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    Hwaro 2

    4.3 (904 reviews)
    ModerateKorean, Barbeque
    Closed 11:30 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)

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    Casual
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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Chanté B.

    Called a week in advance to see if I could make a reservation for 11 people on a Saturday at 4 PM. They don't take reservations, but they were very helpful and let me know to call the same day to be added to the waitlist, then call again about an hour before to confirm our full party would be showing up. The inside does feel pretty crowded at first, but once you get toward the back of the restaurant it opens up more and feels much more spacious. They have larger tables for groups as well as smaller tables for parties of four. Customer service was great and the food started coming out almost immediately after we ordered. Ordering was a little overwhelming in the beginning just because there are so many options and we ended up trying almost everything on the menu. Our group isn't big on pork, so we mostly stuck with the beef selections. The tomahawk was definitely the favorite of the night....everyone at the table really enjoyed it. Overall, really good food and a fun group dining experience.

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    Philip C.

    Our server Luis is fantastic, very nice and very attentive!! Of curse the food is excellent

    Taylor G.

    This place is AMAZING! This is my favorite place in town for KBBQ! I will always go here for Korean bbq, we are always bringing friends and family too! The staff are always so nice and friendly. This is my all time favorite KBBQ spot!! I love the meat options and the appetizer selection, as well as the sides. I love the vibes at this spot and the music is always great playing in the background! Will be back soon for KBBQ

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    Xain C.

    Hwaro 2 has been in my rotation since this second location opened. Dragon Factory owns so many spots in town that they have become the barometer for sushi and KBBQ, and this one still hits for both consistency and quality. Forget the hushed, label-driven rooms chasing A5 Wagyu bragging rights. Hwaro 2 is loud, smoky, and alive with the sound of meat hitting hot grills. You smell fat caramelizing, hear pork belly pop and hiss, and the table crowds with dishes until there is hardly room left for your soju. This is the heartbeat of KBBQ, not the showroom. Once the brisket round is done, the premium steak and tomahawk are the move. Pork belly brings richness, short ribs hit that sweet-salty note, and the bulgogi is the guilty sticky-sweet pleasure that sneaks in no matter how focused you are on the "serious" cuts. Seafood holds up, sides stay sharp, and the pro move is specifying to your server that you only want one or two orders of the larger cuts at a time so they hit the grill fresh and nothing goes to waste. The crew hustles, but management does not staff enough people on the floor. Servers and bussers do everything they can, so tip them well. These days the table comes with a single watery sweet BBQ sauce by default. What needs to return are the staples that make the experience whole: gochujang with some bite, and the sesame oil with salt and pepper dip that cuts through the richness. Bring those back without raising the price and Hwaro 2 separates from the pack again. Late night is the move. From 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. the spread drops to $25.95 with drink deals, and the vibe shifts from family dinner to industry hangout. Plates flying, drinks clinking, the low roar of every table grilling at once. That is the Hwaro I come for. It is not refined and it is not supposed to be. It is meat, fire, and noise at a fair price. 4 out of 5. Staff the floor and bring back the proper sauces and it is five alllll day

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    Irene Y.

    Took my son to dinner for his birthday. The restaurant wasn't too crowded. I usually am happy with the service here but it took a long time to get our first order in. We didn't get checked on as much as usual. It took forever get water refills and napkins, etc. the food was good and they surprised my son with a treat for his birthday.

    Hannah M.

    Food was fine but service was a little lackluster. We had to ask for our grill to be changed every single time, and the portion sizes were a bit ridiculous for our table size. The atmosphere is also kinda meh compared to the main location. Corn cheese is my favorite here and their bulgogi is pretty good too. House salad, fries, brisket, and spicy pork were all very good. I also loved the brownie with ice cream as a dessert option. I wish the meal came with the typical Korean side dishes that other spots serve. To our surprise, the server charged us for 6 people when we had 5, most likely to hit us with the auto gratuity charge. It wasn't a huge issue, but the cashier had to point us to us that we were being charged for an extra person. Overall, Hwaro is a good choice, especially for their late night deal. However, I wish the service and amenities were better for the cost.

    Chelsea L.

    The atmosphere was filled with fantastic energy, and the food was nothing short of exceptional! Our server was attentive, guiding us through the menu and ensuring we had everything we needed. They made it a point to check on us every 10 minutes, which was nice because we wanted to try everything on the menu. The only downfall was that they only had cold sake, its good but I occasionally enjoy it warm. Besides that, everything else was delicious.

    Elske S.

    Amazing! All you eat for a great price. Food is delicious, service was fast, placed was packed! So be prepared for a waitlist! But definitely worth the wait.

    Veronica M.

    Great service here from Xavier!! FOOD WAS ASO DELISHHH, everything was so good, thank you

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    Denny P.

    If you're looking for a classic kbbq spot this is it. No fancy meats or 3 different menus. Simple, straight to the point. If you want a lot of parking, good service, small cozy spot. This is it. 5 items per order not including sides. 1 hour 20min to eat. $26 for lunch or late night. $30 all day menu. If you want more than their signature sauce that's by every table just ask. They have sesame oil, salt, bean paste, soy sauce, siracha, and actual spicy mayo. Can't beat the price. Bathrooms super slippery, you have been warned.

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    Cara B.

    We arrived at Hwaro 2 around 10 PM and waited about an hour to get seated. We usually go to the other Hwaro location, but we like to switch it up since Hwaro 2 has some different food options we enjoy. What keeps us coming back is the quality of their meats and the corn cheese, which is always a favorite. This location, along with the original, is one of our go-to Korean BBQ spots. The inside is clean and well-kept, and the staff is always efficient. They bring out the food quickly and are great about changing the grill when needed.

    Brisket, Garlic-Jalapeno Beef Belly, Bulgogi, Rice Paper, and Side Dishes
    Genesis M.

    Hwaro is my #1 KBBQ spot and always will be! From the amazing service and making sure that our grill always has meat, to the lively music and perfect ambience for a nice night out. Every experience is always a good one! Their meat is so tender, food comes out quick, and the servers are always so attentive. I didn't get to catch our servers name last night but she was very nice and if it wasn't for her warning of big portions, we would have paid for leftovers! No matter if the employees were a server or not, every one of them were on top of it in making every table happy!

    "If the customers are happy, the business will do well." -- Owner Baek
    Blanca G.

    This was my second time here, and it was just as good as the first. The meat is really good, and the service is fast. We did the AYCE for about $30 per person, which is a great deal. The staff is friendly and very helpful. My favorites were the brisket and the bulgogi. Kimchi was a must!! We also ordered Sapporo beer, which went perfectly with the food. The ambiance is really nice and makes the experience even better. Fun side note: one of the servers looks just like Jungkook from BTS really handsome The only downside is that there's only one restroom per gender, which can be inconvenient when the place is busy. Other than that, I'd definitely come back again.

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    Love coming here with my family! Great food , music and servers are great. I love to recommend this place

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    Great food fast service great quality short wait time super attentive one of the best spots for all you can eat

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    Love the food it's all delicious haha , I recommend to anyone and the servers are awesome and helpful

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    I loved the food and service however I did get food poisoning the next day. Hopefully they can fix their standards.

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    2 years ago

    Food was good and so was service! Multiple servers checked to see if we wanted to order more food or get more water. Very cozy vibe :)

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    Food, service and ambiance were great. Art and Kaleah were on point the service and response. Will always come back here for great KBBQ.

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    Great service by Art! Good variety of sides and meat. A must stop when in Vegas or when passing by.

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    Great food, good service especially during food rush hours. They also help you figure out what you'd like to try.

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    Awesome service and good food. Parking was easy and inside was nice and clean. Will be back again

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    For late night passing 10pm its only $25 for each customer and is this ayce ? My bad hah jusy wanting to make sure

    Late night is 10pm-Close Monday-Thursday and it is $25 per person AYCE, you just don't get access to the premium All-Day options but all the kbbq essentials are there!

    D poo yhey serve hotpot?

    No they don't but they have a couple choices of ramens.

    Can they seat a party of 15?

    I believe so. There are several large table seating areas that can easily accommodate large groups. We've been there for family parties with a dozen people. You should call ahead to make a rez and verify they can accommodate the entire group how you… 

    Do kids eat for free?

    Under 4 eat free

    Hi is the original hwaro closed for good?

    They just recently reopened the original location! (as of Feb '24) I noticed the price on that menu is a few dollars more than the Hwaro 2 menu that's posted to their website. (All-Day Special $29 vs $33)… 

    When will the other location be opening back up?

    Do you let solo diners in your AYCE?

    Definitely! Ate there few times by myself😃

    Do u still cater reservation? How bout a party of 15, how would that work? Thanks!

    Unfortunately they don't take reservations anymore. I would recommend going an hour early to be put on the waitlist since it's a big party

    Last we check they were closed.. are they still closed or open already?

    They should be open already.

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    Moobongri Soondae

    Moobongri Soondae

    4.7
    (623 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    Great food, Yong B and all the other front of house servers were great with service. Will be back…read moreagain.

    So Ive been finding myself with a new hobby on weekends and as a result constantly being near…read morechinatown. As a part of the normal schedule, I've started to search for " go tos" and in stepped Moobongri Soondae.  This has always been on the short list for trying out so I was glad to finally make it here about a month ago. This place is in a "plaza area" and its surrounded by a bunch of different types of shops so parking is plentiful. The joint itself is clean and functional on the inside. Plenty of tables, quick /friendly service, and a bunch of options for eats. The menu is broken down by Soups, rice dishes, hotpot, jovial, soondae, bbq items and then some "app type bites". The menu is expansive but I can confidently say, I have not been disappointed yet. Over the last few trips, I have had the naengmyrun, the soondae soup, the spicy pork belly soup, and the bossam.  The banchans are good and they offer a small but delicious assortment. The Bossam was delicious, with no smell on it and good portions. The soups are all fantastic (absolutely delicious), and the naengmyun is absolutely delicious. Pair this with a nice cold bottle of soju and this meal has been hitting home every time ive been there recently. The Service is absolutely fantastic. They are super friendly and honestly so efficient. This joint is my current favorite... Just good food, good service, good eats, and reasonable prices.  Approved!

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    Side dishes + Blood Sausage Meats for the Soup with Korean Blood Sausage

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    Daeho Kalbijjim & Beef Soup

    Daeho Kalbijjim & Beef Soup

    4.6
    (337 reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    The food was delicious. The kalbijjim had a ton of flavor and everything was so tender and the…read morebroth was fantastic. Highly recommend. The cheese I didn't feel would have been necessary but I did like it when it was on the corn that we added. The glass noodles are a thicker noodle so if you prefer thin then don't add them. The dumplings were full of meat and perfectly cooked. Highly recommend even though it is very expensive. Service though is insanely slow. It took use literally 30 minutes to get a box and pay. Once you put in your order that's it. You never see them again. The place isn't all that big, but the place is nice overall. Review from August of 2025

    Daeho is always good! I lived in the Bay Area and would go to Daeho with my friends for their…read moresignature Kalbijjim, and it never disappointed. I was craving Daeho while I was in Vegas so I was glad to see that they had one. Kalbijjim - A solid and reliable dish. However, in the Bay Area, I remember the portion size being more, especially for the price. But what can I say? The meat is so tender and the sauce coats everything in the pot. There is Tteok-bokki, radish, potato, and carrot which pairs super well with the Kalbi. Overall, I would definitely come back. I just wish the portion sizes were bigger!

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    Inside, beautiful design, architecture and table settings
    Inside, beautiful design, architecture and table settings
    B2. Daeho Kalbijjim (Braised Short Rib) with oxtail.   So good
    B2. Daeho Kalbijjim (Braised Short Rib) with oxtail. So good
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    Making oxtail soup at our table
    Jinju Gomtang

    Jinju Gomtang

    4.5
    (188 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    I ordered the Bibim Naengmyeon (spicy cold noodles) and the Assorted meat with Doganitang (knee…read morecartilage broth), and both were absolutely outstanding. The cold noodles had the perfect chewy texture with a sauce that hit just the right balance of tangy and sweet! The assorted boiled meat was incredibly tender, and the broth was clean and refreshing thanks to the napa cabbage added in. When you dip the meat in the seasoning sauce, it just melts in your mouth. Truly one of those "where has this place been all my life" moments. If you're craving legit Korean comfort food in Las Vegas, Highly recommend!

    i am going to give this restaurant a 4 because the ambiance is a 1 , but the taste, a 5. TBH, we…read morewalked out the first time because it didn't look open, a bit sloppy and not really our "type" of place, but based on other food reviews decided to just give it a try. The taste and value is really great, actually. If you are looking for your "halmoni's" (grandma in Korean) authentic, homemade, caring, handmade flavors and can ignore the no-frills, don't -care, terrible location and zero curbside appeal, this is your place. Imagine going to an old neighborhood Korean home where the kimchee to the broths and banchan are made with love. The scissors are sharp so you can easily cut the perfectly fermented, primly pickled kimchee and the cucumbers (oi kimchee) are fresh and the beef broth deeply steeped and rich with flavor. Plus it's an absolute bargain for what you get. I think we ordered almost one of everything (for just the three of us) just to taste it. The naengmyun (cold noodles) were fine. Not exceptional, but decent. The saam and chive pancake was very good. Value is high, taste is high; authenticity very high. Huge portions in today's world of cutting back. But I feel fortunate to find a "go-to" for my korean cravings. Like walking into my auntie's house for some warm, deeply comforting, home-cooked k-meal. Craving the dogani bone broth soup now!! (Would have taken photos but it would have hard to judge based on photos alone. This is a place you have to go to just to taste it, not look at it).

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    Garionban

    Garionban

    4.3
    (845 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$
    Healthy dining
    Kitchen open late

    This is a go-to place for eating and drinking to catch up with friends. It's the type of place you…read morestay and drink for a while. They usually have great bundle deals - this past weekend we got jokbal/bosom combo (pork belly and knuckle), budaejigae (army stew), seafood jun (pancake), galbijim (braised beef) and another beef soup with two sojus for $200! Good deal. Good food. You will need to use the buttons on your table to request service, but servers are very responsive!

    My family went to Las Vegas for a trip to see the Grand Canyon and found Garionban through a quick…read moresearch of nearby Korean restaurants. We were particularly interested in their combos meat menu items that look so appetizing on their menu and from patrons pictures. Being a huge Korean food fan, I had to order everything. We were pleased with everything we tried. The seafood pancake was delicious. The corn cheese and the kimchi fried rice was a hit with the kids. There was plenty of parking when we visited for early dinner. My only complaint was our server being a little less than friendly. But overall, quick service and the food was delicious and presented well. If visiting Las Vegas, I recommend giving this Korean restaurant a try. See my pictures!

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    Tender sliced jokbal with fresh banchan--rich, savory flavors perfect with a cold bottle of soju.
    Tender sliced jokbal with fresh banchan--rich, savory flavors perfect with a cold bottle of soju.
    Refreshing cold noodles--choose classic icy broth or spicy chili mix. Light, clean, and perfectly balanced for a satisfying Korean meal.

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    Refreshing cold noodles--choose classic icy broth or spicy chili mix. Light, clean, and perfectly balanced for a satisfying Korean meal.
    Cheongdam Food Hall

    Cheongdam Food Hall

    4.5
    (444 reviews)
    4.1 mi
    $$

    Hey, y'all…read more Y'all... I guess I've been living under a rock because I'm just now finding out about Cheongdam Food Hall! Where have I been?! Anywhoddles I ordered from Eki Ramen, and when I tell y'all this ramen was RAMENING! Aka delicious. Aka... fire I ordered the Black Garlic Ramen, and as you can see from the menu, it was only $12.95. I added an extra egg, extra pork belly, and extra black garlic oil because... why not? Anywhoddles with the extra "trimmings" it came to $18 dollars. Let's get back to the review Now lean in so I can tell y'all about this broth. It tasted authentic to me. It was rich, velvety, silky smooth, creamy without being heavy, and bursting with savory goodness. Every sip had me closing my eyes The noodles had the perfect bite--not too soft and not too firm. The pork belly was tender, flavorful, and had just the right amount of char around the edges. And those eggs? Whew! Perfectly jammy with that beautiful golden yolk. So... if you're a ramen lover--or if you've been thinking about trying ramen for the first time--I highly recommend giving Eki Ramen a try. And while you're there, take your time and explore Cheongdam Food Hall because there are plenty of other restaurants waiting to be discovered. Until next time... y'all already know what time it is! I'll be doing a boomerang back to this spot because there are way too many restaurants in this food hall for me to stop at just one!

    Great place and good value. The nice food court with variety. Free water is available if needed…read more The mixed of Korean foods, burgers, salad, pork cutlet, good coffee and nice desserts you can have it all. The place also run some special from time to time. Come check it out. Four stars since the rotation of food had happened quiet often, sometimes I missed what I like to eat. But that will be a surprise for your visit.... right????

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    Gimbap & Rose Tteokbokki @ Hal Ga Tteok
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    This gave me really bad diarrhea

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