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The best Korean barbecue (galbi) in Los Angeles

Beef short ribs marinated in soy, pear and garlic, grilled at the table and eaten in lettuce with banchan. The dish to eat here, and the three places that do it best. Recipe at chefamazing.com/food-travel/dish/los-angeles.

3 places in Los Angeles · by Chef Amazing · updated October 23, 2026
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  1. 1

    Park's BBQ

    Korean barbecue · Koreatown, Vermont Avenue

    Get: Galbi (marinated short rib) and the prime beef cuts

    The Koreatown benchmark for beef quality, run by chef Jenee Kim.

    Critics: 84% liked it, from 6 reviews (2010 to 2026). Slipping: the recent write-ups are worse than the old ones. Read Michelin Guide 2026, Eater LA (via Korea Daily) 2026, Time Out 2026, Time Out (Best Korean BBQ list) 2026.

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  2. 2

    Soowon Galbi

    Koreatown, 8th Street

    Get: The galbi over real charcoal

    A neighborhood standby that grills over charcoal and keeps the banchan coming.

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  3. 3

    Kang Ho-dong Baekjeong

    Koreatown, 6th Street

    Get: The combo with pork belly and beef, plus egg and corn cheese on the grill rim

    Loud, fun and packed late, with the egg cooked around the grill.

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