Korean barbecue is dinner and a hobby rolled into one meal. You sit down, a grill sits in the middle of the table, and raw cuts of beef and pork turn into your own personal cooking project.
California has some of the best spots in the country for it, from Koreatown in Los Angeles to the Richmond District in San Francisco and Convoy Street in San Diego. Some places send a server to handle the tongs, while others hand you the controls and let you go at your own pace.
A few offer all-you-can-eat deals, and one even keeps the grilling outside in a backyard. This list covers eight restaurants across the state, each with its own style, price point, and reason to show up hungry…