Mia was a great server - made the experience fun and positive! She definitely needed more help though as she had 7 tables to manage and cook by herself. Food was delicious but wait time was a little long. Overall definitely want to come back! read more

The roaster tray is really bad, it very easy drop the meat. Even though the staff refill that for us, but we need to very careful for the rest of the meat. Other than that the staff service is good, thanks Mia. read more

Excellent service and great food! Micah was very attentive, friendly, and always quick to help whenever we needed anything. He made our dining experience even more enjoyable. read more

Had a fantastic experience here! The food was absolutely delicious--everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The quality really stood out, and we enjoyed every dish. A special shoutout to Micah, who provided exceptional service throughout our visit. He was friendly, attentive, knowledgeable, and made us feel genuinely welcome. His recommendations were spot on and helped make the experience even better. Great food, great service, and a great overall experience. We'll definitely be back! read more

I visited Mama Xita expecting a good dining experience. Overall, the food was okay -- some dishes had good flavors, but the experience did not stand out as much as I hoped. The service was friendly, but there was a moment where Micah asked me to leave a review and mentioned a membership program that required a paid fee. A review should be something a guest chooses to give based on their own experience, not something that feels requested or encouraged. I believe feedback is most valuable when it comes naturally from customers who genuinely want to share their experience. The ambiance was pleasant, with a comfortable atmosphere, but the overall visit felt average. The food, service, and environment were decent, but the experience could be improved by allowing guests to provide feedback organically without feeling pressured. In conclusion, I do not think this restaurant symbolize anything Chinese or Korean. Only thing Korean is probably just the kimchi and only thing Chinese is the decor to be honest. If you want something more better service, quality and authenticity, you are better off going to a KBBQ or Japanese BBQ. read more

Jane is great! Good meat and excellent service!!!! I wish the meat can be less sweet read more

We tried Mama Xita over the weekend and had a wonderful time. Validated parking is available at the Bellevue Connection Tower parking garage, which makes it very convenient. The restaurant is upscale, polished and modern, making it perfect or a celebration or elevated night out. We arrived outside of lunch hours and the restaurant were still quiet busy, I'd recommend planning ahead of time. We didn't have to wait for long and were seated shortly after arriving. Our server Nika was so lovely, she explained the entire menu to us, as well as her recommendation for different items on the menu. We went with her recommendation and got a 2-3 person set meal with original angus brisket and seaweed salad, and an order of thin-sliced beef tongue, for our group of 3. This was the right amount of meats as we were full and satisfied after. All the meat cuts in the set, as well as the beef tongue were super delicious. My personal favorite was the ginseng king angus prime steak, it was so juicy and tender. The set came with 6 side dishes with unlimited refills, the side dishes were very tasty! I like that they served a variety of Chinese and Korean sauces and spices to choose from, they all go very well with the meats. Throughout the meal, our server Nika was very attentive and periodically checked on us to see if she can bring us anything from additional scissors, to more side dishes, water and napkin. In some restaurants it might be hard to flag a server, but it is not the case at all here, and it made our experience so much more enjoyable. I'll definitely come back soon. read more

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This place is new I think! and I was very excited to try it this weekend. The wait was ~1.5 hours so I think a little long for what I prefer. The flavor of the meats were soooo good. I honestly think it was one of the better kbbq places I've been. And the sides were delicious! I liked ALL of them, and especially the cucumber/cabbage and tofu ones. I think our server (Amar) really made our evening though-- we ordered three meats and the veggie basket, and one of the meats was fatty enough that things started going on fire, and he came to rescue us. After that, he helped explain how to cook the remaining meats, gave us quick refills on banchan, explained the membership program (didn't get it this time, but if I'm coming back more frequently, maybe I will). Honestly if I think about this too much longer, I might get the membership just to remind myself to come back hahaha. I think one of the detractors of the location is the wait time, which I think is slightly exacerbated by the fact that they only seem to have 4+ sized seating? I would consider coming by alone (and even this time I went with one other person), but the wait would be the same regardless of party size, which isn't great for someone like me :( read more

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Amazing!!! We came during the soft opening and had the best experience. Jen was our server and she was so attentive and gave us great recommendations. The food was so flavorful! We came with three of us and ordered their 3-4 person meal. Which was the perfect amount for us! The ambiance inside looks so modern and nice. I will def be back again and can't wait! read more

Mama Xita BBQ - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Came during soft opening. Weekday around 5:30pm and we had to wait about 45 min for a party of 5. We got the set meal + seafood pancake, which was plenty for our group. But if you have some big-eaters you'd probably want to order more. The set came with about 8-9 different cuts of meat. The cuts varied in quality and the a5 definitely did not taste like a5. But overall the meats were pretty good. As a note, the servers do not cook the meat for you here. At this price point for kbbq I feel like they should. The banchan was pretty slow to be refilled (on the kitchen side we were told) and we didn't get kimchi at all until halfway through our meal. I do recognize it was soft opening and Im sure they're still working out their kinks. I would want to come back when they have their grand opening. read more

Mama Xita BBQ - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Really liked the food Korean Chinese Ambiance is higher end.. it's in the old rock bottom so there is only so much you can do I think they just soft launched so the servers haven't quite figured it out yet. They will. Go back in a couple months read more

Mama Xita BBQ - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Will lead with the fact that like many Chubby Club chains, they do ask for reviews at the end and have an internal competition about best service among staff. That's why you'll notice a lot of reviews for a newer place plus tons of names being dropped. No reservations now during their opening. Join the waitlist in person and chill at Don't Yell At Me for drinks or walk around Bellevue. That being said, huge 5* shoutout to Micah (Moo) for his attentive and enthusiastic service. I was shocked by Mama Xita because I genuinely had low expectations, but the quality of food and service exceeded expectations. Our party of 5 may not have all left a review, so please count this as a collective, unanimous opinion for Micah. Have to knock down a star because their online menu is misleading and has changed a bit. Prices are a bit higher as we saw $174 in person, $168 online for the 4-5 Group Meal and roughly $20 off with membership. Transparency wise, I am a member of the paid Chubby Club membership which gives a discount on various items, so for 5 people we paid around $45-$50 each after tax and tip. Honestly, not too bad of a price but expect maybe $5-$10 more per person without a membership. Regarding the 4-5 Group Set, contrary to their online menu, there was no soft tofu soup. Instead, they offered seaweed soup (no ability to choose). There was also no lettuce wrap set but instead, there were greens provided with various meats. These greens were on the dryer end, not the typical lettuce wrap (ssam) for BBQ. All the meats are delicious and cook very fast on their terrific grills. Most of them are on the sweeter end with some marination, but nothing too overwhelming. For dessert, we were really excited to get some bingsu but looks like that's also off the menu. They have thick toast and some ice cream available. Hopefully they add it in the future, as it was shown before (and perhaps exists at other locations? Unsure). read more

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I was recommended this place by a family member, and I brought my mother here for Mother's Day, and she absolutely loved it! Vince made the experience amazing. He was incredibly welcoming, kind, and took the time to explain everything to us. The food was delicious and came out quickly, the prices were reasonable, and the ambiance felt clean, warm, and inviting. Overall, it was such a great experience. I would definitely recommend this place to others and would love to come back again! She got to pick a rose upon walking in :) read more

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Jim was amazing server!!! So funny! Great service, remembered all our side dish orders especially the potato salad meat quality was super good and ambiance was high end. read more

Mama Xita BBQ - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Amazing experience. Decor, service from Diego- all great from start to finish. I sometimes am a bit wary about chubby cattle chains given they can focus more on quantity over quality, but this place was excellent value with great quality meats. The set was portioned perfectly, and the banchans were great. I loved their thick cut beef tongue as well. Will definitely be back! read more

Mama Xita BBQ - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Oh the wait. Not worth it. Wait until all the hype is over. A bit pricey for a well presented dishes. The food was good but not great. We orders the 3-4 people meal and it didn't disappoint. We also ordered the seafood pancake and it was not good. They were short staffed and tried their best. You can skip this one as there are better choices around. read more

We had an absolutely amazing time celebrating my friend's 50th birthday at Mama Xita! The food was absolutely amazing, but a massive shoutout to our server, Jen, who truly made the night special. From the moment we sat down, she was incredibly friendly, outgoing, and funny. She kept the entire party laughing and in high spirits all night. Her recommendations were absolutely spot-on, too. If you're heading to Mama Xita in Bellevue, definitely ask for Jen--she is fantastic! read more

Mama Xita BBQ - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

We ordered the 4-5 group meal set to try different types of meat. This is definitely enough for 4 people unless you came in super hungry. The meat quality was amazing, and the side dishes were decent. The presentation of the food was great as well. Shout-out to our waiter, Brayden, for being knowledgeable and attentive. The restaurant's ambiance is not overly fancy, but it's a great place to take your out-of-town guests or for celebrations. read more

Mama Xita BBQ - 3-4 group meal set - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

2nd time here :) I really like this place. The meats were really good and well seasoned and they don't skimp on sauces or sides. The staff are very nice and come by to check on you just enough. The place is clean and well decorated and there is enough space so you don't feel like you're all up in your neighbors business. Only thing is right now they do allow online waitlist so you have to arrive and wait but we have waited like maybe 30-45 minutes at most so far arriving around 5 and another 8:30 and it wasn't bad. read more

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Came during Mama Xita's soft opening with a group of friends and left impressed! First, a huge shoutout to our server, Vicky. She was fantastic throughout the entire meal--attentive, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable about the menu. Since it was our first visit, she took the time to explain the dishes and make recommendations. She even rushed over to help us grill our meat when she noticed we were getting a little too ambitious and potentially about to burn ourselves. That level of attentiveness really stood out and made the experience even more enjoyable. For food, we ordered the 2-3 person combo, and the meats were excellent. The quality was immediately noticeable--tender, flavorful, well-marinated, and cooked beautifully on the grill. If you're coming here for the meat, I don't think you'll be disappointed. One unexpected bonus: we were able to order bubble tea from Don't Yell At Me and have it delivered directly to our table. As someone who loves their drinks, that was a huge win and made the experience even better. The food was such a hit that a couple of my friends signed up for a Chubby Club membership before we even left the restaurant. That's probably the best endorsement I can give. I've also visited other Chubby Group restaurants in Las Vegas and have eaten at Wagyu Factory in Shoreline, and I can honestly say I haven't had a disappointing meal yet. It's great to see that Mama Xita continues that tradition of quality food and service. One thing I was curious about is whether there is any connection between Mama Xita and the former restaurant that occupied the space, Itadaki. I also know the owners are involved with the Don't Yell At Me franchise, which might explain how they are able to coordinate bubble tea delivery directly to restaurant tables without any apparent food-safety concerns. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is that many of the side dishes leaned sweeter than I personally prefer. The kimchi, pickled shredded radish, and mashed potatoes all had a noticeable sweetness to them, and even the cold noodles--which we ordered as a separate dish rather than receiving as a side--were sweeter than I expected. I realize this may be intentional and some diners may enjoy it, but I found myself wishing for a little more balance and tanginess in those dishes. The table was also a bit small for the amount of food we ordered, so things felt a little crowded once everything arrived. That said, the meats were definitely the star of the show and were outstanding across the board. A word of advice: come early and get your name on the waitlist. We experienced about a 2-hour wait during soft opening, but honestly it wasn't too bad. We spent the time hanging out at Bellevue Square and grabbing a drink nearby before coming back. Overall, a very enjoyable meal with excellent service, quality meats, and a fun atmosphere. Looking forward to coming back and seeing how they continue to evolve after their grand opening. read more

Mama Xita BBQ - Sign in the foyer - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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I had a great time at Mama Xita! The wait time is 1-1.5 hours on a Sunday. After joining the waitlist, we went around the mall so it wasn't too bad. The combos are a great deal, the ambiance is beautiful, and the meat is high quality. Nika took care of us and was very attentive. She helped cook the meat, replaced the side dishes, and had a warm personality. I left soooo full :) read more

Probably the best Korean BBQ I've had to date! Extremely high quality cuts and the service was top notch! Anu was our server and she handled all of our requests and was the most attentive to our table. She kept the unlimited ban chan coming and we never needed to ask. I suggest that you come at least 30 minutes before opening to be placed on the waitlist (your entire party must be present before sitting). If not you could be waiting for hours as they take no reservations. Even though this is not an AYCE the amount of cuts you receive with each set is plenty. And be prepared for a slow and wonderful K-BBQ experience. Mama Xita - welcome to Bellevue! read more

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Delicious! Thank you Mia for great service. The wait was only 30 minutes on a Tuesday evening around 7 pm. read more

Mama Xita BBQ - Set for 4-5 ppl - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Chelsea is really good at helping us! Chelsea is really good at helping us! Chelsea is really good at helping us! Chelsea is really good at helping us! Chelsea is really good at helping us! read more

Brayden was so nice and helpful! It was our first time coming here and definitely will come back!! The Ginseng Beef and A5 Wagyu are the must-try!!! The restaurant was really modern and top-notch! read more

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Great experience, first time trying this style of Chinese BBQ. We opted for the set menu for 3-4 plus the tofu soup was plenty for our group of 4 adults. Pricing came out to around 150 or so. Good cuts of meat, plenty of grill changes and sides (opted for membership) and overall good service. Would definitely come back. read more

Had Mia as our server and she was so sweet and helpful. The meat was really good quality, although pricy for what it is. Atmosphere is fancy and really clean. We went as a party of 3, which was the perfect size since the grill is really small. I think the grill would have been too small for bigger parties. This place is worth trying at least once, not sure if it's worth the long wait. Plan ahead and make a reservation since that seems to be available! read more

Mama Xita BBQ - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Make sure to get there early to put your name on the waitlist. food was great and Micah was an excellent server!

Food was great and Micah gave us a 5 star service!! The chubby club gives you discounts on almost every dish! Great value. Will definitely come back again! read more

Fresh meat and delicious food! The only downside right now is the long wait over the meat is very fresh and most of their ala cart dishes are very good! read more

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food was fantastic. Jen was very attentive. i will definitely be back! My favorite dish was some sort of meat shaken in a drink shaker with melted butter. Only draw back was a very long wait. They would not accept any more reservations. read more

Tonight was a very excellent dinner! We had a reservation and were able to get seated early, which was a great start. Our server John was honestly a big part of why the experience felt so good. He was kind, attentive, and took the time to explain the menu, how the restaurant works, and how to best use our membership benefits without ever making it feel forced or overly scripted. Once we ordered, the banchan started coming out pretty quickly and everything was delicious, my favorites being the pickled radish and the potato salad. We got Combo B dinner set, and the presentation was beautiful, especially the A5 Wagyu skirt steak. John helped us get started with the grill and gave us helpful guidance on how to cook everything the way we liked. The meat quality was excellent and everything tasted fresh and flavors well thought out. The sesame sauce that came with the set was also really good and paired well with the meal. John kept checking in on us throughout dinner and made sure we were taken care of the whole time. We did have one small issue where the cheese tteokbokki ended up burning because the gas stove under it was too high, but John caught it right away and got it remade for us. No fuss, no awkwardness, he just handled it, and the new one came out great. Overall, this was a really great dining experience. The atmosphere was excellent, the food quality was impressive, and we never felt rushed, which was especially appreciated compared to some other all-you-can-eat BBQ spots in the same Chubby restaurant group. We had a very nice evening here and will definitely be coming back. read more

Mama Xita BBQ - A5 Waygu skirt steak - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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Amazing food and even better service! Micah was incredibly friendly, attentive, and made our dining experience wonderful. The BBQ was delicious and the atmosphere was great. Highly recommend Mama Xita BBQ, and be sure to ask for Micah if you can! read more

Mama Xita BBQ - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

We went around 3pm on Saturday and luckily there was no wait. Our server, Chelsea was great! She recommended us the package for 4 people. The marinated meats were a bit sweet to my liking. read more

Mama Xita BBQ - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

We had a great experience with Jen! She was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and attentive from start to finish. She frequently checked in on us, made sure everything was perfect, and always had a smile on her face. Her outstanding service made our BBQ meal even more enjoyable. Highly recommend asking for Jen if you visit! read more

Amazing food and wonderful service by our server JIM，highly recommend this place. Will definitely visit again read more

Mama Xita BBQ - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Food was good. Server (Jen) was really nice. Nice ambiance. The wait was ridiculous, 2.5-3 hours! If it wasn't for it being my husbands birthday and him really wanting to try it I dunno if I would have stayed. read more

Micah made our first time at Mama Xita impeccable. He made sure we knew how the menu has changed from the previous location and made recommendations based on what we were looking for. Service was top notch! Thanks Micah for making our dining experience a very memorable one! Ambience of the entire place was A plus for sure since the rebrand. read more

Environment is nice and clean. Foods are great! Jen's service was friendly and nice!!! read more

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I rarely leave negative reviews, but my experience trying to make a reservation at Mama Xita Bellevue was one of the most frustrating customer service interactions I've had. I called to make a reservation for a party of nine. The person answering the phone repeatedly directed me to Yelp reservations and insisted they don't take reservations over the phone. The problem was that Yelp only allowed reservations for up to six people. I had to call back twice to explain this before anyone seemed to understand the issue. After being placed on hold, I was told that a private room was available for my group with an $800 food minimum, which was completely acceptable to me. I was ready to book it immediately for the following day. That's when things became even more confusing. I was told I could not reserve the room over the phone and would instead need to physically come to the restaurant after 8:30 PM to make the reservation. When I asked whether the room could be held until then, I was told there was no guarantee it would still be available. I completely understand businesses having reservation policies, but this process makes little sense. If phone reservations aren't accepted, that's one thing. But requiring customers to come in person late at night to reserve a room for the next day, while simultaneously refusing to hold the room, creates an unnecessary and frustrating experience. The food may be great, but based on this interaction alone, the reservation process and customer service need significant improvement. read more