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Moohan Korean BBQ

4.7 (1.5k reviews)
PriceyKorean, Barbeque, Bars
Closed • 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
Updated 2 weeks ago

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Ailla V.

We visited Moohan KBBQ as a party of 12, and unfortunately, the service was disappointing right from the start. To be clear, this review is primarily about the service, not the food. The restaurant has a beautiful layout, especially the private rooms, which are great for group gatherings. However, the service really took away from what could have been an enjoyable experience. Our server rolled her eyes at us multiple times--not once, not twice--and made us feel unwelcome. We understand that serving a large party can be challenging, especially when the restaurant is busy, but that is no excuse for a lack of courtesy and professionalism. What made things even more frustrating was that my friend ended up doing most of the work himself, repeatedly having to go to the kitchen to grab things for our table. We even waited around 10 minutes just to get chopsticks. We understand that there may be delays during busy hours, but a little communication and a friendly attitude would have gone a long way. We came here to enjoy a meal together as a group, not to feel like we were inconveniencing the staff or have one of our own friends practically serve the table himself. The restaurant itself has a beautiful setup, and the private rooms are a definite plus. It's unfortunate that the service didn't match the ambiance. Good food and a beautiful space can only go so far when the customer service falls short. I hope management takes this feedback seriously. We aren't expecting perfection, especially with a party of 13, but basic courtesy, attentiveness, and respect should always be part of the dining experience.

An P.

Loved the ambiance and cleanliness of Moohan. I came here to catch up with friends. They have buffet style side dishes and meats. You can also order soups, pork belly, pork jowls, and brisket on their iPad. We enjoyed the freshness of everything. Service was great. They cleared dishes and grill often. Parking was hard to find so make sure you park on Mariposa Ave. Remember your license plate!

Sona T.

Really good spot for the price! There's a buffet with lots of veggies, sides, and other options, and you can also order meats like brisket. The brisket was surprisingly good quality and there was plenty of food to choose from. The staff was super helpful and we only waited around 5-10 minutes for a table. Seems like a great place for a big group too since there's lots of food and plenty of space. Definitely a good option if you're hungry and want a lot of food for your money!

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Liana N.

We visited Moohan again and it was amazing again! Service was great and the available options were wonderful. Come hungry and eat as much as you want for 100 minutes! Parking is at the City Center or at the Equitable Lot. Remember to take a picture of your license plate so you can get your parking validated.

Kat A.

A good variety of food. The service was excellent. Venue is clean and staff has always been friendly and attentive when I come here.

Tina L.

Food very good , service excellent , nice server who cooks for us Found out from instagram post . It deserves to get #1 for AYCE place !!

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Shengxuan H.

The food justified the visit!! Moohan has completely ruined other AYCE spots for me. The meat quality here is absolute top-tier--the brisket and prime short rib were beautifully marbled and melted on the grill. I love the hybrid setup where you order premium items on the iPad but can grab side dishes and street food from the hot bar whenever you want.

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Eubene K.

I lived in La my whole life! This place is my favorite Korean bbq spot! I've never had issues with parking They have a lot and offer validation! Every-time I come I never wait long. Love how easy and seem-less the whole experience is! They have a hot bar, banchan bar, and my favorite self service meat freezer. You can still order meat on the kiosk but I prefer the frozen! Also love that they have gopchang! Will always be on my list!

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Janelle L.

Saw this spot on a "Best of LA: AYCE KBB". I've been to most of the others on the list and thought we should try something new. Take it from people who eat a lot of KBB, this place is GOOD! We got the premium level menu for 5 people, Great quality meat and extremely attentive service. Totally worth the drive from the SFV. Coming back and bringing others.

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Jenny Z.

PARKING Free parking for 3 hours with validation at City center by South Marisa (around Hmart exit). Make sure to park at either Equitable or City Center for the validation. You don't need a ticket upon parking and you will just let the host know at the end of dinner your license plate number. :) SERVICE Great service! Attentive and quick to change the grills. We made reservations so we're immediately seated. FOOD Order on the iPad up to 10 items at a time. Lots of meats and sides including steamed egg, kimchi and seafood pancakes, handrolls, udon, and more! The premium was $60 which was pretty good. We enjoyed the beef tongue and short rib. The ribeye was limited 1 per person but it was not marbled at all. There's also lots of buffet food that's included like Takoyaki, chicken wings, sauces, potato, and more self serve meats. PRICE For $60, it's a pretty good value! Come during happy hour and there's also discounts on beers and cocktails. INSIDE Clean with plenty of seating. Would come back here again if in the area!

Ariana C.

Loved loved LOVED my experience at Moohan! The sleek interior and even sleeker wait staff made this dining experience all the more pleasurable. I got the Essential combo, and truly it was all the best Korean bbq options I could ever want for $40! Cannot complain at all, and can't wait to be back!

Winn H.

Parking for Moohan? They provide validation at two parking structures (one free, one $3 / 4h). My friends and I visited on a Tuesday night, so there was no wait. We went with the premium menu and made it just in time for Happy Hour (before 8pm). We were allowed to order 4 plates at a time and ordered on the tablet at the table. While waiting for meat and drinks, there is a self-service station for salad, Korean side dishes, appetizers, and some fried foods. Some cheaper, frozen cuts of meat are also available for self-service. The premium meats eventually arrived, and the staff members helped us cook it. There wasn't much communication, and it was a little awkward figuring out if we could cook the meats ourselves or not. At times, the staff weren't always keeping tabs, and the meat ended up burning. Other than the mismanaged charred bits, the meat was tasty, and we were salivating for more orders! Note that they are very firm on the time limit, though. It felt a little rushed and passive aggressive, too. There was no warnings on last order, so you'll have to keep track yourself. Once time runs out, they drop off the check by the table. After a certain point, they're really pushy on getting you out within the time, so make no plans to linger for even 5 minutes!

Ted C.

Came with two friends over the weekend and went with the premium option. The wait was long as the restaurant was packed, however, once seated ordering was easy on their iPads and I thought the premium meats were noticeably better quality than the regular options. Highlights for me were the La galbi, prime beef brisket, and prime boneless short rib - though everything tasted good after a few rounds of somaek The self serve banchan and sides also seemed to be fresh as nothing tasted like it had been sitting out for too long.

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Ask the Community - Moohan Korean BBQ

Do they carry radish wraps?

yes, we do!

Is there an actual difference between elite menu's prime brisket and essential menu's brisket? Is the elite menu's prime brisket the same as the brisket in self serve freezer?

The first two orders of brisket is the same regardless of whether you get elite or essential. The orders afterwards are from the freezer. For what it's worth, the quality of meat doesn't degrade just because they're frozen or fresh. The reason you… 

Do they allow solo dining? Can a party of 1 get ayce?

What is the parking situation like here? Does the restaurant validate?

There's a parking garage in the same building. Entrance is on the other side

Is there outdoor seating?

No outdoors.

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