Dha Rae Ok

I had bookmarked a Korean duck barbecue restaurant and was gathering up a group to go, but that restaurant wasn't open on Sundays so my friend suggested Dha Rae Ok instead. We took public transit in so didn't have to worry about parking, but there is a small lot behind the restaurant if you are driving. The interior is simple and a bit dated, but service was very friendly and attentive. The waitress cooked everything for us. The menu is small and we opted for the sliced duck as well as the smoked duck. The smoked duck was pricey ($120), but managed to satisfy four people in addition to the sliced duck plus banchan. We also asked for two servings of rice. Iced barley tea was served to drink. The banchan were fresh and I liked all four dishes in addition to their refreshing salad. They brought two sets of banchan even though it was only a party of 4, which made sharing easier. We asked for multiple banchan refills without issue. The food itself was tasty, and I have always been a fan of duck. The dipping sauces were more unique and while the sliced duck was good, the smoked duck was the star of the show. At the end of the meal, we were also served a spicy noodle soup. In the end, after splitting amongst four the cost was high but not outrageous. We also all left full, which is always a good sign. Highly recommend Dha Rae Ok to try something different!

An incredible KBBQ place specializing in all things duck. My friends and I recently visited Dha Rae Ok and had one of the most unique eating experiences in LA. The sliced and chunk of duck was by far the star of the show. The duck was cooked in front of you, for you, to crispy perfection. The smoked duck was also incredible on its own, a very unique taste profile that you should definitely try when here. Although it's a little pricy, Dha Rae Ok should be on everyone's must try list! They make duck unlike anything I've ever tried before.

I've always grown up eating pecking duck but never ever tried or heard of Korean bbq duck! Stumbling into this place seems like my two world collide and in the most delightful way. My family ordered the smoked duck which they recommend and it did not disappoint! It was juicy,tender and paired beautifully with the sauce and side dishes. The staffs were so attentive and kind, even going out their way to explain certain side dishes we weren't accustomed to. It is quite pricey, I believe the total came out to $130 but it did fill and satisfied 3 empty stomaches aha

Duck bbq??? 5/5!!! Wow... honestly I was NOT going to review this place but oh man oh man, I had to for the sake of this community and for the sake of this business... This place is for sure under recognized. Service 5/5 just aunties with their whole hearted service Ambiance 3/5 just bbq ambiance

i've been here since i was a child and this place never fails to keep my stomach happy. a mid-sized kbbq restaurant next to cafe de mama... appearance-wise, it looks like your typical restaurant but this place sells duck meat, which is their specialty. the two great orders here i'd say is the smoked duck and the sliced duck. for the smoked duck, they give you a complimentary noodle stew at the end when you ask the server ladies. for the sliced duck, you get stirred rice at the end! also, their soy bean paste soup was also really good!

The smoke duck is delicious, although I'd like the duck fat between the skin and the meat to render a bit more before serving, but this place comes recommended on the Michelin guide and I'm just a yelp review so what the hell do I know. $216 not including tip for smoke duck and ribeye combo.

This place is soooo delicious. I've been wanting to try a duck bbq place because who doesn't love duck and who doesn't love kbbq? This place super exceeded my expectations. The place is quiet, clean, well lit. The servers are attentively watching for any needs. We got 5 orders of the regular sliced duck bbq and we were stuffed because we forgot there was rice and ddenjjang jigae (probably the best i've had in LA?) and amazing banchan. They also served the duck with a really good dipping sauce but salt was my favorite + grilled asparagus. Highly recommend would return to try other duck offerings! also get the blackberry wine!

Great alternative to your typical meat-filled KBBQ. If you're a fan of duck, this is your spot. Their smoked duck is really good, large portions so order accordingly or come with the right people! The duck is just the first part of it as they bring out a big pot of hot soup, my friends' favorite part. Pair it with a cold beer and soju and it'll surely hit the spot! Small parking lot, but easy to find parking on the street. Came on a weekday for dinner and no wait. You can make reservations I think as well, just in case.

YUMMYYY!! Food was delicious! Came here for a birthday lunch with my family and everything was spot on. The side dishes were great and tasted fresh. We got the ro suh goo we, which is just your duck sliced. They had two types of salad one was with lettuce and one was it leeks which tasted great. And there was a marinated duck which was a little bit more on the fatty side with chopped duck meat not in slices. I love all Korean cool noodles, so it tasted great to me but there is a distinct taste if you like this type of kimchi(shown in pic), flavored in the broth. Everything was spot on and oh, of course, not pictured here, but the fried rice that they give you was sooooo good with the purple rice.

I was excited about this place because it would be my mom's first time trying a smoked duck dish. She has a very particular palate and does not enjoy food that tastes gamey. However, I assured her that it tasted nothing like a duck but more like bacon. With conviction, I baited her to the restaurant. This Michelin Guide BIB GOURMAND restaurant is a hidden gem in Koreatown. This restaurant has no windows and no entrance at street level; thus impossible to tell the busyness of the restaurant. While Koreatown is saturated with Korean BBQ restaurants selling beef, pork, and chicken, this hole-in-the-wall specializes in duck, underrated poultry with many benefits to your health. What we ordered: SMOKED DUCK (Smoked duck meat with Sweet Potatoes and Duck Casserole) - Come here for a family-style meal. The entree cost was around $95, and the serving was for two. However, based on the portion, I think a group of three is an ideal number. I love eating smoked duck breast with lettuce, marinated chives, and vinegared onions. The dish also comes with two dipping sauces (mustard and sweet soy sauce with ground garlic), which I rotated upon each bite. After finishing the meat, they bring in a large pot with noodles. This casserole was a great item to finish our meal. I was feeling very FULL AND SATISFIED at the end.