Best Seafood Restaurants in Koreatown
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Kobawoo House
Four decades of perfecting traditional Korean recipes in a welcoming strip-mall setting
Notable Picks
8.5
Vibes:
Hidden Gems Heaven
Family Friendly Favorites
Comfort Food Classics
Business Lunch Power Players
This Koreatown institution has served authentic Korean comfort food for over four decades, with their famous bossam taking center stage. Their massive seafood pancake loaded with five types of shellfish delivers crispy-edged perfection, while the braised black cod swimming in umami-rich sauce has become a sleeper hit among regulars.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bossam (Boiled Pork Belly), Haemul Pajeon (Seafood Pancake), Eundaegu Jjorim (Braised Black Cod)
What Makes it Special: Four decades of perfecting traditional Korean recipes in a welcoming strip-mall setting
8.4
Royal Lobster LA specializes in fresh Maine lobster rolls, bringing Hawaii’s acclaimed lobster expertise to LA. Known for focusing on lobster and salad, it’s celebrated for buttery, classic lobster rolls and vibrant flavors in a casual setting.
Must-Try Dishes:
Classic Lobster Roll, Garlic Butter Lobster Roll, Lobster Salad
What Makes it Special: Direct-from-Maine lobster, executed with pure classic focus.
8.1
This Korean-style sushi and sashimi specialist operates from a modest mini-mall location but delivers remarkably fresh seafood. The hwe dup bap rice bowl arrives overflowing with assorted raw fish that diners mix with spicy gochujang sauce, while the live octopus experience draws adventurous eaters seeking authentic Korean seafood traditions.
Must-Try Dishes:
Hwe Dup Bap (Raw Fish Rice Bowl), Live Octopus, Assorted Sashimi Platter
What Makes it Special: Fresh seafood so pristine it's still moving, Korean grandmother-style execution
Worthy Picks
7.9
This late-night gastropub fuses Louisiana Cajun seafood with Korean bar food in a vibrant patio setting. Dollar-fifty oysters available all day draw the after-work crowd, while Louisiana-style boils featuring shrimp, clams, and crab legs get the Korean treatment with gochujang-tinged preparations alongside mentaiko pasta and Korean fried chicken.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cajun Seafood Boil, Mentaiko Pasta, Daily Oysters ($1.50 each)
What Makes it Special: Rare Korean-Cajun fusion with all-day dollar-fifty oysters and big patio energy
7.8
Hanabi Sushi Bar impresses regulars with a well-curated sushi menu, including approachable specialty rolls and fresh seafood. The vibe is casual but friendly, ideal for spontaneous sushi cravings and relaxed group outings.
Must-Try Dishes:
Hanabi Roll, Yellowtail Nigiri, Seafood Salad
What Makes it Special: Fresh seafood at fair prices draws a loyal crowd.