Very good ribeye and amazing service from Ryan! The vibe is great on the weekends oh and they also got good beer :) :) read more

Baekjeong - Irvine - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Absolutely love it here! Baekjeong has been a family craving for us ever since we visited almost 6 years ago:) The service and the food have always been amazing and we will definitely come back again. The quality of the food is consistent and we love all of the small dishes (especially the steam eggs). Love them all! read more

I've been coming here regularly for the past five years.The meat quality is great, and our server Aren brings good service. You're an amazing griller！Hope to come again! read more

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The food was so good, and unlike some other KBBQ spots, they cook it for you. Definitely makes it a better space to socialize and celebrate events. The atmosphere was refined casual and the music selection is great. The service was incredible. (Shoutout to Frank for being so attentive even during a rush). We drove quite a ways to get here and were significantly impressed and satisfied with choosing to celebrate our special events at this location. read more

Hodong Beef and Pork combo. Great quality meats and great service! thanks for hooking us up Mark read more

Baekjeong - Irvine - Holding Beef and Pork Combo thanks Mark for hooking us up - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Haven't been to a Baekjeong in such a long time. Used to go to the original one in ktown 3 times a week when lived in LA, lol. Old friend from out of state was in town, so wanted to treat him to kbbq before he left. Last time he and I had baekjeong together was way back in 2013 in ktown, so we were way overdue but since he was in the Irvine area gave this location a try. One of our other mutual friend who did not join warned us about the quantity not being like before. I guess prices have more than doubled while quantities have shrank, but that's compared to when I was eating it all the time over a dozen years ago, so wasn't too surprising for me. Reservation was for 7:30pm for 4 people. We ordered a large beef combo & added a pork belly (which was my fav back when I used to eat it so often). Friend ordered up Saero soju, which was my first time trying since I haven't been going kbbq or having soju for so long. It was smooth with no burn, so I learned something new! We ended up downing 4 bottles of it, before going back to his hotel to cap the night off with martini. Our server Kyle was an expert at grilling and service, 5 stars for him. All the meats were grilled perfectly and we just got to enjoy with the saero flowing freely. Food was pretty good, 4 stars. I love the pork at baekjeong, but friend was trying to cut down on the fat, so we went beef, lol. The evening was going well and to prevent friend from paying the bill, I ordered up the 4th saero and paid the bill before eating the marinated beef that was grilled last. But shortly after, some manager guy showed up asking if we were done or needed anything else? Still need to open up the 4th bottle and eat the final marinated beef chunks? He seemed impatient to kick us out, explained he had people waiting for tables? 1 star for the unnecessary rushing. It was like 9:10pm and I looked around and there were empty tables around us, 2 empty right next to us and another empty one next to the people adjacent to that? My elder friend got very pissed and was getting ready to call the manager back, but we were able to calm him down to not make a scene. Either way, I felt rushed to hurry up and finish the bottle and just get out of there by 9:30pm. Walking out, there were several other empty tables on the front area too, so it was confounding why the manager wanted to rush us out when we still had a bottle and beef to finish. And of course there was no people waiting outside to get seated, it's not like the original baekjeong in ktown 6th st back in the day when people from Irvine came up to line up for 1~2 hours late in to the night. Never once had issues back then, in fact got serviced extra soju by manager when we were there to eat and drink for long time. Maybe baekjeong grew too big and forgot about the superior food and service when it was just one location. Definitely the last baekjeong visit for us. Guess I had my fill (way too much, lol) of it back in the original baekjeong days anyway. Plenty other kbbq places to try next time friend visits again. read more

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I had high expectations for Baekjeong Irvine, but the experience was disappointing. The food was good--I'll give them that. However, the entire dinner felt incredibly rushed. We were seated, ate, and within about 35 minutes, the bill was already on our table. For a $180 dinner, it felt more like eating at a fast-food restaurant than enjoying Korean BBQ. There was almost no interaction with the server who was cooking for us. Everything felt mechanical, as if the goal was simply to get us in and out as quickly as possible. I understand it's a busy Friday night, and restaurants want to serve as many customers as possible while maximizing tips. But when you're charging premium prices, customers should be able to enjoy the experience instead of feeling rushed out the door. Good food alone isn't enough. Unfortunately, I won't be coming back. read more

Ordered the Large Combo with brisket and short rib for 3. It was enough food to share, and the quality of the meat was worth it. The banchan was solid. I especially liked the crunchy kimchi and cucumbers, and they also served radish and rice paper to eat w the meat. Unfortunately no fish cakes. They included complimentary cheese corn and steamed egg with free refills, along with two different salads, so there was plenty to eat to cut the grease from the meat. The staff handled the grilling for us, which made the meal much more relaxing. They were attentive despite the rush. The brisket was incredibly tender, while the short rib was juicy and full of flavor. They cooked the marinated short rib over a mesh grill, which gave it a nice char and subtle smoky flavor that really elevated each bite. The house sweet dipping sauce paired well with the meat, but we also asked for sesame oil with salt, which gave the beef a more classic Korean BBQ flavor. Having both options gave us the variety we needed. Overall, this was a great Korean BBQ experience. The quality of the meat, attentive service, and well-rounded selection of sides made it a meal I've come back for time and time again. read more

Baekjeong - Irvine - Menu - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

This place always slaps. Great quality meet and really good ban chan. The waiters usually do a good job but unfortunately, I had to only rate this 4 stars cuz we did come in kind of late, but not closing and they were trying to rush us a bit, understand they had to do that to close but I also think they shouldn't try to close earlier than the posted time. Nonetheless, they are nice enough to us but yea, don't generally liked to be rushed. Perhaps it's just that night staff? Idk. But still great place to have quality Korean bbq. read more

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Went on a Sunday around 6 PM and waited about 55 minutes for a table. Once we got seated and ordered, the food came out pretty fast, and our servers were really nice. The only downside was that the whole experience felt really rushed. They cooked all the different meats in our combo within about 15-20 minutes, so we were basically done eating only 30 minutes after being seated. While we were still eating, they brought us the check and a to-go box without us asking, which made it feel like they wanted to turn the table over as quickly as possible. The food itself was delicious, and the quality of the meat was really good. My only other complaint is the portion size. We ordered the small beef combo for $87 (recommended for 2 people), and for that price, I expected a little more meat. read more

Baekjeong - Irvine - beef small combo - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Had a great experience here! It was my first time at Baekjeong and I had heard great things. We made a reservation online easily and came for an early dinner on a Friday night. The restaurant wasn't too busy at the time. My husband and I ordered a small of the Beef Combo. With all the sides, it was a lot of food for 2 people. We ended up finishing everything, but we were STUFFED and didn't get to really eat much of our kimchi soup. I think the small would be just about perfect for 3 people. The meal was DELICIOUS from beginning to end. The star of the meal was the brisket! The quality was top notch and was some of the best brisket I've ever had. Then we had ribeye which was also great, but in an odd way, didn't feel as KBBQ-y to me. The meat quality again was top tier, but just wasn't what I was looking for. The final marinated meat was really delicious too as it was sweet and smoky. I actually wish I got the pork + beef combo instead so we could've had brisket and pork belly (instead of the ribeye). But no big deal! Guess we'll have to come back lol I loved allllllll the sides. The kimchi was fantastic, the spicy cucumber, the green onion salad, the other salad, everything was so good and fresh and flavorful! It really helped cut the fattiness of the meat. Service was great too! It was clear our servers were keeping an eye on us cuz as soon as we finished our rice paper, they'd refill it. They cooked our meat super quickly too! Great service Overall, such delicious brisket. Brisket with rice paper and veggies and some kimchi/cucumber was a bite of heaven OH WE WILL BE BACK!!! read more

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While I don't usually get very excited to try chain restaurants, I have to say - most chain restaurants don't serve up Korean BBQ! So, as the likes of GEN Korean BBQ and Baekjeong have slowly expanded their footprint, I knew immediately I had to try them! Everything I had heard about the two was overwhelmingly positive and, thankfully, GEN did not disappoint. However, I was even more excited to finally try Baekjeong - in no small part because I've been a huge fan of Kang Ho-Dong from all of his Korean variety show appearances! Inside, the restaurant does have that chain sort of vibe, especially compared to the neighborhood Korean BBQ spots I'm used to eating at in SF, but it makes sense, given how Baekjeong is an international chain. Regardless, I love how the decor is fashioned after night market eateries in South Korea. As far as their offerings go, while they do NOT have an AYCE option, the menu still has more than enough to choose from. If you're looking to BBQ, their pre-set meat combos likely offer the most bang for your buck, but you can always order a la carte from their selection of beef, pork, and beef offal. In addition, they also have a terrific mix of appetizers, rice bowls, rice dishes, noodles, and stews. -- BLUSHING BLOOM - Casamigos Blanco, Guava Syrup, Agave, Lime Juice...$16 Saw this listed on a card by the bar (it's not on the menu) and it wasn't bad. The pour of Casamigos was actually decently heavy and had a bit of a punch to it, but I wish this had a stronger of guava to it. -- KOREAN MULE - Tito's Vodka, Soju, Lime Juice, Ginger Beer, Fresh Mint, Pear Syrup...$15 Of the two cocktails we tried, this one was definitely better. For the most part, it felt pretty close to a traditional mule, but I loved what the taste of the pear and soju added to this. So good! -- SEAFOOD PANCAKE...$19 Not as good as others we've had, but no less solid. While the pancake was crispy and had a good amount of green onions, it did feel a little lighter on seafood than I had expected, as I would've loved more octopus, shrimp, etc. -- HODONG'S FAVORITE COMBO - Thinly Sliced Brisket, Boneless Short Rib, Pork Belly, and Marinated Pork Steak...$79 (small) Although this wasn't our first choice of meats, this was actually really good! Sadly, the marinated pork steak was just okay, but the brisket was super flavorful, the short ribs was juicy and well marbled, and the pork belly was so luscious and delicious! -- HODONG'S FAVORITE COMBO - SOYBEAN STEW Nothing amazing, but no less solid. The stew had a nice consistency to it (not watered down), was rich in flavor, and felt a bit hearty, as it had a fair amount of veggies in it. -- MELLOW MELONA MOCKTAIL...$9 This was actually so good! The drink as a whole had a decent taste of melon to it, but it was reinforced well by the melona bar, especially as it melted down. A nice, sweet way to cap our meal! Unlike most other Korean BBQ joints, one thing that's different about Baekjeong is that the workers here actually do all of the cooking for you (not just when they're bored or to move things along). Great for the obvious reason that your entire group can just eat and relax, but you're also at the mercy of how attentive your server is and how they only cook one meat at a time. Luckily, our server was pretty quick with getting our meats grilling immediately and was also really friendly, even if the small talk felt a little awkward and forced. In addition to how everything tasted pretty solid, the other thing that I liked about Baekjeong is how the quality of the majority of the meats was pretty good, as well. In particular, the boneless short rib and pork belly looked impressive, especially for a chain restaurant. Between all of that, how the cocktails have a surprisingly strong pour, and how the food comes with a pretty good value, I'd come back to Baekjeong in a heartbeat, even if I wasn't quite as blown away as I was by other BBQ joints I've been to. Plus, I love how strong their vents are, as we walked out of here without smelling the least bit smokey! All in all, FOUR AND A HALF STARS rounded down for now. read more

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Baekjeong is a chain restaurant straight from Korea that features al a carte authentic Korean barbecue. Their sides are all so delicious! The kimchi is very flavorful and fresh and the pickled radish is the perfect add on with the meat. The staff help you cook everything so you don't need to do it yourself. Khue was an AWESOME server!! Huge props to him and I hope he gets some great recognition for his hard work. He was so attentive and kind and told us how we can pair our meats to taste extra good. I haven't had an experience at Baekjeong quite as great as this one. Thanks Khue for making this experience special! I also want to give big props to Hailey who took over after Khue was off for the day. She was super awesome and helped us pack our leftovers at the end as well! Big thanks to the awesome staff at Baekjeong! read more

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They cook for you and everything was cooked to perfection. The sides are always filled once asked and plenty is brought to the table. Tried all 3 mocktails and they were all good, but I liked the watermelon one the most. Parking is fairly easy. Music is great! Khue and Hailey were very attentive and thoughtful. They made sure we were taken care of. read more

Baekjeong - Irvine - Combo - S - Hodong's Favorite Combo - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Came in today for some amazing KBBQ, and I couldn't help but notice how incredibly friendly and attentive Frank was. His passion for the food really elevated the whole experience! The food was outstanding, the vibe was so fun, and I already can't wait to come back. This time we tried the cheese fried rice and the cold noodles, both were an absolute 10/10! read more

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Food: we ordered thinly sliced brisket, boneless short rib, and kimchi pancake! Our classic order, the meat quality is so good! The boneless short rib is perfectly marbled Service: we were helped by Mark and he was amazing! Super on top of it and fast! Ambiance: very busy on a Friday night! So glad we made a reservation on resy ahead of time read more

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It was great, service was quick. Our service did really well and was really attentive to us. Host dropped the menu and put it in our table tho lol read more

Baekjeong - Irvine - We love the cheese corn, good spot to celebrate - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Been awhile since we last came here. Meat quality is good. Service also super friendly and they grill the meat for u. We also really like their radish paper so we kept asking our server for more. Bless her heart for always giving us a bunch. A bit on the more expensive side but I guess it's fine for the meat and service. It's nice every once in awhile when u want a little treat. Good for small groups to eat and hang out. read more

Baekjeong - Irvine - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

We reserved for a family lunch on Sunday. It was quite full, but we got seated fast. The table was already set with a variety of side dishes There was a center grill that has corn cheese and egg omelet that would be cooking alongside the meats. We were helped immediately and efficiently. There was always someone that would cook the meats for us. Our choices were: beef brisket, short rib, beef belly, outside skirt, and beef tongue. All were tasty. The sides were constantly refilled, and we really liked that even the corn cheese and egg were always refilled because these dishes would've costed extra at other kbbq spots. There was some sort of soysauce on the table that we enjoyed dipping our meat into. My brother dropped a chopstick on the floor and a server popped up with a clean pair and napkins within 30 seconds later. We don't even know where he came from or how he saw that happen in a loud and busy restaurant, but that was just one example of the amazing service today. The total came out to be around $280 including tip, and for 5 people, I'd say that was well worth the money! read more

Shout out to Steven our server for the night! He was super attentive and made sure all of our meats were taken care of. We ordered the the small beef combo with the fried dumplings and it hit the spot. Also got soju and Krush beer and it also hit the spot! Will forsure be coming back read more

Top tier Korean bbq restaurant where they cook everything for you and you just get to relax and enjoy. The meat quality is superb and the best option is the beef/pork combo. The side dishes are limited but easily made up for by the main dishes. The place gets very busy so it is best to make a reservation. The entire vibe is casual and all of the servers greet you when you walk in. Really great experience, service, vibe, and food. Best part is the ventilation above the grill is great and sucks up all the smoke effectively read more

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The hype is real! After hearing so many people rave about this place, I was able to finally try it out for myself. It did not disappoint. Came on a weeknight for two and did not have to wait (major plus). We got the small beef combo, which our server mentioned was good for two. I preferred this option because I typically eat mostly beef at kbbq, and specifically the brisket. Also came with marinated boneless short rib, and choice of ribeye or boneless short rib (we got the ribeye because it already came with the marinated short rib). Let me tell you - this is QUALITY. Everything was cooked to perfection and tasted amazing. The corn cheese and other side dishes were also good. Got a side order of Hodong Ramen as well, but it was basically just a pack of instant spicy ramen noodles, so I wouldn't get this again. Been thinking about going back ever since, and might have to make another trip real soon. Spacious seating arrangement inside, good service (they cook for you), and parking was not an issue when I went. read more

Baekjeong - Irvine - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Great food and loved my server khue and Hailey Always great service when they cook our meats after a long day and always feels recharging coming to eat good food here at khd baekjeong Food great quality as always read more

Baekjeong - Irvine - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Delicious side dishes. The amount of meat you get in a set is pretty good, and they're all high quality cuts. Loved the brisket. Also got the seafood pancake which was fried nicely and wasn't oily, but was lacking seafood and green onion read more

Baekjeong - Irvine - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

We made a reservation on a Friday night and it helps SOOO much! Line was massive so I would definitely recommend to make a reservation. We got the favorite combo small and it was enough for 3 people tbh. Meat was good and it comes with cheese corn and steamed eggs and all thw sides! Servers and atmosphere was great and loud. I'd come back as a bigger group! read more

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I adore this place with my whole heart and I want to bring everyone I know here, but please, please, for the love of good food, turn down the music. My ears are bleeding and my throat is hoarse from yelling above the noise to catch up with the friends I've brought to this place. Nowadays, when I go, I just sit in silence and enjoy my food bc I can't compete with the volume. read more

Another great recommendation from my daughter! We went in for dinner and were seated right away, which was a great start. She ordered the beef combo with brisket, marinated boneless short rib, and ribeye--everything was amazing. The meat was incredibly tender, juicy, and full of flavor. Service was excellent as well. What really stood out is that they cook the meat for you, which I actually loved--it takes the guesswork out and ensures everything is done perfectly. Definitely one of the best Korean BBQ spots I've tried. We'll absolutely be back! read more

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TL:DR - Uh, yum. Go eat Service - great. Hard workers serving up the food Ambiance - super loud. What did you say? Food - delicious. Marinated meat combo, galbi beef, and seasoned short rib. All wry good read more

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The meats here are premium, and the service here is excellent as well. Mark was our server and gave us great recommendations. read more

Baekjeong - Irvine - The meats here are premium and service is excellent as well. Mark was our server and gave great recommendations. - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Had a wonderful time at this establishment service was phenomenal. The food was phenomenal. Great experience overall and baby friendly. read more

Baekjeong - Irvine - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Service was slow, and our food took half an hour to arrive after waiting on the waitlist for over an hour despite having a reservation. We ordered the meat combo and the corn was completely burnt out. Ambiance was also very loud, kpop music played from the speakers, kind of difficult to talk over the music. The food was just alright, I would recommend a different kbbq joint. This place really wasn't it for us. Won't be returning read more

Baekjeong - Irvine - Meat Combo - L - Beef - Beef Short Rib, Appetizer - Seafood Pancake, Appetizer - Seafood Tofu Stew, - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Always love coming to Baekjeong for a kbbq fix! Super easy to make reservations thru Resy. Huge shoutout to our server, Frank!! He provided great service and was very attentive throughout our entire meal. Can't wait to come back again when we're craving again read more

Baekjeong - Irvine - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Been craving kbbq for a minute now and this place just hit the spot! Mark guided us through the menu perfectly and recommended the best options for us! 10/10 read more

Baekjeong - Irvine - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

10/10 Hodong's Favorite Combo (Small) - This was really good! There was just one meat I probably would've opted out of, but the small size was still more than enough for 3 people. I was completely full by the end. 10/10 Seasoned Short Rib - This was honestly my favorite meat of all. I think next time I'll just stick with this one lol Cost - Hodong's Favorite Combo (Small) $79.00, Seasoned Short Rib $52.00. ** S/O TO FRANK THE SERVER FOR HOOKING IT UP AT OUR TABLE AND BEING A FANTASTIC SERVER AND DEALING WITH OUR SHINANAGINS!! ** read more

Frank with the cool glasses! Talk about great service! Frank was super friendly and on top of everything. When I was the odd one of the group that liked my meat cooked a little longer he always made sure to put some meat aside just for me. Also, love that the restaurant takes reservations now on Resy, great for Amex members! read more

Baekjeong - Irvine - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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I cannot tell you what the hype is about because this place was not it! Coming from delicious choices like Grams or even Star bbq which are AYCE, from the very beginning this place was a turn off. The hostess was not warm or friendly, which is odd as they are the first impression of the restaurant. This was my first time coming here and I should've known what I would be getting myself into based off that interaction. As stated earlier, this was our first time dining here and our first look at the menu. The initial waitress couldn't have been bothered to care or help guide us in any type of direction. My friend kept trying to ask clarifying questions but she kept zipping away from us even though she was our waitress? Finally decided on the hodong's combo set and only liked 2 out of 4. I wanted the one with beef belly because I do not eat brisket, but the combo with it comes with all marinated meats so that was a no. The first meat, the brisket, tasted like tough leather. I knew just from it being cooked it looked off. The second was a thicker steak, tasted pretty good. The thick pork belly was great as well. Last was the marinated pork and that was overly sweet. All in all, drinks were strong so pretty decent and fun. The banchan is nothing to write home about. I liked how they cook for you so you get to just relax and enjoy but it was hard to enjoy if the meats weren't that delicious. I thought for a non AYCE quality tends to increase but this place is not the case. Sorry Baekjeong, not for me! read more

I have been dining at this location since it first opened in Irvine, and for a long time it was easily my favorite KBBQ spot in the area. The quality of the barbecue and the overall experience initially set a very high standard for me. Unfortunately, over the past few years, I have noticed a steady decline in both the food quality and the level of service. After my last three visits, it no longer feels like the experience justifies the price point. I understand that inflation has impacted restaurant costs everywhere, and I do not mind paying more for quality. However, when a dinner for two exceeds $200, customers naturally expect attentive service, consistency, and portions that reflect the cost. What disappointed me most was the noticeable reduction in the side dishes and the overall hospitality during recent visits. On one occasion, I asked for rice and was told the restaurant had run out entirely, which was honestly surprising for a Korean restaurant. Small details like this significantly affect the dining experience, especially at this price range. It is unfortunate because this used to be one of my favorite places to recommend in Irvine. With so many excellent and newer KBBQ options now available in the area, I will likely start exploring other restaurants moving forward. I truly hope management takes customer feedback seriously and works toward restoring the quality and service that originally made this place stand out. read more

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It's been a while since I've been to Baekjong, and I think I'm finally on the cusp of breaking out of the college student mindset of maxing calories when I eat KBBQ. Mark helped us out tonight, and it's nice to have someone cooking the food for you instead of spending all your time trying not to overcook it. The meat was well executed and taught me how to cook my own. We had the Large Beef combo. The place is pretty crowded on a Friday night -- we waited about 40 minutes before getting in. A bit hard to hear cuz of the ambient noise but everyone's having a good time! read more

Baekjeong - Irvine - Beef - Ribeye - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

We crave this place just about every week! Portions are just enough for the 4 of us. It's just delicious read more

Baekjeong - Irvine - High quality meat. Their side dishes are the best!! - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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Came here with three friends on a Friday night and had a great time! As soon as we sat down, we were able to get our orders in fairly quickly and our server (Mark) took great care of us despite the fact that we kept asking him for a millions things(!) Definitely a fun place to bring friends, but a small note that the music is on the louder side in case anyone has hearing sensitivities. read more

Baekjeong - Irvine - Combo - L - Hodong's Favorite Combo - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California