Great food and service! Reminds me of being in California! We went on Mother's Day and they were so sweet and even gave a little gift to my mom! The food was amazing and seasoned so well. We will be back! read more

We came here around 6 p.m., and a few tables were already filled, which is always a good sign. The last time we were here, we ordered the Korean Fried Chicken Wings, Chicken Katsu, and Hot Stone Bowl Bibimbap with beef. This time, we decided to try their tabletop BBQ along with a few new dishes. For the BBQ, we ordered the Pork Belly, and we also got the Pig Trotters and Meat Jun. This place is amazing! Nothing disappointed. Everything was flavorful, but the Meat Jun was definitely our favorite. It was our first time ordering it, and we're glad we did! This place has the potential to become one of our regulars. In fact, we've already been here twice and will definitely be back. read more

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Interesting experience at most. Walking into the restaurant, we liked the ambience because it's nothing too fancy and it definitely gives a homey vibe which we prefer. The menu had a good selection of items whether it being kbbq or separate entrees. We would normally resort to kbbq but decided that it was an individual entree kind of night! For an appetizer, we started off with the kimchi steamed dumplings. The dumplings came in a steamer basket. Sadly, the dumplings were not as flavorful but they weren't bad. The sauce that came with it helped boost the bite. For the entrees, we ordered the kimchi fried rice, grilled mackerel, & spicy beef soup (requested for extra spicy). The kimchi fried rice was delicious & had a nice kick to each bite. The portion also was definitely worth the price. The grilled mackerel came with two nice pieces paired with lemon. They were cooked perfectly & had a nice crunch. The spicy beef noodle soup, however, was bland. I asked the server if I could get some salt or soy sauce to adjust the broth to my liking. This would've been fine if they had just handed me both. However the experience definitely went south after that. First, the owner had asked if he could taste the broth which I allowed but didn't expect him to just stick a spoon into my bowl of soup. Then proceeded to tell me the soup carries a lot of sodium already and the broth was fine. I had told him I'm Korean and i just had an expectation of what I'm used to which he just gave a thumbs up to. Few minutes later, he came over to say that i should've said i was a younger Korean & that he'd be scolded by elder Koreans if he made it salty. I had lost my appetite once all was said and done. I normally don't complain but all in all this was the strangest restaurant experience. With the amount of good reviews, we were really excited to check this spot out & im sure it has been a great experience for others. However, this is definitely our first and last visit to this establishment. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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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 read more

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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!! read more

Kimchi Korean BBQ - Cheesy corn. - Korean Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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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. read more

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The lady who served us very rude, she had a attitude with us every time we asked for help.But the Korean is nice

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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

Kimchi Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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! read more

Kimchi Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I had dinner with a friend and she told me how authentic the food is. She is from Korea and really enjoyed the food. Great portions and wonderfully flavorful. Consistently excellent food with an extensive menu. read more

Kimchi Korean BBQ - Beef galbi, spicy octopus and pork belly, and Jjajangmyeon (black bean noodles - DELICIOUS). - Korean Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Six star if that was an option. Best Korean BBQ spot ever. Every dish more delicious than the next! I had the hot stone bimimbab, the dumpling soup, and the table top BBQ with bulgogi, chicken, and saltnpepper shrimp. The bulgogi seasoning was on-point. So good! The owner also treats his customers so well. read more

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. read more

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The food is absolutely delicious and it's always consistent. My family always order the Japchae, Pork Belly, Kimchi fried rice, and Pork Katsu. Everything is flavorful, and you feel a sense of warmth after eating the food that just makes you want to fall asleep. The service is always on par, everybody is so nice, so sweet and they always are open to conversations. The ambience is very cozy and just makes you feel so welcomed. You also have the option to either use the grill or you can have the food made for you, either way it's delicious and I would definitely suggest this place to anyone who loves Korean food. read more

Kimchi Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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. read more

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This Korean BBQ spot hits a little differently than other ones. For starters, they have tables with or without the grill. Quality meat!!! Good portion size for a fair price. What I love most about this place is that whatever you don't finish eating, you're able to take home -- no extra charge! Our waiter was so sweet, attentive, and very accommodating. She gave me honest feedback when I asked her about their alcoholic beverages. Another plus side to this restaurant is that it's very close to home so the drive isn't too hectic :) read more

Kimchi Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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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! read more

Kimchi Korean BBQ - Banchan - Korean Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Absolutely delicious! We stopped by because of the high reviews and the restaurant definitely delivered! We ordered the spicy chicken bao, spicy beef soft tofu stew, and kimchi fried rice (which came with a fried egg sitting atop it, cooked perfectly with a runny middle). The chicken bao buns were lovely, deliciously spiced chicken, cabbage slaw and pillowy bao. The stew was bubbling, savory and flavorful. The kimchi fried rice was perfect, great flavor and mildly spicy. The banchan was amazing particularly the cucumber salad and the fish cakes. We can't wait to come back! read more

Impressed is an understatement!! This place recently took over the old Takamatsu spot and it's excellent! The ban chan selection was great. I had the stone bibimbap which was great, the sauce was perfectly balanced. The spicy beef soup was also very good. The vegetables gave it a nice balanced flavor. The kids had ramen which was inexpensive and tasty! Service was also great. Two small downsides are there is no refill on sodas and would love to see a draft beer selection. read more

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We love trying new restaurants and especially small businesses! Definitely a great spot for Korean food, I'll be thinking of the beef tofu soup till I come back..! The owners son seated us and the owner came to make sure everything is good. The service was great and the food is my palette of food! The banchans are delicious and I'm happy with our selections! read more

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We had dinner here tonight and it was really good. The menu inside the restaurant is much more varied than online. The food didn't taste as Americanized as I feared. The ban chan was varied, but I wish their kimchi hadn't been so fermented. And we ordered a haemul pajeon that was so thick that It came out undercooked in the middle. The star of the show was the dogani tang. This is what made me decide on this 5-star review. The broth was opaque, a sign that the bone broth was slow cooked for at least 3 days. The tendon was absolutely tender and lovely. Dogani tang isn't a standard item on menus at Korean restaurants. If you like pho, you'll enjoy this. I'll be back, for sure. read more

Place is clean and well organized. We got the Korean BBQ combo with shrimp, chicken beef. Everything came pre-seasoned which we loved. Other places don't seasoned their meats. Also order the short ribs already cooked and they were delicious!! For appetizers we got the edamame beans and creamy corn. They were also very tasty. The waiter was super nice and had no trouble answering any of our questions. The overall experience was very pleasant. We'll definitely be back. read more

I was bummed when Takamatsu closed and have been meaning to pop by for lunch. I was pleasantly surprised by the brightening up of the place certainly a stark contrast in ambiance (a much needed one tbh). The menu is simple and straightforward- focusing on the hits. I grabbed the kimchi stew and pork mandoo and both were so tasty and fresh. The kimchi really was sooooooo delicious! I found the service attentive and prompt! One suggestion I typically give, is suggesting a kids menu that could help introduce the developing palate to the deliciousness of Korean food. Many parents, including this writer, try to get the kiddos to expand their horizons with varying degrees of success- having a back up cannot be under valued! Regardless I will definitely be back and will recommend Kimchi Korean BBQ to friends and family! read more

Kimchi Korean BBQ - Kimchi Stew - Korean Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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 read more

Kimchi Korean BBQ - Precooked galbi--too fatty! Barely any meat - Korean Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This place is very cool and authentic, the owner was amazingly detailed as he is Korean. Speaks the language and everything. Food was fantastic, fun place, highly recommended!! read more

Kimchi Korean BBQ - 42. Tofu or Beef Bibimbap (Bibimbap) - Korean Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

WOW. This place is amazing!! Everything was incredible from the ban chan to the short ribs to the kimchi pancake everything was exceptional! The staff were so friendly and kind. We felt bad they were exceptional busy and it took forever but it was very obvious they were doing the best they could (Valentine's Day rush) We will absolutely be back because there's about 50 more things I need to try. Do not sleep on this place!! read more

Even tho the facility is quite old, you can tell the new owners have updated and cleaned it up. Bathroom was clean. Family owned and run, my favorite kind of restaurant. The young man that runs it is super friendly and funny. The prices are very reasonable, the food was delicious. A good array of ban chan. I would definitely come back here. read more

I really enjoyed the samgyupsal and marinated beef short ribs. The samgyupsal was cooked just right crispy on the edges, tender in the middle, and full of that rich Korean BBQ flavor. Every bite was juicy and satisfying, especially when wrapped in lettuce with kimchi.The marinated beef short ribs were even more impressive. The marinade had the perfect mix of sweet, savory, and smoky flavors, and the meat was so soft it practically melted in my mouth. You could really taste how well the flavors soaked into the beef. Together with the side dishes and dipping sauces, everything came together perfectly. It was a delicious and enjoyable Korean BBQ experience that I would definitely come back for. read more

Kimchi Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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

Came back after a few years of not having been here, at first we were unaware that there had been a change or ownership but they did not disappoint at all as everything we got was good. The creamy corn was so delicious and it's not like many other places where it's a small portion as they actually stack this plate up and you have cheese and sauce dripping on the side, which is a huge positive. Next appetizer we had was the chicken wings which were good because they were nice and crispy on the outside while being good and juicy on the inside and the Korean taco was really well put together with a good amount of meat and onion and cilantro on top with the sauce on the side. For the meat, we got the sliced ribeye and the short rib which were both really good and tender, especially because you can cook them to your own liking with those two options did not disappoint, and the Bulgogi fries really nicely put together as well. Service was good as they kept checking on the table making sure if we needed anything and constantly following up to see if there was things missing., finally the ambience on the restaurant was really nice because compared to the last time we had been there the place was really well lit up warm feeling with good music playing around, totally different experience in the last time we were here and we really enjoyed. It definitely will be back. read more

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Overall rating: 4/5 Wait: 4/5 Arrival time: Friday 5pm Food: 4/5 Order: Bi Bim Bop, Beef Soon Dubu, Chicken Katsu Service: 4.5/5 Price: 4/5 Worth it, would come back While it might be a slight step down from the established Korean restaurants in Mesa, this place is arguably the best option in the West Valley. The service was great and friendly throughout the meal, which made for a comfortable atmosphere. I ordered the Bi Bim Bop and Beef Soon Dubu, both of which were delicious, but the Chicken Katsu was the real standout. The chicken was perfectly tender and the breading was crispy, making for a very satisfying texture. It is a solid experience overall and saves a long drive to the other side of town. I would definitely come back for another dinner. read more

Food was so so so good and even coming on valentines with all the rush service was so quick and server was really kind, we were hosted by Emily and she made sure we were taken care of. All of staff was super friendly :) read more

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Amazing food and great people. Highly recommend for anyone looking for great Korean BBQ! read more

Kimchi Korean BBQ - Banchan! Recommend this place completely. So full I'm about to go into a food coma - Korean Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Food was excellent Service great John/owner was very hospitable Our new favorite Korean restaurant read more

Amazing food. Owner was so nice. Definitely check this place out. You won't be disappointed read more

Kimchi Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

What a hidden Korean gem! The food was absolutely delicious and authentic -- everything tasted just like what you'd get in Korea. The restaurant was recently remodeled from the old spot, and it looks fantastic inside -- clean, modern, and welcoming. The service was top-notch; our waitress was super attentive and kind. The owner even came by to say hi, and we had such a great conversation -- truly a wonderful person. We had an awesome time here and will definitely be back! read more

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Food mixed grill and short ribs were terrific. Atmosphere ok. In a neighborhood strip mall