Michelin Guide

"It’s all about the charbroiled and gas-grilled meat here. Soowon is a cattle town in South Korea, so know that the beef combo is an absolute winner, with a variety of cuts offering especially good value at lunch and hitting all the marks in terms of flavor and texture. Indulge in garlicky soy-marinated galbi, each morsel is charred perfectly on the grill and will melt in your mouth."

Nelson Carvalheiro

"Smack in the middle of Los Angeles, Korea Town has long been known as the hub of Korean culture in California. Of course, Korean cuisine is a very important part of this culture, and this is what Soowon Galbi does very well. Placed in the center of the table, the grill is rapidly covered in the So Won Gang Galbi—the house specialty made up of large beef short ribs in the house signature marinade."

Thrillist

"Soowon Galbi serves high-quality Korean BBQ that won't break the bank. The specialty meat is a house-marinated short rib, but there are plenty of beef options, with or without seasoning, to choose from."

Eater

"It's easy to see why the ones who declare it their favorite Korean barbecue aren't just the stodgy nostalgic types."

Nelson Carvalheiro

"I closed my eyes in satisfaction as the Kkot Sal - marbled sliced beef rib eye - just melted in my mouth."

Euno Lee

"Soowon Galbi has all the traditionalist Korean marks to put it in a class with Chosun Galbee down the street, with the wang galbi (or "king short rib") living up to its billing with a mild marinade that brings out that classic rich short rib flavor. Add to that exceptional cuts of well-marbled brisket and all the familiar banchan standbys and it's easy to see why the ones who declare it their favorite Korean barbecue aren't just the stodgy nostalgic types."

Lynn Nugent

"This is the house specialty that you HAVE to get. The seasoned galbi cooks slowly, and it drives you crazy just waiting. But trust me, it is worth the wait. The meat is amazingly tender and flavorful. The seasoning is well balanced, with just the right amount of sweetness. Here, they just know how to marinate meat! The tenderness comes from the well-marbled meat and not some artificial tenderizing."

Murissa Shalapata

"This is my #1 choice! They have top-notch meat. They claim to be the best Korean BBQ in town, and I’ll agree with them. They are famous for their Soowan Galbi (as per their name), which are marinated for 48 hours before serving. Their quality is phenomenal, you can tell just by the marbleization of the beef."

Julia Shin

"This meat was my favorite. The natural beefy flavor +smoke from grill + tender chew = meat heaven!"

Mariam Hosseini

"The meat at Soowon Galbi was without question among the best Korean barbecue I’ve had. Tender, juicy, and flavorful, we sopped up every last bit with rice and palate-cleansing bites of banchan and soup in between."