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    4.2 (22 reviews)
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    Yolanda G.

    When a friend of mine told me that she went on a date to a Korean BBQ restaurant where the grill was at there table..... I HAD to try it! I have longed for a Korean Barbecue restaurant where you could grill at your table. I have previously driven to Chicago to be able to have there. But now, we have here in Madison! The beef bulgolgi was super tasty! They have a cold bar where you can add vegetable additions to your meal. The pickled radish is a must! The servers are very helpful to make sure your food isn't raw, if you need it. Our server George was friendly and attentive. The meat is very filling. They do have rice if you want to add to the meal. We opted against it so that we could have room for all of our choices. There is lots of room, perfect for groups, families, and date nights. I look forward to coming back soon!

    Dorthy X.

    Service: 5 stars -- I made a reservation for a birthday and they went above and beyond! Aside from the celebration, our group (ages toddler-SR) also had a food allergy to consider. They called me back the day of to confirm our plans. Since time is limited, waiters checked in often and cleared our table, ensuring we got our orders. We did have a slight hiccup with the QR ordering but I think it was on our end (me, forgetting to confirm order after selecting items). They were so kind to take those verbally to the kitchen. As we were finishing, they brought out a delicious Japanese cheesecake (with candle and all) and sung HBD! The cheesecake was from Le C's (they're affiliated with them! :D ) and served ~8 ppl at no extra cost. Ambience: 4 stars -- Exposed brick, high ceilings with mixed metals and woods decorated the space. This is the first time I've seen and used a retractable bbq hood! Even with all the grills going, the space felt light and airy. The gold dishware and chandeliers added elegance and luxury, and K-pop music kept everyone upbeat. The only downside is they have two floors, but no elevator. We got the only table with double grills (on 2nd floor) and the rest have a single grill. Food: 3 stars (for Madison) -- My favorite menu items were the fried chicken (perfect crunch, tasty & tender), pork belly, beef bulgogi, galbi, and kimchi soup! I would not recommend the lemon pepper shrimp (tiny & over-seasoned) and a bit sad I failed to try any other seafood items. Japchae was a bit off - not very flavorful and the noodles used were clear/glass but wide and gummy). Meat options were plenty, branchan/side items (self-service) were limited and mediocre, along with a basic sauce station. Kiddos loved the KFC, dumplings, and udon! They also got ice cream for dessert -- Sysco cups FTW (kiddos love em, me not so much lol). Beverage ops were plenty -- several alcoholic and NA at an extra cost. Overall, this is a great choice for KBBQ newbs. The space is trendy, with excellent staff, but flavors are mild with avg meat quality and basic sides. Would I return tho, YES (unless I've got time to hit up Chicago or S Korea!!! ;P )

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    Ellena K.

    There's not a lot of Korean BBQ in Madison, so I was really excited to see this spot open on State Street. Each plate was about 35 per person, with access to a wide selection of pork, seafood, or chicken. There was a counter with a smaller selection of vegetables (including chili cucumbers, mushrooms, lettuce, fruit, seaweed, kimchi and sauces). You can order rice, potstickers, and other sides in addition to the barbecue. We really like the beef Bulgogi the best. The chicken and shrimp were good too. The meats all seemed very fresh. In terms of the space, it was cool to be in a lofted area above State Street. I like that everything was super clean, including the tables, the grill, the vegetable station, and the bathrooms. Staff came and changed out our grill a few times which was helpful. The grill itself was easy to use and worked well. Service was the only thing that we thought was a little odd. I think the staff may be checked on us too much. Also they suggested that we order different types of meat instead of the same one we kept ordering (beef bulgogi), I'm not sure if they were running out or what, but I thought that was a little odd. There is a 20% food waste charge service fee is automatically added on depending on the number of people at a table. Overall, good experience, really clean, food was great, but service was a little odd

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    Coming in, the place was aesthetically pleasing. The servers were attentive and polite. This was our first time here and though this was not our first KBBQ, the workers explained how their resultant works. Scan QR code at the table and order. All you can eat. Sodas, beers, and spirits were extra. The side open bar was filled with kimchi, radish, soups and more. Overall, the food was great. Our favorites were the spicy Bulgogi, Hawaiian Bulgogi, and Cajun shrimp. Sadly I did not take pictures of the meat selections, but they were pretty good. Some of the steak choices came without any sauce, which was OK because there is sauce at the condiment bar.

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    A good spot to grab a quick bite. Service was satisfactory and food was good. I would return again.

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    I have to stop by here every time I come for work. Service is amazing and the pricing is perfect!

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    Great service excellent food and a really cool atmosphere. They have a Hawaiian bulgogi that's amazing!!

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    We welcome both reservations and walk-in guests. However, due to our limited seating capacity, we only accept reservations for parties of eight or more. For groups of fewer than eight, we operate on a walk-in basis.

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    Beef Butter BBQ

    Beef Butter BBQ

    4.1(265 reviews)
    4.1 miSherman
    $$

    Catered an all-ages picnic for 56 but I ordered for 50 heads because a dozen were young kids…read more Ordered brisket, chicken, BBQ sauce, beans, slaw, and mac & cheese. There was plenty left over. The food was delivered 21 minutes away, arriving exactly at the promised time, 100% complete, with some trays still too hot to touch. I included bread & supplies with the order, and the delivery included plenty of serving spoons & tongs, utensils, plates, & napkins. Brisket and sauce were fantastic. The chicken needs work--dry and low flavor. The hamburger buns were very bready and big, too big for many. The sides were fun and interesting new flavors. The slaw was tasty-tangy but very white--challenging those who like their vegetables green. Sorry folks. The beans were super popular. I would get them again, all of those sides. But the chicken...you might go in and taste-test it first. On the front end, it was so easy to arrange for this catering through the website and email. The communication was prompt and accurate. Changes, inquiries, and payment were handled seamlessly. I arranged for this food from long distance, and Beef&Butter really came through. It's a little more expensive than some other Madison options but in the end I was really happy to support this business and the people running it. I wish them great success in the future.

    Nice place. Ambience is typical BBQ joint vibe and was clean…read more Had the brisket, jalapeno cheddar sausage, coleslaw and baked beans. The sausage is a rock star - it was fantastic. Sides were pretty good too. However, I have to say the brisket was a bit of a disappointment - it was way overcooked, like it had been smoked at too high of a temperature. It was edible but really dry. Just overcooked or held too long. Had to douse it in sauce to eat it which is a total shame. Would have been a 5 star rating if not for the brisket. I'd come back again, maybe when they were busier.

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    Smoky Jon's #1 BBQ - Sugar biscuit

    Smoky Jon's #1 BBQ

    3.9(324 reviews)
    3.8 miSherman
    $$

    Ordered pickup from here on a Friday night before the rush. We ended up getting there early enough…read morethat we decided to stay and eat there, as tables were open. Online ordering was very easy and the food was ready right on time! We got the smoked pork shoulder sandwich platter with coleslaw and corn bread bites and the spicy chicken breast sandwich platter with baked beans and Mac & Cheese. The buns they use for these sandwiches are a great texture and hold up well to the amount of meat and sauce that you want on a BBQ sandwich. It never felt soggy, which is rare around the area. The pork was flavorful with a very fine shred. I wouldn't say the chicken was spicy as said on the menu, but more peppered. The real star is the bbq sauce because it comes out warm and is thin enough to pour but has enough texture to stick to the meat. Went well with everything from the meats, to the Mac & Cheese, to the corn bread bites. The corn bread bites were the stand out side, kind of like a hush puppy. Would recommend at least one person in your group gets them. I even liked them topped with the baked beans. Overall, very tasty food and nice people working. After hearing so many great things about this place over the years, it's about time I got there. Lived up to all the hype!

    First I should say I judge a barbecue joint by its ribs. That's it. I have had barbecue all over…read morethe country and smoke a mean rib myself. These ribs were as good as any I've had around the country, and better than most. Some places brag about "fall of the bone tender." To me that is overcooked. Ribs should be "fairly easily coaxed off the bone tender. The need a little bit of chew to them or the are too dry. Smokey Jon's ribs were just right. Now the rest. The barbecue beans were very good. I put a little brisket burnt ends in when I make them. That would have improved these to top notch. I usually shy away from barbecue joint mac and cheese but I ordered it here. Hey, I'm in Wisconsin. It's got to be at least ok. It was better than just ok. It had a generous amount of cheese and the symtickiness that good Mac and cheese must have. For my taste, it had too much garlic. I'm a big garlic fan. When I see a recipe that says "one clove of garlic," I figure it's a misprint and they meant "one head of garlic." Here, they used powdered garlic, and I feel like the amount they used covered up the natural sweetness of the cheese. The ambiance of the place was spot on. I am visiting Madison, from Oregon (Go Ducks!) Driving by the place it looks like they've got to have at least passible 'cue. Inside it was classic back woods barbecue chic. "Log cabin" looking interior walls, red and white checkered plastic table cloths, and great old school blues on the sound system. Is this place perfect? No, won't get that until you pass through the Pearly Gates. But it's about as good as your going to get anywhere else, unless you come over to my back yard on 4th of July.

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    City Barbeque

    3.8(84 reviews)
    5.7 mi
    $$

    We wound up at City Barbeque after finding out Dave's didn't have mozzarella sticks yet, cause it…read morewas conveniently located right next door :D. It looked pretty popular with a decent number of people dining in and a bunch of others picking up orders. The girl at the counter was super friendly and helpful because I had no idea how to order lol. She made a few recommendations and even helped adjust my random items into a combo for us. Prices are fair, ordered 3 meats and 2 sides for like ~$50. We got ribs, brisket, and pulled pork along with cornbread and mac and cheese, and it came with a fountain drink. Food came out pretty quickly, we didn't have to wait long. One thing I thought was fun was the bell by the door that you can ring if you had a good experience. We rang it on the way out and got a bunch of cheers from inside haha. The ribs were big, meaty, and cooked well. The brisket wasn't really my favorite, and the pulled pork was a little hit or miss since some bites were way saltier than others. We tried both the mild and spicy bbq sauces, and the spicy wasn't too spicy. Overall, a perfectly solid casual bbq spot.

    Honestly, a solid BBQ option on the west side of Madison. I can tell I don't get out much anymore…read morewith how shocked I am by lunch prices. Not just here, but everywhere, really. I think my pulled pork sandwich, two sides (cole slaw and fries) and a drink pushed $17. That's more than I prefer to spend on lunch, but I was going out with some work friends and felt like treating myself. And it was, indeed, a treat! The pulled pork was very good - not overly fatty or anything. Good flavor. I tried the "original" and "sweet city" sauces - both were very good and not overpowering. The fries were good - a little greasy (but "good greasy" if there is such a thing). The creamy cole slaw confused me. It was a bit dry. I know, right? How is creamy cole slaw dry? I'm not sure if it's always like this, or maybe it was off the top of the batch and the "creamy" and dripped to lower parts. Don't get me wrong - it tasted good. We'll see how it is next time I'm there! Overall, a good BBQ stop. The pulled pork sandwich will be a standard order there, but I'm sure I'll venture out to some other dishes to see what they have to offer!

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    5 Star Korean BBQ - Side dishes / banchan

    5 Star Korean BBQ

    3.4(185 reviews)
    0.7 miWilliamson - Marquette
    $$

    Amazing quality korean food for a reasonable price. The service is always top notch. The vibe is…read morecozy and comfortable to relax in.

    Recently my family went to 5 Star Korean BBQ to celebrate my daughter's birthday. We went here…read moreabout 2 months ago and noticed several changes on our recent visit. The first thing we noticed was that the restaurant seemed brighter. I don't know if they turned up the lights. Also, there seemed to be fewer tables and slightly more spacious. The second thing that changed was the menu. It was a lot shorter, missing were several Korean entrees since our visit in July. It no longer had Korean BBQ offerings that they show on their website. My daughter was disappointed that they didn't have any soups on their new menu and settled for Fried Chicken. My wife ordered Jop Chae, a noodle stir fry which she had on our last visit but she said that it didn't seem to have the same favor. My son also ordered fried chicken although I don't recall the name but it had 5 different types of spiciness, rated from 1 being mild to 5 which the waitress warned was very hot and recommended 3. Seeing that he likes spicy, he opted for 5, which my son found to be incredibly hot, to the point where couldn't finish eating it. I ordered Loaded Fries with Cali sauce, which was basically a plate of fries topped with sliced up chicken tenders and had a creamy saucy that you might find on Sushi. The meals didn't come with the traditional Banchan which is a side of few different Korean style vegetables that is usually placed on the center of the table for everyone to share. Although my wife's dish did come with a side of diced sweet white radishes. I later ordered Kim Chi which came in a small cup. After our meal, my wife went to the counter to pay and asked the cashier if the restaurant was under a different management. The cashier said that they had reopened and that they had a "soft opening" with the new management and a condensed menu. She also said that they welcomed feedback. Although we left disappointed with the changes, we will be back to give them another chance and hope they offer more of a Korean BBQ style menu.

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    5 Star Korean BBQ - Top: beef bibimbop Right: kimchi pancake  Left: free sides (kimchi, fish cakes, sweet potato) Bottom: fried kimchi dumplings.

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    Top: beef bibimbop Right: kimchi pancake Left: free sides (kimchi, fish cakes, sweet potato) Bottom: fried kimchi dumplings.

    North and South Seafood & Smokehouse - Ribs and Brisket plate

    North and South Seafood & Smokehouse

    4.3(165 reviews)
    9.2 mi
    $$

    First, a big cheer for our server, Alice. What a lovely person. She took care of our little…read morebirthday party, three people, and just made us feel right at home. The weather was perfect, so the manager gave us a table in light shade. It was around 2, so it was warm enough for everyone. The ice tea, and beer were cool and delicious. Our first course, fried pickles and fried cajun fish bites. Crisp bites and juicy pickles......hot side sauces, just enough to keep me happy. Second course. generous crisp cold salads. Third course, we all had different ribs. My Maui Maui ribs, just as I thought, light and sweet and seasoned with a nice pop of hot green. Auntie ate almost all her half rack of dried rub ribs. Filled up, she took some home. I haven't asked my boyfriend about his sweet ribs, but let me guess how tasty they were. ( I meant his meal.) For dessert, we chose key lime pie and chocolate pecan pie, to go. Best birthday party ever. Thank you, Alice, and all who worked to make our meal perfect.....!

    Staying at the Hyatt Place in Verona and just across the parking lot and street you will find North…read moreand South Seafood & Smokehouse. Very convenient. Lots of seating in the dining room, bar, or lounge. Staff are very friendly and know the menu. Food was amazing and the portion sizes are very large. I would recommend this for the tasty food, great service, variety in the menu.

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