Had a reservation at the bar and loved the dinner. Perfect portion sizes to leave you full but not stuffed. Every course was fantastic and I really loved the banana milk punch cocktail. Service and overall vibe was awesome. Will definitely recommend and come back!
Celebrated our anniversary at baroo and loved it -- the food was some of the most thoughtful I've had in a while in LA, the flavors and textures incredibly nuanced. The cocktails were innovative and delicious (still thinking about these). And the service! So nice. Kind, friendly, and personal (we were given a hand signed card and a tasting of makegeolli for our special occasion 🥹 so thoughtful and appreciated).
Can't wait to come back.
Spectacular dinner in a wonderful space. Baroo really is a must visit when in LA if you appreciate quality cooking and food. The tasting menu, while thoughtfully curated and detailed by individual members of the team for each course, left me feeling FULL (which is rare for a smaller tasting menu) and uuubeer satisfied. The wine bottle of German Riesling was an excellent accompaniment for the entire meal, and the cocktails were some of the better we had while in LA.
The first course, which featured this soup like warmed pureé, was phenomenal. The cod was maybe the best, most perfectly executed fish dish I have ever had in a restaurant. The protein course, both the pork and beef were UNREAL. The attention to detail is unfathomable.
Keep up the great work and I won’t be surprised when this place has 2 Michelins next to its entrance door.
Every bit and part of our tasting menu experience was absolutely delightful. From bite one to every cocktail we shared around the table, I was elated with the bits of childhood I was able to taste. Not many Korean restaurants can provide this type of experience for me even though we live in LA where there is an abundance of Korean food. I am excited to return to Baroo ASAP.
Congratulations Baroo team. You have gone far and beyond my expectations.
Baroo is a restaurant I've been dying to support... ever since @the_thejgold first reviewed them gloriously... but even more so for what they are doing for the Korean food cuisine as a whole.
I easily convinced my brother's that Baroo would most definitely be awarded some elusive stars soooooon... and that we should go experience before things get crazier. They recently reopened in their current Location in the arts district of dtla.
We did the tasting menu, each upgraded $12 for the short rib option for entree course, and added an order of the pork cheeks to share... and opted for the alcohol pairing which consisted of various makkolis, yaksul, rice wines and maeshil (plum) dessert wine to finish.
The scallop course and the black cod were exceptional. Everything was amazing and had their different highlights flavor and texture wise. The dessert course was so playful and nostalgic...
Definitely planning on bringing my mother here for a dinner date!
Pleasantly surprised with the chef cooking. Korean food elevated is the best description. Chef Kwang and his team's flavors and textures balances are on point. The crunch added via the tinniest amount of fried something or other makes each bite delicious.
Only a 7 course tasting is served with little to no accommodations for food allergies, it's asian food after all and soy and gluten are bound to be present.
Every course was remarkable, of note the scallop and the misso cod, different from the one I make at home but delicious no less.
Wife Mina shines as the hostess.
I'm ready to go back!
Baroo in Los Angeles is truly a culinary gem that I am absolutely thrilled to see back in action. Even though they are softly opening and haven't introduced their soju-inspired cocktails yet, the experience remains unparalleled. Nestled right next to the iconic Hauser and Wirth in the heart of the arts district, its location could not be more fitting – a testament to the artistry that unfolds on every plate. Among the prix fixe 5-course, the delicate black cod stood out as a masterpiece, tantalizing the palate with its exquisite flavors and textures. While I do find myself reminiscing about their pickled/fermented items, I remain hopeful that these beloved classics will be reincorporated into their menu soon. Baroo's commitment to culinary innovation is evident in every bite, making it an essential destination in LA's dining scene. Highly recommended.
FAN-TAS-TIC service. Cannot recommend Baroo enough for a night out, special occasion, whatever. The food and drinks were so great with the star of the show Remain In Between course with Short Rib. UNREAL
We loved our meal at the new Baroo! Lovely service and really delicious food.
Stellar tasting menu with at least 3 stand outs for us (the soup, the ‘taco,’ and the melon pana cotta from heaven) which is a rare treat. Can’t wait to go again! One of my new favorite restaurants in LA - amazing through and through, thank you
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