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    Kimchi Korean BBQ

    4.7 (74 reviews)
    ModerateKorean, Barbeque, Hot Pot
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Chicken Katsu
    Claire C.

    We ordered hot and spicy rice cakes (tteogbokki) with ramen, chicken katsu, and LA galbi. The food was good, and they kept refilling your band chan, which also good and had a lot of types. My favorite was tteogbokki, and I added $2 for ramen, highly recommended! For me it's not spicy at all but flavorful and the portion was generous. The batter of chicken katsu was too thick though, you can actually see from the picture I took. The galbi was kinda burned, there were lots of burned pieces, which was a little shame. Overall, I still think it's a good place to go if you're carving some Korean food in North Phoenix.

    Menu April 2026
    Gina L.

    Stopped by on a Sunday afternoon at this mom + pop shop. Cute hand painted pictures of food offerings on the wall, with the dining area split between bbq grills and normal tables. Got the jokbal (pork trotters) and pajeon (scallion + seafood pancake). Came with an array of banchan (kimchi, seaweed, fishcakes, julienned radish, beansprouts, garlic scapes). Jokbal was on the saltier side, some dry pieces of meat here and there. The pajeon was slightly thin, and not that much seafood. So friendly! You do have to wave down to order more food / get the check. Objectively, I thought spots in Mesa have better quality food, but this is a good alternative if in the West Valley.

    Short ribs
    Elaine B.

    Went back again and tried more stuff. Service was kind of slower tonight than before. It took awhile for someone to acknowledge us and take our order. Everyone was still super friendly. We ordered the cold noodles, spicy edamame, beef bulgolgi, and pork and cheese tonkatsu. The banchan was a little different this time but still good. -spicy edamame- the spicy sauce was ok. -Pork and cheese tonkatsu was cheesy. -beef bulgolgi was a little fatty. Served on a hot plate on top of onions. I just wish the onions were cooked because they were just raw. -Cold noodles. I've only tried the packaged kind from Hmart but these were very good. Great on a hot day. The noodles were good and chewy. Service was just okay compared to last time. But I would still go back because the food is great

    Cheesy corn.
    Cecilia O.

    Love mom and pop spots family owned!!! We sat in the back, the server was very friendly. The food came pretty quick from appetizers, to main dishes. Wow, such a delicious selection of foods. The ambiance was casual, the food was yummy. Loved every flavor and the kimchi. The owners are very kind and welcoming. You gotta try it if you love Korean bbq!!

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    Henry D.

    Historically this location has been a Korean restaurant according to the staff. So when the previous one closed they knew they had to keep the torch lit. The Banchan is delicious and I can really taste the original flavors I remember from living in Korea. I enjoy the variety and I've since been here twice and really enjoy the array of flavors. The Hot pot and Chap Chae were so good. Immediately takes me on a sensory trip The new decor makes it look bigger inside. Nice clean and simple. I look forward to coming back. You should really make your way there you won't be disappointed.

    Shauna C.

    Amazing Korean food that's not all the way on the east side. The bibimbap is fantastic! Loved all the sides including kimchi. Service is always so kind. Definitely recommend checking out if you want some delicious authentic Korean food.

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    Jasmyn W.

    When you walk in it is very mom and pop style in there. We ordered some pork gyoza and edamame to start. Both were very good. Then we ordered some Tteogbokk-i it was my first time trying that. Was pretty good. For out main dishes we got marinated beef short ribs and mild pork belly. Both were very good. The ladies very very nice and brought all the little side dishes out and our drinks. I would go back. But maybe do the grilling ourselves next time.

    Mackeral
    John S.

    Solid Korean option. We ordered the beef tofu soup, pork dumplings, spicy cold noodles and the mackeral. Everything was delicious and filling. A nice variety of banchan that was refilled many times. I will definitely add this place to my regular rotation.

    Leah W.

    Lots to choose from and kind staff. The food came out hot and tasted so good! I had the beef stew and the meat was so tender on the bone! Great banchan and they marinate their meat so well! My husband had the spare ribs!

    Banchan
    Jonathan R.

    I just want to take a moment to give this restaurant their flowers. I ordered through Uber Eats but I feel compelled to give a review. I tried the seolleongtang at Kimchi Korean BBQ and was so blown away. The broth was rich, comforting, and clearly simmered with care, and the portions were generous. I have food allergies (gluten and dairy) they handled everything with incredible attention to detail and kindness. Even on the banchan they let me know what was and wasn't gluten and dairy free. So thoughtful. I feel so comfortable and confident with choosing this restaurant. Skinmaxxing. All I all can say is gamsahamnida!

    Kimchi stew
    Katelyn H.

    If you're looking for an amazing Korean spot in AZ--this is it. Everything was made perfectly, and it's probably the best Korean food I've had in a while. I'll definitely be coming back! Service was quick and efficient! The place is also open and clean. Even my fiancé, who is not a foodie at all, said he hasn't enjoyed food this much in a long time. He was so happy there, which says everything.

    Precooked galbi--too fatty! Barely any meat

    Update: Now I don't have the time to be responding to a restaurant, but this owner response is weird and feels like a backhanded apology. First, the English server never asked us if we wanted the food remade or if we wanted it comped--just said sorry and took it back. Which is literally why this review was written--why else would I complain if this was clearly asked. I understand "perception is reality" but the reality is this doesn't excuse or explain why we didn't get refills on our side dishes after we asked, why we were ignored for 45 mins and had to call over another English speaking server, and why the bill was brought to us even when we didn't ask for it yet. You can clearly see in other low rated reviews they are upset about very similar things with similar staff. Even the hidden reviews. Just do better man

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    A N.

    My family has been long-time customers of the Korean restaurant that Kimchi Korean BBQ took over, so we were excited to try the new spot, and it did not disappoint. From the moment we walked in, we were warmly welcomed by the owners and staff, and, the interior was inviting and relaxed, the kind of place you instantly feel comfortable settling into. We ordered the Haemul Pajeon (seafood pancake) extra crispy and the Dolsot Bibimbap. The seafood pancake was loaded with a variety of diced seafood, green onions, and vegetables. The batter was perfectly light and crispy on the outside, while soft and slightly creamy on the inside. It paired beautifully with the tangy soy dipping sauce. The dolsot bibimbap came out sizzling in a hot stone bowl, topped with rice, assorted vegetables, beef bulgogi, and a fried egg. That stone bowl creates the most satisfying crispy rice layer on the bottom. Once mixed together with the gochujang sauce, it was a full-on flavor and texture explosion, absolutely delicious. Highly recommend checking out Kimchi Korean BBQ. We'll definitely be back.

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    I was devastated when Takamatsu closed but the new Kimchi Korean BBQ that took over the building is delicious! Highly recommend trying it!

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    As Korean it was not the best nor it was satisfying. The waiter was demanding more % on tip and the food was not the best taste.

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    Caldwell County BBQ

    Caldwell County BBQ

    4.7
    (1.9k reviews)
    31.2 mi
    $$

    We ordered 3 meats, turkey,brisket and pulled pork. for a family get together. It was ready to take…read morehome on time. Packaged to easily transport. Cooked to perfection. Their sauces were awesome. Staff was friendly and helpful. Priccing was what we were expecting to pay. The meat was truly exceptional. Great flavor. Y'all did a great job and we will definitely be back and wont hesitate to recommend your great food and servic

    Our experience started before we even ordered our food. We simply asked Carl (a member of the pit…read morestaff) what type of wood was used to smoke the meat. That question turned into Carl proudly explaining the process from preparation, to smoking to plate and everything in-between. His enthuasism, artisanal detail, and forthrightness to answer our questions were extremely valued and appreciated. Carl went way beyond our expectations and set the tone for the rest of our meal. After conversing with Carl he walked us to the counter, introduced us to the staff making the plates and explaned the ordering process to us. We ordered several items on the menu so we we could each sample them. The brisket was exceptional... on point. Burnt ends were delicious. Sausage is a must to order. Absolutely incredible. Sides were lights out. The Mac and cheese was marvelous. Picnic perfect potato salad. Superb slaw and the corn casserole let's just say that we should have ordered a much larger size. We met Mason when we were checking out. His over the top customer service and genuine care for our satisfaction were greatly appreciated. As we were eating both Carl and Mason came over to see if we were enjoying our meal. We couldn't praise them enough. Everything about our visit was phenomenal. The food was delicious, the customer service by Carl, Mason and the rest of your employees was top notch. We look forward to visiting again and taking the pit class when we return to the valley. Thank you Caldwell County BBQ team!!!

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    Come visit us and get a pit tour!
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    Little Miss BBQ-University

    Little Miss BBQ-University

    4.7
    (3.2k reviews)
    13.7 mi
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    Super delicious bbq. This place opens at 11am and there is always a line of at least 15 people…read morewaiting to get served. I highly recommend the green chili burrito and the two meat plate with brisket and ribs. The service is good as well, they'll help you find a parking spot and help you get out of that spot, they'll parking in front of the restaurant is almost always full.

    I came here for lunch on a work day just to have some barbeque, and was in the mood to try a little…read morebit of everything, and it turned out great. Pretty much every type of meat that they had was a hit. Some of the meat was a bit salty, but it wasn't salty enough to affect my culinary experience. Overall I thought it was very delicious. Naturally, the sliced brisket was very juicy and tasty, and the chopped brisket provided good textural consistency along with the flavor. I also thought that the turkey breast was a good item to neutralize the strong taste that came from some of the meat, such as the pork belly burnt ends, which were both sweet and salty. The sausage pieces were also great in providing a layer of flavor distinct from the other kinds of meat. The pork spare ribs were generous in size, although I thought the sauce could be a bit less sweet. Overall, very solid barbeque meat and I would definitely recommend this spot to anyone that visits the Phoenix area.

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    The Jefe sandwich - smoked sausage, chopped brisket, sauce, pickles, slaw.
    The Jefe sandwich - smoked sausage, chopped brisket, sauce, pickles, slaw.
    Brisket, Fatty Brisket, Pork Ribs, Turkey and Pulled Pork.

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    Brisket, Fatty Brisket, Pork Ribs, Turkey and Pulled Pork.
    Bobby Q

    Bobby Q

    4.5
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    2.0 mi
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    O.M.G. The perfect…read moreopportunity to go whole hog... First of all, I rarely care for the interior of most Phoenix restaurants, but this restaurant is magnificent. Comfortable, sorta on the dark side. Classy. As I was not driving today, I decided to try their smoked Old Fashioned. Excellent -- and the dark cherries they use are the perfect addition to the cocktail. (The glass is coated with smoke from a smoldering piece of pecan wood, and the cocktail was served with a cloud of smoke under a coaster covering the glass.) The pig sickles ( ribs) were the perfect chance to make a pig of myself. Had the two meat plate, pig sickles and barbecued pulled chicken, If you like corn, you must have the side of corn with your dinner. The barbecue beans were delicious. Our server did a magnificent job tending to our drinks, appetizer, and food orders -- despite being very busy (the place was packed! -- and seemed like she was in constant motion. Very nice individual who liked la Prices? It was expensive, but the best barbecue always is. Eating isn't cheap. It was well worth every dollar spent. All in all, it was a perfect dinner. The perfect parting gift: a small paper bag containing four small donuts, coated with cinnamon. Our bag didn't make it home... I think we've found the perfect place to bring our family and out-of-town guests for dinner.

    Amazing taste, ordered through Uber Eats…read more. Everything was fresh, great taste, large portions.. wish I took a picture but the food didnt stand a chance. Beef Brisket Mac & Cheese Baked Beans Corn bread Beef Brisket Sandwich Smoked Wings

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    Dining Room
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    Corn bread
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    2 Meat Combo (~$34)
    Mission BBQ

    Mission BBQ

    4.2
    (132 reviews)
    9.7 mi
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    Saw Mission mentioned on a YouTube video, that listed the five best and five worst barbecue chains…read morein the country.. Mission was #5 on the five best list. So we decided to try it out, did an online order for takeout. I had the brisket and pulled pork. Both were amazing. My sides was Maggie's Mac n Cheese. It's was sooo good. My roommate got the salmon, pulled pork and the Mac n cheese. She said it was very tasty. Both of tried the peach cobbler, and both agreed it's the best we've had. The woman that got my order together was very nice and informative. Do not remember her name. But the initials GD were on the first time card she gave us.. We will definitely be back. also love the fact they support the armed forces and first responders. And lived seeing a sign that read "Play like a champion today" Being a Notre Dame fan, that is Hugh bonus points. #GoIrish

    Decided to try this place because our favorite bbq spot ran out of brisket…read more Pulled in the empty parking lot. Not a good sign although it was early 4:30, on a Saturday. Had a good score (4.7) so we decided to give it a shot Nice place inside. Decorated with veterans in mind. Has a similar setup to Rudy's where you order/pay up front and they call you up when it's ready. Was kind of worried because the place didn't smell like bbq. Ordered the turkey and jalapeno sausage with a side of bbq beans. Has a selection of six different bbq sauces at the table. I wasn't too impressed with any of them. There is a mustard sauce up by the drinks that was pretty tasty tho. The turkey was dry. The sausage had decent spices but the skin was a little tough. Neither had a bbq/smoky taste. The beans tasted like canned pork and beans with sugar and bits of brisket added. All and all I wasn't too impressed and probably won't be back. The staff was friendly and helpful and I was hoping it would be better

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    You can see your food being prepared.
    Brisket, pulled chicken, green, Mac n cheese,peach cobbler
    Brisket, pulled chicken, green, Mac n cheese,peach cobbler
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    Bobby Q - Biltmore

    Bobby Q - Biltmore

    4.5
    (946 reviews)
    8.8 mi
    $$

    I previously had some issues. However, I showed up on Father's Day and of course it was very busy…read more My companion and I sat at the bar and Summer was a fantastic bartender. We had ribs and Cajun Shrimp both were flavorful. I will look at my previous visit as an isolated incident which I am sure has been addressed in-house. BobbyQ's is as great as it always has been. I have been coming to BobbyQ's since I was 8. I will keep coming here as long as I live in Phoenix.

    With our reservation we were seated right away and greeted by our waitress, whose name I…read moreunfortunately didn't catch, but she was so awesome + helpful with taking our orders and giving her recommendations. There wasn't a big wait time for the food at all! Soon after we arrived, the corn bread was served (yummy but it fell apart easily), shortly followed by our spinach queso appetizer (very yummy), and not too long after that, our main course arrived (SUPER yummy).We ordered the Whole Hog Heaven, which was definitely worth its price for our family of 4 -- It came with your choice of 2 ribs/2 meats/3 sides. We ended up packing up the leftovers, aka a lil over half of the platter that was left... we made it our lunch/dinner for the following day lol. The waitress also offered complimentary warm/fresh donuts after we finished our meal, and the donuts were AMAZING. Kinda had the taste and texture of a churro. We were here for Easter Sunday, so I thought it was cute to see a little festivity with the egg and bunny decoration to our drinks (check my image). The vibe in here was pretty sociable, I would overall def recommend this place for any mini group gathering :) One small thing I will say is that the Brussel sprouts were a bit overly flavored or saucy

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    Cooks area
    Smoked sliced beef brisket- slow smoked with signature bbq sauce. French fries and their amazing brussels sprouts.
    Smoked sliced beef brisket- slow smoked with signature bbq sauce. French fries and their amazing brussels sprouts.
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    Front entrance at night
    Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q

    Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q

    3.8
    (842 reviews)
    14.3 mi
    $$

    rudy's country store and barbecue was really good…read more I just wish they had labels on their sauce. Other than that the service was pretty good, we couldn't decide what meat to get, and they gave samples on some of their meats that they had. The ambience had picnic style seating, to go stations if you couldn't finish their generous portions. And lots of wax paper to enjoy your barbecue on

    All the staff was incredibly friendly. The very long line on Sunday afternoon moved at a good pace,…read morebut if you have someone in your party that can't stand for an extended amount of time, send them to sit at a table and order for them. We ordered the moist brisket, pork ribs, and jalapeño sausage. The brisket was good, but had a little too much bark on it for my taste. The pork ribs were not very tender and there was WAY TOO MUCH pepper. The end rib I ate first tasted ok, the other 5 were really over-seasoned. The sausage was good and had a nice kick. I honestly thought I got vanilla pudding until I came across a couple pieces of banana in the bottom of the cup. I think the most disappointing thing for me was the sauce. It was very tomato/vinegar forward. I don't think I've ever been to a bbq joint with only 2 sauces, but I didn't care for either of them. Seating was limited due to the weekend crowd and it was very noisy, so people with hearing aids will want to turn those off.

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    Fountain drinks station
    Fountain drinks station
    Turkey, lean brisket and jalapeño cheddar sausage
    Turkey, lean brisket and jalapeño cheddar sausage
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    JL Smokehouse

    JL Smokehouse

    4.5
    (444 reviews)
    12.8 mi
    $$

    My husband took me to this restaurant after having tried it one time while visiting in Arizona. I…read morecould understand why he wanted me to try the food. It was exceptionally delicious. This what we ordered: Brisket Hot links Pork Belly Pork Ribs BBQ Beans Collard Greens BBQ Spaghetti Hot Water Cornbread Cedar Lane Lemonade Everything was flavored nicely. If I had to omit one item from our order it would be the beans. My favorite was the BBQ Spaghetti, collard greens and the Hot water cornbread. I thought the beans would have a bit more flavor, but I've never been a bean kind of gal. You will need to try it for yourself! The Hot water Cornbread was great. The texture was a little gritty, but still yummy. The shape is what caught me by surprise. It was round and flat almost like a pancake. The service was outstanding. Friendly and hardworking. The food came out in good time. There is plenty of seating inside and outside. Has a warm but rustic vibe. I would most definitely revisit this spot whenever in the area.

    On the Southside of Phoenix, the main thoroughfare being Broadway, you are in the black side of…read moretown. Like many of our cities, Phoenix legislated racial housing covenants. The whites stayed north because local industry made real estate in the southside less desirable. Slaughterhouses and rendering factories gave south Phoenix a black cowboy population. Sure, there are cowboy groups in California - West Oakland and Compton - but these guys are all LARPing. That is, they're playing the part. Weekend warriors. The afro-vaqueros of Phoenix are dyed in the wool, real deal westerners. So anyway, it's in this milleu you find AT JL BBQ. Alongside said cowpoke, you may, as I did, dine next to a couple 304s. It's an active neighborhood, what can you say? Neither here nor there, but the ephemera that adorns the walls is different than what you might find at a soul food place. It's decidedly more American as such. Speaking of the signage: one of them reminds you that bbq is not fast food and that a patient temperament is of the utmost. Yet, the smoker ain't going. The Cue been cooked. As for the sides, no one does greens and Mac n cheese a la minute. So if everything is prepared, why do I have to wait? I kid. I jest. The girl behind the counter was all by herself. Gave great recommendations. And even gifted me a bottle of water On this visit, brisket was sold out. Late afternoon: makes sense. They had pulled pork. Bites of the smokerd rendered fat therein had the effect of rocket fuel. Pork belly was even porkier than the aforementioned shredded butt. Ribs pretty good too. Mac: ultra cheesy. Pot liquor from the collard greens came in clutch for hydrating the more dry pieces of pork.

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    The dining room
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    Brisket sandwich
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