Koreana Grill

Do I need reservations for a week night?

No. I showed up without reservations. There is the sheet that you write for how many companies with. You can see their waitlist. I was on 4th in the waitlist and it took 30 mins to be called. Wasn't too bad since it was Friday night.

Do they have rice paper?

Yes

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I'm interested in eating at this place. What is the price for dinner?

Around 30ish dollars

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Do kids under 2 eat free?

Are the mussels back yet?

No. I was told they aren't coming back when i wrote my review a few months ago. We went this weekend and they weren't there. No tempura shrimp and green beans either...

What does dinner have that lunch doesn't have?

There is the Ribs included in the dinner menu, along with beef belly, and some sea food options not available in the buffet. You can always request the dinner option at any time.

Is it possible one person to eat at a restaurant?

Yes it is

What's the prices for lunch and dinner?

As of 11/22/2022 it was like $20.99 lunch and $27.99 dinner.

What is the price for lunch during the week?

it went up to 22.99$ for lunch and i believe 29.99$ for dinner and weekends.

Are you guys open on Memorial Day tomorrow?

Yes, we are open 12PM to 9:30PM.

Do they have lobster at this time of the year?

No.

Are there gluten free options on the menu?

Yes, plenty of options.

Is lunch price's on the weekends the same as weekdays?

no. weekend price is all the same, 27.99

Have they started allowing for buffet style again or is it still ordered and brought to the table?

Yes buffet has been open for awhile. We went there in November 2021 and it was get up and serve yourself

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How long is the wait on a Friday ? Anyone

It depends what time but sometimes no wait if not lunch or dinner time if come at those time around 20-40min. My prefer comes at 12pm when they just open

Do you need reservations?

50 minutes to 1 1/2 hour

Are we still able to order takeout?

I don't think so, since things open back up. I would call to double check.

Does anyone know the kids prices under the age of 5?

Kids are charged their age. I'm unsure of the age cut off.

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If you have uneaten food left over do they charge you extra?

Yes

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One of the best KBBQ spots in Riverside honestly. They have all the classic meats you'd want like brisket and galbi, and overall the quality for the price was really solid. The grill was VERY slow though, so cooking definitely took awhile, especially with a bigger group. That being said, the highlight of the whole experience was easily the banchan buffet. I honestly miss being able to walk around and grab different banchan at KBBQ spots, so it felt super nostalgic. Every single dish was so good, but the japchae especially stood out to me. I genuinely think I filled up more on banchan than meat because it was THAT good. I definitely did not get my money's worth in meat because I kept going back for sides instead LOL. They also had soft serve at the end which was a nice touch. Service was fast, friendly, and overall the value here is amazing. $33 for AYCE KBBQ these days honestly feels like such a steal. Koreana grill is definitely not comparable to KBBQ spots in LA or OC, but for riverside this is top quality and value! read more

Brenton L.

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If you're looking for a Korean BBQ spot that lets you take control of your meal, this place absolutely delivers. I really liked the setup where you walk up and grab your own meats -- it makes the whole experience feel interactive and lets you pick exactly what you're in the mood for. The selection was solid, with everything looking fresh and well-marinated. The beef was tender and flavorful once it hit the grill, and the pork had that perfect balance of sweet and savory. Being able to choose your cuts yourself made it easy to mix things up and try a little bit of everything. The banchan and sauces complemented the meats really well, and nothing felt like an afterthought. Everything tasted fresh and well-prepared. The atmosphere was lively but comfortable, making it a fun spot to go with friends or family. Overall, it's a great place if you enjoy Korean BBQ and like the freedom of picking your own meats. Fresh ingredients, good flavors, and a hands-on experience make it worth coming back. read more

Quin K.

3 years ago

We came on a Sunday late afternoon, joined the waitlist and was promised 45 minute. Came in at the promised time and had to wait another 20 minutes. Place was packed, lots of birthday. We finally got seated and greeted by the waitstaffs. All the meat were out, we started grilling. By then, all side dishes were not out, sauces were not served. We asked twice more for them yet after doing the second set of grilling, none came. We asked again and all came at once few moments before we decided we are done eating. Maybe we'll have the side dishes and sauces for dessert who knew. Should have gone across the street for the other kbbq. Food were okay, maybe they just have issues with staffing and training or maybe we just came in at the wrong lunch time, it was 4pm ish Sunday afternoon. read more

Alex W.

9 years ago

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Christopher M.

3 years ago

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Iris C.

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3 years ago

Delight in the immersive experience at this exceptional KBBQ spot. The ambiance is inviting, with sleek decor and attentive staff. Choose from a diverse selection of high-quality meats, marinated to perfection. The grilling tables allow for interactive cooking, enhancing the social aspect of the meal. Accompany your meats with an array of banchan, showcasing bold flavors and textures. The menu also caters to vegetarians with flavorful alternatives. The pricing is reasonable, considering the quality and quantity of offerings. Overall, it's a must-visit for KBBQ enthusiasts seeking a memorable dining experience filled with delectable flavors and communal joy. read more

Melissa B.

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Ray M.

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This is a buffet-style where you eat til your hearts conent most other places have rude servers or irritated staff. Here they have a general concern and sense of urgency for their customers i feel i don't have to persuade them to take my money and remind them im paying for food and not a displeasing experiance. Good job i love kbbq but sometimes i cant stand the service thanks for giving the best of both worlds read more

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After finding this place on Yelp, I took a friend of mine who I haven't seen in 16 years. We were warmly greeted when we walked in and were seated soon afterwards. The items available were fresh and varied and the place was clean. Our drinks were constantly refilled and we were asked several how our meal was. This was the 1st time my friend had Korean bbq and she loved it. It was a great meal!!! read more

Alma S.

9 years ago

Koreana is always great because you get to cook everything the way you like it! For some weird reason I really really like their jello. I'm not sure what they do to it but it's so tasty. I've tried to replicate it at home with vanilla extract and secret stuff but it's never the same consistency and flavor. Weird, right? All the meat you can eat and I like their jello. read more

Roe R.

269

10 years ago

This is by far one of the best and my favorite KBBQ I've been too. Not many like this (to my knowledge). I love the variety of proteins and vegetables here. Not to mention you don't have to wait for refills, they're there at your disposal. Clean restaurant and quick service. Reasonable lunch prices, a bit pricey at night, and A bit of a drive for us but worth it. read more

Jessica Q.

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10 years ago

I love this place! They recently remodeled which was much needed but I never cared since I love the food and the fun of cooking at your table. I've been to this place over 30 times. And I will continue to go! I recommend trying the shrimp with butter and garlic. Ask the server for aluminum foil and you cook the shrimp in the aluminum bowl. It's so good! read more

Harold D.

15 years ago

This place is fantastic! The theme of this place is that you get to cook your meat right in front of you! There is small grill they set up and you can cook your food just the way you like it. It is also nice to see a seafood selection as well. With a wall of beer, I can see myself coming back here for several lunches. read more

M. S.

12 years ago

Absolutely love it here. It is an all you can eat restaurant that has an good amount of meats to choose from. The only downside is that the restaurant is extremely outdated and is dirty. I question what the back kitchen looks like... Anyway, overall the food is great. Would definitely return!! read more

Diego S.

7 years ago

I have eaten a lot of BBQ, this shop is very recommended.Meat, vegetables, seafood and other options can be selected a lot, and the ingredients are very fresh. The price is reasonable, i'll choose here next time i get to a party with my friends. There is a need to queue for dinner in the evening. read more

Maria S.

12 years ago

nice spot if your into asian quinine. I usually go with the pork belly and lettuce wraps and finish off with ice cream and oranges. They have a wide variety here as its a buffet and you can pick and choose as you like. Definitly worth a try to see if its your first time read more

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4.4

(69 reviews)

One of my favorite restaurants in Riverside! I've been coming here since it was Joe's, and…read morehonestly, ever since it's been under the new owner, it's gone above and beyond. She is so deserving of this place and was always the best server whenever we came to Joe's. It's still the same great sushi and amazing customer service, but now with the added bonus of her delicious, home-cooked Korean food. The vibes in here are the best, and I'm so glad my favorite restaurant lives on and is better than ever. I've tried pretty much every sushi place in the IE and surrounding areas, and nothing compares. It's great every single time. The new Korean menu is truly the cherry on top and some of the best Korean food I've ever had. We'll always keep coming back for the great food and excellent service!

OK, the food here is better than it was when it was Joe's. But if you wanna try really good sushi,…read morethere's a different place just down the street on the other side of the road. But anyways, we saw an Instagram video and it was enough for me to ask my husband if we could go there and check it out There was a little bit of a weight, but it wasn't too bad The girl from the video was our server and I think her mom is the one that does the Korean food on specific days I spilled my drink across the table and I had to ask for a refill and apparently I should've asked for a towel Because the water just basically stayed on the table the whole meal The ambience is a lot like it was when it was Joe's because that's the way the business is laid out It's a nice sushi place and I wish them luck My husband is completely a sushi snob now and we usually only go to an all you can eat Restaurant for Sushi once a month and that's in Corona

Red Chilli Noodle Star

4.1

(116 reviews)

I had a really great experience here! The food was absolutely delicious, and everything came out…read morenice and warm. The portions were also really generous, which I appreciated because you get such a great amount of food for what you pay. The shrimp tempura was one of my favorites. The shrimp were cooked really well, and the tempura was nice and crispy without being overly greasy. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful, and you could tell the food was made with care. The prices were honestly amazing, especially for the amount of food you get. Everything was very reasonably priced, and it's hard to find places nowadays where you can get such big portions of good-quality food without spending a lot. I definitely felt like I got a lot for my money. Another thing I really liked was how fast the service was. We didn't have to wait long at all for our food, and everything came out quickly while still being hot and fresh. The combination of the great food, big portions, affordable prices, and fast service made this a really enjoyable experience. I would definitely come back again and would recommend this place to anyone looking for delicious food at a great price!

Solid hole in the wall place near UCR. Came here for Saturday lunch and it was not too busy…read more Service was good and good came quick. Plenty of parking in the strip mall. The menu was pretty big so it's definitely easy to get lost in it. We stuck with the traditional menu and ordered T-24 beef, T-34 fish, T-38 chicken, house chow fun, and xlb. All were pretty good. The beef had some pieces that appeared to be raw and there was a bit too much onions compared to beef. The chicken dish could've had a bit more chicken. My favorite was surprisingly the chow fun. Would I come back? Absolutely!

Chimak House - Riverside

4.3

(217 reviews)

Sushi Asahi

3.8

(3.8k reviews)

First time coming here to this spot and I'm glad I found it. Everything is so fresh and yummy. Yes…read moreSaturday it does get a bit busier but it is so worth the wait. The music that they play it's so upbeat and it takes me back to my raver days. This is now my new sushi spot.

Probably the best AYCE sushi spot in the area. I say this because the sushi was fresh. I normally…read moreorder no rice rolls. They had a very unique menu. I was able to try all the no rice rolls and they were all fantastic. One dish that stood out to me was the seared nigiri tuna. I normally don't like tuna but this one had perfect texture and flavor. They have indoor and outdoor seating. And they have tvs for entertainment. They also have bar seating. There is a service charge of 15% that automatically goes to your check. Dinner for 2 was $95 with gratuity and with no alcohol ordered. Over all Not bad, I'll be back.

Wang Cho Korean BBQ

3.9

(2.3k reviews)

Great service by Fernando. Very attentive and was great for our party of 11. Would come again! Love…read morethe food

AK was very nice and attentive definitely would keep coming back ! super polite and helpfulread more

Oden Spicy Hot Pot

4.4

(96 reviews)

Food: I absolutely loved the build‑your‑own hot pot concept here. You grab a bowl, pick literally…read morewhatever you want (meats, veggies, noodles) and they cook it for you in your choice of broth. It's honestly such a fun experience and lets you fully customize exactly what you're craving. I went with the #1 original broth in a mild spicy level, and it was so good, super flavorful, balanced heat, and just overall really satisfying. Everything tasted fresh and soaked up the broth nicely. This is one of those places where you end up creating your perfect bowl every time. One warning though: don't go overboard when filling your bowl The first time I came, no one told me how it worked and I ended up with like 2 lbs of food. It was great, but definitely too much and I had to take leftovers home. Portion control is key here. Price: Pricing is based on weight, which makes it flexible but easy to accidentally overspend if you're not careful. It's roughly around $13.99 per pound, with most bowls landing somewhere in the $15-30 range depending on how much you load up. It's pretty reasonable for the quality and customization, but just keep an eye on how full your bowl gets. Ambiance: The space is on the smaller side and tends to get busy, so it can feel a bit tight during peak hours. There aren't a ton of tables or seating options, so it's not the best spot for big groups or long hangouts. Expect more of a quick, casual dining vibe with possible wait times. Service: Service is efficient and gets the job done well, especially considering how busy it can get. The process is straightforward (pick, weigh, choose your broth) and they bring it out pretty quickly once it's cooked. Parking: Parking is generally manageable since it's in a huuuge plaza area, no need to circle endlessly here!

I go here all the time. And the SAME worker is always so rude. He wears a hat…read more Me and my bf were trying to pay and he yelled "hurry up!!! There's a line" obviously we know there is a line? I am not blind. He yelled that in front of all the customers and everyone in the line. and turns out the machine wasn't even working which is why we couldn't pay. So whose fault is that. Never yell at customers ever again because he clearly doesn't have good customer service. Everyone else is nice, especially guy with glasses and guy with a tattoo. But this same worker has a problem everyday, I know this because I go very week. and he shouldn't be working if he can't handle the stress when it gets busy or be able to understand what a customer is asking for. Also it seems like they choose what customer to make pay BEFORE they eat and customers who can pay AFTER? I noticed that.. why is that..? I would like an apology because I give them good service and I got treated like this.

Shabu Garden

4.0

(84 reviews)

SAME RESTAURANT AS TAIYO'S SUSHI & POKI…read more We were heading back from Joshua Tree to OC and got immense cravings for something soupy. It was either eat in Riverside or wait one more hour and have a late night dinner. We decided to eat in Riverside despite knowing their limited soup options so we wouldn't have to eat too late. We got to the spot around 8:30ish but we couldn't find a place that was labelled Shabu Garden so we circled around for a couple of minutes before realizing that Taiyo's Sushi & Poki was what we were looking for. Not sure why they have different names, but it looks like they're under new ownership so I guess they haven't had the chance to change their name? On Sunday evenings, they close at 9:30pm, so I honestly wasn't sure they were going to accept us. Luckily for us, they still accepted our walk-in and we were seated promptly. They have 3 AYCE options: AYCE shabu, AYCE sushi, AYCE sushi & shabu, and they also have a premium option of AYCE sashimi. The prices seemed quite reasonable for sushi and hot pot at $41.99 but considering the time that we had until the last call (9PM), we just opted for the shabu and ordered as many meats as we could. The servers were extremely attentive knowing that we didn't have much time until the last call so they brought out a total of 3 rounds of meat. The owner or the manager (couldn't tell) graciously offered to freshly fry any shrimp tempura that we wanted, and we were so grateful for that. Just note that there are only 3 types of broth to choose from: original, spicy, miso They have a buffet section for the veggies, noodles, and seafood. The selection is decent. They had my usual favorites like spinach, mushrooms, napa cabbage, clams, and they even had crab. The hot foods section consisted of fried foods such as fried calamari, fried shrimp tempura, etc. I can't say too much about the buffet section since we arrived there late, but we basically cleaned up majority of it. Meats were decent. No wagyu for sure. There's not a lot of selection but for the price you're paying ($31.99/pp), I'm not complaining. I'd say the pricing and value you get from this spot matches with the quality of food provided. If it were pricier, than I would prefer just getting my shabu fix in OC. The next time we're in the area, we hope to try the AYCE shabu + sushi option.

It's Corona so not much to select from for AYCE shabu... it was okay. It costs around $55 per…read moreperson with a drink and tip included. Service was okay, we had to wave down the servers pretty frequently. There are two or three restaurants in one. We started off on the Korean side and finally found our way to the shabu side. Decent restaurant ambiance. Food was decent but nothing spectacular I would return back for...

LOC Chinese Kitchen

3.7

(79 reviews)

The food was amazing, the vibes were on point, and coming later in the evening made the experience…read moreeven better! Willy was amazing--such good energy and such a great vibe. I found this spot on TikTok labeled as a "Din Tai Fung dupe," but honestly... it was NOT giving dupe! Everything stood on its own and exceeded expectations. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to!

Parking: Easy, open lot in university village…read more I am surprised this place actually has average reviews. I ordered the garlic salty ribs. They're what you want if you're looking for something rich. It's fatty, crispy, and perfectly salted. It's all topped with garlic. I really recommend this dish. I had their wontons in chili oil. The chili oil was just that. It was a spicy oil. I wish it had more things to it. All in all, I would come back.

Hana Sushi & Izakaya

4.2

(392 reviews)