"There’s no better way to dip your toes into LA’s vast Koreatown than a loud, fun KBBQ meal filled with pork belly, kimchi, and cheese corn. For the full Korean barbecue experience—smoky tabletop grills, clanking soju glasses included—our go-to is Ahgassi Gopchang, an always-buzzing spot famously name-checked by BTS a few years ago. Order one of the combo sets (either prime beef and pork cuts, or their signature tripe sampler), then witness the banchan arrive in waves and server handle sizzling meats like surgeons with tongs and scissors. Finishing the night with the “cheese mountain” fried rice cooked tableside is non-negotiable." - brant cox, nikko duren, garrett snyder, sylvio martins
Jessie Clapp
