Update 2:
We had relatives visiting and Gwang Yang BBQ’s private dining rooms were perfect for what we needed.
Banchan:
Their complimentary Banchan (Side Dishes) were fine.
Prime Ggot Sal (Top Prime Chuck Flap):
Outstanding! Beautiful marbling for this USDA Prime Beef, a nice beefiness, tender, and tied for highlight of the evening!
Pajeon (Assorted Seafood & Vegetable Pancake):
About the same as last time: It’s not as crisped as we’d like it, but a nice break from all of the different meat cuts.
U.S. Kobe An Chang Sal (American Kobe Beef Outside Skirt):
Meatier than the Prime Ggot Sal (USDA Prime Top Chuck Flap), this also had a nice beefiness and half of our group thought this was the highlight of the dinner. I thought it was tied for best bite, SO GOOD!
Gwang Yang Bulgogi - Gangnam Style (Original Flavor) (Thin Slices of Lightly Marinated Beef):
Gwang Yang’s Bulgogi (Thin Slices of Lightly Marinated Beef) was what the late Jonathan Gold waxed poetic about in his review of Gwang Yang. Compared to most Bulgogi preparations around town, we’d have to agree: I definitely prefer the Gangnam Style (Original Flavor) preparation compared to their L.A. Style, which is sweeter. There’s a very tender mouthfeel, and more delicate beefiness, with more of a lightly sweet & savory Marinade and fattiness combination coming through.
Prime Saeng Galbi (USDA Prime Short Ribs):
For all the Galbi fans out there, Gwang Yang’s Prime Saeng Galbi (USDA Prime Short Ribs) was the meatiest, firmest (but still tender) cuts of meat we had on this visit. It’s served deboned already, and they cut it into pieces when ready to eat.
U.S. Kobe An Chang Sal (American Kobe Beef Outside Skirt):
We wanted another round of something and when put up to the vote, it was another order of U.S. Kobe An Chang Sal (American Kobe Beef Outside Skirt). Not that I was complaining, this 2nd round turned out to be just as flavorful, beefy and awesome as the first round.
Service in the private dining room was just as good as the outside tables. It was quieter, with good ventilation, and Gwang Yang has maybe ~5 or 6 of these private rooms available on any given night.
Gwang Yang BBQ remains a great place to experience some excellent Korean BBQ. If nothing else, make sure to try their Prime Ggot Sal (USDA Prime Top Chuck Flap), U.S. Kobe An Chang Sal (American Kobe Beef Outside Skirt), Gwang Yang Bulgogi - Gangnam Style (Original Flavor) (Thin Slices of Lightly Marinated Beef). Succulent, beefy, tender, nicely cooked by the staff at your table, those remain our favorite versions in L.A.
(Free Parking with Validation in the Parking Garage underneath Gwang Yang (behind Zion Market))
Gwang Yang BBQ
3435 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 123
Los Angeles, CA 90010