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Soowon Sut Bul Gal Bi is located in California. This restaurant is situated in the Koreatown neighborhood. Diners say this place is an authentic Korean restaurant. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere. This restaurant is good for groups.
5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my current favorite Korean BBQ, and reminds me of the best food I had in Korea itself. The meat is very high quality, well trimmed, and comes with many tasty sauces and kim chi plates that I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is our new favorite for Korean BBQ over Woo-Lae-Oak and Gyu-Kaku. Excellent Korean grill style BBQ.Will definitely go back several times. Highly recommended.They have small parking lot.
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I heart Korean BBQ. And I've been having plenty of it lately. Soowon Galbi has gotten some pretty raving reviews, and deservedly so, because the meat is incredibly delicious and the restaurant itself...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went there tonight with 3 visiting friends.. EXCELLENT food and service!!! They do have valet parking for $2 or street parking.... price is on the expensive side but with ALL the food and side...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
******************************************************** simonster's recipe for a perfect lunch ********************************************************- beef bulgogi- rice- spicy beef/vegetable...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was simply delicious!I thought the quality of the meats were fantastic. I would highly recommend the marinated beef! It was very tasty and tender. Although it was a little on the pricey...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What else can I say about this place other than it's off the HOOK! I was not too excited about the parking since the lot was small, but luckily there is a valet service ($2). When you're there be...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been a huge fan of Soot Bull Jeep for a long long time, but I think I'm switching my allegiance. Why? Read on.First off, all of the peeps at Soowon are SOOO friendly and don't mind that you...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tasty banchan/panchans. They keep 'em coming too. You needn't know the names. Just point at it with your chopsticks and go "Mmm! Hmmmm mmmm?" while chewing and nodding vigorously and they'll get the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My partner and I stumbled upon Soowon Galbi when our regular spot further up Vermont Ave, Kobawoo (see below in my reviews, still a good place to go), was completely packed for what appeared to be a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE THIS PLACE and I would much rather dine here rather than at Woo Lae Oak or Chosun Galbee. Soowon is located in between koreatown and the hispanic part of downtown right next to a lavanderia....
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Soowon won me over! We were in LA for vacation and we wanted some Korean BBQ, and stumbled upon this place on yelp and it had great reviews so we said hey why not lets give it a try...i'm so glad we...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
okay!~ well, this is a place to try when it comes to Korean BBQ.you can say "oh yea, everywhere, korean bbq taste all same"yea, sure you can say that.but dude! just look at the presentation for...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is amazing. The Small Combination is an outstanding value for two people. Three meats, all the sides, salad and a bottle of Soju for $40. From top to bottom, an excellent experience....
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty good. The only complaint I have is that there were three of us here for dinner. We ordered two plates of meat: the SooWon Galbi and Joobalak or whatever. We asked the waiter if it...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think this place is one of my new favorites in town. Apart from some communication errors, me being a non-Korean and all, everything was great.I highly recommend paying the 2$ for valet parking....
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place is solid. really great korean bbq. super well flavored, not too salty. great small dishes. clean. great service. you will not be disappointed. valet for $2.
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here for lunch, but it was fantastic! It was the perfect combo for a hot day - kalbi and mul nang myun. Only thing was that rice didn't come with the lunch combo, Parking was easy on...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
small location & you have to valet your car or park on the street. not the best location because its hard to see the sign & can miss it if you don't know where you're going. but so worth the trouble!...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
At first we thought it was a Korean buffet, but it turned out it wasn't & so we ordered combination C because it was the 4 of us & wanted to spend $15 a person. Oh my goodness, everything brought to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wayyyy better than those all you can eat buffet style places. The seafood pancake is bombay!! Service was exceptionally great! The side dishes were on the small side, but considering you can ask for...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
still quite excellent.the last couple times i went, i think it was a weekend and noticed they were really busy and the wait could get a little long. It's worth the wait though.Even when busy they try...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Highly recommended Korean food! Great service!I took my brother, my sister in law, sis, my sis' bf, and my nephew here since my sister in law wanted some good Korean food. They were all satisfied with...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Seafood pancake (don't know the name, sorry!) is delicious when hot. LOADED with seafood.Pork belly is MMMMMMMMMM. Not fatty fat that melts down to, well, more fat... it actually is proper quality...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Overrated. It was good but not like 5 stars good.Of course its better quality than AYCE, all you can eat.Service: Awesome! Never had such good service. Traditional or more authentic korean bbq places...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Warning-- This area is EXTREMELY ghetto. I had 3 people ask me for money, plenty of people stare me down, and the smell of urine trail me from behind only to find another hobo following me. Luckily I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really good food...gotta try it. The service is great...they make sure they leave your food tasting delicious as it's cooking in front of you. I had never tried authentic Korean BBQ and as a first...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BEST KOREAN BBQ in LOS ANGELES!!! okay, seriously great delicious food! great banchan (and they continue to refill your banchan too!) great ajumah waitresses that are actually FRIENDLY!!! amazing! its...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummm. Meat. Barbecued meat. Korean barbecued meat. Droooooolllzzzz. Mmmmm. Ahhhhhgargledroooool.So a group of friends and I went out this past Friday night to celebrate my birthday, and I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The folks who own this place are really nice - they let us eat right at closing time, and gave us just as much attention as if it were earlier in the evening. The food was solid. I prefer to grill my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is just down right awesome! The taste and service is definitely top notch in LA area. All the complimentary banchan are soooo delish!! The large short rib beef is sooo tender and yummy!...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
solid korean bbq place. not the cheapest nor the best in quality but pretty solid. lots of privacy since there are booths, which is ideal if you like privacy when stuffing your face with beef. some...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My absolute most favoritest Korean bbq spot!!! Not the cheapest but the meats are so fresh and marinated just right! You get so many side dishes with your meal and those are equally delicious too....
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
SooWon Galbi is my "Cheers" spot for kbbq lunch. The best spicy bean paste with the fresh garlic and chili O and the raw jalepeno. YUMMY I love there Galbi (short rib) or shrimp and cold noodle...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We attempted to hit up the KBBQ Festival in K-town a few weeks ago but were amazed with the turn out (never under-estimate the marketing power of Yelp I guess, lol). Due to the long lines, we knew we...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pros: 1) bulgogi was smack-diggity-delicious! also, the portions were very generous, which was a huge plus. the bulgogi was juicy, tender, and just a bit sweet. to be completely honest i cant say it's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My Korean BBQ experience is very limited, so I'm by no means an authority. I came here after first going to the KBBQ festival which was a total clusterfuck. After 5 minutes of that I had to have...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
soowon bbq is by far one of the best korean bbq restaurants in ktown i have been to!when i walked in, i immediately noticed the neat, clean, and modern interior.when my friends and i were seated, the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Decided to go to K-town this weekend to attend the 1st annual Korean BBQ festival. Have to say that they need to block off a couple of blocks instead of trying to cram it on a parking lot rooftop....
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not an AYCE place, but if you have a hard time making AYCE places worthwhile, have a hankering for kbbq and not feeling like you want to stuff yourself silly with a lot of low grade meat, this is a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
ABSOLUTELY KILLER!one of the hardest things to find is great korean bbq. yes there's plenty of places in socal but they always seem to come up short when it comes to either presentation, sides,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE this place!! When i first returned from my first visit to S. Korea, I longed for some authentic Korean bbq, and this place is as close as it gets. the portions are huge and the food always tastes...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Being from Seattle, where there is no such thing as all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ, that was definitely on our list for the weekend we spent in LA. Imagine our absolute sadfaces when I yelped all night...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars for the food...2 stars for the service = 3.5 starsGreat tasting Kbbq. The galbi and bulgogi were the best marinated kbbq I've had. The mesquite gas grills are better than Soot Bull Jeep and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
4-5 stars across the board for this place? Really? Seriously? POSITIVES: Cute hostess and quick valet. That's it! NEGATIVES: Everything else - here's my laundry list... 1) The food ** Terrible pork...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Basically, this place is the bomb. I love all Korean food, be it BBQ or not. Most people complain that the cost of Korean BBQ is prohibitive but with this place, I think I'll be getting it a hell of a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is GREAT! but the parking was not so easy. There's only 10 parking spots for the whole complex. The only thing that gets me frustrated is when the waitress or waiter stops serving attentively...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious, fresh meat! Great marinade! Excellent appetizer dishes! Only downfall: service can be slow.I've brought many people here and no one has ever been disappointed. In fact, I've had some...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you're in the mood for some filling Korean BBQ, I suggest another near by place called Tahoe Galbi. After reading awesome positive yelp reviews, I decided to visit this place tucked behind a taco...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am no stranger to Korean food but this place still manage to impress me. Their signature barbecue is really tasty and really fresh. Side dishes are plenty and of good quality. If you haven't had...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, why wasn't I aware of this place before?!?! No matter, hands down this is the BEST Korean BBQ spot. Fantastic service and fabulous quality!! When I was introduced by my friends for the first...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Do you want someone to hold your hand during your Korean BBQ experience? Then this is the place for you! This place doesn't offer what most Korean BBQ places do... $16.99 all you can eat deal. They...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great KBBQ spot. Not one of the many AYCE spots that are popping up around K-town these days, but still a pretty decent spot. They're very generous with their side dishes, and very friendly....
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you love high quality meat, this is the place to go. The pig they get their pork from must also eat the meat here, which perpetually made them taste better and better. I can usually eat a ton of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Soowon Galbi is delicious, and I can tell they use good quality meat. An added plus is that they use charcoal, and not very many Korean BBQ restaurants do this. I love watching the fat drip from the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Being no stranger to Korean BBQ in recent years, the first thing that struck me about this spot was the impeccable cleanliness. I mean, it was immaculate by any restaurant standard--and it's an indoor...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I gotta admit it, I came here because I was curious. Has this ever happened to you - all of a sudden friends, acquaintances, newspaper, TV, Goodyear Blimp and even strangers all bring up the same...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Don't let the location or looks fool you. This place is number one in my book for Korean BBQ. From the start to the end service was awesome. We got the combo C and thought this was a little pricey,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Last weekend, during peak dinner hours our party of 4 had just sat down and gotten our drinks here when we heard a stampede of footsteps toward the back of the restaurant followed by several screams....
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite Korean BBQ hands down! First of all I want to note that I've been to Korean BBQs in New York, San Francisco, San Jose, Garden Grove and various other OC cities and of course Los...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The moment you walk into Soowon you know you're in for a treat. First off they have this really hot hostess with a quirky personality working the front of the store. Usually I'm skeptical of these...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to this place with my clan the other day for dinner. One of the best kalbi I've had. One thing that struck me is how they cross cut the kalbi strips before marinating and frying. I thought this...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not bad! but not Great!Pros: The side dishes were plentiful and pretty good. The pork belly and spicy pork were good. The place had a modern decor and it was pretty clean. 2 private "clean" restrooms....
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The story begins with three bored friends on a saturday night... We decide to try new locations for dinner, and we agreed on koreatown. I had very, very high expectations of this restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simply amazing Korean BBQ. It's definitely worth the very long drive from our hotel in Venice Beach. I can't believe we don't have this back home in San Francisco. So jealous of all of you who live...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hi everyone,I wanted to take the time to apologize for the slower than usual service this past weekend at Soowon Korean BBQ.We were quite short staffed and although my mother and I helped as much as...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
so i've been on yelp for awhile now, but never contributed (yes, yes, i know..) but hey, turning over a new leaf now and what better way to kick it off than write a review for my favorite korean bbq...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My fiance and I came here after our favorite regular ayce kbbq place, Haechangchon, hasn't been consistent after their menu change. After weeks of trying to find a place that had good quality meat, we...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Soowan was clean and the food was decent enough but it was nothing spectacular. Our waitress was a little curt but I suppose that's normal for a Korean place though our waiter/cashier was much much...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe I keep forgetting to put up a review of this place. My last outing was with Craig H. There were amazing vittles to be had. We split a combo #3 (I think), which had beef brisket,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I took my cousin and his boyfriend for the first time to try Korean food. Since there were so many good reviews on YELP, we checked this place out and couldn't be happier. We ordered the house...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
really good clean kBBQ.didn't have the cellophane noodles so they get a point off for that.
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very tasty and "reasonably priced" (for Korean BBQ). I really loved the ribeye. It was so juicy and delicious that I could have eaten until I burst. But even that is nothing compared to the pork...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Why 5 stars?! -Melt in your mouth galbi. get the wang soowon galbi, it's their house special and soooooooooo worth the $$$.-Dduk bo ssam (rice wrappers)-Friendly staff and good service-Tons of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy Korean BBQ, love the side dishes (bottomless) and the Soju is a nice touch (goes down smoother with lemon). Definitely the best I've had!P.S. Service was great! Also don't go on weekend nights...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I tried Soowon Galbi with my brothers and friends and just about od'd on delicious Korean BBQ. Loved almost everything and pitied the poor people who had to sit next to me the next day on my flight...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
With all of the great reviews, the hubby and I had to try this place. Overall, it was a great experience. It's a nice, clean, modern restaurant. I noticed other yelpers complained about the bbq...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Soowon Galbi Reasons to go:1. Charcoal-grilled in front of you, and they do most of the work2. Service is great3. Salad that comes with the Gal Bi is large and satisfying4. Sides are plenty 5....
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Soowon Galbi is a great restaurant - different bulgogi style - no lettuce! Not too sure where that comes from after living in Daegu for a summer. Had to strangle the waiter, until he finally gasped...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place, been here twice in within two weeks.They have the best Galbi i have had in LA, perfectly seasoned, and slowly grilled on a netting over charcoal.Pork Belly tasted awesome too, but...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Soowon is your typical nice Korean BBQ venue. I got here early so the service was great, promptly bringing us our food, cooking our meat and refilling our drinks. We ordered some galbi (26.99), pork...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, I'm in love. (Food = 4.5 stars, Service = 5 stars... more later!)My 7 friends and I went to Soowon Galbi for dinner tonight (@ 7:30); fortunately we beat the rush and got seated right away. We...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As a Korean who's eaten Korean BBQ more than enough times, I know when I taste good Korean BBQ. Soowon Galbi didn't live up to my expectations after reading Yelp reviews. I would give it 3 stars for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a craving for delicious Korean BBQ-ness that only LA Korean town could satisfy. Our group of discriminating meat eaters usually frequents Cho Sun Galbi but we were willing to try Soowon based on...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my go to place for korean bbq bc they serve great meat, delicious side dishes, fast service, the cleanliness of the rest., and the best part of Soowon is that they have HD channels... and it's...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place. i think Soowon Galbi will be my go to place for Korean BBQ. I've been there twice (two days in a row) and just from my experience it was pretty consistent. The folks are...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I could eat KBBQ all day everyday...:-)And Soowon has definitely upgraded to be one of my new favorites in LA. The banchan is really good - I love places that give you the rice paper! The meat is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
holy crap this place is good! i'm giving it a 5, because they go above and beyond with the banchan. normally when you go to a korean restaurant there's a limited panchan that they bring out....
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
WOW...WOW. I have never been to Korean BBQ, but this place made the first impression phenomenal. The hostess was so attentive and, even though we were not waiting long for a Friday night dinner, she...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was excellent. All the side dishes were good. The BBQ was great. I had the galbi and the spicy pork...all of which were delicious! Really, LA Korean food is the best! It makes...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
felt like a fish out of water here. first time dining at a korean bbq restaurant. literally had my korean friend speak to the waiter on the phone & had an awesome lunch.really friendly staff, willing...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
step aside Shik Do Rak (good for chadolbegi), SOOWON GALBI is my new FAVORITE Korean BBQ restaurant!Food quality: - meat: AMAZINGLY fresh and DELISH!- sides: good variety----waaay better than the ones...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
surprisingly, this place is spot-on CLEAN. not at all what I expected, since this is in a strip mall where it is dirty outside! the staff is very courteous and on a friday evening, it was not...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I was craving KBBQ and we yelped, and found this place. So, we head over, arrive, parking lot is small, but they do valet for you. Once arrived, you are seated by host, it gets super crowded around...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down, my new favorite restaurant in LA.*GREAT MEAT QUALITY: I get the Soo Won galbi and the beef brisket. Always excellent.*GREAT FOR FAMILIES: They have high-class booster seats, special...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm too hungover to write complete sentences so I shall just give some brief observations: 1. Pretty good banchan, especially the crunchy aloe in a sweet cream sauce. 2. Staff is attentive and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
ive been to soowon galbi a couple times and each time was a great experience. first of all, i really liked the interior, it was very modern, clean, and the tables were very spacious. there was enough...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite Korean BBQ right now. The meat quality is good, not all you can eat but close enough. We ordered combo A within that order we got free Soju! All cousins come together to eat here and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Korean BBQ is a hit with my family. It satisfies everyone attending and it's always a good time. We came here for my Sister and Brother in Law's birthday. Having the Laker game on was a huge plus...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had the chicken bulgogi which was very tasty. There were only two of us so we had one order and it was a very handsome portion. The waiter was accomodating and friendly. We enjoyed the whole...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite Korean BBQ place in LA. Whenever someone from out of town wants to go somewhere, this is the first place that I recommend. It is surprisingly clean (the cleanest Korean BBQ place I've been...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As (pretty much) a complete KBBQ novice, I wanted to go to a place where I wouldn't embarrass myself TOO much, would get a good deal, and could feel comfortable. This was perfect! I was so relieved to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Side dishes were greatAwsome service, gd atmosphereWe tried marinated beef bbqBul gu gi n house specialWe were so satisfied after the meal, should def try it
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for lunch today. I was with a party of three. We ordered a combination meal, it came out to $80 and was MORE than enough food for 3 people. I thought the food was really good. The parking...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The galbi is far more superior to other k-bbq places. Trust. It's the fine marinade and juicy tenderness that makes the galbi here outshine others. With the rice paper they provide, I enjoy wrapping...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Soowon Galbi has finally turned me into a Korean barbeque lover. It's like everywhere in K-town, only better. Service is top notch. The place is clean and modern. They use real charcoal, but also...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Pork belly and Beef are ok.The Side dishes are good.However, there is no soup provided as a side dish like Moo Dae Po. -Just ok..
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I liked their banchan, and how they had pa jeon. The meat was very fresh and tasted pretty good. A bit pricey though $22 per serving for joomoolluk (minimum of 2 servings), but I guess a lot of Krn...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'll try to avoid being overly verbose.Top 10 Things I liked about Soowon:10. Parking - $2.00 valet isn't so bad, I can live with it. Parking can be quite difficult in K-Town, and $2.00 valet is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
so this place already has 145 reviews, but I still wanna put my 2 cents in..I LOVE THEIR BIG SCREEN TV and with the LAKERS game on..how often do you find that in a Korean BBQ place??then for $39.99,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When you're sick of all-you-can-eat KBBQ...you can come here. Soowon definitely doesn't disappoint! Everything I ate here was fresh and tasty..and definitely worth your money. Service was also...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thank you YELP-land and all you motherYelpers.....This place was chosen solely based on the reviews in YELP! And this place left no doubt how awesome it was and how stuffed you will stumble (Roll...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Soowon BBQ is a la carte Korean BBQ, and a pricey one much like ChoSun and Park's BBQ. Nonetheless, you get what you pay for, and the food doesn't disappoint. When I went a couple days ago with a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pricey! But money's worth the quality of food. The meat is juicy and plentiful, and their other dishes are great too. I had the octopus bibimbap, and I was pretty impressed.Not as many...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love it! It's refreshing to go to a K-Town restaurant and have Korean waiters that also speak english. Combo B easily fed four of us, actually over fed:)I would go with the Soju as your free drink;...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love, love, love this place! Since I've been in LA, one of the best Korean BBQ's I've had. Great panchan and amazing meat quality and fantastic service!!
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know if it's the complimentary soju speaking or what but I love this restaurant! We have a 20 month old and they were so nice to her... The price was very fair and the combo D was way more...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Still a newbie in LA looking for extremely good Korean bbq. Went to South Bay and found something decent... but I think this place is a real gem.Sure.. the parking kind of sucks.. $2 now (not $1)....
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow.. this place is great. Open atmosphere, good deal and you don't smell like BBQ after you leave this place! Great Banchan, loved the pickled cucumbers, kimchi, radishes.. LOOOVE my radishes had...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
***3.5 Stars, Bein' a sport and rounding up to 4***Broke away from my usual KBBQ haunt(s) and fired up the charcoal at spittin' clean Soowon. Or should i say, was fired up to eat lotsa Soowon Galbi...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow the buisness owner read my review and wrote her explanation for my critique, lol! Thank you Alyssa for your reasoning. Hi Ren,Thank you for writing us a great review on Yelp. Traditionally, soup...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe it was the failed outing to the hyped-up Kogi truck that made me love this place. My friends and I were heading out to Hollywood to see a show at the Key Club and thought it was a good idea to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The dolsot bibimbab here is my favorite in LA. It is difficult to find this place because its set back from the street in a weird strip mall. The view of the door is blocked by another business.
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place is so good you have to come here. There meat is fresh and the appetizers are wonderful
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not Korean? Not a problem! Usually you need a Korean to help you out if you want a great meal in k-town but Soowon makes any non-korean / kbbq newbie (if you happen to be one) feel right at home...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
good clean very nice atmosphere. great service - very attentive. Combination of coal and gas. The Soowon Galbi was great - pretty lean and good flavor. The thin beef brisket was also nice to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
came here for the first time a few weeks ago with chi. i noticed straight away that the place was VERY clean and well maintained. we got seated right next to the 40" plasma and got to see some of the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoyed this place. The meat was of good quality and the service was very good. The amount of food we received was enormous and I left very full. The side dishes were a wonderful addition to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The meat is mediocre, and small in amounts. Even though I was here with three friends of mine, the Combo C was not enough for all of us. It was overpriced to say the least, and I was not happy with...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The deung shim ( rib eye steak) was pretty good. 29.99The wahng galbi was also pretty good.Their dduk is great. Very soft. Not mushy. They also have the radish wrap too.The banchan is good too....
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Soo won is a city where my parents live in Korea. They're known for their kalbi. This place has a bit of everything but it's focus is primarily on BBQ. Specifically kalbi. Try the soo won kalbi....
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LA gets one thing right ! No not the transportation, no not clean air, no not baseball (can you tell I'm an LA - hater??)...Korean BBQ in LA is DAMN GOOD and Soowon Galbi is a perfect example....
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My prejudice for LA Korean restaurants has always been that while they offer delicious authentic food, they lack in quality department. The only Korean BBQ restaurant in LA that really impressed me in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Damn Damn this is the joint to be if your feeling "beefy"...No, seriously. This place is so damn good, I am still dreaming about it..all that delicious food.. in one place. Went on a Wednesday, took...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4.5 Stars. Love the kbbq here! Although we were late for our dinner reservation, our party of 7 got seated right away on a Friday night. We ordered Combo A (non-marinated meat). It was goood~ We...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
if there is a paradise for meat lovers this would probably be it. AMAZING FANTASTIC FABULOUS cuts of meat that was fresh and oh so delicious!!! [i've always had this snarky feeling that LA k-town...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went for the second time yesterday. The first time I went I took away a star because of the service. Yesterday I realized it was my fault because I went in so late the first time (30 min before...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Soowon this past Saturday and I can say I left a happy camper. There is an easy recipe to good Korean BBQ :Good meat beer good banchan (which is constantly refilled) = good times, and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
funtastic place! In a time like this where the economy is in a stumper, giving out a bottle of Soju with any combination is a great idea. The food was excellent!! Everything on the menu is explained...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
once in a while, my inner lioness bares its teeth and i find myself craving red meat...and lots of it. this usually happens during the menses or when i want to flirt with constipation. tmi? ha. korean...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So soon after an AOC disaster and a sad day at Parks, I was on the prowl for some great food - I KNEW LA had some to offer... After reading many reviews I decided to try Soowon... What the hell took...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I mean, really, people - this is as good as it gets.I have eaten Korean BBQ since I was a little girl. I've had it in Northern California, Southern California, other parts of the country, and even in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok let me preface this review with the awesomeness of the tiny call button on the wall to alert the wait staff to come to your table. I saw little yelp stars floating around in my mind.Onward with...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, and not in a good way. I was so psyched to go to this place on Sunday because my usual Korean BBQ standby, Gil Mok (aka Corner Place) is closed on sundays. After reading some Yelp reviews and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
JESUS CHRISTO! That's a lot of meat! Thank you yelp, I found it. That meat hole, the delicious meats for the belly; it has been done.Sooooooooo, after yelping, I met my sister and her family here for...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to the restaurant hoping for some good fresh Korean BBQ after reading the other reviews and once again, I am so thankful for YELP. We were lucky enough to beat the second round of the crowd and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Terrific service - our waitress prevented us from over-ordering and gave good recommendations, constantly refilled our ban-chan/waters/beers.Good quality meat and plentiful side dishes have me coming...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i would give this place 4 stars..but my bf super loves this place and says its a 5..so... fine. 4 1/2! hahahad reservations here at 8:30 on friday but we couldnt find the freaken place!!! that dumb...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Alright... I was really excited after reading the 5 star review on yelp so I called up my relatives to come join me to try this place out. They have all read the reviews and maybe we were too hyped up...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
holy smokes, um literally haha. I was surprised by the clean, modern look and feel of the place and the superb ventilation.this place is a meat lover's heaven. Their salad is delectable and the best...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
HELL YEAH!! THE BEST KOREAN LA BBQ PLACE I HAVE EVER WENT.Their pork belly is so fat lol MMMmmmm me and one other person got the 2nd combowhich was alot but very goood. Its like 60 bucks i think.They...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Soowon Galbi KBBQ is the current "hot" KBBQ place in Los Angeles' K-Town. There are a lot to choose from, but this is the current Chi-Chi place people are flocking toward. And for good reason, as the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The atmosphere is definitely nicer than most Korean BBQ restaurants. It is very clean, new-looking and well maintained. We ordered Galbi, Bulgogi and Chicken. They gave you lots of sides and the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
clean, delicious, and fresh. side dishes were really good. the best korean bbq joint i've been to in the los angeles area. i would go again, even if it means i have to go alone SINCE MY GF HATES...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
okay i'm going to give this place 5 stars for having the best korean bbq and i'm only judging it on the bbq. i did not get a chance to try the other stuff on the menu like the chigaes and the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you are really hungry and want to pig out AND you don't mind smelling like you work in their kitchen when you come home, then this place is it!Not super cheap but not expensive either.Even the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am not sold on this place. The food was tasty and the side dishes were very well prepared but I just didn't taste a DRASTIC difference in the quality of the meat. Maybe my taste is not very well...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
valet parking: $2. Very packed even on a monday night. I was worried about someone bumping my car or getting scratched but it was fine and the valet guys were really nice.Ambiance: smells like BBQ...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I couldn't help it, I had to go back and again, it was awesome. Thanks a lot Alyssa.
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love korean bbq!!! I think I was korean in another life. I have never been to an AYCE place so my man and I ventured out to find a great one. And boy did we ever!!! I loved this place. First...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
heads up: this place is pricier than the rest, and it's not AYCE (all you can eat). however, right from the start you get what you pay for - all those little side dishes are very fresh --...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Solid... Solid is all I have to say.Service is A I didn't have to ask for water refill and it came.. I was amazed! Sometimes it's the little things.Meat is .. is a lot. We ordered Combo A and an extra...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place should be dubbed "SOO WON-derful!" Excellent customer service, very pristine, delicious pan chan, and tantalizing meat to appeal to even the most discriminating K-bbq'ers. The portions...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I agree with Victoria P below... owner writing to thank us for a nice review?! What customer service!!! That's what makes the difference between Soowon and other KBBQs.... the customer service is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok so I am switching to five stars because I just received a wonderful e-mail from the owner which is amazing customer service by my standards. Living in K-town, I know that customer service doesn't...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
While I've eaten in numerous Korean barbecue establishments, good customer service, modern decor, and fair prices are what sets Soowon Galbi apart from its competitors. My husband, three of his...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy moly, I just found Korean BBQ heaven. I went with 7 people and got the combination A platter, an order of bulgolgi, the seafood pancake, and 4 bottles of beer and our stomachs were about to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Soowon Galbi is now my FAVORITE Korean BBQ restaurant!Went with a few friends and we ordered combo B.......more than enough for the three of us. The Pan Chan was fresh and tasty and they bring refills...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friends and I had been craving KBBQ for a while, and I found this place on Yelp brimming with 5 star reviews. I told them we should go here instead of Chosun, so we all agreed.Driving up to the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i've been to ALOT of bbq restaurants... this place is GREAT! we ordered the combo meal so it included plentiful of meat & soju. there was a total of 4 for us & wow! we were so stuffed! our combo...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finally it was the time for Soowon Galbi, Andrew H. brought my attention to this restaurant and Ben F. and his non stop Korean BBQ reviews kinda forced me to try KBBQ and last but not least my review...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As a first time Korean BBQer, I didn't really know what to expect. What I got was a yummy, fairly inexpensive dinner, great staff and flat screen TVs. It's good- you should go!
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Admittedly I haven't eaten at a ton of other Korean BBQ restaurants in the city, but I went here the other night and it was fantastic.Super clean restaurant (kind of important) , friendly staff even...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
so after seeing the countless 5 star reviews, i decided to try this place out. It's definitely nice, but not amazing. The meat quality is high, and the service is prompt.. but not exactly friendly.Two...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
would have never known about this place if it wasn't for yelp. loved it! we (2 of us) ordered combo "d" and it was more than enough for us. i was surprised at how clean it was inside - not that i...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This establishment along with Park's BBQ, also on Vermont, in K-Town are among my top picks for Korean BBQ restaurant outings. Service: 5 Stars (pretty rare at Korean BBQ restaurants)Food/Quality: 5...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best Korean BBQ pork belly in Los Angeles.The combinations are gorgeously presented. However, they didn't have the exact combination we wanted so we ordered a la carte.Click to see what was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Step aside traditional blugogi and kalbi, say hello to brisket, short ribs, sirloin, and pork neck. When you walk in, the aroma of korean bbq fills the air...that's how you know you've walked into a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here once so I'll save my five star review for when I return. My boyfriend and I got the Korean BBQ Beef and the Soowon Seasoned ribs. Both had really great flavor and came with a lot...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place had the best korean service I have had in ktown~ It may have been cause I was with Koreans but they gave us such good service and were more than friendly to attend to anything we asked....
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I normally hate KBBQ. Not because I actually hate it, but because it makes me feel like I'm mindlessly stuffing my face to get my money's worth (as with AYCE KBBQ).Thank god Soowon is NOT AYCE!! Our...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ode to meat:o meat. how i love you. the end.
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had the best Korean style steamed egg ever ! *_*Pork belly was so fatty...yumm... ^_~Beef rib ( non marinated ) was a bit too lean & chewy so we still prefer Park's ! Side dishes were fresh & tasty....
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is good but I don't think it's worthy of all the 5 star raves.. I used to come here a long time ago, before all the hype, and the food was much better then, especially the banchan. They...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm gonna start off with the service which was a-mazing. Granted we got there at 5pm where no one but maybe another couple was sitting there eating...nevertheless, the waitor was completely patient...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm so stuffed. 4 people. $99 Combo A. Too Much Food. So good, probably the best Korean BBQ I've had yet in this town. So Stuffed.
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is excellent. Great little side dishes but most importantly very nice high-quality cuts of kalbi, bulgogi and pork belly.
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Well I went here with friends tonight and well we were dissappointed. First it wasn't AYCE which was my fault because I didn't verify it until tonight before going. The quality was there though for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good quality meat. Clean and delicious sides. I liked everything about this place but their service was soooooooooo slow. it took us 15 mins to get a refill on our banchan. 30 mins to get our...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Have you ever ruminated about the past? Laying there absolutely still and replaying everything that had happened. Pondering about what would have happened if the timing was right. Wondering, if you...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
we came back here for a friend's birthday this weekend and the side dishes have improved! they have some really yummy ones now. we got a combination this time and all the different meats were...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Soowon has some of the best spread of side dishes of the Korean restaurants I've been to,but there are better places for barbecue. The meat is of good quality and freshness but for some reason it...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Now this is some gooooooooood Korean BBQ!!!!!I cant give it 5 stars though because mah ninjas moms got the real goods......and until someone can top that.......its all 4 stars...........big up KOREAN...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is phenomenal. i wish i could give it infinity stars. i went here about a week ago and i have been faced with intense cravings for korean bbq ever since. there isn't a lot to say that...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Clean environmnent. Good quality meats. Excellent service. Ate here for a friend's bday and ordered combo A. All the meats were of very good quality. They ran out of rice paper due to a large party...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
KOREAN BBQ PERFECTION.Hubby and I are Korean BBQ aficionados and we've eaten in a LOT of Korean BBQ places in LA, NY, SF and even Las Vegas. While Park's BBQ used to be on the top of our list ... it's...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Don't know why there are so many good reviews here.The menu is quite straight forward. Not a lot of BS.My buddy and I got the combo with Pork Belly, Beef Brisket, and BBQ Chicken but we substituted...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There is nothing gracious than dining at a restaurant next to a coin laundry and coughing up $60 for dinner for two.After reading the reviews we decided to eat here. We went before valet cut off. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went back last night and had one of the combos. The pork belly was excellent! I had the chicken bulgogi and the chadol as well, and they were both REALLY good. The person I went with said it was the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I brought my friend from Chicago here, who had never been to K'town LA. We both agree that Chicago, surprisingly, has some very good Korean food. Of course, I already knew that LA Korean food can't be...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy crap this place is great. Even before we were served, I could tell this is an authentic joint. For example, our waiter didn't speak no English. That's ALWAYS a good sign for an ethnic restaurant....
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i tried out this place with my non-korean friends after reading much yelp love. it was ok, but i think there's definitely better and more interesting korean bbq to be had elsewhere in ktown....
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
met up with either other folks this past saturday to grub down on excessive amounts of bovine protein. our friend made a reservation and when we rolled in, the table was all set for us to rock and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place rocks~ The set menu A is delicious. We got all the yummy beef we could ever possibly eat. The set menu A also comes with soju and beer. Oh yes, we also got steam egg and dwenjjang...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome! The kalbi beef is some of the best I have ever had, super tender, it was like BUTTER! :) Went here for lunch, one thing: I wish they had served us that sweet rice water after...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had to admit it to the LA contingent, this place is a formidable step up from the bay area places (which comes as no surprise).First off: nice real charcoal grills for the bbqs, kinda fancy...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't remember if I had written a review of a few locations but this place certainly ranks up there in comparison to a few secret locations. I'm sharing a few secrets with someone as I don't mind...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The most important thing about korean bbq is the quality of the meat and soowoon galbi has this in spades. I (along with my 4 other friends from my high school asian posse) ordered the $99 Combo A...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food here was very good and the restaurant was very clean. The quality of meat was good and is definitely better than those all you can eat Korean BBQs. The service however, was just ok. They...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As we were planning our trip down south to Disneyland and LA I looked up Korean restaurants. I found Soowon and started to read the reviews. I instantly wanted to check it out, mentioned it to my...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's been a while since I've found a place worthy of a five star review but by golly gee willickers - this place deserved every single one of them.We ordered the Combo C and it came with plenty of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here a while ago when I was still in TaeKwonDo. The pickled side dishes were tasty. The galbi is great and the service was pretty attentive. Smelled like smoke after but it was worth it!
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I admit it. I'm a sucker for appreciative people, patients included. In any case, I haven't gone back yet, though I hope to at some point soon. I'm updating the review because yesterday, I got a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My friend wanted to go eat Korean BBQ for her belated b-day celebration so I did some research on Yelp and found this place! I'm giving this place five stars even though they ran out of that rice...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Believe the hype!!! I finally got my friends to go, and it was every bit as good as everyone says it is. This is my new spot for KBBQ. I don't think I will want to go anywhere alse after having been...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been once, but it was perfect. The banchan were great (though not particularly creative), the bulgogi and spicy pork were excellent, there's real charcoal, and it was $25 a piece (with tax...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best Korean BBQ restaurant that we've visited in LA, and we've visited quite a few. It's clean, stylish, reasonable, and has great service. The salad is fresh and well-presented, the small...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Even though I'm all grow'd up, my mommy and daddy (mainly my mom) still love to baby me; telling me to get enough sleep, exercise, Velcro my shoes, zip up my fly, put on my helmet--you know, the usual...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes. I'm a fan. From making a reservation to paying the bill, I was very satisfied with their service. I had never been to a Korean restaurant where I felt welcomed. This place is the first one that...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here on a week night. Yes, it is in a strip mall, but so is every other place in Koreatown. We were seated at a table in a private section off to the right with just two tables. A few of us were...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Other reviewers have been very detailed about this restaurant. Based on their suggestions I went here last night.It is in, predictably, a crowded ugly mini-mall in the crowded ugly Vermont Avenue...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OK...back again. Same rating...5 star. Let me add that the restaurant is a nice modern design and clean inside (I know, food is most impt) valet parking (only $2!), and I think less smoke inside...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Top notch Korean BBQ. So far, my favorite place in K-Town (I've only been to like 4 others, but still). Meat is top quality -- we had tongue, the Soowon Galbi and the Korean BBQ chicken. All were very...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Made my second visit before heading to the Clipper game. There was a nice crowd eventhough it was faily early, 5ish. Awsome service and unbelievable food. For the 5 of us, we had the $79 combo...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with a group of friends after reading the reviews here on Yelp. Although I've had Korean BBQ before, it was always with my parents and they did all the cooking, so I really didn't have...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with three friends on my birthday and it was excellent. It was to be my first Korean BBQ experience in LA, and while I had been to a Korean BBQ place back in Indy a couple of times, it was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is probably our favorite Korean BBQ restaurant. We have been going there for years. I think we first learned about it from an LA Times review several years back. We were just there last night...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent KBBQ! Soju 50% Off Special! Excellent service. A Rated.Our party of 23 took over 1/2 the restaurant and they gave us one section of the restaurant that has 32 seats with 5 tables so our...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, the service, the quality of meat & marinades are top-notch. I also thought I got a good value for the money. They are not stingy at all on the quantity of meat and they refill the sides as...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have eaten at probably dozens of korean bbq places in my life, but this place is highly recommended. The best thing about this place is probably the service you get (service also means free dishes...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first time doing Korean BBQ. So, I picked this place based on some well-written Yelp reviews. I was certainly NOT let down.Soowon Galbi is a gleaming jewel in the midst of dozens of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is absolutely wonderful!The food is really fresh, and the place has a certain air of elegance, which is different from most Korean BBQ restaurants.The best thing about this restaurant is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here with my boyfriend last Saturday since he lives around the area and I was craving Korean BBQ.The neighborhood it's located in made me doubt the place, but once we were inside, it was a whole...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hey all!Long-time browser, first-time reviewer.Thought I'd finally write a review because my friend and I found this place through Yelp! We were cruising around K-town at night looking to try a new...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to this restaurant after reading the Yelp reviews, and I was totally satisfied. The quality of meat was high, the price was affordable (check out the BBQ combos), the side dishes were fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to a few Korean BBQ places and this isn't anything special. Don't get me wrong, the food is great and the staff is kind but it's just not all that. I like Soot Bull Jeep better.
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2008
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I wasn't sure this was the best place for me to try but my co-workers convinced me to give it a try. I really enjoyed myself and was glad I gave it a try. The chicken dishes and fish dishes are perfection.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Once again, GBY. God bless Yelp. I never, ever, ever would have found this place but for my brother and sister yelpistas.This was our first experience with Korean barbecue and it was a really, really...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place for Korean BBQ, excellent quality meats and the kim che is out of sight. The service is fast and they will take care of the cooking if you like, not for me though! Very clean,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't eat red meat......until I came here.Environment:The area can be scary/ghetto because it is off the main drag (like Wilshire Blvd, for instance) and the parking lot is small. However, they...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Honestly, I really have no complaints about this place. First off, the place is super clean and we were immediately greeted by the sweetest host (Min). Not only did she help recommend dishes to try...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just went to this restaurant tonight for the first time and all I've got to say is WOOOW!! I was thoroughly impressed with everything! When I first walked into the restaurant I was first astounded...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Probably my favorite Korean BBQ place in K-Town to date!! DELICOIUS house kalbi. I was recommended to this place by a former co-worker, and it was well worth it. 5 of us ended up getting the $80...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my absolute favorite Korean BBQ place!! We don't have any Korean restaurants like this in the Bay Area. I mean, sure we have Korean BBQ and yes, it's just marinated meat... but this place...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for the first time last Monday and it was good! The portions were large (not cheap) but I enjoyed the food. The only problem is that it was SUPER hard to find (bc I'm a dumdum) and after...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This remodeled new restaurant is located on the busy Vermont Avenue between James M. Wood & 8th Street. Tucked away in a seedy plaza, the hidden yellow signage is easy to miss. Don't let the outside...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to this restaurant for many many years with my family and I highly recommend this place for a good galbi experience, not out of loyalty to the restaurant (well maybe just a little),...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Soowon is my favorite Korean BBQ place. Though I'm not a native Angeleno, I've visited this clean and brightly lit restaurant numerous times with friends, many of them Korean, who all agree that...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is only the second Korean BBQ place I've been to in Korea Town. Something seemed missing without the chaos that I've come to expect from my several visits to Manna. We had lunch here so maybe...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Update 5/20/08:They've remodeled the place. Still just as good!This is one of the few places in ktown where the service is outstanding. Typically, you get those really mean old ajoomas who just...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
la soowon galbi serves up traditional korean bbq restaurant dishes.....the fillet galbi (short rib) is bit thicker...tad sweeter....lean and tender.....portions are better.....the sidedishes are good...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2007
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Soowon Galbi is the real thing. The waitstaff doesn't speak English, the menu is spottily translated, and the great majority of the clientele are Korean. A remodel a few years back spruced up the place a bit,...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/27/2006
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This place should have much higher ratings than it has. We were a party of 6 and had the multiple orders of the galbi and bulgogi. Galbi is the best here. Orders are pretty large so you can share (we ordered 5...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2006
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I've eaten at many korean bbq restaurants, some good some bad. I really enjoyed this place because of their great side dishes, service, and a gracious hospitality. Even though I can't read or speak a word of...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/07/2006
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My husband was always trying to get me to eat Korean food b/c I never thought of it as an option...wow was I pleasantly surprised when we went to LA Soowon Galbi. It's sooo much fun. Tony and Anna, the new...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/05/2005
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This is the only Korean BBQ place I go to for charcoal grilled Kalbi. Their marinade is perfect and the meat's always tender. You must get 2 or more orders of the Kalbi to be able to grill it at the table....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2002
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korean bbq that's all about the beef...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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