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    Koba Korean Bbq

    3.7 (137 reviews)
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    KOBA KOREAN BBQ ATMOSPHERE

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    Tyler C.

    All You Can Eat Korean BBQ or order off the menu. BBQ or prepared for you. Nice space with KPop playing in the background. Service was slow, but food was good. Lives up to the view that Korean can be spicy, very spicy. Side dishes with kimchi brought out too.

    Cockroach  dessert anyone?
    Karen T.

    We saw the 4+ star reviews (recent) and thought we would give it a try on our way back from Havre de grace. We should have trusted our gut that something wasn't quite right when a KBBQ place isn't packed and barely any Asians were patronizing the establishment but we thought it was just bc it was a Sunday night on a Memorial Day weekend. Be aware of a long review. Lots of things didn't go right from there: 1. My bf was very excited for the AYCE and his sights were set on the LA galbi and lamb racks before he came from the premium menu ($53/pp). But you don't choose your own meats. It's really more a set and not like other AYCE places where you skip other meats and go for ones you like. They loaded us up with the chunky low quality meats first like ribeyes and tenderloin before galbi. 2. The lamb rack was a total disappointment. My bf took the first bite and even though it didn't taste right. didn't say anything to me yet. I took my bite and immediately spit it out. It tasted rotten and I'm a lamb lover and I know what lamb games taste is like. Our server tried to convince us it was just the taste of lamb. But she did make up by getting us more galbi. 3. Beware that it's not a AYCE for the premium menu. If you want AYCE, you're picking from the classic menu after they've given you the premium meats from the premium set. By then my bf was thoroughly miffed, so even little thing irritated us: 4. The men's bathroom was a mess and the stalls were broken. The bathroom is in the "dungeon" ...super creepy I kept looking around bc the women's bathroom was propped open and there was nothing and no one there 5. When they brought the check they offered us yogurt drinks but it was sloppy that they still had the wrapper on them... 6. I was greeted by a dead cockroach at the bottom of stairs... you decide I don't want to be all negative as the server really tried but I think the way that the AYCE is set up is misleading. The meats were fine (all were tasty except the rotten lamb) but nothing worth $53/pp. I go to honey pig, Iron Age, Kpot, 9292 all of them have much better kbbq. The egg was normal and expected but the spicy soup was basically tomatoe paste. We ended up taking home the tenderloin but bc you take stuff home, you can't have a little of the brisket from the classic menu. Again, just know what the AYCE model is before you go.

    Ellen H.

    This restaurant is amazing, I can't believe this is the first time I've come across it. We came here for dinner before catching a movie at The Senator, which is right across the street. We were greeted and seated right away and our server was very attentive and quick. The food came out quickly and it was so delicious. We got the $32 All You Can Eat option and four types of meat was more than enough for two people. I also ordered shu mai, pork dumplings, and edamame because my eyes were bigger than my stomach. Definitely not necessary with all the pickled veggies and sides that come with the meats. We also ordered a pitcher of beer for $13. There is an 18% gratuity tacked on, but I don't mind that at all. Great place for a date or to hang out with friends and family!

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    La-Kia K.

    My husband always has a way of finding places to eat. He said he looked this place up online. This spot is in the tight corner of the Belvedere Square. Upon arrival notices were posted on the door that masks were required. Once inside, you can visually see there is multiple levels, but the dining area was on the upper level. There was one other party dining when we arrived and escorted to our table. Each table has a mid-sized grill in the middle of the table. Our first server brought us menus and then after a few minutes asked what we wanted to drink. I had not a clue what to order, so hubby ordered for us. We had the Premier Set. Before the meat was brought out, several dishes were brought out containing from seasoning, sauces, salad, rice, cucumbers, and other items I have not a clue what they were, but I did taste it. The server brought back water and our sweet iced tea. She then began to start the grill. After several minutes, she returned with with the first set of meat and butter. Once the butter finished melting she placed the meat on the grill. Then she asked were we ready for the heat! Honey hold onto your wigs, that hwat was hot! My wig was okay . The utensils provided was a spoon and chopsticks, bring your chopstick skills. We asked for the meat to be cooked medium The meat was well flavored. Each and every piece was cooked before us. Another server came with our next plate of meat, with onions and broccoli. I was full by the time the lamb came out, but I did sample the last round of meat. We really did enjoy the food and atmosphere. You get to listen/watch to some K-pop music videos. I say if you are ever near Belvedere and York Rd.

    Worst experience of my life. The food was not good. We got the premium menu, and they wouldn't let us eat from the classic menu till we finished all the food from the premium menu. Once we finally finished the heaviest meats, we got a frozen brick of brisket. It was super disgusting- do not recommend.

    Gerald H.

    Stopped here for our Friday night meal after the convention - a decent 20min drive away but in a nicer area with an outdoor market shopping center. Parking wasnt an issue for me - but I could see it being one in peak hours. We were sat immediately at a BBQ booth and put in our drink order. What didn't make sense to me was they had Pepsi coolers but Coke products. I stuck with water instead. We ordered the regular set of meats etc, and added dumplings, a kimchi pancake, and some spring rolls to share. The reason this was just OK was we had three waiters/waitresses. The first girl took our drink order, the second guy brought out the food. And the third older lady just was miserable to us and acted like we were bothering her the whole time. Example: the first guy Vog told him he would handle cooking the meat and the guy didn't need to worry about us. The older lady didn't know that or care to ask so she gruffly played around with our food and again acted like we were an issue the whole time - terrible attitude. Ruined it for Vog which ruins it for me. Food itself was good - I always aim for the bulgogi (beef) and have a little of the spicy pork, but the appetizers - dumplings etc were perfect. Also in previous BBQ places the kimchi pancake wasn't chopped up and consistently in terms of batter to kimchi distribution - here it was a perfect mixing of both. Really good! Again - the older lady ruined this for us. Would come back. Would recommend.

    Raw chicken
    Jeneen M.

    It's been about a year since I've been to Koba and unfortunately this time will be my LAST! I dropped in for a late lunch so the place was empty and I was seated right away. My server was great and immediately went to work setting out all the accoutrements. I went with the standard set up for $35 and started with bulgogi beef and shrimp. I was shocked to see two deeply frozen shrimp and a random shrimp tail dropped onto the grill. As you can imagine once it thawed and was deemed "cooked" I couldn't even peel the shell off and it was mush inside. The bulgogi was tasty. So for my next round I decided to get the chicken bulgogi. Big mistake. Once it was served I cut in and the chicken was still raw! My server had cut off the grill when he declare it was "done" and didn't come back for quite a while. Once I showed him the raw chicken he turned the grill back on and walked away. The grill covered in sauce proceeded to heat up and was starting to burn/smoke as the server came back. I immediately asked for the check and was scared to touch anything else. Once the check arrives there's a forced tip which normally would've been fine but I'm not rewarding frozen shrimp and raw chicken which were inedible. So sad because I love Belvedere Square and want to see all of its vendors thrive but I can't foresee coming back to Koba after this.

    pork belly and bulgogi
    Steph W.

    this place has terrible service and too many restrictions. I came with a group of friends, one who doesn't eat pork and one who doesn't eat beef. So we had two grills. Pork eater can use same grill with beef but just doesn't eat beef. Distinctly told the waitress.. since she reiterated that each table has to order the same AYCE type (signature vs premium). Therefore my table ended up with signature bc premium had to finish all the beefs and lambs choice before eating chicken options... another ridiculous rule. As the waitress tries to cook for us, multiple times she'd put beef onto the friend who doesn't eat beef's plate. very inconsiderate as we were very accommodating to these ridiculous restrictions. We requested for water, they'd come and just fill up 1 cup after 10 mins. Needless to say, you got my money once and that's about it. See you never.

    Anna M.

    Our go-to spot for kbbq in the city! My family usually goes for the Classic AYCE, a pitcher of beer, and rounds of soju. The meat quality is good esp in comparison to other AYCE chains in the neighboring areas. I love that the AYCE comes with steamed egg and kimchi jjigae ~ I always end up accidentally filling up on the jjigae LOL. Knocked one star for feeling that the prices are a little on the higher side at this location. ~ however it won't stop me from revisiting whenever I'm craving kbbq!

    Hezi B.

    The food is ok actually so I give two stars to the food. But the restaurant lost points from me because of the following: 1. We arrived at 9:13PM and service told us there is no bbq. This is a BBQ restaurant and close time is 10PM- I arrive at 9:13PM and you told me it is too late to have BBQ, excuse me?? 2. Be careful- in the check there is 20% tips added to it. At this time I almost do not see this unless it is a large party. Bad. 3. It is summer time and I measured the temperature in the room: 76 degree. I know I came at a late time but could you turn on the AC at a lower temperature? 4. The small plates come with entry and only has four plates. This is the fewest plates I've ever experienced in a Korean restaurant. Sorry after writing all of this I decided to change to one star... this is to motivate the restaurant to improve. Thanks.

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    Ask the Community - Koba Korean Bbq

    Is the AYCE option available for lunch?

    We dined here last year & got the all you can eat option. Instead of picking the meats we wanted, they have us a selection which we weren't a big fan of. Does anyone know if you can do the all you can eat option & pick the meats we want?

    We went here yesterday for the first time. They asked us which meats we wanted to start with & so on. The selection you're given is based on if you get the Premium or the Signature AYCE.

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