Shilla Restaurant

Had an amazing dinner here last night! The vibe is energetic and fun, making it the perfect spot for small and large groups. The staff truly went above and beyond to make our night special—they were attentive, fast, and incredibly friendly. Everything we ordered was delicious and beautifully presented. It’s more than just a meal; it’s a full experience. Highly recommend!

I've been coming to Shilla periodically for the past 25 years. It's one of the long standing mom and pops that are still around after all these years and the quality is still top notch! It's also one of the few places that still cooks on a stone grill top. We stopped by for a birthday meal around 5:00PM on a Sunday because I was craving marinated galbi and beef rib with a great helping of banchan. We were promptly seated with no wait. The aunties are always super sweet and welcoming. They cook the meat for you as well! The sides are fresh, delicious and I always get a refill because it's that good! Don't forgot the kimchi fried rice at the end. They sang me a sweet birthday song along with a slice of cheesecake. Looking forward to coming back when I get another hankering of for high let quality cuts of kbbq meats.

WOW the service here is amazing! all the ajummas and servers were super attentive and made sure we were well fed throughout the entirety of the meal. loved the variety in side dishes! pricey menu but good quality meat! the short rib and beef brisket was my favorite. best part? they cook it to perfection for you! i loved the kimchi friend rice, steamed egg and soup that was included! spacious interior! a lot of seating especially for bigger groups/parties. definitely will be back when im in the area

I went here on a Thursday night with my three kids. Two of them. 20 years old and one 7 years old so it was four of us. My 7-year-old didn't really eat much besides rice and beef. My problem it was so expensive for the amount of food that you get. I've been to other Korean barbecue and you get a lot more sides. Probably double and the portion of all the size were to me a little ridiculous. They were probably literally one spoon worth.(Ni para una lonja) The meats were okay. Not the best I had. We had one beer and three Waters. We order rice cakes. One order of that. That's all we had. The service was great. They were very attentive but the only thing that I did not like was the portions and how expensive it was. It was $300 flat. I thought that was excessive 300 bucks for the amount that we ate and we didn't eat much. I've been to other ones that we pig out and it's under $150. I know some people might think this post is stupid but I was just shocked how expensive it was. Like I said I've been to other ones and I've gotten way more food. Maybe two times or three times more than this place for far less and it wasn't that good. Two blocks before there's a small Korean barbecue with circle tables. That place was good sides up the yin yang good portion sites. I'm not looking for a lot, just more than a spoonful. The meats were better. Okay more choices. I just wanted to try something new tonight last night and I did was not good. Thank you. If you read this far I know I'm everywhere. Yeah, try if you desire

If you're looking for Korean barbecue in a cozy environment, this is it. At Shilla, the ahjummas (Korean ladies) will cook the meats for you and are always encouraging you to eat more XD Now that we're heading into a chilly winter this year, I wanna make sure ya'll have this spot saved for your LA food bucket list. The quality of all their meats is just unparalleled—the ladies will literally pick off the excess fat when they're cooking while making sure every cut is grilled to perfection. And this is the perfect place for family-style sharing so you can try a little bit of everything, like seafood ramen and galbi tang (beef short rib soup). I loooved their seafood pancake and would absolutely go back just for this! And you know their food is made with love when their kimchi fried rice is cooked right in front of you in a heart...so freakin' adorable. Thanks for reading! ^-^

We came in for a bite to eat. Was greeted by the hostess and host. We were seated immediately and had help ordering which ended up saving us money. We got their 3 meat option with Brisket, Bulgogi and thinly sliced pork belly The meat quality is very good The portion sizes are good The price is ok because it's California and the food quality is good Service was very good

The food here is AMAZING!!!! Great quality of meat. I love the service here the staffs came and made the fried rice into the heart shape for us.

Good food & the service is the best. The employees are all genuinely sweet people.

The service is so friendly. Even tho there very bussy we got sat super fast. The food is amazing. I cant wait to come back.

Good food and great place for family. Jay was very helpful during our dine the entire time

My wife and I decide to go to this restaurant when we aren't necessarily craving a traditional AYCE kbbq spot. We enjoy coming here for the extremely hospitable and attentive service, alongside the premium quality of meat selections. The servers will usually start to cook your food for you -- while I believe with each selection you decide, you get your typical banchan sides and an additional (free) option of an upgraded kimchi fried rice. Price points are fair for the drinks and the quality of cuts. Thank you, Shilla KBBQ!

As a Korean, who has enjoyed much kbbq, Shilla remains my favorite in LA. The nicest ladies who are so quick and attentive! Better meat quality than most others in the area (even some colored cow ‍) Love the homey vibe and ample (private!) parking. They even gave us wasabi to try with our steak. Will always come back

Food is delicious Service is amazing Ambiance well with Christmas vibes We recommend eat slowly because it's a lot food

This spot has a great combo where you can get beef and pork. The combo meat quality is very good! Once I ordered more and ordered à la carte the meat quality seemed to drop. I got the beef tongue which was sliced very thin like you would get at ayce spots. I would recommend getting the combos the meats were great! Pork belly is tasty with no gamey taste. Service was good with Korean aunties helping out and refilling the side dishes. They also cook for you here but sometimes can get overcooked so I prefer cooking at my own past.

If you're looking for one of the best Korean BBQ spots you have to come to Shilla KBBQ in Gardena. I've tried tons of AYCE and premium BBQ places around LA and OC, but this one definitely stands out for how fresh the meat is and how much variety they offer. We ordered the combo that came with thick-cut brisket, pork belly, and short rib, and every single cut was so juicy and flavorful. You can really taste the quality -- it's not the kind of place that overloads on marinade to hide cheap meat. Even their banchan (side dishes) were fresh and well-seasoned -- I loved the kimchi and fish cake, and their salad had this tangy dressing that was actually addicting. They also have a shabu-shabu bar where you can grab vegetables, tofu, seafood, and noodles to cook at your table, which I thought was such a fun touch! The seafood pancake was crispy on the outside and soft inside, and the naengmyeon (cold noodles) were the perfect way to finish the meal. Service was quick and friendly even though the place was packed. Our server came by often to change the grill and refill banchan without us asking, which made the whole experience even better. The restaurant itself is clean, spacious, and modern, so it feels nice and comfortable even during busy hours. Honestly, this spot is a 10/10 for me -- whether you're craving high-quality KBBQ, a fun night out with friends, or a date night spot that isn't too stuffy but still impressive. Highly recommend trying their combo with short rib and finishing off with kimchi fried rice at the end -- you won't regret it!

Was craving kbbq and found Shilla! Super chill vibe, they cook for you and were nice. Got the combo and it was delicious! Ordered beef tongue and rib eye after which were kind of mid, the banchan was ok too. Soju was nice and refreshing, They were fast at cooking and it was great service.

Good meat at this kbbq spot! Came here for the first time and was pleasantly surprised by the quality. It is not an ACYE location but they have great combos. Most of the servers are very kind but one lady was a bit cold. I love the variety of side dishes at this spot. Inside is a classic kbbq restaurant without the oily floors.

Everything was great! We ordered two large combos for bbq for a party of 5 adults and 4 kids. And we ate everything! They cook the meat for you on the grill which makes the experiment very easy. Spicy pork belly was delish. And kimchi pancake was the bes

The new shabu shabu menu they brought thinking it will be easy is ridiculous. First off, they will ONLY permit two meat at a time regardless of how many people were visiting. We had three people by the way and the thinly sliced meat went right in the broth and they had to bring out another two trays anyway so what was the big deal to focus on two plates? NOBODY knows. The buffet area was also pretty empty and they were not bothered to refill it either. I liked it so much better when it was just a BBQ and the Shabu Shabu needs to go

Everything was delicious!! My husband and I ordered Shilla B combo. There was a lot of meat (pork belly, and 2 beef). Their banchan was amazing. My husband and I really enjoyed their kimchi. It was fresh and with a crunch with enough spice and sourness. They cooked the meats for us and it even came with cheese corn, steamed egg, and a starter soup. Service was amazing! They were really welcoming and cooked the meats perfectly. Nice ambiance. I really liked their kimchi thing it was cooked in. Not your typical grill.

What can I say, a run down place that needs a major overhaul. At $120 for two I was expecting some fresh well seasoned meat and sides...Three cuts of meat, the brisket-dry, the ribeye was chewy, and the marinated meat had more sugar than sweet tea. Honestly, I felt robbed $165 with a tip for two people. About the best thing was they had Cass beer. Skip it

We found this place on yelp and decided to try it out came here on Christmas Day and said they are open all year long. We got to meet the owner this place has been here about 40 years. We got one of the combos great for two. We liked that our meat was not marinated upon request. This was very authentic glad we were able to stop by and check it out. We definitely will come again. I think next time not on Christmas will be busier so we will make sure to make a reservation. Great parking situation is a plus

Food was great and service was good!! Had a really good experience for my first time here celebrating my brothers birthday!

We eat at Shilla 6-8 times a year and enjoy our meals there. We usually get a set for 4-5 people and have found the meat quality to be good. The banchan selection is ok but we have had much better at other restaurants. We enjoy the attentive service from the ajumas that cook for us. Definitely one of the OG KBBQ spots in Gardena but still solid after all these years.

Fresh, delicious and good service! We loved our experience. Only thing for us, was the music was a little loud so it is hard to chat. Same reason I don't love Gen, but I like this place better then Gen. it's not AYCE, but the portions are good and the banchan is wahhhh better then Gen.

WOW the service here is amazing! all the ajummas and servers were super attentive and made sure we were well fed throughout the entirety of the meal. loved the variety in side dishes! pricey menu but good quality meat! the short rib and beef brisket was my favorite. best part? they cook it to perfection for you! i loved the kimchi friend rice, steamed egg and soup that was included! spacious interior! a lot of seating especially for bigger groups/parties. definitely will be back when im in the area.

I am amazed at the service they offer us, as first time visitors, they made us feel right at home. The unique and very well designed location was also a plus. But ofcourse the food, it was not only of thee best of quality but the way they served it was also something to be amazed at. We are definitely coming back!

First time trying the place out & I have to say the warm welcome & all the staff made this experience memorable! Surprisingly we were also helped by Christine the owner, she gave us a great walk through of the menu. I tend to stay around Korea-Town for most KBBQ; and happen to be in the area, and happy we came by and the food was great! 5+ stars!!!

We were a table of 5 and waited a bit for the table to be ready while there were a lot of other tables filled. The servers were nice otherwise, but was a little bit of an odd start seeing people just walking back and forth but seemingly doing any tasks. Once we were seated, service was pretty good. Combo B-B was enough for 5 of us. Meat quality was good and they cook it for you which is a plus. I liked the cooking surface they have, and they even have little racks to put the cooked meat which was really nice so it didn't overcook. Banchan was pretty standard and they did have radish wraps. After the meat is cooked, they make a kimchi fried rice at the end which looked flavorful in that deep orange kimchi color, but just tasted so/so. Not packed with flavor and a little soft. We ended the meal with cold noodle which really hit the spot! It was nice and slushy! So refreshing after a heavier, meaty meal.

All I can say is I do not approve of the prices. We had ala carte steak and a brisket. The bill came out to 110. The steak was not that great a little tough for the price. There was no soup no egg. Just a rip off. Not sure why they got such good ratings. If I was the owner and charged those prices I would at least include soup and eggs

Atmosphere - good Food - very good Service - very good We were able to easily get a reservation on a Saturday night. That is unusual for some of the local Korean barbecue spots. The restaurant is pretty clean and that's not always the case for some of these KBBQ's are only complaint is that we often go to Garden Grove to our favorite KBBQ spot and the price is about half of what we paid at this one and the meat quality is not better. I personally always get soondobu and that was pretty good. The banchan is also very good. But the value just isn't there.

Food is excellent and they do yelp Rez so good for big groups; the wait staff also cooks food for the table. Only issue is they seem understaffed but that's almost every restaurant these days

Would you guys eat raw beef!? Shilla off the 405 near LAX is the perfect spot for korean food. They have milk tea and great $17.99 lunch specials including bibimbap, galbi tang, and even house made cold noodles. And the ajummas and ajusshis are in the back cooking up everything so you know it's going to be good. My favorite is their yukaejang or spicy beef noodle soup. So tender with a kick enjoy.

If you're reading this it's your sign to GO! The meat quality is hands down the best in the South Bay and the banchans are so fresh! Even the salad they serve is super delicious. It's perfect to come here with a group and the portions are big enough to share. We ordered a combo and it was more than enough. They even make kimchi fried rice in the end too! My favorite meats of course are the galbi and it's amazing! I also recommend their cold noodles and tofu soup. This restaurant has been here for 40 years and it's a staple in Gardena! Make sure to check it out!

As always, the food, service, and ambiance is top-notch stellar! The food is amazing! Food cooked in front of you and it is absolutely delicious!!!! It is a must try experience.

04.23.2025 Went here for a lunch function with Coworkers. Sat us down for a party of 5. Ordered Korean Short Ribs and Beef brisket. Received all within 5 minutes. The meats were placed on top of a weird burner. I have not seen a burner like this before. It's unique. All the cooking was performed by our server. We did not have to touch a thing! All work was done hands free. Kudos to that process. Meats were fresh and delicious. No complaints. Good place !! Jenny did a good job! Her service was exceptional. Food was delicous. Place is Clean. Ambiance was modern but not to modern to a point where they play loud rap or techno music. The place wasn't busy when we got there for opening lunch which was a big plus. Overall, this place treated you nice and the taste was excellent. I would definitely come back again. This place is worthy.

This place gets a lot of hype but I'm not 100% sure why. We ordered B D deal and it was decent. Some of the meat were chewy and too fatty. The service was mediocre. They were super nice but didn't help with much of the cooking. Once one of the members from the group started to turn the meat, someone would come and start. Most of the meat was overcooked due to their lack of service. We had to ask for some sides more than once, and ordered more items multiple times. The place is small, quaint but then I realized there's more spots in the back. It seems like a place that would be really busy on a normal Friday or weekend night. Overall, I wouldn't come back. It was nice to try though.

Great place to eat some Bbq, Meat was marinated really good, and great quality of meat, Jae was our server and he was very helpful and friendly,,,, Will definitely be back, to indulge in some Korean Bbq

Food is delicious! Service is great! Place is clean! Gay our server was very friendly and attentive :) Would definitely recommend and come back.

Service SUCKS here. The food is mediocre and it's not all you can eat. They make the food at the table and look bothered if you ask for something. Our server/cook would cook our food and quickly walk away and pretend he doesn't hear us when we ask for something. Go somewhere else for KBBQ.

If you're looking for Korean barbecue in a cozy environment, this is it. At Shilla, the ahjummas (Korean ladies) will cook the meats for you and are always encouraging you to eat more XD Now that we're heading into a chilly winter this year, I wanna make sure ya'll have this spot saved for your LA food bucket list. The quality of all their meats is just unparalleled--the ladies will literally pick off the excess fat when they're cooking while making sure every cut is grilled to perfection. And this is the perfect place for family-style sharing so you can try a little bit of everything, like seafood ramen and galbi tang (beef short rib soup). I loooved their seafood pancake and would absolutely go back just for this! And you know their food is made with love when their kimchi fried rice is cooked right in front of you in a heart...so freakin' adorable. Thanks for reading! ^-^

We stumbled upon this place and it's so yummy! The service was so friendly and Jay made us feel right at home. A great place to spend your evening and have a good conversation with the staff who are so attentive. The food is delicious! Great quality meat and yummy sides. Their kimchi was my favorite!! Definitely recommend coming here for a cozy bite to eat.

What I Ordered: Beef Brisket Prime Rib Sliced Shilla Woodae Rib MujiFuji Fresh Pork Belly Food: Shilla was a KBBQ spot I went often when I was a kid, so I was excited to visit as an adult. With the first view of the marbling on the meats, I can tell that the meats were definitely high quality compared to other spots in the neighborhood. My favorite has to be the Sliced Prime Rib. I swear each piece of meat melted in my mouth with this one. I typically eat the meat as it is, but they have a variety of sauces available for those of you who like to sauce it up. The meal comes with a variety of side dishes that are house made in addition to a salad.  After you are done with your meat, they make a serving of Kimchi Fried Rice. YOU HAVE TO GET THIS. Each piece of rice is well covered in the meat oils during the cooking process, which makes it so much more flavorful than typical fried rice. They also add a hefty amount of cheese to the kimchi fried rice, so you have a wonderful combination of spicy and cheesy dish to finish your meal. Service: The servers cook the meats from start to finish unlike many other KBBQ spots. Everyone is nice and friendly! Ambiance: It honestly felt like I went inside a KBBQ restaurant actually in Korea. The interior design and overall vibes made it look like a restaurant in Korea.

This restaurant is so large, making it great for large groups. There is a separate section with really long tables to accommodate for parties of 10 per table. Their menu had a bunch of combos and we went with the BPA Combo for 3 people which was a good amount. The galbi was our favorite part but the kimchi fried rice at the end was more kimchi than rice. That was sad. The downside: The service was really slow and it was frustrating for us. It look awhile to get the sides and initial meat. They didn't come back to help us with cooking. We ended up cooking it all ourselves, otherwise the meat probably would've been burnt or we wouldn't have been able to eat. We also never got water refills. This place is definitely understaffed.

I've never been so appalled at the service for a KBBQ spot. First, you shouldn't say sorry about having a large party that's also dining at the same time as you. You still have to be able to have some sense in the level of service. We're not impatient people but when you're giving your plates of meat and ban chan in very odd waves and inconsistent, then of course we're gonna question. I mean why did it take most of our meat to be cooked to get us dipping sauces? And what about the corn cheese and rice paper? We did have to ask for the rice to come out early because the kids couldn't eat without it with their meat. On top of that, meats were just okay. Only prime rib sliced of the B-B combo was the best bite. At the beginning of the meal, the waitress mentioned first time diners get 10% off on appetizers and then did not reflect it on our bill. It was just an odd experience. I've dined at several Korean spots where we did no research and took a chance and this was really the most disappointing one. Service - 1 / Ambiance - 2 / Food - 3 / Price - 2.5

The best part of this place is the banchan - the fish cakes and the potatoes were the stars, but honestly we enjoyed them all and appreciated the free banchan refills. We got the Shilla A Sampler ($90) which included three meats. We chose the beef bulgogi, beef brisket, and the thinly sliced pork. We greatly appreciated that the staff cooked everything for us, but unfortunately the meat dried out quickly after cooking and became chewy. The dipping sauces helped a ton and were delicious but we were underwhelmed with the quality of all three meats for the price. We came on a Friday evening around 5:30 and were seated immediately - i made a reservation on Yelp just in case but didnt need it, as there were plenty of tables open. Parking at that time was easy but the lot was almost full by the time we left around 7. Staff was all very helpful and it seems that all staff help all tables, which means fast and attentive service!

Jay did great & had great recommendations! The food was amazing, and the kimchi was the best I've tasted, ever!

Shilla is where you go when you're looking for an authentic Korean bbq with high quality ingredients. I would say pricing is upscale but you get what you pay for, the service and grade of meat are well worth it. The interior is also lovely. One of my favorite Korean food places when I'm back in LA.

Our waiter forgot about us for like 45 minutes despite us asking other servers to get him. I think he went for a smoke break lol. At one point we asked a lady server (maybe the boss?) about the last portion of our meal which was the fried rice. Eventually she came over instead to finish up our service. Even asking for refills on the water was challenging. But the meat was good! They looked like nice cuts. No issues with their banchans/sides as well. Maybe they were just short staffed but, I looked around the room and everyone else seemed to be getting their food and stuff on time. It seemed like we were forgotten or not a priority (and before you get any ideas, no we were not being rude or needy or overbearing LOL)

Very good food excellent service would recommend the workers are very nice and helpful

This review is based solely on a delivery order (DD)! I ordered the Galbi Dinner Box, it comes with 9 different sides and they were all good. Ingredients were fresh and the temperature was perfect. The kimchi was delicious and not overly fermented. Although I enjoyed this meal it's expensive, $40. Honestly just knock ten dollars off and it would seem more reasonable. Overall I'd order again. Definitely interested in trying more of their food.

Good food, I really like the meat and quality and the service is great. The atmosphere is very cozy

Really great Korean bbq and soups. Not AYCE but a great menu and selection. Big screen TVs is always a plus. Plenty of parking.

Food was good, ambiance was nice, Jay was great! He made it a great first experience. Would definitely recommend and return again.

Incredible place Delicious Very welcoming and attentive The radish slices are awesome Will come back asap!!!!!

The service was especially on point for us when we visited for late dinner on Saturday. The quality of the beef is great and reasonable prices. The servers will cook for you and they include all the traditional side dishes you would expect for Korean bbq. They also have all the familiar must-have soju brands (Chamisul Original, for us). If you need an easy Korean bbq spot with quality meats served by respectful ajimas I would recommend you give them a visit.

Christine was amazing in her customer service very attentive, such a beautiful Soul would definitely highly recommend The food was amazing as well many choices to choose from very delicious and clean and positive environment