First time visit. Lunch time, was fairly busy on a Saturday. The service was SO slow. Then if you could get them to bring you something, the grill was so slow it took FOREVER to cook. And the grill pretty small, so if you get bulgogi, everything will taste like bulgogi. Don't bother getting any drink, because you won't get another (refill). The beef smelled and looked off. Will update if we get sick. Skip the tempura veggies, the fried chicken was good. It's too bad because they have a big menu. read more

I really wanted to pick this place because of the great reviews that was posted on yelp. To me it really felt on the middle ground when it comes to Korean barbecue. There were a couple things that made me not really like the place one was the bathroom. When you walk into the stall your legs immediately touch the toilet which is not the feeling that you want ever. The food that they had was pretty decent although I wish that we ordered more of the ribs. The pork cheek was my favorite. And the pork belly with garlic was super overpowering. Although there was a huge wait and a lot of people were there so I think that this is definitely a place that you can sit back and have some fun. At the end of the day I think I'm just a little bit pickier when it comes to meet quality and overall experience. read more

This was the place our friends brought us to try korean bbq for the first time. And now this has become the place we also bring friends who are going to try korean bbq for the first time. It serves the kind of quality ingredients you would expect from an establishment that is all you can eat. Not exceptional perhaps, but still delicious. I personally come out of every experience here with a full and satisfied belly. The service is excellent. The ladies are always so sweet. And the last time we came in we were served by Sean who was very charismatic and very helpful. He even showed us how to prepare soju bombs. We knocked a couple of those back and enjoyed the never ending plates of appetizers and sides while we helped ourselves to heaping servings of meat fresh off the grill. Additionally, you can count on the staff to keep this place clean as they constantly do their rounds, checking every table and clearing every dish. Highly recommend for those seeking a tasty experience ! read more

Manna BBQ - Mesa - Korean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Amazing Amazing! Alway busy but really good food and highly recommend! Much better then any other korean BBQ. read more

I've been meaning to try out another kbbq place and I had heard good things about Manna. Once you get there, you put your name on the waitlist on an iPad and they'll text you when there's a table available. I didn't realize they had this system beforehand, so there were about 3 parties before me when I got there. Alternatively, you can put your party on the waitlist through Yelp. Super helpful if you know you're about 15 min away and there is a 15 min wait - means you don't need to wait long after arriving. We ended up adding 2 more people to our party after putting ourselves on the waitlist. No worries, because we informed the server of this update before our table was ready and she was able to find a table to fit all of us. We ordered soo many meats and dishes, I don't even remember what we all ordered. I just know that it was all SO good and I ate SO much. Some of my favorites were the galbi, bulgolgi, and chadol. For appetizers, we also got the gyoza, corn cheese, fried chicken, and steamed egg. I thought these were alright to try and to give myself a break from the meat, but the meats are definitely the star of the show. I really enjoyed the banchan, and we got like 3 refills. The only thing was that it took a while to find someone to get water refills. But I understand because they were pretty busy. They were really good about switching out the grill when it got burnt though! Even though we had a relatively large party of 6, the wait wasn't bad at all for a Friday night dinner (~15 min). I would definitely come back here. They have so many meat options and so many of them were really good. I feel like with some other places, they only have a few that are really good and the others are just alright. I came straight from a happy hour to this so needless to say, I left very full. It was so good though that I ate more than I normally would have. I would recommend coming with a group of friends because you can try a larger variety of meats/dishes! read more

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This was the first place I went after I was fully vaccinated and after a whole year! I was nervous about how restaurants were handling COVID, but Manna made me feel safe. They put plastic dividers between each booth, and before you're seated, they make you do a quick temperature check. The only thing I wish could have happened was more spacing between the booths and guests (ex. Perhaps every other booth is full, so that when I look at the booth next to me, I'm next to an empty booth, not a full one). The meats tasted great, and the employees were very attentive to our needs. The use of an online menu is so smart--no more having to pull out some plastic one! read more

My assessment of Manna BBQ over in Mesa may sound arbitrary, sometimes bewildering, and a little inconsistent - but I can't help the fact that these markers were all experienced during our unique first visit encounters. Be aware that no matter what positives or negatives may be reflected from my prose, this Korean BBQ joint will continue to be packed to the hilt because it tasted really great, it's popular, and their offerings are fabulous, yet there is only so much available room to fit one and all and Korean BBQ 'Cuisinarios' that are willing to wait in line for an hour+ to have their fab fare! With that said - having made reservations 3 days before, calling to confirm 1 day earlier (and the booking not on the list), re-scheduling the event, then arriving at our scheduled time (with 8 party-going hungry people) found a 20+ minute wait with no Hostess in sight, and no interaction with any one at the door, as she was busy directing staff, attending to sitting customers, in and out of the kitchen, cleaning tables while approximately 50 people were hanging out the door, not only waiting to get in, but waiting for attention and direction to their established and previously confirmed reservations! Notwithstanding that, we were here to supposedly enjoy and have fun at an outing for our Nephew's Birthday which we did, and in the end we concluded by stuffing ourselves with the likes of fabulous Gyoja, gooey sweet Corn Cheese, delicate Beef Belly, amazing tender Manna Steak, scrumptious Pork Belly, terrific Joomuluk, incredible Chadol Beagi, well marinated Teriyaki Chadol, mouthwatering YanNyum Galbil, knock-your-socks-iff Soju Bombers and huge big Ass Sapporros. Boy, did we Pig Out! And enjoy we did. Despite the early inconvenience and rudeness of the door staff, we had a great time with our company, the wait staff and the fantabulous food! Of everything we devoured, which included a big chunk of their fantastically huge menu, almost all was worth writing home about. The meat was tender, the sides were fab, kimchi terrific, seasonings fantabulous and more. Their meats are definitely topnotch and the set-up of self-fired woks with blowers are really well set up - the only issue is the exhaust fans are noisy making it very, very difficult to hold a conversation. Otherwise, this is a fun place, the eats are terrific and the value is great. My wife wants to come back soon, and I have to agree with her. Improve your Hostess and reservation service, but keep up with an incredible array of selections of quality, tasty and magnificent offerings. Great job Manna! But please, get your front end in order! read more

This is our favorite Korean BBQ establishment we've found in the valley. They have a great selection of meats and sides. Some of our favorites are the Beef Bulgogi, Joomaluk, and Beef Belly. The staff is friendly and helpful and has great suggestions on what to try. One of our favorite waitresses, Unsun, always takes great care of us and makes sure we have an enjoyable dining experience. Would absolutely recommend this place if you're looking for kbbq read more

Food was so bland, shrimp and octopus were so salty. When we order the food, the waiter was refused to write down the orders. He even said that is enough for 4 people. Of course, we know we don't wasted the food. They slammed the condiments when we asked for more. They were all rushing us to be out . Never, never come here again! Bad food, bad service and bad servers! read more

Good quality meats with authentic Korean dishes, and friendly service too. Invited close friends to the dinner and had a wonderful experience. I really appreciate your great service, Un Sun! Definitely will visit there again. read more

Manna BBQ - Mesa - Korean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

We've gone to a few other places but always come back here. The food quality and the service outweighs any other place. They can get crazy busy but always try to touch your table, where I've heard horror stories of other restaurants giving you maybe two touches. They're always willing to give a double portion, even of the ban chan. The servers are super sweet and we love when we get Un sun as she treats us like family! read more

Manna BBQ - Mesa - Ban chan, japchae, YangNyum galbi, pork belly, beef tongue - Korean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

One star for service and five star for food. It's good to have an all-you-can-eat restaurant in Tempe with affordable price. But the waitress lady was just too rude. She was inpatient with whatever questions we had. My friend called her when she walked by, but she ignored it and tried to serve the table next to us. I was not sure if she saw us so I raised my hand. And then she shouted at us saying don't we see that she's serving another table...Sadly, my friend is introverted and not dare to ask her questions anymore. Food is great and they deliver food pretty fast. We did not expect an excellent service but shouting at customers without a reason is intolerable. read more

This place is amazing. I have been coming here for a while now and I'm never disappointed with the taste or the service. The food here that is marinated is to die for, and even the dishes that aren't marinated can be cooked to perfection. Plus YOU get to cook your food. Want it a little pink, want it charred. You can have it how ever you like. Although you are on a timer while you're here, the waiters and bussers are extremely fast and efficient. I have never gotten close to the limit even when I was with a party of 6. My recommendation for coming here if it's your first time, is to look at the menu before you come. You get unlimited appetizers and up to 3 entrées. If you know what you want, after you get your drinks you can get the show started right way. No lolly gagging No Blabbering. The gyoza is the best btw read more

Our family used to love this restaurant, but tonight's service has totally changed that. We had a Korean waitress who is probably in her 60s wearing a ton of perfume. She was extremely rude to us from the beginning. One of my family members who came here three days prior said that she was also incredibly mean the other day as well. While my husband was ordering, she started walking away and shouted something indecipherable over her shoulder. She proceeded to ghost our table for about 15 minutes and when we started looking around, it turns out she was socializing with another table. Even when the other waiter gave her a little nudge, she didn't come back to serve our table for another 5-10 minutes. An incredibly unpleasant experience; I lost my appetite thanks to her. They should not have a waitress like this. read more

We went to this place and the ahjumma doesn't have that "welcoming" vibes. The customer service is not that great but I can say they're serving the food fast. However, we really don't have a good experience with it, everything's bland and doesn't taste fresh (even the side dishes). Lastly, by the time we're going out, we greeted ajhumma goodbye and her energy wasn't it! It's like "I wanna leave this place" vibe with her! I do understand that she's tired but you can do better people! read more

Manna BBQ - Mesa - Korean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Monday night came around 6:30. There was a short wait maybe around 20 min. Service was good. Never noticed they had ramen but we got it this time and it was spicy but good :-) read more

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Manna. From heaven? Eh... Tables, floors, and bathroom were clean. Condiments at the table were stocked. Decor was dark and contemporary. Restaurant temperature was just right. Clientele varied from young to middle aged. Extremely busy. Parking lot was in good condition and easy to navigate. Staff was friendly, but not very attentive or accurate, several ordered items were forgotten. We asked for additional pickled items and the waiter said it wasn't allowed. Several other tables were frustrated with the lack of attention. All food and drink was delicious and worth the price. Thank you Manna BBQ. read more

Manna BBQ - Mesa - Korean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

A whole in the wall? Yes. But a great Korean BBQ joint? Absolutely! This place gets quite busy, so I suggest arrive just before dinner time. Lots of options for meat and it is AYCE, but eat what you order or else you'll have to pay for waste. The quality I would say is the same as Gen at TMP, if not a little bit better. ACTUALLY....this place is better. Big feature is....You can actually talk to your dinner companions at Manna. No loud club music and not having to shout. That in itself is reason enough for me to return! read more

Can't get more food in today's economy. All you can eat K-bbq with good options - beef rib meat, all kinds of chicken and pork, also shrimp, only $30 a person, free appetizers as well, and they actually taste good. There is always a line there since it's not a big shop. No complains, this is now my go to spot. read more

The place was packed when we went (on a weekday at dinner time), but we were still seated within 20 minutes. Service was quick. Our server forgot a couple of things and had to be reminded, but he was *slammed* with customers, so it was NBD. The food was good, fresh, and more authentic than some other all-you-can-eat Korean BBQs. The fish cakes were outstanding, and they were NOT stingy with the sides. One downside: they never changed out our grill pan, and it got a little smoky, but you can control the height of the ventilation, and that helped. The ambiance was a little more chaotic and loud than some other BBQs, but we were able to ignore that. Overall, it was a good experience, and we'll definitely be back. read more

Excellent BBQ spot, one of my favorite in the valley. The food is amazing and the service is always good. It's worth it!

Love this place! I've been to a few in San Diego as well as out here in AZ. And they never miss! Service was prompt, we were sat immediately and our waitress Anny was super friendly! $25 for all you can eat is a great deal! The fish cake noodles are the best with the teriyaki beef bulgoli! read more

Manna BBQ - Mesa - Korean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Our waiter decided to wade into the race waters instead of be attentive to our needs. He repeatedly questioned my friend on "what type of asian" he was, and berated him for "acting white." Not only was this extremely unprofessional and flat out rude, it was down right appalling. I cannot in good conscience support an establishment that allows this kind of behavior, which is a shame because the food is actually good. Unfortunately, this wasn't our only poor experience with the wait staff, but it is the most notable. We will not be coming back, and we'd advise anyone else to consider other establishments. read more

Great appetizers and meat options! Loved the corn cheese. Brought a lot of food out at once so come hungry! You will leave smelling like meat. read more

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I have gone here for years. They are consistent with both food and service. I recommend them often.

ALL.YOU. CAN. EAT! We were stoked to find more AYCE Korean barbecue close our usual KBBQ spot. Manna definitely has more of that authentic, old world, strict Korean-grandma-in-the-kitchen vibe. So much so that my husband kept getting disapproving looks from staff (or them rushing over to lower our flame) when he had our in-table grill on high heat...that's how you know it's authentic. Yes, our grill was completely controlled and not some sort of raging bonfire situation. And yes, they have built in smoke extractor hoods over each grill. Pro-tip: searing your meat properly requires high heat. And we like our galbi and hangjungsal (pork jowel) cooked right ;) Food is solid, banchan is generous and tasty; the meat selection and quality are good overall (considering it's all-you-can-eat). Inside feels cozy and it's clean/efficient all around. We prefer the variety of Gen Korean BBQ House, but would hands-down recommend and return to Manna any day. read more

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5 of us went The wait was lengthy but worth it I think we tried almost everything and left in a happy meat coma Quality meat Great service We had the server with fabulous eyebrows He wore a mask He was super attentive and so kind We will definitely be back read more

DO NOT COME TO THIS LOCATION unless you want to be ignored and wait 30 minutes to even sit down. People are rude and once we were sat down we didn't even get asked for our drink order until 10 minutes after sitting down right as we were standing up to leave. Keep in mind this happened on a Thursday afternoon. The table next to us was ordering more food before we had even been talked to after being seated. Don't waste your time at this location go to the chandler location. read more

Our family visited today for a birthday celebration, the service was beyond terrible. We got one order in of meat and had to wait another 30 minutes before we could order again. The lady who served us gave us a consistent attitude and even argued with a member of our party. The entire meal felt tense and like we were a bother to the staff. Please spend your money at a better kbbq place! read more

Everything was really good... there were only 2 of us and wish I knew you could order half order of meat because it would have been a game changer read more

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The food was great, not my liking and won't ever come back here after the manager Sam put his hands on me as I was trying to leave he grabbed my hand and tried to stop me from leaving. After a disagreement on the price the manager got my hand to try to keep me from leaving forcefully I called the police and filed a police report. I hope that the owner reaches out to me, the place has cameras and the staff were very unprofessional read more

Manna is our go to for Korean BBQ. The Mana steak is always good quality, the gyozas are the best in town, the pork belly is delicious, and the brisket is usually very good, depending on the log you happen to get. The only improvement is more sauce and salt to season the meat. read more

This place is meat heaven. Everything is unlimited. You can opt for 2 options. Premium with more meat varieties. But comes with a extra cost. Based on selection, you can start ordering meat. First they will fill your table with lots and lots of sides. You have control of fire and you can cook you meat however you want. Tried even octopus there but my favorite was their chicken which was so tender and succulent. Later we ordered some macrons which are not part of the unlimited price. Would rather not suggest macrons as nothing special in them. read more

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Been looking around To find a decent Korean barbecue spot something at least comparable to California. Manna popped up on my feed while looking for some late night eats. One thing that really stood out to me, was the price, pretty decent for a all you can eat. I started off with Multiple appetizers, green salad, japchae, Chez Gyoza, and vegetable tempura. For meats, I got brisket, short rib, and garlic pork belly. Service Was very quick though the issue, but I'm sure everyone has been running into was the traffic jam from walking from the entrance to the seats. You are very close to the table to the side of you and there not a lot of wiggle room. What i found lacking was the banchan and the marinade for the meats. short rib didnt taste like it was marinated nor was the garlic pork belly. banchan wise, only thing good was the fish cakes. everything else was either too sour, watery or in the case of the mashed corn powdery? Id have to say if it went for the service, Id prob give this place a No go. But if you want fast dishes to come out, this is the place read more

Wonderful Korean bbq experience here on a Saturday night. We beat the crowd by coming around 6:30pm. There was no wait until around 7:45pm! The selection of meats is incredible here. We stuck with our favorites of brisket, pork belly, spicy pork belly, and LA Galbi. The selection of side dishes is pretty great as well. There were marinated beansprouts, marinated cucumbers, fish cake, kimchi, marinated radish, and mashed potatoes. I love eating a bite of radish with a bite of meat. I will definitely be returning to Manna for my Korean bbq desires! Friendly staff and fresh meats makes a happy meal. read more

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Sooo good!!! We came at 5 with our party of 10 to put our name in (since it gets very busy) and we got seated about 545. Sam was our server and he was on his top game. He would have us refilled with our meats and extras within minutes of us ordering and he was so nice! It's an amazing value for everything you get. $27.99 for adults, kids 5 and older are 12.99 for all the can eat. Annie was so sweet and gave the kids ice cream sandwiches and chatted with us for a minute and we found out they are in San Diego. We were visiting my sister in Arizona so it was good to hear we can go to San Diego to enjoy it again which we will. Thank you Manna BBQ! read more

This has always been the best ayce bbq place in AZ. The price is good and all the meat is good quality. Anny and Sam give the best service and treat you well! They get busy so come early! read more

For the price and the right appetite you can get a lot out of your meal, but as someone in a big party who had to pay gratuity (making my meal $36), I found that it wasn't exactly worth it. The quality for sides was good, but the meat was alright- unseasoned as per all you can eat standards. For the price I'd hope the service to be better, but there's always room for improvement. read more

Manna BBQ - Mesa - Korean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Our servers were the best. Regina was the sweetest. The food is great ! 10/10 . The atmosphere is so good. The restaurant itself is so pretty. If I could give 10 stars I would. Dining at the Chandler location read more

Its bbq time! Came here with a group of 6 for dinner for my sister's bday. It has the typical all you can eat option which was great. There is plenty of options for meat and everything was pretty tasty. The ban chan was good. The quality of the meat was fine. We were there on a week end so it was pretty busy. They do take reservations. But because it was busy we did have to ask for some items or a drink multiple times before it would get to our tables. Overall no major issues. Solid choice for bbq. read more

Manna BBQ - Mesa - Korean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona