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    Hwaro

    4.4 (3.3k reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Love the sushi here
    Jen C.

    We love the food here,the best service ever over the years have been Joseph. He's always so nice and makes my family and I feel welcomed. Always looking forward for him to be our server.

    Spicy Tofu soup
    Jeff M.

    Fresh ingredients from their well dressed green salad, pickled radishes, homemade kimchi, and pickled radishes with jalapeño. Their spicy tofu soup is delicious rich depth of flavor, and tastes like very soft and homemade tofu. Beef bulgogi is seasoned well and very tender, beef brisket is fresh and barbecue's well and is delicious! chicken is seasoned well with Korean spices and marinade. Service is excellent. They keep your plates full and ensure you're liking of the various choices that you have made. Vegetables are fresh ambience is very casual, but we enjoy the great service here.

    Mike D.

    Last time I been here. Was before the renovation. Wheel it looked smaller and crowded. So let's start with the renovation. 5 out of 5. Love the new setup. Booths are more comfortable. Their is no big bench style tables in the middle. Replaced with more traditional style tables/booths. So the food is 4 out of 5. My favorite used to be the shake rice. Prepared in a metal tin. You shake it then open and eat it. Then I find out it's only available at hwaro2. But why? This is where it originated from! Also the portions have gotten way smaller than I remember or compared to some other places. Ordered beef belly and got like 5 slices. So make sure you order according. Service was 3 out of 5. 80% of my dine-in the single server seemed to be extremely busy but with only 4 tables. Then it seemed to be short change. And the new short asian guy was checking up on us every 5-10min. Refilled drinks. Took away our empty plates even before the busser got around to us. When our cooking plate looked like it was about to get burned. He said "let me change it out before your next wave of meat shows up". Little things like that go a long way

    Premium ($34.95) x5
    Elena N.

    4.5 STARS Date: Tuesday, July 8th, 2025 Time: around 12:15am Party of 5 Meal: Dinner *Premium ($34.95) x5 *Peach Soju ($12) *Sapporo Large ($8) *Coke ($2.75) x2 We got a little carried away gambling back on the strip. Luckily Hwaro closes late on a Monday night, so we were able to make dinner. We wanted KBBQ, so this seemed as good a place as any. Kalbi was on our minds and boy did we indulge. Love that you are not limited to only x amount of orders per table or person. One in our party ate like 10+ slices if memory serves. I tried to sample all the meats on the premium side cuz that's why I was here. I actually enjoyed the pork selections more - soy honey comb pork toro, premium sliced pork toro, kurobuta pork steak, hwaro pork kalbi. Seemed more like dishes that aren't typically offered at korean bbq spots. Tho we didn't pass up the beef either - premium angus ny strip, premium ribeye steak, yakiniku ribeye steak, filet mignon, beef skirt steak. The rest of the premium menu consisted of sushi / fish dishes which I skipped. On the reg side of the AYCE korean barbecue menu, they had the usuals I always get - la kalbi, beef tongue, pork cheek, etc. I adore wraps, so I'm glad there was garlic, sliced jalapeno, ssamjang, lettuce wraps, radish wraps, napa kimchi, jalapeno radish kimchi. All that was missing was sesame leaves to make it the perfect wrap! Service was great! They were attentive and informative. We knew they were closing soon so they kept us aware of when last call was so we could order accordingly. Would definitely come here again. Just earlier so we don't have to rush as much. For the price, you get a good amount of selection. REVIEW #3813

    Salmon and yellowtail carpaccio
    Rhina M.

    The food was amazing! You get 2 of both worlds: Korean and Japanese, I love how they offer fillet mignon in the menu. I didn't get to take more pictures as we were all excited to eat. Pricing is not too bad for the premium. The place is a bit tight for a big party of 8 or more. They have mostly booth and 1 grill per table. The bathroom needs more attention. The service was excellent. We will definitely be back again!

    Yaniniku
    Sharlene D.

    I came here to celebrate a friends bday. We made a reservation for a party of 12 and were seated shortly after we arrived. However they didn't have a table that could accommodate all of us so we sat on two tables next to each other but it was pretty cramped for 6 ppl per table since the booths were small. We didn't have much space for the dishes that were coming. Our servers were pretty attentive and food came out fast. I would say my favorite cuts from the menu (we got the dinner so it was the premium) were the filet mignon, Yaniku, skirt steak, and beef tongue (reg menu). Everything was pretty tender. The brisket was a bit too fatty for my preference. Although we could only order things on the premium menus once per person, the portion was rly large that it got us all full! I would say to stick to the meats for this place since the sushi/carpaccios were okay. I don't think they were super fresh but they weren't horrible either. Overall I did enjoy their food a lot compared to other places I've tried. The salad dressing is good as well as the mushroom fries which I thought were super unique!! It was also rly nice of them to do a little bday surprise at the end for my friend!

    seared tuna carpaccio
    Levi M.

    We come here a lot. I just need to do a more thorough review of it because this trip we got almost all of the premium items. especially the meats and the carpaccio. And usually we go at lunch but today we went around 6pm since I was working graveyard. It was already packed a little so there are more customers at night than at lunch. But service was still relatively fast. Derek was our server and he is very attentive to the timing of grill changes and when to come get a new order instead of asking every 5 minutes or so. He's also a lot of fun to talk to and joke around with. The premium meats are very tender. I highly recommend if you eat here, get them. they don't take particularly long to cook, especially the NY strip which was cut really thin so it was easy to keep it from being overcooked and tough. it was very tender. and so were the other meats. the filet mignon is always small cut in cubes. so, even if it is something you get at the end, which I did for the rest of the premium meats, i could still finish it. The carpaccios have a very deep flavor to them and the garnishes and sauce they use balance it out very well. The flavors don't overpower each other and my favorite is the salmon carpaccio. The nigiri are very lightly treated, with a small bit of rice, which is good because it won't fill you up and you can eat the other foods on the menu as well. One thing I always do is mix the corn cheese with rice. it's a good blend of textures and flavors, and the rice is soft so mixing it is really easy. Just a personal preference and I recommend at least a try of it. During dinner it is a little louder because it's packed but usually if it's lunch it's quieter and the beauty is that service wasn't affected even though it was packed. we still got our meats in a timely manner and there wasn't a long wait between food. I highly recommend this place if you are a resident and even a tourist and want a good experience in korean bbq. Usually there is no last call if it isn't packed. we never got a last call all the times we came for lunch but this time we did because there were parties waiting outside the main door.

    Susie T.

    This place is great! They have awesome appetizers and sesame salad and a little bit of sushi. Most awesome thing is the lunch price is 27$ and you get bbq, a hot pot, and sushi. That's a steal for me! I feel like the tables/booths is very small. There's not very many tables and it gets kind of loud. The food come out fast and the meat is fairly good. I think the pork belly wasn't that great bit the beef belly was awesome. They have ssamjang but they don't have steamed egg! That was my only disappointment. I loved the octopus and the thin sliced pork belly. What is phenomenal is that with this lunch price you get two kinds of kalbi! That's just super! My servers kept my water refilled and came around a lot to ask if I needed something. I would definitely come again for lunch!

    Miso kalbi, Pork cheek, Hwaro toro, brisket, and sushi... it was a dreammm!
    Nina N.

    SO MUCH BETTER than your average kbbq spot!! Premium cuts of meat, quality soups, flavorful kbbq sides, and solid sushi rolls... I am that much more sad to leave Vegas and not be able to eat here. This was our last meal on the way out of Vegas and we all needed some nutritious, soothing comfort food and Hwaro for sure satisfied it all. I highly recommend the Nabe Hotpot if you're looking for a comforting clear broth to cure your hangover! Not only was the food top tier in quality and pricing, but we were also thankful for the attentive and gracious service from our host. The plaza was also easy to access and had plenty of parking at lunch time.

    Ana A.

    Hwaro never lets me down! Lunch special at $26.95 with all the good stuff plus a limited choice of sushi included!? SAY LESS!!! Hwaro is definitely my go to spot! I'm always ready to order as soon as we get in! Hwaro pls don't change a thing

    Yakiniku ribeye, spicy squid
    Jeff F.

    It's been a while since I have been here. Inside has been completely renovated from the last time I ate here. Hwaro is one of the OG Kbbq spots in Vegas. They have always had great service and food. All their banchans are flavorful and pretty addicting. They now have a variety of raw seafood options on their premium menu which was $35 on 4/3/26. Sushi was good, not the best but hits the sushi craving while at a Korean bbq restaurant. Sushi is not the specialty so its quality was good enough. The meats are delicious and they have a great variety. The emperor's kalbi/brisket/beef belly/spicy squid/beef tongue are all delicious and on the regular menu. The premium menu has great options such as ribeye, filet mignon, skirt steak, and premium pork options. I say spend the little extra money to go premium to try a variety of everything. Serves stay on top of things without being too much. Perfect balance and they took care of us well!

    The setup
    Krystal B.

    Still one of our go-to KBBQ spots after all these years. I have a good list of some of my favs, and hwaro and hwaro 2 are still on the list. Although the location can be tough to park in because of the many amazing restaurants in the area, we still like to come here for some good KBBQ. My husband and I, as well as my friends and I have come here often to have some good kbbq when we're craving or in the mood. They have a variety of options for meat and seafood, as well as banchan and other appetizers and side dishes. Their menu consists of different specialty meats which you can order at a higher AYCE price point, but I think is well worth it. The service is friendly and quite fast, noticing and offering grill changes when necessary, and constantly walking around to take your order. The space itself is medium sized and clean, which is good! I haven't had to wait too long to be seated :) overall, good standard kbbq that I can rely on when craving kbbq.

    Taylor G.

    Stopped in for the late night special after 10pm and it was awesome! The service was really great and the food was delicious! I love this space, they did so good with the new remodel too! Will be back for the night special!

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    Arnold was a great server !!! Love coming here and enjoying the food, he was very fast and efficient.

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    Ask the Community - Hwaro

    How do i make a reservation?

    They don't have reservations. You put down your name and phone number and they will text you when ready.

    Is Hwaro still an AYCE Restaurant? I heard it's not A Korean Restaurant but now a Japanese Restaurant. Please advise.

    This one is more Japanese, no Korean veggie cold appetizer side dishes here. But they have a lot of food to choose from. It's still great and will fill you up.

    Is it possible to make reservations in advance?

    No, it's 1st come and 1st serve

    Do they have vegetarian options?

    They have some veg. sides like miso soup and lettuce but nothing to replace meat/protein.

    Is this location closed for good?

    No it has reopened!

    Are you closed tonight? If so, when will you reopen?

    Is there a 2 person minimum?

    I believe so

    Do I have to make a reservation?

    They do not take reservations. It is a first come basis. They have a sign in sheet in the lobby area.

    Are you guys still open til 3?

    this hwaro closes at midnight ! :)

    Do they have lettuce, the kind to wrap the meat with?

    Yes they do have lettuce!

    Can I make reservations for group of 7?

    No it's a first come first serve bases. But when we went with a group of 7 around 1 am on Friday. We didn't wait that long and it was pretty immediate to get seated.

    Are they open on Christmas day?

    Yes they are

    Do they take Apple Pay or cardless payments?

    yes, tap is available

    Do they happen to serve beer towers or like an alcoholic beverage tower of sort?

    I don't believe so but they do have alcoholic selections.

    Are there gluten free options?

    Yes. Just order meat and vegetables.

    How busy are they typically at 10 PM on a Sunday night? We have a large group (about 20 people). Would like to gauge how much tome to allot for waiting. Thank you!

    For a group that large you'd probably be looking at 1 1/2 to 2 hours wait. It's totally worth it though. With covid they might still have a limit on party numbers though so be careful, they have this thing where you can give them your number and… Read more

    Does anyone know if this restaurant is open? I call but no answer?

    They are. Lines are always busy so either call back to back or drive up and put your name on the waitlist because they don’t take reservations.

    How ahead in advance can I make a reservation?

    They don't take reservations. It's first come, first served.

    Can you order 2 bbq meats for a party of 4?

    As long as the meats are on the same menu for the price you are paying for then yes

    Do they still have the happy hour after 10pm?

    Yes, everyday. It's the late night special. Same price as the lunch special. About $20/person.

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    Rollin Smoke Barbeque

    4.3(5k reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    Family-owned & operated
    Catering service

    If you're craving Southern BBQ, Rollin Smoke is a good choice. There are a few locations, but this…read morereview is focused on the location closest to the Strip Its location is several minutes from the center of the Strip. Don't be put off by the looks of the location. The site is in a kind of rundown strip mall-ish center with plenty of parking. Inside you order at the counter and food is brought to your table. Even with a line, service is friendly and wait times are pretty minimal. Their menu has a little of everything from beef ribs, brisket and sausage links to okra, corn nuggets and slaw. Seating is first come first serve and they have e quite a large dining area with plenty of tables with bench seats. Next to the soda machine are an abundance of different sauces that will appeal to even the pickiest of bbq eaters. For lunch we chose the 3 meat trio. We chose sliced brisket (it comes chopped if you don't specify) 1/4 dark meat chicken and hot links. For the included side, we chose the dirty rice. We added an extra 1/4 dark meat chicken and a side of cheesy mac and cheese. Wife and I split the brisket and hot links and we will usually have leftovers as they are generous with their portions. All the barbecue has rich and Smokey flavor. The brisket was tender and had a hive visible smoke ring around the edge. The links have nice heat that is not overpowering. The dark meat chicken is also tender and juicy. When you peel the skin back the meat underneath is glistening. Both the rice and macaroni complimented our protein selections. If I have one knock, the sides were merely warm and not hot. I think this as due to the volume of people there for lunch today. For sauce I chose their original and sweet mama varieties. They are very tasty and full of southern bbq influence. All-in-all, this is a great BBQ spot and centrally located for visitors to the Strip.

    I was impressed by the review ratings on google so I decided to try the food I went here for the…read morefirst time last night and when I say it was not good at all I mean it Not only am I a good cook but I also can grill my ass off. I was very disappointed I wasted my money on such poor quality of food and if I'm honest anyone selling BBQ should do their best because it's not cheap. I paid extra for the burnt ends which were for sure burnt but no ends. The brisket slices were dry so was the ribs. Won't be going back

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    Rollin Smoke Barbeque - BRISKET, MAC + CHEESE AND CHIPOTLE ALL IN A WRAP  With every "Mac Wrap" a portion of the proceeds goes to charity!! @criticalcarecomics

    BRISKET, MAC + CHEESE AND CHIPOTLE ALL IN A WRAP With every "Mac Wrap" a portion of the proceeds goes to charity!! @criticalcarecomics

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