This will always be one of my go-to KBBQ spots. I don't know what other people are seeing in the bad reviews, but for me, this is one of the OG Korean BBQ restaurants in OC. You can definitely see its age, but honestly, that's part of the charm. The banchan here are legit, full of flavor and honestly better than what I've had at some newer KBBQ spots. They also have a late-night happy hour menu, and I believe it's around $25, which is a freaking great deal! Peter provided great service, and the hospitality is always on point. During dinner, the atmosphere gives me that busy street-food vibe you get in Seoul, especially as the night goes on. For me, this location is definitely better than the Garden Grove one. If you're looking for old-school KBBQ with good food, good service, and a fun atmosphere, this place is worth checking out. read more

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Food was okay. Place looked dirty. They serve water in a big plastic bottle. There were four of us but when they brought the food out, they would only bring three pieces. I asked for a specific appetizer and was told they were out. At the end, the waitress told us we had to finish all of the meat or they would charge us even if we didn't like that certain meat. I've never heard of that before. Other Korean bbq spots we ate at before never said we had to finish it all. I mean, we would have, if the meat was good. Other than that, the service was good. read more

Hey Beautiful People! So you know how only the best KBBQs can survive the current era of super restaurants? Well, Shik Do Rak is one of them. A true classic that has lasted all these years in this ultra crowded plaza, and it still has lines. Here are my recommendations: 1.) Brisket -Prime grade, buttery, thin, and perfect for loads of salt and sesame oil. You're welcome! 2.) Marinated Boneless Shortrib - The marinade is not overly sweet and fits well with salad and fresh rice paper. 3.) Thinly Sliced Pork Belly -Grill until crispy, then mix it into your steamed egg. So good! Like a breakfast burrito! Try it out & lemme know how you like it. Thanks for reading! read more

They been here for a very long time and their kbbq is very consistent. They have option of all you can eat and or individual plates. Prices are reasonable and their side dishes are excellent. It's your not fancy place ; just a good place to eat and hang out. read more

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I use to come here A LOT when I lived in Irvine. I recently came to Shik Do Rak again for the first time in years and it's still a solid spot! The place has not changed at all since I first went back in the late 2000s or something like that. It's not fancy and more of a casual kbbq place. If you can make it during their happy hour time, it's so worth it! I think it's like $25 for the basic tier AYCE which is great. We came for dinner on a Wednesday night around 6:20 PM and did not have to wait. We did the basic tier AYCE and tried their brisket, pork belly, NY Steak, beef fingers, and large intestine. The quality is good, not the best. If you're looking for super high quality meats, this is not the kbbq spot for that. But for an AYCE quality it's good if you stick with the basics like brisket and pork belly. Bonchons were tasty and the vegetables seemed fresh. Service was great, they were attentive and changed our grills when needed. Even asked if I wanted more large intestine after bringing it to my table because he probably felt it was a small portion. read more

Shik Do Rak - Brisket and bonchons - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

I just had got off work after a long shift and had called the restaurant prior to coming here around 10:50pm at night asking what the last call was since they close at 12:00am. The server said last call is 11:30pm. Knowing that, I drove over quickly and got there at 11:03pm. IMMEDIATELY one of the lady workers who has short curly hair said NO WERE CLOSED! Even though I just saw a couple get seated. She said last seating is at 11:00pm. So I drove all the way here after being told last call is 11:30pm just to get cut off. I definitely won't be coming here again. read more

Shik Do Rak - This was how much time was left !! 53 minutes which is plenty of time to order really quickly AND eat. So sad. - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Love it I've tried several locations so far and the food quality is always great! The first time I came here , the service was not so well but the food was good haha I gave it another try at a different location and I'm obsessed now :) the service picked up and overall great place !! read more

I haven't been here in years, and I'm so glad my friends and I decided to come for dinner! The staff were all super nice and attentive. They made sure our banchans were always refilled, which I really appreciated. My go-to items at any AYCE KBBQ spot are the beef belly, thinly sliced pork belly, and beef brisket, all of which were delicious here. My friend enjoyed the flat iron steak, though it wasn't really my favorite. I also tried their spicy tofu soup, which had a nice kick and great flavor. Overall, it was a solid dining experience, and I'm happy we came back. read more

Shik Do Rak - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Patrick & Princess were chopping it up at our table very enjoyable conversations and both are good people

I genuinely don't understand how this place has good reviews, the food quality is so terrible it was so difficult to even get through dinner. Was so excited to eat kbbq, this was the local late night open spot. Originally wanted all that bbq, and was disappointed that we missed last call. This was unfortunately the last other kbbq option locally, so local actually. And was my first time, was so excited because I've heard good things about this place and it was decent reviews.. but my god the quality of meat is terrible at their 34.99 option. Service was slow, had to ask my server for things I needed a few times/repeated myself. Wouldn't come back again! Save your money actually. Food presentation for the beef belly looked good but when it cooked it was terrible, I asked my service if it was sliced fresh and he said yes, I ordered beef belly again a second round and it was frozen just like the first photo?? Was so confused. Food presentation looked decent but cooked terribly. read more

Shik Do Rak - Beef Belly - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Shik Do Rak, is located in the plaza off the corner of Jeffrey and Walnut Avenue in Irvine. They're to the edge of the lot directly in front of 7 Leaves Cafe. Parking at this plaza can get quite full. Additional parking is available off to the side and behind the restaurant. Shik Do Rak, can get packed so we try to show up before the rush or put our names down on their Yelp waitlist through our apps. Even with the waitlist, you can still sometimes wait longer than what it may say as they also take walk-ins. We've been to a few Korean BBQ joints but we always come back to Shik Do Rak. They're not a fancy place at all compared to some other restaurants and the table tops need to be redone, but we know the staff here and it's like home. Plus, I really like the banchan that they offer. They're always happy to see us and will come by and talk to our group in between serving other customers. They've literally seen the kids grow up and even come in as new babies. They have many different servers and bus boys, all of whom are always polite, welcoming and attentive. You'll never get the "I'm not your server" here. Our party is usually mostly kids and just a couple adults so we always go with the 3-2 order which has 30 items on the menu for $33.99. It's got good cuts of meat without being overly expensive. Everyone eating AYCE BBQ has to order from the same menu. There the 3-3 menu for $25.99 with 16 items, but this is only available M-F from 11:30am - 3:00 pm, M-Su 10pm - close excluding holidays. I literally have to take the day off or get off work early to make it for the cheaper menu. Kids from ages 5-9 years old are half price. What we order; 1) Prime brisket 2) Short rib 3) Pork neck toro - this is my favorite 4) Beef belly - another fave 5) Squid 6) Marinated pork belly 7) Garlic pork belly 8) Fresh pork belly 9) Bulgogi 10) Thinly sliced pork belly - another fave 11) Steamed egg bowl - our party of six, once finished 11 of these at dinner. 12) Soybean paste stew - I like this but fyi. It's a strong flavor What we've had but weren't a fan of from the 3-2 menu; 1) small intestines - I actually eat intestine BUT I am super picky about it and I want the pieces REALLY cleaned out or I won't eat it. These had a bit of extra taste to it that I couldn't tolerate. 2) large intestines - same see above 3) Little octopus - we tried it but I couldn't enjoy this after seeing it wriggling on the grill from the heat. It wasn't alive or anything, but that sure messed with my head. It's not marinated so unless you dip it into something, there's no flavor whatsoever. I personally prefer the squid. Overall, for the customer service, food and value, we love Shik Do Rak. It's become a place we rotate with our other favorite places to go. We have been coming here for many years. A few friendly familiar faces that work there just make it all so much better. Guaranteed that my family leaves here with a smile every time. read more

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Compared to other flashy KBBQ places in Irvine, Shik Do Rak is a homely, old fashioned restaurant with great service and a wide selection of meats to choose from. The staff was very kind and attentive to our table of 7, stopping by often to refill sides, change the grill, and take our meat orders. We ordered from the 3-2 menu at $34/person. This was my go-to spot for a good while; it was always busy and a fun time! However, I feel like this place is a bit run down now. The quality has diminished over the years - the fish cakes and cucumbers were a bit mushy, the rice paper was tough, and the pork belly came out looking a little grey :/ The brisket and the sauces were good though, and the free frozen yogurt at the end of the meal was a plus. It's a bit sad to see, but it goes to prove that quality is more important than quantity when it comes to KBBQ. It's a shame that there aren't many good local AYCE spots anymore. read more

Shik Do Rak - Beef Brisket - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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Family was craving to Korean Bbq and Shik Do Rak is our go to restaurant. Staff is super friendly and quick with the orders. Prices are reasonable and they have various price ranges to choose from. The smell and sizzle of Korean BBQ is like music to you ears. Wait time was about 30 min so recommended to waitlist on Yelp to get a table. Great food and lots of choices. read more

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Great food and i have been eating here for the past 20 years and always great to eat here

Rudy was our main server, and he was the friendliest guy around! Everyone was kind, but Rudy went the extra step to make our lunch stellar. He is Latino and can speak impressive Korean! He can speak Spanish, English, Korean, and some Vietnamese! He won us over immediately with his language skills, warm smile, kindness, and diligence. He and the rest of the servers were very attentive. Our water jug was refilled as well as our banchan. He memorized all of our orders. Don't even ask me how; I'd have to write every item down to remember anything! They changed out our grill, adjusted the heat--mostly without us asking! How often do you see that happening at restaurants?! The food was yummy and very filling. The galbi especially was so good. The atmosphere feels like home which is a great feeling, and getting rarer to feel in Irvine. The plaza has several other shops, eateries, bakeries, and bubble tea spots. I highly recommend! read more

Another great experience at Shik Do Rak. The service is great and they're always refilling the sides. We get the combo instead of the AYCE and it's the perfect amount of food. Thanks Tea for the great service. read more

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Our favorite kbbq place is Shik Do Rak in Garden Grove. We wanted kbbq, but didn't want to drive all the way to Garden Grove, so we decided to try the one in Irvine. This location is a bit smaller than the Garden Grove one I believe. The service here is definitely quicker and attentive. The food is pretty much the same. The meats and banchan are tasty! They also give out the free yogurt soft serve at this location too! We would definitely come back to get our kbbq fix! read more

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Loved the food here! Not sure why it's the lowest rated location. Newton treated us really well and the food was good. Not too fatty where you'll feel sick but fresh and gos really well with their hot sauce Their hot sauce is super good. Recommend doing tier 2 for the beef tongue too read more

There was absolutely NO air conditioning in the seating area by the windows. Combined with the intense heat coming from the grill, the atmosphere inside was stifling and extremely uncomfortable. When we asked about the air conditioning, we were told that the vents in the back of the restaurant were not working. We are incredibly disappointed that the owner does not seem to care enough about the comfort of the customers who support this business. A dining experience should be comfortable and enjoyable, not unbearable because of excessive heat. Instead of addressing the issue, it feels as though they would rather save money while customers are driven out the door faster due to the oppressive conditions. For a long established business, this level of disregard for customers is completely unacceptable. read more

We've been coming here for decades. All the servers have seen my kids grow up, and they are all so friendly. It's always bustling here with a lot of people talking and enjoying their meals that they cook on their own tables. Although they have AYCE options, we always get the combos because we don't want to stuff ourselves too much...but we still do...because there's a lot of food and there's unlimited side refills! read more

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I wrote this review for you all guys. I HOPE THIS WILL BE HELPFUL. You all shouldn't experience the same as me .Me and my friends went to Irvine location .Man !The service was HORRIBLE . At first , they pressured us to order quick before their happy hour comes , second, my friend asked for a new water cup as she found a hair on her water cup, but they never gave her a new water cup and I eventually ended up getting up from my chair and got it by myself from the drink counter where they put all of their drinks, third , I ordered two steamed eggs at the beginning , but the server never put the order in and almost at the end of eating I asked a different server to check, that other server acutally put the order in and I got one steamed egg bowl and forth, when we had nothing left in the plate to grill, we were trying to order more meat to grill , BUT We were told by THE SERVER to eat and finish everything which were on the grill and he said he will take our order after that !! THIS IS RIDICULOUS YOU'LL. They never did just normal basic service like water refill , and all the others sauces refill were needed to ask for them again and again repeatedly, Only so, they will give you refill for the sauces. BUT that server seems to enjoy speaking Korean to Korean customers even he looks like Hispanic as we saw that he was willingly serving and constantly checking on other korean customers's table but not OURS .HAHA Watch out Non-Korean Customers !! They should have posted * We serve Korean customers only* On their door. read more

Shik Do Rak - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

This place is one of the best kbbq AYCE spots i have ever had, The people here are so genuine and so sweet, Robert and Victor were super helpful and super kind to my friends and I. The food is amazing and super fresh and tasted amazing! Great location for solo dining, friends, and just to hang out:) Love it here read more

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This is a lowkey KBBQ spot & my boyfriend just recently showed me this place. Parking can be a little crowded - we've always been seated fast and the workers are so attentive, frequently checking in. Meat quality is decent for KBBQ - the wine and garlic marinated pork hits the spot each time I mainly enjoy this restaurant for the fast seating and ambiance, it's a casual setting to enjoy a casual date read more

There are plenty of parking spaces. The wait here wasn't as bad compared to other K-BBQ places. You can wait list via Yelp. It is AYCE (all-you-can-eat) with selection of premium choices or standard choices. For dinner, it was around $33.00 a person for standard prices. The meats were good, but the grill sucks. The grill is smaller compared to other places and the oil sizzles and splashes everywhere when it's cooking. They have 3 sauces: teriyaki sauce, hot sauce, and salt/oil. After dinner, you can go to the front and they have blueberry fro-yo for dessert. Service: 5/5 Tip(s): - Restrooms available - Plenty of parking spaces - Waitlist via Yelp read more

Haven't been here for years since I no longer work in the area. But even after 10+ years, this place is just as good as I remember. The service was amazing, and our server proactively made sure we had all the sides and meats we wanted. She changed our grilling plate multiple times, and was very attentive. She also offered half orders since we wanted to taste several types of meats. And their free yogurt was a great way to end our dinner. read more

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Our favorite Korean barbecue restaurant in South Orange County that is all you can eat. They have a late night special that starts at 10 PM and is so worth it. The ambience here is mediocre you're looking at a mom and pop restaurant so nothing fancy. The buzzer buttons don't really work and it's super old-school the menus and everything are pretty out of date but the meat quality here is awesome and it is a great value. Service is incredible and the Bonchon here always hits. The fried rice is delicious and we always love the kimchi soup and steamed egg. There are so many different meat options. You really cannot go wrong. Everything hits. 10 out of 10 would recommend. read more

Let's be honest. Best kbbq in OC. Everyone that says otherwise doesn't eat kbbq once a week. Victor, Thy and Jason are always holding it down during the busy times keeping the grills hot and full of meat. Abel always keeping the place SPOTLESS. Get the tofu soup and don't forget the froyo at the end. read more

Shik Do Rak - B/L Short Ribs - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

So good and so fast. It's our new weekly ritual. We love coming after a Sunday funday of errands to protein up.

Food is good, and there is a good variety of meats to choose from. The service is good. Someone checked in on us regularly to change the grill and if requested, cut up the meats on the grill. The place could use a good cleaning and renovation though. read more

I found this place online, and decided to stop by for lunch - I checked out the website/menu to make sure it was AYCE. I saw the 3-1 AYCE choices and was sold! However once I got there I was told AYCE is only for parties of 2 or more and if I wanted to order ala carte, I can only order the $79 package, not individual meats ...which the selection I was told wasn't what I wanted. TLDR; No AYCE or its $80 Food Package for solo diners read more

I came here with coworkers in a large group during lunch time and found this KBBQ spot one of the best ones in the area. The menu is straightforward and easy to choose from. The staff is friendly and readily available to change out grills plus take additional food orders. The price per person here is very good and you'll leave absolutely satisfied! Always a good a choice for lunch, everything was delicious. read more

The food is okay, restrooms were dirty and flush was not working when I got there, grill is weird - holding it with a towel seems like an hazard. For old Korean couple owners, that is a place to be expected. I like the rice paper and cucumber(surprisingly not spicy). It seems like they don't care much about the innovations, they don't want to invest more - they are just trying to get it going. I liked my Hispanic server though. He was multitasking successfully and helpful. And I think it was super expensive for such a limited menu. Japchae for 15$?? That's crazy read more

Time to load up on protein. Even though it is hot today in OC I was still craving some tasty KBBQ. I like how they have a waitlist that you can join so you get a sense of how long the wait is. Good service very attentive. Good place for groups of people as well as single diners like me today. The meats I tried were the marinated short rib, pork belly, prime brisket, and kalbi. Parking is tricky. Not much spaces and it's located in the same plaza as China Garden so it can be difficult during lunch time. You can grab desserts next door or boba as well since it is in the same plaza. Indoor decor isn't as large as other BBQ joints and not as nice. Very plain. read more

SHIK-DO-RAK!!!!!! Been coming to this place for the past 4yrs and have never had a bad experience! Tonight we had Newton take care of us with a solid assist from Emma! The food was great! We never went hungry always having food in front of us! Moving to Colorado in a couple of weeks so I'm going to miss this place! Thank you Peter for always taking care of us and making sure we always taken care of! read more

Shik Do Rak in Irvine is the spot if you're craving legit Korean BBQ with great vibes and even better service. The quality of the meats was on point, fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The banchan kept coming, the grill was always clean, and everything just felt well-run and smooth. But the real highlight of the night? Rudy. Hands down one of the best servers I've had anywhere. Super friendly, attentive without hovering, and genuinely made the whole experience more enjoyable. He checked in at all the right times, and made sure our table was taken care of from start to finish. You can tell he actually cares about the guests, which goes a long way. If you're going to Shik Do Rak, do yourself a favor and ask for Rudy! Definitely we will coming back real soon! read more

Peter the manager is very helpful and accommodating. I've been coming here for several years and have brought several big groups, he's always there to make things right. Thanks Peter! read more

Shik Do Rak - A mix of meats - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Shik Do Rak has been our family's go-to KBBQ spot in Irvine for over 10 years, and it never disappoints. There's something super nostalgic and homey about this place, it's not fancy or hip, but it hits the spot for us every single time!!! The quality of the meat is consistently great, and we always appreciate the generous banchan dishes that come with every meal (with free refills, of course). The staff is always friendly and welcoming, and service is efficient even when it gets busy. It's the kind of place where you feel comfortable bringing the whole family, catching up over grilled meats/veggies, and leaving full and happy. And the free yogurt at the end? Such a nice and yummy treat to wrap up a great meal! Shik Do Rak will always have a special place in our hearts (and stomachs)! read more

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Unfortunately, this was a very disappointing experience. Every table had a hole in the middle, and inside the hole there was visible dirt and what looked like mold. It immediately grossed me out I had to cover it with a plate just to feel comfortable sitting there. The food quality was very poor. The salad tasted old and acidic, with brown lettuce. I ordered garlic with sliced jalapeños, and both were clearly old you can see it in the photos. Even after grilling the vegetables, they still tasted old. The onion and mushrooms were also old and soft with brown color. The meat also tasted off, and the pickles were old and mushy. The staff was very kind and friendly, which is the only reason I'm giving one star. I did start feeling stomach discomfort after eating. I asked a new waiter for a fresher salad, and while he agreed, the replacement tasted like old salad mixed with new. Overall, this was a very unpleasant experience. I won't be coming back and am extremely disappointed. read more

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I've been coming here for over 8 years and it's still one of my go-to spots in Irvine. The food is always fresh and consistent, and the quality of the meat never disappoints. Every time I bring friends or family, they end up loving it too. What really keeps me coming back though is the service. The staff is always welcoming, attentive, and quick to help without being overbearing. Even when they're busy, they make sure you're taken care of. It's hard to find places that stay this consistent for so long, but this spot definitely has. Highly recommend if you're craving solid Korean BBQ and great service. CJ read more

The lady name woomi was very nice and kind I loved how she cared about us every 5 min and all the food was amazing I'll definitely come back here to eat again very memorable restaurant. read more

Shik Do Rak - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California