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Manna BBQ - Mesa

4.1 (962 reviews)
ModerateKorean, Barbeque, Bars
Open 11:30 am - 9:30 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Dogs allowed

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Marinated Bulgogi
Anthony V.

Came here on a Sunday afternoon and it wasn't too packed we were able to get a table as there are many. The service was good. It's got a decent selection of meats. My favorites were their Galbi and marinated bulgogi. Overall I would say this is a solid place to come for kbbq if you're craving that and nearby. My only two complaints was the table they sat us at had a very weak stove so we always needed to ask an employee to help turn up the eat each time we did a grill change and eventually we got tired of doing that so turned up the heat ourselves. My second complaint was for the price ($29.99) I felt this was too expensive for kbbq. There are probably cheaper options around the area that serve the same collections. Overall I'd give it a 6.8/10 because food was solid.

Vernee D.

There are new KBBQ spots popping up and we were actually trying to try them this today! But the first one unexpectedly closed for a hour without notice, and the 2nd one system issues so they weren't taking any customers. You know who was taking my money?? Manna! And you know what? I'm glad they did! A lot has changed at this location: more servers were present, more grill changes without being asked, and better service!! We've always liked Manna but knew we had to wait a while and be a little more patient... but they worked out their issues. We came right before the dinner rush, and had wonderful service! They offered my toddler a booster seat without is asking, refilled our drinks without asking, and checked in on us! The meats are just as good and I think they changed up their kimchi which is a nicer flavor! Thank heavens for Manna! ;D

Jehan S.

Good kbbq, I eat kbbq all around the country at least a few times a month and the service at this place really stands out. Some of the best service I have received at a kbbq place. My waiter Samuel is thr best waiter I have ever had at a kbbq place. Give this man a raise or make him a manager.

Jessa K.

First time here and it did not disappoint! Even on a packed Friday night, our party of three was seated quickly. The $30 all-you-can-eat deal is a steal. Apps included and tons of different meats to choose from. The cheese corn was addicting (a new fav), and the beef bulgogi was my favorite meat we had. Service can get a little stretched with how busy it is, but overall it's great value and a fun experience.

Denise M.

It's was our first time visiting Manna BBQ and we were lucky enough to beat most of the crowd. We only had to wait 20 minutes for a table. One thing I didn't like is that they wouldn't seat us (a party of 2) until they had a small table. I understand the need to try to keep larger tables for larger parties, but we saw parties that came in 20 minutes after us get seated before us. Kind of a bummer. I also don't love when restaurants have carpet. Not to be picky, but the floor was a mess. Napkins and bits of paper were all over the carpet down the aisles. That said, we really enjoyed our food. After we got seated, our server came right away. He was so nice and very helpful while going over everything we needed to know. I really liked him! There were fishcakes, kimchi, bean sprouts, cucumbers, and sliced radish at our table. It was all good--i really like the fish cakes! You can order three meats at a time, and unlimited amount of other items. We ordered beef bulgogi, spicy chicken, and garlic shrimp, along with gyoza, and fried rice. The gyoza and fried rice were really yummy! Then the meat came--huge portions of raw, marinated meat to cook on the tabletop grill. So much meat! It was all very delicious. We had originally decided what stuff we would order next, but we never made it past the first round--again, huge servings. And yummy!!! I think it is better to come to Korean barbecue with a bigger party so you have the chance to try different things. As a party of two, we just didn't have enough room. It would be nice to have half orders for smaller parties? We had a delicious (and pretty healthy) dinner at Manna BBQ. When we left, there were A LOT of people waiting for tables. I'm guessing the wait was well over an hour. If you're coming, come early if be prepared for a wait.

Kate M.

Had a great time trying out Manna BBQ! My brother took us here because it's one of his favorites, and they didn't disappoint. We came for the lunch special and the restaurant was busy with lots of other patrons taking advantage of the deal. They start by offering banchan which included kimchi, bean sprouts, and pickled cucumber among some other items. It was the perfect starter, and they accompanied the various meats nicely so we could continue to enjoy throughout the meal. I also had the strawberry soju which was delicious! Our server did a great job explaining how it works and the various types of meats we can order. My brother did most of the ordering so I don't remember everything we tried, but the stands out were the spicy pork and galbi. Our grill light went out a few times and the staff was quick to relight it. We had so much dining at Manna and would definitely recommend it!

Gyoza
Kathleen W.

Honestly, I've been to quite a few Manna locations and this was my least favorite one :( Quality of the meat was on the lower end, the potato salad that comes in the banchan tastes bland and stale, the bean sprouts and fish cake also tasted a little stale. Service was slow, we had to ask for one dish 3 times before finally getting it. The servers also seemed confused as to which tables they're taking care of. Ambiance was okay, manna tends to be quieter compared to other KBBQ locations which is really good if you want to have conversation without yelling over loud music. I would avoid this particular Manna location, but my experiences at others have been solid.

Table & food
Lyla E.

Food is too good! The staff are always busy and hardworking, and even then they are super kind and attentive! The wait was about 45 (went on a Saturday) but there's a cute Asian market next door that was fun to check out. Wait felt like 10min.

Salad
Rebecca G.

We came early on a Friday (5pm). Less than 15 minute wait. Plain meat options are good. For the price and the portions, great price! AYCE includes seafood and soups. Drinks other than water are additional and desserts are additional.

Beef bugolgi
Tahs L.

If you live near here don't be shy and stop on by! This place was busy on a Thursday night but we got seated after a short wait. They gave us 6 sides which were normal quality. We ordered gyoza but it was cold so we warmed it up on the grill and it turned out good. The cha dool was my favorite meat and honesty the portions were large for 2 people so be careful ordering too much! We also got the cheese corn and it was ok... but our service was very friendly and accommodating. Overall I think this is 4 stars and that's not bad. We will come back!

Grill
Katalina I.

Great place. We love coming to Manna over other Korean bbq places. The price is $30 per person for all you can eat which is pretty decent. This includes sides like gyoza and fried rice. They have great cuts of meat and tons of options. They also offer alcohol like Soju and soft drinks. The staff was friendly overall. The only issue we had was we kept having to ask for refills of water and they would bring us a small jug for a party of 6 and would comment on how much water we would get but we were a large party. It's nice that the location also had fans on top of each table to help get smoke and smells out. The staff was great about taking our orders and would bring stuff out quick. Keep in mind they do have a 2 hour time limit but we didn't see them enforce it so just be polite and mindful. The food was awesome and we left super happy with the quality.

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Meat was good, very friendly service the sides were also good would come back again for sure

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Not my favorite bbq place. The rice wasn't as good and the meats could have been better for the price .

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How much to get in?

$25 per person regular. $29 per person for "premium" (more meat choices)

Is this a buffet too?

It is not a buffet.

Does any one know if there have tteokbokki or fried rice cakes?

They do not have either one.

How expensive can it be, for 2?

It's $26.99 per person plus tax not including libations except ice water which they readily provide you upon being seated.

Do they serve lettuce for wraps with bbq?

They sure do! Just ask they'll know what you're referring to! 😋

What is the sauce that is served in the dish with the salt?

Sesame Oil

Is msg used?

Its mostly all RAW, so unless you ADD certain seasonings when you cook it urself , its up to you.. you could always ask them when u order.. else dont go if you're that worried..

How are their COVID precautions? Social distancing? Capacity?

Honestly, other than wearing masks and checking your temperature there wasn't much social distancing. We had all the tables around us filled with people

Table for 6?

Yes, booths easily fit 6

Do they take reservations?

Yes but is not adequately at your time .... still need to wait ( sometimes)! Enjoy

I am traveling on business, are they good for a single person (many of these places of a limit of 2 orders)?

Yes. You can definitely come here by yourself

How do you make the sauce they serve you?

That's secret my boy!

How does the paying work? If I'm going in for lunch, do I just pay the A1 or A2 set or do I also have to pay the $20 something per person on top of the set choice?

Your party has to agree on a set (1 set selection per table), and it's whatever the set price per person. We went for lunch and they had a lunch set for $18.

What kind of sauces do they have? I know the typical salt, pepper , and sesame oil. What about the brisket sauce, soybean paste , and the red one? Not sure what the red one is called. And do anyone know if they serve RICE PAPER. Have not found any...

No they don't have the rice paper. I kno I miss it too. And they have the diff sauces. N I think u can just request the soybean paste sauce as well as the red sauce cuz that's what I did

Do they have Bibimbap at dinner time?

No, this is a DIY Protein bbq, with some veggie options. you could almost make your own version of it though.. This place is new/ish and still hitting some bumps in the road keeping up with supplies.. we love it tho, and will make our rounds every… Read more

How much is the Lunch AYCE and when does it end?

16.99 M-F until 3pm.

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I have to report here what happened when we came here a few weeks ago and it was not cool what the…read morewaitress did. My friends and I came to this place together because I had been before and liked the Korean food here. Food was legit and was a good experience previously. However, the day we came in, the waitress got my friend's order wrong as my friend wanted the bibimbap but the waitress heard something else and brought out a soup. When my friend immediately told her that isnt what she ordered, the waitress (new) proceeded to argue with my friend. I watched incredulously as things started to unfold. The waitress even asked my friend to pronounce bimbimpap again and told her she should learn how to pronounce it better. She kept arguing wirh my friend and mind you, waitess wasnt Korean or Korean American. At this point, I had to step in, as I also heard my friend say bibimbap clearly. The waitress didnt know what she was talking about and at the same time was being rude as heck to my friend. Then, my other friend shows up and orders a bibimpap. When the bibimpap is brought out, I asked her to bring some gochujang for my friend. I didnt know if my friend would like this chili paste, so wanted her to have the option to try it. The waitress again decided to argue about this and at this point, she was really testing my nerve. She said bibimpap doesn't come with gochujang and I am like thinking are you crazy, woman? I am not Korean but I have been eating Korean food for 30+ years, I know what I am talking about. She then asked me to repeat gochujang several times and I was very annoyed at this point. Its like, look lady, you dont know what youre talking about, stop sticking your foot in your mouth and come on, be nice to your customers! Because of this terrible behavior, I asked to speak to a manager, a woman came over and listened to what happened and apologized and thats how we found out she was new. I was beyond frustrated at this point. Despite the horrible service, I still left a 10% tip, but honestly the waitress deserves zilch and needed more training. The food is solid here but I wont be returning with that kind of behavior, I can choose where my money goes, and these days with it being so hard to get by, good luck to this place as I am not coming back.

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