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    Ember Korean BBQ

    4.2 (383 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    EMBER KOREAN BBQ ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
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    Good for groups

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    Bibim naengmyeon
    Maple C.

    Love coming here since recommended by a friend ! The meat here is good my mom's favorite is the marinated rib fingers and today we had the saeng galbi! It was so good! I love the appetizers lie the garlic parmesan fries, cheese corn and onion rings. I love how they added the green mussels it's one of our favorites. Ember is one of our favorite kbbq places to go to because they have the bibim naengmyeon ! I love eating it with the meat because it goes so well together. I like the banchan too, and always order extra kimchi because it tastes so fresh. I like how they always give us icecream at the end with our choice of melona or sherbet cup. Our server Kimberly is so wonderful she provided excellent service and was so fast and efficient! She came right away when we were almost done with our meat to put in our next round so we wouldn't have to wait so long, she was so nice and I really appreciated her great service!

    Raul F.

    Once upon a time, the only Korean barbecue spot near my residence oz Korean barbecue. Maybe in about the last five years, so many of these types of restaurants have sprung up and I've got my attention. This is the newest one that I have eaten at. Not sure how long they've been here, but the quality of food is amazing. The dipping sauces, the soups, the side, dishes, and condiments, along with premium meats made for a wonderful experience. Their server was great as well, I informed him this is my first time coming here and I wasn't as familiar with Korean barbecue. He took the time to educate me on how to order and what sauces went better with what. The environment is fairly loud but appropriate. Restaurants of this style need to have great ventilation and a capacity to seat, large groups. This restaurant does all that. I would definitely return here.

    Yum
    Amabel Y.

    Arrived around 5pm on a Saturday and it was not busy yet. We still waited 10 minutes to be seated for party of 7. The meat was good but seems like they removed jajangmian from the menu so that was disappointing. The fries are good as usual. The steamed eggs were a bit overcooked, and the ramen with cheese was very basic (tasted like chicken powder with gochugaru topped with mozzarella cheese). Favorite cuts of meat was the saeng galbi and the beef belly. The scallion salad is a must get along with rice paper!

    Ben T.

    Been here multiple times now and have had a good time experience each time. Tbe combination of attention by the staff and portions make it a go to place when craving KBBQ and not wanting to make too much of an effort of driving. The KBBQ is good in my amateur viewpoint, but what separates it from other places is the care. You can choose between full orders and half orders, so you can conceivably try more of the menu because each round will be smaller. This isn't a detterent because the staff consistently come by and check in. Unlike other places where smaller portions are definitely a negative because they don't come as often, you won't have that issue here. The staff is great. Everyone involved with the operation that I've interacted with so far is awesome. They refill drinks, get orders, clean up the table and switch grills, everything that makes the experience better. I like the fact they have mussels. Sometimes I just have a craving for them, and this place allows the itch to be scratched. Ventilation is better than other places because they have it right over the grill. Additionally, plates aren't tiny. It can actually fit a good amount of food. Banchan was plentiful, refillable, and already at the table. The table size too is nice and generous; small tables at AYCE KBBQ places irk me because of the inevitable amount of plates that you get won't fit. Overall, this place hasn't let me down. For that, it deserves 5.

    Extremely salty Soybean Paste Soup
    Dante B.

    Ember is everything I look for in an AYCE KBBQ. The variety of proteins, appetizers, and sides makes for an excellent overall KBBQ experience. I especially love their selection of non-marinated beef and pork (IYKYK). Service here is consistently great. Our server, James, is always exceptional. During our visit, he was handling 4-5 tables on his own and still managed to check in regularly while keeping our banchan and meats coming with zero delays--seriously impressive. Recommend: brisket, saeng kalbi (non marinated short rib), rib eye steak, thick cut pork belly, pork jowl, ube melona (dessert) Skip: Soybean paste soup (way too salty), Rib fingers (get saeng kalbi instead) Parking: Plenty of spaces available in the strip mall where the restaurant is located.

    Saran W.

    I've visited Ember a couple of times more recently to catch up with friends after the holidays and it's been a great experience each time. Both visits, I was with a group of 3 and the wait was only about 15-20 minutes. They don't have the option of an online waitlist, but they do accept reservations for groups of 5 or more. Any smaller than that and you need to be added to the waitlist in person. The interior is bright and well ventilated. The staff are definitely busy, but they check in often for ordering more items and keep an eye on the grill to offer to swap out for a new one. I really appreciate the attention to customers. My favorite meats would have to be the LA Galbi and the soy garlic beef belly. My favorite sides/apps are the scallion salad (so refreshing with the meat) and the battered onion rings. Pro-tip: ask for the broccoli sauce and spicy mayo as creamy sauces to enjoy with your meal. Even with the huge amount of food, it's always fun to look forward to dessert which is included at the end of the meal. I always opt for a Melona bar and the mango is my favorite!

    Niecey eating the japchae like always
    Trish R.

    Went to eat with my family and made reservations same day on a weekend. My family and I were all pretty hungry, 5 adults, 1 child and a baby. Qualified for child prices which was nice since my son is 9. Walking in it was really spacious and clean, I loved the vent systems it reminded me of over seas kbbq. The only thing is you have to keep it low for the smoke and when we did raise it, our waiter asked us not to. Understandable but sometimes it got in the way of cooking. Let's get into the food, we ordered corn cheese, gyoza and fries for apps. Nothing bad to say, but nothing out of the ordinary. As usual, ordering three meats at a time. The marinated meats were like the apps. Honestly this place is okay for their meats nothing out of the ordinary again. Melona for dessert. The wait staff was kind. Honestly come try it out, my experience went smooth. Nothing bad to say at all. I'll be keeping this place in rotation ‍ I would like if they had Shirley temples and Roy rogers though. That's my go to.

    Banchan
    Lauren C.

    Came here for the first time on a Friday night where they were busy, but we were seated quickly. Our server, Anna was great-she checked in on us frequently to make sure we had everything we needed. The Meat was marinated well, but we felt some of the meat cuts were a little tough, and that the quality of the meat is better at Oz. The tofu soup was very good though, while the banchan was just ok. Otherwise, it's another solid KBBQ option in EG.

    Monica C.

    It's always nice to have ayce kbbq options in the area other than oz ! Ember is located in the same shopping center as Burlington coat factory ( formerly mervyns) and hobby lobby ! You can't miss it . I really enjoy ember and the many options they offer . They have a full bar , plenty of appetizers, and so many meat options to choose from ! While I think their banchans are just ok ( I like the bean sprouts and cucumbers the most) I always enjoy my experience here . Every time I dine here , my servers are usually jay or Derek and they always do such a fantastic job . If you're craving a nice ayce kbbq with great service , I highly recommend ember !

    Joy Y.

    Enjoyed our dinner here. I made a reservation for a Saturday night party of 6. Everyone was attentive and prompt. All the meat items we ordered were great portions and were very good. We really enjoyed our first time here.

    Karen T.

    My husband's co-worker recommended Ember to him and I'm so glad he did! We've gone at least twice so far and I'm certain it won't be our last. Even when it was busy, we only had to wait maybe 15-20 minutes, which was great. Fair pricing with great service, side dishes, and meat options. Ember has one of the better tasting corn cheese, which made me happy. Choice of one Melona bar or sherbet cup at the end. Left without smelling like KBBQ due to their ventilation system, which is a huge plus! Def recommend!

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    Ask the Community - Ember Korean BBQ

    Anyone know if the allow solo dining?

    Yes.

    Any birthday specials?

    They do not do anything special for birthdays, but the desserts are AYCE too.

    What kind of meat is in the potstickers?

    I asked because my husband doesn't eat pork and the server told me beef but I don't think they were - it was white meat.

    Is there a senior discount?

    $37 per person for dinner?

    Yes.

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    Drove almost 45 min (on Mother's Day) and it did NOT disappoint. We were expecting to at least have…read morea lil wait since it was almost dinner time, but we were greeted at sat right away. It was very busy but you can tell the staff was on top of everything and the music was literally such a vibe. It reminded me of just being around family enjoying a Sunday afternoon. Our waiter was friendly and offered the specials, not gonna lie we wanted to try everything. My husband and I enjoyed a michelada and our daughter had a Pepsi. We clearly ordered way too much much and had plenty to take home for dinner tomorrow. Everything was AMAZING! We're already planning our next trip out here. My daughter said 10/10! What we ordered: Calamari 6 steamed oysters Garlic noodles Clam chowder The REEL boil combo

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    I first tried this place when they catered a church event back in December, and I've been wanting…read moreto come back ever since because the food was absolutely fantastic. Honestly, it was 10/10...even after sitting out and getting cold! They served honey walnut shrimp, egg rolls, garlic noodles, and chicken, and everything was delicious. So much so, I had to ask them where they catered from! I recently stopped in because I've been on a seafood boil kick, and I'm so glad I did. Molly was our waitress, and she was amazing...super friendly, attentive, and very helpful with questions about the menu. She even told us about their Thursday karaoke nights. We ordered the seafood boil with shrimp and mussels in the Fusion sauce, mild spice level. The sauce was incredible! It had so much flavor without being overpowering. Next time, I'll definitely be trying medium spice. We also ordered the egg rolls, which were crispy, delicious, and served with lettuce wraps that made them even better. The sauce was sweet and salty. Great combo. The raw oysters were fresh, the garlic noodles were perfectly cooked and seasoned, and every dish we tried was excellent. The restaurant was clean, the service was outstanding, and the atmosphere was fun with sports games playing on tvs in the restaurant. The calamari was standard. Cooked well. Not overly oily. Loved that it had bell peppers incorporated. Great food, great service, and a great experience overall. We will definitely be back!

    I ordered live crawfish to go, but unfortunately, the crawfish I received were clearly frozen, not…read morefresh or live as I expected. I could immediately taste that they had been frozen. The meat had an old, unpleasant taste, and the crawfish were extremely tiny. Fusion sauce mix didn't taste right to me either. I was only able to eat about five pieces before I had to throw the entire order away. It was honestly so disappointing, especially considering how much I paid. The corn was also not fresh at all, it was extremely rubbery and tasted nothing like fresh corn. I feel like I completely wasted my money. If I'm paying for live crawfish, I expect to receive fresh crawfish, not tiny, old-tasting frozen ones. Unfortunately, I will not be returning.

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    4.4(138 reviews)
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    The food was ridiculously fresh and flavorful. This is such a sweet treat for the Elk Grove…read morecommunity. We got the experience of flying first class without paying $5,000+. The servers were dressed as flight attendants. They were all well-groomed and very hospitable. If you've ever flown first class overseas, you know for food, they aim for visual aesthetics, exceptional flavor, and abundance. I brought my two kids for brunch before church because we actually meant to go next door to the bakery, then saw this place was open, so we decided, why not? We are so glad we did. The place is so clean and gives you the ambiance of flying on a first-class luxury plane. To get the full experience, you should order your own dish because, just like a luxury flight, everyone will get their own individual starters and drinks. The flight attendants, a.k.a. servers, were all so sweet and had great customer service. The food came out very well presented. We will definitely come here again. Great for a special occasion. And the prices are actually very reasonable. Get the Japanese bento box if you go there for brunch because it came out looking way better than the picture. In fact, it was so much better, I wouldn't have used the picture they used for their menu. Because if I saw a picture of what I actually received, then I would've ordered it immediately. I gave them five stars, which is very rare coming from me, because their vision and approach is bold and unique. I appreciate businesses that take big risks and execute their vision impeccably with what they have. Thank you, Sky Port Restaurant and Bar! We were pleasantly surprised for the amazing brunch right before church on a regular Sunday!

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    4.3(747 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    Not a stranger to the Tasty Pot franchise but it was my first time at this location and it checks…read moreall the boxes! My husband and I came in at 2pm on a Saturday and were seated right away. The table was a little sticky (not sure from what) but the seats were comfortable. We were served complimentary sweet tea (black or green) which was a nice plus - you don't get this at every location. The drinks were quite sweet but had a very good tea flavor. I ordered #2 Lamb Hot Pot and hubby got #9 Taiwanese Supreme Spicy Hot Pot both with medium spice. I personally did not experience much spice at this level so I will probably get very spicy next time. We also added the mala skewers which is my husband's favorite and again this is not available at all locations. Did not have to wait too long for our hot pot but did have to wait a little longer for the skewers. I do see this as a good sign as it hints they're not pre-made. Great assortment of skewers with generous mala sauce and flavor. Hot pot is packed with ingredients with generous serving out meat. I can finish the entire thing but if you have a smaller appetite you might want to share. I recommend asking for noodles on the side as it risks them getting soggy. Service was good here and we were extremely satisfied with our meal. We will definitely be back!

    First time trying hot pot and I was a little overwhelmed on the options. I played it safe and…read moreordered a regular beef one. It was very good AFTER I added some chili oil and bean paste. I don't think the broth was anything to rave too much about. I'm glad I tried it but you really have to know what you like. Service was adequate. After they served us, they never did check in again. Ambiance was popping. A lot of people were there. Overall, I'm glad I tried it.

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    Crab City Restaurant & Desserts - Garlic noodles

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    4.0(1.2k reviews)
    3.5 mi
    •$$

    I was crashing in Elk Grove at my friend Joe's for the week and was craving crawfish. He suggested…read moreCrab City so we called in to make a reservation for our party. It's a decently sized restaurant capable of accommodating at least 60 people. When we arrived, there was already a group of at least 20 people in the rear, and they were able to accommodate our group of 6 children and 6 adults. Although there was a bit of a wait for the food because they were short staffed, we had the happy hour menu to choose deals from and entertainment from the large group's karaoke to keep us busy in the meantime. When the food came out, I was surprised to find such tasty, and, large crawfish and shrimp on our table! The food was piping hot and the portions nice and big. I especially loved that the seafood came out in metal bowls instead of the plastic bags every other boil place serves their boils in. Extra points to them for being environmentally friendly! After a few bottles of soju, our group decided to partake in the free karaoke too, and we had a great time belting our hearts out. All in all, we loved the fair prices, delicious food, kid and family environment, and will definitely be back the next time we're in town. Thanks for the awesome night, Crab City!

    For a chain store the location operates like a mom and pop show. When, i say this, it's not meant…read moreto be a knock but more of a heads up to give grace. It may take time to get seated and created but it really seems like it's just one person that runs the whole front end, from seating and placing orders to delivering food to your table as well as bussing tables . You will be be seated and get your for in a decent amount of time. Definitely a local favorite for the food and the vibes. Now the food here is delicious. I usually get a combo to share with my wife. Our last time we got the big city combo, on promotion from $70 reduced to $55. Staff here has always been friendly. There really

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