Soowon Galbi
Soowon Galbi serves Traditional Korean BBQ at 856 Vermont Ave B and earned LA Times 101 Best Restaurants #99 in 2025.
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- Address
- 856 Vermont Ave B, Los Angeles, CA 90005
- Phone
- (213) 365-9292
- Website
- soowon-galbi-kbbq.com
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Traditional Korean BBQ and Soo Won Wang Galbi
Traditional Korean BBQ defines Soowon Galbi, with Soo Won Wang Galbi, Bulgogi, and Bibim-bap among its named dishes.
LA Times 101 Best Restaurants #99 in 2025
LA Times 101 Best Restaurants placed Soowon Galbi at #99 in 2025, while Opinionated About Dining recognized the restaurant in 2025 and 2026.
856 Vermont Ave B for lunch or dinner
856 Vermont Ave B in Los Angeles works for lunch or dinner, with casual dress and standard pacing keeping the plan uncomplicated.
Lively Korean BBQ with upscale casual service
Lively Korean BBQ and upscale casual service suit diners who want a meal with energy without a formal dress requirement.
Cuisine and Awards Snapshot
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soowon Galbi | Traditional Korean BBQ | $$ | Koreatown | |
| Kyochon Chicken | Korean Fried Chicken | $$ | Wilshire Center | |
| K-Team BBQ | Korean BBQ | $$ | , | Koreatown |
| California Market | Korean Gimbap & Udon | $$ | , | Wilshire Center |
| Hanbat Sul Lung Tang | Traditional Korean Sul Lung Tang | $$ | , | Wilshire Center |
| Surawon Tofu House | Korean Tofu House | $$ | Koreatown |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in North America Recommended
Opinionated About Dining
LA Times 101 Best Restaurants #99
LA Times
Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in North America
Opinionated About Dining
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At a Glance
- Lively
- Group Dining
- Family
- Casual Hangout
- Open Kitchen
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 11 AM–10:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 11 AM–10:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 11 AM–10:30 PM
- Thursday
- 11 AM–10:30 PM
- Friday
- 11 AM–10:30 PM
- Saturday
- 11 AM–10:30 PM
- Sunday
- 11 AM–10:30 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Casual, bustling Korean BBQ spot in a nondescript strip mall with tableside grilling, functional atmosphere showing its age but focused on quality meat and banchan.