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Koreatown - Hwang Hae Do Korean BBQ restaurant
7.5

Hwang Hae Do Korean BBQ

  • Koreatown
  • $$
  • Casual
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    bad
  • Perks
    great

Food: Flavorful meals battered by lack

At Hwang Hae Do, the top hits are undoubtedly the Build it Yourself Spring Rolls, the BBQ meats, and the Bulgogi Casserole, each bursting with authentic flavors. With each morsel of their tender BBQ meats or flavorful, broth-soaked Bulgogi, you are given a taste of Korea in all its glory. The freshness of ingredients and portion sizes have garnered praises, but they seem to trip on the diversity of their All You Can Eat options.

  • Great Taste

    Meats are delectable and side dishes plentiful, providing an excellent taste experience.

  • Bad Variety

    All You Can Eat options were not up to mark.

Top 3 dishes at Hwang Hae Do Korean BBQ

  1. 1

    Bulgogi Casserole 🏆

    Tender bulgogi with delicious broth, loved for its sweet, seasoned flavor.

    Bulgogi Casserole dish
  2. 2

    Build it Yourself Spring Roll

    Offers a unique, fun, customizable, and interactive dining experience.

    Build it Yourself Spring Roll dish
  3. 3

    BBQ Meats

    Meats are tender, flavorful; praised for excellent marinade and quality.

    BBQ Meats dish

Vibe: Ambiance runs on fumes

Feast your eyes, not on a modern, chic Korean BBQ station, but instead on a place that seems to have been beaten down by time and neglect. The ambiance, or the lack thereof, is a let down and can be a mood killer for those expecting an upbeat dining experience.

  • Bad Ambiance

    Poor ambiance due to upkeep; feels run down and negatively impacts mood.

Perks: Friendly smiles amidst the parking chaos

Despite facing hurdles of limited parking and the occasional need to valet, Hwang Hae Do shines when it comes to service. They manage to accommodate large groups and even in the throes of a busy shift, their service consistently impresses. However, the restricted parking may dull their shine.

  • Great Service

    Service friendly, attentive; great customer experience consistently highlighted.

  • Hard To Park

    Limited parking, hectic experiences, and the need to valet at times.