Hae jan chon
Hae Jan Chon is a Korean grill restaurant in Koreatown that serves sixteen different types of meat on specialized round stone tables with drainage holes, accompanied by traditional Korean side dishes and specialized dipping sauces. The round grill surfaces allow excess fat to drain away while cooking the meat evenly.
The establishment contributed to the growth of the Korean dining scene in Los Angeles by introducing specialized round stone grills with drainage systems for excess fat. This design innovation later became standard across Korean barbecue restaurants in the city.
The restaurant follows Korean BBQ traditions where guests grill their selected meats at the table and share various banchan side dishes, creating a communal dining experience that reflects how this meal is eaten at home.
The restaurant features tables with built-in grills where guests cook their own meat, and staff members are available to assist with preparation questions. Arriving early or during off-peak times helps ensure you get one of the grill tables without a long wait.
Staff members prepare kimchi fried rice tableside using the meat drippings collected during grilling, which enhances the flavor with concentrated cooking juices. This finishing dish transforms the flavors that developed throughout the meal into a new course.
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