Great service. Food was great as well. Would definitely recommend to people. Good spot to go while in the area

Saw this spot was open walking into a matinee at AMC. Came out of my movie and decided to try it out with my friends. The quality of the food is as good as the Fullerton location; the servers did explain this one doesn't have the premium menu like Fullerton but for 23.99 during lunch for AYCE, I'm not complaining. Ordered several rounds of brisket, beef belly and their marinated "Mr bbq" dish. My friends and I only focused on the meat but saw their menu had other things to try..I live nearby so I'll be back! read more

Service was fast and the food was over what I expected! Will definitely be coming back again in the future!

I finally decided to check this spot out with some cousins and a friend (party of 4) on Father's Day of all days haha. We were quoted an hour wait since it was full house but there was only a party of 6. Hostess apologized and everything but we completely understood. We instead checked out the Sunday Farmers Market which I really recommend if you're in the District / Tustin area. We arrived around 12pm and was called around 12:45pm. Not bad considering the day! Peter, our waiter, checked in on us and explained it was dinner option all day and took our orders for rice. This place has iPads at the tables where you can put in your meat orders; I believe you can order up 3 appetizers and 4 meats at a time. Also I don't think there's a time limit set here (which may change cause of us haha) I noticed on the menu it doesn't include any of the premium options that you would typically see at kbbq locations which most likely explains the $33 price per head for the dinner option. But nonetheless we were ready to dig in and put in our first order of 2 orders of brisket and 2 beef belly. So the beef belly here was amazing! Hands down my favorite meat served here.The brisket was delicious too! We downed those quick and put in a next order of more beef belly and their pork jowl. Pork jowl came lightly salted with enough pieces that fed our party of 4. That was delicious too! Our other orders consisted of the mussels, shrimp, and their signature Mr bbq meat. The mussels and shrimp were great! The Mr bbq meat was good. Wasn't my favorite though but I would say the marinade used was awesome. Our waiter checked on us constantly as well as the other staff refilling the water that was provided. After our beef belly eating competition (I swear me and my cousin really get into it haha), our waiter said they offered icecream in the end. We picked our flavors and he came back with the check and the melona icecream which was the cherry on top of our meal. We paid around $40 for each of us tip included which imho is an absolute steal for the quality of meats and the service. Peter said he would make us a secret sauce if we see him next time which I will have to come back for. Peter and the staff here were all awesome! To sum it all up, this place is definitely the place to get your Korean bbq fix. Keep in mind, they don't offer premium options like beef tongue, galbi, etc though but nonetheless the meats offered here were delicious! Definitely check it out! read more

Mr BBQ Jr - Cousin said this is the best Kbbq salad he's ever seen - Korean Near Me - Tustin, California

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We went here for father's day. We were expecting a long wait so we signed on the waitlist on yelp which was very helpful. Checked in withbthem when we arrived and was seated at our table. Restaurant had a fun vibe to it with the fun paintings on the wall. It was clean and modern. You get to your table, they give you all the sides, water and order through the Ipad on the table. We ordered kimchi fried rice (yum), tempura (yum too), bulgogi fries, korean fried chicken, steamed egg, beef belly, brisket, pork belly, kalbi, marinated honey garlic pork belly. Food came fast and everything was delicious but our fave was the beef belly. Sliced thin and cook it a but crispy and dip in their house sauce and chili. What a great bite! The meal came with an ice cream Popsicle too at the end! Perfect ending to a scrumptious meal! Service was great. We had a very good experience and plan to go back. read more

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If you enjoy the original Mr. BBQ in Fullerton then you may want to check this Jr. version out. I came with 3 other people for lunch. We came around noon on a weekend and it was busy but no wait. When we left later there was lots of people waiting. I was told by our server that Mr. BBQ Jr is similar although they have less meat options but more appetizer options. You order on the kiosk with 4 items maximum and I believe they give you 10 mins before you can order again. Some of the meats were hit or miss. Some were good but some meats ended up being very chewy. I did like that they offer way more appetizer options such as buldak noodles, lots of sides/banchan, corn cheese, kimchi fried rice, fried chicken, and baos. At the end they even have Melona popsicles to end your meal with. Our service was excellent. The foods came out quick, our grill was constantly changed, and the waiter answered all our questions. They were pretty attentive. The inside looks same as ziip since they took over it. It is located right by the movie theater. read more

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We came at around 9:40 and were told 20 minutes, which is fine. But then we heard from 2 other parties that they had been waiting 1 hour. We looked inside to see 6 tables empty just not cleaned. I saw a party come in and complain and then all the sudden after some headset communication it looked like the staff had an urgency to clean. Still standing here at 10:15 and only 1 table has been bussed. I understand maybe having only one bus person, but everyone was just standing around. No urgency to clean the tables. There was about 5 staff members just standing around chitchatting. Post experience: The food was just average. The brisket was already dry, but somehow the beef belly was also dry. The cut of ribeye and large intestine were good. I will try to describe this the best I can. Staff was really friendly, but the service was absolute a**. Table we were sat at was not prepared. We ended up asking for everything including tongs and scissors. We were told last call, then when asked what we'd like to put in we said pork jowl, then our server told us actually the kitchen closed a few seconds ago. Keep in mind this was a pork jowl order we had ordered on their iPad system that never came out. After we explained that the server found us a side of it from the back. We ordered Korean fried chicken and it came out a little undercooked. I'm not sure if this was supposed to be a sister restaurant to the Mr Bbq in Fullerton, but this place is nothing like it. Sorry, but I will not be returning. read more

Mr BBQ Jr - Korean Near Me - Tustin, California

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This Kbbq spot replaced another here at Tustin District. There's a weekday lunch special that we saw on social media for $23.99 pp, but that doesn't apply on Fridays. Service was friendly and we were seated pretty quickly, although I can imagine quite a bit of wait if there's no open tables. The interior was clean and spacious. Getting the food might take a while when they're busy. We got the usual, corn cheese, steamed egg, kimchi fried rice, and of course, beef belly, pork belly and brisket to grill. Quality is pretty good and standard. The meat selection isn't extensive like some other places, but all we needed were the core items so we were satisfied. Located right next to AMC at the District. read more

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Mr bbq in Fullerton is much better. Service was great though and our server and host/hostess were so attentive and nice This used to be zips kbbq and I think they just kept everything more or less the same. The meats here were okay but I think the big selling point here were the Korean street foods. My favorite things were some of those foods and the sides. But I feel like if I'm going to Korean bbq, the meat should stand out. They did not have boneless short rib, beef tongue, or scallop. The Mr bbq cut I think was the marinated galbi but it wasn't that well marbled. Favorite was pork jowl but I love that so it's unfair. Brisket was too lean. Beef belly too fatty. Pork belly was decent Ddukbokki was good. Ssamjang good. Salad good. Sauces for meat good and had lot of variety and I liked how they had rice paper and radish read more

Mr BBQ Jr - Korean Near Me - Tustin, California

Mr. BBQ Jr is an AYCE KBBQ restaurant that recently opened at The District in Tustin. It's a "junior" to the bigger and original location in Fullerton which is meant to be a more approachable and affordable option. There is ample free parking at the mall. The lunch option is $23.99 and the dinner/weekend option is $33.99. We came right when they opened and were seated immediately but there's a Yelp waitlist you can utilize during busier times. After you get seated you order your food and drinks from an iPad. There are pages of meat, sides, and soups/noodles to order from. Out of the meats we ordered my favorites were the bulgogi, pork galbi, and mr bbq. Out of the sides my favorites were the bulgogi fries, Korean fried chicken, and corn cheese. Unfortunately they didn't have some KBBQ classics like beef galbi and steamed egg but I guess that's what makes this location "junior". In a way I do see that it makes the ordering process easier and simpler without the overwhelming amount of options but I still wish there were certain dishes that I usually go for at KBBQ restaurants. Regardless, the food and the service were good. read more

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We were excited to see a replacement for the zip Korean barbecue that had closed. We frequent the district and are always looking for new food choices. I was pleasantly surprised when I entered and found the interior was redone. Glad Mr. BBQ Jr spent the time to make it his own. The all-you-can-eat pricing is affordable and is in line to the restaurants in the area. Our two kids were charged the children pricing appropriately. The best part of the place is that all the servers share duties. The food came out quickly after it was ordered on the pad. The pad makes it convenient to order things without having to wave down a server. We enjoyed the Mr. BBQ signature short rib the most. Second for us was the brisket. I suggest trying all of the side dishes at least once. You'll see what you like. My wife walked out on me as I was eating as she was too full. I continued to enjoy the food. Daniel at the front will explain the menu to you. Ron was our server and was super nice and brought out beers for us. read more

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AHHHH!! Stumbled in here shockingly on their grand opening day! It used to be Zip BQQ and we were so sad they had closed. But Tustin is luckyyyyy, they just gained a 10/10 eat!! It was even better than the last Korean BBQ restaurant. Came for lunch and it was soooo affordable and delicious! Service was excellent! It was about $25 a person for all you can eat with also many appetizer options. We were pleasantly surprised. Felt super clean. Grills were new. Just all was SO amazing! So so happy there's another great Korean BBQ place in the district! read more

Mr BBQ Jr - Sides at Korean BBQ place - Korean Near Me - Tustin, California

We were so sad when Zip BBQ closed down at this location because it was our favorite, but Mr. BBQ Jr. just opened up and we got to eat there during their soft opening. I was honestly blown away. The food was so delicious, and everything we tried was amazing -- the sides, the soup, the kimchi fried rice, and of course all the Korean barbecue. I also loved how easy it was to order from the iPad. The lunch special is such a great deal at $24 for all-you-can-eat lunch, and you get so much food. Mr. BBQ Jr. is officially our new favorite spot, and we will definitely be back for our weekly Korean barbecue! read more

Mr BBQ Jr - All the sides that come with your food - Korean Near Me - Tustin, California

Came here with a party of 5 and it was a great experience! The cuts of meat were really solid, beef belly being my personal favorite. They have so many good Korean dishes that are apart of the ayce which is not too common around here. Service was excellent. Shoutout Taylor and Ron for taking care of us so well. Always checking in to make sure we had everything. Thank you so much, will be back! read more

Mr BBQ Jr - Korean Near Me - Tustin, California

I came here with the hope that it would be close if not the same in terms of quality of the popular Mr. BBQ in Fullerton, but, I was thoroughly disappointed. Definitely not worth the $33.99/person that we paid. We arrived around 5PM on a weekday. The restaurant was almost empty with only 2 other parties that were dining in. We got seated immediately and were instructed on how to order (order food on the tablet, drinks with the server). All the names of the meat on the menu are in Korean (words) and require you to click on the item to see the descriptions in English. There are photos as well. We ordered the following: K-Street Eats: - Kimchi Fried Rice: Their take on classic fried rice with kimchi and spam. I had high hopes but was disappointed in this. It lacked flavor and the rice tasted pretty soggy. - Bulgogi Fries: These bulgogi topped French fries were pretty good and were the only item I liked during my meal. Thin cut fries with tasty pieces of meat and a good sauce on top. Soups & Noodz: - Kimchi Jeegae: Homemade kimchi stew that somewhat tasted homemade... like a jar of boiled kimchi. - Spicy Ramyun: This was basically a bowl of cooked Buldak noodles, the spicy ones, I believe the black bag (1x spicy)? AYCE Meats: - Chadol - Mr. BBQ - Woobaesol - Bulgogi The meat quality wasn't the greatest, and definitely didn't carry the greatest of flavors. Both the sesame oil (which was severely watered down) and salt nor the dipping sauce helped at all. Nothing special to say about the side dishes. The spicy cucumbers looked good but were definitely watered down. The salad was OK. Parking is plentiful and the best place to park is the side where PetSmart is. There's less traffic and intersections to worry about ant it's as short of a walk compared to parking in the busy Whole Foods lot. Service was OK, we were checked on a few times during our meal. The food came out fairly quick when we ordered. Normally when you're starving almost everything tastes good, but this was not the case! read more

Excited to learn that Mr BBQ opened a jr location, and came here for a dinner with some friends. They're currently in their soft opening phase, so the staff was still in training, and the menu felt limited. Popular meats like the brisket and beef belly were on the menu, so we opted for that and some other marinated meats. Soft opening has a lunch and dinner menu ranging from $24-34. I liked that they had a lot of apps and noodle options! Although the staff was in training, they offered great friendly and quick service. We had some mishaps with getting the wrong items a few times, but it was a super easy fix. I loved that they also had buldak noodles here. They took over what used to be Zip BBQ, so the restaurant is fairly small. Wait times look like it could be long, but they do have the online Yelp waitlist that allows you to join before arriving. It does get kind of hot and steamy in there. We came on a Friday evening, and there was a short wait, but the online waitlist helped a lot! read more

I love Mr. BBQ in Fullerton and was so excited about this new location that's much closer. The restaurant itself is not that big, but clean and new. My husband and I stopped by on a Friday for lunch during their soft opening. We learned that dinner pricing is all day on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. The menu is small, but it has all the staples that I usually eat (brisket, beef belly, marinated pork belly). Our meal came with all of my favorite banchans that tasted the same as the Fullerton location. There are also a variety of appetizers (tacos, baos), but I would rather save my stomach for more meat! Our servers were prompt in changing out our grills and refilling our sides. You even get a coin for their claw machine at the end of your meal. Overall, it was a satisfying meal, and you can't beat the lunch price of $23.99 for AYCE. Not sure if it is worth $33.99 for dinner pricing since the menu is much more limited compared to other KBBQ restaurants. read more

Food was great. All the side dishes were good. They have a lunch special definitely worth it. Bao was our server. He was friendly and everything came out fast. The place is very clean open space. read more

This new location of the famous Mr BBQ of Fullerton aptly named Jr lives up to the hype. We visited for the first time this evening after a movie at the AMC theater next door. This is a good spot for food before or after catching a movie or just visiting the open air mall. The host greeted us warmly and promptly helped me answer a menu question and dietary restriction request. Great friendly service right off the bat set the stage for a delicious meal. The banchan or sides were tasty and the included steamed egg bowl was freshly made. They have a table side digital ordering tablet to get your meats, apps, drinks etc. The waiters brought our dishes out fast after inputting them to the pad. They also kept up with providing us with new grill tops throughout the meal. The meal includes ice cream at the end too. The meat selection was good for just $31.99 for dinner price. Ask for a side of sliced garlic and/or jalapeños to grill too. They recently took over this location from a previous owner so it's under new management now. I recommend you check it out soon. read more

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Brought my 10-year-old son here for his birthday and we are having a great time, food is amazing, the service is excellent! We live out of the area, but next time we're in town we'll definitely be back ! read more

The rating is real! Just left and it was an incredible experience. The customer service was amazing as we stepped in, up until we stepped out. The hostess was nice, funny, and very accommodating. Our server, Bao, was nothing short of perfect. He was patient, kind, and efficient. Every person working there helped each other by running food and grabbing empty dishes off tables. So the food was fresh, and the table stayed clear/clean. The food was also extremely good, very flavorful! Great ambiance with good music and modernly decorated. Highly recommend! read more

I don't know what happened to the other kbbq that was there but whatever happened and opened this is any better. We found a TikTok video putting up hype on this new place. So we went there to check it out and was truly disappointed. Meat selection is not the greatest and tough. We tried the hot plate stuff as well. Ordered fried chicken that comes with a dip which their dip was a line of mayo. I ordered 2 kimchi fried rice with spam and they forgot about it. when I reminded them they only brought 1 with 4 pcs of spam as a garnish Bwhaha. Fountain drinks are flat. Would I recommend this place not really worth the $33.99 cost. You can get better kbbq elsewhere. read more

Mr BBQ Jr - Korean Near Me - Tustin, California

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OK, I came back a week later because it was so good the first time. And I can tell you it was better than last time if that's even possible, especially since the last time was outstanding. Jacob took care of us today and did a great job. He provided us with wonderful and friendly service. He was on top of everything and that made the experience outstanding yet again! read more

Peter was very attentive during our meal at the new Mr bbq jr. , ordering was very easy and good variety here . Come check it out!

This was my first AYCE korean bbq experience, so I didn't know what to expect. We ordered a variety of bulgogi, brisket, pork belly, and even chicken. I had the friends I was with do all the cooking, but I learned a lot! The meats were fresh, the servers were friendly and easily available for any questions we may have had. We ordered Peach Soju, but they had plenty of other options available too. We went on a Tuesday evening so it was not too busy, it was perfect. We even got a free Melona ice cream bar after our meal!! I would totally come back now that I know more of what to expect! read more

Mr BBQ Jr - Individual grills and side items - Korean Near Me - Tustin, California

If you're a fan of Mr. BBQ in Fullerton, you'll love this place. It offers many of the same staple KBBQ items, but with a wider selection of sides, including must-try options like the tacos and bulgogi fries and with no lengthy wait times. The location is clean and relatively quiet with no overwhelming smell of meat. When ordering, the ribeye is a standout item. They provide a high-quality cut at no extra cost, which is hard to beat. The banchan is great, the service is quick, and the overall value is excellent. For about half the price of many other KBBQ spots, this place delivers quality food without cutting corners. Make sure to save some room for their chocolate covered popsicles! read more

What an amazing experience! We visited on a Saturday at 6pm and expected to wait an hour, but our table was ready within 15 min! The environment was clean and entire staff was friendly. We also liked the fact that the music wasn't so loud, so we could actually talk and enjoy our meal. Our waiter Edgar was on it! He was friendly, efficient, and helpful explaining the menu items and how the ordering system works. We were even visited by the manager, Amanda, who took the time to ask us about our visit, the food, and any recommendations. The price is great for the amount of food you get and it's not overwhelming. The menu has great options for all! Will definitely be back! read more

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Service - 5 stars Banchan - 3 stars (many items were too bland or too sweet) Bbq meat options- 4 stars (rib eye promo brought this up to 4) Appetizer choices- 4 stars Order process via tablet- 4 stars read more

This is one of the first times I'm ever gonna do it to you and wish I could give it more than five stars this is one of the most well run and organize Korean barbecue restaurants I've ever been to the entire staff is impeccable and David especially did a phenomenal job in making sure we had a great meal you really don't get this type of service anywhere I've been doing fine dining restaurants that cost 10 times more and you won't get service as good as this place read more

After burning about 2,000 calories at the gym today, I decided to treat myself and check out this spot after hearing so much buzz about it on TikTok. First things first--this place is a whole vibe. It's clean, smells amazing, and has a great atmosphere. The disco ball was a fun touch that really added to the experience! Our server, Tonya, was fantastic. She was friendly, welcoming, and incredibly accommodating throughout our visit. Ordering was super easy since everything is displayed on a screen, and I appreciated the order limits because it helps reduce food waste. The food was delicious, and the overall experience exceeded my expectations. If you're looking for great meats, tasty sides, and outstanding customer service, I highly recommend giving this place a try. I'll definitely be back. As a post-gym cheat meal, this spot was absolutely worth it! read more

Great food and service. We didn't know they don't honor lunch special price on Fridays =\

It is an excellent start for BBQ jr. The japchae was really good. Cost was right on for what it should be, and some different choices for Dinner versus lunch. And the street eats are something other BBQ places should imitate. The only thing I wouldn't get again would be the Cajun Shrimp. Too much effort for such little results. The Shrimp Tempura has a better bang for your buck. read more

I was excited to try this Korean BBQ restaurant after seeing significant hype on TikTok. I added myself to the waitlist and was quoted an approximate 40-minute wait. However, once we arrived and checked in, the experience became frustrating. Although Yelp notified us that our table was ready and a staff member initially told us the same, we waited an additional 40 minutes while repeatedly being told, "we are setting up your table." During this time, two other parties were seated before us. After we approached the staff again, a manager finally acknowledged the situation and seated us. She explained they were short-staffed, which we would have understood had expectations been communicated more clearly. The restaurant itself was very busy but visually appealing, with a cute atmosphere and artwork that stood out. Our waiter was excellent and provided attentive service. Unfortunately, the cleanliness of the restaurant was lacking, and the menu felt limited in terms of food, meat selection, and beverages. Given the pricing, the offerings felt overpriced. Additionally, the flavors leaned heavily toward an Americanized version of Korean BBQ, which was not to my preference. Toward the end of our visit, we witnessed a staff member slip and injure himself due to the cleanliness issues. The response from the team was concerning, as the incident appeared to be largely ignored and the employee was encouraged to continue working. Overall, while there were some positive aspects, the wait time miscommunication, cleanliness concerns, limited menu, and handling of staff safety issues ultimately left a negative impression. Unfortunately, I would not return. read more

The value here is top tier. Great food for not a lot of money. Been here twice, once for lunch and once for dinner and both times the food was delicious. Also love the tall boy soju drink where they can it for you I suspect it's going to get crowded very soon as it's still relatively unknown. read more

Amazing Korean BBQ. The meat was fresh and flavorful, the side dishes were delicious, and the service was outstanding. The staff was attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. Definitely coming back. read more

Not at all the same meat quality as fullerton. Save your money and go to Korea if you want authenticate meat. Bathrooms were pretty cool tho -Jer read more

We've loved Mr BBQ in Fullerton for years so we were really excited to try Mr BBQ Jr in Tustin. Honestly it was so good. It has the same food we already love but in a smaller spot and it felt a lot more relaxed. The appetizers were amazing too. Our server Britni was seriously the sweetest and made the whole experience even better. She was super attentive and really friendly the entire time. We had such a good time and already know we'll be coming back. Definitely recommend if you're around the area. read more

We came on a Thursday and were honestly impressed from the moment we walked in--there was absolutely no wait, and we were seated immediately! The quality of the meats was outstanding, fresh, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. Every bite was delicious. A huge shoutout to Peter, our server, who truly elevated the experience. He had impeccable timing, checking in on us exactly when needed and making sure everything was perfect without ever being intrusive. His attentiveness and professionalism made us feel genuinely taken care of. Between the exceptional service and the amazing food quality, this was easily one of the best dining experiences we've had in a while. We left happy, full, and already looking forward to our next visit. We'll definitely be back! read more

Best Korean BBQ in OC. From the beginning we had the best experience being welcomed into the restaurant, the food was amazing. They had quality meats and more sides than any other bbq place I've been too. Nickolas was our waiter and he gave the best experience, so helpful, polite, patient. We will come back over and over to this place. Thank you to the wonderful staff. Ambiance was relaxed and clean. read more

Mr BBQ Jr - Korean Near Me - Tustin, California

We've actually been to this location in the past when it was under different operation, and we are absolutely thrilled to see how much it has improved! Mr. Barbecue Junior is a massive upgrade. The food was absolutely delicious and came out incredibly quick. On top of that, the entire restaurant was spotless and cleanly overall, which made for a great dining atmosphere. A huge part of our amazing experience was thanks to our incredible server, Nikolas! From the moment we sat down, Nikolas went above and beyond to take care of all our needs. He was extremely attentive, constantly making sure we had fresh plates throughout our meal. The rest of the staff was wonderful, too--everyone who interacted with us served us with a genuine smile and great energy. Fantastic food, spotless environment, and top-tier hospitality. We will definitely be back, and we'll absolutely be asking for Nikolas's section again! read more