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    88Q Korean BBQ

    4.7 (1.3k reviews)
    PriceyKorean, Barbeque
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:30 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Weiyi Z.

    First time eating at 88Q Korean BBQ and honestly had a great experience! Everything was delicious, but the service really stood out. Our server, Hermione, was amazing--super attentive, friendly, and always made sure we had a clean, hot grill by consistently changing it for us. That made the whole meal so much more enjoyable. And I have to mention the ice cream... it was bomb! Definitely an unexpected highlight. Overall, great food, great service, and a really enjoyable first visit. I'll definitely be coming back!

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    Winn H.

    88Q, a new name for me but a familiar spot indeed. Little did I know it replaced the Thirsty Cow, but dining here really had me thirsting! We waitlisted with a party of six on a Saturday night, and as expected had to wait nearly 90 minutes. I visited with a party of six, which the tables can comfortably seat, but the meat can't be cooked fast enough. Each table has one grill, and for six, this is quite a bottleneck when you're protein maxing. Our server Hermione was AMAZING in both hospitality and service. She gave us time to decide which menu to have, and after ordering, our high-quality meats were out in literal minutes (?!) Our meats started high quality... normally, they do. And then the quality goes down afterwards. That, or the wait time goes up between orders. At 88Q though, this is not the case. Hermione checked in on us almost every 6-7 minutes to make sure our meats arrived on time. Grill fires are also a common occurrence - who doesn't like a good Instagram Story or video? Of course, while crispy, lightly burnt meat is satisfying, char on the grill is not. Each time there was a fire, Hermione came thru like a speedy ambulance to change that grill. She was so quick with those grill changes that we never had a chance to record that video! Meat after meat, and glass after glass, we enjoyed firing up the grill - er, trying... and enjoying that Sapporo tower. We even had two more glasses just for safety. The steamed eggs were AMAZING; I finished one on my own. They were the best seasoned at AYCE I ever had, not too salty, either! Service? Consistent high. Meat Quality? Consistently high. Hermione was so amazing that we were sad when we got another staff member. They were great, but we were glad when Hermione returned. Note that there is a strict 90 minute time limit with last order ~ 70 minute mark, but the overall dining experience is very enjoyable. The interior decor and vibes were also great. My favorite were the bright signs, almost feeling like we eating at a window seat in Korea!

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    Grace P.

    The best kbbq place hands down in the 626. Ever since I tried 88Q a few years ago this is the only kbbq spot I eat it. The restaurant is really clean and designed very modern with large LED lights, a bar, and comfy booth seats. We got set A which is the lowest tier about $40 per person. I found set A to have everything I could ever dream of. The meats, side dishes, and side menu are all so delicious you can tell the chefs put a lot of thought and love into the menu. Tonight the service was so fast, we got our order and food within 10 minutes of being seated. Our server was very attentive of when we needed something as well. Some highlights were: 1. Marinated Beef Belly: seasoned so well and very tender. My favorite protein to get would highly recommend 2. Rice balls: omg the rice balls are topped with seaweed, radish, and mayo and it's soo rich and the perfect pairing with the meat. It's included in the lowest tier menu and scrumptious sub for regular rice. 3. Cinnamon Pineapple with Brown Sugar Soft Serve: I add the grilled cinnamon pineapple to my soft serve and this combo is one of the top flavors in the world. 4. Fish cake and potato side dish: special shoutout to these two side dishes they are my usual favorite and 88Q delivered on them. Sometimes the wait can be long especially on weekends and at night. I would recommend hopping on the waitlist before you arrive. Parking can also be a little tricky when the parking lot gets filled up.

    Diana M.

    My new favorite KBBQ spot!!!! It's totally worth all the hype!!!! I love checking out new spots and this location definitely is on my top 3. We ordered brisket, beef ribs, Bulgogi and the seasoned sirloin. The meat was quality meat and fresh. Our waiter Nathan, was wonderful and extremely attentive. He kept checking in on us which was awesome. He explained the menu and provided great customer service. The ambiance is chill and great dinner location. Overall, 10/10!!!

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    Seven A.

    Had a great experience at Eighty Eight Q BBQ! The food was delicious, but what really made our visit stand out was the exceptional service from Susie. She was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. It's always nice to come across someone who genuinely cares about providing great customer service. Susie definitely made our experience even better! We'll be coming back for sure. Highly recommend!

    Lia W.

    BEST KBBQ STRIKES AGAIN!!! in the 626 we got this amazzzing spot for ayce bbq. worth every penny. i love all the meat cuts, like galbi and brisket! i also really enjoy the sides: steamed egg, garlic noodles, and diy rice balls. and bigggg BIG shoutout to kerra for serving us tn!! so attentive and kind :) we definitely got carried away with ordering so be careful hehe xD i had a lot of fun here and the atmosphere is lit, def lively. huge shoutout to the 88Q team for serving us so well!!!

    Kyoung K.

    This kbbq is very clean and the food quality it better than the ones in LA. Natalie our server was so nice and attentive. The other servers were also nice. They have 3 tiers and they r not bad. I got The bottom one bc I dnt eat alot of the other stuff but they gave us alot. I love how they alos have mocktails. Parking is also free.

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    Adrienne O.

    Out of all the AYCE kbbq spots in the area, I really appreciated all the space in their restaurant. From smaller groups to larger groups. I can tell it was very comfy. Ample of parking. But remember this place is very popular, so get there in a timely manner or prepare to go hunting for a spot. The lines are a little tight for mid sized SUVs. Great choices and delicious meats. Sides are great too. Fast service. Guess what! They give free ice cream at the end. Vanilla with brown sugar syrup. FTW!

    Ashley L.

    so yummmmzz! ayce kbbq with three tiers! we got tier A and it was more than enough food, recs: beef brisket, beef belly, pork belly, steak, kimchi soup, steamed egg, corn cheese, all the sauces, pineapple brown sugar fro yo for dessert super fast service, food came straight after we ordered each round got seated fairly fast as well on a sunday night

    Mimi P.

    We were a party of 6 so upon arrival, had to get on a waitlist Sunday night. I suggest coming early to find parking because the parking situation is not the best! The interior was super cute and love the vibes. As for service, some servers were very accommodating replenishing our side dishes and asking questions while some others did not seem like they wanted to be there or help. For food, we got majority of the Set A menu list and had the beef brisket, bulgogi, pork belly and etc. My favorite was the pork belly and bulgogi as they were quick to bring out and also delish! My friend got the soju lychee slushie which was refreshing and yummy! At the end, we were given vanilla ice cream, though there were other flavors available but not that day. I would come here again to try out the other sets!

    Elaine H.

    Everything I've had tried is delicious! I always get Set A, which is $39 for adults and $19 for kids. My favorite meets are the bugolgi and the brisket! I've tried nearly all the sides but my favorites are the potato salad, bean sprouts, cheese corn, DIY rice balls and pineapple! I love ending the evening with the grilled pineapple and ice cream with black sugar! This is my favorite Korean bbq place of everywhere I've tried in SoCal!! I drive from Irvine to Rowland for this treat

    Post meal soft serve. Caramel optional and ice cream also AYCE

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    Our server Suzy was always open step ahead!! She did an amazing job attending to us. Our favorite KBBQ spot!

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    Ask the Community - 88Q Korean BBQ

    Will you be open on 4th of July (2026)?

    Yes! We will be open July 4th, 2026. For reservations, go to https://www.88qkbbq.com/reservations

    Will you bring back the wait list?

    Hi! You can find the link to our waitlist on our yelp page under “book now” or directly at our website www.88qkbbq.com

    Is there a lunch menu I couldn't find it on insta or the website?

    No, they don't usually open for lunch except on the weekends. The menu is just different tiers that… 

    Are solo diners allowed?

    Hi! We currently require a minimum of 2 guests per table for dine-in. Hopefully you’ll get a chance to come by with someone soon, we’d love to have you.

    Are there any vegan options at this restaurant?

    Very limited. The vegetable side dishes, kimchee, cucumber, sprouts and tofu are. However, the soups (spicy tofu and bean paste) may contain a neat broth base. It's best to ask. The servers are very good about answering food questions (my kids have… 

    Do you guys sell alcohol?

    Alcohol will be available starting October 1, 2024

    At what age do you start charging?

    HI there! Our kids' price is based on height. Below 40 inches is free, 40-54 inches is half price, and above 54 inches is adult price.

    Do you take reservation for a large party?

    Hi Sam, We welcome reservations for groups 20 or more! Head over to www.88qkbbq.com/reservations to… 

    What are the main differences from thirsty cow?

    I had dinner there with my wife a couple of weeks ago. The main difference is that the wait is not as crazy as Thirsty Cow. The food and meat quality is just as good if not better! And they also have some delicious sides if your group likes to munch… 

    Do you have a lunch special menu? If so, how much and what is the schedule?

    Hi Ellie! We will be releasing a Friday lunch special soon! Follow us on Instagram for the latest… 

    Wut kindsa beers u have cuz even tho im a fan of kbbq, im def no fan of korean beers?

    Just have a Cass and call it a day. No need to keep it that complicated! Terra is another good choice of beer even though it is not Korean.

    Do they play kpop music?

    Yes we do!

    After reading the reviews about the limits on items per round, I'm a little hesitant. Can anyone explain what the limit is per person/party per round ? Do we really have to finish until everything is fully cooked before re ordering...?

    I can only answer for my part of 3 but they allowed us 3 orders. Then when the meat came I was able to put in another 3. You do not have to wait until the meat is cooked and consumed before ordering again.

    Do they serve alcohol?

    Not yet but soon!

    Do they take reservations?

    Yes we do take reservations for parties of 20 or more! You can join the waitlist day of via our website.

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    Yuk Dae Jang - Rowland Heights

    Yuk Dae Jang - Rowland Heights

    4.6(332 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$

    I visited this restaurant for the first time on Monday evening with my family. There was a tall,…read moreyoung gentleman taking care of the dining area by himself. When we mentioned that it was our first visit, he took the time to explain the menu to us in detail and was very helpful throughout our meal. We ordered the bossam and yukgaejang, and they were an excellent combination. The bossam was delicious, and the yukgaejang had a rich, flavorful broth that really stood out. The restaurant was very clean and well maintained. Even though our server was handling the dining area on his own, he regularly checked on our table and made sure we had everything we needed. We even received ice cream at the end of our meal, which was a nice way to finish the evening. Overall, we had a great experience with both the food and the service. I'll definitely be coming back soon with some friends!

    My friends go to place! Not too busy during weekday dinner. The restaurant was pretty calm, it had…read moreKpop music in the background. Order 2 mandu, 1 army stew, some purple rice and 1 large bossam to share among 5 people. The Bonchon was delicious, especially the kimchi. The items were super fresh. Delicious bossam and had a ton of sauces. The pork belly slices were pretty thick which I appreciated! The army stew was flavorful, had noodles and rice cake. Overall, I see why my friends enjoy this place, it had great value and quality.

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    Yangmani

    Yangmani

    4.7(1.3k reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$$

    I know I've been here before, but it wasn't memorable at all…read more Maybe that was 2 years ago?? This weekend, service was fire from the front host to the servers at our table. Servers were rotating at our table and everyone was engaging, accommodating and super sweet. They all appeared to be thoroughly trained on top notch service. AND they also cook the meat for you, so people are your table don't need to switch off grilling the food. I appreciate that they're all bilingual, Korean and English fluency. Would come back just for the incredible service! Food was good. Very Good banchan. Favorite was kalbi, rib eye, ribeye cap, and skirt steak. Chadol cuts were thicker than what I'm used to. But Their bean paste sauce was money and I like the grilled potatoes! Thank you for a wonderful time!!!

    Came here for dinner on a Saturday night at around 6pm. Put ourselves on the yelp waitlist ahead of…read moretime and was seated immediately when we arrived. We got the chef cut combo with a half portion of small intestines. It was a LOT of food. The combo serves 2-3 people comfortably as it also comes with steamed egg and corn cheese on the side. I also love that they have a great selection of banchan. The servers here are super friendly and attentive, and they do all the cooking for you so your meat comes out prefect! My favorite cuts were the ribeye cap, the galbi and the garlic galbi as they were super tender cuts with good flavor. They also have a Chang combo for those who like intestines. I love that they changed the grill after cooking all the meats and used a different grill for the small intestines, allowing it to get super crispy. Dont forget to get hot sauce for the intestines too. We had enough food leftover for another meal. Overall it's definitely on the pricier side but the meat quality is very good and service excellent. Will return again for another kbbq treat!

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    Tofu Bean Korean BBQ - Seafood tofu

    Tofu Bean Korean BBQ

    4.6(1.4k reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$

    This is the best tofu soup spot for me in SGV. If someone has any tofu soup rec, please feel free…read moreto send me the deet. I always get the Galbi or Bulgogi combo with tofu soup. The meat is not too sweet like a lot of other places. It's lightly caramelized, really tender and seasoned just right. My favorite way to eat it is with a spoon of rice, some tofu soup, a little bit of side dish and a piece of meat all in one bite. The flavor is just so good. You get the sweetness from the meat, umami from the soup and everything just goes really well together. I always refill the side dishes at least twice whenever I come here. They taste fresh and doesn't taste overly salty or too sweet like some places. Another thing I like is their combo actually comes with a regular size tofu soup. Most other tofu soup places only give you a much smaller bowl with the combo, so you definitely get more here. The ajummas are always super fast and really nice. I've been coming here for more than 5 years now and they never disappoint me.

    Decided to DoorDash from this Korean tofu place. It's been a long while since we ate there. it's…read moreimpressive that it's still around after decades. They have a decent menu for a tofu place. We ordered grilled fish combo with mild tofu soup and chicken rice soup. They came with side dishes and purple rice. The portions were pretty big and the flavors were very comforting. We don't eat Korean food often. But this is a solid place for deliveries from time to time!

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    Bonjuk and Bibimbap - Rowland Heights - Bon Stone Bowl Bibimbap, Spicy Seafood
Stone Bowl Bibimbap, Mushroom bulgogi Stone Bowl Bibimbap

    Bonjuk and Bibimbap - Rowland Heights

    4.5(291 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$
    Healthy dining
    Vegetarian friendly

    Such a hidden gem! The servers are always so nice and the food is always tasty…read more I like getting the stone mushroom bulgogi bibimbap and it usually lasts me 2 meals. Better yet, it comes with some banchan and a small bowl of soup. Since it's on stone, the rice becomes crunchy towards the bottom and it's a fun party in your mouth when mixed with the vegetables and meat.

    First time at this location yesterday and it was an overall great dining experience…read more Ambiance/Service (3/5): Coming in around 6:40ish, the air was a little stale and higher in temp than I expected, but I quickly got used to it. It's simple and quiet in there, with minimal decor but enough tables and chairs to fit a few different sized groups. Service was average to me, if not a little below that; they serve your food and leave you alone. I don't think the older gentleman came over at all due in our meal except to drop off food, and I had to go up to ask for additional utensils and later, pay for the food. Food (4/5): Honestly, the food was pretty on point. The jook (porridge) came out piping hot and much larger in size than expected, but that explains the higher price point, although not everyone may feel it's justified. I'm used to getting jook from their other Buena Park location to go for sick days, but eating it fresh was so much better. Kids loved it and got several servings. We also got the yukgaejang, which was the perfect amount of spice and a good amount to share if you're not particularly hungry. It had chewy, medium thick vermicelli noodles, came with a bowl of rice and the usual helpings of greens and meat. Restroom was clean, although the soap was strangely watery/watered down. Would we come again? This makes for a tasty and quick meal in the area, so it'd be a decent place to meet up to eat or eat with the fam if you're looking for good Korean comfort food. They also serve a variety of other things like ginseng chicken soup and bibimbap varieties.

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    Bonjuk and Bibimbap - Rowland Heights - Samgae(Chicken and Ginseng) Porridge, Yukaejang(Hot Spicy Meat Stew)

    Samgae(Chicken and Ginseng) Porridge, Yukaejang(Hot Spicy Meat Stew)

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    Ap Gu Jung

    Ap Gu Jung

    4.3(295 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$

    Love the cozy feeling of place. The lady named Sun young was super nice and kind to me and my…read moreboyfriend. Thank you! Also foods were very good. We ordered Sun Dae soup and Fish eggs soup and I liked Sun Dae soup better but both were very fresh. I also liked side dishes. Thank you Sun Young. may God continue to shine light through you.

    This place has been on my recommended radar for awhile and I have seen on some posts how aesthetic…read moreit looks on the inside with the traditional looking Korean food stall front near the cashier. But other than that, it's a regular restaurant. We came on a weekday night for a slightly later dinner and the restaurant was packed. We had to wait a couple minutes, but we were seated in around 10-ish minutes. Not bad. You can tell it's a community favorite since people were really friendly speaking with the servers in Korean. For our dinner, we got the: 1) Yumso Tang: -This is their hot and spicy goat soup. - I don't usually get this protein and soup base, but I wasn't the one that ordered. It is a hearty, very strongly goat flavored soup with lots of goat meat inside. -It's no spicier than a Shin Ramyun, so no worries about that, but quite flavorful and has a decent amount of leeks and other veggies inside. Definitely goes great with rice. 2) Soondae Jupsi: -Korean pork sausage plate. -This is a very generous amount of Korean blood pork sausage with some offal to the side too. I can sort of eat the blood sausage okay with the vinegar and salt combo, but need rice with it. And I'm not a fan of the offal pieces after. I was treated out, so I can't complain. Not the biggest fans of what was ordered, but I'm sure it's good for those who enjoy these dishes naturally. It also came with banchan and the purple Korean rice (my fav).

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    Super clean interior:)

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