Checked out Chadol (newly opened in February) on a Saturday evening for my birthday celebration. It wasn't overly crowded, and the atmosphere was great. A dark ambiance without blasting loud K-pop like Iron Age, so you can actually carry on a conversation. We did the All-You-Can-Eat ($45.28/person, 90-minute limit). The meat quality is top-tier, and our server, Ria, was incredible. She cooked all of our meats at the table and nailed a perfect medium on the top blade steak. Food Highlights: * Spicy Bulgogi: My absolute favorite....sweet and spicy perfection. * Soy Top Blade Steak: Deliciously sweet and savory, again, cooked perfectly. * Plain Brisket: Pairs amazingly with the salt and sesame oil combination Ria recommended. * Curry Pork Belly: Gets a great crispy crust with a nice, subtle curry flavor (just wish it was a bit saucier) * Spicy Brisket: Very solid with a good kick. * Sides: The soybean soup was spicy with plenty of tofu and paired great with white rice. They also offer spicy ramen (seemed like classic Shin Ramen...a slightly random menu addition, but satisfying). Finally, I wanted to mention how amazing the strawberry lychee was. The drink was made with the regular soju. It was smooth with a fresh kick of strawberry and 2 huge lychees. I could drink 10 of these. TL;DR: Phenomenal meat quality, fantastic service, comfortable noise level, and abundant parking. Highly recommend read more

Chadol Korean BBQ - All the extras! Salad + assortment of kimchis. - Korean Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

Summary: Newish spot in the Wilde Lake community area that offers both a traditional KBBQ experience or an AYCE (All-You-Can-Eat) Option for $45 a person. Normally, when I go to an AYCE place, I feel like I'm giving up some quality in favor of quantity, but it's just so hard for me to pass up the option when it's there. We decided to opt into the AYCE option ($45/person, but $24 if you're between ages 5-10). The service was very speedy and kind. They definitely have a system here and it works. The staff seemed on top of things and everything was very organized. The decor was modern , sleek, and clean. The way the process works is that you typically order about 3 types of meat to start off with your selection of sides. Once they start cooking your third meat, they ask if you want to put in an order for more meat. The portion sizes aren't too bad given that it's AYCE-style. I'd say that for one "serving," a table of 6 adults can probably get like 2-3 pieces of the cut. For reference, when we ordered the pork belly, we got 2 slabs of pork belly. (Of course, you also have the option to order more.) Now the important part, the taste. I was pleasantly surprised with the quality and the flavor. Everything was delicious and tender. We ordered a top blade steak option and I feel like it's a type of cut that very commonly comes out tough and chewy. It wasn't the case here. The bulgogi marinade was delicious and everything was on point. The server made their rounds on time - in KBBQ world, I feel like the metric is, do they let the meat burn if you don't supervise it yourself. They did a great job from top to bottom. Although $45/head is pretty pricey, I feel like it's still competitively priced compared to similar options in the area and I didn't feel like I had to stuff myself to get my money's worth. The meat felt like quality and the side dishes had a great variety and were tasty in their own right. Great option for a nice meal out and would totally recommend. read more

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I want to gatekeeper this restaurant because of how much I love it! It's my anniversary, birthday and special occasion restaurant. The staff go out of their way to make it special every time we go and the meat is very nice and good quality! The resturant is clean and super organized. I wish them the best and they deliver consistent delicious food and service every time! read more

Overall: excellent food, good service, dark ambiance, pop music, multi-stall gendered restrooms, high chairs, booster seats, and changing tables available They have all you can eat and à la cart options. The meat might have been my favorite of all of the MD Korean bbq I've had. Their bulgogi, spicy brisket, and soy chicken really stole the show for me. I loved that they had two types of pickled radishes and japche in their ban chan options. Our server was attentive and knowledgeable. I always love Korean bbq but I typically leave feeling stuffed in a gross way. I didn't feel like that leaving here- just content and happy. My only complaints were that the pork belly was a little tough and the shells kind of stuck to the shrimp. I wish Korean bbq places would have bigger tables. Not a knock on them, it seems like that everywhere but there are way too many dishes involved for a regular sized table. read more

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BBQ spots are EVERYWHERE nowadays!! This one I went to before...HITS!! They have a newer restaurant in Columbia M.D. so me, & my Mamma (who loves hot pots) pulled up!! . Where I am: @chadolkoreanbbq . Location Reviewed: 5325 Village Center Dr., suite 123 Columbia M.D. . Items Reviewed: *Their ALL YOU CAN EAT DINNER for $35.85 Mon.-Thurs. only, at their Columbia location only that ends on July 23rd* STAMP!! Their AYCE Dinner comes with: Yum Yum sauce, Sweet Chili sauce, Teriyaki sauce, Soy paste, Jalapenos n Garlic, Roasted Salt, Kimchi, Mac Salad, Pickled Radish, Onion n Jalapeno mix, Cold Noodles, & a Side Salad-DECENT but the sauce was STAMPED!! STAMP!! Their Spicy Brisket (with white rice). It was spicy without the sauces, or rubs. Thin, but over that rice it worked well!! STAMP!! Their Spicy Bulgogi (spicy beef bulgogi). I ALWAYS order this when I come to these spots!! Meaty, less chewy, spicy, & tasty!! STAMP!! Their Butter Garlic Shrimp (Head On). The sauce was everything, & the shrimp were huge!! LIKE THAT! Their Lime Chicken (pre cooked). I dipped these into the Yum Yum, & YUMMM!! DELICIOUS. Their Fried Dumplings (with pork, & a chili sauce). Nicely fried, & tasty sauce. Appetizers: DELICIOUS. Their Spicy Ramen Appetizer($7.55). Hot Hot, & I put that brisket in it, it was good. STAMP!! Their Corn Cheese ($9.43). Cheesy, corny, a must have!! STAMP!! Their Spicy Chicken Nachos ($14.15). Me & Ma loved these!! Fresh chips, & spicy chicken!! DELICIOUS. Their Seafood Pancake ($20.75 with shrimp, scallops, carrots, & onions fried in a batter). Huge, I just needed more flavor. STAMP!! Their Dessert's ($7.55 each for an Oreo Mousse Cake, & a Crème Brûlée Cheesecake). Both were creamy, sweet, & spot hittin!! . Customer Service: On Point! . Parking: Decent. . Recommendations: Get what I STAMPED!! . Accessibility: It's wheelchair & differently abled persons friendly. 5 Stars=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS 1 Star=NAH #Bigschlimsreviews read more

My BF and I take Korean BBQ seriously. I don't know how to explain it but I did come here with an open mind. I must say. I was NOT disappointed! When coming from Vegas, the things we look for in Korean BBQ is service and also meat quality. Well, Chadol exceeded my expectations. The offers were great! Even though it was simple, I truly enjoyed my experience here. They had an a la carte option and also an AYCE option, which we did. They had a special to add NY Strip and that was probably one of the best decisions we made! Even though the AYCE menu was limited, the meat quality was worth the price! I enjoyed the sides, along with the minimal appetizers offered, but when there's meat, you don't really need that many appetizers. I especially loved the grilled squid! It came to in an aluminum tin and went right onto the grill! Service was truly amazing, since the server came and actually grilled the meat for us which we haven't seen in a while, not many places do that anymore. I gave it one star less, just because I wished the menu was a bit more and price was on the higher side. read more

Came here for dinner with friends and was very happy with the experience, food was delicious and service was good. Made reservations online which was easy and convenient, saved us a wait on a Friday night. Got seated quickly, the place is nice more upscale vibes. The staff were attentive and fast, they also handle the cooking of the meat which is nice. We as a group ordered the all you can eat option, and it didn't disappoint. We all had plenty to eat and was happy with the selection. Tried brisket, bulgogi, steak, pork belly, garlic shrimp, and the various sides. The meat was all high quality especially for ayce. Favs were the bulgogi, brisket and steak. All well seasoned and flavorful, and with plenty of dipping sauce options. The banchans/side dishes were good and even the dumplings and ramen on the ayce menu were good. Overall really liked this place for ayce, they also have à la carte options which I'll have to come back to try for. Good vibes and a nicer/fancier spot than most regular kbbq spots. The cost was more then reasonable for good quality ayce, fyi they do have a 90min time limit for ayce so come hungry. Nice to have an upscale Korean bbq option in Columbia/ Howard county. Theres plenty of parking and the service here was excellent. Definitely recommend and will be back. read more

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If you are looking for KBBQ close by, then this place wouldn't be so bad. If you're looking for the best KBBQ in the DMV though, skip this place. We had many of the traditional Korean barbecue meats, including pork belly, beef brisket, pork jowl, bulgogi, top blade steak, regular steak, chicken, etc. Overall, the meats weren't bad but they felt not as up to par compared to other places in NoVa like Oegadgib and Sō. The brisket here wasn't as fatty and delicate, and the pork belly wasn't as tender as other places. The top end steak was the best thing, packed with flavor and savoriness. I found the other meats like the chicken and bulgogi a tad too sweet for my liking. The sides were limited at our table. No beansprouts, pickled onion, or other types of kimchi apart from the napa cabbage one. Salad was also included, but again i found it to be a bit heavy and sweet with the dressing compared to when they use gochugaru and oil. We did get radish and kimchi but we continually had to keep asking for more. Usually at other spots, if you ask for extra banchan, they will give you a lot so you don't have to keep asking but for here, we kept on getting small plates. We kept on having to ask almost every time our waiter came around, along with everything else including water, rice, sauces, etc. Not necessarily bad but other KBBQ spots will see these things and refill or give you more immediately without you having to ask. The atmosphere was nice and felt classy. The grill though was a bit weak but the pans they used were nonstick so they required less changing than traditional ones. I also found the dipping sauces that came by default were lacking oomph like what comes at other places. Our total bill ended up to be $55 a person, so for that price, I would have much rather eaten at other spots like Honey Pig or Iron Age. Not a bad spot but definitely mediocre compared to others. read more

Chadol Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

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My family eats kbbq about twice a month. Meaning I've been to nearly every spot in the Howard county, Baltimore, and DC. I'll say this is the best AYCE until you get to So down in NoVa. Huge portions, big variety of marinated and non marinated meats, and very fair prices. One thing I liked about chadol was the server did all the cooking, as someone with a chronic back injury it's nice to not have to do the cooking. Having an attentive server who stays on top of the cooking allows you to drink and relax more. Also the corn cheese here was the best iteration of corn cheese I've ever had. It was almost like elote and came sizzling like fajitas. read more

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I am a big fan of the Chadol restaurant group and so happy its made its way to Hoco. I stopped by recently with friends during their soft opening. The cuts of meats were fresh and the service was great. We opted for the AYCE menu. We enjoyed everything from the brisket, top blade steak, pork belly, and pork jowl. All of the cuts did not taste like they were once frozen. The banchan spread was beautiful and the soy bean soup had the right amount of spice. They even include shin ramen in the AYCE menu. My friends and I really enjoyed our experience here. The ambience was dark and intimate. We saw plenty of families and children enjoying their meals. Our server was attentive. The banchan and waters were constantly getting refilled. We will definitely be back for their a la carte premium cuts. read more

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Quality meat! I've been the Chadol location in Rockville and thought I'd try their new location in Columbia. Typically you'll find the Korean spots in Ellicott City when it comes to Howard County; so I'm glad to see this location in a different area. It's been about a month since this location opened and I have to say the meat quality is never disappointing. The AYCE (all you can eat) opinion is a must try at least once and worth every penny. Our waiter was Isaac who was amazing. I'll be trying to request him if possible when I make future reservations at this location. Our meat of choice was: Brisket Galbi Pork Belly Curry Pork Belly Soy Top Blade Top Blade Steak Sides: Korean ramen Fried dumplings Rice Kimchi Radish Corn Salad For AYCE, you get half off premium meats, however, we didn't get to do that because what we chose from the main meats was satisfying. Perhaps next time. The curry pork belly was a first for me. I loved the crispy texture from the grilled pork that was dressed in curry. I'm drooling thinking about it. All the meats were tender. The kimchi was great in flavor. All the sides were good. Overall, it's one of the top Korean BBQ spots on my list. There is an à la cart option if you're not wanting to pick the AYCE option. You can't go wrong either way. Customer service is excellent. If you've never been they'll give you a rundown of the menu and concept. Ask about their meat quality which the proof is in the pudding; it's top tier. You are constantly checked on to see if you're ready for more meats and they consider your preference on what meat you'd like cooked next. Do yourself a favor and go to Chadol!! read more

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We stopped by for an early weekend dinner without reservations and were seated after about a five minute wait, which was great. The restaurant has a nice rustic meets modern vibe that feels warm and inviting. We decided to try the AYCE option ($45 for adults and $24 for kids ages 5-10). We sampled the brisket, seasoned top blade steak, seasoned pork belly, pork jowl, garlic shrimp, and also paid extra to try the premium jumulleock marinated beef. We added a few included sides like ramen and fried dumplings as well. Most of the meats were decent, but unfortunately the premium jumulleock (which we paid extra for) was surprisingly bland and underwhelming. We did let our server know, and she said she would inform the manager. Additionally, some of the fried dumplings were over-fried and too hard, and my daughter didn't want to eat them. Overall, while the experience wasn't terrible, it felt a bit pricey compared to other AYCE Korean BBQ spots we've tried, especially considering the quality and flavor didn't quite stand out. The location also isn't the most convenient for us. At this point, we're not sure if we would return. read more

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They are finally open! I ran in today as I swung past the UPS Store and it was so thrilled to see that they are finally open! This used to be the Melting Pot and I'm glad they did something with it. You may say, another Korean barbecue spot! Yes it's another Korean barbecue spot but their location in Rockville has some great authentic Korean dishes. I can't wait to come back and see how it compares. They are about to be in trouble because they are so close to my job! I made a reservation so I'll have to update this review once I go back but I can't believe they're open now! read more

Attended soft opening and the food quality is the highlight of my experience! It was delicious kbbq and rivals the others in Ellicott City. We did the AYCE menu and had about 10 orders of meat between 3 of us. Given they just opened, there were some setbacks with organization -- especially with the host and miscommunication about taking reservations (we called ahead and they stated they do not accept any reservations, but upon entering they asked if we had one and then put us on a waitlist where we watched everyone else with reservations get seated ahead of us for about 30 minutes). Our server was great, refilling the banchan as we ate, and the price for soft opening was amazing! read more

Chadol Korean BBQ - Bulgolgi and soy top blade steak - Korean Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

This place was okay. The meat tasted high quality which I appreciated, but it was just all the other little things that I didn't really care for. The sauce on the salad was sweet. I did not like that. It would be better with a more spicy, sesame, flavor. The pink sauce was really, really weird. Like a sour mayo. At least make it more spicy than sour? Idk the little things really rubbed me the wrong way. I'm only rating higher because the meat did taste high quality and the service was decent. Overall, solid 3.5 star experience for Chadol Columbia, imo! read more

This location is nice and spacious! Our server James was in training and he did a great job and very attentive. The menu is the same as the other locations and have À la Carte and AYCE options. My friend and I opted for AYCE and also ordered marinate galbi(must try if you haven't already). I didn't have any issues with parking and there is ample parking. read more

Wow. I had no idea this place existed in Columbia. Drew was an amazing part of our dining experience! He did a fantastic job cooking the food for us and had delicious recommendations that had us wishing we were part cow so we had enough stomachs to eat everything! Definitely coming back for more... def try brisket and pork cheeks cooked at table read more

Great experience. Delicious food and friendly staff. This was our first time and we were very pleased with everything.

I had dinner here, and yummmm! I got the combo, and it was the perfect amount for my friend and me. The meat was of amazing quality, and our server, Timmie, made sure it was cooked perfectly! I'm excited to go back and try the all you can eat! read more

This place was awesome!! Violet was our waitress and she was very kind and attentive. She was also very helpful on what to order. The manager Kenny also came by and was super nice. Highly recommend this place! read more

Ambiance is terrific, staff friendly, professional and punctual.Beef was very delicious. Looking forward to celebrating future events.

All of the beef on the all you can eat was amazing, and the service couldn't be better. Cyrus was always attentive and on top of our food. The atmosphere was very good as well, and it wasn't super busy when we came in for lunch. Definitely recommend! read more

Amazing experience! Chris was an amazing server and provided an outstanding service. I'd definitely come back to Chadol for high-quality fine dining in the local area. read more

Over the years, the best Korean BBQ spots have all gone downhill. When I discovered Chadol in Rockville, my girlfriend and I would make the hour long drive to get quality KBBQ. Now, it's only ten minutes away and the quality is on par with the Rockville location. Tonight, we were lucky enough to have David as our server! He was attentive and checked in on us regularly. The meat was cooked perfectly and we had a great night! Shout out to David and the rest of the Chadol team for opening this location and for managing a smooth opening week! read more