We moved to Washington from California, where we had our go-to Korean BBQ spot, so we've been on the hunt for something that could come close. New Gangnam Korean BBQ in Lacey ended up being one of the closest we've found to what we were used to, especially when it comes to the flavors! The food was incredible! We're big fans of spicy beef, and the flavors here were very close to what we love. Everything we tried was flavorful and delicious, and the prices were really good too. We made it in for the lunch special, which was a great deal. We also had really fast and friendly service. We were one of the first tables there, and I think we may have come in right after a rush because it was pretty quiet when we arrived. Since we were the only ones there at first, we got excellent attention from the staff and never had to wait for anything. I'm giving 4 stars mainly because the building and interior could use some updating and a little more attention to cleanliness. The atmosphere was also much quieter than what we're used to at Korean BBQ. There wasn't any music playing, and since we were the only table there for a while, it felt pretty quiet and lacked some of that lively Korean BBQ atmosphere we love. That said, the food is what really stood out here! If you're looking for delicious Korean BBQ with great flavors and good prices, especially if you love spicy beef, I definitely think New Gangnam is worth trying. We'll absolutely be back to try more! read more

Today was supposed to be a lazy day, laundry and eating salad since we've been out and about almost everyday since we got here. Sister had to do some groceries and she mentioned going for Korean and getting seafood pancake. Hmm salad, Korean seafood pancake. Let's go. Love the shopping plaza Gangnam is in as it has other international businesses here. Oh yay, real Koreans, annyeonghaseyo! We never grill for ourselves as I mess it up and it never tastes the same so traditional dining for us. Sister says she has to have seafood pancake but as a family we decided on set A. While waiting we had tea. And to my delight, it was rice tea. So I know this place is fo' real. Tea wasn't too hot and so we were able to sip it right away. And for summer, it's a bit cooler so the warmth of the tea was really comforting. First main dish that came out was the fried mackerel. Not that I'm an expert in this but 10-days going through S Korea and getting to experience the local cuisine for each province, this was bringing back great memories of our trip. Since we didn't have anyone to clean our fish, I was more than happy to clean the bones from the fish. Very little bones and so we were able to eat the fish easily without worrying about choking on it. Everything was so good. So much food. As for lunches, never a fan of it, but my sister enjoyed it and said it was good kind of spicy. Two kinds of broccoli, the one noticeably broccoli was seasoned well and I ate that up. The other broccoli was thinly sliced stems that was pickled with jalapeños. I bit too vinegary for me. But I pretty much finished up all the other banchan. The other main dishes of bulgogi and japchae dos not disappoint. The ladies that served us were so sweet and helpful. Told my sister that every year we visit, Gangnam is a must. Oh and price, the meal set A at $49, very reasonable. read more

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We were shown a booth right served quickly. The staff was very nice and they didn't push food on us at all. They changed our grill and kept checking too make sure our grill was appropriately heated. We ordered three proteins: beef, bulgogi, and beef with lots bonchon. Overall, it was a pleasant experience and left the place more than satisfied! read more

New Gangnam BBQ II - Korean Near Me - Olympia, Washington

Absolutely delicious AYCE Korean bbq food! Staff was attentive, no complaints there. The bancham was delicious and the meats were good. Simple restaurant, felt clean, and great food. No complaints from me. read more

New Gangnam BBQ II - Korean Near Me - Olympia, Washington

Pros: food is authentic, portion is generous, food tastes good Cons: if you go by yourself, you are automatically served in the dining area instead of the BBQ. I kinda want to try the BBQ but I don't know if it is possible dining alone read more

New Gangnam BBQ II - Beef soup with cabbage and bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Olympia, Washington

Excellent service our server was extremely helpful explaining what and how. Food was good and tasty

We had not been in a year or so and had always come here for great Korean BBQ. It was DELICIOUS the two ladies and young man were very attentive and were happy to see us celebrating our sons bday even presenting the bday cap with an adorable bday song! The food was delicious as ALWAYS! read more

I haven't been here for years but my husband and I decided to come back to try it and see if it's changed. The food is the same, the banchan (side dishes) are tasty. The service was great because it was 4pm and we were the only diners. The waitresses were friendly and accommodating. The place is reminiscent of the past though a little dingier than before. I'm with everyone about the gratuity. They added the 18% which makes me kind of laugh because I would have added more but they tacked it on them put a tip section on the receipt as though I wasn't aware. Let me tip what I want because it then makes me wonder if the waitstaff is even getting the tips. I think I'll chance the traffic and wait for other Korean bbq in Tacoma then return here. It's decent food, just deceitful practices. Sad, because the staff really is quite friendly. read more

Meh... I used to be a fan of Korean barbecue. The meat is pretty typical. The vegetables on the side are the same. The wait staff is alright, but our grill was really caked and black before they changed it out. Could barely see there was so much smoke. It's nothing out of the ordinary, just a place like every other Korean bbq. read more

Came here with my husband for dinner tonight. Delicious food and quick service. We ate the lowest All You Can Eat (AYCE) tier and got 6 plates of meats. I had water. Our bill was 85 dollars. I was surprised because they automatically add an 18% gratuity! I do think it would be more transparent if that was posted on signs or menus. The menu suggests that large groups will have a gratuity, but it was only us 2? So maybe if you eat alone you don't have this added fee? 18% is very high, and it was just the 2 of us. It was 32 dollars at the lowest AYCE tier. I think automatic gratuity should be clearly displayed. The service did not warrant such a large gratuity in my opinion. You cook the food yourself... the service was fine but it sure wasn't extraordinary. I love the bulgogi, the brisket was good, and my husband loves their BBQ chicken. Great food, adequate service, the ambiance is what you'd expect from Korean barbeque, and the price was not transparent. read more

The food was amazing and the vibe gave traditional kbbq. The staff were friendly and helpful. They also made sure it was clean for us 10 stars from us. read more

Foul!!! Grease all over the floors and ceiling!!! The people that work there will overcharge you and keep pushing food on you! RUDE!!!!!!

This place is blah. Meat has no flavor unless it came marinated. They forced the tip already in the bill ( pay attention closely) . Very expensive for what it is, if it's full flavor it's probably worth it. They also " threaten " me they will " watching " me through camera cause i don't order the meat menu, just kimchi fried rice. To make sure I don't nibble others meat read more

First of all, they need to update their hours. It says they close at 11:00 pm, but we just ate here and they were pressuring us to leave around 8:30pm. The waitress literally told us "I want to go home already" as we were finishing up our food. Me and my husband have been to so many different Korean bbq's over the past few years and this was the first time we've ever been pressure to finish eating and leave. I wouldn't have minded too much if the service was decent, but after we ordered our first set of meat, the server was non existent. She never came around and avoided us whenever she did. Our grill never got changed even though it was clearly burning and we never got water refills. THEN after nearly no contact with us, the waitress was irate and kept asking us if we were almost done. Also, they fill their rice bowl halfway, and so my husband would ask for more rice, and at one point the waitress made a rude comment about how he ate so much rice when she came to collect the bowls. Everyone at our table was just shocked at rude it came off. They take 18% automatic tip, but don't tell you. Which is ridiculous given how terrible the service was. And the place was really dirty.... Just don't go here. read more

Food is ify here, for the cheap stuff, they will load it up for. For more expensive stuff, they will give you very little. My main complaint is the service. The staff seemed to hate each other and the customers as well. When we were eating, there was a old guy and lady walking around-may be the owner, they both are angry looking. The servers are always in a rush that makes our table very uncomfortable. Been here once and will not be back again. read more

Authentic Korean food! Ordered few dishes and also took thukbokki home. I'll definitely be back again

It's bad. Quite possibly the worst food I've had to pay for ever. First, the service stinks! Rude, unhelpful servers. Ordered from the menu BiBimBap came out cold, like literally straight from the refrigerator. I complained, server tells me there are two different types, cold and hot... well why didn't the server ASK me to clarify instead of assuming I want ice cold meat and vegetables. Husband orders beef noodle soup. The beef is pasted together in one big gloppy clump, and there are no noodles in it! Sent back, they threw some in the bowl and the taste was awful. JopChae was bland and greasy. They didn't even bother trimming the noodles so they were about a foot long. No joke. It was like a comedy of errors. Oh and it is dirty too. Flies, gnats and the walls have an inch of grease on them. Wasted our money and time. Awful. read more

New Gangnam BBQ II - Yellow film and spots on the wall inside restaurant - Korean Near Me - Olympia, Washington

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unfortunately , I will probably never return to this restaurant, as the inherently added an 18% tip to my bill , especially for a meal that we cooked , the service was not the best and the waitress acted like she was doing us a favor , had to ask for additional food , refills ect .... mind you that it's an all you can eat and you cook it yourself..... do yourself a favor and skip this restaurant and go somewhere else that appreciates You as a Customer... I will tell everyone that I know not to patronize them. Marc R read more

Let me preface with, I come from the DMV area with lots of great Asian food and was really looking forward to trying this place! Came for lunch with my husband on a week day and tried the KBBQ menu. Our waitress quickly brought out our bonchon, dipping sauce, and rice, shortly thereafter our two meat orders came out. The meat was pretty frozen and the grill took a while to heat up. Both ends weren't heating up directly and so we had to keep everything in the middle of the grill so it would cook thoroughly. There were two other tables and a hand full of people in an adjacent room (ordering from regular menu, not KBBQ). Service was quick at first but slowed down and was difficult to get our waitress attention for drink and rice refills. The quality of the food was meh, was hoping for better. Overall, I would like to try the regular menu items in the future but would probably venture to Tacoma or Seattle for the KBBQ. read more

Ordered on door dash 10/10 Kimchi was spicy and fresh, japchae was great, and the spicy beef and veggie soup was perfect. If you like Seoul garden this is very similar in my opinion. read more

Can't beat a buffet, especially an affordable one. $30-40 per person ain't bad. The waitresses are super ready and responsive, always zooming around picking up and dropping off plates. There are big booths that sit 6 to 8 folks and a little club music to move your neck! Good spot! read more

New Gangnam BBQ II - Setting up - Korean Near Me - Olympia, Washington

Good food and service. Ask for Somaek drink for dinner. Overall good experience if you're looking for a tiny slice Korea. read more

New Gangnam BBQ II - Somaek - Korean Near Me - Olympia, Washington

Oh my gosh. Amazing. It was our first all you can eat Korean BBQ. We are on a low carb diet and find it difficult to find a place to eat out that isn't mostly breads, pasta or potatoes. This menu is mostly meat with kimchi, salad and other vegetable sides. We went there for lunch and the price was very reasonable. Delicious guilt free dining. read more

The food at this restaurant was really good. We enjoyed the galbi and other dishes. Service was good. They were attentive and refilled our waters as needed. It wasn't too loud for us and our child. However, I do not intend on returning. We were a party of 3 and was charged the automatic 18% gratuity. This I do not mind as my husband usually tips at least this much anyways. What I do not like is that in the receipt that the customer signs, it asks for another tip and makes no reference to the fact that the tip is already in the bill. My husband only caught this because I had seen on yelp that another customer was also charged the 18% gratuity even though they didn't have a party larger than 5. If not, then he would have not checked the first receipt and compared the numbers. I do not mind the 18% automatic gratuity, but I find it to be deceptive to remove that line in the final receipt and then ask for additional tip. The original receipt that shows the 18% automatic gratuity added is also not returned when they give you the receipt to sign. So if you're one to just hand over your credit card without looking at the first receipt, then you'll be tipping on top of the automatic tip. read more

Amazing . The food there is the best The service is good And don't read the negative reviews there so wrong. Been there millions of times and it is always the best. You should go there. read more

This review is nothing about the food, but the service and the amount they charge. An adult is charged $32 for the lowest price options. A kid, that is 5 years old ? Yup, $32 as well. The servers are dismissive. Don't go here if you have kids and expect good service. read more

Great restaurant overall clean except the exhaust need some cleaning this is why they get 4 stars. Food is great and servers are friendly and attentive. Prices are okay. read more

New Gangnam BBQ II - Side dishes, nice presentation. - Korean Near Me - Olympia, Washington

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I have been coming here for about a year now with my girlfriends and every time we get great service and the food is perfect. The kimchi is great, the meat is great, and the service is quick and the ladies who serve are lovely and attentive. The place is clean plus they always change our grill or help us when it gets too hot. We've never been charged for an auto grat but we always tip well and when we do they will make us some instant coffee before we head out. I will always come back!! read more

They charged me incorrectly for the advertised price of drink and all you can eat bbq. They refused to fix it and told me that it wasn't something they would change. read more

not too sure why ratings are so low here but from my experience coming here was pretty good -ate here with the family and everything went well -the customer service also nice, not one but two ladies helped us and made sure everything was okay at least five or so times checking up on us , they were always polite as well as being considerate - the place wasn't so busy : the booth chairs though probably needs to have new padding - tables and alt places are available to sit read more

New Gangnam BBQ II - combo C meat and side dishes - Korean Near Me - Olympia, Washington

If I could give no stars I would. We got here at 8pm on a Saturday & got seated with old side dishes that were warm and had flies on them. We ordered ayce & got told we can only order 2 meats for the whole meal. They brought us the meats and after we told them the grill was too hot it kept burning the food they didn't do anything about it. At 8:50pm they start cleaning around us and telling us they're closing soon when they don't close till 11pm. At 9:15 she brings the checks and demands we sign it now because they're closing and we need to hurry up. They add their own $20 tip onto each check btw. Worst experience I've ever had at a kbbq. All you can eat but you're really only allowed to order 2 meats lol BE CAREFUL! read more

We come here once a month because it's the best Korean BBQ in Lacey. Last night we got the BBQ - pork belly, brisket, bulgolgi, and spicy pork are our favorites. (My kids love the pork belly and bulgolgi). Their banchan includes - bean sprouts, kimchi, cucumber kimchi, fish cakes, broccoli, pickled onions, and the potatoes. They'll give you whole leaf lettuce if you ask and it comes with unlimited rice. Dip the brisket in their house sauces before you eat it and it hits another level - adds the sweetness and garlicky, to the salty. After reading the other reviews - my husband and I were literally just talking about American expectations of a restaurant. There's no false sense of expensive; the food is the focus and it's gooood food. read more

I've been craving Korean BBQ for awhile and my husband recommended we visit this place since he had eaten here before. There was barely anyone there so we were seated instantly. Our waitress was kind and very prompt when it came to bringing us food and checking on us. We went with the lunch option since it was just the two of us (lunch special is $25 per person with 7 choices of meat, though I'm very curious to try one of their other menu options if we were to bring a group of friends). The meats were all so tender and juicy when we cooked them. I loved the options they gave for the side dishes as well. When it came time to pay, we noticed the already added on 18% gratuity. My husband didn't mind it just because our waitress was great to us, however had our experience been bad we definitely wouldn't have been happy paying that mandatory tip. Overall, I'd definitely come back here the next time I have a KBBQ craving! read more

Pushy and rude. They try to get you to say yes to more food before you're ready. And even though the menu says they automatically charge 18% gratuity for parties of five of more they put it on the bill anyways and say they just need to update the order and refuse to take it off. Then had the nerve to try and get me to give them an additional tip of top of that. Do not go here drive to Tacoma. read more

New Gangnam BBQ II - The menu clearly states that there is an 18% charge for parties of 5 or more. - Korean Near Me - Olympia, Washington

This place is going to CLOSED soon. 18% automatic tip when they give you the bill. I went yesterday with my son and we paid $85.00 just eating the Cheapest AYCE, the place is cold and not very clean the chairs are sticky from grease . I won't be surprised this restaurant is going to CLOSE DOWN due to lack of CUSTOMERS. For same price I would rather go to GEN BBQ in SOUTH CENTER MALL in TUKWILA fancy and high end good quality service and meats, with KOBE and WAGYU. read more

I've always been a fan of Gangnam BBQ in Lakewood and was really excited to have them take over this location in Lacey. The food quality is better and some of the workers that were at Lakewood are now working in Lacey as well. It's always nice to see a familiar face. Service is always fast because let's get real; you're cooking it yourself. You have to know what you like, and how you like it, before coming here. Some places will cook for you if you're new, but I'd like to consider myself a pro. Lol. I wish the location was a little bit bigger but they can't really do anything being that they bought this location like this. The last time I was there, the fan on top of us wasn't working which lead to the area being super smokey. Not a fan of that but I'm sure it'll be fixed in no time. Also, I noticed the prices went up for BBQ too so just be aware when it's time to pay! read more

GO TO SEOUL. It's literally a minute away from this place. I took my family here recently for lunch and not only did they have a bunch of flies flying every where. They were also IN OUR FOOD! My sister and I were eating the lettuce as wraps and one of them had a DEAD FLY on it! Very disgusting and I lost my appetite! I showed it to the guy and asked for another one and NEVER got anything back. We were done eating and still got nothing. Not only did we have to deal with live and dead flies lingering around our meal, we also had horrible customer service. Since we came in a group of 5 they automatically charged us with 18% gratuity. What's weird is that the guy personally wrote the tip and total for me. 18% for tip with dead flies on our food and horrible customer service? Uhhhhh. Okay. Did I mention no refills on our water drinks? The place wasn't even busy... Yeah... never ever coming back here again. If you want Korean food around Lacey. GO TO SEOUL. The ladies there are so very family friendly, unlike the ones who served us here, and their food is better! I ordered the soon du bu and it wasn't even sizzling hot and boiling when it arrived on the table. I've never experienced ordering soon du bu without it sizzling on my plate AND WITHOUT egg. Save your money and don't go here. Just go to SEOUL about 1 minute away from this place. read more

New Gangnam BBQ II - The guy personally wrote the tip and total for us. $13.37 tip for dead flies in our food? ‍ - Korean Near Me - Olympia, Washington

Food is okay, but customer service is seriously lacking. Servers are just downright rude. That when we asked for drink refill the server brought our drinks back and slammed it on the table drinks didn't even have any ice in it. read more

This is the second time we ate here. First experience wasn't good because of customer service but the food was great so we decided to give it a try again. Today was worst than the first. The person that took our order didn't have any people skills at all. We kept asking her for our order and we only ended up with three types of meat and paid $170! (3kids and 2adults). read more

Let's just say ive been to many korean BBQ restaurants and this tops as the worst service ever experienced. They are not very attentive and the servers are very rude. Oh and they will 18% Gratuity that they will automatically add to your bill. I usually tip 20% at korean BBQ but if had a choice then I would tip 5% or none. Hopefully the owners change staff because alot of reviews of this place is mainly all about bad service and tipping themselves. Anyone that works in the restaurant industry as a server knows that how you serve your customers is how you get a nice tip and satisfied returning customer. But this place is exactly the opposite. So disappointed. I'd rather drive 30min to Tacoma for better food and service. read more