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Was really hoping this place was going to be great as it took quite a while for it to open. The place inside and out does look nice. However I have to say the service was not very good. The day we went it was not the busiest. I have been to a lot of Korean bbq spots and was really thinking this place would have been good. If you look at the pictures when we first started the guy put the veggies on and never came back. Now with Korean bbq for the most part they assist in the cooking. Guy burnt everything. Then the meats come out and he undercooked the first batch of meats. He also kept running off and not returning. We ended up cooking most of the meats. Being that with our party gratuity was already included, service was really not up to par. Also for the marinated meats, I've had much better. Sorry to say I am not sure if I will give this place another try.
Good KBBQ with tasty food and good service. Price was a bit on the higher side and it got pretty busy so the service slowed around 6 pm. But still definitely worth a try!
I'm not sure if this is a hidden gem, but it's definitely an AYCE gem. Went there for an early dinner with my brother and sister. All my siblings do is shop and eat. I'm learning so much from them about where the sales and good restaurants are. In any case, Blacksmith BBQ was clean and comfortable. The decor was relatively simple but nice. The entire staff was super friendly and accommodating. A staff member cooks everything for you at your table. Our cook stayed the whole time until the food was cooked. Besides the standard complimentary Bonchon, we ordered Flat Iron Steak, Chicken Teriyaki, Pork Jowls, Beef Bulgogi, Spicy Squid, Cubed Beef with Garlic Sauce, and steamed eggs. Although my brother wished some of the meat was more caramelized, my sister and I thought everything was just right. Every dish was succulent, cooked to perfection, and packed with flavor. Our dinner was topped off with a cup of complimentary ice cream. For me, what makes this a true culinary experience was that you get to try a large variety of foods, and unlike a buffet, everything is hot and fresh. Total cost before tip was $144.50. I'll give Blacksmith a highly recommended 4 1/2 stars.
Picked this place to celebrate our 13th wedding anniversary. The place is nice, spacious and clean. The staff are all nice and accommodating. The sides are all good and the meats are fresh and well-seasoned. They serve big portions of meat. One portion can easily serve 4 people. My favorite is the pork belly, pork ribs and bulgogi. I like this place better than the ones in Long Island and it's not hard to get here either (20 min). There's limited parking but we were able to park in front (Monday night dinner). Our server cooked the meats perfectly! Will definitely come back. Oh they play really good music (Neyo, Rihanna, etc).
Not just another AYCE KBBQ in Bayside. Blacksmith finally opened after a long renovation and us passing by lots of times with eager anticipation. There is a parking lot at the back entrance to the restaurant on 209th St for about 18 cars that are shared with the other businesses. If you have a large group, they have a couple of round tables up front that can be converted to a long table with a drop-in insert that can accommodate 12-14 people with grills at both ends, so the guys in the middle won't have easy access to the grills, but will have plenty of table space. Just be aware that there are a lot of rules. There's a 2 hr limit on AYCE and a 30% charge per 1/2 hr, if you over stay the time limit, a 3% surcharge for using credit card and a 20% automatic gratuity added for parties of 6 or more. Now that the formalities are dealt with, it's onto the MEATZ! They have thin sliced beef brisket, which is quite fatty, but most of the rendered fat flows off into trough. Other beef cuts that I liked were the hanging tender steak and bulgogi, which was marinated well. The Galbi was sliced boneless and I prefer the LA version that are sliced thin across the bone where I can chew of the tendons. The pork jowl was pretty good, as was pork short rib. They even have Italian sausage, which we tried but it was so-so. We also tried the buttered squid rings. Just don't cook them too long or they turn real rubbery. The side items seem like an afterthought. The japchae was really plain, but the steamed egg was pretty good. If you get the mandoo dumplings, get extra orders because they only come 2 per plate. Order extra fried squid tentacles also because they are tasty, but the plate is small. The vegetables to grill are pretty skimpy also and I don't know why since they are less expensive than the meats. My cheesy corn also came out cold since they forgot to put it on the stove and the cheese was not melted. The staff come pretty often to place more food on the dome and to turn or cut up the meat, but I really like to do it myself. We had passed the freezer case when we were brought to our table, so I knew that at the end of the meal, we were getting ice cream! You have a choice of Hersey's vanilla or chocolate in a cup. I really liked the vanilla, and since it's AYCE, I got another!
A new KBBQ spot that is quickly becoming a personal favorite! Blacksmith has a lot of meat and side dish options that makes it exciting to try everything! We went here for a weekend dinner. My favorite meat options were the brisket and galbi. The side dishes also stood out, particularly the beef radish soup, chicken wings, and corn cheese. They even have a special roll (which is the first time I've seen this at a KBBQ spot - it's pretty filling tho so make sure to share). You can order 3 meats at a time but that's plenty as the portions are pretty generous. Everything tasted fresh, delicious and service was great. Will definitely be coming back.
I'm not usually a fan of AYCE places because of the difference in meat quality, but I decided to stop by and check this place out since it's new and we happened to be in the neighborhood. We walked in around 7 p.m. without a reservation and were seated right away. The restaurant is very spacious inside, and our waitress was super friendly, although we did feel a bit rushed. You can only order three meat items at a time. For our first round, we ordered the beef brisket, galbi, and bulgogi. There's also a wider variety of side dishes compared to other AYCE Korean BBQ spots. The portion of the beef brisket was unusually large that I was almost full just from eating the brisket alone. The galbi was well-marinated, and the bulgogi was flavorful as well but was a bit too oily for me. One thing I didn't like was that they set the cooked meat aside on the rim of the grill while the raw meat continued cooking in the center. The juices from the raw meat would drip onto the cooked meat, which wasn't very appealing.
Six of us went on a Sunday night for dinner around 6pm. Didn't have a reservation but we managed to squeeze in before the rush. Food was great, the meat was top quality and abundant. Everything was delicious and especially liked the kalbi and bulgogi. Service was pretty good, our waitress was very busy and sometimes missed certain items or completely forgot so we would have to remind her. But she was swamped so it was no big deal. The only real downside was how hot it got in there. We were all sweating at the table, maybe the fan stopped working but it was boiling for us. Hopefully a one-off issue that's fixed by now.
Came here for dinner. The hangar steak, bulgogi, pork jowl, pork belly, galbi were all delicious. Had the glass noodle, special roll, fish roe rice, cheese corn, fried squid as appetizer and it was delicious. They didn't have tofu stew today so a bit disappointed. Also ordered lemonade and didn't like the taste of it.. it tasted artificial. Everything else was good though
Came here for AYCE for Father's Day celebration. The space is huge and definitely a great space for large parties. Decent street parking outside if you come early enough. The meat options were pretty generous sizing. You can order 3 meats at a time. Just FYI: there's no lunch prices for weekends and holidays. The sides were ok. I think my sister in law said that the Japchae tasted a bit weird. Children prices are based on height. Maybe they were short staff that day but the waitress looked like she was juggling a lot of tables on her own.
NEW AYCE K-BBQ IN QUEENS! Just hit up the brand-new Blacksmith BBQ and wow -- it's already one of the best all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ spots I've tried in the Queens. The vibe? Super spacious with tons of tables, perfect for big groups or even private events. Quality is top-tier -- way above most AYCE places. Meats come in solid, generous portions (not comically huge, so you can actually sample everything without dying after round 2 ). Here is what we tried *Hanger *Signature Galbi *Thick Pork Belly *Spicy Squid *Brisket *Thin Pork Belly *Flank Steak *Pork Jowl *Small Intestines *Steamed Egg *Ramen Them huge cast-iron skillets -- massive surface area means everything cooks evenly and you can throw a ton on at once. Service was attentive and quick. Solid variety of meats + sides (something for everyone), plus a wild drink menu. Bonus: free fountain soda refills Since they're fresh off the grand opening, they're hooking everyone up with free ice cream right now -- don't sleep on that. Pro tips: Benches open up for bag/jacket storage no more smelling like BBQ for days Free parking! Enter from Northern Blvd side and use the back door If you're into KBBQ and especially AYCE, run -- don't walk -- to Blacksmith BBQ
Clean and great service. You pay a 3% surcharge for using credit cards. Spicy thin pork 9/10 Beef 8/10 Pineapple soju cocktail 7/10 (pineapples are frozen) Kimchii soup 8/10 Kids under 4'7 are 1/2 off The dinner menu offers more variety of meat where one of them is galbi.
I just found my new favorite all you can eat Korean bbq spot. Located right off northern blvd in the bayside area the restaurant is spacious and welcoming. The quality of meats is top level they have a numerous selection to choose from but not only that they have an extensive list of sides dishes to choose from as well. Great customer service and the meal was ended with desert. We really enjoyed the thin brisket, galbi and marinated pork rib. Looking forward to coming back and trying more items from the menu.
2 days ago
Was really hoping this place was going to be great as it took quite a while for it to open. The place inside and out does look nice. However I have to say the service was not very good. The day we went it was not the busiest. I have been to a lot of Korean bbq spots and was really thinking this place would have been good. If you look at the pictures when we first started the guy put the veggies on and never came back. Now with Korean bbq for the most part they assist in the cooking. Guy burnt everything. Then the meats come out and he undercooked the first batch of meats. He also kept running off and not returning. We ended up cooking most of the meats. Being that with our party gratuity was already included, service was really not up to par. Also for the marinated meats, I've had much better. Sorry to say I am not sure if I will give this place another try. read more
14 days ago
I'm not sure if this is a hidden gem, but it's definitely an AYCE gem. Went there for an early dinner with my brother and sister. All my siblings do is shop and eat. I'm learning so much from them about where the sales and good restaurants are. In any case, Blacksmith BBQ was clean and comfortable. The decor was relatively simple but nice. The entire staff was super friendly and accommodating. A staff member cooks everything for you at your table. Our cook stayed the whole time until the food was cooked. Besides the standard complimentary Bonchon, we ordered Flat Iron Steak, Chicken Teriyaki, Pork Jowls, Beef Bulgogi, Spicy Squid, Cubed Beef with Garlic Sauce, and steamed eggs. Although my brother wished some of the meat was more caramelized, my sister and I thought everything was just right. Every dish was succulent, cooked to perfection, and packed with flavor. Our dinner was topped off with a cup of complimentary ice cream. For me, what makes this a true culinary experience was that you get to try a large variety of foods, and unlike a buffet, everything is hot and fresh. Total cost before tip was $144.50. I'll give Blacksmith a highly recommended 4 1/2 stars. read more
Picked this place to celebrate our 13th wedding anniversary. The place is nice, spacious and clean. The staff are all nice and accommodating. The sides are all good and the meats are fresh and well-seasoned. They serve big portions of meat. One portion can easily serve 4 people. My favorite is the pork belly, pork ribs and bulgogi. I like this place better than the ones in Long Island and it's not hard to get here either (20 min). There's limited parking but we were able to park in front (Monday night dinner). Our server cooked the meats perfectly! Will definitely come back. Oh they play really good music (Neyo, Rihanna, etc). read more
Not just another AYCE KBBQ in Bayside. Blacksmith finally opened after a long renovation and us passing by lots of times with eager anticipation. There is a parking lot at the back entrance to the restaurant on 209th St for about 18 cars that are shared with the other businesses. If you have a large group, they have a couple of round tables up front that can be converted to a long table with a drop-in insert that can accommodate 12-14 people with grills at both ends, so the guys in the middle won't have easy access to the grills, but will have plenty of table space. Just be aware that there are a lot of rules. There's a 2 hr limit on AYCE and a 30% charge per 1/2 hr, if you over stay the time limit, a 3% surcharge for using credit card and a 20% automatic gratuity added for parties of 6 or more. Now that the formalities are dealt with, it's onto the MEATZ! They have thin sliced beef brisket, which is quite fatty, but most of the rendered fat flows off into trough. Other beef cuts that I liked were the hanging tender steak and bulgogi, which was marinated well. The Galbi was sliced boneless and I prefer the LA version that are sliced thin across the bone where I can chew of the tendons. The pork jowl was pretty good, as was pork short rib. They even have Italian sausage, which we tried but it was so-so. We also tried the buttered squid rings. Just don't cook them too long or they turn real rubbery. The side items seem like an afterthought. The japchae was really plain, but the steamed egg was pretty good. If you get the mandoo dumplings, get extra orders because they only come 2 per plate. Order extra fried squid tentacles also because they are tasty, but the plate is small. The vegetables to grill are pretty skimpy also and I don't know why since they are less expensive than the meats. My cheesy corn also came out cold since they forgot to put it on the stove and the cheese was not melted. The staff come pretty often to place more food on the dome and to turn or cut up the meat, but I really like to do it myself. We had passed the freezer case when we were brought to our table, so I knew that at the end of the meal, we were getting ice cream! You have a choice of Hersey's vanilla or chocolate in a cup. I really liked the vanilla, and since it's AYCE, I got another! read more
A new KBBQ spot that is quickly becoming a personal favorite! Blacksmith has a lot of meat and side dish options that makes it exciting to try everything! We went here for a weekend dinner. My favorite meat options were the brisket and galbi. The side dishes also stood out, particularly the beef radish soup, chicken wings, and corn cheese. They even have a special roll (which is the first time I've seen this at a KBBQ spot - it's pretty filling tho so make sure to share). You can order 3 meats at a time but that's plenty as the portions are pretty generous. Everything tasted fresh, delicious and service was great. Will definitely be coming back. read more
I'm not usually a fan of AYCE places because of the difference in meat quality, but I decided to stop by and check this place out since it's new and we happened to be in the neighborhood. We walked in around 7 p.m. without a reservation and were seated right away. The restaurant is very spacious inside, and our waitress was super friendly, although we did feel a bit rushed. You can only order three meat items at a time. For our first round, we ordered the beef brisket, galbi, and bulgogi. There's also a wider variety of side dishes compared to other AYCE Korean BBQ spots. The portion of the beef brisket was unusually large that I was almost full just from eating the brisket alone. The galbi was well-marinated, and the bulgogi was flavorful as well but was a bit too oily for me. One thing I didn't like was that they set the cooked meat aside on the rim of the grill while the raw meat continued cooking in the center. The juices from the raw meat would drip onto the cooked meat, which wasn't very appealing. read more
Six of us went on a Sunday night for dinner around 6pm. Didn't have a reservation but we managed to squeeze in before the rush. Food was great, the meat was top quality and abundant. Everything was delicious and especially liked the kalbi and bulgogi. Service was pretty good, our waitress was very busy and sometimes missed certain items or completely forgot so we would have to remind her. But she was swamped so it was no big deal. The only real downside was how hot it got in there. We were all sweating at the table, maybe the fan stopped working but it was boiling for us. Hopefully a one-off issue that's fixed by now. read more
Came here for dinner. The hangar steak, bulgogi, pork jowl, pork belly, galbi were all delicious. Had the glass noodle, special roll, fish roe rice, cheese corn, fried squid as appetizer and it was delicious. They didn't have tofu stew today so a bit disappointed. Also ordered lemonade and didn't like the taste of it.. it tasted artificial. Everything else was good though read more
Came here for AYCE for Father's Day celebration. The space is huge and definitely a great space for large parties. Decent street parking outside if you come early enough. The meat options were pretty generous sizing. You can order 3 meats at a time. Just FYI: there's no lunch prices for weekends and holidays. The sides were ok. I think my sister in law said that the Japchae tasted a bit weird. Children prices are based on height. Maybe they were short staff that day but the waitress looked like she was juggling a lot of tables on her own. read more
8 months ago
NEW AYCE K-BBQ IN QUEENS! Just hit up the brand-new Blacksmith BBQ and wow -- it's already one of the best all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ spots I've tried in the Queens. The vibe? Super spacious with tons of tables, perfect for big groups or even private events. Quality is top-tier -- way above most AYCE places. Meats come in solid, generous portions (not comically huge, so you can actually sample everything without dying after round 2 ). Here is what we tried *Hanger *Signature Galbi *Thick Pork Belly *Spicy Squid *Brisket *Thin Pork Belly *Flank Steak *Pork Jowl *Small Intestines *Steamed Egg *Ramen Them huge cast-iron skillets -- massive surface area means everything cooks evenly and you can throw a ton on at once. Service was attentive and quick. Solid variety of meats + sides (something for everyone), plus a wild drink menu. Bonus: free fountain soda refills Since they're fresh off the grand opening, they're hooking everyone up with free ice cream right now -- don't sleep on that. Pro tips: Benches open up for bag/jacket storage no more smelling like BBQ for days Free parking! Enter from Northern Blvd side and use the back door If you're into KBBQ and especially AYCE, run -- don't walk -- to Blacksmith BBQ read more
8 months ago
Clean and great service. You pay a 3% surcharge for using credit cards. Spicy thin pork 9/10 Beef 8/10 Pineapple soju cocktail 7/10 (pineapples are frozen) Kimchii soup 8/10 Kids under 4'7 are 1/2 off The dinner menu offers more variety of meat where one of them is galbi. read more
4 months ago
I just found my new favorite all you can eat Korean bbq spot. Located right off northern blvd in the bayside area the restaurant is spacious and welcoming. The quality of meats is top level they have a numerous selection to choose from but not only that they have an extensive list of sides dishes to choose from as well. Great customer service and the meal was ended with desert. We really enjoyed the thin brisket, galbi and marinated pork rib. Looking forward to coming back and trying more items from the menu. read more
8 months ago
We were a table of 8 and everyone enjoyed their time there. Food was great, the meat is definitely top tier compared to other AYCE locations. Definitely try the garlic meat, very tasty! Jay was our waiter and he did a great job. He continuously checked on our meat and refilled everything as needed. Very spacious seats and we were not cramped at all. Will definitely be returning! read more
The food and services were straightforward. You order with the server, and they bring out the food right away. That is a rare at an all you can eat place. Servers are wonderful and polite. The restaurant is a bit dark but it will be great for dinner. We went there for lunch that is why. Overall lovely place and fast services. Will be back again. read more
2 months ago
8 months ago
We had such a great time at Blacksmith Korean BBQ! The space is very spacious and perfect for groups. There were 8 of us and the service was incredibly attentive from start to finish Since it's all you can eat everything kept coming without us having to wait. They constantly refilled our sauces, brought more ssam-mu and kept the sides like corn cheese and the egg soufflé coming. It honestly felt like we never had to ask for anything they were always making sure our table was good. The meats were amazing. We tried the thinly sliced brisket, flat iron steak, bulgogi, and thick pork belly, and everything was flavorful and cooked perfectly. The staff even helps cook the meat for you.We also ordered the SoMaek tower (beer + soju) which was such a fun addition to the table. For drinks, I had the pineapple soju and strawberry soju cocktails, and they were so good! It was actually my first time trying them and I loved them.We also tried the spicy chicken and Cajun shrimp, and both were a 10/10. Honestly, the food just kept coming and everything tasted great. For dinner it's $44 per person or $42 if you pay cash which is totally worth it for the amount and quality of food you get.Another plus is free parking on Northern Boulevard from the back entrance, which makes it really convenient.The ambience is really nice too dim lighting welcoming vibe and great service all around. For a group of eight, we never had to wait for anything.This is definitely my new #1 Korean BBQ spot. I'll absolutely be coming back! read more
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The food was ok. The place looks ok. The service at first was friendly, but then super slow and not very attentive, which during a busy weekend would be understandable, but on a slow weekday, when not all tables were occupied is completely no good. The meat choices were average, but you can only order 3 items at a time and they will not allow you to order anything else until you've eaten all you already have ordered. This makes no sense for an AYCE, that will charge you for uneaten food items. Even if you have 1 of the 3 items left, they didn't allow us to order more. The flavors were average. Even then banchan was not refilled unless you made a point of attracting their attention to your table. Their AYCE status, did not work for us. They good the food for you and they're super slow to take care of your table , even on a slow weekday night. It's a pass for us. read more
I have to say I was very disappointed by this spot. I heard from others that this is a really great ayce bbq place and I was excited for a new one to be in the neighborhood. I was surprised by the large selection of items on the menu. They have a lot of unique items like pork feet and intestines, as well as a fan favorite - galbi. But when we received it, it looked and tasted nothing like the usual galbi that I've eaten before. It was much chewier and tougher, which was extremely disappointing. We also were really confused because we had ordered hanger steak, as well as garlic steak cubes, and all of those cuts of meat looked and tasted the same. There were a few standouts, though - the Bulgogi and spicy pork belly were so good and the marinade was on point. Service was quite slow and we had to order some items multiple times. I did really enjoy a lot of the sides that they included like the steamed egg, japchae and spicy rice cakes. The space itself is really large and can fit a lot of people which is cool for big groups. I think they definitely have quite a bit to work on before I'd want to return though. read more
5 months ago
5 months ago
Fantastic food, efficient and hospitable environment. Cast Iron used to be my go-to, but ever since Blacksmith opened up I have yet to return. read more
7 months ago
This place finally opened and I'll be honest, I was skeptical. Boy, was I wrong! The meat quality AND service was out of this world. This is definitely my go-to spot now. Shout out to our server, Son-Unnie, who made it such a fun experience!! read more
5 months ago
7 months ago
our first time of trying this newly just open Korean barbecue all you can eat ...we had a party of six and had a dinner at 9pm o'clock on Saturday night. The environment was very good and the service was A+ plus plus, oh overall, the food was very good. Also, we will be back for sure....... read more
6 months ago
I hope to provide a "rich meat" In the first order of a cost-effective meat buffet. The servers were very kind and friendly. read more
2 months ago
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