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This was our first time dining here with our family, and we had a wonderful experience thanks to our amazing server, Frank! Frank was incredibly friendly, attentive, and thoughtful. He noticed whenever our cheese corn and steamed eggs were running low and proactively refilled them for us. He maintained a warm smile throughout our meal and made sure we felt well taken care of. His excellent service made our entire dining experience enjoyable and memorable. We truly appreciate his hospitality and will definitely be coming back again. Thank you, Frank, for making our first visit so special!
Pros: good enough variety in the menu that everyone found something that they liked. Good flavors overall. Decent portion sizes Cons: pricey considering it's à la carte, these places are always more expensive than the all you can eat kbbq places. Granted the quality here is better than the typical ayce. Service is where my main issue was. Just 1 example: when our server came we had asked for forks for the table. She acknowledged us and left to do her thing. Came back later with a couple of forks. And I'm like ok can we get 4 more forks, we get the acknowledgement and she is off on her way. Came back with 2 forks. Like this is ridiculous. I can understand if the first time she was like o they just want a couple of forks for the 2 people who asked, but we said forks for all of us. Also, I wouldn't go so far to say she was rude but she also wasn't really pleasant. She did cook the food well enough though. As for the hostess she was so pleasant so I have to issues with her. The place wasn't exactly dirty but our table did feel a tad, tacky maybe? Not quite sticky but just a little something on there. Notes: the main reason we went here was that this place was on Resy so I was able to use my Amex quarterly Resy credits. While this place was pricy Resy made it worth coming. Also was my palate spoiled from going to a higher quality kbbq restaurant in the same week just a few days prior? Probably, or I would have enjoyed everything a bit more and maybe considered this place even better bang for the buck even if it was still pricy.
A little smoky inside, could use better ventilation. Meats and unlimited sides are good, same as other locations. They had our server working ~5/6 tables which I think was too much bc he had to run to cook the meats and some of ours was slightly overcooked. Part of larger plaza so plenty of free parking.
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.
Great food and set combos. I like the unlimited egg and corn cheese they give you too. Oh, and the tofu bonchon is an absolute must get! They grill the meat for you. The only thing I didn't like is how cramped and hot it could get in there sometimes.
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.
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.
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!!!
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.
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!
We had no food at home so daughter suggested we try Baekjeong for dinner. I made the reservation online for Saturday night at 7:00 PM. We received a text to confirm the day before and a text reminding us of our reservation an hour before the same day. We checked in and were seated shortly bypassing the wait line for no reservation. Sides and salads were already sitting on the prepped table as well as salt and sauce with onion and jalapeno pepper. Daughter ordered the large Hodong's Favorite Combo with thinly sliced brisket, boneless short rib, pork belly, and marinated pork steak, steamed egg, stone pot bibimbap, and kimchi stew. It's quite noisy in the restaurant and difficult to carry on a conversation. There were a lot of people there to eat. We were in good hands with Khue and Alex who took care of the grilling allowing us to enjoy our dinner. The meat were cooked perfectly better than if we had cooked ourselves. Cheese corn and egg were refilled to my daughter's delight as was side dish of spicy cucumbers. We had been concerned that there wouldn't be any vegetables. There were kimchi, cucumbers, the vegetables in the stone pot bibimbap, and plenty of corn. We had more than enough food. We really enjoyed the Korean barbecue experience.
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.
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.
29 days ago
Came here for my husband's birthday and really enjoyed it. The food was great, service was attentive, and they gave us a complimentary birthday drink, which was such a nice touch. It made the celebration feel extra special. Would definitely come back. read more
30 days ago
Our server, Hailey was so sweet and attentive and she deserves nothing but great recognition and I will come back just because of her. Kuddos to her attentiveness and great energy overall. As for the restaurant, the environment was very clean and very nicely put together. The food, OMG, no joke, so good very addicting and not heavy at all. It for sure got heavy at the end, because i just couldn't stop eating. I recommend this spot for sure!!! read more
15 days ago
6 days ago
This was our first time dining here with our family, and we had a wonderful experience thanks to our amazing server, Frank! Frank was incredibly friendly, attentive, and thoughtful. He noticed whenever our cheese corn and steamed eggs were running low and proactively refilled them for us. He maintained a warm smile throughout our meal and made sure we felt well taken care of. His excellent service made our entire dining experience enjoyable and memorable. We truly appreciate his hospitality and will definitely be coming back again. Thank you, Frank, for making our first visit so special! read more
Pros: good enough variety in the menu that everyone found something that they liked. Good flavors overall. Decent portion sizes Cons: pricey considering it's à la carte, these places are always more expensive than the all you can eat kbbq places. Granted the quality here is better than the typical ayce. Service is where my main issue was. Just 1 example: when our server came we had asked for forks for the table. She acknowledged us and left to do her thing. Came back later with a couple of forks. And I'm like ok can we get 4 more forks, we get the acknowledgement and she is off on her way. Came back with 2 forks. Like this is ridiculous. I can understand if the first time she was like o they just want a couple of forks for the 2 people who asked, but we said forks for all of us. Also, I wouldn't go so far to say she was rude but she also wasn't really pleasant. She did cook the food well enough though. As for the hostess she was so pleasant so I have to issues with her. The place wasn't exactly dirty but our table did feel a tad, tacky maybe? Not quite sticky but just a little something on there. Notes: the main reason we went here was that this place was on Resy so I was able to use my Amex quarterly Resy credits. While this place was pricy Resy made it worth coming. Also was my palate spoiled from going to a higher quality kbbq restaurant in the same week just a few days prior? Probably, or I would have enjoyed everything a bit more and maybe considered this place even better bang for the buck even if it was still pricy. read more
15 days ago
12 days ago
A little smoky inside, could use better ventilation. Meats and unlimited sides are good, same as other locations. They had our server working ~5/6 tables which I think was too much bc he had to run to cook the meats and some of ours was slightly overcooked. Part of larger plaza so plenty of free parking. read more
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
2 days ago
Great food and set combos. I like the unlimited egg and corn cheese they give you too. Oh, and the tofu bonchon is an absolute must get! They grill the meat for you. The only thing I didn't like is how cramped and hot it could get in there sometimes. read more
3 months ago
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
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
4 months ago
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
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
4 months ago
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
1 month ago
We had no food at home so daughter suggested we try Baekjeong for dinner. I made the reservation online for Saturday night at 7:00 PM. We received a text to confirm the day before and a text reminding us of our reservation an hour before the same day. We checked in and were seated shortly bypassing the wait line for no reservation. Sides and salads were already sitting on the prepped table as well as salt and sauce with onion and jalapeno pepper. Daughter ordered the large Hodong's Favorite Combo with thinly sliced brisket, boneless short rib, pork belly, and marinated pork steak, steamed egg, stone pot bibimbap, and kimchi stew. It's quite noisy in the restaurant and difficult to carry on a conversation. There were a lot of people there to eat. We were in good hands with Khue and Alex who took care of the grilling allowing us to enjoy our dinner. The meat were cooked perfectly better than if we had cooked ourselves. Cheese corn and egg were refilled to my daughter's delight as was side dish of spicy cucumbers. We had been concerned that there wouldn't be any vegetables. There were kimchi, cucumbers, the vegetables in the stone pot bibimbap, and plenty of corn. We had more than enough food. We really enjoyed the Korean barbecue experience. read more
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
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
My fiancé and I love KBBQ, so we frequent Baekjeong often since it's super close to home! We arrived about 10 minutes early for our reservation and were seated right away, which was a great start to our visit. Our server, Teddy, was friendly, attentive, and always easy to flag down whenever we needed anything. He made sure we had everything we needed and helped make our dining experience an enjoyable one! read more
4 months ago
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
2 days ago
6 days ago
Great and clean environment! Ryan was a nice server and did a great job at cooking us our meat. The food also looks super tasty! read more
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
17 days ago
our server Mark is awesome:)) he was very kind and service was phenomenal Food never disappoints here read more
2 months ago
Hodong Beef and Pork combo. Great quality meats and great service! thanks for hooking us up Mark read more
6 days ago
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
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
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
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
7 days ago
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
6 days ago
1 month ago
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
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Do you have anything for a birthday?
Yes, we do! We are pleased to offer a complimentary mocktail of your choice. Please feel free to inform your server when you are seated, and they will be happy to guide you through our current selections.
Can I make a reservation?
Yes, you can! You can book through the Resy app. For larger parties of 10+, please email us at reservations.irvine@kijung.com
Is your kimchi still made without shrimp?
Hello there, Unfortunately, our kimchi contains shrimp and anchovy.…
Do they have gluten free options?
Yes we do! We highly suggest non-marinated meat option and opt out from dishes that have sauces. Upon visit, please inform your server and they will walk you through items you can and cannot have. Thank you!
Do you cook the meats for the customers? Are there unlimited side dishes?
Our servers are trained to cook for you! You get to sit back, relax, and enjoy time spent with family/friends. Our side dishes are refillable and are unlimited.
Do they take reservations?
You can try calling them to see, but I don't think so. We had to show up in person and put our name on the reservation list in person according to the line outside the door. The entire party needed to be present to be seated at our appointed time.
Do they do anything special for birthdays? My 7yr old has requested Korean bbq for her bday dinner.?
Hi Ashley, thank you for reaching out! We apologize for the late notice - we wish your daughter a wonderful birthday! Unfortunately, at this moment, we do not have any birthday offerings - but we will be exploring options for the near future.
Does the full party have to be present to be seated? Thinking party of 6.
Yes, they require everyone in the party to be present.
Do you use peanut oil or any peanut products in your menu?
Hi Kat, thank you for your question! We do not use any peanut in our menu items. However, we do use packaged ingredients that may come into contact with peanuts. Any special accommodations or allergy concerns can be addressed to staff, and will be…
Is this an all you can eat option? If not, what do most people order and how much meat do you get? I've heard great things but trying to justify the higher prices and better understand what you get? Thx.
Hi Frankie, thank you for your outreach! We are not AYCE - we serve our highest quality USDA meats a la carte, along with a variety of combos grilled right at your table. We also have a full menu that includes various soups, stews, and side dishes.…
How come "Kang Ho Dong" is not in the title of the restaurant anymore?
my guess would be that the newer generation doesn't really know kang ho dong all that well anymore, seeing how he's in his 50s, and they're just leaning into a rebrand. i wouldn't blame his tax evasion scandal since that was 12 years ago, and turned…
Do you take reservations?
Yes, we now take reservations! You can book a table through Resy. For parties of 9 or more, please email reservations.irvine@kijung.com. Please allow 24-48 hours for a response to your request.
This place is marked as having outdoor seating. Is it still available?
No outdoor seating as of last week.
Do they have outdoor seating/cooking for ayce still?
Baekjeong is not AYCE and they don't have outdoor seating/cooking.
Is one combo (L) enough for 2 people?
depends on how much the 2 people eat. We usually get 1 Large combo + a couple other dishes for 4 people.
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