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    Ko Ryo Jung Restaurant

    3.8 (942 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Angela L.

    Update - Thank you for your response. I'd like to clarify a few inaccuracies in your reply. My party consisted of two women, and we did not order or consume any alcohol during our visit. My original review was intended to provide constructive feedback based on our experience. Unfortunately, your response was not receptive to that feedback and included false assumptions. Due to the lack of customer service skills demonstrated in your reply, I have adjusted my rating accordingly. Because of this interaction, I've decided that I will not be returning to your establishment. I wish you the best moving forward. ------------ I love Korean bbq however this place is mid and lackluster. I came here with my friend because she recommended it from a prior time she was here. While we understand the time limit it felt like the person in charge of the establishment was rushing us. We kept adjusting the flame to not burn our meat but our server kept cranking it up. over all it felt like it we were being rushed to eat and had a poor experience. The meat marinate was mid and passable but not enjoyable. We also noticed the owner yelling at one of the staff so it felt quite unpleasant and left a sour taste.

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    Luanne S.

    What happened to this place?! I used to come here quite often because I genuinely enjoyed my experience here; it was one of the original Kbbq spots in the South Bay that had the mini salad bar for serve yourself banchans. It used to be fairly priced with good quality meat choices, but sad to report the last couple times I've come, and today's experience led me to come straight to Yelp so yall don't have to. Price has gone up. Quality of meat and sides down. Ambiance not welcoming. Service unfortunately, trash! Now I understand when things get busy, and I am fairly patient as I understand customer service, but today we were blatantly ignored by the employees. We were made to feel so uncomfortable that we ended up leaving and going elsewhere. I think this may have been the final straw for me, it's not worth the treatment we received today, and there are so many other options to choose from now. Save your time and money and go elsewhere, literally anywhere else. Do not recommend. Happy eats, loves! ^_^

    Wagyu Beef Short Plate (Beef Belly)
    Daniel W.

    Solid AYCE in Torrance. Nice banchans in a self serve area including radish, Napa, and bean sprout kimchi among other things. Service is fast. I think the downsides to this place are that the hoods are not very powerful so you will smell like smoke after and the grills can be finicky in power sometimes. But it's quite a reasonably priced AYCE for the quality of meat you are getting - not particularly greasy or fatty. I think if I come again then I would only get the A menu. While the short rib and wagyu were great in the B menu I'm not sure I would mind making up the difference with beef brisket cuts.

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    Bryan L.

    Solid option for AYCE in the South Bay at a reasonable price. We went for a late night dinner with a larger party (10 people). There really aren't any tables for parties larger than 8 but we decided to squeeze in order to avoid having to wait or split up. The restaurant is located in a small strip mall next to BCD. There's plenty of parking if you're going off dinner rush hours. Inside, it's a bit bare bones and smoky. Definitely can feel the slippery grease on the floor so tread slowly. We chose the A option which had a good selection of meats from brisket to pork belly to seafood. No prime wagyu or tongue. Quality of meat is solid with good marbling. They provide generous sized plates which is rare for ayce and it comes out quickly. The selection of sauces and sides is limited compared to other places. They ran out of japchae and radishes. Service was fast but spotty. They forgot our rice, did not refill water, and didn't change our grill once over 2 hours Overall, a solid kbbq if you care about quality cuts of meat and variety. Outside of that, the dining experience fell a little flat.

    Gina H.

    It's so good I had to come back again. I think I've been coming once a month since I discovered this place! Yum!!

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    Celine P.

    I love how quickly they seated us. They had full tables filled with lots of families even children. We went with Choice A which were 32.99 per person for dinner. The cuts of meats varied per size, number, and quality. We got the shoulder blade many times and sometimes got 2,3,4. I mean AYCE though so we kept asking for more. The ban chan bar is such a clever idea. We kept going back for the thin scallion salad, pink pickled daikon, and the rice paper. Also I'm so impressed because they had chunky salt that made the sesame oil so much more flavorful and fun to dip meat in. We were there for an hour and a half. There were two big TVs and they were playing kpop music videos and at one point Adele. At another point a server closed the door next to each which is such a wild choice since the air so stuffy and full of smoke from the kbbq. At the end, our skin was greasy but my stomachs happy.

    Abigail D.

    Great experience dining here! Service was friendly and very attentive. Meat selection was wide and affordable with two different price points depending on what selections you prefer. The self service bar was awesome- I got to get my side dishes myself without constantly bothering someone for extra kimchi & radish. Also loved the bibimbap bowl as my side of extra veggies plus carbs that paired perfectly with the grilled meats. Interior is not modern or fancy but it's clean and quaint which I find a bit charming- like a spot only locals frequent. I recommend!

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    Bex X.

    One of the more OG KBBQ spots in Torrance. Food quality is great, atmosphere is great, service is EXCELLENT. Considering the quality and all of the options, this is hands-down one of the best KBBQ spots for your dollar. Service- the staff is SO friendly. They frequently walk around and intentionally look at the tables to make sure they're providing the best experience. Food- Great meat selection, yummy banchan/side dish bar! Yummy side orders: the soon tofu at KoRyuJung is so good. It's one of the tastiest soon tofus I've had! I got the ramen and it was okay, but the star is truly that soon tofu. Ambience- depending on the night, it can be busier or more peaceful. I honestly prefer more peaceful spots, so it's great that this place has both depending on the night.

    Hidden gem. Great place!
    Stephen S.

    The spot for the best experience you will ever have. Top quality Meats- the best staff. Never had any issues. Been a half dozen or more times. It's my go to spot when I'm in the South Bay visiting family and friends. a must stop destination- get it while it's hot! Literally! Come on down for a great meal, fun times.

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    Do we need to bring proof of vaccine?

    No.

    Do they still have outdoor dining?

    No not anymore just inside dining

    Do they check vaccine cards?

    They weren't as of a few weeks ago. They serve food. I have only experienced that in bars that do not serve food.

    Do they still have the sides on the island? where you cannget your own?

    Yes

    Are they open for indoor/outdoor dining now?

    Yes

    Do they still let you cook the meat?

    Yes

    Is this restaurant all you can eat?

    Yes

    Can you eat alone?

    No usually they require 2 people minimum, but just call to find out?

    Do they have shoju?

    Yest

    What are the prices?

    High. Drink more shoju, you won't notice

    Does this restaurant sell gift certificates?

    I'm not sure but I bet they could accommodate you in some way. Very friendly owner. Ask for John!

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