Parks BBQ is a bustling gem in Koreatown known for its stellar Kobe-style beef and flavorful short ribs, perfect for a celebratory meal or a tasty pick-me-up.
"Your parents aren’t the only ones in town. There’s also your brother, your sister and her husband and two kids. And there are only so many nights you can squeeze around your tiny dining table eating takeout. Go have a big family dinner at Park’s BBQ. This is one of the more expensive K-BBQ options in town, but it’s also the best, and the $99 P1 combo with a couple of extras added in should feed the whole crew. Put Dad in charge of the grill - he wanted to take over anyway." - jess basser sanders, brant cox, brett keating
"The premier Korean barbecue restaurant in Koreatown, Park’s delivers prime-grade meats grilled tableside, along with a slew of other traditional Korean dishes shared in a clean, smoke-free ambiance. The quality of the meat and banchan is simply unsurpassed, rivaling some of the best restaurants in Seoul. The front parking lot has been converted into an outdoor Korean barbecue setup for additional seating." - Matthew Kang
"Koreatown favorite Park’s BBQ is open Christmas Day from 11 a.m. to 9 a.m. Gather a group to grill up plates of galbi, samgyupsal, and brisket alongside bibimbap, japchae, steamed eggs, and plenty of soju. Book a table through MiniTable." - Rebecca Roland, Mona Holmes
"When it comes to finding a place for group dinners, Korean BBQ is always a good place to start. While there are tons of great options in Ktown, Parks BBQ will always be one of our favorites. The price point is a tad higher than others in the neighborhood, but the quality of meat is unmatched, and the front patio atmosphere is festive without feeling like an off-the-rails house party. The extensive menu can be a little overwhelming at first, so if this is your first visit, stick to any of the combo platters on the back, and no one will go home hungry. We particularly love the P-1, which for $129 total, comes with bulgogi, beef brisket, galbi, boneless beef short rib, and a never-ending parade of excellent banchan." - jess basser sanders, brant cox, brett keating
"By most measures, Parks BBQ is the gold standard of Korean BBQ in Los Angeles. Sure, it might not have the boisterous atmosphere of other popular spots, and you’re definitely going to spend some money here, but when it comes to the quality of meat, Parks can’t be topped. The large menu can be simplified by ordering one of the combo platters (P1-P3), which will commence a food parade of meats like bulgogi, short rib, and rib-eye, along with all the necessary banchan. Reservations are mandatory, especially on weekends." - brant cox, nikko duren, sylvio martins
