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    M Korean BBQ

    4.5 (869 reviews)
    PriceyKorean, Barbeque
    Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
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    Yewei L.

    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!

    Fried Chicken
    Brigitte M.

    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.

    Pork Belly
    Steve O.

    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.

    This is the front.  This restaurant is in a mall.
    Yoshitaka K.

    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.

    Jennifer T.

    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.

    Megan D.

    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.

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    Kiki T.

    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)!

    Arthur E.

    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.

    JM S.

    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!

    Kimchi
    Isabel Y.

    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.

    Prime brisket
    EJ J.

    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

    Corn Pancake
    Ross W.

    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.

    Ivan Lawrence A.

    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.

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    Planning to take my group of friends here but we have one guy that is a Vegetarian. Is there one or two vegetarian friendly dishes here?

    They do have a pretty decent option for various diets.

    Is there all you can eat menu?

    There is no ALL YOU CAN EAT menu. However, our combo menus have great value chosen with most favorite dishes. We hope to see you soon.

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