Hae Jang Chon Korean Bbq - Los Angeles

If you're planning to visit on a weekend evening, be prepared for a wait of 45 minutes to an hour (or possibly even longer). However, the quality of the meat and side dishes is consistently excellent, the servers are attentive, and the atmosphere is enjoyable. If you want to avoid the wait, consider coming for lunch when it's less crowded. My family and I return regularly because, even with the wait, we always leave feeling satisfied and full. Just a tip about parking: it's best to use the valet service or, if necessary, to park across the street, as the plaza can get quite busy during peak hours.

This was such a great experience. We got there early on a Tuesday, 6pm, and got a table within a few minutes. You will not be so lucky later and especially on weekends. Traditional K-BBQ, except they get the meat started for you and make sure it's ready before it's a free for all to grab it off the hot plate. They have a great selection of beats including squid and shrimp to go with wonderful cuts of beef and pork. The 5 of us had a blast.

The interior is really nice and they also have outdoor seating. As someone who’s tall, I found the seating a bit uncomfortable, but it was still satisfactory. The staff was exceptional! They walked us through the menu, made great food recommendations, and were very polite. They even cooked some dishes for us and prepared them perfectly. Now, let's talk about the food—it was PHENOMENAL! There were so many options, and we probably tried half the menu before we were full. Everything tasted incredibly fresh and delicious. I highly recommend the prime steak and the brisket, which seemed to be popular choices since I saw many other tables ordering them. I can’t emphasize enough how much I recommend this restaurant! It's absolutely worth the $40, I promise!

The restaurant is good, but quite pricey. The staff are very friendly, and a side of lettuce will cost you an extra $5. The lunch special was still $40. The quality of the food is excellent, but it certainly comes with a steep price tag. The service can be a bit confusing; they start cooking your meal but then leave? It's unclear whether they are supposed to serve it to you or if you should pick it up from the grill yourself. We ended up getting it from the grill. I’ve been there a few times and I'm still not sure about the process.

If you don't mind an hour wait for early dinner on a Saturday then it's OK. Best cut of meats were the beef and pork belly. Several are good at keeping the meat flowing. Our party finished dinner in about an hour. You have 2 hours of unlimited food. 19 types of protein to choose from. Limited banchan but they were good.