This was a really good place to come eat especially with a big family. They charged us $19.99 per person for everything! That included the hotpot and unlimited meats. Honestly what a steal. read more

Maybe they went through management changing, but I did have a terrible experience. First of all, the service was super slow. There were only 2 tables at that time. If the server was not friendly, I would rate this time zero star. Secondly, they only have hot pot now, and the meat selection was horrible. Even though they charged us dinner price, they only had lunch options for the protein. The side dishes were also bad, stale and super sweet and oily. We got tomato and tom yum broth, and they were both super salty. They charged us extra $2 for waters. We did not get soft drinks at all! Lastly, the restaurant was less clean and organized now. They had so many stations that took so much space to move around. I definitely won't come back. read more

Bon KBBQ - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Came back with a friend of ours who say it's their 'go-to' and that they're going through a change of management. I honestly think it's gotten worse now than before. Our server was awful. Barely approach us and at the initial greeting, she didn't say anything and just stood there. Very awkward. Meat selection isn't the best honestly compared to other Korean bbq. Actually I wouldn't even consider the place Korean bbq. They changed their buffet to cater to Mexican food. The buffet has taco stands now along with other Mexican entrees. Their ventilation is not all that great either so just be mindful if you're going somewhere afterwards. Honestly, I would never come back. But if you have friends who don't like Korean bbq but you're craving it, might be worth coming here to give more options. But I would rather Garosu or Handam at this point. read more

I never did try this spot when it first opened, and after wanting to branch out from the usual, I decided on this place for lunch. My friend and I were a bit worried getting there at 11:30, as there weren't really many other diners. Luckily it did pick up quite a bit. After entering, my first impression was that they were doing too much! Besides the kbbq and hotpot, they also offered some Mexican, sushi, and random ready to eat hot items on the buffet including a fried station. None of it was really impressive, even the banchan section. My main issue was they had large mounds of food out that probably wasn't going to stay fresh long as there's not enough turnover. Our server told us that they have a special right now of $19.99 flat for the dinner options as well. Lucky us! We definitely took advantage of that for the galbi! The beef belly was also nice and crisps up well. We had an option of the built in grill or an over the tables version brought out. While we had originally chosen the built in grill, but ours kept flickering on and off during the first round. We then switched to an over the table stove, which also had issues! The meat quality was mostly fine, tasty enough for sure. If you're here solely for the meat, then it's a really good deal. You aren't going to find AYCE galbi and ribeye at another Korean restaurant for the $20 promo going on right now. Just don't mess too much with anything else. read more

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Ayce spot. I like that there's so much to choose from. There's tacos, hotpot, and kbbq, sushi, ceviche, etc. You get a whole lot for $19.99 lunch. There's alcoholic drinks for those that want the adult beverages. The food isn't amazing but the amount to choose from makes it worth the trip. They're running a special right now where at lunch you can order from the dinner menu. read more

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What was once Jin, is now Bon. AYCE KBBQ wasn't much of a thing in HTown up until a handful of years ago and Jin was one of the few local chains that was leading up the charge. As the full rebrand went into a effect a couple of years ago, the change didn't seem to stop at the name. Whatever the hypothetical reasonings behind the name (#1), it has likely resulted in everything they don't want. On the surface, it might seem like not much has changed. The format is still a mix of a la carte and self-serve buffet with limited service. Anyone who remembers what it was like during the Jin days will soon see that the food quality has gone down, the prices have gone up, and the service has not gotten better. Even first timers are likely to notice something. The meats are the biggest tragedy. Whether it's the funk from the marinated meats, or the subpar variety, I really long for better days on their end. KBBQ is one of my favorite things in life and I do hope that this location, along with the others can turn it around soon. __________ (#1) Bon like bon appetit? Or bon like root? (本) Either way, not a good look. read more

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We were so disappointed with the food. Me and my husband had been here when they were charging $19.99 and the food was good. Had to recommend it to my friends. After going there today i regretted recommending this restaurant. Now that we went there today ($15.99) with family and friends, telling them how good it was, very very disappointed. Not a member of my family and friends liked the food. They took out all korean side dishes and no more grilling on the table that we have to wait 20 min for our food to be cooked in the hibachi. Didnt feel the korean ambiance. Food wasnt that good either. If there a zero score i would have scored it zero. Our server was nice though. Will not be going back and will not recommend it to family and friends. This restaurant went downhill. read more

It seems that either they have changed management or started a whole revamping but either way I am all here for it! Now, they offer KBBQ, hotpot, and a taco bar! The concept is amazing especially for the price you get right now in their soft launch month of April. The service is amazing once you finally get someone, all of the servers were super nice. I think they are in the process of hiring and training more staff. I will say I think maybe they can refine their system or hire more people because sometimes the wait for items took a bit long to get to our table. The wait at the taco bar also took some time because there was only one person working it. We had to flag someone down for utensils and for our meats. Some items just never came. The broth was never ready and the wait for it was half an hour, I think that is so unacceptable, The meats were fresh, the hotpot broths were delicious once we finally got some (tom yum could use some more spice and sourness), but I wish that the hot food on the buffet bar was more fresh. It seemed to have been sitting out for a while. The newly added desserts and kimbap was delicious! I will definitely be returning as I am hopeful about their new changes. read more

The meats were delicious especially the spicy beef and pork bulgogi. The galbi was delicious too. They even have a buffet line too with hot and cold items such as kimchi, gimbap, fried chicken, and other banchan. However, many of the hot items were room temp/lukewarm, which was not great but it still tasted fine. Overall, I think it's better to come during a busier time like weekend dinner instead of mid-week dinner since food is less likely to sit out during busier periods. read more

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The restaurant is not what's advertised in social media, when we got there they were missing half of the stuff that they announce and very poor quality, me and my wife both got food poisoning from the food not being fresh or kept well, there is a lot of cross contamination and staff are rude because they need more personnel but it's not the customers fault to be treated bad. It's very hot inside and floors are very slippery. Very bad experience and also got sick!. Won't be going there again. Not worth not even for $16 per person read more

All You Can Eat Korean BBQ for $19.99 (plus tax and tip on a weekday) in Houston, Texas... This was such a great deal for our party of six. We walked into a nicely air-conditioned, spacious, clean, modern restaurant with easy parking and convenient restroom! The best part is that customers get to select their own meats and banchan. Examples: Take the leaner meat with less gristle! Grab more of your favorite banchan without bothering the busy workers who might forget! Another good thing was the free drink promotion: post something on social media for a complimentary soft drink! I did an Instagram story and got a free Coca-Cola! Thanks! Bonus: We had a chance to try new things like Pumpkin Porridge and shikeh. My brother-in-law is 100 percent Korean and he didn't know what these were, too! Pumpkin Porridge is like a tomato bisque, but with Pumpkin. It was a tad bit sweet with tiny bits of Pumpkin. We liked it! Shikeh is a traditional Korean sweet rice ginger punch. All six of us enjoyed the subtle ginger flavor! Cheers! Staff was very efficient in removing our used plates. They were also polite and welcoming! Thank you so much for a super awesome dining experience! read more

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This place has seen a lot of changes over the years, even its name. I feel the quality has slightly dropped also, but otherwise Bon continues to be consistently decent. It's a nice modern interior, and service is always fast since you have the tableside light so signal a waiter over. The lunch AYCE is pretty good value. Still a decent selection of meats and sides, although the meats that sometimes remain frozen when it gets to your table isn't as high quality as many other kbbq places I've been to. My biggest gripe is the dessert drink (shikeh). It's included in the unlimited menu and is one of my favorite things there, but they cut you off after 2 orders even though it doesn't say anywhere that there's a limit. Strange how they'll let me have as much steak as I want, but not a 3rd tiny cup of rice punch. read more

Bon KBBQ - Grill at the table, a few different proteins - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Bon KBBQ is one of the more interesting dining concepts in the Houston area. It's a Korean BBQ, Hot Pot, Sushi, and Taco Bar all wrapped into one. It's one those places you have to visit once to decide whether it's your jam or not, because I've not seen many like it. With that being said, my own experience left me feeling a bit torn The variety is impressive, you can grill, simmer, roll, or build your meal however you want. It's a fun concept and could be all the crave with the right execution. The service was decent, folks were polite and helpful even during busy moments. However, the floors really need some work. Walking between stations shouldn't feel slippery, and the greasy feel made the place seem less clean than it probably is. Also there were too many empty trays and food that looked like it had been sitting out too long. Especially at the sushi station. With all the food options, it's understandable that the folks might get overwhelmed, but that's exactly why someone dedicated to refilling and rotating food would good. This concept is ambitious, and the execution shows signs of being overwhelmed. Again perhaps worth trying at least once just for the novelty. But a return visit for me I'd need to know that more attention is being paid to cleanliness and food rotation. read more

We came for the "All you can eat" international buffet special they have for the month of September and it was horrible from the beginning. To start the place doesn't even have proper AC running. We had to wait an hour before being seated. Then all of the food options were scarce, almost every food was out and we had no idea who to ask for to replenish. Then everything regarding utensils and plates were unsanitary. Plates had black streaks and grease that it looks like they were not properly cleaned. The people who are in charge of doing the food took a long time to cook them . The guy in charge of the mexican food did not know how to work the grill. He kept remaking quesadillas several times. He would wipe his sweat all over the grill. The people in charge of the hibachi would mix up the orders and give out the wrong ones when they would call the number. In addition the people in charge of the dessert were not sanitary at all. If a utensil fell on the floor, they would simply pick it up and use it again. Finally, the drinks area had a cooler as an ice machine. The natural drinks had no flavor or color. Overall the place was unsanitary and unorganized. It was also expensive considering they do not have many options as an "international buffet" would. I would not recommend anyone to come to this place, unless you want food poisoning. read more

I had lunch twice here in 10 days. $20 AYCY. Very good value. And the meat were very good . Also you can have hotpot and bbq together only $20 at lunch time . The hotpot was ok. $20 not expected too much . Will go back again. Best service ever . And I saw the new owner trying to update their customer ok equipment. The new bbq griddle and hotpot set installed at table . Give them a try read more

Bon KBBQ - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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good value, food is good, service is good too. No long line when we arrived at 5pm. Pork cheek is a bit too fat, everything else is great! There is even crab for hotpot read more

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If it wasn't for the $20 AYCE lunch (and REALLY enjoyable LA Kalbi), I wouldn't come back.... That being said, they do and I like to hit this place at least once a month. Service is good except for that one annoying server that keeps going "ENJOY ENJOY!" Wife won't let me say anything mean to/about him. There is better food out there but for $20 AYCE?!? That's a pretty good deal! Looking forward to next month. read more

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One of the better AYCE KBBQ spots in Houston. Quality meat selection at a good price make for a great value. The dinning area is very large so we've never had trouble seating and we've never felt rushed like some other places. They have a button you can push and a waitstaff will quickly come to take your order for more meat. While there are a lot of options you can self-serve like the bulgogi and spicy pork, the better options are ordered. The beef tongue is my favorite. Beef belly, pork belly, pork cheeks, galbi and beef brisket are all good too. One lesser known option is the pineapple galbi, it's a relatively large cut of meat and the pineapple is great grilled. We like to order the pineapple separately as first dessert before the ice cream. read more

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The service at this restaurant wasn't great. We ordered chicken wings, chicken, pork, and short ribs, but the server only brought us the short ribs and chicken, missing the wings and pork entirely. I couldn't even find the server to talk about this, which was really frustrating. To be honest, the food didn't taste very good either--the short ribs, in particular, had a strange flavor. When they brought us the bill, they counted my children as adults. I had to point this out so they could correct the bill. Thank goodness I caught it in time, or I would have ended up paying way too much. I wouldn't really recommend this place. :( read more

Food was good but there was an ALIVE bug in my kimchi fried rice. I was skeptical for the rest of the meal. The service was really good. It had a good ambiance and a cool little Mexican section of the restaurant. read more

1st of all, Horrible it does not take 45+ minutes to serve drinks. Food crappy and low quality. It was a Nice chill place but very dirty restroom was gross don't go! read more

Weird and Unauthentic KBBQ Place - Apr 23 @12:30pm - sign in on blank printer paper and hope nobody writes their name above yours in queue - saw two groups get tables after speaking with the hostess without signing in or waiting - random pillar in the middle of the restaurant still has previous establishment's name on it - booths were old, cracked, and dirty - had to wipe down with napkins to get some food off - 3 different grill types at different tables and you just get lucky or unlucky with where they seat you: portable grill, portable grill + hotpot, built-in grill that most kbbq places have. - we weren't told there was hotpot option and I only figured out when I saw our neighbor had a hotpot - overhead vents not on - smoke goes everywhere and you will smell like kbbq alllll day - no sides, like kimchi or corn etc were served at the table like modt kbbq places - buffet was dirty and options were limited and unauthentic - there was a hibachi-style section, but the cooks were making Hispanic food instead??? I think it was tacos and chips and queso. I didn't look around to see what else. - buffet plates and bowls were dirty - had to search for ones clean enough to finish wiping with a napkin - ice cream station is self-serve buckets - some of it looked like somebody changed their mind while scooping and left the scoops there instead - meat options were limited and not flavorful; 3 options were also unavailable - meat cuts are low-quality; I think we buy better cuts from Hmart than these - I ordered the cheese corn when we first sat down, followed-up halfway through the meal, and still never received it - waitress never came back, so we had to go to the front and ask if we could pay there instead Only positive is the April promotion. It only cost us $16 (+tax) per person. We knew it was a low price, so we weren't expecting top-tier food or service, but this is probably the worst dine-in dx I do not recommend paying the full $30 dinner price for this experience if you love food. But if you're not a foodie, or if you just eat to eat rather than to enjoy, this can still be a good value since it's all you can eat. read more

Bon KBBQ - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Waitress and staff were great...good very subpar. They did have a Mexican station with options, just wasn't the best AYCE. Sushi options were already out now freshly made like others. read more

This restaurant is now under new management, so we decided to give it a try for Korean cuisine. When we arrived around 6 pm, there were only about 4-5 tables occupied. They had specials advertised, but the Chinese/Korean side buffet was very disappointing. The trays were not being refilled, and the food that was out looked like it had been sitting for hours--not fresh at all. We asked about the Korean BBQ, and while they did provide us with a menu, the experience was underwhelming. The grill heating elements were very slow, so it took a long time to cook the meat, which made the whole dining experience frustrating and not enjoyable. For the price, it's just not worth it. I would rather go to another Korean restaurant that serves fresh, high-quality food and provides a better BBQ experience. read more

my favorite korean bbq place with one of the lower prices compared to other k bbq places. they also have an option to add hotpot for no extra charge! i especially love the marinated meat flavor they have in the self serve aisle. the spicy bulgogi is my personal favorite. i also love ordering just pineapple to grill and eat! they have several options that aren't just raw meat which are also good such as tteokbooki, japache (clear glass noodles), wings, fried rice and more. they also have a wide selection of sides like pickled vegetables. they have a sauce station to make your own sauce! they have limited dessert options with only have a few flavors of ice cream. you also get a rice flavored drink at the end of your meal! service is always friendly! read more

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There was a power outage when we walked in, and 3 more power outages while we ate there. No service is provided, you have to change grill paper your own. The grill is so slow that the pot was never boiled for the whole time. Took like 20 minutes to grill the meat. Plates are dirty. read more

AYCE Korean BBQ? Bon KBBQ has just that! They're actually a buffet, which I haven't seen before for the AYCE concept! You go in and there's lots of already cooked offerings like kimchi fried rice and already cooked meats! There's also a buffet table with raw items you can cook on the grill at your table - meat sitting out like this was a bit weird to me, but there is ice beneath the raw stuff! You can also order meats to be brought out to you, which I don't see why they don't just do this?! The grill didn't get very hot, seemed like a gas grill vs charcoal.. the food was alright, not very high quality meat, but the fiancé and kiddo loves the marinated kalbi and they give you pretty good portions of it per order. Lots of options.. service was good, they don't bother you too much and make sure they get you want you need, even when they're starting to close shop.. there's a bar just full of sauces as well for your meats! Ambiance is casual. Expect to walk out of there smelling like meat though cause I don't think the ventilation was very good at each of the tables. read more

Bon KBBQ - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Came here during lunch hours. Had a great experience! Food was delicious and their meat tasted very fresh. Our server was so nice and very attentive. I really love how they give you their ginger punch at the end of the meal, but they also have it on the menu so you could always order some during your meal if you prefer. Overall, we had a great experience and can't wait to come back! read more

Best bang for the buck korean bbq. Its all you can eat for $20. Everything is nice and fresh. The kimchi could use a little more kick to it, but all in all its good. They have a variety of meats and seafood to grill at your table and also already cooked meats. The banchan bar is good with a variety of sides. Well worth the trip. Paid $50 for 2 meals and tip. We drank water. read more

Bon KBBQ - Assorted banchan and grilling Beef Bulgogi and Spicy Pork Bulgogi. Egg toll anf Japchae (Glass Noodle) - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I have been here when it was Jin Korean BBQ many years ago. Just recently, I noticed name changed to Bon KBBQ. According employee, it was just a name change. No wonder most reviews still carry the old name. Either way, same style and same affordable priced buffet meal. I came here today was because I didn't want to fight traffic to eat spicy food at the other side of town. One thing I like about Bon KBBQ is the parking and location. All you can eat doesn't attract me. I would rather limit myself to 35 minutes or I'll be full like a potbelly pig. Two things I don't like about this restaurant are the ventilation and thickness of cuts. My shirt stunk like I worked in the kitchen cooking for hours. I normally like to cook my own food at the table. But this time, I worried about eating half cooked pork and chicken. Because I overcooked my meats, they were tough. Yikes. But, I do like the prepared food section. Bulgogi beef and kimchi fried rice were my favorite. I would go back to eat just those and skip raw meat section. read more

Bon KBBQ - I've been thinking about ice cream all day - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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For the price point it's pretty good. Dinner is $29.99 for kbbq and hot pot. If you want hot pot, they bring out the burner/pot to your table. There were 3 or 4 broth options. I had the spicy tofu one and it wasn't super flavorful. Only ate a little bit and then asked the waiter to take it away. There are a lot of meats in the buffet line and many premium meats you can order (all included). Meat quality was normal for kbbq. There are also a lot of cooked dishes like kimchi fried rice, different stir frys and breaded chicken dishes. The kimchi fried rice wasn't great. The chicken dishes were ok. There are also soups. So the buffet is pretty extensive. So many sauces for dipping as well. The place has tvs and lots of cool lighting. Service was good. No issues there. Overall, it was ok. I'd go back and try some different meats. We don't get to try a variety of meats because the portions of meat you order with the waiter are huge. So beware of this. Maybe even ask for half portions. read more

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Food and service were both great. Would go back again but I would have to go on a diet first.

The place needs some renovation, especially the grill, which looks very old and it was really hard to grill on. The food on the bar was cold, which didn't make the food taste any better and the meat had more fat than actual meat. Overall, the food quality was the deal breaker for me read more

The food here is good and it's buffet style with premium items you can order from the menu which is included with the meal. The price is very reasonable. The service was the best I had at any buffet place I've been to. Very attentive. Only thing is they need better dessert options. read more

Bon KBBQ - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Ok, this all you can eat (AYCE) Korean BBQ establishment is so unique from any other place I've been to. They have a plethora of items in a buffet style area that you can take as well as a few other meats that you can order. The buffet area allows you to get your dipping sauces, banchan, side dishes, and several raw and prepared meats. This is great as you can try small amounts of many things. Then, when you get to your table you can order more meats such as brisket, pork belly, beef belly, and LA galbi. To signal the staff to assist you, simply turn on your light at your table. Speaking of staff, I've never had better staff being so attentive and friendly. The main host personally took us around the buffet area to show us how it worked and what the layout was like. Servers at our table kept our drinks topped off and the meats coming. Now the food itself was incredible. For the price of $28 per person for dinner, it's a great value. The beef brisket and belly is so soft and juicy and fatty. The LA galbi is an absolute must if you want some of the tastiest meat out there. And all the bulgogi at the buffet area is excellent. I love how dude dishes are prepared and available for you to take such as soups, different fried rices, prepared bulgogi, and at least several dozen sauce options. It's a winter wonderland for Korean bbq lovers. All in all, this is the spot to go to if you are wanting to have one of the best AYCE KBBQ experiences you may ever have. read more

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This is a no frills AYCE place that has tried to tweak the menu but not many people know about the positive changes. What stood out to me was the LA Kalbi was included in the lunch menu as well as hot pot. The service is friendly and attentive since it was never busy the last few times we visited. read more

Houston has a decent size Korean community. I know this because it has enough to support 3 Korean super markets. As a result they have a decent selection of Korean restaurants. And I love how the bbq restaurants all have a different theme and feel. Jin Korean BBQ is the fourth Korean BBQ place I have tried since moving to Houston. As you can see from the photos, this place is kind of trendy and modern. They have bbq grills at each table. You go up to the "buffet" to get whatever uncooked meats you want and then you grill them yourself. They also have a menu where you can order items they cook for you such as chicken wings. I love that they had LA Garbi too!! I liked how this place also had a huge assortment of side dishes, noodles, rice, veggies, soups, etc. Yes, I had kimchi and it was good. Hahah. The only challenge is making sure we had enough room at our table for 4 people and all their plates. The servers came around regularly to pick up old plates and to check on us. I visited with my boss and two customers over lunch so we didn't hang out long. I would definitely come back, but want to bring my friends or family next time! read more

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I hadn't been back to Jin in over a year, so I decided stop by for dinner on a week day last week. They have a new name now, but the interior decorations still have the Jin name, and everything was pretty much the same as before. There were a few new items on section buffet (both cooked and raw) from the last time I was here. Overall, it was decent. For the price and availability , I would say it's only worth it to go during lunch, but I wouldn't mind stopping by if I couldn't decide on anywhere else to eat read more

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This is my first time here. Service staff was very kind to explain how the buffet works. Food is divided into sections of cooked food, raw marinated meats, and salad bar. They have soups, pumpkin porridge, white rice, and ice cream too. Food is mainly self-service but they have other thin sliced meats which can be ordered from the menu. They also have alcohols if you like. The meat quality was so-so. The marinated beef bulgogi especially, reminded me of the one I could get from Costco. The cooked food reminded me of food I could get from Costco or food that came out of big cans or containers. For the buffet price, I would say it was worth it. I ordered the lychee soju cocktail thinking that it would just be in a small glass. I was shocked to be served a carafe. The soju cocktail tasted more of soda than soju, and not much lychee taste. Restaurant could lower down the volume of the background music more so that I didn't have to keep shouting to my friend who was just sitting opposite me. However, the service staff was very attentive. Changing of grills was prompt, and service staff was always around to help. Thumbs up. read more

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I love the variety of this Korean bbq spot. My favorites are the bulgogi and beef belly. I really enjoyed the various sides and other options in the buffet section. Definitely get some samjang and salt with sesame oil to dip your meats in. The kimchi radish and potato salad are really tasty. I also liked the japchae, bean sprouts, and of course a big bowl of rice with my meat. You'll definitely have the meat sweats after this meal. The restaurant is large with plenty of tables and booths. The service is good and the regularly switch out the grills for you. Can't wait to come again. read more

Bon KBBQ - Kimchi Potato Salad Mixed Vegetables Seasoned Beansprouts Spicy Radish (Kakkdugi) - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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