(310) 652-4187

170 N la Cienega Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90211 34.068691 -118.376332

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Neighborhood: Beverly Hills

Last updated 6.20.11

Category:

Restaurants, Barbecue Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard

Bar & Pub Special Features:

Martinis

Restaurant Special Features:

Happy Hour

Cuisine:

Korean

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What People Are Saying About Woo Lae Oak

Featured Review

Jessica Hoolko

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In Short – This sleek, industrial space, decorated with hanging scrolls and kite-like light fixtures sets the scene for the "Nouveau Korean" cuisine that's served to the local power set not willing to make the trek to K-Town. Meals begin with appetizers such as Korean sushi and crepe-wrapped Dungess crab with leeks and mustard sauce. Traditional entrees include chestnut-stuffed chicken breast or black cod in sweet garlic sauce, though the barbecue, like the dae ji (spicy pork) and the kal bi (boneless short rib) is the main attraction. A selection of soups, sides, rice dishes and…

Editor's Tips

Look Good:
The barbeque dishes are served in larger portions and are meant to be shared, so order accordingly.
Know Before You Go:
The restaurant features a large fireplace and gas grills fitted in each of the dining tables, but guests go home without smelling smoky with the help of an efficient ventilation system.
The Extras:
The restaurant is available for private functions. Call for more details.
The Extras:
There is another Woo Lae Oak location on Western Avenue in Koreatown.
ambiance
83.33000183105469% positive
  1. “Great atmosphere very romantic/trendy feel to it.”
  2. “Great restaurant, awesome location, more of a stylish/sophisticated korean BBQ.”
  3. “nice ambiance but don't pay for bad panchan”
  4. “While the ambience is nice, the food is subpar with small portions and the price is ridiculous when you can get much better food for half the cost.”
  5. “When ever i go i see cool celebrities hanging out so that is always fun for my guests i have in town.”
  6. “The quality of their food is extremely good and the ambiance is excellent.”
  7. “great food ,great service and very romantic to hang out!”
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. “strongly recommend the Ke Sal Mari (dungeness crab wrapped in spinach crepe) & Hae Mul Bokkum (calamari, scallop, and sweet shrimp sauteed in a spicy sauce) for appetizers, Kal Bi (boneless beef short rib) for an entree, and the Tropical Snow (shaved co”
food quality
86.11000061035156% positive
  1. “If you only speak English, ordering is extremely easy, since there isn't a language barrier, and the wait staff is very helpful in describing each dish.”
  2. “They've made it completely enjoyable for people who aren't familiar with the food as well as for people like me, who love Korean food.”
  3. “strongly recommend the Ke Sal Mari (dungeness crab wrapped in spinach crepe) & Hae Mul Bokkum (calamari, scallop, and sweet shrimp sauteed in a spicy sauce) for appetizers, Kal Bi (boneless beef short rib) for an entree, and the Tropical Snow (shaved co”
  4. “While the ambience is nice, the food is subpar with small portions and the price is ridiculous when you can get much better food for half the cost.”
  5. “The quality of their food is extremely good and the ambiance is excellent.”
  6. “If you are willing to spend $$$ for a healthy meal, I recommend this place.”
  7. “The food is always good and the staff is intelligent and courteous.”
  8. “Kal-bi was not tasty.”
  9. “Traditional Korean BBQ is great and the variety of side dishes are enjoyable.”
  10. “The food however, does not taste nearly as good as the authentic Korean food you can find in Korea town.”
  11. “Very fresh, Great Staff, great service.”
  12. “great food ,great service and very romantic to hang out!”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “Traditional Korean BBQ is great and the variety of side dishes are enjoyable.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “This is by far the best Korean restaurant in Los Angeles.”
  2. “nice fire place and nice crowds.”
  3. “It's always a great place to go.”
return potential
0.0% positive
  1. “These "fusion" Korean foods taste so bad, I will not go there again.”
service
87.5% positive
  1. “great food ,great service and very romantic to hang out!”
  2. “The place is really cool and the staff is really nice.”
  3. “If you only speak English, ordering is extremely easy, since there isn't a language barrier, and the wait staff is very helpful in describing each dish.”
  4. “Woo Lae Oak on La Cienaga is a beautiful restaurant, filled with beautiful people.”
  5. “We had horrible service, it was slow and unprofessional, and when we told the manager about it he didn't do anything!”
  6. “Very fresh, Great Staff, great service.”
  7. “They've made it completely enjoyable for people who aren't familiar with the food as well as for people like me, who love Korean food.”
  8. “The food is always good and the staff is intelligent and courteous.”
value
33.3299994468689% positive
  1. “While the ambience is nice, the food is subpar with small portions and the price is ridiculous when you can get much better food for half the cost.”
wait time
0.0% positive
  1. “We had horrible service, it was slow and unprofessional, and when we told the manager about it he didn't do anything!”
4 Star Rating: Recommended

07/11/11

Best Korean Fusion in LA

by mica111 at Citysearch

Fusion Korean food, amazing appetizers, no carbs and cook it yourself quality marinated beef. Must try the Cod and for desert the Zavine (putting) or chocolate volcano.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

06/26/11

Great ambiance and food

by lanjay at Citysearch

I tried Woo Lae Oak for the first time because of the great offer from Groupon. Woo Lae Oak is surrounded by a lot of great shopping and dining. Places like Lawry's, Benihana's, and the Beverly Center.

My bf and I arrived around 6:30 on a Saturday and the place wasn't very full. We ordered the Galbi and the Black Cod. Both were FANTASTIC. The prices are a bit high for Korean food, but the atmosphere and quality of the food makes up for the high costs. The Galbi plate wasn't that large, but the Cod was worth the money.

I would give 5 stars if there was more meat for the cost.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/29/11

Amazing

by jagermeister at Citysearch

In short:

The staff is amazing, and the food is even better. There is a lot to choose from, but the ostrich is fantastic - you really should give it a try. Our dinners always end up lasting hours because it's so enjoyable. Definitely one of my favorite LA dining spots.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/17/10

Great Food,Great Service,Great Ambiance

by skijess123 at Citysearch

I starting coming to this place about a year ago and every time I go, it gets better! The food is incredible. It is great for date night because the lighting is great with the hight ceilings and fire place. Sometimes I go and sit at the bar with a friend, they are so friendly, we always chat it up with the bartender. Surprisingly enough, I always see celebrities here as well. It's always a good conversation starter. I highly recommend this restaurant.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/14/10

Fresh, Clean, Modern, Sexy, Fun!

by Runner82 at Citysearch

Woo Lae Oak is probably one of my favorite restaurants on Restaurant Row! Woo Lae Oak has the freshest ingredients and plenty of options for the health conscious diner. They have happy hour specials every day.

This is by far the best Korean BBQ in town. There is something for everyone because there are healthy options and a menu for vegetarians and a variety of food such as poultry, meat, veggie, and fish. The last two times I ate there, I saw Gwen Stefani and Gavin with their two little kids!

The Details on Woo Lae Oak

Place Categories:

  • worst korean restaurant
  • authentic korean food
  • really nice wait staff
  • great service
  • great traditional korean bbq
  • nice ambiance
  • bad panchan
  • nice ambience
  • disappointing side dishs
  • cool celebrities
  • awesome location
  • ridiculous price
  • great atmosphere
  • not tasty kalbi
  • bad fusion
  • beautiful people
  • extremely good quality
  • strongly recommend tropical snow
  • subpar food
  • strongly recommend ke sal mari
  • strongly recommend hae mul bokkum
  • amazing sooooo
  • recommend fire place
  • cold noodle
  • enjoyable variety
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