Welcome to Bud Namu Korean BBQ
At Bud Namu Korean BBQ, located in Los Angeles, experience the best of Korean barbecue with a variety of meat options and self-serve side dishes that perfectly complement the meal. Customers rave about the flavorful meats, especially the beef bulgogi, brisket, and pork belly. The restaurant offers a casual and inclusive atmosphere, perfect for groups, families, or even a quick lunch or dinner. With friendly and attentive staff, ample parking, and a wide range of vegetarian options, Bud Namu stands out as a must-visit spot for affordable and delicious Korean barbecue in LA.
- 809 S Ardmore Ave Los Angeles, CA 90005 Hotline: (213) 385-9292
Bud Namu Korean BBQ is a gem located in the heart of Los Angeles serving up delicious Korean barbecue. This women-owned establishment offers a plethora of options for every type of diner, from vegetarians to meat lovers.
With amenities like reservations, delivery, takeout, and wheelchair accessibility, Bud Namu Korean BBQ caters to a wide range of customers. The restaurant also accepts various payment methods, including credit cards, Android Pay, Apple Pay, and even cryptocurrency.
Customers rave about the quality of food and excellent service at Bud Namu Korean BBQ. Reviews highlight the fresh and flavorful meats, self-serve side dishes, and attentive staff. Popular menu items include spicy pork, beef belly, and beef bulgogi.
One standout feature of Bud Namu Korean BBQ is the buffet-style appetizer bar, where diners can help themselves to a variety of tasty side dishes. The restaurant's commitment to reducing food waste is evident through their policy of charging for leftovers.
Overall, Bud Namu Korean BBQ is a must-visit spot for Korean barbecue enthusiasts looking for a great value and fantastic dining experience. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply craving some delicious barbecue, Bud Namu Korean BBQ is sure to impress.

Service was great! Do wish they had rice papers but we enjoyed our time spent there and the food was amazing! Been twice already

It's not the fanciest joint, but it's one of the better values for KBBQ in the area. I've truly never had a bad experience here, and I've been many times. Worth checking out when you are really hungry... but I'd keep expectations modest.

I've been here a couple of times and every time the food was absolutely delicious. There isn't much wait time and we get served pretty quickly. The waiters and nice and friendly.the place is a good vibe it's to hot and it's good looking. Did I mention the delicious food? My whole family loved it and I was shocked since my mom and sister are very picky. I especially loved it! It's great 10/10 will definitely try again.

Love coming to this place all the time if my family and I have any birthdays, or anniversaries or just to eat our hearts out. Lol. The food here is very fresh and would definitely come back soon. The salad at the bar was very fresh and chopped to perfection. The service here was great. They helped us on anything if we needed something. The ambience was mild to moderate loud, but not too loud. Unless if there are more people in the restaurant, then yes. I am giving this review 4/5 stars because the chairs of this restaurant are very squeaky and you feel like the chair is about to break. But would still definitely come back here for the food. Because that's the main priority. Thank you.

Best quality meat for price that I've found so far! I absolutely love kbbq so I've tried a lot of places and by far this is my favorite. I especially love the get-it-yourself style for the appetizers. It's so much better than leaving the apps you don't want untouched because you don't like them, or continuously asking the waiter for another dish of kimchi. This is the only place I know that does this, so far. Been here three times already and the quality and service is consistently good. Will keep going back! *the automatic gratuity is common in kbbq spots in Koreatown so keep an eye out for it!*

I really liked this place. I guess you shouldn't really judge a book by its cover. I was initially hesitant to come here especially because it was for my brother's surprise birthday dinner. But, I'm glad we came because I was so pleasantly surprised. The inside is nice and even their bathroom was clean. There are different tiers of meat options to choose from and we chose B. The meats were good and flavorful. We really liked their spicy pork and beef belly. The have a small buffet section that has veggies, Kim chi, potato salad, etc. Their potato salad is so good that I could've eaten a whole plate of it. Service was also great as they changed our grills often and helped us cook the meat. Sadly, I wish I took photos of this place. Maybe next time!

Hole in the wall, decent place with decent meat cuts. Ample parking across the street since they have their own parking lot. It's like Covid didn't exist, buffet style appie bar, good selection but food (even hot foods) were cold. I was disappointed by that last part but k suppose it's because they were getting ready to close so nothing was warm. Service was good at the beginning. Towards the end, I know they were trying to close early, they were pretty much kicking us out the door.

Price: 10/10 Service: 10/10 Staff: Super friendly & attentive, good service My boyfriend at the time showed me this spot and it's been my to-go to for KBBQ. This place is one of the more affordable KBBQ places in LA and the quality is delicious! My classics are always the briskets and pork belly, but the beef bulgogi here beats some of the other places I've been to. The staff are quick and attentive and I like how they communicate with their employees through walkie talkies when it gets crowded. The self-serve side dishes are honestly what keeps me coming back since the sides meshes/compliments so well with the meat. The spicy rice cakes and potatoe salad always hit the spot for me, but they also have kimchi that's really good and Mac salad along with other sides.

I used to go to this AYCE KBBQ a lot in college and years later, when I recently visited, the quality was shockingly even better! I can't gatekeep this place. **They already add a tipping service fee which I personally think is fair. DO not over order because they will charge you if you have too much leftovers in order to prevent food waste. Service: 10/10, attentive, helpful, efficient and kind. There are fans on every table to help with smoke and the ambiance is super bright and lit. I don't feel icky or smelly after leaving. Self Serve sidedishes: spicy rice cakes, japchae, green onion pancake, cucumber kimchi, kimchi, mac salad, potato salad, fishcake, rice, etc all SUPER good wow I was surprised. I have ZERO complaints like, I would come back JUST for the unlimited self serve sidedishes. Everyone loved it!! Price: WORTH it, super affordable and good meat! Even the cheapest option is great -- pork belly, brisket, thin pork belly, beef belly, chicken, bulgogi and more. Of course they change your grill for you when the grill gets too burnt. Parking: So much parking made easy everywhere! You can park under the restaurant as it has a huge sign that it's their parking. Across the street they also have a huge sign that indicates bud namu parking. DO NOT park directly across the street at the market parking. There are signs everywhere that says only parking for the grocery store and it's LA so they WILL tow you. Park in the designated Bud Namu lot, you won't run into issues finding parking. I went during dinner on a weekend and it was fine. Even more, the worker was going around the restaurant asking if we owned a specific car because they didn't want us to get towed, so nice! Overall, love it here and highly recommend to anyone.