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    Kim's BBQ

    4.3 (190 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Delicious lunch stop!
    B R.

    Delicious. Perfectly balanced, high quality food. Unexpected surprise on the Peninsula. I'll be making the drive up to enjoy more dishes next

    Chicken!
    Robert P.

    Been here quite a few times when visiting family. Food is really good, service folks are very nice however service can be slow at times. Worse problems in life, but something to be mindful of. This review includes the Banchan, Be Bim Bap, Soft Tofu Soup and bbq chicken. Yum!

    Lunch special bulgogi! 17.99
    Tiffany N.

    It was good. The Bulgogi was good. Salad and cucumber salad were also good. It was good for a lunch special

    Stone bowl bibimbap
    Alice H.

    Staff were friendly and patient. We ordered the stone bowl bibimbap (crispy rice was so good!) and the dinner course for 2. The staff came by and helped grill the meat for us which was nice but a different experience to what I was used to which is grilling it myself. The food was delicious!

    Mandana B.

    Had a great diner here. Service was wonderful. Luckily we were able to get seated quickly on Valentine's Day. This is a nice restaurant next to Bristol farms. Ambiance is good, it's family friendly. Good menu options. Quality of the food was great.

    Korean BBQ Combo
    Jeremy D.

    Great Korean BBQ option in the South Bay. The meat and veggie selections were excellent. They also offer a variety of traditional Korean beers and other beverages. Highly recommended!

    Derek T.

    Having kbbq in PV is insane. Never did I ever imagine this happening, all the kbbq and anything asian would usually be in Torrance or Gardena. Anyway, that's not to say this isn't a welcome addition. Contrary to that, Kim's BBQ is a huge welcome to PV. It's not AYCE and it's pricier but it works. They'll cook the meat for you and yadda yadda. The one quip I do have is that the standard stew and steamed eggs are add-on options instead of being included with the combos. Now they serve non-Kbbq food as well and also have lunch specials if you want that instead. We'll have to try that next time, but everything overall was pretty decent for what you can get in Palos Verdes. The restaurant is a little small but it can get real busy especially on weekends. But for your convenience: Kim's BBQ.

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    Charles C.

    Place was hopping. I grew up on the hill and have seen so many restaurants come and go. We love Korean BBQ and weren't looking forward to drive down the hill and wait an hour + at that G*** for all you can eat. This place meat is quality! The appetizers were good. They have a system where they cook for you instead of you DIY. The boss seemed to be watching and he jumped in and help change out or grill as well as turn our meat. I will be back next time I am in town. Maybe a bit pricey but worth it!

    Combo for 2
    Brenda L.

    The good: I got the combination platter of bbq meats for 2-3 people that was $88 and included bulgogi, jowl, pork belly and brisket. It also came with 3 pieces of mushroom, 1 asparagus and a slice of white onion. They have a la carte options too as well as speciality dishes that aren't bbq (ex: bibimbap). I thought the gold metal dishes were pretty and unusual (usually Korean restaurants have the silver). The interior is modern and sleek with a really cool wood wall with built in lights. We got a side of rice that was very moist and yummy. The meat quality was nice and the presentation was excellent. They cook the meat for you in front of you on your individual grill. I came on a Monday and we were seated right away. We also had grape soju that was enjoyable. The bad: I wish the front door were open for ventilation because the fumes inside made me cough. It was interesting how you only got one asparagus spear. The food took longer than expected to come out. The food is all raw so I was surprised that it took so long. We finished the combo with the 2 of us but I think we would've been hungry if there were 3 people. I've had combos for 2-3 at other Korean bbq places before that offered a larger quantity. The interesting: We weren't offered dipping sauces but we got some after asking (chili, fermented dip, soy sauce vinegar type dip and salt).

    Bone in short rib soup
    Lanai I.

    We've been coming bi-weekly for lunch and their food and service is excellent. Fresh and flavorful! The side assortments change and it's been wonderful trying freshly made new sides every few weeks! The short rib soup is bone in so it is full of flavor and a lot of meat! Value is great for the quality of meats, sides and the quantity you get. The wife and husband team are so very friendly and we hope you come and support this lovely local gem!

    Beef Belly
    Johnny T.

    I left Kim's BBQ speechless, but not in a good way. I truly cannot fathom the glistening reviews. Here's the deal - with every bone in my body, I cannot recommend coming here as the price to quality ratio is not worth it. I spent around $100 for KBBQ that was overcooked, low quality, and tasteless. It saddens me to even write this review because I promised to never write something below a 3 again. Obviously, this review is based on my own experience, where the staff cooked for us (just like at Baekjeong and other KBBQ spots). But in truth, even if I told them I wanted to cook for myself, which I usually do, the meat quality+sides+sauce wasn't going to improve my rating any higher. I was there to observe their process for this review, which is why I did not intervene. ***STORY TIME*** I found Kim's BBQ before they even opened. I was driving around PV last year and their sign caught my eye. Kim's BBQ? In PV? Does KBBQ even exist over here? Intrigued, I pulled into the plaza. The parking lot is huge, and seeing that it's PV, I had a feeling they would be a quality BBQ restaurant. Two weeks later, they opened. I walked in for the menu, took a photo and immediately uploaded it to Yelp so that everyone could see the prices. The prices seemed fair, if the quality was high. I followed them on Instagram and constantly checked their Yelp. Reviews were positive, so I felt good about coming some day. Fast forward months later, and I'm ready to try Kim's BBQ out. It was a Tuesday night, right before I was planning to watch the new Mario movie. Looked at the menu and settled for the COMBO MIXED - $88. We were a party of two. The price is in line with what I'd expect for premium KBBQ. Except it wasn't. ***REVIEW TIME*** Alright, time for the food & service review. For reference, you get thinly sliced brisket, pork belly, pork jowl, a choice of bulgogi or beef belly, and rice. Of course, you get the classic side dishes (banchan) as well. BANCHAN REVIEW: Oh my god, I would have been okay with selection being BORING if it wasn't for it also tasting extremely normal. It's kimchi, pickled radish (ssam mu), and macaroni. No potato salad or cubed potatoes, just straight up macaroni. And it was forgettable! Now, before I get into the meat, let me begin by saying the waitress/waiter (there were two) cooked for us. I did not ask them to cook for us, but they immediately just started cooking. I personally hate this, but some KBBQ places do it so I let it happen. Usually if someone is cooking for you it means they'll pay attention to your meat and make sure it's an amazing experience... It was not. Here's why: They did not give us time to eat/chat; they just straight up started throwing on the next meat after the previous one was (over)cooked. One waitress walked away, where I immediately started scavenging the grill to throw meat onto my plate before it overcooked. Another time, a waiter came by to cook pork belly and then walked away for 5 minutes before flipping. Pretty sure it was ready to flip the moment he walked away. Again, I was here to observe just like any other restaurant customer, so I did not want to step in for the sake of experiencing their service like everyone else. Thinly sliced brisket: This is your classic KBBQ meat. I was already extremely hesitant because the meat came out all at once and the brisket had NO marbling at all. It was all red with no fat - so I knew it would be an extremely lean cut. I wished I had taken a photo of this, but they already threw it on right when they came to my table. Pork jowl: Wow, I usually love pork jowl but it was extremely tasteless and overcooked. Even with the jalapeno brisket sauce (which was very poorly done), it was probably worse than a $20 AYCE KBBQ spot. Pork belly: Overcooked, the waiter literally disappeared. Beef belly: This is why my review has TWO stars. The manager/owner (an older fellow) came by and probably noticed the look I had when his employees were cooking. He did not speak a single word and just started throwing the beef belly on. Beef belly (photo attached) was thin like expected, but this time it tasted GOOD! I felt like I finally had a glimpse of what their food should actually taste like. Except... that ends the combo experience. Honestly, so glad that the beef belly was the closer. But considering everything I had experienced up until then, I was already just trying to pay and leave. I forgot to even comment on the poor attempt at veggies, too. Onion + asparagus, awkwardly there on the grill. $100 down the drain, truly. I cannot stress how much money I could have saved if I had just went to H-Mart and cooked everything at home. Here's my advice: Don't let your staff cook for people if they're not even going to be competent. If you have "expensive" quality meat, then don't treat it like it's not... I thought this was common sense.

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    Fantastic food and service! The owner came by our table to welcome us and made us feel like VIPs! I highly recommend Kim's BBQ!

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    Great new addition to the hill. Great service, good selection and nice people. Go there now!!

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    Location was clean and service was good, but food is very overpriced. Sone items also lack flavor

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    Legit quality meats, friendly staff, really satisfying. The corn and cheese, bibimbap, try it all with a bbq combo.

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    Excellent food and service. Beautiful atmosphere. Ample free parking. Reservations recommended

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    Great lunch specials-loved the chicken. Nice option if you don't have time for a full blown Korean feast.

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    good food... great staff... lunches good and generous. Dinners are quite good. Kims is a family favorite

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