50 Best Barbeque Restaurants near East Los Angeles

“In my opinion. This place is amazing. The food is absolutely delicious. Special request on a order? No problem. They do their best to make sure it comes out exactly the way you ordered it. Hot and fresh. Always greet me with a smile. My recommendation on the menu would be the number #1. Sweet and sour chicken extra, extra crispy, sauce on the side. Also, with vegetables(instead of fried rice). Love my vegetables. ?????“

“Had to write this on my lunch break the second after eating cause hot damn this is the best food I've had in Los Angeles in my 30 years of life. I got the Pulled Pork and Brisket plate with a side of loaded mashed potatoes. Let me tell you, when they say loaded, they mean LOADED, I saw bacon bits, herbs, spices, potato peel, and what I can only assume as just love cause holy mother of god they were absolutely amazing. The pulled pork was drenched in a tangy bbq sauce and went perfect on the bread roll. Now for the brisket, I consider myself a snob when it comes to food, and this brisket was not only juicy, tender and absolutely loaded with flavor, it was gigantic and had a perfect smoke ring. Do yourself a favor and eat here, it is seriously some of the best comfort food I've ever experienced, I say experienced because it truly felt like I was reborn again and relearned to taste again after eating all the refried and processed crap most restaurants serve now. 10/10 bees knees, cats pajamas, will probably be eating here frequently. Also the door slides, don't be a fool like me and try to push it open.“

“Great tacos with amazing salsa. Some taco trucks has so-so taco but great salsa, while other trucks got amazing taco but the salsa is not as great. Asadero Chikali has them both in abundance. At $3.75 it's a little bit expensive for a taco truck, but I can't deny the taco is great and quite fulfilling. The barbacoa is so nice and flavorful, bold, and not like lots of kinda watery barbacoa out there. The meat is tender with some bite to it, but never chewy. Al pastor is okay, but the good kind of okay. I guess the guisado chicaron and barbacoa took me by surprise that the al pastor slightly pales in comparison. But it's not bad at all. I would like a bit more fatty chunks in it, but overall still quite amazing. The star of the show for me is their guisado chicaron. It's so smooth! Not gamey at all. The definition of comfort food indeed. And the salsa! I can't pick one. The red one is spicy and earthy. The green one is tangy but still have quite a kick. But there's one more, the red salsa with onion and cilantro, this the king of the land. With this salsa i don't have to separately get onions and cilantro. I wish to have this salsa on a tub always ready in my fridge. I want to pour it on evuhrythinggg“

“Great Korean BBQ & Attentive ServiceThis is a fantastic spot for authentic Korean BBQ in K-Town. I would rate this place a 4.5, but I'm giving it 5 stars to be generous. While it's not all-you-can-eat (which I actually prefer for a more focused dining experience), the quality of the food is top-notch. Their set menus come with a variety of delicious sides, including cheese corn and spicy noodles to finish. No more lunch box on the menu, but some of the best kimchi fried rice in K-Town—a must-try side dish.The restaurant is almost always buzzing, but the service is excellent. The staff is attentive and will even cook your food at the table for you if you'd like. The atmosphere is lively with good music and a fun crowd. It's conveniently located in Chapman Plaza, which offers a few other bars and restaurants, and is close to many other options on 6th Street.I noticed some reviews mentioning changes since COVID. While there have been some adjustments, the overall experience is still fantastic.Overall: this place is a must-try for anyone looking for delicious Korean BBQ with a fun vibe and great service.Parking: The small lots in Chapman Plaza fill up quickly. There's a much more convenient option: the parking garage across S. Kenmore next to Woo Hyang Woo Korean BBQ (545 S Kenmore Ave, K 3 Parking). It's a flat $20 and stays open until 1 AM.“

“Nice interior. Elevated quality. Came here for lunch. There is a special lunch menu for weekdays. The spicy octopus stone pot bibimbap was good, but fairly standard. I’ve heard the beef tartare (yukhoe) bibimbap is good here. Overall, nice meal. A little pricier to match the more upscale interior.“

“I recently dined at this establishment, and I must say, it was a delightful experience from start to finish. The service was impeccable, thanks to Nina and Danton. The food was simply outstanding. The variety of side dishes offered were all delicious and complemented the main course perfectly. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a top-notch dining experience!“

“4 of us ate at the new Craft at LA Live but I can't find it here so recommending them on the Pasadena location. This was the second night they had been open last Saturday. Service was outstanding. Judy did a terrific job taking care of us and the head chef and owner cam by to welcome us. Food was outstanding too. Great place.“

“One of the best Omakase experiences I've had. The seasonal menu was perfectly selected and prepared: mouthwatering, mellow, strong, buttery, delectable, comforting. We enjoyed every bite, it was a crescendo of flavors. Thank you to Joshua for the polite service. We'll be back.“

“Friendly team. Service can be faster!! But as they say bbq is slow“

“True Argentine authentic flavors and the service is always on point. The atmosphere is like enjoying a trip to Argentina and being amongst genuine warmth and smiles. A must for anyone seeking the true experience of Argentinian hospitality and gastronomy. Thank you!“

“The best korean bbq i ever tasted“

“Delicious all you can eat Korean barbecue!! Will be back!“

“First time here and we’re so surprised! Got here right at opening and there was a line but got seated right away. Service is so friendly and fast! We were overwhelmed by how quickly everything arrived. Food is delicious, but you need to cook it yourself.“

“For context, my family went here for a Sunday lunch. Menu can be scanned via QR code which is handy. Parking can be tough, that is a big issue we faced when we arrived. We had to park in the side street of LA. About 12-15 tables inside, and more seating outside. Definitely can be packed on some days.Food is 3/5 stars, I highly recommend the coconut adobo, it’s a perfect mixture of adobo and ginataan, never really thought of that combo. Rice comes in 3 scoops. We didn’t like that the ribs and the tri-tip were not warm enough, it felt like they microwaved it and was not fresh from the grill? The sauces they have carried the flavor. Felt scammed out of the cornbread bibingka, try it out, but we won’t be buying it again too overpriced, nothing too special.Service is 5/5, the servers were friendly and gave us options, the owners were present acting as the servers and explained to us about the history of Park’s Finest and context about the food. It was our first time there.Atmosphere 4/5, it is too moody and dark, can use a bit more lighting. Maybe a light bulb on top of the table? ? cool modern design however, maybe its darker during the daytime. The wash room is clean and has all amenities.Overall 4/5, would come again but not cravings. They have Wednesday, Thursday-Friday deals, definitely check those out.Bill came out to $80+“

“Very delicious, very tasty. The beef is very tender, the octopus stone pot bibimbap is delicious and highly recommended, the service attitude in the store is very friendly, I highly recommend this place for gatherings with friends, and I will come again!“

“Interior is small but parking is decent, and I think the food is hit or miss depending on what you order. But for the most part the fried chicken katsu is a good option; the bone in fried chicken that others seem to like was a little dry for me. There is a catering menu and seemingly they are a good option for gatherings. The owners work here and are very sweet Asian couple. They will always smile and engage in conversation with you. Top Restaurant has been in business for a long time so they are doing lots of things right!“

“My first time and very satisfied. I ordered pork soup with rice and it is soooooo good!“

“I bought it and ate it the next day. But It‘s very delicious and the ingredients are so fresh??Despite its king size and a lot of toppings, i didn’t spill and easy to eat when I ate it with one hand. Plus, it‘s a reasonable price! I think I can eat it every day.??“

“I go to pigya at least once or twice a month. The food is good. When it was newer restaurant, they would be attentive and nice. The filipina server who used to work there was friendly. But lately have noticed service is not so good. They were rushed. Connie works wells in managing the restaurant but needs to work on customer service. She is not a good server. We asked Connie for no onion to be bought out with the meat and she ignored the request this last time. ANOTHER server was doing everything in a hurry and rushed. They usually cook the veggies and put it on top, this guy just let the meat and veggies(mushrooms and sweet potato) get cooked more than usual. They blow torch the rice but the guy left it on the grill went to do something else and then came back to melt the cheese when rice was getting harder.“

“amazing food and good for family“

“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!“

“Found this hidden gem do to a misunderstanding. Was looking for friend chicken and this place popped up on YELP. Well unfortunately no fried chicken. But we had the best bbq ribs. Tasty, falling off the bone the spicy bbq sauce was really good not really needed they were really well seasoned. My sides were greens and Mac and cheese all really good. Had to get an order of cornbread also good would've been better warm. Clean place with hand sanitizer on all the tables. No complaints, compliments to the chef.“

“i have been 4tunate enuf 2 have tried both locations but of course, many more times in HH since its been there 5+ yrs ~ originally i often didnt fill up after their omakase mealz but they have since improved & i dont leave hungry i started visitin HH location cuz an old friemd used 2b da chef there; he has since retired & im happy i got 2 try this new location ~ food is yumz, service is good, place is clean & modern wished there were somethin they can do bout da noisy background ~ its very echoey, thus hard 2 hear wut frenz r sayin (def less noisy @HH location)“

“Celebrated my bday last night and I was impressed. The place was super busy and they did a very good job in servicing everyone. The food was delicious. The scenery was good. Our waitress was attentive. I had a very good time. I enjoyed my experience greatly. I am happy to have celebrated my bday at quarters bbq“

“I’ve only gotten the stock burger which is very good. Hoping perhaps one day I’ll be hungry enough for the max rib“

“this place are amazing the og burritos was so delicioso service was great thanks to JC this guy are A_Plus good customer services“

“Ordered Package #1 & it was more than enough for two people especially with all the banchan. Everything was super tasty & the staff was very friendly. Would come back here & order dishes a la carte if just with one other person.“

“After the nurse john show at the wilshire ebell theatre we were looking for a Korean bbq restaurant nearby and found jin ju. The area at night was a lil isolated and .maybe.. scary . But we didn't want to wait an hour for dinner and decided to stay at the hole in the wall. If u let them know u r a yelper..u get a free soda..yay! I must say .the restroom was surprisingly clean. The workers were so friendly . We chose the brisket, beef'marinated ribs and bulgogi chicken. The brisket ... blew me away. I can taste the fresh beef and lime a slightly charred taste. Nothing I've had before. And the salad... had a little nutty taste.. soo good. Just these alone was sooo worth the visit. . Need to go back. It also came with so many side dishes. Thank u for also cooking it for us on their wok in front of us.“

“The best Korean BBQ I have ever had!!! Amazing food and service!“

“This is a must have every time I am in L.A.! The Khao Soi soup here is amazing and the fried dumplings are the best I’ve ever had! It’s a quaint little restaurant that gives a family vibe every time I visit. My first visit years ago was made special by Mrs. Kay, I was sad to hear that she was no longer working here during my last visit. The food is still very good, I would recommend stopping by if you are ever in the area.“

“Loved the service and great food“

“Seoul Soul is a good KBBQ option with good quality. They have 3 menus and I would say upgrading to the middle level is definitely worth it. There’s a lot to choose from: beef, chicken, pork, seafood, etc. they have all sorts of cuts too. Their meat is pretty marbled and tender. If you can’t cook, the server can handle it. They also have a parking lot in the back but it gets full fast.Parking: They have a very small parking lot“

“This is still my favorite place for cold noodle. I have been at this restaurant for at least 20 years now. It still tastes the same. I always order cold noodle and bulgogi. Compared to 20 years ago, they did expanded the place to fit more people. They still serve the same ban chan side dishes. Although they increased the prices, I still will come back. I love this place. Parking is hard to find when it gets crowded. So be aware.“

“A good place to have bbq after work. Food is great portion! We’re 4 girls and ordered the combo for 2 guys plus one other dish. And we’re all full. The staff is very nice, he mentioned the amount is enough for girls. Not asking us to order more.“

“We were planning on going to lucilles for bbq but then it started raining and hubby said to search for a bbq spot near by and let me tell you im GLAD this place was so so good! We got there when it was almost closing so they only had pork ribs and potatoe salad so thats all we got but it was delicious. Ribs were fall of the bone and the sauce was amazing and potatoe salad had every right taste from sweet to softness. 10/10 reccomend and service was excellent too very friendly people.“

“Compared to a few years back this street food spot has gained a few more food stalls to neighbor it. There is now a bbq meet place, a salad and fresh foods place and a dessert one. I got three plates, one pad Thai, one pork fried rice and one of their new ground pork with egg dish. Pad Thai is good as always, fried rice was lacking flavor as before but they have seasoning for you to use. Their ground pork with egg was so good but holy crap it was spicy. It did have a good spice though I recommend it.“

“I usually go for the short ribs (which are phenomenal), but I thought I’d try the grilled garlic shrimp for a slightly healthier option. Unfortunately, like the other review said, it’s pretty nasty. They should call it “slightly battered jarred garlic shrimp” instead. The mac salad is delicious though.“

“Apparently this is BTS' favourite resto. (That's what I read from the resto's official website.) If you're a huge Kpop fan, don't miss out!! What we had: Thinly Sliced Brisket $37 Boneless Short Ribs $56 Pork Belly $34 Spicy Cold Noodle $13 Kimchi Stew $13 Steamed Egg Taste: 5/5 Kbbq just can't go wrong. The meat we had was tender, juicy and well-seasoned. The meals and side dishes were all flavourful and came with a very generous portion. Overall it was pretty satisfying. Vibe: 5/5 Warm and cozy. Perfect for gatherings. If you're a kpop fan, don't forget to check out the "wall of fame" - you might find your bias' signature there. It hits different when you know that your bias has been here enjoying the same food. Service: 5/5 The staff were attentive, polite and helpful. They would help grill the meat if you need assistance.“

“Good quality meat with reasonable price. Highly recomended!“

“Amazing food the owner is so sweet definitely will return“

“My fiance and I came in on Tuesday during lunch time and the service from Jun, our waiter was impeccable. It is slower during the week so we got to have a personal experience where Jun cooked some of our meats for us, came out with his recommendations, and showed us how to eat the proper way with nori sheets, fresh garlic, and lettuce! The food was amazing, and their seafood options are so fresh and delicious. I used to go to the Monterey Park location but this will be our permanent go to spot instead.“

“Had the Texas prime beef brisket sandwich. I’m from Texas and tastes like home. Definitely check this place out. Will be coming back for sure!!!“

“Delicious AF. Finally got the chance to try this spot out. Put in an order online on a saturday morning and rolled right over. I've gotta say the saturday only chicharrone pork belly was a life changer for me. It was smoked to perfection. I've never seen smoke lines like you'd see on a brisket on pork belly! And to top that off the skin is so damn crunchy and full of flavor this is now a thing i make all friends that come visit LA try. Its that good. This is one of the single most best bites in all of LA . Brisket: I went with the fatty, and fatty it was. Juicy and full of flavor. Pairs perfectly with their in house bbq sauce. Pork Ribs: Fall off the bone juicy. I will say these lacked the same punch of flavor as the brisket and the chicharrone pork belly, so I needed to sauce them up a bit with the bbq sauce, but overall the juicy fall off the bone nature of these ribs were definitely appreciated. Easily shoots to the top BBQ spot in LA for me, and if you havent tried this place yet or have been putting it off then its time for you to finally come thru. Come here!“

“Pork belly heaven. This place is your go to for 8 varieties of pork belly.“

“Great spot with a great atmosphere. Menu options are of a greater variety than other places I've tried. Portion sizes are perfect because it encourages trying new items without the worry of having ordered too much. Staff is very attentive and they periodically change out the grill too so don't worry about charring your food. Music vibes were awesome and they bring out heating lamps when it starts to get chilly. Will absolutely return when I'm in DTLA again“

“I went in yesterday for the first time and got the spicy beef soup. I didn't think it would come with as many sides as it did and an extra bowl of the noodles the food quality there is really good. I definitely recommend. Not only is the food but the service is really great everyone is so friendly and welcoming.“

“The OG. the tastiest. the smokiest. the best. don't wear your favorite new sweater. ladies tie your hair back. and get down.“

“Fresh food, good quality, recommended“

“Pretty nice place for the size and price. The beef was cooked well, nice and rare. The servers are all very nice and attend to you regularly. If you're looking for atmosphere, they're trying, but it's a small space on a busy street, so "A" for effort. I would go again if I was in the area and wanted all I could eat meat. :)“

“The food was really good when i went there with my family i recommend the beef and chicken ramen soup it has the best flavor that i have ever tryed. The service is good also they check on you to make sure that you are doing good. Ambience good too.“