This has been our go-to KBBQ restaurant. The meat quality are better than anywhere else in the…read moreValley. Banchans are also delish! It was sad to see the sushi ayce go, but it looks like they are starting a banchan ayce/salad bar soon. Try once and get hooked.

Came here for my birthday dinner, 1st time dining here…read more Clean and bright indoor eating areas with lots of table space, perfect for large groups or general date nights. Food here is amazing, it's Korean BBQ so every table has a built in grill and you cook your own meats. The quality of food and the entire flavor profile of every single dish was spot on EPIC. There are 2 price options. It's AYCE basic choices for mid $30 range or AYCE full menu mid $40 range. We ordered the full menu option as we wanted to enjoy anything we wanted. Our party of six ordered Beef Bulgogi, Pork, Chicken, and Shrimp proteins. Lots of appetizer choices here so we ordered egg rolls, fried tofu, Korean pancake, and an assortments of mini side dishes. No joke . . . Every single dish is fantastic, well worth the price tag. The server was checking in on us constantly and refilling our drinks. She eventually switched the grill top as it got crusty from all the food we were cooking. Their website states that they also serve sushi but that is recently discontinued so don't expect to get sushi here. So here's some bad feedback next. I would have easily given Seoul BBQ 5 stars BUT . . . We were a party of 6. One person in my group just had major dental work (teeth extraction) earlier in the day and she wanted to join us at the table and just hang out with us. Obviously she couldn't eat so we made a request if my friend can just be at the table and not be charged the $45 buffet price. Even with this explanation and with obvious gauze sticking out of her mouth, the hostess declined our request and told us she had to pay the entire $45 buffet fee just to sit at the table. So my friend paid $45 just to sit among my eating family members only for the privilege of sitting at the table and not eating any food since it was impossible for her to eat after getting teeth pulled out. So our check was around $350- ish. They automatically added 20% gratuity for a group of 6 even though only 5 people actually ate AND we were charged for 6 people eating. So when you come here, please make sure that everybody in your group plans to eat. They will make ZERO exceptions. I wouldn't be surprised if you brought your baby child with no teeth and they end up charging you just for bringing your child with you despite the fact that your baby drinks from the bottle. Yes, this is one of those places. Also if you just had braces placed on your teeth and can't eat food that day, you will still be charged full price anyway just for hanging out with your family. On the flip side, the food is seriously good here. I really felt like giving them 2 stars due to force paying my non eating friend but the food quality is just superb.

Absolutely some of the best Korean bbq I've had in Arizona! The selection of panchans were…read moredelicious.. The best was the kim chee and potato salad which had great flavor.. Service was excellent and our server was attentive to our needs. Loved the ambiance of this traditional BBQ restaurant.

I came to Sizzle Korean BBQ in Phoenix because of its excellent Yelp reviews, and I can definitely…read moresee why people enjoy the atmosphere. It's located in an outdoor shopping center, and although the restaurant is on the smaller side, the interior design and decor reminded me of many of the Korean BBQ restaurants back home in California. It felt cozy and authentic. This is not an all-you-can-eat restaurant. We ordered the Small Beef Combo, 2 side of rice, Korean dumplings, and the strawberry basil lemonade. The only unlimited items are the traditional Korean side dishes. We were served five different banchan along with two salads. While they didn't bring every available side dish, the ones we received were actually very good. Unfortunately, the service is what ruined the experience for me. Our server, Huy, was also serving my friends' family seated at the table next to us. They had ordered the same Small Beef Combo. When Huy started grilling our brisket, he accidentally dropped one of our slices of meat onto the floor. He paused, clearly noticed it, and so did everyone at our table. However, there was no apology, no acknowledgment, and no offer to replace the piece. He simply continued cooking as if nothing had happened. A few moments later, he placed a Prime Ribeye on our grill. I told him we hadn't ordered that cut--it belonged to my friends' table. He then picked up the entire plate of raw ribeye from our grill and transferred it to their table. Even though they were our friends sitting right next to us, that didn't seem like proper food handling. When I mentioned the mix-up, he simply said the kitchen had made a mistake. Again, there was no apology. Toward the end of the meal, it seemed like Huy realized I was unhappy, but he never addressed either incident. The missing piece of brisket wasn't a significant financial loss, and the food itself was good. My disappointment was with the service. Mistakes happen in every restaurant. What matters is acknowledging them, apologizing, and making a reasonable effort to make things right. A simple apology and replacing the dropped piece of meat would have completely changed my impression. Because of the service, I don't plan on returning, which is unfortunate because the food and atmosphere were otherwise enjoyable.

I'm always up for trying a Korean restaurant I've never been to! Met here with my boba (and now…read morekimchi) sistah for lunch and had a delightful time. I really wanted something with their house made tofu in it, and the oyster soft tofu soup sounded just right for me. It was a bubbling hot concoction served with a bowl of mixed purple and white rice with bits of squash mixed in. The soup was so good! It had a good amount of oyster and the broth was spot on. The tofu was just the right consistency for the soup and tasted great. You can request your spice level and the medium was just right for me. The rice was also really good and well prepared. The banchan we had for lunch were kimchi, marinated cucumber, seaweed, fish cake, and pickled cabbage and beet. The restaurant itself is spacious and we had our pick of seats. The walls in between tables are high enough to allow for privacy. Service was good and we were checked on as needed. I couldn't finish the meal so I took the rest of the soup and rice to go. The kiddo tried the tofu and now also wants to go here which I will happily arrange for our next family outing!

The food was really good, and I especially loved the tofu soup. Everything we ordered was flavorful…read moreand satisfying. The main downside was the service. It seemed like there were only two staff members working, so everything took quite a long time. We had to wait a while for our food, and even ordering, getting assistance, or paying the bill took longer than expected. I understand they may have been short-staffed, and the food was definitely worth trying. Hopefully, with more staff or during a less busy time, the service will be faster. Overall, I enjoyed the food and would come back for the tofu soup, but the long wait is why I'm giving it 4 stars.

This place satisfies a Korean food craving for my wife and I. They did a good job at providing…read moretasty food and great service. Service is mostly done through a bell system at your table. Any waiter that hears the bell comes to your table to assist. The response never took longer than 20 seconds most of the time. To start the appetizer tray at the beginning is an awesome touch that I'm not used to in other places I have tried. It kind of took the guess work out of ordering in my opinion so I only had to focus on what meat or dish I wanted since my sides were already selected and refillable for free through the course of the meal. We ordered the seafood sundubu, beef bulgogi, and sweat and spicy korean fried chicken wings. The portion size was very generous on the wings and on the crispier side which my wife prefers. The seafood sundubu was delicious and was pleasantly surprised to see a decent amount of tofu and seafood types in the dish. The beef bulgogi was also tasty and as I said before just scratched that korean food craving that we had. This has been added to our rotation of date night locations for us! Oh also the bathrooms are very clean.

I came to Koreatown because I was craving kimchi stew for lunch…read more As soon as I sat down to order, the aroma of the kalbi caught my attention, and I decided to treat myself to a little cheat day. I ordered the kalbi and cold noodles for $26.00, and both were absolutely delicious. I had gone a few days without meat, so it was especially satisfying. I also enjoyed the banchan, and I finished everything except the fish cakes, which are just not my favorite. Overall, I really appreciated the meal and the experience. I'll definitely be back soon to try the kimchi stew.

Order the $16 Lunch Bento Box…read more 100% worth every bite Spicy Tuna was my favorite. Purple rice so yummy!! Spicy Chicken - also very good!! Great paired with the mandu. Staff greeted and sushi chef gave a big smile when I came in to pick up the To Go order. Parking is private parking lot, plenty of space!!

My apologies to Kevin and his staff for this long-overdue review…read more I have been dining at Nami for quite some time, and every visit has been a wonderful experience. Kevin consistently greets me with genuine courtesy and warmth, and his staff always takes excellent care of me, my family, and the guests I have introduced to the restaurant. The food I have had has consistently been of high quality. As someone of Asian heritage who has traveled extensively throughout Asia, I feel confident saying that Nami's cuisine is both delicious and impressively authentic. I have also never been disappointed by the quality, freshness, or variety of the sashimi. Whenever I ask Kevin to select and slice whatever he feels is best that day, he always delivers an exceptional assortment. I rarely write reviews unless I feel they are truly deserved. In Nami's case, this review is sincere and long overdue. Kevin and his team have created a restaurant that is worthy of recognition, and I wholeheartedly recommend it.

Love this place! I've been coming here for years! The food is amazing, and the owners are so nice!read more

Outstanding food! Very clean and peaceful atmosphere. Excellent and attentive service. Every bite…read morewas delicious and nourishing. Beautiful, authentic dishes. Very kind owners. We were blown away. They are head and shoulders above all local competitor. Must visit!!

We were craving Korean bar food so popped over and got a few items…read more Always get the cheesy corn and some fried chicken to dip into it! The best thing was the Brussel sprouts. I'm glad that trend isn't over! Service was great. Place is small yet decorated well.

We came here for linner and thought the place looked pretty cool, nice indoor and outdoor seating,…read morefun vibe, definitely a hangout spot. But honestly, we came for the food, and it just didn't hit the mark. We ordered the 54th Street fries, K-tacos, spam musubi, bulgogi quesadilla, sotteck kochi, and corn cheese. Everything was either too sweet or too salty. We were all guzzling water like crazy. Feels like they expect you to just drink a lot... and maybe that's the point. Either way, once is enough for us. Not coming back.

We tried this Korean restaurant for the first time and were very impressed!…read more We went during lunch hour so was able to take advantage of their lunch specials. We ordered the spicy beef brisket soup and galbi. We also ordered boss am from their regular menu. Everything was very delicious! I had never tried bossam before and was very impressed with how tender and tasty the pork belly was and loved the Napa cabbage, salted shrimp, shaming and the spicy radish that came with it. It was such a nice balance and I enjoyed it very much. We will definitely return here anytime we have a craving for Korean food.

I'm Korean so I know good Korean food, and in my opinion, Hodori comes closest to the Korean food I…read moregrew up with here in Arizona. We ordered the bossam and the portion was incredibly generous. The pork belly was tender and absolutely delicious. It was so good wrapped up in the Napa cabbage with a bit of the salted shrimp, saamjang, jalapeño slice, raw garlic and the spicy radish salad. Really loved the spicy radish salad. Yumm chef's kiss! We also ordered the BBQ short ribs and the spicy beef brisket soup from their lunch menu offered Monday- Friday from 11AM-2PM. Everything was really flavorful and tasty. I will say the banchan was the least impressive part of the meal, although I really liked their kimchi. We were very satisfied with our meal and had a ton of leftovers as the portion sizes are huge. I actually enjoyed the leftovers for another four meals. Yes, there was that much food! Will definitely return and highly recommend if you're looking for some good Korean food.

Smoking Tiger is by far one of the best KBBQ spots in all of Arizona. Their menu has a good variety…read moreof good quality meats as well as appetizers. The staff is super friendly and don't hesitate to help if you need it!

First time in Arizona and my family and friends wanted to take us to this kbbq spot because they…read moresaid it was good and comparable to the ones in Cali. We came on a weekday afternoon, so it wasn't busy when we arrived. We got seated within the 10 minutes since they were setting up the tables for us. Ordering is fairly easy since they offer combos depending which meats you like more. Everything we ordered was good quality. My favorite meat cuts were the beef tongue, brisket and the intestines. If you're not into eating inside parts of animals, I would recommend getting the brisket or kalbi cuts. The Banchan (sides) were good too. They had fish cake, kimchi, pickled radish and cucumbers available. We also tried the tofu soup, steamed egg and corn cheese which all came out hot and tasted flavorful. This spot is a-la-carte, so you order off the menu and pay by items. My only downside is that they didn't have rice paper here since I don't really eat the white rice since it fills me up too quickly. Other than that, I would come back here again next time I'm visiting family. Service here was awesome too! We were checked on throughout our whole meal and the servers were friendly.

If Korean BBQ is all about abundance, flavor, and the experience of gathering around a sizzling…read moregrill, Manna BBQ delivers on all three fronts. This meal was a satisfying all-you-can-eat feast that balances quality meats, traditional Korean side dishes, and crowd-pleasing appetizers, topped by superior service from Jimmy. From the moment the food arrived, the presentation set the tone. The table was quickly filled with colorful banchan (Korean side dishes), including kimchi, cucumber salad, bean sprouts, pickled radish, fish cake, and potato salad. While these sides may seem simple, they play an important role in Korean BBQ, providing contrast to the rich grilled meats. The kimchi was fresh and vibrant, with a bright red color with plenty of spice and fermentation. The appetizers looked like a strong start to the meal. The japchae (glass noodles) were well-seasoned, offering a slightly sweet and savory flavor profile. The gyoza had a crisp golden exterior, suggesting a satisfying crunch before giving way to a savory filling. One standout appetizer was the corn cheese--a bubbling skillet of sweet corn and melted cheese that looked indulgent, comforting, and impossible to resist. The fried chicken also deserves mention; the crispy coating was perfectly golden and paired with a vibrant dipping sauce that added a sweet-spicy kick. The real star, however, was the barbecue itself. The platters of raw meat has excellent variety, with beautifully marbled cuts that promised flavor before they even hit the grill. Steak, in particular, was thick-cut and rich, tender and well-marbled. Once grilled, the meat developed an appealing caramelized exterior with just the right amount of char. There is something uniquely enjoyable about cooking your own food, sharing dishes, and pacing the meal at your own speed. The tabletop grill becomes the center of the dining experience, encouraging conversation and making the meal feel more like an event than simply dinner. The restaurant's atmosphere appears casual, clean, and focused on the food. The grill setup was well-integrated into the tables, and the overall dining area looked comfortable without unnecessary distractions. The emphasis remained where it should be: on the endless flow of food. For the price point shown on the menu, the value appears excellent. The combination of unlimited appetizers, numerous beef and pork options, seafood selections, and traditional Korean side dishes offers plenty of variety. Diners can sample multiple proteins and flavors without feeling restricted to a single entrée. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned Korean BBQ enthusiast, this is a meal worth gathering friends and family around the grill for.

I think coming here once is fun but not sure I'll go back. For $30 a plate, we had NEVER been here…read moreand didn't know what to expect. The waiter showed up looking like he was being held hostage for having to work. I figured everyone's had an off day so I gave him the benefit of the doubt. I let him know we had not been here before and asked if he could make sure to explain how it works. I got a mumbled answer about how many pieces you can order at a time. I asked how we will know what each meat is, is it labeled? He said no he'd tell me. The rest was frustrating. Not only did he set the meat down and literally dash away as fast as possible, if I asked what it was I was met with annoyance. When I asked for some forks, for a table of 9, he brought exactly two and then disappeared. When I got up and found someone to ask for forks, I was told I HAD to get those from my server. When I asked if they could just go grab some since he disappeared and wasn't coming back, I was told no. We had to ask him. I finally asked directly if the host could just let our waiter know. We got the forks and after that he seemed to come around more but we just felt like the entire time we were guessing on how it worked. I mean, it's not rocket science I get that but as a table full of people who worked in the restaurant industry (and some who currently still do, even one who's family owns a restaurant) we were scratching our heads at how BAD the service was. $400 later, not worth it even a little bit. It was fine for my daughter's birthday but we just felt like we were bothering the waiter the entire time. They add gratuity to large parties and now I see why. He didn't really need to try, because he was getting the tip regardless I guess.