I was excited to try this location for the first time especially since it was a birthday celebration of a close firend with 8 others. I am not a big fan of all you can eat restaraunts and this experience just cements my feelings. Honestly, the food was not bad, 7 in a 10 point scale. However the you cook your meats and veggies plate at our tables were both difficult to operate, no instructions at table and service was slow. Moreover the on line menu is not user friendly which forces me to reduce my overall rating for my experience. read more

KoBA is so amazing! It is AYCE so of course, I'm completely interested, but the food was so amazing! I took the hubs here after our massage to celebrate Valentine's day a week late. We were greeted instantly upon entering and seated immediately. Because we haven't been here before, the staff took time to explain how everything works. On top of the Korean BBQ, they have a whole ramen room where you can make your own ramen with the specialized ramen water dispensers. Seriously??!! I've only seen those on TV shows!! You can also add in AYCE sushi with your Korean BBQ but we opted to not because there was so much food already. The spicy bulgogi and pork belly were my favorites!! The staff is so sweet and they check up on you intermittently. I love that they are so attentive and make you feel so welcome and at home!! If you're in the area, you HAVE to try KoBA!! read more

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Absolutely LOVED KOBA Korean BBQ! The quality of the meat was top-tier, super fresh, and packed with flavor. The banchan never stopped coming, everything cooked perfectly, and the service was fast and friendly. The vibe was energetic and fun--perfect for a great lunch Hands down one of the best KBBQ spots... Couple from LA california love it ! read more

KoBA Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Denver, Colorado

The service was amazing! Out server was Oanh (Owen if I spelt it wrong) He will above and beyond! It was all our first time here and at a Korean BBQ so we had no idea what to order and he ordered for us and even showed us what to do. Everything he ordered was amazing. The restaurant was such a pop of everything and kept the Korean look and culture alive. I didn't take any other pics or videos because I was just enjoying everything. The price is more on the pricey side but it makes sense with everything you get. Food was amazing, service, AND the ambiance. I would come back any day! Special shout out to Oanh for walking us through everything and really made the whole party comfortable, happy, and full! read more

One thing I'll say in their defence is we arrived around the time they cut over from lunch to dinner (2-3pm-ish). We got the Dinner selection for the additional options, and half of them were unavailable. Of all the dishes we wanted, roughly 20% weren't available, 25% never arrived, and 40% were tough/chewy. There was probably one meat out of 6 that I received and enjoyed. If you go for the novelty of the robot server just know it was on strike the day we went. In the self serve section all of the plates were dripping with water from being washed and the food was barely heated. Based on everything above and the state of the big screen showing K-pop videos (one of those multi panel RGB pixel screens where half of the panels was a different brightness), this places 4 star rating probably come from a long time ago and the place is just being run into the ground. Honourable mentions: the floor under our table was sticky, the tablet you use to order food had connectivity issues for 3/4 of the time we were there, the grill was barely heating the food at the end despite being on max. Also my wife had the ice cream at the end of the meal and the best way I can describe it is an ice cube. This was an absolute disaster of a visit for us, the only reason this got 2 stars instead of one is how hard the one person working front of house was working to serve everyone in the place. read more

Solid AYCE KBBQ with upbeat music, skip the apps/sides. Dinner is a little more expensive than lunch as you get the addition of LA galbi, boneless galbi, and pork intestine. The most amazing part of this experience is that we all left without smelling like grilled meat, even without having obtrusive vents at each table. KoBA has its own parking lot and generally is pretty easy to get a table, even with a larger group. We've found the staff generally to be pretty friendly and attentive when we've gone, but you may have to gently remind them if you're waiting on water/utensils if it gets busy. The music is loud and constant - the first time we went it was an energetic mix of EDM, most recently, it was an onslaught of K-pop girl groups that did get grating after a while. The main screen is for accompanying music videos, but smaller mounted screens along the side walls play various sports events so you constantly have stimuli. Like drinking? How about a somaek (beer + soju) tower? Appetizers, sauces, banchan, and lettuce are self-serve, while grilled ingredients (meat, veggies, seafood) and other sides can be ordered via the tablet at each table or your server. The meat comes out pretty quickly, even with large orders, which is nice. Once in a while the robot comes around to deliver something, but usually it'll be a human with a cart. The sides (soups, steamed egg, tteokbokki) are pretty disappointing, so save yourself and avoid these - why would you take up precious stomach space at an AYCE anyway? The kimchi is actually pretty decent, so I'll allow you those. Meat quality is good, with a nice variety of classic pork and beef options including pork belly, bulgogi, and sliced brisket, with a few chicken, seafood, and veggie options as well. You get tongs and a giant pair of Korean all-purpose kitchen shears at each table to cut up your own meat, and servers will change out grills at your request. For the price, I think this is a great option to (over)sate yourself with protein and would bring starving friends who are visiting. read more

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3.8 for this very serviceable KBBQ spot. I'm seeing wildly differing reviews here but our experience was overall good enough to want to return. The servers were easy and attentive. Ordering was easy on the tablet. There was a buffet in the back with sushi, wings, other fried appetizers, fried rice, and a ramen bar with fixings like egg and krab sticks. The only real fail was our fault as we don't realize ordering a meat meant we'd get enough for the whole table. We were with two kids who barely ate and were left feeling horrible about wasting food (though we tried our best). Meat quality was good and we wished we had stomach room for more boneless short ribs. There weren't many other Koreans eating there, but I think that's because this is far from Aurora where most other kbbq places live. read more

Came here for an early dinner. We found parking right away in their own private parking area. Walking in, we were seated right away. We ordered the beef brisket, which was good. Pork belly was just okay. The large intestine, I normally dont like. But this place, i can stay was very good. It didnt have that odd taste or smell. Beef tongue was pretty good, too. But the LA Galbi was chewy. The bonchon and appetizer buffet was very nice. The garlic chicken wings were very good. meal came with free ice cream in the buffet station. Will come back here again. read more

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As someone whose first kbbq experience was Korea town in LA, I did not have high hopes about finding a good kbbq place in Denver when I moved here. I am happy to say this is the best kbbq we've had in Denver! The food is always great, service is quick, and the K-pop videos that play throughout the building are always fun to watch. We have moved a few times and will always drive however long it takes to get here. 10/10! read more

I was worried to come based on the reviews and rating, but overall my husband and I enjoyed this place. Perry good size but seems to get busy (or at least on NYE) with couples and groups. We got combo A which comes with the buffet. There wasn't any cheese corn and the Korean fried chicken were disappointing. However, the other buffet foods were delicious. Love the varied kimchi. The meats we got were very good and had great flavor. My husband liked the sirloin and I liked the bulgogi beef. The fish cake kimchi was also good. Service was a bit slow but very friendly and helpful. Overall we had a good experience and we would come back and I recommend it. read more

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10:13 I came they said kitchen is closed and we don't take orders anymore . I mean cool, I wish I knew it usually it's 30 minutes before, I wouldn't taken Uber . -10 out of 10 read more

KoBA Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Recently went here and it was in a worse state then when I last came a year prior. The service was mediocre at best as they barely come over unless we got up from our seats and waved at them. There weren't that many people either which makes it worse. The food was less than subpar. The meat was whatever and the rice was dry. After this experience I won't be coming back until I hear good news about it. 1/5 read more

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Drove up from CoS and no regrets! I'm a LA/OC baby and was 100% happy here! Extremely affordable, and very considerate service even though short staffed for Valentine's Day!! We will definitely be back! Totally worth the drive. Nothing like it where I'm at currently in CoSprings; it was so refreshing. read more

Another Korean BBQ that just gets better and by with each visit. Service is great to help you with your order and how to cook your meat. Great food and the price is a cannot beat. read more

Came here with some friends on a Sunday evening and was shocked to see the restaurant was almost completely empty but happy about no wait. There are no longer different level tiers to choose from, everybody pays the same price for AYCE dinner. Ordering is done on the table iPad, banchan and sauces is self-serve at a cold bar near the entrance of the restaurant. The variety and quality is not that great, half the sauces are not even labeled and kimchi was subpar. Surprisingly the chicken wings were pretty good at this station, we were lucky and got a fresh hot batch. Any other hot side dish/appetizer you may want is ordered through the iPad, such as steamed egg, corn, or soup. The serving sizes for each order of meat is massive, they have limits on some items like galbi but I am not sure if it's even possible to reach that limit unless that's the only thing you eat. As a group of 4 we were stuffed with just about 5 orders of meat. I made the mistake of ordering the spicy baby octopus which nobody else at my table wanted so I had a huge portion to eat myself and they were not the tiny ones I am used to. The meat quality was better than I expected for an AYCE, the short rib/galbi especially was pretty well marbled and not too fatty. I also liked the pork jowl and chadol. The veggie order portions are weird, I put in an order of mushrooms and thought it would be a huge amount based on what a portion of meat was - I ended up receiving 2 mushrooms. The service was very minimal, we could put in calls to call a waiter over through the iPad but normally at kbbq I expect someone to come by every once in a while without me asking to change out my grill, especially considering how empty the restaurant was. We also did not receive some items and had to keep ordering them to get it through the system. I thought overall my experience here was just fine, I honestly feel like I am getting too old for AYCE and would rather just pay more for a la carte and better quality. I can imagine maybe it's more fun to come here when it's busier and the kpop is louder, but for us it was just a pretty quiet dinner. No vibes, just beef. read more

I had an amazing experience at this Korean BBQ all-you-can-eat restaurant. The meat quality is excellent--fresh, flavorful, and always served quickly. The banchan is tasty and well-prepared, and the staff is friendly, attentive, and keeps everything running smoothly. They also recently opened for lunch with a simple but delicious menu, which was a pleasant surprise. The portions were generous, the flavors were on point, and it's a great option if you want something quicker or lighter than AYCE. The atmosphere is clean and welcoming, making it perfect for both casual meals and group outings. Overall, great food, great service, and great value. Highly recommend checking them out for both lunch and dinner! read more

I came in for lunch and they are now serving lunch combos! Super tasty with fresh side dishes! We love how clean everything is all the time! And great kpop music playing! read more

KoBA Korean BBQ - Chicken Bulgogi Lunch Combo - Korean Near Me - Denver, Colorado

New AYCE KBBQ spot in Denver! I loved how there were a variety of meats and sides to choose from. There were 2 price options - we chose the more expensive option, but I feel that the lower tier would be enough. I haven't seen this much variety in terms of sides such as tteokbokki, corn cheese, kimchi jigae and crab ragoon! I just wish they had radish wrappers. I give it 4 stars because the meat quality was just okay - I've had better at other AYCE KBBQ places. I loved the ambiance - Kpop music + large TV screens. The tables were also very clean. read more

KoBA Korean BBQ - IG: michellelieats - Korean Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This place is completely different than what I recalled from back in February. I'm not sure what happened but I was hugely disappointed. Rice was super dry, no radish sheets or lettuce to make wraps with. Got the combo B and felt that it was not worth the 50$ price point. Wine pork belly tasted only like wine, chadol had no fat and was super chewy. The short rib was also more on the sour side as well. Texture was just okay. If you were going I would just get the combo A. Pork belly was probably the best on the menu. The staff was also a bit slow. It would take them awhile to bring mushrooms or rice. In addition we were a group of 3 and they were typically only bring a portion size for 2...so I always had to ask for more everytime. I'm just not sure I would be back again after this experience. I hope other's experience will be better than mine. read more

We came in around 5pm and there was no wait. It did take a little while for the host to seat us. Afterwards, we were not greeted for awhile until our whole party arrived. No menu to look at during that time. The service was about 2.5/5. A lot of the serving are done through machines. Food was okay. We chose Combo B ($40.99? Pp) which included all of Combo A ($34.99 pp) as well. The portions for meat are small. Random note but the crab ragoons tasted like water. No flavor at all. The restaurant itself is clean. There is plenty of seating but I'm not sure if there are tables that are big to fit more than 4 parties. They were squeezing people in at a four seater table. I would not come here again for the prizes are outrageous. Options aren't bad but only worth it if you would eat everything. read more

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I love the buffet style appetizers which include wings, eggrolls, wontons, salad, pasta. Food was great, restaurant was clean and the staff was so helpful. read more

KoBA Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Denver, Colorado

So far, this has been my favorite Korean BBQ spot! Came on a Wednesday afternoon and we were sat immediately. You can choose between 2 combos for a reasonable price. We chose combo A for a nice price of $35 for all you can eat... careful, they'll charge you for leftover food at regular price! Everything we ordered hit the spot. For the apps, we tried the crab cheese wontons, seaweed salad, corn cheese, edamame and Korean fried chicken. My favorite of the apps was either the corn cheese or wontons! For protein, we ordered: beef belly, bulgogi, sirloin fillet, pork belly, teriyaki chicken, and popcorn shrimp (my favorite was the bulgogi, chicken, and shrimp) I also tried the Kimchi Jjigae soup with spicy sliced kimchi, tofu, and pork soup... Arguably I could've been happy without the soup considering how terribly full I was by the end of lunch, but very tasty! I didn't think it was all too spicy, but my tolerance for spice is pretty high. Highly recommend this place! read more

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First time having KBBQ in Denver and this place is good! The staff here are friendly and great. The atmosphere is on point - large screen playing various Korean artists and music. They have soju and beer. The meat and appetizer selection are amazing and the food is really good. I highly recommend this place. I'd come back when i visit again! read more

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Best KBBQ in Denver - relatively newer interior, soju options, and good quality meat Several things that I really want to point out about this place: - I like that the meat marinate was not overly sweet or salty, unlike some other places in Denver. - there are two all you can eat price options, both include some appetizers as well - I suggest come here really early to avoid the crowd and wait. There's a parking lot with limited parking spots. - My favorite was the shrimp and the wine pork belly read more

KoBA Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Denver, Colorado

It was our first time here today and my husband and I are hooked! The meat and appetizers were prepared very well, and more importantly our server, Jayden, was highly attentive, professional, and kind. It was a delight to dine here. We highly enjoyed our time and will be back for seconds! read more

Yalls, KoBA is definitely a contender for food quality Korean BBQ in Colorado. They offered two menus and both decently priced - 33/40 dollars per person. Staff was very friendly and some are still in training ad they had just opened a few weeks ago. We came on a weekday right when it opened so I can't fully tell how service would be when it is busier. Our server was able to get the food out fairly quickly. We didn't get to experience this but they do have robots to help bring the food to your table! The grill does take a bit of time to heat up but the controls easily accessible for you to turn up or down as desired. Overall, the quality of meat was great and with the pricing, I highly recommend checking it out. Of course, there is room to improve like any new restaurants. A side of me wished they offered radish paper or rice paper to help enhance the flavor but that's just me. Other sides like the kimchi, etc was not terrible. The salad did look a bit sad and the portion would definitely not enough for a table more than 4. read more

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First of all we came In and stuff the girl told us the instructions and we ordered on the tablet well they took like 48 min to get the meat also mind you we ordered brisket and Bulgogi and steak they took so long to take the stake and they never brought the brisket and Bulgogi and the waiter didn't even come assist us we had to order the drinks and even the rest and the table next to us they were assisting them and they took the order for drinks they ordered their meat and we had to order it on the tablet And they added their own tip and didn't even tell us! read more

Food and service was terrible, the person working the host stand told us 10-15 min, we waited 40 mins. They also told us they will call us whenever our table was ready, they never did. They also sat another party before with the same party size. Very unacceptable read more

The meats were good, but everything else...0. The service was decent, not busy but two servers couldnt handle it. The atmosphere was okay...super cold. They had the a/c so high, it was freezing in there even with the grills on. The grills were on high but it didnt heat up very well. read more

I was invited to this establishment for a friends birthday recently. It's highly recommended that you make reservations and ensure you give them the right number in your party or it can cause confusion. That being said the staff accommodated us without batting an eye. They brought our food out in a timely manner and we all had a great time. Though the restaurant was modest it looked very clean. read more

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My cousin & I tried this place out a few weeks ago. I have very few people that I can do KBBQ with so when my cousin came to visit I took the opportunity. KoBa is your typical AYCE KKBQ spot. We got Combo B but I would personally stick to Combo A. The meats & the chap chae were what drew us to Menu B but unfortunately they didn't have any noodles when we were there. Our favorite meats came mainly from Menu A & the few we wanted from Menu B came out frozen which isn't always my favorite. However I would definitely come again. The ambience is great! They also have quick and friendly service. Don't forget to pair your meal w/ some Soju (: read more

KoBA Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Excellent service, really fun K-pop atmosphere, and delicious food. I especially loved the Korean pancake, marinated boneless short rib, and the teriyaki chicken. Only thing I didn't love was the ramen - the noodles didn't taste fresh, more of a box noodle vibe. Really good, will certainly be back! read more

KoBA Korean BBQ - Teriyaki chicken - Korean Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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What a gem in Denver!! Like every AYCE KBBQ, there is a wait. Let me tell you, it's worth the wait! The service is superb! We got the Combo B. With this option, there were plenty to choose from. The appetizers were amazing. My faves were chicken karaage and shrimp tempura. The Korean pancakes were decent. But don't fill your tummy with the appetizers! For proteins, my go-tos are the galbi, large intestines, pork jowls and boneless short ribs. Some other fillers they have are noodles - black bean, buldak and ramen. With so much options for anyone and everyone, this is the place to dine! read more

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Loved this place when it first opened. Seems like they decided to cut a lot of corners to make things more efficient. Although the new food bar is nice, the hot appetizers are often overcooked from sitting under a heat lamp too long. The cold food bar has a lot of "choose your own adventure" items. The mac salad and kim chi looked like they had been out all day. The lettuce and salad mix had some discolored lettuce as well. The menu selections are good and there are a lot of options. Our waiter was very attentive. But overall, I think quality of the food has gone down since they first opened. Hopefully, they go back to their roots as its nice to have a Korean BBQ option in West Denver. read more

Best Korean BBQ Spot so far in Denver that we've come across. When I say the best part of the meal was the Korean Fried Chicken it's true, I can't say enough good things about this fried chicken. Honestly, ordered from BBQ Chicken once and this place knocks that place on it's butt. We got the combo A meal and we thought that was enough. This was a nice and bright restaurant, not like a dark bar or blasting florescent lights. We liked the layout and it wasn't smokey at all. With that being said, the grill got hot enough to cook the meats, but it took a while. We tried almost everything and all the meats were good. The pork belly was thicccck. Our favorites were the beef bulgogi and the spicy pork belly. The garlic pork belly was our least favorite because it had a weird texture and aftertaste. Every item needed the extra salt and ssamjang in my opinion and lacked a lot of flavor, but satisfied our kbbq craving. We also ordered lettuce wraps which was not on the menu but an amazing addition. Our server was awesome and on top of it. If it's not busy, they deploy cat robot servers! But unfortunately when we went they couldn't use them because of how the tables are laid out and how many people were there. Bummer, but you can still pet them to get a different face lit on their face screen. read more

Great service and ambiance. Excellent Korean bbq. They have cute little robot that brings you your food. The kids were extremely fascinated by this. Def would recommend coming here . My new go to spot for Korean bbq. read more

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The hubs and I came with a friend last weekend. We arrived at 5:30 and still had a 30 minute wait so my advice is to come early. Once we were seated, we had a pretty good idea of what we wanted to order already so we got right down to business. We sampled Korean fried chicken wings (good but not mind blowing) seaweed salad (I love seaweed salad) black bean noodles (quite tasty even for packaged instant noodles) Korean pancake (nice and crispy/borderline greasy) Bulgogi beef (fave of the night) Chicken (nice marinade) Short rib (there was a lot to cook off and I'd go for the bulgogi over this next time) Spam (for my hubs and our friend) Veggies (the potato was ok and didn't cook well) Our server was great and when we said we were done, her response was, "already?" I guess we were light eaters which I've never been accused of being before. Overall, really good, fast service and I'd come back! read more

Strengths of KoBA are all in the food that you have to barbecue yourself. The restaurant prepared items (soups, appetizers) are not Korean... and the bigger issue is that they are not tasty. Items like brisket are not marinated and since they come frozen, the quality is as good as it can reasonably be. Marinated items like Kalbi or intestines are tasty. Very understaffed so despite how busy and engaged the staff is, do expect delays and forgotten orders. Ambiance is warm and festive. There are larger tables towards the corner back wall and are ideal for larger groups. Upgrades on the authenticity or tastiness of the restaurant prepared items can go a long way for this promising place. read more

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Seating enough for large parties and very clean. The food was good, meats were good quality though I was disappointed daikon/pickled radish was not available as a side dish. The server was very short with us during the experience. We were only given 1 menu for 8 people. Food was placed on the table without a word/explanation which led to some confusion. There was a "CALL" button but we felt like using was only making our server more curt in our interactions. Then we continued receiving things that we did not order. We tried asking about confirming items on our order, only to be scoffed at and told "I already gave you that." I'm not sure if they were short staffed or what, but the service has me second-guessing another visit. read more

This was our favorite spot and we advocated for this place despite inconsistent meats and service. They have made some positive changes to streamline the process and they now give more meats for every serving you order. The problem is the they now have shady business practices and we will never return. Having sesame oil is integral part of eating Korean BBQ. At the sauce bar, they only have a container called "oil". When I asked the staff and servers multiple times about the oil, they explicitly told me that the oil counter was in fact sesame oil. I tasted and smelled it and it was definitely a vegetable or canola oil. After I confronted the staff, they told me they don't keep sesame oil out because it's too expensive to provide to the customers... ok sounds good. Never coming here again. Not to mention that a lot of the staff aren't the friendliest. They don't know how to greet or welcome customers. Overall, you can play your K-pop and have your appetizer and side dish bar all you want, we are never coming back, and our friends aren't either. We're also no longer advocating for this place in the many foodie groups we are in. By the way, we gave this place more chances AFTER they gave us decaying marinated meat. I'm not joking. It was spoiled and they served it to us. The staff aren't not trained in food safety. If a place constantly disappoints you, then most likely it's not longer a viable establishment. I don't know why we kept coming back. We kept justifying that there's no other KBBQ places in Denver but that couldn't be further from the truth. read more