Baekjeong Torrance

"One of the most reliable BBQ spots in Koreatown has another location in Torrance, where you can plan a big group gathering in the neighborhood. Much like the crowded location on 6th Street, wait times at this location can go longer than Gone With The Wind. But their high-quality meat and pork combo platters make any wait worth it. It’s not the kind of loud place where celebrations rage until 2am, so expect to be seated near a large family or a laid-back birthday celebration while you go to town on some marinated short ribs and beef belly. " - nikko duren, garrett snyder

"One of the most reliable BBQ restaurants in Koreatown has another location in Torrance, where you can plan a big-group gathering in the neighborhood. Much like the crowded location on 6th Street, wait times at this location can go longer than Gone With The Wind. But their high-quality meat and pork combo platters make any wait worth it. It’s not the kind of loud place where rowdy celebrations rage until 2am, so expect to be seated near a large family or a laid-back birthday celebration while you go to town on some marinated short ribs and beef belly." - Nikko Duren

"Note: As of early 2024, Baekjeong has closed but will be reopening in a new location. On a street loaded with KBBQ, Baekjeong—which started opening locations in California in 2012—stands out as the most consistently good option for tabletop grilled meats. Apparently, the rest of the city agrees, because wait times at this Koreatown restaurant can be horrendous. Either make a prepaid reservation (available for parties of six or more), or arrive early and find somewhere to hang until you’re seated. Every table is outfitted with a tubular stainless steel vent that looks like a slightly intimidating probe, and you should expect loud music and a mostly-drunk crowd. All of the meat options are fantastic, and everything else—from the pork mandoo and seafood pancake to the egg custard and cheesy corn—is just as great. " - Kenny Yang

"All six locations giving away complimentary tteok-guk on January 1, 2023. Soup made with beef stock, rice cakes, garnished with egg, seaweed, green onions, black pepper. Traditionally eaten on Seollal, signifies purity and prosperity." - Cathy Chaplin