Honestly a very solid kbbq spot! The inside looks clean, and new. Service was very good. The staff were attentive and came around regularly to check on us and did grill changes regularly. The types of meat they include are pretty standard. The quality of the meat was good! Everything tasted fresh and clean. I also liked that they have a self serve bar where you can get the usual ban chan side dishes for yourself. I did enjoy that they include tempura squash, which is pretty unique for me, as I've never seen an item like that at other kbbq places. Overall, food was great and I'd come back. This is a good place to get kbbq without breaking the bank. I do wish the ventilation was a bit better though, as the smoke from the grill did get into all of our faces, but this is really just a quibble. I would happily come back! read more

Finding a good Korean bbq in the Garden Grove area is like a needle in a haystack because there is an abundance of KBBQ restaurants in the area. Doing the appropriate Yelp research can sometimes land you a diamond in the rough find. Since I knew we would be in this area, Chung Dam looked interesting because they have a happy hour special which at first I was not clear how it worked, but when we arrived, the one woman team explained how it worked, and we right away selected our meats and off on our own to the well stocked and great variety self served Ban Chan buffet. Honestly, just that alone, you can get full and be satisfied with it, but you go to a KBBQ for the meats. With the HH menu, there's a limited selection of meats, but our go to are Brisket, beef belly and pork belly. As I mentioned the one woman team for the front of house staff, service was excellent. She single handedly took care of all tables bringing out meat orders, clearing tables and cashing people out, she honestly did better than some other restaurants we've been too with more staff. I definitely would come back here, but again only if I'll be in the area and it has to be during the Happy Hour time block read more

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This is one of my go-to KBBQ places! I always get the gold menu because I feel like it's the most bang for your buck, but there's three tiers and a happy hour menu to choose from. All of the workers are welcoming and very attentive. I like how there are all the sides in the middle for us to grab ourselves. The only complaint I have about the interior is that circulation isn't that great, especially on a hot day. I don't know if they even have AC because the last time I went there, it was so hot that my whole family was sweating and they had a bunch of fans that seemed to be the only things keeping the temperature slightly down. For food, all the meats are delicious and high quality! My personal favorites are the beef belly, beef tongue, pork jowl, raw king ribs, and rib finger. There's a huge variety of sides, but minor complaint is that they charge extra for certain sides such as steamed egg. Other than that, all the hot sides are great, I love their cheese corn, and I also think the veggies are really fresh! I'll definitely be back because it's a solid spot and there usually is never a wait! read more

BBQ Chung Dam - raw king ribs - Korean Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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Big parking lot. We experienced friendly, attentive customer service, didn't even need to use the call button. Nice ambiance, although a casual atmosphere, I love the booth seating. Had such a wonderful dinner w the hubby! We were craving brisket, and opted for the lower tier menu price. Good price and quality. Dipping sauce is addicting. Self serve, all you can eat banchan. The banchan and kimchi soup, corn cheese, pretty solid! My favorite of the self serve fried appetizers were the fried spring rolls. We will definitely be returning here ! More pix next time! Sorry phone was left in the car :D read more

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We celebrated our anniversary the only way true food lovers should: by aggressively grilling meat at Chung Dam Korean BBQ and calling it romance!! *Pro tip: checked in on Yelp, strutted in like VIPs, and only waited five minutes. Five!! That's basically winning the KBBQ lottery. *Parking is plenty, as the restaurant shares a huge lot with other stores. There are 4 menu tiers: Silver: $26.99 Gold: $36.99 Diamond: $58.99 Happy Hour: $21.99 We went Gold because we're loyal to our ride-or-die cuts: kalbi, finger ribs, brisket, and bulgogi. The meat quality? Absolutely fire!!!! The ribs were so tender and juicy every bite was oxytocin high!!! The brisket disappeared at an alarming speed. No regrets!! There's also a self-serve island of sides and garnishes, which is dangerous for someone like me who believes in "just one more scoop." The Korean fried chicken wings were tasty, crispy, criminally good!!! The japchae? Flavorful, slurpable perfection!! We left stuffed, glowing, and completely sated!! Plot twist: we loved it so much we came back the next day because apparently one anniversary dinner wasn't enough. Ryan, our server, remembered us (iconic behavior), welcomed us back, gave solid recs, and actually chatted with us like we were regulars already. Friendly service + elite meat = main character energy for the whole weekend. Would celebrate love & brisket here again!!! Definitely recommend if you're looking for good quality Kbbq in this area!! read more

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This was our first time here bringing some of our friends from NorCal! I was actually trying to go to thirsty cow but the weight was one hour long and here was only five minutes for a Saturday night at 7 PM. Parking is great around the area since most of the other stores are closed. Service was fantastic as everyone was super attentive. I love that you're able to grab your own Banchan and other snacks so it saves the servers time. I'm all about efficiency. Everyone made you feel like home and it was a comfortable, relaxed, environment. Food: - Banchan - Potato was solid, kimchi and cucumbers were great, you can grab your own radishes - Meat - We ordered the diamond and it was nice being able to try everything. Beef belly was delicious. Tongue was tender. King rib was very cool. I've never seen that before. Short ribs were tender. Squid was marinated very nicely. Brisket and Pork jowl were awesome. Overall, we honestly had a great time here. Everything was very efficient and meat came out very fast. For speed and being able to grab all kinds of appetizers and fruit. We thoroughly enjoyed it all. I would definitely come back. 10/10. read more

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We ended up at BBQ Chung Dam because our usual spot was packed. The good: no wait time, self serve bar with lots of options both hot and cold, service was quick, price was fair (happy hour 21.99) restaurant felt clean and spacious. The bad: some of the meat was a little dry and tough such as the brisket and some parts of the bulgogi, they didn't offer rice paper which is my favorite, they don't allow people to eat by themselves and we watched someone get turned away because of it which was a little awkward. Also be warned that if you have lots of leftovers the charge you full price for it so make sure to only order what you would eat. Overall if you're doing happy hour i say it's worth it but i wouldn't pay for their regular or premium menu because i think there's other spots around the area that are better. read more

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I'm stunned I haven't tried this spot all this time! Located in GG, there are so many KBBQ options that you can easily miss this. I'm glad I tried it! My friends and I did the Gold Tier AYCE (~$36.99). We were STUFFED. The self serving area for sides was the best part. Definitely missing some key items I usually order, but it's still enough to keep me satisfied! The meats came out quick, and they were also good. The variety they have is enough for the price, but if you're looking for more then it may be worth for you to upgrade the tier. read more

BBQ Chung Dam - Korean Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Sides were good and non marinated meats were good. Bulgogi was very dry,tough, and lacked flavor. Pork ribs were okay but once again lacking marinated flavor. Really surprised by the high reviews when the marinated meats were so lacking. read more

This Korean barbecue restaurant is the spot! I like their menu because they have three all-you-can-eat choices. The silver tier had the meats that we were interested in having so we chose that option. The staff was very intentive and stayed on top of replacing our grill as we cook. They also offer a self serve area with Korean side dishes, such as kimchi, japchae, and addicting cucumber. For dessert, they had sesame balls and a cup of vanilla ice cream that was the perfect ending to our meal. The quality of the meats were very good. They had a pretty wide variety and choices of beer and Soju. read more

My husband and I decided to try this Korean AYCE BBQ after watching Rockstar Eater's YouTube video featuring their LA Koreatown location. After checking their website, we found out that the Garden Grove location is actually the original one, so we decided to visit OC location. Parking was easy, which is always a plus. We visited on a Sunday evening around 7pm. It was busy, but the wait was reasonable and we were seated fairly quickly. This is an all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ restaurant where you choose a tier- Diamond ($58.99), Gold ($34.99), Brown ($24.99), or Happy Hour ($19.99). We went with the Gold AYCE. Meats are ordered through the server, while side dishes are self-serve in the lobby area (self bar) . The layout is simple, table spacing is comfortable, and getting sides is very straightforward. Since this is the original location, I naturally came in with slightly higher expectations - partly because of the YouTube recommendation and also from friends who had positive experiences in the past. For us, the meat quality was decent and the selection felt a bit limited, but everything was prepared well and enjoyable. Service was a highlight. The staff was friendly, attentive, and quick to help, which definitely improved the overall experience. Overall, this is a solid AYCE Korean BBQ option in the Garden Grove area. While it didn't completely wow us, we still had a pleasant meal and would consider coming back for a casual BBQ outing. BBQ Chung Dam | Garden Grove BBQ청담 9902 Garden Grove Blvd, Garden Grove, CA 92844 read more

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What can you do with $22 in SoCal? Hmm... a full fast-food combo? Or a quick car wash? Or-- enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet with 40+ options! Chung Dam BBQ's buffet goes above and beyond. Not just veggies, rice, and banchan-- they also have chicken wings, braised pork ribs, kimchi stew, and more And that's not even it! For the $22 happy hour, you get prime cuts like prime beef brisket & prime beef belly But we wanted something more royal, so we upgraded to the Diamond Tier King rib & short rib -- ultra-tender, buttery, rich, and melt-in-your-mouth good Highly recommend this spot for holiday meals or everyday cravings. IG: socalhkfoodies read more

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We did the gold tier and joined the yelp waitlist for a party of five. We were seated in less than five minutes after arriving on a Saturday evening. Self serve bar has banchans, appetizers, soybean paste, and veggies. It was an ok experience, nothing particularly bad, but also nothing extraordinary. I think the pork jowl was a delicious cut. Their menu also says 18% gratuity will be included on parties of four or more and subject to change. read more

I was very disappointed by this restaurant's policy on Mother's Day. Charging a mandatory service fee for a party of only three people already felt excessive, but adding sales tax on top of the service charge made the experience even more frustrating. Customers should be informed clearly and transparently about these extra charges before dining. What was supposed to be a special family celebration ended up feeling uncomfortable and overpriced. Unfortunately, this experience left a negative impression, and I would think twice before returning. read more

Food- quality meats and sliced about 1/16th of an inch.. just the way I like it. When you cook meat this thin, you get two variables; crispy or super tender yummy morsel of meaty goodness. As a bonus, they give you a great banchan- a variety and then some. Servixe- a bit slow, but good. Cleanliness - decent Ambiance -smoky and load. just go for.the food. Cost - affordable read more

My sister and I like to come here when we crave kbbq. It's not close or too far from home so we think it's worth the drive because kbbq in Irvine is mediocre. The servers are always friendly and welcoming. There hasn't really been a wait during the times we've been here but the inside is big and packed. We usually get the gold tier which has plenty of good meats and the diamond tier when we feel like splurging. Their salad and banchan are all really good. I like that it's in a salad bar so we can grab what we like and there's no waste. I would just be careful when walking inside because the floor is really slippery from all the grease. read more

The service was good and very attentive. The meat were high quality, and although we could only order 3 at a time, they served large portions, so this was no issue. The side self service bar was great too! read more

BBQ Chung Dam - Pork jowl, mushroom, finger meat, cheese corn - Korean Near Me - Garden Grove, California

I love the food and the environment always friendly, my go to ayce and very close to me as well. read more

BBQ Chung Dam - Beef belly, brisket, and small intestines - Korean Near Me - Garden Grove, California

good food, good price, good service - what else can u ask for? I think this restaurant is gonna be my go-to ayce kbbq now! they have 4 tiers of ayce and I got the silver tier for $26.99 (second lowest tier). the lowest tier is just $21.99 and honestly such a steal in this economy!! we liked the beef belly the most for the meats and the soybean paste soup was solid as well. all the sides in the self bar from spicy rice cake, japchae, fried chicken to cucumber salad were all really good. the brisket sauce was honestly fire my boyfriend wanted to take it home lol at the end they also gave us some ice cream for dessert. the servers were all attentive, continuously walking around and checking in with people. they have a button at the table u can use to call them over but we didnt need to use it since they were always around. really appreciated that cuz ayce places sometimes can get too busy for the servers that it takes forever to catch their attention. not this restaurant! read more

This is the worst Korean BBQ I've ever been to. I regularly try Korean BBQ spots around Orange County, especially in Garden Grove and Westminster, and this one was by far the most disappointing experience. We arrived at 9:30 PM, knowing they close at 11:00 PM. We were told their last call is at 10:30 PM. Since we usually eat quickly and don't take more than an hour, we thought that would be fine. However, about 30-40 minutes in, they brought us the check and took away our water, even though we were still waiting on two items we had ordered right before last call. When we reviewed the receipt, we also noticed an automatic 20% service charge that was never mentioned to us beforehand. The service fee itself wouldn't have been an issue if the service matched it, but the overall experience was frustrating. We had to repeatedly remind them about the missing items, and at that point we were already eating without water. Despite trying to get their attention, staff would avoid eye contact and walk past our table. There were about five other tables dining, so it was unclear why there was such a rush for us to finish and leave. If a restaurant is going to begin pushing customers out that early due to closing procedures, it would make more sense to adjust the last seating time instead of accepting guests at 9:30 PM. read more

Happy hour lunch was $19.99 per person (it's only on Mon-Fri between 11:30am-3pm). Main meats from the kitchen are brisket, beef belly, and pork belly, and they were all good. My favorite of the three was the beef belly, especially since they were fatty and very thinly sliced. I tried honeycombed sliced pork and marinated abomasum from the self-serve bar, too. Sliced pork was tasty, especially dabbed with some salt. Abomasum was a tough chunk of organ meat that was interesting to try, but I wasn't a fan of the sweet, bulgogi-like marinade. Buffet bar had a variety of foods, like potstickers and fried rice. I sampled a braised rib, a sesame ball, and an onion ring to cleanse my palate from all the beef belly I was downing, and they were ok. Nothing made me want to to back for seconds, though. Standard banchan minus the radish paper, but I didn't ask if they had it. Sauces and condiments were provided at our table; it's nice to know that we could top ourselves off whenever. Interior was bright and clean, and thankfully not stuffy or sticky. Waitress was straightforward and helped us get right down to business for meat orders. She was also very attentive about grill changes and clearing away empty plates. We also got individually packaged vanilla ice cream cups after our meal, so that was much appreciated. Plenty of parking in this old Garden Grove plaza. I'd definitely come back for the happy hour lunch. read more

BBQ Chung Dam - Brisket on the grill and beef belly on the plate. Both were yummy! - Korean Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Friends and family came to visit so we came here for dinner. Got there around 5pm so it wasn't packed so we were able to get a table rather quickly. Ordering was pretty straight forward like most kbbq places, just picking the tier and then selecting meat via the server. The only thing she forgot was our ordered steam egg the entire time but we filled ourselves on meat so can't complain. The salad/sides bar was self service so didn't need to wait for anyone. The meats are fresh and tender when cooked properly. Grill changes were often and consistent. Only complaint would be the bit of airflow lacking cause we couldn't tell if our vent was on since there was smoke rising but couldn't really hear the suction. Favorite meats of course going to the brisket and top blade which was tender! read more

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If you been here you can def say chung DAMNNNNNNN, thats good!! BBQ Chung Dam was a great experience. The brisket stood out--super tender, well-marbled, and cooked perfectly on the grill. The self-serve banchan was another highlight with fresh kimchi, pickled veggies, and plenty of variety to pair with every bite. Great service and quality all around. Would absolutely return. read more

BBQ Chung Dam - Korean Near Me - Garden Grove, California

What a gem we found! BBQ Chung Dam in Garden Grove is definitely being added to our KBBQ go-to list. The quality of the meat was really good, and everything tasted fresh and well-prepared. I also loved the open bar for the side dishes, which made it easy to grab refills and try different banchan. The customer service was great, and the prices were very reasonable for Korean BBQ. If you're looking for Korean BBQ in Garden Grove, this spot is definitely worth checking out! read more

Great value kbbq, they offer 3 different sets if you want better/different meats but honestly at the time we really just wanted brisket/beef belly/pork belly so we opted for the cheapest set. They also have a decently sized buffet where you can get hot foods as well as other raw foods to cook on your grill. read more

BBQ Chung Dam - Korean Near Me - Garden Grove, California

They had a self serve bar with a bunch of different sides and meats. Price wasn't too bad but they do include a service charge. Nice little kbbq to do for a friend's lunch and have some drinks. read more

BBQ Chung Dam - Brisket - Korean Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Had a great meal with friends here. When a kbbq has self serve, I feel like the quality of the meats isn't as good but I didn't experience that here. The self serve bar had some good items like glass noodles, corn cheese, and fried rice and the service was fast and attentive on a weekday night. I had the gold menu ($38.99) and the prime sirloin, LA ribs, beef tongue, and jowl were all fantastic. Frequent grill changes, some soju and beer.. I was in heaven! The ice cream at the end was so so but overall great meal. read more

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Came here at the suggestion of some coworkers. It was a very middle of the road experience. The service was good, workers had a smile on their face and checked in regularly. The meat itself was overall just meh. It wasn't bad quality but it sure was not the freshest. I do like that they had a self serve bar with sides but I wish they had self serve meats which their menu alluded to. read more

BBQ Chung Dam - Korean Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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Food was amazing - i will change my review to 5 stars tomorrow - I am writing this review to get the attention of the people in this place - I left my birthday card in the tables circled. It was in a brown envelope. Please text me as soon as possible (do not call) once located birthday card. We ate on March 14th 2026 at around 3pm. We were a party of about 8. (EDIT) They were very helpful in trying to locate it, unfortunately it was not found. regardless the food was amazing... Thank you... read more

BBQ Chung Dam - Korean Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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Came for a late night KBBQ craving after the climbing gym lol Location: Can be found in large plaza with multiple restaurants/other services. Parking is abundant! Food: My partner and I loooooved their beef belly. It comes pre-marinated, slightly sweet and savory. Their sides are buffet style, so super convenient and you can grab as much as you want. I believe there is a 3 meat limit for each order. Service: Our server was great! Friendly and accommodating. Kept an eye out for our table and quick with requests. Ambiance: Very well lit, wood seats, lots of TVs playing multiple things (music videos, k-tv). You can kinda see where they cut all the meat, and they do it after you order so it's fresh and not frozen. Noice! read more

The service was nice. However, the food was awful. Some of their meats and seafood were in the buffet area and not fresh. The meat marinade was not good. The sides were whatever. All you can eat but we left really hungry because we could not stomach the food. Would not go back. read more

Selection of meat is good, service is fast and friendly. Hot and cold side dishes are fresh. We really enjoyed our meal but will definitely wait until the weather is cooler to come back. Over all a delicious enjoyable meal. read more

BBQ Chung Dam - High ceilings help the heat from the grills, not stay trapped in front of you. - Korean Near Me - Garden Grove, California

We've been coming to Chung dam quite often since they've opened for their happy hour. It used to be $20, but was recently raised to $22. We loved the old pricing but for the quality and offerings $22 is more than fair compared to other KBBQ spots. Our friend was arriving late, but they had no issue seating us and getting us started. The staff are always very attentive and kind, which can be hard to come by even at nicer more expensive AYCE KBBQ restaurants. She was always quick to check on us, get us new meat, or change our grill. The meat quality is surprisingly high quality and consistent, and they are always slicing it fresh. We also like how their banchan and hot food buffet is so easily accessible. The one thing I will say is that I've found some of their buffet offerings to be slightly old sometimes, perhaps not replaced as often as would be ideal, but it's never enough of an issue to ruin our meal. There are plenty of offerings that are fresh and enjoyable, which alongside the quality meat for the price makes for basically unbeatable value. We've also never had much of a problem with a wait, and the inside is clean and relaxed. Would recommend for budget kbbq on a weekday. read more

This + your friend that does all the work cooking Brisket (ofc)- this was absolutely incredible! The brisket was so tender and flavorful. It literally melted in your mouth and you could taste the quality of the meat immediately. Cooked to perfection! Kobe Boneless Short Rib- this was pure luxury! The Kobe beef was unreal - so buttery and rich with incredible marbling. Every bite was like butter and you could definitely taste why Kobe is so special. The flavor was so deep and complex. Marinated Short Ribs- these were so good! The marinade was perfect with just the right balance of sweet and savory flavors. The meat was tender and the marinade had amazing flavor throughout. I loved how it caramelized on the grill. Everything was so good and we loved their sides too!! The banchan was fresh and flavorful with such a great variety. Each side dish complemented the meats perfectly and the kimchi was perfectly fermented with that ideal spicy-sour taste. The service was incredible despite them being very busy The staff was so attentive and helpful, making sure our grill was perfect and giving great recommendations about the different cuts. The quality of the meats was also amazing - you could tell they source premium ingredients and really care about what they're serving. Every cut was beautifully marbled. Thank you @bbqchungdam for such a comforting meal and amazing dinner! This was exactly what we needed - great food, great company, and such a warm atmosphere. Can't wait to come back! Instagram: @hungrytamale read more

Special shoutout to Jennifer and Julia for our nights! They were phenomenal the entire night. I came here with my group of coworkers for our holiday dinner. Both of them were very attentive whenever they interacted with us. We rarely had to ask for anything because they would beat us to it. Need a grill change? They got us. Oh did want another bottle of soju? They got too! More water? Already on the table before we realized it needed refilling. They are truly the mvp of the night! As I mention before, this place is buffer style with a variety to choose from. Every time I do come, I notice improvements in the option! For example, they actually make the pork belly thicker (reference to my last review). And now they offer pork jowls and pig skin too! I don't know many places that offer that WITH the basic menu. Most of the time you have to tier up, but nope not here! While most of the options you can self serve, there are specific cuts and meats you would have to order from the kitchen. We felt like the basic menu was more than enough do to all that was offered for the buffet but definitely take a gander at what the other menu tiers offer! I can't wait to be back. See you soon Jennifer and Julia (and the BBQ Chung Dam team). read more

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This is the Korean kbbq I like, a lot of choices, you don't need to wait for the server to get sides dishes, the place quiet spacious, the staff are attentive for what you need. They have happy hour too. A lot of parking space so very convenient. read more

really solid kbbq spot -- fire cuts and top tier service we got the diamond AYCE and everything came out fast and fresh. the meat quality was noticeable -- buttery marbling on the galbi, tender brisket, and their seasoned cuts were packed with flavor. salad bar was stocked, banchan stayed refilled, and the steamed egg + doenjang were a nice touch service was on point. sally took care of us the whole time and made the experience 10x better -- super attentive, fast with refills, and honestly just so sweet if you're down to splurge a little and want a kbbq spot with high-end cuts and great vibes, this one's worth it read more

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customer Service is amazing. Food quality is up there compared to other Korean barbecue. The only issue is the smoke wish they had a better ventilated system. They have the buffet style where you come get your sides the inside kind of open. read more

Came on a Thursday night but the place was severely understaffed. There were only 2 servers with a nearly full restaurant but so it took a while for them to come around and it was easy for them to forget things. With that being said, they remained upbeat and did the best they could I think. It was also pretty hot in there so it made for an uncomfortable experience. Meat quality wasn't the best but it's pretty much what you can expect for a kbbq with a self service bar. Banchan (side dishes) and hot foods were not good at all as they seemed old and left out for a very long time. It may be a good option if it's your first kbbq experience but if not, it's garden grove, there's other options. read more

First of all, we came in at 9:25PM. The host told us they would take us in, but the kitchen would close at 10:30PM. We're fine with that so they sit us in. The floor was so slippery and so close to the buffet section that it flooded. The side dishes were not that good. The chicken wings, egg roll, and dumplings were bland and cold. Service? It was the worst customer service I have ever experienced. For the first and second orders of meat, they were fairly quick. We wanted to order more but none of the servers came. They were just looking at the table and passing. One came when it was the last order since the kitchen was closing. We finished our water but they never gave us afterwards. They handed us the receipt before we even receive our "last order" of meat. On the receipt, there's a service charge on it automatically which is about 18% to 20% but the thing is the service was bad. read more