Best Quick Bites Champions Korean Restaurants in Westwood
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Gogobop - Korean Rice Bar
Build-your-own Korean barbecue bowls with generous grilled protein options.
Notable Picks
8.3
Gogobop is a modern Korean fast-casual spot built around customizable rice bowls topped with grilled bulgogi, gochujang chicken, and slow-roasted pork belly. High review volume across delivery platforms and steady lines in Westwood Village make it one of the most reliable places in 90024 for polished, barbecue-style Korean protein bowls.
Must-Try Dishes:
Beef Bulgogi Bowl, Gochujang Chicken Bowl, Pork Belly Bowl
What Makes it Special: Build-your-own Korean barbecue bowls with generous grilled protein options.
#2
Gushi
8
Gushi is a long-running Korean walk-up in Westwood Village where charbroiled plates, fried rice, and budget-friendly ramen bowls feed UCLA students late into the day. The ramen here is straightforward—beef, chicken, egg, or kimchi—but combined with big portions and low prices, it’s one of the most relied-on hot-soup stops near campus.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spicy Ramen (choice of beef, chicken, egg, or kimchi), Kimchi Pork Belly Plate, Kimchi Fried Rice
What Makes it Special: Korean counter-service spot where affordable ramen joins huge grilled plates.
Worthy Picks
7.7
Minari Express is a new grab-and-go Korean market counter offering lunch boxes, banchan, and ready-to-eat staples in a compact Lindbrook storefront. It functions as a quick stop for students and office workers who want homestyle Korean flavors without committing to a full restaurant visit.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sweet Korean Fried Chicken, Daily Lunch Box with Rice and Banchan, House Banchan Assortment
What Makes it Special: Compact Korean grab-and-go counter with homestyle lunch boxes and banchan.