Hae Jang Chon

Hae Jang Chon has quickly became one of my favorite KBBQ restaurants in koreatown. Their menu features various cuts of USDA select meats that's are grilled on a cast iron skillet by your servers and yourself. Some of my favorite cuts included the brisket, boneless beef short ribs, and beef tongue (which was a little chewy but still tender after being cooked well - a unique but easily my favorite texture). I also appreciate that there are two sets of sides available, perfect for a group of 4. Their chili sauce was also heavenly, not overly spicy but had a slight tanginess to it.Parking is tough in the small lot, but there is valet available for $5. I definitely recommend you try this place if you're in the area.

ayce kbbq, got the soy bean stew (flavorful) and steamed eggs (super fluffy and yummy)friendly & kind workers, clean for a kbbq place

I didnt know they became ayce. It was standard ayce quality.Host said it was gonna be like 30-40mins... i think it was only 15mins... we were gone for 30mins and so many ppl were seated after us...this upset me.We had a drink at the bar next door...i had subpar wine..good thing it was happy hr.Parking sucks but i found street parking since i went "early".

***AYCE $43.99 per person for dinner as of 1/22/2025***We came during peak dinner hours on a Wednesday and surprisingly our party of 4 was able to be seated (around 6:15PM) without reservations. The service was excellent. We were well attended to and -- unlike in other KBBQ restaurants -- the waitperson for our table was very involved in cooking and cutting the meat for us. Additionally, I usually have to flag down the waiter or waitress to replace the grill, but the waitperson did it without being prompted. Our grill was "cleaned" with shredded daikon twice which helped cook our meat more evenly. I also appreciated that they provided 4 different dipping sauces that I could choose from (and one of them was sesame oil and salt-- which I really like). All the meat cuts we chose were very good. Surprisingly, I liked the unmarinated beef short rib the most (that's #3 on the menu). Although it was chewy to eat, I enjoyed the flavor and texture. The rest of my table preferred the marinated prime chuck short rib (#4 on the menu) which was tender, but I was not a fan of the sweetness. Although the banchan choices provided were typical, we had only 4 side veggie choices (see photo attached). Personally, I would have liked a couple of more choices (like daikon radish and better tasting spicy cucumber). The restaurant is located in a great part of Koreatown because you can walk 10 min east 6th street and hit up a bunch of other businesses (H Mart, Chapman Plaza, Alexandria Plaza, etc). With respect to ambiance, it's casual with bright lighting and these glass walls so the people who are outside the building can see you. The music later into the evening really pumped us up (high energy). I've been here several times, and it's been reliable and consistent in quality. It's a popular spot for a reason.

A top 5 KBBQ in the US?! Yes there will be a wait! That is soooo worth it. Exceptional service by our server too! Came I. Consistently to check in us, helped cut and cook food. Great quality meat, no burnt metal tray, and great service makes this a must try!10/10 I def recommend, and will be back again!

Decided to try Hae Jang Chon again after a few years.We came by later in the evening on a Monday. Still had to wait about 15-20 minutes. Food was very fresh. Side dishes were great and meat quality was good. Staff still definitely pushes you to eat fast and leave. Meat comes out faster than the actual sides haha.I believe Hae Jang Chon is great if you have a large group (and if you go early and beat the wait). Then the staff will be super attentive to turn the table over really fast.Parking is a bit of a pain. Street parking or valet in the lot.

Delicious and lively AYCE (All you can eat6 Korean BBQ experience! My family from the Bay Area was visiting and we were all lucky enough to make reservations at Hae Jang Chon. The banchan (Korean side dishes) were plentiful with unlimited kimchi, glass noodles, rice paper, and salad. The meats were premium grade, and delicious. Some of the stand out meats were the mouthwatering steak, crispy beef tongue, and fatty beef belly.Service was excellent. The energy in the restaurant was lively with servers constantly sprinting back and forth to tend to the patrons. These servers work hard for their tips, and also were friendly and social with our party.Overall, an amazing Korean BBQ experience in the heart of Koreatown. This restaurant is well worth the drive to Ktown. Luckily, parking is valet but there's also meter parking on the major streets which eliminates a lot of parking stress. I will definitely be returning to Had Jang Chon for my KBBQ fix.

This AYCE KBBQ is so worth it, the cuts and quality of meat were top tier! They also cook everything for you and each person will have their own tongs to get any meat that's ready.We also went for a birthday and when we told our server, they sang and gave us free moonpies! I would definitely suggest going early since there is usually a large crowd of people waiting to eat here.

Can't do ktown without hitting up a KBBQ spot. When visiting LA with friends whats a better way than to do KBBQ? Group friendly, AYCE, and good food. Hae Jang Chon is different in that they cook for you, so if you're looking for a kbbq spot where you cook, this spot may not be for you.Luckily me and my group were recovering from a hangover so it was nice having someone else cook the meats for us. Plus, we left not smelling like smoke.The meat quality here is amazing. The galbi was so soft and tender, it surprisingly beat the brisket for me (I'm a brisket girlie.) Good quality meats and delicious bonchons. It is quite expensive BUT the quality and service make it worth it IMO.

While the food was standard, the waiters annoyingly came by every two minutes and "checked on you" by asking if you need anything else in a rude tone. Once we finished eating (a large meal of several people that included drinks - in other words, a table that was not stingy and would make the restaurant lots of money) a waiter immediately came by and pressed us over whether we were done and ready for the check or if we needed more time. This felt like people rushing me and completely ruined the experience of a relaxing dinner. Please learn to treat your customers properly!! When people pay a lot, they deserve proper service.