I really love baekjeong! Our server was Mark and he did an excellent job, I'll definitely come back…read moreagain with my family.

Always a great experience at Baekjeong Irvine! The food is consistently delicious, but the service…read moreis what really makes us keep coming back. We got Khue as our server again, just like last time, and once again, his service was excellent. He's attentive, friendly, and always makes sure we have everything we need without being intrusive. It's nice to have a server who remembers you and consistently provides great service. Thank you, Khue, for taking such good care of us! We'll definitely be back again!

The bad news is that their deluxe menu now has less appetizers and nigiri sushi. The good news is…read morethat it now offers more meat options. They also have a monthly special where the deluxe menu is buy one get one free with purchase of a drink. Score! We came today for dinner, and thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Our family favorites are all their thin sliced meats, and there were many different options today. Beef belly wins our absolute favorite. Our favorite appetizer is their chicken karage, SO good. We made reservations at 5 (when they open), and everything was so fresh and tasty. Save room for their ice cream! I see many wait in line to get seconds. Sometimes it's the little things that stand out in a restaurant, like a sweet treat after. Also their service is always friendly. Will definitely be back again!

Came with a group of 8 from my girlfriend's meetup group for a buy one get one free deluxe barbecue…read moreand sushi at 7 Japanese BBQ and Sushi in Irvine. We had reservations and once everyone was there we were seated at 2 tables. The server set up the iPad and explained how to order from it. In order to get the bogo deal everyone has to order a drink. So we ordered drinks on the iPad and sent the order. Then we started going through the Japanese BBQ items and sushi rolls. We ordered about 6 sushi rolls and 8 meats for round 1. The meats came out quickly. The bulgogi and brisket were enjoyed by everyone. Also pork and beef belly were quite tasty. Soon after the sushi rolls came to the table. We sampled crunchy California rolls, Hawaiian, Alaskan, rainbow, and shrimp rolls. We filled the barbecue with the rest of the meat and dug in. Round 2 was more brisket, bulgogi, pork and beef belly. Until everyone was nearly stuffed. Finished off with some smores and Gelato. Total came to $38 per person, for food, drinks, tax,and tip. A fantastic deal for AYCE Japanese BBQ and sushi. Highly recommend you try this restaurant. We had a good time.

We had a great meal at Heritage BBQ!…read more We came on a Sunday during Labor Day weekend, our group of 6 arrived around 11:05 to a lengthy line and we got to the front to order around 12:45. They did have water for those waiting in line! You can also purchase refreshments from their bar to the left of the ordering area while waiting. I do like that they help you find seating instead of having to fend for yourself after ordering. As you order, they do show you the cuts of meat to make sure you're okay with the amount. Our food came out within 10 mins of ordering. My partner and I ordered 1/2lb brisket, 1/2lb char siu pork belly, mac and cheese, beans, dinner rolls, and the jalapeño cheddar cornbread. We loved how tender and flavorful the brisket was along with the pork belly - it was perfectly fatty without it being chewy. Their dinner rolls are small so most definitely order more. I wouldn't get the cornbread again it was good, but it was a pretty standard jalapeño cheddar cornbread. Don't skip the Mac and cheese - perfectly cooked pasta, incredibly creamy sauce! Our whole plate came out to be around $80, with tip $91. We also got to try their banana pudding which was delicious! Lots of vanilla, creamy goodness to top off a hearty meal. Overall, not sure if I would wait 1.5 hours again but would love to come back when the line / wait is shorter. The staff and crew are very hospitable as well!

Overall:4.5/5 The…read moretri tip was really good 4.7/5; I liked it more than the brisket 4/5 Mac and cheese was solid Chili and corn bread were also good; I wish the potato salad had larger chunks of potato I enjoyed the delivery of drinks while we were in line Would take off 1/2 a star because we waited over an hour starting at 2:30pm

Oh the timing. Just when I finally get this written out to post, it turns out that Frank's BBQ &…read moreNoodles has come and gone. Not that I can say I'm all that surprised in hindsight, but it's still kind of a shame. Mostly because I just wish the food had been better, but also because, despite how impressive the OC food scene is, I hadn't come across any BBQ joints/Cantonese restaurants that SF has so many of until randomly stumbling across this place! Then again, maybe I've just been too distracted by the many Taiwanese options that the Bay Area is so criminally short on... Compared to some of the Chinese BBQ joints that I frequent in the Bay Area, this place felt so much newer and a whole lot cleaner/nicer. That said, while the menu appeared to be a whole lot narrower, they still had a decent selection of offerings to choose from. Along with their nearly twenty different sides/snack dishes, which include items like pig ears with chili sauce, cucumber salad, chicken wings, wontons in chili oil, and tofu skin salad, they also had BBQ meats, like Roasted Duck, Soy Sauce Chicken, and Char Siu, a mix of rice and noodle dishes, and combination plates of their BBQ meats over rice or noodles. Sadly, though, no crispy skin roast pork, which was a huge bummer. -- SWEET FRIED CORN Admittedly, this initially didn't catch my eye, but I'm glad we ended up trying it. Every piece was crispy and I liked how sweet and flavorful the corn was. Plus, it was how this wasn't all that oily, though, I wouldn't have minded a bit more batter for some added crunch. -- WONTONS IN CHILI OIL Not too shabby. Although the skins felt a little overcooked, each piece was fairly plump and I thought the filling was pretty tasty. It was also unexpected to see a bit of broth with the chili oil, but it had a nice flavor to it and just the right amount of spice. -- TWO BBQ ITEM RICE PLATE with Char Siu and Roasted Duck I was the most excited for this, but it left me feeling conflicted. On the plus side, the bowl had a fair amount of both meats and the duck was really good - really juicy and the skin was golden brown. On the other hand, the char siu was super fatty and the rice was mushy. -- DICED GROUND PORK ON RICE...$13.99 More solid than spectacular, but still satisfying enough. Like with the BBQ plate, the meat to rice ratio favored the former and I thought the egg and the veggies complemented this well. At the same time, I wish this had more sauce to it, as the pork look a little dry/pale. In addition to how convenient it was to come here (there was a steady crowd, but it never got packed inside), I appreciated how fast our food came out. Also, I'm not sure if we just got lucky, but it wasn't nearly as hard to find a space in the complex's parking lot as it seemed it would be. Between all of that, the food being decent, and the relatively friendly service, Frank's BBQ & Noodles wasn't bad for some Chinese BBQ. However, it definitely could've been better, especially if Roast Pork had been one of their offerings!

Rating: 8/10 First…read moretime trying this spot. I was seated quickly with no wait, and ordered on the table QR code. I ordered the 3 combo (soy sauce chicken, char siu pork, roasted duck) plate with rice. All the meats were freshly chopped and tasty. Protein (and fat) packed hearty meal that I would definitely come back for!

Comfort food after two weeks in Alaska. Love the food and service, it's beyond " buffet" standard.read more

Best BBQ AYCE in OC for me I been coming here for a few…read moreyears and the food / Service were always the best. The only problem is the line sometimes is too long. but totally worth it.

fun atmosphere with a good amount of seating. can have a little wait during dinner time. i've been…read morehere a few times and it's definitely more busy on the weekends beef skewers are my fav here! they're tender and juicy. other times the lamb was good too but the most recent time i went they were a little dry. their cucumber salad is so flavorful and the perfect dish to cut the grease. the scallops are also pretty good. cold noodles are packed with flavor and a pretty good portion. we liked the malatang as well! come here for good vibes to eat with friends and good food!

Great place for a meal and drinks with friends if you like Asian skewers. This place is really…read moregood but you have to know what to expect if you go. Let's start with the bad. It smells, like of cleaning fluid when you walk in but the food is great. It has no ambiance there is food supplies in the corner. Huge TVs. And I hate HATE the plastic silver ware. Or plastic ware I should say. The service is OK. Typical Asian affair where they just serve you your food and flag them down if you need anything. The good. The skewers I love are the Tendons. 100%. The eggplant. Dan Dan noodles. The beef tongue. The gizzards. The bacon mushrooms. I go here for beer and skewers and I'm happy. I go somewhere else if I want to be serviced.

Awesome good. Great variety and large portions... Our waitress Malika was great. We will be back…read moresoon

Love the vibe in this place, first time coming here because i don't live in the area but I am for…read moresure coming back next time I'm around, Christian was our server and he was great , i had the brisket and tri tip, juicy and soft , mashed potato's and Mac and cheese was delicious, also I am not a beer guy but i read some reviews about their beers and o tried one called mango IPA and that was the smoothest beer I've ever had.

Got to (FINALLY) check out this incredibly unique take on BBQ with various Asian flavors being…read moredisplayed throughout its menu! There's no doubt the technique and the skills are traditional American but the flavors have fun with Vietnamese, Chinese, Korean spices/marinades/etc. which made this such a cool experience. The outdoor seating area was massive which was a nice change of pace for BBQ spots and had a very family-friendly vibe. Tried out their traditional smoked brisket, then ventured on to their Pork Belly Siu Yuk (rubbed with Chinese 8 spice and roasted so that skin BE CRISPY!) and also got their Sunday special which was a GIANT beef rib with Korean Gochujang BBQ sauce! All the meats were what BBQ should be; Smokey, succulent and delicious but the unique flavors on the meats are what make this place stand out. Don't sleep on their sides though; I also tried out their Sesame slaw and pickled/spicy cucumbers which had that perfect acidity to combat that unctuousness of all that meat and then that cornbread...Good Lord was that great lol Definitely looking forward to coming back to try more of their grub!

Second time dining here, but probably not the last. For a party of 5, we ordered the 4 Main, 4…read moreSides Family Meal, two in-house Rice Lagers, and the Canton Bowl. The Siu Yuk Pork Belly has a nice crispy exterior and fatty tender interior. My dad's favorite done very well here. We also enjoyed the dry-rub pork ribs and moist beef brisket. For sides we tried the mapo chili, sesame slaw, spicy cucumber, and coconut rice. Personally, I'm a big fan of the coconut rice. The flavor is mild enough to let the meat shine, but has a very distinct profile that is still enjoyable to taste. As a good side, it acts as a nice complement. The sesame slaw is also very crisp and refreshing, which is much desired for me (typically not a heavy meat person). I don't particularly enjoy the spicy cucumbers texturally, as I usually prefer a fresher crunch. I also wasn't the biggest enjoyer of the tallow fries, which reminded me of a frozen crinkle-cut fry texture. In-house sauces are an appreciated Asian-spin, not your "traditional" hot sauce or barbecue. Service has always been accommodating and expedient. A past order mix-up was handled very professionally and smoothly, with an extra pandana (pandan banana pudding) for the hassle. If you're going with family, seating and ambiance is very pleasant. I always hear lots of children running around, with plenty of well designed spaces for socialization. Tents lined with stringed lightbulbs, outdoor bar seating, or traditional picnic/table seating are all available options. There's big restrooms, outdoor washing services, and multiple water dispensers. I went around 6:40 PM on a Saturday. Parking lot space is limited, so we've never considered it personally. Expect more street parking nearby in the neighborhood across the street or in that area.

Honestly, Kalbi Social Club completely blew me away. It has a super sleek, upscale vibe, and the…read morestaff handles all the grilling at your table so everything comes out cooked to absolute perfection. The meat here is superb--tender, juicy and high quality. But the coolest surprise was definitely the salad that comes in a bag. It's such a fun, unique touch! They bring it out sealed and you shake it up right at the table to mix the dressing. It's fresh and the perfect pair for the meat. The energy here is lively. It's on the pricier side, but 100% worth it for the quality and experience.

This review came after my second visit. The first visit was around their soft open and let me tell…read moreyou - their soft open was impeccable. They had a kalbi that was reminiscent of gabojung in suwon, seoul. Literally not a flavor profile achievable in USA. And yet they managed it. ONLY during their soft open. And then the ownership panicked and changed their menu. They went from a high end concept to a mid tier concept with the dressings of a high end concept. But dont be fooled. You can completely tell from their food and marinades. Everything across the board was reduced in quality and flavor. They didnt stick to their guns and changed it all up. They are now prioritizing volume versus their previous quality. Its now forgettable.

Haven't been here in a while and it still hits…read more I got here late (7pm they close 8pm) and they were sold out of most things but I got brisket and short rib with that colossal bone. After trying the neighboring new bbq spot I won't name.. this places brisket is so much better. I love it here, juicy and great flavor. Some fatty bits but that's where the flavor comes from. and this short rib was bomb! The edges were a bit dry but I'm coming at closing time so I get it. FYI short rib is by weight $40/lb so it was about $50 for it. The sides I got were their macaroni and cheese 10/10 tastes home made! Onion rings were ok. Coleslaw is alright. Good for fiber! lol. I do like their beans and the blueberry bread. I love their nachos but they ran out of nacho cheese. Sad! I gota come back!

Hello all, first timer yelp user here. First things first, the food was very delicious... But, the…read moreserver, Jason, was beyond disrespectful. This young man was arguing with me over the phone over the brisket sandwich combo and the 2 piece chicken quarter meal. He swore up and down that he didn't have any chicken, but my wife called not even 5 minutes later and they did confirm that they had chicken all day. This was EXTREMELY disrespectful and lazy on Jason's part. He needs to find a new industry to work in as customer service is not his specialty. Jason, shame on you. Thank you, Joey