What a great find in Irvine! My wife and I came down from Simi Valley for our son's cross-country meet, and it gave us the perfect opportunity to explore some of the Asian food Irvine has to offer. We were honestly blown away by how many great choices there are in the area, and this Korean BBQ did not disappoint. This is not an all-you-can-eat place, which was actually perfect for the two of us. We ordered two meats: a Wagyu beef that was sliced almost like brisket, and the thinly sliced pork belly. We were really impressed with the quality of the meat, how everything was prepared, and especially how delicious it was. The service was outstanding. Everyone took great care of us, the restaurant was clean and comfortable, and there was plenty of parking. We were planning on getting the fried rice at the end, but we were already so full and satisfied that we had to skip it. Maybe next time! Overall, we had a great meal and a great experience. It may be a long way from Simi Valley, but after an 80-mile drive home, my wife and I were still talking about how much we enjoyed dinner. Great food, quality ingredients, excellent service, and a very satisfying experience. We'll definitely keep this place in mind whenever we're back in Irvine! read more

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Great food and service! I thought there would be a set menu, but it's à la carte. We got the pork jowl, pork belly, and marinated short rib! All delicious and I love that they cook for you and make fried rice at the end. Would definitely come back! read more

Bring stretchy pants! And definitely arrive 30-60 mins before you think you'll be hungry as there can be a line when it's busy. But they take reservations and require it for at least a party of 5-6. Just note the tables can't comfortably sit more than 6. This is a place where the servers do the cooking, but I like to live dangerously and toss some meats when I think no one is looking! Due to how busy service can be slow, but well worth the wait, as the quality of the meats are fantastic! They also give you a plethora of side dishes like salad, egg bowl, radish, cheeses corn, kimchi, bean sprouts, mushroom, potato, tofu and rice wrappers. Oh and at the end they mix what you got left over into a fried rice to give your blooming muffin top a good push over the edge! read more

Oooohhhh, honey pig was so yummy! Was brought here by my Korean friend so I knew this place was going to be awesome! Loved that the banchans are heated and hot! Tastes so great with the meat together! I did wish there was a little bit more variety with the banchan because it was mainly kimchi and bean sprouts with some mushroom and a little bit of onions. I was hoping for some japchae and pickled cucumbers but maybe it's not that type of joint. What wrapped it up and really had me in a daze was when they poured rice all over the dome grill and mixed vegetables, our leftover meat, kimchi, bean sprouts and others together. The grilled leftovers + the grilled rice were seriously amazing. It was like a Korean paella and I've never had a paella I didn't enjoy a lot. It was seriously addicting. I was packed to the brim in my stomach and I still keep spooning up a mouthful of the Korean paella. YUM. I'll be thinking of this a lot. read more

Honey Pig BBQ - Rice mixed with everything at the end... Like a Korean paella! - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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I had dinner here this past week. There were 5 of us. It's probably my 3rd or 4th time at this location. The setting and service are both great. Plenty of parking. However, I'm lowering my previous rating from 5 to a 4 for two reasons: price and meat quality. Before, I thought the prices were very reasonable for very good quality meat. I think the meat quality has gone done a bit but the prices have gone up quite a bit. We had: Brisket (3.5/5) - Okay flavor but kind of chewy versus before. Berkshire Pork Belly (3.5/5) - Kind of bland for this "premium" pork. Thin Pork Belly (4/5) - This was not berkshire but I thought tasted better and because it's so thinly sliced, it's pretty tender. Duck Breast - This was for others at the table. I'm not a huge fan of this type of duck at a Korean BBQ but others said it was good. I just think it tastes like ham. Overall, a good experience but not as good as it used to be. read more

Best service for a Korean bbq place. Not AYCE but you will leave full every time! Not the cheapest but delicious . Empty during lunch on a Saturday? It was raining so not sure if that is why. Highly recommend read more

Honey Pig BBQ - Pricing for 6 people for lunch - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Came with a group of 5. Food and service were good. Interior was giving casual hole-in-the-wall restaurant in Seoul. Personally, I got pretty full off of the meat, but some other people in my party felt that there wasn't enough meat and that they were getting full off of the other sides (veggies, carbs, etc). read more

Honey Pig BBQ - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

It's a great Korean bbq place that I have been coming to for a decade now. We typically get varying cuts of beef or pork and every time it is amazing. Instead of oil they use slices of butter to cook their meat and they also place kimchi and bean spouts and other vegetables on the grill itself so you can get a mouthful different flavors along with your meat. With the vegetables being on the grill the fat from the meat and butter trickles down to the vegetables so it's very delicious. They also offer typical soups and stews on their menu. This bbq place isn't too crowded and the service is always solid as I never have to cook myself. Also the location is excellent as it is directly off the 5 freeway with tons of parking in the plaza. The only con against this bbq spot is the price being relatively high as it's not all you can eat and the cuts are typically expensive. If you can justify the price I recommend trying it out! read more

Honey Pig BBQ - Front - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

요기 진짜 맛있어요 ! 김치랑 콩나물 같이 구우면서 고기랑 같이 먹으니까 넘 맛있고 마지막에 볶음밥도 해주는데 그게 진짜 맛있어요. 왜이팅이 좀 있을수도있는데 오래 기다리진 않았어요. read more

Honey Pig BBQ - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

We came here as a party of six, and my Korean girlfriend treated us to dinner, we had an amazing time from start to finish. She thoughtfully curated the menu so there was something for everyone, and every dish was excellent. The restaurant was packed, yet the service remained attentive and smooth throughout the night. Every staff member we interacted with was friendly, welcoming, and genuinely helpful, which made the experience even better. The energy was lively and fun, exactly what you want at Korean BBQ. The highlight of the night was how they ended the meal with the kimchi fried rice. OMG it was sooo delicious and the perfect way to wrap everything up. We'll absolutely be coming back to this Irvine location again. read more

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This place gets busy! Luckily we were able to call ahead and get a reservation for 4. Their servings are big and their banchan is delicious. This restaurant is ideal for at least 3 people in a group. 4 would be best. The meats were yummy, enjoyed the black pork belly. I also loved that their salt is coarse, it just elevates it a little more when you dip it with sesame oil. read more

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Lately I've been really loving Korean BBQ spots where they cook for you, including this spot! Went here for dinner on a weekend and it was busy and lively inside, but there was barely a wait! They first start you off here with a bunch of sides on the grill, including plenty of kimchi, bean sprouts, tofu, potato, and corn cheese. For the table, we got the Prime Black Pork Belly, Thin Sliced Beef Belly, and the Bulgogi. My favorite was the beef belly, it was really thin, and had a good meat to fat ratio so it melted in my mouth! The pork was just okay for me, not the juiciest that I've had. Bulgogi is a classic, no complaints here! At the end of the meal, I love that they make fried rice on the grill with all the leftover meats and sides! Nothing went to waste, we were full but the end of the meal, and had lots of leftovers to bring home. read more

Honey Pig BBQ - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

There is another Honey Pig BBQ location in Buena Park but I think the Irvine location in Cypress Village plaza is probably the best one for its quality, service, and the portions. Something that irks me about the other location is that despite both places being similarly priced, I can clearly see Buena Park's location gives way less and lower quality meat and fried rice whereas the Irvine one is so much more generous and does a good job giving good fried rice. I have come here more than 20 times in a span of a year and I think that says it all. read more

Been checking out more non-AYCE Korean BBQ restaurants lately (just can't eat as much as usual to make AYCE worth it ) and Honey Pig did not disappoint! The meats can be a little pricey ($30-$45 per entree) but it comes with pretty much unlimited amounts of veggies since they'll start the grill with huge piles of kimchi, bean sprouts, onions, some tofu and also a corn cheese. Between the 4 of us at the table, we ordered 2-3 meats (pork belly, beef bulgolgi, and one more I forget) and also got a steamed egg and galbi tang (soup entree) on the side. They cook all the meats for you, and our server was pretty good with timing our grill so they can tend to multiple tables at once. The meats can get a little oily/fatty though (that's what the drainage spout is for) but the banchan & kimchi/bean sprouts help cut through some of the oil. Best of all, they finish with fried rice with the remaining food so there's plenty of leftovers to take home! read more

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I use to go to the one in Los Angeles when there was a location there many years ago. I was excited to see there was one by me and decided to check it out. The concept is about the same where they have a variety of pork meats as they grill kimchi, bean sprouts, and now with corn cheese and some veggies. The menu is definitely smaller and less beef and combos. And they make kimchi fried rice at the end. The service is still great. The atmosphere is the same. All in all, it's great. read more

Honey Pig BBQ - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

I came here with a couple of friends on a Tuesday afternoon around 1:30PM and we were seated almost immediately because the restaurant wasn't too busy at the time. There were plenty of tables and seats. We ended up ordering a ribeye, pork belly, and brisket. It was pretty cool because the sides that are usually on the table were being grilled on the circular grill. They also did the grilling for us, which was nice! After we finished skating, we were able to get the leftovers on our grill turned into a fried rice-- super yummy! read more

Establishment is busy, clean and fragrant. Staff was professional and courteous. This is a 'cooked for you' kbbq. The servers are very busy, flitting from table to table. We ordered the #1 thin sliced beef belly (wagyu), #2 marinated bone-in short rib (this is already cooked), #12 beef tongue (non-marinated), and #15 signature black pork belly (Berkshire). Service is extremely fast with food on the grill very quickly after ordering. The grilled sweet potato is especially good, ask for some extra. All of the meats are very good, with decent portions for the price. After, they cook a fried rice to finish out the meal. There is a minimum of two meats regardless of party size, so it would probably be best to come with a group of 3 or more. TLDR: Excellent service, good food, great establishment, okay value. Would recommend! read more

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Not sure why this place has so many negative reviews--our experience was great! Honey Pig feels like an authentic Korean BBQ spot, from the atmosphere to the fast-paced service. Everyone is speaking Korean, and the staff doesn't have time to walk you through how it works, but that just adds to the immersive experience. You have to order a minimum of two meats, with the cheapest option starting at $40. We got the beef belly, which was delicious. It comes with a variety of sides, and the kimchi is especially good. One of the best parts is how all the fat from the meat drips down and cooks the veggies, adding so much flavor. At the end of your meal, they take whatever's left and make a huge fried rice right on the grill, which you can take home. The total came out to around $100 after tax and tip, which is reasonable for the amount of food you get. Definitely a spot worth trying if you're looking for a great spot that is not AYCE but will leave you very full! read more

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This is one of my Korean friend's FAVORITE places to go. I hadn't been there in years, but I remember having an amazing meal there with them before. This time we took our teenaged daughter and her boyfriend. Let's just say, it wasn't the right move for them, but we still had a blast. The meats are so high quality. The atmosphere really takes you to Asia. You're feasting off of a huge hot plate, and unlike other KBBQ places, they tend to the food helping you cook it. If you don't like kimchi, make sure to say so! It ends up becoming the main flavor of the fried rice at the end. I think they could do a tad better on overall service and helping explain the experience to newcomers (or whities like us lol) but in all, we had a great time and would recommend. read more

Different than others places. Plenty of food and leftovers. The server helped us the whole time.

Not what it used to be. The service is still good, but the food is changing. They must have a new chef. Everything marinated/seasoned tastes worse. It's a shame. read more

The food here is incredible , definitely hits the spot every time. Having come from the Buena Park location, I actually prefer the Irvine spot a bit more. A nice perk is that the staff grill the meat right at your table. However, the service fell a bit short during our visit, the staff wasn't very attentive, so we had to flag them down a couple of times. Great food overall, just wish the service was a little more on top of things! read more

Honey Pig BBQ - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Still my favorite Korean BBQ spot! The pork belly with kimchi and bean sprouts is always amazing, and the staff are super friendly. The lunch menu is great, too. I'd definitely love to go back! read more

Honey Pig BBQ - Pork belly - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

This is a fun experience but not really worth it in terms of taste or quality. I will say that our party did get full off of what we got but the meat is too expensive for the quantity/quality (in our opinion). Wait was estimated to be around an hour but I think it ended up being 30-45 minutes. Service is interesting because servers don't notice when you need more refills of any sides or of water. So you will need to flag down a waiter every time and they might forget the request a few times. Seating is also a little squished if you have bigger than a 4 person party because I was basically touching the table next to us and felt the oil splatter on the back of my neck lol. Overall we wouldn't come back but this is a convenient location for us. read more

Honey Pig BBQ - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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The kbbq experience here at Honey Pig is slightly different than most others. They start with a lot of kimchi, slices of potatoes, tofu slices, and bean sprout kimchi on the grill. You order your food and they'll bring you rice paper, dipping sauce, and salt. They do cook the food for you, which these days I enjoy so I can continue the conversation with friends since at other places, I'm usually in charge of the grill. So that part of the service I like. The downside is that to get anything else, their service is spotty. I feel like I'm having to flag the server down for more water, more napkins, more rice paper, my ticket, Togo containers, etc. A cool part of the meal is they make whatever is left on the grill into fried rice. Which we were pretty full by then so we packed it home. Overall I think I would come back.! read more

Best kbbq in Irvine. Meats are higher quality and nothing beats the kimchi fried rice at the end. Service was amazing.

This place is THE BEST Korean BBQ in Irvine (if not all of Orange County). The pork belly and beef brisket are my favorite. And to wrap it all up with fried rice on the grill never misses. The service is fast, quick and efficient. I never had to wait a long time to get any side dishes refilled. I bring family, friends, co-workers. Great for all occassions. read more

I really like this kind of Korean BBQ that you can enjoy on top of giant iron lid with Kimchi and bean sprouts. The meat was good, but the corn cheese was too sweet to my taste. The complimentary egg in a hot pot was good but kind of burned. The server was attentive and did most of the cooking at the table. The restaurant is a decent size, and it seemed pretty new. I like that there is plenty of parking there. You can always ask for more of the side dishes you need like the rice wrap and the radish wrap. After you're done with all the meat, they will make the fried rice for you. I really enjoyed the fried rice together with a cabbage soup they provided. My family went on a Tuesday night, and it wasn't crowded at all. We were expecting a clear broth radish Kimchi noodles, but they were actually red and salty to our taste. Overall, my family of four enjoyed our dinner there. read more

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Great kbbq spot in OC. Wide selection of meat with multiple beef selections, several pork selections, duck. We decided to go with the thinly sliced beef belly and the black pork belly. Both were excellent choices and the meat was delicious. The meat barbecue also includes plenty of KIMCHEE and seasoned bean sprouts that are cooked with the meat on the grill. These vegetables complemented the meat perfectly. Of course the barbecue comes with an egg soufflé, and sliced pickled radish and rice cake sheet used to wrap the meat and serve. We did also order cold noodles, of course, with any Korean barbecue. You do get the choice of ordering a small cold noodle dish versus a regular size cold noodle dish. Overall, we felt this place was a good Korean barbecue spot in Orange County. Would definitely go back again. read more

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Its been awhile since i last ate at Honey Pig. With so many options around these days its hard to differentiate between one place or another. I guess for me, Honey Pig just doesn't hit like it used to anymore. I think for me its a combination of things. 1. Price- if your just a table of 2 and the requirement is to order 2 servings of meat, your bill is going to end up being at least $100, now thats fine if your with a group of 3 or 4 but for 2 people, there are other places i rather go to. 2. Banchan- ultimately its very limited with just seasoned bean sprouts and kimchi on the grill. Also the corn cheese isnt that flavorful or sweet, im usually the type of person who likes variety in my banchan. Overall, i think service is great and quality of meat is good too but at $50 a person i could go elsewhere for a more satisfying meal. read more

We visited Honey Pig Korean BBQ for dinner, and it was another great experience. The staff are always friendly and welcoming. Today we ordered salchi-sal (premium chuck flap), beef belly, and mul naengmyeon (cold noodles). One of the highlights here is their large cast-iron lid grill, where they cook bean sprouts and kimchi together with the meat,it adds so much flavor. Of course, we couldn't skip the fried rice for dessert! Everything was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. The staff were extremely professional and attentive, which made the experience even better. If you're looking for authentic Korean BBQ in Irvine, I highly recommend Honey Pig Korean BBQ. We enjoyed our meal and will definitely be back! read more

I def won't be able to go to AYCE after this.. 3 of us shared 2 servings of pork belly and we left so stuffed.. the meat come with so many sides That fried rice finale is the bomb!!! But make sure to ask for it. The service was also great which is always a bonus. read more

Honey Pig BBQ - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Great food and great manager. When uber totally messed up on my order and did not take responsibility for it, I called the store and spoke with the manager Phillip, he immediately said don't worry replaced the order. He was so kind and understanding. Food is delicious. That's my new favorite place read more

We've been a few times now and I'd say definitely warrants more than 3.3 stars. I could see maybe the staffing could knock it down a little because when it gets busy there, it gets busy and you might not see a server for a bit to help cook the food but other than that, the food quality is on point. The brisket and pork belly are great options. We did a boneless short rib recently and it wasn't quite what we were expecting but still tasty. They do kimchi fried rice at the end with whatever is leftover on your grill so make sure to leave some space in the stomach for that. Overall, would recommend and we'll probably keep coming back. Just make sure to plan around the crowds. read more

amazing! amazing! amazing! ohboy my boyfriend and i enjoyed this kbbq spot so much. he said it reminds him of a true kbbq experience he'd have in korea. we got one order of brisket and pork belly, an additional cold noodle, and steamed egg. they are so generous with the side dishes and cook the meats for you! for two people we had more than enough. don't forget to ask for the fried rice of the leftovers at the end of your meal:) read more

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This is still our go-to place for pork belly BBQ. The meat is great but what really sets honey pig apart is the bean sprouts and kimchi on the grill -- it's fantastic. And make sure to leave a little bit of room for the fried rice at the end read more

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Not the friendliest service, or welcoming. I would never eat here. I see the reviews are not that good either. It's expensive to eat out. I like to go where I'm welcomed. read more

If you come here, make sure to get all the specialty pork. We made the mistake of ordering some beef belly, which we regretted as soon as we tried their pork--it's so much better. Try to skip the beef and focus mainly on pork. They also give you free fried rice at the end, either when you finish or when you request it. I recommend saving some meat for the end and asking them to make the fried rice then, since it's much better with meat than eating it plain, which is just a bunch of carbs. The only thing I don't like about this restaurant is that the flavors lack sweetness--most of the side dishes are already salty, and the dipping sauce is salty too. If they had a sweet soy sauce like some other restaurants, it would help balance out the flavors. Otherwise, this place is still really good, and I highly recommend it. read more

Honey Pig BBQ - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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Been to Honey Pig a few years back. I had my family with me, and we were in town and hungry. The Sushi place next door had a 2-hour wait. So the two adults and 2 boys, 10 and 11, ended up at Honey Pig. I was shocked at the price. We ordered two orders of the chadol meat among others. The 2 portions of the order, totaling around $80.00, were insanely small. I should have, at that point, just gone to the Korean market and bought their prime chadol and just cooked it on my grill at home. With 4 people, the bill was about 270.00, and that's 2 adults and 2 kids. I won't go back there. The meat quality doesn't justify the price nor the portion size. read more

Iykyk! This joint is where Koreans go to get their samgyupsal fix. If you want pork belly, you go here. They have different cuts, and also different meats (including intestines--if that's your thing). The meat quality is top notch, it's not AYCE, but you won't regret it. The servers are always so nice and attentive when we come! They do a lot of the grilling and cutting for you. At the end you can get rice mixed in with all the lil fixins and meat you have left over and it's the perfect way to end your meal. read more

Honey Pig BBQ - Fried rice made with all your meat and sides at the end! - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California