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    Jin BBQ

    4.5 (541 reviews)
    PriceyKorean, Barbeque
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Emily C.

    Jin's BBQ was great! We got the pork aged in beeswax which I've never seen anywhere else before and the flavor was so unique and tasty! We also got beef bulgogi which was delicious as well. Every single one of the many sides they brought out was so good and they're free refills! I really enjoyed trying a little bit of all the different things. The waiters/waitresses were all very friendly and someone was always there to help cook the meat. The restaurant had a fun vibe with upbeat music and several drink options.

    Pork belly, beef and spices
    Julio M.

    My favorite side is the konjac noddles so I had to ask for seconds. The meats were good. Try to wrap the beef or pork with a piece of kimchi salad and dip it in the sauce. Tell me what you think. I also had a cold bottle of Terra beer. It was good. The service is top notch. Enjoy!

    Sahand S.

    Jin is the real deal. As soon as we were seated, they quickly brought out the banchan which was plentiful and refilled as many times as we wanted. We ordered the Jin Combo 1 small, which is for 2-3 persons at $78. For those that think this place is expensive, it's actually a good value. There was plenty of food for the two of us, and we probably ate too much, so could have used a third person. The quality of the meats is definitely a step above AYCE Korean joints. Plus, you get a soup and steamed egg, so there's no shortage of food to leave you full and satisfied. The service was great and our waiter made sure everything was filled and often checked in with us. We will definitely be back.

    Lydia A.

    Excellent food! I came here years ago and it was delicious but a bit on the pricier side. I came here again and I think the owners changed. The meat quality is the same - top notch and delicious. The brisket was probably the best in bbq I've had in the U.S. The banchan was all amazing and I love all the different options. The tomato basil was my favorite and the Japchae. I also love that they had three different types of sauces. We also got Terra and tried a sampler of their makkuli ice drink and it was amazinggggg. For the four of us, we spent about $150 total. I'd definitely come back again!

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    Great food. Ambience on point. Kailey was great. Come hungry, leave very full and happy. See you again soon Justin.

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    Claire C.

    It's my favorite Korean bbq in Arizona! I came there twice and they are so good. You can tell the meat quality is there, although you need to grill them by yourself, but everything even the banchan (side dishes) and the steam egg, corn cheese, radish were so good. It's definitely on the pricer side, but it's a good spot for a group of friends/family to share and have more options to eat.

    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!

    Noah S.

    I was a little worried about the price when I first sat down. Then they started bringing out all the appetizer dishes. There were so many. Between those and the salad, the steamed egg, and the stew, I was almost full before the meat even arrived. It was worth every penny. The staff were very friendly and attentive as well.

    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.

    Been coming here since 2021; banchan have changed. Was told egg was by request only. So will ask next time. Still delicious just different.
    Elizabeth R.

    Been coming here since 2021- banchan have changed. Was told egg was by request only. Still delicious just different. Servers are always very attentive and nice. Favorite kbbq in az right now after moving from Garden Grove,CA. We also love the kpop music here.

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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!

    Rosanna N.

    We always love to come here!! Our entire family absolutely loves the food quality and is always consistent. The service is superb and the manager Justin, is always the best.

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    Kaitlyn H.

    Had a good dinner tonight! Service is always great here. I will say though, after coming here for the last two years, it seems they have recently changed ownership and/or menu offerings. Banchan sides have changed slightly and they no longer offer the additional sides (corn cheese, green onion salad, grilled kimchi) as part of the main menu. This is definitely one of the better KBBQ spots in the Phoenix area! The quality just isn't quite the same.

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    Pricey but great quality of meat. The male server was VERY attentive and prompt- thanks!

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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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    Koreatown - Soft tofu soup

    Koreatown

    4.2(587 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    This place satisfies a Korean food craving for my wife and I. They did a good job at providing…read moretasty food and great service. Service is mostly done through a bell system at your table. Any waiter that hears the bell comes to your table to assist. The response never took longer than 20 seconds most of the time. To start the appetizer tray at the beginning is an awesome touch that I'm not used to in other places I have tried. It kind of took the guess work out of ordering in my opinion so I only had to focus on what meat or dish I wanted since my sides were already selected and refillable for free through the course of the meal. We ordered the seafood sundubu, beef bulgogi, and sweat and spicy korean fried chicken wings. The portion size was very generous on the wings and on the crispier side which my wife prefers. The seafood sundubu was delicious and was pleasantly surprised to see a decent amount of tofu and seafood types in the dish. The beef bulgogi was also tasty and as I said before just scratched that korean food craving that we had. This has been added to our rotation of date night locations for us! Oh also the bathrooms are very clean.

    I came to Koreatown because I was craving kimchi stew for lunch…read more As soon as I sat down to order, the aroma of the kalbi caught my attention, and I decided to treat myself to a little cheat day. I ordered the kalbi and cold noodles for $26.00, and both were absolutely delicious. I had gone a few days without meat, so it was especially satisfying. I also enjoyed the banchan, and I finished everything except the fish cakes, which are just not my favorite. Overall, I really appreciated the meal and the experience. I'll definitely be back soon to try the kimchi stew.

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    Hodori Restaurant

    Hodori Restaurant

    4.0(697 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    We tried this Korean restaurant for the first time and were very impressed!…read more We went during lunch hour so was able to take advantage of their lunch specials. We ordered the spicy beef brisket soup and galbi. We also ordered boss am from their regular menu. Everything was very delicious! I had never tried bossam before and was very impressed with how tender and tasty the pork belly was and loved the Napa cabbage, salted shrimp, shaming and the spicy radish that came with it. It was such a nice balance and I enjoyed it very much. We will definitely return here anytime we have a craving for Korean food.

    I'm Korean so I know good Korean food, and in my opinion, Hodori comes closest to the Korean food I…read moregrew up with here in Arizona. We ordered the bossam and the portion was incredibly generous. The pork belly was tender and absolutely delicious. It was so good wrapped up in the Napa cabbage with a bit of the salted shrimp, saamjang, jalapeño slice, raw garlic and the spicy radish salad. Really loved the spicy radish salad. Yumm chef's kiss! We also ordered the BBQ short ribs and the spicy beef brisket soup from their lunch menu offered Monday- Friday from 11AM-2PM. Everything was really flavorful and tasty. I will say the banchan was the least impressive part of the meal, although I really liked their kimchi. We were very satisfied with our meal and had a ton of leftovers as the portion sizes are huge. I actually enjoyed the leftovers for another four meals. Yes, there was that much food! Will definitely return and highly recommend if you're looking for some good Korean food.

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    The Stone Korean Tofu House - Stone Bulgogi Hot Pot

    The Stone Korean Tofu House

    4.4(382 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    I'm always up for trying a Korean restaurant I've never been to! Met here with my boba (and now…read morekimchi) sistah for lunch and had a delightful time. I really wanted something with their house made tofu in it, and the oyster soft tofu soup sounded just right for me. It was a bubbling hot concoction served with a bowl of mixed purple and white rice with bits of squash mixed in. The soup was so good! It had a good amount of oyster and the broth was spot on. The tofu was just the right consistency for the soup and tasted great. You can request your spice level and the medium was just right for me. The rice was also really good and well prepared. The banchan we had for lunch were kimchi, marinated cucumber, seaweed, fish cake, and pickled cabbage and beet. The restaurant itself is spacious and we had our pick of seats. The walls in between tables are high enough to allow for privacy. Service was good and we were checked on as needed. I couldn't finish the meal so I took the rest of the soup and rice to go. The kiddo tried the tofu and now also wants to go here which I will happily arrange for our next family outing!

    I recently purchased some spicy kimchi potato chips, and they were delicious. It made me think: had…read moreI ever tried actual kimchi before? The answer was no! Come to think of it, I've only been to a few Korean restaurants, two which served Korean corn dogs and the other I ordered a Japanese dish. As I was telling a friend about all this, she suggested we have lunch together at one, and I suggested this spot. I'd been in this complex before and this restaurant is stand alone on the NE corner of Dobson and Main in Mesa. Plenty of parking as we arrived at their opening hour of 11am. We chose a table towards the back and our server brought us water in a reusable bottle and steel cups, pretty cool. There is a QR code on the table to view the menu and a drawer on the end with napkins, spoons, and chopsticks. Never seen anything like that and thought it was clever. The Kpop music playing was a fun touch. I had perused the menu previously and liked that they had a separate vegetarian section. Although I am not vegetarian, I do like to eat it because it helps me avoid pork. I was in between their soup and bibimbap and decided to order the vegetarian tofu hot stone bibimbap ($16.50). Gotta try the tofu as it's in the name, and it's housemade which is neat. Our food did not take long to arrive and they were presented steaming and crackling, love that. My bowl was lovely and had tofu and veggies including sprouts, carrots, and bok choy. The rice on the bottom kept cooking so it became crunchy and delicious. The server brought us hot sauce (gochujang?) and I asked for soy sauce, since there was no sauce or flavor added to my bowl. I did like that it was fresh and healthy, and a good portion. I would've ordered the tofu bibimbap from the regular section since it comes with an egg on top, maybe next time. I was most excited about their banchan and trying the different small dishes. I did like that our server told us all the items in it were vegetarian except the fish cakes, that was helpful. Wondering why there was an empty space in the plate, though. I really enjoyed the fish cakes, the kimchi, and pickled cucumber as the latter two came in a tasty hot sauce. Not a big seaweed fan but it was fine, and the pickled beets/cabbage were on the sweet side but refreshing. We had a nice lunch here and this was a good introduction to Korean food! I'd be interested in trying more items in the future as the appetizers and soups looked appealing.

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    Smoking Tiger Korean BBQ

    Smoking Tiger Korean BBQ

    4.5(312 reviews)
    5.5 mi
    $$$

    Smoking Tiger is by far one of the best KBBQ spots in all of Arizona. Their menu has a good variety…read moreof good quality meats as well as appetizers. The staff is super friendly and don't hesitate to help if you need it!

    First time in Arizona and my family and friends wanted to take us to this kbbq spot because they…read moresaid it was good and comparable to the ones in Cali. We came on a weekday afternoon, so it wasn't busy when we arrived. We got seated within the 10 minutes since they were setting up the tables for us. Ordering is fairly easy since they offer combos depending which meats you like more. Everything we ordered was good quality. My favorite meat cuts were the beef tongue, brisket and the intestines. If you're not into eating inside parts of animals, I would recommend getting the brisket or kalbi cuts. The Banchan (sides) were good too. They had fish cake, kimchi, pickled radish and cucumbers available. We also tried the tofu soup, steamed egg and corn cheese which all came out hot and tasted flavorful. This spot is a-la-carte, so you order off the menu and pay by items. My only downside is that they didn't have rice paper here since I don't really eat the white rice since it fills me up too quickly. Other than that, I would come back here again next time I'm visiting family. Service here was awesome too! We were checked on throughout our whole meal and the servers were friendly.

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    Bibio - Mesa - Front

    Bibio - Mesa

    4.1(187 reviews)
    12.3 mi
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    We recently ordered delivery from Bibio, which was our first time having them. Though we have had…read moreKorean BBQ before, never in takeout. They are a little further than I typically would have gone for delivery, but we figured it would travel well and were craving something from our usual Mexican food fix. I cannot speak for the interior or vibe of the space, but takeout was great. We ordered two bowls with bulgogi beef. You can choose your own base, veggies and sauces, so very customizable! I got part brown rice and greens with every veggie option I could get! I was unable to add an egg on the delivery platform, (maybe due to poor traveling?), though it does look like they may offer this in person. We then got some kimchi fries to share. You also get your option of protein on this, which we had selected chicken bulgogi. Shortly after placing order, we received a call from the Bibio team that they were out of a few sauces we had selected, as well as the chicken bulgogi, we made some quick substitutes and upon delivery they had included some complimentary mandu which were delicious and a really kind gesture and really went the extra mile without having to. Overall, everything we got was delicious, flavorful, awesome portions and great as leftovers. The kimchi fries were very good, but I think better for dining in, as most fries are, so I would absolutely order and try them again on an in person visit, but maybe avoid for long drives. Thanks so the great Bibio team for a wonderful first experience and extra great service even while dining out!

    The food at Bibio is satisfying and filling. I absolutely love Korean food, so I was down to have…read moresome fast casual for lunch. It's Chipotle-style, so you can do a bowl, get protein, and add toppings and sauces. I got the brown rice bowl with beef and spicy Korean BBQ sauce, with all the toppings. One piece of feedback I had was that the kimchi was lacking the strong flavor it normally does. Otherwise, it's pretty solid if you want quick and healthy. The service was fine. The tables were sticky and the bathroom was grimy so it just seemed like the place needed a deep clean.

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