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    Ari Korean BBQ

    4.0 (143 reviews)
    ModerateKorean, Barbeque
    Closed 4:30 pm - 10:30 PM

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    ARI KOREAN BBQ ATMOSPHERE

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    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Various Korean Side Dishes (Banchan)
    Yuki O.

    Went Saturday night for dinner with some friends. Decent parking outside but can be packed during peak hours. Had to wait about 20 minutes for a table. Once seated, the waiter was helpful in explaining the menu options. Decided to try the a la carte option instead of all-you-can-eat. This included several dipping sauces and a variety of Korean sides like steamed egg and cheese corn. We ordered 3 meats - Bulgogi, Thin Sliced Prime Brisket, and Thick Sliced Pork Belly. We really enjoyed the Bulgogi which was well marinated. Overall, great food and atmosphere to spend time with friends. The staff were attentive and cooked the meat for us on the grill!

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    Edlin A.

    Ari Korean BBQ is definitely one of the top contenders in the area if you're looking for a step up from the standard all-you-can-eat (AYCE) spots. It's a great pick for a "date night" or a celebration where you care more about the quality of the beef than the quantity.

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    Jacquelyn C.

    Very good quality meat and I'm glad that the servers will cook for you! There was plenty of banchan, and my favorite was definitely the cucumber. We got the combo menu for 3 people as well as a kimchi fried rice. The meats were all cooked perfectly and again were of great quality. The kimchi fried rice was all right, but I love the parts that become crispy at the bottom.

    Megan L.

    I sadly did not think Ari was that good, and it was overall a pretty underwhelming meal. For almost $40 per person that's not AYCE, I also thought the amount of meat you get and the quality of ingredients was not worth it. It's nice that they help you cook the meat, but I felt like everything was just okay. Side dishes didn't have any standouts, the kimchi stew was incredibly salty, and the corn wasn't sweet at all. The meat portions were also very small for two people, and I could tell the quality wasn't the best.

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    Helen G.

    This is my favorite kbbq place for high quality meats in a casual setting! The prices are a little higher and it is a la carte, not AYCE, but I really think the meat quality and marinade here is great! We always order the prime rib finger meat. You can order a set of beef or pork for 2, 3, or 4 people, which gives you several different cuts to try. However, after getting this combo before, I find the marinated prime finger meat to be the best out of those cuts, as it is super tender and has a wonderful marinade! The entree for the prime finger rib meat is $31 and is a pretty good size! If you order 2 or more meats, you also get a side of stew, your choice of kimchi or bean stew. I like the bean stew more as it has more flavor in my opinion, the kimchi one is a bit too sour for my taste. They also give you corn cheese and egg on the side of the grill with salad and rice! We also tried the thinly cooked spicy pork belly this time, and the marinade is a little more watery making it less greasy. It also is a ton of meat for $27! Service is great, they cook the meat for you and check on you often. Additionally, they have great smoke vacuums above the grill so it does not smell at all and it is nice and cool inside. Love coming here for a bit of a nicer kbbq!

    Lucie N.

    FOOD - Beef Combination - Beef Tongue We ordered the medium for 3 people (for a group of 4 since we don't eat that much). The Beef Combination comes with thin sliced prime brisket, boneless prime short ribs, marinated rib finger meat, bulgogi, side dishes, steamed egg, corn cheese and kimchi stew. All the meats are very good and tender. My parents absolutely loved the corn cheese. Side dishes were yum too. The only thing I would say was that the kimchi stew was a bit on the saltier side. Other than that, everything tasted great. VIBES I went to celebrate post MCAT and I would say it's good for other celebrations as well. Lots of families were there and it is a little bit on the louder side but definitely a fun experience. You can cook the meat, but if you are waiting for long, sometimes the waiters and waitresses will come by and help with the cooking. SERVICE Service was amazing. We had Andrew as our main guy and he was great! Very sweet and welcoming. Quick and attentive to our needs and gave us great recommendations from the menu. The food is a little bit on the pricier side but worth the experience to go at least once.

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    Erika B.

    1st time having full service at KBBQ! Really nice to know everything was cooked perfectly & all the sides were great. They definitely know what they're doing here & doing it efficiently.

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    5 years ago

    Seated right away (party of 6). Service was great, food was delicious (ate it all) and plentiful. Our go to place for Korean BBQ.

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    5 years ago

    First time and definitely won't be our last. The food was incredible and seasoned perfectly. The service was phenomenal.

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    4 years ago

    Good quality meats. Service was very attentive. Will become my family go to korean bbq place.

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    6 years ago

    Korean BBQ and excellent serving staffs. Kindly served meats with grills was great experience.

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    4 years ago

    not coming back here... so expensive and the food is not good at all... dont even mention the service..

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    5 years ago

    I will definitely coming back here! Excellent food! They even cook for you! We had small combo for 2 and we had leftover. Plenty of food

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    5 years ago

    Marinated pork gone bad, smells even after fully cooked. Dirty silverware and grills.

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    5 years ago

    Highly quality, delicious Korean bbq experience and great service ! Well definitely come back

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    5 years ago

    Not good, order rice didn't come until we finished, the soup burned my finger when they brought it up

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    Ask the Community - Ari Korean BBQ

    Hi there. i cant eat pork or beef. do u have chicken for bbq?

    Can I reserve a table?

    No.

    Do they have AYCE?

    No, but they do have combos where you can get a variety of meats instead of ordering one type of cut.

    Are they open on New Year's Day?

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    Won BBQ

    Won BBQ

    4.7
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    4.1 mi

    Had a wonderful experience at Won BBQ. Had heard a lot of good things about them and tried their…read morelunch special. We got the baby octopus bibimbap with the steamed egg and bulgogi bibimbap with the tofu soup. The banchan was also really fresh and the kimchi really stood out. The portions were huge! I love that the bibimbap comes out on a flat sizzling pan to maximize the crunchy rice you get from it. The baby octopus was delicious and had great flavor. The steamed egg had a spongy texture which and was also really flavorful. The tofu soup was not as thick as some that you might get but it had a really good savory flavor that you can taste in the soup. It was overall a real great experience and a great value if you're going at lunch. Definitely adding to our regular rotation.

    Hands down we were treated like royalty here!…read more Got the pork belly and beef rib meat and to go with that bbq, mushroom bibimbap. Even before the star of the meal appeared, kudos to the smattering of banchan that came out: sprouts, cucumber kimchi, sweet potato, mini meat patties, kimchi, steamed egg, tofu soup, salad greens seasoned, cheese + corn... I hope I didn't miss any! The mushroom bibimbap is flavorful! We've never had this particular bibimbap before and man it goes well with the meat. Beef rib was tender and nice. We wanted it a bit rare :) and it was delish! Dipping sauce was nice but honestly doesn't need it! Oh and the grilled mushroom is good with it. Pork belly was the star of the meal. Had it with 2 week aged grilled kimchi (so special!!) and we got samjang with it, yummm. We were stuffed to the rim and had to take a little box of leftovers home. We were so touched with a little desert rice drink at the end, really rounded out the meal and experience all together. A+ for the service. Amazing job and everything grilled to perfection.

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    Alohahola

    Alohahola

    4.5
    (29 reviews)
    5.0 mi

    The Good: The…read morecustomer service is very friendly. Very kind workers who are very helpful and explains the menu well. I enjoyed the ambiance of the restaurant with the large mural of a Hawaiian beach and simple island decor peppered throughout. The restaurant is also very clean. I also was fairly happy with the portion sizes for the chicken dishes. The vegetables in the Hawaiian plates were cooked very well and were really good complements with the lunch meals. What didn't work for me: The decoration alone is where this stopped feeling like a Hawaiian restaurant. The Hawaiian plates felt more Asian inspired rather than true Hawaiian inspired. The flavor is excellent, don't get me wrong, but I felt it was a bit of an identity crisis. The Beef BBQ short rib pieces were fatty and overcooked. I had only a few tender bites of beef but the rest was so chewy and fatty that I had to spit it out. Also only had 6-7 pieces of short rib for a $20 plate which I didn't really feel was worth it. The chicken katsu was crispy however I didn't care for the quality of the chicken meat. It was very stringy and tough to bite through in some areas. I was very much looking forward to the macaroni salad but it was just fine. I had high hopes for this one but it just wasn't creamy enough to blow me away. If you have ever visited a Hawaiian island and ever felt like you needed a fix of that memorable vacation, this place won't bring you back to those island memories but you will still be treated very well from a very kind staff. Their attitude is very aloha however I hope one day I can take a bite of their meal and be transported back to island vibes. I would recommend this place if you want solid Asian flavors, but not Hawaiian island specific flavors.

    Stopped in for take out. Teriyaki chicken, Mac salad and fried rice. Spam musubi on the side. All…read moresolid choices. The rice was a lil dry but the teriyaki sauce solved that. Small mom n pop shop and friendly folks. Support Local

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    Inside. They are going to put up more decor. But, Pepsi products is more like Hawaii
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    Good Union Urban BBQ

    3.8
    (319 reviews)
    4.6 mi
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    I actually called before coming in to check on a menu item, brisket nachos , that I learned is only…read moreon the happy hour menu. I spoke with Shay and she was very helpful. When I came in I ordered the Lady Bird Salad. I wasn't necessarily going for healthy but I wanted something light and this did both, satisfied my appetite and was a healthy option according to my dietary needs. It is a great portion size. I ate about 3/4 of the salad without guilt lol. I tried both the prickly pear lemonade and the ginger I think it's a soda with cane sugar. I enjoyed both. I did not catch the gentleman's name at the register but he was quick, efficient and pleasant. I like the dining room especially on a day like today, it was beautiful out so there was a nice breeze coming through. I would definitely recommend and also return here to try other items.

    No idea they even had a BBQ place at Cityline. Easy parking in garages or on the street if it's not…read moretoo busy. Pretty quiet on a weekend night.. Order at the counter and they bring it out. They pick up the trays after. Decent menu selection. Burgers, sandwiches with BBQ meats, BBQ meats on its own etc. They have a good amount of TVs, so might be a lowkey spot to watch a game but won't have the crowds. I've tried a few things here. $4 for sides. I thought the side was small.. Cole slaw was ok. The skinny fries are skinny and a decent portion. Tried the sliced brisket sandwich ($11.79). Didn't have much flavor. I used a bit of the BBQ sauce, but I feel it didn't add much either?? the price for the sandwich is decent though. I liked the burnt ends. I wish there was a place for self serve pickles. BBQ is competitive in Texas, so it's alright.

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    Blu's Barbeque & BBQ Catering

    Blu's Barbeque & BBQ Catering

    3.8
    (622 reviews)
    8.0 mi
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    Catering service
    Outdoor seating

    This is a pretty solid bbq joint! You order at a window and eat at some picnic tables outside by…read morethe parking lot. There's no indoor seating. The brisket was my fav out of all the meats! Juicy and well seasoned with a nice crispy top. We got lean pieces without too much fat on it which was perfect! The Dino rib was humongous! I was hoping the meat would've been fall off the bone tender but it wasn't. I think it would've been better if it were more tender. The pork ribs and burnt ends were pretty solid as well. Good seasoning and the burnt ends had a good crisp to it. I think if they cut the burnt ends smaller it would be more crispy lol I really love a good baked potato and this has to be one of the best loaded baked potato's out there! The potato was soft and stuffed with butter, cheese, bacon and chives. It's good to eat with the meats to balance out some of the flavors. I was craving a good corn bread and this one was pretty good. It was moist and fluffy with the perfect amount of sweet and corn ratio. Overall it was pretty good bbq! I'm on a quest to finding the best bbq out there!

    Ordered for the first time at this walk up BBQ spot. Ordered on- line with no problem. The food was…read moreready for pickup. The fried okra was not crispy. The Cajun potato salad was good. The mac 'n cheese was bland. The banana pudding was good. The smoked baked beans appeared and tasted like canned pork 'n beans. Definitely not the bbq beans that I usually eat. The smoked chicken salad sandwich was tasty. The sliced brisket and smoked turkey sandwiches were moist and tender. In comparison with the top tier bbq joints, I rate Blu's 3rd tier.

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