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RestaurantsRoad to Seoul

Road to Seoul

19 reviewsClosed11:30am - 11:30pm
🍔American Restaurant👯Group Hangout✨Solo OutingFamily Time🎉Celebration💞Date Night⚡Buzzing👕CasualCultural
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📍1230 S Western Ave (at 12th St), Los Angeles, CA 90006, US
📞(323) 731-9292
🌐roadtoseoulkbbq.com
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Business Hours
Monday
11:30am - 11:30pm
Tuesday
11:30am - 11:30pm
Wednesday
11:30am - 11:30pm
Thursday
11:30am - 11:30pm
Friday
11:30am - 11:45pm
Saturday
11:30am - 11:45pm
Sunday
11:30am - 11:45pm

*Business hours may change on holidays

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📍1230 S Western Ave (at 12th St), Los Angeles, CA 90006, US
📞(323) 731-9292
🌐roadtoseoulkbbq.com
📋View menu
Business Hours
Monday
11:30am - 11:30pm
Tuesday
11:30am - 11:30pm
Wednesday
11:30am - 11:30pm
Thursday
11:30am - 11:30pm
Friday
11:30am - 11:45pm
Saturday
11:30am - 11:45pm
Sunday
11:30am - 11:45pm

*Business hours may change on holidays

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About

Road to Seoul is an all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ restaurant in the heart of Los Angeles, located at 1230 S Western Ave in Koreatown. The menu spans 40 or more meats, from sirloin and beef belly to brisket and squid, with multiple price tiers to suit different budgets, starting at $28 for the lunch special. The side dishes and dipping sauces are a highlight, and the seasoning across the menu earns consistent praise from longtime regulars. The space is casual and buzzing with energy, and it suits everything from solo outings to big birthday celebrations and family dinners. The restaurant has built a loyal following over many years in Koreatown, and guests return again and again for the food and the warm, attentive service.

Highlights

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AYCE Korean BBQChoose from 40+ meats with tiered pricing starting at $28 per person.
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Top birthday spotReviewers consistently celebrate birthdays here, praising the festive atmosphere.
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Bold flavors throughoutPerfect seasoning and standout dipping sauces set the food apart from the crowd.
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Buzzing Koreatown energyThe casual, cultural vibe makes it a great fit for groups, families, and date nights.

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