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    Kote Dae Ji Korean BBQ

    3.8 (484 reviews)
    ModerateKorean, Barbeque
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Paul K.

    Awesome food for a perfect summer day! Pork ribs are a great compliment to the sour and cold noodles! The bokchoy kimchi is to die for.... 사장님! 청경채 김치 꼭 부탁드립니다~~!

    Eric K.

    I've been here many times, so I'm writing this honestly as a regular customer. We ordered the meat combo this time, but the quality was really disappointing. In this area, there are so many good Korean BBQ places that good meat quality should honestly be the minimum standard. The meat had almost no real beef flavor, and the condition of the meat didn't look very fresh either. Even the side dishes felt incomplete, like they were prepared halfway and just put out quickly. I usually enjoy coming here, but today's experience was honestly one of the worst visits I've had. I'm only giving this rating because the staff was still friendly. I think the sauces really need some improvement... the food would be much better with better-made sauces.

    Banchan
    Kevin He Zhong Q.

    Came here for dinner on a weekday and ordered regular dishes outside of KBBQ. Upon arrival was greeting by Korean aunties and seated immediately. Menu was in English/Korean so ordering wasn't a problem. Majority of the tables had KBBQ grilling and I wasn't feeling that so ordered the pancake, cold noodle dinner combo (cold noodle + LA Galbi) Food Every dish was prepped very well starting from the banchan. There was I believe an eggplant banchan that I really enjoyed. The fruit and potato salad was very refreshing and delicious. Everything else was pretty good but those two definitely stood out. Seafood pancake came out next, and it was delicious. Crispy outside skin, soft fluffy batter inside with plenty of seafood and green onions. Cold needles and Galbi came next and it was the perfect combo. Added in some hot mustard and a little vinegar and the flavor was perfect. I had dental work done recently so my tooth were sensitive after the ice cold noodles, but I couldn't stop eating! Service was extremely friendly, aunties refilled water and banchan without having to ask. Constantly checked up on me to ensure I was enjoying my meal. I couldn't finish all the food so they even packed it up for me. Overall an amazing experience!

    Hee K.

    Hands down, one of the best Korean restaurants in SoCal. I always order the same things: Salted pork ribs, Dongchimi noodles, and Beef intestine casserole. If you've never been here before and have 3,4 people to eat with you, just copy this exact order and thank me later. This place is no frills and serves authentic Korean food with authentic Korean service and vibes.

    Qi M.

    I've been to Kote Dae Ji for BBQ before, and recently discovered their weekday lunch special--what a great find! Perfect for anyone working nearby. Lunch Special only $19.99 Monday to Friday, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM 1 Choose one meat + 2 Choose one cold noodle The value here is incredible--both your stomach and wallet will thank you! The lunch portion is slightly smaller than the regular order, but it's still plenty filling, especially since the side dishes are refillable! Must-try: their signature Pork Ribs! So tender and flavorful, the meat falls right off the bone. Highly recommended for a tasty, satisfying, and affordable lunch break. Will definitely be back!

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    Airi G.

    I had my doubts about this place because of the reviews, but I forgot all about them while eating the food. It spoke for itself. We ordered the medium premium meat combo A, which was meant for 3 people and it was pretty accurate in terms of portion. It came with brisket; prime ribeye, prime boneless short rib, and marinated bone-in short rib. For our sides, we chose the kimchi stew, steamed egg, and corn cheese. The waitress cooked everything for us, and perfectly might I add, where the meat had some char without being overcooked. I was surprised by how tender and good quality the meat was. The kimchi stew wasn't our favorite but the steamed egg and corn cheese were gone quickly. This restaurant is definitely popular among the locals and I could see why. The service was also great and they came by quickly to assist us.

    Medium Combo A

    Came to Kote Dae Ji for lunch on a Saturday and the food and service were both wonderful! The beef quality was so fresh and the side dishes were also delicious.

    Salt ribs
    Mark C.

    The food here is awesome. What stands out most is there salt, pork ribs but everything is delicious.. The service is friendly and fast and if you're getting Korean barbecue at the table, they help cook it for you. Nice open restaurant in plenty of room for small or large group groups.

    Leftover spicy cold noodles. Bland with no flavor
    Steve Y.

    Saw this restaurant from a TikToker giving rave reviews, so my wife and I decided to check it out today. We ordered the small pork combo, which came with beef brisket, pork belly, and marinated boneless beef short ribs. I also got the spicy cold noodles on the side. The brisket and pork belly were decent -- medium quality but nothing to rave about. The marinated beef short ribs, however, were disappointing. They had no flavor and were very bland. The cold noodles were also flavorless; I had to ask for extra sauce just to get some taste. Service was okay at best. They started off by cooking the meat for us, but then forgot about us completely, letting the grill pan burn. I ended up cooking the rest of the meat myself. Throughout the meal, we had to keep asking for refills on water and side dishes because no one checked in on us. After eating here, I now understand why the Yelp rating is only around three stars. I honestly don't get why that TikToker gave such rave reviews. Definitely not planning to come back.

    Ribs lunch special

    This made me a little sad. Was debating between lunch special and just ordering the ribs but I guess I should just order the actual ribs... Maybe for the full order they actually heat up the hot plate but it was not used and so I guess the onions are just decoration garnish right??? Idk I like to eat em if they're cooked a little. The side dishes n cold noodle with the combo were good. If they snuck a couple small ribs in the full order I'd be cool with it but for the price I would like to believe they give you 3 solid ribs ‍ maybe im just fat idk

    Kyle N.

    To start off, the waitress serving us was so kind, funny and welcoming. We came here after seeing a bunch of videos on the place and were so glad we did. We ended up getting the soy pork ribs that they grill in front of you and it was phenomenal. Loved the marinade and the charcoal-grilled flavor. The banchan was also delicious as well!

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    Stephanie K.

    The food here is sooo good. My go-to order is the dongchimi kooksoo and the soy sauce pork ribs. I usually just get the combo. I also love all the tasty banchan they give and how kind the servers always are. The ambiance is nice and spacious with plenty of seating, making it a great spot to come with big groups.

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    John L.

    Perfect comfort food in town. One of the longest standing Korean restaurant in Fullerton. The best in town white noodle in cold broth called DongChiMe best is OC and LA. All other food like the Korean BBQ is great also. A must try if you are in town. Been coming here for over 20 years since they opened. The salted pork is one of personal favorites here.

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