Where have you been all my life! Unassuming Korean restaurant in an equally unassuming plaza off of Western delivering delicious authentic Korean food. Night club like atmosphere? Nope Waiters walking around with ear pieces like the President is eating there? Nope. Loud K pop music blasting from all directions? Nope Here's what you will find here however... Good, authentic, Korean food and BBQ served in an relaxing, casual environment by maybe the friendliest staff on this side of Chik Fil A... A great place for people that like to eat... And they recently got their beer/wine license , Soju! read more

Just picked up my to go order tonight. Cheating rotten bastard pulled a bait and switch on me. Paid $33.41 for Korean short ribs. They gave me pre-cut cheap slices of beef. Dried and chewy. Who the F does this. Do not recommend at all. They will screw you over first chance they get. Rotten to the core! read more

Hwang's Restaurant - This is what I got for $33.41. it's definitely not Korean short ribs. - Korean Near Me - Gardena, California

Great food for a good price! They serve you a large amount for each meat, it's definitely worth coming here. The staff is friendly and answers any questions you have. A great mom and pop environment. read more

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

$21 for all you can eat. I've been on the hunt for decent kbbq in the southbay but still no luck. I guess you can only get good kbbq and service in Koreatown or a few places in Orange County. PROS You do have the option to ring a bell next to your table for service. I also like the hooks they placed on the wall to hang your bags. The food is somewhat better quality but you get very limited choices. CONS The waitresses here are nice but after a while, they disappear and their service becomes non-existent. Not much to choose from on the menu. We did not recieve a grill change at all. You have to sit on tiny spinning stools (RIP bad backs). Very pricy. read more

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

Food was great! Service was great! I am very picky, but I really liked the freshness and service. Will definitely return and recommend.

I have spent far too long looking for a kbbq spot that not only has good (probably the best I've had tbh) meat, but also really good entrees (particularly soups) and good side dishes. The first time I had the galbitang at Hwang's, I knew there was an OG Korean cooking the food because this food was different. It tasted like my moms! If you're looking for a friendly staff, amazing food, and a great all around experience, you're welcome because I found your spot! My boyfriend is a Beef brisket fanatic (bodybuilder, 200 lbs and protein is life) and he loves this spot. Highly recommend their beef brisket, egg side dish, and galbitang! read more

Best Birthday ever!!!!! Food was great EVERYTHING!!!! The atmosphere and music was awesome. My 1st listen to K-Pop R&B Jay Park-The Promise is now in my playlist. Thank you John great selection of music for the occasion. Thanks also for introducing us to the lovely Chef.....She's amazing!!!! Can't wait to see you all again! Me and Dom will be back soon. Same table read more

Hwang's Restaurant - Sliced brisket and Spicy Pork! Broccoli,Glass noodles Ahhhhmazing,Korean pancake and spicy cucumber. See you soon John - Korean Near Me - Gardena, California

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Great service, portions are kinda big so take 3ppl minimum, all the sides were delicious. Didn't get the meat sweats after read more

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Made an Easter Sunday visit to our favorite Korean BBQ Back to indoor dining at 50% capacity but still no AYCE yet The waitress said AYCE won't return until all Covid restrictions are lifted and they're back to 100% capacity read more

Pretty good! Only my second time trying KBBQ not in ktown and I liked Hwang's! $22 for AYCE, which is on the pricier side, IMO. It comes with sides (no kimchee), salad and rice. We came for an early weekday dinner around 5:30pm and only one table was occupied. We got the bulgogi, spicy pork and pork belly. Spicy pork was yum! I liked all the banchan as well. Service was very friendly - two korean aunties seemed to be running the place and we never had to press the service button. The entrance is a bit hidden, but the interior is nice and airy and the vents seem to work pretty well. Attached parking lot is also a bonus! Would come back here for more kbbq! read more

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

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Well it wasn't the best customer services.... we definitely felt unwelcome. And very guilty as we keep requesting our items as they forgot. idk if it's because it's a different server and not one.. our last lady was very nice and sweet to our son.... The food it's ok quality, you will definitely leave full as it's an all you can eat for $23.99. But they need better customer service it would have rate better. read more

Hwang's Restaurant - getting started to grill - Korean Near Me - Gardena, California

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This is the third Korean BBq place I've ever visited and by far my favorite. I will definitely come back! Great service!

Love this place. Meat is delicious. The seating chairs are athentic. The service is friendly. Have been going here for about 3 years now. We literally will not go to any other Korean bbq. This is our spot. read more

What a waste of our money. The quality of food was not acceptable. We ordered the beef and pork combination. They didn't bleed out the beef, it was "gamey". The meat was C grade, leathery! The portions were huge huge but the food was not tasty. We didn't even eat half of our bbq. In addition, the service was bad, slow~we had to ask the server four times for ice. It seemed as if she was working on her own schedule. I am never going back to this place. read more

Super friendly and overall great. I love this kbbq. Food is fresh and I especially live the tofu soup

Came by here because all the other all you can eat Korean BBQ were about an hour/2 hour wait. They had 2 available tables, although they were covered with dishes. The server told us to sit down at the "wait table", and we proceed to do so. We waited around 20 minutes, with all the servers waiting the occupied tables and ignoring us. They did not acknowledge our presence (a simple "it will just be one moment" would have sufficed) and we felt like they were avoiding us. As time went on, we decided to just join the waitlist on Yelp for Gen KBBQ. And when we weren't seated for 30 minutes even though there were now 3 unoccupied tables, we decided to leave because we were super hungry and this wait was not worth it at all. I think it would be best for servers to understand that it's common courtesy to clean a table (when it's available) while there are customers waiting and then seat them right away. Customers who already have food and have already been served don't really need to be checked up on when there are customers literally waiting 20+ minutes to be seated-- that can be done after everyone who is waiting has been taken care of. read more

Amazing atmosphere with the best customer service out there, I highly recommend this spot. The food is perfectly marinated and the taste is good. Location is pretty good, it's very close by to a gaming cafe, ralphs, banks, and other spots. read more

If you're looking for an easy and delicious traditional KBBQ spot, this is it! Really enjoyed that they used the traditional round table, which made grilling the meat easy. Loved how simple and straightforward the menu was, and the meat quality was great. The staff was so friendly and attentive, constantly making sure we were taken care of. My favorite was the dipping sauce with jalapeno, which had a nice kick and added so much flavor to my meat. Will definitely be back! read more

So glad I found this place! Great K-bbq spot that's open later than most places in the Southbay. It's not AYCE, but u dont need it to be bc their portions are HUGE! I left SO FULL! And way more affordable than like Yellow Cow or Baekjeong. Friendly, welcoming service, and chill atmosphere. I'll be back, with more hungry people! read more

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

This is our " go-to" spot for Korean BBQ. Everything is always so fresh and so good. The owners and staff are always so nice and very attentive . I would highly recommend ! read more

First time having KBBQ in Gardena and it was pretty good.Their AYCE is $16.99 per person and has nine meats to choose from. I think places in K-town have more selection for the same price. I like the round tables where everyone can help out in cooking the meat in the center. Out of the nine meats we tried the brisket, black pork belly, beef ribs, marinated sliced beef and beef tongue. The meat quality was decent. We all liked the flavor of the marinated sliced beef. Not sure what the difference was with the pork belly vs black pork belly. It tasted the same to me. The banchans were all ok too. I liked that they had they fried tofu, not a lot of places have that. The seasame dipping oil was way too salty! I had to ask for a separate little bowl with just the sesame oil. Service was lacking big time. Even with the booty call button..I think it wasn't working 50% of the time. We asked two ladies for water several times before they brought it to us. They have dduk bo ssam so I'd like to come back and try that instead of the KBBQ. read more

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

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When did I ever NOT crave for Korean BBQ?? Yes it's usually after a darn good meal and I'm all KBBQ out! Well here, .. It started after a few pieces of meat in my mouth. :-( I never ate so "Less" meat at a kbbq before. Aside from being expensive $17.99 (I'm usually just satisfied with the $9.99 option) I was very disappointed, And sorry to say it's the worse Korean BBQ I'd ever had. The meat was tough and rough. The cooked brisket had a very foul raw meat aftertaste to it that made me sick to my stomach. They only have one AYCE option, $17.99 for 9 different kind of meat. We ordered the Beef brisket- omg foul raw meat after taste! Beef ribs- marinated. Good taste but beef was too tough Pork Neck- I thought was the best meat of the option Pork belly- fatty but good. Chicken- lightly marinated but bland There were a lot of banchan (side dishes). 8 different dishes. The pancake was the best. We grilled them too until it's a little hot and crisp. Customer service was alright,... until we asked to change our grill because it was very charcoal. The lady will not do it for us and told us it's still good to use, and never return to change the grill the entire meal. I would understand if it was busy, but it wasn't even that busy. read more

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Took my homegirl Cammy here for her birthday last night around 9pm. The place looked ghetto from the front and I was a little uncertain since I was the one who found this place. But Cammy and my other friend seemed thrilled. So we walked in and got seated right away. We sat in a little cove with a BBQ grill (round table) that seats 3 people exactly. That was actually something I've never seen before and we all loved it. Their AYCE Korean BBQ menu was impressive at $16.99 with 9 different types of meat. My two friends wanted AYCE and I only wanted bibimbap. But it's all or nothing....everyone had to order AYCE according to their policy. We ordered brisket, marinated sliced beef, black pork belly and pork neck (& bibimbap for me). The menu also came with rice, salad and side dishes. The salad and the side dishes were pretty average. My favorites were the potato salad and green onion pancakes. I wasn't too crazy about their kim-chi. The meats came and oh my that was a shit-load of meat!! There was NO WAY in hell we were gonna man-up all that food! We cooked up most of the pork belly, some brisket and we never made it to the sliced beef or pork neck. Then came the bibimbap. I made the girls eat it with me. Bibimbap is always good at most places. The only improvement I'd ask here is to use thinly sliced beef instead of beef chunks. The one thing that really concerned me towards the end of our meal was the cleanliness. Most places serve uncooked meat sliced up and placed neatly on platters. But this place piled the meat in stacks and the bloody marinate was literally overflowing the platter. It was nasty. I hope they don't re-use that meat cause it was sitting for at least an hour. Actually I didn't eat any of the meat...I had an aversion to it's bloody sight from the begining. (My friends seemed okay the next day). Service here was excellent (in the beginning). There was this young waiter who explained to us everything on the menu and what meats are good, etc. But towards the end, service was almost non-existent. The boy probably left home. There was an older lady left and she was busy watching TV. I felt like I had to do cart-wheels in order to get her attention. The bill came to $80 for the 3 of us. Personally I would not come back. I'm not a big meat eater nor a good AYCE person. I don't really care for bloody platters of uncooked meat either. If I do come back, it would have to be for the bibimbap....but then there's plenty of other places who does it just as good if not better. read more

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Ayce kbbq! All you can eat Korean BBQ in the South Bay, yasssss! 16.99 and you get a great array of choices of meats which are all pretty good quality. The service is good as well, they are attentive, sometimes a bit of a language barrier but they try :) My favorite meat of course is brisket, but I like to get a bit of all the options, I mean why not you're paying for it, so try it out, they are all delicious! They also have pretty good banchan and of course rice paper, my favorite :) One of my GO TO kbbq spots outside of koreatown :) great place for some good food and a few drinks ;) Happy eats, loves! ^_^ read more

Hwang's Restaurant - Meat feast! - Korean Near Me - Gardena, California

Giving a 5 stars loved this place!! The food and quality of the meat 10 out of 10. Customer service was great the owner is so friendly and sweet,Found my new favorite Korean bbq spot. This place definitely gain a new customer read more

3.5 stars rounding up to a 4. This is a small old school no-frills Korean restaurant. Keep in mind, this is Gardena, not Ktown so this place has definitely more of a small town homey feel. They have AYCE KBBQ here but I actually haven't tried it. (Side note: I think if you want good AYCE in South Bay, you should head over to Gen BBQ in Torrance). I've been here about 3-4 times now with coworkers and friends and it's always for their Oh-Sahm Bulgogi which is squid and pork belly with bean sprouts. Love the spicy marinade/sauce they use. It's pretty delish but the best part is that they make fried rice afterwards on the grill for you with the leftover bits. YUM! I also love their moo-geun-ji kimchi! Service is hit or miss. Most of the time, it's good but it depends on the night and who's working. Parking: free in plaza lot. read more

I forget why we were in the neighborhood but this place was open late and it's a lot smaller than most Korean bbq places but none the less it's still good! The brisket cooks fast here. There's hardly any fat. Cook it on the outer part of grill. We also got fresh rice paper which was still warm and very good! The doorbell to ring for service is on the wall behind you. Also, since it's small there's not a wait on Saturday night at 11 p.m. read more

Hwang's Restaurant - Exposed gas line...feels a bit risky. - Korean Near Me - Gardena, California

We love this Korean restaurant! The meat and all the sides are delicious. The staff is sweet and friendly :)

I am not much of a Korean BBQ eater because in the past I had a terrible experience with food not being fresh so I just stayed away from it altogether. I was recommended this restaurant for its fresh food, delicious sauces, and exceptional service. I have to tell you it did not disappoint. My friends and I had a blast bonding over cooking, the ingredients were fresh quality, and dipping sauces and dressings were some I wanted to bottle up and take home of how delicious they were. Everyone was nice and friendly and brought out food quickly. We will definitely be back again. Thank you for making me regain my belief in Korean BBQ I absolutely loved it. read more

One of the better korean all you can eat bbq places in Gardena. It's definitely one of my top two in the area. The location has a big parking lot so parking is usually very available. Though there are other shops surrounding it, they tend to always be closed when I go. (I am a bit of a night owl). Once walking in you are greeted and seated. One of my favorite things about this location is their grill. It's freaking awesome! It quickly gets hot and cooks food thoroughly without burning it. The meat choices are varied and of good quality. My go to is always beef brisket! Any location I go to, I always get this. Another good choice is their pork bell. The service is good and friendly, overall it's pretty chill. So make sure to give this location a try, you won't be disappointed. read more

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Hwangs is open again. There are 5 outdoor seatings available. Togo is what they are going for. New hours are 11AM-9PM. They are not doing AYCE at the moment. Please support your local business! read more

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Best Korean paella-like dish at the end of the bqq meal!! So so generous with the yummy side dishes too! This place is real & authentic unlike a lot of the newer trendy places around. You guys have to check it out! read more

Came here on a Saturday night kinda late (good thing they're open till 1 AM) with a large group of people. We were seated right away because there wasn't a lot of people. The seats are round haha and you sit on tiny chairs with no backing. But the plating is cute! They have colorful cups! The service was good! The waitress was very kind and served us really fast. Every time we needed something she was right there! And the "call" button...you can hear the bells go off when you push it :). For AYCE its around $17 a person. And they are fast in getting the food out. Oh, FYI, these plates of meat have a lot of blood. Like the meat is sitting in a pool of its blood. So if you're squeamish, keep that in mind. It's nothing too special. But when you're drunk and want that KBBQ at midnight...this is a good option ;) read more

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

Great food , love the atmosphere, good customer service. I enjoy taking my family here or just grabbing a bite to eat.

Okay, main point to be noted is that the meat quality does not keep up with other KRN BBQ locations. This is not an AYCE. but meat quality tasted like AYCE quality. No Kimchi or soups with the combos. You have to ask for some of the sides they will bring only if you ask. For example: Kimchi, rice paper, salad, etc. I guess they think most customers waste it so they dont serve it unless asked for. Customer service is nice though, like all the ladies working there were pleasant. But meat quality is very important to me. read more

Great $17.99 price for AYCE BBQ. The meat is solid and the service is nice enough. Do note that a majority of the seats have no back support. read more

I've been here a handful of times now mostly because it's close to my job and open until 1am which is awesome when you're like me and don't get off work until 9pm. The price for their AYCE is definitely overpriced for the amount of meat options. However, of their selections the brisket and beef ribs are good. The rest I could do without. Their salad that you may or may not have to asked over has lettuce and dressing and that's it. I realize greens are not what most would come for but it's important for me to have that balance. The service people are great though. Always nice and have a smile and very willing to fulfill our many refill requests. Great if you need something late night, but if it's regular dinner hours I highly recommend going elsewhere. read more

I really like this place!! Only kbbq in the area that stay open late... the meat is good quality.. Although the meat menu for AYCE is on the simple side, there are more than enough options... Service is quick and I've never had to wait for a table!!! read more

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Amazing food! Everything my family and I tried was just so flavorful, we seriously couldn't stop eating and we wanted to try everything! When the staff noticed that we were out of (banchan) the small dishes, they were quick to ask if we wanted more. And when our grill needing changing and needed to be switched, the staff was on it! We had such a good time! We had our picture taken and put on their wall. Now that's family! We'll be back ready for more! read more

My goodness I was Jonesing for Korean BBQ! I've not had Korean BBQ since the onset/onslaught of the pandemic, but being a vaccinated and carefully masked patron, I am ready to venture out when restaurants are ready. Hwang's was ready! I didn't want to brave the parking in K-Town so my entourage suggested Gardena. Well...alright alright alright!! I read the reviews on how it's no longer all you can eat ( overrated) and that the service is slow from the two mid-aged Korean ladies who own the establishment. Let me tell you! These ladies huddle. Mind you, once they bring you your order ( quicker than I have EVAH had K-BBQ brought to the table) and plentiful portions ( we were extremely stuffed) and brought free steamed rice (most places you have to order) they move on and it takes a bit to get their attention. No wonder- they are hostessing, serving and cleaning! And are sweet to boot! Hats off to these ladies- the fish cakes were the best I've ever had. I will be back. I gave four stars that should really be 4.5 stars. I hate to say it but the seating is uncomfortable and I had to switch out chairs for me and my sister- long legs- bad knees! read more