For our second to last stop on the recent Small Business CID Food Walk - Baegopa, a Korean BBQ place which we had never heard of before it was advertised in the event menu. The place is quite large, especially compared to most restaurants in the CID. Plenty of tables with grills, although I noticed that they don'tt have vent hoods above. Kind of a problem for KBBQ in my opinion, but I'm sure they have some system in place to keep the interior from getting too smoky. At any rate, since this was for the Food Walk, everything was packaged to go and we weren't able to sample the spread of goods until we got home later about an hour later. Surprisingly, the food was still warm! Spicy Pork Bulgogi Bento ($8) - Woah, this was by far the best deal of the Food Walk. An $8 order comes with basically an entire entree sized bento, filled with several mini dishes nestled in multiple compartments. Per the menu, it's normally $12.95, so even regular price seems to be a good deal given what comes in the box. Firstly, the largest compartment includes a Korean purple rice mixture, perfectly cooked. It has great consistency, being chewy, sweet, and somewhat nutty. The grains are very distinct and the purple rice in particular has a bit of a bite like wild rice. The next compartment is the meat, in this case a spicy pork. The meat is rather firm and perhaps a bit on the tougher side, although it's shaved into thin enough segments for me to not to care too much. The flavor is spicy and slightly sweet with a rich funky fermented taste, perfect when eaten with the rice. A smaller compartment is filled with a bit of chopped romaine lettuce served in a soy sauce based dressing. The dressing slides off the leaves into a puddle on the bottom, rendering most of the lettuce unflavored. I guess the dressing is more of a dip? Then there's a final compartment full of various other sides. There's kimchi, rectangular slices of fish cake, black pepper and soy sauce seasoned bean sprouts, and potatoes stewed in a salty and savory sauce. A veritable bounty of flavor, textures, and variety. I can't vouch for the Korean BBQ served at Baegopa, but I can say that that that the bento boxes seem to be worth the money! This was a great way to end the main portion of our food walk. Bathrooms - Larger ones shared with other businesses in the building. Requires a code to enter. read more

See all

The selection for AYCE is mid. There were a lot of marinated meat options but the quality of them were subpar. The marinated ribeye was probably the only good thing we got. The non-marinated options were not worth getting. The grill also burns super fast so the servers have to change the grill out like every 5-10 minutes or something. The service is great though. They're very attentive to when your grill starts burning. read more

Baegopa - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Service was good. The waiter check on us and they came and changed the grille without us even having to ask. There were a couple things that he forgot that we have to remind him but he brought things out quickly and always came out to check on us and if we needed anything else! Food was just okay! I love kbbq and I feel like their ayce menu was very limited. Cute little place though! read more

Baegopa - Soju cap chandelier We added two caps to it! - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

See all

Great service from our favourite waiter Jeremy! We love coming here for bbq before a concert in Seattle. The meat is so juicy! The ambience is amazing and the somek is so refreshing!! Can't wait to come back August 1! read more

See all

For the longest time this WAS one of the only Korean bbq places in the area, so it was an easy go-to for my friends and I who live in the city. It's a very casual restaurant with a decent selection of items to grill. Service is pretty quick too from my experience, and the guys there are friendly. Quality of the meat is average, there isn't much I can comment on. I also haven't been back in a while, but KBBQ is usually for occasions anyways. Even then, I typically prefer taking the long drive to Federal Way for KBBQ, but Baegopa is a decent nearby option. read more

Baegopa - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Big menu, lots of options, great service. We came in a big group and they were great coordinating for all of us. Some of their marinades were too much for me (personal preference i like lighter marinades if any at all) so I went to town on the apps. As expected, left with the fullest tummy. read more

Baegopa - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

If you're craving Korean BBQ in Seattle, Baegopa is the spot. We drove all the way from Tacoma to try it out. The food was absolutely delicious -- perfectly marinated meats, fresh banchan, and sides that hit every flavor note. Everything came out sizzling and full of flavor. The service? Top-tier. The staff was incredibly attentive and friendly -- they checked in often, kept the grill running smoothly, and made sure we had everything we needed without hovering. It felt welcoming and effortless the whole time. The vibe is lively but not chaotic -- great for a night out with friends, a date, or even just to treat yourself. Pricing felt fair for the quality and portions. Pro tip: Come hungry (Baegopa means "I'm hungry" in Korean -- very fitting) and maybe wear something you don't mind smelling like delicious BBQ afterward. Totally worth it. Would 100% come back again. read more

Baegopa - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

See all

I love Baegopa, its such a convenient AYCE kbbq option right in Seattle. Definitely make a reservation if you're coming in a big group. The vibes here are awesome with kpop music videos blasting the whole time. It's just a bit loud, so you'll have to talk loudly to maintain conversations. The service is great here! The servers are all attentive, they replace the grills frequently and refill side dishes quickly. Shoutout to Hai and Daniel. I think the AYCE is a great option and will definitely get you full. They will only bring 4 orders at a time, so you need to plan ahead. - Favs: marinated boneless short ribs, marbled beef brisket, marinated beef brisket - Honorable mention: ribeye is good but it takes a while to cook - Meh: pork belly is only worth it if you wait long enough for it to be crispy I recommend asking for the salad without dressing, so you can make lettuce wraps. I also love that they have rice paper, which I haven't found at other kbbq places around! read more

Had a chance to eat here with several colleagues after a work meeting. I'm giving it a 3 primarily based on the quality of the meat. I thought the brisket and spicy pork were very good, but the ribeye and marinated short ribs were just meh. And the pork belly had a bit of a smell. Service was very good and prompt. Might be a repeat in a pinch, but most likely a no repeat for me. read more

This was probably one of if not THE best KBBQ place i've been to. Server Jeramy was absolutely AMAZING server. He played songs and talked the whole time. I would absolutely recommend this place. The atmosphere was amazing and friendly. 5/5. Amazing food. read more

Baegopa - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Food was decent. Their soup was delectable. The service was quick and workers are friendly. read more

See all

Went here last week for AYCE Korean BBQ and the experience was pretty underwhelming. The meat selection was fine, but nothing memorable. The marinated ribeye and gochujang pork belly were the only thing my partner and I actually enjoyed, the rest felt very average, especially for an AYCE spot. The atmosphere was not it. It's fully indoor, enclosed, and gets insanely smoky. By the time I left, my clothes and hair smelled like I'd been grilling all night. If you're sensitive to smoke or care about your outfit, be warned. Service was okay, neutral at best. Not rude, but definitely not proactive. Case in point: lettuce. Lettuce is not included in the AYCE and costs $5 per plate. This was never mentioned when we ordered. I even ordered a second plate thinking it was included, which ended up being an extra $10 just for lettuce. As someone who eats Korean BBQ regularly, charging extra for lettuce at an AYCE spot feels borderline ridiculous. And dessert? None. Not even ice cream. Not even something simple as a palate cleanser after all that meat and smoke. You just finish eating... and that's it. Overall, the AYCE menu felt limited, the value wasn't there, and the experience was very forgettable. Won't be coming back. read more

We enjoyed our lunch here. My friend and I did AYCE and we were stuffed. The best thing about this restaurant -- the service. Our servers who were younger men were so friendly, they were attentive and they were fast. Never felt like we had to wave anyone to get their attention and they were constantly checking in to see if we needed anything or wanted to put more orders in for AYCE. The restaurant has to be doing well because there were certainly regulars who came through. The servers knew them well and got them their usuals. The restaurant itself is nice, casual and modern. They play a lot of K-pop music and have a TV in the back that plays different Korean content - cartoons, concerts, etc. The pricing to me was a little on the higher side of AYCE KBBQ. There are spots I go to in Lynnwood or Federal Way that are $10-15 cheaper during lunch. FYI - pricing is all day. Lunch and dinner are the same. Come hungry and prepared to eat your money's worth! read more

We came on a Friday evening around 5:30pm. For all you can eat priced at $36.98+ tax, the meat quality was good and there were many varieties. They had soups included in their all you can eat too! The staff was super attentive and friendly. They kept on coming refilling our side dishes and replacing our grills. The restaurant was spacious and clean. The only downside was that it was getting a little smoky as there were no vents at the table. Parking was paid street parking. 2 hours for $10. After 8pm it was free. read more

See all

Honestly, this place has fantastic all-you-can-eat (AYCE) Korean BBQ. My partner and I went here and enjoyed it so much. I had been here once two years ago with a group of friends, so this was my first time back. To make a comparison, we visited a Japanese BBQ place about a month earlier up on Aurora that had a much higher rating on Yelp and presented itself quite fancy. You would think that higher ratings mean better quality, but that wasn't the case at all. While Japanese BBQ and Korean BBQ are a bit different, they aren't drastically so. The service here was far friendlier, with our server checking on us frequently and changing the grill often. The quality of the meats was also significantly better, and the sauces were great! Yes, the price for two people after taxes can be high, but since it's AYCE, just come hungry, and it balances out. My only suggestion is that it would be helpful if the website included pictures of the meats next to the entrée titles, as it would assist those who might not be familiar with them. read more

We did the AYCE. The meats are marinated and are awesome. My favorites were the gochujang and spicy beef. Garlic beef as well. Pork belly was juicy. Cannot go wrong. Had one bite of the chicken and was shocked how tasty that was. Quality was high. It seems harder and harder to find AYCE with quality meats. Service was 10/10. The young guys constantly swapped our grill out, made sure to always refill out meat trays, and brought us plenty of beverage refills. Atmosphere was spacious and accommodating for our group of 10. Would definitely go back! read more

See all

Went on a weeknight for the AYCE. The server was super friendly and quick with changing out the grill, but the experience was mixed. The side dishes were pretty standard, nothing special. The marinated meats were good, but the unseasoned beef brisket and pork belly fell flat for me. Appetizers were okay, but the potato salad wasn't available. Soju is marked up at $15+ per bottle. I'd come back for the ready-to-eat entrées, but I'd skip the AYCE next time. read more

Food was great! Standard AYCE. The short ribs is the best thing here, better than ribeye. I think it was the manager that was by himself and he was fantastic! Super nice and friendly. Open spot and very simple and clean. read more

Jeramy was a great server, was very accommodating with the orders. The environment was an amazing time for my friends and I. We enjoyed the food the brisket and short ribs was for sure our favorite! Looking forward to coming back in the future! read more

A nice spot for AYCE korean bbq. The food quality and taste is not crazy, but is pretty decent for the price! I like that there's quite a good amount of options to choose from, so you're not bored from eating the same few cuts of meat. The sides and side salad is also very food and goes well with all the meats. read more

See all

Very underwhelming. Came in right when they opened and they had nothing prepared. The sides weren't ready, we were told they were still preparing a handful of the sides once we ordered. We ended up having to wait for quite sometime for the meats to come out. Interesting, because they advertise a lunch special so you would assume they would be prepared for customers. The cuts of meat were also not good. The pork belly was chewy. They give you quite a bit of meat in your first order which made it hard to order another round. I would suggest going else where for ayce. read more

Baegopa - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Overall it was pretty good. The service was great, never needed to wave them down. They were on top of it. The place is very nice with lots of spots, we were seated immediately. AYCE for 40, with decent number of choices. Sadly they were out of ghost pepper when we went there. I would def recommend the short ribs and I would recommend avoiding the shrimp, none of us enjoyed the shrimp. read more

Baegopa - all you can eat, lychee green tea, chicken katsu, salad, shrimp - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Being from So Cal we get our solid choices of premium kbbq and as we vacay we sometimes get homesick and need our kbbq fix. Most time when we try new places we find the authenticity are lacking. Not Baegopa we had a solid meal with great marinade and pure kbbq vibes "unlimited meats and flowing beer/soju. Thanks for a solid meal and letting us have out kbbq fix. read more

My kids wanted some bbq and we went to Baegopa for the first time. They even recommended a drink for the children and their cousins, which was a mango slushy and loved it to the point they drank it all while going back for meat. The food and their services were great. We will be going back when we want our fix. The atmosphere was loud yet comforting, family-friendly, and ultimately sociable during family gatherings. read more

We went on a Sunday at 4:30, and it was lovely. The restaurant was quiet, service was prompt and friendly, and the food was good enough! We (two adults and a baby with six teeth) ordered two AYCE and had porkbelly x2, marinated boneless short rib x2, brisket, soybean paste soup, rice paper, salad, and a makgeoli. We had an enjoyable time and left feeling satisfied. They were fast with changing the grill, and none of our clothes and hair smell like meat, which is so rare at a K-bbq place. I don't know if it's worth visiting if you're out of town, especially if you have access to K-bbq, but I would go back again. read more

Our groups opinion on the meats we ordered Say no to pork belly Say yes to garlic beef Say yes to short rib Say no to brisket Say ok to chicken ⁉ Say yes to shrimp The vibe coming the Baegopa is ALWAYS amazing. The workers are always joking with the table and doing everything they can to really make your experience amazing. Our server realllly pulled some strings when it came to getting TWO towers to the table instead of the procedure of one. But we had an individual that could only eat the shrimp and chicken and he made sure she was able to eat. Each time they brought out the shrimp there were more and more shrimp added to the dish! And the last dish of the shrimp that came out was so buttery it was delicious! Thank you Baegopa for being super accommodating. The opinions on the meat were just based on how well the meat was seasoned and we found the garlic beef and short rib were our favorites! But do what you will with this information and vibe at Baegopa! read more

See all

Food was good. Service (Hai) was excellent. Ambiance could be better but I'm forgiving. We ordered: Combo 2 (brisket, pork belly, bulgogi) Soy bean paste soup Seafood pancake Fried garlic wings Steamed egg i I recimmy read more

Having been to KBBQ places all around Washington, I would without a doubt place Baegopa at the bottom of my list and wouldn't recommend it to anyone. My issues with the restaurant stem mainly from its extremely high prices with minuscule portions. We ordered one of the combos (picture attached) for ~140 dollars after tax and tip and received a paltry portion. Also, the entire time we were at the restaurant, we never received any offers to refill our side dishes (of which we were served one portion for a table of 10) --something that I've never experienced before. Finally, I also wouldn't remember any of the alcohol--it's overpriced and the somaek tower seemed to be 99% beer. read more

Baegopa - Combo A - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Fantastic all you can eat. We four adults had 9 plates of meat and shrimp squid. Quiet on Fri lunch. Service awesome. Short rib and slice of beef brisket tasty! read more

Baegopa - Slice of beef brisket - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Came here because I was starving and the line for Jade Garden was hella long. I was a little annoyed that it was colder in the restaurant than it was outside. We came right as they opened for lunch service. They didn't have the side dishes prepared yet. They kept bringing it to our table as it was finished being prepared. You would think they would have arrived early to prep for service, but I guess not. They have an AYCE option or a la cart/combo meats. The meat is average. Nothing really stood out to me. read more

See all

3.5 stars - I will be generous and round it up. Definitely more like 2 or 3 stars if this place were to open in Los Angeles Koreatown. This is one of very very few KBBQ places in the general Seattle area so there is not much hope to get KBBQ unless I fly back to LA or go to NYC (there are some in Bellevue, Lynnwood, and a few in Federal Way, but those are suuuuper far for a person with no car). My friend made reservations, which wasn't too necessary on a Monday, but I can see it being busy during the weekend. We decided to get the AYCE, which is $35.15 per person which is a bit high for the subpar quality of food. My favorite KBBQ place, Hae Jang Chon (although in LA :( ) is now $40 per person, so barely any more expensive for substantially better cuts. It seems like AYCE has more options, as we also get the boneless short rib that a la carte does not offer. All the meats are mediocre quality cuts, except the boneless short rib which is quite tender and juicy. There are some tendons there too, but it is not as bad as the other meats. The banchan and the salad are very good though, so I cannot just easily dismiss this place. Although the place is short staffed, service is still decent. I also liked the "oppa" descriptions when you pay for the bill. These things did make it up somewhat, though I will continue lamenting about the subpar KBBQ in Seattle for the meanwhile read more

See all

There is a lack of ACYE KBBQ in Seattle, so we ended up here where the prices are reasonable and there's a fair selection of meat. I felt that this was as close as it gets to enjoying the fun of KBBQ in California and I would definitely come back again. There was one staff and he did an impressive job tending to all the tables and never forgetting a thing. It is not too busy during lunch on the weekdays and they also have new lunch sets. read more

See all

Their Ayce menu has a lot of options. Everything we consumed was so so good. Atmosphere is coo (especially for birthdays). I've been here 3 times now and it's always been consistent so far. I will be back for sure. read more

As a Korean, this might be the worst kbbq I've had. The meat was chewy. The marinade was the same between the galbi and garlic beef and it wasn't even good. The rice portion is so small. The side dishes were dry and salty. The soup was not authentic and used the wrong ingredients. However, the service was great. They were friendly and nice and changed the pans at the perfect times. I could tell they care about their customers. read more

Baegopa - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We didn't do AYCE instead we did a combo for 3-4 ppl. Ordered an additional Steamed egg and Yakult soju. We went on Pride Day so the servers were just wearing aprons and shorts/pants so We don't know if that was normal lol. But anyway overall food was great. I loved the steamed egg and the marinated beef. We were there on a Sunday around 6pm maybe no lines and got seated really fast. The combo was enough for us whcih was good. Also, the side dish of fish cake and raddish was good. Usually on other kbbq place they dont offer fish cake or if they do it's spicy. So Baegoppa fish cake was not spicy which is good for me since I don't eat spicy. Their payment system is wireless so they just hand over the machine to you and you do the rest. Overall experience was good. read more

See all

More of a 3.5 overall for a number of reasons. First thing that was a little disappointing was their small selection for AYCE kbbq. It felt pretty limited for the price of $33 per person. Brisket and pork belly was good, but most of the other beef and pork cuts were just alright. They did not offer LA galbi during this visit but instead offered a similar cut: boneless short rib. Everyone in my party liked it and ordered it multiple times! Moving on to the banchan, it was again limited and lacking. There was enough for about one person and we only got the kimchi refilled once. Another downside during our dinner was when they began cleaning up the table next to us. The cleaning solution they sprayed all over it had an overwhelming chemical scent. It was about 30min til their closing time and along with many other tables, my party was still eating. I felt like I could taste the acidity from how strong the smell of the cleaning solution was. It was an unpleasant end to our meal. Other than that, service was attentive and the vibes of this place are really cool. I like the kpop and hip-hop music videos playing on the monitors. The modern decor also is a win for me. Look up from your table and don't forget to hang your soju cap on the lamp! read more

Baegopa - Brisket, pork belly, and boneless short rib - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

See all

This place was awesome! Seriously, everything about it was spot on! Quickly sat when we arrived, by the best server we have had in along while! Hai was super friendly and on his game! It was so fun chatting, and he changed our grill out more frequently than any Korean BBQ spot we have ever been! Kept the drinks flowing and the food rolling out. The meat was great quality and delightful! The short ribs were our favorite! Ordered that twice! The banchan was awesome too! Just an overall great experience! Thanks again, Hai! I will be sending you that swag from Spokane! Take care! read more

Baegopa - The bbq set up! - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Walking through the International District, we came across this place and decided to pop in. From the outside of doesn't look like much but once you get inside it's a large space and it's very clean. The staff are very friendly and the service was great! We opted in for combo 3 which was very filling for two and we even had leftovers. The tofu soup was hot, fresh and seasoned right. For the meats, they were fresh and seasoned well. We had beef brisket, spicy chicken and subbed the pork belly for garlic pork. The meats cook really fast and paired great with the condiments/sides. Also, we got some whole pieces of lettuce for wraps and don't forget to get some grapefruit Soju to wash it all down. As for the cooking experience, the meat cooked fast and the staff were always around to change out the grill plate when needed. This was one of the best Korean BBQ experiences we've had and can not wait to come back! read more

See all

As far as kbbq places go, this restaurant is very mid, nothing special. It's about $35 per person for all-you-can-eat, which isn't too bad, but this would not be my first choice. The bonchon was lacking, there were only 5 side dishes for a group of 7 people, and the rice bowls we ordered were half full and not very fluffy. The meat was decent, albeit sliced kind of thick. I especially enjoyed the marinated shirt rib, it was very flavorful and tender. We were only allowed order 4 things at a time for AYCE, but it was unclear if that included non-meat dishes like rice paper. There was also no side salad like I expected at other kbbq places, which was disappointing but not a dealbreaker. The lighting was weirdly dark by the grill, so it was hard to see if the meat was cooked fully or not. The servers were pretty attentive though, which was really nice considering there was no button on the tables to buzz them over. I did end up having a very filling meal and feeling satisfied, but it was still very alright kbbq, and didn't live up to my expectations. read more

Baegopa - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

the servers were play fighting during the meal. there is not that many options of meat either and it was expensive. there are other ayce like gen that have more options and for the same price or a bit cheaper. read more