Baekjeong has a well-earned reputation as one of Los Angeles’ top Korean barbecue destinations.
The dining experience is centered around the grill, though servers, not diners, cook the meat. It’s an expansive menu, which includes seasonal banchan, all kinds of house-marinated meats (galbi, bulgogi), Baekjeong signatures (cast-iron fried rice, japchae, seafood pancakes), and dishes unique to the San Jose location. You can order à la carte or as set group meals.
The Cocktails
A full liquor license allows for an ambitious bar program with a focus on Korean producers including Dokkaebier, Chamisul, and Jinro. You’ll find Korean-inspired cocktails such as a Dongchimi Martini, Dwaenjang Old Fashioned, and M-Cubed (a spicy mango margarita made with gochujang syrup) in addition to wine, mocktails, and classic cocktails.
The Space
It’s a sprawling, design-forward space, consisting of 9,000 square feet, with a look inspired by traditional Korean architecture and the night markets of Seoul, plus a clear modern bent that’s trying to push forward a reinterpretation of the Korean American barbecue experience.
