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    Hongdae 33 Korean BBQ

    4.0 (333 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    HONGDAE 33 KOREAN BBQ ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Everything that's included in the $36 all you can eat
    Holly H.

    Came here for lunch today and it did not disappoint. It's $36 per person for all you can eat and they have a nice variety of appetizers, sides, and meats that are included in that price. My favorites were the kimchi, pickled radishes, and the spicy cucumbers and for the meats the beef brisket was the star of the show. Service was great with our server frequently coming back to check in and see if we needed more meats. The music in here is a bit loud but overall the restaurant is nicely decorated and definitely worth visiting.

    Cheesy corn (another good appetizer)
    Eliza L.

    One of my go to spot AYCE Korean BBQ in the Bellaire area. Came here on a cold Friday evening around 6:45pm party of 4. Wait around 30 mins to be seated. To my surprise I got one of my favorite waiter again in the same week. Ben was absolutely amazing. Great Customer service. Did not know he work here as well. I haven't been here for awhile. My favorite meat here the LA Galbi and the Beef Tongue. I also love the Chap Jae (Korean Glass Noodles) & Korean Street Corn.

    The spread
    Patty C.

    I had been wanting to visit this place for quite some time. It's conveniently located in my favorite shopping center on the second floor. I came here on a weekday for dinner with another. The dining room was pretty full, a good sign. The hostess asked if I wanted to be seated, but the caveat was that once I was seated, the ninety minute timer started for the AYCE option. I went ahead and waited for my dining partner. Once we were seated, we were bought out some banchan and our order was taken by the helpful server. There was a very nice selection of offerings in terms of meats. I wish there had been maybe a few more options in terms of appetizers, but that's okay. The meat is the main feature. We had to ask for a few items like scissors, and I had to ask for some items multiple times like certain banchan and veggies for the grill, but it was understandable as it was pretty busy. The meat was all fairly tasty and of good quality. No problems there. The one major complaint that I had was the music. Man, it was blaring! I had to practically shout to hear. Felt a bit like I was in a club. Even our neighbors complained and asked to be seated elsewhere, but that was the only available table at the time.

    Lunch menu
    Alexis C.

    Great place for Lunch, menu attached below. Lunch is 12-4pm, you get a good selection of protein and appetizer choices for what you pay compared to the many AYCE Korean eateries around

    $33 AYCE
    Brian H.

    Hongdae 33 is $33 a person for AYCE. We sat outside because the tables inside apparently were all occupied. They have a wide range of meats and it's great for $33. The meats though, aren't really the best quality. The bulgogi tasted bland and the brisket was very chewy. They don't offer rice paper too. Our server was nice and pretty quick with his service. Overall: It's a typical Korean BBQ AYCE place. Unfortunately, the meats weren't as good compared to other places.

    Patricia T.

    Oo, the service has drastically gone down since the last time I've been here. Given it was dead on a Thursday mid afternoon so really should've been no excuses. The appetitzers were all pretty bland except the kimchi stew, that one is chef's kiss. LA Galbi and bulgogi were my favorite. Shrimps at kbbq places can be a hit or miss, but both the garlic butter and canjun ones were flavorful.

    Catherine S.

    Arnol started off as patient server and ended with rushing us out. Not only were we still eating he brought and us the check he made sure he got his tip and then 10 minutes later "There is nobody here so you need to leave" at 1:30am when restaurant Hours state 2am closing. It was my friend's first time at a Korean barbecue and she got a terrible experience by being rushed out. We have never experienced a restaurant telling us to leave.

    Hongdae sign
    Christina H.

    If you're looking for incredible AYCE KBBQ, look no further--Hongdae 33 is the spot! We tried a variety of meats and seafood, but no shocker-- the LA Galbi reigned supreme. The quality, taste and price ($33/person) cannot be beat at Hongdae 33. Easily 5 stars... ...however, our experience with service was HORRENDOUS. Since it was our first time at Hongdae, our server gave an introduction on how Hongdae operates. However, her explanation was difficult to follow because she was so soft spoken, and the loud sizzles in surround sound didn't help her case. At Hongdae, you're only allowed to order 5 dishes at a time. We placed our first order without any issues, but by the time we were ready to re-order, our server was no where to be found. In the 15 minute span of waiting for our server, our grill had been changed three times because the oil kept burning!! Despite exchanging looks between myself and several staff members, no one bothered to even smile, raise concern or check in on us. The lack of attentiveness and hospitality from the staff was severely disappointing and undermined our experience. Given that Hongdae's demographic extends beyond the Asian community, non-Asian guests might find it challenging to return or remain as understanding and patient as I was. Note: Mind your step!!! Floors are slippery due to the oil splatters and the restrooms are filthy and not maintained throughout the day.

    Anna S.

    I came here for dinner with friends around 6:30 pm, and there was already a waitlist! Overall, my waitress was attentive, and there were no complaints in the service department. Despite coming on a Thursday evening, I was surprised by how packed the place was; it was definitely very lively, especially with the K-pop and EDM playing in the background. The meal is $33 before tax + tip. Hongdae 33 is an AYCE establishment, so I had to get my money's worth from the meat. They let you order up to 5 meats per round (there are 5 rounds max) and as many appetizers as you'd like; there's also a 90-minute limit to eat, and they actually keep track, so something to be mindful of. In my group of 3, we tapped out after 2 rounds and ordered about 10 meat platters in total. Overall, the food was good, but nothing special. The portions were a bit small, and I found the meat to be very seasoned (borderline salty), and there was one order (the Beef Tongue?) that was very chewy and tough to eat which turned me off. We ordered the Korean spicy pork bulgogi, traditional Korean spicy beef belly, Texas wagyu sliced beef belly, and galbi marinated pork belly -- all of which were pretty tasty, though! For appetizers, we got the Kimchi stew (quite salty, 2/5), Scallion pancake (5/5), and Cheesy Corn (3/5; the cheese could've been more melted). Regarding the side dishes, the options were limited. I thoroughly enjoyed their fish cake. The kimchi wasn't bad, but their cucumber salad was also a bit salty, and I personally wasn't a fan of their bean sprout side dish; I think the taste of the sesame oil could've been more subtle. I also wasn't a fan of their potato salad; I've had better elsewhere. I am not entirely sure if I'd return when there are ample other Kbbq places in Bellaire alone, but I am glad I tried it.

    Albert T.

    I don't go to ayce Korean bbq joints as much as I used too, so it's a real treat when I finally have a craving to over indulge. With so many k bbq places now - I had to make sure I was paying the best price for great meat selection and sides. Hongdae 33 hit all my criteria. Minimal wait on an early dinner on Saturday, text system is always a plus. The waitstaff was attentive overall as we really didn't have 1 server - any server was ready to give us more meat refills. I loved the beef brisket and the beef belly. I wish they had thinly sliced pork belly vs. the thicker cut but that's the only thing I was slightly disappointed on. Music is a little loud with the kpop playing at times - guess it really just depended on the song. Overall - If I was craving ayce kbbq - I wouldn't mind coming back.

    KBBQ is a must!
    Sheena J.

    I went to South Korea for spring break one year with friends and we stayed in HONGDAE which was such a vibrant area of the city. So when I saw there was a KBBQ called Hongdae 33 in Bellaire, I just knew I had to visit. Parking in this plaza can be challenging because it's in the heart of many other pooping businesses, but my friend and I were lucky to get a spot right in front. The venue is on the second floor and you have the option of either sitting inside or out. If you're there on a nice evening, I honestly think sitting out is better. We couldn't put our name down over the phone ahead of time and when we got to the hostess, she took our info down and we had to wait. We took a good lap around the plaza and surely enough by the time we were inching back to the restaurant, we got the "your table's ready" text! Our server (Sebastian?) was so kind and attentive. It was a good dinner deal of about $33 for everything your savory heart could desire. My friend Cody and I were definitely brisket, pork belly, and beef tongue folk though, so we had those rounds coming! The banchan was sufficient and I was pleased by their cheese corn. The quality of the meats we ordered were excellent and I appreciated being outside more because the smoke wasn't as overwhelming compared to what it appeared like had we sat inside. Overall, a top notch KBBQ spot ;)

    Corn cheese, Ribs, Steak, Bean sprouts, Shogu, Bulgogi, Japchae Noodles

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    Recently just went there and lately the service is horrible servers are unattended and I was being ignored by my server

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    hongdae was great! Our server Sebastian was very attentive and funny. It was an amazing time would come back again just for him!

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    outstanding service and delicious food. First time here, pleased with Ms. Christine's service.

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    Good service and bbq Korean food is yummy. I just wish this restaurant offer 2 hours instead or 90 minutes dining time.

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    Ask the Community - Hongdae 33 Korean BBQ

    Is there wheelchair access in the building?

    Technically there is because you simply drive up the garage to the second floor and has full access to the upstairs where the restaurant is located.

    Do they accept cash payments?

    Yes

    Is it kid friendly?

    Yes it is, I took my 4 year old and he loved it!

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