I really wanted to give five stars but couldn't. If you have more than five people, split into two groups. Iron Age will have one grill for 7 people, which means you Might not get enough food. Food is good, as are brisket, bulgogi, salad, and egg. Attentive service. Korean pop ambiance. read more

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I love Iron Age! I avoided going for so long because of the long wait times, but when we finally went back recently, it felt so nostalgic. Even with so many new restaurants opening in Rockville, Iron Age still hits differently. I've tried a few other Korean BBQ spots, but I always find myself coming back. The sauces and the salad are honestly my favorite part of the meal. They are so good and definitely the reason I keep returning. Parking is easy, which is always a plus. The service has improved, although the wait times can still be long. Though the music can be so loud, you won't hear each other. Overall, it's still one of my favorite Korean BBQ spots in the area. read more

Iron Age - Beef brisket - Korean Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

This place is usually crowded during dinner, but the waitlist moves pretty fast. They play K-pop on the screens and it's pretty loud. I'm not personally a big K-pop fan, but it's a nice touch for those who enjoy it. I love the Iron Age salad, I order it every time with my meal. The service has consistently been great during all of my visits, and the staff are always attentive and helpful. The meats are flavorful in my opinion, I love the beef brisket! Overall atmosphere is lively and fun. It's a solid Kbbq spot that I keep coming back to. :) read more

Iron Age - Beef brisket - Korean Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

Fire great food ... never disappointed... kids n wife love this place ... Iron Age salad is best salad in town ... read more

Iron Age - Fire fire fire - Korean Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

My husband and I come here regularly. Love the brisket especially! Most KBBQ places have proprietary sauces. Theirs are my favorite.

Soooo today is was first time visiting Iron Age. I am a KPOT girly in all forms. However, I wanted to try Iron Age because everyone glows about their food. Sadly to say I wasn't all that impressed. I went around 11:30 am no wait! Great! However, it took the waiter 10 min to come and take my order and there were only 2 other tables occupied at the time. The waiter finally came over and didn't ask if I've been there before. He never explained the sauces or how this dining experience worked. I am used to an iPad to order from. Did I mention I was a KPOT girly lol. So once I was able to figure out how it was suppose to flow the dining experience went smoothly. I orders the bulogi pork and chicken with rice and a salad. The meat was very delicious and tender. The rice and the salad were good sides. I did not enjoy the sauces as much. And I still don't know what the sauces were. The ambiance was nice with the K-POP and K-Trap music. It is very dark in the restaurant but overall it is a nice looking restaurant. Overall, I had a good experience. I wish that the waiter was more informative about how the dining experience should flow and the sauces. But everyone was friendly and attentive. I will probably return but KPOT will be my first love. read more

Iron Age - Korean Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

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I used to like this place because its great value for the price. That's no longer the case. Dinner is now $35. Lunch $27. And with the automatic 20% tip for parties of 4 or more, and charging kids 10 and older adult prices, this place is no longer worth it in my opinion. read more

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I went to Iron Age with a couple friends last week for the first time and this will definitely not be my last visit to Iron Age. The server was attentive and everything was brought out quickly. The food was really good and it was large portions to share. They do not do reservations, but we did not have a wait. I will definitely be back soon! read more

Iron Age - Sticky rice cakes, rice, Iron Age steak, Hawaiian bulgogi - Korean Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

Place gets really crowded and no reservations are taken, but waitlist moves quickly. Music is loud, vibe is fun. The menu format is all you can eat, no special tiers. They offer several types of chicken, different pork and beef cuts, various marinades. They also have vegetable sides (grillable veggies, kimchi, japchae, rice cake, cheese corn, potato salad, steamed egg and green salad. Vegetarians can order all the vegetable sides and grill able veggies for $14.50 instead of the complete $35 AYCE meat menu. Table also came with pickled radish dishes and a plate of 4 sauces (sesame oil with salt, sweet soy, spicy and creamy orange). Ordered veggies to grill first. Portion cane with onions, peppers, and squash. Squash slices were thin, bell pepper chunks were wide. For meat, had the soy steak, regular bulgogi, spicy chicken thigh and Hawaiian bulgogi. The chicken was one big thigh piece. Our server cut it up into pieces for us, did the same with the steak (and asked how we like the latter). Hawaiian bulgogi was sweeter and marinated with an additional pineapple chunks for a different flavor. Both types were good. Hard to pick a favorite meat (maybe the Hawaiian bulgogi). Service was attentive. They also let us know that parties of 4 or more get 20% gratuity automatically added. Fun place for a once-in-a-while meat feast. read more

Iron Age - Soy steak and bulgogi - Korean Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

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This place is very consistent and use to be my go to. The food is always good quality. They have different options and pricing for lunch and dinner The service is always very good as well and they keep it coming There really aren't any good beef options with the lunch and they don't do the Hot Pot like other Korean places do. As far as ambience, it's okay the place is very dark and the K-pop is blaring. Overall a solid choice read more

Protein Paradise! Iron Age was fantastic. For about $28-$29, it's basically an all-you-can-eat meat festival for an hour and a half. They bring out everything you ask for--steaks, Korean-cut meats, all the good stuff--and keep it coming. The ambiance is dark and cool, and yes, it can get a little smoky, but the fans do a solid job. They even change out the grill every other round, so you're not dealing with leftovers from your last dish. Nice touch. Our server was excellent--attentive, friendly, and hustling like a chicken with his head cut off... but that's the Iron Age way, and they do it well. Overall, Iron Age is awesome. If you love protein, this is absolutely your spot. And if you're a football team? Oh man... you'll get your money's worth and then some. read more

Iron Age is near and dear to me. The meat is always delicious, and the sides are pretty good as well. Over the years, I have never once had a bad server (and I must have been there over 15 times). The K-Pop on the screens is loud, but it is part of the charm. The restaurant gets smoky, so you will leave smelling like smoked meats. They will sing to you and give you a dessert if it is your birthday. Bring back the ice cream machine :'( read more

I would give this place 5 stars due to its cleanliness and how fast the service was. However, something about the taste of the seasoning didn't meet my standards. Lunch- $24 Dinner- $32 read more

Iron Age - brisket (thicckkk) - Korean Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

All you can eat Korean BBQ! Very good prices for what you eat. The meat is good, rice is cooked well, and I always order their salad (the dressing is really good). Solid place to go for a medium sized group! Love that they play music/music videos for some entertainment! And if you have a birthday they come out and will sing a birthday jingle. Service is always good when I go! read more

Iron Age - Cooking brisket and eating side salad and some rice - Korean Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

It's always worth your money. I love coming here. I would just suggest giving me my own yum yum sauce bottle because that's how much I use it haha the food, service and ambiance are all lovely! read more

Very big wummy yummy fun time for all its fun and communal! And I believe it's a great time around the table for all. Meat lover and beer it's great. Service is good. Nothing stellar but a fun time for sure read more

I always have a good experience when I go to Iron Age. The food is good and it's a fun atmosphere. My server Alex was amazing and made my experience enjoyable and relaxing. I get the same thing every time I go. I get the salad and veggies to start. I wish they would sell the salad dressing they use by the bottle because it's so good! For my meats I did Hawaiian bugolgi, Iron Age steak, spicy squid, spicy chicken, and finish everything off with a steamed egg. This visit I also tried the japchae for the first time which is good. The food is fresh and the grills are easy to use. They play jpop music videos on the screens so it's a little on the loud side but honestly I just tune it out. I highly recommend getting there early because the waitlist grows quickly. I love it there and will definitely be back! read more

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The food is amazing we tried a few diff meat option the squid did feel like it was overcooked sadly. We had an amazing waitress named Aliyah who provided great service. The area can be a bit loud at when it's a full house. However it' was a great experience overall read more

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Very few chicken options. Bulgogi, Top Steak, and Hawaiian Bulgogi were good. The restaurant is usually packed in the evenings so there might be a bit of a wait. The parking is so so. read more

First time at Iron Age KBBQ was pretty good! The food is absolutely delicious! Simple yet so flavorful, and the sauces are top-notch. Every bite was packed with so much savory goodness. The best part? The service! Our server, JP, was incredible. He was super dedicated to our table, always making sure we had everything we needed. From helping us cook our meats to consistently checking in on us, JP truly went above and beyond. The experience was seamless, and we felt well taken care of the entire time. Highly recommend this place for anyone craving authentic, tasty Korean BBQ with amazing service! The place could use a little more ventilation bc it was very smokey inside and when we left our hair def had to be washed! Alsoooo, one thing to note, the steamed eggs were not steamed!!!! I've been to many kbbq places and this has got to be the first that served raw egg in a covered tin foil bowl then for us to place it on the grill to cook. I did not prefer it like that bc I actually opened it up thinking it was already cooked! But then again there are pros to having it not cooked and be cooked to your own desired outcome/texture. We were pretty hungry & didn't get a chance to take pics of the food but it was pretty decent! read more

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My American friends really like this place and said the meat is very good. However, as a Korean, I wouldn't consider it true Korean BBQ. It feels more like American food inspired by Korean BBQ. If you expecting authentic Korean cuisine, the answer is no. read more

This spot has never let me down. Good meat quality and selection. This location can have longer than usual wait times. They do a good job organizing it. The inside is a little tight and can also get excessively smokey at times. The wait staff is attentive and will accommodate you whether you need helping cooking or want to be left alone. Overall eating here is a reliably good experience. read more

Iron Age - Beef Brisket and a side of rice. - Korean Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

One of the most bang for your buck spots for KBBQ in the DMV. The chain has plenty of locations and I personally know it as a budget option for AYCE KBBQ. They feature plenty of options at a solid price point. Their meat quality could be better (tenderness, flavor, etc) but they make up for it with speedy service and a great vibe. Usually I am concerned with the volume here, as you need to shout to be heard, but this last time I went it was still loud, but reasonable read more

The food here is always better than any other Iron Age location let alone KBBQ in general. Our server Jason was great! Checked on us a decent amount of times and made sure we had whatever we needed. read more

Have not been here since my last review 6 years ago. Back again giving another 5 stars on christmas eve. Our waitress Linh is such a wonderful person. Super accommodating, she notice our grill getting burnt and would change them multiple times without us having to ask. My sister and I had a wonderful meal here because of her. We need more servers like her! It def brightens the atmosphere by having such a detail oriented server like her. Very deserving praise. Thank you again. read more

They have improved their menu and the service was great, scenery still remains the same but that's a good thing.

Not as crowded as before, and if you're not too picky, Iron Age still hits the spot for a good AYCA Korean BBQ meal. Besides the typical bulgogi variety, we ordered additional spicy squid, shrimps, pork belly, and vegetables (for a balanced diet). I must say- I'm more than impressed with the freshness and flavor. With the k-pop videos playing on the big screen tv, we immersed ourselves in the Korean dining experience. If you've been here before, you may notice a simplified menu, and the side dishes seemed smaller in both portions and varieties. Also wasn't there an ice cream sundae dispenser before? At about $30/pp, this AYCE is still a good deal. Will visit again. read more

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I went to Iron Age for their AYCE dinner for $32. It was later in the night on a weeknight and the wait was about 15 minutes. If you are unfamiliar with Korean BBQ, the server brings you out raw meat and you cook it on the grill in front of you. Iron Age has a variety of meat options including pork belly (my personal favorite), varieties of beef (steak, bulgogi), chicken, shrimp and squid. They also have side dishes (banchan) that you can order such as japchae (stir-fried glass noodles), kimchi, salad, rice cakes, pickled radishes, steamed egg etc. Our server was very attentive and offered to help us cook the meat if we needed. He also was very timely with changing our grill without having to be asked. The restaurant plays K-pop and Korean rap music so it's a little loud (which I don't mind). Iron Age is a solid choice for KBBQ and it's always consistent but it's not my favorite in Rockville. read more

Iron Age - Pork Belly - Korean Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

As soon as I walked into this restaurant, the scent of delicious meat filled the air. My sister-in-law recommended Korean food and assured me that this place was excellent. The meat kept coming, and I definitely recommend this restaurant. The service was also outstanding. read more

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Visited on a late weekday afternoon for a friend's birthday lunch. The place is dark and smoky. The service was friendly but extremely slow. The portion size was very small and coupled that with the time limit, it made for a very lousy experience. We would frequently run out of something to eat but the server nowhere to be found. The food quality didn't make up for the lousy experience. The taste of meat with and without the marinades were not the best. Either too sweet, too salty, or tasting like something is missing. Many of the meat was tough and not well seasoned or just plain old bad. It didn't help that most everything was burnt due to negligence. The server hardly ever came by to flip the meat or cut it up and that doesn't help. I ended up doing most of the job. And the server would forget items asked for and the meat would get not only burnt but start smoking. I also didn't care for how salty the salad was or the rubbery and watery egg. The whole experience was underwhelming. Once the check arrived after the server declared our time is up and we had hardly had anything to even eat, we were surprised by the bill. The tip pre-printed on the receipt was grossly more than the actual percentage amount that should have been for the bill. I am glad I calculated it on my own as I always do. It was not right how sneaky they tried to be about it. Anyhow, I don't think I'll ever return again in the future and certainly wouldn't recommend others to visit either. read more

Iron Age - a plate of meat and sauces - Korean Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

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Overall good place to eat, service is good depending on if the waiter is experienced. Food is great, would recommend Hawaiian Bulgogi and Spicy pork Bulgogi. Great for date night or night out with family. read more

It's been years since I stepped into an Iron Age, but my recent experience was super positive and fun! In this economy, Iron Age is extremely affordable for an all you-can eat meat buffet ($22 lunch and $29 dinner). Unlike most people, I really appreciate their unlimited side dishes, like their salad, japchae noodles, eggs, and rice cakes! They have a solid variety of meats, but I usually get the most basic ones (beef bulgogi, brisket, etc). The only thing I miss is their (very low quality) ice cream machine ! 9/10 causal-fun dining experience read more

Iron Age - Korean Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

Cheat cheat cheat...check your receipt!!! The food is on par with other Korean bbq places. They don't refill your Kim chi or other side dishes unless you ask. The bbq burners keep going out and then they yell at you blaming you for it. The main reason for the poor review is that they will attempt to cheat you on your receipt. This is not the first time they tried this. I came here a year ago with coworkers during lunch and they tried to charge dinner prices. This time, they automatically added tip charges but then tries to trick you by asking for tips again! The md dept of commerce needs to look into these practices. read more

go to place for my monthly get together with my best friend. we have never had to wait to be seated but always see bigger groups having to wait. the lemonade is delicious and the waiters are great. no wait between meats and they're quick to refill any of your sauces. the music isn't too loud so you can still have conversations and the screens all around with music videos aren't bothersome at all. parking is always hard to find so plan that into your visit if you have a reservation read more

Iron Age - Korean Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

If you're looking for a place with nice ambiance, this is not it. But if you're looking for lots of Korean bbq that's quite good, this is it. The server was very helpful with our choices and cooking. You get 90 minutes of all you can eat. Good choices and good quality food. But pricey unless you can eat a lot. read more

We love the all you can eat, but we felt that things took a little long to hit the grill. It almost felt like they were trying to wait us out for the 90min limit. The server was very friendly and the food was good. We weren't rushed out either. My main concern was that they have auto gratuity. We were charged for a part of 4 when one of our table members was a 1yr old. Just didn't seem fair or just. I'm disappointed. read more

Iron Age - Outside - Korean Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

The food was OK, but the service took us longer than we expected to serve us. They never asked us if we want any other drinks and it take forever for them to bring more meat for us. we went there on MLK day. There wasn't any sign on the window stating their price going to be just dinner price because of the holiday and after we sit in there, they inform us which it was too late to leave. read more

Came here to celebrate a Valentine's Day dinner. The food and service here is a much higher quality compared to other all you can eat Korean BBQ places. Definitely recommend read more

Always a great time to spend a loved one's birthday. Usually go with 8-10 people but small groups are great too. They are very nice!

This was my second Korean barbecue experience and vastly different from my first. We ordered of an array of meats and seafoods along with the spicy rice cakes and mango soju. The waiters don't give you much guidance on this it works for an optimal dining experience and I was left a bit lost at times. The food wasn't bad but the quality of the food was questionable. The sticky rice cakes tastes extremely rubbery, microwaved even, but the mango soju tasted good. read more

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