we came here on a Saturday afternoon (3pm ish) for a doljabi. the restaurant was pretty empty minus our party which took up the both the private rooms. the restaurant is nice and spacious, even with our large group, it didn't feel too crowded. not a lot of space to park your stroller, if you bring one though. the food was delicious as well. the only negative was the wait staff wasn't very nice. they seemed really frazzled and little annoyed the whole time. parking is easy breezy - shares a very spacious parking lot with other businesses. read more

Friend and I wanted to try something new and had found this close by to the farmers market we were at. Swung by on a Saturday during peak lunch and made us a little worried seeing it empty but decided to try it and support a local business. The menu had lots of options. Starting from different seafood pancakes to different Korean noodle soups or bimbimbap dishes to a few combo options of beef or pork. We chose for the all beef combo that was about $80. Banchan included some classics; kimchi, pickled soy onion and jalapeños, potato salad, salad, pickled radish, and a shredded beef. Nothing really stood out about the banchan. The shredded beef was definitely something new, but it was dry and kinda chewy. I don't know if this is how the dish is supposed to be, but it didn't really wow me. The meat for the bbq was good, and would say that the waiter did an amazing job cooking everything for us. The meat was well marinated and presented. The hard part is for the price that we paid we could have gotten even better quality and options at an AYCE price. Restaurant itself is very clean and has many tvs. Lots of potential but I think it's hard when there are a lot of other competitors locally, Wishing them the best of luck. read more

Seoul N Spirits BBQ - December 2025 - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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Wanted to try a new KBBQ spot, and we landed on this place. It was clean and decorated nicely, but absolutely empty. We think the reason why was because the prices for what you get was lacking in the value department. We got the small combo, choosing the short rib, and the meat was all decent, but quantity for the $79 price tag was lacking. Pickled cucumbers were probably our favorite part, and the service was good, since we legit were the only people in there the whole time we were there, which was sad. Won't be back because of the value, BUT if you do end up going, check out the Super Irvine Market in the parking lot. Fire new middle eastern super market. read more

Seoul N Spirits BBQ - Banchan - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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Another cozy kbbq spot in OC. Ordered the beef combo which came with an assortment of three cuts cooked for you right at the table-boneless short rib, briskets, and choice of rib finger. Came in a large and small. They also have pork combos and beef/pork combos. They all came with a choice of soy bean paste or kimchee stew. We chose the soy bean paste stew. And just like the Korean way we had to order cold noodle to share to wash it all down. Overall good choice for kbbq. Meat was tender and good quality. Didn't try any alcoholic beverages so unable to comment this time. But will let you all know the next time I visit. read more

Seoul N Spirits BBQ - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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High quality meats. The short ribs were heavily marbled and nice and tender. There was no one else in the restaurant throughout our dinner on a Sunday night. Beef tongue was cut on the slightly thicker side compared with most kbbq places although the portion seemed pretty small for the price. Enjoyable experience and a great option for non-ayce kbbq read more

Seoul N Spirits BBQ - Large beef combo without brisket - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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Awesome Korean BBQ spot, the food was amazing the staff was great. The restaurant decor is more minimalist style but nice. The night we were there they were not very busy so we got extra attention. We had the beef and pork combo large, which was the perfect amount for the three of us. read more

Seoul N Spirits BBQ - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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Had a lovely experience here today. The waitress was so friendly and cut up the meat for my two kids. The quality was great and prices were reasonable for the level of service and experience. We ordered the large beef combo and it was way more food than we could finish (2 adults and 2 kids). Free refills on the sides and plenty of meat. Will definitely be back! read more

Moved to irvine from LA recently. Rather than going to baekjong, we decided to try Seoul n spirit. Menus were very similar menu so we ended up getting the beef combo, cheese corn, and seafood pancake. As a whole, it was not as good as baekjong. Quality of the brisket was a bit better but otherwise, everything else was worse. Service was really nice and pleasant but I dont see myself coming back. read more

The quality of the meat here is outstanding - fresh, beautifully marbled, and presented so "nice". Every bite was tender and flavorful, and the ban chan complemented it perfectly. Service was a bit to be better. but Dinner rush - that in understandable. I wish the table top individual ordering system was up and running, which would help the servers and increase customers at-ease experience level. Definitely one of the best Korean BBQ spot in Irvine.. I will be back for sure when I am around, craving for an authentic Korean Quality BBQ. read more

Seoul N Spirits BBQ - Meat Combo. Awesome. - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

I've gotten to the age where AYCE is no longer my jam. This is not an AYCE place, rather it's a La carte where you get quality over quantity. We ordered brisket, LA Kalbi, and two different short ribs. All the meats were good. Corn cheese was good. The banchan was also good! One of them was even a shredded pork (or beef) thing. Service was also fantastic. There were 6 of us and they gave us a room. The ladies that work there are so nice and this is one of those places where they cook for you. The only thing that kept me from giving 5 stars is that they only had the radish, no rice paper! read more

Service and food. It's overpriced, some other meat was cheap meat. Waiter James wasn't there to help we ended up cooking our food. Waiter left us early without telling us he had left? That is not a good customer service. And we had any choice about the tip he added 20% which we can't change or decided what tip to give our waiter? Which he was there for the first 20 minutes we have 3 burners and we did ourselves for the rest of stay. read more

Great food and very clean much cleaner than "I can barbecue " Diana who served us was very nice and clean very attentive read more

Another KBBQ spot, third time's a charm they say K-House, Gogiya, hope this one is here to stay Seoul N Spirits is non-AYCE, you order à la carte Plus soups and stews that will warm your heart Located in a plaza that's a bit quiet and off-beat If you know Tanaka Farms, it's across the street It wasn't busy, I found a parking spot out in front Was seated quickly with no long wait, to be blunt Apps include kimchi pancakes, corn cheese-zers Dumplings, glass noodles, other crowd pleasers Meat menu has the typical pork and beef dishes Also bibimbap, stir-fry, grilled and braised fishes Brisket (chadol baegi 차돌박이) was a good start Followed by the Ribeye (등심), that was smart Steamed Egg (gyeran jjim 계란찜) is soft and fluff Marinated bulgogi (불고기) texture is slightly tough Yangnyeom Galbi (양념갈비) was very sweet Paired with nice and hot kimchi stew, a real treat! Marinated Jumuluk (주물럭) goes well with rice Boneless Short Rib (ggot sal 꽃살) was also nice They will cook the meat for you right at the table But sometimes they are busy and unable Watch the grill to ensure the food doesn't burn Otherwise that'll be a lesson you'll learn! read more

We had a very unpleasant experience. There were six adults and two one-year-old babies in our group. We arrived around 2:30 PM. An older server had just warmly said goodbye to the previous table, but when it was our turn, she greeted us with a very unfriendly expression. Throughout the entire meal, there was no warmth or attentive service at all. When we paid the bill, we noticed that an 18% gratuity for eight people had been automatically added. May I ask if one-year-old babies are counted as part of the party? Based on our experience, we would not recommend this restaurant to Chinese customers, as we did not feel welcomed. read more

We had very good service at Seoul N Spirits. Everyone was friendly and attentive. The food was good and we plan to go back. read more

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This place is so legit. There's never a wait, even on weekend nights. The meat is great quality, generous portions, always leave here satisfied and happy. I don't understand why there is never a wait at this place, hidden gem for sure. read more

Quality Korean BBQ! Instead of AYCE, they focus on premium cuts of high quality meat that the employees grill to perfection right before your eyes. The service, presentation and food is impeccable! My jaw literally dropped to the floor when they brought out the Beef and Pork set (Large) we ordered. Just peep the picture below to see this masterpiece! All of their sets include rice, your choice of soybean or kimchi stew and refillable side dishes (banchan). You can order the meat a la carte, but I think the sets are a better value. The kimchi stew was really soothing and warmed us right up! The banchan was authentic and plentiful. Love that they offer fish cakes, kimchi, broccoli, potato salad, radish and even green onion kimchi! Highly recommend ordering the cheese corn and steamed egg, which even came topped with lots of cheese - definitely unique to this place! Loved the ambiance, as we didn't have to wait long to get seated in a booth, which was private, relatively quiet and well-ventilated. Will definitely be back, as we were highly pleased by the quality and taste of the food, as well as our whole experience. I only hope they read this and also consider adding rice paper to the menu! read more

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Seoul N Spirits BBQ is a good choice for Korean BBQ, but I wouldn't call it "the best Korean BBQ in town" as advertised. They also claim to serve the finest cuts of meat, but I've had better at both Baekjeong and Marble Steakhouse also in Irvine. I read a few Yelp reviews and I def felt like some of the 5-star reviews were misleading bc I didn't share the same dining experience. The restaurant can be found in a plaza at the intersection of University Drive and Michelson Drive, and they do accept reservations. We ordered the Large Beef & Pork Combo which includes choice of Sirloin or Boneless Short Rib, Brisket, Short Rib Steak, Pork Belly and Pork Jowl. We were told it feeds 3-4 people. Our favorite by far was the Short Rib Steak, but I noticed cuts like the Brisket were too fatty and Pork Jowl was too lean. All combos are served with soybean soup, banchan and sauces. We also supplemented our meal with Steamed Eggs which I recommend. This is a full-service restaurant, so you can expect the staff to cook the meats in front of you. From a service perspective, it would be best described as mixed. We had different staff members servicing our table, and some were definitely friendlier than others. At times, it wasn't the easiest to track down a server. For the price, I'd prefer to go to Marble or Baekjeong but Seoul N Spirits is still a solid choice for KBBQ in Irvine. read more

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I discover this new amazing Korean BBQ with premium quality meat and late open hour until 11pm. Come with me! Highlights of the menu: 1. Boneless short rib 2. Pork jowl 3. Kimchi jjigae 4. Spicy stir-fried squid 5. Clam stew 6. Soju - of course! read more

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What happened to this place??? This restaurant used to be pack ed and very busy. At a peak dinner time on a Friday night, there were only three parties of two and our party of six. It wasn't the food. The service was the culprit for lack of customers. There was only one server and her back up. The server was slow and not responsive. She did not appear to be happy to be working. When we asked for refill of banchan, it took her awhile and gave us very small amounts. The food wasn't bad, but her horrendous service ruined the dinner. We will not be returning to this place, but take our business to premium Korean BBQ restaurants where the service is also premium. read more

If you don't want ayce but you want high end kbbq without that much of a wait time, come here!! The meat combos are great deals, and all the meat is high quality. Best part of this place is that there's not a huge wait as opposed to baekjeong, and the meat is just as good! read more

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The food is overpriced for what you get. While the service was very attentive, the overall experience was disappointing. My daughter kept getting bitten by something during our meal, which made it uncomfortable. They cook the food in front of you, and it made for an awkward experience. I wish I had read more reviews before going. read more

Seoul N Spirits BBQ - Beef Tofu Soup / Sogogi Soondubu / - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

By far the tastiest, highest quality Korean bbq I've ever experienced. Wow! I don't yelp too often unless it has surpassed my highest expectation. The short rib was butter, all their meats tender, I tried the meat with no sauce or sides, just solo, next level! The kimchi fresh, cucumbers crunchy, perfectly proportioned! Another wow! Thank you Seoul N Spirits for finally bringing a quality Korean bbq! read more

This place is better than any place in Korea Town! We had Korean mackerel (that was grilled), spicy sautéd squid, marinated short rib and seafood tofu soup. Not one item was bad! The owner was walking around and so engaged and interested in how we liked the food. The place was clean and very classy in the decor. I highly recommend this place if you are in the Irvine area. read more

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NOT all you can eat and is on the pricier side, but the meats taste a lot better than a normal ayce! It was easy for us to come in with a party of 9 for lunch (no wait) Overall soft meats and the soy bean soup tastes delicious! Service was very nice, they cooked the meat for us! We got 2 large beef & pork combos and rice on the side , which totaled to about $43 per person. (9 people total) the restaurant is very clean and feels upscale. read more

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Our first visit to Seoul N Spirits BBQ was an excellent experience. The steaks were delicious, and the portions were generous--more than we could finish. The service was friendly and attentive, and since the restaurant wasn't too busy, the noise level was low, making it easy to enjoy conversation. This was only our second time having a Korean BBQ meal--the first was at a high-end restaurant in New York City. While NYC restaurants often set a high standard, Seoul N Spirits BBQ is truly impressive for Irvine. We'll definitely be going back. read more

1. The quality of the meat is excellent! The combo is set, and they will cook for you! 2. The spot has fun modern aesthetics! 3. The staff were friendly and attentive! 4. Parking is easy in this shared lot! Note: They didn't have pork belly for the Beef/Pork Combo so they offered to replace it with Pork Jowl! Note: Side Dishes, Soybean Paste Stew, Beef Combo Small read more

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Had a superb 2.5 hour lunch here. Very easy to find as it is located in an End Cap Unit. We got the $79 beef combo set. And $8 steamed egg and cheese. Service was mostly solid, very kind friendly and hospitable. - At times when they got busy, we had to ask several times for boricha (barley tea) refills and napkins - But ultimately they got us everything we needed All the ban chans were great! They gave us plenty of refills of everything we asked for. Their kimchi was perfection (very well made). The meat quality was really great. The meat was all so tender! - I think their marinated meat could be less sweet The set combo also comes with either soybean soup or kimchi chigae (we opted for the latter), it was well made and tasty. The only thing the experience was lacking was vegetables. - They give one sliced round of onions, 1 slice of kobacha - Some more veggies (like mushrooms would've been great); I think it's available for an extra charge - She did give us a 2nd round of onions too - And she brought us sliced garlic, jalepeno's (which we put on the grill) and ssamjang The place is very clean, well designed and offers a different spin on KBBQ! I totally recommend this place! read more

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Good and maybe i will try different types of meat Overall i like the place enough for my family to revisit!! read more

We were excited to see a new kbbq spot open up in Irvine. We came on a Monday night and we're able to walk right in and the managers Erisa and Charlee greeted us and did a great job making sure our order was taken right away and that we received our banchan quickly. Matthew delivered the meats to us and delivered any additional sides we had. As for the banchan we weren't huge fans of the selections. There was pickled lotus, salad, salsa, fish cakes, beans, and kimichi. Overall, we felt the price point didn't quite match the restaurant. The meat was amazing but, unlike competitors with pre selected high quality meats, they do not cook the meat for you. The combo comes with half a kimichi stew - the egg and corn cheese is additional. The restaurant is very new and clean. It has a darker style, one thing we did like was the music wasn't very loud and you could easily hear each other. read more

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This is a hidden gem. No wait. Service is great. The two ladies who attended to us were friendly and cooked our meat perfectly. The meat quality is excellent. The prices are pretty reasonable considering its location. read more

Great quality and very clean! Best kbbq meat I have ever had and I have been to most of the trendy and popular spots in the OC area. My kids love their food too which is a plus! Service is friendly and very attentive. read more

Seoul N Spirits BBQ - The all meat combo $$$ - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

I've been coming to this location since I was little. They switched ownership two years ago and the food is just as great. Sometimes when I'm not looking to feel super stuffed with the variety of AYCE KBBQ places in Irvine, this place is where my family and I go. Eating here, you will feel just the right amount of satiated while being able to enjoy high quality meats and service. The workers cook the food for you. They have modernized the restaurant with quality ventilation and tablets to order food from your table. Very good facility! read more

Seoul N Spirits BBQ - Beef Combo - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

I didn't know Korean food could ever be this bad. I am so incredibly disappointed in this place, all the main dishes we ordered were practically inedible. Meat was so tough i couldn't even chew it. The only edible thing was the banchan and hot stone bibinbop. I left so hungry and spent a ridiculous amount of money on the dishes. Maybe the bbq is ok, but for a Korean place my grandparents, mom, and myself (all Korean) have never been so dissatisfied by a Korean place (and trust me we've been to a lot of Korean restaurants). read more

Irvine, new restaurant alert! This is Seoul N Spirits and they're bringing you the highest quality cuts of Korean barbecue meats that you know and love, without agonizing wait times. Get the Beef & pork combo which comes with so many different kinds of meats, my favorite is the short rib steak. Don't sleep on their Seafood pancake, the Hot stone bibimbap, which is always so fun to mix and spice up to your liking, and the Steamed egg with the cheese on top! That cheesy goodness is such a gamechanger and I'm never ordering this without it ever again. :) Thanks for reading! ^-^ read more

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I got the combo you need in your life Make sure to bookmark this for your next BBQ spot Seoul n Spirits Irvine, Ca Offers Authentic Korean BBQ I recommend treating yourself with the Beef & Pork Combo All their meats are premium quality. Make every bite a good one. Ella even ate some of the brisket! She knows this spot is a goodie. About this combo Sirloin or Boneless Short Rib Brisket Short Rib Steak Pork Belly Pork Jowl Their banchan is a whole different story. So much of it. I enjoyed every single one of them. I also got to try their tofu soup and cheesy steamed egg. So good! I am already thinking about when I should visit this spot again. read more

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Another great kbbq place has come to Irvine!! I visited on a weekday and there was no wait. We ordered the Pork/Beef Combo small and it was the perfect amount of meat for 4 people (1 was my grandma though so she doesn't eat as much). As you can see in the picture, Seoul n Spirits provides high quality meat (look at that marbling) plus quick service (they help grill the meat). I love going to place with combos since it feels the most convenient. Prices were similar to all kbbq restaurants in Irvine. Some highlights: my family LOVED the kimchi!! we refilled our kimchi maybe 6 times. It's homemade and has a great spicy crunchy flavor without being too sour. The soju pour over the pork belly was a nice fun addition and I also like how the music isn't too loud so you can enjoy your tables conversation. Overall, I can't recommend this place enough! I'll definitely be back ;) read more

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We've been here 4 to 5 times now and the food is pretty good overall. The side dishes (banchan) are very basic. And for some reason they are very stingy when it comes to providing garlic. Not sure why, but they have a strict rule about giving out garlic I guess. However the Rib Finger meat and most of their meats were tender and delicious. We all thought the Wang Galbi wasn't worth the price. It was just okay. Naengmyun (cold noodle) was good and worth ordering. read more

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Idk why everyone waits for hours at baekjeong when you could go to Seoul n Spirits!!??? Literally the kindest service and immaculate zero sugar soju options. Meat quality is amazing and I was so surprised they had no wait at all during prime dinner time on Saturday! Came with 2 people, ordered the combo L along with cold noodles and steamed egg. There was plenty of food (had a bit leftover). Fav cuts for me were the short rib, pork jowl, and woodae galbi (bone in short rib). Along with the meat, stews and sides are also great quality! They also play fun kpop songs so I definitely recommend going here for a good time! read more

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My son and I came here for lunch, and I really liked it coz it was empty, unlike some KBBQ places nearby that are always packed with a long wait. We ordered their SMALL BEEF COMBO, which came with brisket, rib finger, short rib steak, and a choice of either a ribeye or boneless short rib. The meats were of great quality and decent portion. We opted for the short rib, and it was tender and so delicious. The combo also came with soybean or kimchi soup and selected the latter. In addition to the BBQ meats, we also ordered the CORN CHEESE. This was so good! I order it each time I see it on the menu. My only complaint was how skimpy their banchan were. There were only two I liked, which were the cucumber and kimchi. Not only that, but they were also so stingy to refill it. We asked our server to refill our cucumber side dish, but she made an excuse that they stopped serving it after a certain time of the day, which was BS and such lame excuse. Our server did all the cooking for us. She was so patient and nice and knew when to stop and come back to do more cooking. The place is nice and with an upscale vibe. All the tableware were in gold and not your typical overused silverware. Everything looked new, which I really appreciate. Overall, I would frequent this place if it wasn't for their skimpy and stingy banchans (small side dishes). All else was excellent. read more

Seoul N Spirits BBQ - Good quality meats - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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