Foods are amazing Thank you so much Annie!!! For the service and ambiance Best korean BBQ in dallas dfw area !must try !trust me read more

I'll keep this short but this is a relatively new non-AYCE kbbq spot that bears Mr. Paik's name (one of the judges on culinary class wars and a huge celebrity chef in Korea!). The meat quality was top notch and I love being spoiled when the servers cook for you. The boneless short ribs were to die for, and I also really liked the pork neck. I don't remember specifics about the banchan, but remember them being decent. Definitely will be back! read more

Saemaeul - pork neck - Korean Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

I just had dinner at this place and it is definitely the best kbbq in the area. We had the beef combo and their new black pork belly and both were super juicy and tender! I didn't expect their meat quality to have such a big difference compared to other kbbq places. The combo also came with the soybean soup and was very authentic tasting like the ones I had in Korea! Dylan helped us and was amazing but everyone else who helped were very kind and helpful. 100% recommend to all looking for authentic kbbq! Brisket, short ribs, and black pork belly are must haves. read more

Wow I think this might've been the best KBBQ I've had in my life. We came on a Saturday night as a group of 3 and thought it would be packed with a wait, but the inside is very spacious and was seated immediately! We got the XL beef combo with soybean soup and everything was so so delicious. The salad was refreshing and the ban chan assortment had lots of options and was very tasty! I wish I took more pics of the meat but I was too busy eating and enjoying all the food! I think the XL was a good amount if I want to be reasonably full, but I think we could've ordered some extra meat dishes if we really wanted to but we decided the XL was enough. The service is absolutely amazing! Our servers came around and cooked the meat until perfection and we're very prompt every time they came around. I will say, the ribeye we got in this order wasn't the best cut, but all the other meats were very good. read more

Saemaeul - Korean Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

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We came here during a crazy thunderstorm, but it was well worth the trip. Yummy meats prepped in front of us and great atmosphere. Will definitely return for another round. read more

Delicious food! Just don't be seated next to the restroom. My friend and I arrived before the other 4 so we came in and asked for a table for 6. It was around 7 PM and quite busy save for one row of tables. We got seated at the last big booth/table area that could sit 6, although it was right next to the restroom. That would normally be fine, but my friend and I did notice a slight bathroom/sewer smell during the meal, at least until the smell of meat cooking covered it up. I assure you, though, that the food was delicious! The sides were also delicious. Highly recommend the steamed cheesy egg and to ask for sesame oil along with your salt to dip the meats in (you'll probably end up asking for a lot more sesame oil and salt like our table did because it's such a good dip for the meat!). We got the XL beef combo and the special mix combo and it was a great amount of food. Overall, the food was 5/5 but the seating was 2/5 and the service was 4/5 as though I appreciate that they cook the food for you, when asked for drinks we just got water and had to ask after waiting a while for the water to come. And though the bottles for the water were nice, it was difficult for staff to know when they were empty so we were constantly asking for water. Lastly, I will add that a server ended up knocking over a bottle of water all over the table and me and one of my friends. Totally fine, it happens, but definitely didn't add to the experience, haha. I'd come back though! But will make sure to come at a different time to hopefully be seated at a different table. read more

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Another Korean bbq spot in Carrollton - by the famous celebrity Korean chef Baek Jong-won. Great for smaller groups, seating is pocha style. There's not sauces like the other places. Mainly soybean paste. I like to use the soy, onion, and jalapeno sauce to dip Marinated meats are our faves. The lunch box with anchovies and spam is unique but a very original comfort dish in Korean culture. Weekends get busy but usually not more than a 20 min wait. read more

I'm not even Korean and I'm starting to recognize this guy's face on a lot of restaurants and products. Mr. Jong Won-Paik. I see you slowly taking over the world. You're like the Korean version of Gordan Ramsey and I'm all for it. This place just recently opened and I don't know if it'll be this slow forever after the word gets out, but we came on a Sunday afternoon and there were only a few other customers in there. So good for us because we had very attentive service. We ordered the small mixed (pork and beef combo) and it was just the right about for my boyfriend and I. Yes, the quality is a lot better than most of the other KBBQ places nearby but what I really liked, just like what Allie Y. mentioned in her reviewed is that the marinated meat was SO incredibly good. It wasn't too sweet and not dripping in sauce and was probably my favorite meat which is rare considering I usually like the non-marinated meats the best. All of the sides were made very well, including our soup. And if you ask for rice, you get a big bowl of it which I loved. I was really impressed and honestly have no complaints. Again, I think it helped that it was slower and so we didn't have any issues with getting help with the grill and were constantly asked if we needed anything else. I would love to come back and try some of their other items. read more

Saemaeul - Small mixed combo-perfect amount for 2 people - Korean Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

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This place has great fresh meats. The sides are some of the best. Service can be kinda slow. I love the steamed egg dish. A must get. We did the beef combo and it was enough food for 4 people. read more

Saemaeul was pretty awesome! I came to try it out because of culinary food wars, and I would say the meat quality and sides are slightly better than Ari. The only difference is they don't have the corn cheese and the egg on the side of the grill. This is a non AYCE bbq place, but they have combos that you can choose from. You will still 100% be full after eating here with all the food you get outside of just the meat. The ambience is quite similar to the Carrollton Ari with the round table grills, but it's slightly moodier with darker lighting. Service was good and fast! They cook for you here so you don't have to touch the meat at all. They were attentive and have good recommendations. I would highly recommend giving saemaeul a try!! read more

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Not a great experience. Lady setting our table spilled hot soup all over me and walked away without even noticing. That was annoying. Meat quality is good albeit expensive and portions are small. Three of us had to order 4 meat entrees to get full. Total bill was almost $300 including tip. They forgot to make the seafood pancake even though I asked the server to check on it twice. He just said it takes a long time and they're busy. Then when we were almost done, he came out and said they forgot to make. He asked if we still wanted it and he pretty much discouraged us saying it would take a long time. That was the response instead of saying they would rush it or comp something. It was one of the dishes we wanted with our meal. Ambiance is reminiscent of the places in Korea. You will feel rushed like they want you to hurry and leave. Will not be going back. The experience is not the worth the premium price. read more

Quality of the beef and authenticity are the strongest points of this eatery. We love the beef, side dishes (banchan) and how the staff grills the beef/pork to perfection in front of us. The only minus is because the exhaust fans from the ceiling are not configurable, for party that has more than 4 members, it maybe challenging to sit together. Other than that this is a great place and it was crowned on Wednesday evening. read more

We had a great meal and very good service too. We are picky about Korean food which is why we looked at Yelp for a highly rated Korean restaurant. The ratings are legit and i highly recommend for the good quality food and beer. Notes: It was a little loud and the seats are "ok" so older people - be aware. There are no seat backs on the chairs. They just seemed to have stools. read more

Best korean food ever! I dont usually write a review but service and ambiance are the top tier in dallas texas !!!! Kbbq yes!!! Trust me

Amazing KBBQ! I went with my family and had a blast. The meat and all the sides were delicious with high quality. The server cooks it to your preference or the best way. Also the Paik beer is amazingly light. It went perfectly with the soju. read more

Best place for kbbq in dfw period. Order the beef combo and soft tofu soup all the time. Service is efficient and helpful and they cook your food. Ambiance is traditional with most tables having drum chairs. read more

i was looking forward to trying this place out. as someone who moved to DFW from socal, i'm glad this place picked carrollton to be the second shop. the original location is in buena park, ca and was kinda surprised they would open up the second location in dfw. definitely not complaining though. This place reminds of me Baekjeong, which has locations all over socal. This place is NOT all you can eat, but the quality of meat and selections of banchan is far superior than typical all you can eat korean bbq joints. We ended up getting the small beef combo, and i'm glad we did. It was 80 bucks for three different types of meats. plus your choice of kimchi and soybean jjigae. of course you get your banchan.... we also ordered a small kimchi rice lunch box, which they will shake up in front of you. like i mentioned before the meat quality here is way better than the other all you can eat korean bbq spots. the short rib was by far the best tasting meat. it was so good, you didn't really need to use anything else (sauce wise) to enhance the flavor. The small is definitely good enough for 2 people, maybe 3 people. But i think for 3 people you may get a bit hungry. Protip: the seats (in the middle of the restaurants) can be lifted to store your purse or jackets or anything else, you help shield it from the smell or oils. read more

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This was my 2nd time went Saemaeul. went there Saturday around 6, they served us a cold rice and cold soup, the meat quality wasn't good as before. It was very disappointing. It wasn't even busy when we go there. The service was not good and I am not going back there again. read more

Actually my first Korean BBQ experience.... I know, I know. Have I been living under a rock? Nah, but I'm happy to now be a part of the fanbase for this cuisine, cause it was definitely an enjoyable experience. Positives: Cool atmosphere! It just feels like a good time when you walk in. The telescoping vents over the tables are helpful and add a sweet aesthetic. Meat cuts were great. We ordered the Beef special and shared it between 3 people which was enough. It came with 2 bowls of rice, the kimchi/pork soup and the unlimited sides and sauces. Someone came back to grab some of our meat cuts and replace them with better looking cuts, so that was awesome. The kimchi soup is spicy, but super flavorful. The rice was cooked perfectly, as expected. The sides were nice: pickled radishes, a cucumber salad, a salad with a simple ginger dressing, potato salad, etc. Good stuff! We loved the garlic chili sauce, too. Service was speedy, as well. These folks are on it. Okay... on the flip side, they don't get 5 stars because for such an EXPENSIVE place, I thought we'd get more amiable service. It took us a while to get seated and the me helping us out seemed to be all having a bad night, and maybe they were. Also, there were lots of birthdays and every birthday comes with a small dessert, sparkler candle and the same, LOUD birthday song blasting over the speakers , which we heard 3 times in one hour. Maybe find some songs to cycle through? I'm all for having a good time, but I can only take so much of the same song, and there were lots of bdays that Friday night. Next time we're in the area, we'll try one of the many other competitors and see which we like more! read more

Saemaeul - Sides and sauce - Korean Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

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This was my second visit and it was outstanding on many levels. Even though it was a busy Friday night crowd and every table was full, the staff was throughly pleasant and efficient. The pork belly was cooked perfectly golden brown and juicy. The highlight of the evening was of course, the seasoned kalbi. The marinade was well balanced and flavorful without being too sweet. Annie is the best !!! Ambiance amazing read more

I visited for lunch with my coworker and ordered the Beef Special Combo. The server cooked the four meats (Beef Brisket, Sirloin, Boneless Short Ribs, Marinated Boneless Short Ribs) in order, which was enough for two adult men, and we were very satisfied. The meat quality was good, and the staff were friendly, so I would like to visit this restaurant again. read more

Saemaeul - Boneless Short Ribs - Korean Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

Overall, we weren't that impressed by the food here. We ordered the beef special combo as well as the pork bulgogi. The beef itself was decent quality, but certainly not that good. The steamed egg looks good, but it was flavorless. We did really enjoy the pork bulgogi, and if I had to come back I would order that again. The service was great. read more

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Don't get me wrong, this place isn't bad... 3 stars is still above average but when you have Joa, Koryo, and even Ari... the gap is huge! This place is worth a try if you're willing to try it... unfortunately it kind of smells like sewer too... which didn't even affect the rating... I think the meat quality is just average read more

Glad to have tried this kbbq spot. It was super busy but the staff got us seated quickly. For the 5 of us, we ordered the special mix combo. The meat was very good and flavored very well. Note we thought the portion was just adequate. Definitely not the kind of place that will stuff you. Overall it was a very good meal, we recommend give it a try! read more

Saemaeul - Korean Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

Food was great! Service was great! Ambiance was great. My only complaint is the amount of food that you receive. For the price I figured between my wife and I we would have been stuffed. Maybe I'm just use to AYCE KBBQ. read more

Saemaeul - Korean Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

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I am a MASSIVE fan of chef Baek Jong-won and was super excited to hear that he opened a new restaurant in DFW. The interior is super clean and trendy. We came in with a group of 3 people and ordered the XL special mix combo which came with yeoltan bulogigi (we ordered the mild and it was seasoned perfectly), the scored pork belly (amazing), sogalbisal (a little tough to chew), and the marinated beef thin skirt (amazing too). This was definitely enough for 3 people and it also came a choice of soup and we opted for the soybean paste soup. We also ordered the best steamed egg in DFW. This is a MUST order!! Overall we had a great time, but one thing that was slightly disappointing was that our server was not very skilled at the grill. Our meat kept getting stuck to the grill and it took her a while to get it off. Honestly would have rather cooked the meat myself but that was my only complaint. Would definitely come back read more

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It is hard to describe about it because it's too good!! I am usually not the meat eater but I could not stop eating because it was so delicious especially their quality of beef!! We ordered the beef combo set which has the Wagyu beef , the meat was so tender and juicy with just the right portion of fat in it which made it little crispy. It was so tasty and made me craving for more. Their service was great with lots of variety of side dishes includes seaweed soup and kimchi stew. Liked the restaurant's ambiance and it's quite happening. It was full of customers during dinner time but it was not a long wait. Our server was attentive and detailing in cutting the meat, we enjoyed it so much. Good place to pick if you are craving for bbq, meat and beer/soju or all..a place to go with family or friends. Highly recommend. (Too much enjoyment of their food and forgot to take more pictures ) read more

Saemaeul - Korean Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

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This place is overrated. Because the reviews are based on my opinions, I can say that there are many other better options for Korean bbq. The hype didn't match our experience. Banchans were just okay nothing special. Actually it was lacking compared to other restaurants. Salad was great though. Good dressing. Beef quality was good but also was not extraordinary. Would I come back? Maybe, but probably not. read more

Ww came here on friday at 6pm. Parking was a bit limited in the plaza but we were able to find one relatively quickly (but we saw a few cars circling around for awhile). There was a short waitlist and the place looked super busy but the wait was really not bad at all. We got the small beef special combo between the two of us and it was perfect for us. They brought out the side dishes as soon as we got seated and took out order right away. The servers came by pretty frequently to check on us and cook the meats/veggies for us and even set it aside when we were slowing down a bit so that the meats wouldn't overcook. I really appreciated that attention to detail since I tend to eat a little slower. The meat was tender and the side dishes were plentiful. I appreciated that they were attentive to what we needed and would ask if we wanted certain things or not even before I noticed it ( like when we forgot to put the garlic on the grill and they recommended it and advised us to be mindful of how quickly the thinly sliced the garlic would burn fast and when I tried to make a wrap with the lettuce and the server asked me if we wanted some rice). The little attention to providing a good service really left an impression for me! I loved that they had salads and a good mix of dipping options, including the ssamjang (bean paste sauce) for the ssam (wrap) and refilled the lettuce readily. The quality of the beef was good but the service even during chaotic dinner time at friday left a good impression and I would definitely recommend checking it out! read more

Saemaeul - Small beef combo - Korean Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

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Came here on a weekday night so it wasn't too busy. The servers were great and they cooked our meats very well. The quality of the meat was good but I think it's similar to several of the other a la cart kbbq places in the area. Prices, however, were on the higher side. My favorite cuts of meat were the pork jowl and brisket. Sides were also decent and they were refilled immediately on request. Overall food was good but it's hard to compete with other places when quality is similar but the price is higher. read more

Saemaeul - Seafood pancake - Korean Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

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After watching culinary class wars, we saw that there is a restaurant owned by chef Paik in DFW and just had to try it. From reading reviews, it looks like the beef combo was the way to go. Some friends (sitting at another table) went with the assorted combo. Overall, if you are looking for quality of the meat, I would say the beef meat was more impressive than pork. The meat and banchan were delicious. They do grill the meat for us, but our waiter was not very communicative or friendly, and he made our friend finish the banchan from his plate before requesting a refill. I appreciate their ventilation system. Most of their seats are like stools with no back support. This is worth a try, but I would not say it's the best kbbq in town. read more

Really Wanna try this new place and compare to my other favorite bbq places . You have to self enter your name on waiting list once you enter. It wasn't a long wait on a Friday night. Services was great and the banchan looks fresh and delicious . The meats can be on the pricy side but it's worth it . The rice ball was also amazing where you can make your own . It was a satisfying meals with friends and would come back again . read more

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I've been a loyal repeat customer at Saemaeul for a long time, but my most recent visit was so disappointing that I won't be coming back. From the start, we were treated differently than every other table around us. We only received a partial set of banchan side dishes, and after asking multiple times for the rest, the server acted confused until we pointed out that every other table had them. Even then, she seemed reluctant to bring them out. It honestly felt like she was deliberately withholding the sides from us, which made no sense given how many times we've supported this restaurant. When we asked for a refill on one dish, we were told "only one and no refills allowed." At first I thought maybe there was a new policy, but then I noticed that other tables were being given refills without issue. At that point it became clear that we were being singled out, and it was very uncomfortable. The server was an older Korean waitress, and unfortunately it felt like we weren't being treated fairly because we are not Korean or don't speak the language. That has never been an issue before -- in the countless times we've eaten here, the staff has always been welcoming and kind to everyone. To be treated like we didn't deserve the same service as other customers was extremely confusing and disappointing. After years of loyalty to this location, I no longer feel comfortable returning. I hope management takes this seriously and ensures that every customer is treated with the same respect, regardless of who they are. read more

Amazing place and food. Always great service and ambiance. Have been here so many times and has never disappointed

Knocked off 3 stars due to service. First they forgot to give us water until we asked for it. Second, not enough spoons and chopsticks. I was a little under the weather and didn't want to use my personal chopsticks / spoons to get the side dishes that were provided for everybody multiple times but they were stingy on chopsticks and spoons 3rd, after we ate and paid, 10-15 min later they kicked us out saying the table was reserved by someone else. Gimme a break , the place was 1/2 full. Next to us , were 3 empty tables on one side and one empty table on the other side. In front of us , empty tables enough for 20 ppl. I could understand if the place is near full... but nooo. I won't be back read more

Absolutely amazing food and service. The meat was high quality and tasted amazing as did the stews we got with the meat. All meats were cooked to perfection and though it was a little bit on the pricier side, I think it was worth every penny spent. Truly a great experience and will definitely be going back. read more

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Make sure to book a reservation as they get packed on the weekends. Even though the restaurant was completely booked, the service was incredible as there was always someone taking our orders, flipping the meats, and dropping off sojus. The meats were great, the steamed egg was magnificent, and the staff is marvelous. The only downside is that they don't offer desserts. read more

I was so excited to try this new kbbq spot! It can be hard to find at first: After parking in the lot, you need to walk to the other side of the building (the side facing the street traffic). When we arrived, everyone was so friendly! We ordered the beef special combo, which was delicious and the perfect size for two of us! I loved the banchan, and the special comes with a kimchi or soybean soup. The meats were much better quality than AYCE restaurants, but maybe not the best in Dallas. We also got the seafood pancake, which tasted more like an omelet than pancake. I would recommend focusing on the meats instead. I loved the layout of the seating; having a circle table makes for the perfect arrangement for a small group to chat and cook without anyone having to reach over too far. All the servers were very friendly and let us refill on our favorite banchan. Overall, a good experience! read more

Saemaeul - Korean Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

Amazingly high quality food, small but nice ambiance, attentive service, one of the best KBBQ in Carrollton read more

Saemaeul - Galbi - Korean Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

Checked this place out recently and glad we did. Reviews were good and they didn't disappoint. This is a new place that took over for a seafood KBBQ place. Everything was new and good ambiance. Service was top notch. They cook the meat for you. Food quality was excellent. The rib fingers were our favorite. It's not AYCE but well worth the quality. We'll be back! read more