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Where's the best Korean BBQ in SGV?

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Locals' current top pick for korean bbq in SGV is Mama Xita BBQ in Temple City (get the chinese korean bbq), followed by Wow Cow Korean BBQ in El Monte and OO-Kook Korean BBQ in San Gabriel. Best is relative, so filter by price and vibe below, and vote for the pick you'd stand behind.

#1Mama Xita BBQTemple City · Chinese Korean BBQ · $$$★ 4.8

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"A community-suggested Chinese Korean barbecue restaurant in Temple City, inspired by the barbecue traditions of the Korean ethnic community in northeastern China."

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#2Wow Cow Korean BBQEl Monte · BBQ · $$★ 4.6

"Wow Cow AYCE Korean BBQ in El Monte is an all-you-can-eat spot that won't break the bank at $39.99 for the deluxe dinner plan. The staff is attentive and there's ample parking."

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#3OO-Kook Korean BBQSan Gabriel · Korean · $$★ 4.4

"OO-Kook is a San Gabriel Korean BBQ spot built for groups, long tables, and the kind of meal where everyone wants to keep grilling."

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#4Gen Korean BBQ HouseAlhambra · Korean · $$★ 4.2

"Korean spot in Alhambra. AYCE Korean BBQ."

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#5Baekjeong Temple CityTemple City · Korean · $$$★ 4.4

"Korean spot in Temple City. Korean BBQ."

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#6Clam HouseMonterey Park · Korean · $$$★ 4.7

"Clam House in Monterey Park is all about seafood grilled right at your table, fast, fresh, and hands-on."

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