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    Ember Korean BBQ

    4.2 (382 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    EMBER KOREAN BBQ ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Trendy
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Raul F.

    Once upon a time, the only Korean barbecue spot near my residence oz Korean barbecue. Maybe in about the last five years, so many of these types of restaurants have sprung up and I've got my attention. This is the newest one that I have eaten at. Not sure how long they've been here, but the quality of food is amazing. The dipping sauces, the soups, the side, dishes, and condiments, along with premium meats made for a wonderful experience. Their server was great as well, I informed him this is my first time coming here and I wasn't as familiar with Korean barbecue. He took the time to educate me on how to order and what sauces went better with what. The environment is fairly loud but appropriate. Restaurants of this style need to have great ventilation and a capacity to seat, large groups. This restaurant does all that. I would definitely return here.

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    Amabel Y.

    Arrived around 5pm on a Saturday and it was not busy yet. We still waited 10 minutes to be seated for party of 7. The meat was good but seems like they removed jajangmian from the menu so that was disappointing. The fries are good as usual. The steamed eggs were a bit overcooked, and the ramen with cheese was very basic (tasted like chicken powder with gochugaru topped with mozzarella cheese). Favorite cuts of meat was the saeng galbi and the beef belly. The scallion salad is a must get along with rice paper!

    Ben T.

    Been here multiple times now and have had a good time experience each time. Tbe combination of attention by the staff and portions make it a go to place when craving KBBQ and not wanting to make too much of an effort of driving. The KBBQ is good in my amateur viewpoint, but what separates it from other places is the care. You can choose between full orders and half orders, so you can conceivably try more of the menu because each round will be smaller. This isn't a detterent because the staff consistently come by and check in. Unlike other places where smaller portions are definitely a negative because they don't come as often, you won't have that issue here. The staff is great. Everyone involved with the operation that I've interacted with so far is awesome. They refill drinks, get orders, clean up the table and switch grills, everything that makes the experience better. I like the fact they have mussels. Sometimes I just have a craving for them, and this place allows the itch to be scratched. Ventilation is better than other places because they have it right over the grill. Additionally, plates aren't tiny. It can actually fit a good amount of food. Banchan was plentiful, refillable, and already at the table. The table size too is nice and generous; small tables at AYCE KBBQ places irk me because of the inevitable amount of plates that you get won't fit. Overall, this place hasn't let me down. For that, it deserves 5.

    Extremely salty Soybean Paste Soup
    Dante B.

    Ember is everything I look for in an AYCE KBBQ. The variety of proteins, appetizers, and sides makes for an excellent overall KBBQ experience. I especially love their selection of non-marinated beef and pork (IYKYK). Service here is consistently great. Our server, James, is always exceptional. During our visit, he was handling 4-5 tables on his own and still managed to check in regularly while keeping our banchan and meats coming with zero delays--seriously impressive. Recommend: brisket, saeng kalbi (non marinated short rib), rib eye steak, thick cut pork belly, pork jowl, ube melona (dessert) Skip: Soybean paste soup (way too salty), Rib fingers (get saeng kalbi instead) Parking: Plenty of spaces available in the strip mall where the restaurant is located.

    Saran W.

    I've visited Ember a couple of times more recently to catch up with friends after the holidays and it's been a great experience each time. Both visits, I was with a group of 3 and the wait was only about 15-20 minutes. They don't have the option of an online waitlist, but they do accept reservations for groups of 5 or more. Any smaller than that and you need to be added to the waitlist in person. The interior is bright and well ventilated. The staff are definitely busy, but they check in often for ordering more items and keep an eye on the grill to offer to swap out for a new one. I really appreciate the attention to customers. My favorite meats would have to be the LA Galbi and the soy garlic beef belly. My favorite sides/apps are the scallion salad (so refreshing with the meat) and the battered onion rings. Pro-tip: ask for the broccoli sauce and spicy mayo as creamy sauces to enjoy with your meal. Even with the huge amount of food, it's always fun to look forward to dessert which is included at the end of the meal. I always opt for a Melona bar and the mango is my favorite!

    Niecey eating the japchae like always
    Trish R.

    Went to eat with my family and made reservations same day on a weekend. My family and I were all pretty hungry, 5 adults, 1 child and a baby. Qualified for child prices which was nice since my son is 9. Walking in it was really spacious and clean, I loved the vent systems it reminded me of over seas kbbq. The only thing is you have to keep it low for the smoke and when we did raise it, our waiter asked us not to. Understandable but sometimes it got in the way of cooking. Let's get into the food, we ordered corn cheese, gyoza and fries for apps. Nothing bad to say, but nothing out of the ordinary. As usual, ordering three meats at a time. The marinated meats were like the apps. Honestly this place is okay for their meats nothing out of the ordinary again. Melona for dessert. The wait staff was kind. Honestly come try it out, my experience went smooth. Nothing bad to say at all. I'll be keeping this place in rotation ‍ I would like if they had Shirley temples and Roy rogers though. That's my go to.

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    Lauren C.

    Came here for the first time on a Friday night where they were busy, but we were seated quickly. Our server, Anna was great-she checked in on us frequently to make sure we had everything we needed. The Meat was marinated well, but we felt some of the meat cuts were a little tough, and that the quality of the meat is better at Oz. The tofu soup was very good though, while the banchan was just ok. Otherwise, it's another solid KBBQ option in EG.

    Monica C.

    It's always nice to have ayce kbbq options in the area other than oz ! Ember is located in the same shopping center as Burlington coat factory ( formerly mervyns) and hobby lobby ! You can't miss it . I really enjoy ember and the many options they offer . They have a full bar , plenty of appetizers, and so many meat options to choose from ! While I think their banchans are just ok ( I like the bean sprouts and cucumbers the most) I always enjoy my experience here . Every time I dine here , my servers are usually jay or Derek and they always do such a fantastic job . If you're craving a nice ayce kbbq with great service , I highly recommend ember !

    Joy Y.

    Enjoyed our dinner here. I made a reservation for a Saturday night party of 6. Everyone was attentive and prompt. All the meat items we ordered were great portions and were very good. We really enjoyed our first time here.

    Karen T.

    My husband's co-worker recommended Ember to him and I'm so glad he did! We've gone at least twice so far and I'm certain it won't be our last. Even when it was busy, we only had to wait maybe 15-20 minutes, which was great. Fair pricing with great service, side dishes, and meat options. Ember has one of the better tasting corn cheese, which made me happy. Choice of one Melona bar or sherbet cup at the end. Left without smelling like KBBQ due to their ventilation system, which is a huge plus! Def recommend!

    Amber N.

    It's one of the better AYCE kbbq places in the area. Service was pretty fast and got seated in 10-15 minutes for a big party. Food was good and the place is very spacious. I like how they offer free ice cream as dessert which was nice. I got the taro melona. I would recommend this place to other if the mood for kbbq.

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    Yummy food and great service. We ate so much because it was tasty and we couldn't stop ordering more!

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    Loved it here. Can't wait to come back. The service was great? We came for lunch in Valentine's Day. The food was just phenomenal.

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    Ask the Community - Ember Korean BBQ

    Anyone know if the allow solo dining?

    Yes.

    Any birthday specials?

    They do not do anything special for birthdays, but the desserts are AYCE too.

    What kind of meat is in the potstickers?

    I asked because my husband doesn't eat pork and the server told me beef but I don't think they were - it was white meat.

    Is there a senior discount?

    $37 per person for dinner?

    Yes.

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