Koreatown, Los Angeles ยท restaurant
Real mesquite charcoal makes all the difference. You'll smell it from the sidewalk, and once you're inside you'll understand why regulars won't go anywhere else for galbi. The menu is deliberately small compared to most Koreatown competition, which means the kitchen is focused. Order the short ribs, let the staff tend the coals, and don't skip whatever banchan they're sending out.