I can't say enough good things about this restaurant, Jason the owner, and the entire staff. When our family was planning my nephew's celebration of life, they were kind enough to close the restaurant so we could gather privately, and it meant so much to all of us. This was my nephew's favorite spot, so it felt especially meaningful to be able to honor him there. As a Korean family, sharing Korean BBQ and hot pot together felt very fitting. The food was delicious --fresh, high-quality meats and vegetables, rich and flavorful hot pot broths, and a great selection of soju. The sauce station was also a highlight and really elevated the meal. Everything tasted authentic and thoughtfully prepared. They even offered chicken nuggets and fries for the kids, which is such a considerate touch. So many of our guests commented on how much they enjoyed the food. What we will remember most, though, is the compassion and kindness shown by Jason and the staff. They created a warm, welcoming space during an incredibly difficult time and made it easier for our family to come together, share memories, and celebrate my nephew! We are truly grateful for everything they did and would highly recommend this restaurant--not only for the excellent food, but especially for the people and the care they show their guests. read more

To each their own, but this place was not for me. We came with a large party after a graduation, and unfortunately, it was a huge disappointment. This was my first time trying this style of dining where you cook the meat at your table, so I was really excited going in. Unfortunately, the food was not good at all. Several of the meats we were served did not seem fresh, and the overall quality was very disappointing. Instead of enjoying the experience, I found it unappetizing and honestly couldn't wait to leave. I know everyone has different tastes, but based on my experience, I would not return or recommend it. I was expecting a fun and memorable meal after such a special occasion, but it ended up being one of the worst dining experiences I've had. read more

We came again during lunch time on a Sunday. It was not busy so we were easily able to get a table by the window. This second visit was better than our first. The servers were proactive in removing empty plates from the table, brought extra napkins without us asking, brought out the order sheet frequently without us asking, and checked in twice throughout our meal to see how we were doing. There was also a couple who came in for the first time and the wait staff took 15 minutes to patiently explain the difference between the kbbq and hotpot in Spanish and even gave recommendations. I'm not sure why they aren't more busy. Great service, plenty of parking, and good quality meats, and helpful staff. read more

Jason's Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Lawrence, Massachusetts

I understand that the 4th anniversary promotion offered 50% off, and I can appreciate that this may have brought in a much larger crowd than expected. However, the restaurant seemed completely overwhelmed and unprepared to handle the volume of guests. We waited over an hour for a table, even though we had arrived earlier than several other parties who were seated before us. When I followed up with the host, rather than taking responsibility for the situation, the staff seemed to place the blame on us, which made the experience even more frustrating. A special promotion like this should come with additional preparation and staffing to ensure guests can still have a positive experience. Hopefully, next time, the restaurant will be better prepared for a busy night and have a more organized system for managing reservations and walk-ins. read more

Honestly, every time we're in here, the owner is in the floor working his butt off, serving food, checking on customers, making sure everything is running smoothly. The place is gorgeous, really cool lighting and trendy decor. Prices are reasonable for what you get. Portions are healthy and food is fresh. The kimchi is made in house and it's AMAZING. Jason even gave me some advice on what sort of chili to use in kimchi to pass along to my mom who was trying to learn to make it. Such a wonderful person. I love to support a local business like this one. read more

Came here on a Saturday with reservations for 13 people and we had a wonderful time. It was my mom's and sister in laws bday and they wanted Korean bbq so I brought them here. This spot was perfect for this snowy day and it wasn't even packed which was nice. The service of filling up our dranks and giving us new papers to order more food was on point. They did a great job and I know there's probably better spots but this one is close and I don't like driving to Boston all the time lol. The meats were good and love the sauce bar. Anyhoo, if you're feeling hungry and want some AYCE bbq then be sure to give this place a try. read more

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Best AYCE KBBQ that you don't have to travel into Boston for. Quality of the meats here were pretty good. We loved the beef steak, pork belly and galbi the most. Kimchi banchan was delicious. The service was good Only complaint was that some of the lettuce wasn't washed properly there was still some dirt on the bottom so I just ripped off that part. Also the tofu stew was so so salty I couldn't eat it. read more

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Amazing service, first time here on a date night and we had such a blast awesome playlist and amazing atmosphere, looking forward to coming back for the Hot pot part so happy we got to experience this style of dining and the food so fresh and so many options to have, Ramens broth very good as well as the options for meat and fish & staff was very pleasant and very attentive. Parking is decent as well Thank you all again for a great datenight ! read more

Jason's Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Lawrence, Massachusetts

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I was excited to try this place given the lack of quality korean bbq places in MA. Sadly, that perception remains as this place was not it. While offering an AYCE menu, i ordered multiple things that just never showed up. In fact, for the price, i feel like some fountain sodas could be included given the location, but alas all they had was tiny cups of water. The food was ok, but the steak was terrible. Also we had multiple issues with our grills, where one was burning the middle, and the other just took forever to cook food. Honestly nothing really stood out about this place, and given its in such an odd location, im shocked theyve been in business for 3 years. Id say give it a try if you love korean bbq, but id be shocked if you walked away feeling like this place was amazing read more

We really enjoyed coming here as we used to frequent all you can eat Korean BBQ whenever we got the chance in California. The place was very inviting and had great variety of meats and other entree/side dishes. There was a hot pot option but we just did bbq. You have a choice of either premium, ultimate, and supreme, where each increases in price but you add more options on top of the previous items. We opted for the middle option and then meats/vegetables came for us to grill. When they notice the grill is getting to black, they come by and change it out. The kids were able to eat at a lower price no matter which option we picked. Like most Korean BBQ places you come out smelling smoky. I wish the place had a little more ventilation, but I went in knowing I would smell like bbq(which is really not a bad thing)! read more

Jason's Korean BBQ - Menu - Korean Near Me - Lawrence, Massachusetts

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I just went last night! I had my first Korean bbq a few weeks ago in NYC. It was such a great experience that I immediately searched for something like it here. Jason did not disappoint! So many choices! Great range of options for meats, seafood, tofu, veggies, sides and apps. Jason was the treat on top; he cooked for us, provided recommendations and was so nice and fun! The decor and space was trendy and inviting. I've already told lots of friends and I will return for sure! read more

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Really wanted to love this. We lived locally and its right next to the local korean market. The price is fair. The meat quality is good. The service is great. And its nice to see the owner and staff hanging out. All of that felt right for what you expect for a local korean spot. But its clear this is aimed at a non korean audience. Which is fine but certainly not what we were hoping for. I mean no jang at the table or at the "sauce bar"? Had to ask a waiter for ssamjang and was given ssamjang that seemed to not have the gochujang added. Sauce bar also not labeled and seemed to be out of sesame oil. So yeah kbbq without ssamjang and sesame oil. But if you have never been to kbbq before def wont be a bad exp. read more

We went to celebrate my sister's birthday dinner here last Saturday and the experience was disappointing. The meat quality was terrible and the staff were not friendly at all. We all picked the ultimate all you can eat menu and most of the food was underwhelming and not tasty at all. Overall, we did not enjoy our dinner and I don't recommend this restaurant if you want to eat Korean BBQ. read more

Was pleasantly surprised to find Korean BBQ and hotpot in this small town. Came here for a late dinner and we were all too tired to do AYCE, plus they were closing in 45 mins. So 2 adults and 2 kids shared 2 BBQ Combo and a Hotpot Combo and that was enough food for us. I didn't eat any BBQ. I just had the hotpot. The hotpot combo came with 1 protein, 1 vegetable, and 1 rice or noodle. There's a list of proteins and vegetables that you can select. There was a selection of broths and some broths were included in the combo and some cost an extra $4.95. I chose the tonkatsu which cost extra, but the broth had really good flavor and they gave me a humongous pot bigger than my head because they said that was the only pot they had left, so it was definitely worth the extra $4.95. I do wish they had some items priced a la carte on the menu as I wanted both Napa cabbage and mushrooms, but they said they didn't have a way of pricing extra items to add to the combo. There's only 1 type of beef (brisket), pork, lamb, and chicken. So I got the thin sliced brisket. From the west coast, I'm used to having a selection of various types of beef at other hotpot places: boneless short rib, angus, rib eye, wagyu, etc. but this time since I wasn't hungry. There's portions of beef and Napa cabbage was satisfying. I wasn't able to finish it all since I got full drinking the tonkatsu broth. The best part was they came by to ask if I wanted to take the broth to go, which I did since it was so good and I didn't want to waste it. The service was good and it wasn't that busy since it was near closing. Lots of parking outside, but this was a weeknight and almost 9pm. Bathroom was also clean. Will definitely come back for the tonkatsu broth again if we are in the area. read more

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The entire place is painted black with like gold accents and really nice lighting, so food pics always come out fire. We did the premium set, which is the cheapest, and I ordered tteokbokki. The tteokbokki was nice and chewy, sweet, spicy, and flavorful. Kinda upset there was no fish cake, but still good. We order the spicy pork, pork belly slices, and beef slices. Unlike other place, they slice their beef the long way, which was unusual. But the portions filled me up the same. I do like their one sweet and spicy sauce. The spicy pork gets really salty after a while tho. The banchan were pretty good. I actually ate some of the kimchi, and I don't like kimchi, so that says something. The pickled radish was nicely flavored, but I didn't like the dark soy(?) pickled radish. Overall, the restaurant is pretty good. read more

Jason's Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Lawrence, Massachusetts

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So delicious! Had a great Father's Day here. Lovely staff and great atmosphere. We cannot wait to come back soon.

I don't normally write reviews like this but just left with the worst KBBQ experience of my life and felt obligated to share my experience so others know. The cheapest menu, which is supposedly "Premium", is 75% appetizers, you basically HAVE to purchase the higher tiers to get decent meat, which as not been my experience anywhere else. And for how expensive the basic menu is, it should offer more than that. The grill is such poor quality, has no ventilation, and doesn't drain well. The service is horrific. This was our first time visiting and we didn't know how to order, we asked THREE different servers and none of them answered our question, we had to ask the table behind us. Half the employees didn't speak english so we'd have to wait until someone did to come by to be able to address anything. When we'd ask the servers for anything they acted like it was an inconvenience that they had to do their jobs. They didn't bring out half our items and brought out things we didn't even order and the service was so slow. The short rib is so tough you literally can not bite it, we had to cut it up into small pieces to chew it and half the meats had freezer burn. The "ribeye" in tier 2 isn't even a ribeye, so that's a lie. The brisket, the dumplings, and the scallion pancakes are very good though. The quality of food is just so average for the price and I'm disappointed our party of 4 paid $200 for a terrible experience. I'd say it's worth it to drive a little further for different KBBQ spots. I would not recommend this place to anyone. 1/5: food 1/5: ambiance 1/5: service read more

This place is awesome! My family of 4 (with 2 young kiddos) visited here for the first time today. As first timers, we had no clue what to do, how to order, etc. The owner Jason, was super helpful and attentive. The other negative reviews on here can be very off-putting. However, if you need guidance, all you have to do is ask and the staff is more than happy to assist. The food was delicious and the atmosphere cozy and inviting. I loved that this is family friendly but also perfect for a night out with friends. We will absolutely be coming back! 10|10 recommend. read more

Jason's Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Lawrence, Massachusetts

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I've wanted to come here for a while and it didn't disappoint! The premium all you can eat was perfect for us 2 and we left quite happy. The marinated beef strips were great and the service was quick. The staff was very kind and the desert selection looked amazing too but we were too full to get there. The scallion pancakes were different and bigger than most - they were very good! I will definitely be coming back for more. Thanks for a great experience and vibe all around. read more

Jason's Korean BBQ - Pork belly strips - Korean Near Me - Lawrence, Massachusetts

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If you like your meat freezer burned w 65% fat cooked on completely peeled teflon pan this is your place! Eating pure carcinogenic coated meat! Dont know where the 4 star for this place comes from. Ordered spicy pork and it was smothered in spice and didnt find one legit slice of pork instead it was shredded tiny piece of pork they must have gathered from all the leftover they decide to "coverup" in red spice. I honestly dont know where they source their "left over meat" from because kalbi was 90%fat . Def worth checking out if you want to cut your lifespan short by 50+years read more

Jason's Korean BBQ - Sliced beef - Korean Near Me - Lawrence, Massachusetts

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I'd been meaning to do a review on this place for a while, but I haven't because I know the owner checks the reviews a lot and is usually one of the few people on staff at the restaurant. I've been to this place maybe 5 or 6 times simply because it was much closer than having to go all the way to Malden or Boston if I REALLY had that Korean BBQ craving, but now that there are better, closer options have opened in the Merrimack Valley, I probably won't be returning. I've tried both their KBBQ and hotpot. I feel like this place is always severely understaffed - the owner absolutely does not want to hire the appropriate amount of help to match the volume this restaurant receives. Not sure if it's to save on costs or something, but every time I have been here, it is always one server running around by themselves serving every single table while being super flustered, and as a result, they always take forever to get to you whenever you need anything and when they do get to you, they always forgot things that you've ordered because they're serving 5 or 6 other tables at the same time from pure memory. Assuming it's not out of stock. I don't think there has been a single time I have been here that they weren't out of multiple items on their menu. But they never actually TELL you until AFTER you've ordered it and they bring out your food omitting it, and you've asked where it is. THEN they'll tell you it's out of stock. Which would be great to know if you pick a higher tier menu for more money looking to get that one item specifically. There have even been times where I've walked in and they just straight up told me they were "out of hotpot" completely and I had a vegetarian with me, so we couldn't do KBBQ and had to just leave. No warning online or on their website or anything. I gave this place a lot of tries over a period of time hoping it'd get better but it always stayed the same, so I think I'll just stick to going to places in the Lowell or Boston areas from now on. read more

I am so proud of Jason and his BBQ restaurant. I met Jason back in the early 2000's when he was still working for another Korean BBQ place in another state. Fast forward many years and who can ever forget his smiling face! Jason's BBQ has a GREAT ambiance, the decor transports you out of Lawrence and his style of BBQ, seating, lighting and color choices really gives you that "lets focus on us" vibes. If you give it a try and notice, that the spot lighting, the darker walls, gives you a more intimate experience with just your table. Jason did a great job selecting his quality of meats, type of meats and what he serves. He actually offers his favorites and the story is he wants to share his favorites and what he likes with his customers. You won't be disappointed, because the meats are delicious. Try something new, give the duck a little loopy loop and you'll be surprised at how tender and flavorful duck is on a KBBQ grill! read more

We ordered a bibimbap to go and the food came cold and without an egg! I mean does it qualify to be named bibimbap!?

Wait time was a little long but that can be expected for a place like this and once you get seated the servers have to be flagged down or they will not come to you. If you can get past that and get meat brought out to your table you're going enjoy your meal cause everything from the brisket to the bulgogi was delicious! read more

This place literally tries to short their customers. Servers disappear and lie about items running out. They take their time so you run out of patience and leave. Their prices are way too bloated. I had a server lie to me about portion sizes and items running out only for those portions to be brought out by another server who I asked afterward. Management does not care. This is how they want the business to operate. The only value might be the cheapest option and in that case if you can chase down the servers on foot and don't mind being in there for two hours, it is possible you might get your money's worth. Avoid this place at all costs. Don't encourage this behavior. read more

We absolutely loved having dinner at Jason's! The food was fresh and it's so fun cooking your own meal! Service was on top of our questions and requests. We were there in December and the holiday ambiance was full of cheer! Music and decorations. So much fun! Only issue was they were out of some desserts, but to me that speaks to how good they must be! Check this place out! read more

Jason's Korean BBQ - Our family chef - Korean Near Me - Lawrence, Massachusetts

Food was awesome and staff is very helpful and pleasant no photos food didn't last long enough for a picture You need to come here and try it!!! read more

This place is absolutely amazing and worth every penny. I haven't been to Korean BBQ for a long time and I was so happy to find this gem before moving away. It was clean and inviting and beautifully decorated with cultural art and ambient lighting. We were welcomed instantly upon entering & seated immediately. The menu was explained & easy to understand and we made our choices. Everything was priced well, including the drinks. The servers were extremely attentive and patient and changed the grill often. The food was top notch and every plate we ordered was fresh and high quality. Their version of bulgogi was my absolute fav! The flavors of the sauces and marinades was so yummy and addictive. We ate until we couldn't, it was all SO good! This was such an amazing meal that I went back with different friends a couple weeks later. Highly recommend! I will definitely be back when visiting Lawrence. read more

Jason's Korean BBQ - The aftermath of a great eating experience! - Korean Near Me - Lawrence, Massachusetts

Very good service and very good food. The servers are very kind and clean out the bbq plate every time it gets too burnt!

The food was amazing! The service was quick! The staff very polite and helpful! The ambiance was great I liked the vibe and music. It fit the place. read more

First time there. It was nicely decorated but it was freezing. We noticed other patrons eating with their coats on. We did the same, it was never comfortable enough to take them off. The four of us were served the wrong meals. We asked for two checks and got one. They also don't serve wine but do have a liquor license. The food was average. I wouldn't go back and wouldn't recommend it. read more

After having real hibachi BBQ in Japan earlier at the beginning of this year, we have been searching for such a place to have a "meal experience" like it, and we found it here at Jason's! Starting off, the owner welcomed us and sat us down. He was warm, welcoming, very helpful with the unique ordering procedure that is exclusive to this dinner experience, and even helped us cook a little. The restaurant location is easy to find, right off 495. Plenty of parking too. Inside, the restaurant was very modern and clean, with some contemporary touches to it. Right as soon as you walk in the door, you can smell the amazing food and see the smoke of a true, authentic Korean BBQ in the air. If you don't see that, and smell that unique smell, it's not authentic, and necessary part of the Korean BBQ encounter. We got the Korean BBQ, "Ultimate". I feel the price was very fair, especially where it's all you can eat. I definitely got my money's worth out of it. The food was all very fresh and excellent quality. The best part of this experience, is that you get to see your food in the raw, and cook it to your liking. No blaming the chef how he cooked your food, it's on you, and that's the best part and why it's so distinctive. Afterward, we actually ended up staying a while and having a long discussion with the owner. He's a super nice person and I enjoyed discussing global travel and cultural food experiences with him, especially where he is a well-trained Chef, a real Chef of Johnson and Wales. Would I go back? YES! I will be going back. I don't know how you can't go back to a place like this. Would I recommend it? How could I not. It's not a recommendation, it's a need, you need to go there. As for regrets, I regret that I didn't get any pictures to share with you. read more

This is the best Korean BBQ place! The owner Jason is one of the nicest people I've ever met and he takes great care of his customers. Highly recommend this place for a nice night out with your friends and loved ones in small or large groups. Atmosphere is so cool and chill too. read more

We went on a very busy day. The whole experience was ok. It was very steamy inside so the doors were open and because of that it was super cold at times. We had an issue with hot pot (it was hearing very slowly) but that got fixed. Food was ok 7/10. Staff were very friendly and attentive. Overall it was not bad but we would rather explore other places next time. I know Boston area has a lot of good hot pot places, just have to find the best in the area. read more

Service was great! Funny music choice but it was pleasant. Food was good and it wasn't bad price wise. Terrible parking however

Came here for the first time for my bestie's birthday treat with her fam and it definitely didn't disappoint! For AYCE KBBQ (offers hotpot as well), I was impressed. Parking was hard to find. They share a lot with a pub so it was pretty packed on a sunday night. Dining area is cute, we sat in a private room which was a little cramped but it was still very nice. Staff was very attentive and the owner, Jason, stopped by a lot to always make sure we had what we needed. They had a pretty good selection of drinks, and their menu goes by tiers which is premium, ultimate, and supreme. We got the ultimate and had so many things to choose from! I really liked how the slices of meat were bigger than most places. Obviously when you cook them, it shrinks in size but it's still pretty big and it was good quality too. The only complaint I really had was the beef short rib was too salty, not even rice could help. I didn't know that it would come marinated and I find that meats that are already marinated can be hit or miss. For the price and portions, I would definitely come back whenever I'm craving! read more

The food was very authentic and delicious, so if you're looking for a different food experience, this isn't for you. They offer two different seating areas for people who are just coming to dine in versus doing the bbq experience. It got smoky but that's regular w a kbbq! The service was quick and easy! They flip the meat for you for the most part and set up the food on the grill for you but you can obviously flip it if they're busy with other tables. If you want an authentic korean meal, I recommend Jason's! It isn't all you can eat, you pick what you want and they bring a good portion so just be mindful! read more

This isn't the best AYCE Korean BBQ, but for the area it's not bad. They have a good meat selection, we did the ultimate and got all the pork and beef options. The miso and ramen were very salty, but the tofu soup was good and not salty at all. I think my favorite was the steamed egg, so definitely get that, but maybe skip out on the scallion pancakes. They were doughy and not crisp at all, very floppy. They also don't have vents over the grill which I've never had before so you're gonna get hot cooking. The desserts were good (~$7 each) and a good size too. Overall, I'd say definitely check this place out, may not be the best, but hits the spot when you want KBBQ Edit: the ventilation system is built in with the table it sucks down the smoke directly into the table goes down from the table from the little holes all over next to the grill read more

I've been coming here for a few months now and needless to say it's still amazing and I love it here. Service is fast. The food is always so yummy. There's so much variety to get and options starting at $35 for all you can eat is so good. Their entrees are also delicious for takeout or dine in if you don't want Korean bbq or hot pot. I highly recommend the golden cabbage broth for hot pot it's my favorite! The aesthetic and ambiance is also so great. There's a whole black and gold theme the dishes are super cute and they have amazing cocktails and authentic Asian drinks like soju and makgeolli. read more

Jason's Korean BBQ - Hot Pot Spread - Korean Near Me - Lawrence, Massachusetts

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Very impressed with this place. They have all you can eat Korean BBQ, all you can eat hot pot, and an a la carte menu. Very tasty door, well seasoned, good variety. Very popular with the locals. Friendly staff, open and well lit floor plan. Dedicated parking lot helps. read more