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    Jin BBQ

    4.5 (515 reviews)
    PriceyKorean, Barbeque
    Closed 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    JIN BBQ ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
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    Good for groups

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    Zack F.

    I went with a few coworkers and had a great time! We had their "Jin Combo B" and it was plenty for the three of us to split and take home some leftovers. The meats were all qute good, and their setup included refills on all the sides. The setup they have with the trays of kimchi egg and cheese corn in particular was a clever, albeit time-limited feature. Although we managed to beat the Friday evening rush, the servers were still very prompt despite the place filling up. I would definitely bring my friends back here!

    Rosie B.

    We stopped in for a late lunch at Jin BBQ before heading to the Innings Festival at Tempe Beach Park, and wow... easily the best lunch decision we made all day. Everything was so delicious! This is officially my new favorite Korean BBQ spot in Arizona. We live about 30 minutes away, but the food is absolutely worth the drive. The inside setup even reminded me of the Korean BBQ restaurants I grew up going to in California, which made the whole experience feel extra nostalgic. Service was good, the vibe was great, and every bite hit the spot. We'll definitely be back. Jin BBQ is a gem.

    Tamrah T.

    Found Jin while visiting Mesa and they rocked. I'm a huge fan of Korean food, I've visited Seoul and Busan, but my husband fell in love while eating at Jin. He is wishing we had a "Jin" in our hometown in California. All the flavors were amazing and every side dish was delicious. We had ribeye to BBQ, spicy cold noodles, and kimchi fried rice. The servings were large and we had leftovers to enjoy for lunch the next day. The staff was attentive, service was quick, and they kept our side dishes full. Excellent experience, hands down 10/10 dining treat! Loved the vibe and they played all the fav KPop tunes! Fantastic ambiance with the wood and metal esthetic and concrete floors. Appreciated "Heaven" being clean and well stocked. Definitely a repeat restaurant when in Mesa!

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    Samantha N.

    Best Korean BBQ in the entire state. I come here almost every other month because the meat quality is incredible and the sides are both delicious and unlimited. It's the classic style where you cook your own meat and pair it with all the sides for extra flavor. One of my absolute favorites is the marinated short rib. It's so tender and flavorful, especially with some radish and kimchi. I never liked kimchi much until I tried it here. Turns out I just wasn't eating good kimchi before, because theirs is easily some of the best I've ever had. Service is quick and efficient, and each table has a call button so your server comes right away whenever you need something. It's the perfect spot for a group of four to six to enjoy great food and good company!

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    Abby T.

    I've been going to this place for a very long time, but they recently remodeled and implemented a new menu. I was a little scared but the updates are fantastic! Service was great as always, and the food feels way upgraded. I especially like the updated recipe for the cold noodle. Thanks Blake and the Jin team for another great dinner!

    Banchan

    I love this place. I've been coming here for years. They recently added more items to their menu. I really like their take on KBBQ, menu is elevated and intentional. Everything was very tasty and well balanced. Our server Dat was great. He took care of us and even helped us cook the meats. Amazing service and even better food. Highly recommend!

    Brisket

    Great service and food. Meat quality was fire. Would come back again for the vibes and food for sure.

    Love the new menu change amazing portions, tasty banchan. Been a regular here for a while and new changes are very exciting will be back more!!! Servers are always killing it

    Our food was amazing! I love the beef brisket - I could eat it every day and never get tired of it. The staff were so welcoming and constantly made sure we were doing okay. I like the new potato pancake. Everything was great overall :) Would definitely come back.

    Stephanie O.

    Awesome korean bbq place! I have been there twice. Picked one of the prefix menus and there is enough food for at least 4 hungry humans. The service is good, and its not too noisy. The banchan is excellent and the meat cuts are great! The place is not super big but I believe they take reservations if you have a big group. My new go to kbbq place.

    Food was fantastic. The new menu was delicious with a lot more side menus. I would highly recommend the potato pancake. The servers here are always killing it. My server Dat was super accommodating making sure my group had a good time. My favorite Korean restaurant in the valley, would come back fs.

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    Dat gives the best service! The quality is so much better than any other korean bbq! Food is great and the place is very clean!

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    Ask the Community - Jin BBQ

    It is paid per entrance or by dishes?

    by dish..

    What style of grill does this place use? Propane or woodfire grill system?

    The use propane, not wood

    Is the chicken that comes with Combo N white or dark meat?

    I would be taking a guess. I think dark meat since is was tender and juicy

    Are you open on July 4th?

    Hello Ivy, yes we are open 365 days a year! :)

    Is there an all you can eat function?

    Hello Raymond, we do not have an AYCE menu. We are only a la carte!

    Which soju is good?

    Fresh Soju and Pineapple Soju are awesome. Fresh Soju taste great in a Light Korean Beer

    Do you gluten free options? No soy sauce?

    No there is no gluten free me

    Does this have arrowroot noodles or is it buck wheat noodles?

    Our cold noodles are made with buckwheat noodles!

    Do you do all you can eat?

    No, they charge per item but quality of meat is much better than all you can eat places.

    Do they serve lettuce for wraps with bbq?

    Unfortunately no. I wish they did.

    Are you guys actually open until 2 am?

    Only on Fridays and Saturdays! Last call for food is at 1am, but the restaurant itself is open until 2am.

    Does this place have reservations?

    No we do not take reservation at the moment. Walk in's only :)

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    Waldo's BBQ

    Waldo's BBQ

    (632 reviews)

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    When the mood for BBQ struck, I ordered via Uber Eats as I have heard they have good barbecue. With…read moremy health, I can't always eat meat but lately I've been able to tolerate. Bring on the BBQ and try a new to me location! What I ordered: - Baby Back Ribs: very delicious and tender - some of my favorite ribs recently - Green Chili Mac n Cheese: fairly average Mac n Cheese, and something I'd order again as it complimented the ribs - Cowboy Beans (Pinto): not a fan, and I should know better as team baked beans (skip next time) - Green Chili Corn Bread: pretty moist and a good flavor - green chili is a tasty addition - Old-Fashioned Bread Pudding : SKIP THIS ITEM - mushy and ended up putting in the bin I didn't eat all, and had as leftovers the next day. The ribs were surprisingly just as delightful as the first day! This order has intrigued me to take a trip to the establishment to see the ambiance of dining in, and the service the staff provides. Though, Uber Eats did make it convenient and they were exceptionally friendly dropping off. If you are in the mood for BBQ, I recommend Waldo's.

    Enjoyed most of my food last time here, so brought my wife today…read more I really want to like Waldo's, but here we go. I ordered the sampler platter with pit ham, moist brisket and pulled beef. Sides were a house salad & cornbread. 1. Pit beef was great, stringy, a little chewy and moist. Good flavor. 2. Ham, not as good as I remembered, but okay. 3. Brisket! Terrible. Read other reviews, they're all accurate. Tough as shoe leather, dry, and inedible. I asked waiter if they would replace with something else. Took it away and returned with more brisket but sliced very thin which made it a bit easier to chew. Problem is, wasn't cooked low& slow to begin with. Very disappointing. 4. Salad was fresh and crisp. 5. Cornbread was low, hard& dry, but tasted okay. Warm sauce in pan is terrific. Wife describes her Cuban sandwich as low meat to bun ratio, and mediocre. Nothing special, and she gets Cubanos whenever we find them. A little side note, that may help understand this place.... Served with the cornbread was little packs of " spread", containing vegetable oil. Not butter!!!! How chintzy! So it seems they cut some corners on quality of product, what a way to treat your former customers. I see no need to return.

    WoodBarn BBQ - Brisket

    WoodBarn BBQ

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    I wanted a two meat plate. The menu doesn't have a traditional selection for plate combinations…read more They specialize in sandwiches and family combinations for take home. It looked like they did sell meat by the pound and half pound, however ordering portion sizes for a meat plate, the choices are 1/4 pound increments. I chose the sausage and brisket. There is a single choice of sauce, sweet. The sausage had a consistency of a hotdog, not a typical BBQ joint casing or texture or consistency. The brisket was moist and well cooked, but felt colder to eat quickly while on the plate on a few minutes. They have a way of wanting to direct customers to their way of BBQ and ordering. It works when you are the best. I wish they were but I do not think I will be back. This just isn't what making it easy to order BBQ is all about.

    We've been coming here for years and have just never gotten around to writing a long overdue…read morereview. The brisket chili is legitimately one of the best things I've ever had. It's. So. Good. We've done the brisket, pulled pork, turkey, and sausage. All are fantastic, but the brisket comes out on top. Incredible flavor and always so moist. The house made pickles are also a delightful addition. What really put it all over the top was our experience today. I was resisting the bread pudding but just couldn't stop thinking about it and ended up caving and getting it to go after we finished our meal. The man behind the counter, assuming one of the owners, made sure we got to try the homemade vanilla ice cream... game over. It was so damn good. 5/5 for food and service.

    Joe's Real BBQ - 2 meat platter

    Joe's Real BBQ

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    Wowwww I don't know where to start ! I looked up for the…read morebest BBQ in downtown Gilbert and I found this place and I absolutely love it. The food is superb, the briskets is excellent--malted in your mouth and sooooo delicious. And they have a ton of side dishes for you to try out. On the side station they have all kind of BBQ sauces that you can try as you wish, extra pickles or jalapeños are ready for you to add on. The service is amazing, the staff willing to help whatever you need , they even ask you before you realize you may need something--absolutely love it. The restaurant is open space, they have a lot of table for big and small groups, when you step in, straight to the counter, order, pay and grab your food, very simple service. If you are a big fan of BBQ , you gotta give it a try this place and you won't disappoint. I will come back again for sure.

    Found us an awesome BBQ spot! All my friends approved! The guys finished their entire plates. As…read morefor me, I'm the queen of leftovers, but it heated up nicely the next day. Located in downtown Gilbert, this spot is fantastic. It's walk up to order, cafeteria style, pay at the end of the line. Then you grab you drinks, condiments, etc in a separate area. The line moves fast. We visited 2x's...yes, it was that good!!! First visit was mid afternoon and a short line. Next go around had us waiting about 10 minutes as it was dinner time. There is a large indoor seating area with booths on the edges and bigger tables in the middle. There is also an outdoor seating area that's covered, plus a large outdoor patio that appears to service this restaurant and Topo. There is bench seating, rocking chairs, etc. A very nice open outdoor space. Back to the food. We all loved our meals. The BBQ was flavorful, not drenched in sauce (although if you love sauce, there is a sauce bar you can add more), side dishes were are getting rave reviews as we each ordered differently, and the solo friend that ordered the lemon cake ended up sharing with all of us cuz it was truly devine. I don't get to Gilbert much, but when I do, I will be back!!!

    Jin BBQ - korean - Updated May 2026

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