This was my 2nd time at Bellwether which totally exceeded expectations from my 1st time. I came here on Sunday afternoon where there wasn't very many people dining. The banchan was a great starter with the essentials; kimchi, pickled cucumber, pickled radish, mashed potato's, fish cakes, and japchae. My favorite was the pickled cucumber and mashed potato's. The kimchi was more on the spicier side but the quality of it was not as fresh. The dipping sauces came with some type of seasoning, brisket sauce, and some chili sauce. There was sesame oil available at the buffet bar that we had got to pair with our pork belly. The staff was attentive and quick to help with grill changes and meat refills. I had ordered marinated soy beef belly, rib finger, thick pork belly, (all pictured), marinated short ribs, thin sliced pork belly, ramen, and steamed egg. The quality of meat has definitely improved since I last visited from the grand opening. Each meat that came out included some presentation with a garnish or herb. To balance the richness of the meat, we ordered a bowl of their spicy ramen but it was a normal instant ramen topped with seaweed that you could make at home. Instant ramen sometimes hits the spot but it was a wrong choice for me as I was quite full from all the meat. The steamed egg was fluffy at first when it came out but over time it shrunk and became dry. I think it was lacking a bit more moisture and water to the steamed egg but the flavor was there. The buffet bar that's included was great. It had a variety of hot foods, veggies and additional sauces. We got two fountain drinks with endless refills and filled our cups with root beer. We then saw an ice cream machine which we paired with our drinks to make a root beer float. This was such a great addition as we love root bear floats, especially during kbbq! I would also like to acknowledge other reviews that compared this place with Seoul Meat Co. I would agree that Seoul Meat Co's dining experience and quality are a tad bit better, but Bellwether comes in a very close second for me as it is much closer to home and is a tad bit cheaper. If you're looking for a quality Korean BBQ experience that feels a little elevated but still authentic and fun, Bellwether is the place. I'll definitely be back! read more

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If you're looking for a light meal, a small bite, or anything resembling moderation--turn back now. Bellwether BBQ & Grill is an Asian Fusion all-you-can-eat paradise where self-control comes to die and meat sweats are a badge of honor. The meat selection? Unreal. From juicy short ribs to actual Wagyu (yes, you read that right--WAGYU, in an AYCE place!), this place is a carnivore's Disneyland. You grab your tongs, you cook your own feast, wash it all down with a cold brew, and before you know it, you're in a food coma of your own making. And just when you think you can't eat another bite? BAM. Ice cream machine. As if they knew you'd need one last sweet, cold bite before rolling yourself out the door like a well-fed dumpling. Pro tip: Wear stretchy pants. Maybe even bring a backup stomach. This place is legendary. read more

Bellwether BBQ&Grill - Barbeque Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Went for dinner on a Friday night around 8:30pm. Thought it'd be busy, but there was no wait for the two of us. We went for Option B AYCE. The meats were good. I ate more than I should have, was feeling way too full after. My favorites were the marinated beef belly, beef tongue, and rib fingers. The least favorite we tried was the garlic beef. Service was quick. The meats came out quickly. Staff was very friendly and attentive. They always checked to see if we needed our grill changed out, and the staff helped each other, so you didn't need to just wait for one specific waiter. Would come again. The only thing is the parking garage underneath is pretty small, so can be difficult to maneuver in there when it's packed. read more

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AYCE kbbq that include wagyu and short rib is literally amazing. They have a wide selection of meats as well as other things on the menu like rice cake, tofu soup. They also have soft serve for after! 10/10 good deal! Our waitress was super attentive and made sure the meat and side dishes kept coming :) read more

The food was good and AYCE, the service was great, they changed our our grills consistently, kept our waters full! It was casual atmosphere, being it was after a football game, it was busy but organized and relaxing! $45 a person AYCE, can't beat the price and includes ice cream!! read more

Good kkbq place, right under Happy Lamb (very good hot pot restaurant). Meats are pretty good and I got full super quick. All you can eat sauce bar + ice cream is free. Super big inside area, made a reservation but lots of empty tables too in the evening. read more

They are so attentive to your tables, changing the grill multiple times, replaced my chopsticks that fell immediately and refilled waters. The K-pop playing is fun and colorful. Sauces are so good. Option A has so many soups and choices of good meat. I am so full now. read more

This is now the 2nd kbbq restaurant that I have been to that has a buffet of sides and accompaniments. I'm so glad I was able to get as many items as I was, especially because there were kids in our dining group. Some of the items available at that bar include: fruit, fries, dumplings, lettuce, chicken wings, etc. I had my lil one with me as I went down the line and she was more than happy to let me know what items she wanted to give a try. Our waitress was nice and all but the one that helped us the most was probably one of the expediters or back of house or kitchen staff runners. He not only spoke Spanish but he was very helpful. He was shocked we spoke Spanish so fluently. He didn't need to say it. I knew he was surprised because we were Asian-American. I explained that I worked in an industry where speaking Spanish was very helpful. So, there was that. We had nice, short conversations with him as he'd come and deliver things to our table a few times in that night. We were seated quickly and our banchan was brought out faster than anything. Our waitress was friendly and social but things were on a different level because of ou newfound Spanish speaking runner/server. read more

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Great food. Service is great and the scene it's very enjoyable. They have a great food bar as well and I loved their ice cream. Highly recommended. Corina was our server and she was absolutely amazing! Very on top of our needs. read more

I want to start with the quality of the sides and sauces. Very subpar. The sides and sauces were not very flavorful and kind of bland. They do have a hot bar with fried chicken/eggrolls/taro balls/corn cheese which were great! The quality of the meat was also pretty good as well! I just think that the lack of sauce and quality of the sides took away from the meal. Service was average, it was quite hard to get a hold of the server and they would forget a lot of our stuff. The space is nice and spacious! I love that they played some good kpop during my meal. Wouldn't come here again, but I'm glad I tried it! read more

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The food was awesome and serving comes in big portion. Service is great, they are very attentive. Neat ambiance, clean restroom. Highly recommend. read more

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Great food. Great service!!!! Great ambiance!!! Will be back again for sure. The appetizers and sides were great too

This is my go-to spot for BBQ and grill in Seattle. It's all you can eat, from the meats (including delicious sauce refills) to the mini sides bar. I love coming here with my family, boyfriend, or friends, no one has ever been disappointed, and everyone always leaves wanting to come back. They also have a free parking garage, and even if it's full, street parking nearby isn't too bad. After your meal, you can head to the self serve soft serve ice cream machine! It's the perfect sweet treat after a big meal. The service is always friendly and fast, and the atmosphere is consistently clean and welcoming. read more

We went right when they opened so there was no wait and wow!! What an experience. Coming from LA, I'm used to having many kbbq spots to choose from, but Bellwether blew all of those out of the water. The buffet is such a nice touch, you can get more sauce, rice, veggies, etc. anytime you want. The service was absolutely fantastic and constantly checked on us and changed our grate when needed. Had a gorgeous little view of the city and the tables were huge to fit all the plates. Will definitely be back! read more

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We had a great time eating her with our group! This place is really set up and caters well to large groups! We ordered one of the larger options that came with a variety of meats. All of the meats had great taste. The sauces and chili powder provided were great as well! The only negative was the "buffet" everything on it was cold & looked stale (like the eggrolls & chicken wings) but we had more than enough food with our order and didn't need to supplement with the buffet. The service here was great! Everyone seems to work as a team, various people refilled our drinks and frequently changed out the grill. We were at the height of the dinner rush and service was great! We enjoyed dinner here and we'll be back! read more

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Great value especially if you're a senior for weekend Korean bbq. Service was friendly and did a nice job of explaining the menu. Lots of variety and good side bar. We were a party of 8 and were able to get a private booth. Will return. read more

Best restaurant on the planet easily, the beer is good, the service is out of this moon, they served 8 million beers easily. Love that. The mouth washer in the bathroom was the cherry on top! Love KBBQ. Ice cream at the end read more

Had a great experience at Bellwether BBQ & Grill in Seattle for on a Saturday night! We chose Option A at 8 pm and were seated right away. Loved this option--it was the lowest tier but still had our favorite meats, and the quality was great. We appreciated the buffet line with extra bites like egg rolls and desserts, which added a nice variety. We only did two rounds of meat, but the portions were perfect and satisfying. Overall, a fantastic spot for KBBQ with good value and tasty options! The inside can fit quite a few people. Bellwether has a lively atmosphere! A couple of people were celebrating birthdays, and the staff joined in with music and a sign to make it extra festive. read more

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Moving to Seattle from California was a culture shock. I went from a place with all you can eat kbbq on every other street to a place with no good all you can eat kbbq for miles. Luckily, Bellwether opened and it rivals the quality of some of the best kbbq places in California! I feel like this place is more of a Chinese bbq than Korean bbq which I liked since the flavors were distinct compared to regular kbbq. The variety of meats is a bit less than some other places but the quality of the meats is amazing. My favorite meats are the American wagyu, the marinated short rib, and the pork jowl because I love fatty meats. The Wagyu was super tender and had good marbling. The marinated short rib was extremely flavorful. And the pork jowl had a nice snappy texture. One of my favorite dishes was the crispy lamb shank which surprised me since I don't like lamb; however, the lamb shank here had no gaminess and it tasted like beef. The skin was crispy and fatty and the meat had that sticky silky texture since shanks have a lot of collagen. I would come here just to eat unlimited lamb shanks it was that good. read more

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Bellwether is fantastic in any weather!! A Chinese-owned KBBQ place that recently opened up in the International District, we walked in the first time and there were complimentary snacks and tea in the waiting area. Once we got seated, there was a whole sauce/snack bar near our table that was filled with choices of vegetables and sauce as well as fried chicken and corn cheese all-you-can-eat! We chose the standard "choice AYCE" deal, which was $35.98 per person. Some of the meats we ordered were Black Angus Marinated Beef, Sliced Pork Belly, Fresh Squid, Octopus, and Garlic Beef. The cuts of the meat were high quality, I thoroughly enjoyed every order we got! Combined with the amazing food bar, the value of the all-you-can-eat paid off really well! The service and environment of Bellwether were also something to acknowledge. The servers were very attentive to our needs and did not shy away from having a conversation with us. The overall energy of the restaurant is typical of what you would get from a typical KBBQ restaurant, would 100% recommend others to try it out! read more

Bellwether BBQ&Grill - Black Angus Marinated Beef, Sliced Pork Belly, Fresh Squid, Octopus, and Garlic Beef - Barbeque Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Bellwether offers amazing variety for a reasonable price! I love how there is a sides/appetizer bar AND I can scoop my own rice! The meat quality was exceptional. We opted for the premium option that includes the wagyu and it was really delicious. The Marinated Hand Cut Short Rib was probably one of the best pieces of Short Rib i've ever had! The texture when you first bite into it is unreal I couldn't even tell that it was beef at first. Their pork belly here is the best quality I've had in Washington for sure. The pork belly was super tender and had a perfect fat to meat ratio. Many other places the meat part of the pork belly is usually dry but not this place! Their pork belly is juicy all the way through. The American Wagyu didn't stand out to me as much though. It might be more worth it just to get Option A+B instead of paying $10 extra to try the wagyu in my opinion! However everything was delicious and I would definitely come back again. read more

Bellwether BBQ&Grill - Barbeque Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My group and I went here on a Saturday and it was quite busy around dinner time. I recommend calling to make a reservation if you have a large group. We got the choice AYCE selection for $35.95/person, which also includes the side bar. Gratuity of 18% is automatically added to the bill for large groups. The quality of the meat is decent but the texture was too frozen and dry for my liking. It seems like there wasn't enough oil on the grill so the meat will sometimes stick to the grill and leave a residue. I don't know what the issue was but over half of the time, the meat had a charred taste even when it was cooked just right. I wish the meat had more flavor. It was just lacking even with the sauces provided. Besides that, the side bar was a nice addition. I really enjoyed the cheese corn and ddulboki as well as the side dishes. At the very end, they offered complimentary ice cream cups (vanilla, chocolate or strawberry). Despite how busy it was, the staff checked up on us regularly and responded promptly. While we were here, there were multiple birthdays celebrated here. The staff would come out and play a birthday song and bring out a sign to wish you a happy birthday. The ambiance of the restaurant was lively, although a bit loud. They would play live sets of edm music. I love edm personally but thought it was a bit distracting and made it difficult to have a conversation. Overall, it was a good experience. Next time I would like to give the premium option a chance. read more

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This is an Ayce place. We did premium ayce, which has the wagyu beef. The place does not have a lot of parking underground, so you need to be creative to look for street parking. The waiter only allows 4 orders at a time. They offer an awesome corn cheese by their food station. Also, It is hard to waive /call for a waiter since they're always moving around. I liked their kalbi marinated beef. You can also ask for seafood with two different option for the marinade. We also ordered shrimp and mussels. read more

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i came in because it was recommended by my friend. i understand it was close to closing (we came in an hour and a half before), but the service was not the best. everything is ordered through a tablet and it was hard getting a servers attention. the self-serve bar was almost empty. the food was mediocre, i've def had better kbbq. there is a lot of seating though! read more

This restaurant shares the same owner as Happy Lamb Hot Pot and is right next door. The service was as good as any other KBBQ spot, but I really enjoyed the ambiance. I think this place is more similar to yakiniku than KBBQ with the grill type. The grill type made the flavor of the meat more smoky, which I love. The meat also cooked quickly, but we had to be careful to not let it burn. It was really difficult to grill the marinated meat, since it stuck to the grill (and it was really salty) so we didn't order more of it. All the other meats were really good though! There was also a side bar (sadly not pictured) that provided some veggies, fruit, little desserts cakes, and my most favorite part: corn cheese! My friends and I also loved the side dishes that were set out, we even asked for some extra cucumbers! Having BBQ with friends at Bellweather was a great experience, and we were also given ice cream at the end of our meal. I would definitely want to come here again, and try hot pot next door too! read more

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We went after a long drive from Spokane. Their all you can eat food options were limited at 9 when they close at 11. It took our server 20 mins to start our fire, give us our utensils. The host wasn't the best we didn't know anything about the place like where exactly to order.... just sat us and LEFT! Our fire kept burning out and every time we would ask someone to come and turn it on, a guy would come and immediately turn it down causing it to turn off again. The service was trash. The server just walk around and they don't even come to the table when you ask them too. Left without giving a tip cause it was trash! Do better. read more

This kbbq spot is good but it's not great. As the newest Kbbq spot in the Chinatown international district I was pretty excited. We came here on a Sunday night around 8pm. No wait, we were seated and all set to order. We all got the premium ayce experience and for the price, I'm not too sure it was worth it for us. I've had some pretty good kbbq and this spot, I would say is mid-tier for me. Meats were just ok. Complimentary sauce bar, cheese corn, veggies, and some other items were good. When we went, the staff was taking break so there was a long amount of time where we had a hard time finding a waiter/waitress to help us out. Overall, a solid new kbbq spot. Glad we tried it out. read more

Bellwether BBQ&Grill - Barbeque Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Went for a special occasion and had a recommendation from a friend. Seated immediately on a friday evening so that was a good start. They even have a senior discount which was very nice. I would go with option C and go with lots of things but make you you try the Wagyu Toro and the ribeye. All of it was good and the side bar had great choices as well. The service great and will be back. read more

Literally most average all you can eat kbbq ever. Banchan was really awful and theres a very limited selection of... other things? Like the stuff in the buffet. But honestly who cares it's all you can eat korean barbecue you just eat like a fuckload of cheap meat and that's that. It was good. I had a good time. The place is just fine, a bit dirty, but the servers are pleasantly indifferent totally fine experience. I'm not from Seattle but it seems to be in a convenient area and I'd come again and eat pork until I vomit. read more

Bellwether BBQ&Grill - Barbeque Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This will be your new go to Asian BBQ spot! The manager Ming let us know that this is Asian BBQ and not strictly just KBBQ since they offer meats and selections that are not normally offered at KBBQ places. I love the vibe of this place, the fun music, and the vents that suck the fumes down below and not above, help you not leaving smelling like you left a bbq spot, we all know what that smells like and it seeps into your pores lol The quality of meats and the service here is truly unmatched. We ordered the premium AYCE and we got the wagyu and Ming was nice enough to cook it for us because it was our first time here and so we didn't mess it up! They also cooked the lamb for us. I loved that they offered us suggesstions like putting the chili flakes on the lamb while cooking or bringing us samyang when they saw us eating our pork belly. It's those little details that truly count and do not go unnoticed! On the premium AYCE you can get a crispy lamb shank and man, was that a hit! So crispy yet so soft and just fell right off the bone All the banchan here is so good, the kimchi is one of the best as well as the cucumbers and fishcake which are my faves! The salad is good too! They also have a self serve bar where you can find other snackies - the wings were SO good and crisp, there were also egg rolls. They also had stuff for grilling over there as well - cheesey corn, peppers, onions, mushrooms, I liked that they just had it right there instead of having to ask.' They also have self serve fountain soda which is a huge win for my soda loving boyfriend lol All in all, it is an amazing, high quality experience, and you will feel so well taken cared of here! I will be taking all my friends and family members here. Special shout out to our amazing server Justin who made all the recommendations for us! As well as Ming who helped cook for us and was so kind! PS. You get Haagen Dazs icecream at the end, like wow read more

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The food was pretty good for the price, the ice cream machine was broken however the fried buns made up for it. The chicken and the squid were ass, but the pork and beef were solid, the muscles were underrated. Shrimp and lamb were ok at best, the unlimited beers for $8.99 was fire but I had to pee a lot because of it overall good the price good vibes grill was small that's how they get you! read more

Five stars for all you can eat! Parking spots are very limited. Not very Korean for the dishes, but the meat quality is good. The staff there are friendly. (The seafood pancake is not very Korean and not good. Please don't order it.) read more

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Insanely good value for the quality. I loved the fact that you can order so many different cuts of meats and veggies to grill. But I filled up on the fried chicken wings at the bar. I think i ate about 30 of those damn wings so now I gotta come back here again to actually try the real food and less of the chicken wings but they are like crack so I'll probably still eat a dozen... read more

The newest KBBQ place in Chinatown international district! We went during soft opening and received 20% off our AYCE. We ordered the choice set which includes a good amount of meat options to choose from, as well as a few cooked food options, such as the steamed fish. We ordered brisket, thick pork belly, thin pork belly, bulgogi, and the steamed fish. Our first few orders of brisket was very good so we kept ordering more, but the quality dropped off in our later orders. The pork belly stayed more consistent. The bulgogi was just ok. I liked their premade dipping sauces but love creating my own. There is no extra charge for the sauce bar, which not only has sauces, but also desserts, fresh fruits, vegetables, Korean rice cakes, cheese and corn, and chicken wings. They refill decently often so you can look forward to hot selections. You can also get unlimited soda and lemon tea. Service is quick and they are nice, helping with cutting and grilling meats as well as taking orders frequently. There's even a small parking lot beneath the restaurant for free 2 hour parking. I would overall rate this place a 3.5, but rounding up to a 4 since it was just their soft opening. read more

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Bellwether is so good! The general environment alludes cozy yet comfortable feel as you eat the bbq. Although technically Bellwether is Chinese owned, they still the deliver the quality of good food and vibes of a typical kbbq restaurant. I visited this restaurant with my friends and we had to wait about 10-15 minutes to be seated. While we were waiting, at the front waiting area they offered several complimentary snacks and drinks. We got to our table and nearby our table was a food bar that you could get other food to eat with the bbq. I constantly went back to get their corn cheese and I got several of the chicken wings, which were all you can eat. We also got the regular all you can eat and the meats were pretty high quality cuts! I found my time at Bellwether to be very enjoyable and our server was nice and attentive to us. If we had any questions or needs she was able to serve us. If you're looking for some place yummy and delicious with a good vibe, then go to Bellwether! read more

Bellwether BBQ&Grill - Barbeque Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The menu was full of varieties! We could order 4 kinds of meat at once. The bar was full of all kinds of ingredients and vegetables - we especially enjoyed the corn cheese. Staff was attentive and friendly. When we tried to cook for ourselves we felt it was difficult and the grill was very dry for some reason. Then we asked the staff for help and they cooked for us. They had to spray oil onto the grill several times though. Overall good variety of menu, spacious seating and tables, fun music, and the environment was clean. But due to the grill being too dry, we could not really enjoy the meat qualities. There was a little garage on Weller St for Bellwether and Happy Lamb. Unfortunately, I could not find a spot there anymore and I had to pay at another parking lot due to it was all packed on the street parking on a Monday evening. read more

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first time here and i was impressed! we did all you can eat and had access to the whole salad bar - there was a lot of variety, unlimited cheesy corn and the fruits were so fresh and good!! worker were consistently checking on us if we were ready for the next round and changed out our grills plenty of time during our stay. they were really fast with bringing out the items as well!! i really liked that fact that the vents were within the grill and not going up in the air like other places. read more

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Finally an AYCE Kbbq in Seattle that I can see myself coming to satisfy my cravings! Came to Bellwether during their soft opening and I was pleasantly surprised. Bellwether certainly offered a elevated dining experience through and through. Upon entry, you can see the owners put some effort into the design of the restaurant. You then are greeted and offered some light drinks, snacks, and even hair ties for those with long hair. Getting to the service, the servers were pretty attentive and friendly. They were also very open about this being a soft opening and that they were still working on their menu/recipes. Onto the main portion. The meat! I personally am a fan of the non-seasoned meats and everything we ordered tasted fresh and were decent quality (as in not bottom shelf quality). The plain meats paired fairly well with their house sauce. The marinated meats were also fairly balanced in flavoring (not too salty or bland). My personal favorite was the Bone-In Short Ribs! Wrapping up, let's focus a bit on the sides. There was indeed some opportunities here. Outside of the pickled radish and wings, the flavorings of the sides were a little lackluster. Some were salty and some were lacking in flavors. Feedback: I recommend some additional sauces like sesame oil and ssamjang, as well as sprucing up the sides so they can all better accompany the meats! Otherwise I believe this is going to be a hit spot! read more

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Very good ayce kbbq place! We got the premium which we thought was worth because you get some thicker and nicer quality cuts of meat! A little pricey but there's a groupon right now that you should get! Recommend: Wagyu Beef tongue Don't recommend: Pork jowl Beef belly (too fatty) It also comes with a little appetizer bar with things like chicken wings, fruit, soup, rice, and lettuce. I would come back and primarily just eat the wagyu Service is also great! 4 stars because we didn't enjoy all of the cuts, and it is a little pricier. read more

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Food is damn good. Get the lamb I mean very reasonable price and pretty good food. Get the tofu dessert soup read more

Bellwether BBQ&Grill - So good ! Love it - Barbeque Near Me - Seattle, Washington