Tonight I visited Grams BBQ for the first time. My server was named Ethan and he was a young, sweet, handsome, & attentive server who made sure I had a great first experience! If you get him as your server, I assure you he will provide great service ! read more

Grams BBQ - Korean Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Food was great, service was quick and friendly. We arrived about 9:40 pm and only had to wait 5 minutes to be seated. Would definitely go back again read more

Overall, Grams is a pretty good KBBQ place in an area that has a lot of options. Parking here is easy, there is a big lot and usually there are many open spaces. Like many other KBBQ places, you choose which AYCE menu you want, and then, recently I believe, they implemented tablets so you can order from the table without having to track down the server to order more. We ordered from the cheapest menu, menu C, and it had the standard KBBQ items we like, such as brisket, beef belly, and galbi. Service was pretty quick when it came to filling up the banchan and getting refills. Grams was overall pretty good. I do believe there are better KBBQ spots in the area, but I would definitely come back to Grams in the future. read more

Stopped by Grams after going to Wild Rivers in Irvine with a group of eight, and we were definitely ready for some food. We had two grills for our group, which was plenty of space, and the table came loaded with a variety of banchan. We ended up getting the Premium AYCE menu C. I really liked that the meat portions were a little smaller than what you normally get at kbbq spots because it made it easier to try more of the different options. My favorite was the marinated rib finger super flavorful, just make sure not to overcook it. Ordering was really convenient since there's a tablet attached to the table where you can order more meat or side dishes whenever you want. Everything came out pretty quickly after ordering. You do have to ask a server when you want to refill your banchan, but there were plenty of servers around so it was easy to get someone's attention for more sides or sauce. The restaurant is a little on the smaller side and the tables are fairly close together, but it didn't really take away from the experience. The service was fast and efficient, and overall I really enjoyed the meal. I'd definitely come back and try a different ayce menu for different meat options! read more

Grams BBQ - Korean Near Me - Garden Grove, California

This restaurant seems to use quite a lot of MSG. I only really like the kimchi varieties (though they contain MSG too). I wasn't feeling well today and just wanted some tofu soup, but it was quite oily; I had to drink three carafes of water while eating it. The service was just okay. read more

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Grams is the Korean bbq clutch of the century. I have never had such good meat at a very good price thanks to their late night menu deal. I went here for the first time because of that deal and like wow everything was good and not too fatty and all the meats they offered were marinated to a T!!! The service is so nice they would constantly make rounds to replace the grill, refill waters, take orders, etc. very awesome. The inside is very standard kbqq set up like all the tables are optimized for space in this restaurant and like what more could you ask for lol. Very good place I recommend highly especially when you're a person who likes AYCE late at night read more

Grams BBQ - Korean Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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Been here quite a lot when they just opened and then few time a year since it's my folks' favorite place to go. Nice & big parking lot, used to packed bad got to waited quite abit but now within 20mins max on weekends and holidays (maybe more) but still not bad. If you come when they're open, the place is clean and less Smokey and smell of all the grilled meats (very good smell that is). The interior is quite big but packed of tables and air ventilations that hung on the ceiling which creates quite a unique look for the place. Foods are fresh and nicely tasty. The staff will help you to set up and grill for you too. Very nice & friendly and also attentive too. Overall for the place, not bad at all. Glad I came back to enjoy the good foods and great service. Now just need to retake a shower and laundry again, so worth it. read more

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This has always been one of my go-to KBBQ spots, but I do feel like the quality has gone down a bit over time. The service wasn't as attentive during my recent visit, likely because there were only two employees working. I also noticed some inconsistency with the meat quality. The cuts varied each time we ordered. Sometimes they were much fattier, while other times they were leaner. Because of that, the overall experience didn't feel as consistent as it used to be. That said, I would still come back occasionally whenever I'm craving KBBQ. It's convenient, close to H Mart, and still satisfies the craving when I'm in the area. read more

Grams BBQ - Brisket & Beef Belly - Korean Near Me - Garden Grove, California

This is definitely one of the freshest kbbq experiences I've ever had. I highly recommend this place. The workers were very fast. They were a bit stern with us at the end, enforcing their 2 hour time limit (which is fair), but regardless they had excellent quality and service. read more

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Grams is def one of the best AYCE Kbbq spot out here in OC and offer amazing variety of meat choices and side dishes! The quality of their meat has even gotten better over the years, which is a hard achievement for the restaurant that has been around for a while. Of course, their regular pricing is on the higher end, but def match the high quality of the meat. If you are craving Grams and are on a budget, please don't miss out on their lunch or happy hour late dinner deal! It is only $18.99 and the choices of meat you get to pick from are amazing! They def put some good varieties in there not just not your typical pork belly/brisket options like other spots. You get unique choices like pork tounge and beef heart, as well as big/small intestine! IT IS SUCH A GOOD DEAL!!! Their banchans are amazing too! You also get some cool side dishes with the deal like friend rice and cold noodles. Service is amazing and the staff are so attentive! Their hostess is so welcoming! If you are coming for the late happy hour deal, make sure to come early before 10 to put yourself on the waitlist. The restaurant isn't the biggest and the waitlist for the deal fills up fast. Grams has a nice ambiance with big tables and warm yellow light! Def a good place for family/friends dinner! read more

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TLDR: It's the best priced happy hour that I've experienced. The meats may be on the pricey side if paid in full, but they were amazing if we base things on the happy hour price. I gotta say though, they really pile on the portions per plate. Brisket: It has a pretty food meat to fat ratio, and the marbling was good. They give you a respectable amount of brisket, and this can get heavy down the line. Brisket Yaki: It's their version of brisket with sweet sauce. The happy hour doesn't have bulgogi, but this'll do. Beef Belly: It's always good when you have a hard time telling the difference between brisket and beef belly. It means that the beef belly's meat to fat ratio isn't bad. For this case, the beef belly had a smaller portion, but it doesn't matter, given that it's all you can eat. Marinated Chicken: This is one of the lesser marinated chickens I've had in KBBQ. I can't seem to point a finger at it, but I just didn't like it. Garlic Pork Belly: Fatty, juicy (or crispy, based on how you cook it), and garlicy. It tastes exactly like the item reads. Garlic Rice: It's plain rice that they threw some garlic in, and heated it somewhere. It's a different vibe, but it's nothing special. Service: Very good. The staff respected the fact that the happy hour folks had an hour ish to eat, and they made sure that our tables were topped up. Ambiance: It's a classic KBBQ place. I like the vibe, and I don't mind coming back. read more

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GRAMS BBQ @ GARDEN GROVE A little bit of a wait time, but the food and good and the price is rlly affordable for AYCE! The beer was super good to pair along w the meats and the menu was pretty extensive even at the lower tier. It's more of a casual place but great for meet ups--overall would go again! read more

Grams BBQ - Kbbq - Korean Near Me - Garden Grove, California

I absolutely LOVE Grams here in Garden Grove. They have really good marinaded meats here. There are different tiers you can get when coming here. I find that I'm pretty happy with the lowest tier, I'm a brisket and LA Galbi kinda girl, which they actually include in their lowest tier; having braces, I really don't like the thick or chewier cuts. Parking here is easy, also be sure to mind your time, they are very strict on the time limit. read more

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I've always loved coming to Grams and never had an issue. However after our dinner last night with my boyfriend, we experienced stomach issues leading to unfortunate events in the restroom if you catch my drift. I did notice one of the workers filling sauces w/ the condiment squeeze bottle on many plates but used her bare finger to stop the bottle from squirting out after each plate, and that raised a red flag to me. I really love Grams and the delicious KBBQ but I am low key scared to come back lol read more

Grams BBQ - Korean Near Me - Garden Grove, California

The Korean bbq. Worst quality meat I ever ate. Fats and veins. Rice are old and recooked. The sauce has to be asked. Music was loud and noisy. Don't come here. I paid $84.50 to this load of crap. read more

Grams BBQ - Rice is old. - Korean Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Great value, food, & seating arrangement. Not too expensive and you get a lot options for protein. We chose tier B for a party of 10-11 people. Parties over 10 people may need to separate into 2 tables, but the server was nice to allow us to squeeze ~5 people per side. We also like the side options including salad and side dishes. Brisket is tasty here. Even beef heart was new to me but surprisingly tasty and tasty. No big complaints. Maybe just need to refill our water more frequently. They checked in with us about ordering more and side dish refills. Place is great for gatherings. No line on a weekday dinner night. Would come again! read more

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*REVIEW OF HAPPY HOUR SPECIAL M-F 10-12AM* Yes, you heard me right: $18.99 in this economy? When Grams posted on their Instagram that they were having lunch special pricing for dinner (10pm-12am), I knew I had to check it out. (And yes, the rest of my family came as well!) I was definitely pleased with the quality of juicy meat and selection of banchan. Even though the menu is limited for their lunch special, I still got to enjoy my favorites: beef brisket and belly, which honestly is all you need for KBBQ! Service is stellar and attentive, and if we needed something, it would arrive promptly. Ambience is modern and clean, with lots of seating, although can be cramped during peak hours. Tips: - I recommend joining the Yelp waitlist ahead of time so you don't get stuck with a long wait - They don't take orders past 11pm, so make sure to arrive on time if you want the deal! read more

Grams BBQ - Korean Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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Love their lunch special AYCE deal. Their beef belly, marinated beef heart, pork galbi, and aged pork belly are the best items here. The meats are pretty high in quality as well and the side dishes are great. Staff are a bit slow due to the lunch rush, but totally understandable. Highly recommend you come right at the start of the lunch special so you don't have to wait too long. read more

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Been wanting to go here for a year and what a great way to celebrate my birthday. The quality and selection of their meat was so yummy and worth breaking my diet. I loved the sides, especially the cucumbers and the egg souffle. I don't know if that's what it's called but i've never had it and I asked for several servings of it. I can't wait to come back here. read more

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I was super excited for the $18.99 late night happy hour and finally had a chance to go! I usually love Grams for the excellent quality and service, but unfortunately, this time it was lacking. From the start, we were seated at 9:59 PM and told the server we were here for the Happy Hour. I understand the new deal can cause more stress onto the staff, but she just snarkily told us it starts at 10. I just said okay and I guess she thought about it for a moment and just let us order anyways. Overall, her attitude was very rude and when I accidentally ordered corn cheese, she acted like I was dumb and should've known that wasn't on the Happy Hour Menu. For some reason, we actually did not see her much after that, so it confusing who to order meats with. It looked like she was on her phone way on the other side the whole time and the few times she came by our section, she avoided my eye contact etc. Due to that, we did not really have a flow state of eating and the dining experience was full of awkward pauses. Overall, the meats were pretty decent although the beef belly did get pretty fatty towards the end. The experience was unfortunately soiled by the weird service, which I will admit is not usual for Grams. Hopefully, it was just an off day. read more

Grams BBQ - Korean Near Me - Garden Grove, California

I got a good experience eating here with friends and the staff are friendly and helpful explaining what is selections have to serve. I was also glad that they even handled my birthday cake and kept it till the end for celebration . The place gave a welcoming vibe and had me satisfied to come celebrate my birthday. read more

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Service was nice and ambience was pretty typical of a KBBQ place. Each meat we got was so chewy it was hard to swallow. read more

Grams BBQ - Korean Near Me - Garden Grove, California

We came here on a Friday night for their 10pm-12am $18.99 special menu. We arrived around 9:30 and were 8th on the waitlist -- they have a sign that says after 9:30pm, only walk-ins are accepted, so you can no longer join the waitlist from online as it'll say "waitlist closed." Basically everyone who joined before us from 9:25ish onward were there for the special, so they mostly cleared out the restaurant from the people dining before us, then took everyone waiting all at once to be seated at 10pm. I would advise arriving around 9:30 to be guaranteed timely seating on the weekends. The inside of the restaurant as well as the tables were all very clean, with everything set up for us when we got there. Service was good, especially for how busy they were that night, with multiple servers coming around to bring food and take orders. Peter was especially amazing, as he came to check on us very often throughout the night despite it being so busy, and was super attentive with taking our orders & changing our grill without us needing to ask. The meat options were pretty good; basic, but good for what you're paying. Our favorite was the beef belly with yaki sauce! I personally did not enjoy the pork belly as for some reason the texture of the plate I got was very off putting, but the flavor itself was fine. We also ordered the brisket & brisket with yaki sauce and those were decent. The one thing that bothered me was how often our orders came out wrong. We only ordered twice, but the first time they brought out a huge plate of the wrong meat without us knowing, which we had to eat since we had already started cooking it without knowing. The second time we got brisket instead of beef belly, which we also just ate because we didn't want to send it back. Understandably, they were busy and seemingly shortstaffed, and the meat was still good, but this is something they can improve on. In the end, the great service made up for it. TLDR: Arrive around 9:30pm on busy nights for early seating! Good meat, good service (shoutout to Peter!), but keep track of what you order. read more

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Went on a Friday to get the lunch special which I think is def worth the price even though the quality wasn't crazy. I showed up around 10 minutes after opening and there was already a line so I would keep this in mind. I waited maybe 15 minutes for a party of two but there were also people in line after us Pork belly sliced: I didn't like that this came with salt and pepper on it Beef belly: The slices were thicker than I expected so it was a little too fatty for me Note: the yaki sauce tasted like bulgogi to me. I thought it was alright read more

Grams BBQ - lunch AYCE menu - Korean Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Came two days ago to one of my favorite kbbq's.... And disappointed. Quality of the sides has gone down significantly. Over fermented, tastes less fresh, and more artificial. The tofu soup... VERY GREASY. Cold noodle... texture has changed on the noodles and the broth is just not something I love anymore. WHY IS MY CUCUMBER KIMCHI STALE AND NOT CRUNCHY??!?!?? Service was good. Two Sadly, with these prices and the quality lowering. I will much rather stick with baekjeong (if you have an AMEX gold $50/off) or TOP bbq grill (slightly better quality for a much better price, also has a buffet side/salad bar) read more

Summary: If you go in the morning, try going when they open to see if the service is better than when they close for lunch. But this place is horrible for the service and the meat. Unless the restaurant gets better at their service and actually proves that they have high quality meat, don't go here. I went here a little while ago and I'm still upset with the service. I drove over to Grams for their lunch special. 18.99$ for an AYCE Kbbq is pretty cheap. I went here a week ago trying to get the lunch special at 2pm and was told that they cut off ordering at 2:30pm AND ask people to leave at 3pm to close the store which I understand but with such a short eating time, why not just cut off ordering at 2:15 which would give plenty of time for people to order and eat for at least 45 minutes. I didn't want to rush ordering so I came back a week later. I got to the restaurant at 12:45ish pm on a Tuesday and instantly I was upset as there was no wait list except for a shabby list made from printer paper on the host counter. From a place that is highly reviewed and praised over the years, you would think they would have a better wait system in place. I ended up getting seated at 2pm which was very upsetting knowing that the store cuts off ordering at 2:30. I initially was told a 30-40 minute wait and even after waiting for that long, I still wasn't seated for another 20ish mins. I was seated to my table and then quickly ignored by the servers. I had to flag a server down to get my order in within the 30 mins I had left to order. In the end, I was able to only get 2 orders in which thank goodness I wasn't planning on ordering anything that would take super long. Service I would say was horrible. I don't know what is going on in terms of the servers at the place but they looked tired by the time I finally got seated. I don't know whether to blame the servers for the service or the fact that they seemed understaffed. There was 3 servers running back and forward between servicing tables and cleaning tables and honestly, they looked like they could have just used one more server to focus on bussing tables and the rest servicing tables. I was ignored by almost all the servers. I raised my hands multiple times for a grill change, even making clear eye contact with a server only for that server to go to another table and give them a grill change. The meat here was fine at first. My first order looked fine and the banchan was pretty good as well. The rice paper isn't dry at all compared to other kbbq places so props to them for that. My second order was HORRIBLE. I ordered the same thing which was brisket and it was 90% fat and 10% meat. If I wanted to clog my arteries and raise my cholesterol, I would have gone to McDonalds. If you don't believe me, the pictures I put show how fatty the meat was. If I had to order from the higher priced menu, I would have complained to the manager that I was getting ROBBED for paying for what should be middle to high quality meat only to be getting meat that was worse than advertised. read more

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My party of 3 was first on the waitlist. Because the waiting area was crowded, we waited outside in the parking lot and remained on the property. The moment we received a text saying our table was ready, we checked in immediately and were escorted to a table by a staff member. While we were already seated and preparing to order, a female employee in a red shirt came over and told us to leave. She then seated another party that appeared to be behind us on the waitlist. When I asked why, she claimed they had checked in first. If customers can join the waitlist later and still be seated ahead of people already at the top of the list, then the waitlist serves no purpose. What shocked me even more was that after removing us from our table, she told us to put our name on the waitlist again, despite the fact that our name was already at the top of the list, we had already received a table-ready notification, checked in on time, and been seated. There was no apology, no accountability, and no explanation that made any sense. One member of our party became so frustrated by the situation that they decided to leave rather than continue dealing with the confusion and disrespect. The service was rude, dismissive, and completely unprofessional from beginning to end. Management should review what happened between approximately 9:55 PM and 10:10 PM on June 9. To make matters worse, the beef tongue was extremely tough and chewy. The food did not make up for the experience. read more

Grams BBQ - Employee involved in the waitlist incident on June 9 - Korean Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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Fire food and great specials make sure to Try the suki brisket and make sure to pair it with cold noodles and white and green radish and kimchi rice ! read more

Great food great services literally thinking of going right now. The room looks nice it's clean and comfortable. read more

They removed my last review so I need to make a new one. Honestly this place is so bad the quality of everything is extremely subpar and for the price they're charging it's ridiculous. I got one of the higher-tier options and some of what they brought was still partly frozen and some of it tasted so old I couldn't eat it. And also the sides are all pretty bad they taste like they came from a bag. Go somewhere else and pay the same amount or even less and get some better food. Oh yeah, also the servers seemed like they didn't want to be there either talking to their friends or just wondering around. There was one nice fella that kept coming to check on us but no one else cared. read more

Never knew about Grams Happy Hour.... And what a deal at $18.99. Grams is consistent in its banchan and meat quality, so for this happy hour price, it's a wild deal. Favorites on happy hour were brisket, beef belly, and garlic pork belly. Love the greens, potato salad and radish for banchan. Staff is limited but so on top of what they do. They never missed a beat and always asked if we needed anything else. Super on top of grill changes too. Place is clean and always packed. One of my favs. read more

Grams BBQ - Pork Belly-Garlic - Korean Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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I will come back but overall it could be better. I and my friends came on Tuesday at around 6:30 and was sat pretty quickly. We got the AYCE B $38.99. We ordered 4 rounds of food. Food (2/5): Meat was cut really thin, especially the wagyu so it sticks to the grill really easily. And for some reason, our kitchen hood is not on, so smoke was all over my table. Pork fat (to butter the grill) was only given on the first round. In addition, not pictured, but I'm pretty sure all the wagyu meats were not "wagyu" standard because the marble patterns were nonexistent. Banchan is only restocked if you're done, which I think is a good practice to prevent food waste. We loved the LA Galbi, beef tongue, pork belly, and bulgogi. Ambiance (5/5): Clean and well-lit restaurant. Service (3/5): Servers were friendly. They were attentive at first and constantly ask for our orders, but were not paying attention to us when we need grill change and restock of banchan items. Also mistakenly charged us an extra for AYCE but we realized. read more

Grams BBQ - Banchan set - Korean Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Finally writing a review for this spot after a few visits! We first found this place through Yelp, and it definitely lives up to the hype. It's located right across from H-Mart in Garden Grove, which makes it super convenient. It can get pretty busy depending on when you go, but I love that you can join the waitlist ahead of time through Yelp--that's a huge plus. They offer different menu tiers (A, B, and C) based on the type and quality of meat you're looking for, so there's something for everyone depending on your budget and appetite. Service here is consistently great. The staff is always attentive, walking around to check if you need more meat or anything else, and everything comes out quickly. The space itself is on the smaller side, but it's well-organized and runs smoothly. Overall, I'd definitely recommend checking this place out if you're in the area! read more

One of our favorite Korean BBQ restaurants. Delicious food (highly recommend the brisket soup, marinated LA galbi and all the banchan!) attentive service, and always busy -- definitely join the waitlist. Worth it every time. read more

I can confirm they have a late night happy hour from 10pm - 12am. Went for my brother's Birthday was completely worth it. Delicious and affordable. I highly recommend all the brisket and the beef belly. So good. Staff was attentive and was helpful. This place is definitely going on my late night eats list. I will say this do come before 11pm because they will not seat you and last call is around 11:20pm. So come early. read more

The food did not seem fresh, and the grill was not changed even after we requested it multiple times We only ordered ONE round of meat plus an order of Beef belly. And we got charged a leftover fee $23？The grill became extremely burnt, and no one came to replace the grill. Because the grill was not changed, much of the meat got burnt We were then charged a leftover fee, $23. In addition, the meat did not seem fresh, which raised food safety concerns. We were also charged a leftover fee . We only ordered ONE round of meat!!!! and we have to pay extra $23? We chose the premium which is $58/person. I'd seen a lot of people complain about their service, but I didn't think it would be this bad. *** Now is 4AM, I woke up in the middle of the night and started having diarrhea!! If you go here be ready to risk food poison and finish all poor quality meats u ordered or u will pay extra read more

Grams BBQ - Korean Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Would sell my firstborn child for their Marinated Prime Galbi and Seasoned Boneless Shortribs. Amazing, always!

I'm not the biggest fan of this place for Korean bbq. We got the premium B, and I'd say it's worth it for the Wagyu beef. The brisket was solid but the bulgogi didn't really stand out. The noodles here don't taste at all like typical Korean nangmyeon or bibimnangmyeon. It was like a weird knock off ramen version. I'd give this place around 2 stars for the food, but 4 stars for great service! read more

Grams BBQ - Korean Near Me - Garden Grove, California

We went for the Lunch Special $18.99/person today, which was an amazing deal for AYCE of good quality meat, great service, and probably the best banchans I've ever had at an AYCE. They don't open until 12 pm so we were already waiting outside with 2 other groups before they opened. Since it's a work day, it'd be nice if they opened a bit earlier at 11:30 to give more time to eat during lunch break. Although the side dishes wouldn't seem to matter as much, it definitely impacted the overall experience. Besides the cucumber, which we got 3 refills for, we also cleared the shredded pickled radish (so good!) and the pickled greens (also so good!). Those pickled veg banchans pair so well with fatty meat. The potato salad was the favorite I've had as a banchan and we also cleared the salad, cilantro salad, and radish wrap. Meat-wise, we ordered mostly brisket and beef belly - both so good. It was my first time having pork tongue (usually only had beef) and that was also great. We usually don't pick any marinated meats at an AYCE but decided to try the brisket with yaki sauce. We were happily surprised as it wasn't drenched in sauce like at other AYCE places and the sauce itself wasn't too heavy/strong. It was delicious! Service was perfect. You don't put in orders yourself digitally here, but the servers come by at regular intervals to check on our next meat orders and check if you need anything. When you have any empty plate and put it at the side of the table, a server will come by to pick it up quickly and check if you need a banchan refill. They came to change out the grill for us regularly as well. The side orders were the only things that did not impress. Portions are good since they come in a personal-sized bowl so that you don't too full and can't finish it. The garlic rice was not that good nor the cold noodle. The cold noodles was not the typical Korean cold noodle we expected since it was rice noodle instead of buckwheat - the noodles were soggy instead of chewy and didn't have the usual cold noodle toppings. read more

I've come here 2x for the lunch menu for $18.99 and have been very pleased with the menu. I am sad that the Japanese egg is not included in the lunch menu, but there meats included aren't too bad. I like the brisket, beef belly, and large intestine. I am wishing everyday they add the egg to the lunch menu eventually!!! Service today wasn't too bad but the last time I came, the service was spotty...I don't believe they staff enough for the business the lunch deal brings (the last time there was only 2 food runners for the entire full floor) Ambiance is nice, lots of seating available but it can fill up quickly. read more

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