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

Greetings to the proprietors of Shik Do Rak, I was told this was the finest Korean barbecue in the region. I arrived in linen. I left smelling like a brisket that had seen things. The meat -- acceptable. The banchan -- generous, credit where it is due. The little egg soufflé that puffs up on the side of the grill? A delight. My queen clapped. I have not seen her clap for anything since the falcon show in Doha. However. The server kept trying to cook the meat FOR me. Sir. I am a grown prince. I have grilled lamb on the hood of a Bugatti in the Empty Quarter. I can handle the short rib. Step back. Allow me my dignity. Also -- the scissors. Why are we cutting meat with scissors at the table like I am a child doing an arts and crafts project. Bring me a blade. Bring me anything with a handle and a soul. I will Yelp again about this. The smell has now entered my thobe at a molecular level. My driver rolled down all four windows. My cologne has surrendered. I will return. But next time, I bring my own tongs. -- K.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

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'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

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

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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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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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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I have been coming for over a decade but haven't in a couple of years. I am pleased to say, food remains to be top tier despite numerous competitions in the area. The service has also gotten a little better. Place however, could benefit from an interior upgrade. 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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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

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

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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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've been reluctant to post a review because Shik Do Rak is my absolute favorite kbbq spot (iykyk) in OC. Peter is an absolute homie and we love bringing friends and family here. The service is great and gets better every time, plus the pricing is both amazing and consistent. Once, pre covid, I waited almost 3hrs for a table when it was busy, and it was worth it. Now you can reserve a table on yelp! read more

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

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

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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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

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

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

Brisket and pork belly were good everything else wasn't that great. Wine pork belly was like grape juice sweet, garlic pork belly wasn't all that. We were a party of 12 and the food we order sometime wouldn't come out or we would have to ask for it multiple times. Our grill kept turning off so we continually asked for it to be turned back on. First time here and first impression says I'm not going back. 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

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 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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Love this place! Feels like a more hole in the wall type joint but the food is good and the service has been great every time I have gone.

Place was very run down. They kept the door to the bathrooms open so all you keep getting is a faint smell of rotting meat and feces while you're eating. Unappetizing read more

My family has been going to this restaurant for almost 10 years at this point and it is still our favorite Korean BBQ spot by far. Tonight we just had a table with 13 people and the food and service was amazing. Consistent grill changes, refilling sides, checking up on us etc. The whole crew tonight was awesome, Chloe, Woomi, Elijah, Jason, Thy and Rony were the highlights. The manager Peter is awesome, and Rudy one of the waiters, was not here tonight, but you have him as your server he is amazing. If you want the best price KBBQ for the quality, come here trust me. read more

Experience was amazing! We came on a friday night, which is super busy. All of the servers were quick on their toes and ready to help us whenever. Thy and Chloe were the best! Their energy radiates on to me which made my dining experience so much better!! We appreciate In Lan for stepping in a helping us cook the meats so that we would be able to enjoy the food. Shout out to Peter for making us laugh along the way out. What a legend. This is place is like an old fashioned kbbq where the food is the spotlight. This is a great place to be with your friends because of how nice and homey it is. Don't forget to grab their complementary frozen yogurt as a palette cleanser! It's soooooooooooooooo good :D read more

Shik Do Rak - set up - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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Victor and Peter always giving us the golden glove treatment. Always making us feel special and welcome here at the Irvine location. The food is always spot on!! Especially during happy hour and a long day's work. And Ronnie always doing a wonderful job keeping the place clean. read more

Shik Do Rak - The Brisket and Jalaps!! ;) - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Literally, such a great value for a KBBQ! The ahjumma's there are quick and work so hard! Their spicy sauce is amazing and cuts thru fatty meats. It feels like a hole-in-the-wall type place. Also their frozen yogurt is soo good too! read more

For the price of $35pp, this place does the job! The meats are good/delicious enough to fulfill your kbbq cravings. They have a variety of banchans and other side dishes to order from and the perfect amount too. The service is really great too. Good for large groups and smaller groups too. I've came here 3 times now, and all 3 times they're quick with serving us, bringing out food, and not forgetting orders. The most recent time, the gentlemen periodically checked up on us, got our order correct. We were very happy with our choice for dinner that night! They also have soft serve now too! But the place is a little run down and floors are sticky, so beware! read more

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Went back here for our KBBQ and again as always it did not disappoint! Friendly staff who are very attentive to making sure we can order more meat if desired and the meat options are plentiful! read more

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For $34, the server came once. I havw to ask twice to get our meat order when it is only 3 order at a time. The server never came back for anything. I have to ask others for more napkin or side dish. Meat is very low grade and nothing special. For the ice cream, when asked for it. The Mexican. Server lady stood infront of machine and respect us to tell her what wr want. When asked for the flavor and said we couldnt hear from the distance. She rolled her eyes. Over, server is suck and foods aren't great either. Used to be a place to go, but now no more. read more

Only korean bbq spot I love !!! Sauces are good and the meat is good and the steamed egg is my fav

Shik Do Rak is our one of our favorite AYCE KBBQ places that my hubs and I frequent quite regularly. We come here for the AYCE BRISKET and BEEF BELLY, and end our gorge fest with a slice of the THICK PORK BELLY that we fry up like bacon and enjoy with an order of their soy bean soup. Yum. This is a CASUAL, NO NONSENSE place to get your fill on EXCELLENT brisket and beef belly. This, we have discovered, is the perfect combination. I am picky about my brisket and can't stand it when it is too tough or chewy. Shik Do Rak gets it right every time, and we come here about once a month. We always ask for the steamed egg and sliced jalapeño peppers with red pepper paste, as well as the red chili dipping sauce, and more salt and sesame oil. We also ask for more radish and rice wraps. They are VERY GENEROUS with these requests and is yet another reason why we love Shik Do Rak. Tip: Don't expect a five-star experience here. The restaurant is a grease pit with warped tables and grills. It could probably use a complete re-modeling, but that would mean they would have to shut down the place to re-do it, which would be a hassle, and which would mean I couldn't come here to enjoy my KBBQ in sweats and a t-shirt. It's tried and true and we are regulars. We hope they don't change a single thing. read more