Soot Bull Jeep

10/14/09

Anyone who hates this place is dumb.

by Fatrick at Citysearch

This place is great. Anyone I've ever known that knows anything about food in LA mentions this in their top ten.

• Pros: Best Korean BBQ in Los Angeles, hands down.
• Cons: None, unless you're a douche or a princess.

01/26/09

Pretty Good food

by four4 at Citysearch

Thought it was a good, no frills kind of place. Food was good, the service was fast. No complaints.

• Pros: fast service, had a parking lot

01/25/09

BE WARNED....STAY CLEAR!!

by luvlee2 at Citysearch

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!!

• Cons: They have the worst service........couldn't get a waitress to the table after the food arrived!

05/28/08

pardon?!?

by akse at Citysearch

did you say "none of real korean people don't go here?" grammar aside, who, then, are all the korean people i see eating there every time i go? are they actors? robots? seriously, friend, give me a break. this place is the real deal and no amount of nay-saying or backlash can change that. the meat is excellent, the vibe is dead-on (and, therefore, not swanky by any means) and the beer is cold. want swank? go to chosun galbi or tahoe galbi or even yissi hwaro (which is also durned good). but if you want terrific, charcoal-grilled meat--and the best eel and mino i've had in the city--this is your spot.

05/15/08

Smoke gets in your eyes: Faithful diners swoon over spicy Korean barbecue served in dark, smoke-filled rooms at this K-Town favorite.

by Contributor at Citysearch

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.

03/05/08

Great Food. Great Price. Zero atmosphere.

by edcalifornia at Citysearch

This is the best Korean BBQ I've had. Stick to the #1,2, or 3. They're the most popular for a reason. The place has no atmosphere. It's like a Waffle House with a smoker in the middle of it. But what you don't pay for in decor you get back in quantity and quality of the food.

They have parking but it always seems to be full, and it's a bit of a hike from the Westside but totally worth it. Went to a Koren BBQ place here in on the Westside and I got half the portion for twice the price. Great decor, and better service but you since you can't eat either I'd stick with this K-town suprise.

• Pros: Great food. Very Good price.
• Cons: Zero atmosphere. Location.

01/22/08

Non-Korean house

by MicrophoneAela at Citysearch

None of real Korean people don't go there and none of my Korean friends don't know about that place. Interesting.

11/27/07

Loved it

by daisyd at Citysearch

I read all the reviews. I loved it. More atmospheric than many KBBQ joints and with CHARCOAL for goodness sakes. Fabulous! I didn't think the prices were any better or worse than anywhere else and our server was extremely attentive. I love smoke and campfires and such so was unbothered by this. Folks who are travelers and adventurous eaters, willing to soak up the experience - go. Folks who worry about their hair or need a crispy clean experience - go elsewhere. Great time Soot B, I'll be back.

• Pros: tasty, smoky, the real deal
• Cons: limited parking

11/08/07

Charcoal Korean BBQ Rocks

by g33kgurli at Citysearch

Being a first timer to Korean BBQ; I wasn't sure that I'd like this place..but boy was I wrong. What this place lacks in decor it makes up for with the food.

We ordered short ribs (boneless), shrimp and marinated steak - all the meat was fresh, tasted great and had very little fat. The awesome bbq was served with kim chee, lettuce, soup, and assorted veggies - accompanied with yummy soy bean paste.

I liked the fact that the waitress pretty much left us alone to do our own cooking @ the table, as I've heard of some places where the waitress takes over - standing at your table the whole time. This place scores huge with me for a great lunch spot with co-workers, and would be equally good for a family dinner (minus small children) - I'm seriously impressed by the food - but want to redecorate the dining area.

Loved it - will be back soon!

• Pros: Parking, Service, Food, Pricing
• Cons: Ambience was a little lacking.

07/06/07

Shocking Korean BBQ

by nataliebana at Citysearch

I'm built for meat...I love meat...and I love Korean food. My husband Eric and I have been to a plethora of places and aside from reeking days afterwards, it is the best green onion salad and marinated beef anywhere. All my pregnant cravings have been satisfied!

• Pros: Food and ice cold beer while you wait
• Cons: Smoke...but if you love food, who cares?