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    Ari Korean BBQ

    4.3 (471 reviews)
    ModerateKorean, Barbeque
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Jeff K.

    this place is more like like a 3.5 out of 5 stars. I come from socal, where there are numerous kbbq spots. (i think just in LA alone, there are hundreds.) We ended up getting the small beef combo which will feed 2 people for 80 bucks. so after tip and tax, it's easily over 100 bucks for two people. Keep in mind, this is not an AYCE korean bbq. The beef combo comes with Brisket, short rib, rib finger meat and bulgogi. I think the best one is the short rib followed by the brisket and then the rib finger meat and last is bulgogi. I wasn't a huge fan of the bulgogi as it was a bit dry for my taste. on your grill, there is a section for grilled cheese corn and egg. Make sure you don't over cook your grilled cheese corn, we accidently left it on for too long, and the corn was too burnt by the time we took it off. I think you can get refills, on the corn and egg, but they charge you for it. I'm glad they don't charge for the banchan. I suppose this place is a bit more expensive, as they use "premium" meats and cook the means for you. If you want pork, they have a pork combo for you. or beef/pork combo as well. We went during a weekend lunch, and we were surprised we were able to get a seat without any wait time. Maybe during dinner, it gets packed?

    Linn P.

    Great visit. My first time and I will gladly come back. They cook for us so we did not have to worry about overcooking the meat. No one in our group had to worry about being in charge of cooking and not getting to eat. Bonchans were plenty and refilled. The cheese corn and egg soufflé refilled too. Came at 6 on Friday and got seated quickly. They even brought a stand for our baby carrier and put the stroller in a cubby area to give us more room. The service and food here is excellent.

    Polina T.

    My husband and I stopped by per a friends recommendation. I made a reservation - it does get pretty busy. We were there on a Wednesday night and it was packed . We opted for the small beef combo, and we left feeling VERY full. They cooked all of our meat for us . Great setup of banchan . The kimchi stew was delicious . I have nothing bad to say about this place . I think it's well worth what you pay . Our server, Konnor, was great, and the manager helped him out in the times that he had to tend to other tables. We will definitely be back !

    Ann N.

    We made reservation for 12 for dinner. It's Tuesday evening and there are ppl waiting for table to enjoy. It's a clean restaurant and a la carte, not AYCE. The waiter also cooks for us and are so sweet. Our family need and want this and that, but no issues, service was great. Meats are fresh. Lots of sides were provided and also replenished if requested. We did the 2 large platter order for the family. It was more than enough. Soju also was good for all of us to enjoy.

    Stephanie K.

    I like their service here. But food wise it's a hit and miss. We did the beef combination for 2 people cause we thought it was a better deal.. hmm I think it's great you get to try multiple meat options but do note the portions are a lot smaller. I ended up ordering additional meat cause I was still hungry. I highly recommend the marinated short rib and the finger ribs! Very good. Their Kim chi is delicious too. Corn was just okay- I wish it was cheesier. I think next time, I'd order a la carte!

    Trudy C.

    The service makes this place a 5 star restaurant. Staff is so attentive and considerate. Very friendly and helpful. The food is equally delicious and while pricey, you get excellent value for the price tag. Really enjoyed the beef for 4 and all its sides. Something for everyone!

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    Kenny I.

    Ari Korean BBQ in Carrollton is a nice, simple place to try Korean BBQ. The meat tastes fresh and they cook it for you right at the table, which is pretty cool. I like the combo platter because you get to try a few different kind of meat, and the sides like pickled veggie and soup was good. The restaurant is cozy but a bit nosy, the staff is friendly and helpful. Prices are fair for the quality, and it's not all you can eat, but you get a good amount of food.

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    Chimpanic 5.

    To start off, the service was amazing. Even the manager came to greet us and ask how everything was! The servers basically cooked for us and cooked the food perfectly at that. I forgot to take a photo, but I order the the small beef and pork combo and my husband and I almost couldn't finish it!! He says this is definitely his new favorite spot, "totally not cause the corn and eggs"

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    Sandy S.

    Being from LA, we're extra critical of Korean food since Ktown in Los Angeles is pretty unbeatable. Ari was legit. We were pleasantly surprised by the quality, the service and vibe here on a busy Saturday night. The combos are the way to go if you're looking for a solid sampling of meats. They come with all the sides and kbbq supplements, including jigaes (soups), salad, corn, egg, banchans. It was a fun experience. Great for small and large parties.

    Andy D.

    The food here has much to be desired. The side dishes are lacking in flavor and so is the marinated meat. The meat quality is okay it's not bad it's not good but for marinated meat there's barely any flavor. The service is great though. The server and host were very courteous and accommodating. But for the price this kbbq isn't worth it.

    William L.

    One of the best meals I've had in my visit to Dallas. Parking wasn't bad at all and we got seated right away on a Friday evening. Although I hear wait times can be high so a reservation is typically suggested. Definitely higher quality meats than what I had at the AYCE places. You definitely get what you pay for here and prices can be a bit higher than most places I've been in Houston and it's worth it. I really like the short ribs and pork belly, the banchan/and soup were okay, can't go wrong with the rice/kimchi/meat combo, and also like how they attached the eggs/corn on the side of the grill. Service was attentive and they even help cooked the meats for us. I liked how the grill is setup closer to the edge so the waiters can reach and cook fairly easily. Overall a great experience, can definitely see myself coming back next time I'm in town.

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    under new owners but still taste great. I honestly don't know if I can go to another Korean BBQ house!

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    Would it be awkward to dine here alone?

    I don't think so! The workers who helped cook were nice and didn't linger if you aren't up for small talk. But if you wanted to make conversation with them I think they would also talk to you! There's enough on the table to keep you distracted so… Read more

    Is it a buffet?

    No they have combos and a la carte.

    Do we have to make reservations?

    Nope. J

    I heard there is also a bar/danceclub upstairs.....What kind of music do you guys play Saturday night?

    A LOUNGE? Yes - they have a second floor bar set up as a lounge where you can wait to be seated and grab drinks, or just drink there!

    Are outside drinks allowed, such as boba from next door?

    This place wasn't allowed.

    Can you BYOB? What is the corkage fee?

    No BYOB. The corkage fee is 20 a bottle!

    What exactly is the happy hour?

    We no longer have the happy hour

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    Cattleack Barbeque - Best barbecue in DFW

    Cattleack Barbeque

    4.3(1k reviews)
    5.5 miNorth Dallas
    $$

    I was in Texas for a work event and my colleagues invited me to have some Texas BBQ at Cattleleack…read moreBarbeque. When we arrived around 1pm there was a line out the door. After getting inside I could tell why. The BBQ smell hits you as you open the door and it smelled sooooo good. They had a giant menu written onto the wall. Some of the meats were sold out. We debated for a bit and then decided to do a group order. Our Group of 7 people ordered the Cattleleack Platter and sides of burnt end beans, potato salad, cole slaw, and Mac and cheese. Oh and don't forget to ask for cornbread too. Inside tey had large tables and benches to sit at and we secured our spot. The food was delicous. The Beef Rib was huge and melted in my mouth. The brisket was amazing and seasoned well. Everything tasted great. Everyone ate til they were full and we still had leftovers. I ate them later at night and they were still good. This place is pricey, definitely worth a visit.

    下午一点到店,店内座无虚席、客流满满,需要排队等候许久,算得上达拉斯当地极具名气、人气超高的热门老店。…read more点了一份特色拼盘,里面包含香肠、猪肋排和牛腩。肉质软烂软糯,入口即化,口感十分绵软,但外皮吃起来偏咸还带着一丝酸味。原本期待值拉满,整体吃下来并没有达到预想中的惊艳感。 另外搭配了白菜和玉米配菜,意外发现白菜带着淡淡的酸口风味。

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    Kafi BBQ

    Kafi BBQ

    4.3(128 reviews)
    5.2 mi
    $$

    Kafi BBQ is a Texas style BBQ joint in Irving-Valley Ranch which serves up Halal Wagyu Brisket with…read moreIraqi/Middle Eastern influences. I follow the chef/owner on Instagram (@kafibbq), and the amount of effort and detail he puts into his craft has resulted in multiple return visits for me. This review is for my latest visit. My Overall Rating - 5 Stars (Atmosphere, Service, Food, Return) Atmosphere - Kafi BBQ can be found in a shopping strip in Irving-Valley Ranch. Only opened Friday - Sunday, on my most recent Sunday visit around dinner time, Kafi was packed. The patrons were a great mix of families, BBQ lovers, and those looking for high quality Halal meats. Smoke was in the air. 1 Star. Service - The staff is super friendly and nice. Pro Tip - Go for lunch or before 6 before items are sold out. A few items were sold out on my most recent visit (my fault I arrived at 6:45) and the staff weren't aware of what was available, leading to some confusion, but they were so nice it didn't impact my meal. 1 Star. Food - By now, you've probably read or heard about Kafi's Wagyu Brisket. For me, I love following @kafibbq on Instagram so I can see what Salahodeen is cooking up. On this visit, it was the Brisket Sandwich. First off, the house baked bread roll is soft, but firm enough to hold Kafi's famous brisket on a pile of home made cole slaw and pickles. The result was one of the best BBQ sandwiches I've eaten. The bite was soft, smokey, crunchy, and tart (from the pickles). It was a special, and I'm not sure if Kafi will keep this on the menu, but I hope they do. 2 Stars. Will I Return? - Yes. It's pricey, but it's worth it. While the brisket is great, I suggest you follow them on Instagram to see what's cooking and plan your visit around the specialty items. 1 Star.

    This is the absolute best barbecue joint with slow cooked and smoked meats!…read morethe service is authentic and staff is very friendly. The ambiance is very nice texas barbecue joint type. I would recommend this place for all halal food lovers a must watch!

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    Kafi BBQ - They had main root soda, I dont know what that is but I enjoyed my "Mexican soda"

    They had main root soda, I dont know what that is but I enjoyed my "Mexican soda"

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    Hard Eight BBQ

    Hard Eight BBQ

    4.2(4.5k reviews)
    6.1 mi
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    Funny that I'm on this website to write a review almost 8 years from the last time I was there. I…read moregot to thinking about good BBQ, and it made me think of one of the best I've encountered, Hard 8. I used to travel a lot for work, and would hit this place when I could. Suffice to say, it left a lasting impression on me, because here I am, almost a decade later. The atmosphere is everything a Texas BBQ joint should be, and having folks enter from the pit area was a stroke of genius. It really sets the expectation & mood. There's "decent" BBQ places here in Ohio, but there's no question Texas does it best, and Hard 8 is a true standout! (LOVE those charros!) This will be the 1st place I stop to eat if ever again I'm in the area. Honorable mention to Tyler's BBQ up in Amarillo if anyone gets out that way.

    I went here twice in one weekend while visiting Dallas. Once with my friend and another time with…read morecoworkers. First I got the brisket, regular potato salad, sweet corn, cheesecake, and a Diet Coke (I know, oink oink piggy amirite ). But yeah it was really frickin good like what am I supposed to say. The second time I got a half chicken, twice baked potato salad, Mac and cheese, sweet potato fries, cheesecake, and a ranch water. (Holy moo could he order any more food) and yeah I was stuffed and satisfied. Only complain is they didn't use topo Chico for the ranch water but a piggy eats whatever slop the farmer pours in the troph. Thanks hard eight. I'll be back.

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