I have only been to AYCE KBBQ spots in the past, so it was a refreshing experience to get a set amount of food and not feel the "pressure" to eat until you're sick! This was also the first time I have been to a spot where the staff cooks the meat for you, which felt very lux (although part of the fun of kbbq is cooking it)! It wasn't too crowded for lunch on a weekend day. Staff was incredibly friendly and attentive. Easy to make a reservation on Resy and I opted to park in the Equitable Plaza parking structure for only $7.99 on weekends (and I believe weekday evenings). This is cheaper than the lot next to the restaurant. Very clean bathrooms too!! Let's get into the food - I believe we got the large Origin Special Set (says it serves 4 but we think it could've easily served 6). We took lots of leftovers (which is allowed)!! My favorites were the marinated prime bulgogi and the garlic seasoned prime short rib, but honestly everything was really good. The corn cheese comes with the set and it was SO GOOD! It also comes with a brisket soybean paste hotpot with noodles which we did not even read on the menu, and so it was an exciting surprise. The banchan were fresh and they had lettuce to make handheld wraps if you wanted. We also couldn't resist ordering a side of kimchi fried rice (one of my favorite comfort dishes), which was a heaping portion and very tasty! Highly recommend, especially if you're looking for a more upscale experience. read more

See all

This was my first time at Origin BBQ in KTown and we went with the ORIGIN DUO SPECIAL for two. Everything we tried tasted fresh and flavorful, and the meat quality was excellent. I absolutely loved the pork belly. Another big plus is that the server helps cook the meat on the grill for you, which makes the whole experience more relaxing -- you can just sit back and enjoy the food instead of managing the grill. The restaurant itself feels clean, modern, and well kept. Parking in the area can be tricky though, so rideshare is probably the easiest option. At the end they bring out a noodle soup, which is a nice touch, but for me it was much too salty and definitely on the high-sodium side. Overall, we had a really enjoyable meal. It's not a budget place, but the quality of the food and the service make it a solid choice if you're in KTown. read more

See all

What can I say? Absolutely delicious. Everything was perfect! Banchan, corn cheese, ramen, cold noodle! Staff cooks for you, while you stuff your face. We ordered the set for two. The marinated bulgogi is delicious and was my favorite. But I'm a sucker for corn cheese too. The kimchi was also top notch. Could have gone with a tiny bit more funk, but really was good. The staff was really kind and let us store our luggage. It is a tad loud but not too smoky. I'd definitely return. I can't speak to parking as we used a ride share service. read more

See all

Delicious Korean barbecue with a variety of options to choose from. It gets busy on weekends, but I'd definitely recommend this place to friends. read more

See all

Clean, classy, and has kind servers. We ordered the 2 person set which was a 3-person job so didn't end up enjoying the later rounds of meats. The spiraled pork belly was a standout -- sliced thin, the right amount of fat. Next time, will just order a la carte. read more

Origin Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

See all

This spot was sooooo delicious! The quality of the meat was excellent. Our favorites were the galbi and boneless short rib, both were super flavorful and tender. The bulgogi was also really good with a nice balance of sweet and savory. everything paired well with the banchan, and we were all completely stuffed by the end. service was a highlight. our server Ryan (a trainee), was very attentive and cooked all of our meats perfectly. He made sure our sides were always refilled and checked in often. It also seems like a really demanding job juggling so many things at once, so we definitely appreciated all his hard work. my whole party had a great experience, and we'd definitely come back read more

See all

Long over due review: Came here late on a Friday and basically had to order before fast before last call. They were super understanding and patient with us even though we were cutting it close. Food and meat quality were great! It's hard to go wrong with kbbq in the area so add this to your list of places to try. If you don't eat beef, but eat pork like I do, this is another good spot where the pork options don't feel like an afterthought. I'll be back! read more

Origin Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Easily became one of my favorite quality KBBQ spots in K-Town! I came in with friends on a Monday for lunch and we were seated right away. The vibe was casual, comfortable, and very clean. We ordered the Baekdu set for five people and it was more than enough food for all of us. It came with cheese corn, which was easily everyone's favorite side dish -- so creamy! The side salad was also super fresh and crisp, and we couldn't stop eating it with the meat. Our favorite meat was definitely the short ribs but everything else tasted high quality anyway! Service really stood out too. Our server was very attentive. Even as the restaurant started getting busy, he kept checking in on us and made sure we never ran out of water or any of the side dishes we wanted. Highly recommend this place and can't wait to bring more friends here next time! read more

See all

I went to Origin for their Dine LA 2026 set and loved it! It is now on my top restaurants near home list. It included: - Bulgogi Taco (2 pc) - Wagyu Brisket - Garlic Seasoned Prime Short Rib - Premium Thin Pork Belly - Gochujang Spicy Premium Pork Sirloin (kind of like jeyuk bokkeum) - Kimchi Fried Rice - Brisket Soybean Paste Hotpot with Noodle - Ice Cream & Yakgwa I quite enjoyed everything except: - I would replace the bulgogi taco (tastes decent but not memorable) - I thought the kimchi fried rice was mid (very mild flavor and a bit oily). The food was very filling, and meat quality was great. The wagyu brisket was much leaner than expected, so I expected it to be dry, but it turned out to still be yummy and enjoyable. The gochujang pork was *not* that sweet which was a big win for me! And the brisket soybean paste hotpot was a great way to end. I enjoyed it enough to take it home so I could add in additional ingredients and eat it again. An improvement I would suggest is to bring the ice cream out a bit later. We got the ice cream at the same time we got the hot pot and the gochujang pork (last meat) and so that meant we either had to eat the ice cream before end of meal, or finish our other food and let the ice cream melt. Lastly, I love the menu being on a little newspaper. The little creative touch makes the experience more memorable for me! Highly recommend this solid bbq place! read more

Origin Korean BBQ - Dine LA 2026 - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

See all

Inside chapman plaza. Parking is $10. I recommend street parking. A la carte kbbq. With super high quality meats. The price is expensive. The service is excellent and top notch, and cook the food well. I would go back. Origin family set serves 4 ($189)- Prime short rib- very soft, cooked well. It's marinade is very light. Boneless short rib- very soft. Beef brisket- good quality brisket thinly sliced Pork belly- it's super thinly sliced. Doesn't feel overly oily Bulgogi- super super good. Perfect marinade, not too sweet. Enough meaty flavor soft meat. Marinated bone in galbi $41- this was the real winner..then meat was super soft, slight sweetness from the marinade. Super super good. I would get this again. 1 Corn cheese included- pretty flavor. Enough for a small sample. Brisket soybean paste hotput- nice complimentary soup. Some soybean taste. Kimchi fried rice $15- super good. Not very dry, slight moisture. Great flavor. Kimchi pancake $15- average flavor. Pancake has nice crispiness. Terra- $10 read more

Origin Korean BBQ - Set Up with Banchan - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

First time trying Origin Kbbq thru Resy and we are pleasantly impressed by the quality of the meat and the kind services we received. We ordered the duo combo which in my opinion is more than enough for 2 people. The tofu soup pot at the end was a nice surprise (didn't realize it was included in the set at all). My favorite part is that I get to sit back and relax while the meat is cooked to perfection. I'm sure we will keep coming back whenever we crave some good Kbbq. Parking is not too bad...you can park at the H mart across the street and get parking validated if you shop there. read more

Origin Korean BBQ - Duo set - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

See all

I came for dineLA The menu didn't look a lot but there were a lot of food for two of us. The cheese corn wasn't in the menu but they offered it. I love all the flavorful meats too. The food kept coming out. I didn't finish the noodles at the end. I will definitely come back for dineLA. Make sure to park on Mariposa. read more

See all

Real authentic Korean cuisine here and it was amazingly delicious and so good!!! All the best cuts of meats and the freshest vegetables. The presentation was so well made and prepared, I felt like I was in Seoul instead of Korean town in Los Angeles! The meal ended with a nicely spiced noodle soup which was the perfect way to end a grilled meal! The restaurant looked like a typical Korean grill venue, very clean grills! This is a must try, only in LA Korean town!!!! read more

See all

Honestly this place was way too overpriced for the quality and the quantity of food. We got the beef duo set and the amount of food was laughable for 2 people. Not only that but the quality was so mid. I was expecting really high quality given the smaller portion but it was worse than what I would find at AYCE kbbq places. Definitely not worth a visit. read more

Came here for lunch. Got the nengmyun and galbi combo. Nengmyun was very refreshing, solid bowl. You can make it spicy if you want. The galbi came bone-in, so if you like cartilage, you'll get some with the bone. The meat was well-marinated, good amount for lunch. Server handles all the grilling and portioning. Came with a light spread of banchan. They took over the spot where Kang Hodong used to be. First time here since. Nice upgrade, very different vibe. More classy. Parking is valet, but might be able to score street parking around lunchtime. read more

I've been wanting to try this place for a while and I stopped by with an evening reservation. We were greeted and seated immediately. Our table was already set up with all the sides and condiments. Our waitress quickly took our order and then the meats came out. Our server was great, she refilled our empty sides and cooked the meat simultaneously . The garlic prime rib was fantastic!!! I highly recommend Origin! read more

See all

I have never had Korean BBQ and I was excited to try something new. Origins Korean BBQ is impressive. The quality of the meat is on another level, fresh, tender, and full of flavor. The short rib and rib eye were my favorites, but honestly every cut we tried was solid. Nothing tasted cheap or rushed. The corn cheese caught my eye, I didn't try it but others said it was really good. The service here is fast and attentive. The staff checks in constantly, swaps out your grill without you asking, and keeps banchan and drinks refilled. You never feel like you're waiting around. The restaurant itself is clean and modern with a really good vibe not smoky, not cramped, and great for a date, a family meal, or a night out with friends. I cannot tell you about price because I didn't pay for the meal nor did I get to see the menu. What I can say is the price is worth it for the experience. If you're craving KBBQ in Los Angeles and want a spot that delivers on both flavor and service, Origins is absolutely worth going to. read more

See all

The four-person set meal at this place is really generous in portion. And now, if you tell the waiter "show me the origin", they will give you an extra serving of beef and mixed vegetables!!! I love to wrap it in perilla leaves and add some garlic slices. It's so fragrant! The round pork belly is full of oil and so delicious. The beef is also incredibly tender. read more

See all

Went to Origin since Quarters was a longer wait time. Ended up waiting ~30mins on a Friday night. We got the Origin set which included short rib, bulgogi, pork belly, and brisket. The set included cheese corn and ramen soup with brisket. Their banchan selection was pretty filling. Their cabbage kimchi was a bit too fishy, but the other kimchi was good. All their meat tasted fresh. My favorite was the brisket. For LA, this kbbq is on the pricier side since it's not AYCE. But definitely a spot to try out! read more

See all

Origins KBBQ has quickly become my favorite KBBQ spot in LA and will probably be yours too! The quality of the meat here is next level. All the cuts have great marbling, super fresh and are cooked to perfection by the staff right at your table. You can really taste the difference compared to all the AYCE places. Your best bet if you want quality over quantity. The menu has a lot of great options, but the sets are the way to go. They come in portions for 2, 4, or 6 people and include all the classic sides- kimchi, pickled veggies, salad, corn cheese, and a brisket soybean paste hotpot with noodles that's probably the best part of the entire entire experience. My go to is the special set- the prime boneless short rib melts in your mouth. The bulgogi here is one of the best I've tried. The beef set is also great. If you come for lunch, they've got good lunch specials- perfect if you're alone or just want something lighter. Lots of good à la carte and appetizer options too. Everything pairs well with a cold beer or a bottle of soju. They also have sake and a few wine options. Excellent service- staff is super attentive and always makes sure everything is to your liking. They do all the grilling for you and so you can relax and enjoy your meal. Reservations are recommended as there is usually a wait on weekends, 30- 1 hour depending on the size of your party. Parking at Chapman plaza is $20 but very limited. Lots of options next door and nearby - price is the same- not ideal but standard for K town. They're open late- 'til midnight during the week and 2am on weekends! It's the perfect late night spot or last stop after a night out. Overall, Origins KBBQ delivers exactly what you want out of KBBQ- quality meat, great service and a great experience. Definitely not AYCE but worth every penny! read more

See all

This place is not all you can eat, but they do have set menus for different sized groups to share. Meat quality is good, the servers help you cook the meat, and I love their banchan selection. They also provide wasabi to go with your meats! Ventilation is decent but your clothes is still gonna end up smelling like kbbq. Make a reservation to avoid the long wait! read more

See all

Feels more like a 3.5 star but rounding up as I don't think they're mediocre enough to be a 3 star so I'm being generous, but at the same time 4 feels too high. The short summary was that this felt roughly the same quality and taste as any other kbbq place but we paid more for a set meal that was not filling even with additional side orders, waited for a long time to get seated, and the service was the standard kbbq level you expect from the cheaper places. We were a party of 8 so we ordered 2 sets which says feeds 4 each. We added 2 additional meat orders for each group as well in case and I was not full at the end but the price i paid was basically eating at a mid level AYCE place of basically same quality beef. Their meat quality didn't seem much different from other mid tier kbbq places nor did their side dishes or anything else. I think this place is overrated and people hype it too much. Aside from long wait time to get in and slower service during my experience, when I was there we would barely have enough water. No help or explanation until we heard from another table that their water source was acting up or something, like it wasn't filling fast enough or a filter was just changed so they're backed up on filling the water containers. I don't remember the specifics but it just felt like a lot of waiting and lack of communication while most of us were thirsty from waiting outside and then after downing the 2 small jugs of water between 8 people, we had a long wait time before we got a refill. Now I'm nitpicking on all the negative because when it comes to positives, if you been to ktown and had kbbq here a few times already, then you know what to expect for everything else except it's slightly better quality meat and they cook it for you. If you've never had it before, it's delicious and nice but if you're seasoned and looking for different places to try, you might feel underwhelmed coming here especially for the price. I'm going to give the benefit of the doubt that this was an off night that has issues which snowballed to other delays and as part of my reason of rounding up to 4 stars instead down to 3 for my 3.5 rating. If we got more granular, I'd give this place like a 3.6 or 3.7. My 4 stars usually mean the place is good and any the average of what you expect for a decent experience in that area and cuisine/ type of restaurant. 3 stars means passable but probably wouldn't come back. I don't think I would come back here but if someone asked to come, I would humor them. read more

See all

Ate at Origin KBBQ and it was pretty good! Parking was a little difficult, but the line was way shorter than the surrounding restaurants, which was a huge plus. The service was amazing & food was great quality, especially the samgyupsal. Everything tasted fresh and well-seasoned, and I'd definitely come back again. The only downside is the ventilation isn't the best, so my eyes were burning a bit from the smoke. Other than that, really solid spot! read more

My wife and I came to Origin for Valentine's Day and it was honestly one of the best KBBQ experiences we've ever had. We ordered the Origin Duo special with boneless short rib and the lemonade and orange slush, and everything from start to finish was amazing. You can immediately taste that the meats here are on another level, every cut was super fresh, tender, and clearly higher quality than most Korean BBQ spots we've tried. The staff were extremely helpful and accommodating the whole night, checking on us often, helping with the grill, and making sure we had everything we needed without ever making us feel rushed. (Very relaxed vibe despite the amount of people there) One of the unexpected highlights was the melted cheese and corn around the grill, it was insanely good and paired perfectly with the meat. Between the quality of the food, the drinks, and the attentive service, it made for a fantastic Valentine's date, and we're already talking about coming back for our next special occasion. Easy 5 stars. read more

See all

This place was AMAZINGGGG!! I tried to take pictures of everything but got so into eating that I completely forgot to take a picture of the bulgogi when it came. It's located in Chapman Plaza which sucks from a parking standpoint because ew valet and street parking is incredibly hard to find... BUT OOF this place is so good I really might be down to pay parking to have this again. The meat quality is amazing and the servers are so nice and are just so good at what they do. The sides are good too and they have FRESH perilla leaves!!! That's so hard to find!!! We asked for 2 refills of those alone and they were super kind and generous. I love perilla leaf wraps and they're really winning me over with those (and of course the meat and service) There's actually no complimentary steam egg here BUT they make up for it with corn cheese and brisket soybean paste hotpot ramen. I thought the soybean soup would be in a little pot like the other places ... BUT NO!!! It's a HUGE entree in and of itself and comes with extra meat too!! They don't even use your leftovers or save a portion... they just give you more brisket !!! Just love love LOVEEE this place and will definitely be back!!! The meat was great, bulgogi was a nice closer, that free hotpot was amazing, fresh perilla leaves .... Just amazing all around!! read more

See all

Another one of those places in L.A. that transports you to another country--in this case, South Korea for some tasty Korean Barbeque. Tasty sides including kimchi. Consider getting one of the set meals, for our party of four with Korean beer it ran about $250. read more

See all

We travel to Koreatown annually and this place definitely is top tier for kbbq. The dinner for two is the perfect amount of food with quality meats. Service was on point as they even cook your meat for you. Will definitely frequent this establishment in the future when visiting. read more

Origin Korean BBQ - Happy wife happy life - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My wife and I really enjoyed our dinner here. We had a lot of Korean bbq , but what made this place stand out was the quality and service. The servers here bbq your meat and they tend you bbq grill ensuring that your meat is cooked to perfection. The price is very reasonable and the value is great. We will definitely come back. read more

Origin Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We came around 11pm-midnight and only waited a few minutes to be seated. We ordered one of the sets, plus japchae and the seafood pancake. The meats were tender and flavorful, especially the pork belly, which I really enjoyed. Unlike other places that serve thick cuts, these were sliced thin, making them much more enjoyable. The japchae had good flavor, though I felt there were too many veggies compared to noodles (probably my inner fatty). The seafood pancake was packed with seafood, but it fell apart easily when picking it up, which made it hard to eat. We also ordered the lime or lemonade slushy which was okay. It had the strong artificial citrus taste so not my favorite. Overall, it's a solid KBBQ spot, though on the pricier side since it's a la carte. The service was great. The staff were attentive and checked on us often. read more

See all

We came here after attending ATZ's 2025 IYF Tour in LA friday night and they sat us down quickly. We got a complimentary corn cheese on the table, and we ordered the Halal set (serves 4 people) which also comes with a complimentary hot pot at the end. The halal set was 179$. We also ordered spicy cold noodles, kimchi fried rice, and steamed egg which all were super good. This place is not AYCE & there's someone cooking the meat for you. Not sure if it was because it was 12:30am but I felt rushed eating because there was also meat being cooked. Stuffed at the end of the night!! Definitely would come back! read more

See all

I've been eating Korean barbecue for more than 30 years and don't know how many hundreds of places I've tried, but this has to be one of the best. The quality of a meat and the cuts are near perfect. The staff cooks it for you and even when they are busy and distracted, they still seem to flip it and tell you it's ready at the perfect time before it's dried out or overdone. The sides are decent, I wouldn't say they're the greatest, but they're also not bad at all. The staff is generally friendly. The place is kept really clean although I'm not sure the bathrooms are as good as they could be. I gave this a five stars because even if they have some things they could improve on the overall experience in food it's such a high-quality that I think it's worth a five star. read more

See all

Been here twice now, once for lunch and once for dinner and both times were impressed! Service is great and attentive. The place is clean and sleek with good ventilation (key for KBBQ). Parking is available in the plaza - harder to get during dinner but it's on the pricier side too. The set menus are plentiful and nicely laid out. I think the special set gives you a little bit of everything and is good for a group (it's large too). One stand out meat was the pork belly so if you must get one thing, I recommend this. It is sliced thin, with a circular peripheral and just melts in your mouth. I'm usually beef over pork, but this pork belly made me do a double take. read more

Origin Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My friends and I decided to try another KBBQ (we always go to Quarters) and decided to try Origin, which is in the same plaza. We had reservations at 6:30 pm on a Sunday (love that you can make reservations). The place was not that packed but got busier as we were sitting there. The service was absolutely wonderful! They were SO quick and our table would ask for a lot of things and they would bring everything very quickly. They were also nice and pleasant. The food was really good! The meat quality was excellent. We got the beef combo between the 4 of us and were really full after. Price is around the same as quarter (bill came out to $288 after tax and tip). We will definitely be coming back! read more

See all

Found this place after realizing it replaced Baekjeong and honestly... not even mad about it. Origin is just as good!! We got the Original Special and it was super filling. The ramen was delicious. The pork belly was different than what I'm used to, but in a really good way. And the short rib? Melted in my mouth. Insanely tender! Service was solid and the vibe of the place is cute. More retro and vintage, which felt fun and different for KBBQ. Definitely somewhere I'd come back to. No complaints here :) read more

Origin Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

See all

Great spot! my friend and i ordered the "beef duo set" which serves enough for 2. we ordered the prime rib eye, brisket and bulgogi. for sides we got the kimiche rice and marinated cucumbers. when i go back i'd order the same meal but minus the rice. it was great but we ended up taking it as leftovers as we were really full by everything else. read more

Origin Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is the best Korean Bbq in LA! The service is amazing and the interior is spacious and clean. Here's exactly what to get (The Small Beef Set is stacked!): Marinated Prime Bulgogi Prime Bone-in Galbi Prime Brisket Beef Brisket Soybean Paste Hotpot with Ramen Corn Cheese PRO TIP: You HAVE to ask for the Shake Shake Cucumbers. They are the perfect fresh side dish and a non-negotiable order. read more

Origin has a great selection of bonchons, from perilla leaves, corn cheese, marinated veggies (radish, onion, Kimchi, cucumber), salad, rice paper read more

Origin Korean BBQ - Outside sign - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Been to over 35+ different Korean Bbq spots locally in my life and let me start off by saying origin definelty executed the experience spot on from the banchans to the meats. I'm very very picky when it comes to pork belly at kbbq spots and this was by far the best I've had. Dining experience ends with a ramen hot pot & boy was this delicious. I will definelty be back and pick origin over quarters read more

Origin Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Used the Amex Resy search to use up our $100 quarterly spend and found this place, surprisingly good. Fun spot in the old Baekjeong location in Chapman plaza. Parking is still outrageous but still easy access lots of locations in the plaza. Original Korean BBQ is such a generic name I was very hesitant to even try. There's no Korean phonetic sounds or familiar romanization of Korean words. But it felt like an upscale Korean BBQ joint with modern decor and decent selection of meats and Banchan. My wife and I got the Duo set and came with ramen noodles at the end which help digest all the meats. Fun place, definitely recommend and will come back read more

See all

Solid non-AYCE kbbq spot! Ordered the Origin set for two which came with brisket, pork belly, short rib and bulgogi. Pretty good amount of meat but if you're a huge meat lover, it might be on the smaller portion end. However, you'll still definitely be full! The set also comes with corn cheese and a huge ramen soup that comes at the end. Service is very quick. Everything is cooked for you and they're attentive & efficient. This place shares a small lot with Quarters. Great location if you get lucky with a parking spot, or park across the street and walk over. read more