Description Genwa Korean Bbq (Downtown La)
Genwa Korean BBQ (Downtown LA) presents an upscale Korean barbecue experience centered on premium grilled meats, traditional comfort dishes, sizzling rice bowls, noodles, dumplings, seafood, and shareable set courses. USDA Prime beef and Wagyu selections give the menu a luxurious edge, with Galbi, Bulgogi, Chadolbagi, Samgyeopsal, and Kotsal among its standout barbecue choices. The A Course is listed as a bestseller on a current delivery menu, combining barbecue with vegetables, bibimbap, and soup for a complete meal.
Pricing sits firmly in the premium range: individual main dishes commonly run around $30-$70+, while current K-BBQ platters start at $165 for two diners. Higher prices reflect premium cuts, generous shared selections, and substantial multi-course combinations. Marinades balance savory, sweet, smoky, and spicy Korean flavors, while vegetables, mushrooms, tofu, and vegetable bibimbap provide meat-free choices. The restaurant notes that dishes may come into contact with major allergens including wheat/gluten, so guests requiring strict gluten-free preparation should confirm directly. The menu is particularly well suited to lunch, dinner, celebrations, and group meals rather than breakfast.
Menu Highlights
Galbi
USDA Prime short ribs are marinated in a signature house sauce, creating tender, richly savory beef with a gently sweet finish. It is one of Genwa’s defining Korean barbecue selections.
Bulgogi
Thin slices of USDA Prime beef abs
Amenities
- Outdoor seating
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Fast service
- Sport
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Comfort food
- Private dining room
- Spirits
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Catering
- Dessert
- Table service
- Bar on site
- Toilet
- Wi-Fi
- Family friendly
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Parking
- Dogs allowed outside
FAQs
(1) What are the opening hours of Genwa Korean Bbq (Downtown La)?
You can visit Genwa Korean Bbq (Downtown La) during these hours: Monday - Friday (12:00 PM - 10:00 PM), Saturday (12:30 PM - 10:00 PM), Sunday (12:30 PM - 09:00 PM), which usually covers both lunch and dinner time.
(2) Where is Genwa Korean Bbq (Downtown La) located?
Genwa Korean Bbq (Downtown La) sits at 450 W Olympic Blvd Suite B/C, Los Angeles, CA 90015, United States, in a location that's simple to get to.
(3) How can I contact or make a reservation at Genwa Korean Bbq (Downtown La)?
For bookings or questions, simply reach out to Genwa Korean Bbq (Downtown La) at +1 213-459-6600.
(4) When is the best time to visit Genwa Korean Bbq (Downtown La)?
For a laid-back experience, visiting on Tuesday is a safe bet. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday are a bit busier, though still not overwhelming.
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Came here on a work trip. The food is good, but a bit pricy. Service was friendly and attentive. With all the banchan you get, you can easily order just one dish between two people (which makes the pricing much more reasonable). Don't be shy about asking for refills! The spicy pork bulgogi was excellent. As one of my favorite dishes, I have tried it at many restaurants. This was a solid one. Not as spicy as I would have liked, and just a little too sweet, but delicious nonetheless.
Great food. Amazing cultural vibe. Our waitress was great. She took care of us from beginning to end. Can’t wait to be back. I had more than enough food to take home.
Genwa serves premium quality meat and seafood. We ordered Course D for 4 people and we all left quite satisfied. The restaurant is dark and the booths feel cramp. We dined on a Saturday and only 3 tables were occupied for the 2 hours we were there. I guess it was a very slow day.
We were too hungry to take photos, but this place was incredible! We indulged in pork belly, beef ribs, and bibibap, all of which were delectable. The impressive side dishes, known as banchan, added to the overall dining experience.
Really good kbbq i loves their marinated kalbi and yukhoe, they also had really good banchan and good sake; the ambiance is also really nice since they keep the place bit dim its a great place for date night, taste wise its just as good as many of the ktown kbbq’s that Ive tried, the staff was super friendly as well, highly recommended
Arrived real early at opening and it was nice and empty. was the only table here. nice and quiet. loves it. service is spectacular. food was delicious. got the Bulgogi lunch special. was super flavorful. came with 21 sides, each with their unique flavours. would recommend and would come back again.
Local friends recommended this place and it didn't disappoint. The service was outstanding. Our server was the nicest, most polite, and attentive guy you could ask for. We ordered a ton of food as one does when getting Korean BBQ, and every dish was exquisite. The meat was delicious and the sides were refilled regularly as we were scarfing them down. I ordered the steak on a whim and I can't tell you enough about how good it was. So much flavor! The soju and beer kept us smiling. The bill was quite high at the end but expected due to the location, quality food, and service. Highly recommend trying this place out.
I recently visited Genwa Korean BBQ for my first Korean BBQ experience, and it was fantastic. The food was delicious, and I made a point to try all the accompaniments—they were all great. Even the fish options, including the sardines, surprised me since I don’t usually enjoy fish. The service was excellent, and Anna made the meal even more enjoyable with her attentive and friendly approach. I went during lunch and was seated right away, which was a nice bonus. Great food, excellent service, and no wait—highly recommend!