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    BBQ Garden

    4.0 (269 reviews)
    ModerateKorean, Barbeque
    Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Casual
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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Phil S.

    We went here Saturday night as a guest of my sister & her fiancee w/my wife & brother in law. This place was probably a China Buffet as the layout of the restaurant inside is identical. We were all craving Korean Barbecue. In this respect this is what they provide couple w/a self serve Banchan in the room next door. It wasn't cheap. They had 2 options both were AYCE, one was $29.95/person & the other was also AYCE @ $38.95/person. She ordered the more expensive of the 2 options. The tables all come equipped with hot plates where you cook your own meat. There are vertical tubes that pull down directly over the cooking plate to remove any fumes from the area. We ordered a number of different meats that were brought to our table to be cooked by us w/metal tongs & scissors to cut the meat We ordered 2 each of the following dishes * Pork Belly (pure fat not much meat) * marinated chicken thigh * Beef Bulgogi (this was my favorite item) * Beef Short Ribs (not too bad) * Shrimp (mehhh). Don't bring shrimp to a meat fest lol) They had a little 3 tray dish & each spot for dipping the meat. I really liked the sesame & salt BBQ Garden a prime example of a Buffet, by that I mean QUANTITY VS QUALITY. At $38.95/person you kind of expect a higher quality, but unfortunately it was more about quantity over quality. FYI - They put an automatic 18% on the bill for gratuity. Would I go back again? Probably not for the price point verses the quality of the food. In my opinion there are far better Korean barbecue like New Seoul Korean Barbecue in Des Plaines

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    John O.

    My dad was craving Korean BBQ, so we decided to try BBQ Garden for the first time. Though we knew the location, we hadn't been to this restaurant before. The space is quite large, and it feels like it was once a Chinese buffet, now converted into a Korean BBQ spot. Each table has its own grill and exhaust, and there's a self-serve appetizer buffet with unlimited options. They offer a variety of meats in two price tiers--standard at $30, which we chose, and deluxe at $40. For the price, the meat quality was pretty good, and I'd definitely come back. The service was excellent; they frequently replaced our grill, which was a huge plus. Just a note--the menu mentions an 18% service charge, but it's well-earned given the attentive service.

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    celina t.

    Today I went with family and friends to celebrate my birthday. It was a wonderful place to have AYCE KBBQ. We did their regular/basic AYCE which is $30 per head. The basic menu had lots of dishes including bulgogi, gizzards, cheesy corn, brisket, pork belly and loads other proteins! The service was good as usual with a call button on the table. I really like how they have side dishes and carbs out for us to grab ourselves since I like to grab my own banchan. They do have ice cream and fruit as well which is delicious after a big meat meal! The ambiance is great for small and large parties for KBBQ.

    Susan S.

    Was very excited to eat here. Service was unusual , our server comes over three times in the beginning to ask us what we would like and we start to tell her and she walks away. We ordered the deluxe menu. It was OK. The quality of meat was really poor. It looks like an incredible selection but the grade of meat was terrible. They have a huge selection of ban Chan . I was really excited to try it, but to me pretty much everything tasted the same. I had a very hard time with communication. I don't understand when you talk to someone in the service industry and they walk away.

    Sam L.

    I looooved this place! It almost gives diner vibes but the prices are great and the food is delicious. I went with a couple friends and got the regular ayce deal, which was somewhere around $30 per person. I love that the appetizers are self serve, and I filled up my plate with kimchi, radishes, kimbap, and tons of other delicious foods. Of the different meats we had, I liked the beef bulgogi and samgyupsal the best. Overall, great experience, great food, nice price. I certainly wouldn't be mad if I ended up back here again.

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    Kayla S.

    It was my first time at BBQ Garden. This restaurant is great if you want to get seated and eat fast. There's a ton of seating, I can't imagine there ever being a waiting time. There is a self serve sections for the side dishes, soups, and ice cream. It's like a buffet where you grab a plate and grab whatever you'd like. There was a great selection of side dishes. We ordered a good amount of different meats. The only meat we liked was the brisket. The quality of the other meats weren't too good, but was edible. Corn cheese was yummy! You receive it in a hot plate, so it stayed hot. Customer service was great. There was a lot of employees around, we never felt like we had to wait for a long time. They work so fast and get you everything right away. There's a lot of competition in the area for AYCE kbbq. I would only come back if I am really hungry and wanted food asap. This place isn't terrible, but not in my tops for AYCE Korean bbq.

    Aleesa G.

    Can't wait to go back again . Love a local Korean bbq that surprises you and this place just did that . I went here for a party of 12 people and they were able to accommodate they did call so try calling ahead for large parties . The side dish dish buffet was everything it has all the sides you ll need to accompany the delicious bbq . The waiters and staff were so kind always making sure we had everything we need and replenish all the drinks including soju. Can't wait to go again !

    Victoria B.

    Ayce Korean Bbq, worth while! This place is big a lot of seating. It's self serve of the unlimited sides. It's clean and service was okay. They offer a lot of unique protein options like beef intestines and chicken gizzards, which I liked a lot. We had the standard option that was good. For dessert they have fruit and a soft serve machine. The ice cream from the soft serve machine was not really good. Come on an empty stomach.

    Jojo S.

    BBQ Garden rivals Mr. Kinchi in quality, but the unlimited side dishes give it a clear edge. The variety and generous portions make it an unbeatable dining experience!...

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    Best kbbq and its eat all you can. I'd rather come here and drive far from me than eating in chinatown. Its so worth it

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    Lots of side dish options with great service. Can opt for upgrade for LA Kalbi and some other additional meat choices

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    Best service i've ever received! Very very delicious Food, best korean bbq. clean atmosphere and ambiance is great.

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    Ask the Community - BBQ Garden

    Do they offer a non-buffet option? IF so, will they allow a table with mostly buffet eaters to have one or two people not eating the buffet?

    There are non-buffet options for lunch. (Don't know about dinner.) All members of the party have to be AYCE buffet or non-buffet.

    Does this place accept reservations?

    Yes but usually u can just walk in. They can accommodate large groups too.

    Does BBQ Garden offer AYCE? Asking for a friend :)

    Hi there! I went there recently and noticed that ayce is now a menu option! $24.99/person for their standard/dinner option.

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