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Kang Ho Dong Baek Jeong

(Now Closed)

Korean BBQ Restaurant$$$$

Wilshire Center - Koreatown, Los Angeles

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Kang Ho Dong Baek Jeong

Has a stamp of approval from Eater and Los Angeles Times
"Pork combo is a bomb!"(5 Tips)
"Get the pork neck vs the combo."(6 Tips)
"everything from fatty pork belly to beef ribs."(10 Tips)
"Get the soju thing that starts with an M. It's fizzy and cloudy."(3 Tips)

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Lucky PeachOctober 15, 2015
WHAT TO EAT: Your usual Korean BBQ order, which will come with happy tidings of corn cheese and custard omelet. Plus, the “lunch box” (a shaken-not-stirred bibimbap) For full review, click Read more. Read more
Andrew PossehlMay 22, 2016
Best Korean BBQ I have ever had. Strike that, best food I have ever had. One of the only places worth a 3 hour wait.
JTSeptember 18, 2016
lives up to its expectations. their banchan is great! includes sweet potato, kimchi pancake, radish, and 2 salad types - the bean sprout one is amazing. i loved the beef combo. drinks are expensive
Los Angeles TimesAugust 3, 2014
Here, you'll pass between life-sized cardboard cutouts of Mr. Kang himself, sit around a tabletop grill under a wrestling poster and eat ungodly amounts of barbecued pork neck, bulgogi and pork belly. Read more
LA WeeklyOctober 21, 2012
Best Korean BBQ - 2012! Cuts of rib-eye are beautifully marbled, the pork belly sliced just so, & dosirak, shaken tableside with a fried egg, is a most entertaining side dish! -Garrett Snyder Read more
Jenn ChenFebruary 6, 2019
Been here 5+ times
My steady kbbq joint every LA visit. Amazing quality meat and incredible dipping sauce and salads. Egg moat is tricky to cook but so worth it (ask your servers for help if you need it).
Meah BNovember 26, 2015
Been here 5+ times
My favorite when in Koreatown. Good quality of meats, soft enough that it feels like it starts to melt in your mouth. It gets packed pretty quick so come early or be prepared to wait for sometime.
EaterJuly 1, 2014
The best quality meats, the best marinades, only the most essential banchan, and an ambiance lifted straight out of a street-side spot in Seoul. [Eater 38 Member] Read more
EaterMay 9, 2014
This barbecue newcomer does a few things really well-high-quality cuts of beef and pork in a rather dingy and smokey room that somehow feels just right, like a place you'd see in Hongdae. Read more
Katherine M.October 8, 2014
One of the most popular Korean BBQ places in LA. The staff is charmingly serious about making sure your meat is cooked to perfection. There's a long wait, so be sure to time this strategically.
Brenda CheahAugust 6, 2015
They give you a call on your cell phone 5 minutes before your table is ready, which is nice so you can walk around or go to a bar while you wait!
Jacobo GómezOctober 14, 2016
Really good and authentic Korean BBQ. Only downside is that your clothes will end up stinking... but I guess that's sort of expected in BBQ places
Russell AdamsNovember 19, 2019
The beef combo is excellent. Enough for four five people. Corkage is $25 per bottle. Noisy with a large crowd. No waiting on our Monday night visit. They don’t do reservations.
Connie ChiuMarch 31, 2015
Best kbbq I've ever had. Not AYCE but the quality of meat is amazing. The service is on point. Make sure to get the spicy pork!
Cynthia O.March 15, 2015
First time here and the food is excellent. Service was awesome, very attentive. Talked us through the meal. Quality of the meats are better than other places I've been.
LAistDecember 17, 2014
The most unique part about this restaurant is their special custom interchangeable grills. The inner charcoal grill adds a smoky flavor to the meat. The outer section cooks, kimchi, veggies, etc. Read more
Christine HaMarch 2, 2016
Beef combo. Love the accompaniments: mung bean & scallion salad, cheesy corn, fried egg, raw tofu. Lunchbox rice. Very long wait so put name on list & drink nearby.
Jinnie LSeptember 30, 2014
Been here 10+ times
My favorite korean bbq place in LA!! - "So legit" - fast n friendly service! Try to avoid peak time or be prepared to wait this place get very busy!!
Hana NaJuly 21, 2013
Long wait, totally worth it. Tip: get there early, put down your name, then have a couple drinks at the AZN bars in the plaza!
Jane ChuJuly 17, 2012
Been here 5+ times
The pork neck is amazing! Pork is their specialty. Take advantage of it. Hands down the best pork bbq and pork selection. Valet parking is behind the Chapman Plaza area. Expect to wait.
Global HighlanderAugust 13, 2014
Great Korean BBQ. Get there early and put your name down. Get the lunch box too. Great atmosphere.
LA WeeklyAugust 4, 2014
The meat selection doesn't veer into the exotic there are no offal cuts, and no seafood and your choices generally come down to the question of whether you favor swine or bovine. Read more
Pocket SunAugust 13, 2014
Super popular, long waiting line. Light side dishes are good compliments to the BBQ. Small beef combo and two lunch boxes were enough for four people. Good service!
Melody HanJune 24, 2017
Beef combo fills four adult bellies happily - if you end up with a wait head across to Toe Bang for beer - save room for corn cheese!
Elizabeth ViuMay 24, 2019
Delicious Korean Restaurant in Los Angeles Korean Area ..have to wait in line because of the croweded visitors but worth it.🥟🍜🥘🥗
Kitt HodMay 20, 2018
While the Korean food is amazing, the music is so loud your ears will bleed, so don't expect any conversation. Do expect to smell like meat smoke afterward.
Ana RomeroNovember 27, 2016
short rib, marinated pork, sweet pork. Everything is excellent, including the service
Jose SingsonAugust 23, 2015
Our waiter was awesome! Had a great time! Just wish there was rice at the end!
Marco M. SpinelliAugust 28, 2016
Everything, from the service to side dishes to the combo menu is impeccable, food is fresh and the environment is very nice and cosy
Tony LaiNovember 21, 2014
The Beef Combo is plenty of food for two hungry people. Great side dishes and your choice of Bean Paste or KimChi Stew.
Assaf DarNovember 26, 2014
Excellent food, we were the only non Asian people at the restaurant. We went for the beef combo. Every thing was yummy
Arnie PanameñoAugust 20, 2017
The meat here no matter the choice is fantastic!
Angela LiuAugust 5, 2019
Expect to wait at least 30 minutes but great vibes and authentic korean bbq
Serious EatsSeptember 12, 2014
One of LA's top spots for Korean barbecue, everything from fatty pork belly to beef ribs.
DanielleMay 18, 2014
The pork belly was delicious and the shaken lunch box rice dish was really good.
Maram AlRashedDecember 25, 2016
Been there yesterday, good restaurant in korean neighborhood, Worth every bit of the wait 🙏🏼❤️
Cbl CblDecember 27, 2015
Lined up for an hour. Totally worth it! Kevin gave us great service! Love this place. Want 1 in Germany!
Ari JornéOctober 7, 2016
The pork combo for two people was just perfect in quality and quantity! We both walked out completely satisfied.
૮( ⚈້͡ ໋͈ ૈ ꈊ ⚈້͡ ໋͈ ૈ)ა .July 17, 2013
Super delicious food but the wait staff leaves something to be desired. Very attentive to other patrons but if you don't look Korean or with someone Korean - they'll mostly forget about you.
Brandon TomyoyJanuary 12, 2015
Can be a 2 hour wait during peak hours. To avoid lines, mid-day and late night are your best bets.
Michelle SJanuary 12, 2019
Love this place! Food is so good and so are the sides!
Chris jongsoo KangMay 11, 2014
Been here 10+ times
They say waiting is 2 hour but it actually 1 hour plus only a few mins as ppl put their name in the list and don't show up. Don't make a compromise and go to The Gogi. This place is worth the wait.
Chris BarnesFebruary 19, 2016
We had the small portion of the Pork Combo and that was plenty for the two of us. I would highly recommend this place.
Sonia SAugust 14, 2014
Waited nearly two hours for a table but completely worth it. Meat is marinated so tastily and service is fantastic.
Megan MastersDecember 31, 2016
Pork combo was tasty! Overall great meal. :)
Mike JonesJuly 1, 2016
Show up early and come hungry. A small combo is more than enough for two people.
EstherDecember 30, 2013
Been here 5+ times
To eat the eggs..you must cook it on high heat with the metal grill with less holes!!! But be careful not to burn your meat! 😋
Melissa LeonardiMarch 30, 2013
Best korean bbq ive tasted so far. Order the pork belly and rib eye. Definitely won't regret it!
Kylene WolfeJune 4, 2022
Had the beef combo, very good! Really liked the lunchbox too!!
Yoonkee SullMarch 10, 2013
The wait is usually more than an hour from 6pm-10pm on weekends. Come for an early (or late) dinner to dodge the line.

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