🇰🇷 Not Sure What Korean Food to Try in LA? Just Bookmark This Guide!

Inspired by one of my favorite YouTubers, Michelle Choi, I explored some of K-Town’s most beloved spots — and each one was so good, I’m already planning my next visit! 🤍 🥩 Park’s BBQ (Michelin Recommended for Years) We ordered the beef combo + veggie platter (with grilled pineapple — my fave! 🍍). The marbling was perfect, and grilling it to a light char released incredible aroma. The staff grilled everything for us — total VIP treatment! What stood out: besides lettuce wraps, they offer "rice paper wraps" (steamed, like dumpling skins) — so innovative and chewy! A must-try with the smoky meat. 📍 955 S Vermont Ave G, Los Angeles 🍲 Han Bat Sul Lung Tang A humble, no-frills spot specializing in ox bone soup. The broth is rich but not heavy — pair it with kimchi for the ultimate comfort meal. One bowl warms you from the inside out 🥹 📍 4163 W 6th St, Los Angeles — unpretentious and deeply authentic. ✨ Bonus Picks – My Personal Favorites: 🐔 Buil Sam Gye Tang One of my favorite samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup) spots in LA! I got the abalone version — fall-off-the-bone chicken stuffed with sticky rice, jujubes, and sweet potato. So fragrant! The banchan spread is generous — loved the kimchi and marinated gizzards. 📍 859 S Western Ave, Los Angeles 🍚 Juntong Samgyetang (Right near Buil) The broth has a subtle soju aroma, and the purple rice is fantastic. Their kimchi is top-tier too! 📍 869 S Western Ave, Los Angeles 🥢 Chunju Han-Il Kwan The ginseng chicken soup was just okay, but their oyster pancake was tasty. Banchan variety is good, though flavors were standard. 🍗 Jun Won Dak (Close to Han Bat) Sadly, I only got takeout — but it was still incredible! Easily ranks in my top 2 Korean chicken spots. Next time, I’m definitely dining in! ⛰️ Mountain Cafe (Appeared in Michelle’s Jun Won Dak vlog!) Loved their soy-marinated beef appetizer, though the samgyetang wasn’t a standout. 💨 Sun Nong Dan I wanted to try this viral spot, but heard the portions are massive 👀 Saving it for when I come with an empty stomach next time! Whether you're craving smoky BBQ, soul-warming soup, or crispy fried chicken — this K-Town lineup won’t let you down. #KoreanFood #LAEats #KtownLA #ParksBBQ #Samgyetang #OxBoneSoup #KoreanChicken