JAE BU DO

"Not all KBBQ experiences involve grills filled with pork and beef. Enter Jae Bu Do: This legendary spot specializes in grilled seafood dishes that are harder to find on restaurant menus around town, like foil-wrapped croakers and abalone that is still dancing as it sizzles on the grill grates. The seafood at Jae Bu Do tastes notably well-sourced—clams are so fresh they spew out a little ocean water when you bite in. There’s a specific rush that comes with eating hot fish straight off the grill, especially when it's being grilled by the experts and you get to watch. Just be careful not to burn yourself on any hot shells." - brant cox, nikko duren, sylvio martins

"This place is intense. Have you ever walked into a restaurant where every single patron is wearing a single white glove? Here’s your chance. Once you’re finished making OJ/MJ jokes, you can move onto the food, because grilling seafood over hot coals (that’s what the glove is for) in this smoky room is an unforgettable experience. Your best bet is Combination C: Lobster, shrimp, clams, oysters mussels, scallops and more – all fantastic." - eric lane

"You won’t find any bulgogi or brisket at this KBBQ spot - Jae Bu Do is all about creatures of the sea. And between the abalone, sea eel, and charcoaled hagfish, their menu is packed with so much seafood, you could essentially Frankenstein together the entire Monterey Bay Aquarium with a single order. Too dark? Available for takeout and delivery, call (323) 467-2900 to order." - brant cox, kat hong

"You won’t find any bulgogi or brisket at this KBBQ spot — Jae Bu Do is all about seafood. And between the high-quality abalone, sea eel, and charcoaled hagfish, their menu is packed with so much fish and shellfish that you could essentially order the entire Monterey Bay Aquarium with just one visit. Their outdoor charcoal grills (and plenty of socially-distanced tables) are ready for all the shrimp, clams, and whole fish you can handle." - kat hong

"Not all KBBQ experiences involve giant grills filled with smoking beef and pork. Case in point: Jae Bu Do. This legendary spot swaps out red meat for seafood, and the results are tremendous. You’re definitely going to eat some things you don’t normally see in LA restaurants (abalone that’s still moving, hagfish), but that’s part of the fun. The quality of the seafood is high and cooking it yourself over a flaming grate is part of the thrill. So put on the white gloves they pass out, and get ready to have one of the most unique meals in the city." - Kat Hong