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Annette GARAY

Google3 months ago

Chung Ki Wa in Koreatown is truly one of the OG Korean BBQ spots in Los Angeles, and it shows in every detail. This is not an all-you-can-eat spot like the majority of the restaurants , it’s about quality, skill, and top-tier service. From the moment we sat down, the experience felt elevated. One of the first things that stood out was the beautiful natural wood tables, shaped like sliced tree trunks — such a unique and intentional touch that sets the tone for the entire meal. The food presentation was on point, and the service was outstanding. The staff took care of everything cooking, cutting, and even serving making us feel genuinely taken care of throughout the meal. The food was absolutely delicious, but the standout for us was the Black Angus short rib beef. It was hands down the most expensive cut we tried and completely worth it rich, tender, and full of flavor. Every dish we had contributed to an amazing experience, and our whole family loved it. We left full, happy, and impressed, feeling like we experienced something special. Chung Ki Wa truly stands out for its taste, style, and service. Highly recommend if you’re looking for authentic Korean BBQ done right.

Edward Park然道

Google2 months ago

The ownership of Chung Gi Wa BBQ in Los Angeles has changed, and it truly shows in a positive way. Rather than offering all-you-can-eat BBQ, they focus on quality, with the owner personally grilling and slicing the meat at the table. The overall experience feels elevated, and honestly, it now feels even better than Suwon Galbi. I hope they continue to maintain this level of quality, and I sincerely wish them great success.

David Cho

Google5 months ago

Update 10/22/23 Still great food, service and deals. Went with combo C again, but brought my mom for help. We did much better on the food, but still had leftovers so I think it can feed four avg appetites. We did order the small cold noodle again, but still stick by my assessment cause we didn't really eat that much rice. They offer the stone pot rice too! Anyway, service was even better this time it seems because they refilled our banchan quickly and without even asking. Great bang for your buck at KBBQ with the quality of meat , banchan and service from a higher end place. Parking tip: there was a valet on a Wed evening which surprised us, but for $3, very convenient as their parking is limited and service was great! ——— Amazing! Only regret is that I haven’t tried them sooner. After an under whelming experience at Quarters last month, we were more than pleasantly surprised with our experience at Chung Ki Wa. The combo C was perfect combinations of all of our favorites and while the cost was comparable to Quarters, the portion and quality was head and shoulders above. Could easily feed four “avg” adults. Service was top notch as well and again, head and shoulders above. Yes, they did cook the meat for us!!! Ditto for the banchan and love the fact they had a small portion of their cold noodles to try and super refreshing on a hot summer evening. Add the fact that there was free street and lot parking and barley tea, I see no reason to go anywhere else when craving Korean food while in LA. Be back soon!

Diana Chang

Google3 months ago

Chung Ki Wa isn’t just a meal — it’s a piece of LA Koreatown history🇰🇷🫶🏼 Ranked #3 on Yelp’s Top 100 Places to Eat in LA, this iconic spot has been serving traditional Korean cuisine since 1989, with deep respect for Korean culture and an uncompromising focus on quality. They specialize in certified Black Angus beef BBQ, cooked on a stone grill that holds heat beautifully and cooks the meat evenly — no flare-ups, just perfectly controlled char. The Black Angus marinated short ribs are a standout, grilled tableside by the servers to tender, smoky perfection. Beyond BBQ, don’t skip the classics. The braised black cod comes rich and buttery, paired with comforting stone pot rice that crisps at the bottom just right. And their cold buckwheat noodles — a longtime bestseller — are refreshing, chewy, and deeply satisfying, especially alongside grilled meats. This is the kind of place that reminds you why traditional spots last decades: consistency, care, and flavors that never chase trends — they set the standard.

Phoebe

Google3 months ago

A long-standing Korean BBQ restaurant that appears to have changed ownership over a year ago. The meat quality and portions are generous, and the side dishes are decent. The setup is well done, with spacious tables, though the interior feels very old-school. A comfortable place I’d likely return to.