“ There are some things that Soot Bull Jip does extremely well, and it's why some members of my family have gone for years. We come here for one thing and one thing only, galbi. In fact it's usually the only protein that we order. The marinade here has not changed throughout the years and it is still one of the best spot for galbi. They add charcoal to the grill to get that smoky flavor and it does add smoke to the whole resteaurant so if smelll is a good for you, then it's probably best to skip this spot. They even provide you with glasses of ice so that you can add it to the grill to get more smoke from the charcoal as it melts and drips. The other protein options are fine, but not the focus for us here. We'll get a soup and/or noodles to add on top, with kimchi jjigae the one we usually go for. Banchan is solid here also. Service is pretty good - the team there will help cook and they are quick with requests. There's is an attached parking lot but it can get full pretty quickly. ”

“ The real OG of Korean BBQ. We have been coming here since 2003 way before Korean BBQ became so uber popular. Came to visit today for old time's sake, and it's still as good as the first time we went. Service was impeccable, with very attentive servers. It wasn't so busy today and we had a quiet dining experience. The charcoal grills really do make a huge difference in the flavor of the food. Although the food was delicious and so satisfying, it is not AYCE (never was). However, for people with big appetites, this may not be the place for you. As it could get pretty expensive. A single order can run you anywhere from $32-$46. Quite pricey, I should say. Although, it's good food, it's too expensive for me and not worth spending all that dough when I can AYCE somewhere else with great food to boot! ”

“ Alright, this place is honestly kind of fire. Their parking sucks when its busy, but who cares, street park am I right? Anyways, the place is known for their meat thats grilled over charcoal stones which helps the meat taste comparably different to conventional korean bbqs over gas grill. I think the meat quality is also really good and the service is also amazing as they're always walking around and grilling the meats for you. The prices can be hefty so it's a good one in awhile stop. ”

“ This is an Athentic Athentic Athentic Korean BBQ place in Koreatown, and surprisingly, their taste never changed throughout the great recession, covid, and all that matters. Maybe the amount of coal has decreased a little bit, and food prices increased compared to 20 years, but their meat is still flavorful, banchans are tasty, and their "gochujang jjigae" is still the same, one of the best in Koreatown. ”

“ I had been here a few years back, and I'm happy to report that it's still one of my favorite Korean barbecue spots in Koreatown. It's one of the only spots that still uses charcoal grills, and I'm so glad that they do because the flavors are unmatched. I came here on a weekday evening with a friend, and there were a decent amount of people dining but no wait. We opted for the House Special Galbi and the House Special Pork Ribs, and I'd say if you don't know what to get, you should opt for these. Everything here is a la carte, so you'll have to order things like soups and sides as additions to the meat. The staff here cook all the meat for you, and service was amazing throughout our meal. The meat is incredibly flavorful and tender. I do wish they gave more complimentary sides and had things like rice paper, but simplicity definitely shines here. Definitely one of the most consistently delicious spots in Koreatown -- just make sure you come prepared to have your clothes and hair smellin like KBBQ after! ”