This was only my second time at a Korean bbq spot, we really enjoyed it. Our group opted to just do the bbq and not the hot pot. We ordered the bulgogi, steak cubes, pork belly, spicy pork belly, beef tongue, rib meat, shrimp, creamy corn, fried buns, and a few other smaller items. The meat was all good quality! Our tables' favorite meat was the bulgogi for sure. We also loved the creamy corn and fried buns. However, beef tongue was so tough though I couldn't even bite into it (but honestly wasn't expecting to enjoy it!). The sauce bar was a fun touch to get exactly what we each liked. It was a little tricky being in a booth and getting people out to make their sauce combos though but we made it work. There is also a dessert bar but nothing was super intriguing to us and we were pretty full from the meal. The only downside was the service. Other servers seemed awesome but our waitress was totally aloof. She missed multiple orders of ours and we had to reorder those, and she acted super confused each time we had to tell her. She didn't give any direction on the process, and each time we wanted to add to the order we had to wave her down. I don't think she proactively checked on us once. A table nearby had the hotpot and that looked really good. We were intrigued and want to come back and try it. All in all, a great experience, and $31 per person for the amount of food you can rack up felt like a really good deal. read more

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We went there for Mother's Day with family, and everyone loved their food. The place looks small from the outside, but it was actually quite big on the inside. Plenty of space for parking in the back. Dark, smoky atmosphere with Asian interior designs. Perfect ambiance for BBQ! We had both Korean BBQ & hot pot, absolutely worth the price for both. The BBQ was by far everyone's favorite. We recommend the beef bulgogi, beef short ribs, and pork belly--these were the best for BBQ. Since it was all you can eat, we had a few servings of them. There was also a counter for different types of sauce one could get and a dessert section. The hot pot was great as well. We recommend the bone broth and the fish/shrimp/meatballs with it as well as udon noodles. The service was great overall. Our server was busy, but she managed to be attentive with us. We left with our belly full. We will absolutely come back. read more

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I feel like people don't know what the Korean BBQ tastes like, they don't have the Korean chili paste, or Korean side dishes and the dessert looks like Chinese buffet-style jelly dessert. I have ordered squid, but the dish ended up feeling more like a hotpot squid and no flavor, It was also a different kind of squid than I expected. We also order the brown rice cake, but had an dirty oily taste, like it may have been cooked in the same oil as fries, bubble tea inside is jello, I prefer boba. I hope the restaurant can improve this. The price is reasonable. I enjoyed the pork belly and the fries were good. Overall, it was okay, nothing too bad, but nothing amazing either. read more

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Back Street BBQ is a great place if you are looking for Korean BBQ and/or Hotpot in the Lower East Side of Milwaukee. They have plenty of seating so you can walk-in without a reservation. We got the hotpot and they had the standard appetizers which tasted decent and quite a few options of meat and vegetables to choose from. They also had some desert options which were alright but nothing too different from other chain hotpot restaurants. The broth flavors were good but a little thinner than what I am used to. Service was quick and efficient. Overall a good place to go to if you are craving hotpot or BBQ. read more

Back Street BBQ & Hotpot - Chinese Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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The service and seating was really good. They were fast and explained the soups. The meat options were good but I thought it was limited compared to other hotpot places in the suburbs. The soups could've had more options as well, it didn't seem that flavorful so had to use sauces to get the meat to taste better. Ambiance is nice and they have plenty of seating. read more

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Always good food here. The variety is good and i mainly enjoy the beef tongue. Not many korean bbq places offer it so this spot is my go-to-place. Servers are also very attentive and stop by frequently to keep the food coming! read more

All-you-can-eat Korean BBQ + Hotpot combo (your whole table has to agree to do both!) For BBQ we got LOTS of bulgogi beef, ribeye, garlic shrimp, & chicken dumplings, we even tossed some of the hotpot meat on the grill For hotpot we did instant ramen, udon noodles, spicy beef, marinated beef, & chicken dumplings (SO good in the broth ). The spicy broth had the perfect kick! Also tried their chicken wings: just okay but worth a try. Overall, hotpot was a solid first-time experience 4/5 Still love Iron Age in IL more, but this spot definitely hit the spot. Heads up: sauce station costs extra, so we skipped that part ‍ & left with a bunch of the green tea candy they give you at the end! Super friendly staff who always come to change your grill & make the experience pleasant! read more

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Went to Back Street BBQ & Hotpot for the first time with a friend on a Thursday night. Parking was easy to find! There's street parking available as well as a small parking lot. The staff were friendly, attentive, and did a great job explaining everything to my friend, who had never tried Korean BBQ or hotpot before. We decided to do both for AYCE, which was a fun experience. They offer a good variety of meat options. The pork belly fell a little short for me compared to other places I've tried, but the other cuts were solid and flavorful. I also really enjoyed the hotpot! They had lots of topping options like fish balls and other add ins that some places don't always carry. There's also a small sauce bar, a dessert bar, and ice cream to finish off the meal, which was a nice touch. Overall, a great spot with good service and plenty of options. I'd definitely come back! read more

Had an awesome time doing Hot pot and Korean barbecue. Plenty of options and great service. Food came pretty fast and was fresh. They did a good job of switching out our grill when it got burnt. Well ventilated and the place was decorated really beautifully. We're gladly come back. read more

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This is my go-to spot on the Eastside for kbbq! I appreciate their veggie and meat selection, I'm always leaving so full after coming here. I like the charts they have to help you make dipping sauces at the bar they have. There are other condiments too available which is really nice like lemon wedges, butter, salt, pepper. I like that they have boba here too with other fruit drinks and smoothies. A lot of young workers but they are super nice and very helpful! Any one of them will help you clean up your plates or switch the grill for you. Tables are nice and big and I love the overall vibe here! read more

This place has AYCE with a discounted lunch special on the week days. The menu is smaller but still good. My friend and I were obsessed with the honey barbecue beef. We also got garlic shrimp, but nothing beat the beef. I had a mojito that was pretty strong and delicious. I tried these cute brown sugar rice cakes, and they were so chewy like mochi and sweet because of the brown sugar. The sauce I made was soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, scallions, and sugar. It's so sour and garlicky. I loved that they had all the ingrediants to make it seriously. Our server was amazing at switching our grill when it was too burnt, so that was great! They have this fire flame thing going on by the booths, and it looks so cool eating by it. read more

Such a cool place for hot pot and K-BBQ. Great service fast and friendly service! Very authentic decor and sauce station was A-1 they had everything! You did not have to wait long for the next round of meats/order. Must try! read more

Back Street BBQ & Hotpot - Hot pot and K-BBQ - Chinese Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Service was great. The restaurant was really loud so it was hard to hear what our server was saying. We ordered the hotpot and bbq combo. The beef bulgogi was insanely good. The hotpot was good too. The only negative part was the octopus we orders for bbq came in a sauce that we didn't care for. The sauce bar was a fun way to mix and match to make the sauce any flavor you want. read more

Overall, the food here was mediocre. The food here was good for the price, but had a lot of mishaps. Some of the meat was still frozen and they kept giving hotpot meat instead of bbq. Although I did enjoy their French fries, all of the other fried stuff tasted like they had used the same grease giving them a weird off taste. read more

The hot pot is amazing. We've been here for bbq before as well. It's a lot of the same items so it's also good. I just personally don't like having to wait for everything to cook as hot pot is much faster. The sauce bar is great to be able to make things unique to your taste. Staff is extremely attentive and it's a great value for the price. read more

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Lots of options for bbq meats and hotpot items. I liked how modern everything felt and we had great service while dining here. I went with a group of four and our server was super helpful in helping us order without over-ordering. There's a sauce bar with some cold appetizers, fruits, and desserts. I think this place does well with their meat selection and seasoning. The meat felt more fresh and the seasoning was not overly sweet or salty like the other ayce places around the area. However, I did notice their hot pot broths were more on the bland side. I normally get the spicy hotpot option anywhere I go, and felt like this place was not the spiciest or most fragrant i've had. Good thing there's a sauce bar! I'm glad this place opened up and will definitely frequent read more

Sunday night dinner with my sisters brought us to Back Street (I don't think it was named after one of the greatest boy bands). We were able to get a table with no wait around 6:30 p.m.. The entry way was nicely decorated with cute items from the 80s and 90s, a cherry blossom tree, and cute street table. The tables had fake grass and fog coming out of the top. The staff was attentive and very friendly. There isn't a limit to how many items can be ordered at one time. The price for both the BBQ and hot pot was not bad. I had the hot and spicy soup base which was flavorful and served in a cute pot. The meat option was the usual choices but a little bit different from other places where the pork was more of bacon style than the bone in strip. The only thing is there wasn't a lot of vegetables or varying kimchi. Overall, if you have a Korean BBQ itch, then it is a good spot for decently priced Korean BBQ and hotpot. read more

I went here looking got a worthy BBQ place... The food was perfect, service fun and environment, perfect! A hidden gem! read more

We stopped by a Friday night and were seated right away! Our server was kind and welcoming and explained the different options they offered. The Korean BBQ was great however I wish the meat was sliced thinner because it took forever to cook. They have a small sauce bar which was also nice! Good value for what you get! read more

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Somewhat overwhelming, but in a good way? An all you can eat Korean BBQ and hotpot joint with no shortage of options to choose from, our night at Back Street BBQ was one I won't soon forget. The ambiance is cozy and the staff was incredible, anticipating our every need and keeping our grill and hot pot well-stocked. Makes for a fun night out with a group or could be a unique dining option for couples looking to try someplace new. read more

Back Street BBQ & Hotpot - Cute little frog on the Jinro peach drink - Chinese Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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I was really furious at the owner or staff today. I walked in with my family paying only what I could afford for them and I left no tip because why would I tip if I am cooking my own foods? The waiters barely did much for us and I was asked why I didn't tip? The staff walked up to me and stopped me from leaving and asked why I didn't tip. First of all it's my choice, and second, if you are worry for your staff then YOU should raise their PAY WAGES and not solely rely on others who worked hard to just come in and have a decent meal. To remind you WE ARE COOKING FOR OURSELVES! I am so upset and would not recommend ANYONE to come here! Fuck that place and that staff member. read more

Are you turning one year closer to 30 and need somewhere to go to eat your existential crisis away? Then look no further, Back Street Korean BBQ and Hotpot is for you. The establishment just opened in March of 2024. I came with a humble party of 3. AMBIANCE: Back Street BBQ and Hotpot doesn't look like much from the outside. However, the inside is gorgeous. The interior design is very thoughtful and you're taken into a transformed space. The flames that line the seating area look so real. Their main entrance has a few corners you can pop off into to get that good selfie. There's music playing in the background but it's not overwhelmingly loud. On the day I came, the music was on point. SERVICE: My server for the day was Jacky. He made a gal feel special for her birthday. Our water cups were NEVER empty. He checked on our table so many times. We kept adding food and he didn't leave a single item off. He went over the menu for us and even stopped in and helped turn some of our meats over. Also, he was great about changing the grill before it got too smoky. FOOD: For the meats, everything is top notch. The meats aren't too fatty and the cuts are good. My personal favorite was the beef bulgogi. The only thing that has small portions is the seafood. Specifically, the mussels. If you like mussels, you should start with 2 orders because one order only has 3 mussels in it. The squid actually had pretty decent portions. The only thing my table didn't get a chance to try was the octopus For a price of $32/person for the Korean BBQ, you get a pretty sweet deal. Rice is included in that price!! And you have access to sauces and other sides like kimchi. I will definitely be back here to try the hot pot. Overall, this was a perfect place to ring in my 27th evolution around the Sun. read more

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This was our first time eating here with a large group, and the service was excellent. The food came out quickly, and we ordered the soup and BBQ option, which offered a great variety of meats, seafood, appetizers, broth, veggies, and noodles. While the menu had plenty of choices, I felt that some of the meat and seafood lacked flavor. They do have a sauce station to add your own flavor, but I personally prefer when the main dishes are marinated beforehand. Overall, our family agreed that the food was good, but we'd still prefer KPot in Greenfield, as their dishes tend to have a bit more flavor. read more

We all enjoyed hotpot individual soups and made our own bowls with ingredients that each one of us wanted. Great way to enjoy for the family! read more

Back Street BBQ & Hotpot - Hot Pot Soup.. just amazing.. - Chinese Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The food tasted great and what makes this place really cool is the amount of options that they offer (more food options with no limited availability and more sauce/condiment options). The service is always great as well, with super kind staff and the atmosphere is super vibey. read more

Back Street BBQ & Hotpot - Chinese Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Went with a group of four and everyone loved it! A good selection of soup bases and sauces. The veggies were fresh. Our hostess, Soe, was not only a master of the grill, but also a fountain of culture and history knowledge. Highly recommended. read more

Came for Korean BBQ for dinner on a Saturday night around 8 pm and was seated immediately with no wait. I was really impressed with the service we received all night. Our waitress checked in frequently and was so patient with us, and she proactively offered grill changes a few times throughout the night. Our waitress also mentioned we would not be charged for any extra leftover food which surprised me, but it was nice not having to worry about that. I liked the ambiance as well and the place seemed very clean which I appreciated. It was not smokey or difficult to breathe at all. While the menu has all the Korean BBQ basics and many options, I found myself wishing the place were a bit more authentic. The bulgogi was our favorite that we ordered, and while the quality the meat was good, I feel like it could have been thinner with more marinade. There were also few authentic banchan options (only kimchi you had to order off the menu) and the sides bar only had fruit, seaweed salad, and some desserts. Overall, I enjoyed the experience that we had and this would be a great place to introduce someone to KBBQ for the first time, but I hope over time that they upgrade their Korean BBQ menu offerings. The service and ambiance were great though so I hope Back Street keeps that up. It seems like the hot pot had a lot more options and variety, so I will have to come back for that next time! read more

I recently stopped by on Sunday 07/07/2024 with my husband. We truly enjoyed it. The place in itself was absolutely beautiful to me. I loved all of their decor. They had a great selection of items you could get for both the BBQ option and The Hot Pot option. We went with the BBQ and loved everything. Our waiter was truly on too of things and made sure we had what we needed. She checked in on us every so often when she noticed our food would go low and ask if we wanted to order any more. Both options have unlimited options to order. The drive was very well worth it. I can truly say this will be a great splurge for us. read more

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As a vegetarian I could substitute the pork base to water base in Hot Pot and the food was soo good. The service was great. And the overall Ambiance was amazing. Must to go place. read more

We both got the BBQ + Hotpot. It was both of our first time; the server was very helpful in answering our questions about how everything worked and was super attentive throughout our meal. We ordered a random variety of meats fish and veggies, but our lack of experience allowed us to consider how we could strategize the ordering for next time. They will swap out the grills as they get dirty from cooking as you eat; they swapped ours out twice while we were there. There is a sauce bar and free fountain soda. Be sure to try one of their many delicious homemade beverages off their drink menu. read more

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This was our first time here and it was such a great experience. Upbeat, positive staff encouraged us to try different things. Fun, energetic atmosphere and excellent food. We got all you can eat hot pot but next time we'll definitely try the barbecue. read more

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Was searching for a hotpot place in Milwaukee for a small graduation get together. This came up as a newer but put together place, so we gave it a try! First glance at the menu, it's easy to get discouraged. However the server thoroughly explained how the all-you-can-eat BBQ & Hotpot works, and we got the hang of it pretty quickly. The place overall is very sleek design wise, and does a good job of making each table feel secure and private. The selection of the menu was great. My dad, normally discouraged by restaurants because of his intolerances to dairy and gluten, was very happy to find a place that had practically an entire menu that he could eat. It's safe to say that this menu is very gluten and dairy friendly. As for the price, it's $30 something dollars per person for all-you-can-eat hotpot & BBQ. Depending on how large your group is, this is not a cheap endeavor. It does depend on your liking for hotpot & BBQ. I do want to come back to this place for my birthday dinner. It is really really fun, lots of variety, and the staff were good at explaining how the "stovetop" and hot plate worked. Will return! :) read more

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Awesome! Korean BBQ with Hotpot! Really good hotpot and fresh food all the way around. Highly recommended! read more

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food was great but the service was awful. my cousin and i were constantly circled and was never offered help and giving a lot of attitude and passive aggressive remarks towards us. due to the service being poor i tipped her low due to her performance and when she looked at it, she turned to me and asked me if i wanted to tip higher. when i told her no she stormed away. 10/10 food 1/10 service read more

This place is GRE@T. This is a fun date night place. It's a much needed addition to the milwaukee food scene. read more

Back Street BBQ & Hotpot - Chinese Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Fantastic place to check out for food that's is delicious with many different types of sauces bbq fast service

So happy to find the best AYCE BBQ hotpot restaurant in Milwaukee. A lot of variety of meat，veggies and seafood. i definitely will come back again. the service was also nice. Love it！！ read more

Back Street BBQ & Hotpot - Chinese Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Milwaukee needed a hot pot / Korean BBQ place and Back Street delivered!! We did the all you can eat hot pot and the food was delicious. Love the individual pots so we could pick our own broth. Food was fresh, large variety of options and delicious. Our waiter was very attentive and kept checking in on us and asking if we wanted to put more food orders in. Bus-boys were constantly clearing plates to make sure we had enough room on the table. Love the ambiance! The entryway is super cool with the statue and we absolutely loved the simulated flames, the karaoke decor, and the beautiful designs on the hot pots themselves!! We will be back! read more

The food has been great all the time. The service has been outstanding and wait staff are always there when you need additional service or food. I'll always go back to this place. read more

It's a cute place, love the idea of projectors playing music videos on the wall and the little fire. If you're looking for Korean sides they don't have much probably just kimchi and pickle daikon read more