Los Angeles

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

Sleek barbecue on Sepulveda Blvd in Culver City's Clarkdale, with elevated sides, a bar and counter seats facing the kitchen.

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

Southern-style barbecue chain inside Westfield Culver City on Sepulveda Blvd, with slow-cooked meats and cocktails.

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.

American barbecue on E Rose Street in Compton, California, listed at the Dulce Canella Compton food truck spot.

Korean barbecue and meat dishes in the Silver Spur Town & Country Center in Rolling Hills Estates, California.

Diner-style barbecue on S La Cienega Blvd in Culver City, serving slow-smoked meats and burgers with sides, desserts and outdoor seating.

Family-friendly American BBQ on W Green St in Old Pasadena, with a full bar, brunch, late-night food and a dog-friendly patio.

American barbecue on Ladybird Drive in Calabasas, California, with a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking lot and seating.

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

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.

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

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.

Japanese yakiniku on W Garvey Ave in Monterey Park, from Chubby Cattle BBQ in the San Gabriel Valley.

Longtime Downey BBQ on Lakewood Blvd with ribs, hickory-smoked barbecue, steak burgers and sides, plus beer and wine.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Counter-service barbecue on South Western Avenue in Gardena, with wood-smoked plates, sandwiches and Southern sides.

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

Barbecue with Southern and Asian fusion touches at Cottage Industries on 9th Street in Garden Grove, with catering available.

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.

Charcoal Korean BBQ with all-you-can-eat options in Casuda Canyon Plaza on West Garvey Avenue in Monterey Park.

Casual barbecue and bar in Saugus, Santa Clarita, serving baby back ribs, tri-tip and a salad bar, with cocktails and happy hour.

Latino- and women-owned counter spot in Huntington Park's St. George Plaza serving dry-rubbed Texas barbecue, nachos and burritos.

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