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    Kotu Korean BBQ

    4.1 (183 reviews)
    PriceyKorean, Barbeque
    Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Christian A.

    Great Korean bbq!! And side options! Went here for the first time an was pleasantly surprised! Been to many Korean bbq spots and this one is definitely a top 3. The menu is not the hugest but the options they give are great. You can tell the quality of the meats are great. A lot of side options also! Great service and very attentive and fast Super friendly! Can't be happy enough with the people If you've ever been to Korean bbq then you know sometimes the grill changes can take a bit or ordering more can be tough but they were on top of it and never had to ask for someone Great lighting and the grills were very premium Oh also a very niche thing to like but the scissors they have are great too!! Only complaint would be the price It's probably on the pricier side of Korean bbq but still great non the less! All in all great food and people Would come again! Recommend if you can get past the price !

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    Tyra G.

    The food was so good. The restaurant was very clean and the table was set already for dinner with condiments. We bought the premium dinner for everyone. Everything was so good! I recommend going for lunch or weeknights.

    Pineapple w cinnamon, and butter caramelizing on the grill
    Kristen B.

    Yum, yum and yum! Fantastic experience tonight for dinner w my parents. We lucked out and we able to be seated right away. Which was totally luck as it was packed and there were some bigger groups waiting. But we got in and Peter, our server was fantastic, but everyone that worked there was great. Am a big, big fan of the radish wraps and was really happy to see they had them. We did bulgogi and kalbi. All the banchan was excellent and the steamed egg, kimchi fried rice, mandu/potstickers, were excellent. My mom really enjoyed the plain soju. Overall a fantastic experience and my parents were super happy. Thank you to the whole Kotu team from front of house to back. It was great. We will definitely be back and keep up the great work. Oh the pineapple at the end is heaven.

    Len L.

    We had the lunch menu and it was fantastic! The meats were well marinated and tasted wonderful. Shrimp was delicious and so was the chicken. Service was fast, kudos to the efficient wait staff. The dining room was a bit noisy as the music was too loud, but overall a great place for your meal.

    Spicy chicken, brisket, and pork belly
    Dayne D.

    What an amazing experience! Kotu is smaller than it appears from the outside so getting there early helped. When you get to your table it is already set up with kimchi, cucumber kimchi, fish cakes, glass noodles and a cabbage salad of sorts. The staff was very friendly and prompt. Our drink orders arrived quickly and our meat order was taken. We started off with the spicy brisket, spicy chicken, and the thick pork belly. Our sides when the pork dumplings and the cheese corn of which we ate three orders. So good and cheesy. Dessert was 6 pineapple rings covered in cinnamon sugar and a little butter. Now the cool part, you cook it all at the table on a little grill which is changed out every so often to keep the smoke down. All in all a great experience, a tad bit pricy if you don't eat a ton. Be sure not to leave any uncooked food on the table as it will cost you an additional $10 to cut down waste which IS disclosed on the menu.

    Anthony N.

    I went here for lunch with a friend. It was both of our first time at a Korean BBQ. The staff was super attentive and gave us a few recommendations to start. We tried the short ribs, the beef bulgogi, the thin cut pork belly and a verity of sides. They offered a great verity of sides as well. The cheesy corn was the standout for us. We were also surprised on how mild some of the spicier dishes were including the kimchi, where it was very easy to eat and did not have that typical punch you would expect.

    In my fevered pitch to grill and eat, I forgot to take photos of the food as it arrived.  As you can see, it was devoured
    Mark S.

    Tarrare: A French showman who could eat enormous quantities of food, including animals. His appetite was so extreme that he was documented as consuming his own weight in beef daily. He also reportedly had an unusual ability to digest food rapidly. Be prepared to channel your inner Tarrare as you enter Kotu BBQ. I should start off by sharing that my wife and I are not good candidates for the, "all you can eat" style of dining, as when we dine out, we often tend to share/split meals off the menu (Probably not endearing ourselves to the wait staff, proprietors, nor chefs). At very least we will almost always bring home food when we do order separately. But in our defense, portion-sizes when eating out in 'Merica often make one wonder if there might be a hidden camera somewhere hoping to capture reactions to the heaping mounds of food set before us...or perhaps "they" are hoping to secretly film some sort of "Tarrare type" food-porn video. Point being, my wife and I don't often feast like ancient Hawaiians in the season of Lono. (aka: Makahiki), but, feast like that we did, on this occasion. The price of admission starts at $39.99 for each patron (Lunch is $29. And you can go a, "step up" and order the premium cuts of meats at $49 per person). This may seem pricey, but the amount of food that was brought out during our two hour window of eating time actually made me wonder how the restaurant can afford to only charge that much. (We only stayed for about an hour--but I noted that other patrons were in for the long haul.) It really was so much food. And they share it generously. The vibe, seriously, is along the lines of what one could expect if you were a long-lost wayward prodigal son returning home to one's parents-- and they (the parents) are overjoyed to share and celebrate. Pro tip #1: We ordered 1/2 orders of each item so that we could share and "get a taste" of, "a little bit of everything". (*a band called, Dawes plays a haunting song with that same title). I would recommend this strategy (1/2 orders all around!) . We used it, and left with stomachs so full that I had to pause and hang onto the wall every few steps. (not really, but we were the opposite of famished as we signed the bill and thanked our wait staff). The food was really tasty. By my estimation, we ordered about 1/4 of the menu options (there are a ton of things to choose from). Once my stomach recovers from exertion of the feast, I would like to return and sample a few more items. I liked the uniqueness of cooking one's meats and vegetables on a grill in the middle of one's table. My favorites were the Beef Belgogi, spicy chicken, and pork belly. The wait staff guided us towards the sides of grilled corn, pork dumplings, ramen fried rice. Yum! The table next to us went with the premium option, and the slabs of meat that were bought out to their table reminded me of a past life experience when I dined with the Kublai Khan on the plains of Mongolia. Beautiful thick cuts of marbled steaks and fresh-looking burgundy colored filets were brought out. They seemed happier than a dead pig in the sunshine (that idiom comes from the idea that a dead pig's lips curl back in the heat, making it look like it is a'grinning and full of joy). If I were to go again, I would not re-order the octopus (partly because we recently watched My Octopus Teacher- and eating a highly sentient being seems a bit of a jerk-move.) Additionally, we accidentally over-cooked her and in doing so, the meat became a chewy /rubbery texture). Also on the list for, "not gonna order that again", was the ttukbokki (spicy ricecake). It's texture was a bit rubbery and it fish-flavor just didn't appeal my unsophisticated tastebuds. Even all-star Baseball players don't hit it out of the park with every swing of the bat. Despite those two, "swings and misses" Kotu BBQ's batting average was is still in the all-star category for me! The wait staff is wonderful. They are super-attentive, willing to offer advice and suggestions, and have a good energy. All were as pleasant as a sarsaparilla on a summer's day. One thing that I appreciated had to do with the grill that we were cooking on getting a little caked up with the blackened char of our meats. The wait staff replaced it twice for us during our stay. This is common practice, as they have special holders to take the smoldering used-up grills back for cleaning, but it is a nice touch none the less. In summary, this was a super-fun experience and we were more than satisfied with the taste of our food, the amount shared with us-- for the price, and we were treated to really-exceptional service by their staff. Oh, one final thing. Do try the grilled pineapple and cinnamon to cap off your meal. Despite being so full that I could barely breath-- and basically at the point of that Mr. Creosote was when he said, "Not Another bite." in Monty Python's the meaning of life, it was divine.

    Tina T.

    We were in the mood for Korean BBQ and came here for lunch. We did not know that everything is AYCE and I was not expecting to pay around $30 per person for my daughter and I, but we were there and hungry so we stayed. One of our servers was a little sparky with our questions but the other server was really friendly. There were alot of food options on the AYCE and we got to try lots of different things. Everything was tasty and I felt satisfied with all that we tried. I would definitely return.

    Banchan and grill set up
    Christina Z.

    Though a bit on the pricey side for dinner, the meat offerings, sides, and overall food at Kotu is solid and satisfying. We've been twice and tried both the classic and premium menus. The premium menu offers 4 additional beef options (angus beef long bone and boneless short ribs, ribeye steak, and beef tongue) on top of the classic menu offerings. Favorite items we've had: - Beef bulgogi: marinated well, solid portion size for two people - Spicy pork bulgogi: not too spicy but the right amount of kick and flavor - Beef brisket: thinly sliced, so good when you dip it in the salt/pepper and sauce - Ribeye steak: a whole steak - we were impressed with the portion size, but very filling - Fluffy steamed egg: highly recommend as a side, so fluffy living up to its name and goes really well with the kimchi fried rice side - All of the banchan but the salad, fish cakes, and cucumber are my favorites - Cinnamon pineapple: gets a delicious caramelization on the grill - good way to end the meal Dishes that were okay were the pork belly dishes (a bit too thick) and grilled corn cheese. Having tried both menus, I think I'd choose the classic menu if you have 2 people since we found the premium options to be large portion; we filled up quickly and wish we had more room to try more of the meat dishes. That being said, I would recommend trying the premium menu at least once - we later discovered that you can do quarter and half portions. Overall, Kotu definitely hits the spot when you're craving some quality KBBQ!

    Desiree B.

    Loved this spot, everyone who worked there was very friendly and asked if we needed anything and took care of us very well. The food was good, we loved the baby squid and the Cajun shrimp, but everything we had was really good. There was so much food and we wanted to try so much. If it is your first time my advice is go hungry to enjoy the many options and go slow, maybe order some soju and just sit back and graze. I felt bad because I went with my daughter and her boyfriend, we order so much food and couldn't eat it all because they are both trying to eat better. Booo But yeah a great place, give it a try for yourself.

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    Kate S.

    A fun experience with plenty of food. Every guest at the table pays the same price (for either the base or premium meats). You get to choose a few meats and sides to start out with but they will continue bringing you whatever you ask for. They also have back rooms that can be reserved for larger parties. The only downside was the customer service. The servers would disappear for long periods of time and came across as a little rude and short with us. When a piece of meat accidentally fell into a full bottle of soju. They refused to give us a new drink and still made us pay full price. For the amount of money we spent there I think they should have be a little more gracious.

    Katherine F.

    This is a traditional Korean barbecue. The table is pre-sat with two kinds of kimchi and fish cakes. The kimchi has a refreshing slice. You pay a flat price $40 for all you can eat not including drinks (lunch is $30). You order 3 meats and 3 sides per round. I liked the side dish options and everything had good flavor. They let you know up front that leftover meat will result in a charge but this doesn't apply to sides. You can order half or quarter portions of meat to adjust to your appetite or help try more variety. It was not too busy when we went Saturday night and we got right in at 5:30pm. Service was really intense and we had several servers check on us several times toward the beginning and it was a little overwhelming at first. Food came out pretty quickly. The meats were good and the pork belly and bulgogis were both flavorful. They will change your grill plate when you need it. The place was decorated for the holidays but not much about the ambiance stuck out to me.

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    Erick D.

    I've wanted to try this place for a few months now, but couldn't get folks together to try it out and they were closed for a bit due to a car running into the restaurant. The space is pretty clean and has a lot of cool things like the vintage looking beer fridge. I thought the ventilation systems above the larger tables were pretty cool. The food was excellent and well prepared. The marinated meats had great flavor. Definitely a good Korean BBQ spot.

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    So yummy. Great service with lots of choices. Slow dining for a family celebration or date night. If you are a meat lover it is worth a try.

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    They won't seat a singular person even when it's slow. I've tried finding random people to join me but I just don't have friends.

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    Thank you so much for review :) Hope to have you back !

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    Ask the Community - Kotu Korean BBQ

    Can you accommodate a party of 10-12?

    Yes we can ! We don’t take reservations but you can call us ahead of time on the day and let our crew know that you’re coming so we can get the table ready for you !

    Do they have fried rice or lettuce wraps?

    We have kimchi fried rice and cup noodle fried rice ! But no lettuce wraps :)

    Are prices the same for kids?

    Our kids prices are based on height! Under 42 inches is free, 42-54 inches is half price.

    Do they do anything for birthdays?

    No they don't

    Do they take reservations?

    they do not!

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