The Food: Absolutely delicious. The meat quality is great, incredibly flavor-packed, tender, and well seasoned. The side dishes (banchan) are fresh and complement the meal wonderfully. The Atmosphere & Service: The staff is so nice, friendly, and attentive. They check in regularly to make sure you have everything you need without feeling rushed. The restaurant is clean, welcoming, and has a great vibe. Overall, everything was good and fresh. read more

Visited BWON today and the food was amazing. I would absolutely recommend it. This would have easily been a 5-star experience if the service had gone more smoothly. Our original server never offered us drinks and left us with lukewarm water while every other table had ice water. He also forgot to bring the five ramen bowls that were included with the package we ordered. We reminded him three separate times, and after that he completely disappeared and never came back to our table. Thankfully, Fabian came to our rescue. He fixed our grill, brought us Pepsi, made sure we had everything we needed, and completely turned our experience around. He was attentive, friendly, and genuinely cared about making things right. I really hope the tip my family and I left goes to Fabian because he absolutely earned it. If you visit BWON, I highly recommend asking for Fabian. He's an outstanding server, and the owner is lucky to have someone like him on the team. read more

Checked in got seated right away. Server thoroughly explained menu selections being that it was our first time. Friendly service and was helpful and patient with us. Was on top of our requests and continuously checked in to make sure we were good. We felt welcomed and good vibe atmosphere. We will definitely be back read more

Food was absolutely top tier, the pricing is fair, and honestly... you really can't beat AYCE Korean BBQ at this place for a birthday celebration. We come here all the time and it never disappoints! Also LOVE that they offer reservations for large parties. That's a game changer when you're trying to wrangle a large family for ayce instead of hoping everyone can somehow get to the restaurant on time before being seated. Shoutout to our server Brayden, who was pretty awesome and made the whole experience even better. Great food, great service, and fair pricing! Definitely worth it! read more

The Service: Beyond Exceptional!!! Specially Jonathan What truly elevates BWON from a "good meal" to a "memorable experience" is the stellar service. Attentive & Welcoming: The staff is incredibly attentive without being intrusive. They are quick to replace grill plates, anticipate when you need more items, and offer great recommendations on cooking times and flavor pairings. Genuine Hospitality: There is a genuine warmth to the hospitality here. You can tell the team takes immense pride in their work and truly cares about ensuring every guest leaves happy and full. read more

We had a party of 11 on a Saturday early evening. The restaurant was not busy yet; however the service was very inconsistent and lacking. We constantly had to try to track down the server to order, they forgot things we ordered, brought the wrong drink, kept telling us things "were coming", after a VERY long wait. In the middle of our dinner, the server told us she had to help someone else and did not designate a replacement, so we had to try to track down who would now be our server. One of our grills would not stay hot. The options at the hot & cold bar are plentiful, and good quality; however based on our experience when they are NOT busy I would not go back. read more

I've had this place saved forever and I'm glad I've finally got to try it! My best friend and I spontaneously visited and we had a great experience. We enjoyed the duality of having both KBBQ and Shabu. I also liked how big, modernized, and clean the interior is. I'd definitely revisit again if in the nearby area. read more

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This was my first time coming to this restaurant the workers very friendly and ask for anything as you eating there the Salad bar is good and they also had different type of sauces for you to try. They have both BBQ or Shabu I got both the price was not bad and you go when they open it's 10% for happy hour. I recommend to get one or the other because then you will not enjoy because you get more full faster. read more

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Came here because I was craving soup/shabu shabu but my partner didn't want soup and just wanted meat. The price is good and I like that they have an option where you can do the kbbq and the shabu shabu. We came here Sunday afternoon and it was not very busy. We were seated quickly. The restaurant is fairly big. There is a buffet section near the front of the restaurant. All the Korean side dishes are at the buffet. They had a fairly decent selection. They also had some hot items like egg rolls which were pretty good. They had radish paper at the buffet but it was oddly thick and crunchy. Only time I had radish paper that actually tasted like biting into a raw red radish. I did not like that for the shabu shabu they give you a prepared selection of veggies/soup toppings. They had the thick noodles which were not very good. I wish that they could have these items in the buffet so that you could grab what you want instead of getting this prepared tray. I also wish they had different noodle options. I did the beef broth and shrimp broth. The broths tasted watered down and were not very savory. The only upside was that the meat cuts were tasty. I think they have a good selection of meat items and would come back for the kbbq aspect of this restaurant but I would not recommend the shabu shabu part. read more

BWON Shabu & BBQ - Shabu shabu veggie plate - Hot Pot Near Me - Fullerton, California

I've been going here for almost two years with my boyfriend now fiance. This place never misses and I love how the fan extends down. I dont have to worry about smoke getting in my face. Good quality meat, seafood, sides! Really good service always. Nice ambiance read more

BWON Shabu & BBQ - AYCE - Hot Pot Near Me - Fullerton, California

I came from Maryland for vacation and was looking for BBQ and Hot-Pot near me! I came across this restaurant, and I decided to give it try, this place is great, I have tried my different BBQ places, but this one has to be one of my favorite! The service is great and so is the food! The overall experience and environment is very good and to the point! Big shout out to my server Jonathan, great server and he took his time to explain the menu for me! I would definitely recommend for people to try read more

BWON Shabu & BBQ - Hot Pot Near Me - Fullerton, California

THE POLICE CAME ! do not eat here! We sat for 2 hours and got 0 service.... Sorry... they started us... that's all. I had to get up multiple times to ask for a drink and order food. Luckily I smelled the food at the food bar bcuz it was spoiled... and the plates and bowls were dirty ( which is why I decided to smell the food before putting it on my plate ) when we asked for a manger to discuss the bill they kept saying there's no manger at all... they had gone home. finally someone came out because we had expressed our frustration and the only thing they could offer us was 10% off of our bill and this is after we had a back and fourth with the server. So I stated get the manager on the phone or I'm calling the health department in the morning since the food at the bar is spoiled. The server proceeds to tell us that he came by and nobody said that they needed help and I told him no you walked by one time in the last two hours and when I raised my hand ...when you walked by the first and only time... You didn't see me and you never came back. Either way service is asking your customers if they need anything, most importantly it's asking if we need another round of food since this is an all you can eat establishment and you have to order your meat from the server. He then tells me that they were busy and I said there is 2 servers plus the owner and six tables ... right now there is us and one other table and we still haven't been helped ... he said well we have a lot of tables to clean and I told him we have been sitting here for two hours, All those tables left one hour ago and you haven't bussed one table and on top of that they have a bus boy. Then the owner comes out from hiding and starts yelling at us about how he's giving us 10% off the total bill and we have so much food left over and we tried telling him we have food left over because we lost our appetite and we're actually gonna leave and go get food somewhere else because we're still hungry. We drove an hour away and we're celebrating a-year-old's birthday... we also told him that we're not trying to leave without paying the bill. We just wanna pay a fair price on the bill because we ate less than half of what we would have eaten if we had gotten service. The OWNER proceeds to pull out his phone and starts recording us with children at the table and so we say if you're going to record us at least let us explain what happened and he said no just tell the camera that you're not paying the bill and he's so angry he's pushing bowls with hot soup off the table and it spills on someone carrying a baby... and not once did he ask if the person carrying the baby was ok or if the baby was OK? .. that's when I decided to call the police to help us de-escalate the situation and come to an agreement. Shout out to the police department because they were very understanding they even helped us try to come to an agreement about paying a fair price for what we had consumed. In the end we had already been there for three hours , We had an hour drive back plus we have to make food for ourselves and the kids because we didn't eat... that I just paid the bill. They ended up giving us a $34 discount but our bill was over $300.... The alcohol we consumed was still full because we only took one shot each... we had every intention of finishing our food and our alcohol, but we were so turned off by the service. We were a party of five adults and five kids. All the adults at the table are either restaurant general managers or servers so we understand how sometimes you get busy and you forget to check on the table or you get two backed up that it takes a lot for you to come back but for two hours? We were discussing if we should say anything or not because I am the only one who speaks up for bad service everyone else at the table lets it slide, but it was so bad today that everyone wanted to speak up . the final straw is when I had to get up to ask for hot water for the baby's formula and they said they don't have hot water, that's when I asked to speak to the manager and this whole situation got crazy. read more

BWON Shabu & BBQ - DO NOT COME HERE! OUR KIDS WERE SCARED BECAUSE THE POLICE HAD TO COME we drove 1 hour to come here and it was a 4 year olds birthday! - Hot Pot Near Me - Fullerton, California

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The food was amazing, service was great, and I like that you can grab your own sides and sauces. Will come back again to try their shabu! Only had the bbq but it was delicious. Portions are pretty big if you're just ordering for yourself btw. Good vibes too read more

BWON Shabu & BBQ - the main course :P - Hot Pot Near Me - Fullerton, California

Errrrrr the AC was out when we came in and we chose the kbbq so amongst the sweltering heat of the restaurant there was the heat of the grill to keep ya nice and warm. I would def skip the sushi from the buffet but the other items are okay. I like that they have a variety of sauces for you to choose from. I didn't try the shabu so can't say anything on that. The staff were def trying their best :') overall prob won't be back read more

I always come over here to get bbq during happy hour. They have an abundance of buffet options. I really like their sushi range. Their bbq meats menu is also great too. Overall their price is good. read more

BWON Shabu & BBQ - Hot Pot Near Me - Fullerton, California

Food is great. The meats are tender. A lot of Buffet selections available. Price is affordable. Service is great. We came on a Friday afternoon after work. Lots of people and everyone was enjoying their food. We love the premium beef brisket and pork belly a lot. The place is also clean. We Will surely back here again! read more

BWON Shabu & BBQ - Hot Pot Near Me - Fullerton, California

The food is so good with big servings! There is a wide variety of Korean sides to go with your BBQ. They also gave us quality service. There is a fairly large floor space and the tables are relatively big unlike many other restaurants of the type that feel very cramped and stuffy. The ambiance is glowing and energetic. We will definitely come back. read more

BWON Shabu & BBQ - Hot Pot Near Me - Fullerton, California

My family and I had been eagerly anticipating our dinner at Bwon Shabu & BBQ, a restaurant I had bookmarked on Yelp for quite some time. On Friday, July 3, 2026, we arrived at the restaurant at 4:50 pm, just a few minutes before it officially opened at 5:00 pm. We placed our names on the waitlist and were promptly seated as soon as the doors opened. The meat was absolutely delicious, and I thoroughly enjoyed the self-serve side dishes and salad. By 6:00 pm, only half of the restaurant was filled with patrons, which was a pleasant surprise. We decided to order more meat, and it arrived promptly at our table. The customer service was exceptional throughout our meal. For two adults and one child, our bill came to $80, which was an incredible deal for a satisfying and enjoyable dinner. The restaurant has ample seating. Whenever you arrive, you'll be seated. read more

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So glad we finally came back and gave BWON another visit. Over 4 years ago, it was still Covid times and dining out was still weird. Now, the buffet is open and sushi is fresh, the panchan is so much better, the bbq and shabu meat options are still great. The shabu broth options are still flavorful. Not sure if the happy hour deal is daily, but on a Friday from 5-6pm they give a 10% discount for HH! Staff is still super friendly. Service has also sped up as well. Oh, and they give marshmallows on a stick to toast over the flame and chocolate syrup to dip in for dessert. Yum! Just missing the graham crackers lol. read more

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I love this place, we came for my sister's birthday and it was a hit. Easy to make a reservation which is a must for me.The servers were attentive and polite. The buffet had fresh sides and tasty sushi. The environment was great plenty of tvs, music was just right overall great experience. I will be returning again as this place never fails me. I would definitely recommend to my other friends,.coworkers and family read more

Great service, love the beef belly, sukiyaki and steamed eggs were delish! The meat was extremely flavorful and fresh. The service workers here make sure you're comfortable and well stocked. I would recommend coming here, this restaurant deserves a 10/10! For the different prices and the quality if the meat it us very worth it. The server with short hair, lean figure, and beauty mark on his face is an awesome server; his name is Johnathan #preeshyou! read more

BWON Shabu & BBQ - Hot Pot Near Me - Fullerton, California

After bringing my Son and his Friends to Knotts Berry Farm we decided to still have time together before bringing them home so we stopped by this Korean BBQ called " BWON SHABU & BBQ " , my wife decided to treat them extra by bringing them here to this all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ and hot pot. 8 of us got seated quickly all together at a long table. We ordered the AYCE BBQ and HOT POT combo. But my wife said we should have just ordered the BBQ ones and not with the Hot Pot because my wife and I are the only ones who ended up eating the Hot Pot, my Son and his Friends concentrated more on Grilling BBQs instead of their Hot Pot soup. Meat quality and taste were just okay not so wow about it but as I said it's just okay. Meat Potion arrives at our table always in good sizes, barchan or other side dishes you get up and get in your own. Service was fast and friendly but many errors in delivering what we ordered , maybe it's because only 1 server was serving the 8 of us, and at the same time he was also assisting other tables by himself. Parking is plenty around. read more

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Food service was great nice and clean restaurant! Friendly great atmosphere !! Salad bar great read more

BWON Shabu & BBQ - Soup - Hot Pot Near Me - Fullerton, California

Great service and lots of food choices. I love the service and meat is great quality. They even had the World Cup on. I have to say this please is near and clean and close to my house so I will be back. read more

BWON Shabu & BBQ - Soup was so good - Hot Pot Near Me - Fullerton, California

Quality meat with great prices and we were seated quickly! Also, Special shoutout to our server Jaewoon, who provided our crazy party of 19 (while serving other tables) great service. Loved his energy and he was just the sweetest guy! read more

My family and I had an amazing dining experience at Bwon Shabu & BBQ! If you're looking for a place that serves high-quality Korean BBQ, hot pot, and a great selection of fresh ingredients, this is definitely worth visiting. The meat selection was outstanding, especially the premium beef. Everything was fresh, well-marbled, and incredibly flavorful. The seafood was equally impressive, with shrimp, mussels, squid, and other fresh options that paired perfectly with the hot pot. The broths were rich and delicious, making every bite even more enjoyable. One thing that really stood out was the variety. There were plenty of vegetables, mushrooms, noodles, side dishes, sauces, and appetizers, allowing everyone at the table to customize their meal. The quality of the ingredients was consistently excellent, and everything was replenished quickly. The restaurant itself was modern, spacious, and very clean. Even though it was busy, the staff remained friendly, attentive, and efficient. They frequently changed the BBQ grills, cleared empty plates promptly, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. For the quality of the food and the overall experience, the price is absolutely worth it. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, enjoying dinner with friends, or simply craving an all-you-can-eat feast, Bwon Shabu & BBQ delivers on every level. read more

ORDER menu A (1/5) ALL THE REVIEWS ARE FAKE. i wish i noticed sooner. all the 5-star reviews are 100% bots and are paid reviews. how misleading. i honestly wish i asked for a refund. we got 5 plates of meat for a group of 3 and left extremely disappointed and unsatisfied. the brisket was EXTREMELY tough and chewy. the beef belly was very fatty. the sides are served buffet style and every single one i tried was lacking. the mashed potatoes were way too sweet. the sushi was made up of only imitation crab. avoid at all costs. there are better options at the same price point. SERVICE service was lacking, but no big deal. AMBIANCE dark inside. very big restaurant. plenty of parking. read more

Unfortunately, I was very disappointed because I was anticipating to have Korean bbq after work, especially with the high ratings they have in yelp. Their brisket sauce wasn't as good as the ones I've had at other kbbq places (hopefully they'll improve it). The tofu soup was very bad and lack of flavor. The brisket meat itself was too thick, which made it less enjoyable. Meanwhile, their ambience was nice and the place was very spacious. It can accommodate a lot of people and big groups. Sadly, I won't be coming back. read more

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After coming to this restaurant for about 10 years, tonight was officially my last visit. What is most disappointing is that the new server was not even the real problem. Our server was clearly brand new, overwhelmed, and apparently given one of the busiest tables. Our meats came out extremely late, the service was slow, and our beers were warm. We understood. People are new. Restaurants get busy. Servers need time to learn. I have worked in the restaurant industry before, so none of that alone would have made me leave a one-star review. The problem was the way management handled what should have been a very simple situation. I told the owner/manager that our beers were warm. Her response was essentially that it was the same beer. I explained that I understood that, but both beers were warm, and asked if we could switch to bottled beer instead. She said yes. We were then brought three bottles of Terra. The employee who delivered them quietly apologized and specifically told us, "These are on the house because the server is new." We told him we completely understood. We already knew the server was new and were not upset with him. Problem solved. Or so we thought. When the check came, all three Terra beers were charged to us. I approached the manager and explained that her employee had specifically told us the beers were complimentary. Instead of saying, "Let me check on that," or simply resolving the misunderstanding, she immediately became defensive and repeatedly insisted that her employee would never say that. She kept saying things like, "He's a good kid. He wouldn't do that." Nobody said he was a bad kid. In fact, he was one of the only people actually trying to provide good customer service. He saw the new server struggling and apparently tried to make things right. Then the situation became completely ridiculous. The manager decided to Instagram call the employee after he had already left work and wanted me to speak to him over the phone about whether he had comped the beers. Seriously? I came to have dinner. I did not come to participate in an interrogation over three bottles of beer. To make it even more awkward, when the employee originally brought the beers over, he told us not to say anything and even put his finger to his mouth in a "shhh" gesture. Whatever communication problems are happening between management and employees are not the customer's problem. If an employee is not allowed to comp drinks, train your employees. If management does not know what employees are telling customers, communicate with your staff. If there is a misunderstanding, fix it professionally. What you do not do is argue with a customer, essentially accuse them of lying, call an off-the-clock employee on Instagram, and turn three beers into a confrontation. Eventually, the manager removed the beers from the bill. Exactly what should have happened in the first place. But by then, the entire experience had already been ruined. That is what makes this situation so ridiculous. This could have been resolved in 30 seconds: "Sorry about the warm beers and the wait. Those bottles are on us tonight." Done. Instead, management turned a minor service issue into an uncomfortable argument and lost customers who had supported this restaurant for approximately 10 years. That is terrible management. Again, I am not leaving one star because the server was new. I am not leaving one star because the food was late. I am not leaving one star because the beer was warm. I am leaving one star because of the manager's attitude, defensiveness, lack of professionalism, and complete inability to handle a very simple customer-service issue. The entire atmosphere changed because of her energy and the way she approached us. If this is how billing disputes are handled here, I would strongly recommend that customers review their receipts carefully before paying. Make sure you were charged correctly. Make sure anything you were told was complimentary was actually removed. Make sure any promised adjustments are actually reflected on the bill. Because apparently questioning your own check can turn into an investigation. After 10 years of loyalty, I am done. Not because of the new server. Because the person who should have known how to de-escalate the situation was the person who made it substantially worse. Bad management can ruin a restaurant faster than a new server ever could. Tonight proved that. Never coming back. read more

Food and service were fine...but the air conditioning was not working so there were only a few oscillating floor fans for the whole restaurant last Saturday, 8/29 when it was 100 degrees. What would've been a great time turned out to be quite miserable eating shabu and bbq in the heat. My friends and I couldn't wait to leave and just sit in the car with air conditioning because we were dripping in sweat. read more

Solid Korean BBQ spot that I'd definitely come back to. The meat quality was good across the board, but the standout for me was the beef tongue--sliced nice and thin, super tender, and cooked perfectly on the grill. Service made a big difference too. Brayden was attentive, quick to swap out grills, and always checking in without being overbearing. Everything came out fast, which kept the whole experience smooth. The buffet bar was a nice bonus and added extra value with a good variety of sides to round out the meal. The seating was good and there was tons of space to move around. Overall, great food, great service, and worth a return visit. read more

Was really excited to try this place because of all the high ratings...but I was disappointed. The restaurant had barely anyone on a Thursday night. Waiter told us it was a "hit or miss". Everything tasted on the sweeter side for me. The quality of the food was average-nothing spectacular-and I was hoping for more veggies option. It was a bit dark and the layout of the restaurant is tended for more larger crowds. Servers were friendly and very attentive. read more

BWON Shabu & BBQ - Hot Pot Near Me - Fullerton, California

FOOD: We were looking for a late-night Korean BBQ spot and found this place. The photos online look amazing and definitely drew us in, but unfortunately, the inside was a bit disappointing. The sushi bar did not look appetizing and was not fresh at all. We did arrive late so it could be the proximity to closing time may have been the reason for the poor quality. The meats and banchan were pretty standard. SERVICE: Service was average; with only one server managing three large groups, we had to flag her down a couple of times when we needed assistance. AMBIANCE: The restaurant photos are a bit deceiving; the interior was average and the cleanliness seemed ignored which again I attributed to being near closing time. I still believe that consistency is the key as service, quality, or cleanliness should not suffer because they are wrapping up. read more

Got the menu B bbq. It was delicious! We ordered beef tongue, beef belly, galbi, marinated octopus, and cajun shrimp. All really good quality and tender. We'll be back! Oh! They even have cold noodles! Fun atmosphere! A little under staffed, but wonderful service none the less. read more

BWON Shabu & BBQ - Cold noodles - Hot Pot Near Me - Fullerton, California

Was planning on going to another restaurant with my girlfriend for AYCE shabu-shabu and Korean barbecue but time got away from us and I didn't want to drive that far for dinner. My girlfriend suggested BWON as a closer option. So we invited my son to join us and headed to the restaurant. We were able to join the waiting list through yelp and only waited a few minutes once we arrived. Parking lot was full but we lucked into a spot after a couple of laps. Once seated our server offered us drinks and explained the menu. We opted for the AYCE B+ menu which includes both shabu-shabu and Korean barbecue. We received our first round and started cooking. The shabu-shabu pot was divided so we were able to get 2 soup bases which was great. We went with the house special shrimp and seafood and beef soup bases. For shabu-shabu we got the veggies cooking and then added beef, fish,and chicken. My girlfriend tended the shabu-shabu pot. I worked the Korean barbecue and started with ribeye, pork belly, and beef ribs. I turned and moved the meats around the cooking surface to cook them evenly and thoroughly. Serving items up as they were ready. Meanwhile my girlfriend was doing the same with the shabu-shabu pot. After 1 round of shabu-shabu and Korean barbecue my girlfriend and son were full. I ordered another order of pork belly for the barbecue and had the grill switched out for a clean one. Next time I think we'll go with one or the other for Korean barbecue or shabu-shabu. It's just too much to get AYCE of both. That being said the prices were reasonable at BWON so even though we didn't do multiple rounds, I feel like it was a good value nonetheless. I'll definitely return, next time I'll fast all day and be ready to really chow down. read more

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Jonathon absolutely deserved this review service was solid tho!!! Great guy! If u want fresh Sapporo tell t everyone Jonathon was fantastic ! read more

Went to bwon for friends birthday. This place is always sooo good! Hits the spot every time. Our 2 servers were great! And the salad bar has a great selection! Definitely recommend! read more

Not sure why this place has a high rating ,but the best parts of my meal were the extremely sharp scissors for the meat, the vent that sucked out all smell, and the service. Meat quality and flavor were a miss. Tried a bunch of them and they were just greasy or too thick. Marinades were also not remarkable and neither were the sauces. Banchan had a good variety but they were all bland. I get that it's on a cold bar but they were stale. I didn't expect to pay happy hour prices on an early Tuesday dinner, so that's appreciated, but really not with coming back to. read more

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We love coming to BWON we've been coming here for many years. The service is great and the quality is also great. The wide variety of protein and options at the buffet are great. Definitely recommend this place. The ambience is always great. read more

Awesome Awesome food. I enjoyed the glass noodles and the prime rib. Came here for a birthday and we all had a great time! I would def come back again! read more