Stopped in for lunch and was pleasantly surprised by how much food you get for $11.99. We tried the soft tofu stew, soondae soup, chicken cutlet, and bibimbap, and everything came out pretty quickly. The food was pretty good for the price, and the lunch special has a solid amount of options. The restaurant also has plenty of seating, so it's an easy spot if you actually have time to sit down for lunch. Staff was really nice and accommodating too. The weekday lunch special is definitely the main reason I'd come back. Getting a full meal in K-Town for $12 is getting harder to find. read more

Came by a few times, twice for lunch and once for dinner last night, great deal during lunch time with $10 deals and all you can eat dinner will definitely fill you up! Meat quality was decent too, from marinated hanger steak, flat iron steak, shrimp, pork belly and chicken all were good. Sides are good too, tofu soup, bibimbap, radish and salad and cold noodles plus buy one get one free beer deal will be about $70 a person with tip and tax, kinda pricey but good value still comparing to other BBQ spots in the area. read more

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This place was pretty pricey. However, it is all you can eat. There were four of us and our bill came to a little over $220. They do give you a time limit on how long you can be present. And they change out the grill a good amount of times. I love how they give random items such as vegetable dumplings, fried chicken, and any kind of stew you want. The tofu stew was very good and the kimchi was extremely flavorful. My favorite was definitely the fried chicken. They put sauce on top which made the flavor definitely beyond top tier. The service was great and everyone was very helpful. Overall, this place was a good find. I noticed there are two locations one on the main street and the other one is the second story across the street. I did like this one, however I will try the other next time. read more

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The lunch specials offer things other than bbq, but the banchan is disappointing except for the egg soufflé which is excellent. Portions are good but I'd prefer if they provide a choice of brown rice or purple rice. read more

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A delightful find in Ktown, the Jongro BBQ market has really delicious lunch sets (all $9.99 w/o tax) dine in only. There are about 8-10 options and they come with 3 banchan dishes, rice, and the main entree. I highly recommend the soondae soup as it tastes more like soulongtang rather than the gaminess of blood sausage. The chicken katsu is also good along with the vegetarian japchae. Bathrooms are clean and service is prompt and friendly. Be warned that you cannot wrap anything to go. Tip starts at 18%. read more

Jongro BBQ Market - Soondae lunch set ($9.99 w/o tax) - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Came to take advantage of the $9.99 lunch special again. Heard that they added chicken cutlet on the menu so wanted to try. It was not too crowded but started to fill up as time passed. It is a big spacious restaurant with ample seating. Got the chicken cutlet that came with a side salad, rice, kimchi and potato salad. It has a unique sauce that's kinda sweet. Also, tried the chive& scallion pancake which came with rice, kimchi, veggies, and potato salad. It was all right. I prefer seafood pancake. Can't beat the price for lunch with quick service. Only available Monday - Thursday, 11:30-2, excluding holidays. read more

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Great spot for large groups and delicious food! I made a reservation for a party of 14 and the team made it very easy to arrange. They have large tables but not one for 14 so we sat at two large tables back to back which wasn't a problem. A lot of the people haven't had KBBQ before and I wish they explained how it works at the beginning. As soon as we started, they put the sides on the table and didn't even say what they were or how the AYCE worked. Food wise, I loved that the AYCE included meat, fish, and chicken options as we had some folks who allergies and others that didn't eat meat. It also had other sides such as stews and dumplings. Definitely recommend for a fun experience with friends! read more

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Solid spot for AYCE, best sides for nyc AYCE! i love how the nangmyeon is homemade. the pancakes were also so good. paired very well with the thicker cuts of beef which were my fav More vid clips @katheriinezhang IG read more

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Amazing lunch deal for an amazing price! For $10 (at this time), the portions are generous, especially if you are ordering the stews (I got tofu stew), with refills for side dishes. However, the service can be unresponsive because it gets busy with the lunch rush, and they only had one wait staff managing the entire floor. My partner didn't get their order for 30 mins, even as I was finishing mine, and we ended up canceling the other lunch. Still, it's spacious and clean inside, and surprisingly free of oily residue or smoke despite it usually being a BBQ restaurant at night. read more

Jongro BBQ Market - Tofu stew lunch special - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Went here before a concert at MSG, it's so close by, all you can eat and was fucking delicious. I loved all the the little side dishes they brought-- glass noodles, onions, salad, veggies, pork belly (there was kimchi too but I don't eat kimchi so I have no thoughts) out but nothing more than the potato salad which was basically mashed potatoes. They are SO GOOD and go perfect with the grilled meat. For that we got some beef bulgogi and hanger steak and the hanger steak was definitely my favorite. I loved it. We also got bibimbap as a side which was great too. I also tried Milkis for the first time and it was sooooo good, a highlight of the meal for sure. Overall a really fun experience and would definitely go back! read more

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There are several Jongro BBQ, my sister picked this one, and upon arriving there were not many people. Wednesday is a special deal of 38.99 per person for dinner menu. I got a bunch of side dishes, tofu stew, kimchi stew, bibimbap, cold noodle, tteokbokki, and the banchan of course. The noodles were TOO COLD. Tofu stew was too oily, everything else was OK. Not a bad deal, the meat quality was decent and good service. You get 1.5 hour ordering time- we ordered two rounds squid, octopus, flat iron steak, hangar steak, bulgogi, shrimp, spicy chicken. We were all super full at the end. read more

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I stopped by Jongro BBQ Market with the same friend I reviewed initially almost a year ago and found Jongro BBQ Market has actually improved slightly since the first time. Jongro BBQ Market is not the high end of KBBQ, but it offers a consistently good value where you can afford to return anytime you please and we did. They don't skimp on the banchan here and this time we ordered a boiling hot cauldron of the kimchi stew for each of us, because we liked it so much before. This deserves to be highlighted, especially on these bitter cold wintry days. The deeply rich and spicy broth with tofu, the fermented cabbage, and tomato base with small pieces of what I assume is spicy pork bulgogi is tremendous. Careful, they bring it out smoldering hot and it remains warm in that stone cauldron for a long time. I found the scallion pancake cut like a pizza, offers a nice crisp crust, and goes well with the kimchi stew. I could take a pork bulgogi loaded kimchi stew home as a to go order with that scallion pancake and be very satisfied. Our first order included much of what we liked before: spicy squid, marinated shrimp, spicy pork bark bulgogi and beef bulgogi. We later added the thick cut pork belly a few times. The beet infused daikon, which we ordered a few times, goes very well with the thick cut pork belly and I would imagine it would go well with the pork and beef bulgogi. For those who miss the lettuce, the beet infused daikon deserves your attention, as well as that thick cut pork belly, which cut markedly improved over the first visit to Jongro BBQ Market. Each order of the thick cut pork belly is four beautiful cuts and is probably not unlike that served at the more upscale Jongro BBQ. The shrimp and squid were fantastic and they grill quickly for those who are hyper conscious of the ninety minute timer for AYCE. The spicy squid really sets it off and the shrimp are really quite flavorful. The seafood offers a juxtaposition to the meat for your palate. The spicy pork bulgogi and beef bulgogi are your main and star players at Jongro BBQ Market. You'll keep ordering these and probably together each time. They are consistently good to great and you will keep them on repeat several times in your ninety minute AYCE window. They are satisfying and do not take as long as the thick cut pork belly to grill for those conscious of that clock timer. Jongro BBQ Market is kept very clean and they continually check and replace your grill several times in your ninety minute AYCE window. Petra was our main server, but she will not be the only one to check on and replace your grill. The servers operate as a team, as I have seen at AYCE KBBQ spots. Petra was great and kept tabs on allowing us to reorder at our pace. Jongro BBQ Market is not at the upper end of the KBBQ scene, but offers a solid and affordable AYCE KBBQ experience in KTown for fifty bucks. It offers the highlights of KBBQ and has improved over the initial visit after they opened, which bodes well for the future. 3.7 stars! read more

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Wonderful experience for us. Great food, service and price. They have two sets of menu the unlimited korean bbq $38 something and meal seat $9.99. We took the unlimited. Ample space between tables. Highchair and koala kare seen. Accepts credit/debit. Clean restroom. You can split the bill into max 3. See images for reference. read more

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Came here with a group of 4 on a Friday night at around 8pm. We sat and ate for about 2 hours. They let you order 5 plates of meat at a time, and often recommend to double up the plates since they ate small. The soju prices were expensive but we paid for the convenience. The meat wasn't the best quality, but it's to be expected for the price. I thought the marinade for everything was delicious and I didn't need to touch my sauces. The pork belly, spicy pork, and short rib were my favorite. I really enjoyed the kimchi stew too! read more

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So thoroughly impressed with Jongro Market! Really loved how many options there were for side dishes. The kimchi stew and tofu stew along with the scallion pancake and tteokbokki were among our favorites! The meat selections were great too. The pork jowl is my favorite!! Something for everyone. Service is awesome. Super attentive staff. The restaurant itself is pretty spacious and they play really fun K-pop music. My type of place haha. Been here at least 5 times, and love it every time! read more

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The food was great! Service was on point. The space and area was large and welcoming. Two things that I wish they can change is the grill size and servers helping you to cook the food. The grill is so small it's hard to cook everything at once. Most AYCE Korean BBQ have the servers helping cook which makes things easier. read more

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Jongro BBQ Market is a decent AYCE K BBQ option in koreatown. They have a $45 AYCE price for the weekends which isn't badly priced. The cuts of meat are pretty good but wouldn't necessarily consider it to be premium quality. The service is pretty quick and nice. The only issue we had was that they are very strict on their 90-min time. We were cut off unfortunately. Overall, a middle tier KBBQ with decent price. Forgot to take pictures tho! read more

This review is based off of the numerous Korean BBQ restaurants I've been to. I thought the taste of the food was just ok. The banchan wasn't the best- the kimchi was particularly sour, and the potato salad wasn't good. The meat quality was ok. The brisket, spicy squid, and pork belly were fine, but the bulgogi and spicy pork (marinated meats) weren't all that good to me. Not sure if it was the marinade or the cuts. I've had much, much better. I can see why this place is popular- $49.99 for all-you-can-eat for adults, and $24.99 for kids. If you want to stuff yourself and eat as much as possible, it's a great deal. For me personally, I prefer quality over quantity- and the quality was just ok. Service was good and staff was attentive, but I don't think I will be back. read more

Servers are great at recommending what to order so you don't over order. They were super kind to me n the meat quality was very tasty! Tried the bibimbap, dumplings, most beef, some pork, chicken and seafood. All yummy!! read more

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We were so hungry we didn't even take photos of the meat and sides but will say what makes this place great is the sides they offer. I'm talking real servings of sides. We had the spicy cold noodle (first time ever trying this and it didn't disappoint), scallion pancakes, corn cheese, and spicy tteokbokki. Also asked for another serving of Japchae because it was so good. The meats were good but I think the sides left more of an impression on me. The staff is also very attentive - almost too attentive we had multiple people asking us if we wanted to order more lol but they're super friendly so not really a complaint. I also like that it's not dark in there. Would come back! read more

Jongro BBQ Market - Their banchans! My fave was definitely the Japchae - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

AYCE BBQ in the city??? Say less. Jongro BBQ Market really understood the assignment. Met up with one of my girly pops here and honestly, the food did NOT disappoint. The options were stacked, and everything we tried hit. My personal fave was the pork jowl - fatty, chewy, super flavorful - just elite. Truly no misses across the board. The side dishes also went crazy and even though the meat portions come out smaller, it actually works in your favor so you can pace yourself and try more of everything. Now the one thing...that 1-hour time limit made us feel like we were on an episode of Chopped we were definitely speed-running our dinner, but I will say, the service was on it - they kept things moving so we could get enough rounds in and still leave full and happy. Overall, such a fun AYCE spot with great quality food, just be ready to lock in and grill like your life depends on it. I'd for sure come back (and maybe mentally prepare for the time crunch next time lol). read more

Food: I have always loved Jongro and have been going for many years so I was very excited when they opened an AYCE restaurant across the street. The quality of the meats here isn't as high as their original restaurant, but for an AYCE restaurant, the quality is excellent. I would say Jongro's AYCE is MUCH better than Let's Meat which has been around for years in terms of both quality of food and service. We went on a Saturday for lunch ($49.95 for weekend pricing) which includes a wide variety of menu items. The meats included brisket, hanger steak, flat iron steak, chicken, shrimp, squid, octopus, pork jowl, premium pork belly (thicker cut), sliced pork belly (thinner cut), marinated pork rib, bulgogi, beef tartare spicy pork and pork shoulder. We tried almost all of the meats, and my favorites were the beef brisket, pork jowl, pork belly, and marinated pork rib. All of the meats, however, were delicious and are highly recommended. The hanger steak was a bit tough so I would skip that one. The sides were excellent as well and included spicy tofu stew, kimchi stew, spicy rice cakes, kimchi pancake, chive and scallion pancake, rice, corn cheese, bibimbap, cold noodles, spicy cold noodles, and more. My favorite sides were the spicy tofu stew, rice cakes, and cold noodles. The weakest part of the meal was the ban chan which wasn't anything special. It was a little disappointing that they didn't offer lettuce and steamed egg as sides. Overall, it was an amazing meal, and I would definitely go back again. Service: Service was phenomenal! Staff are very friendly and attentive. The food comes out quickly once you order. You are limited to ordering five different meats at a time and unlimited sides but can order as many times as you would like. Once you place an order, the meat and sides come out pretty quickly. They also provide small portions each time so that you're able to try out all different meats. Ambiance: The restaurant is spacious and seating is comfortable. They have tables to accommodate both small and large groups. With a large group, there is one grill for every group of four people. Overall, I would highly recommend this restaurant! read more

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3.5 stars, rounded up. We came on a Saturday at 12pm, and there were about 5 tables occupied. There were only two waiters, and they were pretty hands off. We overheard one of them saying that they thought it was really busy, which surprised us because it all seemed pretty slow and quiet. Food came out really quickly. The meats were decent quality. The portion sizes of the meat plates were small, but the waiters did check in constantly to see if we wanted to order more. We tried the marinated chicken, spicy chicken, marinated shrimp, spicy octopus, bulgolgi, and hanger steak. The meats all were marinated well -- not too bland or salty. Both were marinated shrimp and chicken were good. The spicy chicken wasn't bad either, but it was not spicy at all -- it was more peppery, but great to order to switch up the flavors. The spicy octopus was alright -- the sauce for it was pretty sweet. The beef bulgolgi was probably the worst of the meats because it was too dry. For sides, we ordered bibimbap, scallion and chives pancake, and the kimchi pancake. Both the pancakes were very undercooked. I don't know if it was just that day, but they were disappointing. The bibimbap was simple (just a few basic veggies, no egg), but it tasted better than it looked. I'd use just a little bit of the sauce they provide for it because it's very sweet and salty. We added a bit too much, but it was still delicious. The service was alright. They were great in asking us periodically if we wanted to order more, refilling our waters, etc. They were pretty uncoordinated though. They seem to not have their own assigned tables to look after. In three separate instances, we were asked twice if we wanted to order / order more. We would place an order with one of the waiters, and less than a minute afterwards the other would come and ask if we wanted to order more. Not a big deal, but we thought it was interesting how coincidental it was and how the management seemed a bit unorganized. The waiters were very nice though. Overall, we had an okay experience dining here. The decent food quality and the speed at which the food comes out are pluses, but the overall atmosphere felt a little unorganized. I wouldn't be opposed to returning, but I think the next time I want Korean BBQ, I'd more rather try out a new place. read more

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I can't speak highly enough of the service here. We were originally a party of 18, but 4 people couldn't make it. They still kept our reservations and seated us promptly when all of us arrived. My cousin brought his dog along. Even though you can only bring in service dogs with papers (my cousin forgot his), they still let us in, provided that the dog stayed in her bag. Another thing that was great was that the 90min dining time should've started when we ordered drinks. But since two persons haven't arrived yet and were close by, they let it slide. Just great, great service The food was really wonderful. It's AYCE Korean BBQ with very high quality food at reasonable prices, considering that we were in Korean Town in NYC. We finished everything, even the side dishes. They also have very good craft beer. Definitely worth coming back here if you want great AYCE Korean BBQ in New York. read more

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There are actually 2 Jongro BBQ locations in the neighborhood, and we ended up at the Market by accident, however it didn't disappoint. The key difference between Jongro BBQ and Jongro BBQ Market is that the Market is all-you-can-eat, with a 1.5 hour seating limit and a 1 hour window to place your order. Each person is allowed up to 3 meat or seafood selections, with unlimited side dishes. The staff were friendly, and the ambiance was casual and laid-back. A great spot to relax and hang out with friends over a satisfying meal. You also have to finish everything, or they'll add an additional 30% to your bill. read more

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Nestled under K-Town's permanent forest of scaffolding is this latest offering from Jongro, an all-you-can-eat KBBQ spot clocking in at just $49.95pp for dinner. You won't find any premium cuts or Wagyu snootiness, but you know what? That's okay. Sometimes, a girl just wants to watch her meat burn without worrying that it costs more than her rent. The best cuts were the Beef Brisket, Marinated Chicken Thigh, Marinated Shrimp, and Marinated Pork Short Rib. Definitely get as many as these during your 90 minutes. Sides-wise, the Soondoobu Soft Tofu Stew was hearty deliciousness, while the Chives and Scallion Pancake delivered a crispy fix just right (the Kimchi and Scallion Pancake wasn't bad either). The Beef Tartare wasn't bad, but the Tteobokki was a weird creamy concoction that I didn't need. I'd also skip the Cold Noodles (either version) unless you really need them--the broth was bland and the noodles weren't complete thawed yet, so we had to cut them with a knife. The Kimchi Stew was a bit too sour. Service was decent, though there were times it took a while to flag a living person. All in all, a good outing for our AYCE crew, and one that didn't break the bank. read more

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Friendly staffs Lovely lunch special at weekday Big spaces to sit in Will be back again read more

Jongro BBQ Market - Chicken cutlet Lunch special - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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Winny was such a good server! High recommend to order short rib and beef tongue. Would revisit and bring guests if ever back in ktown in the big apple! read more

Jongro BBQ Market is not quite as good as the original Jongro, but it is still a great time. The food is solid and the AYCE setup makes it easy and fun. It is especially good for groups since there is more space and less pressure to order perfectly. A strong option if you are going with a crowd. read more

This is a good AYCE KBBQ restaurant for midtown... it could have been the best but they don't serve lettuce and the rice is hard and cold. They have a variety of sides which is nice and it's actually good. The spicy tofu stew, kimchi scallion pancakes, and spicy rice cakes i highly recommend getting as the sides with your meat. When you order meat, you have a limit of 5 per round. The meat portions are tiny, which can be a good thing or a bad thing. Good thing if you want multiple rounds and can't eat too much. Bad if you're able to eat a lot and the portions are tiny for an AYCE. Anyways, if you're looking to be blown away by KBBQ go to flushing. If you're just severely craving KBBQ and midtown is your only choice then this a good option. read more

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AYCE in the heart of Korea Town. While there are fancier places by far, ambiance is welcoming, and quality of meats high. You get your money's worth. Banchan selection could be better, but it's a very accessible place and sound-level is great for conversation. Overall, a good shared-food experience. read more

The hanger and iron steak were the best choices in my opinion. The food was good, service was amazing. Jay was great in his Serving. The space was clean and welcoming. Lychee cocktail was super sweet. read more

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Really underwhelming AYCE K-BBQ spot. The menu was smaller than expected (just one page). There's about 8 options for meat, 5 for seafood, and a bunch of sides. I was genuinely thrown off and disappointed when they told me they didn't have lettuce (to make a wrap) though... How does a K-BBQ spot not offer lettuce? To be fair, I did enjoy the tofu stew, the beef bulgogi, their marinated beef steaks, and the marinated pork. Those were the only highlights. But overall, not a spot I would recommend if you're looking for quality over quantity. read more

An all you can eat KBBQ place where quality of meats is still prioritized. They have Omaha Beef Quality, and it's reflected in their Prime Beef Brisket, which was one of my favorite cuts. I also loved the tenderness of the galbi and the texture of the pork jowl (not too fatty or tough). Their spicy octopus was also a runner-up - I feel like I don't usually see octopus at KBBQ, and I really enjoyed the texture and flavor of the marinade. In terms of sides, I thought the kimchi and scallion pancake was perfectly done. It was thin and crispy, but still had some chewiness to it, and the flavor was great. Would probably not get the tofu stew again - it's a good classic and great for cold days, but I did feel like it got a bit too salty. Also, they give you a lot of banchan, including some bossam (I think), which was super tender and probably my favorite. Service was quick and attentive - our cuts of meat came out quickly, and staff was attentive to when empty plates needed to be cleared or water needed to be refilled. It's a little loud in there, but I think that's the vibe of the place. Seating wasn't too crowded and there was a good amount of space to walk. read more

Jongro BBQ Market - Brisket, pork jowl, galbi, bulgogi, spicy squid - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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A newer spot for AYCE. I like the portion size since it's on the smaller side and you can try more options instead of feeling overwhelmed by 1 portion. Great side dishes, japchae, porkbelly bossam etc! This is our second time coming in a month since we like it a lot. Good service and not so crowded/ busy read more

Jongro is a solid AYCE KBBQ joint. The cuts of meat are great and the sides were on point. The restaurant was bustling, but you're still able to hear your party talk. There's a 90-min dine-in limit, which is sufficient for getting full. They'll let you know when it's last call for your table. The servers did fiddle with the grill temperature, which made cooking inconsistent and weak at times. Overall a very good meal. read more

I came at 4:30pm and they told me they usually don't seat parties of 1 so close to 5pm because that's when they start to get busy. He asked if I could finish by 5:30pm. It's AYCE for $50/person. I did 4 rounds, ordering 2-3 each time. I finished by 5pm. They're super quick with bringing out the meats and their servings are small. I also ordered the "rosé" rice cake as a side and with my low spicy tolerance, I was in tears lol. I love how between each round, they changed out the grill. They're able to keep the smell down with their strong ventilation. They also keep the AC running pretty high and music volume is low. read more

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Jongro is my go-to KBBQ spot in KTown, so I was super surprised when my friend told me they had opened up an AYCE version across the street. I made plans with some friends for a triple date on a random Wednesday night at 6pm. Given my experience with the original Jongro, I thought we'd have to wait for sure. But it was actually pretty empty. I'm guessing not a lot of people know about it yet? It did fill up a bit by the time we left. The pros: - I feel like the cuts of meat offered here are better than the ones at some other similarly priced AYCE KBBQ places in the area. The beef brisket and marinated pork short ribs were excellent. - The inclusions you get are also great - there's rose ddeokbokki, regular ddeokbokki, scallion pancakes, cold noodles, and jigae too. The cons: - You do have to cook the meat yourself, which I haven't done in a while. I wish they had some recommended cook times for us, because we were really YOLOing some of the meats. - They do look a little understaffed. I know it's mostly self-cooking, but sometimes it took a while to flag down someone to order more meat. All in all, a very solid experience and I would definitely come back if I was with some big eaters. For regular KBBQ, I'm probably still going back to Jongro across the street. read more

My friend and I got he lunch specials for $10 each and we both felt that it was worth it. I got the kimchi stew with 3 sides of the day. The only one I didn't like was the potato salad because to me it was sweet, which confused me. The food arrived in a timely manner and the staff was helpful. We went at opening so it wasn't be try packed read more

We came on a Saturday night for an early ish dinner and waited about 25 minutes when we were #12 on the waitlist. It went by a lot quicker than I thought. I was surprised at how big the menu was, especially the sides! We kept ordering the cold noodles cos it balanced out the meats so well, so refreshing! The kimchi stew was my favorite. It was so good! The tofu stew was decent, but I would order the kimchi stew over every time. The tofu stew had a lot of chill oil at the top, which wasn't ideal. We stuck to non marinated items since we're not big fans of marinated meats, usually cos it's on the sweeter side. I thought the quality was really good for AYCE. The service was really good, multiple waiters kept asking us for our orders even though we've placed it with another waiter just a few minutes prior. Whenever I want kbbq, I would just go here. No reason to go anywhere else. Price point, quality, service, and options are excellent. read more

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