We found a Gem in Temecula. Great tasting food and a reasonable price. Staff is friendly and attentive. My family and I enjoyed the Brisket, beef tongue, and sweet chicken. My cheat day has found a home. read more

DPoong Korean BBQ - Sweet chicken. - Korean Near Me - Temecula, California

First time dining here, but we have been to several Korean bbq places in the area. The meat we had at Dpoong tasted good, but the experience lacked on other aspects. The grilling equipment seemed dated and not very effective making it difficult to cook with, the service wasn't very attentive often having to ask for things multiple times, and the environment like the restrooms appeared unclean and needed updating. read more

Came in by myself. I initially got the Beef Bulgogi + Soup combo, but it honestly wasn't enough for 1 person. They let me upgrade to the 4 Meats + soup combo but it tripled my ending bill. Main takeaway is don't go here alone. Go with at least a party of 2 read more

This place is amazing it's our favorite KBBQ spot. The meat is high quality and the service is wonderful. We love the anime music and atmosphere. It's always a fun night when we come here read more

DPoong Korean BBQ - Great quality meat - Korean Near Me - Temecula, California

The crew is super nice water good but no French fries but it's ok the food amazing I was thrilled about this place if you are planing going you should read more

We came here for the all-you-can-eat option and unfortunately left disappointed. After our first round, it took a long time before we were able to order more food. The servers were respectful, but not very attentive -- we often had to flag someone down, and when we did, we tried to order as much as possible knowing it might be a while before they returned. One server attempted to memorize everything we requested instead of writing it down, which led to several items being forgotten. I don't fault her personally, but it really highlighted the lack of a proper ordering system (like tablets or order slips) to keep things organized. On top of that, we had to specifically request the brisket sauce, which usually comes by default at most KBBQ places. The grill setup was another downside. The fire didn't have adjustable settings, and while the design looked unique at first, it ended up being less effective than the traditional KBBQ grills used elsewhere. The food itself was decent, but the overall experience suffered because of slow service, missed orders, and inefficient equipment. read more

The owner leads his team with a good attitude and hard work, as any good leader should. Although quite toasty, the atmosphere was, too, on fire! The food was delicious and portion sizes for the AYCE option 2 are perfect for a party of 4. Thank you to the incredible team there for making our group of 8 feel welcomed! read more

The best KBBQ we have had in a very long time! It's so crazy that we slept on this place for so long. Banchan was impressive and hits all the veggie cravings. Meats we had were chicken, pork, and beef and all varieties (spicy, sweet, thick cut, and thin cut) were absolutely delicious. The staff was attentive, quick, polite, and accommodating to everything we requested. The owner, Roy, was working the hand torch and stopped and chatted with us for a bit. What a great dude! 10/10 and we will be back again! read more

The food choices were excellent, highlights for me were the Spicy Beef Belly, Thin Pork Bely and the Pork Shoulder (recommended by the waitress and was pleasantly surprised). We had multiple servers, and who seemed to potentially be the owner, check on us multiple times, we never ran out of water or food for the grill. The atmosphere was amazing, they have One Piece posters on the wall, great music and the gentleman who seemed to be the owner, had us raising our hands to flashing lights, blowtorch dance moves and even brought out nunchucks. Overall excellent experience I would highly recommend!! read more

First time visiting the Korean bbq restaurant today. They do things a little differently here than other KBBQ places. They are not all you can eat. You pick from three combos each for a total of 4 different meats at 10oz each meat; equaling 40oz's of meat. One soup to share, and sauces & sides with white rice to share. Such great flavor to their sauce and amazing quality of their beef. Customer service was okay. This restaurant is located in the promenade mall, a great location. From the looks of it this place gets really busy on Fridays & Saturday's. Highly recommend this restaurant! read more

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Best price in town but I have issues. (1) price trick as overcharge for drinks (2) Other Korean BBQ places use convex steel grill, this place uses open wire grid which the heat is concentrated in the middle; causes flare ups and burning. Sides barely get any heat. Takes 3x as long to cook anything. Burned meats are carcinogens(!) and you taste the gas flavor; Not as enjoyable (2) too much visual and audible noise - SpongeBob on the TV, (no sound) contrasting loud music being played, then 3 Video game machines, on top of regular noise by patrons. Not enjoyable. read more

Best kbbq we've ever had. Fast wait, friendly staff, the food was amazing. Everything was so flavorful . Our new favorite spot

Five stars rating 100% justified. 1. Outstanding customer service. We received full attention and assistance from every single staff member that came to our table. Professional, friendly, knowledgeable about the menu and food served. We got our food blowtorches couple of times too which added some theatrics to the dining experience. 2. We prepared our meats in the hibachi style grill. The combo selection that was recommended for us was perfectly portioned and plentiful for party of two. The meats were tasty and seasoned well. I would highly recommend the tofu soup. Family recipe, well balanced flavours, carefully matched spices and seasoning will get your taste buds going. 3. Imported Korean black raspberry wine Bohae is a must! Pairs super well with grilled white or red meats and marinated BBQ. 4. Ambiance was very good and helped us fully enjoy the Korean BBQ atmosphere. read more

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Everything is great about this place, the first time we went we were hesitant because it's not AYCE. But we are so happy we took a chance at it, best Korean barbecue in the area for sure the service is immaculate, the owner makes you feel really welcomed. The food is great and it's definitely enough to fill you up! read more

Not sure if the DJ vibe was appropriate for this atmosphere. If you're with a big group, you won't be able to sit together because of the grilling situation. 6 per table.. read more

If you want to feel like you're eating at your uncles house- please come here! If you want to eat quality meats- please come here! The banchan is all made in-house so it's super fresh and flavorful. We will be back when each time we're craving KBBQ! read more

Wow this place is amazing the quality of meat is amazing and service is great too new favorite spot for sure !

Nice place. Food is good but pricey. They give you a lot of meat and side though. Their water is actually amazing. I like the place and we go back often. Definitely my favorite Korean bbq place around. read more

My multifamily property manager loves barbecue on a grill like ribeye steaks. So I suggested we try this Korean barbecue because the reviews were so great. Eddie was 30 minutes late because he misunderstood the time. So I waited at the restaurant and had a long talk with Roy about how he started the business. Roy told me he's been in the Korean barbecue business for something like 30 years. He started in LA but Covid came and the restaurants had to shut down he said for almost a year. But he gave away his restaurant for free to a lady who took over his lease. She ended up running some illegal gambling and got shut down and the landlord kicked her out. Meanwhile Roy opened up the Temecula location about 4 years ago. He gets really busy on the weekends and people are waiting an hour for the table. But we got there on Monday and there was only one other party at another table and they soon left. Then we were the only people in the restaurant pretty much all night. Roy spent a lot of time talking with Eddie at our table and the other server was so attentive and made sure we were well taken care of. I made many requests such as corn tea, which Roy gave me his personal tea bag not for restaurant customers. I also requested a fork and a knife for me to cut the meats with. I didn't see the scissors at the table. We four adults, ordered number two, five different meats including the short ribs $131. The various kim chee dishes were the most delicious that I had in any Korean restaurant. But no one ate those but me. I am Chinese and well familiar with Korean food, but Eddy and his wife and cousin are Mexican, and for some reason they kept refusing to eat anything but the grilled meats. I was happy to take it all home. Roy gave us a plate of his favorite meat the sweet thin sliced pork, on the house, and it was a big pile. For the $131 we did a good job and I took a little bit home but for the four of us we did very well. They did not even touch the soup that came with a meal so I finished the entire tofu soup. Roy was telling us about how inflation is severely affecting his business how much rice cost now, how much the meats are. He told us of several businesses in the shopping centers that closed and that in the last 4 years, this shopping center has had three different owners. Roy's business sign on the building did not light up at night and it made the business look closed even though there's a small neon sign in the window that says open in red letters, but it's the glass is dark and looks closed.. He says he's fed up with that landlord. It's the landlord's responsibility to fix his business sign on the building above his door. I took more pictures of the food but when I'm posting the review I didn't find them in my phone. Well we had a good time, we stayed till 9:30 when our server said they were closing. We will be back next year. Roy is only making enough money with this restaurant to feed himself, but it's not a "profit". So hope you can go there especially during the weekdays, and help him out. read more

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This has been some of the worst service I've experienced. After receiving our first round, most of our order was missing, we had to so the server multiple times for napkins and other plates. After the manager did his fire and laser show, he came to our table and asked if we needed something, we told him what we were missing and yelled at a server to bring us what we needed rather than bring it him self. When the server finally came he asked what we needed and asked again for napkins and rice paper. Our grill was already black and smokey, making us uncomfortable, and the server opened the front door and walked out. The real kicker was our server was attending a girl and her daughter and completely ignored other tables. He was leaning HARD over a chair and conversing with his with his open C4 energy drink on the table, ignoring the rest of us. We later asked for Japchae and the manager informed us that we were out. Not a min later the server brought japchae to the woman! The food never arrived together, there was something always missing and the horrible theatrics from the manager with his fire and lasers made our experience terrible. Even if they were short staffed the manager could have attended us better by getting the things we wanted rather than ask us if they should put a slushie machine at the table. Other tables looked just as disgruntled and annoyed as us. I will never recommend this place read more

This place is amazing! The quality of the meat is amazing and the marinade was perfect, sweet, salty and tender. Our waiters were very attentive and the owner stopped by often to make sure everything was ok and if we needed anything. I will come here often and enjoy all the delicious sides that come with our meal. I could not believe everything that came with our meal! Thank you so much for a wonderful afternoon!!! read more

DPoong Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Temecula, California

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I really enjoyed this restaurant, the food is great and I appreciate the attentive service. I liked the meat and sides along with the tofu soup (which I usually don't care for at other Korean bbq restaurants) but this one is really good! Even the water was good lol my dad said it reminded him of fresh water from his native country. read more

That was very amazing Absolutely delicious food with perfect service. Highly recommended! read more

Came here after being recommended this place by a friend. I came to try their tofu soup since i LOVE tofu soup. i got a tofu soup & spicy pork bulgogi combo. while the soup seemed to have been made fresh, it lacked flavor and had barely any meat or tofu in it, mostly broth. i got spicy with pork in it. could've been spicier. the meat seemed to be good quality, was spicier than the soup lol. side dishes were also super yummy! i'm not a fan of kimchi usually but it was so good i finished all of it! service was great, my server was very friendly i wish i got his name. I think i would maybe come back here to try AYCE with a group. read more

Food quality was OK,, the place is small & local theres just no AC so its uncomfortably hot. along with the grills having fire only adds to it; the rice was a bit mushy but service was nice. read more

DPoong Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Temecula, California

Best Korean BBQ in the valley and the service was great... we also got to meet the owner and he was an amazingly friendly guy! Will be going back for some more AYCE! read more

Our group of four had an outstanding meal at DPoong this past Saturday. This was our first time, and it definitely won't be the last. The place is casual, and the music is loud, we were greeted right away and despite the place being busy we got a seat right away. We were advised to get the #2 Combo which included 4 meats + 1 more and soup of your choice, plus sides. Though I can't remember all the choices we made, I will say that this is a lot of food...so pace yourself. The meats were great quality, great flavor and generous portions. The Kimchee was delicious, as well as the other sides. The sauces can be a bit overwhelming, but let me tell you a little secret...his name is ANDY and he works on Saturdays. Andy made this meal extra special for us, he educated us on the different sauces and even made us his own personal favorite recipe by combining them adding garlic and green onion and BOOM...the perfect sauce. Andy was a fantastic server, he taught us some phrases in Korean, and he was so kind and funny and especially to my elderly Mom. He even made her blush a few times because she is quite the beauty. Anyhow, we will definitely be back for the fun, great food, and definitely for Andy and that special sauce. read more

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Great food and friendly atmosphere I've been coming since they open and it's always a great time here and the owner is awesome!

Best barbecue in town! Everything thing is good at this place. So good you'll want to smack your momma!

I had an incredible experience at this Korean BBQ spot! From the moment we walked in, the customer service was above and beyond--friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. The food was absolutely amazing--everything was fresh, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. The variety of meats and side dishes was impressive, and everything was well-seasoned and delicious. Our server & the owner made sure we had everything we needed and checked on us regularly without being overbearing. It really made the meal even more enjoyable. A plus, when my son started having anxiety while we were eating all the staff checked on him and asked if they can be of help. Thank you!! If you're looking for great food and exceptional service, I highly recommend this place. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

Great idea , food and service ! a lot of fun with preparing your own food on bbq , crew was smiling and very friendly , always smiling and patience , food was great and we came out just happy and saying this was the best food experience in years . Great job ! Highly recommend! We will bring our kids with us next time :) read more

Absolutely recommend this place! Fair warning it is a small place so you might get a wait but it's worth the wait. You'll be entertained. The meat and sides are top notch! It doesn't have your typical kbbq aesthetic, it's not something I can really explain but I have two words for it "pretty dope." The service is helpful and nice. We will be back! read more

Overall feeling: still hungry for another kbbq place Hubs and I have been on a quest to find kbbq that would satisfy our craving in Temecula. The one thing that stands out with Dpoong is the customer service from the owner. He's great. Love the "feel" of the place - you are immediately transformed to an atmosphere that actually reminded me of some of the bbq places in LA. It was dim, you got your own space, music blasting and, really, all we needed were rounds of soju to make it complete. We were greeted immediately, told that we could play one of the many mini arcade games positioned around the front - and in about 25 min or so we were seated in our own "pod". Now, the grill type is more traditional - not the grills you see at places like Gen. The nice thing about that is that there is no need for grill changes, but with that also comes with a different technique of grilling. I have always sucked at cooking kbbq, and sucked even more on the traditional one. The owner was super nice and kept giving us tips on how to grill each meat - would come around with his torch to speed up the process a little. Basically this guy made the meal for us. Banchan was very tasty. Some of better ones we've had - even in comparison to places in LA/OC. Loved the sweet/spiciness of the kimchi and cucumbers. The soon tofu was also a high contender. The spice level was in point - and I think we've gotten weaksauce from the lack of korean food here bc we seriously died eating the medium lol. This is not AYCE, which works for me, but not so much the hubs. The Combo 1 gives you a generous amount of food, but still not the amount that would make the hubs happy - unless of course we paid for more. The garlic pork belly was okay - we couldn't really taste the garlic unfortunately, but it crisped up nicely - a little thinner cut than we were used to. Beef steak was decent - and so was the first round of brisket. Unfortunately the second round we got wasn't as marbled through - so it was chewier than the first. Dipping sauce was on point. There is a sweeter one and then also the original one that has jalapeño. Overall, our experience was okay. The owner, like I said, makes the whole experience. The staff is a hit or miss in terms of attentiveness, but everyone is kind and seems happy to be there. Unfortunately I don't believe this will be a place we go back to - unless its to get some of that bachan or tofu soup. But definitely would recommend to others to try for the experience alone. read more

DPoong Korean BBQ - tmnt! - Korean Near Me - Temecula, California

One of my new favorite spots! The food here is amazing! I genuinely enjoyed every single side dish that was brought out. I always like to have a salad with my KBBQ, so you do have to ask for it here, but don't forget to because their salad is fresh and tasty. Their meat is very good quality and is absolutely delicious. We did have choose a meat that is usually cut thicker, but they accommodated us and sliced it thinner for us, which we really appreciated. I also do appreciate how they have combos here, so you don't have to do AYCE and with the combos, you can take the meat home! But overall, the vibes are great, service is good and the managers take the time to get to know their customers. Definitely looking forward to my next visit here! :) read more

What fun place! First of all if you're looking for a nice quiet dinner spot, this is NOT it! The music is loud, and fun and it's giving let's get rowdy vibes and I loved it. The owner is really interactive, and comes to the table several times with a huge torch to help cook your food, he's dancing around the restaurant with lights and having the best time. The vibe here checks out! The decor in this place reminds me of the 90s in LA, and it's so nostalgic. I literally can't wait to go back again. It's not a regular all you can eat Korean BBQ, but seriously you get SO MUCH food, and what you don't finish you take home. I had so much fun eating here. Truly! Plus the shave ice after dinner really topped off the experience for me. Best K-BBQ in Temecula if you ask me. read more

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First time there and will definitely be back! Great food and service was great! My friends and I all really enjoyed it

st Korean BBQ in the Murrieta/Temecula Area - Our Whole Family Loves It! If you're looking for the best Korean BBQ in the Murrieta/Temecula area, DPoong Korean BBQ is the place to go. My wife and I have tried many Korean BBQ spots over the years--locally and beyond--and DPoong easily stands out as our favorite. We've been here multiple times, and every visit has been consistently excellent. What makes DPoong truly special is that it's not just a great dining spot for couples or adults--it's also incredibly family-friendly. We brought our three kids with us, and they all loved the food! From the grilled meats to the tasty side dishes, everyone left full and happy. It's not always easy finding a place where adults and kids can enjoy a meal equally, but DPoong nails it. The food is absolutely delicious. The meat is high quality, well-marinated, and full of flavor. Whether it's the juicy bulgogi, tender pork belly, or savory short ribs, every bite is perfect. The grill setup is clean and efficient, and the meats cook beautifully right at the table. The banchan (side dishes) are fresh and flavorful, and the staff makes sure they're refilled promptly without even having to ask. Our kids especially loved the japchae! The staff is wonderful--always friendly, attentive, and ready to help. They're great with kids, too, which we really appreciated. Whether it's bringing extra utensils, clearing plates quickly, or making sure everything is just right at the grill, the service is always top-notch. The atmosphere is clean, modern, and welcoming--perfect for both family lunch/dinners and date nights. We always feel relaxed and well taken care of when we're here. I would absolutely recommend DPoong to anyone--whether you're a Korean BBQ regular or trying it for the first time, you won't be disappointed. It's become one of our go-to spots, and we can't wait to come back again soon! read more

We went in for the lunch special, and it was so good! Definitely the best Korean bbq spot in town. The owner and staff are so nice and helpful. They were very attentive and we never went long in between rounds, unlike some places that drop your first off then disappear. I really can't express well enough how nice everyone was and how good the food was. We'll definitely be back soon!! read more

Really nice little gem in Temecula! It will cure the cravings that sometimes you just don't want to drive to SD for. The owner and staff were so fun and overall the vibe is really nice and laid back. While you're not going to get an extensive menu, you're gonna get some of your favorites like the spicy pork belly. The anime on the walls adds to the laid back charm. Will come again! read more

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This place was amazing! The customer service was great, every waiter/waitress made sure we were content. Midway through my meal there was a mini rave and a blow torch show from this guy dancing, it was so fun. And of course the food was also amazing. read more