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    3.5 (420 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Brisket and Bulgogi
    Mary A.

    Got there around 7 PM and were seated immediately, which was great. The only downside was that the staff felt a bit pushy at first. We were waiting for one more person in our party and had already asked for a few minutes, but they kept persisting in ordering. That said, after that initial moment, the service was actually very attentive and kind. The meat came out quickly throughout the meal, which we appreciated. Portions were generous, and the meat quality was pretty good overall. Parking in the lot wasn't too bad either. Overall, a solid experience.

    service was fast, efficient, kind, and consistent without being bothered ... they were very attentive to making sure we had enough food and drinks. this is a kinda no-frills place, sometimes restaurants try to create an ambiance of authenticity with art work or designs, music, little nicknacks, etc but this is exactly what I want in a kbbq- I'm there to experience the food and the shared experience of cooking with my family and interacting and talking about our days. The food was undeniably amazing- wish I had smuggled in Tupperware or sandwich baggies lol (don't frisk me next time!) portions of were large, marinated meats were not overwhelming in flavor, everything was fresh and delicious. I think we left around 8pm and our whole household was in bed with happy, sleepy bellies by 9. Will definitely return :)

    Delish!
    Karina M.

    My boyfriend and I had nice experience at Top chef! Walking in I definitely got a sense of an authentic Korean bbq spot that you would stop by for a casual drink and dine. We ordered AYCE and had the brisket, beef short Ribs, and top blade for our meats. Please note the portion sizes are huge and definitely shareable so they only allow three at a time. For appetizers/ sides we had corn cheese, fried dumplings, spicy noodle soup, rice, bean paste soup, and rice paper. We were definitely impressed with the quality and taste of everything we ordered. Especially the meat quality, it was incredible! Over all I think I think for what you get the price of 32.99 is a great deal. I will add that the service threw us off a bit at first but I think culturally there can be different expectations in mannerisms. Even so, service was fast and efficient and if we needed anything we could easily press the service button. Would love to come back!

    Boj o.

    Korea Town is where it's at BUT this place will serve your AYCE KBBQ cravings. No need to drive far. Friendly service. They probably have one of the best kimchi! So fresh and delicious! They have great selections of meat. Good quality and nicely balanced marinate on their meats. Inside was simple and clean. Plenty of dining area. Parking can be tight because it shares with other businesses.

    Brisket, spare rib meat, and basil pork belly plus banchan
    Julie M.

    I just ate here yesterday (Sunday) for kbbq and was pleasantly surprised at the quality! I will definitely bring my Korean mom here next time she visits. I always avoided this place before when it also had Japanese food because usually multi-cuisine restaurants aren't that great. The cuts are not thin and are really good quality. Please know that it's quite common to have a more serious and less "friendly" service at kbbq so don't expect too much on that side of things but it was decent enough yesterday, but there were only a couple of other tables at the time. I will definitely bring be back!! Oh and the basil pork belly is good! Nice unique take! Amd the kimchi is good (I bet the kimchi soup is awesome and I'll def try it sometime) and you can get Korean pancake with the bbq and it was really, really good. They also have other items on their menu, lots of Korean soup, dol sot bibimbap, etc.

    Menu as of 01/12/25
    Aliza C.

    Kinda a hole in the wall KBBQ spot in Simi Valley. Very surprised by the good quality of meats at this spot. Portions are also huge so best to come with a group! Don't expect "American" hospitality/service, but service was fairly quick. They do have a call button so utilize that and be ready to order when your server comes around. Favorites were the beef belly, brisket, and short ribs. If I'm in the area again, I'd come back and try the other meats and sides.

    Beef belly meat for sale.
    Suliman R.

    When you think a place can't get any worse in service or food come here. Servers walk away mid order, might as well bring your own water to refill because no one is coming. Service is non-existent and it's like you're bothering someone when you finally flag them down and ask for some more sides. I hate to say it but go to another option or to Thousand Oaks for better kbbq and service. When we came there was three parties at the restaurant. There is only two servers at the time and normally I'd be okay with giving this place another shot or waiting a little longer than usual but this is the 3rd time and by other reviews you can tell it's a reoccurring pattern. It's like the people who work here purposely avoid you so you don't order more food. I wish the owner took the time to actually read the reviews because this place has potential in Simi to satisfy someone's kbbq cravings. Meat quality and banchan quality seems to have gone drastically down over the years. Brisket texture is rubbery. Japachae went from japchae with vegetables to just noodles. Blanched broccoli with no sauce. Kimchi doesn't taste like it used too. Shortibs on option A are boneless and not short ribs. Not sure how this place has survived this long and wouldn't be surprised if it closed down. Won't come again.

    Pork jowl

    They changed the restaurant name to Surajang and may have changed owners (not too sure). The meat was decent quality and food came out quick. Staff was friendly and attentive and music was not too loud. The order of meat does come out in large quantities so watch out how much you order at once (just in case you dont finish it). Would definitely be back with friends and family. Great for days I don't want to drive to LA for ayce kbbq.

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    This is our local spot for KBBQ. The staff are so friendly and remember us each time. Great service as well.

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    Food is delicious, we've been coming here for years. Excellent service and good ventilation for air.

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    What's the price for kids (4, 6, 10)? Adults will do AYCE.

    Is there still the AYCE lunch menu?

    No. All day same price $24.95 or $32.95

    Are you guys open for outdoor dining?

    Yes.

    Can I order dinner special during lunch time?

    Yes. Dinner special available all day.

    Can you order the AYCE dinner if you dine alone?

    No it Requires two people.

    Can you order the AYCE dinner menu during lunch hours?

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    What time does lunch AYCE end and dinner AYCE begin?

    Lunch is from 11am to 3pm.

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    Sutter's Mill Restaurant - Prime Rib 12oz  Stuffed Baked Potato

    Sutter's Mill Restaurant

    3.8(550 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    Went for dinner and dessert at 7pm on Wednesday and it was packed. Couples, families, singles…read more Plenty of servers on duty and the service was excellent! Nolan was our server and he was on it. Wasn't obnoxious about giving good service but on top of it. Got our orders right, was accommodating. I love the ambience. Not California dining with bright lights and high noise level. Old time sexy ambience where you think the couple in the next booth might be having an affair. I'm on the west end of Simi so I forget about Sutter's. I'll make more of an effort however. Cherry cobbler excellent.

    We ate here Saturday night and honestly left really disappointed, especially considering how much…read morewe spent. I had been here years ago and remembered it being a solid steakhouse type restaurant with good comfort food, so we were excited to come back. First off, the restaurant itself is beautiful -- huge booths, cozy lighting, and a great atmosphere. We also had a young waiter who was absolutely wonderful. Friendly, attentive, knowledgeable, and truly the highlight of the experience. Drinks also came out quickly and were strong. Unfortunately, the food completely missed the mark. I ordered the half rack of ribs with a loaded baked potato and salad. The 4 little ribs were tiny with barely any meat on them, and the baked potato tasted strange -- almost like artificial butter or margarine instead of real butter and sour cream. There was hardly any bacon and way too many green onions. The salad was basically chopped iceberg lettuce with a clump of what looked like canned tomatoes on top. The blue cheese dressing was actually delicious, but overall the meal was disappointing, especially for $33, and I honestly left hungry. My husband ordered the BBQ grilled chicken and the chicken breast was shockingly small -- it honestly looked like a kids meal. The fries tasted like basic frozen fries. My son's mac and cheese was honestly awful and tasted sour. A box of Kraft would have been better. The cheeseburger was average at best -- I've genuinely had better burgers at youth soccer tournaments. It really feels like this restaurant is struggling when it comes to food quality and portion sizes, which is unfortunate because the location, ambience, and service all have so much potential. I felt bad because our waiter truly did a great job, but good service can't make up for disappointing food at these prices.

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    Larsen's Grill - Simi Valley - Filet Mignon Sashimi - a must order!

    Larsen's Grill - Simi Valley

    3.8(704 reviews)
    2.5 mi
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    Just spoke to the Manager, Jamie. What a true professional and asset to the organization…read more A business should always be concerned with a less than postive review and she reached out. Jamie listened to my issues with the service that evening and didn't give excuses. We agreed that although sometimes people fall short of expectations, it's important to be on your game no matter what. We'll be back because the service and food have been exceptional through the years. Thank you Jamie

    Let me first start by saying, the food is delicious (when cooked to the right temperature), but the…read moreservice, that's a bit questionable. The other night we checked in for our reservation & the hostess proceeded to take us to our table. She initially took us to a table set for 6, meanwhile we were a party of 7, so she motioned for us to sit at the next table, which was set for 7 people. Upon walking to our table & pulling out our chairs, a man in a suit, who I presume was the manager, asked if we had been helped. He completely caught us off guard because we hadn't even sat down yet. I answered him yes, & then he proceeded to tell me that usually someone from the front would walk us to our table (as if we had just walked into the restaurant & sat ourselves). What?! I responded & told him the host did. In actuality, she walked us to the vicinity of our table, not right up to our table, but that's a discussion for him to have with the hostess. Being we were customers & this was a nicer restaurant in comparison to a more casual or fast food place, the way in which the manager confronted us & handled the situation was completely unprofessional. Anyways, the rest of our party soon joined us & after ordering drinks & a couple of appetizers, we ordered our food. Well, out of the 3 medium well steaks we ordered, all 3 were brought to us rare (red & much more raw inside than we prefer, or ordered). We sent all 3 back & when they came back, they were better, but still not medium well). This is surprising because being Larsen's is a steakhouse, I would think the cooks would be able to gauge the temperatures more accurately. Needless to say, the seasoning they use gives their steaks a delicious flavor, so we did enjoy that. Another issue we encountered was our waiter, although very nice, took the initiative of charging our party for extra kids chicken tenders, simply because our friends' daughters were sharing them & had asked for an extra plate. While that was a kind gesture, he should have asked their parents if they would like extra tenders, not just do it & then charge us. Also, my friend's husband ordered 2 sides with his prime rib, thinking it came with 2 sides. When the bill came it reflected the $10 additional side, so he asked the waiter about how it, to which the waiter responded that the menu clearly states that it only comes with one side. I understand that & our friend's husband clearly didn't see that (nor did we pay attention when he ordered it, we were talking), but typically in cases like this, the waiter would let the person know that they would be happy to accommodate their request, but that the extra side will be an additional charge. After being at the restaurant for over 2 hours between the slow service, issues with our steaks, & discrepancies over the additional charges (which the waiter did take care of), we left a little less than satisfied with the restaurant, & the waiter was clearly not happy with us. Although the waiter took care of everything, not once did the manager come back to our table to apologize or ask how everything was. Usually when there's an issue, the manager will stop by the table to check in. I don't know that we'll be returning to this location.

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    Bella’s Bistro

    Bella’s Bistro

    4.5(189 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    My wife surprised me with a Valentine's eve dinner at Bella's Bistro, and the food and service…read moreexceeded our every expectation. You'll hear many patrons describe this restaurant as a hidden gem. Believe them. From our observation, reservations are highly desirable and may prove necessary for weekend nights. The only seatings available when we called a day earlier were at 4:30 or after 7:00 PM. We took the earlier, and frankly are glad we did. We arrived at their unassuming storefront location as the first patrons of the day, were warmly greeted and immediately seated. From this moment forward, my wife and I agreed: If anyone hopes to run a highly successful small restaurant, Bella's Bistro is the template. Inside, the ambiance was tasteful with gentle background music at the absolutely perfect tempo and volume to allow for conversation. We found the furnishings, tableware and restroom immaculate. Fresh flowers and a candle adorned each table, and the decorations for Valentine's Day were just the right tone, conveying appeal without being garish. Kudos to the staff for getting it right on all of the above. Though I generally set expectations low for the wine list or bartending at a small establishment, Bella's features a diverse wine list and specialty cocktails that pair very well with their menu. Of particular note was the superb crafting of cocktails during our visit - again, exceeding our expectations. It was during cocktail service that we noticed the full-service bar tucked in the rear corner of the restaurant, offering barstool seating and counter service for those who may be so inclined. We shared a nicely prepared caesar salad, while enjoying the basket of varied breads. While refrigerated butter pats were provided in the basket, it would have been a tad easier and more appealing if a small container of whipped butter had been offered instead. Our entrees included their homemade ravioli as well as chicken parmigiana, the latter included a large perfectly crafted portion of chicken accompanied by perfectly prepared spaghetti. To say this restaurant knows how to make and served great pasta is in understatement, with the ravioli a choice to be savored. A simple cheesecake dessert topped off the evening. Though the restaurant was full as our meal ended, we never felt rushed or ignored. Service was at all times attentive but never overbearing. There was genuine interest in our enjoyment and satisfaction. We encourage you to try Bella's Bistro!

    I was surprised by how small the restaurant was when we walked in. It's charming inside, but the…read morespace feels a bit cramped. My wife and I visited on a Sunday evening, and the service was excellent. We also enjoyed some really good cocktails before dinner. Unfortunately, the food was disappointing. My steak wasn't cooked properly, and my wife's chicken dish was underwhelming. I'd consider going back for the drinks and appetizers, but probably not for the entrées.

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    Old Place

    4.3(1.4k reviews)
    11.2 mi
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    First time here and who knew it was so close to home?! My hubby saw The Old Place on the travel…read morechannel, food paradise show so we had to come down and check it out. We made reservations to dine inside and the food was great. Big portions so we all had leftovers to take home. The service was great and the property feels like you're so far into the mountains. We had great music provided by local musicians, who play for tips so if you want to support them, bring cash! I would come again but this time dine outside and so I can sit under the trees and watch the beautiful peacocks. They have tons of outside seating. We had sourdough bread, broccoli salad, wine, brown ale, half chicken with salad and loaded bake potatoe, fish special, and bone in steak with salad and bake potatoes. We finished it off with mixed berry cobbler and chocolate lava cake. Delicious!

    We found The Old Place on Google and decided to give it a try because of its cute, rustic…read moreaesthetic. We were hungry after our Malibu Wine Hike. However, we were surprised by the pricing for what is essentially a takeout operation: $28 for a steak sandwich, $24 for a chicken sandwich, $24 for a breakfast burrito, $17 for bread and butter, and $9 for a cookie--all with a required 18% gratuity. We hoped the quality of the food would justify the cost, but unfortunately, it did not. After waiting a long time for our order, we finally sat down to eat, only to be very disappointed. * The Fries: These were thick, over-seasoned, and over-fried potato wedges. * The Steak Sandwich: Consisting only of steak and onion, it was incredibly dry and unappealing. * The Burrito: Entirely bland and lacked flavor with eggs and over fried bacon bits and potatoes * The Coffee: Even the iced lattes at the coffee shack were bad - tasted very milky with very little espresso and warm. Our mocha latte was horrible as the chocolate powder was not mixed well, clumpy on the bottom of the cup The meal felt greasy and unhealthy, and despite being hungry, we couldn't even finish half of it. The food was absolutely disgusting. We threw everything in the trash bin. I wouldn't recommend this spot and certainly won't be returning. It felt very much like a one time money grab as no one in our family will be revisiting this place. Even Jack in the Box would be better.

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