Not in K-town Anymore

Simon Shin took everything he learned from his family's Koreatown restaurants and opened his own place near the Cahuenga Corridor. That's right, bulgogi and kalbi...in Hollywood. With its sexy red walls and D.J. nights, Shin doesn't have the most traditional vibe, but the food is as good as any you'd find along Western or Olympic. And with a new all-you-can-eat deal for $25 (available nightly), it's more affordable than ever.

Considering the quality of ingredients used, this AYCE is a steal: Pretty pink brisket sliced super thin, Sriracha-rubbed chicken breast and thick slabs of meaty pork belly come ready to cook on the tabletop grill; from the kitchen, we like the tender, cross-cut beef short ribs with sweet and spicy glaze. Snack on traditional banchan like translucent pickled radish, salty marinated fish cake and house-made kimchee, but for the uninitiated there's also a romaine salad tossed in a kicky wasabi vinaigrette. It's all very clean tasting and fresh, not heavy or greasy.

The best part: Thanks to the grill's special exhaust systems, you won't smell when you leave, no matter how long you sit. To some Korean BBQ aficianados, smelling like pork belly for days after is half the fun; we're happy to leave the smoke where it belongs.

Shin, 1600 Wilcox Ave., Hollywood; 323-464-4100 or shinbbq.com