Mount Barbecue — Review by RainaisCrazy
Los Angeles, United States — Korean barbecue and sushi
The reviewer visits Mount Barbecue in K Town for an extensive Korean barbecue and sushi experience, highlighting unique dishes like abalone kanji and handmade dumplings. Multiple courses of appetizers, sushi rolls, and soups are enjoyed throughout the meal, with consistently positive reactions to the food quality and flavors.
What was great: Abalone kanji (first time seeing it at a Korean barbecue spot), handmade dumplings with great flavor, fish cakes with Hanzo sauce, various sushi rolls including spicy crab roll and unagi roll, crab seaweed soup, barley rice
What could improve: Nothing mentioned
The Dishes
Mount Barbecue offers an impressive multi-course experience starting with abalone kanji, which the reviewer notes is a rare find at Korean barbecue establishments and expresses excitement about trying for the first time. The meal continues with fish cakes served with Hanzo sauce, which receive enthusiastic approval. The handmade dumplings prove to be a standout, with the reviewer particularly enjoying the shrimp dumplings paired with hot sauce, noting they have really good flavor.
The sushi and roll selection is diverse and creative. Items include a ceviche crab roll, spicy crab rolls, unagi roll, and what the reviewer describes as kimchi rolls with fish. There's also mention of grape kimchi, which the reviewer has never encountered before. The soup course features an interesting crab seaweed soup that generates curiosity and positive reactions. The meal concludes with barley rice, which the reviewer describes as really good.
The Experience
The restaurant appears to have a casual, interactive dining atmosphere typical of Korean barbecue establishments. The reviewer engages with staff members during the meal, learning about their backgrounds (one staff member is noted as Chinese, another as Vietnamese). The overall vibe seems friendly and engaging, with the reviewer's enthusiasm building throughout the multiple courses.
Value & Pricing
No specific pricing information is mentioned in the transcript.
Notable Moments
This is the first time I've seen kanji at a Korean barbecue spot. So this got me all excited.
Never had a grape kimchi before.
The reviewer's discovery of unique items like abalone kanji and grape kimchi creates memorable moments throughout the dining experience.
The Verdict
Mount Barbecue in K Town delivers an impressive and diverse dining experience that caters to adventurous eaters looking for both traditional Korean barbecue and creative sushi offerings. The consistent quality of the dishes, combined with unique items rarely found at other Korean barbecue spots, makes this an excellent choice for those wanting to explore beyond standard fare. The restaurant is best suited for diners who appreciate multi-course meals and are willing to try innovative preparations of traditional ingredients.