After watching the long awaited The Devil Wears Prada 2, we wanted a place where we could sit, linger, and chat. Korean BBQ felt like the perfect fit, and Beque Korean Grill turned out to be a solid choice. We came in with a plan and ordered everything in half portions so we could try more variety without overdoing it too quickly. Our lineup included beef bulgogi, spicy chicken, pork belly, beef belly, brisket, and the cheese corn dip. At $36 per person, I am not sure we fully maximized the value, but that was not really the point. We wanted variety and a place where we could relax and have a nice chat. Overall, everything was really good. The bulgogi was flavorful with a slight sweetness, the spicy chicken had a nice kick without being overwhelming, and the pork belly crisped up beautifully on the grill. The brisket and beef belly were great for quick grilling, and the cheese corn dip added another layer of flavor to the well seasoned meats. I appreciated that they allow half orders, which made it easy to pace ourselves and sample more dishes. Service was very efficient, the food came out steadily, and they changed the grill frequently to keep the smokiness under control. By the end, we were completely stuffed. We ended up walking around the mall a few times afterward just to recover. It may not be the most upscale Korean BBQ spot, but for variety, value, and a relaxed group dining experience, it definitely delivers. read more

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We came here for lunch and were seated right away. We love Korean food so this place is a must try. The servers were very attentive and efficient. Their side dishes were fresh and tasty. We ordered all the different types of meat as well as their marinated meats. The marinated meats were spot on!!! The beef belly and brisket were our favorite. I have gone to other places where the quality was higher but this place was good enough to fill our hearts desire, lol. The only complaint is the ventilation. It was not as effective, but they did change our grill top several times which helped a lot. Overall this place is spot on. I don't know any other place in Sf that is AYCE Korean BBQ, but we were happy with the food and the service. I only gave it a 4 because of the ventilation. If you're by this area and are hungry or craving for Korean food, this is a Must try, but prepare to be stuffed!!! read more

Beque BBQ Grill - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

All the meat quality was just ok but for the price we won't be coming back. My nephew is 5 and got charge $22.99 for kids . He only ate rice and japchae. read more

Came here with a large party around dinner time for a going away party for a coworker. At the time of me making this review the dinner is $35.99 a person. Overall, I'd give this spot a 3.5-4 out of 5. The meats were decent but it didn't particularly blow me away. But the service here is okay and the price is pretty reasonable compared to other places. Anyways... try it out if you like. :) read more

Beque BBQ Grill - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Incredibly mediocre meats, no flavor and horrible seasoning/sauce. Price was fair especially for being in S.F however, the meats were so mediocre I didn't even complete my first round of meats. Unfortunately wasted my time and money coming here but I should've known it could potentially be this bad with how mixed the ratings are. read more

I went at 2:29 and just missed the lunch deal which was a bummer! The food was honestly okay but they give you very good portions which get you. You can get half the portion of meat which is nice. The marinated pork and beef was our fav. The server was very nice and changed our grill very often. There are plenty of seats dispose it being a friday read more

Beque BBQ Grill - Bulgogi - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

I hadn't tried this place previously because of the low reviews but i was pleasantly surprised. Pretty reasonable prices for 2 hr all you can eat and the sauces were nice. The service was super fast and friendly. It wasn't too smoky and they had some tvs playing K-pop songs. read more

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the vibe in here is chill, theres a lot of seating but be ready to come out smeelllliiinnn like meat bc they dont have the best ventilation. i always come at night and go home right after so i dont mind hehe. service is good, super kind and they're very attentive of when you need a grill swap. the price is lower than other kbbq's i've been to!! and the meat is good! the spicy versions of the bulqogi and brisket are soo yummy they make the meat more flavored/soft. def coming backkk :3 read more

Beque BBQ Grill - Spicy Brisket & Bulgogi - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

The meats were okay but kbbq is mostly the experience. I like the banchan sides that were included as they were be dry generous with their portions. Pork belly was alright but the main star of the show was the brisket. I would recommend coming if you were in the area and very hungry as the price was quite high. read more

Yikes dude. The BBQ is not that good with very lackluster meats. I'm not sure if it's the preparation or supplier, but it's not that great either way. Either it's too chewy or too fatty. The waiters were good but it wasn't anything to write home about. They were simply doing their jobs with the food they were given. The most annoying thing was the lack of ventilation in the restaurant. The business owners did leave up fans to accommodate for this, but I think it could be improved. Although this is probably not the restaurant's fault though read more

So good! I recommend going earlier to avoid the big groups and crowds. Also avoid thicker cuts of meat, since they won't cook as well My regular order: House marinated pork 2x spicy brisket beef bulgogi 2 Rices Side Pineapple 1 Extra kimchi Korean hot sauce Yogurt soju read more

Contrary to what most reviews were saying, the service was pretty good. The servers changed our grill about 2-3x without us having to ask and they checked on us a couple of times. The price for dinner was about 30$ per person and I thought that was a bit pricey for the small selection of AYCE. I was kinda bummed that the soup and steamed egg were only add-ons so they were an extra charge. The pork belly was very fatty and had little meat. The brisket was cut in very big slices, which I liked, and the bulgogi was chopped into smaller pieces and marinated well. I really loved the fact that they offer a cheese fondue dip because I haven't been to another kbbq place with that option. read more

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Food? Flavorless, Quality? Questionable. I've been a few times over the years and each time reminds me why I only go when someone else convinces me. Way overpriced for what it is. I've eaten at many different AYCE KBBQ restaurants and this one is by far the worst. This land round will be my last, I was up all night with a stomach ache and I only ate one round of meat with a variety three meats. I'm a seasoned KBBQer and have never gotten sick before at other joints and that's with eating three rounds with more orders of meat, it's definitely due to food quality and not cooking quality. For it being AYCE too, no one checked in to see if we wanted to place another order so service could definitely be better. Overall not worth the price, go somewhere in the Sunset and if everyone else is closed, get something else. read more

No wait time on a misty Saturday night. Less pricey than many other SF KBBQ spots but at the expense of meat quality. My favs were the Spicy Pork and the House Beef Belly. Banchan dishes and service were pretty good too read more

Came here with my husband on a recent Monday evening. We were seated right away. There were several tables with customers but it wasn't at all crowded. There are a lot of screens situated around the restaurant playing k-pop videos for a fun, upbeat atmosphere. My husband and I both decided to get the "all you can eat" dinner, which I believe is $33.99 each. Our server took our order and then brought out several small dishes such as glass noodles, macaroni salad, kimchi, pickled cucumbers, etc., all of which were very tasty. With rhetorical all you can eat dinner, you can order from a list of various meats, poultry, etc. which you cook at the grill in the center of your table. We had bulgogi, shrimp, and squid. I especially liked the bulgogi. The shrimp was tasty but a little inconvenient since the shell is still on - can be a little messy when you peel off the shell. The squid was not my personal preference, due to the chewy texture, but I think that's just the way squid is and the flavor was good. The service overall was good and our server came to check on us several times and exchanged the grill cover a few times as well to prevent any leftover bits from causing things to get smoky. My husband did have to ask for his drink a second time before he got it, but apart from that, no complaints. Looking forward to our next visit! read more

Beque BBQ Grill - Shrimp on the grill. - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Went here for AYCE for $32 per person on a Saturday late afternoon and it was okay. I was disappointed with the meat quality of the brisket... it is normally my favorite but it way too tough and too chewy. I could not eat it. But the pork belly made up for it because it was thin and I was able to cook it fast and make it crispy. I liked dipping the pork belly in the cheese corn and brisket sauce. The service was nice and friendly. We were able to flag them down for extra sauce, condiments and water refills. It's a good space overall but there are probably other venues with better meat quality. read more

Beque BBQ Grill - Inside - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

We frequent here a lot because it's Japantown's hidden secret. Everyone tends to go to Yakiniq and there's usually a long wait there, so you go to Beque where there barely is a wait and the overall experience is better. The workers here are amazing and the owner is so sweet! We go here often and they always remember us. They're super speedy and rarely ever makes mistakes with our orders. They always check-in, so I don't have to call them over. The meat is decent. It gets the job done. Their portions are a lot, which I appreciate because I don't need to bother them to order more. Reasonably priced and they have good meat options. They don't have galbi tho, but have an alternative. I highly recommend this spot if you're craving KBBQ and need to be satisfied! read more

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I always pass by this place and decided today to come in ans try it out. And I can honestly Say it's not too bad. They have an all you can eat lunch for $25.99 and all you can eat dinner $30.99. We. Choose the all you can eat lunch. We only had two rounds. For the first round we choose the cheese fondue dip, corn cheese dip, brisket, garlic pork belly and marinated bulgogi. The brisket was really frozen so when we threw it on the grill it cooked super fast and ended up being tough before we could finish the meat. The marinated bulgogi was our favorite. It was flavorful and tender. It was nicely seasoned. For the sauces we got the bean paste, spicy sauce, garlic and jalapeño. When cooking on the grill we recommend adding the jalapeño and garlics to give the meat a bit of more flavor. The garlic pork belly was delicious and not to fatty. Overall. I do like this place if my other korean bbq spots are closed. The thing is that they charge gor steam egg. Which some places do not. read more

Beque BBQ Grill - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

hella cheap n yum! my fav is brisket. ayce during lunch is less than $30! it was a vibe! service was really fast too! read more

Beque BBQ Grill - Garlic Pork Belly - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

We have been here a few times now and they are still one of a great place for all you can eat while being at a fun location where you can walk around to shop The selection is good but I wish they gave smaller portion so we could try more variety. The mainstream bulgogi are great, we tried their squid and brisket but wasn't super impressed. read more

I came to Beque with my friend for the first time a few weeks ago. AYCE for dinner is only ~$30, but you get what you pay for. The meat was mediocre to average - the brisket (my favorite) had a lot of fatty parts (which I cut out), and while one of the marinated meats was good, the other was not. The side dishes were also average with limited variety. Service was fine and the interior is pretty big. Again, not my top pick for Korean food, but if you are going for quantity over quality, you can't beat $30 for AYCE dinner (especially in San Francisco). read more

I've had Korean BBQ all over the world including Korea and Asia. I must say, I don't think it is too hard to provide a decent BBQ grilling experience that is satisfying, but this place made me change my mind. I won't go into too much detail, other than my colleague and I were looking for a great Korean BBQ place in San Fran, and figured the ones in Japan town would be good. Next time we will check Yelp before assuming so. Anyways, it was nice to be seated quickly and they had an awesome dinner option of $30 all you can eat meat for 2 hours. NOTE! The CAVEAT is that you need to finish all your meat before ordering more. I thought, "Ok, not a problem," until they delivered the chopped up so-called meat that wasn't even close to what I was used to having. Not to mention, the grill wasn't hot and it took almost half an hour to get our first servings cooked. I felt bad for my employee, as she agreed that the meat was not good, but the Korean appetizers/side dishes were nice, as well as the salad. For those of you looking to go here. Unless you like chopped up meat in your BBQ, go somewhere else. read more

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I love this place! After eating, you can just walk around to get rid of the bloating! Staff are also very kind and attentive!

Do you like smelling like bbq.. wel then this is your spot. Servers great! Only reason why I would go back here. Meat- questionably fresh? I didn't like that they don't have a thick pork belly- that should be a signiture meat. They only my have thin slice bacon. I like that they will give you Romain lettuce on the side when requested to wrap you meal in. read more

Beque BBQ Grill - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

I always pass by this place in the mall so I was glad I could finally try it. I have many thoughts after my recent visit but I'll start with the service. We got seated quick and the staff were very friendly! All of them were very helpful and attentive. I appreciated them very much! Now for the meat... I don't know what it was but every meat we ordered was way too chewy. It was like chewing on rubber. Even the marinated meats still had no flavor. By the end of the meal I just felt tired from chewing and we had only done 3 rounds. All the sides were good. No complaints about that one. Overall, you could get better kbbq somewhere else for the same price. read more

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Food was ok. Price is good for ayce (~42) excluding drinks. I think with kbbq and cooking everything yourself, you will definitely notice the quality of meat and the service. You can either do ayce or a la carte here, I would suggest ayce for the price. Selection of meats and items are limited. Other ayce kbbq has more meat and food selections and service is much more attentiveness with less attitude from servers. Banchans are ok here as well. First order and service was attentive but after it was very slow and we had to raise our hands multiple times in order to get service even though there was not many people in the restaurant. During the initial order we order rice but never revived it and asked about it at 20 mins into our service, they mistaking us for ordering more and both orders of rice, yes, just 3 bowls of rice, still took about 30 mins to arrive. I think is a good place to try if you want 3-4 types of meat only... I would highly suggest looking at the menu first before going since there is addition charges for everything else. read more

My bf and I were exploring Japan town when we saw there was a kbbq spot on the bottom floor! We decided to dine in for their AYCE. Quality of the meats was a mixed bag. Some of the meats were pretty good but the majority was subpar. It took a while to chew some of the meats. We decided to stick with their "starred meats" for the rest of our dinner just so we wouldn't get full with the lower quality stuff. Stick to the starred items and you should be fine. Side dishes were yummy and service was excellent! Overall, the meats were a 3.5 but rounding up to 4. Stick to the "customer favorite" items which is about 4-5 of the meats. Not a huge selection but I still left happy with the more popular meats read more

Beque BBQ Grill - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I love KBBQ, from SoCal to NorCal, you will never hear me say no to an invite. First, the location is great. You're in the heart of Japantown and have easy access to so many other things in the city outside of Japantown - walk from Fillmore District, car ride from Union Square. And if you decide you are not craving KBBQ, you are in a shopping area that has so many other places to grab a bite at. But I regress, back to Bequeath BBQ grill. It's true, the place is enjoyed by many, unfortunately, I feel that I could get more bang for my buck elsewhere. They have a really wonderful and attentive staff, our grill was never "burned" or charred as the team would switch out and replace the grills before doing so. I think for me, it might have been the quality of the flame. My go to meat, the brisket was extremely dry. I even tried different methods like marinating my brisket in the sauces they provided before grilling it and after and it was not the same. Lastly, when we paid for our food, they did not provide us with the little yogurt drink that they usually provide. I saw a ton of them at the counters and we did not get any. Overall I am sure the place is still good, its convenient, decently priced, and has attentive staff, but for me, it lacked a bit. read more

My fiance and I were hungry and in Japantown last weekend. We wanted to try a new KBBQ spot! We always saw Beque and wanted to give it a shot! We ended up coming around lunch time, which the restaurant only had a few patrons. It was mostly empty, but it might have been because of the rain. We were seated down immediately and were told to scan the QR code to review the menu. For AYCE lunch, it was $24.99 per person. We thought that was a pretty good deal considering some other KBBQ places aren't open at this time. We were informed that we could have up to 4 meats, and endless sides. They did also bring out bonchon for us to enjoy. WHAT I ORDERED: We started off with the following: -Brisket (x2) -Bulgogi -Beef Belly -2 white rice -Korean hot sauce -Pineapple chili -Cheese corn dip REVIEW: -MEAT- Honestly.. the meat portions are so large, it was so difficult to eat towards the end. All the meats we tried didn't have much fat on them, so they were a bit tougher. They were pretty filling to say the least since they were a bit thicker on some cuts. I did prefer the brisket over everything. The bulgogi was thicker and not as sweet, which could be to someone's liking. We did get a ton of this, so we weren't able to finish it. I usually love ordering beef belly, but there wasn't much fat on this where it would help tenderize the cut. I mostly got tough meat which was overall ok, but not what I was expecting. -SAUCE- I would highly recommend the pineapple chili if you want a slight kick with your meal. Although I do appreciate the sesame oil and other sauce they provided, it didn't have a kick that I wanted or the salt factor. The pineapple chili gave you sweet, spicy, and some saltiness to pair with the meat. The Korean hot sauce was MEH to me, but maybe I needed to mix it with something else. -SIDES/BON CHON- The cheese corn dip was ok, it was a bit lack luster to me. I thought it would be a bit sweeter, but the corn was meh and it was just cheddar cheese mix dumped in. I didn't get to finish this as much. -SERVICE- The service was ok, but they only checked up on us towards the end of our meal and not much during. Our grill was getting burnt by all the cooking, but they only decided to change the grill when we were both full out of our minds. The grills are also set so low, where it took a while to cook our meats. We did turn it up slightly higher, but it didn't really do much. -OVERALL- Overall, decent service and ok food. I'm not really rushing to come back and I was a bit disappointed. There aren't any appetizers or soups to pair with your meal. The menu is also limited as well, which is a downside. I usually love more selection with my KBBQ. If you want something to satisfy your cravings, this might be the spot? But I'd recommend going elsewhere. read more

My go to kbbq spot that's more affordable than most spots in the city. Last I checked it was $32 a person for all you can eat. The service is usually quick and kind but I've never been when it's crazy busy. The options are pretty good and basic for what you pay for. I like that they have other options for sides too and sauces. Those things are all add ons tho and not part of the all you can eat. read more

Really limited Menu compared to any other kbbq spot I've been to, really disappointed that they had no soups or appetizers to order from Service was good but not great Wish they had more side dishes, we got Kim chi, glass noodles, cucumber kimchi, salad, fish cake, and bean sprouts. I would have loved to seen potato salad, daikon Kim chi, etc too Was sat quickly for a Friday evening, right before the holidays no less. I will stick with yanki q read more

I've came here many times and had always enjoyed it. But we came here and the quality of the food went down. The brisket and the beef belly was very tough to eat. I had to spit a lot of it out. We also ordered pork and it had a smell to it. It was pretty disappointing, yes the price is cheaper compared to other AYCE KBBQ but I'd rather pay more and enjoy the food than spiting most of it out. But, the service was great. All the female workers were nice and attentive. They got everything we asked for. read more

We stopped here for a date night on a Sunday evening. We probably had to wait about 20 minutes for a table, but it was a great excuse to wander around the mall. The service was fast and waiters were very attentive, switching out our grill trays often and checking on us frequently. AYCE was 30.99, which was very reasonable for the amount and quality of the food. Our favorite item was the spicy bulgogi beef, the sauce was very flavorful and the meat was juicy and tender. They give you a bunch of sides too, which were all pretty good. If you're in the mood for KBBQ this is definitely a great option, and we will be back! read more

Beque BBQ Grill - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The food was so good! The day I went, there was only 2 servers and the restaurant was packed but they still had great service. Would definitely come back read more

Beque BBQ Grill - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

I went to Beque BBQ Grill yesterday with some friends, and it was pretty good! They have a pretty good variety of meats, serve them in large portions, and are pretty filling. There are also a variety of sides you can get, and lots of drinks to choose from. Since we got there at about 4PM, dinner AYCE price was $30.99. I think if you go for lunch, it's about $22 or $23! There also were not many people since we were there pretty early, so the place wasn't loud at all. The server who was pretty much serving the tables all by herself was super nice and very attentive! I would recommend this place! read more

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It was a busy night, but we were seated as soon as we came in. The service was fast and efficient. Banchan had a decent variety, but the kimchi and the japchae were really good! Had two rounds of generously portioned variety of meats (we were hungry after walking the Alcatraz all day!) but their beef belly and spicy beef bulgogi are the yummiest amongst the options we tried. And what really made them a 5 was their attentiveness-- they were always refilling stuff-- banchan or water or changing our grilll. Great experience with the service! read more

Been here a few times, most recently for my nieces birthday. Food is good and decent price for all you can eat. Location kinda cutty , bottom Floor of indoor shopping center. read more

Came here the other night with a friend visiting from out of town, so we decided to give it a try. It was Sunday night during peak time, and we were able to get a table right away. The menu for AYCE was pretty big with a lot of selection. The first word that came to mind was value. For $28.99 for AYCE it's affordable and get your money's worth even if you don't each that much. Favorites include the spicy brisket, spicy pork, and spicy beef bulgogi. I though all of those grilled great and kept it's flavor. I couldn't put my finger on what was missing, but something kept it from having the 'IT' factor. The grills are on the smaller side, so it felt like things took long to cook. The service here was really good! The lady at the front was super sweet and they always brought everything out with a quickness. They were really good about switching out the grills once they were getting charred. Overall, not a place I'd go running back to, but a serviceable Korean BBQ place that gets the job done and is easier on the wallet. read more

This place is my go to spot! Me and my partner come here frequently. Service is always great and the staff are just amazing. Love them!! The food and portions are also great! The overall vibe of the place is cozy and feels like I'm eating a family/friends house! read more

I thought this place was great. I have not had Korean BBQ in a while so I decided to come here with my friend. For all you can eat I thought the price was pretty good because I ate a lot of food with my friend. The beef bulgogi and the marinated pork tasted really good. They had attentive service because they needed to change the sizzling pan. I thought the environment of the place was pretty decent. We also did not have a problem finding seating. I would day that the condiments could have been a bit better, but other than that I thought this place was pretty good. read more