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    Koreana Grill

    4.3 (1.4k reviews)
    ModerateKorean, Buffets, Barbeque
    Open 12:00 pm - 9:30 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Spicy chicken, fresh veggies
    Joseph G.

    As a Riverside native, it was really nice to finally try Koreana Grill, a place that's been around for a little over 30 years that I've driven past countless times. My wife and I just had our first Korean BBQ experience, and we loved it. Everything is self-serve, which actually made the experience even better. Cooking the food together at the table made dinner feel more interactive and fun instead of just sitting there waiting for food to arrive. Our favorites were definitely the Spicy Bulgogi, Spicy Chicken, and the kimchi. The meats had amazing flavor and cooked up perfectly on the grill, and the kimchi had that perfect spicy tang that paired really well with everything. What we didn't expect was how intimate the whole experience felt. Since you're cooking and sharing the food together, it naturally made my wife and I talk more and enjoy each other's company instead of just sitting there with our faces buried in our phones waiting for food to come out. It really turned dinner into quality time. Another great surprise was the price -- less than $80 out the door for the two of us, which felt like a great value for such a fun and memorable experience. If you've never tried Korean BBQ before, this is a great place to start. We'll definitely be back.

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    Jeanette P.

    This is the go-to spot for my friend and I when we meet up for lunch and a catch up. Seating is plentiful, with booths for all. A server will come take your drink order, then you're off! No waiting to place your order and no restrictions - just go help yourself! The AYCE buffet centrally located, being easy to get to from all sides. One section is filled with of a variety of meats and cuts: pork, beef, chicken. You can choose regular or spicy marinaded meats. Another main section holds a salad bar, vegetables, noodles, fruit, and sauces. I love stocking up on kimchi, fish cakes, daikon, and sprouted soy beans! Fried selections such as tempura offerings and pot stickers are also centrally located. Soups and rice are on the side. Moving among and between tables creates an easy flow. The food is always fresh and tastes of good quality. Pans and trays are rotated quickly, so there's little to no waiting to fill up on favorites. One thing I greatly appreciate about Koreana is the air flow. It never smells oily or smoky. The servers change out the grills often. I don't feel like I have to come home and wash my hair after eating here! Also, the spaces in between dishes are clean. Spills, drips, and overflow are cleaned up quickly. Customers can tell they care about a clean and crisp presentation. Lunch has plentiful offerings, and dinner has even more, broader offerings. I've been both times, with lunch being more walk-in while dinner dining can get busy! Reasonably priced, delicious food. It's why we keep coming back!

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    Don M.

    Fantastic small all you can eat. Awesome choices. Fast service. Change out grills quickly. Got to try the potato salads of all things!!!!

    Diana G.

    giving it a four simply because of the poor service we received the second visit, however, I recommend reading this review entirely. The first time we came to eat here, it was a recommendation from a family member. So with great curiosity we found the place where you'd least expect it, with a line out of the door. So immediately was very promising. We signed our names in and waited. We were called back within a reasonable amount of time. Enjoyed the great variety they had to offer. And left super excited to come back for more. A week goes buy and as KBBQ lovers, we can't stop thinking about it and go back. We put our names down and were given a dirty look from the host. She skipped our name 3 times calling other people back who signed in after us. (A party of 2) and when we finally said something, there was a line of people who I guess had also been skipped. She finally sat us. Took our drink order and never came back with our drinks. We enjoyed our meal nonetheless. But the second time was nowhere near as busy as the first time so it was unexpected.

    Angelina B.

    FAVORITE spot! This is my favorite KBBQ spot ever. I will take the drive from the Coachella valley just to eat here. The service is always great, love all the kpop playing from all generations, and I love the vibe. I like that it's self serve for your meats and sides. It really allows me to make sure you don't waste food. Other kbbq places give you a lot of sides which causes a lot of food waste. Here, it's easy to know what sides you like and how much to get. I love the fish cakes and kimchi here. All the meats are tasty. It's always clean and never felt dirty.

    Emily G.

    Ever heard of AYCE kbbq with buffet style banchans? I haven't but I was very intrigued that they have that! Service is good, place is cleaned frequently, owners are friendly and staff check up on you for grill change without needing to ask. Came for weekday lunch at 2pm (ends at 3:30pm) and price was $23.99 - so worth it! I was lucky and didnt have to wait longer than 5 mins to be seated but surprisingly it was very full and people were still coming in and adding themselves to the wait list. There are a few meat items that have to be ordered with the staff but it's still unlimited. The other meat selection such as bulgolgi, chicken teriyaki, spicy pork, etc are all out at the self serve area. They even have fried rice, rice paper, fried potstickers, california roll and ice cream soft serve available. I enjoyed the experience and their concept of banchan. Looking forward to come back next time I'm in the area

    Miguel G.

    Amazing experience! The all-you-can-eat meats were perfectly marinated, tender, and great quality, but the real star for me was the banchan. Everything is made in-house and you can tell--the cabbage and radish kimchi were fresh and crunchy, the pickled radish had a perfect tangy-sweet flavor, and the cucumber salad was super refreshing. The service was just as good as the food. The waitresses were all so friendly, gave us great recommendations, and never made us feel rushed or pressured. Delicious food + warm service = my new go-to spot for Korean BBQ. Can't wait to come back!

    Brian K.

    One of our goto spots in Riverside for KBBQ. This location is AYCE BBQ place. They have all kinds of side dishes including California Rolls. The meat is very flavorful. The service is decent. This place is generally busy but well worth the wait. They have quite of few tables and can accommodate large groups.

    Leslie Rios

    THE OG OMG! This place is so good, I feel like I go so often some of the lady's there already know me. I love it, the price is great and the sides are amazing and the meat is good too. Their LA galbi is literally the best.

    Victor D.

    I had all you can eat kbbq. Lots of good meat selections. The staff swapped out the grill top frequently. The spicy tofu soup was really hot.

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    Best kimchi I've ever had, great customer service and food. Wide variety of meats and veggies. Definitely be coming back again!

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    Food is amazing, view is uniquely nice, service is great. Always lovely and delicious food:)

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    Service. Selection taste and location. I would recommend this place. The best Ive gone in riverside area

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    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

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

    Around 30ish dollars

    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

    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.

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

    Yes

    Anyone know what their prices look like? Kid prices ? Any lunch specials?

    There is lunch time prices and dinner prices for adults. I believe it's 15.99 for lunch and 25.99 dinner. Child prices vary depending on age. I believe it's something like 13.99 for under 11

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