The Ultimate Guide to BBQ Joints, Recipes & Reviews

Women-owned barbecue on N Eagle Rock Blvd in LA's Eagle Rock, with wood-smoked meats, Southern sides, brunch and a patio.

Japanese yakiniku in Sawtelle Centre on Sawtelle Blvd in Los Angeles, with creative dishes ordered individually or as four-course sets.

Unpretentious Korean restaurant with grilled meats inside Japanese Village Plaza in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles.

Cozy Korean BBQ in Weller Court in LA's Little Tokyo, with barbecue plates, bibimbap, imported beer and sake, and outdoor seating.

Low-key Chinese barbecue and dim sum spot on Ord Street in Los Angeles's Chinatown, with takeout available.

Korean BBQ with an all-you-can-eat format and charcoal grills at the table, in Brown Derby Plaza on Wilshire Blvd in LA's Koreatown.

Counter-service barbecue chain inside the Spring Arcade Building in downtown LA's Historic Core, with house-smoked meats and baked potatoes.

Grill-your-own Korean BBQ on N Western Ave in LA's Larchmont area, with budget-friendly all-you-can-eat meats and late-night food.

No-frills Thai BBQ on E Cesar E Chavez Ave in Los Angeles, with barbecue, teriyaki and noodles to eat in or have delivered.

Longtime Thai BBQ on Hollywood Blvd in LA's Little Armenia, with a retro diner look, an exotic fish tank and seating out on the patio.

Unassuming Thai BBQ on N Western Ave in East Hollywood, with a long menu that runs from barbecue chicken to shrimp with mint.

Thai-style barbecued chicken and other meats on W 3rd St in LA's Koreatown, from a straightforward restaurant open for over 30 years.

Slow-smoked American BBQ on Sepulveda Blvd in Mission Hills, Los Angeles, served with a long list of sides in rustic surroundings.

American barbecue on Lankershim Blvd in North Hollywood from The Memphis Grill, a barbecue and American restaurant.

Korean BBQ on W Olympic Blvd in LA's Harvard Heights, with grilled meats, noodles, hot pot and a bar in a contemporary room.

Korean BBQ on W 3rd St in LA's Koreatown, with cuts from short rib to brisket plus hot pot and stews in a simple room.

Barbecue catering, takeout and delivery from Smokin Woods BBQ LA on West Washington Boulevard in LA's Pico-Union.

Small Thai BBQ restaurant on Santa Monica Blvd in Los Angeles' Little Armenia, cooking northern Thai dishes in a shopping-plaza space.

Texas-style BBQ on Vanowen St in North Hollywood, serving tri-tip, ribs and brisket, with some patio seating.

Barbecue and catering from Scot's Bar B-Que on Cimarron Street in LA's Gramercy Park, with delivery available.

Cantonese barbecue and comfort food in Signature Plazas on Sepulveda Boulevard in Van Nuys, with a relaxed feel and late hours.

Unlimited Korean barbecue, with sirloin and squid among the choices, on South Western Avenue in LA's Harvard Heights, open late with a full bar.

Asian-owned all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ on South Vermont Avenue in Koreatown, open late, with vegetarian options and valet parking.

Longtime Western-themed barbecue on Topanga Canyon Boulevard in Woodland Hills, with plates, sandwiches, beer and wine.

Korean barbecue on Beverly Boulevard in the Fairfax area of Los Angeles, from PZK BBQ.

Brazilian churrasco from Prime Flavor Brazilian BBQ on South Sepulveda Boulevard in Los Angeles.

All-you-can-eat Korean BBQ at a set price on Vermont Avenue in LA's Koreatown, with happy hour and late-night food.

Chinese barbecue, seafood and Peking duck on N Broadway in LA's Chinatown, with brunch, lunch deals and late-night food.

Longtime Chinatown spot on N Broadway in Los Angeles serving roast duck and Cantonese classics, with late-night food.

Hawaiian plate lunches on W 3rd Street in LA's Little Bangladesh, with quick counter service from breakfast to dinner.

Gyu-Kaku in The Mandel building on W 7th Street in LA's Financial District, serving Japanese yakiniku with a bar.

Koreatown Korean BBQ on W 6th Street in Los Angeles, grilling pork and other meats on stone, with a patio and all-you-can-eat.

West LA yakiniku on Pico Boulevard: all-you-can-eat table grilling, cocktails, happy hour and late-night hours.

Mid Wilshire Korean barbecue at Avalon Wilshire on Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, where diners cook on smokeless tabletop grills.

Korean barbecue on W Olympic Blvd in Downtown LA's South Park, with smokeless tabletop grills, a full bar and a private dining room.

Casual rib shack on W Jefferson Blvd in South Los Angeles serving Korean-style barbecue for a quick lunch or dinner.