First time in Arizona and my family and friends wanted to take us to this kbbq spot because they said it was good and comparable to the ones in Cali. We came on a weekday afternoon, so it wasn't busy when we arrived. We got seated within the 10 minutes since they were setting up the tables for us. Ordering is fairly easy since they offer combos depending which meats you like more. Everything we ordered was good quality. My favorite meat cuts were the beef tongue, brisket and the intestines. If you're not into eating inside parts of animals, I would recommend getting the brisket or kalbi cuts. The Banchan (sides) were good too. They had fish cake, kimchi, pickled radish and cucumbers available. We also tried the tofu soup, steamed egg and corn cheese which all came out hot and tasted flavorful. This spot is a-la-carte, so you order off the menu and pay by items. My only downside is that they didn't have rice paper here since I don't really eat the white rice since it fills me up too quickly. Other than that, I would come back here again next time I'm visiting family. Service here was awesome too! We were checked on throughout our whole meal and the servers were friendly. read more

We had two ribeye steaks & pork belly, mushrooms & all the sides two large South Korean Beers & a small bottle of their Korean whiskey. First visit & it was absolutely stunningly delicious. Highly Recommend read more

I have to say the food was good but for the price like some have said - seems to be a bit high. We got the beef combo c with beef stew and steamed egg/corn cheese comes with this but the corn cheese gets stale very quickly so their suggestion to get double egg should be taken - which is sad bc corn cheese is like one of those must tries on my list but also something I wanted to have with my meat, not 15 minutes before my meat came. The beef soup was very good - tofu was ultra soft and silky. I loved the spice level and they bonchon was also definitely worth trying. I would recommend getting extra salad dressing on the side and getting the lettuce plate (which is an extra $3.5) for the meat unless you want to eat it with the pre-tossed salad. Huge fan of the ginseng spirit. Not their typical 40-53% though, so be sure to know the difference. They also served me a different one than what I had in the flight which tasted and looked different (it was murkier vs clear when ordered in the full bottle) and the bottle is def 13%. Service is on pointe - never needed to ask for anything other than another box and if you're trying to hear someone on a first date I wouldn't recommend coming here, but the general ambiance is fun and worth a try with good friends and family. Definitely will try again for other menu items. read more

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06/06/2026 Tried this Korean BBQ spot for the first time for my cousin's graduation. We had the entire section on the south side of the restaurant for our party. There were 8 tables, each with their own grill. Our server offered to help us cook the food, and I'm glad we said yes because she was so much more efficient at it. She was very friendly and helpful. My table of four ordered the Smoking Tiger Combo A and a seafood pancake. The seafood pancake was delicious and had a nice crust on it. I really enjoyed the brisket and pork belly. The combo came with a tofu soup, steamed egg, and corn cheese. They also gave us five side dishes and a salad. Overall the food was great, and we had a good time. I would definitely go back! read more

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So good! One of my favorite Korean BBQ spot. You definitely get a lot of food and it's good. I get the one of the combo meals and definitely feeds my family of 4 with leftovers to take home. Staff is so friendly and will help you grill if you request it. The plays good music and is a fun place to visit for a special occasion. You just need to inform them. read more

Ok so I was told that we were going to go out and have this amazing dinner that I didn't have to cook lol. Well 1 of the 2 was true. This place is super fun so first of all let me say thank you to the servers they were super helpful and nice. The ordering here is very easy to follow, the meat is fresh and you end up going home with another meal at least the portions are definitely worth the price that you're going to pay for two. I have to say that the kimchee was my least favorite I'm not a fan and my favorite had to be the beef soup it was heavenly delicious. The cucumber salad i wish came in a larger size that was really good as well. You get nice thinly slices of meet to cook up yourself we were really full by the time we left there. This place is perfect for date night. Birthday or company function. read more

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Smoking Tiger in Gilbert is a good spot if you're in the mood for Kbbq. They do not offer all you can eat instead they offer combos. We got the beef combo for two. The atmosphere is great like your typical Kbbq. Service was friendly and efficient, even when it was busy. The only reason I'm not giving it a full 5 stars is because I would have liked more food. Overall, definitely worth checking out if you're in Gilbert. read more

Very good Korean Barbeque. The meat combo's here offer two people PLENTY of food. As with all Kbbq spots, you can cook yourself, although our server did it for us, keeping the food and drinks coming. Our 3-party did the "A" small combo ($80) consisting of Wagyu sliced brisket, pork belly, pork collar, and wagyu beef belly. That included the usual sets of pickled Korean veggies, as well as steamed egg, corn cheese and soybean soup. We also ordered the seafood pancake appetizer ($18), its large enough to share with 3-4 people, and the Stone Bibimbap ($18). I've had better Bibimbap, but the amount and types of meat in the combo was a winner. read more

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I came back to Smoking Tiger Korean BBQ and the food is still absolutely delicious since the last time I was there a year ago. The staff are still amazing with helping me with grilling the meat. Their drinks are so good, got the white tiger and K-town girl. Their Korean dumplings was amazing, really crispy dumpling. I was in a food coma after I had dinner. I took a 4 hr nap because I was so stuffed. I'll be back! read more

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Tasty Korean BBQ place. This is first time for us here so still getting familiarized with the offering. We took simply separate menu items, but next time, we'll go for the grilled options as the tables are prepared for those. Meanwhile, the Stone Bibimbap was absolutely fantastic, and the complements (potato salad, gimchi, radish, sauces, etc.) were all tasty. Service was friendly and courteous, and the place in general is very nicely decorated and preared for the barbequeing. Will come back soon. read more

Smoking Tiger Korean BBQ - Bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Food was great. Service was spot on. They were out of burnt ends, but the brisket was amazing. Loved the southern style potato salad. And the peach cobbler was to dream for! Not a lot of seating but it had good music playing. read more

Smoking Tiger Korean BBQ - Peach cobbler - Korean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Lemme tell you my favorite dish here as a regular! Hass! To be the heavenly wagyu beef. Moist, juicy, and straight-up extraordinary! every bite was favor poppin' in my mouth. My girl and I stumbled into the Smoking Tiger Korean BBQ July 19 around 7 pm. Pleasant atmosphere, still bustling and loud even though it was pretty slow. The service was on point too, friendly without hovering, and the timing was perfect. May I please say more about this beef, although a pricey cut from Korean BBQ. Just a pinch of salt is all it needed.. Didn't even need sauce, but when I added it, that smokey buttery flavor with a hint of cinnamon took it over the top. Plates swapped fast, refills came smooth, and the staff stayed attentive the whole time. Only real downside was near the bathroom, kinda stinky, and the pans looked a little old. Still, the food and vibe made it totally worth it. I'd come back just for that wagyu, it was that good. Thanks for reading be sure to rate! Overall service and food was TOP! However for the price. There are far tastier and cheaper options. As this menu is very confusing and misleading. Could spend more than wanting to as I did. read more

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My sister and I decided to try this place as we'd never been and it is a newer restaurant. We walked in and there was only about a 5 min wait... They just had to get a table ready. Once the table was ready, we got seated and started. The menu is mainly combos, but you can order ala carte. We got the small beef combo which came with brisket(chadol baegi), marinated short rib (galbi), marinated rib eye (bulgogi), beef soon tofu soup, egg souffle, and cheesy corn. It was all amazing. I usually don't like the egg or the corn but it was well seasoned and had a lot of flavor! The meats were also super delicious. The soup had great flavor and just enough spice! We ordered some lettuce, japchae and gyoza as well. The japchae had the perfect blend of seasoning, veggies and meat. It was amazing. Some of the best I've had in AZ. Usually we like most things but there are a few we don't... Not here... My sister and I couldn't decide what to keep eating next because everything was so. Good. The presentation of the meats, banchan, and place setting was also super well done. The servers all share the tables and every single one that came to our table was extremely nice. One gal got us started and chatted with us as she put the meat on. One thing I forgot to mention, they bring some beef Tallow out to get the grill oiled before putting on the food. So good! I will say that when you enter, the smoke from all the grills is very evident in the restaurant. It didn't bother me but I did notice it seemed a bit more than other Korean BBQ places. Another table had a unique thing at their table, so I took a pic. Turns out it was a beer keg! How unique! Overall I highly recommend and want to go back soon!! Way to go! read more

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I wish I had tried this place sooner. Right away we were greeted by friendly staff and sat at a table. It wasn't a weekend though so I'm unsure how busy they can get. We chose the 3 person combo and it was very filling. Maybe not so much if there are heavy eaters in the group but everyone was filled at the end. The meat was so tender I really enjoyed the beef rib the most but all of the options were delicious. This is a pricey restaurant so if you come here, you will be spending 80+$. There were so many tables spread out too so the ambiance was great and we didn't feel too close to other tables. read more

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My first visit here with mom for Mother's Day. The food, atmosphere, and service were all very good. I will note that we took boxes of meat home with us. The combos are a great deal for a larger party but I wish they provided half combos for smaller parties at a lower price point. Overall I recommend for celebrating an event but a bit pricey for every day dining. read more

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We love Korean BBQ and have tried almost every spot in Arizona. This time, we decided to check out Smoking Tiger Korean BBQ, and it didn't disappoint! We got there around 6:30 pm on a Friday night, and luckily, we didn't have to wait for a table. By 7:00 pm, the place was packed, with people waiting at the door. Definitely glad we arrived early! The staff was super helpful and attentive, and the vibe reminded us of Korean BBQ spots in California. We ordered the large Combo C, which was perfect--it had a little bit of everything, so we got to try it all. The food came out quickly, looked super fresh, and was nicely presented. Everything was delicious, and we were stuffed by the end but managed to finish it all. It's a bit of a drive for us, but we'll definitely come back when we're in the area. If you're into Korean BBQ, this spot is worth checking out! read more

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Meat is very good quality but banchan is mediocre. Order some sides dishes so you have more filling food that isn't kimchi or lettuce. Service is quick and place is very clean. Would come again read more

I really liked Smoking Tiger and can't wait to go back! I'd say this is one of the better Korean BBQ restaurants in the area. It might be a little more expensive but it felt open (not crowded like some spots), clean, and the food quality was great. I went with two girl friends and we shared an appetizer and the Combo C platter with soup and rice on the side. This was more than enough food for all of us! The seafood pancake was one of the best that I've had, including ones from South Korea! It was really crispy and had a good ratio of fillings. I am not normally a fan of Korean chili flavor, but I also really enjoyed the beef soon tofu soup. It had great flavor and a bit of a kick. For proteins, if you're looking to try a bit of everything, Combo C was the way to go. Each of us got at least a few bites of brisket, Kalbi, pork belly, shrimp and ribeye; I liked all of these pretty equally! Again, with all the Bonchon, sides and our appetizer, I was full after this! read more

Smoking Tiger Korean BBQ - Seafood pancake - Korean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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The food was delicious and we got sat right away. The servers were attentive and they were amazing. Great place to go!

I absolutely love this place. The staff here is beyond friendly. Every time we come we are greeted warmly. They always offer a little tutorial if you are a Korean BBQ novice. There are plenty of tables for two, so this is perfect for a date night. Our go-to is the Combo C (brisket, short rib, shrimp, bulgogi, pork belly). You will get meat wasted. All combos come with soup, eggs, and a delightful dish of cheese and corn, plus plenty of banchan. They offer a waitlist online, I love that you can check out how busy it is before heading over. We definitely try to go on weeknights at an off time, it can certainly get busy on the weekends. read more

Smoking Tiger Korean BBQ - Combo C - Korean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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First time trying this korean bbq spot. Its not your normal all you can eat. I love that the staff was friendly and the restaurant was clean and the plus side the floors were not slippery. The meat quality was excellent. You can order different meat combos and add other meats. I really enjoyed everything the ribeye, beef tongue and the seafood pancake. I would definitely recommend only ordering the small portion if you have two people. It was more than enough food. I also love that you can cook your leftover meats and pack it to go! I will definitely be back!! read more

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Our new go to for Korean BBQ. Service is excellent and they help you cook! Food is eeal good, plentiful and high quality.

Made a birthday reservation for 7 people. Arrived on time. After 20 minutes no one even acknowledged we were there. The table behind us arrived the same time. They had gotten their drinks and even gotten their food and no one had ever come to even take our drink order. We walked out. read more

I would give this place 3.5 stars if I could. The service was great, very friendly and helpful, quick to get us refills of banchan or drinks. Ambience was nice, clean and comfortable. But the food left us feeling disappointed. We ordered corn cheese, japchae, bulgogi, and kalbi. The Kalbi was good, very yummy we enjoyed that and the corn cheese was good too. The bulgogi was just okay, I've had much better. The japchae did not taste authentic at all, it was bland and the noodles were overdone. With this place being so highly rated we thought it would be a lot better. Overall, this place doesn't feel very authentically Korean to us and we are still on the search for our kbbq place to call home. read more

New favorite non AYCE KBBQ place! Brisket was good and able to crisp up fast. There was no oddly chewy, questionable bite. I also like the sides a lot. I feel like the current non AYCE places strongly lack in yummy sides but this place makes up for it. Also a bit cheaper here too. Service was good and attentive. Wish it was a little cooler in here but not a big deal. read more

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Been wanting to try this place out ever since they opened and fortunately, a friend chose this spot for our monthly group dinner. Came in on a Monday night for a party of seven and they were able to accommodate us immediately. After looking over the menu, we decided to order the seafood pancake, beef kimchi fried rice, cold noodle (regular), and the Smoking Tiger Combo set A (large) with an added-on order of the pork jowl. The seafood pancake was surprisingly better than I thought it would be, satisfyingly crispy and not mushy at all. The beef kimchi fried rice and the cold noodles were okay, nothing amazing to rave about. The meat quality overall was quite good for the combo set price, I personally enjoyed that the beef came marinated but not all in the party agreed. However, we agreed that the pork jowl was overpriced for the quantity given. The side dishes were decent, some were better than others but still acceptable enough to enjoy. Unfortunately, the white rice that came with the meal was mushy, which made it off putting. Service was friendly but sadly lacking. We had to flag down different servers multiple times to request more side dishes, drink refills, and a change of grills throughout our meal. The ambiance was quite comfortable, even though the color scheme of the whole place is black. The interior was also surprisingly more spacious than you would assume based on the outside. They had music playing throughout the restaurant, but it wasn't so loud that we had trouble hearing each other talk. read more

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All I can say is Wow !!!! I cant wait to come back , best food evaa ! We had enough good to feed 4 more people. read more

Smoking Tiger Korean BBQ - Small Premium cuts Kimchi pancake and kimchi soup ! - Korean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Food was mid Service was okay I'm sure there's better Korean bbq in town. If you're in the area just go to the Kickin' Crab instead. read more

We took family here Christmas Eve and all six of us had a really enjoyable & delicious time! This place is the perfect first time experience for those who's never had Korean BBQ. The servers were extremely helpful & friendly. We ordered a large Combo, along with some entrees & appetizers. It was way more food than we could eat. This is the perfect spot for a fun get together or special occasion. Definitely go there HUNGRY! read more

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We kept meaning to try this place as it is near our house, but never made it in. They didn't seem too busy this time so we stopped and got seated right away. Very welcome staff. It's very dark in there there is a walls are black. We got some combo meal for 4 people. It was a lot of food and my kids got a kick out of us, cooking it right in front of them on the table. Everything was very good. My wife got some wine sampler that she absolutely despised, but for some reason it didn't say anything so whatever. For paying this kind of money and having to cook your meal, these kind of places are good like once a year for something different, but I personally prefer the food to be cooked out of the kitchen. Either way we more than likely will be back in the future. read more

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The spicy squid was definitely worth it. The service was so nice and I don't remember our waitress name but she was awesome! We ordered ALOT and the total was not bad, and on the plus side we can take the leftovers home, unlike other Kbbq places. read more

Little expensive, portion was okay. Service were alright nothing is crazy about this place. It was convenient because I live down the street. read more

Best Korean BBQ in AZ. Kenya the server made the experience even better. She's the best server we've ever had!

This is my first time coming to Smoking Tiger and we had to wait a long time to be seated when there were plenty of tables open, could be because they're understaffed. They have a large menu with a lot of different types of meat and interesting combos. They also have a good variety of sides. However the kimchi was a little bitter for me and the cheese corn and omelette were a bit over cooked bordering being burnt. When we got the meat, we were actually a bit underwhelmed. We got their beef combo for 2 and it was a fairly small portion. Smaller than what you would get at most of the other Korean BBQ spots. The quality of meat was okay and there wasn't a whole lot of flavor when it came to the Bulgogi. We also got their premium ribeye and it was honestly more fat than meat and the quality was subpar. The ambiance and service were excellent. Staff was very professional and courteous. Someone was always available when you needed them. The inside of the restaurant was nice looking as well. Just wish the food was better. Maybe it was just an off night and I'm willing to try them again but just was underwhelmed considering the excellent reviews. read more

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I've been here multiple times now and this is now my go-to spot for quality KBBQ in AZ. The service is always great and the food quality is better than other KBBQ in Phoenix. It's not AYCE but the larger combos are plenty for 4-5 people. Highly recommend the Smoking Tiger Combo if you want a bit of everything. Shout out to the manager Kenya for always making me and my friends feel welcome! read more

Great bang for your buck with substantial portions and meat quality that matches the price point. The cuts were fresh and satisfying, making it easy to enjoy a hearty feast without breaking the bank. The banchan were decent overall, but the pickled veggies and cheese corn were definite standouts--simple yet packed with flavor. As for the name, there were no smoking tigers to be found, but the food more than made up for it read more

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Such a fun night with amazing food! I've never experienced Korean BBQ and this was such a cool and fantastic experience. The food was delicious, from the soup, yummy spicy cucumbers, and the Kimchi (they made it themselves!) The cuts of beef were amazing! Thank you for helping us celebrate such a special night in such a fun and special way! read more

Got the beef combo_B. So much food so delicious. Full feast with all the side dishes on the table. Unlike the all all you can eat Korean bbq place, these are quality meats. Service is fast and all the waiters are very friendly. Definitely will come back and will recommend to everyone. read more

Smoking Tiger Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Korean BBQ was a new experience for us. We were greeted when we walked in. We must have looked as we felt - we were given a menu to review and told to feel free to ask questions. And we had a lot of questions. The waitress answered all of our questions and shared her knowledge of how the items were made and what they were. The ambiance was quiet, which we appreciated. We decided that we definitely wanted to have lunch there. We shared our meal. We ordered the Stone Bibimbap with a side of Corn Cheese. We were first served a salad with several toppers (thinly sliced marinated radishes which was a surprising delight, small broccoli flowerettes, kimchi, a kimchi type small cucumber side and Korean potato salad). We were delighted with our salad and sides. It was delicious and woke up our taste buds in preparation of our main dish. Although we didn't need the Corn Cheese. The Bimbimbap was a wonderfully prepared dish. Our waitress brought it to our table and asked if we wished to have a little heat (spicy) added. We chose to have the heat on the side. She mixed the Bimbimbap with other tasty flavors. It was very tasty for both of us. I enjoyed adding some of that spice. My taste buds enjoyed dancing during this lunch. Delicious and a wonderful, educational culinary experience. We will be returning! read more

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This was our second time coming here, we like the food, selection is wide. Service was fast and efficient and it wasn't crowded when we came, which like. Definitely will be back. read more