Ko Ryo Jung Korean BBQ

Although this is a Korean barbecue restaurant, I was a little surprised to find that none of the waiters were Korean when I arrived. AYCE has a wide variety of food, and some of it tastes good, but the beef tongue is too thin and not attractive. The buffet did not include drinks, which was a bit disappointing.

One of the best all you can eat korean bbq places in torrance! Been here since I was a kid and my family enjoys eating here for ayce. The place is on the small side but can serve many groups as once, I have been reccomending this place since my early highschool years and even to this day. They have a lunch menu hours which are cheaper than dinner times of course. They also have an A or B menu, if you are gonna come try this place I reccomend trying the B menu set at least once, as their premium ribeye, galbi, and many of their special selections. Their service is very attentive and very easy to talk to, don't forget their salad bar and the steamed eggs which do not taste burnt like other places!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Had a delightful experience at Ko Ryo Jung Korean BBQ. The owner was exceptionally welcoming and hospitable. The beef was incredibly fresh and, given the quality, the prices were very reasonable. The "all you can eat" option is a definite win, ensuring generous portions. I highly recommend trying their short rib and finger meat - both were flavorful and succulent. A must-visit! Highly recommended!

Update:It got so much more expensive, but then new choices of meat are delicious. Ptobably can't come as much but still definitely worth coming! Only Kbbq place I will ever need to go to. My husband and I always love it here. They are so good to us all the time. So happy they opened up again for dine in.

This place has the best Korean BBQ I've ever had! The spicy ramen was small but so good😋🍜 Definitely recommend!

Came here for our wedding anniversary as we both like Korean BBQ. I would recommend for folks who want authentic Korean BBQ and laid back atmosphere.

Went there on Saturday 8pm and had to wait for an hour! Very crowded but worth it :) pretty good quality for all-you-can-eat. Mostly had beefs on the top row of menu B and non of them were disappointing. Marinated Gal-Bi was my favorite so far! I would recommend to check waitlist through yelp before u go Cheers!!

Came here with 9 and had a terrible experience. After we sat down and gave in our first order, the manager came and told us that larger parties has a mandatory 25% gratuity. Tipping is fine, not writing the mandatory fee on the menu is just malicious equivocation. Additionally the manager straight up stopped our orders from being processed. On the menu it explicitly says it's one beef short rib per person, we ordered 4 and we're stopped from additional orders. Finally we got kicked out of the reasturant because we asked the hostess why our orders were being cancelled. Our server was great and we ended up tipping 60 to the waiter. Glad to never come back again

Great experience dining here! Service was friendly and very attentive. Meat selection was wide and affordable with two different price points depending on what selections you prefer. The self service bar was awesome- I got to get my side dishes myself without constantly bothering someone for extra kimchi & radish. Also loved the bibimbap bowl as my side of extra veggies plus carbs that paired perfectly with the grilled meats. Interior is not modern or fancy but it's clean and quaint which I find a bit charming- like a spot only locals frequent. I recommend!

The spot for the best experience you will ever have. Top quality Meats- the best staff. Never had any issues. Been a half dozen or more times. It's my go to spot when I'm in the South Bay visiting family and friends. a must stop destination- get it while it's hot! Literally! Come on down for a great meal, fun times.

My gf and i love this place, their bowls were full with meat, BUT last month they started giving broccoli with the bowls.. Alright cool some veggies, NOW Japchae and broccoli, and as you can see this is a significant change to the portion of meat. When ordering, there is no mention of japchae or broccoli, this is cute but im here to eat, and i need some meat, i hope you are able to change this soon or at least give the option to only have meat. (I eat enough veggies) still love ya. EDIT: Thank you for the advice boss man, FIVE STARS I'll be back soon

been coming here for years now. No it's not going to be as new and fancy as a 92kbbq or any other newer more popular mainstream spots. But it is one of the only ayce that includes bibimbap and ramen (in the south bay at least), it has good variety and the price isn't bad. It's an older spot but the vibes inside are always good, staff is always nice. Even when there is the option to go elsewhere, maybe somewhere aesthetically "nicer" I continue to return here year after year.

To be fair, it's more like 3.5 stars but here's my breakdown of this place... Fyi, they don't seat you if you're a party of 1 (disappointing) so skip this place if eating alone. This time I brought a friend and we got seated pretty fast on a Saturday night so started off well. I had no idea there was a self-serve station for all the sides with plenty of options.. amazing concept. The place was busy but service was timely and friendly, checking in often. We got orders in right away and they showed up not long after. The food itself was either hit or miss. Hit: All of the following were very FRESH and clean! Beef Brisket, Chicken Bulgogi and Beef Bulgogi were all seasoned well, very yummy. The dipping sauces are pretty nice but not the BEST out there. Glass noodles were lovely, potato salad chunky, milky and creamy and with NO RAISINS thank God lol. Asparagus and salad greens were a nice veggie option although I couldn't find any dressing but that could've just been me. Bean sprouts had perfect spicy sauce. Pickled radishes delicious..They also had watermelon which was so sweet and juicy I could've eaten just that the whole time lol. Cons: Two of my favorite side dishes failed to deliver. Rice paper I love SOOO much and look forward to it because not all kbb places have it. These were thick, not as gelatinous, flavorless (how does rice paper not even taste like rice?) and didn't pair well with the sauces. The texture misses that delicate chewiness and the way it "breaks apart" is exactly like a slice of Kraft American cheese, so weird lol. Then there's the kimchee cucumbers. Just one word... BITTER. Overall the experience was pretty good and I like that they give you 2 hours before kicking you out. That said, for me it's definitely worth driving further to a 5 star ayce spot for a tastier meal (with sushi!!!) at a cheaper price.

Hidden gem in Torrance! Food was good and priced fairly. Staff were friendly and service was timely. Not a ton of space for large parties, but spacious enough to walk up to where the side dishes were without bumping into anyone. Great experience and would come here again!

Very easy to order between the two sets for the table and choose what meats we wanted. The servers were really nice and helped us as this was our first time here! The self-serve banchan was refilled often and quickly, and their daikon was the perfect thinness for rolling the meat in.

Ko Ryo Jung is a hidden gem for Korean cuisine lovers who value authenticity over flash. Tucked away in a large plaza. The service is always prompt and warm. The staff is always kind. The quality of their food is great and savory.

If you are looking to get your Korean bbq fix, Ko Ryo Jung will do the job! We typically go to GEN but when the wait is too long, we try to find other places. My first time trying this place and it's decent! We called ahead to see if there was a wait and it was only 10min. They have a little buffet area to grab your sides and sauces which is nice so you don't have to wait for your waiter. They have rice paper, salad, kimchi, and other sides you would typically see at a kbbq spot. You get two options, A or B. Option A was perfect for my party, had all the meats, soups and egg that we wanted. The meat quality was pretty good, no complaints. The tofu soup had good flavor but didn't really like the meats they had in there, just liked the soup and tofu. Like I said, if you are craving kbbq and need a quick fix, this does the job!

I went to this place couple years ago and decided to revisit it. I had a great time. Food was good. Very large portions. Great to share. I think it's a fair price compared to other Korean barbecue places in the area. I actually prefer this place because it's more authentic. The service was actually really awesome even though it was a packed Saturday night!

Very excellent service. The waiters are very attentive and the food is very delicious

8:30 pm party of 2 Sign in tablet at the entrance. My first visit. Service was great! There was plenty of server attention to our table and the tables around us. No table pan chan but a very small salad bar set up with some potato salad, veg, kimchi, sauces, butter, and bacon. I would've settled for menu A but my TTSS (tryin to see something) said menu B was a must get. Really enjoyed the kalbi rib, limited per person, good size, and amount of meat on the bone. Not the thin slices you see in a regular plate. Marinade gave it that nice caramelized finish. I usually ignore chicken but their marinated chicken is actually pretty good too. $40 per person AYCE and before tip was $91.94 I'd be willing to return.

We all go to KBBQ restaurants for the food and Ko Ryo Jung doesn't disappoint. Huge selection of choices. Clean (well as clean as you can keep a KBBQ restaurant.) Service is attentive and friendly. Great value for the money. We will definitely be back!

We've been to most of the KBBQ in Torrance and Gardena, if not all of them. Ko Ryo Jung meat quality is definitely up there. They serve filet Mignon, ribeyes and thicker slices of thin sliced beef tongue. The restaurant tables are clean. The staff is attentive and kind. (David offered and brought over octopus headless because we asked). Enjoy the food, aromas and free flowing soju.

The meats were pretty good the sides were mediocre and the waiters were pretty nice. My only problem was if it's an all you can eat Korean BBQ why are you limited to only getting certain meats once and that's all you're already paying a lot. It's not cheap it just defeats the purpose "ALL YOU CAN EAT" MY RATE IS 7.1

Used to like coming to this place. But now they try to play their customers by stupid by taking other people on the waitlist that came in after and checked in after and they say "they called in ".

Came in an hour before closing and they wouldn't sit us? We drove 30 minutes to come and eat, they need to change their hours on google so lame.

I like that you don't have to order all the time! Having the "salad" bar stocked is a fantastic idea. You're not waiting forever to eat! One of my go to Korean BBQ spots. You leave smelling like kalbi and bulgogi! And that ain't a bad thing!

TLDR The quality of meat has dropped here. I use to come here often and the quality of meat has definitely went down. With so much other choices around I can't really recommend this place, but if you are are looking for a decent quality meat and a salad bar this place is still great. I recommend checking out 92kbbq instead. Rating Food was just okay there are some good and bad. Mostly just okay. Three stars but they get a boost for the salad bar so 4 stars. Review I use to frequent here often especially after COVID. I always thought the quality of meat here was pretty good and I love the salad bar. I hate hassling the servers for more side dishes and getting it yourself is great. But during this recent visit I feel like the quality has definitely went down. In the past I would probably give this place 5 stars but sadly things have changed. The service here was always inconsistent sometimes great and sometimes just okay. They use to have Youtube kpop music videos playing on the TVs but I don't think they have those anymore. This place is still a great backup if other places are packed but there are definitely better options. Parking The parking in this plaza is weirdly crowded all the time so parking can be a hassle sometimes. You aren't technically suppose to park on the left side but I never had any problems. Atmosphere They play a mix of music here. They recently reupholstered their seats so that is nice. Service They got rid of the bell here but I thought they did pretty good in terms of service it tends to be on the slow side. Food Beef short rib was just okay. Thin pork belly never the wrong choice. Their filet mignon was very tender. The beef flap was too sweet. Avoid the beef tongue. I have never had beef tongue that was so chewy.

My family and I found this restaurant a few months ago and we love it ! So many meats to choose from! Not only that, but the quality is great! You can also Order spicy tofu soup, which is my favorite other options as well but I haven't gotten to try them yet because I'm hooked on that soup! All you can eat! so many different kimchi's to choose from as well and service is also great Which is a plus so fast and efficient !

Great price, great service, great vibes and great food! This is me and my fiancé's go to spot for kbbq.

Little cozy spot tucked in Plaza. Been coming here with my family for a while now. Service is always great and food always good. They actually have a great price for family meal when you want to stay in on rainy days and eat in the comfort of your own home. Usually the bulgogi family meals is devoured between 2-3 people depending how hungry you are

This restaurant is the best kbbq i ever had its very comfy and comfortingly delicious food with all the side dishes. My favorite is the bibimbap that mix veggies with rice the flavor are so amazing and try to add some of more of the meet it will be the perfect combination. The service is very accommodating they will help and serve you with a big smile. Also for the ambiance of this place relaxing and you will actually feel like eating in one of the kdrama scenes.

Amazing food and great choices from the cold bar. You can get as much rice paper and bachan your heart desires. Hot sake on a cold night to make it come together. The servers are great and make sure the service is top tier. The tables are placed well and the ventilation is excellent. Music videos on the tvs bring the ambience

This restaurant was perfect for our group of 8! Staff was very accommodating to large groups: frequently checking up on us and removing used plates. We enjoyed the variety of meat and self-serve side of veggies and fruits. I enjoyed dipping cooked brisket in sesame oil and wrapping it in pickled radish! In terms of music, I wished they had more songs to their playlist. Maybe I zoned out while eating, but I heard songs play a second time in the hour that we were there. That's just me though, and it didn't take away from the food experience. Would come back again!

This is a weekly go-to. Love this place! Food is always delicious and staff always attentive. Great Kbbq!! Love it!

This place is always a go too! We came here last night after not coming for a while and definitely hit the spot! Our server is always the best. This is our only KBBQ place go to

WORST EXPERIENCE EVER! As soon as my sister and I got seated, we asked if there was a bathroom, the waiter said "yes" but walked away right after, so we had to find it ourselves. The food was alright, and I usually try different korean bbq places, this restaurant would be a LAST resort. The whole time we were burning up in there, the light wasn't even on, air wasn't on while we were cooking. As for table touches, the waiter Ernesto didn't even acknowledge us but was helping the people barely coming in before us. I had to ask him to refill my water 2x and he never refilled it until I asked a 3rd time. Certain things we ordered never came out, then as he was asking if we wanted anything else, he just walked away. It's almost as if he didn't want to serve us. Then when I was about to order something/refill something, he just hands us the check and walks away. I just assume it's my fate to walk away so I just pay the check and still left hungry and dizzy from the amount of smoke in my face from grill and dehydrated. I am going to take myself to GEN KBBQ and pay a little extra just to receive better service.

I have been coming to this KBBQ place for years! This place feels more authentic than come of the more modern commercialized places. The food quality ranges based on what meat you order. They have simple brisket and beef/pork belly, and more marinated meats as well. I love the steamed eggs! The best part is they have many flavors of Soju! The service is always good and welcoming. I just celebrated my birthday there and the manager gave us free soju and extra food after we already paid the bill. Ko Ryo Jung is definitely my go to spot in Torrance!

[Review #755] 2023-041 Food Order: BEEF BRISKET, BEEF BULGOGI, SPICY PORK BULGOGI, PORK JOWL, PORK BELLY, BIBIM BAP, SALAD, PICKLED RADISHES & CUCUMBERS, BEAN SPROUTS, RICE NOODLES, WATERMELON Ko Ryo Jung Restaurant is located on the west side of Victory Center, a busy plaza filled with restaurants & other businesses. Parking may seem plentiful, spaces are hard to come by during lunch & dinner rush, especially dinner. It doesn't help that curbside parking is limited to 30-mins. (I think?), but the regular spaces are equally hard to spot. It doesn't help the matter when there's a 24/7 tow warning for unauthorized or illegally parked cars. My g/f says don't worry since parking is so difficult, everyone does it (takes the curbside longer than the limit). Ummm... I don't want to pay for the tow or the hassle of waiting to retrieve my car. I haven't been to Korean BBQ in awhile, so this is a treat (aka food coma calling... LOL). My kids are too young & not used to this kind of eating to take advantage of AYCE, & my husband will just eat a normal serving so I'm unable take advantage of an AYCE menu. Also, you will come out smelling BBQ-ey due to the smokiness from grilling your own meats. A very belated dinner that initially reserved for a French restaurant that didn't have availability on a Friday night (surprise, surprise... told my g/f to make reservations), we ended up here -- a go-to for AYCE. The wait was quick, only 10-mins. before we're led to a cozy corner booth. After picking our initial set of meats, we set off to the AYCE banchan buffet filled with over a dozen sides: bacon & butter (not as a side, it's for greasing the grill & added flavor/seasoning... doesn't everything taste better with bacon?), salads, fruits (watermelon was particularly sweet & juicy, but ran out on round 2; only oranges were left, & they were also sweet & juicy), pickled radishes & cucumbers, veggies, mushrooms, greens, potato salad, rice noodles, various sauces for dipping or as a dressing. While I like the self-service so I'm not making obscene, repeated requests for more banchan, I'm a little worried about the cleanliness of the station as I watched some diners dropping/mixing ingredients, particularly the bacon which is raw. The meats came promptly, & looked fresh. The brisket cooked the quickest. The dipping sauce, usually consist of a pepper-salt mix in sesame oil, seemed mute. I've had some dippers with a bit of citrus or smoked salt. Between the bacon, butter, & mixed meats, the pan was eventually seasoned that I didn't need to dip the meats. The spicy pork bulgogi took the longest to cook; I'd probably skip that next time. Instead of filling up with bibim bap (carbs), I would like to try their tofu soup & spicy ramen (yeah, I know it's carbs, but wondered if that works to offset some of the heaviness from the protein). I'm surprised they don't have a cold noodle offering; I would prefer this contrast to all that BBQ vs. rice or bibim bap. We were quick with round 1 & ordered 1 more round with a grill change (it was quite charred so I didn't need that seasoning... LOL), stuffing ourselves; I think we ate 3 plates/person. Service was friendly & mostly great, though nowhere to be found when I needed a water refill. Servers were bustling & may mow you over near the kitchen entrance/exit, which was on our path to the banchan station. It felt like playing dodgeball. Yikes! The basic AYCE menu currently runs at $30.99 with 21 protein & side items, still a good deal since it offers lots of protein choices. The upgraded menu offer 25% more proteins & sides for a 30% mark-up. For the price difference, there wasn't anything that I absolutely must have so I'm ok with the standard options. Can you believe you can get all this freshness for $21.99 before COVID-19 lockdown? Now that was a bargain menu. Definitely will be back with friends, not my family, as they're not a glutton like me. Hahaha... Recommended: beef brisket & bulgogi, spicy pork bulgogi (takes awhile to cook), pork jowl & belly, bibim bap, rice noodles, watermelon, banchans.

So good best KBBQ in Los Ángeles area I've been coming here for years and it's honestly the best place

My favorite restaurant of all time love going there. Food is delicious places always clean although the older man who has a server he is very rude, but everyone else is amazing.

The service is pretty standard. Nothing to really say about it. The food however is great. I love kbbq. This place is soo good and clean. They have a bar in the middle full of rice paper, salad, kimchi and much more. If you haven't tried it yet do so. It's so worth it.

This place has the essential of Korean BBQ buffet. There are 2 options to the buffet and we tend to order the lower cost version. It's got pretty much everything you need unless you are picky for some of the more expensive meat. Before Covid, it was about $24 but has since went up but so is everywhere else. It's not fancy or the best but it's our go to place.

Went last night and ordered the more expensive AYCE menu at 41.99. Service and quality were great. I would definitely come back again. Shoutout to John for the great service.

This was one of my favorite Korean bbq restaurants for sure, the selection and meats were super good, my favorite was the bulgogi. The service was great I think our servers name was Daniel and he was awesome. The salad too was definitely a great side.

Honestly this place has gone downhill. They used to serve you big portions but now they skimp on everything. They take forever to get your order to come out and you gotta fight to get the waitress attention. I'm probably not going to return. They used to be my favorite kbbq but tbh, after my last experience. I'll be opting for a better restaurant. In summary, I'm leaving in disappointment.

Do not trust these people. Check your credit card charge. There's a lady that works here that is so crooked and dishonest that she ruined the score for their establishment. Typically I'd give them a 3 rating. They're not very clean or consistent but bbq is pretty decent. Side dishes are terrible but meat is generally ok. Last time I went I put my name on the Yelp waitlist. It said about half hour wait which isn't terrible so we decided to wait. Big mistake. It ended up being an hour and 15 minutes because of that lady. A girl who signed in about 20 minutes after me was seated way before us. I didn't stop to question it when the group was being seated because I thought there was some legit reason. Though I had clearly seen her sign in after me. So when we were finally seated maybe half hour later I asked the lady how come the other group was seated first. Her excuse was that we waited so long she wanted us to wait a little longer and give us a better table. BULL CRAP she knew the group. What kind of excuse is that? She thought she was doing our family a favor when we have a small child and it was at night when that group was a bunch of young friends? Having us wait another half hour for a better table???? Why not give us the option???? To add to all this they ADDED FIVE DOLLARS TO THE TIP. I left 16% even though I was grumpy. Its not like I gave some ridiculously low tip. They straight up charged $5 extra. Such nerve. Never going back there.

I was rejected from eating at the restaurant because they were doing a "last call" but I came to the restaurant and hour and 20 minutes before closing. This is ridiculous, I drove from very far to try this restaurant to only get rejected.

Went to Ko Ryo Jung with my family on a Monday and had an awesome experience. The meat was super fresh, especially the marinated short ribs, and the service was fast and friendly. Everything was clean and well-organized, and the all-you-can-eat menu had great variety. Perfect spot for a family dinner--definitely coming back!

Do not believe these other reviews. These guys should have five star rating. The food is amazing. Specifically all the spicy food. It is very good. Service is good. If you been thinking about you in Korean, trust me on this you won't regret going to this spot. I'm very surprised that it has such a low review. The atmosphere is great with Korean music videos playing in the background. I leave a review once a year and this was worth the review. Bring your girlfriend bring your mother bring your kids. It's a great place.

This place is amazing!!! Never fails to make me full and taste buds matched. It is a great family spot and the service is off the charts. Always look forward to coming here with my kids.

Best Korean bbq I've tasted as of yet Food: 5/5 The options of meat varied depending on if you chose option a or b that night we chose a and it was still plenty of meat to choose from and bon chin were plenty as well when I say gas I mean fire I mean tasteful I mean flavor bomb of choices of meat and their sauce complimented the meats very well my son had kbbq for the first time as well and he loved it!!! Service : 5/5 The waiters were attentive and the were at our table every 5 minutes to make sure if we needed anything fast and polite appreciated their service fr!! Ambiance : 5/5 it was cozy romantic they were doing so renovations at the time so it was a bit tight but we had a big booth to enjoy our meal so we had plenty of room loved the decor gave me korea vibes like I was in Seoul but I was only the LA county enjoyed my experience I loved it 5/5 will come back again

Food is great...value for your money. Service is a hit or miss. I've had great service most of the time. I love that you can get your own sides and not have to flag a waiter every time.

Tonights service was very mid. I'm not sure if he was the owner, but once my friend and I paid he chased us outside asking why we didn't leave a tip. Granted, I did want to but however, his service towards us was very disrespectful and his attitude sucked. Not only that, I didn't have cash on me and neither did my friend. We come here very often and we always have a good time. But one of the servers or owner whoever he was chasing my friend and I towards my car was unacceptable. At that point, he didn't deserve a tip. Not only that he mumbled something underneath his breath, I didn't hear what he said but it felt like he tried to bully us. And that isn't okay with me.

It WAS my favorite place until tonight. The owner or whatever he is, (guy with hat who's always at the front counter) ran outside asking us about a 'table tip'. This is the same man that has the worst attitude I've ever seen at a restaurant. He slams the plates of meat and never acknowledges a you're welcome. The food and price are good but it's crazy to be bothered / have an issue with us consistently coming.

Closes at 11:30 but last call for ordering at 9:30‍rude waiters rejected a family that came in at 10:00they just wanna leave early and rejected ppl that tried to enjoy a meal ‍

Had a party of 6 people. My cousin joined the waitlist, and it said it was about a 25 minute wait. That was at 5:45pm. He got the text that our table was ready at 6:05pm(20 mins in). We went to the front, and they said they were still cleaning the table. We actually got seated at 6:19pm (14 minutes after getting the text, so our wait was actually 34 mins). That was annoying since we were standing in the doorway for that long, but we were all hungry and ready to eat. We got a few bottles of Sapporo and green grape soju. They gave us cold glasses. So the beer was perfect! Only problem was my shot glass was chipped, but not that big of an issue, so I just drank from the non chipped side. We ordered our meats, rice, spicy ramen and steamed egg and while we were waiting, we went to get buffet style banchan. That was cool. I got a ton of radishes, bean sprouts, cucumbers, salad (the dressing was there and had no idea because the sauces were in unlabeled containers and had to ask the server). They were all tasty, but I have no idea what the difference was with the green and pink radishes lol. We got brisket, bulgogi, thin sliced pork belly, pork jowl meat, spicy pork bulgogi. I really enjoyed the thin sliced pork belly. Everything else was decent but not great. Rice took so long to get. I would estimate at least 30 mins when he said 15 mins for it. Spicy ramen was trash. Don't get it! Steamed egg was decent. Had tiny cut up veggies in it, so it's different than the straight up steamed egg from most other spots. The grill was the slowest grill I've ever had at a KBBQ spot. Cooking took forever, and the vent wasn't working, so the smoke kept blowing in my direction. We ended up having the lady tell us it was a 2 hour max, and she gave us our bill right away. We've never stayed at anywhere the whole 2 hours, so that shows you how terrible that grill was. Server came by a few times to see if we needed anything, but after the first few times, we had to get someone to get him over for a grill change. Those grills really pool up all the fat and oil. It was gross lol Would I recommend this spot? Nope. It was decent, at best, but I did like the banchan buffet style.

Amazing good. Great service. Would definitely recommend.better than any other Korean BBQ place I've been to.