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    Busan Korean BBQ

    2.9 (68 reviews)
    ModerateKorean, Barbeque
    Open 11:30 am - 10:30 pm

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    BUSAN KOREAN BBQ ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Loud
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Neo V.

    We went to this place on a Friday night. Little busy but service was fast. Compared to other Korean BBQ places I have been it's ok. That why the 3 stars. The meat wasn't spiced, just the wings. They brought 3 sauces with the meat but all to sweet and you had to remember to put some on. It would have been nice if they mentioned you have to scan the QR code on the receipt on the table. However once you scanned it and ordered the food came fast. Not sure if I would go again, the cooking area seemed smaller than other places. They also mentioned and hinted that the garlic sauce is really good to add to the meat. The only thing that they didn't mention was there is a charge for it.

    Linda L.

    If you're looking to have a good time at an AYCE restaurant, Busan does the job quite fine. This is not the highest quality BBQ restaurant, and definitely not authentic Korean, but I still quite enjoyed it. Environment: It is located a little bit north of the McDonalds at King/Columbia. There is a large parking lot for those who drive. The restaurant is quite huge, can definitely accomodate large groups. They have tables at the back that can allow up to 10 people to sit together, with 3 pans to cook from. The restaurant is quite greasy and you will get the BBQ smell on your clothes soon enough, so make sure to wear something you don't mind getting dirty in. Food: I usually come for the lunch menu, because it's pretty cheap at around $15 per person, and it has the essentials such as beef, chicken, and short ribs. I am not a big fan of the chicken hearts (too small, drop into the gap easily), pig tongue (no flavour), and tilapia fish (no flavour, sticks to the pan very easily). Other than the BBQ items, they also offer ready to eat appetizers (fried tofu, potatoes were my favourites) and ice creams. Service: Standard Asian restaurant service. I do give them more tips though because they have to do more work such as changing the pan many times. I ate for 4 hours one time, and the servers just let us stay there to continue eating lol. They ended up changing the pan around 6 times. PS. 5% cash discount

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    Eric F.

    Busan is an awesome oceanfront city in South Korea on the opposite corner of the country from Seoul. Busan Korean BBQ is a small-ish AYCE Korean BBQ restaurant that takes over the location of a Burger King. The staff are friendly, but service is far below the KBBQ locations in Markham/Richmond HIll. As far as facilities go, it's obvious a lot of money has gone into renovations and the washrooms are pleasantly large and clean. Strangely, the building exterior is blank except for a small sign. However, a lot of effort has been made to minimize costs: -Extremely diluted soya sauce -Reduction of whatever you order (eg. order 10 beef rib = get 5) -Small scoops of ice cream (2 Busan KBBQ scoops = 1 normal scoop) -Reluctant to change your grill plate more than once during the meal (had to ask more than once to get it changed after that first time) -At the time we went, there was a FB post saying there was a promotion that you had to message for - however we got no response and when we asked the manager in the store, she said it didn't exist and We also found that the meat was not as nicely marinaded as back in Markham/RH. AYCE KBBQ finally exists in Waterloo, and it will do. Unfortunately, I don't think I'd ever come here again.

    Michelle W.

    I have to say. The interior is nicely designed, and the service was quite good! They came when we needed to clear plates off our table. The AYCE Korean BBQ was a first for me, and I will say, I am definitely wanting to go back. They changed the grill if it gets too charcoaly, and make sure you don't get the bacon.. it's not really bacon. The side dishes with kimchi and potato were amazing, and the spiced cucumber was so good. I had to order two orders of the radish. Way too good. You can also get AYCE ice cream too!! Definitely coming back!!

    Rishi D.

    Great spot not too far from the mall or the universities. Food was great and the servers were polite and helpful. Service was quick and the place has a nice, relaxing vibe.

    Amazing food and customer service!

    This is my go-to for date night. So much fun cooking and the food is delicious. The customer service is great. Told my fiance we're going to have our wedding here because we love it so much. A Waterloo favourite!

    No matter how long I cooked those I still had a hurting stomach for two days.... Nice job busan.....
    Shuang W.

    I love Korean BBQ and I have tried so many kbbq places all over the world, this is the lowest score I give for any kbbq place and I would give a 0 star if I can. In loo we don't really have any choice but to go to Busan, the meat tastes good I have to say. But some waiters there really need to stop being rude. The marinade sauce made the pans extremely easy to become super sticky and black, So we need to change the pans frequently. At the third time we asked the waiter to change the pan, he looked at the pan and said "didn't I change it a while ago already?" He looks extremely impatient and annoyed. But seriously tho, if u don't want to change pans that frequently maybe u should buy much better pans and put oil on them to prevent your meat from sticking so easily. After I come home, me and my friends all had extreme bad stomachache for literally all night long. I have been eating kbbq for years and I certainly don't think it's me being unfamiliar with grilling. But I would definitely not go back again because the service and the food quality really make me worried.

    Trying Korean BBQ for the first time.
    Liz B.

    This was our first time experiencing Korean BBQ. The waitress did ask if we had been before to which we responded no. Regardless she did not explain how it worked. The food was tasty. It was a nice place for a slow meal with lovely conversation but I spent my meal not entirely sure I was "doing it right". I'm okay at admitting I was a novice. I wish the staff had explained a little more what to do - though this may be obvious for someone who has been for Korean BBQ before. We really enjoyed the new and pineapple. The salmon was also very nice. There is a toddler/pre-schooler price but I was very glad we didn't have our daughter with us given the way you prepare the food and how wiggly she is. Kids around 7/8 seemed to be with their families having a great time though. I had to look online as to how to eat to find out about making little sandwiches with the lettuce. I think it is priced geared to the experience rather than the food itself.

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    The meat was well seasoned, we were well tended to by the wait staff and it was a fun cooking experience.

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