Kim's BBQ Korean BBQ Cuisine 고기집

Korean barbecue restaurant · Rolling Hills Estates

Kim's BBQ Korean BBQ Cuisine 고기집

Korean barbecue restaurant · Rolling Hills Estates

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871 Silver Spur Rd, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274

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Upscale KBBQ with excellent meat quality & attentive service  

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871 Silver Spur Rd, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 Get directions

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Independent, non-AYCE KBBQ just up the hill from Torrance. Staff cook the meats for you; a welcome option for Peninsula locals seeking Korean barbecue without driving far.

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XO Handsome

Google
Kim’s Korean BBQ is the only Korean BBQ restaurant in Rolling Hills. While it is expected to get smelly in the BBQ restaurant, at least the dining room is bright and clean. Servers might not be super friendly, but they are accommodating and efficient. Price is reasonable in the area. Highly recommend the flavorful Bone-In Short Rib Soup (US$ 22) and tasty Hot Stone Bi Bim Bap (US$ 24).

Shawn Gillis

Google
Great new traditional Korean barbecue located near Bristol Farms. Excellent food quality with friendly helpful service. If you're a fan of good Korean barbecue, you will enjoy this place, if you have never tried it and are intimidated, don't be afraid to ask questions as they are extremely helpful. It's not cheap but either is the quality of the food. They did not seem to have a lunch menu or any lunch specials. Take a look at the pictures of the menu I posted to avoid sticker shock once you arrive. Shop and support local!!!

Lam Ky

Google
This is a small restaurant compared to buffet restaurants. The service was excellent, and the ladies worked really hard with a big smile every time they came to check on our food. They don't have lots of selections to choose, but what they offer are good enough for me, and the trays are always filled. For the price, I think it is fair. The food counters are always wiped clean. The hood can be lowered close to the grill, so I don't walk out smelling bbq smoke. The restroom is spotless and well ventilated. The floor is also clean, not slippery like in chinese buffet restaurants.

Shawn Shepherd

Google
We have been anxiously awaiting the opening of this new restaurant. So let's break it down. The good: the flavors were really good, the staff were super friendly and knowledgeable (they hustled all night long) and there's plenty of free parking. The bad: online reservation system isn't working yet....but you can't tell that when you submit it....so make your reservations by phone. We waited about 80 minutes to get our food (they only had one chef and one butcher for the grand opening - so I don't think they were prepared to be completely full of customers all night). And finally....there is a seriously strong wind every time the door to the restaurant opens....so we froze being seated next to the door. So they struggled a little with logistics for the grand opening....but the staff clearly cared and put a lot of effort into making the overall experience as positive as possible. Bottom line, we'll give them a few weeks to work through the growing pains....and we'll be back.

Marie Kang-Scott

Google
We finally have a Korean BBQ restaurant in Palos Verdes worth going. They have 3 different meat combos that are reasonably priced. Their meats are comparable to the best KBBQ in Los Angeles ktown and very tasty❤️. They've only been open for a month, but the staff are well trained, efficient, and service oriented. We Love this place..

Sun Kim

Google
I am a meat lover. I’m pretty serious about meat actually. So I do not like to leave any negative reviews about a BBQ place as long as meat quality is good, especially a Korean BBQ place. However, it really makes me sad that I wouldn’t recommend this place for eating meat. To summarize, I felt like I went to a gourmet burger joint and ate McDonalds. At first glance, the place looks really nice. Workers are nice. The place is quite packed. You look at the menu, it’s quite pricey. But then, it’s a “fancy” Korean BBQ place so we thought maybe meat is top class. Unfortunately, it was not. Marinated beef, you couldn’t really taste that it was marinated. Thin sliced brisket, a Korean version, is known for its juicy fat taste. Their’s was missing the entire fat part, dry. Beef belly was just not up to its level. I felt like this would be a place where people who don’t know meat go to eat because it’s the nearest to them and that it’s expensive. I have to admit though that workers there, including the old owner looking man and woman were very nice. This is why I give 2 stars instead of 1.

Johnny Thai

Google
I left Kim's BBQ speechless, but not in a good way. I truly cannot fathom the glistening reviews. Here's the deal - with every bone in my body, I cannot recommend coming here as the price to quality ratio is not worth it. I spent around $100 for KBBQ that was overcooked, low quality, and tasteless. It saddens me to even write this review because I promised to never write something below a 3 again. Obviously, this review is based on my own experience, where the staff cooked for us (just like at Baekjeong and other KBBQ spots). But in truth, even if I told them I wanted to cook for myself, which I usually do, the meat quality+sides+sauce wasn't going to improve my rating any higher. I was there to observe their process for this review, which is why I did not intervene. For reference, you get thinly sliced brisket, pork belly, pork jowl, a choice of bulgogi or beef belly, and rice. Of course, you get the classic side dishes (banchan) as well. BANCHAN REVIEW: Oh my god, I would have been okay with selection being BORING if it wasn't for it also tasting extremely normal. It's kimchi, pickled radish (ssam mu), and macaroni. No potato salad or cubed potatoes, just straight up macaroni. And it was forgettable! Now, before I get into the meat, let me begin by saying the waitress/waiter (there were two) cooked for us. I did not ask them to cook for us, but they immediately just started cooking. I personally hate this, but some KBBQ places do it so I let it happen. Usually if someone is cooking for you it means they'll pay attention to your meat and make sure it's an amazing experience... It was not. Here's why: They did not give us time to eat/chat; they just straight up started throwing on the next meat after the previous one was (over)cooked. One waitress walked away, where I immediately started scavenging the grill to throw meat onto my plate before it overcooked. Another time, a waiter came by to cook pork belly and then walked away for 5 minutes before flipping. Pretty sure it was ready to flip the moment he walked away. Again, I was here to observe just like any other restaurant customer, so I did not want to step in for the sake of experiencing their service like everyone else. Thinly sliced brisket: This is your classic KBBQ meat. I was already extremely hesitant because the meat came out all at once and the brisket had NO marbling at all. It was all red with no fat - so I knew it would be an extremely lean cut. I wished I had taken a photo of this, but they already threw it on right when they came to my table. Pork jowl: Wow, I usually love pork jowl but it was extremely tasteless and overcooked. Even with the jalapeno brisket sauce (which was very poorly done), it was probably worse than a $20 AYCE KBBQ spot. Pork belly: Overcooked, the waiter literally disappeared. Beef belly: This is why my review has TWO stars. The manager/owner (an older fellow) came by and probably noticed the look I had when his employees were cooking. He did not speak a single word and just started throwing the beef belly on. Beef belly (photo attached) was thin like expected, but this time it tasted GOOD! I felt like I finally had a glimpse of what their food should actually taste like. Except... that ends the combo experience. Honestly, so glad that the beef belly was the closer. But considering everything I had experienced up until then, I was already just trying to pay and leave. I forgot to even comment on the poor attempt at veggies, too. Onion + asparagus, awkwardly there on the grill. $100 down the drain, truly. I cannot stress how much money I could have saved if I had just went to H-Mart and cooked everything at home. Here's my advice: Don't let your staff cook for people if they're not even going to be competent. If you have "expensive" quality meat, then don't treat it like it's not... I thought this was common sense.

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Google
Would absolutely love to give this place a better review, but post-pandemic, I am certain this place is tone-deaf to the current economic climate. The sampling of sides is minimal, there is one shared salad (small bowl) for two-three people and many offerings do not complement the meal well. The offerings are expensive for the quality of cut meat portions. The food is mediocre at best, portions are small and the staff rushes to cook the food for you and gently guide you out. Not the typical relaxing bbq experience and for 100 dollars for two people for basic bbq and two sodas, not worth it. Fountain/soda drinks are not refillable, you can not box/take away your rice or side portions (said by staff) because “they go bad too quickly” which is laughable (rice should be fine, remember kimchi is a fermented vegetable and American cucumbers can survive a bit of vinegar in a refrigerator). The sink in the bathroom was not functional, so make sure to bring hand sanitizer. Was disappointed given the build up and excitement of having more variety on the hill. We will not be returning and I do not recommend this place for good bbq. Head down to GEN for better flavors and value. Skip this stop, one star for appearance.

Elizabth Z.

Yelp
A little pricey, but worth it and very good. Love the bibimbap and the banchan (small plates of appetizers). Glad to have a good Korean restaurant in PV.
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Mandana B.

Yelp
Had a great diner here. Service was wonderful. Luckily we were able to get seated quickly on Valentine's Day. This is a nice restaurant next to Bristol farms. Ambiance is good, it's family friendly. Good menu options. Quality of the food was great.
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Arie R.

Yelp
Expensive but great quality! Enjoyed the meat without marinades best since I dont like sweet. There needed to be something with spice, spicy sauce or jalapeño, since everything was so sweet. Other and that though everything was delicious. Their banchan his homemade set the owner. Good kimchi and they had a really good seaweed one too. Yum!
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Ki K.

Yelp
DELICIOUS!! Excellent meat quality!! The owner was really nice and funny!! Very peaceful atmosphere. Definitely will be back again!! Thank you.
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Derek T.

Yelp
Having kbbq in PV is insane. Never did I ever imagine this happening, all the kbbq and anything asian would usually be in Torrance or Gardena. Anyway, that's not to say this isn't a welcome addition. Contrary to that, Kim's BBQ is a huge welcome to PV. It's not AYCE and it's pricier but it works. They'll cook the meat for you and yadda yadda. The one quip I do have is that the standard stew and steamed eggs are add-on options instead of being included with the combos. Now they serve non-Kbbq food as well and also have lunch specials if you want that instead. We'll have to try that next time, but everything overall was pretty decent for what you can get in Palos Verdes. The restaurant is a little small but it can get real busy especially on weekends. But for your convenience: Kim's BBQ.
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Lanai I.

Yelp
We've been coming bi-weekly for lunch and their food and service is excellent. Fresh and flavorful! The side assortments change and it's been wonderful trying freshly made new sides every few weeks! The short rib soup is bone in so it is full of flavor and a lot of meat! Value is great for the quality of meats, sides and the quantity you get. The wife and husband team are so very friendly and we hope you come and support this lovely local gem!
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Charles C.

Yelp
Place was hopping. I grew up on the hill and have seen so many restaurants come and go. We love Korean BBQ and weren't looking forward to drive down the hill and wait an hour + at that G*** for all you can eat. This place meat is quality! The appetizers were good. They have a system where they cook for you instead of you DIY. The boss seemed to be watching and he jumped in and help change out or grill as well as turn our meat. I will be back next time I am in town. Maybe a bit pricey but worth it!
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David H.

Yelp
burn rice. That crust of burn rice was covered the entire bottom of the stone pot. It was heavenly according to my wife. I got the soontofu and chicken bulgogi. Both were above average for a PV Korean restaurant. The chicken was full of favor. The soon tofu came with lots of tiny seafood chunks that I like, clams, shrimps, oysters, n beef. The banchan was great as well. We have three
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Crystal K.

Yelp
Horrible service. Forgot 3 out of the 4 things we ordered and was the least bit apologetic for it. Never coming back here again! Avoid at all costs, better to just make the drive out to Koreatown for authentic kbbq.
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Brenda L.

Yelp
The good: I got the combination platter of bbq meats for 2-3 people that was $88 and included bulgogi, jowl, pork belly and brisket. It also came with 3 pieces of mushroom, 1 asparagus and a slice of white onion. They have a la carte options too as well as speciality dishes that aren't bbq (ex: bibimbap). I thought the gold metal dishes were pretty and unusual (usually Korean restaurants have the silver). The interior is modern and sleek with a really cool wood wall with built in lights. We got a side of rice that was very moist and yummy. The meat quality was nice and the presentation was excellent. They cook the meat for you in front of you on your individual grill. I came on a Monday and we were seated right away. We also had grape soju that was enjoyable. The bad: I wish the front door were open for ventilation because the fumes inside made me cough. It was interesting how you only got one asparagus spear. The food took longer than expected to come out. The food is all raw so I was surprised that it took so long. We finished the combo with the 2 of us but I think we would've been hungry if there were 3 people. I've had combos for 2-3 at other Korean bbq places before that offered a larger quantity. The interesting: We weren't offered dipping sauces but we got some after asking (chili, fermented dip, soy sauce vinegar type dip and salt).
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Katrina S.

Yelp
What an excellent restaurant. My only regret is that is that we have not visited here sooner! As someone who usually needs to drive all the way to LA for Korean BBQ, I am so relieved we have something on the hill. Not only is this closer this was so much better! We had the owners helping us and I truly appreciate the adjustment from DIY to having the attentiveness of them cooking for us. It made pacing our meal extremely easy and they were incredibly sweet and funny! The food quality - AMAZING! The meat was incredibly high quality and cooked perfectly. We can't wait to go back and are so relieved we have this incredible spot at the top of the hill. Thank you for an excellent meal and experience!
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Wendy S.

Yelp
Server was great, restaurant still feels new, clean, and doesn't (yet) have that sticky grime a lot of korean bbq establishments get over time. The Banchan here is pretty good--- was the most satisfying part of our dinner, as was the beef rib soup stew. We also got a soon tofu combo which was most disappointing-- it did not come with an egg and we were told it'd be extra. Never in all my years eating korean in LA have I been told this, it's actually quite laughable. For the price point, you'd think it'd come with one, and honestly, it really needed it because the soon tofu here is quite sparse and too watery. Probably the worst I've ever had in a korean establishment. I ended up making my own when I got back home, the soon tofu kit from HMart is far more satisfying.
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Aina J.

Yelp
The silverware was pretty. The lunch special said chicken bulgolgi, but it was chicken thighs. The macaroni was very soggy and runny and so was the rice. Service was ok.
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Rich S.

Yelp
Really surprised how good this place was. Nice that it is relatively close by. Patrons were nearly all Korean. Good sides, tasty meat, they frequent the table and do nearly all the cooking. Great place for dinner
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Brian L.

Yelp
Usually this place is okay but I went with my family and they forgot 3 (of 4) orders tonight. We waited for a while and when we finally asked, they came to the realization that the printer to the kitchen ran out of paper and no one was aware of the order. Usually wouldn't care as much but I had my family (two young sons) with me and now we have to stop by somewhere else to get food. For our trouble, they offered a 15% discount on the first dish which just felt like the most minimal effort possible.
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Finley S.

Yelp
Food was amazing! Great experience when cooking the food in front of you! People were very nice! Great vibe.
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Carlo L.

Yelp
To the uninitiated, this place offers the right amount and fare, with quality just being ok, at a location convenient to those that frequent the area. There are other similar places that offer more in terms of selection and quality within a short drive. Service was on the good side and not a concern. Staff was helpful to first time customers. May come back here to avoid the crowd at other places.
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Johnny T.

Yelp
I left Kim's BBQ speechless, but not in a good way. I truly cannot fathom the glistening reviews. Here's the deal - with every bone in my body, I cannot recommend coming here as the price to quality ratio is not worth it. I spent around $100 for KBBQ that was overcooked, low quality, and tasteless. It saddens me to even write this review because I promised to never write something below a 3 again. Obviously, this review is based on my own experience, where the staff cooked for us (just like at Baekjeong and other KBBQ spots). But in truth, even if I told them I wanted to cook for myself, which I usually do, the meat quality+sides+sauce wasn't going to improve my rating any higher. I was there to observe their process for this review, which is why I did not intervene. ***STORY TIME*** I found Kim's BBQ before they even opened. I was driving around PV last year and their sign caught my eye. Kim's BBQ? In PV? Does KBBQ even exist over here? Intrigued, I pulled into the plaza. The parking lot is huge, and seeing that it's PV, I had a feeling they would be a quality BBQ restaurant. Two weeks later, they opened. I walked in for the menu, took a photo and immediately uploaded it to Yelp so that everyone could see the prices. The prices seemed fair, if the quality was high. I followed them on Instagram and constantly checked their Yelp. Reviews were positive, so I felt good about coming some day. Fast forward months later, and I'm ready to try Kim's BBQ out. It was a Tuesday night, right before I was planning to watch the new Mario movie. Looked at the menu and settled for the COMBO MIXED - $88. We were a party of two. The price is in line with what I'd expect for premium KBBQ. Except it wasn't. ***REVIEW TIME*** Alright, time for the food & service review. For reference, you get thinly sliced brisket, pork belly, pork jowl, a choice of bulgogi or beef belly, and rice. Of course, you get the classic side dishes (banchan) as well. BANCHAN REVIEW: Oh my god, I would have been okay with selection being BORING if it wasn't for it also tasting extremely normal. It's kimchi, pickled radish (ssam mu), and macaroni. No potato salad or cubed potatoes, just straight up macaroni. And it was forgettable! Now, before I get into the meat, let me begin by saying the waitress/waiter (there were two) cooked for us. I did not ask them to cook for us, but they immediately just started cooking. I personally hate this, but some KBBQ places do it so I let it happen. Usually if someone is cooking for you it means they'll pay attention to your meat and make sure it's an amazing experience... It was not. Here's why: They did not give us time to eat/chat; they just straight up started throwing on the next meat after the previous one was (over)cooked. One waitress walked away, where I immediately started scavenging the grill to throw meat onto my plate before it overcooked. Another time, a waiter came by to cook pork belly and then walked away for 5 minutes before flipping. Pretty sure it was ready to flip the moment he walked away. Again, I was here to observe just like any other restaurant customer, so I did not want to step in for the sake of experiencing their service like everyone else. Thinly sliced brisket: This is your classic KBBQ meat. I was already extremely hesitant because the meat came out all at once and the brisket had NO marbling at all. It was all red with no fat - so I knew it would be an extremely lean cut. I wished I had taken a photo of this, but they already threw it on right when they came to my table. Pork jowl: Wow, I usually love pork jowl but it was extremely tasteless and overcooked. Even with the jalapeno brisket sauce (which was very poorly done), it was probably worse than a $20 AYCE KBBQ spot. Pork belly: Overcooked, the waiter literally disappeared. Beef belly: This is why my review has TWO stars. The manager/owner (an older fellow) came by and probably noticed the look I had when his employees were cooking. He did not speak a single word and just started throwing the beef belly on. Beef belly (photo attached) was thin like expected, but this time it tasted GOOD! I felt like I finally had a glimpse of what their food should actually taste like. Except... that ends the combo experience. Honestly, so glad that the beef belly was the closer. But considering everything I had experienced up until then, I was already just trying to pay and leave. I forgot to even comment on the poor attempt at veggies, too. Onion + asparagus, awkwardly there on the grill. $100 down the drain, truly. I cannot stress how much money I could have saved if I had just went to H-Mart and cooked everything at home. Here's my advice: Don't let your staff cook for people if they're not even going to be competent. If you have "expensive" quality meat, then don't treat it like it's not... I thought this was common sense.
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Paul C.

Yelp
A relatively new restaurant on the hill. It's Adjacent to Bristol farms. This hill is a hard place, the population here has a high percentage of Korean nationals , so a Korean bbq better be good to survive. 1- ambiance The ambiance here is all Class. This separates Kim's from the other local options * Gen is an all you can eat place Korean bbq down the street , but it's a dark and trendy place * Gyu-kaku (ironically adjacent to gen) is a Japanese version of the same bbq. Dark and trendy. What sets Kim's apart is that this is an upscale version of a Korean bbq. Appropriate for the hill, I'd say I was a bit surprised to see that they will actually cook your food for you at your table. I'm a bit on the fence for this , part of the fun of a Korean bbq is the self cooking nature of the event. But , I think that's part of their superior service. 2- food This is not an "all you can eat ". The usual downside of those establishment is their cuts of meat are a lower quality. These locations usually dial up the spice to cover the quality. Kim's food is top tier. The presentation is amazing. You really feel like you're getting the best of an experience here. We got the mixed combo. That's enough for two. You get a mixture of both beef and pork- which is exactly what we wanted. The sides were very good, not as spicy as I'm used to I ordered a Cass beer based on the server's recommendation. It was to totally adequate, not a watery American lager. Overall- yes, I will go again. You may balk at the initial prices , but remember - the price is feeding two people. When you do the math you find that you get a super classy experience , top notch food, for about the same price. And you dont feel like you're rubbing elbows with a bunch of twenty year old hipsters.
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Nina W.

Yelp
Excellent! We made a reservation for 6:30pm on a Saturday and was promptly seated when we came. We got the $155 luxe combo. The meat quality is excellent. The brisket is super good as well as the bone in ribeye. Those were my favs. The banchan is also excellent!! I loved all of them. The menu says the combo is for 2-3 people. We had 3 people and were stuffed at the end. I think the combo can serve 4 as long as everyone doesn't come starving. Parking is excellent. Located in a plaza. Service was great. Everyone came to cook the meat for us. Also love the gold plates. It's a bit pricey but I think it's worth the splurge for a special occasion!
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Logan N.

Yelp
My Korean friend told me this is the best place to go for Korean bbq. I asked her if it's even better than the ones in Torrance and she said yes so I decided to check it out. Kim's cut $58 was expensive but oh so good. I'm not typically a fan on tofu soup but the tofu here is tasty and creamy in a good non fattening way. I am definitely coming back. It's also clean and modern. Bimbimbop: I like it when the rice is crunchy on the bottom but this is good enough. The owner stars in the Netflix Beef!! Parking is easy peasy and free
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Alysha T.

Yelp
I really hope the community supports this business! It's the best spot I've tried that's come into this shopping plaza. Also awesome to have kbbq on the hill! There are different set meats you can get for small groups, along with some sides and appetizers you can add. Service is very friendly and they cook the meat for you, which is so helpful for things like the steak. Cooked to perfection! This would be a really fun spot for any families with kids in particular. I'd also highly recommend the seafood pancake. It is enormous and honestly I'd come back just for this. It was that good. Drop by and try this spot out!
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Kay K.

Yelp
I live nearby, so I've been to this place several times. My experience has been... consistently bad. Food is very overpriced. Portions are too small. Not enough banchan (side dishes). Service? In general, pretty understaffed and not well-trained. They are clearly struggling because there aren't enough staff. So it's not their fault. The worst part is that the owner is a major jerk. And he is prejudiced against his own Korean customers. If you are Korean, and he detects that you are Korean, he will serve you last, skimp on your order, and rush you out, making you feel unwelcome. If you don't believe me, check out some of the other 1-star reviews for this place. Okay, you can't always tell if a Yelp reviewer is Korean, but sometimes you can, so check out what they are complaining about. If the owner figures out that you are Korean, he will treat you rudely. If you are Asian, but not Korean, you might have a chance at good service. Try to somehow make it obvious that you are not Korean. Good luck to you. And of course, if you are very obviously not Asian at all, you'll be fine. You'll be served before the Asians for sure. Congratulations, enjoy Kim's BBQ!
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Duke C.

Yelp
We were in the area and had a sudden urge for KBBQ, so it was the perfect opporunity to try out Kim's. Got there around 7pm on Saturday and waited for about 30min, not too bad? Interior is a nice modern space and definitely looked premium. We decided to go with Mixed Combo, which came with prime brisket, pork belly, pork jowl, and either bulgolgi or prime beef belly. All the meat quality were really good actually and we actually really enjoyed the pork jowl. We went with the prime beef belly and really liked how they added black pepper, which just created this nice flavor when grilled. We also ordered the kimchi jigae and steamed egg. Kimchi jigae was very good, and steamed egg while good and fluffy, we think they forgot to add salt. Solid banchan and we actually really enjoyed them all! We did expect a premium in pricing since it was PV but man, the combos doesn't come with the stews or steamed egg and it's all add ons so the bill can rack up quite quickly if you want the usual offerings that come with KBBQ. Salad re-fill is an add on as well. Normal offerings of soju, beer, and even some wine. Service was pretty solid although can be a bit hard to flag someone down when it is busy. Overall, solid spot for KBBQ with a nice space to enjoy but do expect a more hefty bill by the end!
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Regina L.

Yelp
Finally a KBBQ place to hit the peninsula! The servers at Kim's were so nice and attentive during our visit. This place is quite pricey, but the meat quality is top notch. My family of 4 got the luxe combo and the mixed combo. It was good for the four of us and was very filling! It came with a soup and steamed egg, as well as the assorted banchan. This place also got quite busy during lunch time, I can only imagine how busy it gets during dinner. If you find yourself on the peninsula, this place is worth a visit!
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Edward C.

Yelp
After several visits... Expensive for what it is. Wait staff doesn't pay attention to you when you order, not surprisingly they got it wrong. Staff insisted on cooking but overcooked the meat. Not the best, not the worst, deff not for the price. Just drive down to Torrance...
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Amy Z.

Yelp
Best restaurant in PV! This place is a gem and they have some of the best banchan side dishes. Their marinated galbi is our favorite meat. Can't go wrong with anything on their menu though.
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Chase S.

Yelp
Food was really good. The wait staff were super friendly and willing to explain. Typical ambiance for Korean Bbq.
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Charles C.

Yelp
Fantastic food, great service, and great to have this on the Hill. I miss this stuff from all the years of living in K-town and now I have it in my backyard.
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Jeffrey L.

Yelp
Hooray! Is this the best Korean food I have ever had? No. Is this the best Korean food in LA? No. Is this the best Korean food on the hill (PV)? Yes! I had come back from a long business trip and was just tired and wanted to eat something that wasn't fried or American. I had heard about Kim's bbq from my friends and never ventured to try it since I wanted to let them figure out the restaurant opening before I tried. It was a hot summer day and was looking for some naengmyon (Korean cold noodle) since I had been craving that. Their website was down, but i called them and lo and behold they had a cold noodle combo with Galbi! I was sold and immediately drove over. It was a Friday evening and half the tables were occupied which was great to see. Most people were eating BBQ, but i wanted to just get the combo. The restaurant was very clean and the bowls and the silver ware definitely had a nice luster to them that was different than what you would see elsewhere. Service was prompt and quick. Now for the food: Banchan (side dishes) - Good enough. Kimchi was great and the cucumbers were refreshing. Fish cake was standard. This didn't stand out, but I wasn't hear for this. Naengmyun - Broth lacked some flavor, but the noodles were done well and the soup did not border on being too sweet. The traditional mustard and vinegar condiments were provided and I was able to mix it to my liking. Galbi - cooked well and the meat wasn't too fatty like you see elsewhere. Meat quality was high. All in all the end to end package was great. Good Service, Good food, Great location and the pricing was right. I will come back later with friends or families for the BBQ combo.
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Sandra K.

Yelp
Excellent service, the food is delicious. My little boy has allergies and they accommodate all his dishes for him. I highly recommended!
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Tiffany K.

Yelp
Wow the quality at Kim's BBQ is unmatched! Especially for the first kbbq up the hill in PV I HIGHLY recommend you make reservations esp for dinner on the weekends as it fills up pretty quickly around 5 - 530ish. Not sure if theres a minimum requirement for reservations but we had a group of 7 and were able to get one. TLDR- if you're big on having very high quality meat, this is the place for you. If you're more of a good quality + big on filling up on salad/sides, you should find another kbbq to fill you up. For our table of 4 people, we got the combo prime with the prime beef belly, kimchi stew, soybean stew, steamed egg, ribeye and pork belly (thats already $246) and while the quality was extremely good, it is pretty pricey (I mean you're paying for quality). you'll have to pay a lot to be stuffed (in my opinion) I could eat a few more plates of meat after all this tbh All the food we had was really good, especially the ribeye - it straight up melted in our mouth and the pork belly was so good too! I'm not big on getting pork belly at kbbq but it was one of the better ones I've tried! Service is amazing! There's always employees walking around and cooking the meat for you, refilling side dishes and making sure everything is a good kbbq experience. It's also very clean too. Cons -no refills on salad -stews are extra
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Danielle F.

Yelp
I love this place! So happy they opened up a KBBQ place in PV! The food is incredible. Great quality, amazing sides, clean atmosphere, and helpful staff. Love it here!

Soledad D.

Yelp
Best Korean food in town!!! Amazing customer service from start to finish... I highly recommend this restaurant.
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Teresa K.

Yelp
So glad I was able to find a legit korean restaurant in this area! Was able to reserve a table on a busy Friday night. The place was poppin' ! Highly recommend to call ahead to reserve a table as there were many walk-ins waiting to be seated. The meat quality didn't disappoint at all and the side dishes were all delicious. Our group ordered the Mix bbq combo which comes with salad and 3 bowls of rice. Any soup and steamed egg is offered at an extra price for a couple bucks more. Worth adding the steamed egg and soup which goes very well with the meal. The servers were attentive in grilling the meat and changing the grill in a timely manner even though the place was at it's busiest hour. Will come back to try their lunch specials.
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Sherry L.

Yelp
We've been here a few times now and the biggest issue is the customer service and taste. The meats are good quality and well seasoned; however, the soups don't have any flavor.
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V Y.

Yelp
Simply Great food! Love their DongChiMi noodles. I have visited 3 times in 2weeks to have this noodles.

Vanessa B.

Yelp
WOW! This was the best Kbbq spot i've ever been to. Meat is high quality, ambience is nice, customer service was amazing! The owner is very nice and friendly. Enjoyed trying this spot out!
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Eugene P.

Yelp
General Description: A KBBQ restaurant located in the hills of Silver Spur. The good: - Quality of meat. - Service. It seems like a lot of higher end KBBQ places have adopted the full service model. That is, the servers bring the food out and help with the cooking. - Location. This is the first KBBQ on the hill. The bad: - One person restroom. - Side dishes came out late. I will cut them some slack as it was close to closing time and they did end up bringing them out mid meal. - This place is new and it's only a matter of time when it will get packed. I hate long lines lol. - The price might be considered a little steep but you get what you pay for. Overall: I hope they keep up their service during busy times. I would highly recommend you give them a try.
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Kendra B.

Yelp
So glad there is a Korean BBQ up in the peninsula. The food is good.. but for the price, the portion isn't as big as if you would get a regular Korean BBQ such as Parks BBQ, with tip we paid $195 party of 3, 2 adults and a ver y small child. (Had the combo 2 with 1 beer and soju). We would normally have left Parks BBQ with lots of left overs. This place has good quality meats but portion isn't as big. So not sure what a big family's bill would be... (which most of PV has biiig families). Their service was very good even thou they were short staffed. Their banchan was pretty good but not great. I based my banchan to the overall greatness of the restaurant. The variety of banchan lacks in this restaurant and their kimchi is good but not great, it lacks in dept of flavor and so does their KKAKDUGI (radish kimchi). I also did not get any Jap Chae like some people did... they also ran out of some side dishes when we came in at 4:30 pm. Yes, I understand they are brand new so they are still getting to know how much of what to make per day... Any Korea restaurants, you can ask for many refills on banchan, we asked once for refill and the owners remarks was "oh you like it..." Well yeah, I want more please... not good response when asking for more banchan.... He wasn't too keen that we asked for more banchan, he did but with resist. I know they are new, but they need to figure out the portion vs the price of this place. I will still drive to Korea town if I have to pay over $200. I will come back if I don't feel like driving to Koreatown or Fullerton to get great Korean BBQ. (Oh I am Korean too, so I know Korean food)
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Victor M.

Yelp
This place opened January of 2022 and was very good at the beginning. The owner was a very nice man, who would go around every table and make sure that the ship was run very tightly. He hasn't been there in a few months, and the service has understandably declined. They forgot my tea, and we had already eaten our banchan, and the meat had not arrived yet. And it wasn't like they were super busy. They were at 50% capacity on a Wednesday night! I hope the owner comes back and their service quality gets back to how it was early this year.
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Emily N.

Yelp
I'm glad more restaurants are coming to the peninsula. It's nice not to go off the hill to eat different types of food. My first impression of Kim's bbq was good, but the customer service was not excellent but they are relatively new. They were in their soft opening phase. The waitress completely messed up our order, and when we told her the items that came seemed different than what we ordered on the menu. She apologized and said we could order extra food to get items from what we actually ordered.. everyone makes mistakes but not the best customer service. The meat quality was good, and the sets ranged from $88, $132, and $155, which served 2-3 people. Each combination order is served with fresh salad, one steamed egg, and one selection of soybean stew or kimchi stew. The side dishes were good I just wish the service was better.
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Tim M.

Yelp
As much as I want to keep this place as a hidden gem, it's too good not to share. I usually go to Baekjeong for KBBQ but decided to try this place out with a few friends on a Thursday night. We got here around 6:30pm and were seated immediately. The servers were prompt and attentive and the meat quality was great. The servers even cook the meat for you so you just need to eat :) Overall, I'd say this place is comparable to Baekjeong. Value wise it ended up a bit over $30 after tax and tip. We got the combo mixed - meant for 2-3 people but with the unlimited sides it was enough for 4 people. Hopefully the service keeps up when this place gets busy (I'm sure it will).
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Christopher M.

Yelp
Five stars, even though we have only visited once. My wife and I stopped in for lunch on Friday. The restaurant has been open just over one year, so everything is very new and very clean. My wife was in the mood for hot stone Bi Bim Bap; I ordered spicy kimchi stew. Both dishes were excellent. In particular, I thought that the red chili sauce for the Bi Bim Bap was better than most. It was thicker, less sweet, and it had a rich smoky flavor. The kimchi stew was not as spicy as I expected; perhaps they toned it down because I am a gringo. Nonetheless, it too was very good. The real stars of the show, though, were the banchan. They were hands down the best I've ever had at a Korean restaurant. They were accompanied by an interesting sweet macaroni salad with apples, that was like a makeshift Waldorf salad. It was odd at first, but it made a nice complement (contrast) to the sour and spicy banchan. The prices for lunch were very reasonable, especially when considering the quantity and quality of the side dishes. If I hadn't ordered a 22oz Kloud, we would have gotten out for less than $50. The owners themselves did most of the service, and they were very attentive and friendly. We will definitely return, next time for the two-person BBQ combo. One final note: As noted above, the restaurant opened in Rolling Hills (next to the Bristol Farms) just over one year ago. The owners decided to sign up as sponsors for the LPGA Dio Implant golf tournament. Hopefully next year some players and fans - Korean or not - will drive up the hill a few miles to check this place out after a day of hard walking and golf.

Brian K.

Yelp
Don't usually post but had to based on recent experience - everything is over priced but very convenient on the hill and meat quality is decent but the service is terrible especially the owner who is focused on the bottom line and turning tables vs appreciating neighborhood repeat customers - will not go back any more and will go to Gardena and koreatown for better service and price point and experience.
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Esther K.

Yelp
Food quality and taste is great & service is friendly. Been there three times in two weeks. Better than the Korean restaurants in Torrance., hands down.
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Camille T.

Yelp
It was my first time at Kim's BBQ after randomly finding it. The food was awesome! It's not AYCE (which is usually what I go for when it comes to Korean BBQ), but the combo plates still had decent amount of food. One mix combo plate was good enough for my party of 4, but if you are extra hungry, I recommend ordering more. Service was a little slow since it was busy but the staff's very kind & attentive. Restaurant is pretty, and it's located in a plaza with lots of parking.
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Doogie L.

Yelp
Meat quality - D Banchan - C Service - B+ Facility - B- Value - D+ This place is more expensive than Chosun Galbi, Park's BBQ or Suwon Galbi, but the quality of meat is mediocre - AYCE quality meat. I give it 2 stars because there are no alternative options. Gen BBQ is cheaper, with the same quality meat. Baekjeong is not much better quality but is cheaper. Gotta drive to LA Ktown or Buena Park for some decent KBBQ. Service is good, the restaurant is clean since it's new. This place has the potential to be better if they can upgrade some better quality meat to justify their high price.
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Paul K.

Yelp
The meat quality is excellent. The banchan variety was great. Service was very good and they help you cook and change the grill at the right time. My only problem was their naengmyun (korean cold noodles) was not good. Broth was not cold enough and little bland and the noodles were not good. I would go back for the meat for sure.