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    Origin Korean BBQ

    4.5 (536 reviews)
    PriceyKorean, Barbeque
    Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Thomas C.

    Origin is a great KBBQ spot where you can find meat that's higher quality than your typical AYCE place. The wait isn't long on weekdays. Their combo set is reasonably priced and more than enough for two people. Their sides are good quality and plentiful. I particularly enjoyed how their pork belly was cut into circular thin rolls (see pictures for detail). Also, it was really cool that they had a side grill just to cook the tofu stew.

    Large Origin Special Set
    Julia G.

    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.

    ORIGIN DUO SPECIAL for two
    Leo B.

    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.

    Aaron M.

    First time trying origin. I've been meaning to come here a while but always thought it couldn't beat the og baekjeong. But I was very surprised by how great the quality of the meats were. You can tell the meat is not frozen and served fresh. The staff did a great job cooking our meat and making sure all the side dishes were refilled. The highlight for me was the ramen in the soup. Not a lot of kbbqs, other than ayce, give ramen noodles so it was definitely a pleasant surprise. Definitely want to come back and try the pork menu as this time around I only tried the beef. Plus side is they take reservations so no more waiting to get a table.

    Erin J.

    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.

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    Jackie Y.

    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

    Rhea M.

    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!

    Michelle X.

    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.

    Louise D.

    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!

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    Jason L.

    Came here last night to celebrate a birthday party. This place had been on my list ever since Baekjeong closed in this location and moved to 8th St. The restaurant is located in Chapman Plaza on 6th St., which means if you aren't down to pay a 10 dollar self-parking fee, its Uber all the way, since street parking is fairly brutal. We had a reservation for 6:30 and were seated at that time, once everyone arrived. The restaurant was fairly packed with people waiting outside as well. We got the Baekdu set with an additional soybean stew as well. The bathroom was temporarily out of service, so I had to use the one outside of the restaurant and near the parking lot. It was a bit dirty and there was a line everytime I needed to use it. As for the meat itself, it was good but the order everything came out felt a bit strange to me. I would have assumed marinated meats would be the last thing to touch the pan but it was interwoven within the menu. The vibes were definitely there with birthday songs going left and right. The servers were also very attentive, although once the restaurant really got busy, we needed to tend to the meat for a bit to ensure it didn't burn. The kimchi stew that also comes with the set was fairly tiny, each of us only getting about 2 or 3 ladlefuls of stew among 5 of us. I ended up with a couple scraps of kimchi and maybe a sip of the soup, as I served myself last. Overall, it was a good, very standard experience among other Korean BBQ restaurants in the area.

    Dine LA 2026
    Lanny N.

    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!

    Set Up with Banchan
    Jonathan W.

    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

    Duo set
    Anna S.

    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.

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    Ask the Community - Origin Korean BBQ

    Thanks for the post. Just to be clear, this is the place diagonally across from Quarters? A friend is coming into town and we intended to go Quarters last time he was here but it was taking to long and we went here... I think.

    Yes. It's in the same plaza on the opposite side and a store or two down. More across from tiger sugar

    Did the name change to this restaurant recently?? I'm getting mixed answers. The restaurant before was the best dang Korean bbq I ever had. I want to be sure.

    Same owners. Name and menu change.

    Do they take reservations?

    They take reservations on Resy but not sure if you can go there and wait for a table.

    Do they have kimchi fried rice?

    Yes. It's very good. I tried it on a subsequent visit and it's great. The same kimchi fried rice they serve at Quarters. If you like this dish, I definitely recommend it here

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    Everything here was amazing. I ordered the golden nuggets because i wanted to try it and i hated…read morethat i loved it. My favorites would be the tuna ssambap, zabuton, pork jowl, tartare. Basically almost everything but those are my top choices. The tuna ssambap, you put perilla leaf, seaweek annd the tuna ssambap yo make a mini wrap and eat it. Every dish had amazing flavors and non of them disappointed us. Came with a party of 6 so we were able to try almost everything. Got 2 zabutons and ended up having to take home a little bit of zabuton because we were too full by the end of it. Parking here is expensive though.. its $20 self parking. Not sure if there are cheaper places but its hard to find street parking.

    We came here for dinner since this place has been blowing up recently…read more I got the ginger mocktail which was delicious. Heavy on the ginger so if you like ginger, get this. To start we got the honey butter chips. Unfortunately this was my least favorite item. It got too sweet after eating a few. We also got the beef tartare. This was so good. Only downside is that after mixing in the beef marrow with the tartare, it became congealed fat so not a great texture. But flavor was great. For the main we got the zabuton to share and opted for the 16oz. We probably should've gotten the 8oz cause this was a lot of food for the two of us. But it was so tender and I loved pairing it with the perilla side. The garlic rice was delicious too. I can definitely see the hype and would come back for the steak. So tender.

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    What an experience!! Hehhe…read more We got the Set. We also ordered the galbi short ribs. It was about $50 for the ribs alone!! At first glance, everything looked amazing. Down the line, I realized that the set was basically a bunch of ban chan. Some were interesting because other Korean restaurants don't serve it. We were advised to use it to create our own bibimbap. The perilla porridge stood out most. I never had perilla porridge. The taste was unique. It had chicken inside. The small cup of pumpkin soup was yummy. The soybean soup (fermented soy bean stew) had a very pungent smell. I wanted to enjoy it, but it wasn't for me. I couldn't stand the smell and not comfortable with the taste. Wish they gave an option to choose from different stews. The desserts were good. I also like their plum tea/juice. The galbi was well marinated. Not as tender as I was hoping for, but it was still delicious. With the price, I do feel like the set should include a dish of meats. Especially since the restaurant requires 2 people at $34 each for the set. If you go 3 people, prob more worth it. Overall, it was a fun experience. Service was great.

    Borit Gogae is a comforting homestyle Korean place to go if you want a lot of banchan. I'm rounding…read moreup to 4 stars but it's 3.5 stars for me. Service is quite slow, as a true mom and pop place. It's quite popular and we happened to get there just before the rush as there was a large group waiting when we left. I'm not sure why it takes quite so long for the boribap jungsik cold dishes since most of it is premade and just needs plating. For a long time all we got was fried kelp crackers, kinda greasy fried shrimp cracker (?) and scorched rice water that was very tough to eat. The sweet pumpkin porridge was better, but I'm not a fan of sweet porridge. The rest of the set was better, fortunately, but most of it was on par with banchan that is complimentary at other restaurants but of course more variety. The savory pancake was very crispy and stayed that way. That was probably my favorite from the set, along with the perilla seed and chicken soup. The texture was quite thick like gravy but I love congee and it had a similar feel but nuttier taste. I would love a bowl of this if I were sick. Since there were 3 of us, we thought a protein would be good so we ordered the pork ribs. They were pretty good. It reminded me of hamji park, although I prefer hamji. It ended up being more food than we could eat so we took some of the ribs home. I'm glad we ordered the set for 2 and then shared a different dish. Overall I'm glad I tried it since I've been curious. The meal was good but I probably would try another option next time.

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    Restaurant decor- art work and Korean figurines

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    Barley rice mixed with side dishes

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    4.2(1.8k reviews)
    0.1 miWilshire Center, Koreatown
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    Great service and Very delicious! Loved it here. Will definitely come back!And will recommend to my…read morefriends n family!

    tl;dr the delectable pork ribs overshadow the otherwise authentic but standard lineup at this…read morenow-shuttered Korean stalwart Los Angeles Koreatown is home to restaurants that specialize in every facet of Korean cuisine. If you're searching for some of the city's best pork, then those in the know will bring up Ham Ji Park. For 2 decades, generous platters of pork ribs and pork neck stew decked every table. Now, our Korean friends lament the loss of their favorite pork joint in the city. The Koreatown proper location is located in the Royal Plaza mini-mall, just a few blocks off bustling Wilshire. Discounted parking is available in a lot across the street from the Chevron gas station. From the street, the entrance is flanked by potted plants and an enclosed street-ery. Inside, stainless steel chairs are pressed up against wooden tables, each outfitted with a metal grill. Oppressive fluorescent lighting shines down on the stone grey walls, which are left undecorated apart from a few flatscreens. Multi-lingual chatter blends with the sizzle of platters. I visited with some friends for a weeknight dinner, and about half of the tables were occupied. We shared a spread of grilled platters and sizzling soups. The meal began with a carafe of barley tea and a mostly standard spread of banchan. Across our food, the best dish was the signature Charbroiled Pork Spare Rib. The ribs were flavorful without feeling gamey, and the meat was complemented by sweet caramelized onions. The pork ribs handily outdid the good-not-great Charbroiled Beef Short Rib. Lastly, the Milt and Cod Rose with Vegetables stew was fishy and briny, appropriately flavored for the Korean palate. The service was appropriately attentive, although I would've appreciated more intentional refills of our banchan ramikens. The rib plates cost upward of $35 each, while the soup was just under $30. The portions were hearty; a single entree platter could reasonably feed 2 moderately hungry bellies. It's a shame to hear that Ham Ji Park has closed; I'm kicking myself for not trying their pork neck stew earlier.

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