First time having Korean bbq, and we enjoyed everything we had! We walked in without a reservation on a Friday night, so we weren't able to be seated at a grill table. We enjoyed the food nonetheless! read more

I'm giving this place two stars mainly for basic politeness. Unfortunately, the long wait made it unlikely that I'll return. It was nice to check out initially, but when it came time to order, one waiter didn't seem sure how to serve us, which created confusion. At that point, I began recording. What bothered me most was that someone came to our table pretending to be a waiter, which added to the discomfort. We were left waiting again, and the overall energy felt off and untrustworthy. The seating itself was nice, which makes it even more disappointing that the service fell so short. Good atmosphere, but the service really flopped. read more

We came here on a whim since there was no wait on a Saturday evening for 5. The place was still busy though as we passed on a table with a grill, which then would've been a wait. We ordered the Pork Belly Bibimbap ($19), Kalbitang ($27), Steak Cubes ($40), Kalbi ($38), and Dokebi Spicy Korean Fried Chicken ($17 for 8pcs). We also paired the meal with a pitcher of Kolsch ($36). The entrees come with 6 banchans, which had some unique options like burdock root. Unfortunately the rest of the banchans were not well marinated/fermented. Also, when we asked for a refill of the banchans, the server never came back. When I asked again, she brought it but questioned me that we already got ours, which was strange as I confirmed that the banchans were unlimited. What's the point of a Korean restaurant that doesn't serve unlimited banchans?! Anyways, the rest of the food was good --not bad, not great. Everything also tasted different from how it is typically made. It almost felt like it was Korean food made to cater to non-Koreans. Also note that the dokebi spicy is actually quite spicy and that's coming from someone who enjoys spicy food. Overall, the place got the job done but didn't impress me whatsoever. read more

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I tried their Kalbi burrito and their Korean fried chicken. It was okay. Their fried chicken was more Asian fusion and didn't taste like the ones you typically find at Korean restaurant. The kalbi burrito was also okay but not as flavorful as some of the kalbi I have tried in the past. A little disappointed the restaurant didn't come with small appetizers like most Korean restaurant. Overall, a good experience, I might come back to try their bbq. read more

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First time at KBBQ - sprouts came out with hair , the service was ok, not as attentive as I would have liked. We didn't like the tuna and they didn't remove it from the bill. Gave us comp mochi with what looked like mold. I doubt I'd return it recommend to anyone. read more

Dokebi Bar & Grill - The bill for 2 - Korean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

It's a good family friendly or date night experience and that's hard to do. Maybe that just means that it's an all around easy and good experience perhaps? I came here with a good friend and her two daughters for my first time; not theirs. It's a little pricier than other similar establishments. The food is very good so you can't really be mad about that fact. Literally every plate was delicious. Each of the dishes was well seasoned. Even if you overcooked something, you couldn't mess up the flavor. We got a little busy eating a few times that we forgot to pull things off the grill but they were still perfect. We ordered one plate that we shared as well. It was the japache; absolutely delicious. Come in for a nice meal and a possible celeb sighting. You will not be disappointed. read more

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Omg I dream about the KALBITANG (call-bee-tahng) !! $27 for the most tender beef short rib! The soup comes with onions, egg drop,oyster mushroom, sliced radish, scallions, sweet potato starch glass noodles. It was soooo delicious and I think about this dish often. I got it to go and it was so good for a cozy night in. Def coming back during those cold winter nights! read more

I think this place scratches a very specific niche. Which is, if you are spontaneously craving korean bbq but can't find someone to go to AYCE with you or you don't have the stomach to do AYCE by yourself, and you're too lazy to go to H mart to make kbbq at home (aka I'm describing myself), this place is perfect. You have the option to cook the bbq yourself or have them do it- there's a couples items where they can't do it for you so keep that in mind when deciding where to sit. It is on the pricy side but I thought everything tasted really good. It hit the spot for me. Sure an AYCE place would've been a better deal but it's conveniently near where I live and I was so badly craving kbbq. read more

Dokebi Bar & Grill - All this for me - Korean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Dokebi is a vibeeeee. Great music, delicious food, stellar service: what more could you ask for?! Williamsburg isn't exactly K-Town, but if you're craving good Korean food, this is THE spot. It is DIY for grilling, but if you don't want to do the cooking, it's nice that the kitchen can cook the meat for you. Some tips: -don't skip on the tteokbokki (my favorite appetizer), and do add the fishcakes! -you can't go wrong on anything from the grill menu, but the bulgogi and kalbi are superb -their cocktails are incredible, don't forget to ask about the house infused Soju! -get the Bibibap in the hot stone bowl, you're welcome -try the fried chicken, but know that this is the item that takes the longest -TIP 25%!! This staff is hard working and they deserve nothing less read more

Meat quality wasn't shabby but the cuts that are marinated could definitely use more flavor. The cuts of meat weren't evenly cut. Overall you'd probably have a better experience in ktown but sometimes you have to settle if you don't want to wait and don't want to make the trek out. Banchan - 50% delicious and the other half were just ok. Unlimited refills! read more

We came in for drinks at the bar while on our NYC trip and I really like this place! Very chill and has a nice, comfy, dimly lit feel to it and yummy drinks. Also, they have shirts of their adorable little mascot character and I love that. Bartender was very friendly! read more

Always reliable Dokebi! Been going here for years. Some of the best KBBQ, Soy ginger wings (now cooked in tallow if you like it) and the seafood pancake are a must. Good service and drinks. See you soon :) read more

Dokebi Bar & Grill - Included banchan best kimchi and KBBQ - Korean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I so enjoyed this Korean BBQ spot! The staff is so friendly and helpful. The vibe is wonderful. And, of course, the food is amazing. I'm a fan of all the grilled meats. It's also kinda fun to do it yourself. If that's your things, this is the spot for you! read more

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The best Korean BBQ I've had since I left SoCal. Periodt. Banchan was , bulgogi, pork belly, and lots of veggies. So fresh. Great service. Will definitely be back! read more

Dokebi Bar & Grill - All the goods - Korean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I been coming here for like 8 years so when i went recently and they got my order wrong i expect some grace, NOPE all i got was contentious energy like i hadnt ordered from Dokebi many times before. Anyway when they wouldnt make my order right i asked for my items in a to go bag and left. The energy is off and it was bad service. read more

Some friends and I came in on a Friday night around 545. We were able to walk in, but just after we did the place started to fill and there was a wait. We ordered the ttuckpokki as an appetizer and did the korean bbq for dinner. The ttuckpokki was nice and spicy and the rice cakes a perfet texture. For the bbq we did a single order of each: steak cubes, spicy bulgogi, and chadolbaegi. This, with rice and the banchan was a perfect amount for 3 people. The meat was fresh and high quality, and came with garlic, onions, broccoli, and mushrooms to grill with it. It was also served with soy sauce and a delicious peanut sauce for dipping. We also had the yuzu margaritas and a sake that we enjoyed. Our server was prompt and friendly, and the ambiance was a perfect mix of bustling but quiet enough to hear all your tables conversations. Definitely stop by! read more

The ambience of this place is absolutely unique. The staff is very attentive and kind. The food is a 5/5. The portions are fair and the drinks are even better. I truly enjoyed going there with friends. read more

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The food was great. It was was so flavorful. The waiter was very helpful with recommedations and was spot on. I plan on returning with my friends. read more

One of the best Korean spots in Brooklyn, hands down. The pork belly is melt-in-your-mouth good. The banchan spread is next level with so much variety, and high quality ingredients. The kalbi beef is top-tier quality, and the Korean-style wings are perfectly fried with just the right balance of sweet and heat. Portions are generous, prices are solid, and everything tastes homemade in the best way. A must-visit. read more

Truly amazing food and always consistent! the flavors are spectacular and unique and the staff is very kind!

Hipster vibe. Great friendly service. It was very busy and there was a long wait for our food but the apps came out fast and they gave us extra. Waiter was very knowledgeable and entertaining. We wanted a table with a stove but they didn't have any available. We had steak and wings and chicken. Everything was beyond delicious. We went in the summer and haven't made it back yet, but we plan to. Definitely worth the wait! read more

Was craving korean bbq one day and decided to go here. First off, their selection banchan was fresh and delicious! My favorite were the bean sprouts and the spinach. Had a couple plates of meat - standout was the kalbi. It was perfectly marinated and was sweet and savory. The grain rice accompanied the meal well. It is a bit pricey though, so it's not an everyday thing. But it wasn't bad since the meal itself was of good quality. read more

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I happened to pass by with a friend we went in had the salad and dumplings, chicken wings. I want to go back try the cooking table. Service was great. I came back again for lunch before heading over to the movies. Ambiance is nice too. read more

Came here on a Tuesday my daughter bday 11 years old. She LOVES everything asian. She asked for Korean bbq. Found this spot we don't live far and are in the neighborhood a lot. It was 4 of us, sat us down right away. The hostess was awesome. The waitress came we let her know it was our first time. Actually my exact words. We were popping our Korean bbq ‍. It was a little funny. She showed us where to order in the menu since we would be cooking our food. It was four of us. My husband myself the bday girl and my 6 year old. We ordered the steak cubes. My husband ordered a drink made with whisky can't remember the name i LOVE margaritas. So i orders the yuzu margarita i hope i wrote that right. It was delicious like strong but sweet and not cheap liquor. The bday girl got a lychee drink. We got naked wings for the 6 year old. The pickiest kid ever. The brought out a few plates of idk what . We were trying to figure out if we cook it lol then the sever said it was sides. I'm like obviously. When the waitress came we asked she explained what they all were. Then the food to cook came. I was just a bit annoyed because i let it be known it was our first time so maybe when those "sides " came she could've explained. She didn't even explain how to cook what to do etc. But no worries my husband got it down pack because he loves to bbq. It is a bit pricey not a place to just go for dinner unless it's an occasion at least for our budget. Now i personally don't like when the bill comes and they "suggest" omg it was 30%,25% or 20%. Like 30% wth . Anyways overall nice experience read more

Dokebi Bar & Grill - Yuzu margarita - Korean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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The food was amazing and the drinks were great. Music and ambience casual and layback. Service was excellent and the manager made sure to cater to ever need and wants read more

The food was good and they have cool merch for purchase. We came during lunch hour and had to wander into the back to find someone who could seat us. Overall I would come back and try something different off the menu read more

Dokebi Bar & Grill - BIBIMBAP - Korean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

More like a 3.5/5 star rating. Came here for lunch during covid and they have nice outdoor, covered seating. Ordered the spicy seafood bibimbap in the hot pot (for $2 extra) and a mushroom burrito. The bibimbap came with a few banchan (side dishes), I really enjoyed the fermented bean one. If you order a bibimbap, definitely order it in the hot pot to get the crispy rice. It's also a pretty big portion so you could share it between two people. The seafood was a bit overcooked but overall I did enjoy it. The mushroom burrito on the other hand was a miss. The flavor of the mushrooms didn't come through and it tasted quite bland, especially eating it along side the bibimbap. I have had their tacos on a different occasion and enjoyed them so maybe just stick with tacos over burritos. read more

Dokebi Bar & Grill - Banchan - Korean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Walking away at a ~$80 bill with just 2 beers (pre-gratuity), I would not recommend this place to anyone who wants authentic Korean food. I would recommend it for the outdoor seating, service and drinks however. We did not try the KBBQ so this review is not for that. Sat outside due to COVID-19 guidelines and although service was great, the review sits at 3 stars because the food was not the best. Pros: - Outdoor seating was nice, especially during COVID, availability on both sides of the block. Cons: Banchan - salty. Practically everything was too salty to the point where we did not eat much of the Banchan. Soy Ginger Wings (8pcs) - Luckily not too salty, but unfortunately not flavorful enough. No where near the crispiness of regular Korean wings. Dejang Jiggae - Just okay Kalbi Jjim - Tasted very mediocre as if it was a broth whipped in 5 minutes, abused with soy sauce and mirin. The beef was nice and tender but the broth was just severely lacking. read more

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This place is a favorite for my family, we eat here at least once a month and the food and service are always excellent! We love the bulgogi and spicy pork, and cooking the meat (and veggies) for yourself is always fun. We love the marinated meats especially. The tacos and the Korean chicken wings are also great. So grateful to have such a wonderful Korean BBQ spot near us! read more

Overall this dining experience was 10/10 , our server was extremely sweet and helped us choose all the right dishes and drinks! All the sides that came with the brisket were soooo yummy , you can't go wrong with anything. read more

Really enjoyed lunch at Dokebi today. We started off by sharing a rice cake dish with added fish cakes. Delicious! After that we shared the single portion of the pork belly BBQ dish which you cook yourself on the table grill. The pork belly comes with mushrooms, peppers, onions and garlic to grill as well. It is served with lettuce, allowing you to eat the pork belly and other vegetables as a lettuce wrap, as well as a delicious bean paste and some rice. This was enough food for the two of us. The server was very attentive and prompt and the food was great! I'll certainly go back!!! read more

Dokebi Bar & Grill - Korean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

For a New Year's Eve dinner with a large group of people, Dokebi was a great choice. It was intimate, fun and overall a good vibe! Mandoo Pan fried pork dumplings! Tasty and filling. The soy dipping sauce was key and essential to bring the Mandoo dish whole. Dokebi Spicy Wings The soy glaze was so goood! Tasted a bit of ginger in there that gave the wings more of a "oomph". I was a bit drunk halfway through the wings so I could not finish them, unfortunately, but can attest that they were delicious. read more

Dokebi Bar & Grill - Dokebi Spicy Wings - Korean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I was craving bibimbap and so I wanted to try another place and I decided to order from here because previously this place had 4 stars. The bibimbap was not a version I ever had since it didn't come with spinach or mushrooms. It came with big slices of bell peppers. I was beyond disappointed, since you're expecting something that your craving and get something totally different. Like don't call this bibimbap. read more

My experience at Dokebi is my karma for going to Williamsburg for kbbq and expecting seasoned food. This was the worst bbq I've had in the city. Everything was incredibly bland and overpriced AF. We got the "spicy" chicken wings...NO FLAVOR whatsoever, no spice at all. It's like they just dipped a chicken wing in some frying oil and threw it on our plates. We also got the spicy bulgogi-again, zero spice- and the steak chops. It was so bad we had to ask for salt and pepper. We tried asking for garlic salt or other kinds of seasoning and they apparently didn't have that. The servers and bartenders were lovely though. read more

Dokebi is always a fun place to go with friends and family. My young one loves being able to BBQ on their grills! The service is great, the food is great and the location is just off the Beat'n path! read more

Our waitress was awesome (wish we got her name, she knew everything on the menu and had great recommendations)! Super nice and attentive. The food is very authentic IMO. Everything served was perfectly hot. Our kimchi soup was bubbling hot with a nice touch of spice and had a tang from the fermented kimchi. The chicken wings were flavorful and were perfectly crisp on the outside. Probably one of the best places that has good wings in the neighborhood. The beef bibimbap in the hot stone bowl is a must have (we got an extra egg on top, recommend)! You can tell they know what they're doing there bc the rice didn't stick. When stirring it you get that crispy rice on the bottom, spoons perfectly right off. I've been to many Korean restaurants that can't seem to perfect it as the rice sometimes sticks to the pot and gets mushy. Loved all the sides they had to offer especially the kimchi! Covid protocols are followed and server takes your order at the table. Plates, utensils are not single use take out containers which is great! Better for the environment and also just makes the experience a whole lot better than versus other places that serve you takeout containers even when dining in at the establishment. read more

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I've had Korean BBQ a handful of times, and I am inclined to say that Dokebi would be my last choice. The ambiance and service - its a bar turned into a Korean BBQ restaurant. Its a bit dark, and the service is friendly, but slow. It took about 10 minutes for us to get glasses of water when the dining area was almost empty. Our waitress was friendly, but it seems like she had to balance managing the restaurant area as well as the bar all the way in the back. The food - for apps we ordered the edamame which seems like it was boiled for too long (super mushy) and an order of pork/veggie dumplings (aka mandoo... these weren't bad). My friend and I also decided to split the Steak Cubes (portion for 2) served with extra virgin olive oil, salt + pepper, broccoli, onion, mushroom, and wasabi soy sauce. At a whopping $34, you'd expect to leave full or at least get more of the complimentary sides that Korean BBQ places in NYC offer. If you are going to have a Korean BBQ restaurant so close to Manhattan, you should compete with what Manhattan is offering, no? Isn't that how this works? Not here apparently! The steak was delicious, don't get me wrong, but you get a much better experience it Koreatown. Also their Shabu Shabu (Japanese Style) is $49... WHUT? Again, I'm sure its delicious, but this isn't a high-end place and Shabu Shabu is usually SUPER cheap. I guess I am just not getting how this chill, unassuming place came out of left field with these prices. Believe the 3 star rating. Go to Koreatown for your Korean BBQ fix. read more

Dokebi Bar & Grill - Steak Cubes - Korean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Extremely disappointing and what a rip off! I paid &27 for this?! This is such a damn rip off! We have been going and ordering from Dokebi for years and this is definitely our last dang time. read more

Dokebi Bar & Grill - Not only do I have to grill it again - I paid $27 for 9 squares?! - Korean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

UPDATE: The section by the bar, or the back, is also nice. This time I tried the chicken bbq and, again, it was okay but not exceptional. My wife, though, loved the soondubu chigae (seafood stew). Nice atmosphere, especially if you stay in the less noisy part by the entrance. The food is okay, but not exceptional. The bulgogi, for instance, featured incredibly salty meat. Try the soon dubu instead. Interestingly, they have Portuguese vinho verde on the menu. Refreshing, during the summer. read more

Been going there for over 6 years now, Easily the best Korean BBQ in Brooklyn, the staff is great and the food to die for. i have taken friends and fam, and sometimes groups of 12 , always a great experience ! But, Just... Be ready to wait a while for your food, even when the restaurant is EMPTY, they find a way to bring you raw ( cold, not needed to be cooked , only olive oil , salt and pepper) in over 20mn wait sometimes.... Perfect Food Great Staff Waiting time is a bit extra read more