Quick service and refills on the side dishes. We got the beef combo and it was perfect to share between 2 people. Spacious, clean ambiance

Last week we went there and they changed a lot. They don't have hostess or waiter to inform you on what to do. At that time we were there was only 6:00 pm and most worker were busy cleaning up the table. After 15 minutes we were wondering why nobody came to us. We didn't realized that we were supposed to order to the touchscreen POS. After that the server will give you all the meat and other food without saying anything. I have to call someone to help us to turn on the grill. When we were done with our grill I have to call one of their hostess to turn off the grill. At the end we were disappointed. read more

This restaurant came recommended and it did not disappoint. We had never eaten here before and only had Korean BBQ one other time. This place will see our faces again! We got the small Marinated Combo ("serves 2-3"), there were 4 of us and we're not huge eaters. The small combo served us very well - granted we had an order of Fried Dumplings on the side, no one left hungry, and we had some food (the sides) left. The quality of the food was great and so was the selection of meats and sides. Great staff, they were very helpful and explained the process we were about to go through. Nathan offered to cook our first round at the table for us since we were inexperienced. He and Eric kept us entertained and supplied with meat and sides for the entire meal. The restaurant was clean, with an airy open atmosphere. When they are busy you do sit close to other diners, but we were easily able to carry on private conversations at our table. As I said before - we'll be back! read more

Exit 5 - Korean Near Me - Renton, Washington

So-So Service with ok food and mindless staff This is a multi-visit review. First visit: I went with two friends after a movie. As first-timers, we had to figure out the tablet-based ordering system, which was fine once a very helpful waiter walked us through it. We ordered a beef grill for three and mostly enjoyed the food. About 40 minutes in, while we were finishing our last plate, the owner or manager repeatedly came to our table and stood silently at the head of it, asking if we were enjoying our food. Each time we said yes. He did this three separate times. It was awkward and uncomfortable. After the third time--about 45 minutes into the meal--we paid and left. What stood out was that I am an older white man, and the two friends I was dining with are older men of color. At that time, they were the only people of color in the restaurant. Other diners who arrived before us were still eating and were not approached in this way. Second visit: This past Friday, I returned with my wife and another friend. This time, the owner did not come over to our table. The overall experience was similar to the first visit, minus the awkward standing. The food was consistent with the first visit. One issue was the heating element at our table--we had to manage it ourselves. I eventually went to the control panel to figure it out, though a staff member did briefly turn it on for us. After that, we were left to adjust it on our own, while other tables appeared to receive more assistance from staff. Notably, this time everyone in our party was white. Final thoughts / ratings: Food: The raw meats were fine. Prepared items like the wings, orange chicken, and seafood pancake tasted pre-made--possibly reheated and sauced--though that's just my impression. Waitstaff: Good service on the first visit; minimal support on the second. Ambience: Very loud. Cleanliness: Appears clean. A place to hang out with friends of different races: Possibly not. I'd choose a different spot next time. To be clear, there may be explanations for the owner's behavior that have nothing to do with race--I can't know his intent. I'm sharing what I observed and how it felt, not making a definitive accusation. read more

Dinner at Exit 5 Korean BBQ turned into an adventure more than just a meal. Endless side dishes kept landing on our table, the grill never had a chance to cool down, and the staff always seemed to appear right on time with refills. The best part? Our kids were in heaven -- flipping the meat themselves, laughing, and even finishing their kids' plates (which almost never happens). It's rare to find a spot that feeds both adults' cravings and kids' excitement at the same time. Exit 5 pulled it off. We walked out smelling like BBQ, smiling, and already planning the next round. read more

Exit 5 - Korean Near Me - Renton, Washington

As a Korean person, I felt I should share my experience here. I took my family (5 including me) this past week. We've been to this restaurant several times over the years, and I never thought to write a review until now. Overall, the food is decent and authentically Korean, and the atmosphere is clean and thoughtfully designed. However, we had a serious incident about a year ago where a fireball flared up from the grill. It happened right in front of my face -- thankfully I wasn't burned, but it was genuinely frightening. Looking back, the way the manager handled it felt inadequate. He simply said it happens occasionally when oil collects under the grill. I didn't know how to respond at the time, but I do think customers should be fully aware this can happen. At the very least, there should be a clear warning at each table so people don't lean in too close. The reason I felt compelled to write a review this time, though, is the pricing. For our family of five, we ordered one large beef order (around $190), one seafood pancake, and one steamed egg. The total came out to nearly $300 because of tax and a pre‑added service charge of about $45. They added roughly a 20% tip automatically. I understand some restaurants do this, and it's within their right, but the service wasn't particularly good. I would have tipped anyway, but having it decided for me felt off. Also, the portion size didn't match the price. My two boys ate most of the meat, and the rest of us mainly ate side dishes and rice. I know Korean BBQ isn't cheap, but the cost here doesn't feel justified by the quality or quantity. In general, Korean BBQ tends to be pricey, but I believe there are other places in the area that offer more reasonable value. I'm writing this because I didn't feel good about the overall experience and don't want first‑time visitors to be caught off guard. it's a place where you can experience good Korean BBQ/food. But if you are looking for good ROI for the food you get, look elsewhere. read more

I am a rare consumer of K-bbq joints, simply because I tend to just favor K-bbq at home. However, I enjoy the hassle-free, cleaning-free experience of K-bbq restaurants so we decided to try Exit 5 out! Very large space, and of course the tables were filling up since it was Friday night. We got the beef combo between 5 people and the meat portions felt ample enough for us, but probably would feed 4 average adults comfortably. It's mostly self-order through a tablet attached to each table, so you're also able to order more throughout the meal. Side dishes all feel fresh, I love their Kimchi which is on the less fermented side. I didn't care too much for the regular short rib as it felt too dry and tough. I'd recommend the brisket (a must-order in any K-bbq experience) and the prime short rib. Food comes out quickly and staff is quick with requests! We were celebrating a birthday and our main server was kind and attentive, even bringing out cake plates and a serving knife. I've normally seen places not allow cakes or charge a cake fee so that was nice. Overall a great experience! read more

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Squid was Ok. Their soups r GREAT Kiosk service & no real servers. The check lists a 20% tip as the lowest option. I'm known as a generous tipper - but that's pushy & unjustifiable for kiosk service. read more

Great service, excellent quality meat. The sides that come with the k bbq are delicious, they do an amazing job of bringing you refills on sides and getting you what you need right away and making sure your grill is changed, also lending a helping hand if they see you struggling. The price is a bit higher than most but totally worth it in my opinion. read more

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Delicious meal with great and fast service! Seafood pancake: 5/5 Tofu soup: 4/5 Cheese corn: 4/5 Japchae: 2/5 Beef combo: 4.5/5 Sides were great too especially the kimchi. Overall a great experience :) read more

Exit 5 - Korean Near Me - Renton, Washington

Pretty good quality meet, but should be expected given the price! The menu didn't have that many options in terms of meat. Good service, always topped off the banchan (side dishes). The ambiance was typical kbbq, loud with kpop. Would probably come here again if I had to go kbbq. read more

I am so happy that a Korean restaurant opened up closer to where I live! And Exit 5 does a great job! When you arrive, it looks like you are in a Korean food market with the decorations. Of course there is the traditional Kpop videos playing against the wall. One thing I wish they did is match the video with the song being piped in. It is different so you cant watch and follow along. Once sat down, you have the option of K-BBQ or just ordering entrees. When I come with my friends, game on with the K-BBQ, but as a creature of habit, I always order the same three things. Kimchi chiggae, which is delicious, grilled mackerel, and the mulnengmyun. (cold buckwheat noodles) I know it seems like a lot, but sometimes a girls gotta get what she wants! The steamed egg is always a go to as well. You will have a great time here and the food is really good. the staff and owner/manager are always roving around and asking if everything is good and if there is anything else they can do which is really nice and friendly. Also, there is unlimited banchan which is always nice so they are asking if you want more to eat! You guys will love eating here and enjoy the food! just a note, they only have beer and soju/wine. No hard liquor. Enjoy! read more

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Always love coming here with friends - lots of yummy banchan (love their kimchi and spicy cucumber) and meat is always fresh and flavorful. Servers are always very attentive, asking if you need anything. Always a lively place, especially on weekends! read more

Exit 5 has been the go-to spot for high quality Korean BBQ for many years. With some new contenders opening up north, I came by to re-evaluate. I still prefer this spot over Baekjeong - they're basically even in price and value, but I lean to Exit 5's meat selection without the marination. Service is always excellent. Ask for water once and they'll remember to continuously check in on you for water. While the menu says rice and banchan costs extra after the first refill, I'm not sure if they really stick to this (haven't tried, but they don't seem stingy). However, definitely pricey for the amount. Also the fishcake banchan was warm which made it twice as good. Definitely needed to call that out. Large Beef Combo - while a large is meant to serve 4-5 people, I will argue that the meat itself serves more like 2-3 people. However, if you do get refills on the banchan and rice, you can likely feed 4 to be satiated but not necessarily full. Get the short rib over the ribeye. read more

Exit 5 - Large Beef Combo - Korean Near Me - Renton, Washington

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Its been a while since I reviewed. We have visited a few times since the last review and the price has increased each time we have visited. We always get the Mix Combo and its enough for 4 people-ish (i was too full after we went through 2 of the meats, I could not help them finish the rest). Drinks for us usually cost $3-$5 with free refills unless its in a bottle. Service continues to always assist us - changing the burner after each meat is cooked, refilling our sides when it looks low, and checking in if we are doing okay. Overall, its best to enjoy with more than 2 people. The quality of meat is okay and the sides are a great add to the meal. read more

Unfortunately I use to come here with my family. But sometimes it's a hit or miss. Like today someone came by to ask if we needed anything. I requested for more water. Dude never came back with my refill. Am I still choking on the food I swallowed yeah pretty much. FYI the service charge for a family of 5 now is 18%. My nephew came with but didn't eat yet we still got charged. I think I'm more annoyed that certain huge groups think it's like a kdrama and can be loud asf. The waitress and waiters are still phenomenal. But if you forget my water and I waited nearly 10 min and I see you just forget. Oh well I ain't going to tip anymore based on service. Do better it wasn't even that packed so I didn't see the reason to forget and let someone choke. read more

Finally a decent KBBQ in the Renton area :) Located at The Landing, Exit 5 is a pretty solid spot to hit up if you're craving for some yummy KBBQ. While this is not an All You Can Eat, portion size combos are pretty generous! For my small group (4 of us), we were ok hungry (not starving) and a small mix combo was just the right amount of meat + 3 side orders to keep us all full. Meat quality: Pretty good! Marinated beef was very tasty and the cuts of the meat wasn't too fatty. Overall, definitely all of the options we had. Corn cheese: Very yum! Perfect cheese pull and the flavoring was great. Seafood pancake: Super crispy and filled to the brim with seafood. Definitely one of my favorite dishes for the evening. Side dishes/ban chan: Yummy! Generous portions/refills too :) Love the potatoes and spicy kimchi the most Service: had several different people checking in with my group and all were so friendly!! Interior: love the coziness of the place. It's a pretty big restaurant and Exit 5 did a nice job on the decor Reservations: Not available on the weekends it seems. Hands down would recommend this spot to anyone. :) read more

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On the plus side, the food was incredible. I got what for us Americans would be spam and rice with an egg on top. My daughter got garlic wings. If any of you have gone there, you apparently know that this is NOT what they are known for. They are known for their incredible BBQ - which I was *going* to order until I damn near had a heart attack seeing the price. $100 for BBQ for two people??!!?' Once we were sat down and the waiter realized we weren't ordering the expensive BBQ, he covered up the cooking element in the middle of the table and walked away, never to be seen again. After we received our food, we were ignored the entire meal. The people next to us on either side were catered to multiple times, their waiters were attentive and friendly. When it came time for the bill, I guess another waiter realized I was trying to look around for our guy and took care of us. When we were getting up to leave, our waiter suddenly showed up again and thanked us for coming. The service was seriously lacking. read more

Exit 5 - Korean Near Me - Renton, Washington

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Exit 5 is overall fairly expensive and doesn't have unlimited meat like some other Korean bbq places, but the overall quality is great. The ambiance is nice but it's a little loud. Overall I'd come back. read more

Exit 5 - Seating area - Korean Near Me - Renton, Washington

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Kid-friendly KBBQ. We're big fans of restaurants that make it easier to bring our kids. The staff at Exit 5 are always super welcoming and accommodating during our visits. Kid friendly plates and silverware? Got it. Extra napkins? No problem. More fish cake banchan because that's your daughter's fave? Coming right up! The place is huge with tons of large party tables so we never feel like the kids are all over a tiny space or making too much noise. It's great and the food is delicious. They've also got Korean ice creams next the front. Yum! read more

Exit 5 - Kid friendly plates - Korean Near Me - Renton, Washington

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Good food and super attentive staff! They changed our grills several times without us asking!!! And they kept on coming asking us if we needed more side dishes. Serving speed was super fast too. We ordered soju and then saw other table ordered the somek tower. We then also ordered somek tower. But the waiter didn't let us know it would cost $80- wish he could have told us. The environment was spacious and clean!! Parking was easy as there was a parking garage for the plaza. read more

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High quality meats in a bustling atmosphere. Combos come with all you can eat sides. Service is excellent: the entire house is available to serve food, help cook meat, and refill bon chon. You really won't be unattended for long. It's a very popular restaurant, probably the only kbbq in a 7 mile radius, and always boasts a healthy wait list. Unfortunately the biggest drawback is that Exit 5 is a bit expensive compared to other KBBQ joints. read more

Good service and selection of meats and side dishes. It is not inexpensive, but did come with a nice selection of sides. *I would not recommend getting the prawns*. They are annoying to eat with the shells and tails not removed and were very mushy, even after being cooked. Tasty kimchi and gyoza. Nice, spacious and clean restaurant. They charge for takeout containers. read more

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We have frequented this business many times. The food is delicious and the menu has many choices. The side dishes are wonderful because they are bottomless. I also like the tea they serve here. Only one thing you should know if you haven't been here: 1) It gets super busy during dinner and on the weekends. 2). It can get very cold inside. Bring a jacket or sweater. Service is friendly and attentive. Parking of course is abundant in the area. read more

We were there yesterday for dinner and the Argentina game was on. We haven't watched any World Cup games this year so it was fun. We ordered quite a lot of food and everything turned out great. I really enjoyed the seafood pancake. The kimchee is amazing, should have asked if I could buy some to take home. The service was attentive. Our grill kept getting changed and the ban chan was constantly refilled. We are so used to AYCE but this was enough. Will definitely be back. read more

By far... hands down... No doubts... this is the BEST KBBQ PLACE in WA! From outside to inside... From door to server... From waiting time to being seated... From ordering to food arrival... From heating up the grill to cooking... From picking the chopstick to chow time... ITS EATING TIME BABY! You better be prepare to enjoy quality meat . (check out the menu while you wait. it helps to get your order in quickly.) Side dishes to try: Corn with cheese. Yummmmyyyy! Soft Tofu soup. Delicious! (*don't get ham. No flavor.) Just know, you are there to have a good time. Don't forget to get Soju peach! It feels good when you have a good buzz while the atmosphere is playing good music. TBH: it's on the pricy side but it's all worth it. You won't have a bad experience nor walk away slightly hungry. Servers are all wonderful and professional. Pls tip. They do deserve it. Especially with all the dishes they gotta display: side dishes, main dishes, sauce dishes, food dishes, and drinks. Wow! How many dishes did we really have? GET IN THE CAR AND GO HERE!!! read more

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short ribs was not cooked all The way It was still red and the onions in the bottom was not even cooked either and 8 pieces of meat for 39.99 dollars and top of all that the side dishes were horrible needs more flavor. As a fellow Korean. I'm very disappointed probably won't be going there again. read more

We got the beef combo, it was okay. We really liked the banchan and the appetizers; like the spicy rice cakes and egg soufflé. The service was average, but the ambiance was pretty cool, we went at dinner time and only had to wait 10 minutes. For the price I would say it's not worth it, I would stick to KBBQ in federal way for good meats AND sides. read more

This is a pretty good Korean BBQ restaurant. It's quite large inside. They were blasting what appeared to be dance dance revolution esque music so it felt like we were in a club! We had a party of 6 and we ordered the large beef combo set that said it would be good for a party of 5. We also got cold noodles and rice cakes so I felt like it was a good amount of food. I don't usually eat too much by the way. The beef quality overall was good. I liked the thin sliced meats the best and I thought those meats paired well with the sesame oil and salt sauce they have. The thicker slabs of beef were also tasty but large! I would recommend cutting them with scissors to make them bite sized. I was getting quite full and a bit sick of the flavor (very smokey) towards the end. The ban chan was tasty. I really liked the potato salad - very creamy and flavorful! Probably one of my favorites I've had at any Korean restaurant. The fish cake was also delicious and oily. Kimchi and broccoli were okay, could have used some more flavor. I thought the cold noodle soup was decent. They do let you add your own mustard and vinegar. I think the base soup wasn't that tangy so adding some vinegar helped. The noodles are very very clumpy though so I definitely recommend cutting them with scissors. You cook your own meats here. Don't forget to season the grill first with the piece of fat they provide. The staff was kind enough to switch out the cooking plate when it got too oily. (We didn't order any drinks but I thought the frogs on the drink menu were cute) read more

Exit 5 - Korean Near Me - Renton, Washington

Service & atmosphere are fantastic. My 1st time trying Korean BBQ so nothing really to compare it with, but I did enjoy our food & experience! read more

i ate here with my service pug and we had a great time i had the pork set meal and he had the beef set! his favorite was the short ribs because he likes to chew on bones. read more

Exit 5 - pad thai - Korean Near Me - Renton, Washington

We came here on a whim and absolutely loved the fun vibe from music videos playing on the big screen to cooking your own meal. What a fun experience, would definitely go back. read more

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Came by with a group of 4 on a Thursday evening around 8:30pm and we were sat immediately. We opted for the large mix combo which consists of beef brisket, seasoned boneless short rib, pork belly, and marinated pork neck. The quality of meat was good. Banchan variety was good as well. We topped everything off with a few bottles of soju. Staff was friendly and came by to top off sides and drinks. Meal overall was more on the pricier end. Probably close to $50-60 a head with some drinks. Parking in the garage nearby. read more

This is a good option for some solid Korean BBQ without having to go down to Federal Way or way up north to Shoreline or Lynwood. The quality of meat is good and there are also a ton of cooked options from the kitchen that are always consistent. The service is great, they are always coming around to check to see if you need a clean grill & they have a cart to roll to your table when you need more banchan! Don't sleep on the sides, the steamed egg & the corn cheese are always great choices. They have several combo choices for your BBQ options, they have small & large sizes too. This place is great for a big party as well as just 2-3 people. High vaulted ceilings and a big restaurant so you don't smell too much like BBQ when you leave...good fans & ventilation too. read more

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Every time I visit, I always receive exceptional service. They are so attentive here, always checking in and there are even servers that roll a cart around to refill your banchan. The quality of the meat is very good. I usually opt for one of the combos. If you're not in the mood for self grilled kbbq, they also have a regular menu with a lot of variety. I came in for a couple of different birthdays and on one occasion they had served us a complimentary steamed egg! On another occasion, they were sweet enough to surprise us with the spicy rice cakes with a candle on top. read more

Exit 5 - Korean Near Me - Renton, Washington

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This is a yummy Korean restaurant nestled amongst several other food options. I was invited to dinner here with two other people who know and love Korean food, so I let them order and surprise me. I loved the bonchon offerings here, as well as the shrimp fried rice. I didn't partake in the beef bibimbap, but it smelled delicious! The mung bean noodles were very tasty, and we had a good experience here. There was some confusion when we were trying to leave as there wasn't someone at the cashier, but we got it sorted. We parked over by Ulta and walked over, as the restaurant faces the main drag and there aren't places to park directly near it. read more

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We love it so much and seeing ourself come back more often. The food was so good but the customer service was even better read more

Exit 5 - Spacious place - Korean Near Me - Renton, Washington

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We tried exit 5 KBBQ when we were in Seattle and it did not disappoint! It is not AYCE but we got the marinated meats option for the table. My favorite was the pork belly as it was seasoned to perfection whenever cooked. The side dishes are the best part IMO. I loved the kimchi and pickled onions! The sauces paired perfectly with the meats. The waiters checked on us multiple times and made us comfortable with our dining experience. The decorations were really cool and matched the aesthetics! read more

Exit 5 - Marinated meats - Korean Near Me - Renton, Washington

We came on a weekday for lunch and there was plenty of seating. The staff was quick to serve us and checked on us throughout our time there, refilling our side dishes, which we appreciate. The meat was marinated very nicely and we liked the wide variety of side dishes served. The seafood pancake was also nice. The peach soju that we ordered paired nicely with our meal. Overall a pretty good experience. The price is a little steep though but we left feeling stuffed so it was pretty worth it. read more

Exit 5 - Seafood Pancake - Korean Near Me - Renton, Washington

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Meat quality is good and variety of banchan. We always opt for mixed combo for smaller group and add on a beef combo for bigger groups. I like their seafood pancake. Everything is decent quality. Staff is nice and attentive to changing grills. read more

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