Great food and excellent customer service every single time I highly recommend this place! I've come here to celebrate all of my friends' birthdays, and it never disappoints. The staff is always so friendly, welcoming, and attentive, which really makes the whole experience even better. The atmosphere is fun, lively, and perfect for celebrating special occasions or just enjoying a night out. Everything from the food to the service to the overall vibe is amazing. I'll definitely keep coming back and bringing more friends with me! read more

BWON Shabu & BBQ - Hot Pot Near Me - Fullerton, California

Hands down one of the best KBBQ spots I've been to. Quality of the meat was top tier, everything came out fast, and the staff made sure we were taken care of the whole time. Super fun experience and worth every dollar. 10/10 come again. read more

The food was really great! Everything tasted fresh and delicious. There were a lot of options on the menu, so there was something for everyone The best part of my visit was the waiter, Brayden. He was super friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. My brother just got married so we ate here after & bwon did not disappoint! read more

Had a great experience at B-Won Korean BBQ. The meat quality was solid, well-marinated, and fresh. Service was attentive--they kept the grill clean and sides coming without needing to ask. The atmosphere was lively but comfortable. Prices are about what you'd expect for KBBQ, and the quality makes it worth it. I'd definitely come back. read more

Came here because I was craving soup/shabu shabu but my partner didn't want soup and just wanted meat. The price is good and I like that they have an option where you can do the kbbq and the shabu shabu. We came here Sunday afternoon and it was not very busy. We were seated quickly. The restaurant is fairly big. There is a buffet section near the front of the restaurant. All the Korean side dishes are at the buffet. They had a fairly decent selection. They also had some hot items like egg rolls which were pretty good. They had radish paper at the buffet but it was oddly thick and crunchy. Only time I had radish paper that actually tasted like biting into a raw red radish. I did not like that for the shabu shabu they give you a prepared selection of veggies/soup toppings. They had the thick noodles which were not very good. I wish that they could have these items in the buffet so that you could grab what you want instead of getting this prepared tray. I also wish they had different noodle options. I did the beef broth and shrimp broth. The broths tasted watered down and were not very savory. The only upside was that the meat cuts were tasty. I think they have a good selection of meat items and would come back for the kbbq aspect of this restaurant but I would not recommend the shabu shabu part. read more

BWON Shabu & BBQ - Shabu shabu veggie plate - Hot Pot Near Me - Fullerton, California

We've been coming here many times and the food is always great. Plenty of options to choose from the menu. There is no wait time, and our waiter was fast and easy to talk to. It's all you can eat, so there are different dishes to try. All are very good. The atmosphere is relaxing with ambient lighting. Ambience is enjoyable and great for family. read more

ORDER menu A (1/5) ALL THE REVIEWS ARE FAKE. i wish i noticed sooner. all the 5-star reviews are 100% bots and are paid reviews. how misleading. i honestly wish i asked for a refund. we got 5 plates of meat for a group of 3 and left extremely disappointed and unsatisfied. the brisket was EXTREMELY tough and chewy. the beef belly was very fatty. the sides are served buffet style and every single one i tried was lacking. the mashed potatoes were way too sweet. the sushi was made up of only imitation crab. avoid at all costs. there are better options at the same price point. SERVICE service was lacking, but no big deal. AMBIANCE dark inside. very big restaurant. plenty of parking. read more

Jaewoo is the best server, he's very friendly welcoming and has great service highly recommend this spot ! read more

BWON Shabu & BBQ - JAEWOO MY FAVORITE SERVER! - Hot Pot Near Me - Fullerton, California

Got the menu B bbq. It was delicious! We ordered beef tongue, beef belly, galbi, marinated octopus, and cajun shrimp. All really good quality and tender. We'll be back! Oh! They even have cold noodles! Fun atmosphere! A little under staffed, but wonderful service none the less. read more

BWON Shabu & BBQ - Cold noodles - Hot Pot Near Me - Fullerton, California

Solid Korean BBQ spot that I'd definitely come back to. The meat quality was good across the board, but the standout for me was the beef tongue--sliced nice and thin, super tender, and cooked perfectly on the grill. Service made a big difference too. Brayden was attentive, quick to swap out grills, and always checking in without being overbearing. Everything came out fast, which kept the whole experience smooth. The buffet bar was a nice bonus and added extra value with a good variety of sides to round out the meal. The seating was good and there was tons of space to move around. Overall, great food, great service, and worth a return visit. read more

Every cut of meat we threw on the grill was incredibly tender and soaked up that smoky char perfectly, while the hot pot side provided a refreshing balance with its rich broth and fresh greens. The atmosphere inside is vibrant and modern, with cool purple lighting and a high-energy vibe that makes the whole dining experience feel like a special event. read more

BWON Shabu & BBQ - Hot Pot Near Me - Fullerton, California

I couldn't even focus on the food or surroundings because of how terrible our service was. The host was nice and seated us quickly after using their kiosk to check in. That is where the service stopped. We sat and when our waiter came we told him that we've never been here before so obviously we didn't know how the place operated. We went with young children who didn't know how to use chopsticks and chasing him down 30 minutes later for a fork. The bus boys didn't speak English so they weren't able to assist us. Any question we asked our server he answered like we were such a pain in his behind. The AYCE options and sauce bar was mediocre at best. Idk if I was disappointed with the food or just had such miserable service that I wasn't able to even remotely begin to enjoy the food. Definitely wouldn't go back. read more

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Showed up at 11:40pm, online and on the door of the restaurant it says restaurant is open until 1am ... took an uber from Disneyland and paid $25 just to get here and the doors are locked with a closed sign. WASTE OF MONEY. read more

BWON Shabu & BBQ - CLOSED WITH WRONG HOURS. - Hot Pot Near Me - Fullerton, California

The food was delicious, I would highly recommend the beef rib fingers, prime black angus top sirloin, and beef belly. The service was also fast and very friendly. I would come back again! Brayden did a really good job of his recommendations. The buffet was also very convenient in regards to the side dishes. The ventilation of the grills was also great. Not a smoky atmosphere. read more

BWON Shabu & BBQ - Prime black angus sirloin - Hot Pot Near Me - Fullerton, California

Visited recently with a group of friends. It was our first time here but we were starving and chose this place because of the thousands of great reviews. We came on a weekday at 11pm. It was pretty empty but we were seated far from the buffet area near the bathroom. We did not receive great service in that seating area. We decided to do KBBQ and had a poor experience. We were barely checked on by the server and had difficulty getting their attention to order more meats. After the first round of meat, a server turned off our grill and walked away before we could order more meat. We did not have a chance to order more until like 15 minutes of trying. This repeated a few times and it killed the experience. Really affordable place, wish we had better service to have actually enjoyed it. read more

After bringing my Son and his Friends to Knotts Berry Farm we decided to still have time together before bringing them home so we stopped by this Korean BBQ called " BWON SHABU & BBQ " , my wife decided to treat them extra by bringing them here to this all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ and hot pot. 8 of us got seated quickly all together at a long table. We ordered the AYCE BBQ and HOT POT combo. But my wife said we should have just ordered the BBQ ones and not with the Hot Pot because my wife and I are the only ones who ended up eating the Hot Pot, my Son and his Friends concentrated more on Grilling BBQs instead of their Hot Pot soup. Meat quality and taste were just okay not so wow about it but as I said it's just okay. Meat Potion arrives at our table always in good sizes, barchan or other side dishes you get up and get in your own. Service was fast and friendly but many errors in delivering what we ordered , maybe it's because only 1 server was serving the 8 of us, and at the same time he was also assisting other tables by himself. Parking is plenty around. read more

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It's nice to have the option to get both bbq and hot pot in one place, although it can be challenging to multitask. There are some tasty salads, sushi, and a hot items on the buffet. The servers were helpful and brought the meats out quickly. I was worried about getting charged for not finishing everything because the hot pot vegetables and noodles are pre-set and a big portion, not individual items on a buffet. I said I wasn't going to be able to finish everything since I was eating by myself, and the server did not make it a big deal. The ambiance was nice, and it wasn't too loud. BTS music playing the whole time. I also liked that you can roast marshmallows! read more

I went to bwon for dinner with my friends and it was honestly really good. The meat was flavorful and came out pretty fast, and the side dishes were fresh too. The workers checked on us often and helped cook some of the meat when we needed help. The restaurant had a nice atmosphere and it felt clean and organized. I also liked that there were a lot of different options to choose from, so everyone found something they liked. The portions were good for the price and we all left really full. I'd definitely come back again for another dinner there read more

Have been coming here for many years now even after we moved out of OC. Brayden was amazing today. Super attentive and friendly service. 5 stars for the cleanliness in the self serve bar! Our top 3 meat options are always from the B menu, Premium Beef Brisket, ,LA Marinated Short Ribs, and Spicy Pork Belly. The steamed egg is always a must. read more

BWON Shabu & BBQ - Hot Pot Near Me - Fullerton, California

Came here on a Friday night, first time. Mainly because we are a party of 7 wanting KBBQ and didn't want to wait. I was able to make a reservation for 6:30 pm on the day of. When we arrived, the place was nearly empty. It did pick up by about 8 pm, but still no wait. The place was large and open. Kind of overall loud and lively. Didn't smell good when walking past dirty dishes on trays. Service was okay. Friendly but we did have to ask for a clean grill. We did the A+ menu. I would say it was okay. The BBQ portions of meats were quite large. We were full after one round (3 items). Some meats were not the most tender. I was a bit disappointed with the salad bar. The sushi isn't good. Condiments could have been better. Overall the experience was okay. There are better KBBQs around. read more

Super yummy food! Quick service and a lot of options at the buffet, I'd definitely recommend for anyone that wants good quality food and a decent price! We got beef and pork bulgogi and beef sirloin. The meat was soft and tender. Overall a good experience and I will be back. read more

BWON Shabu & BBQ - Hot Pot Near Me - Fullerton, California

To simply put it, DONT COME HERE. If you check their newest reviews, they are all bought and bots. All 5 star reviews from profiles that don't have photos. We had a really disappointing experience at this Korean BBQ spot. From the moment we sat down, there was no service at all--no one came to take our order or check on us. We were left just sitting there. To make things worse, no one ever refilled our water the entire time until we had to physically go up and ask, which is pretty basic service. When the food finally came, it wasn't even what we ordered. The staff never came back to fix the mistake or even acknowledge it. The quality of the meat was honestly terrible. It was thick-cut, tough, and hard to chew--definitely not what you expect from Korean BBQ. Overall, the lack of service, wrong order, and poor food quality made this a really frustrating and unpleasant experience. I definitely wouldn't come back. read more

Amazing K-BBQ experience! The meat was fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The side dishes were delicious and constantly refilled, and the staff was super friendly and attentive. The atmosphere was fun, clean, and perfect for family or friends. Definitely one of the best Korean BBQ spots I've been to -- I'll be coming back again soon! read more

- Food was not good. And, I'm not a picky eater so that says a lot. - I made reservations but they seated first come walk in first. So we waited 20- 30 minutes. It might of been more if we didn't mention our reservations three times. + Staff, especially Jae deserves 5 stars, but Yelp does not allow me to rate just for service yet. read more

Well, first we were seated at the corner where the lighting was terrible. You can't see if the food is cooked or not. The fan was also very weak. We were moved to the table with more light after speaking to the manager. The smoke went everywhere else but up the pipe. As far as food selections, there's no chopped garlic or butter to grease the grill. The meat tenderizer they used took away the taste of the meats. Speaking of grill, do not get the grill that has metal strips. It really slow down the cooking which they timed you down to the minute. Needless to say, we won't be going back. read more

Was really excited to try this place because of all the high ratings...but I was disappointed. The restaurant had barely anyone on a Thursday night. Waiter told us it was a "hit or miss". Everything tasted on the sweeter side for me. The quality of the food was average-nothing spectacular-and I was hoping for more veggies option. It was a bit dark and the layout of the restaurant is tended for more larger crowds. Servers were friendly and very attentive. read more

BWON Shabu & BBQ - Hot Pot Near Me - Fullerton, California

FOOD: We were looking for a late-night Korean BBQ spot and found this place. The photos online look amazing and definitely drew us in, but unfortunately, the inside was a bit disappointing. The sushi bar did not look appetizing and was not fresh at all. We did arrive late so it could be the proximity to closing time may have been the reason for the poor quality. The meats and banchan were pretty standard. SERVICE: Service was average; with only one server managing three large groups, we had to flag her down a couple of times when we needed assistance. AMBIANCE: The restaurant photos are a bit deceiving; the interior was average and the cleanliness seemed ignored which again I attributed to being near closing time. I still believe that consistency is the key as service, quality, or cleanliness should not suffer because they are wrapping up. read more

Was planning on going to another restaurant with my girlfriend for AYCE shabu-shabu and Korean barbecue but time got away from us and I didn't want to drive that far for dinner. My girlfriend suggested BWON as a closer option. So we invited my son to join us and headed to the restaurant. We were able to join the waiting list through yelp and only waited a few minutes once we arrived. Parking lot was full but we lucked into a spot after a couple of laps. Once seated our server offered us drinks and explained the menu. We opted for the AYCE B+ menu which includes both shabu-shabu and Korean barbecue. We received our first round and started cooking. The shabu-shabu pot was divided so we were able to get 2 soup bases which was great. We went with the house special shrimp and seafood and beef soup bases. For shabu-shabu we got the veggies cooking and then added beef, fish,and chicken. My girlfriend tended the shabu-shabu pot. I worked the Korean barbecue and started with ribeye, pork belly, and beef ribs. I turned and moved the meats around the cooking surface to cook them evenly and thoroughly. Serving items up as they were ready. Meanwhile my girlfriend was doing the same with the shabu-shabu pot. After 1 round of shabu-shabu and Korean barbecue my girlfriend and son were full. I ordered another order of pork belly for the barbecue and had the grill switched out for a clean one. Next time I think we'll go with one or the other for Korean barbecue or shabu-shabu. It's just too much to get AYCE of both. That being said the prices were reasonable at BWON so even though we didn't do multiple rounds, I feel like it was a good value nonetheless. I'll definitely return, next time I'll fast all day and be ready to really chow down. read more

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Not sure why this place has a high rating ,but the best parts of my meal were the extremely sharp scissors for the meat, the vent that sucked out all smell, and the service. Meat quality and flavor were a miss. Tried a bunch of them and they were just greasy or too thick. Marinades were also not remarkable and neither were the sauces. Banchan had a good variety but they were all bland. I get that it's on a cold bar but they were stale. I didn't expect to pay happy hour prices on an early Tuesday dinner, so that's appreciated, but really not with coming back to. read more

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Great korean BBq and great service! I came here on a Thursday night and there was no wait. The service was attentive without being overbearing--they checked in at just the right times and were happy to answer questions about the menu. We did the B menu for kbbq only and the meats were perfectly marinated, very flavorful. Our favorite was the marinated galbi. The restaurant was clean as well, and a great place to have a meal with friends and family. read more

I hate giving bad reviews, but the service sucked. They gave us a couple plates and then they forgot about us. We had 2 flag them down every time. it was like they were scared to come around because we're gonna ask for more Meat. read more

This was a great after Disney experience! The only downside is we didn't have enough time to eat but that was our fault. Food was delicious and lots of options. Service was good. Ambient was good. Not to noises or crowded. We would go again! It was enjoyable and we enjoyed our dinner. read more

If you're the kind of person who freezes when choosing between KBBQ and shabu shabu, this AYCE combo spot is basically a dream scenario. We went with the A+ menu ($33.95 per person), which gives you access to AYCE KBBQ, shabu shabu, and a buffet! The buffet is a well-stocked bar with tempura, rice and noodle dishes, sushi, banchan, and a solid spread of vegetables that looked fresh and appetizing. The selection felt comprehensive with good variety to keep each bite interesting. We also tried a variety of meats for kbbq with the premium beef brisket being ordered 4-5x because it was that good: tender, flavorful, and perfect on the grill. The thin-sliced pork belly was another classic hit, cooking up beautifully with just the right balance of fat and crisp. We also did shabu shabu, choosing both the sukiyaki and the regular beef soup base. The beef soup base was clean and comforting, while the sukiyaki leaned a bit too sweet for my taste. Having both grill and hot pot going at the same table felt indulgent in the best way. When we arrived, there wasn't many people there, so we were served very quickly. The restaurant was decorated for christmas when we went and had cute festive decor. read more

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Bwon Korean BBQ was really good. The meat quality was solid, sides were fresh, and service was quick. Good atmosphere and perfect spot for dinner with friends or family. Definitely coming back. Jonathan was our server and he was incredible. read more

Came here late on a Sunday during dinner rush, accommodated the whole large party without any issues. The food was high quality and was on point. The service kept the food coming and did not let us rest. Our boy Brayden was busting his butt off and delivered amazing service. The ambiance was very lively and we had an amazing time here. Highly recommend coming here when flying in from out of town. Zero regrets! read more

BWON Shabu & BBQ - Hot Pot Near Me - Fullerton, California

This was one of the worst kbbq experiences I've ever had. I was looking up places to eat in the area, and BWON Shabu had high ratings. A group of friends and I got there around 7:15 pm and were told it would be a 15 minute wait. We then proceeded to wait almost 30 min to be seated, which was fine since it was Friday night. However, once the hostess sat my group (all 4 of us), she left without a word and no one came to take our order for another 20 minutes. We flagged down our hostess and another waiter, but they ignored us. This would've been okay if it was super busy, but it wasn't. We were starving and decided to just go up to the buffet and flag someone down there. Once we finally put in our order, the server turned on the grill and hotpot flame. We sat there for another 20 minutes waiting for the food to come out. I also thought it was weird to have an open flame on with no soup pot for that long. The meat portions are VERY generous. The quality was okay, a bit more on the fatty side for most meats. If you do get the shabu, I would recommend the spicy seafood broth. The lighting is super dim inside. We had to use our phone flashlights to see if our meat was cooked. The smoke also got really bad because the vent isn't very strong and we were ignored AGAIN when asking for a grill change. I wish I had a better experience here like the other reviews. I will not be coming back here. read more

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We love coming to this spot! Food is always great and serviced is always amazing! Brayden our service was just amazing. The ambience is always great! Music is always on point and fresh salads and great quality of meat and the sushi they have on the sides are fresh. If you are feeling some korean bbq please stop by here they also have shabu 2 in 1 ! read more

BWON Shabu & BBQ - Hot Pot Near Me - Fullerton, California

Reasonable price and lots of options for sides. Pretty good selection of meat. The pork belly portions were pretty big and come in 4 slices per serving. The spicy bulgogi beef was very well marinated and not too spicy either. Staff was pretty attentive and hardly had to wait. Atmosphere is very cool too and seating isn't cramped like some other places. Our server was always bringing us water and checking in on when we ran low on meat to reorder. Would recommend coming in earlier on the day to avoid the big evening rush as it can get really really busy. Would def come back. read more

I came here for an early lunch and was super excited to try it out. I saw this on social media, kbbq AND shabu shabu! What! Once I arrived the parking lot is pretty big and it's in a lot with other stores located in the left in the corner. Once inside, they had A LOT of tables to seat over 100 people. We were seated towards the back and walked passed all the buffet food. They had fruits, rice, noodles and SUSHI! We then sat down and chose the kbbq and the shabu shabu menu. We ordered meat for both and then went to the buffet to load up. I tried all the sushi and it was okay... Wasn't the greatest but it's sushi.. we also cooked the meat we ordered for kbbq while our soup was heating up. We then cooked the soup with the veggies and meat. The kbbq meat was very good, flavorful and they had many options. The shabu shabu was okay, the broth wasn't phenomenal but you would need to cook the veggies and meat in it to flavor it. All in all I felt like I was overwhelmed with all the food options. I got full fairly quickly. If you're starving this will be the place for you. However, next time I think I'll just stick with the kbbq. read more

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Food - in my opinion, this was one of the worst Korean BBQ based on the food. First the salad bar, japchae is completely bland. How do you mess up japchae. Any one that you grab from hmart or Zion will be better. The meats, beef tongue, la short ribs (galbi), marinated pork. These were all really dry. Wondering if these were even USDA. The service- initially, the service was really bad. About half the tables were empty and they didn't seat anyone. They prepared like 5 tables then seat 5 groups then have the rest wait. No real sense of urgency. The service after the food came was good. Waiters were very attentive. This area has so many KBBq places. Someone should just go to another place in the same price range and learn. Giving one star for the latter service. read more

BWON Shabu & BBQ - Very thin and small beef tongue. - Hot Pot Near Me - Fullerton, California