baroo

Baroo is a modern Korean tasting menu restaurant in Los Angeles's Arts District, recognized by the Michelin Guide and named the LA Times 2024 Restaurant of the Year. The $125-per-person menu is structured around fermentation, using kimchi, jangs, and house pickles as foundational sauces and seasonings rather than garnish. The minimalist room, in a low-key commercial building, fits the neighborhood's substance-over-spectacle ethos. Signature dishes include kimchi fried rice and beef short rib ssam, with an emphasis on vegetables, herbs, and seafood. It operates in a different register and location from traditional Koreatown, appealing to diners who seek a focused, food-forward experience.