AMAZING FOOD!!!! The kimchi was so delicious, all the sides and appetizers were wonderful! Service was great, I can't wait to come back!!! Definitely come check this place out if your in the mood for good family style Korean cuisin. read more

Nothing hits quite like Korean BBQ after a long, strenuous hike. I stopped by while visiting Seattle, and this meal was exactly what I needed. The kalbi was well-marinated, tender, and packed with flavor. It's been a long time since I've had Korean BBQ this good. I also ordered the seafood pancake, which was loaded with seafood and the perfect texture inside. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, always checking in to make sure we had everything we needed. read more

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This place is pretty good, but it's also really expensive compared to Korean food you can get in Los Angeles. We got the bbq dish with the regular meats and we also got the seafood one. In addition, we got fried wings and also got a soup. The food was really good. The Korean bbq was marinated well with good cuts of meat. The panchan was good and came with unlimited refills. The seafood was good too. And the chicken wings were pretty flavorful. Unlike Korean bbq places in la, you have to order your own soup here as it doesn't come with the table, and neither does like an egg dish or anything else you get with your meals in la. All of those additional things cost extra, which kind of makes this place a lot more expensive than the places you will find in la. But overall the service is good and the ambiance is nice and the food is good. So I guess this is a good place overall. It has to be, because they're making enough money to open up a second location. But that can also be because they're charging extra for the soups and so forth and not including them in their deals like an la Korean bbq place would! read more

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Meat is with way too much fat and low quality . Our server was cold and disinterested Just plopped all the little bowls and no instructions.. we were figuring it out as we go. Went here for my daughter's birthday . I asked if they have anything to make her feel special.. server pretty much looked at me and said " no". Surprised I asked "nothing ?". He said "no"' For this much $$$$ I will never return here again read more

A Mother's Day out with my son. He loves Korean BBQ. They don't do reservations. However we were seated pretty quickly once we arrived. Ordering is done at the table using a tablet. Once you make your selection they bring to table and make rounds to give refills of the sides. Food was served perfectly with us having to cook it at the table. Food from kitchen was also delicious. Wasn't a fan of the wings. The vibe for us was good while we ate and enjoyed each other's company. It's pricey. read more

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Very solid KBBQ... meat is good, sides are fresh and tasty. The servers are very attentive and make sure you don't need anything without overdoing it. The game is on, music playing, beer and soju flowing (not pictured) and they treated my daughter with the utmost dub and care. Love stopping here every time I come! Before it was a different model, it would have been 5stars but for the price in California they would have cooked for us. that's the only gripe for it not being perfect especially for this area of town. read more

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We had a really fun time celebrating our birthdays here! The food was delicious and the service was amazing. In particular, Andrew Lim went above and beyond to make sure we had a good time. Thanks for taking care of us, Andrew! read more

In 5 words: 5 stars for Exit 5! I hadn't been to a Korean BBQ restaurant, especially for lunch, in years, so I was looking forward to being invited over for lunch with a group of a dozen others on a Tuesday. Exit 5 is located in The Landing, a large shopping center in Renton. It's in a building shaped like a quarter circle, and the Korean BBQ restaurant is located on the round portion of this quarter circle next to ShareTea. If you're facing Regal Cinemas and Five Guys, turn around; Exit 5 is just on the other side of 10th Pl. Ordering is done on a tablet, which there is one of on each table. With the exception of the banchan, we weren't planning to share our orders, so we would have preferred separate checks. I thought that meant each of us would have to place an order individually, but one of the others who has been there before mentioned they can do separate checks even if we place one large order for the whole table. For my portion, I went with the lunch box, which is pretty much a bento box. It was lunchtime when we went*, so I figured it'd only make sense to order a lunch box; it's also worth mentioning that dinner options were available to order during lunchtime. For the lunch box option, they have four choices of meat: Beef, Spicy Pork, Chicken, and Katsu. Actually, the laminated menu did list Salmon as a choice, but Salmon was not listed as such on the tablet. If it were listed, I would have chosen the Salmon, but alas, I settled for the Beef. I estimated the wait time to be about 15 minutes for my lunch box. Another tablemate also ordered a lunch box, but got chicken instead. Her lunch box was ready before mine was; I suppose the choice of protein was the reason why I waited longer? At first, I wasn't totally sure how large a lunch box was, especially since the laminated menu didn't even specify this information, so when our server, Eric, came to our table to drop off some orders, I asked him what a lunch box would look like. He had a couple ready to show me, though they were for others at the other table. I especially appreciated how Eric was very patient and helpful, especially when answering my questions and processing our payments when we asked for separate checks. Regardless of your choice of protein, a lunch box will typically contain two orange halves, two gyoza, a mound of white rice, a small salad, and a dipping sauce that was kind of like soy sauce, but I don't think it was soy sauce. The size was much bigger than I was expecting; in fact, the tablemate who had the chicken lunch box was impressed I was able to finish the whole box for lunch whereas she was only able to eat half, and I guess she boxed the other half to be consumed at a later time. Did I enjoy the lunch box? Perhaps my rating and the previous paragraph can give you an idea. I loved how fresh everything tasted from the crispiness of the gyoza to how well done the beef was! Well, there was one piece that was pretty tough, but I definitely wouldn't dock a star for one measly piece out of a handful. I could also dock another star for not providing enough of the dipping sauce, but I wouldn't do that either. The small size of the dipping sauce was really my only criticism about Exit 5; everything else was flawless! They have a waiting list on a tablet at the front, but since we went at lunchtime, it wasn't needed; most tables inside were vacant on our visit, but during dinner time, I can definitely see the need for said waiting list. They have a half dozen dishes of banchan available at each table; Eric or some other server would keep an eye on our banchan and refill whenever one dish was running low. These dishes are placed next to a bucket of silverware, which included chopsticks! Banchan tasted good overall. There's also an ice cream chest by the front desk. I wasn't planning to get ice cream on my visit. The only comments I can make about their ice cream is that a Melona is $2.50 and a Samanco is $4. Another thing to keep in mind is that if you're in a party of more than 4, an 18% service charge will be applied to your bill. I don't know if all of these service charges go directly to the servers, but if they do, Eric deserved every single penny of it, at least from my bill. One thing I did find odd was that a couple others at my table ordered ramen, but their ramen bowls came about 10-15 minutes apart despite our orders being put in at the same time. I'm not sure if the choice of protein was the root cause of this discrepancy? In any event, Eric offered a bowl of rice as a way to compensate for the extended wait, another reason why I had to praise Eric as our server that day. * My visit was back in November when I was taking a brief hiatus from posting reviews, hence why I posted this review kind of late. read more

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Not bad! We got the marinated combo and it was a good mix of meats and sides. This was our first time at a Korean BBQ so we had no idea what to expect. Our server explained how to cook everything and really left us to ourselves. You get unlimited sides, which is nice because the cucumbers and the kimchi are great! They brought out a pitcher of tap water. We got there at about 4:30 and by 5:30 is was getting really busy. read more

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This place is hands down one of the best Korean barbecue places in the Seattle area. I came here with a party of 4 and got a preset meal (beef) and everything was really good quality. The staff was really attentive and quick with replenishing our sides and making sure we had everything we needed. I liked how this place is NOT ayce because I feel like they keep the quality of their meat and it is really worth the prices which are fair. Random, but I also really like their table grills because it does a great job with keeping the smoke out of the air so the place feels very clean if that makes sense. It is refreshing to now have the overhead fans and smelling like kbbq when you leave. Definitely will be my go to spot when I visit! read more

Since I can't give half stars I had to give this place a 3 but I would say it's a 3.5. We came for Thanksgiving dinner. The service was excellent as they had quite a few workers that night. They were always attentive and quick. You are going to laugh but what I do really appreciate about this place is the ventilation! If you have ever dined at a Korean BBQ restaurant smelling like you have been smoked yourself and immediately afterwards have to go home to launder your clothes and take a shower, then you know what I'm talking about. IYKYK (if you know, YOU KNOW!) The side dishes were fresh and tasty, not too sweet, which is one of my big peeves as a Korean-American. I would say that the meat quality was just average. Nothing to blow your socks off about but not bad either. My family and I typically do not order corn cheese but surprisingly it was not bad. read more

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3.5 stars Didn't want to cook or cleanup for Thanksgiving dinner this year, so our family decided to go to a K-bbq restaurant on Thanksgiving day. There were 10 of us . We purposely arrived at 4pm to beat the rush. We called around to see which K restaurant would take reservations (3 of the 10 were kids). Exit 5 has been on my list to try for a while Food was tasty. We ordered a large mixed combo of pork belly, chicken and beef. Pork was sliced too thin. After cooking on the grill that was located in the center of a long table. There wasn't much of anything except a lot of fat. Chicken was ok. The best meat was the beef short ribs. BTW this restaurant doesn't have an all you can eat (AYCE) option. We also ordered other dishes : bibimbap, this was just a combo of cut up veggies and at most 1/2-3/4 cup of beef not even sure if it was seasoned, no rice. Maybe we didn't actually order bibimbap? Japchae, tasty but really small portion for $18 Soft tofu stew (no spice) basically for the kids. This was tasty and kids liked it a lot. We also ordered some lettuce (maybe a half (? ) a head of small romaine lettuce) this was $8 or 9 just for the lettuce The long table with the grill in the center was not really conducive for a party of of 8-10. Cause only the two persons sitting in the middle of the long table could comfortably cook. Also the table was so named with plates condiment sauces and Banchan it was difficult to eat and try the various offerings Ventilation was good. Staff were attentive and changed out the grill several times Bill automatically added a tip because the size of our party Everyone enjoyed the meal. I will go back and try again but with a party of no more than 4. read more

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My boyfriend and his family and I went to Exit 5 for the first time this past summer. My boyfriend's family had never had Korean BBQ before and so we decided to take them to Exit 5 for their first KBBQ experience after reading good reviews. Exit 5 is located at Renton Landing, which is large outdoor mall. We walked in without reservation on a Wednesday night at around 6:30pm without any issues. Exit 5 has both KBBQ grill your own options as well as entrees. We ordered the MARINATED COMBO (L) ($159) which came with marinated bulgogi, chicken, spicy pork belly, and beef short rib to share among the four of us. We also ordered a SEAFOOD PANCAKE and DDUCKBOCKI (TTEOBOKKI) ala carte. We got our orders within 20 minutes after ordering on the screen at the table. They were quick to light the BBQ, grease the pan, and supply ban chan (Korean appetizers) at the table. The ban chan here is unlimited and they had broccoli, kimchi, cucumber kimchi, pickled daikon, potato salad, and salad. We started off the night grilling the marinated bulgogi and spicy pork belly, taking turns flipping the meat. The bulgogi was very juicy and great sweet and savory flavor. The spicy pork belly was thinly cut and spicy, but definitely not overly spicy by any means. The beef short rib was tasty, but ended up being pretty tough and hard to eat. Perhaps we cooked it too long, but you definitely want to cut it into pieces before you grill it. The chicken was also nicely marinated in a sweeter sauce, but we were already very full by the time that we started grilling it. The portions were definitely very large, and I think we could've gone with a small combo for four people instead of a large. The SEAFOOD PANCAKE was just alright in my opinion. It had a lot of veggies, but not as much seafood as I was expecting. The DDUCKBOCKI was just alright too- nothing to write home about. It needed more sauce and substance. My mom had also tried the bibimbap with some friends here at an earlier date and was disappointed that it was lukewarm. TLDR, STICK WITH THE GRILLED OPTIONS and SKIP THE ENTREES! Service was OUTSTANDING. I don't think I've ever experienced such rapid service before. They had at least five different people service us simultaneously- one person refilling water, one person refilling ban chan, one person changing out the grate and the grill, and another person clearing plates. We didn't have to ask for help at any point; they just swarmed our table were serving us before we could even blink. The atmosphere is clean, modern, and trendy. But don't wear your best clothes here because you'll definitely end up smelling like KBBQ after! Overall: 4/5 for food, 6/5 for service, 5/5 for atmosphere read more

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Came here to have dinner in the middle of the week, around 7ish. There were 4 of us. Got seated fairly quickly. Looking at the menu, it's a lot pricier than other KBBQ. We got the Marinated pork belly combo, had sliced pork neck, chunks of beef, forgot the other one, Good quality meats. Food was good, had good flavor. The kids enjoyed the experience. I liked the place. It's spacey, doesn't feel like you are being squeezed into a box. Tables are spaced far enough apart you aren't literally able to cook their food lol. Overall I'd go back but maybe not with kids. read more

One of my go to spots in Washington when I don't feel like eating AYCE Kbbq. Meat quality is good and tender, although on the pricier side, so a normal serving of meat per person cost as much as AYCE or more sometimes. We usually get a beef combo. A small portion of beef combo and additional order of pork jowl was good enough to stuff 4 people. ($175 after tip+tax) Servers are constantly offering to refill your side dishes and salad, which is my favorite part, it sets Exit 5 apart from other restaurants who tend to be stingy. They didn't charge us extra even though on the menu says there is additional charge. We did have to track them down for water refills, but they were super kind and always willing to change the grills, refill your dishes quickly, and replaced my chopsticks twice because I kept dropping them. Ventilation is decent and I don't leave smelling of meat and feeling a layer of grease on me. For dinner, the space is lively and plays good music. They do have ssamjang (soybean paster) dipping sauce, you just have to ask for it. Auto gratuity for groups of 5+. read more

I've reached the age where AYCE KBBQ leaves me feeling absolutely disgusting, so I strongly prefer à la carte spots these days. I'd been hearing about Exit 5 ever since I moved to Seattle in 2018, but it took me until now to finally give it a try. Located in The Landing in Renton, the spot has plenty of parking nearby. The space is well-ventilated and nicely decorated. One of my pet peeves is when the grill takes up so much of the table that there's barely room for your food -- not an issue here. The banchan selection is generous, the meat quality is terrific, and most importantly, the service is fantastic. The staff is consistently helpful and proactive -- always ready to change the grill or refill the banchan without you having to ask. It's honestly impressive to witness. Too often, restaurants shine when they first open only to decline noticeably over time. Exit 5 clearly hasn't fallen into that trap. If you're looking for a quality à la carte Korean BBQ experience, this place is well worth the visit... maybe just don't wait 6 years like I did. I'm also excited to see the opening of their Ballard location soon :) read more

Husband and I stopped by for a late lunch since we were in the area. I loved the atmosphere, like being on one of the streets in Korea. We were also attended to quickly. The staff here were so nice. Food came quickly and server attentive. I really enjoyed the food too. The quality of food is so much better compared to other kbbq. The meat is nice, tender and thick. I was also impressed with the ban chan, they made sure to have the favorites. Kimchi was fresh and delicious. I will definitely come back to try their other dishes. read more

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It was good and pretty fun! Got be beef combo. I wish they didn't charge for banchan refills beyond 1. The brisket was pretty good, but some of the thicker cuts of meat were a little bit chewy at times. The hot tea was really good! Service was amazing. read more

Exit 5 Korean BBQ - Beef combo - Korean Near Me - Renton, Washington

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We had such a wonderful experience eating at Exit 5 BBQ. They were super accommodating with finding the perfect spot to seat us with our toddler in a high chair. The host who seated us and the servers were very friendly. They have tablets at your table to order from, which was easy and convenient. Food came out relatively fast - which is super important with a toddler! We enjoyed every dish we ordered and our toddler enjoyed everything we offered him as well. read more

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Stopped at this location for lunch. Parking garage with free parking - a plus. Lunch specials were tasty and reasonable. Staff friendly and service good. Would come again read more

We love getting Korean BBQ, usually it's cost prohibitive to go all the time, but this was a special occasion. We got there and were immediately sat. It was busy, it not overwhelming. Some of the automation of ordering at your table is fun, and this fit in with a fairly easy system. We ordered the marinated combo. We barely had time to talk before the food arrived. We did have a mild hiccup where they couldn't get the burner to stay lit, but it was quickly remedied. My son immediately jumped in and started to cook. The meats and marinade were very nicely done and we had a great meal. The server replaced some bonchan that we liked and was very attentive. Overall we had a great meal. Thank you! read more

Exit 5 Korean BBQ - Marinated Combo - Korean Near Me - Renton, Washington

Brother recommended this spot so we decided to take him here for dinner while we were visiting. First off, the price was definitely NOT worth the amount or quality of food we got. Our bill was $300 for 4 people after tax and tip. We could have eaten at an AYCE place with similar quality meat for way less money. We orders a Large Beef set which included 2 ribeyes, brisket, and beef rib meat. One of the ribeyes was tender enough but the other was quite tough. The rib meat pieces weren't all tender either. Dad had a really hard time with those and actually had to spit a few pieces out. Brisket was pretty standard. Corn cheese was mid. Pretty average corn cheese, nothing special at all. But the price was kind of crazy for just a side of corn cheese at Korean BBQ. I think like $12.99? $14.99? Steamed egg was also pretty mid for the ($9.99 or $12.99) price. Kinda sad to see this and corn cheese are not included with the set like at Baekjeong. Spicy cold noodles were okay but pricey too. This place is trying very hard to be upper scale but the quality of food isn't worth the price at all. Pork Jowl was nice and tender but still on par with what we would normally get at an AYCE spot. Pretty good selection of banchan. Kimchi, fish cakes, and radish wraps were great. Service was okay, a server helped us cut up one of the ribeyes which was nice. It was really hot in there though which made it pretty uncomfortable to eat. A server dropped off "iced water" (or so he said..) for us which was just room temp which made me sooo sad because the thought of ice water hitting the inside of my mouth in that heated restaurant would have been heaven. Other reviews were great so I was really looking forward to trying this spot but I'm just so disappointed in what we got vs what we paid. $300 for 4 people eating AYCE quality meat is so not it. We didn't even order any drinks! read more

Exit 5 Korean BBQ - Large Beef Set - Korean Near Me - Renton, Washington

Great customer service. Food tasted great! The side dishes like the kim chi and fish cakes were to delicious. We ordered the 3 meat combo and it tastes good. P.S. the tea was satisfying. Would definitely come pack when I am in town. read more

Love this place to pieces. Finding Good Korean food outside of Lynnwood and Fed is really hard to find. The Dolsot Bibimbap was amazing and was well portioned. It combined extremely well. The Chicken Bulgogi was FIRE! It was on the smaller side but I definitely enjoyed it. But the icing on the cake was the Banchan!!! Oh my gosh this tasted amazing read more

Exit 5 Korean BBQ - Banchan - Korean Near Me - Renton, Washington

Visited Exit 5 at The Landing on a Saturday night. My friend arrived early and tried to get a table for our party of 6, but the hostess only pointed at the monitor to indicate we needed to put our name on the waitlist. Wait time: We waited about 20 to 30 minutes even though we were told the wait would be about 10 minutes. We noticed the group after us was called first, so we checked with the hostess. She said our table was ready, but our name was never called until we asked. Food: We ordered the mixed combo, japchae, cheese corn, tteokbokki and a somac tower. The food and drinks came out quickly and filled the entire table. The meat was good and enjoyable, though not quite five star quality. Pricing is on the higher end. (Compared to KBBQ places in Federal Way) Service: The staff changed our grill frequently, which we appreciated. However, no one checked on our table once, possibly because it was a busy night. We had to flag someone down for side dish and lettuce refills. Ambiance: The interior has a fun design that feels like a street setting in Korea. The tables are on the smaller side, so if you order a lot of food, you may run out of space. Overall, it was a decent experience but with room for improvement. read more

Want to update this review and note that server Amy is the best. We haven't been here in awhile but literally always talk about trying to figure out a trip down into our schedule. Last year we were fortunate to go back to Korea and I can confidently say the naengmyeon, bbq and most of the banchan at Exit 5 is 100% up to par. The kbbq is excellent - we tried it during the next visit after my initial review, and now we can't resist. This place is legit. Great atmosphere. Such good food and service. Seriously, if you're looking for good korean food on the south side, go here asap. read more

Came here for lunch for the first time. The service was great and we kept getting our banchan refilled. The ambiance was nice as well. We ordered the beef combo with short ribs and pork jowl. It was delicious, good quality meats. Out of the banchan, I enjoyed the bean sprouts, cucumber, and kimchi the most. I'll definitely be back for more pork jowl! read more

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Such a wonderful experience, the meal was so flavorful and fun and the service was the best!! Erik was our server and he was so kind and helpful, being my third Korean BBQ experience, I am hooked on this restaurant! It's a MUST try! read more

Exit 5 Korean BBQ - Table, water serving ware is so neat! - Korean Near Me - Renton, Washington

Took my Dad out for Fathers Day.. Great Quality of Meat.. Unlimited Rounds of side.. Pricey

We came in around noon for lunch and were seated right away, always a good start. I liked that we could use the tablet at our table to order when we were ready, so there was no waiting around for a server. I went with the CHICKEN KATSU (치킨까스), and my fiancé ordered the HOT STONE BIBIMBAP (돌판비빔밥). I was pleasantly surprised by the generous portion of chicken that came with my entrée--it was crispy, flavorful, and satisfying. My fiancé's bibimbap was classic and comforting, reminding him of home with its traditional flavors and sizzling presentation. The ambience struck a nice balance--warm and inviting, with a modern touch that made the space feel fresh but still cozy. Overall, a really nice spot for a casual but satisfying Korean meal. read more

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It was a bit of a wait but so worth it and theres many places to walk around at the landing. But it was worth it, the bbq combo didn't have as much meat as I expected but for 3 people it was enough and there was enough food for 1 to take home. Everything was clean and the service was very attentive and friendly. Kind of pricey but so worth it for family dinners or going on a cute girls night or date night. read more

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Came here on a Sunday evening, wasn't busy. Inside was pretty big. You can order stuff on the iPad. And it doesn't have to be kbbq. But we have gotten the small combo which was good enough 2 people, got steamed egg, and cold noodles Everything was good. Even the side dishes. The service was good everyone is really friendly. Shout out to Amy for giving us an amazing friendly service read more

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As a Korean person, I felt I should share my experience here. I took my family (5 including me) this past week. We've been to this restaurant several times over the years, and I never thought to write a review until now. Overall, the food is decent and authentically Korean, and the atmosphere is clean and thoughtfully designed. However, we had a serious incident about a year ago where a fireball flared up from the grill. It happened right in front of my face -- thankfully I wasn't burned, but it was genuinely frightening. Looking back, the way the manager handled it felt inadequate. He simply said it happens occasionally when oil collects under the grill. I didn't know how to respond at the time, but I do think customers should be fully aware this can happen. At the very least, there should be a clear warning at each table so people don't lean in too close. The reason I felt compelled to write a review this time, though, is the pricing. For our family of five, we ordered one large beef order (around $190), one seafood pancake, and one steamed egg. The total came out to nearly $300 because of tax and a pre‑added service charge of about $45. They added roughly a 20% tip automatically. I understand some restaurants do this, and it's within their right, but the service wasn't particularly good. I would have tipped anyway, but having it decided for me felt off. Also, the portion size didn't match the price. My two boys ate most of the meat, and the rest of us mainly ate side dishes and rice. I know Korean BBQ isn't cheap, but the cost here doesn't feel justified by the quality or quantity. In general, Korean BBQ tends to be pricey, but I believe there are other places in the area that offer more reasonable value. I'm writing this because I didn't feel good about the overall experience and don't want first‑time visitors to be caught off guard. it's a place where you can experience good Korean BBQ/food. But if you are looking for good ROI for the food you get, look elsewhere. read more

Excellent service---shout out to our super attentive, professional and friendly server Nathan! It made a big difference to my experience! While we have several Korean bbq places where I'm from---here, the service was stellar! Amazing seafood and don't judge, what a delight for them to have pork intestines, well done! The place was aesthetically pleasing and clean! It's located in a cool hub next to Boeing and so worth the drive. Food was delish!!! read more

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Came here for lunch after a long time of intending to try this place out. We had the gamjatang, tteokbokki, buldak hotplate, and korean fried chicken. Everything was yummy except for the gamjatang, which was overcooked and dry, so that was disappointing. The interior was attractive and spacious, and I imagine they would be better suited for Korean BBQ over what I had for lunch. Since they use a self ordering system (tablets on the table), service was not a problem, and it was easy to keep our side dishes and cups filled, as well as request for the bill. read more

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Quick service and refills on the side dishes. We got the beef combo and it was perfect to share between 2 people. Spacious, clean ambiance

Last week we went there and they changed a lot. They don't have hostess or waiter to inform you on what to do. At that time we were there was only 6:00 pm and most worker were busy cleaning up the table. After 15 minutes we were wondering why nobody came to us. We didn't realized that we were supposed to order to the touchscreen POS. After that the server will give you all the meat and other food without saying anything. I have to call someone to help us to turn on the grill. When we were done with our grill I have to call one of their hostess to turn off the grill. At the end we were disappointed. read more

This restaurant came recommended and it did not disappoint. We had never eaten here before and only had Korean BBQ one other time. This place will see our faces again! We got the small Marinated Combo ("serves 2-3"), there were 4 of us and we're not huge eaters. The small combo served us very well - granted we had an order of Fried Dumplings on the side, no one left hungry, and we had some food (the sides) left. The quality of the food was great and so was the selection of meats and sides. Great staff, they were very helpful and explained the process we were about to go through. Nathan offered to cook our first round at the table for us since we were inexperienced. He and Eric kept us entertained and supplied with meat and sides for the entire meal. The restaurant was clean, with an airy open atmosphere. When they are busy you do sit close to other diners, but we were easily able to carry on private conversations at our table. As I said before - we'll be back! read more

Exit 5 Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Renton, Washington

So-So Service with ok food and mindless staff This is a multi-visit review. First visit: I went with two friends after a movie. As first-timers, we had to figure out the tablet-based ordering system, which was fine once a very helpful waiter walked us through it. We ordered a beef grill for three and mostly enjoyed the food. About 40 minutes in, while we were finishing our last plate, the owner or manager repeatedly came to our table and stood silently at the head of it, asking if we were enjoying our food. Each time we said yes. He did this three separate times. It was awkward and uncomfortable. After the third time--about 45 minutes into the meal--we paid and left. What stood out was that I am an older white man, and the two friends I was dining with are older men of color. At that time, they were the only people of color in the restaurant. Other diners who arrived before us were still eating and were not approached in this way. Second visit: This past Friday, I returned with my wife and another friend. This time, the owner did not come over to our table. The overall experience was similar to the first visit, minus the awkward standing. The food was consistent with the first visit. One issue was the heating element at our table--we had to manage it ourselves. I eventually went to the control panel to figure it out, though a staff member did briefly turn it on for us. After that, we were left to adjust it on our own, while other tables appeared to receive more assistance from staff. Notably, this time everyone in our party was white. Final thoughts / ratings: Food: The raw meats were fine. Prepared items like the wings, orange chicken, and seafood pancake tasted pre-made--possibly reheated and sauced--though that's just my impression. Waitstaff: Good service on the first visit; minimal support on the second. Ambience: Very loud. Cleanliness: Appears clean. A place to hang out with friends of different races: Possibly not. I'd choose a different spot next time. To be clear, there may be explanations for the owner's behavior that have nothing to do with race--I can't know his intent. I'm sharing what I observed and how it felt, not making a definitive accusation. read more

Dinner at Exit 5 Korean BBQ turned into an adventure more than just a meal. Endless side dishes kept landing on our table, the grill never had a chance to cool down, and the staff always seemed to appear right on time with refills. The best part? Our kids were in heaven -- flipping the meat themselves, laughing, and even finishing their kids' plates (which almost never happens). It's rare to find a spot that feeds both adults' cravings and kids' excitement at the same time. Exit 5 pulled it off. We walked out smelling like BBQ, smiling, and already planning the next round. read more

Exit 5 Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Renton, Washington