This place is solid. Probably the best service I've had at any Korean bbq joint. The meat comes out super fast and waitress comes around often to make sure you get your orders in. My favorites as far as the meats was the beef belly and the La Gaibi The serving sizes per meat was medium sized so you can try a lot of different meats vs being overwhelmed with one order. read more

Everything here was great. The meat quality is way better than most all-you-can-eat places, especially the brisket. We ordered a few appetizers to start and they were all delicious. The vibe is cool and the service was top-notch. Our waitress was amazing. She was super attentive and kept the food coming fast. She even recommend a good boba place nearby. Definitely my new go-to spot. Definitely will return back whever I am back in Houston. read more

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Hongdae has become one of our favorite AYCE kbbq places. They are located in the heart of Chinatown in the Dunhuang Plaza next to the claw machine stores. We enjoy the variety of options on the menu and the bright and hip interior. Parking: The Dunhuang Plaza has a lot of parking but Houstonians know this plaza gets packed fast because of how many good restaurants are in this plaza. We came on Saturday at 6 PM which is a peak time for this center. We parked in the garage by Gong Cha on the third floor. Find the forts parking space you can. Good news is all parking is free in this area. You just have to hunt for a spot. Ambiance: Hongdae has a modern feel inside and also has outdoor seating. It was cold when we went and they had space heaters on the patio. The restaurant gets loud because of the small space and hustle and bustle of the kitchen. They play modern techno music which is a change of pace for your normal kbbq experience. Service: we had a table for 8 people and they assigned 2 servers to our table and we had no issues putting in orders. We finished in close to an hour because food was coming out so fast. Very good experience with the servers here. Food: we ordered right when we sat down and food came out almost instantly. They have the classic starters like beans sprouts, spicy cucumbers, potato salad, fish cake, and pickled radish. These were all refillable as well. We ordered the scallion pancake, cheese corn and japchae as appetizers. We enjoyed the scallion pancake as it came out hot and crispy and the japchae was actually very flavorful, I would skip the cheese corn. The cheese wasn't melted enough so it just clumped up on the plate. For meats, we had the brisket, bulgogi, flat iron steak, garlic butter shrimp, LA Galbi and beef belly. All the meats were high quality. Our favorites were the LA Galbi, flat iron steak and brisket. These brisket and beef belly were fatty and delicious on the grill. The Galbi is high quality and juicy. The shrimp is pre cut in half so that makes for a nice and easy grilling experience. Wish we could've tried more meats. We finished with some grilled pineapple to cleanse the palate. Overall, we really enjoyed our experience at Hongdae and will be coming back for sure. Dinner was $36 which is a great deal for all of the food you can get! read more

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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. read more

Hongdae 33 Korean BBQ - Everything that's included in the $36 all you can eat - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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 read more

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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

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. read more

Hongdae 33 Korean BBQ - $33 AYCE - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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. read more

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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. read more

Hongdae 33 Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

One of the better all you can eat Korean BBQ spots in town. They do have a 90 minute period of time to eat up to your heart's desire. The cuts of meats and seafood are super fresh and they come and constantly change your grill to help not burn anything. Their service is solid and for the price, it's up there. Will be back! read more

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

More than anything, I would go back here for the service alone. The team checked in often, delivered food and drinks promptly and changed the grill on the dot without even asking. Rare to find a team that is automatic on service. Polite too. Great experience based on that. The banchan I would say is just okay. The quality wasn't really there. But the meat was decent and the brisket and beef tongue was the go to for the evening. The drink bucket was worth it for 1 soju and 3 small bottles of beer. The vibe is definitely younger crowd and trendy read more

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. read more

Hongdae 33 Korean BBQ - Hongdae sign - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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. read more

Hongdae 33 Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Tucked away in a shopping center off Bellaire on the 2nd floor. This Korean BBQ joint hit the spot for both myself and my partner in crime when we were in town visiting. You order through your server and thankfully, they don't completely fill you up with each order. This gives way to try more options on the menu if you're so inclined. After refilling about 2 or 3 times, we called it a day and paid at our table. Service was friendly and accommodating. read more

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. read more

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If i could do no stars, i would. It was absolutely embarrassing how we been here more time then i can imagine and never have i received service like i did this last time. Staff was very rude and ignoring us. We got there at 10:30pm was told that the kitchen closed in 15 mins, the server did not come around till 10:40pm then proceeded to say we were not allowed to order more then 5 meats at the same time and ask if she could do in a exception because we were not aware the kitchen closes at 10:45pm and the restaurant closes at 12am. The server rudely said no and proceed to make a face when asked. That night our friends and i ended up wasting all that money and did not get any type of full for the same reason they do not say that the kitchen closes before the restaurant does read more

3.5/5 AYCE Kbbq $33 per person Came here on a Wednesday thanksgiving eve at 5pm. Place was already busy but no line yet. We got seated right away. First thing I noticed was that the floors were super slippery. Not out of the ordinary in Kbbq places but this time I felt like I had to walk carefully otherwise I'd slip. We were seated in a corner booth which i like. Waitress was trying her best. She checked in on us as much as she could - I could tell- but still there were several times my drink was empty and she forgot side dishes. She was so busy though and had a large table of 8 next to us to attend so I felt bad for her. Our grill was changed at a good pace. Free drink refills. They really do time you at this AYCE. Most places say they give you a time limit but this is my first experience where she came and said we only had 30 mins left. They give total 1.5 hours. They let you order as many portions of 5 different meats at once. Meats were of OK quality as expected for $33 which is cheap (compared to SoCal). I've had better but you get what you pay for so I'm not going to complain too much about this. The galbi was sliced a lot thinner than I'm used to. Ribeye steak was SMALL but that was ok since we were getting full (see pic). Beef belly had a lot of fat trimmings- my plate had a soupy collection of liquid fat at the end of 2 portions. The banchan and sauces were lacking in my opinion. They only had a few options. I wish they had steamed egg and rice paper and salad (they only had lettuce). They didn't have broccoli or kimchi sides. By the time 6pm rolled around it got busy and there was a line. Music is loud but not kpop, more like electronic dance (does that make me sound old?). Good place to try once and id come back if I were craving kbbq and didn't want to break the bank. read more

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 ;) read more

Hongdae 33 Korean BBQ - KBBQ is a must! - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

This was my first time trying Korean BBQ and i'm hooked! The meat was flavorful, I loved everything about this place, the ambiance was nice, my favorites were the steak and the bulgogi. read more

Hongdae 33 Korean BBQ - Corn cheese, Ribs, Steak, Bean sprouts, Shogu, Bulgogi, Japchae Noodles - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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

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

Came here for the first time on a Friday after work. Meats were seasoned well. Our grill kept going out but they were able to fix it each time. Loved the short ribs the most! Loved the side dishes especially the tofu and pickled cabbage. Place is pricey but worth it. Great atmosphere and friendly helpful staff. Would definitely return! read more

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I honestly never leave reviews but my experience here was genuinely bad. The male server forgot to bring multiple items over the span of the 1.5h we spent there (we even asked where the item was at least 2 times, waiting 20 minutes between asking). He only came back for last call items when our time was up, without knowing that our grill ran out of fuel and we were stuck for 20-30 minutes unable to cook any meat before the fire went out completely. (Another server noticed this and kindly changed the fuel can for us). Because our grill was low on fuel, the meats cooked especially slow even in the beginning, with our galbi coming out soggy/half cooked. I'm sorry but this experience just wasn't it. read more

Came in for lunch on a Saturday and we were seated pretty quickly. The meat was good--not anything outstanding--and there's plenty of items to order off of their AYCE menu. Service here was alright. We would request items from our waiter who would either forget or return after a long while of us waiting. We had asked for several items multiple times and even resorted to asking other wait staff. I do like the interior in this place, late night vibes and neon lights. read more

Hongdae 33 Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

I had a ton of people recommended this place, but I didn't like it at all! The sides, the meat flavor and quality wasn't great and it being all you can eat, we just stopped eating because we didn't like it. I really wouldn't go back to give it a second try. I went to the restroom there and it needed some maintenance. There was also a drip from the pipes on the ceiling on my way to the restroom. So much food was wasted that day because it was awful. The service was good. Friendly staff. read more

Food was very very mid. I think the only good point is that they close late, but other than that the flavor of everything we ordered was far below other popular Korean BBQ places in Houston. First, the side dishes (pictured) were very limited compared to other places, and the taste of every single one of them was off. Kimchi was too sweet, potato salad was too bland, and cucumber kimchi had an odd flavor. Overall, not many sides to work with except the sliced radish kimchi and plain lettuce as a wrap. Second, appetizers. Corn cheese was very sad looking since the cheese was just lightly thrown on top and was not melted all the way. Soybean soup was very very salty with barely any tofu or zucchini inside. Seafood pancake literally had zero seafood. They might have been very very finely chopped and blended into the batter but we could not see anything. Finally, the meat. Galbi was good. Garlic butter shrimp was good, and that's it. All the other cuts of meat were either too salty, too tough, or too sweetly seasoned (baby octopus). Overall, besides the two or three meat options that are considered passable, everything else was rather disappointing. The place is ok, but it didn't hit the spot for me. read more

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I'm shook. Best. Kbbq. Ever. Maybe it ties with another place in Dallas but these vibes here were even more immaculate. This is not only the best spot in Houston I've had so far hands down, but it's AYCE which stands for all you can eat. Which I greatly appreciate! I used to think my favorite cut of meet if galbi ribs but I realized I love beef belly the most since it's so thin and you can eat a lot without feeling too full. Their meat is such amazing quality and yes expensive but I'd rather pay more and eat better food then pay less and not love my experience because anywhere else is still not cheap. I recommend 10/10 can't wait to go back. We were lucky and got a table after 20 min wait for an early dinner but I heard it's swamped at night. read more

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All u can eat k bbq, Chinatown Houston,TX Early Monday nite dinner at Korean bbq, I enjoyed thinnly sliced pork belly, spicy pork bulgogi, galbi and garlic flat iron steak with zucchini, mushrooms and grilled pineapples. Banchan was so so and soybean stew was diluted and japchae needed more vegetable ingredients. For price of $33, it was very filling. The servers had to change the metal plates often since it was easily burnt. The restaurant was clean and spacious. read more

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It was good and a fun new experience with my team. I am just not sure how I feel about going out to eat and cooking..., if that is your thing great place. read more

Really great AYCE Korean BBQ option in Chinatown! They have a wide selection of meats at a very affordable price. It is a great spot for late night dinners. The meats were very flavorful and tasty. The pork belly and kalbi were definitely top notch. They have a decent selection of banchon as well. The only downside was the scallion pancake wasn't very crispy. Overall, I had a great time at this spot. The food was great and the service was very friendly and efficient. I can't wait to try it again! read more

Hongdae 33 Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Food was great! Service was quick and easy. We went early around when they first opened on a Thursday. Lunch price $20 AYCE It was quiet, dark, and chill music . Would come again:) Plus, there's two claw machine arcades next door , super fun. read more

Hongdae 33 Korean BBQ - Appetizers/sides provided as soon as we sat down. - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Came for dinner on a Friday with some friends. Came semi early so we're seated right away but I'd imagine there's a longer wait as it seemed pretty busy when we were leaving. I had one of their soju cocktails (pictured) and it was really delicious and creamy bc it had yakult in it. We got all you can eat which is 33$ per person. The meat quality is good and we definitely got our moneys worth. Favorites were spicy bulgogi, galbi, and the miso marinated pork. Appetizers were also good- seafood/scallion pancakes were a highlight. Overall was a good time. They had k pop music playing, the server was great and tentative. Overall would recommend read more

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Korean bbq. Banchans. Appetizers. All you can eat. Perfection for my belly. Went in at noon on a Saturday. There were a few tables but no wait. There is a time limit and I believe it starts when they start bringing food out. They bring out all the banchans so you don't have to actually order them even tho they are on the menu. You can get refills. They also have appetizers. We ordered the japchae, seafood pancake, corn cheese and kimchi soup. Everything was good and they were smaller portions. There is a variety of proteins - beef, pork, chicken, squid, octopus, and shrimp. We tried an assortment of things. We did have an issue with the meat sticking to the grill. Eventually the staff thought maybe the heat was too high and turned it down. And at some point she cooked a few things for us. My fave meat was the garlic flat iron steak and the black Angus LA galbi. Everything was good but those were my fave. I was also obsessed with the radish wraps - it gave the pork belly we ordered flavor. We ordered the Cajun shrimp which was good and had a slight kick to it. My friend grilled pineapple and sweet potato and said they were delicious. I was tooooo full. There is also one of those vent filters that suck up the smoke so you don't leave smelling like a bbq pit. Overall, def had a great experience. The staff was amazing and the quality of food was on point. The restaurant was clean and clear. Everyone helps each other which makes the service faster. Will def be returning. read more

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Very nicely surprised to find that this was an all you can eat korean buffet place. $33/person for 90 minutes. You are allowed to order 5 meats at a time but there is no limit to the side dishes or appetizers. After ordering, evening came out really fast. I was really impressed with the quick service and friendly staff. I had a great time and truy felt that due to the speed of the food coming out, that we were given the right amount of time to eat. As for ambiance, the music played at the right volume and I didn't feel like I was screaming over the table to be heard. If you are craving Korean bbq, this is the place to go! read more

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Mom wanted to check out a new kbbq in Bellaire which is how we settled on Hongdae 33. At 6 PM on a Saturday, the wait for 6 was about 40 min. $33 for AYCE is pretty reasonable and I think the quality of the meat here is better than surrounding AYCE kbbq places. It took about 15 min of us being seated for someone to even greet us at the table but otherwise the service was quick. Sides are unlimited and although they are smaller portioned (see below), they come out within like a second of us ordering them lol. We got a bottle of mango soju and was given yogurt instead but it was quickly switched once pointed out. For sauces, there was pineapple soy sauce, salt & pepper, and a house special sauce. We weren't offered sesame oil for our salt & pepper until like an hour into our meal which made all the difference (we didn't even think about it because we were overwhelmed by the amount of food that came out). The meat quality is great and there is a large variety to choose from. My family eats Korean bbq often and this has easily become one of their two favorite spots. I have been back twice since our initial visit and although the service has some room for improvement, the food is always consistently good. read more

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1/2 star!! Don't go to this place. The manager - David Wong (no people skills) sux and provides bad service. He should be fired!!! He treats his employees way below the belt and insults them in front of the customers. It is about the service and your people. These challenging times, you have options. If you are hungry go to Handam or HoneyPig.. read more

Decent new KBBQ spot in Houston. It's definitely geared towards the 20-30s crowd due to the interiors, lighting. No wait on a Thursday. There's parking all over the plaza, there if it's packed, there's a garage across the plaza near the supermarket. The beef quality was pretty good! I love me some LA kalbi, so I'm quite happy with the quality, not super fatty or sinewy, but just enough to give it some flavor. Very beefy and you can see allllll the marbling :D Portions are good when you order each meat. The banchan are good, the radish wraps are good. A few negatives to note: 1. Kimchi jjigae (stew) didn't quite tasty like the real stuff, it just tasted of kimchi, lots of spice, and boiled water. 2. Seafood pajeon (pancake) was probably the saddest one I've had. Couldn't even tell there was seafood, visually or taste-wise; just eggs, wheat, and scallions. Service was very good. Though, there was a roof leak which dripped on the spot next to me but no one picked up on that (but I didn't want to bring it up). Def come for the beef! Meh on the appetizers/soup. Price is $33 for AYCE (what happens to their name when inflation rises???) read more

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