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    Jongro BBQ

    4.2 (2.8k reviews)
    PriceyKorean, Barbeque, Bars
    Open 11:30 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    JONGRO BBQ ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Loud
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Elizabeth X.

    We got one of the combination platters and a bunch of sides. The meat was delicious, and I loved the glass noodles, tofu soup, corn cheese, and steamed egg. Easily made a reservation for our group of 8 on Resy the week before. They occupy the second and fifth floors of a building with other restaurants, and someone in the lobby will tell you which floor to go to.

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    Peyton C.

    Wonderful BBQ for the price point. Good options for gf people (fresh meat, no marination) and they even give separate banchan (side dishes) for you. Try the cheese corn, it's delicious. Always thought Korean bbq would be unsafe for celiacs, but this place takes care to make sure we can also enjoy the food without getting sick. The ambience is very classic k bbq style, lots of friends, drinks and fun.

    Ken W.

    Service was swift and attentive; cooking was efficient and a noodle dish was divided quickly. Beef small intestine was lacking a little in flavor, while the brisket and other veg elements were well grilled.

    Nico Samneil S.

    Wonderful experience for us. Great food, service and price. They have two sets of menu the unlimited korean bbq $38 something and meal seat $9.99. We took the unlimited. Ample space between tables. Highchair and koala kare seen. Accepts credit/debit. Clean restroom. You can split the bill into max 3. See images for reference.

    Kerwin T.

    Food is definitely the choices are limited as they made sure these are the best premium quality Service was fast and very attentive, they were busy but my service would make sure to ask me if i need anything or check on my stove not to burnt it Ambiance is perfect for friends family meal!! I was eating alone :( this is few of the best reviews i gave on this platform

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    Chrissy E.

    I met up with my cousins for lunch as we were all in town for a wedding and wanted to catch up before going our separate ways. When we pulled up to the restaurant, we were informed there were a few levels. We went to the second floor and they were happy to accommodate us. We were rolling 6 deep and the booth was enough for us, but barely. In our party, majority of us wanted meat with the exception of 2 people only wanting shrimp and something else. We got the large beef combination platter which comes with ribeye, thin skirt, brisket, marinated kalbi, and marinated chuck flap. Most people stuck with water, while a couple got ginger ale. I ordered the soju flight but I ended up not liking it so my cousins shared it. The meal comes with different veggies as well as your choice of soup. We got the spicy tofu and split it 6 ways. The spice lived up to its name, so I didn't eat very much. The best part was meat. Despite there being 6 of us, there was plenty to go around. I think you have the option to cook it yourself or have them cook it for you and we chose the latter. While I enjoyed it, I wish there was more space. Most of the space was taken up by the accompaniments that come with it (veggies, etc), so there was hardly any room to put anything else. It didn't help that none of our dishes were cleared once we finished them and that no rice is included. Aside from that, both the food and service were great.

    Ramon A.

    Man this place was so good! Went with a large group for dinner and ordered everything from the beef menu and also had tofu soup, corn cheese, and steamed eggs. The staff was incredibly polite and offered the table a pair of sake bottles to boot. The apple-flavored sake was the best and I also had two spicy yuzu margaritas. Would definitely come back again!

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    Tully B.

    Jongro BBQ is fun. The staff are kind and efficient. The meats are delicious. Around $50 a head on peak hours for 90 minutes (but they were not on us about time, a server simply asked what we wanted to our last round after four offerings). We sat upstairs with a Saturday night reservation (there was a wait otherwise). Super fun! And there's a good Korean Beauty Supply and book store next door.

    Half of the combo platter cooked and distributed along the edges. The server cut the ribeye after.
    William C.

    I've been coming to Jongro since 2015 and it has consistently been a top tier KBBQ spot. Even after all these years that I haven't been back to NY, it has not fallen off one bit. I came here recently with family for an early bday celebration for my mom and the food was excellent. Quality beef with decent portions and the staff help you cook in sequence with non-marinated meats followed by marinated meats with a different grill that they change for you accordingly depending on what you order. I prefer ordering the marinated beef options, but the ribeye, kalbi, and the salchi cut are the best and you can't really go wrong with any of their meats. As like every other KBBQ restaurants, you get loads of banchan and can get refills on them. When we ordered our beef platter, it also came with a small soup to share as well as egg soufflé and cheese corn! This place is always busy during Fri/Saturday dinner and the only annoying thing is that you can only access the restaurant via the elevator which can be super busy at times. The restaurant itself is very lively and while we were there, there must have been 4 birthday celebrations in our section. They flicker the lights and turn up the music so it's definitely a fun vibe for a night out! The staff were very attentive and came to check on us frequently in between cooking for us, but not to the point where it felt overbearing and rushed. Overall, I'd recommend checking this place out even if it is a bit pricey compared to AYCE options since the quality is much better so you get what you pay for. They even have a separate AYCE location nearby as well and a separate floor within the same building as the OG Jongro for gopchang. Come hungry with some friends/family and you'll have a great time!

    Jessie H.

    They don't take reservations for like under 8? We had 6 people and luckily were able to get seated around dinner time for a walk-in. The place is located on the 2nd floor and the elevator is really slow/small....I couldn't find the stairs. I would have much rather taken the stairs.. They also have coat check (tip is optional). The kbbq is decent and prices are reasonable. The beef was very flavorful but a little rough to chew. I would not recommend the pork belly- really dry. There are just so much kbbq places in the area...considering it's ktown. For the quality and price - this place is good. Ambiance is nice.

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    Tiffany H.

    On a cold winter night, there's nothing better than Korean BBQ grilled right at the table. The service is amazing, attentive and efficient. and the food is excellent. The vibe is young and energetic, with a setup that feels like an outdoor Korean market, almost like a little village. It's such a fun atmosphere. We had both marinated and unmarinated beef, and the quality was outstanding. And that tableside egg dish... oh my god, nothing like it. Pure comfort and flavor. How can something that starts liquidy become something so velvety definitely need to come back

    Miyuki Y.

    Great meat quality and side dishes! Service was ok, definitely a busy spot! Definitely recommend for Ktown Korean bbq, casual yet good

    Vicky Z.

    This is an incredible lunch deal. We went at 1pm and there was plenty of seats. You get a main and a couple dies for $9.99. I went with 2 other friends and we got to try the tteokbokki (rose), kimchi & scallions pancakes, and the soft tofu stew. We really liked the tteobokki, although the dish got cold pretty quick and the rice cakes got too chewy. The stew was nice and warm on a cold day. It was too much food so we took half the pancake and reheat it later for dinner. Definitely an amazing place to go for their lunch deal.

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    Ask the Community - Jongro BBQ

    Is anyone having an issue reaching them to make a reservation?

    They don't take reservations.

    Do they accept walk ins on Wednesdays? Because I'm going with two other friends so I can't make a reservation.

    They always accept walk-ins. The weekends get busy so that's when a reservation is good; with reservations the whole party has to be in attendance to be seated.

    Do you have to line up to get in the waiting list for a table when it's very busy?

    You can give them your name and phone number, then they will contact you when a table is ready!

    Anyone tried the marinated Tenderloin? How is it? Was there plenty of meat pieces?

    If the name of the meat is kalbi; it was delicious. I enjoyed it more than the pork belly. It was a group of five of us and we were full but we ordered the kalbi twice and pork belly once, with a kimchi pancake and rounds of suju each of us paid $45… 

    Can we do Korean bbq during lunch time?

    Yeah, the grilling service actually better cause there are more attentive waiters. You miss out on the free steam egg and night vibes though.

    What is the average price per person for dinner and one drink?

    It depends on the platter that you choose or if you order a la carte. I would definitely estimate $50 - $80 depending on the dishes and drinks ordered. I've been with a group of 4 with a total bill of approximately $250

    Do you serve halal meat?

    They serve seafood and pork at this establishment. While the other meat is not bloody, I doubt it is halal and no distinction is made on the menu. All of that points to confidently answering this with a No.

    Do they accept solo diners?

    I'm not sure but I don't see why not. They have smaller tables.

    [Edit: Went today and they said it's only available after 5pm. I couldn't even order it by paying so yeah, go after 5 if you want it] Is the egg souffle free for all tables? If not can I order separately?

    We ordered separately. I do not believe it was free, but it was so yummy

    Do they take reservations?

    Yes!

    Are they open on thanksgiving?

    Yes

    Is the meat halal?

    I don't think so.

    Do they have outdoor dining?

    Hi. My friend & I used to love this restaurant but it seems they do have poor customer service due to short of staff, that being said, the meat get burned because servers are so busy flipping from one table to the other. I do personally suggest to… 

    Do they have parking lot for customers?

    No, parking for customers but there should be a public parking around the area

    Is the meat halal?

    I'm not sure! But I'm sure if you call the restaurant they will let you know!

    Does this restaurant take reservations?

    Only from Sunday to Thursday for parties 6-8

    Is there AC inside?

    Yes

    Are tables distanced?

    If I recall, there are clear partitions between tables.

    Do we cook it ourself or get too?

    Pre covid indoors - they would always cook for you (in front of you). outdoors - it is served already cooked for you… 

    Is it halal?

    No it's Korean

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