Quarters Korean BBQ Reviews
Submitted by Ruby Lee on 07/14/2022
Ruby Lee 5 stars rating.
We got the combo 2 and a seafood pancake.
The meat quality is good, and the pork jowl is my favorite.
The combo comes with steamed egg, a stew, and a cup of cheese to go with the beef (albeit how cheese is always inviting, I think the meat itself has enough flavor). There are also grilled veggies; the king trumpet mushrooms is a must-try!
The seafood pancake has crispy crust on the outside, and somehow has a sweet flavor. There are generous amount of seafood and green onions inside.
Sarah Vu 4 stars rating.
Can get very busy, especially on Friday evenings or weekends. Had lots of seating, and service was very friendly and servers were prompted, attentive and quick with the cooking. There were also lots of side dishes (salad, seaweed salad, potato salad, kimchi, egg, tofu, soup, rice sheet). Our group of 4 ordered combo 1 + seasoned boneless short ribs (would recommend!). The price can be on the higher end, so be prepared (better to split among a group size). Overall would recommend!
Submitted by Sarah Vu on 07/17/2022
David Pham 3 stars rating.
Really overhyped for the price and experience. Total with tax and tip was $51 after tax and tip for a 1/4lb beef tongue, 1/4lb spicy pork jowl, and LA galbi tacos.
Wait time was 15mins for two at 11:45PM.
Banchan: 8/10. Kimchi great, rice paper great, salad great. Shocked that rice was not served by default. We didn't get any and I didn't think to ask until another table got it. Another review said unlimited, that definitely wasn't the case for us because we never got any refills.
Beef Tongue: 4/10 for me, 6/10 for my partner who generally likes it more. Cooked too well done.
Spicy Pork Jowl: 7/10 for both of us. A lot of fat and not much meat but flavorful.
LA Galbi Tacos: 1.5/10 don't waste your money. Uncooked flour tacos fell apart while being served and it was filled with diced kimchi and barely any meat.
For $51 I could get two AYCE meals elsewhere. Great to try once, maybe some other meats, and with great complimentary banchan but otherwise overhyped.
Submitted by David Pham on 07/03/2022
Belac Ickekl 5 stars rating.
I waited a half hour to eat here, and oh boy was I ever not let down! The service was amazingly fast, which was great because we were in a bit of a hurry, and they grilled the various meats to perfection! Everything was very tender and tasty, particularly the penultimate beef dish we were served, beef short rib (?). That was just perfectly flavorful and juicy. To top it off, they served us cheese fondue, which was unconventional but really good. Got the #2 combo, and it was a very comfortable amount of food for two people to share
Submitted by Belac Ickekl on 06/27/2022
Tamara Holt 5 stars rating.
This was our first time having Korean BBQ. We are from out of state and our front desk clerk of our hotel recommended it. We are so grateful he did. The 2 hour wait time was WORTH IT! The food was amazing, we got the beef combo and did not regret it. The meat was tender and flavorful. The server cooks the meat at the table and if you've never been just ask for a quick tutorial and they will provide one.
I also really enjoyed the Soju Raspberry drink, it was light and refreshing. Hands down a must in LA!
Submitted by Tamara Holt on 06/20/2022
Zan Lee 5 stars rating.
High quality meat in a new, modern setting where they cook the meat for you, you don’t have to yourself. I will admit other reviews are right that the staff could be more polite and explain the items/options more, but I’m a frequent flier to Asian restaurants of all types so I already expected that to happen so I wasn’t as upset as others since I predicted and planned for that experience.
We chose the Brisket (some of the best I’ve had @ BBQ and definitely my favorite option), the bulgogi which was also delicious, the spicy chicken (this one was so so I could have gone without because it wasn’t as crispy or seasoned as I prefer), and the jumbo shrimp (very tasty with all the chili dips and sauces).
It’s more expensive that other Korean BBQ options close by, but I would say the meat quality is higher and I really liked how clean it was on the inside. Sitting near the entrance can be a challenge when it’s windy because the smoke will get in your face a lot but it’s all part of the experience. Overall very good and I would recommend to any BBQ fan.
Submitted by Zan Lee on 05/19/2022
Amanda Jade 5 stars rating.
Excellent Spot for Korean Barbeque! I like that they cook it for you too. Lots of side dishes and the flavors are all there for everything! We got the combo 2 and it was a great recommendation from our server. Staff were all super friendly and accommodating!
Submitted by Amanda Jade on 05/13/2022
Ginger Mort 5 stars rating.
I've been to Korean bbq before but my nieces who were visiting from out of state it was their first time and my first time here. Service was great...our server was new and in training but he did a great job. We had beef combo, spicy chicken and short ribs. It was plenty for 5 of us. The kimchee fried rice was delicious. It is busy and congested with parking hard to come by. We got lucky and found street parking.
Submitted by Ginger Mort on 04/18/2022
Gary Yau 5 stars rating.
Quarters is my go-to Korean BBQ place. Even though I've only been to two in LA, the reason for that is because I can't find any faults at Quarters and just keep coming back.
Every time I visit, I always get one of the combos and don't get to try much more of the other menu items. However, each combo comes with a wide variety of side dishes as well as steamed egg and a soup, and the portion size seems perfect every single time. On top of all of that, they also give you a bowl of cheese fondue to dip the meat in. Personally not my thing, but some of my friends also love it.
One additional thing I'd mention is that Quarters doesn't take reservations, but if you go at some off peak hours, the wait isn't too bad, and they also have a really nice waiting area as well.
Submitted by Gary Yau on 12/18/2021
Christine Bui 4 stars rating.
I really enjoyed all of the food that we had! The cuts were extremely fresh and tender. The kimchi fried rice and glass noodles are a must if you like spicy food! They don’t take reservations so prepared to wait.
However, I didn’t give them a 5 star is because they make you feel like you have to rush and eat quickly. They cook all the food for you so you have to pace yourself according to how quickly they cook to ensure that the food doesn’t become overcooked or get cold. Near the end of your meal, the servers are all staring at you until you get up so that they can clear the table for the next set of guests. Not the most welcoming feeling. It is quite pricey so I would’ve like to enjoy the meal and experience more.
Submitted by Christine Bui on 11/01/2021
