Bona Ventura

Koreatown, 8th Street · Los Angeles

Soot Bull Jip

World cuisineLocals' pick

One of the last Koreatown barbecue houses still grilling over real charcoal set into the tables, open for about four decades; families and neighbourhood regulars come for the marinated baby back ribs and the smoke.

Address
3136 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA 90005
Hours
Mon-Tue 11:00-22:00; Thu-Sun 11:00-22:00; closed Wed (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-10)
Best time to go
Evening · About 1.5 h
Price
Price not verified
Price level
$$

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Good to know

  • Order the marinated pork baby back ribs, then spicy pork or beef short rib
  • Service is minimal and the room is smoky: you will leave smelling of the fire
  • Closed Wednesday

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