Great food and service! Reminds me of being in California! We went on Mother's Day and they were so sweet and even gave a little gift to my mom! The food was amazing and seasoned so well. We will be back! read more

Stopped by on a Sunday afternoon at this mom + pop shop. Cute hand painted pictures of food offerings on the wall, with the dining area split between bbq grills and normal tables. Got the jokbal (pork trotters) and pajeon (scallion + seafood pancake). Came with an array of banchan (kimchi, seaweed, fishcakes, julienned radish, beansprouts, garlic scapes). Jokbal was on the saltier side, some dry pieces of meat here and there. The pajeon was slightly thin, and not that much seafood. So friendly! You do have to wave down to order more food / get the check. Objectively, I thought spots in Mesa have better quality food, but this is a good alternative if in the West Valley. read more

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Went back again and tried more stuff. Service was kind of slower tonight than before. It took awhile for someone to acknowledge us and take our order. Everyone was still super friendly. We ordered the cold noodles, spicy edamame, beef bulgolgi, and pork and cheese tonkatsu. The banchan was a little different this time but still good. -spicy edamame- the spicy sauce was ok. -Pork and cheese tonkatsu was cheesy. -beef bulgolgi was a little fatty. Served on a hot plate on top of onions. I just wish the onions were cooked because they were just raw. -Cold noodles. I've only tried the packaged kind from Hmart but these were very good. Great on a hot day. The noodles were good and chewy. Service was just okay compared to last time. But I would still go back because the food is great read more

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We ordered hot and spicy rice cakes (tteogbokki) with ramen, chicken katsu, and LA galbi. The food was good, and they kept refilling your band chan, which also good and had a lot of types. My favorite was tteogbokki, and I added $2 for ramen, highly recommended! For me it's not spicy at all but flavorful and the portion was generous. The batter of chicken katsu was too thick though, you can actually see from the picture I took. The galbi was kinda burned, there were lots of burned pieces, which was a little shame. Overall, I still think it's a good place to go if you're carving some Korean food in North Phoenix. read more

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Love mom and pop spots family owned!!! We sat in the back, the server was very friendly. The food came pretty quick from appetizers, to main dishes. Wow, such a delicious selection of foods. The ambiance was casual, the food was yummy. Loved every flavor and the kimchi. The owners are very kind and welcoming. You gotta try it if you love Korean bbq!! read more

Kimchi Korean BBQ - Cheesy corn. - Korean Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Solid Korean option. We ordered the beef tofu soup, pork dumplings, spicy cold noodles and the mackeral. Everything was delicious and filling. A nice variety of banchan that was refilled many times. I will definitely add this place to my regular rotation. read more

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Amazing Korean food that's not all the way on the east side. The bibimbap is fantastic! Loved all the sides including kimchi. Service is always so kind. Definitely recommend checking out if you want some delicious authentic Korean food. read more

Kimchi Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Historically this location has been a Korean restaurant according to the staff. So when the previous one closed they knew they had to keep the torch lit. The Banchan is delicious and I can really taste the original flavors I remember from living in Korea. I enjoy the variety and I've since been here twice and really enjoy the array of flavors. The Hot pot and Chap Chae were so good. Immediately takes me on a sensory trip The new decor makes it look bigger inside. Nice clean and simple. I look forward to coming back. You should really make your way there you won't be disappointed. read more

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Update: Now I don't have the time to be responding to a restaurant, but this owner response is weird and feels like a backhanded apology. First, the English server never asked us if we wanted the food remade or if we wanted it comped--just said sorry and took it back. Which is literally why this review was written--why else would I complain if this was clearly asked. I understand "perception is reality" but the reality is this doesn't excuse or explain why we didn't get refills on our side dishes after we asked, why we were ignored for 45 mins and had to call over another English speaking server, and why the bill was brought to us even when we didn't ask for it yet. You can clearly see in other low rated reviews they are upset about very similar things with similar staff. Even the hidden reviews. Just do better man read more

Kimchi Korean BBQ - Precooked galbi--too fatty! Barely any meat - Korean Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Place is clean and well organized. We got the Korean BBQ combo with shrimp, chicken beef. Everything came pre-seasoned which we loved. Other places don't seasoned their meats. Also order the short ribs already cooked and they were delicious!! For appetizers we got the edamame beans and creamy corn. They were also very tasty. The waiter was super nice and had no trouble answering any of our questions. The overall experience was very pleasant. We'll definitely be back. read more

When you walk in it is very mom and pop style in there. We ordered some pork gyoza and edamame to start. Both were very good. Then we ordered some Tteogbokk-i it was my first time trying that. Was pretty good. For out main dishes we got marinated beef short ribs and mild pork belly. Both were very good. The ladies very very nice and brought all the little side dishes out and our drinks. I would go back. But maybe do the grilling ourselves next time. read more

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Lots to choose from and kind staff. The food came out hot and tasted so good! I had the beef stew and the meat was so tender on the bone! Great banchan and they marinate their meat so well! My husband had the spare ribs! read more

Kimchi Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Six star if that was an option. Best Korean BBQ spot ever. Every dish more delicious than the next! I had the hot stone bimimbab, the dumpling soup, and the table top BBQ with bulgogi, chicken, and saltnpepper shrimp. The bulgogi seasoning was on-point. So good! The owner also treats his customers so well. read more

This place used to be Takamatsu, which we loved, so we were curious to try it under new ownership. The owner and staff were super friendly and attentive, and the inside feels brighter and more open than before. We got the Korean Fried Chicken Wings, Chicken Katsu, and Hot Stone Bowl Bibimbap with beef. The wings were crispy outside, juicy inside, and tasty even without sauce. The Chicken Katsu was perfectly fried and so juicy. The bibimbap was good, though it didn't have the crispy rice you usually get, which was a little disappointing. Their banchan is homemade, and we especially loved the kimchi cucumbers. Overall, everything was tasty, the service was great, and the place is really welcoming. Can't wait to come back and try the Korean BBQ next time! read more

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If you're looking for an amazing Korean spot in AZ--this is it. Everything was made perfectly, and it's probably the best Korean food I've had in a while. I'll definitely be coming back! Service was quick and efficient! The place is also open and clean. Even my fiancé, who is not a foodie at all, said he hasn't enjoyed food this much in a long time. He was so happy there, which says everything. read more

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My family has been long-time customers of the Korean restaurant that Kimchi Korean BBQ took over, so we were excited to try the new spot, and it did not disappoint. From the moment we walked in, we were warmly welcomed by the owners and staff, and, the interior was inviting and relaxed, the kind of place you instantly feel comfortable settling into. We ordered the Haemul Pajeon (seafood pancake) extra crispy and the Dolsot Bibimbap. The seafood pancake was loaded with a variety of diced seafood, green onions, and vegetables. The batter was perfectly light and crispy on the outside, while soft and slightly creamy on the inside. It paired beautifully with the tangy soy dipping sauce. The dolsot bibimbap came out sizzling in a hot stone bowl, topped with rice, assorted vegetables, beef bulgogi, and a fried egg. That stone bowl creates the most satisfying crispy rice layer on the bottom. Once mixed together with the gochujang sauce, it was a full-on flavor and texture explosion, absolutely delicious. Highly recommend checking out Kimchi Korean BBQ. We'll definitely be back. read more

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Came back after a few years of not having been here, at first we were unaware that there had been a change or ownership but they did not disappoint at all as everything we got was good. The creamy corn was so delicious and it's not like many other places where it's a small portion as they actually stack this plate up and you have cheese and sauce dripping on the side, which is a huge positive. Next appetizer we had was the chicken wings which were good because they were nice and crispy on the outside while being good and juicy on the inside and the Korean taco was really well put together with a good amount of meat and onion and cilantro on top with the sauce on the side. For the meat, we got the sliced ribeye and the short rib which were both really good and tender, especially because you can cook them to your own liking with those two options did not disappoint, and the Bulgogi fries really nicely put together as well. Service was good as they kept checking on the table making sure if we needed anything and constantly following up to see if there was things missing., finally the ambience on the restaurant was really nice because compared to the last time we had been there the place was really well lit up warm feeling with good music playing around, totally different experience in the last time we were here and we really enjoyed. It definitely will be back. read more

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This Korean BBQ spot hits a little differently than other ones. For starters, they have tables with or without the grill. Quality meat!!! Good portion size for a fair price. What I love most about this place is that whatever you don't finish eating, you're able to take home -- no extra charge! Our waiter was so sweet, attentive, and very accommodating. She gave me honest feedback when I asked her about their alcoholic beverages. Another plus side to this restaurant is that it's very close to home so the drive isn't too hectic :) read more

Kimchi Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Absolutely delicious! We stopped by because of the high reviews and the restaurant definitely delivered! We ordered the spicy chicken bao, spicy beef soft tofu stew, and kimchi fried rice (which came with a fried egg sitting atop it, cooked perfectly with a runny middle). The chicken bao buns were lovely, deliciously spiced chicken, cabbage slaw and pillowy bao. The stew was bubbling, savory and flavorful. The kimchi fried rice was perfect, great flavor and mildly spicy. The banchan was amazing particularly the cucumber salad and the fish cakes. We can't wait to come back! read more

WOW. This place is amazing!! Everything was incredible from the ban chan to the short ribs to the kimchi pancake everything was exceptional! The staff were so friendly and kind. We felt bad they were exceptional busy and it took forever but it was very obvious they were doing the best they could (Valentine's Day rush) We will absolutely be back because there's about 50 more things I need to try. Do not sleep on this place!! read more

Impressed is an understatement!! This place recently took over the old Takamatsu spot and it's excellent! The ban chan selection was great. I had the stone bibimbap which was great, the sauce was perfectly balanced. The spicy beef soup was also very good. The vegetables gave it a nice balanced flavor. The kids had ramen which was inexpensive and tasty! Service was also great. Two small downsides are there is no refill on sodas and would love to see a draft beer selection. read more

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We love trying new restaurants and especially small businesses! Definitely a great spot for Korean food, I'll be thinking of the beef tofu soup till I come back..! The owners son seated us and the owner came to make sure everything is good. The service was great and the food is my palette of food! The banchans are delicious and I'm happy with our selections! read more

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We had dinner here tonight and it was really good. The menu inside the restaurant is much more varied than online. The food didn't taste as Americanized as I feared. The ban chan was varied, but I wish their kimchi hadn't been so fermented. And we ordered a haemul pajeon that was so thick that It came out undercooked in the middle. The star of the show was the dogani tang. This is what made me decide on this 5-star review. The broth was opaque, a sign that the bone broth was slow cooked for at least 3 days. The tendon was absolutely tender and lovely. Dogani tang isn't a standard item on menus at Korean restaurants. If you like pho, you'll enjoy this. I'll be back, for sure. read more

Even tho the facility is quite old, you can tell the new owners have updated and cleaned it up. Bathroom was clean. Family owned and run, my favorite kind of restaurant. The young man that runs it is super friendly and funny. The prices are very reasonable, the food was delicious. A good array of ban chan. I would definitely come back here. read more

I was bummed when Takamatsu closed and have been meaning to pop by for lunch. I was pleasantly surprised by the brightening up of the place certainly a stark contrast in ambiance (a much needed one tbh). The menu is simple and straightforward- focusing on the hits. I grabbed the kimchi stew and pork mandoo and both were so tasty and fresh. The kimchi really was sooooooo delicious! I found the service attentive and prompt! One suggestion I typically give, is suggesting a kids menu that could help introduce the developing palate to the deliciousness of Korean food. Many parents, including this writer, try to get the kiddos to expand their horizons with varying degrees of success- having a back up cannot be under valued! Regardless I will definitely be back and will recommend Kimchi Korean BBQ to friends and family! read more

Kimchi Korean BBQ - Kimchi Stew - Korean Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I was devastated when Takamatsu closed but the new Kimchi Korean BBQ that took over the building is delicious! Highly recommend trying it!

I really enjoyed the samgyupsal and marinated beef short ribs. The samgyupsal was cooked just right crispy on the edges, tender in the middle, and full of that rich Korean BBQ flavor. Every bite was juicy and satisfying, especially when wrapped in lettuce with kimchi.The marinated beef short ribs were even more impressive. The marinade had the perfect mix of sweet, savory, and smoky flavors, and the meat was so soft it practically melted in my mouth. You could really taste how well the flavors soaked into the beef. Together with the side dishes and dipping sauces, everything came together perfectly. It was a delicious and enjoyable Korean BBQ experience that I would definitely come back for. read more

Kimchi Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Food was so so so good and even coming on valentines with all the rush service was so quick and server was really kind, we were hosted by Emily and she made sure we were taken care of. All of staff was super friendly :) read more

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As Korean it was not the best nor it was satisfying. The waiter was demanding more % on tip and the food was not the best taste.

I decided to check out this new Korean place, but right from the start it didn't feel very welcoming. The greeting was pretty cold, and it didn't seem like they were all that interested in having us there. The food itself was just okay, and it took around 30 minutes for everything to come out. What really stood out though was the service, it was pretty bad. Our waitress never came back to check on us, didn't ask if we needed anything, and never even asked how the food was. I came in with high expectations based on the reviews I'd seen, so overall it was a pretty disappointing experience. - Also worth mentioning it wasn't busy at all when I went, so I was expecting at least decent service since they weren't dealing with a full crowd. But I was very thoroughly ignored. read more

Excellent food and service. Would go back every time in Arizona. Very friendly. Highly recommend! read more

Overall rating: 4/5 Wait: 4/5 Arrival time: Friday 5pm Food: 4/5 Order: Bi Bim Bop, Beef Soon Dubu, Chicken Katsu Service: 4.5/5 Price: 4/5 Worth it, would come back While it might be a slight step down from the established Korean restaurants in Mesa, this place is arguably the best option in the West Valley. The service was great and friendly throughout the meal, which made for a comfortable atmosphere. I ordered the Bi Bim Bop and Beef Soon Dubu, both of which were delicious, but the Chicken Katsu was the real standout. The chicken was perfectly tender and the breading was crispy, making for a very satisfying texture. It is a solid experience overall and saves a long drive to the other side of town. I would definitely come back for another dinner. read more

Stopped in today for lunch... First time and it was tremendous. Everything about this restaurant was just great including the staff the menu and the food. This place was recommended to me by some people on a Facebook site and they were not wrong. The food was hot and tasty and the prices are very reasonable. Very clean on the inside nothing at all to complain about. The best Korean restaurant I've eaten at in Arizona. read more

Kimchi Korean BBQ - Spicy Korean pork belly and some great ban chan. - Korean Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Food was excellent Service great John/owner was very hospitable Our new favorite Korean restaurant read more

Amazing food and great people. Highly recommend for anyone looking for great Korean BBQ! read more

Kimchi Korean BBQ - Banchan! Recommend this place completely. So full I'm about to go into a food coma - Korean Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Amazing food. Owner was so nice. Definitely check this place out. You won't be disappointed read more

Kimchi Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

What a hidden Korean gem! The food was absolutely delicious and authentic -- everything tasted just like what you'd get in Korea. The restaurant was recently remodeled from the old spot, and it looks fantastic inside -- clean, modern, and welcoming. The service was top-notch; our waitress was super attentive and kind. The owner even came by to say hi, and we had such a great conversation -- truly a wonderful person. We had an awesome time here and will definitely be back! read more

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Today we had Korean food and first of all the owner was on point. Spent time talking to us, sharing thoughts about our order to ensure we knew what we were getting and overall one of the nicest people! This place is on 43rd and Olive and OMG! Highly recommend, I absolutely loved the poke bowl and the seasoning with it. I did get spicy cold noodles, this is not everyone's jam but I really enjoyed them. Space was clean and friendly! We will be back!! read more

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So AMAZING! I can't wait to go back! We order too much but wanted to try everything! I want t try the ice cream next! lol read more

Kimchi Korean BBQ - More deliciousness! - Korean Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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These place never disappoints, it's great food and service is great. Had the spicy pork and it was amazing