Want to first say, I LOVE THE LIGHTING! I'm a big lighting freak when it comes to eating out, and may I say... THIS. WAS. PERFECT! I went here with close friends and got 2 orders of a combo meal to split amongst the four of us. It came out to a pretty good amount of food and we were all pretty stuffed by the end of it! (I eat a lot too) The service was very sweet too, and our server gave us room to eat, and didn't come by too too often. I appreciated that. Great place, great lighting, will come again! read more

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Food here was very good. We ordered a sampler of their many different flavored pork belly. They had so many flavors I'd never heard of like wine, miso, herbs, etc. My personal favorites were the herb and ginseng! We also got a kimchi stew which the owner himself recommended to help cut out the grease. The vibes in the restaraunt are very low, lights low and not super loud music. Sometimes I get super overwhelmed at bbq places because of how loud everything is, but not here. The owner came and cooked everything for us and even gave us the history behind why they do what they do. You can tell the couple that owns this place is very prideful if their meat quality. read more

Palsaik Korean BBQ - different flavor pork belly - Korean Near Me - Torrance, California

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This is not all you can eat KBBQ but the serving is good enough for 4 people. Ambience is cozy! It's not big space though and there's always a wait. Their ramen noodles are pretty good too, they serve it along with the choice of meat and a whole lot of side dishes as well. It's not cheap but the food is of great quality! Recommend this place if you're looking for a non KBQQ all you can eat. read more

Korean BBQ on Hawthorne Blvd. Interior smaller than i thought. Great service and delicious food. Ordered combo for 3-4 people. read more

Palsaik Korean BBQ - Combo with soup and steak - Korean Near Me - Torrance, California

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Palsaik is not your average Korean BBQ restaurant. What makes it special is that Palsaik specializes in marinated pork belly, rather than your typical beef. The food itself at Palsaik probably rates only 4 stars, but its uniqueness rates 5 stars. Food: Palsaik offers 8 different types of marinated pork belly: curry, galbi, garlic, ginseng, herb, hot pepper, miso, and wine. The marinades are not overpowering, and all are interesting in their own way. Palsaik also offers a small selection of beef: brisket, ribeye, and short rib. The different types of pork belly and beef can be ordered individually, or as part of different combos. Finally, Palsaik offers some different soups like Yukgaejang (a spicy soup with shredded beef, which can also be ordered with noodles) and Sullungtang (a milk white soup made by simmering ox tails). THE COMBOS ARE THE WAY TO GO. Each combo also comes with a small side salad, ssam (with includes a spicy dipping sauce known as ssamjang, some onions, and some lettuce leaves ... which are used to wrap the cooked meat), kimchi, bean sprouts (mung bean sprouts), and kimchi stew with ramen noodles. The pork belly (or beef) is cooked on a large metal plate (rather than a grill like many other Korean BBQ restaurants), along with the kimchi and bean sprouts. The pork belly comes in long 12-inch strips which are then cut into small, bite-sized pieces. For those who are less familiar or new to Korean BBQ, the servers will put the meat, kimchi, and bean sprouts on the cooking plate, and also set up the kimchi stew for you. The servers will also come by periodically to turn the cooking meat over and then cut it into pieces when its ready to eat ... so no need to wonder about how to cook the meat. Service: The service is friendly, although it can be somewhat inconsistent at times ... Palsaik has a mom-and-pop feel to it. Usually there are one or two younger servers who speak English and Korean, and an older Korean woman (ajumma) who speaks Korean and somewhat broken English. Bottom Line: Palsaik is great ... especially if you like pork. read more

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Soooo delicious! This is truly one of my all-time favorite restaurants in the South Bay. The ambiance is lively (they're usually playing K-pop when we're there), and it always feels energetic. What really sets Palsaik apart is their signature pork belly combo: eight different flavors of pork belly, each one unique and incredibly flavorful. The combo also comes with ramen and a spread of kimchi, garlic, and jalapeños to grill alongside the meat. It's such a satisfying, memorable meal every single time. For the amount of food you get and the quality, the value is unbeatable. You get amazing bang for your buck. Highly, highly recommend! read more

Palsaik Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Torrance, California

We came on a rainy day and got the palsaik combo which comes with 8 marinated pork belly flavors and soup on the side. The combo was more than plenty of food for 3 of us and they cook the meat in front of you. Service was great and the food was hearty and comforting. read more

Palsaik Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Torrance, California

I recently dined at Palsaik (which translates to "8 Colors") during a trip to SoCal and really enjoyed the entire experience. I love that they grill the meat for you, and the food was excellent. I just wish we had a location in NorCal. My only minor feedback is that I wish the different marinades were a bit stronger so the flavors were more distinct as you eat. I remember the marinades being bolder when I visited a few years ago. That said, perhaps they've lightened them to highlight the natural flavor of the pork belly. Overall, I highly recommend Palsaik and would definitely revisit whenever I'm in SoCal. read more

Palsaik Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Torrance, California

It's been a while since our last visit. We arrived a bit early for dinner at 4:30. There were diners ahead of us, and more diners arrived soon after we sat down. Glad to know they have a steady stream of customers! We ordered seasoned pork belly as that is our habit. The food was tasty, as usual. Next time, we may try the unseasoned pork belly. I just noticed it on the menu. Enjoy! read more

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Very delicious restaurant. I was skeptical because it wasn't AYCE but the quality of food served and service is fantastic. There aren't many tables available so make sure you get there early or make reservations! read more

Palsaik Samgyeopsal means "Eight colors of pork belly" in Korean. They serve you eight huge pieces of pork belly in different marinades and grill it for you tableside. I've had this restaurant in their original location in Koreatown, I ate it regularly when it was rebranded as "Eight" in Buena Park, and now that the Buena Park location is gone, I'm glad that I can have it here in Torrance at this location. This is a really fun way to have korean BBQ and I highly recommend it. I can't tell you that I love all of the variations of pork belly; however, the different flavors keep you on your toes. My favorite flavors of pork belly are ginseng, garlic, miso, and spicy. My least favorite flavors were their curry and herb flavors. Service is great. They do the cooking for you, and they refilled side dishes quickly. If you're not feeling pork belly or if you don't eat pork products, they also have a beef combo that's delicious. You should not hesitate to order the beef combo as the quality is great. But, make no mistake, the combos are the best way to get your bang for buck here. This is not an all you can eat place; however, their $70 "palsaik combo" is good for 2-3 people and comes with 8 large, thick, marinated pork belly slices, a huge kimchi stew/soup, a decent amount of side dishes (banchan). If you want to enjoy it the Korean way, enjoy your pork belly (samgyeopsal) as a lettuce wrap (ssam). To do this, take a leaf of lettuce and make a wrap with pork belly, sauce (ssamjang), and your choice of veggies (eg: garlic, kimchi, bean sprouts, onion, jalapeno, etc.). It's a five-star bite. I alternated eating my grilled pork belly pieces on their own, as a lettuce wrap (ssam), or with rice. I came on a Sunday afternoon and there was only one other party here. If you like this place, then come and support it! Real talk: Losing my favorite restaurants (like "Eight" in Buena Park and Koreatown) is why I decided to start writing on yelp again after a ten-year break. Come here for a fresh take on korean BBQ. read more

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A friend sent me a TikTok video of this place, and I was pleasantly surprised--it actually lived up to the hype. Unfortunately my Instagram hype places usually end up being all smoke and mirrors. Honestly, I'd say maybe 3 out of 10 are actually good. This one was a solid win. What I really loved was that they cook the food for you. I could just sit back, have a conversation, and enjoy my meal without worrying about smoke in my hair. I was literally right in front of the grill, and somehow not a single whiff came my way. The ribeye meat was the star for me--my top pick. It was just seasoned with salt and pepper, but very flavorful. I could have eaten the whole plate myself... The pork belly and everything else we tried were also delicious. The soup deserves a special mention--it had just the right amount of spice and was packed with flavor. I could totally see myself having a big bowl on a cold, rainy night--it would hit the spot perfectly. We ended up taking a lot of it home for my friend's husband, but honestly, I can't wait to bring my family next time--they're going to love it. read more

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I remember before this place became popular, I worked at their booth at this block party event on Hobart Blvd in Koreatown. I was vegetarian back then though haha so I never got to try it until years later. I'm not the biggest fan of pork but these cuts were juicy and well marinated. Their grill is at an incline so that the oil will seep down the grill and not get absorbed into your meat. The garlic herb is my favorite marinade. I remember they only had a few for their selection but now they have so many! It's nice. It's definitely a lot of food for two people though. I don't remember if me and my friend were able to finish it The flavors are unique and definitely makes it stands out as a Korean bbq place. I'm def gonna have to try the beef menu next time! read more

Palsaik Korean BBQ - Assortment of pork belly flavors - Korean Near Me - Torrance, California

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I did not like it. Most of the people that were with us didn't like it. They cooked the food for you. You don't cook your own food. The meat was very fatty. I do not recommend this place. read more

8 types of pork belly... what more do you need to know! My favorite was the garlic and miso paste :) I was there with a group of 12 and the service didn't even take a hit! It was a pretty quiet night so easy to converse. I will go again, small or big group! read more

Palsaik Korean BBQ - Big group enjoying dinner - Korean Near Me - Torrance, California

After Eight KBBQ closed down, I'm so happy to have found this place!!! I absolutely love the options and display of 8 marinated pork belly flavors because it's so fun to try them with friends. It never gets old because I always forget which one was my favorite since there's so many flavors but I believe I loved the galbi, spicy, and wine. The value of the meal is great because every combo comes with a big kimchi stew. Service is really nice, welcoming, and homey even tho the inside of the restaurant looks very modern! We got a beef combo and pork combo for 6 people and it was enough. Hurts me to dock 1 star since everyone is sooo nice, but the cuts of meat were not the best. I would absolutely love if this place used thicker cuts of pork belly so the pieces don't shrivel so thin and the steak was thicker as well. The kimchi stew was also a bit watery for my taste. They were generous with the toppings, but would loveeee just more UMPH in the stew. If the pork belly thickness and kimchi stew are improved, I would come all the time! read more

Popular Palsaik Combo did not disappoint.. it was the perfect portion size for 2 people. Quality and taste was amazing. Everyone there was so attentive and helpful. Would definitely come back again. read more

Palsaik Korean BBQ - Palsaik Combo - Korean Near Me - Torrance, California

Best ribeye Korean bbq spot. Small but a cozy place. The sake choices are good. I do like it that they cook it in front of you. read more

Came here with a group of my friends since we were craving KBBQ but didn't want to make the drive all the way up to Ktown. Overall, it satisfied our cravings but I probably would just make the drive up to Ktown next time! For a group of 6 of us we ordered the family combo 2 along with the beef combo, and even though we were pretty full by the end of it, it didn't feel like that much meat considering the price point. The beef quality was just okay, and the flavored pork belly was good. Service was really attentive and helpful! read more

I love this place. Admittedly, I only order the spicy beef soup, but it is delicious. It is very spicy, even for someone with a high spice tolerance like me, but it is worth it. I have never found a better version of this dish. I also like their fish cake and kimchi banchan. read more

The food is next level delicious~! Authentic Korean cuisine~~ yummmm!! Wonderful food & wonderful service!! Highly recommend~ we had a party of 12! Awesome to have such a restaurant nearby!! Definitely visiting again soon~! read more

Palsaik Korean BBQ - Palsaik Combo - Korean Near Me - Torrance, California

First time here, and I must say, the food was fantastic! The meat quality was top-notch in my opinion. Although the restaurant wasn't overly crowded when we visited, the interior was surprisingly pleasant and the ambiance was quite lively. We opted for the small beef combos, which came with generous portions of kimchi stew (a chef's delight) and brisket, along with ribs. The staff prepared the meat for us, and the combo also included the kimchi and mushrooms. Trust me, everything wrapped in meat and coated in their signature sauce was absolutely delicious! The service was excellent, and everything was cooked to perfection, achieving a perfect balance of flavors. I highly recommend this place! read more

Such a different fun way to eat Korean bbq! We ordered the pork palsaik combo. 8 different strips of pork belly marinated in different sauce and spices. Surprisingly they were all pretty decent! The combo also came with kimchi soup that had tofu, spam and ramen in it. It wasn't the greatest soup but it was still nice to have. The lady that helped us was super nice. Took care of us from start to the end. read more

Palsaik Korean BBQ - Palsaik combo - Korean Near Me - Torrance, California

First time coming here yesterday and they had a nice set up, easy to order menu and I appreciated the kimchi tofu soup with our bbq. I particularly enjoyed the kimchi here. Great service! read more

Palsaik Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Torrance, California

The review for this place is obviously Comparing it to another pork belly place I enjoy going to with 8 flavors. This place looks semi exactly like that place too haha but anyway, the staff is friendly and attentive. They cook for you here also. I just found it weird that the lady literally flipped our pork belly every second haha it was a bit odd or maybe it's cause she wasn't busy? She just stood there and kept flipping the pork belly's back and forth. Anyway, so we ordered the 8 pork belly flavors. It came with soup and ramen noodles, lettuce wrap, garlic jalapeno.... I definitely appreciated those. I thought the pork belly was ok, they lacked more flavor. I loveeee kimchi and bean sprouts and theirs was not good at all. That is my favorite part to this type of meal too. I love when the kimchi and beans sprouts cooks... it releases a different type of flavor and this was sooo bland! Needs more flavor pls. Overall, it was ok. Will I be back? Hmmm maybe, if I don't want to drive too far to LA. But I would still prefer the other place... read more

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Been coming here for the past few years and they have always been amazing! Food is top quality to always leave you satisfied. The owners have always been friendly towards us. It's not AYCE but the servings are more than enough to make you full and they also cook for you. I definitely recommend checking this place out. They're known for different flavors of pork belly but their beef is just as good as well as their other dishes. read more

Palsaik Korean BBQ - Palsaik combo - Korean Near Me - Torrance, California

Super good and great price. Fun atmosphere. Been there twice so far and loving it and so did all my tennis friends

The good: My toddler loves kbbq so it is one of our go-to eating out meals. We got the beef special for 2 for $75. It came with kim chi stew with sliced of spam (or some kind of pork patty julienned), ramen, onions and cabbage as well as 3 types of beef (including brisket). I like that the workers there cook your meat for you. They cooked the meat and cut the fat out. They also cooked garlic, jalapeno, a bean sprout kimchi mix and some mushrooms. We were given a side of lettuce. We ordered an extra side of rice. The inside wasn't smoky and full of fumes like some Korean bbq spots are. The bad: For the same price you can go to an all-you-can-eat bbq place and get more food. I was full at the end of the meal but I think it's because we got an extra portion of rice. There were less veggies and meat than I would've liked. The stew and bbq both had a lot of cooked onion (ok with me but my husband doesn't eat cooked onion). I would've liked more banchan. There's no outdoor dining. The interesting: They have a cup in the middle of the table where the skillet grease pours down into. Their tables have circular stools and hanging table numbers on pig placards. They have two metal prongs that help hold up a long and skinny tray of meat. read more

Probably the most unique Korean BBQ experience I've ever had. If you are a fan of KBBQ, I recommend at least trying this once. How the meals are cooked and presented is a culinary spectacle in a way, making it more of an experience than just a bite to eat. In my opinion, a lot of the meat tasted a bit too similar, which kind of defeated the purpose of the unique flavoring rule they have, but it was still interesting to try. For someone who prefers cheap AYCE KBBQ, this place is a bit on the pricier side. However, you are paying for better quality meat (I assume) and a better experience so it is what it is. They cooked all of the food for us and their service was on par. The place was calm and relaxing but we went for lunch. It seems like it could become a party and loud during the dinner hours. read more

This place is fabulous. I know they are known for their pork but our family is more beef lovers. We go with the Large Beef Combo. The quality of the meat is really good. They cook it for you and I have to say everything is yummy. The steamed egg (not sure what it's called exactly in English) is seasoned really well. In fact thats what I love about their food. Everything is seasoned perfectly. The Large Beef combo comes with Kimchi stew which is absolutely delicious and comes with ramen noodles. I'm not a salad person but even their salad is good. The woman who usually helps us is super friendly and we go when it's kind of quiet so we get the best service. Love this place! read more

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Came with a group of my friends on a Thursday night. It was pretty packed and there were a good amount of people. Coming in you were that it looks like a kbbq restaurant forsure with the grill and the air vent. There were also a lot of lights too. I was immediately greeted by Austin and he helped us. We ordered the Beef and Pork combo. Beef and Pork Combo- This combo came with a small beef order which included brisket and a steak and 8 different flavors of pork belly. The meat was definitely very fresh and marbled nicely! The steak too was definitely fresh! The pork belly came in eight different flavors. All were good! However my favorite was definitely the garlic and the curry one. They all weren't too overwhelming in flavor but at least you could taste the hint of the flavors. Overall the experience was nice! Austin and Evan really made the night enjoyable with great customer service. The only thing is that this place doesn't have a lot of side dishes which is forsure the downside. However I would come back! They are awesome read more

Palsaik Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Torrance, California

Julie & everyone else there take such good care of my wife & I. Regardless if it's the whole family, friends or just us two on a date night. The hospitality has always been attentive, friendly, good energy with fantastic service & the best part is that the food has always been good every time we have eaten at Palsaik it has always been delicious, tasty & a great overall experience. It's probably our favorite spot to go. Birthday. New year. Christmas. We do it all, they always treat us well. Perfect experience every time all the time! :) read more

They are located in a strip mall but is small inside. They were understaffed when we got there. At least 3 empty tables were not cleaned up so we couldn't get seated. We waited about an hour. More than I wanted to wait. They thing is the different marinates. The meat were good quality, and some of the marinates were good. This is not an AYCE so plan accordingly. Aside of the old lady, the staff was not happy. They were not pleasant at all. They did not want to be there so I'm not sure why there were there. They didn't do anything to us specifically but he had a mad face on all the time and were not friendly to his fellow staff member. Someone was having a bad day. read more

Food was excellent, service was outstanding! I really enjoyed all the different flavored pork they cooked food for you right in front of you. We will definitely be back ! Overall wonderful experience! Great place to take your whole family or a date!!! read more

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The service is top tier! The food is amazing always. It always feels welcoming inside.

Amazing pork belly and they grill for you. Food was good. Definitely worth coming back again.

If you love pork this odd you're spot! They cook for you. Very good food! Will be back.

I was good quality, Korean barbecue that wasn't all you can eat. We arrived to Palsaik at 9 PM on a Sunday. My boyfriend and I had the entire restaurant to ourselves. Husband and wife team run this location. We ordered the 8 flavors of pork, which included a Korean soup with tofu and Ramen noodles, beer & Makgeoli. The husband cooked our food for us. The meat was so tender and tasty. We were very happy with the food and friendly service. We plan to return to this restaurant the next time we're in the area! read more

Their pork belly is great but the grill doesn't get hot enough to give it a crispy edge. Quality of the beef wasn't that great. They advertise usda prime but it looks like regular grocery store usda choice. Steamed egg is good, the stew that comes with a combo order is very bland I mentioned it the 2nd time I went back and they just kinda shrugged it off and said that it just needs to boil and reduce. I tried one more sip of the stew before leaving, after finishing my meats and it was still bland. I appreciate the quick thinking wishful thinking but I could tell reducing isn't going to make it better, no offense but it tastes like when you try to cook something new and it's your first time making it. But you're coming here for the meats! Interior reminds me of old school hole in the wall restaurants you'd find walking thru the alleys of korea. Curb appeal? Not much since it's almost ticked in a little plazabut if you're craving pork belly this is the place to go! read more

Specializes in Korean BBQ pork belly. Kind of dark and dingy but you go here for the large quantities of food. I ordered their combo for two which is about $70. This is enough for at least three people. A couple of large parties and several families which filled the place so quite noisy. The combo comes with thickly sliced pork bellies marinated in different ways. Service was fast and attentive. They help cook your food and are helpful for us newbies. This place is always busy, food is fresh and delicious. read more