Service was amazing. Both servers (Isis? and Paul) treated us very well for our first experience. Food was amazing on top of it. I felt bad for not tipping but Paul said they don't accept tips so here I am writing this review hoping they win there competition! Also girlfriend said this place is a 5/5 but doesn't have a help account. So this is our two votes for them! Will come back when we visit again! read more

Brian was wonderful!! all the meat was great, service was fast, the vibe was lovely. We also got ice cream at the end of our meal, which was an incredible surprise. Thank you read more

I went to this establishment last min but was a GREAT experience! The gentleman that was helping me through my amazing dinner, named Jaedan, was so kind and helped me with everything I needed. I will definitely be coming back!! read more

Food was great! Shout out to Paul, one of the best waiters out there! So attentive with great customer service. read more

A good KBBQ spot at the source. They offer a A la carte menu and a AYCE menu. During this time, we got the AYCE premium and it was worth it. The meat selection was what you expect and the quality is right on par with AYCE standards. The brisket and belly was good, and so were some of the short ribs. We didn't like the LA 3 bone galbi as it was almost all fat and lower quality. Get the single long rib option or the galbi that is cut thinly and rolled up. They do offer a salad bar area and you can grab cheap cuts of meat there too. What makes this place great is the abundance of soft silky rice paper. As a Vietnamese person, rice paper is my weakness with kbbq. They are served warm and makes any marinated meat taste so much better. We did get seating in a private room and that sucked. The ventilation was HORRIBLE because the overhead vents didn't work. You could literally see the smoke and grease just float around against the light. The workers would come in and say we reseted it, it should work, but guess what, it didn't. Anytime you stepped out of the room, your nasal passage opened up and realized there's more to air than just grease. Food 4/5 Ventilation 1/5 Rice paper 5/5 read more

We ate here yesterday. Made our order with the waitress and also ordered an appetizer. Then we waited a good 25 min a then asked her about is our appetizer almost ready ? She forgot to order it , wow ! Did not even apologize ! Food was average at best . We did see there was an additional 18.80 charge on our bill. We asked about it and they said it was for the kitchen staff and it's not gratuity for the waiters. What. ? Place was very hot, poor ventilation from the grilling ! We won't be back. ! Over priced also ! read more

Located inside The Source OC so parking is ample. Located on the 3rd floor. Was seated immediately on a Saturday afternoon around 1pm. Kids under 43inches is free and under 50inches is 50%. Self-serve bar for marinated meat selections, "hot" food bar which was more lukewarm, veggies, banchan, and sauces. The servers were consistent with changing our grill but did not bring us a new container of tea when they took our empty one away and when we asked for water, it was forgotten twice. The meat quality was pretty good. We saw a post from 9 days ago that the classic menu had LA Galbi and beef tongue but it's no longer on the menu. Don't know if it was an old photo that was just recently posted. You can get ramen at the end but we were too full for more food. Also have the option for ice cream, which we opted for but it was super melted so it basically cream. Would come back if I'm back at playpie, need a KBBQ fix and don't wanna drive elsewhere. read more

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Marky was amazing, kind, and courteous. I came all the way from Texas and was lucky to have him as a sever. If you need good meat and also food ask for him. read more

M Korean BBQ - Best customer service - Korean Near Me - Buena Park, California

Food is great, service can be improved upon.... Came here last night for some late night munchies. Sat outside, which is a fun vibe. The complimentary Barley Tea is wonderful. We ordered the garlic chicken and seafood and green onion pancake. Pancake came out first. Seafood was a good texture, and flavor all around was great. Service then got funky. Our waiter apparently went on break, and there was at least a 10 minute difference from getting the pancake and getting him to come over. When he did come back, it was to say he was still on break, so he couldn't help us. We then went to the front and got the chicken 5 minutes later. Chicken was crispy and flavorful. So much garlic, and the rice cakes were perfect consistency. Service was meh, but everything else was great. read more

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The food was delicious. Worth coming back again. Thank you, Jaedan for the amazing service. read more

M Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Buena Park, California

Brian was so nice! We come here every time we come to California. The food is always so good and the service is great as well! The sides are sooo good! I also love the ambiance of the restaurant. read more

M Korean BBQ - Sides ! - Korean Near Me - Buena Park, California

Excellent lunch and outstanding service! Our server kept the grill clean, changed it promptly when needed, and cut the meat into perfect bite-sized pieces. She grilled everything perfectly and was friendly, attentive, and professional. We'll definitely be back! Thanks Isys! read more

M Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Buena Park, California

After going to the movies for Mother's Day, we decided to head over to The Source to see which restaurants weren't too busy and decided what to eat once we arrived. Surprisingly, the mall wasn't very crowded so we decided to try M Korean BBQ since it had been a while since we had Korean BBQ. It only took about 10 minutes to be seated and the salad, banchan, and tea were brought out very quickly. We also split a pitcher of Blue Moon since they didn't have any pitchers of Korean beer which was rather disappointing. Apparently you can only order K beer by the bottle. We went with the Signature Combo option which worked out well with more than enough BBQ to satisfy the 4 of us. The servers come to your table to not only bring you your food but also to cut the meat into individual portions and cook it for you. They did a wonderful job of switching out the grills so you never have to worry about getting the blackened residue on your meat. The kim chee was very fresh and well seasoned. The green salad was also excellent. The quality of the meat was extremely good for the price they charge. The restaurant also has a no tip policy but they do add a 10% service charge for cooking at the table which is quite reasonable. My first visit was very impressive and I look forward to returning again in the near future when I feel the need to partake of another KBBQ meal. read more

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I was really looking forward to trying this Korean restaurant at The Source in Buena Park, but unfortunately, our experience was very disappointing. The customer service was terrible -- there was a noticeable tension from the moment we arrived, and when we asked for a few extra items, it came with attitude. It made the whole meal uncomfortable, and we didn't feel welcome or appreciated as customers at all. It's one thing to be busy, but it's another to make your guests feel unwelcome. On top of that, the prices were way too expensive for the experience we had. Considering the poor service, it just wasn't worth what we paid. We had high hopes, but honestly, this is not a place we'll be coming back to, and I can't recommend it to anyone looking for a pleasant dining experience. I truly hope management addresses the service issues because right now, it completely overshadows the food. read more

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I was so disappointed in my experience here! I love bringing family & friends to the source when we are in the area. I had high hopes due to the 4.5 star overall rating on yelp. I joined the yelp wait list and we go to the restaurant at the prompted time. It said our table was ready and to check in with the host. The restaurant was very empty but after I checked in the host said sadly our table would be another hour! I was honestly so surprised when she told us a second wait time! After explaining to her I received a text that said our table was ready she still proceeded to tell me we were out of luck. Hopefully someday I go back and have a better experience. From the reviews it sounds like the food is great however they can work on customer service and staff management. read more

7/10 Grilled Pork Belly & Kimchi - There wasn't much to rave about. It was just okay. Personally, I think the meat could've been a bit softer, but that's just my preference. Cost - $28.00 before tax and tip. read more

M Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Buena Park, California

This restaurant is located at The Source and it is our first time here. This place is not All you can eat as we are used to. This place was recommended by my husband's staff member. Wow!! The Quality food is chef's kiss!! The meat is so tender and so flavorful. OH! Another thing is, we don't cook the meat ourselves, someone actually comes and cook the meat for you. You order your choice of meats or pork in Ala Carte through the computer pad at your table. Even though it's not All you can eat, our tummy were satisfied. I love how it looks so cool inside and they even have private glass rooms for little groups. The colors inside was just happening! I love their Raisin Tea(I thought it was water)! read more

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Decently priced Korean bbq in at The Source. Went with the fam to grab some kbbq - was promptly seated. Ordered a combination for 4 people. Servers were friendly and cooked for us. Everything was cooked well and the meat quality was decent for the price. A plus of this place is there isn't tipping - which is refreshing. Would come back. read more

M Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Buena Park, California

Everything about this place was perfect. The location is wonderful, and the meat and all side dishes were fresh and delicious. Our server, Mark, provided outstanding service; he was incredibly gentle and fully supportive of everything we needed. My husband and I had a great time. Thank you **Sorry I couldn't take more pictures, ate too fast. :) read more

M Korean BBQ - Side dishes. - Korean Near Me - Buena Park, California

Brian and the crew were so helpful.. and the food is great.. the M beef combo was enough for 3 adults and 3 kids.. definitely coming back

We got the beef combo for 2 and the selection was satisfying and fulfilling. Everything was delicious and our server Brandon cooked the meats to perfection. The side dishes of rice paper, egg, kimchi, cilantro, and salad go really well with the meats. The amount is enough for 2 people and we left with a good feeling. Thank you Brandon and team for your service. read more

Marky was a great server! He brought out great meat and food. 10/10 experience. The spicy chicken was my favorite. The restaurant is very clean and chill. read more

Hands down the best Korean BBQ I've had in LA so far. I dined here on a Saturday for lunch at the front by the glass doors along with a few other groups, but the restaurant is large enough to accommodate a dinner rush. The space is very modern with minimal decorations and features a patio with a fire pit. Everything we ate was delicious, from the meat grilled by your server, to the various side dishes and barley tea. The sheer number of dishes on the table was impressive and created a creative environment to enjoy something different with every bite. My favorite was pairing the tofu wrappers with kimchi, green onions, and the boneless short rib. Well trained servers rotated through all the tables, flipping and cutting our meat with scissors as necessary. I appreciated that the restaurant opted for a no tipping policy and instead charged a flat 10% fee, especially given the higher price of the meal, which brought me to $49 for a lavish and extremely filling meal that I thought was worth every penny. Note that this is located on the top floor of an open air mall with free parking available in an attached multi-tier deck. read more

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We spent the weekend in Buena Park during the Knott's Boysenberry festival and decided to hit up M Korean BBQ. It was actually a suggestion from the hotel guest when we arrived. When we arrived in the restaurant we noticed how big and clean the place was. It was spacious and the food was smelling amazing as we passed by everyone's table. We weren't sure how the process worked so our waiter/cook explained everything to us and let us know that we pick a combination and he personally cooks the food for us at our table. He was informative and insightful while cooking up our beef combination plate and entertaining our table, including the kids. As for the food, we went with the beef combination plate which feeds up to 4 people for $116 and consisted of of: - thin sliced prime brisket - prime beef boneless short rib - beef finger rib - marinated beef oyster steak The combinations come with pine mushroom, soybean paste soup, green onion salad, romaine salad and steamed egg. The boys also ordered a strawberry and peach lemonade which was a huge hit! We really didn't eat the sides but the kids and my mom loved the meat and rice and the whole experience. I enjoyed everything. Overall, if you are in Buena Park at The Source, stop by M Korean BBQ which is located on the top level. Great experience with awesome food and service. OOOOO 5 out of 5 Afros read more

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Ordered à la carte vs the all you can eat option. All food from the sides to the meats were very high quality. Christine helped us out throughout the night, she was very sweet and attentive to our party of 8. read more

The place is huge which makes it nice to have our personal cook. I didnt get the all you can eat. I got the set special instead but it is so yummy. I would go again and again. It is in the nice mall that let's you walk it off after you ate lots of food. read more

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Love the Korean bbq here!! Service is great, and I love the iced boricha to start off! The meat is great quality, I liked the dduk rice cakes, kimchi with tons of sesame seeds, steamed egg, etcccc! This was my second time here with the fam, and we will all be back! read more

The small Beef Combo can definitely feed more than two. The sides alone were a meal of its own. They included soup, steamed egg, garden salad, chapchae, green onion salad & kimchi. There were 4 different kinds of meat. The Prime Brisket was slightly overcooked & hence a bit tough. The server does the cooking for you. We loved the Boneless Short Ribs & Marinated Oyster Steaks, so tender & flavorful. The Finger Rib was fine. As if this is not enough, we also got the Corn Pancake. It was ginormous. As much as I love corn, it was just ok. We consumed everything but the steamed egg & corn pancake for lunch & ended up skipping dinner. Our server was pretty good & efficient. The restaurant is quite large with private rooms. Note that this is a no-tip establishment. They simply add a 10% service charge. There's not even a line to add gratuity on the bill/receipt. If I'm in the area and in the mood for K-BBQ, I will go back but order less food. read more

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First of all, how rare to have a NO-tipping restaurant! A 10% service fee is added but there is no tipping at all (the credit card print out slip doesn't even offer a line for additional tips)...amazing! Service was friendly and staff helped to cook the meat table side. For a family of four (2 elementary age kids), we got the M Beef Combo S which seemed like enough food, though we will probably get the large size next time for more meat to feed growing children. :) The combo includes 4 cuts of beef...our favorite was the marinated beef oyster steak. The salads, kimchi and side dishes like steamed egg included in the combo were tasty...wish it would come with some rice or carb dish though. Definitely would return. Easy to just walk-in, and the space can even accommodate larger groups. read more

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Food Went here on a sunday lunch craving some korean bbq but didn't want the all you can eat so we went here and they serve either ala carte meats or combos. For our group of four we got the L beef combo, which came with 4 cuts of meat, Brisket, Short Rib, Beef finger rib, and marinated oyster steak. The meats itself were all really good quality and good sizes as well for the price. The taste was good and it was nice and tender as well. Since it wasn't all you can eat, you find yourself savoring the beef a bit more than usual. It comes with sides as well which is the usual rice paper, kimchi, soybean stew and steamed egg, all of which were really good. Overall, I'd say we had a good meal here and a pretty good price point Service/Ambiance For a sunday lunch time, the place wasn't packed at all so we got seated right away. The servers cook the meat for you and our server was really nice and accommodating and paid attention as he was cooking the meat as well which we appreciated. read more

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M Korean BBQ in Buena Park delivers a stellar dining experience serves up Korean BBQ, including short ribs, spicy pork, and a variety of banchan (side dishes) like kimchi. This spot for both Korean BBQ enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Food: The side dishes here are so delicious, I love their kimchi taste delicious and perfect, took a bit long to refill but you can just mass order them because the portion is fixed and premade so they only come out as a tiny portion. Service: friendly and attentive service. The staff will cook for you so that's a pros but also cons. The pro is you don't have to do anything and just be there to eat. The con is sometimes they are busy with other tables and might not be fully serving you. I came here 3 times, 2 times the staff was very attentive and 1 time they're busy and I have to wait a little bit to be severely , but still love it . Atmosphere: modern decor looks cozy , nice , but the music a little loud Pricing: the price is a bit high but totally worth it. It should also be noted that there is a forced 10% fee on top of the food, but no tip - so even though it seems pricey it's a flat fee. still better than %15-%20 tip . Parking: The restaurant is located on the 3rd floor of The Source near the movie theater. Plenty of parking spots. read more

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Alberto was a fantastic server. Very attentive for a group of 20+ today for lunch. Refills on food and sodas were quickly attended to. Great fresh food. Thank you! read more

M Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Buena Park, California

This place is pretty big! It doesn't seem like much from the outside, but it appears to be two restaurants sharing a kitchen. But for M Korean BBQ, they are a solid BBQ spot in the Source. Their menus mainly offered combos which seemed like an easy selection for order and service. We opted for the M Beef Combo, which includes thin-sliced prime brisket, prime beef, boneless short rib, beef finger rib, and marinated beef oyster steak. It comes with romaine salad, onion salad, kimchi, soybean paste soup, and steamed eggs. It also comes with your typical side dishes (rice paper, radish, etc.). We also ordered cold noodles, which was quite tasty. It was a lot of food for two people. Come here with +3 people and you should be fine with the M combo... maybe add one more dish but that pushing it. Then again... hard to turn down delicious food. Overall, we enjoyed our meal and service. One mention I would like to point out is the radish. It didn't have the fresh crunch like it normally does. It has this soft to soggy feel which is a bit off. Aside from that, great meal and offering overall. Can't wait to come back. read more

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Went with the family to "The Source" in Buena Park over the weekend (Beach Blvd @ the 5 Fwy). We had a late lunch at "M Korean BBQ." The food and the service were fantastic! We selected the M Signature Combo with the five listed beef selections shown on the menu. The waiter Alec cooked the meat for us so that we could focus just on eating and talking . He was really good at keeping all of the side goodies well stocked and coming too. It was outstanding! read more

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Delicious, high quality food, with unusual service. $150 combo for 4 was plenty for 6 adults with a small to medium appetite; however, we did add a couple items. The seafood pancake was fairly thick (batter-wise) though enjoyable, and veggie bibimbap was solid. Both were a good complement to the many meats. Banchan was delightful (and included the usual, with veggie jap chae also), and they served typical dressed lettuce and rice sheets. Service was strange: friendly and responsive overall, but you order from the kiosk, and a cook/server is eventually assigned to you. They are pleasant, good cooks, but not very knowledgeable about the menu when asked. We also needed to make significant effort to order drinks and request banchan refills. Satisfying food that I would happily eat again, but with service with which I would only subject my more patient or forewarned friends/family. They probably just need more staff. Food quality and taste bring it up to 4 stars. read more

The food here is genuinely amazing, which honestly makes the service experience today even weirder. The restaurant was nearly empty (one other table besides ours), but after the staff cooked our set, they completely disappeared while standing around talking to each other. We spent several minutes repeatedly trying to get someone's attention just for basic things like refills. When someone finally came over, the attitude was surprisingly hostile at one point a refill dish was handed directly to us with visible annoyance instead of just being placed on the table normally. It felt like we were inconveniencing the staff by asking for standard service. Oddly enough, everything immediately improved once another staff member took over our table, and the experience after that was great. So this honestly feels more like an issue with specific staff on shift today rather than the restaurant overall. Would still come back for the food because it really is that good, but the service at the beginning of the meal was genuinely off-putting. read more

I came here to eat with a friend and even tho the food was okay (a little on the pricey side but taste was there tbh) our only issue was our server ( girl with really dark black hair) she was lowkey rude, dismissive, and avoided eye contact. It being our first time here, I wasn't sure exactly how their system works but apoun entering we stood by the computers and pos systems for a lil bit, it was loud and crowded and there wasn't a lot of free chairs. But we didn't mind. We were asked how much is our party and were told by the waitress that we can sit wherever we want. We sit in an empty booth and she then comes over to us and tell us we can't sit there.... Oh veh & then proceeds to put us in these horrible tiny seats in front of the walkway of the bathroom with a great view of all the kitchen hallway. We ordered our food and everything was fabulous. Towards the end of our meal my friend says "damn that waitress hates her job, she didn't check in on us one time" it was true. I had to flag her down to bother her for more napkins. Not once did she check in on how everything was or asked us if we needed anything. We asked for some to go boxes and she didn't even have the courtesy to pack it up for us. I did it myself.. to charge a 14.90 service fee and not offer any services is DIABOLICAL. Our bill was close to 170$ and my friend even tipped in cash like 30$ just as a olive branch because maybe she was having a bad day or whatever but the tall waitress with the beautiful curly hair that took the bill had significantly kinder energy and in the short interaction with her I wish she would have been our waitress. ..As we're leaving I look at the table where she moved us from and there's is this nice couple just vibing there.. like damn ok I see how Yall are... shame cuz this place really had the potential to be a vibe... but whatever what you give you get! So have fun with lil miss cranky scaring all your customers with her vibe. I'll never come back! L read more

Excellent service and food. Portions were good, side dishes were tasty and plentiful, refills on everything came out quickly. Ordered the M Premium limited time menu item. Definitely worth it. read more

M Korean BBQ - Menu 5/2026 - Korean Near Me - Buena Park, California

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First time trying KBBQ in OC area. Located on 3rd floor of The Source OC. The vibe inside is a mix of Quarters in Ktown and Gen KBBQ. There's also a connecting bar. Family and stroller friendly. There was no wait, but took a while to get seated. Service was ok and portions were really big. You order on an ipad connected to the table. They cook the food for you, and there is a no tipping policy. I wonder if there is a direct correlation between service and no tipping policy, since the service could've been a bit better but made sense. read more

The meats were very good, lots of good choices, especially for the price. Service was decent, but most of it you can just go to the bar and get the food yourself so there's no waiting. Nice ambiance, but the smoke was more than I would have wanted since it seems the top fans weren't working that well. But overall it was a good experience and I would definitely go back again. read more