Soowon Galbi KBBQ

Overview

Welcome to Soowon Galbi KBBQ, a Korean BBQ restaurant located in Los Angeles, CA. Known for its quality meats and extensive banchan selection, Soowon Galbi has quickly become a favorite among K-Town locals and visitors alike. The restaurant offers a wide range of amenities, including valet parking, waiter service, and outdoor seating. With a casual atmosphere and moderate noise level, Soowon Galbi is a great spot for groups, kids, and dinner outings.

  • Quality Meats: Customers rave about the fresh and flavorful selection of meats offered at Soowon Galbi. From marinated short ribs to chadol and yangnyeom galbi, the restaurant prides itself on serving top-notch BBQ options.
  • Extensive Banchan: With over 10 varieties of banchan, including kimchi, bean sprouts, and pickled radish, diners are treated to a wide array of delicious side dishes to complement their BBQ experience.
  • Excellent Service: Guests appreciate the attentive and friendly service at Soowon Galbi, with servers quick to respond to requests and ensure a pleasant dining experience.

While the prices may be on the higher side, many customers find that the quality of the food justifies the cost. If you're in the mood for a satisfying KBBQ meal with ample parking options and a welcoming atmosphere, be sure to check out Soowon Galbi KBBQ for your next dining adventure.

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FAQ's

  • What are the highlights of Soowon Galbi KBBQ?

    The highlights of Soowon Galbi KBBQ include high-quality and fresh meats, a wide variety of banchan, attentive and quick service, and a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

  • What are some of the frequently ordered dishes at Soowon Galbi KBBQ?

    Some frequently ordered dishes at Soowon Galbi KBBQ include marinated short ribs, cold-noodles, combo meals, chadol, yangnyeom galbi, and doenjang jjigae.

  • What sets Soowon Galbi KBBQ apart from other Korean BBQ restaurants?

    Soowon Galbi KBBQ stands out for its high-quality meat, variety of banchan, attentive service, and unique features like using charcoal in the indoor tables. Additionally, the restaurant offers a warm and inviting ambiance for a great dining experience.

  • What is the pricing like at Soowon Galbi KBBQ?

    Customers have noted that while the prices at Soowon Galbi KBBQ may be on the higher side, the quality of the meat and overall dining experience justify the cost. Many customers find the pricing reasonable for the quality of food and service they receive.

  • What are the parking options available at Soowon Galbi KBBQ?

    Soowon Galbi KBBQ offers valet parking for a fee, as well as street parking, private lot parking, and bike parking options. The restaurant aims to provide convenient parking options for its customers' ease.

Ratings of Soowon Galbi KBBQ

Yelp

2897

Google

1117

Visitors' opinions on Soowon Galbi KBBQ

/ 2897
Stella L.
Stella L. 03/05/2024
stars
This place is going to be one of my favorite k-bbq places in K-town! We ordered combo and every single meat in the menu was in great quality and fresh. We also ordered cold-noodle in the middle of our meal and even noodle tasted so good. The server was very kind and responded quickly. They also offer a valet service for parking.
Mary D.
Mary D. 26/04/2024
stars
Super amazing marinated short rib, even my friend who doesn't like meat liked it. If I ever went again that would be the only thing I buy. But it could be very pricey for the quality and quantity (we got course C and an extra order of marinated short rib + two steamed eggs and a japchae)- which is a major con for them vs other kbbqs around town. They did have so many side dishes that it couldn't fit the table!! I was really disappointed they stuffed my party of 6 in such a small table for 4 when the whole restaurant was basically empty at Thursday Lunch. The small table made the experience a bit underwhelming. Food was great though!
K H.
K H. 31/03/2024
stars
Soowon Galbi is a solid spot for KBBQ, although I would prefer other spots. I ordered a serving each of chadol and yangnyeom galbi, labelled soowon galbi. The marinade flavour isn't the best ever but is solid. The meat quality was okay - there are quite a bit of fatty bits that are hard to chew through. Considering this is the most expensive yangnyeom galbi I've gotten to date, I expected a little better. Chadol was good, fatty but still delightful. One stand out feature is the indoor tables use a bit of charcoal in the grill! Despite ordering a la carte, we received a doenjang jjigae with a lot of little tender pieces of meat. There were 10 different banchan and a salad. Servers cook the meat for you at the table and are fast. The restaurant is located in a tiny strip mall with a small parking lot but every spot is coned off, seems valet is the only option. It costs $4.
Elaine T.
Elaine T. 24/03/2024
stars
I've eaten at other Korean BBQ places with other Koreans, but this was the best quality of meat and variety of banchan I've ever had in Los Angeles. My friend who invited me to join her for lunch, has been a regular here for years, so we were greeted warmly and by name as we entered. She is from Korea, so she placed our order in Korean and asked for an extra portion of rib to the marinated Galbi. This worked out perfectly for us since 2 orders would have been too much food and one order would not have been enough. You may of course also order 2 orders and just take home the leftovers... Yes the prices are a bit high but as I said the quality of the beef makes it worth the price. They write in the latest price but when we went last month it was about $62. All the 10 banchan are refilled constantly and a refreshing bowl of salad was also replenished several times. My favorites were the kim Che, bean sprouts, asparagus, and pickled radish, but I even liked the omelet, and green beans. Her favorite was the broccoli, which they refilled 4 times! They cook everything for you and they cut it up to stay warm on the edge of the grill. They grilled the bones last so that we could enjoy the chewy cartilage too. At the end of the meal we also got bowls of broth with crispy rice at the end to help us digest our 2 hour meal before we left. They have a small parking lot with valet, and if you don't mind a bit of a walk, there is street and metered parking nearby.
Celine C.
Celine C. 01/03/2024
stars
Came here on a lazy Sunday to no wait and plentiful parking (valet for $4). We opted for the Combo B ($160) and added on a small cold noodle ($9). There's not much of an ambiance at Soowon Galbi - It's a very standard KBBQ joint. Server was attentive and checked in on us often. He cooked the meat and walked off, so we never knew when it was ready to eat lol. I also noticed that some meats were a bit overcooked. Again, probably just us not knowing that server was done cooking minutes ago. Regardless, the different cuts of beef were all pretty good. No complaints on the quality. Banchans were really tasty - I appreciated the different varieties and had a blast trying them. I think the cold noodles might be better than Yuchun since the flavor was on point. Soowon Galbi is pricey, but definitely worth trying! We had so much food left for the next day and it still tasted delicious after heating up.
Why-Tie Z.
Why-Tie Z. 15/02/2024
stars
Went there again. The salwoon galbi beef is really incredible! I feel the portion is a bit small for $63. But I would definitely get it again. The banchan is incredible too. What was disappointing which i wouldn't order again is japchae. Tasteless and really not great. The cold noodles without me red sauce taste not good. If you order it, make sure to get it with the red sweet hot sauce. The noodles were nice and firm. It was a 7/10 dish. Wouldn't necessarily order again and rather try something new.
Barbeque, Korean
Closed Opens at 11:00 AM

Address

856 S Vermont Ave Ste C Los Angeles, CA 90005
Features

Features

Takes ReservationsTakes Reservations Offers DeliveryOffers Delivery Offers TakeoutOffers Takeout Many Vegetarian OptionsMany Vegetarian Options Accepts Credit CardsAccepts Credit Cards Accepts Android PayAccepts Android Pay Accepts Apple PayAccepts Apple Pay Outdoor SeatingOutdoor Seating CasualCasual Moderate NoiseModerate Noise Good for GroupsGood for Groups Good For KidsGood For Kids Good for DinnerGood for Dinner Street Parking, Private Lot Parking, Valet ParkingStreet Parking, Private Lot Parking, Valet Parking Waiter ServiceWaiter Service Beer & Wine OnlyBeer & Wine Only Wheelchair AccessibleWheelchair Accessible TVTV Heated Outdoor SeatingHeated Outdoor Seating Offers CateringOffers Catering Wi-FiWi-Fi Happy HourHappy Hour Provides reusable tablewareProvides reusable tableware Bike ParkingBike Parking

Opening hours

Monday Sun 11:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Tuesday Sun 11:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Wednesday Sun 11:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Thursday Sun 11:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Friday Sun 11:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Saturday Sun 11:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Sunday Sun 11:00 AM - 10:30 PM
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Update on: Mar 12, 2024

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