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    Daebak Korean Barbeque

    4.0 (285 reviews)
    PriceyKorean, Barbeque
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Glass noodle dish
    Ainsley E.

    Love this plaza with the grocery store, food court, and KBBQ. Love the banchan as always. I ordered a noodle dish which was kind of greasy and bland, so can't rave about the experience too much. Service was kind and prompt. I'd come back another time and try the BBQ or a different dish, I just wasn't a huge fan of what I had this time!

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    Vincent L.

    First time ordering lunch to go here, because I was in a rush. Lunch menu stop at 3 so front desk put in an order for me before kitchen take a break. Beef japchae, I figure it is a safe choice to pick for to go order. It just noodles. I got quite good amount of food. A small box for sides( kimchee and broccoli) then the main bowl I have japchae on top of a bed of white rice. Good flavor. Very fulfilling. $15 is pretty good deal.

    Ericka G.

    I'm going to start with the bad... we are only 3 people, black snd gratuity of 20% was already added to the check. Given the lackluster service, I never anticipated giving them any more than 15%. On the menu, in 8 pt text it states, all parties MAY BE subject to a 20% gratuity. So.. this restaurant chooses to whom they think will not tip. I'd like to make it crystal clear that unless a party of 6 or more where maybe more work at a table is required, a tip is voluntary & complementary. A guest is only entitled and legally responsible for their bill. We were seated quickly and handed menus. The wait for service was about 20mins. We ordered and the food came out quickly. Sadly, not given utensils. Not greeted. No run over. Imagine fast food on speed with our initial hi, what can I get you. Luckily, I know how the restaurant works so I explained to the table. The dining room had about 5 occupied tables & 3 servers. We weren't checked on voluntarily ever but we did use the call button for obvious needs... rice, utensils, more sauce.. etc. Things started moving fast for other tables once the women came on the clock although they weren't assigned to our table. We asked for sugar for the tea and they not the cafe had sugar. Nor bottled water for purchase. We left with our bellies full and that's all that matters. I'm traveling through so I won't be returning and even if I lived here, nope... I wouldn't come back. The automatic add of gratuity, although I did ask for them to remove it & they did, rubbed me the wrong way. Nopeity, nope nope.

    cruddy rice

    Wow I've never seen anything as bad as the food here. Serious disbelief. I ordered Daenjangjjigae to gauge measure of the kitchen. It should be rich and thick with dark daenjang chock full of beans that melt into soup. Making it stew. Big chunks of zucchini, onions, whatever stew stuff, tofu, and pork. Pork is traditional, and the pork flavor is very distinct. This is down-home comfort stew, everyday stew, a staple. So it should be a MEAL. What I got was Daenjang-water. It was so thin it was barely broth. But it was hot and it was a cold day, so I just thought of it as eating Gukbap (rice in soup). There were a few little pieces of firm tofu and half a handful of thinly sliced onions and zuchinni. I had to order an extra Bap bc the serving was too small, and then ...omg....they brought a bowl of rice that had been sitting out so long, it was hard around the edge. Like a centimeter's width around the bowl was HARD. Like too hard for my teeth hard. They served me that. I can't believe this place gets any good revoews, if this Daenjjigae is any measure of the kitchen. Serious disbelief.

    Banchan
    Ailun H.

    My friends and I were able to secure a table for 6 this past Monday for dinner. We only had to wait about 30 minutes via walk-in, but I would highly recommend making reservations in advance if you know you'll be dining here. We initially came here with the intention to drink, but we ended up eating instead. They gave us two sets of banchan and there was plenty of options like pickled radish, kimchi, macaroni salad, and spring mix. However, the banchan was not worth writing home about and was at best just OK. Between five people, we shared a couple KBBQ platters (each order came with a steamed egg and soybean paste soup -- I didn't try the soup but the steamed egg was alright and not very fluffy): A3. BEEF COMBO (FOR 2) - 69 * Thinly sliced brisket - Obviously, we started with the thinnest cut first. This was a pretty good start, the meat had a good balance of meat and fat, and overall the texture and flavor was good. * Short ribs - Tender and delicious, went well with the sesame oil with salt (this could use more salt in it). I only had a bite of it since each order comes with four small strips and there were five of us. * Prime ribeye steak - Pretty disappointing because it wasn't very flavorful and the cut was pretty tough. * Marinated short rib slices - This was probably most people's favorite cut that we tried. The marinade was lightly sweet and the meat was tender. A6. SIGNATURE COMBO (FOR 2) - 69 * Prime ribeye steak - Similar thoughts from above. * Pork belly - I didn't try this because I'm not a huge pork belly fan, but my friends seemed to all enjoy it. * Pork shoulder steak - Meat quality was OK and it was on the tougher side than it was tender. In general, I don't really like pork for KBBQ, so i might be biased. * Marinated short rib slices - Again, similar thoughts from above. Quite delicious. The food overall was OK -- some cuts of meat were much better than others, but some fell short in terms of quality and flavor. The interior is nice and modern, but keep in mind you'll be doing all the cooking here (at least, we weren't given an option for someone to help us cook).

    Karol C.

    My daughter and I had a fun and fulfilling experience at Daebak Korean Barbeque. We decided to have indulgent Mommy & Me feast. She a carnivore and love barbeques of all nationalities. She also loves to cook, therefore loved the idea of cooking at the table ourselves. We ordered a scallion pancake, which is huge and too much for two people. She chose the Signature Combo for 2. The ribeye and pork belly were the standouts for me. The raw platters come with various sides such as salad, rice, steamed egg, soup and spinach. The menu prices vary and offer a huge assortment to please the modest spender to those who want to ball out. We always find ourselves in the middle but leaning towards ball-out status. Service was efficient and friendly. There a a few different seating choices, most of them in a community-style format. The restaurant is located on the back end of a little Korean food hall, near the old Toys R Us on Northwestern and Telegragh.

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    Aaron C.

    Great food! We went here to get some apps to share and they did not disappoint! I can't believe we have never heard of this place! The food comes quick and the vibes are good! We will definitely come back

    Alex C.

    Kelli found this Korean barbecue restaurant outside Detroit, when visiting U-M and Ann Arbor with our daughter. Generous portions of meat! Responsive, friendly service (who noticed our grill needed to be changed without us asking). Tasty sides (corn cheese, egg soufflé, deep fried rice cakes)! Could barely walk out, we were so stuffed. Next door is a Korean cafe, down the hall is a K-Pop store and across the road a snack-and-joy-filled Korean market,. Can't miss!

    Ayesha F.

    I recently visited Daebak after recommended by a Korean friend, for my son's 15th birthday, and it was an absolutely fantastic experience! We got to try so many dishes that had been on my list, like japchae and kimchi pajeon, and they did not disappoint. The flavors were authentic and perfectly balanced. The kimchi and side dishes were especially amazing, offering a true taste of Korean cuisine. The ambiance of the restaurant made the whole meal even more enjoyable, and the staff were attentive and friendly. I highly recommend Daebak to anyone looking for a genuine and delicious Korean dining experience. We'll definitely be back for more! P.s. I am a vegetarian compared to my carnivore family and still had plenty of yummy options

    Michael T.

    Could've been better (Yelp's 2/5 description) is on point. Food: got the marinated steak combo ($60). While known for 'high quality' meat, meat was not that. multiple pieces of steak not chewable. Tough (despite being cooked to less than well done quality). Also got the Kimchi Jiggae - odd flavor. I've never had something so sweet yet sour/spicy at the same time. Not pleasant. I also go the Sundubu Jjigae which was really nothing special and did not surpass other Korean restaurants like Chung Ki Wa/Soora. This place's specialty was KBBQ, and it was VERY sub-par. Service: Terrible. The bell to alert the server did not make the server come over. We were told we could only dine for one hour because of a reservation one hour later. At the one hour mark, there were plenty of tables, and this left a distaste for the restaurant when they said that. Could not get the hot plate changed for the longest time. Ambiance: very busy on Sunday brunch time. It seemed they were understaffed and overworked. This showed in their get in - get out - no attentiveness attitude.

    Mitchell D.

    I enjoyed my experience at deabak we seen their restaurant on a local influencer page decided to check it out and boy was it good few meats recommended from the servers and some very good sides come with every meal and me an my girlfriend had a wonderful time at this location very friendly. We will be back.

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    The food was great, I enjoyed all the selections of beef that came out, and they did a good job with service

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    Ask the Community - Daebak Korean Barbeque

    Can you take your leftovers home if you paid for it? Since it's not all you can eat.

    Yes you can!

    Is this an all you can eat KBBQ for a flat price?

    No. Not All You Can Eat. I have seen all you can eat in other states.

    Is the meat halal?

    I'm going to say No

    Does Daebak deliver?

    Yes

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    Soora

    Soora

    4.5
    (171 reviews)
    5.3 mi
    $$

    The service was amazing, each one of the workers greeted me with a smile! The food came out quickly…read moreand was so tasty!

    After being a regular here for years, sadly, I will never be going back to this establishment after…read morebeing racially discriminated against. Our waitress came over and asked my friend and I 'what we were doing' after she saw us talking instead of promptly packing our leftovers and leaving. She passive aggressively packed our food for us and made a spectacle of our table of two. Although all other non-black customers were left alone to their respective conversations, and waited on in an attentive manner, it was clear we were not wanted in the restaurant. This experience was very unfortunate considering my friend and I had built a nice rapport with the staff from other experiences. The waitress was very condescending when I answered her questions about how I knew about Korean food/ language. Additionally, the male owner of the restaurant has gone out of his way (multiple times) to not speak to me, nor my table but has spoken to every other person in the restaurant. A linguistic barrier does not exist because I speak the language. This repeated and targeted avoidance occurred during this tragic visit as well. None of the staff bid us farewell- which they do with almost every customer if they have a chance- nor did they apologize for targeting us and making us visibly uncomfortable. I would not recommend going to this place, especially if you are black/brown. Go to Troy/Sterling Heights area instead!

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    Kagopa Asian Market

    4.4
    (22 reviews)
    3.1 mi
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    Very yummy pre-packaged goodies, the galbitang and kimchi were fresh and well prepared. Good…read moreportions and prices. The staff is kind too.

    Tiny little hole in the wall Korean grocery market; just like the ones I used to know~~~ rather,…read moreones I knew growing up. As you pull into the parking lot, the place has a highly visible yellow sign that writes "kagopa" in Korean. In a very ugly Korean writing.... I don't mean to knock, but it looks like it was written by a child, and maybe it was! I can't think of a reason why a grown up shop owner would choose to use an ugly writing unless there's some sorta sentimental value behind it. Or maybe I'm overanalyzing it. Either way, it's ugly, but in a charming way. Inside is exactly like what a mom n pop Korean grocery would look like. Bunch of shelves with canned, bottled, packaged goods; freezers full of frozen goods, etc. I guess where they focus on is the "banchan" offerings--Korean side dishes. Every time I visit, more often than not the owners are out back, making banchan, rather than sitting at the front counter. I've been going back to try as many dishes they have as possible. Some have been decent, and some have been great. I haven't run into anything too bad. So far, everything they do with squid have been excellent. Owners/staff are nice and friendly. Like I said, they are usually in the back, making banchan, but when they're out, they're helpful. I've got a bottle of whole-napa kimchi in the fridge. I like my kimchi not too pickled, but the ol' lady likes them fully pickled. I tried a piece the other day and it was to my liking. I'll just have to ferment them a bit longer to see how it turns out.

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    Korea Palace

    3.9
    (279 reviews)
    10.7 mi
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    Korea Palace is one of my favorite comfort food spots, especially when I'm craving Korean food. You…read morereally can't go wrong with anything on the menu. One thing I love is that you have the option to cook your own food at the table or have them cook it in the back for you. The atmosphere feels traditional, with grills built into the tables, which adds to the experience. My only complaint is that the grill doesn't always seem to get hot enough, so we usually just ask them to cook everything in the back. The staff can be a little hit or miss. Sometimes you get someone who seems annoyed by simple requests, and other times you get someone warm, fun, and excited to share more about the food and culture. But the food is what keeps me coming back. It's always fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with high-quality ingredients. Korea Palace is a staple for me, and when I want a comforting, reliable Korean meal, this is one of the first places I think of. Give them a try. You won't be disappointed by the food!

    We have been here once every month to a month and a half or so and the quality of the food is…read moreconsistent and satisfies the craving every time. This time we got the bibimbap, black goat soup, and a bone soup. We also got Jap Che for appetizer. Everything was satisfactory. Both the soups were piping hot. The goat had a unique taste that was not too strong surprisingly. The banchan was also pretty good, the best of which included bean sprout, cucumber, squash, and seaweed. We got barley tea, which was complimentary. The service was below average. It was busy but our server never came back once to check on us. She also had a lousy attitude in terms of simple questions I asked about the menu and seemed annoyed. Ambiance was warm on a cold day and pretty packed with many customers ordering Korean barbecue.

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