My girlfriend and I were in the area and decided to stop by Cast Iron Pot Original for a late dinner, and it turned out to be an excellent choice. From the moment we walked in, the place made a great impression. The restaurant is clean, nicely decorated, and has a good music selection that adds to the overall vibe. There's a bar area in the front and a main dining room in the back, which gives the space a nice balance. Overall Ratings Atmosphere - 5/5 Service - 5/5 Food - 5/5 Parking - Private/Street Parking Atmosphere - The space is well designed and very clean. The combination of decor, lighting, and music creates an enjoyable dining environment. Having both a bar area and a main dining space makes it feel more spacious and well thought out. Service - The staff here really stood out. Everyone was friendly, helpful, and very accommodating. We ended up chatting with our waiter quite a bit, and he was extremely personable. He even took a song request from me and had it played, which was a really nice and unexpected touch that made the experience feel more personal. What We Ordered - The menu covers all the classic Korean BBQ staples you'd expect, along with some less traditional options like intestines and both spicy and non spicy chorizo, which made the experience more interesting. What really sets this place apart is their use of traditional cast iron pots instead of grills, which was a big deciding factor for us and gave the food a more authentic feel. A quick tip: ask for smaller portions when ordering. The servings are very generous. We switched to smaller portions after our first round so we could try more of the menu, especially since we don't visit the area often. Standout dishes for us were the Beef bulgogi, Beef brisket, Berkshire steak, Pork jowl, and the Braised crab meat soup. Everything was flavorful and well prepared, and these are definitely must order items in our opinion. Final Thoughts - For the price, this was a fantastic dining experience. Great food, generous portions, and genuinely friendly service made it well worth the visit. I would definitely come back again if we're in the area. read more

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Been a while since I've been to this Fairview Original Cast Iron Pot all you can eat place. Lunch $27.95 M-F Dinner $42.95 I am not a big fan of all you can eat meat places since the quality is never guaranteed and the meat is usually dry when not marinated. So, yes, that is still the truth about AYCE ... We started out with the beef thin brisket ... thin !!! Easy to satisfy your appetite and want to devour !!!! Tried many side dishes - steamed egg, steamed dumplings, grilled vegetables, and japchae. Side dishes were good !!! Then, thin sliced pork belly - very dry. Marinated pork ribs - nicely marinated, and beef bulgogi. Bulgogi was very good and wished we had a bowl of rice to go with it, not we wanted to go easy on the carb. read more

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We stopped by Cast Iron Pot on our way back from a weekend trip to PA and were starving! I'd heard about their Flushing location but didn't realize they had one in New Jersey, so we decided to give it a try. The service was awesome--super friendly and on top of everything. They've got a great selection for the all-you-can-eat menu, and the price ($42.95 per person) felt fair for what you get. We ordered the beef brisket, pork belly, butter squid, and LA galbi. The brisket and LA galbi were hands-down our favorites--so good! The only downside was that they don't serve banchan, which I usually look forward to at Korean BBQ spots. But they do start you off with a salad that has a really tasty dressing, so that made up for it a bit. Overall, great food, great service, and we'd definitely come back read more

The Cast Iron Pot - La Galbi with Steamed Egg - Korean Near Me - Fairview, New Jersey

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Visited this restaurant yesterday afternoon. It's a corner location with valet parking. We waited like 5-10 minutes to be seated. Not bad. Once you're seated, you are instructed to scan the barcode for the menu. It worked for me. But for my companion not as happy since she still prefers the menu. Weekends are all day dinner, it's approximately $42+ tax per person. You're allowed to pick three meats and three side dishes per order. Food arrived quick and staff practically does the cooking. Food tastes fresh and delicious. There was a side dishes of cabbage slaw, kimchi and the traditional sauces. I also ordered the soju lychee which was kind of strong for me. Overall, experience was really good, was so full at the end of the dinner. read more

I don't know why I chose this place to have celebratory dinner for kids graduation. For the first time in USA in my entire life I felt racism. The person handling our table stable made it a point to talk to just the white guy on the table.. You get food on the table for group of 5 members the food takes 5 mins to cook but 30 seconds to finish and then you keep waiting cause the hey don't serve you until you finish it which took just 30 seconds and the wait goes on for the next meat they waste a-lot of time and also set a limit of 2hours for all you can eat buffet. If I have wait at least serve enough for a larger group so it does not feel like a starter. The food was good but I did not like the service, treatment and attitude. I can understand our waiter was overworked but still not the reason to feel this way. I would not recommend this place to anyone read more

This place never fails to hit the spot. The meat quality is good, menu has expanded with lots of good new options, and the service is great. The tayaki was amazing - order a side of rice to enjoy with your meat as well! The tteokbokki was delicious, consistency and flavor on point. Nice space between tables and the music is fun. read more

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Celebrated my son's birthday at The Cast Iron Pot ! Made reservations for: Party of six. Awesome vibes! Attentive staff! Korean barbecue feast! Everything was delicious! Loved the fried rice, bulgogi and dumplings!! Highly recommend! Parking on site. read more

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Food here is on par, I believe this is the first location of this restaurant chain. I've been to the other locations in NYC and they are equally as great. This place has parking! Wait times can be a bit long if you come during peak hours but other than that, food is always great. Staff is accommodating and they have Kpop music on like every tv. It's great for groups! read more

THE SERVICE IS FRAUDULENT!! we had dinner menu during lunch time, and the lady serving us was persistent for a tip. The bill was $85 including tax, I left a $10 tip which should add up to $95. Later I see my card get charged $102.75. THATS A $17 TIP WITHOUT MY AUTHORIZATION. I later calculated it and they tipped themselves 20% of the bill. Absolutely ridiculous. ALSO the lady serving us was very rude and expects a tip from bad service? read more

The Cast Iron Pot - FRAUDULENCE - Korean Near Me - Fairview, New Jersey

This is a nice AYCE spot! It was pretty spacious inside and it definitely gets a bit more busy during the dinner hours. I thought it was kind of expensive, but the meat was pretty good. The service was also great. My friends and I ordered Pork Belly, Marinated Pork Rib, Beef Thin Brisket, and Beef Bulgogi. I had never seen a grilling plate as big as the one at the Cast Iron Pot, but I think it worked really well because the meats came out in huge portions. None of the meats were sticking to the grill, which was nice. The Pork Belly and Beef Thin Brisket were really juicy. I was also impressed with the marinade on the Beef Bulgogi. The Marinated Pork Rib was also quite tender. I also ordered a Steamed Egg, but I thought it was okay. It kind of dried up and it was not as soft and savory as I had wanted. Overall, I would come back here again! read more

The Cast Iron Pot - Pork Belly and Beef Thin Brisket - Korean Near Me - Fairview, New Jersey

I love this spot because of the all you can eat Korean bbq and kind attending staff always making excellent recommendations. Great vibe inside and an awesome spot for business lunches/dinners and family get togethers. read more

Korean BBQ with a structured dining experience. The restaurant offers an all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ with a unique twist - the staff does all the cooking for you. Limited drink options include beer and soju, with no wine available. **Pros:** - Quality meat selection - Attentive staff - Reasonable price for all you can eat **Cons:** - Strictly enforced 90-minute time limit - No self-cooking option - A mix of slow but same time rushed dining experience - Sides lack depth of flavor **Detailed Experience:** The restaurant provides a streamlined Korean BBQ experience where staff cook your chosen meats tableside. We ordered three different meat types, which were brought out in rapid succession, making the meal feel somewhat hurried. The meat quality was good, but the lack of self-cooking took away from the interactive dining experience many Korean BBQ enthusiasts enjoy. Side dishes were hit-and-miss. Glass noodles and steamed dumplings (both regular and spicy) were underwhelming, lacking the robust flavors typically expected in Korean cuisine. If you prefer a more leisurely, interactive dining experience where you can grill your own meat, this might not be your ideal Korean BBQ spot. **Best For:** Those who prefer a quick, no-fuss Korean BBQ meal with table-side service. read more

I absolutely love this place !! We came here on the 4th of July and it was empty but they were so on point and pleasant . I havnt been here in a while and it always gets better than the last time. Deff a must try in NJ read more

The Cast Iron Pot - Yum - Korean Near Me - Fairview, New Jersey

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Selection of meat is kinda limited. Quality is standard. I don't know I just didn't feel very satisfied after eating lol. Oh and if you want to park in the restaurant's parking lot, you have to pay, which is ridiculous. So you have to do street parking. read more

The Cast Iron Pot - Ayce kbbq - Korean Near Me - Fairview, New Jersey

Coming from a getaway to the Soja Spa, we were in the mood for some KBBQ nearby before heading into NYC. We found this spot on yelp and decided to give it a try. Now for a AYCE establishment, for the money i thought it was great. We made it right in time before kitchen last call 20 min later. The place reminded me of an American BBQ style restaurant with long tables and metal chairs. It was roomy and plenty of space for your meats. The boss lady of the establishment would come and recommend that you order 3 proteins at a time and see if you can finish before ordering more (i think there's a charge for wasted food but i don't remember for sure) We got the thin sliced beef (which turned out to be hot pot beef) that cooked real fast so keep and eye out on your beef pile. I enjoyed spicy pork the most and the pork belly cuts were a no frills natural taste. Just the right amount of fat haha For two people, 4 dishes of meat, a rice sides, a glutinous rice flour desert, and two ice cream fruit bars later we were stuffed and needed to take 15 min before driving. Give it a go if you're in the area by the jersey border. I wouldn't consider this upscale but quick & easy AYCE for a good price point. read more

The Cast Iron Pot - The cast iron hot top you cook your meats on - Korean Near Me - Fairview, New Jersey

I stumbled upon this place and was intrigued by their AYCE! This place is great bang for your buck, in terms of AYCE, and they are not stingy with the meats either. This KBBQ place is a little different from other BBQ places I have been to because the cuts of meat. I was surprised by the hot pot meats for the beefs but nonetheless, I still enjoyed the meal. The workers also help you cook the meat and cut up meat, as well. It does get busy late at night it seems when we went at around 10 pm. I totally recommend the Cast Iron Pot to anyone looking for an inexpensive, tasty meal that fills your stomach without running your pockets. read more

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Food was perfect. We went as a group of 7, but were seated almost instantly during prime dinner hours. The atmosphere is good, a little loud with other tables but not too bad. They play Kpop and other Korean music videos on the screens, and its good for entertainment. Limits of 5 meat types per order, but that was enough for us. The server cooked the meat for us, and made sure to portion it for all 7 of us. Meat comes out pretty quick and is quite good. Service is also really good and they even offered additional karaoke vouchers afterwards. My favorite was the beef intestines and the garlic cube steak. it was very flavorful and had a great taste. The other meats we tried were also pretty good. For side dishes, we got the rice cake and dumplings, which were good compliments. They didn't overwhelm the meat or fill us up so we had enough space for the meat. Definitely would recommend again. read more

The Cast Iron Pot - Korean Near Me - Fairview, New Jersey

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Had a good experience for dinner. The red itself is very casual and low key. The food was delicious, great flavor and cooked to perfection right at our table. Though the service was decent, we were lucky to snag a table since there is generally a wait. The two-hour table time limit kept things moving. Their soju cocktails were a delightful addition, perfectly complementing the savory dishes. One thing to note is that ordering for the table can be a bit challenging if everyone has different preferences on proteins and sides. Overall, a great Korean bbq experience. read more

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3/5 Food 4/5 Service 4/5 Ambiance Good AYCE spot in NJ! Came here after a day at Sojo Spa with my boyfriend. Dinner was around $60pp with food and drinks. They also gives you a huge selection of sides like bean paste stew and steamed egg that comes with the ayce. The inside feels like a typical casual kbbq spot that you also can drink at. Meat quality was ok, which makes sense for an ayce spot - we got the brisket, pork belly, kalbi, and bulgogi. Kalbi is usually my favorite cut, but I could barely eat the one here and gave it all to my partner. If I came back, I'd probably only order the brisket. Lychee soju cocktail was also very sweet and I didn't taste much soju. Overall, decent ayce spot that I enjoyed but I probably won't be coming back! read more

New management and new portion is totally thief i dont understand why they removed double meat.

Came here for dinner on a saturday night with a group. It was busy, but we were seated really quickly, especially since we didn't have a reservation. I've done all you can eat Korean bbq before, but this place actually has the servers cooking the meat for you as opposed to you doing it yourself. The table already comes with kimchi, bean sprouts, and broccoli as well as salt, sweet jalapeño soy sauce, and soybean paste, which they put on the cast iron as soon as you're seated. You have 90 minutes to dine, and they bring the check promptly as you get towards the end of the 90 minutes. Everyone at the table must order the same meat, and you do 3 at a time. The meat comes out pretty quickly. Our server So, it was really nice and informative about the menu. The marinated meats were delicious. I enjoyed the fried dumplings. They were unlike any dumplings i've had before. They looked like mini empandas. As my drink, i had the strawberry melona cocktail, which is soju, flavoring, and a melona (korean) popsicle. If you like sweet dessert-like drinks, then you'll like it. F.y.i if there is a lot of food leftover, there is a 30% surcharge. So i would come with an empty stomach. Overall, I enjoyed my dining experience and would come back again. read more

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I was hoping they would have galbi but they didn't. All your can eat Korean BBQ. They get pretty busy during prime dinner time. You are able to order 3 meats at a time for the table. The pork belly portion is HUGE! The pork belly is cut extremely thick. The garlic cubed steak was okay, but I didn't love the marinade. The steak was tender. The buttered squid was cooked perfectly. The cast iron steak was a bit too chewy. The steamed egg was over cooked... almost was like a quiche. You are served bottled water which they do not charge for. read more

The Cast Iron Pot - Pork Belly (Regular or Combo menu) - Korean Near Me - Fairview, New Jersey

Great value at $35 per person for AYCE kbbq dinner! I love that you can join the waitlist from google maps because we read that wait time can be really long. Luckily on black Friday, we were seated right away. This restaurant was reminiscent of ayce kbbq places we used to go to in college in LA when we just wanted a big dinner with a large group of friends for $$ that won't break the bank. Definitely more quantity over quality The menu is on a QR code, which has a pretty big list, but no premium cuts like kalbi. They also offer apps/sides like dumplings, rice cakes, steamed egg, japchae included in the price. Our first round of meats were pretty good, but be warned that their portions are BIG. so if you're trying to order a variety, I'd suggest asking for half orders (which we later learned was an option, thanks to our waiter). Our second round of meat, was not so great. The hanger steak was quite dry/stringy, and the brisket was SO FATTYY. The table next to us also got brisket, but their cuts were much leaner and had more meat on it. My favorites though were the beef brisket and pork belly They also cook the meats for you on the cast iron, so you don't need to worry about cooking yourself. Wish they also included ice cream in the pricing, but their freezer in the front said melona bars are an extra $2 read more

The Cast Iron Pot - Korean Near Me - Fairview, New Jersey

Meat was okay overall. Galbi was definitely the best meat we ordered! Great flavor, good quality beef. First round of chadol was great, but the meat was tough and chewy for the second order, which was disappointing. Also tried the dry aged steak, which was just fine. Little too tough for my liking. Dwenjangjjigae (bean paste soup) and gyeranjjim (steamed egg) were really good, though! Unfortunately, service wasn't that great. We had to ask for things we ordered repeatedly as everything just took really long to come out. read more

The Cast Iron Pot - Galbi - Korean Near Me - Fairview, New Jersey

Order: - Beef Thin Brisket (5/5) - Marinated Pork Rib (5/5) - Pork Belly (4/5) - Steamed Egg (5/5) - Doenjang-jjigae (fermented soybean paste stew) (4/5) Pros: - All You Can Eat (AYCE) so come hungry - Quick service - Variety of meat options to choose from (beef, pork, chicken) - Cast iron pot is changed regularly to ensure properly grill of your meats - Banchan (side dishes) are included and replenished Cons: - Expensive. Dinner is $35 per person so make sure you get your money's worth - Surcharge for excess food left over - Slippery floors. I don't know why it was so slippery but even with my sneakers I thought I was going to fall Overall: Great AYCE spot with a lot of options to choose from! KBBQ Tip: Stick with beef and pork; don't waste your money getting something like chicken. That's like getting california rolls at an AYCE sushi restaurant. Beef thin brisket is the best meat to get first as it is super thin, thus it cooks quickly letting you eat quickly too. Stews (like doenjang jigae and kimchi jigae) are a nice addition to your KBBQ experience. read more

The Cast Iron Pot - Beef thin brisket - Korean Near Me - Fairview, New Jersey

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ACYE $35.95 dinner. You can order 3 meats at a time for the table and always order more when you're done. - Pork belly: very thick. 6 pieces came out. My favorite today - Garlic cube steak: not too into the sauce. Too sweet. Everyone else liked it though - Butter squid: really like the soft texture - Cast iron steak: marinate was good but a bit on the sweeter side. Probably would not get again - Pork jowl: all fats. Got last. Would have been better in the beginning when I still had rice - Steamed egg was more cooked than we'd like - Japji was good read more

The Cast Iron Pot - Pork Belly - Korean Near Me - Fairview, New Jersey

It was great ... but just know it is all you can eat so fixed price per person but great quality!

This place is great! Plenty of food options and the service is great. However the wait time can be excruciating long which is a turn off. However you can't make a reservation after 5pm and the reservations are only For 6 or more people. Definitely would recommend if you are going with a big group ! read more

I came here for the first time having Korean bbq and wow I had the best time ever! The meat was cooked thoroughly and all the unlimited sides kept coming in! I also enjoyed some fried dumplings which came out delicious!!! I came in during lunch hour and it wasn't so packed! Would definitely go back and enjoy once more! read more

The Cast Iron Pot - Korean Near Me - Fairview, New Jersey

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Food: The bbq was the main star- they offer a basic collection of options. My go to for all you can eat are the thin sliced beef brisket which did not disappoint. Came here with some friends who have never tried all you can eat before and they had a great time and experience! We did explore other meat cuts and options - some cuts were pretty chewing while the chicken was extremely soft. They both agreed their favorite was the thinly sliced beef brisket! The only thing that could be worked on are the side dishes- which I know at all you can eat places, the side dish options can be a hit or miss. Cost: the cost of eating here per person is pretty reasonable. I have eaten at several different types of establishments that offer all you can eat Korean bbq and the price has always been around $30pp. Environment: the restaurant is pretty huge! They have several different places to seat people and there's are always large groups coming in here to enjoy some all you can eat KBBQ. Service: the waiter that we had was fantastic! It did seem like he was taking care of quite a lot tables at once but he was still able to check up on us. Uniqueness: AYCE sites have been popping up everywhere as popularity of it is growing. This place is definitely unique because they use a cast iron top to cook the meat. read more

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It's sad to say that the second cast iron down the street from this original one has closed. We were very fond of that one due to the atmosphere and the workers there. We ended here again on a Sunday night for dinner. It was about a 40 min wait which is typical since the other location was closed. Bummer. We got a drink at the bar and our bartender was very nice as well as the hostess. Everything went well until we were seated to eat. Our waiter just gave off weird vibes each time we order. We were told we can only order 3 protein items at a time which is understandable but was I was trying to order some sides, he walked away mid sentence. I found that a bit... odd but thought nothing of it the first time. But then he continuously did that after. It's like he didn't want to hear what I had to say. And each order I would ask for something, he would just make a face as if I am ordering off menu. I had to point to the menu online to confirm that I'm not crazy for ordering it. Overall, we did enjoy some of the food there but to our full extent. Cast Iron is not how it used to be. Servers were pretty nice back then but now I'm not sure. Maybe it was this specific guy but overall it turned me off. The prices went up for Cast Iron a which I don't mind but please advise your servers to be friendlier and more accommodating. I don't think I'll be returning to this location specifically. It was not a great time. read more

First time trying Korean barbecue. My daughter loves it and convinced me. It's a fun and interactive way to eat. The restaurant is on the simple side with service being friendly and efficient. I enjoyed the flank steak more than the bulgogi. My personal taste only. Veggies and noodles were good as well. Nice stop for Korean cuisine read more

The Cast Iron Pot - Korean Near Me - Fairview, New Jersey

Lunch was great at this All You Can Eat place. Welcoming and attentive staff. They can sense if you want to cook the food yourself or not, I didn't want to, so my server was more than happy to grill up everything in front of me. Food delicious for a good price for an AYCE. I'll definitely come back and maybe for their kareoke night, I think on Thursdays, but you would have to double check with their website! I will always order the "marinated" meats and their spicy pork belly (I would say it's medium spice level). I like this place better than the ones I've tried in Fort Lee. read more

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My family and I had a great time at the Cast Iron Pot. We came at lunchtime on a Saturday, and while they were busy, our servers were attentive. For $30, I would say there is a large selection of meats. Our table's favorites were the beef bulgogi and the pork belly. Additionally, you can tell this place gets business (well-deserved!) as there is another one just a block down! read more

The Cast Iron Pot - Korean Near Me - Fairview, New Jersey

My friend recommended the Cast Iron Pot. I learned that there's 2 of them, #2 is closed for some reason until further notice, so go to this one. Also, there area's hard to get in and out of. It's also valet parking. I enjoyed the food and dishes that my mum ordered. My only gripe is that you are so close to the iron pot that, oil constantly flies out and hits you. As for service, we all felt like they were way to quick to wrap things up when we were on our final pieces of food. There were plenty of tables for other parties, so what's the rush? My dad never got his second bowl of rice and my second drink ($2 coke) came after the bill, so I corrected my bill. read more

Their take out service is great. The combo provides extra meat with dumplings, and their soup with beef is pretty good. Even the kimchi is great and I just learned they have karaoke. Will be back read more

First time here and will definitely be back. We went for lunch and it was delicious. I ordered 4 meats to start (not knowing what the portions were) and was kinda surprised when the waiter kinda cut me off before I could order more... Now I know why. They give you sooooooo much! Like.... We almost weren't able to finish... (well, my dad said he def coulda thrown down more if me and my brother hadn't thrown in the towel so early... lmao). We got bulgogi (it was good, my dad said he liked this one the best. It is sweet), brisket (my fav, perfectly thin and just super yummy), pork belly (it was good) and thinly sliced pork belly? My toddlers who don't love red meat, slurped down two orders of japchae noodles. My brother and dad also got the beef soup and said it was good. But nothing amazing. I didn't try it and also forgot to take a pic. The kimchi here is good! Also gave us some bean sprouts cooked on the grill. I ordered grilled veggies but they said they were sold out. Kids got melona popsicles and that kept them occupied while we finished the meat feast. I kinda felt awkward eating bc I was sitting directly in front of the grill, facing the waiter cooking for us... and also, sometimes the grease would hit my arms and make me jump. But the entire staff was really nice and friendly. 100% recommend trying this place out! read more

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For ayce food is very good. All the meat we had was tender and juicy. Service was excellent. I can see why the good reviews. If I was still eating like a college student, I'd be here every week. read more

This was my first time here but it was my friends' favorite spot. It definitely didn't disappoint. Great bbq place. Loved the thinly sliced beef here. The spicy chicken came a close second and then the spicy pork. A good place for a chill evening and great food. And it's open super late so that was awesome! read more

The Cast Iron Pot - Korean Near Me - Fairview, New Jersey

This restaurant's claim to fame is this cool iron pot that you use as your grill to engage in korean bbq grilling. ACYE menu is pretty pricey given the cuts of meat available -- there is no kalbi (shortribs) even for the dinner menu which is often a staple and expensive cut that makes eating korean bbq worth its costs. Indulge in cuts like brisket, and pork jowl to make your meal worth it and try the more unconventional options that are offered as sides such as the tteokkochi which is deep fried mochi in hot sauce and the soy bean paste soup. Pork belly here is cut poorly and doesn't seem to be too fresh and the same can be said for a few of their steak options -- kind of grainy and doesn't have a fresh texture. If you are coming here for lunch -- maybe it's a better deal but if you are looking to enjoy Korean bbq for an occasion I'm not too confident that I would recommend this restaurant. read more

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