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    Wangdoyaji

    3.2 (504 reviews)
    ModerateKorean, Barbeque
    Closed • 5:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Gabriel A.

    This isn't my usual Korean barbecue spot. I normally stick to a location I trust, but a friend suggested I try this one. Honestly, I didn't care for it at all. I came for the all-you-can-eat buffet, but the moment I walked in I was hit with extreme heat. With so many tabletop grills running, small restaurants like this heat up fast--but the problem here was that there was no real A/C. Just two blowers pointed toward the door, and one of them was blowing hot air directly onto me and my food. It wasn't cooling anything down. The whole place felt rundown. The meat cuts were terrible, the selection was limited, and nothing about the buffet felt worth the price. The servers were okay, but there wasn't much they could do to make up for the overall experience. Usually, when I go to a buffet, I want to sit, relax, and eat until I'm stuffed or the time runs out. Here, I just wanted to finish quickly and leave. It wasn't enjoyable, and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.

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    Adam C.

    If you're looking for affordable, flavorful Korean BBQ with top-notch service, Wangdoyaji is the spot! From the moment we walked in, the staff greeted us warmly and made sure our table was taken care of the entire night. The servers were attentive, quick to refill side dishes, and happily explained the menu. The meat quality was excellent--fresh, tender, and seasoned just right. I really love the brisket and pork belly; every bite was packed with flavor. I also love the shoestring cut onions and jalapeños provided automatically. Our server was generous and constantly replenishing our orders, making the meal feel like a true feast. The atmosphere is comfortable, perfect for family dinners, casual hangouts, or celebrating with friends. For the price, quality, and service, Wangdoyaji is honestly one of the best KBBQ places around. Highly recommend if you want great taste and value all in one place!

    Ingrid A.

    This is my go to spot when I wanna stay local because they're open late. Their salad is amazing. All I get is brisket only , i grilled onions, and jalapeños. And wow the Brisket sauce OmG goodness Just wish they would attend to water refills overall is A good spot and good service and sports on TV

    This was my first time eating here. When we walked in, no one greeted us, and we were left standing there trying to figure out whether it was self-seating or if we needed to wait to be seated. There weren't any signs to guide us, which made the start of the experience a little awkward. After we sat down, they brought out a meat dish with sides right away (a seasoned salad with jalapeños and onions). The sides were flavorful and enjoyable, but the meat itself wasn't seasoned -- it tasted very plain. It wasn't bad, just a bit boring compared to the sides. I personally would have preferred more seasoning. The biggest concern was the grills. Several of them were noticeably slanted, causing oil from the meat to spill out. That feels like a safety hazard and something that should definitely be fixed. Another downside was that tables didn't seem to get cleaned until new customers were waiting, and the payment process was confusing. It's not like a typical restaurant where a server brings the check -- we had to figure out on our own where to go to pay. Overall, once we were seated, the staff did check in and were attentive. With better organization, clearer signage, and some safety improvements, the experience could be much better.

    Restaurant picture  At the moment we arrived (11:30pm)

    This used to be my favorite Korean bbq spot for years. Yesterday since I was in the area with my gf we decided to go and we arrived at 11:30pm (They close at 1am) and the moment we went inside we were ignored then a worker came and told us that we only had 20 minutes to dine in , meaning it would be 10 minutes til 12am , but they close at 1am ? I dont recommend this place at all. The service sucks the worker with the hat on the side is rude as well . Save your time and money and go to another Korean bbq

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    Christian K.

    Honestly, the only reason why I can see this business staying open is because of how cheap the prices are and how late they stay open. With minimal options you can get all you can eat for $22.99 or $26.99, I mean you can't really go wrong with cheap eats and for a lot of food. But the quality of the food and the cuts of the meat, to me are definitely subpar. I mean I guess it is local, to the San Fernando valley and don't need to drive far. The service was honestly not the best either. I honestly don't like the fact that they don't tell you that one of their sauces is a peanut sauce and they don't care about cross contamination especially with people who have severe allergies to nuts. The ambiance of the place gives off a hole in the wall and nothing too crazy about it. Overall, people go here because it's a cheap all you can eat restaurant. I highly don't recommend going here if you have a nut allergy

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    Service was great and lot of people there early in-line. Tells me it's great food! Parking is not great since Denny's is also packed.

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    Really friendly and fast service! Meets were delicious and the salad that comes when you order is so good. Would come back for sure

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    There is no air. Horrible. Hope they fix it or its not good to come here. . Its impossible. It is health hazard with this heat.

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    Ask the Community - Wangdoyaji

    Is their indoor dining open now?

    Yes

    Do they have rice paper?

    No, they don't offer rice paper but they have their own unique sauce which you eat with onions.

    Are they currently open in the evening for patio dining and if so what time do they open?

    Yes, they are offering patio seating. They are open from 4:30 I believe.

    How is the parking?

    The restaurant is located in a plaza...sharing parking

    Hi! I just wondering do you have a jajangmyeon?

    No they do not sell jajangmyeon

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