✦ Cuisine Guide · Koreatown

Best Korean Restaurants in Koreatown

6 curated picks with real TikTok reviews — updated 2026.

6 restaurants

These are the best korean restaurants in Koreatown — ranked by quality, curated from over 230 LA restaurants tracked by Forks.LA. Top picks: Kobawoo House, Jilli, Soban.

Koreatown is one of LA's most exciting dining neighborhoods — open late, affordable, and home to exceptional Korean and non-Korean food alike.

Kobawoo House

Korean · Bossam · Traditional  ·  Koreatown  ·  $$

★★★★½ 4.7

Koreatown's legendary bossam destination where pork-belly wrapped in cabbage with pickled radish is a pure, obsessive pleasure

Must-try: Bossam (boiled pork belly), Kimchi pancake, Doenjang jjigae

📍 698 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90005

Jilli

Korean · Modern  ·  Koreatown  ·  $$$

★★★★½ 4.6

Elevated Korean small plates and natural wine — K-Town's coolest dinner spot

Must-try: Jeon (savory pancake), Octopus, Seasonal banchan

📍 3905 W 6th St, Los Angeles, CA 90020

Soban

Korean  ·  Koreatown  ·  $$

★★★★½ 4.5

Homestyle Korean in K-Town — the soondubu jjigae that locals swear by

Must-try: Soondubu Jjigae, Doenjang Jjigae, Banchan spread

📍 4001 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019

Park's BBQ

Korean BBQ · KBBQ  ·  Koreatown  ·  $$$

★★★★½ 4.5

Koreatown's Michelin-guided Korean BBQ institution — prime-grade galbi, banchan ritual, and the room that put KBBQ on the national map

Must-try: Galbi (short ribs), Chadol (brisket), Specialty glass noodles

📍 955 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90006

Soot Bull Jeep

Korean BBQ · Traditional  ·  Koreatown  ·  $$

★★★★½ 4.5

Koreatown's iconic charcoal KBBQ spot where you grill over real hardwood charcoal and leave smelling like a good meal

Must-try: Galbi (short ribs), Samgyupsal (pork belly), Brisket

📍 3136 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA 90005

Sun Nong Dan

Korean  ·  Koreatown  ·  $$

★★★★☆ 4.4

24/7 K-Town galbi jjim and army stew — the late-night Korean essential

Must-try: Galbi Jjim, Army Stew, Spicy Beef Soup

📍 3470 W 6th St, Los Angeles, CA 90020

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best korean restaurant in Koreatown?

Kobawoo House is the top pick — consistently excellent food, a great atmosphere, and the kind of place locals recommend without hesitation.

Is there good korean food in Koreatown?

Yes — Koreatown has 6 strong korean options ranging from casual neighborhood spots to destination-worthy restaurants. Kobawoo House, Jilli, Soban are the standouts.

Do I need a reservation for korean restaurants in Koreatown?

For the top spots, yes — book 3–5 days ahead on Resy or OpenTable, especially for weekend evenings. Kobawoo House is more walk-in friendly if you prefer to be spontaneous.