I went to Chow Won with a friend for dinner. We were excited to see that it's an all you can eat situation.. Over the course of our dinner, we chose the Galbi short ribs, Hawaiian beef, wine, pork belly, shrimp, octopus and vegetables from the main menu, lettuce to wrap around the protein and the crispy pork belly appetizer. I enjoyed everything but the octopus, but my favorites were the short rib and the Cajun shrimp. There was a robot that brought the food to us, which was neat. For dessert we got little cups of ice cream, chocolate, strawberry or vanilla. FYI, it's all you can eat, but you have to pay if you take food with you. Overall, we enjoyed the experience and the food. Our server James did a great job. I would like to go there with more people so we can try more items before we get full. read more

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As luck would have it, I used to live in Pembroke Pines. The original Chow Won, or rather Chow One, was right across the street from my place. I somehow only stepped in there once to say hi to Yelpers prior to moving to the area. At any rate, I eventually moved to Tallahassee, and an acquaintance had told me this place was opening soon one day when I bumped into her at Costco. Given that this is Tallahassee and there aren't many food options, of course I was excited. Especially thinking back about all the positive things I had heard about the Pembroke Pines location. It turns out that this location in Tallahassee opened up some months back (February exactly per the hostess) and today was the day we went to try it out. I will tell you that it can be easy to miss this restaurant. It is next to Essence of India, and if you aren't paying attention, you won't notice that this is right next door. The interior is pristine. A large bar sits at the center of the room. As far as the room itself, it's vast and spacious, with there even being a connected area with you guessed it--more rooms! We were led to a table and Brandon was our server. He was nice and got the job done, along with his robot coworkers. This restaurant has robots that personally bring you some food items. It's been awhile since I've seen this, but it was super cute, particularly as the robots were polite with one another, even saying "excuse me." We began with drinks. I had a strawberry boba tea with strawberry boba. Potentially an overkill of strawberry, but it's my favorite. My companion went for bottled Kirin beer as they were out of draft. In terms of our lunch, you begin with four meats, two appetizers to share, and an individual side. My companion let me choose the appetizers, so we began with spring rolls and pork belly. The spring rolls were accompanied by sauce and they were the clear winner. I felt the pork belly was too seasoned, although cooked properly. For our meats, we chose spare ribs, ribeye, curry chicken, and Cajun shrimp. I'll tell you that the Cajun shrimp was not spicy at all and I had been warned, so I dunked that in all sorts of sauces (they give you yum-yum sauce, chili oil, and teriyaki just so you know). They also give you kimchi, radishes, and bean sprouts--all super yummy! As for the sides, he had fried rice and I had japchae noodles. We were overall quite pleased with our lunch. I definitely see why people I know raved about this chain, because well, now I'm raving about them, too. I will say though that next time I want to go to dinner and with friends. It feels like it'd be a fun experience, especially as it's all-you-can-eat! read more

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Decided to spend my 33rd birthday at this place and it had some pros and cons. I followed some Facebook suggestions and ordered the beef bulgogi which was amazing! The seasoned steak was mouthwatering and the shrimp was delicious and fresh. The fried rice was sooooooo good and I couldn't get enough of their kimchi. The honey wings were tender and delicious but the Cajun chicken and teriyaki chicken were my least favorite. The Cajun shrimp however wasn't as fresh and may have sat in the marinade too long. Their spring rolls were also a little thick and not as filled up. It was like they double wrapped them. The atmosphere is bright and open with ample seating and a huge wrap around bar. Easily a great place to hang out during football season, and there were at least 2 other large birthday parties there. The servers were so nice and our server Amy was very attentive and sweet. She recommend the mango tango drink which was so good. I'd love to try their other speciality cocktails. Overall they would get 10/10 if their portions were larger or at least consistent. I frequent volcano hot pot and their meats are shaved in larger portions for less money overall. At a certain point we were getting plates with little tiny pieces of meat as you can see in some of my pictures. With more time being open they may improve even more. Their right on the edge of being great. read more

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If you're reading this, follow my food page @fabseatery First off, I love KBBQ and Hot Pot but I am very glad that Chow Won specifically has KBBQ and didn't force the combo of both on you. The pricing is fantastic! Only 27.99 per person for dinner which is wonderful because you have to pay extra for leftovers. The taste of the food was great and my boyfriend and I got to try new things on date night. We went for 3 rounds with 3 Soju Shots which was great and good pricing as well. I can't wait to go back, the servers were also very kind. My favorite thing about it is the spacing and the whole vibe of the restaurant. read more

Chow Won Korean Steakhouse - Korean Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

Came here on a business trip and was in the mood for Korean bbq and wanted to show my coworkers what it was all about and let me say it was phenomenal. Food was quick and great drinks were flowing. Service from the robot was good and from our human waitress was even better. Ambiance was nice and what you'd want in a bbq place. If I lived in the area I'd be back and I suggest you go too read more

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The food options for the all you can eat was okay. I've personally had better. However it was my friend's experiencing for the first time and she enjoyed it especially the honey wings and ramen. I did have to send back old fried rice other than that the service was good! read more

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I wasn't sure what to expect but I was pleasantly surprised. The ambiance was nice, food was good not great and it was interesting! The service was really good. Actually 4.5 The robot server was cute. Be careful the grill isn't set high because the thin meats will cook quick! Actually could use some oil to keep it from sticking but it was ok. The fried rice was good and the wings were large & pretty good! I stayed with the chicken meat and I look forward to going again. It is a buffet and they honor your requests to bring additional foods. read more

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I really wanted to like this place, but my experience wasn't great. The food was okay (not much flavor even in the sauce), but one dish was almost entirely fatty meat, so we had to send it back. One person in our group didn't eat, and after an awkward discussion with the manager, he checked cameras to confirm she shouldn't be charged. The whole situation felt strange and disappointing :( read more

I didn't know exactly what to expect but I had a great time and I would go back. The staff were very nice. The meat selection seemed good, tasty and well seasoned. The meats I ordered leaned sweet which I loved. If I had any complaints it would be that the side dishes were a little underwhelming but they are extras to the main event so they wouldn't ruin the show. read more

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Staff was great, the place was clean, however the food was no where close to being good. We tried beef, pork, chicken and shrimp. The chicken had a odd flavor, the one beef was ok, but limited flavor and the other had zero flavor. The pork was okay. The robot was cool, it would bring us the food to cook. read more

It's a good start and I hope it takes off - banchan was flavorful. The marinated meats were good, but I would have preferred more Korean style sauces and seasonings to go with the non-marinated meats. read more

Chow Won Korean Steakhouse - Korean Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

I set a two person reservation which they said they only take big party reservations. The wait was only an hour which we didn't mind waiting at all since it gave us time together (while other couples were stomping out mad). When we got seated our server was really nice and honestly did more serving than the robot. The food was really good and it was a great experience. read more

My husband and I tried this place out while on vacay in Tallahassee, we love kbbq and there are none around where we live so we always have to drive a couple hours away to find one, so whenever we saw this place we just had to try it. It was pretty good! Clean, a nice wait staff, and quick service. The quality of everything was fine, nothing phenomenal but since we don't get kbbq very often it was definitely a treat for us. We had spicy bulgogi, pork belly, brisket, and the chow won steak. The pork belly was our favorite. The brisket was our least favorite, it tasted almost freezer burned and there was such a massive amount of it. Our appetizers were Korean fried shrimp and tteokbokki, the shrimp kind of tasted like coconut shrimp so that was a nice surprise, I liked them but my husband was indifferent. The rice cakes weren't great compared to other ones I've had, they were lacking in flavor but we still ate them just fine. The rice was cooked perfectly and the fish cakes were delicious, the daikon radish was good too but their kimchi was not very good, which is so sad as a Korean restaurant but oh well it didn't mess up our meal any. I had a Thai milk tea to drink and it was super yummy. Overall it was just fine, not the best but certainly not the worst and I would go back if I ever find myself in the area again. read more

Good service, good choices of meat. Excellent quality for the price. The Korean short rib is spectacular. Nice environment, convenient and clean. Very happy with the experience! read more

Chow Won Korean Steakhouse - Octopus, ribeye - Korean Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

I ordered the 2 meat meal, galbi and steak bulgogi, for takeout. It came with rice, kimchi and a spring roll for $14.99. I was pleasantly surprised at how much meat they included for that price. The food was delicious! I will definitely be going back to try their all you can eat! read more

We were really looking forward to this experience. It was complete chaos no instructions, food was not good The cuts of meat full of fat. Three out of eight people are sick with stomach pains the day after. The only thing I can say is the staff was great and pleasant. read more

been here twice, the food is awesome, service great, and Jacob was an awesome server for us both times that i visited. read more

Chow Won Korean Steakhouse - Korean Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

its a brilliant place to enjoy the food. The steak is pretty flesh and juicy. Especially I really really really like the beef soup, I even want to carry some soup back home if they allow me lol! I love here! read more

Chow Won Korean Steakhouse - Korean Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

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Made a reservation for Valentines night for my girlfriend and I - two weeks in advance. Showed up the night of and was told they don't honor reservations for less than 6 people and my reservation was no good. They were on an hour to hour and a half wait and less than half the restaurant was full. What's the purpose of even having reservations at this point? Was excited to try but probably won't go back after this. Even had a sign up that they are under "new management". Obviously they haven't been doing a great job with this aspect. read more

The ambiance was cool, the wait staff was nice, the robot was neat. The food was lacking flavor very disappointed. The four meats do not fit on the grill so you spend a lot of time waiting to cook. The sauces were watered down, the soup and pot stickers were lacking flavor and content. The rice was good. Good for the experience but would not return for the price and food. read more

So excited to try this place! It has taken forever to come to Tallahassee. I frequent a korean bbq in Atlanta that is excellent and was hoping this place would be a close second. We were greeted promptly and shown to our table. The staff is still learning so no remarks about them really. There is a great selection of meats and sides. Don't be shy! Order it! All of the meats we tried were great. Beef bulgolgi, garlic chicken, pork belly all were tasty. Some of the sides were delicious. The pickled radishes, kimchi, fried dumplings, rice noodles all had great flavors and were fresh. The corn and rice cakes needed help. The rice cakes were soggy and gross. Not what they are supposed to be. We got there in time for happy hour and the people at my table that ordered drinks said they were strong. Good deal to get a string drink for $6. Overall the price was great for what all you get. I am sure once Tallahassee gets wind of this place it will be hard to get in. We will be back. read more

We came to have lunch at Chow Won on a visit from California. There are Korean barbecue. restaurants all throughout California. We are from the bay area so there are several throughout the bay. I have to say that Chow Won Korean Steakhouse was a step above the rest. The service was impeccable! Our server Cynthia was attentive and very friendly making sure all our needs were met to ensure an amazing experience. The manager Jesse came over personally to make sure that everything was perfect. The portions were more than we had expected, much more than California. Over all we can't say enough good things about Chow Won, great food, great service and over all great experience. Thank you!! read more

Food was very good. Service was amazing. The robot servers were a special treat. We will go again.

The food was great as was the price. However the server tried to get more money off of my credit card after I left a cash tip. Capital one informed me of this and disputed the additional 53% increase. Not sure how they tried that since I always mark through the tip section. Check your accounts at all time. read more

We went to celebrate my husband's birthday and their private room was able to accommodate our large very comfortably. It is very clean and beautiful inside. The waiter and waitress that was assigned to use were very friendly and helpful. Cooking our own meat made for a fun experience and all of the food was delicious. The Kitty robot servers were a nice treat! You will have to go visit to see what I mean. We will definitely be back. I highly recommend giving them a try. read more

Took a birthday party of seven to the new Chow Won Korean Steakhouse. The place is beautiful, with polished tables and wood, and all very nice. The service starts with a few vegetables and vague instructions on how this worked. The sauces that were offered were not quite Korean. When I asked for something with some spice, I was told a reddish sauce that was sweet was supposed to be gojuchang. There was no red pepper. The Kim Chee was the worst I have ever had. No sesame seeds or sesame oil were used in cooking ( a base staple of Korean food along with a love for red pepper that was not present.. The meat was cut too small and kept falling through the grills, making a wonderful burnt flesh smell that couldn't be removed. After the initial service, people were hard to find. The robot was cool. I rarely express my dissatisfaction to this extent, but the bill came to a staggering $242 for a less-than-satisfactory experience. I left a generous $50 tip because I felt bad for the servers being left adrift. Someone should go to a Korean restaurant just to get an idea of what Korean food is supposed to taste like. Better food to be had at any other Korean establishment. Never will I go there again. Feel free to contact me read more

Please do yourself a favor and go somewhere else for much less money. My Mom had been wanting to try it for awhile and we were really looking forward to it. As soon as we got there we were given some appetizers and they had a strange flavor and were kinda spicy. The beef was very fatty, the shrimp were good, the food we cooked on the grill had no flavor. We asked for salt and pepper no don't have any. I asked for a knife they said No you have to use the scissors that were on the table. Finally I said look I'm not cutting all my meal with scissors. No flavor, and $75 later. I was like we got better food at Sonnys for $15 a piece. read more

It was a great place. The service was impeccable. Our server was Chandler and he did such a great job making sure we were okay. He would constantly check on us but not in the annoying way more like a considerate way. Meats were flavorful and side dishes were great. The only reason why it's not a five star is because the sauces just weren't what I was expecting. I was expecting ssamjang or salt and pepper ( basically anything Korean oriented.) Another thing I was slightly disappointed about was the kimchi soup. I was expecting kimchi jjigae which it looked similar but they only had the ends of the Napa cabbage which are unfortunately inedible. The soup had great flavor though. It's just small things that are really not as important as the fact that they are a really good place to dine in for such a great price. I will visit again and I'll make sure my friends come as well. read more

The food and service were both amazing. I really loved the curry chicken and the server was polite and attentive. The price was reasonable and you're guaranteed to leave very full! The location is kinda ducked off, but it's definitely worth a visit. read more

Everything was fresh and very delicious! Service was awesome we really enjoyed ourselves.

This was not very good. We went with a group and some did not like it much, and some did. In our opinion, we won't go back. The robots are just annoying because they bring food to the table and there is no indication anywhere of what the names of the dishes are which were brought, or who at the table they are even for. With a large table that was a mess. The meat got mixed reviews, for example the beef brisket was a yes for several but the pork belly was a major fail. The egg rolls were the worst we have ever had, anywhere. The sushi was very mediocre. If you go, be careful not to sit in a position where a controller for the grill flame is, or you will have it sticking uncomfortably into your leg for the entire meal. Also be mindful that if you order more meat than your table can eat, you will be charged for it over a certain weight. It is also annoying that this is supposedly a "buffet" but you cannot go and get/select your own food, you have to wait until you locate the server to tell them you want something. The overall price is quite high compared to some other all you can eat locations in this city. Overall we cannot recommend this. read more

Staff was nice but did not know what they were doing. Food was good however they messed up on multiple orders as well as receiving orders that we did not order. Train your staff thoroughly and I think this business would be better. read more