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(323) 655-6556
8256 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles,
CA
90048
34.0759
-118.3694
Neighborhoods: Beverly Center, Central LA
What People Are Saying About Jian BBQ
The Editor
Martha Burr
Citysearch
In Short – Beverly locals are cooling their heels and sizzling their Kobe beef at this posh WeHo adjacent eatery. Local families, youngish professionals and foodies with a penchant for DIY grilling converge around the smokeless table grills set against burnished woods, beach-pebble floors and dramatic Buddhist art. Meanwhile, a subtle cool-kid scene is brewing at the glowing red bar lined with shiny, candy-colored pachinko games. Starters include crispy salmon filets with sesame leaf, and snow crab-stuffed halibut; tableside DIY barbeque features sliced rib-eye, short ribs, Wagyu beef…
10/13/09
Great ambience, incredible food, terrific service
by apple7801 at Citysearch
Get the phyllo wrapped scallops. The spicy pork bbq. Great bipembap. Enjoy using the smokeless bbq so you don't smell like korean food after. This place was a wonderful surprise. And a great date place or place to meet a group of friends.
- Pros: Food--amazing, good date place, excellent service
- Cons: Music not great
10/13/09
AMAZING. PERIOD.
by LA1404 at Citysearch
Of the 15 or so different Korean BBQ places I've been to in LA, this place is superb. The meat quality is incredible. And the side dishes are great. (In fact, if you're doing low-carb, they'll be cool and only bring you low-carb sides.)
The decor is cool -- great lighting, chic. The tables have an amazing suction fan that ensures you won't leave smelling like your food.
And the proprietor is completely cool and will check on your experience. He genuinely wants to know how to make your experience better.
The prices are a great deal. Not cheap -- but amazing value. For the quality and quantity of food, you can't beat it. It's not all-you-can-eat, but who wants all-you-can-eat if the food is subpar.
You'll leave this place full and happy. For the same price any other place would have cost you.
Check it out. Decide for yourself. You'll be glad you went.
- Pros: Amazing meat quality, tons of sides, great service and owner
- Cons: None I can think of.
01/08/09
Great food, nice service, beautiful surroundings (and no nasty BBQ smell on your clothing)
by lasvegan2 at Citysearch
Much as it is fun to go over to Soot B*ll Jeep for old-school barbecue, sometimes it is nice to splurge with a little bit more luxurious meal. Jian has great tasty food, and because it is new and well ventilated, there is no nasty BBQ stench on your clothing and in your hair when it's all over. Jian is beautiful inside with these crazy pachinko machines and beautiful woodwork. The cuts of meat and seafood that they used are far superior to anywhere save perhaps Cho Sun, and the service was really good. Given all that, it really wasn't even that expensive compared to the traditional K-town alternatives. The only negative is that their tea cups don't have handles and are too hot to handle.
- Pros: Great food, beautiful environment.
- Cons: None.
The Details on Jian BBQ
What to Drink:
This might be the Korean restaurant with the best wine list in the city, all paired to the food: 30 labels of mostly boutique California selections.
The Extras:
The elegant back room can be sectioned off with rice paper screens, or reserved altogether, for parties ranging from 15 to 40 people.
Fun Fact:
Besides the weeping Buddha floating in a pool of dry ice at the entrance, some cool decor features include giant robots from Japan and a 30-year-old bonsai tree in the shape of Korea.
Save Money:
Weekday lunch specials are priced under $15, and include grilled rib-eye, spicy pork, chicken breast, marinated black cod or salmon, plus rice, glass noodles, potstickers and vegetables.
Category:
Restaurants, Barbecue Restaurants, Catering
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Private Rooms, People Watching, Lunch Spot, Date Spot, Group Dining, Bar Scene
