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DJK Korean BBQ

3.9 (926 reviews)
ModerateKorean, Barbeque
Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Christine D.

The parking lot was full so we had to park around the block and walk, but we definitely enjoyed the walk after dinner. Some of my party arrived early to put our name down on the list. They waited until we all arrived to seat us. We got lucky and tables with the charcoal grills opened up. Otherwise, we would've settled for the electric grills. The meats were good, and I appreciated that the portions were small. The favorite was the short rib chunks (sorry, I forgot what it was called but it was like cubes of meat without bone). I also liked how the pork belly and steak were cut thin so everything cooked quickly. Unfortunately, I couldn't tell the difference between a charcoal grill and an electric grill, except for maybe the charcoal grill cooked everything super fast? I personally I didn't think the meats tasted better from being cooked over charcoal. Servers changed the grill often. Our Banchan orders on the menu kept on getting missed, and we weren't sure if they were going to be doubled up if we ordered more. The servers were really nice though. I loved how they had cold noodles on the menu. The cold noodles were super refreshing. Especially since it was very warm in the restaurant. It was too hot for me to try the self-serve ramen, but it was cool that they had the machine that heated the bottom of the special bowls.

Erika T.

A basic kbbq spot with a lot of seating and good meat options. I wouldn't say it was the best quality meat but if you're more about eating to get your money's worth then it's not a bad spot. Parking can be tough during peak hours so keep that in mind. Service was okay but theres a button to press if you need their attention. Don't get confused by the numbers on the ordering sheet. They don't represent # of rounds but instead represent how many portions you want of the item. They come by each time with a different colored pen that you circle the numbers with (overlapping too if necessary). It kinda sucks that some of the meats are limit 1 per person like the Galbi. The banchan was good, my fav was the japchae and the kimchi. Overall mid and don't think I'd visit again.

Brisket, rice paper, cucumber kimchi and regular kimchi.
Jess X.

Only waited about 10 minutes on a Saturday night! Delicious meats, lots of appetizers, and they even have a ramen bar now. Great variety and value! The LA Kalbi was my favorite!

Edward T.

We went to DJK Korean BBQ for the first time to celebrate our daughter's birthday and what a wonderful, delicious, filling celebration dinner it was,.....and for the price, reasonable for a complete dinner for7 of us + a 1-year old granddaughter. We are well versed in both the Korean culture and food - I've been doing business in Korea for decades (okay, I'm not that young) and our son-in-law is Korean, . . . . We loved that it is charcoal grilled cooking and all you can eat and YES, did we eat!! The eats were wonderful quality as well as the side dishes. I tried the spicy kimchee soup and LOVED it - I would have just had three bowls of that with rice and been happy!! And then the meats - delicious!! Perfect meat to fat content for flavor and taste!! If I had one comment - I wished the sesame seed oil+ salt wasn't so flavored down with another oil and the salt was almost nonexistent, . . . . . but everything else was wonderful.

Stephanie O.

Came back again with friends because of the charcoal grill being our favorite cooking style for kbbq. We were surprised to see they had changed from a regular à la carte menu to a full all you can eat restaurant. A pleasant surprise for us since we were leaning towards another AYCE restaurant but opted to come back here instead. Employees were quick to bring and remove plates, replace grills, and assisted with some cooking as needed. We really enjoyed the quality and options available for their AYCE menu. My friend and I shared a cold noodle bowl and it was much bigger than we anticipated. It was so good and would be perfect for the upcoming summer months. Meat portions are smaller than most KBBQ places but that is not bad at all, we loved being able to try so many options. All of the banchan was delicious and really complimented the meal we had. Definitely will be coming back again!

Alice G.

Although DJK is not an AYCE Korean BBQ spot, they have really good quality meats. We ordered two different types of beef to grill and share, along with a soup on the side. This was plenty for 2 people. We loved that each table had a vent at the top to help with the smokiness of the grilling so you don't leave the restaurant smelling like meat. The servers are also so nice, checking on you and making sure the food is good. Parking lot is small but there is street parking available.

Bonnie Y.

We came here for lunch. We were able to find a parking spot right away as we got there before noon. The parking lot is small so give yourself more time to find parking. We got a table right away. It's spacious inside. We ordered seafood tofu stew, seafood pancake, beef rib stew, cold noodles with spicy sauce, and stir fry squid. The seafood pancake fell apart easily. Cold noodles were more sweet than spicy. The rest of these dishes were ok. They are not as spicy as other Korean restaurants. Overall, it's an ok place for Korean food.

Grill
Daniela A.

Have been wanting to try this place for so long and we finally had a chance too! We walked in and didn't wait too long to be seated. They sat us in a booth and gave us menus along with water. The inside was not too busy when we got their and was nicely decorated and inviting. We ordered pork belly, beef brisket, a steamed egg and kimchi stew. The beef brisket was really good quality meat. The pork belly was also good quality and cooked very nicely. They pared well with the sauces. The steamed egg as nice and light with great subtle flavor. And the kimchi stew was very well made. Not too spicy, just perfect with our meal. Over all this is great quality korean bbq with very good service. I would definitely come back given the quality of the meats!

Inside
Anne C.

Came here with a few friends. It was a Tuesday late afternoon, not busy at all when we arrived. We chose one of the combination B for the 4 of us... and it was plenty of food! The timing of how the food was served was well paced and the charcoal grill added to its authenticity. The variety of meat served were good portions and quality. The banchan complimented the meats.. I liked the dressing on the salad.. We added cold noodles to our meal at the end... I'm not the biggest fan, but that's just my personal preference. By the time we left the place had filled up. Service was efficient and attentive. Price is comparable. Parking shared with next door businesses. Definitely a place to try.

Ttookbegi Bulgigo and banchan
Anh H.

You know the food will be authentic when the local Koreans eat there. Enjoyed a laid back lunch today and this place did not disappoint. The lunch specials offer full flavor for a great value. Abundance of banchan to accompany your entree. We ordered the kimchi soondubu which was super flavorful without the overwhelming spicy gochujang. Perfectly balanced with tofu, kimchi, and rice cakes. Yes the soft rice cakes in the stew was the highlight of this dish for me. The Ttookbegi Bulgigo was also a standout dish with tender beef in a flavorful soup. I appreciate the complimentary hot roasted corn tea also. Parking was easy and service was quick. This is my new favorite lunch spot and will be a regular customer. The menu is very extensive for AYCE , BBQ, Ramen bar bento, etc. which I look forward to dining with a large group. Did I mention the homey vibes and the bathroom is very clean and well stocked?

Maya H.

This is the best kbbq and service I've had. All the waitress is so sweet!! They are so attentive and fast. I went on a Sunday night with a party of 4 for my birthday dinner. It was busy and there was no parking. The parking is small and about 4 businesses share the parking lot. We didn't wait for a long period and was seated quickly. The place is pretty big. The AYCE menu is huge. They have cold noodle, various soup dishes, fried food, and meat choices. They also have a ramen station which we didn't try because we got full from everything. The kalbi and bulgogi is probably one of the best I've ever had. It's so flavorful and tender. I got seafood tofu soup which is filled with various seafood and delicious. The cold noodle is also a delicious. The japchae is also very good! At the end of our meal we have a choice of chocolate, vanilla, or green tea ice cream. I got green tea and that was so good!! 100/10 would come again!! Customer service is AMAZING and delicious FOOD .

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Vern C.

Just stopped in for lunch and the restaurant is clean and the employees are friendly. The food was fantastic and came out quickly, the sides are good! The ribs were quality meat, and just adds to the meal. Fairly reasonable for a quick lunch.

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Do you have AYCE menu available?

No they do not

For the grill, Do they charge per person or per table?

Both. You can grill your food (order by the dish), or you can order separate pre-cooked dishes.

Do they have perilla leaves and other things to wrap?

I believe they do. But it's not in the menu. You have to order it specifically. Just like if you want samjang or fresh garlic.

Do they provide catering?

Yes, they do.

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