always great! I can't say the same for service though. They close at 12am; but last time I went(~10pm), an HOUR BEFORE closing, the waiter really rushed my friend and I. He pretty much asked us to leave way before closing time. It was such an uncomfortable and unpleasant experience. It was hard to fully enjoy the food and soju we ordered. Other than that, I'd recommend this place, maybe just don't go later at night. read more

Words of caution: you will leave the restaurant smelling like a whole lotta KBBQ. No doubt about it! Leave your sunglasses in the car, take off your watches, keep your cell phone in your pockets, all that will smell! Now back to the review. Hwang's is actually really decent in my books. It's hard to find good gogi out of K-Town LA...until I found Hwang's. Minus the poor air/smoke circulation inside the restaurant, the service was pretty good, the price was reasonable ($22.99 per person), the Bachans were good and the meats were tasty and fresh. This ain't your K-Town AYCE KBBQ Restaurant, no loud music, no big crowds, no valet parking, just your small KBBQ restaurant. For $22.99 you get all your usual suspects, Kalbi, Bulgogi, Chado, chicken, pork belly, and a couple of other proteins. The marinated Kalbi and Bulgogi were tasty, they're my go to meats...! I believe Hwang's has a separate non-AYCE Menu as well. The veggies (and salad) were also tasty too. Firm 4-Stars. I liked it. read more