San (Mountain) BBQ | Mountain San BBQ is the oldest Korean restaurant in the United States, serving Koreatown Los Angeles since 1974. For over five decades, three generations of diners have gathered around our open-fire grills for the kind of meal that defines Korean hospitality — slow, abundant, and rooted in tradition. We specialize in USDA Prime, open-fire grilled Korean BBQ, with a focus on dry-aged cuts, premium marbled beef, and signature preparations like our Mapo Seasoned Short Rib and Marinated Galbi. Our Premium Beef Combos are designed for the table — built for two to six people, paired with steamed egg, rice, and seasonal banchan refilled freely throughout the meal. Beyond the grill, our kitchen serves the full breadth of traditional Korean cooking: our signature 전복죽 (Abalone Porridge) — a dish we've refined for over fifty years — alongside 삼계탕, soft tofu stews, knife-cut noodles, cold noodles, and Korean hot pots bubbling tableside. For deeper exploration, we offer two tasting experiences: San Omakase ($39.99/pp), a complete signature menu lunch service, and the San Fine Dining Experience ($159.99+/pp), a phenomenal culinary art display custom prepared to each guest's preferences. What sets Mountain San apart isn't a single dish — it's the continuity. The same recipes, the same care, the same neighborhood. We're where Koreatown comes for celebrations, family meals, and first dates. The oldest tables in our dining room have hosted four generations of the same families. That's not a marketing line — it's the actual reason we're still here after fifty years. Located in the heart of Los Angeles Koreatown.