Meat Project in Fairfax is a solid spot if you're looking for an affordable all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ experience. For around $35, they offer a surprisingly large variety of different cuts of meat, so there's plenty to choose from and you definitely get your money's worth. The meat quality is about what you'd expect for an all-you-can-eat restaurant -- nothing super premium, but good enough for the price and variety. Being able to try so many different cuts without worrying about the bill adding up is definitely the highlight. read more

Meat Project - Fairfax - Beef brisket - Korean Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

This place has grown to be our GO TO Korean BBQ joint. It's just simply amazing! First of all ... ALL YOU CAN EAT! That temptation is hard enough alone. But, when you pair it with great meat options, you have a winner! My favorites (in no particular order) are the Galbi, Beef Brisket, Thin-Sliced Pork Belly, and Marinated Pork Steak. All are fantastic! And the service is great as well. All the different servers we have experienced are always hovering to make sure our meats are cooking properly, our sauces are filled, and that we are all well hydrated ;) The atmosphere is also fun and upbeat. It starts with the music (which is pumping pretty heavily) and the abundant chatter among all the guests. Really great! As mentioned previously, they do not take reservations. So either come early ... or plan to wait. read more

We had a enjoyable experience here. One thing that stood out was that the staff actually helped grill the meat for us. We are used to that in Atlanta but this is the first place in the area where we've experienced that. It does make the meal much easier and more relaxing. Apparently three-year-olds are counted as a full child price despite the minimal amount of food touched, so keep that in mind if you're dining with little ones. read more

This place is super cool and authentic all you can eat Korean BBQ! It's $35/person which is not bad for AYCE. You get fresh meats to cook at the table and they help you as well with cooking. They provide 4 very unique sauces that complement the meat well. My favorite meat we had was the Galbi... it is an AMAZING beef!! OMG it was so good. They also have awesome sides like steamed egg and corn cheese included. Comfortable seating and friendly service. Nice location right near Mosaic District and free undercover parking. read more

Wanted to check this place out due to the great menu and $35 all you can eat. Service was attentive and waiter tried his best to handle multiple tables. There were a few times that he missed a few things but completely understand as he was managing quite a few tables. I enjoyed the efficiency of the fans. There were times when the grill got very smoky and the fans sucked all the smoke right out. All the meats were great! Even the intestines. The sides could improve a bit. The salad was not as fresh and the corn cheese felt like canned corned mixed with some mozzarella cheese without much flavor. Overall a nice experience and plan to visit again. read more

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Friendly and very tasty all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue. The kimchi and the beans were both nice apps, as was the JapChae. The standout meat was the honey butter squid, cooked to perfection. The spicy pork and the Hawaiian bulgogi were both really good. The chicken had an odd taste, so I'd skip that one, and the pork jowl was a crap cut of meat. We will be back again, and get some sake next time, too. read more

Meat Project - Fairfax - Grilled shrimp - Korean Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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Not high on my list as my favorite ayce bbq places in the area. Service was great. They handled cooking everything which I always appreciate. Most things were good but corn cheese wasn't really cheesy vs it just being in cream. The Hawaiian bulgogi wasn't very good and it kind of just fell apart. We had to ask several times for the same thing as they wouldn't bring it out. Otherwise everything else was pretty good. read more

Meat Project - Fairfax - Corn cheese - Korean Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Meat Project continues to be consistently good at the new location here located in Fairfax. Already a trek to visit the original location, this cuts the travel time by half and already leaves me thrilled that more of my friends are willing to meet me here for Korean BBQ. As usual, it's like any other KBBQ place. The whole table has to decide if they want the AYCE option; not ifs or buts about ordering for yourself here. Afterwards, you pick your two meats of choice and sides. If you are familiar with beef brisket, bulgogi, pork belly, steak, chicken, shrimp, ect.. then you are in familiar territory. You can opt to cook it yourself but the server does like to come by to adjust the heat so the grease doesn't flare up, or they just like to help make sure your meat is cooked well. KBBQ places tend to be a place where it's loud, with 2000's club music playing, and just the sounds of meat sizzling away. You will definitely come home smelling like meat, and probably will have the meat sweats afterwards too. What is there other to say than this place knows how to do KBBQ great and I will be back for more! read more

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Favorite kbbq AYCE spot in Northern VA!! Great selection of meats (beef, pork, chicken and even seafood, yes honey butter shrimp and squid!) and banchan (Korean side dishes). Best part - the dipping sauces... the green one is a winner!! This restaurant offers complimentary steamed eggs, tofu soup and corn cheese - available upon request. read more

My friend recommended we check out this place for an early after work dinner. It was a great spot! It's in a great location and a good space overall. We were able to get seated really quickly and they got the food rolling super quickly. There was a ton of great meat options and they brought them out 2 at a time. We ordered a bunch of different options, I think the short rib was the fave. Also highly recommend the sides, the corn cheese was amazing (we ordered two). Overall a great spot and honestly amazing price for bbq, $35 AYCE is unheard of. I will definitely be back! read more

Service was spectacular. I was surprised as to how small the restaurant was but we got really lucky and were seated right away on a Saturday night at 8:30 PM. Again, the waiter was super attentive and helpful. However, the food was bland and sweet. I could not tell the differences between the sauces except that that were different colors. The panchan was not great. It's probably the cheapest AYCE place in the area but I still would pay more for flavor and quality. read more

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Let me tell you about the one place I will never go back to...and honestly, it had nothing to do with the food. The food itself? Fresh, great quality, no complaints there. But the customer service... specifically from the manager... was unbelievable in the worst way. Picture this: I'm sitting at the table, sun beaming directly into my eyes. I politely ask the manager if he can lower a shade. Instead of any attempt at empathy, he looks at me and says, "Your friends chose that seat. It's their fault the sun is in your eyes. We don't have anything to accommodate you." Now imagine if he had simply said, "I'm so sorry, would you like to move? Let me know where and I can help," or even, "We didn't realize we needed a shade here, thank you for letting us know." That's bare-minimum hospitality. But nope. Then comes round two. He asked to have our grill tray changed, and there were about seven pieces of spicy meat left, too spicy for some of us. The manager walks over, sees it, and gives us a look. You know the look. Then he hits us with, "Aren't you going to take it?" I explained why we weren't eating it, but honestly... why did I even need to explain? Just take the seven pieces, change the tray, and go. It's all-you-can-eat--if they wanted to charge us for it, fine, but the attitude was insane. When I asked if there was a problem, he said no, but then tried to guilt-trip us by saying "People usually take it to still eat." Sir... no one is forcing spicy meat down their throat to make you feel better. And after that? He completely avoided our table. Didn't check in, didn't speak, nothing. The customer comes first, except apparently here, where the manager's emotions take priority. Now let me be clear: the server with the glasses from Guatemala was AMAZING. He was kind, attentive, and honestly the only reason we didn't walk out mid-meal. He deserves credit because he was everything the manager wasn't. One last thing: the sauces. They're all extremely sweet, and adding a small sauce bar or variety station would elevate the experience so much. Bottom line: the food isn't the problem--it's the management. And until that changes, I will never return. read more

If you ever went clubbing in the Obama era you will love the playlist at Meat Project! I felt a surge of youth course through my veins as I cut my daughter's galbi in tiny pieces for her to eat safely. Things to know: + Absolutely amazing service even during a busy weekday + High quality meat that doesn't make you feel sick afterwards. We especially loved the galbi and the honey butter squid. + Corn cheese + steamed egg are the GOAT + Check the Yelp app to see wait times or get on the waitlist before arriving. Trust. read more

I can't count how many times we've been here now. This review is long overdue. We first came for my birthday in March 2024. We've been back so many times since then usually with my sister in law and another friend. Meat Project is our go to spot after NovaHop, a Tuesday night prayer meeting at Whole Word Fellowship church in Oakton. The owner knows us and is always happy to see us. Meat Project has a cool vibe and plays music we all grew up listening to so that is something we always laugh about. We always leave satisfied and usually are back within a few weeks read more

Meat Project - Fairfax - AYCE - Korean Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

The food is exceptional and the staff is fantastic.If you are looking for a fun place to enjoy time with friends and family go here. All you can eat. I highly recommend going here with your friends and family with you.It is one of the best restaurants in Northern Virginia. The atmosphere is great for taking a date from friends. read more

It can get busy here, but you can join the waitlist on Yelp or in person! Service is quick and efficient even during busy times (weekend late night). I do think the all you can eat for $35 is worth especially with a big group. The meats here are nice cuts, excellent quality, and marinated well. Not my most favorite banchans here, but they have the essentials. I do wish the pickled radish was thinner. The kimchi is perfectly sweetened! I've enjoyed the steamed egg, corn cheese (more creamy than others), spicy lettuce salad, and green onion salad. The japchae noodles were a bit bland, but I would give it another try. Really loved the 6 sauces here. Favorites are the Jalapeño Cream Sauce and Galbi Sauce. They don't give a lot at first, but you can always ask for more (good for no waste). Favorite meats are definitely Beef Brisket, Marinated Steak Ribeye, Galbi (short rib), and Garlic Pork Belly. Will definitely be coming back often and trying other meats! read more

We had the best service I've ever had at kbbq. I like that they have other dishes included such as cheese corn and Japchae. Meat options were extensive and they played 2000s throwbacks. I do wish their AC was working better they had fans set up. read more

Meat Project - Fairfax - Korean Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

I've been to their Centreville location but I love their newer Fairfax spot! The customer service is great, and I find their price point and meat quality to be quite on point. Zero complaints and their sauce bar is kept clean. 2 thumbs up. read more

Have you been here before? "No" Scan that. That's how our conversation started, the waitress was not friendly, never smiled, and made me feel not welcomed. We ordered sides and the salad was so small that I wouldn't even consider it a personal portion. When we asked for another one since we were more than 1 person, she told us that she couldn't bring another one until we were done with that one first. From a business perspective - letting your customers get full from side dishes saves you from getting them full of your meats. Same with the rice, why is it not filled to the brim of the plate? I did not feel good having to constantly ask for more rice. The only good thing about this visit was the food, the cheesy corn was delicious! We ordered it 3x. We asked for sauces and it took a while to get them. Our server never asked if we wanted drinks just brought water. Your employees are in need of serious training and your restaurant some reevaluation. Best Giuliana read more

Meat Project - Fairfax - Where is the rice? Please stuff it next time - Korean Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

I loved the other location so when i first found out there was a closer one to me I was soo excited. I can definitely tell the quality is not as great as other kbbq places in the area, but it makes sense considering the type of meats available for the price. I think its so worth it especially if you want more unique meats at this price point, like gopchang and pork jowl. Loved all the meats i got, my one comment is the brisket was THICK which i wasn't used to. Yummy banchans and quick service, my go to ayce for their varied options! read more

Meat Project - Fairfax - Korean Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

if you love kbbq and 2010s-current music this is the place to be!! 35ish per person and you can choose anything from beef to shrimp to squid to pork they have a lot of variety at a good price. Try the cheese corn it's a MUST. Service is pretty quick but I will say when it gets busy it gets busy but overall staff is attentive and makes sure you're doing good! read more

Meat Project - Fairfax - Korean Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

The meat quality is pretty good for the price! The steamed egg and soybean paste soup were surprisingly good. Their side dishes and salads paired nicely with the meat. I think the brisket was the best meat we tried while there and ended up ordering around four servings of just that. The pork belly and pork jowl were alright. The galbi was also delicious and seasoned nicely. Our server was also super nice and kept checking in on us. We will be back especially since it's so close to our apartment! read more

I use to go to the one in Centerville but that was 20 mins further away. Now my husband and I love coming here for affordable and nice cuts of KBBQ! We love the brisket and squid. Service is pretty quick. Wait times can vary based on when you come but no longer than 45 minutes. It can be pretty loud here when it's so busy but it's a chill vibe. read more

Its a great experience specially the food that was served the meats are all good and quality. For that price it's a steal. Staff and service are prompt and fast. The place is also nice always clean everytime we go there. read more

Meat Project - Fairfax - Gopchang is so good not hard to chew - Korean Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

LOVE LOVE LOVE MEAT PROJECT AND SPECIFICALLY THIS FAIRFAX LOCATION. I'm a big fan of Meat Project's $35 PP AYCE KBBQ THAT INCLUDES DELICIOUSLY & AUTHENTICALLY MARINATED KALBI (the most premium meat cut you won't find on any AYCE menu anywhere else, no lie, prove me wrong...) . It's for that reason that Meat Project has now summarily replaced Honey Pig which was our previous reigning champ and KBBQ go-to. I'm sorry Honey Pig - we have found a new love. What I like about Meat Project is - pretty much the only thing on the menu is their $35 PP AYCE. That's it. Very focused, simple, no other menu item distractions, easy peasy, no muss no fuss. Everyone in your party must order AYCE, 90 minute time limit and note that parties of 5+ (kids count) get an auto 20% gratuity added to the bill. The icing on the cake (here) with having a 1-item menu is that it INCLUDES KALBI. You won't find that anywhere else - I've searched. All other KBBQ AYCE places offer kalbi for an additional charge or to order separately a la carte (and it ain't cheap, that's for sure!). To boot, there are NO RESTRICTIONS ON HOW MANY ROUNDS OF KALBI YOU CAN ASK FOR - totally AYCE. And the kalbi is actually really tasty. Well seasoned and marinated, authentic Korean flavors, mouth watering tender cuts. Party of 3, we arrived relatively early on a Friday at around 6PM to beat the weekend rush since it's first come first served seating and I am not into table-waiting #primadonna. They don't take reservations. SCORE. We had no problem getting a table at that time. This Fairfax location seems relatively new - it's in a small mixed use area that has a bunch of modern apts above and surrounding the restaurant. Think like a single-street Mosaic lol. It's tucked away in the Merrifield area, near Mosaic actually. Parking is easy - just find your way to one of the FREE parking garages right there in the development. You'll walk through a really quaint park / open space common area (I posted a pic of it) to get to the restaurant. The restaurant itself is super nice - the inside interior is modern, clean, open, and inviting. The vibe and ambiance is conducive to hanging out and enjoying an awesome KBBQ meal - really really impressive and the ambiance just adds to the tons of positives about this Fairfax location. Read on. Couple other things we liked about our AYCE meal here: * This place helps you grill your meats - LOVE not having to do it ourselves. * We never had to ask for them to change out our grill pan - they did that almost with every new round of meat they brought out. * The portion sizes of meat brought out each round was plentiful. Not too much that it would overwhelm the grill pan but not a tiny portion where each person would only get a nibble. * No hesitation with them happily bringing out round after round after round of meats to grill...and all in a timely manner. They never made us feel rushed and allowed us to enjoy our meal. * Unlimited rice, soups (jjigaes), corn cheese, banchan and sides - they all come with the $35 pp AYCE. * LOVE that you can get a pitcher of draft beer - $24 - I'd say these days, that's a good deal! * Don't forget to ask them for the sesame oil + kosher salt dipping sauce. It doesn't come automatically, you have to ask for it - and it's sooo good. The ONLY dipping sauce we ever use when we KBBQ! MEAT PROJECT FAIRFAX IS WHERE IT'S AT FOR HIGH QUALITY, GOOD VALUE AYCE KBBQ WITH AYCE KALBI FOR CHRISSAKE!!! read more

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If you want to eat and eat and then eat some more, especially if you hit the gym really hard and need to put humpdy dumpdy back together with alllll the protein, this is the place! If you haven't been to a Korean BBQ before, it's a cool interactive concept where you cook the meat right in the middle of your table (don't worry the servers will help). They serve very high quality ribeye and brisket and short rib (galbi), as well as a variety of other classics like bulgogi with a few different versions like Hawaiian style; they even have pork belly with different flavors like garlic or red wine. They have seafood too which was okay but I felt it could've been seasoned better. For the kicks, I ordered both kinds of intestine which got mixed reviews but I particularly enjoyed the small intestine. For sides, don't sleep on the cheesy corn and the green onion salad. The pickled cucumbers were also nice. And you will be completely stuffed by the end but it's worth putting an ice cream bar or two in your reserve tank as you leave. It rounded the meal off perfectly! Only thing that was questionable was them insisting on charging our three year old niece - who weighs 26 pounds and barely eats anything - just for the fact that she was exactly at the 3 ft height limit while wearing thick platform shoes. If it wasn't for that poor practice this was a five star experience. read more

Service was very attentive. Our server was quick to notice when our meat was running low, if our drinks needed a refill, etc. He even offered to cut some of our meats for us as he noticed we had three small children we were assisting & we couldn't keep our eyes on the meat at all times. I'm not sure if we were just lucky our server was this way, but I hope all servers are!!! Ambiance is very clean & well kept. I feel like this is one of the more fancier-looking KBBQs. A little more than just casual, but not formal. As for the food... excellent meat quality. The sauces they provide are also unique and it tastes good! They have great side selections too that's included with the all-you-can-eat, like the cheese corn! If anything, I wish this placed offered beef belly and other premium cut meats with their all-you-can-eat. However, the price and quality was well worth it. We will be coming back & hope we are just as pleased! read more

The service was excellent despite some of the other reviews. We were a group of eight and had two grills. The spicy pork belly, brisket and bulgogi were my favorites. The side dishes were pretty small so we had to ask for seconds and thirds but they came fairly quickly. Our server changed out the grill each time. For larger parties the gratuity is automatically added and I tipped on top of that. I realized it later but wasn't too upset as the service was great. read more

We went as a group of 10, and there was plenty of space for us to sit together. The menu was extensive, offering a wide variety of options. My favorite dishes were the honey butter squid and octopus. Meat quality was okay. Overall, it's a good spot for a group lunch, and the prices are reasonable compared to other places in the area. Staff were attentive getting our orders and refilling the side dishes. read more

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Pretty good place. This would be my #1 spot for KBBQ except the music and general environment is too loud and noisy. Can't hear my companions at all. Well priced. Fast service. Tasty cuts of meat. Good selection of sides-- though could use more salad-like sides. Parking is easy given all the free local parking in the garages. Washrooms are a bit disgusting. read more

Four of us came on a weekend night as we decided to try their new location. All you can eat is $30/per person which is reasonable compared to other locations. The meat quality was decent, and we got different kinds of meat: beef brisket, bulgogi, pork jowl, grilled shrimp, makchang, daechang, pork belly, etc. I do like the variety for the price. I like their green onion salad, and soybean soup. The steamed egg portion is small, and their corn cheese was mainly cheese/mayo. If you want garlic, jalapeno, ssamjang, and lettuce, you need to ask. However, they only serve 4 pieces of lettuce at a time, so we kept asking for more refills. Service was fine at the beginning but then it got really slow halfway through, and we were waiting for meats for awhile. Unlike the Centreville location, they do not offer Melona/dessert at the end. There ie a yelp waitlist which is helpful on busy nights. There is street parking and free garages nearby. AYCE dine-in time limit is 90 min. read more

Meat Project - Fairfax - Korean Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

I streamed a mukbang on Twitch here during late lunch hours ($35 AYCE) this Thursday. There was no host and my waiter showed me to a table of my choosing. He cooked/served for 3 other tables and the service was attentive. Having someone cook the meat is a nice convenience since some places don't do this. I enjoyed the brisket and galbi the most and thought the meat quality overall was above average for this price point. The galbi had the rib bones removed prior to cooking. They had a nice selection of sides too and 4 different dipping sauces to use on the plate. The waiter had to sit through me talking to chat and interact with me when he was cooking which can be demanding. He definitely handled it well and I view that as good service since I'm an obnoxious customer. I limited myself to 10 dishes for weekly caloric restrictions and would come here to eat again. read more

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Great service and great food. Server helped in cooking the food for you and is very helpful. Meat are amazing and well seasoned. Ambiance is also great. read more

This place is okay--think Iron Age-level meat quality, but don't let the AYCE menu fool you. The meat assortment looks generous, but only the brisket was worth reordering. Everything else was just kinda there. Sides were your standard fare, nothing to rave about, and I didn't vibe with any of the sauces. Not a destination KBBQ spot for me, but if someone else picks it? I'll still eat and get my fill--just won't be the one suggesting it. read more

The food and service itself is good but they charged my 2 year old $20 for eating there. When I questioned it I was told babies and kids in high chairs arent charged. My child never used a high chair cause she doesnt like to be restrained. The fact theres nothing written down about their policies either made me feel like it was just made up. I use to frequent this and the Centerville one a lot but this experience left a bad taste in my mouth. Would not come back or reccomend for anyone with kids. read more

Meat projects is becoming my go-to for AYCE. First time trying the Fairfax location, went around 7:30 and it was packed. Definitely recommend joining the waitlist before going because you will be waiting for a while. Anyway, meat is decent for AYCE. Service was really good and attentive. Loved the brisket and all the marinated meats. We did the spicy bulgogi, Hawaiian bulgogi, and galbi. The steamed egg was lovely, the corn cheese was good. The kimchi was a little sour, so not my favorite. The japchae was good! Really loved their pickled cucumbers and bean sprouts. The overall vibe in there is vibrant and fun and bustling. They have the best music and it wasn't as loud as the other location, so still great for conversation. They are generous with the side dishes and overall had a great experience. read more

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Loved their Gopchang& pork jowl. Brisket was chewy.. shrimp was sweet, galbi was decent but not for my taste. Everything was honestly a little on the sweet side. Their soybean soup was just to my liking. Tastes home made with potatoes, zucchini, onions, tofu. Good good I ordered 3! Haha Their sauces are way too sweet. I think if they mixed the bottles / shake before serving them it might help,,, but I would recommend lay little off the sugar. Service was very prompt! And fast. I appreciate how quick she was and helpful. Ambiance is a typical Korean bbq spot, but newer... Food (3/5) Overall + service and their side dishes (4) read more

Meat Project - Fairfax - Korean Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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This place is consistently decent. Very good when it's not busy but when it is, service is a little slow which is understandable. The meat quality is really good and they have a bunch of options. My faves are brisket, honey butter squid, and pork jowl. I will say, the small intestines are kind of bitter but every now and then they're pretty good. I don't like how they skimp on sauces in the beginning, but I love the green sauce the most. I think it's the Jalapeno Cream Sauce, it tastes the best with all the meats. read more

Really good Korean bbq spot! Super clean inside and if you get there before 6, no wait. Fast service and the meat was all fresh. Also love how affordable this place is for all you can eat. The sides are included and the best was the cheesy corn and the potatoes. The bulgogi was the best meat I tried but the spicy bulgogi was hot! I would for sure be back. The sauces are great too. read more

Since having made my first review, I've come to this establishment once again for KBBQ. I'm happy to report that the service was significantly better the third time around. Meat quality was solid as usual with Meat Project read more