"Good Korean bbq in Pasadena, but obviously not better than K-town. Avoid bulgogi, go for the galbi with miso or kimchi soup"
Very nice restaurant, even better than some of Korean bbq places in the K-town! But, they should really change GRILLING PLATESㅡsome plates were nice, but some had scratches and the coating was quite peeled off so that the meat gets stick on. Once in Korea this became a huge issue among customers because grilling meat on a plate with scratches may produce harmful chemicals, and many restaurants became aware of the condition of their grilling plate. It would be better if they periodically replace old ones to new ones or change the current black-coated plates to those made of stainless steel. This is my reason for 5-1 stars. But -1 rather because I really like here. Apart from the grilling pla...
This is the place if you are hungry, have a huge appetite. The place to go if you like to sit at your table and cook your own meat. Ordering the 3 to 4 person meat menu is going to cost you about $30.00 a person not including beverages. You get salad with toppings, rice bowl, two souos to pick from, and glass noodles . Unless you made a reservation the day before it is likely you will wait about 20 minutes to get in. Service and the people working there were helpful and great. Food was also very good.
I have ordered take-out and the food is very well made and packaged carefully. Every component of a dish is included separately so when you get home, you can combine the elements for a fresh meal. When I asked a question via the restaurant email, my question was answered quickly and I was thanked for my support. There is a family atmosphere to the restaurant, and I am guessing it is family owned. The attention to detail on orders and how you are greeted when you arrive is very welcoming.
Dining is limited to 90 minutes, and lunch is served from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm, after which they switch to dinner service. We chose the Classic AYCE option for $36.99 per person, while kids are charged $20.99 and seniors $32.99. You can order three meats at a time, which is a nice feature.
Overall, I’d rate my experience a 7 out of 10. It's an affordable choice for Korean BBQ, especially considering that other places with higher quality meat charge between $40 and $60 per person.
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We opted for the premium all-you-can-eat menu, which included seafood. The shrimp and marinated spicy squid were fresh and delightful. Our favorites were the marinated galbi and joo mul luk galbi. The salad and banchan were decent, but the vegetable pancake stood out as crispy and not overly greasy.
Overall, we had a wonderful meal. A special shoutout to Justyce for her cheerful attitude, even amidst the busy environment.
Amazing night at this place, a huge thanks to José Luis Mendoza. His service was outstanding! I’ll definitely come back just because his amazing customer service. Food was excellent and his recommendations were extremely good enjoyed this place to the max
Waiter or host at the front was the worst. He came one time to our table(in 1hour and half), gave attitude. I dont know why we should tip this horrible employee but we still tipped.. I'll never go back because of the guy.Food: 4/5
The oil from the food was dripping from under the table and got all over my shoes and stained them. There ended up being a pile of oil under the table. I told the manager and they only offered to give us free sodas!Food: 3/5
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Great AYCE Korean BBQ. Service is good and the establishment is unpretentious. Decent selection of beer on tap as well as in bottles. Pitchers available. Best Korean BBQ in Pasadena.
Good Korean bbq in Pasadena, but obviously not better than K-town. Avoid bulgogi, go for the galbi with miso or kimchi soup
Beef & Pork Dumplings (Steamed Or Fried)
Tempura De Légumes Aux Crevettes
Beak Sea Ju (Herbal Rice Wine)
Makoli (Unfiltered Rice Wine)
Bok Bun Ja (Raspberry Wine)
