This was my first time at Hongdae Korean Barbecue, and it was a great experience! The food was delicious, the atmosphere was welcoming, and the restaurant had a really nice environment. Our server, Jonathan, was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed. read more

This place is solid. Probably the best service I've had at any Korean bbq joint. The meat comes out super fast and waitress comes around often to make sure you get your orders in. My favorites as far as the meats was the beef belly and the La Gaibi The serving sizes per meat was medium sized so you can try a lot of different meats vs being overwhelmed with one order. read more

Came here on a Thursday night, there was no line so we were seated quickly. Service was really good! All the servers were attentive and they would bring out our orders pretty quickly. The meat selection is quite nice, I would say it's the main reason for their price. We mainly ordered galbi. I did order the NY ribeye steak but it was too tough/chewy so we sticked to the galbi only. I'm not fond of their sides/banchan though, I've had better at other places. Main reason why I enjoy kbbq is to pair with sides so it was a bit disappointing for me as I couldn't experience that as much. The default banchan they serve is ok. I ordered ramyeon, kimchi soup, and lettuce. Can't go wrong with ramyeon and lettuce but the kimchi soup wasn't really much. Overall, it's a nice kbbq while you're in the plaza. I wouldn't say it's my go-to. read more

Hongdae 33 Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

I still generally enjoy this establishment, as the meat quality is pretty good, and the location is also nice, but my last visit was disappointing. I came for lunch for a change, and I regretted it. First off, they will not give you lettuce if you choose the lunch option. That's right.... no friggin lettuce! Like what? Lettuce is cheap! It's crazy to exclude it from the lunch option, which has now increased to $25. The brisket was super lean and a bit dry. When I requested samjang, they were out. And while they did make some and presented it to me during the meal, it was a bit strange looking. While I always appreciate a fan to draw in the smoke, this one combined with the lighting makes it a bit difficult to see the meat on the grill and check for doneness. It casts a shadow right across the center of the grill. Service was a bit on the slower side. It definitely started picking up, and even the manager jumped in to help. read more

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Everything here was great. The meat quality is way better than most all-you-can-eat places, especially the brisket. We ordered a few appetizers to start and they were all delicious. The vibe is cool and the service was top-notch. Our waitress was amazing. She was super attentive and kept the food coming fast. She even recommend a good boba place nearby. Definitely my new go-to spot. Definitely will return back whever I am back in Houston. read more

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They told us that it was a 45 minute wait so we decided to sit outside to be seated faster. We tried various meats but our favorites were the black angus la galbi and garlic flat iron steak. Those are literally the only meats you need to get here. The galbi is literally fall off the bone and has a nice marinade. They give you 4 at a time as well. This place hands down has the best galbi I've tried from an ayce kbbq spot in Houston. The quality, tenderness, and taste is unmatched. We also liked the garlic flat iron steak, especially since they cut it in cubes for you already. Our issue with this cut of meat is that places usually give us a slab so it takes a long time to cook, especially the inside, and it turns out being very chewy and tough. Not this one, it's cooked evenly, much faster, and has a lot more juice. I enjoyed getting their ssamjang sauce to dip the meats in in addition to the soy sauce. Banchan includes kimchi, pickled cucumber, fish cakes, sprouts, potatoes, and radish wraps. For apps, we enjoyed the scallion pancake, japchae, and ramen. read more

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The AC!!!!! This is terrible!!! It's summer and they dont have fhe AC on. I feel sorry for the workers there with this heat. We wait outside in the heat to be seated looking forward to dinner under the cool AC but what the heck, its scorching hot inside too!!! I thought i was sick but the ppl around us confirmed. NO AC. Why do they even have the restaurant open .? Yes I tough it out but I'm telling everybody now not worth it not worth thinking sitting in the heat eating hot food. They need to turn on the AC before I even come back or tell my friends to come back they need to turn on the AC before I even come back or tell my friends to come back. read more

This is the best place to go and eat their meats are fresh this place is way better than Gen Korean barbecue the Service is awesome! read more

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Hongdae has become one of our favorite AYCE kbbq places. They are located in the heart of Chinatown in the Dunhuang Plaza next to the claw machine stores. We enjoy the variety of options on the menu and the bright and hip interior. Parking: The Dunhuang Plaza has a lot of parking but Houstonians know this plaza gets packed fast because of how many good restaurants are in this plaza. We came on Saturday at 6 PM which is a peak time for this center. We parked in the garage by Gong Cha on the third floor. Find the forts parking space you can. Good news is all parking is free in this area. You just have to hunt for a spot. Ambiance: Hongdae has a modern feel inside and also has outdoor seating. It was cold when we went and they had space heaters on the patio. The restaurant gets loud because of the small space and hustle and bustle of the kitchen. They play modern techno music which is a change of pace for your normal kbbq experience. Service: we had a table for 8 people and they assigned 2 servers to our table and we had no issues putting in orders. We finished in close to an hour because food was coming out so fast. Very good experience with the servers here. Food: we ordered right when we sat down and food came out almost instantly. They have the classic starters like beans sprouts, spicy cucumbers, potato salad, fish cake, and pickled radish. These were all refillable as well. We ordered the scallion pancake, cheese corn and japchae as appetizers. We enjoyed the scallion pancake as it came out hot and crispy and the japchae was actually very flavorful, I would skip the cheese corn. The cheese wasn't melted enough so it just clumped up on the plate. For meats, we had the brisket, bulgogi, flat iron steak, garlic butter shrimp, LA Galbi and beef belly. All the meats were high quality. Our favorites were the LA Galbi, flat iron steak and brisket. These brisket and beef belly were fatty and delicious on the grill. The Galbi is high quality and juicy. The shrimp is pre cut in half so that makes for a nice and easy grilling experience. Wish we could've tried more meats. We finished with some grilled pineapple to cleanse the palate. Overall, we really enjoyed our experience at Hongdae and will be coming back for sure. Dinner was $36 which is a great deal for all of the food you can get! read more

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Came here for lunch today and it did not disappoint. It's $36 per person for all you can eat and they have a nice variety of appetizers, sides, and meats that are included in that price. My favorites were the kimchi, pickled radishes, and the spicy cucumbers and for the meats the beef brisket was the star of the show. Service was great with our server frequently coming back to check in and see if we needed more meats. The music in here is a bit loud but overall the restaurant is nicely decorated and definitely worth visiting. read more

Hongdae 33 Korean BBQ - Everything that's included in the $36 all you can eat - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Amazing service and amazing food! Food was high quality as well! We will definitely be back!

Last time I came here it was so so but I came during lunch and lovely Vivian helped us out and assisted us during lunch And it was such a lovely time!! We will be back!! read more

Food was really yummy! Service was great and friendly. I liked the ambiance, small but seats a lot.

Food was delicious . I had David as my server he was amazing. The beef galbi was my favorite.

One of my go to spot AYCE Korean BBQ in the Bellaire area. Came here on a cold Friday evening around 6:45pm party of 4. Wait around 30 mins to be seated. To my surprise I got one of my favorite waiter again in the same week. Ben was absolutely amazing. Great Customer service. Did not know he work here as well. I haven't been here for awhile. My favorite meat here the LA Galbi and the Beef Tongue. I also love the Chap Jae (Korean Glass Noodles) & Korean Street Corn. read more

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Mediocre food. But had to come a second time because it's one of the only places still opened late evening as most places closed and we had hungry out of town guests that just arrived into town. read more

Great place for Lunch, menu attached below. Lunch is 12-4pm, you get a good selection of protein and appetizer choices for what you pay compared to the many AYCE Korean eateries around read more

Hongdae 33 Korean BBQ - Lunch menu - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Hongdae 33 is $33 a person for AYCE. We sat outside because the tables inside apparently were all occupied. They have a wide range of meats and it's great for $33. The meats though, aren't really the best quality. The bulgogi tasted bland and the brisket was very chewy. They don't offer rice paper too. Our server was nice and pretty quick with his service. Overall: It's a typical Korean BBQ AYCE place. Unfortunately, the meats weren't as good compared to other places. read more

Hongdae 33 Korean BBQ - $33 AYCE - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Arnol started off as patient server and ended with rushing us out. Not only were we still eating he brought and us the check he made sure he got his tip and then 10 minutes later "There is nobody here so you need to leave" at 1:30am when restaurant Hours state 2am closing. It was my friend's first time at a Korean barbecue and she got a terrible experience by being rushed out. We have never experienced a restaurant telling us to leave. read more

Hongdae 33 Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Oo, the service has drastically gone down since the last time I've been here. Given it was dead on a Thursday mid afternoon so really should've been no excuses. The appetitzers were all pretty bland except the kimchi stew, that one is chef's kiss. LA Galbi and bulgogi were my favorite. Shrimps at kbbq places can be a hit or miss, but both the garlic butter and canjun ones were flavorful. read more

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More than anything, I would go back here for the service alone. The team checked in often, delivered food and drinks promptly and changed the grill on the dot without even asking. Rare to find a team that is automatic on service. Polite too. Great experience based on that. The banchan I would say is just okay. The quality wasn't really there. But the meat was decent and the brisket and beef tongue was the go to for the evening. The drink bucket was worth it for 1 soju and 3 small bottles of beer. The vibe is definitely younger crowd and trendy read more

One of the better all you can eat Korean BBQ spots in town. They do have a 90 minute period of time to eat up to your heart's desire. The cuts of meats and seafood are super fresh and they come and constantly change your grill to help not burn anything. Their service is solid and for the price, it's up there. Will be back! read more

I love hongdae, the meat is very good quality and my server jonathan gave great recommendations!! 10/10 service

If you're looking for incredible AYCE KBBQ, look no further--Hongdae 33 is the spot! We tried a variety of meats and seafood, but no shocker-- the LA Galbi reigned supreme. The quality, taste and price ($33/person) cannot be beat at Hongdae 33. Easily 5 stars... ...however, our experience with service was HORRENDOUS. Since it was our first time at Hongdae, our server gave an introduction on how Hongdae operates. However, her explanation was difficult to follow because she was so soft spoken, and the loud sizzles in surround sound didn't help her case. At Hongdae, you're only allowed to order 5 dishes at a time. We placed our first order without any issues, but by the time we were ready to re-order, our server was no where to be found. In the 15 minute span of waiting for our server, our grill had been changed three times because the oil kept burning!! Despite exchanging looks between myself and several staff members, no one bothered to even smile, raise concern or check in on us. The lack of attentiveness and hospitality from the staff was severely disappointing and undermined our experience. Given that Hongdae's demographic extends beyond the Asian community, non-Asian guests might find it challenging to return or remain as understanding and patient as I was. Note: Mind your step!!! Floors are slippery due to the oil splatters and the restrooms are filthy and not maintained throughout the day. read more

Hongdae 33 Korean BBQ - Hongdae sign - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

I came here for dinner with friends around 6:30 pm, and there was already a waitlist! Overall, my waitress was attentive, and there were no complaints in the service department. Despite coming on a Thursday evening, I was surprised by how packed the place was; it was definitely very lively, especially with the K-pop and EDM playing in the background. The meal is $33 before tax + tip. Hongdae 33 is an AYCE establishment, so I had to get my money's worth from the meat. They let you order up to 5 meats per round (there are 5 rounds max) and as many appetizers as you'd like; there's also a 90-minute limit to eat, and they actually keep track, so something to be mindful of. In my group of 3, we tapped out after 2 rounds and ordered about 10 meat platters in total. Overall, the food was good, but nothing special. The portions were a bit small, and I found the meat to be very seasoned (borderline salty), and there was one order (the Beef Tongue?) that was very chewy and tough to eat which turned me off. We ordered the Korean spicy pork bulgogi, traditional Korean spicy beef belly, Texas wagyu sliced beef belly, and galbi marinated pork belly -- all of which were pretty tasty, though! For appetizers, we got the Kimchi stew (quite salty, 2/5), Scallion pancake (5/5), and Cheesy Corn (3/5; the cheese could've been more melted). Regarding the side dishes, the options were limited. I thoroughly enjoyed their fish cake. The kimchi wasn't bad, but their cucumber salad was also a bit salty, and I personally wasn't a fan of their bean sprout side dish; I think the taste of the sesame oil could've been more subtle. I also wasn't a fan of their potato salad; I've had better elsewhere. I am not entirely sure if I'd return when there are ample other Kbbq places in Bellaire alone, but I am glad I tried it. read more

Hongdae 33 Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Tucked away in a shopping center off Bellaire on the 2nd floor. This Korean BBQ joint hit the spot for both myself and my partner in crime when we were in town visiting. You order through your server and thankfully, they don't completely fill you up with each order. This gives way to try more options on the menu if you're so inclined. After refilling about 2 or 3 times, we called it a day and paid at our table. Service was friendly and accommodating. read more

I don't go to ayce Korean bbq joints as much as I used too, so it's a real treat when I finally have a craving to over indulge. With so many k bbq places now - I had to make sure I was paying the best price for great meat selection and sides. Hongdae 33 hit all my criteria. Minimal wait on an early dinner on Saturday, text system is always a plus. The waitstaff was attentive overall as we really didn't have 1 server - any server was ready to give us more meat refills. I loved the beef brisket and the beef belly. I wish they had thinly sliced pork belly vs. the thicker cut but that's the only thing I was slightly disappointed on. Music is a little loud with the kpop playing at times - guess it really just depended on the song. Overall - If I was craving ayce kbbq - I wouldn't mind coming back. read more

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3.5/5 AYCE Kbbq $33 per person Came here on a Wednesday thanksgiving eve at 5pm. Place was already busy but no line yet. We got seated right away. First thing I noticed was that the floors were super slippery. Not out of the ordinary in Kbbq places but this time I felt like I had to walk carefully otherwise I'd slip. We were seated in a corner booth which i like. Waitress was trying her best. She checked in on us as much as she could - I could tell- but still there were several times my drink was empty and she forgot side dishes. She was so busy though and had a large table of 8 next to us to attend so I felt bad for her. Our grill was changed at a good pace. Free drink refills. They really do time you at this AYCE. Most places say they give you a time limit but this is my first experience where she came and said we only had 30 mins left. They give total 1.5 hours. They let you order as many portions of 5 different meats at once. Meats were of OK quality as expected for $33 which is cheap (compared to SoCal). I've had better but you get what you pay for so I'm not going to complain too much about this. The galbi was sliced a lot thinner than I'm used to. Ribeye steak was SMALL but that was ok since we were getting full (see pic). Beef belly had a lot of fat trimmings- my plate had a soupy collection of liquid fat at the end of 2 portions. The banchan and sauces were lacking in my opinion. They only had a few options. I wish they had steamed egg and rice paper and salad (they only had lettuce). They didn't have broccoli or kimchi sides. By the time 6pm rolled around it got busy and there was a line. Music is loud but not kpop, more like electronic dance (does that make me sound old?). Good place to try once and id come back if I were craving kbbq and didn't want to break the bank. read more

David was great!! He was very attentive and gave great recommendations. The music was great made my experience better. The food was bomb loveddd the recommendations from David they were so good. read more

I went to South Korea for spring break one year with friends and we stayed in HONGDAE which was such a vibrant area of the city. So when I saw there was a KBBQ called Hongdae 33 in Bellaire, I just knew I had to visit. Parking in this plaza can be challenging because it's in the heart of many other pooping businesses, but my friend and I were lucky to get a spot right in front. The venue is on the second floor and you have the option of either sitting inside or out. If you're there on a nice evening, I honestly think sitting out is better. We couldn't put our name down over the phone ahead of time and when we got to the hostess, she took our info down and we had to wait. We took a good lap around the plaza and surely enough by the time we were inching back to the restaurant, we got the "your table's ready" text! Our server (Sebastian?) was so kind and attentive. It was a good dinner deal of about $33 for everything your savory heart could desire. My friend Cody and I were definitely brisket, pork belly, and beef tongue folk though, so we had those rounds coming! The banchan was sufficient and I was pleased by their cheese corn. The quality of the meats we ordered were excellent and I appreciated being outside more because the smoke wasn't as overwhelming compared to what it appeared like had we sat inside. Overall, a top notch KBBQ spot ;) read more

Hongdae 33 Korean BBQ - KBBQ is a must! - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

This was my first time trying Korean BBQ and i'm hooked! The meat was flavorful, I loved everything about this place, the ambiance was nice, my favorites were the steak and the bulgogi. read more

Hongdae 33 Korean BBQ - Corn cheese, Ribs, Steak, Bean sprouts, Shogu, Bulgogi, Japchae Noodles - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Recently just went there and lately the service is horrible servers are unattended and I was being ignored by my server

The sauce is not good and the service is slow after we ordered only Ribeye. One good dish is the cheese corn, other than that it's meh.

Came here for the first time on a Friday after work. Meats were seasoned well. Our grill kept going out but they were able to fix it each time. Loved the short ribs the most! Loved the side dishes especially the tofu and pickled cabbage. Place is pricey but worth it. Great atmosphere and friendly helpful staff. Would definitely return! read more

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Food was very very mid. I think the only good point is that they close late, but other than that the flavor of everything we ordered was far below other popular Korean BBQ places in Houston. First, the side dishes (pictured) were very limited compared to other places, and the taste of every single one of them was off. Kimchi was too sweet, potato salad was too bland, and cucumber kimchi had an odd flavor. Overall, not many sides to work with except the sliced radish kimchi and plain lettuce as a wrap. Second, appetizers. Corn cheese was very sad looking since the cheese was just lightly thrown on top and was not melted all the way. Soybean soup was very very salty with barely any tofu or zucchini inside. Seafood pancake literally had zero seafood. They might have been very very finely chopped and blended into the batter but we could not see anything. Finally, the meat. Galbi was good. Garlic butter shrimp was good, and that's it. All the other cuts of meat were either too salty, too tough, or too sweetly seasoned (baby octopus). Overall, besides the two or three meat options that are considered passable, everything else was rather disappointing. The place is ok, but it didn't hit the spot for me. read more

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I'm shook. Best. Kbbq. Ever. Maybe it ties with another place in Dallas but these vibes here were even more immaculate. This is not only the best spot in Houston I've had so far hands down, but it's AYCE which stands for all you can eat. Which I greatly appreciate! I used to think my favorite cut of meet if galbi ribs but I realized I love beef belly the most since it's so thin and you can eat a lot without feeling too full. Their meat is such amazing quality and yes expensive but I'd rather pay more and eat better food then pay less and not love my experience because anywhere else is still not cheap. I recommend 10/10 can't wait to go back. We were lucky and got a table after 20 min wait for an early dinner but I heard it's swamped at night. read more

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Came in for lunch on a Saturday and we were seated pretty quickly. The meat was good--not anything outstanding--and there's plenty of items to order off of their AYCE menu. Service here was alright. We would request items from our waiter who would either forget or return after a long while of us waiting. We had asked for several items multiple times and even resorted to asking other wait staff. I do like the interior in this place, late night vibes and neon lights. read more

Hongdae 33 Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Houston, Texas

All u can eat k bbq, Chinatown Houston,TX Early Monday nite dinner at Korean bbq, I enjoyed thinnly sliced pork belly, spicy pork bulgogi, galbi and garlic flat iron steak with zucchini, mushrooms and grilled pineapples. Banchan was so so and soybean stew was diluted and japchae needed more vegetable ingredients. For price of $33, it was very filling. The servers had to change the metal plates often since it was easily burnt. The restaurant was clean and spacious. read more

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I had a ton of people recommended this place, but I didn't like it at all! The sides, the meat flavor and quality wasn't great and it being all you can eat, we just stopped eating because we didn't like it. I really wouldn't go back to give it a second try. I went to the restroom there and it needed some maintenance. There was also a drip from the pipes on the ceiling on my way to the restroom. So much food was wasted that day because it was awful. The service was good. Friendly staff. read more

Good service and bbq Korean food is yummy. I just wish this restaurant offer 2 hours instead or 90 minutes dining time.