ORIGIN Korean BBQ

ALEXANDER MAT 4 weeks ago

I went to this Korean restaurant with my family expecting a normal meal and instead got a clear demonstration of how they treat white Americans differently from their own Korean customers. From the moment we walked in after waiting on line 30 minutes, the difference in treatment was obvious and insulting. The hostess barely looked at us. She spoke in a clipped, uninterested tone and immediately pointed us toward the worst table in the place — right next to the bathroom door and a few feet from the garbage area where dirty dishes and trash were stacked. The smell was noticeable the entire time. When we asked if there was another table available, she just shrugged and said “that’s all we have.” Meanwhile, several empty tables in better spots sat unused. A few minutes later a group of Korean customers walked in, and they were promptly seated in a clean, quiet section farther from the bathroom and trash. No hesitation, no “sorry, only that table left.” Just friendly smiles and better treatment. Service after that was slow and rude. Our server took forever to even acknowledge us. When she finally came over, she was curt, avoided eye contact, and seemed annoyed that we were there. Drinks

Erin Jung 3 months ago

What can I say? Absolutely delicious. Everything was perfect! Banchan, corn cheese, ramen, cold noodle! Staff cooks for you, while you stuff your face. We ordered the set for two. The marinated bulgogi is delicious and was my favorite. But I’m a sucker for corn cheese too. The kimchi was also top notch. Could have gone with a tiny bit more funk, but really was good. The staff was really kind and let us store our luggage. It is a tad loud but not too smoky. I’d definitely return. I can’t speak to parking as we used a ride share service.

Mayis Hambardzumyan 3 months ago

One of the best Korean BBQ experiences I’ve had in Los Angeles. The quality of the meat was excellent, fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly over the grill. The marinated beef was incredibly tender, and every bite had amazing flavor. The hot pot ramen was a perfect addition and packed with rich, comforting taste. The banchan selection was fresh and constantly replenished, and the service was attentive throughout the entire meal. The atmosphere is modern, lively, and perfect for a night out with friends or family. Everything felt high quality, from the ingredients to the presentation. If you’re looking for premium Korean BBQ in Koreatown, this place is definitely worth visiting. I’ll absolutely be coming back. 🔥🥩🍜

Sue M 4 months ago

I went here for the first time today, and the service was fast and efficient. Everything we ordered came out quickly! Two servers took turns grilling the meat for us, so we didn’t have to cook anything ourselves, which made the experience really comfortable and convenient. Both the pork and beef were absolutely delicious. The corn cheese, soybean paste stew (with ramen noodles added), and all the side dishes were included for free, so we got full faster than expected. We intentionally ordered a little extra just in case, but it was definitely better than not having enough 🐷 we ended up eating until we were completely stuffed!

Zijin Shao 9 months ago

We came with just the two of us and ordered the Small Origin Special Set, which comes with prime short rib, beef brisket, pork belly, and bulgogi. The set also includes steamed egg🥚 and a beef hot pot ramen, super filling and totally worth it! All the meats were excellent, and the server grilled everything for us with perfect timing. Every bite was tender and juicy,definitely will come back!