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Shik Do Rak

3.7 (2.1k reviews)
PriceyKorean, Barbeque
Open 11:30 am - 11:30 pm
Updated a few days ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Jonna G.

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.

Pork neck toro, Thin Pork Belly, Beef Belly
Jaymes M.

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.

Beef Brisket
Sydney H.

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.

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Mabel W.

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.

Sabrina C.

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.

B/L Short Ribs
Trent G.

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.

Beef Brisket
Jennifer T.

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!

SDR's Combo Meal (Small)
Tiffany C.

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!

Set of Sides
Mariness D.

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.

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If your server is Sharon, you are set! Sharon was so amazing! The food was so very yummy. And we shared lots of laughs with Sharon.

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Woomi was a great server!!! Best experience ever. Sharon is amazing and Peter is a very very fun worker! Dinner was so very good

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Susana was very kind. She serves quickly and always asks if we're doing okay. She's very friendly and nice. 10/10 service.

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The food was delicious, Used yelp to join want list. Great customer service I would highly recommend

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Amazing quality food and service every time. I bring all of my friends here and everyone loves it.

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Ask the Community - Shik Do Rak

What is the age range for children as well as a price?

Is their hot sauce still served upon request?

Yes it is served if you ask for it. They also do refills

How much is the current price for AYCE?

Do they have naengmyun (cold noodles)?

No they don't. Just rice.

Is outdoor dining still available?

No only indoors.

Are there special pricing for chidlren?

Half the price.

Are they doing indoor dining?

Outdoor, and no heaters either.

Is it all you can eat?

Yes, it is all you can eat.

Is this open for indoor dining?

From what I know, it's outdoor dining only for now on butane stovetops.

Are they open now?

Yes!

Do you serve halal meat?

Not halal

Do they take reservations?

For parties of 5 or more we can put you down on a waitlist for a specified time. It is not a reservation in that we do not hold a table for a specified time but will give you the next available table when you arrive.

Can I dine in alone?

Yes

At what age do kids eat free?

age 2 or younger is free. 3-8yo is half price.

How much does it cost per person?

It will really depend on what you will order. At dinner time, you should plan to spend between $30 and $50 per person (inclusive of tax and tip) - but this is an extremely rough estimate.

Is there air conditioning?

Yes there is...However due to the hot stove that is cooking right at your table and others.... The… Read more

Can you dine by yourself or is there a minimum of two people?

You can, you'll just feel lonely.

How much is the all you can eat?

they have 4 different all you can eat prices --- depending solely on the number of choices of meats etc that you get. If i remember right about $20 to $30 per person. And it certainly all you can eat.

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7 Japanese BBQ & Sushi

7 Japanese BBQ & Sushi

4.0(804 reviews)
2.1 mi
$$$

The bad news is that their deluxe menu now has less appetizers and nigiri sushi. The good news is…read morethat it now offers more meat options. They also have a monthly special where the deluxe menu is buy one get one free with purchase of a drink. Score! We came today for dinner, and thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Our family favorites are all their thin sliced meats, and there were many different options today. Beef belly wins our absolute favorite. Our favorite appetizer is their chicken karage, SO good. We made reservations at 5 (when they open), and everything was so fresh and tasty. Save room for their ice cream! I see many wait in line to get seconds. Sometimes it's the little things that stand out in a restaurant, like a sweet treat after. Also their service is always friendly. Will definitely be back again!

This review is unfortunately before we even got to eat here…read more Yesterday was supposed to be our first visit to 7 Sushi. I've been trying to get here for a while and finally had the chance, so I made a reservation directly through the restaurant's Yelp page and even received a confirmation. We showed up excited... only to find out they're closed on Mondays. You can imagine the disappointment on my family's faces--and yeah, I was pretty embarrassed, thinking I had messed something up. But I didn't. If a restaurant is closed on certain days, their reservation system shouldn't allow bookings or send confirmations for those days. We never even made it inside, so I can't comment on the food--but this was a frustrating first impression and something they really need to fix.

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7 Japanese BBQ & Sushi - Ready to serve, eager to please. Welcome to 7 Japanese BBQ & Yakitori Bar!

Ready to serve, eager to please. Welcome to 7 Japanese BBQ & Yakitori Bar!

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Heritage Barbecue

Heritage Barbecue

4.2(1.6k reviews)
14.3 mi
$$

Swung by San Clemente with couple of friends and went to this cool spot called Heritage barbecue…read more It is right in the heart of their downtown district. As usual, I ordered a little bit of everything and was not disappointed. I really enjoyed the brisket and the sides that came with it. It's also great that they have a little bar on the side where you can order your selections. Don't be fooled by what you see online when they say it's all sold out. There is stuff that's still there when you walk in and is available. First off service was great. They take the time at the cash to explain to you what everything is and you get a chance to see how much you've ordered and if it's not enough, you can add right away. Once that is done there is a person that seats You and gives you a table there's also a bar on the side where you can order your own drinks. I would definitely choose a beer to go along with the barbeque. Once everything arrives and dick in you notice just how good everything is brisket was the number one star for everyone at our table. The decor is nice. You're sitting in an outdoor area with a lot of shade and they also has this kind of rustic look. Next time I'm in San Clemente I would definitely go back and have another bite.

They under calculated demand for Beef Ribs, sold out less than an hour after opening, they know…read morethey only serve this on weekends and why people come to try it. Not cool. As we waited 3.5+ hours in line to only be told "So Sowwy we out of Beef Ribs" Food was all Cold and Dry Taste was just okay Service was just okay, they seemed irritated we did not know their system, crew was neutral but their system of service is a bit off I really wanted to like it here but their system or lack there of organization, really needs help Price is what I expected but their system was horrible experience

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Heritage Barbecue - Front of the building and the location to order

Front of the building and the location to order

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Frank BBQ & Noodles

Frank BBQ & Noodles

4.4(168 reviews)
4.8 mi

Rating: 8/10 First…read moretime trying this spot. I was seated quickly with no wait, and ordered on the table QR code. I ordered the 3 combo (soy sauce chicken, char siu pork, roasted duck) plate with rice. All the meats were freshly chopped and tasty. Protein (and fat) packed hearty meal that I would definitely come back for!

Oh the timing. Just when I finally get this written out to post, it turns out that Frank's BBQ &…read moreNoodles has come and gone. Not that I can say I'm all that surprised in hindsight, but it's still kind of a shame. Mostly because I just wish the food had been better, but also because, despite how impressive the OC food scene is, I hadn't come across any BBQ joints/Cantonese restaurants that SF has so many of until randomly stumbling across this place! Then again, maybe I've just been too distracted by the many Taiwanese options that the Bay Area is so criminally short on... Compared to some of the Chinese BBQ joints that I frequent in the Bay Area, this place felt so much newer and a whole lot cleaner/nicer. That said, while the menu appeared to be a whole lot narrower, they still had a decent selection of offerings to choose from. Along with their nearly twenty different sides/snack dishes, which include items like pig ears with chili sauce, cucumber salad, chicken wings, wontons in chili oil, and tofu skin salad, they also had BBQ meats, like Roasted Duck, Soy Sauce Chicken, and Char Siu, a mix of rice and noodle dishes, and combination plates of their BBQ meats over rice or noodles. Sadly, though, no crispy skin roast pork, which was a huge bummer. -- SWEET FRIED CORN Admittedly, this initially didn't catch my eye, but I'm glad we ended up trying it. Every piece was crispy and I liked how sweet and flavorful the corn was. Plus, it was how this wasn't all that oily, though, I wouldn't have minded a bit more batter for some added crunch. -- WONTONS IN CHILI OIL Not too shabby. Although the skins felt a little overcooked, each piece was fairly plump and I thought the filling was pretty tasty. It was also unexpected to see a bit of broth with the chili oil, but it had a nice flavor to it and just the right amount of spice. -- TWO BBQ ITEM RICE PLATE with Char Siu and Roasted Duck I was the most excited for this, but it left me feeling conflicted. On the plus side, the bowl had a fair amount of both meats and the duck was really good - really juicy and the skin was golden brown. On the other hand, the char siu was super fatty and the rice was mushy. -- DICED GROUND PORK ON RICE...$13.99 More solid than spectacular, but still satisfying enough. Like with the BBQ plate, the meat to rice ratio favored the former and I thought the egg and the veggies complemented this well. At the same time, I wish this had more sauce to it, as the pork look a little dry/pale. In addition to how convenient it was to come here (there was a steady crowd, but it never got packed inside), I appreciated how fast our food came out. Also, I'm not sure if we just got lucky, but it wasn't nearly as hard to find a space in the complex's parking lot as it seemed it would be. Between all of that, the food being decent, and the relatively friendly service, Frank's BBQ & Noodles wasn't bad for some Chinese BBQ. However, it definitely could've been better, especially if Roast Pork had been one of their offerings!

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Frank BBQ & Noodles - Taste good

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GUI BBQ Restaurant & Bar - Premium Lamb Belly Skewers

GUI BBQ Restaurant & Bar

3.9(412 reviews)
1.8 mi
$$
Kitchen open late
Sports on TV

I was really looking forward to this place reopening after being closed for 6 months, hoping for a…read morefresh new environment and some improvements. Unfortunately, not much has changed. The food still tastes pretty much the same, although some portions did get a little bigger. I still wish it were more like the Rowland Heights location where the skewers are grilled right in front of you -- that experience just makes the food feel fresher and more enjoyable. The service was okay overall, but some staff members definitely had attitudes, which made the experience a bit annoying. They're only open at night now, which honestly makes sense since this type of food is more of a late-night craving spot. I also came back to try their crawfish for the first time, but personally I feel like 949 Grill does it better. The crawfish tasted fresher there, and I think their skewers are better quality now too. Business also seemed much slower than before. I think being closed for 6 months really hurt them because a lot of people probably forgot about the place.

Upon arrival, the restaurant was about half full on a weekend--comfortable in the sense that there…read morewas no wait, but the atmosphere already felt slightly underwhelming. The dining area was noticeably cold, and the temperature didn't appear adjusted for the low occupancy. This became more obvious as the food arrived, since everything cooled down quickly. Even with metal warming trays, the dishes struggled to retain heat, and once barbecue items turn lukewarm, both texture and flavour decline noticeably. Across the meats, there was a surprising lack of differentiation in marination. The lamb skewers, beef tongue, and other grilled items all seemed to share the same base seasoning, with only the sauces changing to distinguish them. The lamb skewers themselves were very lean, cut into uniform blocks that looked tidy but lacked richness and the expected fatty depth that gives lamb its aroma and juiciness. The beef tongue was slightly more enjoyable, but still arrived lukewarm, which dulled its texture and impact. The signature chicken wings were slightly dry, with a sauce that didn't add much dimension. The grilled scallop dish was the most disappointing--mostly vermicelli with only a minimal amount of scallop, leaving it dry and lacking substance. That said, the highlight of the night was unexpectedly the fried chicken skin chicharrón. Crisp, airy, and indulgently fatty, it delivered exactly what the rest of the meal was missing--heat, texture, and unapologetic flavour. I didn't explore much beyond the barbecue items and a few appetizers, as the consistency already raised questions about the rest of the menu. The meal ended up being mostly cold beer paired with lukewarm meats and limited service attention. Even getting staff attention for drinks required effort. Overall, the experience felt flat and underpowered--especially because the core dishes never held temperature or distinction long enough to build impact, with the exception of a single standout in the fried chicken skin.

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The SmoKING Ribs - Beef brisket and Mac n Cheese

The SmoKING Ribs

4.3(2.3k reviews)
10.7 mi
$$

I've been telling my family about this place for years and finally we made plans for dinner to come…read morehere. We got here on Friday night 4/3/26 around 5:30pm. All the tables were full and there was one party of 11 just ahead of us. Our wait for a table was like 30 minutes or so. Once we were up we were guided to a table towards the back for five. Our server asked if we been here before and if we wanted anything else besides water to drink. My brother and his fiance split a full order of the beef ribs and side order of sauteed garlic green beans. My mom and step dad split a full order of beef ribs while I ordered a full rack of baby back ribs which came with two side orders. I picked coleslaw and onion rings which I shared with the family. The food came out promptly. Everyone enjoyed their food. The baby back ribs were moist with flavor, smoked and went well with their bbq sauce. The rest of the family really like their beef ribs. And they even commented that it was better than the other bbq places we been to. Definitely will return and highly recommend.

*** SCAM ALERT *** I…read moredon't use the word "SCAM" lightly, but that's what this was. My adult son called in a $281.62 order off the menu for Mother's Day. They would not accept the order or payment over the phone because the order was "too big." They asked that someone go there and pay up front for the entire order. Since it was the evening before Mother's Day, I drove to them and paid for the order. Yes, I was also presented with a minumum 20% TIP screen, which I declined. When I got there at pickup time (4:00pm) on Mother's Day, the price changed to $325.51. I was told that, for some reason, they had cut about 50% larger portions than the menu specified (see the line items, which should have been 1 lb. each), so they charged me for the difference ($325.51 - $281.62) which was $43.89 (about 50% more for the 2 items they cut heavier). No, there was no mention when I placed the order that the total cost might change due to extra meat. Neither is it shown on their web site or printed menus. When I protested, there was no option. If I don't pay the $43.89 difference, I don't get the Mother's Day food. After about 20 minutes of bickering at the counter with two different clerks (note the time stamp differences on the credit card slips), I was given my original order, with a net price reduction of ($281.62 - $254.93) $26.69. My persistence had paid off. On a positive note, the cook did, twice, walk up to me and quietly apologize for what was going on. I know many folks would have folded in this situation, but that's not my nature. I don't stand for dishonesty. Yes, it was embarrassing, other clients in line were not happy (I let them skip ahead of me so as not to inconvenience them). None of them had price increases. I don't know if the clerks wanted a tip because the management doesn't pay them much, or it this goes deeper and is standard operating procedure that assumes most clients will simply approve of the overage and pay up. In any case, from this client's point of view, this is a SCAM! When it was all over, I took my 11 and 12 year old grandsons (who had been sitting patiently waiting for grandpa to pay) and my food package to the car, drove home and proudly presented the meat to my family. After all, I am a hunter-gatherer; and the food was great!

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