Soot Bull Jeep
(213) 387-3865
3136 W 8th St
Los Angeles,
CA
90005
34.0576
-118.2958
Neighborhoods: Central LA, Wilshire Center / Koreatown
What People Are Saying About Soot Bull Jeep
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The Scene
On a Koreatown sidewalk, crowds wait for a seat in this dim, no-frills barbecue joint. Tables fitted with charcoal-fueled fire pits fill each room. Service is efficient--but the staff speaks little English, so the uninitiated might feel like they are traveling internationally without a guidebook.
The Food
This smoky spot offers remarkable barbecue. Order from a choice of meats--including beef, chicken and pork--which arrive at the table raw, ready for diners to throw onto the smoldering grill. Most cuts are marinated to perfection in sesame oil, garlic, sugar and Korean red peppers. Short ribs come on the bone or thinly sliced in achingly tender cuts. Spencer steak, chicken breast and shrimp are equally good, spiced hot with slow-burning piquancy. Served with ultra-spicy kimchi, slivered daikon and pepper-tinged green salad, the meal will sear your taste buds.
User Reviews
four4
January 26, 2009
Thought it was a good, no frills kind of place. Food was good, the service was fast. No complaints.
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luvlee2
January 25, 2009
BE WARNED!........when you see many reviews......it IS because the negative is true......I just came back from one of the worst places I have ever had KB..(this place!!).and we go often. The service is terrible......they just put the food down and you have to call them back to ask anything......we could never get a refill for our water. (we ordered Korean wine) wanted more......couldn't get the waitress (who had an attitude) to come to the table. The barbeque pit was spitting sparks........it burned my arm. The food (compared to other places) was sparse. The floors and chairs were dirty...(It was filthy)..I had to take a napkin and clean my chair. This place made my skin crawl.......We expected crawly things to appear any minute....... They have a B rating........I wouldn't use the restroom there. Needless to say, we will not be visiting this establishment again!!....Stay Clear!!
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Anonymous
October 28, 2008
We absolutely loved the food here. Our only problem was with the parking in the area. My clothes smelled like charcoal the next day, but I really didn't mind. It just reminded me of the excellent meal from the previous night. The reasonable prices and tasty eats here will have me coming back soon.
read full reviewThe Details on Soot Bull Jeep
Parking:
There's a lot outside for those unable to score street spots in this busy neighborhood.
Category:
Restaurants, Barbecue Restaurants
Payment Methods:
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Family Style Dining, Group Dining
