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    Bando Korean Restaurant

    3.8 (268 reviews)
    ModerateKorean, Barbeque
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Good for kids

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    Receipt for two.

    This used to be our go-to spot for a quick AYCE KBBQ fix, but after tonight, never again. We waited almost an hour just to get our first round of meats. We had to ask multiple times for water, repeatedly request refills on sides that never came, and our grill was never changed out--we even had to ask for more coals ourselves. It never used to be like this, so I'm not sure what happened. When we finally got the check, we noticed a $10 "Add" charge. The only extra thing we ordered was one bowl of rice--if we had known it was $10, we wouldn't have minded, but it should've been mentioned. On top of that, we were charged a gratuity for just two people without being told it would be added automatically. Honestly, you're better off going to K-Town or HAN--better service, better prices, and way more meat options (not just five options).

    All you can eat
    Mia T.

    I wish I had taken more photos but I was too busy eating! Came here for a date night and we were seated right away. We ordered the all you can eat option! There were a handful of different types of meats. The side dishes were brought out right away with a good amount of variety! The servers were nice and helpful and gave us all the info we needed to have a great time! Highly recommend! :)

    Jjajangmyeon

    Ordered delivery. Sauce to noodle ratio is way off, twice as much sauce as noodles. Not made authentically: noodles are too thin and it has beef instead of pork. Also tastes like a white person made it, there's zero flavor. Does anyone in Indy do jjajangmyeon properly?

    Korean style chinese combo

    Food was fine, but too overly priced. We got the Chinese style combo - noodles, fried rice, and sweet & sour pork, together at $50. We were expecting three full size dishes but all came in half size. Didn't try traditional Korean style dishes - they might be better. but again, bulgogi charges $30 which seems overpriced.

    Schárvín W.

    First time at a Korean BBQ restaurant. I was quite pleased. The setup, presentation, interactivity, Amount of sides, and quality of meat/ marinade were GREAT. It isn't often I leave a restaurant complete satisfied with the food Satisfaction / price ratio. This was worth every bit of the $28 for my dish. Staff and customer service was solid as well. I'll definitely return.

    Bonchon
    David V.

    The food was good, but value-wise this was a complete flop. I usually don't nick-pick on prices bc eating out is a choice, but this AYCE was probably one of the worst if not the worst value I've had at a Korean bbq place. The AYCE has rules and I've been to many, but this one says before you can order AYCE, you must finish their platter of prepared meats first, and then you can order whichever you like... Their prepared meats consisted a lot of pork, chicken, bacon, and brisket. The AYCE is for meats only and everything else on the menu is a la cart. So we were really looking forward to kalbi, but by the time we finished their platter of meats we were already full. We also ordered a few side items. It seems that it may be better to order whatever meats you want a la cart than to do AYCE. My party of 2 was also charged for gratuity. This AYCE place was totally unlike any others that I have been to. The meats from the first platter were okay, but definitely not we had in mind when we came here. There was a lack of transparency that really turned me off. From the menu to the bill. I would have not known gratuity was already calculated if I had not asked, nor does the menu state the gratuity policy. I've been in the service industry for many years, so I know how to tip and which is really up to the customer, to be honest. Every restaurant is different, but this one doesn't really seem attractive to me. Glad I tried it though, looking forward to the search of another Kbbq place in Indy.

    Dwenjang jiigae
    Wan Na C.

    Korean food is one of my favorite cuisines and I am so glad that I was able to try Bando. We decided to order off their dinner menu which had classic Korean dishes such as kimchi jigae, japchae, and other stews. There is also a great deal on AYCE Korean BBQ for $35/pp. Both my fiancé and I tried a Jiigae (stew). Each came with a bowl of white rice and banchans. We were shocked by how many banchans they had. They served 14 unique banchans that were all very delicious. My favorite was the seaweed salad. The kimchis (cabbage, cucumber, and daikon) were also very good. I tried the gwangjang jjigae which is a fermented soybean stew. So flavorful and perfectly savory! I've never tried this dish before and now it's one of my favorites. One important note: the menu stated that the stew had tofu but didn't mention that it would contain anchovies. If you're vegan or vegetarian, I would suggest asking if there are any animal products in your dish. My fiancé tried the kimchi jjigae which had pork chunks. He loved it and thought it was the best version he's had. I tried some of the broth and it was very delicious. Service was very friendly and prices were reasonable considering how many side dishes were served. We are so glad to have found Bando for our Korean food cravings!

    Sean K.

    Took my wife out for some Korean BBQ for her birthday. We have pork belly and beef bulgolgi for our meats. Plenty of sides as well. Overall it was Excellent food and excellent service. My only disappointment was the portion size of the pork belly (5 strips) as would as liked a couple of more slices.

    Emi M.

    Golf Indy has a Korean BBQ place like this! My first time there and it really reminded me of the time when I visited South Korea and had BBQ there. I definitely recommend doing all you can eat. First round they bring you a platter of several kind, and after you are done with that you will order meat of your choice. How fun. Server came back several times not to just take orders but also put meat on the grill. They changed the grill once for us. Service was great. Tips: it's very smoky inside so please know that your hair and clothes will definitely smell like BBQ after that! I put 4 reviews because I don't think social distancing was strictly enforced , automatic 20% tip (it's understandable for all you can eat BBQ but what if you just order a dish from the menu, or didn't receive the best service?) , and only two kinds of sauce provided for BBQ. I'll definitely go back.

    Broiled yellowtail
    Jennifer O.

    Bando is another good Korean restaurant nestled in the Pendleton Pike area. I've been for lunch before but this was my first dinner experience. Similar to other Korean restaurants in Indy, they offered a variety of banchan which were all pretty good. Smaller portions compared to Mama's down a couple streets but they refill for free. We got the broiled yellowtail and gamja tang (pork neck soup). Yellowtail was cooked well and tasty but expensive for how they little you got. I expected at least 2 pieces of fish for how much they charged. The gamja tang was nice but not as flavorful as I've had at other places. With that said, they were quite generous with the pieces of meat. This soup is meant for at least 2 people, but honestly it could have fed 3 or even 4. We had a lot of leftovers. They appear to have a decent bbq option so we'll try that next. Would recommend!

    Bulgogi (Sliced tender beef, marinated in our special sauce)

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    Excellent food and service. Authentic Korean food.plenty of banchans. The tteokbokki is nice and spicy.

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    Ask the Community - Bando Korean Restaurant

    Do you serve Soon do bu? I'm going there for vacation

    Yes they do

    Are they open?

    Yes! Went there tonight with friends

    Is Bando out of business? I miss them!

    Yes.

    When doing the unlimited barbecue, does it mean you can continue asking for more meat of the options you originally ordered at no extra cost?

    Yes you can, but make sure you tell them what meat you want more of and don't let them help you cook it.

    Is Bando ok for individuals with nut allergies?

    Sorry, I don't know. You would need to call and ask them if they use peanut oil or any nuts in there dishes.

    Can we get as much rice as we want?

    I'm sure you could.

    Do they serve Korean Soju?

    Yes

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    4.3(918 reviews)
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    This is the best barbecue in Central Indiana. The ribs, brisket, and pulled pork are outstanding…read more Make sure you try the habanero cole slaw. For lunch, I often get the teriyaki bowl.

    My husband and I have repeatedly been told how good the food is at Big Hoffas, so it's been on our…read morelist to visit for a loooong time. That is why it pains me to be giving this 3-star review. It's not that anything was bad, but after all the hype, we just weren't impressed. Let me start off by saying that the space is very cool. I loved the dark, swamp-themed mural painted on the wall, the banging playlist and the inclusion of a bar in the back as well as the ice cream counter. The staff were jovial, accommodating and extremely pleasant to interact with. My husband and I both ordered 1/2 slab rib combos. My 1/2 was much larger/meatier than his, so we swapped. The combo comes with two sides. We both ordered the baked beans, he had the coleslaw, and I had the macaroni and cheese. Categorically, everything was ok...good even, but not great or amazing, which were the words that we'd heard from others. Perhaps we didn't order the right items. The ribs were beautiful with the perfect smoke ring. They were seasoned well, but they were not as tender as I would've liked. I like my ribs to be fall-off-the-bone tender, but I know that isn't necessarily the industry standard. The sauce options were mild and hot, but I could barely distinguish the difference between the two. Hot is not spicy. The macaroni and cheese could've used some salt and pepper, but the baked beans were spot-on. The beans were on the sweet side, which is just how I like them. The platter is also served with soft, buttery, rolls with garlic.

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    This was one of the flickering lights

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    Trax BBQ

    Trax BBQ

    4.5(327 reviews)
    6.7 mi
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    Four of us had lunch here yesterday. Fantastic is all we can say! Brisket was awesome and the Mac…read more& Cheese is the BEST we have ever had. Will be back...

    I hate writing this because about a year ago Trax BBQ had some of the best brisket around. Back…read morethen the brisket was moist, flavorful, and you could actually request fatty or lean cuts. The fatty brisket especially was incredible. Tender, juicy, packed with flavor, and honestly didn't even need sauce. This recent visit felt like a completely different restaurant. Apparently you can't request fatty or lean anymore, and the brisket I received was so dry it literally crumbled apart like beef sawdust. There was basically zero fat left on it, which also meant very little flavor. For the first time ever, the sauce wasn't optional... it was rescue equipment. The ribs were okay, but even they weren't what they used to be. They used to have that perfect fall-off-the-bone texture, and now they were just kind of there. Not terrible, just disappointing compared to how good this place once was. I'm not trying to trash Trax because I know how great they can be. That's actually what makes this frustrating. It feels like the brisket went from "Texas smokehouse masterpiece" to "beef jerky with a college degree."

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    Trax BBQ - Seating area. Scarlet Lane towards the back.

    Seating area. Scarlet Lane towards the back.

    Trax BBQ - Chicken wings, dark meat chicken, lean brisket, broccoli salad, pickles, coleslaw, yummy bread, and green beans

    Chicken wings, dark meat chicken, lean brisket, broccoli salad, pickles, coleslaw, yummy bread, and green beans

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    4.6(76 reviews)
    7.3 mi

    This was definitely a different setup compared to most. This small establishment is run out of the…read moreSertoma Community Center on the southeast side of the Indy Metro area. It does not look as though you are entering a restaurant when you approach, but you are. I think they are configured more for takeout, but they have access to the large event area with cafeteria-style seating. So there is plenty of room to eat in if you'd prefer (which we did). The hours seem a little limited so be sure to check before you go. The menu, including the specials, is on a white board as you walk in. The selection is streamlined, BBQ-dominated and carnivore-oriented (other than the sides). The system is a walk-up and order from the kitchen doorway. My wife chose the Pulled Pork Sandwich with Baked Beans while I opted for the Chopped Chicken Sandwich with Kickin Coleslaw. The food was very good. The proprietors were very friendly and engaging, and that was a plus. The prices were quite reasonable. With drinks and tip, it was about $14 each. My wife actually took enough away from hers for another meal, so it was a good deal. Our daughter and son-in-law live close, so we hope to try this place again when we visit.

    Normally great food & service but this time the owners were not there and our wings were hard and…read moreburnt! The first time we had the wings they were done to perfection. I believe because they just opened for the morning that the workers were rushing to get them done and over cooked them. Maybe this was just a training problem and will be corrected on our next visit. The brisket was delicious & so was the potato salad!! I'm still giving four stars because of our past experiences which were wonderful.

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    Smokin Barrel New Palestine location

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    Bar-B-Q Heaven - BBQ pig foot with green beans and Macaroni & Cheese

    Bar-B-Q Heaven

    3.3(97 reviews)
    8.0 mi
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    Been coming here for years. It is a staple in Indy for ribs, and BBQ in general. My go-to orders…read moreare the rib tips and the pig feet. You can order the meat only or get a dinner that includes 2 sides and your choice of bread (white, wheat, or cornbread). They provide very generous portion sizes. The rib tips are the best that I have had in Indy thus far. They are tender and the seasoning they use is delicious. You could eat them without any sauce. However, the sauce is what takes it over the top for me. They offer sweet, medium, hot, or they will mix the sauces for you. The hot has a pretty good kick as a warning if you are sensitive to spice. I recently tried the Bar B Q bun, which is essentially a pulled pork sandwich. The pork is finely shredded and the sauce is poured on top of the pork. It's almost a fork and knife sandwich, as the bottom bun gets soaked in the sauce. Their sides have definitely reduced in quality over the years. I recently tried the mac and cheese and greens. As a note, they only have greens Friday - Sunday and they often times run out on Sunday if you do not get there early. The mac and cheese was dry and had little flavor. The greens, which used to be my favorite in the city, reminded me of cooked spinach and weren't seasoned. The service remains great. With the amount of people waiting while I was there, they were friendly and efficient. I wanted to order chess pie and there were not any readily available behind the counter. They told me they had some coming out of the oven in the kitchen if I was willing to wait and they brought it over once done. It is carry-out only, so be prepared to take it elsewhere to eat. You can call ahead to place your order as well.

    We went for lunch today- everything tasted great. The staff were kind and helpful. They have a…read morepatio you can eat on but we took it to go. I got the BBQ bun dinner with mac and cheese and green beans. I liked the flavor of it all. I wish I got the sauce on the side for the sandwich as my bun was drenched by the time I ate it. I will come back!

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    Outside

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    Rib tips

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