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The first AYCE Korean BBQ buffet in LA, Choeng Wun is a family restaurant serving families since 1985. Known for our homemade marinated LA short ribs and honey glazed fried chicken, we have a wide variety of meats, traditional Korean side dishes, and soups. You’ll definitely find something you like, and it’s all you can eat!
All-you-can-eat Korean BBQ from an unassuming strip-mall eatery with tabletop grills & a salad bar.
Hours
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–11:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Monday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–11:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 944 N Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029
Phone: (323) 465-7590
Website: http://choengwun.com/
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Reviews
Edward
Incredible Service and High-Quality KBBQ – A Must-Visit Gem!
I am absolutely blown away by our experience here and honestly can’t understand why this place wasn’t packed on a Sunday afternoon. From the moment we walked in, the hospitality was on a completely different level from any other Korean BBQ restaurant I’ve visited.
We were greeted by the owner as soon as we arrived, and after mentioning it was our first time, he gave us a personal tour of his establishment. The service from both the owner and the staff remained incredibly attentive throughout our entire meal; we always felt catered to. In a move that truly sets them apart, they cook the meat for you at your table! The owner even personally checked on us, teaching us the traditional way to eat with lettuce wraps (ssam) and encouraging us to use all the different condiments and sides for the full Korean experience.
The restaurant operates with a self-serve buffet for all the sides and raw meat, allowing you to get as much as you want. We chose the $45 option, which I highly recommend. The meat was exceptionally high-quality, and the boneless rib BBQ was a definite 10/10. For this level of service and food quality, the pricing is very fair and feels like a bargain.
The ambiance adds to the charm. The restaurant opened in 1992, and stepping inside feels like traveling through time. The vintage vibe is well-preserved and adds a layer of authenticity to the meal.
I will be back in a heartbeat. This isn’t just a great meal; it’s a warm and welcoming experience provided by an owner who is clearly passionate about his restaurant and his customers. Highly recommended!
… moreI am absolutely blown away by our experience here and honestly can’t understand why this place wasn’t packed on a Sunday afternoon. From the moment we walked in, the hospitality was on a completely different level from any other Korean BBQ restaurant I’ve visited.
We were greeted by the owner as soon as we arrived, and after mentioning it was our first time, he gave us a personal tour of his establishment. The service from both the owner and the staff remained incredibly attentive throughout our entire meal; we always felt catered to. In a move that truly sets them apart, they cook the meat for you at your table! The owner even personally checked on us, teaching us the traditional way to eat with lettuce wraps (ssam) and encouraging us to use all the different condiments and sides for the full Korean experience.
The restaurant operates with a self-serve buffet for all the sides and raw meat, allowing you to get as much as you want. We chose the $45 option, which I highly recommend. The meat was exceptionally high-quality, and the boneless rib BBQ was a definite 10/10. For this level of service and food quality, the pricing is very fair and feels like a bargain.
The ambiance adds to the charm. The restaurant opened in 1992, and stepping inside feels like traveling through time. The vintage vibe is well-preserved and adds a layer of authenticity to the meal.
I will be back in a heartbeat. This isn’t just a great meal; it’s a warm and welcoming experience provided by an owner who is clearly passionate about his restaurant and his customers. Highly recommended!
Sidney Dello
Hey fellow gourmands! Skip this place.
Echoing what several other reviews here have stated, AVOID as they demand tips and will confront you if you tip anything below 18%.
This place is self-service and the servers barely understand English enough to provide service. Cleanliness is a huge issue and everything from the floors to the booths, to the main self-serve food areas look and feel unclean.
Finally, the elderly Korean man who apparently is the owner kept glaring at our table and stalking us when we went to get self-service meats to ensure we weren’t taking meat from the higher tiers. Had the audacity to claim that more than 4 people requires an 18% tip without being able to show anywhere on the menu it stated this.
Entirely skippable KBBQ joint- please just go somewhere nice like a chain. Even that would be way better than this place.
… moreEchoing what several other reviews here have stated, AVOID as they demand tips and will confront you if you tip anything below 18%.
This place is self-service and the servers barely understand English enough to provide service. Cleanliness is a huge issue and everything from the floors to the booths, to the main self-serve food areas look and feel unclean.
Finally, the elderly Korean man who apparently is the owner kept glaring at our table and stalking us when we went to get self-service meats to ensure we weren’t taking meat from the higher tiers. Had the audacity to claim that more than 4 people requires an 18% tip without being able to show anywhere on the menu it stated this.
Entirely skippable KBBQ joint- please just go somewhere nice like a chain. Even that would be way better than this place.
Fang Phattha
Best Korean AYCE I’ve had in LA because it’s authenticity and great traditional dishes. Everything is self service. The seating was there since the 80s. Ribs are super good. The meat quality was good too. The best thing was the pumpkin soup and the rice dessert. The texture was just right. The real “comfort food”. I’ll be back. Love this place!
… moreArthur T
It is really good and it’s really filling. The meats are high quality and so good. The service is amazing there as well. I would recommend to someone who loves Korean BBQ
… moreNathalie Rosales
The service was incredibly, the attention for the little details was so good, one of the owners cooked for us and introduced us to Korean culture and their food, we felt like we were in Korea. The restaurant feels like 80’s or 90’s Korean which is amazing, thanks Daniel (Danielito) for the service and being so attentive.
… moreroyce chang
Decided to hit up this OG family-owned spot, and got a $10 discount just for following their Insta. Walked in, and the sweet Korean lady (아줌마 ajumma) greeted me right away. Got seated in this vintage booth, and the whole place had that old-school vibe going strong, even the BBQ grills!
On one side, you’ve got all the Korean hot dishes and meats, and on the other, banchan (반찬 small side dishes) and salads. Let me tell you, the banchan and hot foods sold me. And the short ribs (갈비 galbi) and beef tongue? Out of this world, way better than your typical all-you-can-eat joints.
Plus, they even grill for you…who does that anymore? Super attentive service, and the owner was so friendly in that respectful Korean way. Don’t sleep on the 냉면 (naengmyeon, cold noodles) at the end…hits just right. This spot is a hidden gem, for real. Must-visit!
… moreOn one side, you’ve got all the Korean hot dishes and meats, and on the other, banchan (반찬 small side dishes) and salads. Let me tell you, the banchan and hot foods sold me. And the short ribs (갈비 galbi) and beef tongue? Out of this world, way better than your typical all-you-can-eat joints.
Plus, they even grill for you…who does that anymore? Super attentive service, and the owner was so friendly in that respectful Korean way. Don’t sleep on the 냉면 (naengmyeon, cold noodles) at the end…hits just right. This spot is a hidden gem, for real. Must-visit!
JOnas
Been coming to this place for over 15 years. The meats are prime and the service is amazing. Don’t be shy if you don’t know how to prepare items, the owners are more than willing to help. They will give you all the help you need. The good is well worth the price. As someone who always gets their money’s worth, do not fill up on fried food or rice, wait for the meat. There’s no time limit so take your time, enjoy the experience cooking, talking, and eating. Nothing better than that. When you come down take a look at the price breakdown and choose what you want. They also have imported beer. Enjoy!!!
… moreDaniel K
I wish I knew about this when I was younger and I could eat way more! I don’t think there’s another buffet style all-you-can-eat (AYCE) restaurant in ktown. It’s kind of crazy to have this business model since you can literally get as much meat as you want.
Considering that this is an AYCE, the quality of the meat is pretty solid and they have a huge variety as well. There are plenty of side dishes (banchans), and lots of veggies to eat along with the meat. They even have self-serve naengmyun that I had 3 bowls of.
The vibe of the restaurant is very 90’s with the booth style seats and old korean music playing in the background, but everything is clean and service is great as well.
Parking is free, but somewhat limited, so you’ll probably have to park on the street during busy times.
All in all, I stuffed my face for over two hours, so would definitely come back.
… moreConsidering that this is an AYCE, the quality of the meat is pretty solid and they have a huge variety as well. There are plenty of side dishes (banchans), and lots of veggies to eat along with the meat. They even have self-serve naengmyun that I had 3 bowls of.
The vibe of the restaurant is very 90’s with the booth style seats and old korean music playing in the background, but everything is clean and service is great as well.
Parking is free, but somewhat limited, so you’ll probably have to park on the street during busy times.
All in all, I stuffed my face for over two hours, so would definitely come back.
Yunah Hahn
All you can eat meat, banchans, cold noodles. Better service than any other AYCE k bbq places. I can’t believe I forgot about this place. Came today after funeral for lunch and we were so touched by the extra fast and caring services.
We especially loved the pork jowl, marinated short ribs (galbi) and beef tongue. We were surprised how fresh the meat selections were. I don’t know why I stopped coming to this place for this long. Last time I visited was probably 12 years ago.
We liked finishing our meal with Nengmyeon and red bean porridge. Such an awesome place with excellent service-which is hard to come by these days. They marinaded the thinly sliced green onion and put special sauce and cilantro on the raw onion to go with our meat.
I also asked for coffee on my way out and he poured me some from the carafe but it was actually quite good! Will be back next month with out of town guests!
… moreWe especially loved the pork jowl, marinated short ribs (galbi) and beef tongue. We were surprised how fresh the meat selections were. I don’t know why I stopped coming to this place for this long. Last time I visited was probably 12 years ago.
We liked finishing our meal with Nengmyeon and red bean porridge. Such an awesome place with excellent service-which is hard to come by these days. They marinaded the thinly sliced green onion and put special sauce and cilantro on the raw onion to go with our meat.
I also asked for coffee on my way out and he poured me some from the carafe but it was actually quite good! Will be back next month with out of town guests!
Dez Pez
Buffet style all you can eat Korean. Highly suggest getting the premium menu. Everything was so delicious. Great selection of sides. The marinades on the meats Appreciated the help grilling.
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