Comments on: BBQ King

By: Lorna

Lorna — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 20:58:34 +0000

This location is CLOSED! They have moved to Vermont and 53rd. I was going to go there for the 1st time last night, but the parking lot is being razed and the store looked hollow. So I called them, and sure enough, they’ve moved. Now I have to drive even further for some good BBQ.

By: Justin

Justin — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 22:10:47 +0000

Having been to the king quite a few times I can say that the ribs are indeed dry and lacking, sad indeed seeing as how good ribs should be the staple of any proud BBQ establishment. I have however had quite good luck with the beef tri-tip which I noticed has been sorely lacking from peoples responses here. This along with the delicious fries and ICE COLD ketchup ( literally kept on ICE ) has made me return over and over again. For a first time visit I recommend getting a tri-tip lunch with side of fries and mac and cheese or beans.

Even with varying meat quality the sauce is the true star and pairing it with good sides and tri-tip, pete’s links or pork loin are your best bet.

Regarding comments on the ambiance I feel the outdoor seating and smoke are more than charming as is the ragtag feel, I came here for BBQ not as an alternative to Patina.

By: geeb

geeb — Sat, 22 Sep 2007 01:45:17 +0000

Being from North Florida, where folks like their BBQ smoked, I’d been pointed to this place. Well, they certainly smoke their meat, but like the review above indicate, service is sloppy and the sides aren’t anything to write home about. That said, not too bad. Better than Spring Street, IMO… at least they smoke the meat! They DO have good sauce, though. I seem to remember thinking the place was kinda more expensive than it should have been, someone correct me if I’m wrong. On the universal BBQ scale I’d give this place a 4. The LA scale? 7.

By: greg.7sins

greg.7sins — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 20:27:32 +0000

i’ve tried the tri-tip and the hot link… both pretty decent. my buddy from NC Jon had the pork loin and i think he found it servicable too. best part of this place is being able to sit outside with the smell of smoke hanging in the air. be prepared for a wait tho.

By: Joseph

Joseph — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 06:58:47 +0000

Unedible food…everything was dry. Pigeon’s crap all over the tables…long wait. We dumped the ribs, chichen, beans, and cole slow in an overflowing trash can and walked out. On top of everything else the woman taking the order was extremely rude…I wonder how they remain open.

By: J NAV

J NAV — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 22:56:10 +0000

Where’s the love, people? This has to be one of the best BBQ joints in the city, which prob’ly isn’t saying too much, but it is good.The rib tips are my personal favorite, and all of my friends seem to love the tri- tip sandwich. Anyway, anytime I’m going to the Dodger game I try to vivsit the King. Way better than Dodger dogs!

By: KING EATER

KING EATER — Mon, 07 May 2007 08:49:47 +0000

BBQ KING HAS THE BEST BBQ IN LOS ANGELES THE BURGERS ARE THE BEST THE RIBS ARE TO DIE FOR THE SERVICE IS AWSOME THE SATURDAY CREW IS THE BEST THAT’S WHEN THE WHOLE FAMLIY IS THE THESE 1 LITTLE SWEET LITTLE BOY THERE NAME ROBERT I THINK HE’S SO NICE TAKES HIS TIME TO MAKE SURE HE HAS YOUR ORDER RIGHT…ANYWAY THE FOOD IS GREAT

By: Trusty

Trusty — Sun, 06 May 2007 01:39:36 +0000

I heard some great reviews about this place and it was somewhat near my old workplace. I admit the atmosphere wasn’t the greatest. I always order to go anyhow. Employees are very nice (but sometimes slow on service) but I always get my order in 10min or so.

I love ordering the sampler basket (lunch) because it has a little of everything (ribs, chicken, links, brisket) that comes with two small sides and a cornbread all for $10 which is a good deal.

Definately would recommend their links and chicken. I like their portions on fries and their beans are good. Don’t like their cornbread though. Overall, a good treat for the humble hardworking man — good people, good food. I need to try Phillips in Crenshaw to compare the quality of ribs.

By: jru the damaga

jru the damaga — Sun, 15 Apr 2007 03:29:34 +0000

oh ya and as to the neighborhood and the help
that comment was crazy this area is fine

and the help was very nice
and the atmosphere is absolutely great

- jru

By: jru the damaga

jru the damaga — Sun, 15 Apr 2007 03:27:10 +0000

i drove by this place at about 10 am the other day and the street was filled with delicious smelling smoke

i decided i had to try it
so i looked it up on line and came across this site, my heart sank a little when i read the earlier reviews and i almost didn’t go just based on the comments posted. Thank God I Did go, my experience was pretty darn amazing !

i think maybe the former reviewers consider themselves bbq experts or something, i myself am just a dork who likes good food, so all you other normal people out there should read this one and give this place a chance.

i had the baby back pork ribs witch where anything but dry, they where fall off the bone delicious and filled with smoky flavor, some guy earlier said they probably just finish them in the smoker, oh no my bbq savvy friend i watched them pilling raw meat on those huge grills, there is no precooking done here.

i also had the chicken – delicious
the burger – not the best but pretty good certainly not as dry and the people about would suggest
the beans – WOW so good
slaw – soggy yes but tasty
corn bread – a little dry but perfect for absorbing sauce
French fries – so so good any one who prefers Mcdonald’s over these should be shot

that it i guess

all i am saying is don’t not go based on the reviews here, because i thought it was fa nominal, maybe not for the deep south but guess what we aren’t there

happy eating

- jru