{"id":75778,"date":"2025-11-30T18:14:08","date_gmt":"2025-11-30T18:14:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/75778\/"},"modified":"2025-11-30T18:14:08","modified_gmt":"2025-11-30T18:14:08","slug":"3-l-a-spots-received-an-outstanding-korean-restaurant-honor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/75778\/","title":{"rendered":"3 L.A. Spots Received An &#8216;Outstanding Korean Restaurant&#8217; Honor"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Photo-by-Jed-ji-via-Pexels-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"Korean bbq\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPhoto by Jed ji via Pexels.<\/p>\n<p>    Save<\/p>\n<p>Korean food is showing up everywhere these days, and people can\u2019t get enough of it. From cool <a href=\"https:\/\/secretlosangeles.com\/koreatown-guide\/\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" target=\"_self\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/secretlosangeles.com\/koreatown-guide\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_0\" data-category=\"click_internal\">neighborhood spots<\/a> to busy street markets, K-cuisine is popping up on menus all over the world. With tongue-tingling flavors, eye-catching presentations, and a healthy balance, it\u2019s no surprise everyone\u2019s falling in love with <a href=\"https:\/\/secretlosangeles.com\/lotteria-burger-opening-oc\/\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" target=\"_self\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/secretlosangeles.com\/lotteria-burger-opening-oc\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_1\" data-category=\"click_internal\">Korean food.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, and the Korean Food Promotion Institute just recognized seven restaurants overseas as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.koreatimes.co.kr\/lifestyle\/travel-food\/20251118\/korea-designates-7-new-outstanding-korean-restaurants-worldwide\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/www.koreatimes.co.kr\/lifestyle\/travel-food\/20251118\/korea-designates-7-new-outstanding-korean-restaurants-worldwide\" data-action=\"text_cta_2\" data-tracked=\"1\" data-category=\"click_sales\" data-cp_smn_source=\"secretlosangeles\" data-cp_smn_content=\"outstanding-korean-restaurant-award\" data-cp_smn_term=\"text_cta_2\">\u201cOutstanding Korean Restaurants,\u201d<\/a> celebrating their authenticity, quality, and contribution to spreading K-food culture internationally.<\/p>\n<p>    What It Means to Be \u201cOutstanding\u201d <\/p>\n<p>The Outstanding Korean Restaurant program isn\u2019t just an award. It\u2019s a rigorous recognition of excellence. Restaurants are evaluated across 27 criteria, including the quality of their dishes, use of Korean ingredients, service, and hygiene standards. The program aims to boost trust in Korean cuisine worldwide and highlight the cultural and culinary authenticity of K-food. The ministry has noted plans to expand the program to 100 restaurants globally by 2030, strengthening Korean cuisine\u2019s international footprint.<\/p>\n<p>    The 7 Restaurants to Watch <\/p>\n<p>This year, the following 7 Korean establishments earned the distinction:<\/p>\n<p>  Singapore: Nae:um, Seoul Restaurant, Um Yong Baek Paris: Soon Grill Champs-Elysees Los Angeles: Baroo, Daedo Sikdang, Soowon Galbi  <\/p>\n<p>These restaurants are more just than dining spots, they are ambassadors of Korean culture and cuisine.<\/p>\n<p>    Korean Highlights from Los Angeles <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baroolosangeles.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/www.baroolosangeles.com\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_3\" data-category=\"click_non_sales\">Baroo<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>Baroo is reinventing fermentation through a modern, artful lens with lobster doenjang, soy\u2011braised black cod, succulent short ribs, and rice paired with wild namul greens. In 2024, the restaurant was named Los Angeles Times\u2019 Restaurant of the Year, and by 2025 it had already secured a spot on The All-Time Eater 38 list solidifying its status as a must\u2011visit destination for lovers of forward\u2011thinking Korean cuisine.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/daedosikdang.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/daedosikdang.com\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_4\" data-category=\"click_non_sales\">Daedo Sikdang<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>Daedo Sikdang brings the soul of Seoul\u2011style barbecue straight to Los Angeles, offering impeccably marinated ribeye and bulgogi grilled tableside, followed by their signature kimchi\u2011inspired fried rice. It\u2019s a must\u2011try for anyone craving authentic, high\u2011quality Korean barbecue in L.A.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/soowon_galbi\/?hl=en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/soowon_galbi\/?hl=en\" data-action=\"text_cta_5\" data-category=\"click_non_sales\">Soowon Galbi<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>Soowon Galbi delivers an immersive Korean barbecue experience with grilling stations and premium meat in the heart of Koreatown. The restaurant has also earned a spot in the 2024 edition of the Michelin Guide.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a devoted foodie or just beginning to explore Korean cuisine, these restaurants represent the pinnacle of what Korean culinary culture has to offer in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Photo by Jed ji via Pexels. 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