literally the best kbbq i've had in washington! love being able to pick meat and ban ham from a buffet style lineup- great meat options (including pork jowl!!) and includes lots of veggies! read more

We just left this place. The food was great, the service was deplorable. The server that seated us was friendly, but not very intelligent. Although he was able to explain the AYCE rules thoroughly, he lacked the basic knowledge of what the sauce contained. He also kept asking if we wanted the grill changed. We explained that once the grill was "seasoned," the food would not stick; which is why we didn't want it changed... yet he asked if we wanted it changed right after this. I also asked for more napkins, he brought one. The ventilation in this restaurant is horrendous, the smoke and heat from the grill were unpleasant for anyone sitting near the wall. I had to move seats after I was done cooking, because the heat was making me sweat profusely. A female employee came by and asked if we needed anything, and I asked for napkins (to wipe the sweat off my face). She looked at me as if I was asking for a slice of pizza. I asked her if there was a problem, because of the look she gave me. She responded, "no." I got the feeling as though she didn't want to give us napkins for some reason. Again, the food was good, but the service was terrible. read more

Cham Garden Korean BBQ Buffet - Korean Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

Ok look, I'm a Korean man, I've had a lot of Korean food in my life, I ordered the food from Uber Eats, which I wasn't expecting perfect quality but I was expecting decent food. It was delivered in a brown paper bag with it being stapled shut, meat was raw and in two different 1/4 gallon zip lock freezer bags, the Japchae was served with no veggies in it, had a little bit of oil and like some weird seasonings that I've never tasted before on a Korean dish. The meat I ordered was 1lb of bulgogi and 1lb of spicy pork, I expected it to be cooked because it didn't specify that it would be raw, it came with no rice at all with no option to order a side of rice. The bulgogi smelled off putting. The spicy pork smelled like they bought a marinade from Walmart and threw it on the meat and called it a day. I would not order from them. I see tons of 4 star reviews here but I'm not sure if these people know what good Korean bbq is. read more

Food: the food was good but the sides and the intestine was a little too sweet. I enjoyed the spicy pork and the beef bulgogi. Service: the service was great. The staff is very attentive and nice. Ambiance: it's very casual. It's also a smaller restaurant so it's very cozy. They play kpop which is a plus! read more

Cham Garden Korean BBQ Buffet - Meat! - Korean Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

Decent place to satisfy a kbbq craving for a reasonable price. It is a pretty small restaurant, so I've heard reservations are recommended but we walked in as a party of 2 outside of regular lunch/dinner hours and were able to be seated. Unlucky that our table was one of the two without a vent. This is a self serve AYCE place, which I had personally never been to. The banchan selection was quite small but they had the classics: cabbage kimchi, radish and cucumber kimchi, fish cake, and beansprouts. The japchae noodles were a nice bonus. The banchan was alright, nothing really stood out to me but it wasn't bad either. There was a decent selection of meat - approximately half were marinated and the other half not. I thought that some of the brisket was tough. The cuts of the pork belly and beef chuck were odd to me, they were cut really thin, but not bad. All the meat seemed fresh overall. For the radish wraps, garlic, and jalepeño they give so little so I felt bad always having to ask the server for more refills. read more

Our family was craving Korean BBQ, so we decided to check this place out based on a Yelp Elite recommendation--and it didn't disappoint. Important tip: Make a reservation! They strictly enforce it and will turn walk-ins away. The restaurant only seats 7 tables (up to 6 people each) with a 90-minute dining limit. Also note: no kids under 12 are allowed, and you need a minimum party of two to dine. It's an all-you-can-eat, self-serve concept when it comes to meats and banchan. There's also a soda fountain and pitchers of water nearby--but these are not self-serve, so you'll need to ask staff. Beyond the basics, they offer additional menu AYCE items like rice, sauces, garlic, daikon slices, etc., plus a la carte options like fried rice, noodles, and premium meats for an extra charge. The banchan selection was a bit underwhelming, but they did have our favorites: fish cake and japchae. The meat station was excellent--well-stocked and frequently replenished, so nothing sat out too long. The selection was a nice mix of 50% marinated and 50% unmarinated cuts. Our favorites were the spicy and mild bulgogi. The thin-sliced pork belly crisped up beautifully, almost like bacon--delicious! One small gripe: I wish lettuce wraps were included instead of being $1.99 per serving. Despite the stagnant air (they really could use more fans or ventilation), this is definitely one of the better Korean BBQ spots in the area. We'll be back! read more

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Came here on a Saturday night and it was packed so make sure to use the waitlist on the website! We were seated quickly and everything was explained well. We only tried the beef bulgogi, brisket and chuck steak and they were all good! The brisket and chuck steak were frozen but cooked quickly. Service was very fast and it was clean and well ventilated inside. The restaurant is relatively small so I wouldn't recommend for large parties compared to chains like Gen or Gyu-Kaku. The meats were limited and kalbi was an additional cost. The sides were decent but none really stood out. I wasn't a huge fan of the apple potato salad and the japchae and fishcake tasted a bit undercooked. The cucumber and radish kimchi was good. They also offer canned peaches and pineapples as well as mushrooms, onions and zucchini that you can grill. They do also have unlimited salad, rice, radish wraps and sauces include ssamjjang, sesame oil, brisket house sauce and soy sauce along with salt and pepper. It was $30.99 per person for the weekend price which isn't bad for the area! Overall a nice, cozy local spot whenever the craving for kbbq hits! read more

Cham has set the bar so high, I never found another KBBQ that I love as much. What sets it apart it is true AYCE. You can set up your plate exactly how you want it since it is self serve. I love loading up on pork jowl, spicy pork and beef bulgogi. All of the meats are delicious though, those are just my personal favorites. I love that it comes with radish and the potato salad is my favorite in this world. Also the condiments- the house sauce and ssamjang with it are so good. read more

Today was not like the rest, service was not the same. We waited about 20 minutes into our visit after we sat down for rice and water. Ambiance is the same. Self serve meat and veggies. It seemed like they had special guest at their establishment that took up majority of their attention instead of checking on all guest. I come here all the time, today was just not the same. read more

Cham Garden Korean BBQ Buffet - Side dish noodle - Korean Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

So good! My husband and I came here for the first time and we absolutely loved it. There are so many options! We tried the beef bulgogi, pork bulgogi, pork belly, and brisket. Everything was really good and it was a fun bonding night for my husband and I. We will definitely be back for a date night in the future! Everyone at the restaurant was friendly, but it is mostly a self-service kind of thing. They will bring you certain sides and drinks if you ask for it, though! read more

Cham Garden Korean BBQ Buffet - Korean Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

Limited selection of meats but the staples were all there and the marinated meats were on point! Can't say enough about the cucumber kimchi, I could destroy an entire tub! We were a group of 5 and the seating was a bit cramped. The service was good although I think we gave the server PTSD from over loading the grill with multiple types of meat. Overall I'd come back but definitely with a smaller group read more

They only take two or more customers only. No food service for individuals.............................................

It used to be the greatest Korean BBQ place in the Tacoma/Lakewood area. They changed owners and it went all downhill from there. They charged for 2 pieces of meat. I wish I would've taken a picture. When I asked to clarify the owner was very rude and not nice at all. There are too many options now that I will never come back. Which is unfortunate because I used to go here and recommend this place a lot. read more

This place is extremely amazing! The vibe of the establishment is very welcoming and fun. The food is absolutely fantastic. I'd personally say the price is worth it for all you can eat. Especially because you get as much high quality meat that you want. One confusing part is that the menu says you may take leftovers home but the sign in the front says absolutely no leftovers. Should probably ask about that if you plan on visiting. Nonetheless, it doesn't affect the score and rating I give. 100000/10, will be coming back forever and always. read more

Found a maggot in the kimchi soup pictured here. When we asked about it they refused a partial refund. Also 3 of us out of 9 were sick the next day. read more

Cham Garden Korean BBQ Buffet - Maggot - Korean Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

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It was my first time going to a self-serve kbbq place, and I really appreciate how easy that made it to not over-order. We went during lunch, so there was a limited selection, but the options we did have were delicious! I particularly loved their pork belly, brisket, and bulgogi; while the pork jowl strangely tasted like ham. While I'm not much for sides, I did try the kimchi and potato salad, which were okay, and they also had a lot of japchae options and fish cake. The place is pretty small so I'd imagine the wait would be long normally, but when I went on a Friday around noon, we were seated immediately. read more

The food was pricey so I have to give it 4 stars. However, the food was 10/10. The kimchi fried rice was amazing!!! My 2 year old loved the bulgogi. read more

I'd never had Korean BBQ before coming here, but always wanted to try. All of my expectations were blown out of the water. The staff was friendly and attentive, the price was fair, the restaurant was very clean, and the food was incredibly high quality and fresh. I can't imagine a better experience than I had here. I will certainly be back. read more

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Best Korean BBQ around. The restaurant is quite small/not very many tables, but amazing food options.

Came here with a group for my birthday. The place is quite small and there was a wait but it was well worth it! The food was amazing and the service was great. I loved the all you can eat buffet style where you go and get whatever food you want to throw on the grill. Will be back for sure! (Forgot to take pictures lol) read more

This was my first time having Korean BBQ and my neighbors took me to Cham Garden for a very late birthday dinner. The place is very small and I would not recommend large groups. There were so many options for meats and sides. When requesting some things from staff, there definitely could be a delay in getting assistance. But, overall this was a pretty good first experience in Korean BBQ. However, when you leave... you'll definitely be smelling of cooked meat and smoke. read more

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Went in the late evening with a group of friends and vibe was great. It's a nice little spot with friendly staff that checked in on us every 10-15 minutes but not in a "hurry up and eat" kind of way. They would ask us if we needed anything and if the food was good. The food is what you would expect at any Korean bbq restaurant: you cook your own food on the grill, order one two trays at a time, etc. portions were good, their meats, sides, and seasonings were good and I would recommend you try it out if you're okay with spending a little more than other kbbq places in the area. read more

BEST AYCE ever!! The two younger gals that usually work when I'm there are amazing and super attentive! The food is so good and I dream about the sides ... Tbh the price isn't the worst either. Def adds up but compared to other places this is a good deal and it's worth it. read more

Cham Garden Korean BBQ Buffet - AYCE - Korean Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

Philippine manager wasn't nice and seemed more concerned about money. Didn't like the cost because you're paying for basic items from a Korean bbq. It's extra charge for premium meats like Galbi and pork belly. read more

This was my first time visiting this all you can eat Korean bbq restaurant. I was really craving Korean bbq and luckily this place is not too far from where I live. We made a reservation ahead of time to prevent any wait since we were hungry. We had a group of 5 and I highly recommend not coming in large groups. This restaurant is quite small and compact. It is hard to go in and out of the booths with larger groups, especially since the space between other tables is very narrow. read more

Took a trip out to Washington with a group of friends. Went to this place to celebrate my friend's 30th birthday. It was our first time in Washington, and we wanted to eat some good food and have a good time. Unfortunately, that's not the experience we got. Arrived at 6:30, mind you they close at 8. From the start, the manager/boss was rude, we felt rushed from the very beginning. We were all trickling inside the restaurant, and she made a comment rudely and asked if our entire party was here multiple times. Wasn't a lot of sides and meats. Felt restricted. Not sure if they didn't want to serve us or they actually ran out like they said. Food wasn't terrible but super limited so added a star to be fair. Overall, felt like she was only nice when we had to pay the bill, like they wanted to make quick money for less service. read more

The best way to do kbbq is to do it yourself, and Cham Garden enables you to do it all: self-serve meat bar, banchan bar, refill station, and utensils. At the table, you have all the appliances and spices you could possibly need: salt grinder, pepper grinder, soy sauce, and sesame oil. With quality meat, flavorful sides, and helpful tools, I couldn't have asked for better amenities to a great kbbq experience. read more

Cham Garden Korean BBQ Buffet - Korean Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

Food is very good... price is reasonable for the quality but I did spend $25 for lunch which is $10 more than my budget.

Food and service are top notch. Will recommend to anyone. Will be a repeat customer. Area very clean, and very customer first.

Delicious, easy order and delivery. I will put this on my favorites list and look forward to to trying more dishes from their menu.

The staff were nice and apologized as they couldn't serve me as they required 2 customers. They explained there was limited seating and they needed to make more money so hopefully i understood. I can eat if I paid the price of 2 people. They handed me a to-go menu for me to order food to-go but i just thanked them and left. I came at 11am right when they opened so it wasnt busy, but was beginning to get busy. Sometimes i like eating alone or to satisfy a craving so maybe they can expand the store or something and allow more seating and also serve single people. They dont have the 2 ppl policy online anywhere but I guess I should have known. I'll try coming again another time with a friend but its quite upsetting finding out about that. read more

Delicious!!!!! They are self serve and the meat is great. Coming back as soon as I can

Our Tacoma friends took us to their favorite Korean BBQ restaurant, and I'm always up for All You Can Eat places. I think it's important to note the dining rules, so I took a picture of it (minimum of 2 people to dine-in, all guests need to be present, no waiting inside, no leftovers, 75-90 time limit, etc). Also, the restaurant is fairly small, with about 7 booth-style tables. When we walked in at about 6pm on a Wednesday, our party of 5 got seated right away. There were two other parties already seated. Afterwards, we were given a paper to fill out. I forgot to take a picture of it, but we could write our choice of drink (water, soft drinks), how many rice bowls, sauces, etc. It was my first-time seeing a self-serve stand for meats. At all the other AYCE BBQ places I've been to, you write it on a piece of paper and you can order more later through your waiter/waitress. I actually like it this way because you can choose the type as well as the quantity of meat you want, and the same goes for the side dishes. Just a note for the soft drinks machine, it's not self-serve and you need to get it through your waiter/waitress. I thought the meal was a bit pricey, and because I didn't want to eat too much before our flight, I felt like I didn't get my money's worth. However, the meat was good-quality and the side dishes were yummy. Also, the staff was friendly and came by frequently to see if we needed anything and to refill our water. They also noticed when our grill became black/burned, so they changed it for us. The next time I visit Seattle/Tacoma and come here again with my friends, I'll make sure to get my money's worth of Korean BBQ. Lol. ;) read more

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JBLM's Airshow was going on and we got caught up in that SB I-5 traffic. Being the passenger, it was pretty cool watching those crazy aerobatic maneuvers and airplanes I normally don't see on a daily basis. No surprise the restaurant was busy because the SR-512 Park & Ride special event bus shuttle pick-up/drop off was across the street. We got put on a wait list but they had a pretty good system to notify you when your table was ready. The restaurant is a small mom and pop shop. The employees were super nice. They were really good about cleaning tables and making sure we were taken care of. They had a nice selection of AYCE meats and banchan and they were on point with replenishment of food, plates, and utensils at the buffet area. They're kinda out of my way, no fault on their part. The KBBQ joints in Federal Way are a lot closer to me but if I make my way down south again, I'll probably stop by again. read more

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Small local and amazing food! Such a fu Experience you have to try! I went on my birthday and was unforgettable. read more

Cham Garden Korean BBQ Buffet - Korean Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

very good service, was given clear instructions on what to do, so that was nice. i didn't love the banchans, but im not mad cause i was really just there to eat a bunch of meat for a great price. meat was delicious and there was a great variety, also included zucchini and onions to grill yourself. overall phenomenal meal for a phenomenal price. read more

Owner embarrassed me cause she raised her voice across the room when I accidentally self served myself water. Wasn't sure to dump it out or keep the water. Food was only okay. I've had better. The lady with a cross on her neck was pretty mean when we asked for another table. read more

Super nice helpful staff, easy to put yourself on the waitlist online, great Banchan (I dream of the japchae) meat is always fresh and they replace grills often for ayce! Go more than we would like to admit probably ha ha read more

Can't dine alone here- was offered a to go menu but not seated. Can't comment on the food because I didn't want to eat in my car.

Decent KBBQ spot in Lakewood. I'd say service was excellent--our server was prompt and friendly. She and the other staff members were awesome. As other reviewers have pointed out, the place is small so we got there early on a Saturday. This is AYCE and there were decent options at the price point, though I would have liked to have a few more meat options. It feels like the right level of quality for AYCE but personally I would be willing to pay more for higher quality. Our grill seemed to be at a lower setting and it was different than the other tables--no controls. Overall 3.5 stars. read more

Cham Garden Korean BBQ Buffet - Korean Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

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