STE 101

I went there with my family and the waitress was amazing she take care pretty well of our big group and the food was amazing. I highly recommended this place.

If you’re looking for an unforgettable dining experience that perfectly balances quality, service, and vibes—STE 101 Korean BBQ is it. From the moment you walk in, you’re hit with mouthwatering aromas and a warm, upbeat atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. The meat selection is top-tier. Every cut—from the marinated bulgogi to the buttery brisket—was fresh, tender, and grilled to perfection. The staff is incredibly attentive without being overbearing. They helped us with the grill, made great recommendations, and genuinely seemed to enjoy making sure we had a good time.

fantastic!! food was so yummy and great service!!

Really good Korean BBQ! The service was amazing. And a nice little atmosphere. At a decent price. It was a nice alternative to the popular places nearby that have 1-2 hour waits on a busy night.

best kbbq in the area! the staff are more than accommodating, vibes are on point! the meat is high quality, i will absolutely be eating here again

Wonderful food and excellent service, very homey/family feeling- would recommend!

down to earth place, amazing atmosphere and a great place to meet up with friends to hang out! the food was surplus~flavorful and tasty! i definitely recommend this place because not only is the food of high quality, the staff members are open and friendly as well! they are very attentive, especially the manager who knows how to create a chill vibe. also, what makes this place unique is that they have a good variety of wine selections, which is surprising because i never thought that korean bbq would go nicely with wine!! [of course they have soju too~~]

Food quality and service was great! Cindy was an amazing server and she was quick with orders! Definitely coming back whenever I’m in the area.

This place being opened past 1 AM is a PLUS +10++⭐️Always come here when my husband and I are craving late night foods. I’m not understanding where the bad reviews are coming from! Everytime I come back to this place service is great, and the meat is amazing. I come here every 3 months or so and I always get fairly treated. Ladies and busboy always coming at my table to check up on me which I always appreciate. Thank you for being open late and satisfying my lover and I!

This is my third time coming here and the food is absolutely amazing. Our server tonight, Yeji, has been super nice, helpful by moving the meat around, and very patient with us. I highly recommend this location!

The owner is really kind and the meat quality is really good. This is my first visit, but I plan to visit every time I come to LA. I had a great meal.

### Review of STE 101 Menu - Korean Barbecue I recently dined at STE 101 Menu in Koreatown, and I must say, it was a delightful experience from start to finish. **Food:** The highlight was undoubtedly the food. The barbecue options were diverse and flavorful, showcasing authentic Korean recipes. The marinated meats were tender and grilled to perfection, with a great selection of sides that complemented the main dishes beautifully. Each bite was a celebration of flavors! **Service:** The service was top-notch. The staff was attentive and knowledgeable, ensuring we had everything we needed without being intrusive. They were happy to explain the menu and make recommendations, which enhanced our dining experience. **Atmosphere:** The atmosphere struck the perfect balance between lively and comfortable. The decor was modern yet inviting, making it an excellent spot for both casual dinners and special occasions. The ambiance was vibrant, filled with the sounds of sizzling barbecue and laughter. In summary, STE 101 Menu is a fantastic choice for anyone craving Korean barbecue. With delicious food, excellent service, and a welcoming atmosphere, it’s a place I would highly recommend. I can’t wait to return! The good news about this place is they always close too late and it’s always a lot people eating here.

Where do begin? I was charmed the second I walked in and was greeted with meat and noodles. Frankly, if you’re a straight man reading this, that’s all a girl could want. Like seriously, this meal means everything to me, and I hope and promise that if you make it out, it’ll mean everything to you too <3

The quality of meat here is just ok, there are definitely better ayce kbbq places in ktown but it wasn't bad. The service was alright. Probably wouldn't revisit but I didn't have a bad experience either.

The price was great for all you can eat options. The meat was delicious, and service was great…Jade was especially accommodating and nice. 💕

The food was amazing! The meat was fresh and flavorful, and grilling it right at the table made the experience so fun. The sides were delicious and kept coming, and the service was super friendly and attentive. Definitely a great spot for a fun meal with friends!

Amazing all you can eat!! Best sides ever and the service is top tier thank you guys for a great night 😄

No negative reviews for me if I can give this place ten stars I would. Our server was so amazing. She was literally working herself to the bone. And I finally got my japchae I been craving. The price is worth it. So freaking good ayce and you feel right smack at home. Taking care of fantastically. When the server heard I love japchae she brought out two extra dishes for me I’m like hunny. You made my entire trip so memorable. It’s a cute little spot super Clean very organized. So freaking good my mouth is watering. They have so many varieties of dishes and also the service. I love me some good service. You will not I mean never be disappointed coming here. I’m coming back to bring more of my friends and family we made it two rounds just because big portions. So freaking good. If you are in the area go support them. They are fantastic thank you once again

one of the best brisket, galbi short rib, and bulgogi i had in ktown and kimchi flavorful and juicy, server was very nice and courteous and hardworking and fast even tho it seemed short staff on a late friday night (we came here around 1am, open until 4am) highly recommend, much love - LaynoProd

🌟 **First Korean BBQ Experience at Ste 101!** 🌟 If you’re looking for an amazing all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ experience in LA, Ste 101 is the place to be! As a first-timer to Korean BBQ, I was absolutely blown away by the flavors and the vibrant atmosphere. From the moment we walked in, the inviting aroma of marinated meats filled the air, setting the stage for a culinary adventure! We savored a delightful assortment of dishes: 🍖 **Brisket:** Melted in my mouth and perfectly seasoned. I could eat this all day! 👨‍🍳 **Bulgogi:** The sweet and savory marinade was utterly addictive. A must-try! 🔥 **Spicy Squid:** A surprising kick that added a great contrast to the meat dishes – definitely spice lovers will appreciate! 👅 **Beef Tongue:** Tender and juicy; I was pleasantly surprised by how flavorful it was! 🐮 **Beef Belly:** Rich and delicious; it was a great way to round out the meal. A huge shoutout to our waitress, Jade! Her friendly demeanor and attentive service made our experience all the more enjoyable. She was super helpful in recommending the best dishes and ensuring our grill was always stocked with the good stuff! The service was top-notch, the grilling process was super fun, and the atmosphere was lively, making it a great spot for both friends and family gatherings. Plus, unlimited refills on those delicious meats? Count me in! If you’re new to Korean BBQ like I was, definitely don't miss out on Ste 101. Can’t wait to come back and try even more dishes next time! Until then, satisfied and full! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

GREAT SERVICE! Had a wonderful lunch experience with my fiancé. We had some corn cheese and Ramen to start! Then continued with brisket, thin pork belly and bulgogi! Our favorite being the thin pork belly. HIGHLY recommend 👌

Service is straight forward and very fast. Amazing food. I usually like to salt my brisket along with the dipping sauce but the sauce they give is truly all you need. I recommend the cheese corn and kimchi soup sides:)

One of my first Korean bbq experiences. 10/10 great food Yeji was the sweetest most hard working server! Highly recommend the ribeye AYCE with the prime beef rib from combo B

One of the best AYCE places I've been to so far. The wide variety and the welcoming atmosphere is a steal for 28$. Ask for Jade if you wanna enjoy it to your fullest. She was very kind, helpful and friendly even though she was busy. One of the best overall experience.

Elaine Wang

The quality of meat here is just ok, there are definitely better ayce kbbq places in ktown but it wasn't bad. The service was alright. Probably wouldn't revisit but I didn't have a bad experience either.

Shannon Benjamin

The price was great for all you can eat options. The meat was delicious, and service was great…Jade was especially accommodating and nice. 💕

Destiny Anderson

The food was amazing! The meat was fresh and flavorful, and grilling it right at the table made the experience so fun. The sides were delicious and kept coming, and the service was super friendly and attentive. Definitely a great spot for a fun meal with friends!

Nova

Amazing all you can eat!! Best sides ever and the service is top tier thank you guys for a great night 😄

James Layno

one of the best brisket, galbi short rib, and bulgogi i had in ktown and kimchi flavorful and juicy, server was very nice and courteous and hardworking and fast even tho it seemed short staff on a late friday night (we came here around 1am, open until 4am) highly recommend, much love - LaynoProd

Noah Johnson

Service is straight forward and very fast. Amazing food. I usually like to salt my brisket along with the dipping sauce but the sauce they give is truly all you need. I recommend the cheese corn and kimchi soup sides:)

Josh Spontak

One of my first Korean bbq experiences. 10/10 great food Yeji was the sweetest most hard working server! Highly recommend the ribeye AYCE with the prime beef rib from combo B

O.k Tomahawk

No negative reviews for me if I can give this place ten stars I would. Our server was so amazing. She was literally working herself to the bone. And I finally got my japchae I been craving. The price is worth it. So freaking good ayce and you feel right smack at home. Taking care of fantastically. When the server heard I love japchae she brought out two extra dishes for me I’m like hunny. You made my entire trip so memorable. It’s a cute little spot super Clean very organized. So freaking good my mouth is watering. They have so many varieties of dishes and also the service. I love me some good service. You will not I mean never be disappointed coming here. I’m coming back to bring more of my friends and family we made it two rounds just because big portions. So freaking good. If you are in the area go support them. They are fantastic thank you once again

Dj Coffen

🌟 **First Korean BBQ Experience at Ste 101!** 🌟 If you’re looking for an amazing all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ experience in LA, Ste 101 is the place to be! As a first-timer to Korean BBQ, I was absolutely blown away by the flavors and the vibrant atmosphere. From the moment we walked in, the inviting aroma of marinated meats filled the air, setting the stage for a culinary adventure! We savored a delightful assortment of dishes: 🍖 **Brisket:** Melted in my mouth and perfectly seasoned. I could eat this all day! 👨‍🍳 **Bulgogi:** The sweet and savory marinade was utterly addictive. A must-try! 🔥 **Spicy Squid:** A surprising kick that added a great contrast to the meat dishes – definitely spice lovers will appreciate! 👅 **Beef Tongue:** Tender and juicy; I was pleasantly surprised by how flavorful it was! 🐮 **Beef Belly:** Rich and delicious; it was a great way to round out the meal. A huge shoutout to our waitress, Jade! Her friendly demeanor and attentive service made our experience all the more enjoyable. She was super helpful in recommending the best dishes and ensuring our grill was always stocked with the good stuff! The service was top-notch, the grilling process was super fun, and the atmosphere was lively, making it a great spot for both friends and family gatherings. Plus, unlimited refills on those delicious meats? Count me in! If you’re new to Korean BBQ like I was, definitely don't miss out on Ste 101. Can’t wait to come back and try even more dishes next time! Until then, satisfied and full! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Heide Jimenez

GREAT SERVICE! Had a wonderful lunch experience with my fiancé. We had some corn cheese and Ramen to start! Then continued with brisket, thin pork belly and bulgogi! Our favorite being the thin pork belly. HIGHLY recommend 👌

Satoru Gojō

This place being opened past 1 AM is a PLUS +10++⭐️Always come here when my husband and I are craving late night foods. I’m not understanding where the bad reviews are coming from! Everytime I come back to this place service is great, and the meat is amazing. I come here every 3 months or so and I always get fairly treated. Ladies and busboy always coming at my table to check up on me which I always appreciate. Thank you for being open late and satisfying my lover and I!

Emily Bun

This is my third time coming here and the food is absolutely amazing. Our server tonight, Yeji, has been super nice, helpful by moving the meat around, and very patient with us. I highly recommend this location!

The quality of the meat was amazing, well-marinated, and cooked perfectly. Every bite was packed with flavor, and the banchan were fresh and plentiful. The overall experience was fun, satisfying, and worth every penny. If you’re craving Korean BBQ, this spot is a must-try.

I rarely write reviews, but STE 101 is an absolute gem! The new chef has transformed the menu—the stir-fried pork, dried pollock soup, and dried cabbage soup were all incredible. Do not miss their amazing $8.95 lunch special!

STE 101 Korean BBQ is an absolute gem! The food is fresh, flavorful, and served at a very reasonable price. Our server was incredibly friendly, nice, and accommodating—always attentive with a smile and ready to help with anything we needed. The service really made the experience even better. Great vibes, great food, and great value. Highly recommend for anyone craving quality Korean BBQ with top-notch service!

STE101 KBBQ in LA was awesome! The meat quality was great, but what really made the experience unforgettable were the two sweet ladies serving us. Their friendliness and attentiveness made everything smooth and enjoyable. Definitely one of the best KBBQ experiences I’ve had in LA.

Aubry S

The quality of the meat was amazing, well-marinated, and cooked perfectly. Every bite was packed with flavor, and the banchan were fresh and plentiful. The overall experience was fun, satisfying, and worth every penny. If you’re craving Korean BBQ, this spot is a must-try.

James Thomas

STE101 KBBQ in LA was awesome! The meat quality was great, but what really made the experience unforgettable were the two sweet ladies serving us. Their friendliness and attentiveness made everything smooth and enjoyable. Definitely one of the best KBBQ experiences I’ve had in LA.

Eva Almario

STE 101 Korean BBQ is an absolute gem! The food is fresh, flavorful, and served at a very reasonable price. Our server was incredibly friendly, nice, and accommodating—always attentive with a smile and ready to help with anything we needed. The service really made the experience even better. Great vibes, great food, and great value. Highly recommend for anyone craving quality Korean BBQ with top-notch service!

Let me start off by saying that I went here very early morning after Halloween night. ( They were open till 4AM) Completely understandable that they would be crazy, busy. That being said, I really do feel like my friend and I were being extremely overlooked. It really was not first come, first serve basis, even though they were writing the name and the number of parties down. We were a party of two, so it kind of felt like people that were behind us in line kept jumping ahead because their parties were larger, which initially means more money. After we were seated and had already put in an order, we didn't receive any water or utensils like meat Shears and tongs to cook the food. It took a long time for one of there are associates to realize this. Again, I completely understood that they were busy, but it kind of sucks when you notice that people who sat down after you still received all these items in a timely fashion. I might go there again on a day when it's not super busy, but admittedly....This kind of put me off a bit.

Elizabeth Iniga

Let me start off by saying that I went here very early morning after Halloween night. ( They were open till 4AM) Completely understandable that they would be crazy, busy. That being said, I really do feel like my friend and I were being extremely overlooked. It really was not first come, first serve basis, even though they were writing the name and the number of parties down. We were a party of two, so it kind of felt like people that were behind us in line kept jumping ahead because their parties were larger, which initially means more money. After we were seated and had already put in an order, we didn't receive any water or utensils like meat Shears and tongs to cook the food. It took a long time for one of there are associates to realize this. Again, I completely understood that they were busy, but it kind of sucks when you notice that people who sat down after you still received all these items in a timely fashion. I might go there again on a day when it's not super busy, but admittedly....This kind of put me off a bit.

Nice dinning outdoor. The small dishes are salty. I love the pork belly bbq. Recommend the bento 101, which is a good deal.

+6

We chose the all-you-can-eat dinner option, priced at $27.99 per person. For two people, the total came to $82, including tax and service charge? Unfortunately, I would not recommend this restaurant, as the meat quality was below expectations and the taste was not very good. The service was acceptable. At the time of our visit, there were only two tables with customers, so the staff was able to attend to us without issue. However, the interior could use improvement. The menu inside the restaurant appeared dirty, and there was no background music, which affected the overall dining atmosphere.

Big mistake in choosing this restaurant. Food is bad, service bad, only one person in the restaurant working and serving the tables. Beef hard to chew, not flavor at all, so fatty! Rice looks like from the day before. Bulgogi looks like groundbeef. $37.99 per person + tax + tip. Becareful because they include the tip in your receipt. I won't recommend you to eat here, you will get stomachache.

Price listed subject to change. Towards the end of our meal we were told there is an 18% service fee for more than 5 people. Total goes from $27.99 to about $36 a person. CASH OR ZELLE ONLY. 2 options for AYCE dining though. You need to get their attention to serve you. The meat was tasty and fresh and they had plenty of options for the banchan. More limited options for sides, they don't have corn cheese or steamed egg. No wait in line. Open late which is nice. You will need to park and walk as with everything in Ktown

Fabiana P.

Big mistake in choosing this restaurant. Food is bad, service bad, only one person in the restaurant working and serving the tables. Beef hard to chew, not flavor at all, so fatty! Rice looks like from the day before. Bulgogi looks like groundbeef. $37.99 per person + tax + tip. Becareful because they include the tip in your receipt. I won't recommend you to eat here, you will get stomachache.

Nadia Jocson

Price listed subject to change. Towards the end of our meal we were told there is an 18% service fee for more than 5 people. Total goes from $27.99 to about $36 a person. CASH OR ZELLE ONLY. 2 options for AYCE dining though. You need to get their attention to serve you. The meat was tasty and fresh and they had plenty of options for the banchan. More limited options for sides, they don't have corn cheese or steamed egg. No wait in line. Open late which is nice. You will need to park and walk as with everything in Ktown

If you want to go to this restaurant, you have to bring cash only. I went for a late dinner on Wednesday. The waitress said that if you don't have cash, zelle will work. I paid with cash and the other person paid with zelle. Don't forget to bring cash when you go to this restaurant, they refuse to accept any other kind of payment.

BAD SERVICE ALERT! Came here on Friday night, group of 6 people. They only allow 3 meats each round, so we ordered first 2 rounds, 6 meats total. On the third round, the old lady came and we placed 3rd order. 3rd order was 2 portions of shrimp and 1 portion of beef tongue. It came with 4 pieces of small shrimp and few pieces of beef tongue. The old lady came with attitude, and was really impatient when we order the second bowl of salad. Music is WAY TOOOOO LOUD, so it kind of covers up her mutter. What we don’t under stand is that she is really nice to the other party, who are not Chinese. Nor any other party is Asian. She smiles to all other party, just not us. I’m here for my birthday, and been giving attitude. I doubt she just hates Chinese. When the other server tried to helped us, she took the staff back to the kitchen, and yell at them. We are fine being charged for 18% service fee, but not for this type of service. BAD SERVICE, will never some again and DO NOT RECOMMEND.

HONEST REVIEW......First time and last time, especially someone from out of state.. No sauce bar, overpriced, worst service ever. No water refill...end up grabbing myself two pitchers off the counter. Wasn't even busy. Waitress mia for 10 min outside. No interaction. Wife and kids couldn't believe this. Shrimp seems to be overdue.. cook the shrimp and became saugy. Didn't even finish the shrimp. Not getting sick from this. Service fee for 2 adult and 1 kid plus tip. Cost me $160..big disappointment. My advice for the restaurant.. retrain your staff and get a sauce bar.

First time I ate here, it was mediocre. I was just happy it was open a bit later than some other spots. Second time I came here was after a long day and wanted to treat myself. Apparently they don’t take single-person tables. This pissed me off. Not sure if they are all like that, but money is money, and I would have ordered in one fell swoop and not sat around all evening chatting. Definitely mot wasting any more time on this place. No offense to the servers. Not their fault if it’s a company policy.

Not going to lie was debating kbbq or the pho place right in the plaza. Chose incredibly wrong. I get it mondays are slow but cmon man can’t even tend to 2 tables. Lady was wearing both AIRPODS Completely being rude to my girlfriend, my sister and just unacceptable. Everytime she looked at us is just a full 180 the other way. Service was slow. Food was 6/10 at least. Just not the place to be if you’re starving and craving food at that point. Had to get up out of my seat 3 times just to ask for either water, more meat, and even rice. Also FALSE ADVERTISING on the front sign saying it’s 22.99 (ALL DAY)ended up paying original price. Got so fed up with this place, stood up, unfinished food, burnt grill and went to the Pho place at the end. Smh never returning and Goodluck to those planning on eating here.

DO NOT EAT HERE. Ate here with 3 friends, and they charged us the 18% service charge if you eat with 5 or more people. If I hadn’t checked the bill, nobody would’ve caught it. My friend, who was paying, confronted the hostess about it, but she apparently made up an excuse about how it was late at night (it was around 10ish pm and they were open until 4am) my friend didn’t want to make a big deal out of it so he just let it be. However, I think if they are doing this to us, then (as a practice) that probably means they are overcharging other groups also. If we didn’t catch the overcharge, we would’ve tipped anyway, but the 18% fee wasn’t part of the deal when we decided to eat here, as we were only 4 people (I read the very tiny disclaimers on the menu before ordering and knew that there would be fees for 5 people or more as well as other moves, like ordering more banchan). I would have had no complaints if we were 5 people. I feel betrayed and feel like the upper management are awful people who prey on their customers that come here for a good time and are not as thorough in checking the bill. Will NEVER eat here again, and as a warning to other groups thinking of eating here, CHECK YOUR BILL if you are 4 people or less, they might just charge you the 18% service charge for 5 people.

I arrived around 1am and there was a line of people and no hostess to attend. Many tables did not have guest and were not being cleaned up allowing for longer wait times. My party speaks to an employee after 20 minutes of standing in line.My party received a dirty table where previous guest left before service arrived but the silverware’s and sauces were tampered with. The employees did not replace the silverware and when we asked for a replacement they were very upset and rude. When we ordered our meats we received the incorrect order. No beverage menu or starting waters were was given even when food had came out. Raw meats took over 10 minutes to come out. We asked for bowls of rice more than 3x until we finally received them . We had only ordered one round until they let us know they were out of brisket. Five minutes pass and a table directly behind us gets the brisket and orders another one right after. They service was far from helpful and attentive. Would not recommend this place in any circumstance :/

Katrina Santos

DO NOT EAT HERE. Ate here with 3 friends, and they charged us the 18% service charge if you eat with 5 or more people. If I hadn’t checked the bill, nobody would’ve caught it. My friend, who was paying, confronted the hostess about it, but she apparently made up an excuse about how it was late at night (it was around 10ish pm and they were open until 4am) my friend didn’t want to make a big deal out of it so he just let it be. However, I think if they are doing this to us, then (as a practice) that probably means they are overcharging other groups also. If we didn’t catch the overcharge, we would’ve tipped anyway, but the 18% fee wasn’t part of the deal when we decided to eat here, as we were only 4 people (I read the very tiny disclaimers on the menu before ordering and knew that there would be fees for 5 people or more as well as other moves, like ordering more banchan). I would have had no complaints if we were 5 people. I feel betrayed and feel like the upper management are awful people who prey on their customers that come here for a good time and are not as thorough in checking the bill. Will NEVER eat here again, and as a warning to other groups thinking of eating here, CHECK YOUR BILL if you are 4 people or less, they might just charge you the 18% service charge for 5 people.

Johanna Sanchez

I arrived around 1am and there was a line of people and no hostess to attend. Many tables did not have guest and were not being cleaned up allowing for longer wait times. My party speaks to an employee after 20 minutes of standing in line.My party received a dirty table where previous guest left before service arrived but the silverware’s and sauces were tampered with. The employees did not replace the silverware and when we asked for a replacement they were very upset and rude. When we ordered our meats we received the incorrect order. No beverage menu or starting waters were was given even when food had came out. Raw meats took over 10 minutes to come out. We asked for bowls of rice more than 3x until we finally received them . We had only ordered one round until they let us know they were out of brisket. Five minutes pass and a table directly behind us gets the brisket and orders another one right after. They service was far from helpful and attentive. Would not recommend this place in any circumstance :/