I came here for lunch on a weekday with the sole purpose of satisfying my craving for kimchi stew. The restaurant wasn't busy, so I was seated immediately by the entrance. I ordered the stew with a side of banchan and white rice, the soup arriving steaming hot. It was a delicious, cozy dish. The staff was friendly and attentive, checking in at intervals. As part of the lunch deal, I was given a small cup of ice cream, which was a wonderful way to end my meal. The service was quick enough that I was able to enjoy a long lunch break and return to my office within an hour. I recommend this restaurant to anyone aiming to do the same, whether alone or with coworkers. read more

Don Don - Kimchi Stew - Barbeque Near Me - New York, New York

Don Don is a Korean restaurant serving high quality Korean BBQ. The restaurant is located walking distance from Times Square. It was empty when we visited during dinner time and the restaurant was not quite new so I had to admit I was a bit worried. However, our server was amazing and guided us through what to order. My family was visiting NY so I had my two kids with me. The set menu was per person but seeing my children, the server accommodated us by allowing us to order a set meal for two and not requiring us to order full sets for our two children as well. We ordered the Chef's Tasting menu as recommended. This came with plentiful of sides dishes, a scallion salad, a scallion pancake, and a choice of stew. The pancake was very thin and crispy. I think I am used to denser pancakes. The egg soufflé was delicious, much more flavorful than others I have tried. This set came with three cuts of pork. My favorite two were the pork jowl and pork belly. We also ordered a side of corn cheese, which is always a favorite for the kids. My husband accidentally ordered a pork noodle thinking it was something else. There was so much food that we couldn't finish, so the pork noodle was not memorable as a result. The fresh rice wine was a must for us when having Korean BBQ. That and the complimentary soft served ice cream at the end was the highlight of the meal for me. I think the soft served ice cream was topped with a pineapple syrup, but I am not certain. I still think about the ice cream now that I am back home from my NYC trip. Overall . an amazing restaurant with great service and great food. See my pictures. read more

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Don Don feels like an authentic Korean BBQ place. We got the set menu and added on a few things. The meats were delicious, mainly porks and some beef short rib. Also loved the pancake, garlic leaves and egg. We finished with a soft serve ice cream! Service was great. The staff cooked everything for us and helped us make sure someone took the last piece! read more

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We ordered: 1. 30 day dry aged pork belly 2. 14 day dry aged pork collar 3. Soondubu Stew 4. Egg Souffle Both the pork belly and collar were tender but didn't wow us or make us forget the high price tag. No incredible pork flavor or juiciness or melt in your mouth fat. No complaints with soondubu Stew (packed with ingredients), egg Souffle, and banchan. We got a complimentary vanilla soft serve with mango sauce at the end and that was very tasty. Service was mixed. They were on top of cooking our meats but we never got kimchi refill after asking twice. Staff were nice. Tbh, ayce kbbq would've been a more worthwhile experience for our stomachs and wallets. read more

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Omg, love. Had dinner here on our last night visiting NYC. Son was in the mood for Korean, and it was interesting to see how this compared to Korean food from CA. We ordered the tasting menu and the egg soufflé and stew were yummy, interesting flavor in the stew. I enjoyed the three different types of pork, and the garlic leaf. That was new for me, and soooo good wrapped around a juicy piece of pork. The only downside is I find their banchan kind of bland. It was alright but I wouldn't say the best, and not comparable to the rest of the meal. It was a cute restaurant, cozy inside, and able to get a table on a Monday evening. read more

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Came here with a friend because I was craving samgyupsal, we opted for the pork slice from Spain instead of pork belly. It was really good, kind of unique flavor of pork. We also ordered the old kimchi noodles and soybean paste soup, both were excellent. Our server was nice and attentive. Also the ventilation in the place is pretty good because we both left not smelling like bbq. If you're looking for a good pork bbq place I recommend trying here! read more

Don Don - spanish pork - Barbeque Near Me - New York, New York

Food very good! Staff very helpful. Drinks just ok because they mainly served beer. The ambiance, honestly, was like a modern (very clean) gas station / workshop with artistic graffiti on walls, metal tables, and plastic seats. I wish it was more comfortable. But the place was packed/full! Very casual. The food was the highlight. read more

love love this place! We found this place based on other Yelp reviews, thank you! The vibe here is awesome! The gentleman greeted us with a smile even though we didn't have a reservation. He made efforts to get us in without issues. First the meat is amazing quality! They serve kimchi pancakes as a small appetizer which was tasty! Everyone in our party enjoyed their meal leaving no food behind. All the servers are attentive and friendly. Special shoutout to manager June! He made sure we had a great experience and enjoyed our meal. I would highly recommend this place for the quality of food and vibe! Definitely make a reservation if you can. read more

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This lovely Korean spot near my workplace serves authentic Korean dishes and BBQ. I came here for lunch and was blown away with their beef bulgogi over rice served with banchan. I also tried their Don Don beer, which is a light Pilsner that goes well with the food. They then gave me complimentary ice cream for dessert. I made a mental note to come back here for dinner for their Korean BBQ. Also, kudos to the friendly staff with their awesome customer service. read more

Don Don - Beef bulgogi with banchan and Don Don beer - Barbeque Near Me - New York, New York

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I was pleasantly surprised by this little Korean restaurant. It combines regular kitchen food and bbq. The service is excellent. It friend is allergic to sesame and she had a hard time find a Korean restaurant that would tell her exactly wha she can order. But our waiter was very knowledgeable and pointed out her options. She loved this place very much! The foods are very inexpensive considering the location. And they even offer free ice cream! The only thing I would suggest is to have the menu with English translation so non Korean speakers will have an easier time understand the kitchen menu. But the waiter was very patient and tell us what the foods actually are! read more

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My partner and I had an amazing meal at Don Don!! We ended up ordering the Chefs Feast, which included a wide selection of bonchon, stew, noodles, and 5 different cuts of meats! Everything was delicious, would say our favorite meats were the marinated galbi, pork belly, and pork jowl. While we're both not stew people, we really enjoyed the stews as well. Even better than the food was the service. Everyone was soooo friendly and helpful, and the food was paced well too! We'll absolutely be coming back, and already looking forward to it! read more

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I hosted my birthday dinner here because I wanted fun casual vibes with amazing food, and that's exactly what we got! The restaurant staff are all so sweet and they took care of my group well. The table layout made it possible for us all to share food and talk to each other. We got the $49pp tasting menu with soondubu + doenjang stews & some a-la-carte dishes: - bibimbguksu - gochu ramyun Everything including the apps and the pork was great. There wasn't anything I disliked. They even brought out my cake and lit candles for me. We stayed for ~3 hours and never felt rushed. LOVED my time here. read more

Don Don - Barbeque Near Me - New York, New York

Don Don pork has never disappointed. I normally go with the bulgogi over rice. The meat is tender and the banchan is just adequate. The wait staff is super friendly always offered me ice cream which I finally said yes to today and it sure did not disappoint. A cozy joint with surprisingly superb soft serve ice cream. Give it a try. read more

Don Don - Mango ice cream...it was delicious - Barbeque Near Me - New York, New York

This place is known for their pork barbecue meat, but we came for lunch and didn't want to smell like a grill after, so we got their bbq pork rice, and doenjang jigae. The service was prompt and the food was fresh. The doenjang stew was kind of small and had little inside the soup. The banchan was also limited unlike at other Korean restaurants. Luckily I ordered an egg soufflé. The pork on rice was good, but again the portion's kind of small for nearly $30. read more

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Absolutely amazing service and food. We went at like 10pm and it was only be and my group of 5. It was quite and very clean. Our server told us last call would be in 30 mins since they close at 11pm. We started off just ordering a few dishes, but we ended up ordering a lot more cause we wanted to make sure we walked out full. Everything was delicious and they cook the meats for you! Our cook was very friendly and asked if we were Korean (we're not) and then showed up the Korean way to eat our meats. You honestly can't go wrong with any dish. Kimchi fried rice, pork bone noodle, egg souffle, boneless short ribs, pork jowl, bibibim. All delicious. I will say the kimchi stew kinda lacked in comparison of the other dishes. They also gave us complimentary green onion pancake and ice cream at the end of the meal. And I just want to emphasize how friendly everyone was and they made excellent suggestions for us to try. We're not from New York, but if we're ever back we would love to come again. read more

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This Korean BBQ restaurant located near the Diamond District and Rockefeller Center is a hidden gem that transports you to a modern and vibrant restaurant with a menu of selective cuts and a variety of dishes while unwinding with a refreshing drink. For first-time goers specifically for a party of 2, I highly recommend ordering the Don Don Tasting Menu since they fill the table with side dishes and main dishes and keep bringing more. What stood out to me when ordering the Don Don Tasting Menu was that our server brought the 3 cuts of meat and explained each one and the order of cooking them. My favorite dish aside from the cuts of meat that were cooked, cut, and served perfectly, was the egg souffle which was hot (please do be cautious when taking the first bite), jiggly, and the ideal level of firmness with each bite. Another plus was when the server held the cutting board with the cuts of meat while I snapped a picture. Our server was very attentive in everything from start to finish especially when the restaurant started to get packed with more customers and larger parties. As for larger parties, I recommend ordering Chef's Feast which serves more cuts of meat, stew, noodles, and one more side dish. Overall, everything from their pre-set menu, to the lunch, or dinner menu will fill you up with their array of dishes. I was immersed in everything in the restaurant from the dishes and drinks. Even the decor from the neon lights and posters as well as Korean music playing truly set the mood to unwind while dining at this restaurant. It wrapped up with some soft serve ice cream which changed flavor since I saw a previous flavor was black sesame. But still quite delicious since there is always room for dessert. Bring a small group of friends and good vibes while unwinding at this Korean BBQ restaurant read more

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I had to use my classpass credits so dined here before a Broadway show - usually classpass is to go, but they were nice enough to let me sit and eat. The Kimchi Fried Rice was good but a bit oily. The vibe inside is hip and casual and the servers are all nice - they even gave me an ice cream towards the end of my meal. I would like to come back to try their KBBQ one day! read more

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Dondon is a popular KBBQ restaurant near Bryant Park. When I went, it was super packed and full of life. It is owned by a Michelin-starred chef and they specialize in Dry-Aged Pork. This is a must-visit for KBBQ Lovers! The meat was delicious and you get a lot of great sides also. We ended up trying the Don Don Tasting Menu which is $49 per person. This is what was included: Banchan Scallion Salad Korean Traditional Pancake Egg Souffle Jowl 14 Day Dry Aged Collar 14 Day Dry Aged Belly Soondubu Stew Soft Serve Ice Cream read more

Don Don - KBBQ - Barbeque Near Me - New York, New York

One of the first KBBQ spots where it's pork only and I am a fan. I got their Don Don Tasting Menu, which for $49 per person, you get Banchan, Scallion Salad, and Korean Traditional Pancake, Ssam Vegetables, Egg Soufflé for appetizers. There's also a choice of stew, which we got the Soondubu. For the pork meat, it comes with Jowl, 14-Day Dry Aged Collar, and 14-Day Dry Aged Belly. The staff will cut and cook the meat all right in front of you, which they to a very good job at. After all, it's owned by a chef that already operates two Michelin Star restaurants, so gotta maintain that reputation. Overall, this is plenty for two people and you get ice cream at the end. Recommend check them out! read more

We dropped off our luggage at the hotel and came straight here. We were vanished and the kid wanted pork KBBQ. We ordered the 30 day dry aged pork kicked off with a sizzling platter of Korean savory pancake which was crisp and not too thick or doughy. We had banchan side dishes that were so savory and tasty we couldn't wait until the nice slab of pork arrived. Our server(owner/manager) sliced it for us and even demo'd best ways to enjoy it with the sliced radish, grilled garlic, Scallion salad garnish, soybean paste and shredded daikon. My son who has missed his KBBQ said it was a flavor explosion. We also ordered the Kimchi Jigae, refreshing cool Bibimguksu noodles and the puffy egg souffle. The husband commented that the jigae was great and not too salty. Perfect combo for our trio. If there was one more in our party, we could have easily ordered more pork. Note: On the beef end, there's a nice pre fixe menu which requires the whole party to order the same dish. The service was attentive, we never had to ask, it was brought to us. Great vibe. Groups and tables of four. Looked like coworkers and friends. I can see why this place is popular. The menu is simple and straightforward but all high quality. The homemade strawberry soft serve with strawberry sauce topped with graham was the perfect ending to this meal. We highly recommend and will try their other restaurants! read more

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My favorite cuts are pork collar, followed by pork jowl. The dry age was a bit too tough imo. The pork belly pieces are cut a bit too thick. Corn cheese is good. You get 2 soups (kim chi and beef) and w noodles (both cold, one dry and one with soup). I wish they serve the noodles earlier so we can enjoy it with the meat. This butcher's set is a bit too much for 4 people imo. read more

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I decided on DonDon on w.43rd around the corner from Bryant Park because they specialize in pork dishes. The place is cute with a modern clubby vibe but for all ages. It seems fairly popular bc many made reservations but I was a walk in on a Monday night and was able to be seated right away. They don't use propane or charcoal for a heat source but rather an induction cooktop with cast iron pans. Bonchan consists of kimchi, scallion salad, sliced daikon, shredded radish an another red sauced fermented dish. You'd have to pay 7 for a ssam set so I opted out. I ordered the pork belly. Here's when I got let down: the waiter said it will be cooked in the back as I'm only one person. I was ready to to leave bc why should I pay the same as others for a traditional cook at the table side meal but have it cooked in the back? The waiter saw my disappointment and then said he'll have it cooked at my table. Well, my tabletop cooker wasn't working so I had to be moved. They were apologetic and took off the beer I ordered off the bill. Btw. The DonDon beer is perfectly refreshing for fatty pork belly ! The food. The pork belly was outstanding. First it's seared in the kitchen on a real grill it seems then brought to your table uncut of course. The flavor was amazing and the meat was tender and the right amount of fat. The bonchans were fresh and so were the sauces. At first , I didn't think I'd come back bc I thought they would not cook at the table for solo diners. But in the end , they did. And they delivered. Oh. The free Korean pancake and the strawberry soft serve were nice touches ! The owner or manager is very personable who came over a couple of times to check on me. I like that :) I will be back several times more read more

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This popular Korean hotspot is perfect for anyone who loves pork and Korean barbecue. What sets Don Don apart is its focus on dry-aged pork and the use of electric induction grills. Plus, it's run by the chef behind Michelin-starred restaurants Kochi and Mari, so you know it's going to be good! Their pre-set menus offer amazing value; the Don Don tasting menu is just $49 per person, and the chef's feast is $79. We went for the chef's feast, which I highly recommend. It included five different cuts of high-quality pork (Pork tenderloin, Jowl, Iberico Secreto, 14 Days Dry Aged Belly, 14 Days Dry- Aged Marinated Collar), a bunch of starters and banchan, a choice of stew, noodles, and even soft-serve ice cream. The amazing staff cooks everything to perfection for you. I can't stop thinking about their pork jowl and the 14-day dry-aged marinated collar and can't wait to come back here to eat this. read more

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I passed by Don Don one day and decided to look it up just because I was curious. It turns out, the restaurant is owned by the same chef as Kochi and Mari, meaning this KBBQ had to be top notch. When we first stepped in, I felt transported right back to South Korea. You can tell Don Don is legit because it was filled with actual ahjummas and ahjussis on a weekday night. We got their pork set menu aka their specialty and it was so worth it in the quality. flavor, and portion size. Their meat is dry aged and juicy. The doenjang jjigae was also exceptional. Our server was kind enough to make conversation and show us his favorite way to layer a bite with the many fun accompaniments they provide like pickled garlic leaf. I felt so comfortable and at home here, and I definitely would want to come back and maybe even be a regular. So far, this is my #1 KBBQ spot in NYC. read more

So delicious and super lively! We did the smaller tasting menu ($49 pp) and also ordered some a la carte noodles. The meat was so juicy, and I like that they cooked it for you. The kimchi pancakes that come with the tasting menu were great, along with the gochujang noodles we ordered a la carte. I didn't think the strawberry ice cream at the end was that good, but my friends really liked it. We were celebrating a birthday and the staff were very nice to the birthday girl. I like the bibs they give you too read more

Delightful experience! We had the chef's feast for 4 and every dish was delicious. Our server was engaging and was super helpful for the one gluten intolerant eater. A++ read more

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I really like the vibe of this place, it transports people to south korea! FYI this isn't AYCE, rather its high quality kbbq and was honestly enough food if you get the tasting menu. I like that they cook it for you too (passenger princess for the win)! read more

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Delicious food. Beautiful decor and with authentic Korea KBBQ vibes. Very good service. This is probably one of the best KBBQ I've had in a very long time. We did the chef's feast $79 per person menu. It was very filling. The quality of the banchans and the pork far exceeded my expectations. Delicious. The staff cooked for you and were VERY attentive. I haven't had such good service from KBBQ staff anywhere else. I would definitely return and highly recommend. read more

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My friend recommended this place and I'm so glad she took me here! Such a solid spot, we got the dry aged pork tasting menu, which for two people was the perfect amount of food. The marbling on the pork was so beautiful, perfect fat to meat ratio. The steamed egg was also so good. And I loved the soft serve ice cream for dessert. Definitely try this place out! Such great vibes and such good food. read more

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I heart Don Don. Came here with a group of friends who were visiting from Korea and they mentioned the quality was on par with BBQ places in Korea! Love the pocha vibe here. It feels like a casual place perfect for catching up with friends while drinking and grilling. The service was great, and the food was so, so good. Can't wait to be back! read more

Don Don - Barbeque Near Me - New York, New York

TOP 3 KBBQ IN NYC FOR ME! If I could give this place 6/5 stars, I would. Could not have had a better meal and a better experience. Food: 12/10!! All of the different cuts of pork were so so good. We got the Chef's Feast and it was literally a feast, soooo much food! Right away we're spoiled with an amazingly crispy Kimchi Pancake, then comes all the amazing banchan, and we get to pick 2 soups (which were heavenly omg esp the Doenjang) and a noodle (we got the Bibim which was also 12/10) on top of all the amazing meat. Service: Our server was beyond incredible. He was so attentive and friendly. Cooked our meat to perfection and even showing me how to combine all the different banchan with the meat for the perfect bite. After some chitchatting, he even gifted my boyfriend some kimchi from Korea (lol?) but we had a blast and really appreciated his help Ambiance: such a cute retro Korean restaurant vibe, cozy space but still spacious enough to not feel cramped between the tables read more

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Made reservations for a Friday night and glad I did because it got quite busy. My friends were visiting from out of town and were craving kbbq near Bryant Park so we decided to give this place a try. They do a la carte or have two combos. For the combos- tasting menu or chef's feast. The whole party has to do the same menu if you do the combo. We went with chef's feast. The meats were good, I particularly enjoyed the pork belly as it was a thick slice which they cooked and cut up. The combo came with an egg soufflé, a stew (we picked soondobu), kimchi pancakes and a noodle (we picked the I cold noodles). The cold noodles was delicious and refreshing. The banchan was very basic and there were just 4 dishes. We also got their grape soju which they said they made in house. It did come in a mason jar with pieces of peeled grapes in it. It was very dangerous because it tasted like juice and went down very smoothly. For dessert they have soft service ice cream. The service was very good and they cook the meats for you. read more

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This is probably one of the best pork BBQ spots l've tried in NYC. Here, you can enjoy pork ranging from fresh cuts to those dry-aged for up to 30 days, each with great texture and flavor! We opted for their tasting menu, which costs $47 per person. It includes three different cuts of pork, banchan, scallion pancake, egg soufflé, stew, veggies, and soft-serve ice cream. No need to worry about cooking the meats yourself-the server expertly grills each cut at your table. The result? A perfectly cooked, crunchy outside and tender inside. Definitely check this place out! read more

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Tasty bulgogi bimbimbap lunch set with good sides and even a little ice cream dessert. Fast service. read more

Don Don - Barbeque Near Me - New York, New York

I've been wanting to come to Don Don ever since it opened. There aren't a lot of KBBQ places in the city that just focus on one type of meat so having Don Don open in Manhattan was great. My party ended up ordering the dry aged pork tasting menu, so we didn't have to think too much about what to get other than the soups. You get to choose two for a party of 4. The pork was delicious. Every single cut just got better and better. The pork flavor was so deep with the dry aged cuts. So good. I wanted to ask for more ssam but didn't know if there would be an extra charge. They only give enough for about 2-3 wraps a person. Garlic that's cooked on the grill is good, but I prefer raw garlic more because it has the ability to cut the fattiness of the pork. Scallion pancake was okay. I've had better, and the portion they give is quite small. Kimchi and doenjang stew were both really good. A tiny bit spicy, but super satisfying. There's even meat in them. Egg souffle was fluffy and light. Soft serve was a good way to end the meal. It was as milk soft serve with strawberry sauce. I wanted the black sesame one, but it seems they rotate their soft serves. Ventilation isn't great, so be prepared to smell like bbq when you exit. It is a little bit more on the expensive side, but it was so filling and so good that it's a shame if you don't at least come once. read more

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I came here with two others for a business lunch around noon on a Thursday. The restaurant was pretty empty so we were seated at a table and all of the patrons were well spaced out from each other. The tables themselves were a bit low and the chairs were not the most comfortable; however, they did have the ability to open up so you can put your bags and jackets inside which was very cool. Service was great. Everyone was friendly and all of our items came out in a timely manner. We ordered and shared: -DONDON SIGNATURE PORK: Yum! The pork had a good amount of fat that was well rendered and had a great flavor. The lunch portion comes over a heaping amount of rice and kimchi. -SPICY PORK: Moderate amount of spice and good flavor! Again, a ton of meat over a bed of rice. -BULGOGI: I think the flavor could have been a little stronger but otherwise was tasty! -EGG SOUFFLE: Mm the steamed egg was nice and the flavor was wonderful. The light egg really goes well with all of the rice dishes. They also came with a few banchans as well which were great starters. All in all, a great lunch spot with a nice KBBQ lunch special! read more

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I don't typically eat pork but this place was delicious! We got the pork collar and pork jowl and both were good (not overly fatty for me at all). Also the white rice is free of charge! We also got the grape cocktail soju and it was very good! Kind of sweet and not too strong of a soju flavor (for those who like sweeter drinks this is a great option). We got there at 5:30 which was a great time because it was completely full by 6. The spot feels new and clean which I loved. The servers were super attentive and quick! I would definitely come back to try the stews and noodle dishes. read more

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would recommend!! the tasting menu gives a bit of everything and it pretty reasonably priced. the service is great too we really loved eloy. they come and cook everything for you and even give you these bibs to wear so you don't get your clothes dirty the chairs also have storage underneath which is improtsnt bc the space can get busy would recommend getting a reservation otherwise u have to wait and there isn't really a waiting area... the manager kinda ignored me when i walked in NGL i was kinda upset about that but i guess it was just really busy read more

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Aged pork belly! Where have you been all my life?!! Pork belly and wasabi is a match made in heaven. I'm so glad we decided to stop by this place. Our group ended up getting the taster set! Fantastic decision. We loved each variety we had. I liked that staff was attentive and cooked our meat for us. The soft serve dessert at the end was great too. Creamy and light but also delicious read more

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Mixed feelings but didn't hate it. Snagged a last min resy for Sat night at 7pm. It's super loud in here and kind of a small space, really hard to hear each other. $47/person for the course meal is super worth imo since you get to try most the menu. Their meats are great quality- super juicy and good balance of lean/fat. Their stews were not great, both lacking that traditional Korean flavor. Lettuce wraps were additional $5 which blew my mind.. and finally their froyo dessert was SO good and refreshing. Many hits and misses but overall not bad! read more

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