1.5 stars. What happened the this place. Used to love it, but now I despise it. Over priced and the service is absolutely horrible. C'mon... I just wanted more potato salad but I guess that's asking for too much. Just drive a bit further north. Much tastier and friendly Korean BBQ up there read more

The customer service was really bad. They didnt check up on us to make sure everything was ok. I needed sauces because the food was really bland and I've eaten at quite a few Korean restaurants since I live in San Diego. The Korean bbq menu is expensive ($30 for one dish) and takes up about 3/4 of a page so there isnt much to choose from. The oI wouldnt recommend coming here. read more

4 star food but they recently raised prices and it is $$$$ and not worth it. They raised prices recently and it is ridiculously expensive for korean tabletop BBQ. For tabletop, they require minimum 2 orders of meat (like most other Korean tabletop BBQ places) and each is around $25-$28 for what is around 1-1.5 person serving per meat dish. I am a huge fan of korean BBQ and know my stuff. The food at Old Village Korean is authentic and very good, but a reasonable price per BBQ meat dish is around $20 like most other places charge. I think they priced themselves out of the market. Did meat costs go up or something?! LOL, they're just getting greedy. With that being said, the meats are great, the kimchee and sides are yummy, and the other dishes on the menu are authentic Korean and very good. We love the seafood pancake, the kalbi-tang soup is AMAZING, the al-chige (fish roe soup) is also very good. I can't say enough about the food. Service? What service.. the ladies there look busy speed walking around the floor with an intent look on their faces on both night that are packed and nights when there's but a few tables filled. But good luck getting their attention. Each table is even rigged with little call buttons for the servers, but it has not once worked. read more

We used to eat here a lot. NOT ANYMORE! The restaurant has lost any sense of quality. The portions are smaller. Service is slower. Don't look too close the place is not clean. Is there a new owner? There are so many Korean BBQ places. Try them instead. Also, we were still so hungry afterwords that we went for a burger. read more

They are okay. I am Korean and this place does not taste super good but the interior is clean and nice. The service is sometimes bad sometimes good. I once went there with my friends to eat Korea BBQ and the old lady was forcing me to pay tip. read more

So sherilskee and her boy took me here one night after work, the place being, apparently, one of their favorite places... and I was impressed. The interior looked pretty nice, and the people there were SUPER friendly. Not to mention, the food was really good. I am in bliss, savoring the kalbi, et al. I am amused by the vent that sucks up all the smoke off the grill.. while I can't see the people I'm talking to.. read more

My standard order to grill with 4-6 people is: - Marinated boneless kalbi - chicken, or pork, or a second beef - Jap chae - the seafood pizza thing - korean beer This is a good intro for newcomers. We've also been here for lunch and the bentos are huge and tasty. Recommed the bulgogi bento. Remember to press the button on the wall for service, and don't feel ignored if you don't! read more

Excellent service and even better food! I love this place. Try the pork bulgogi with lettuce and samjang. It's da bomb.

i'm really picky about korean restaurants, so i was hesitant about going to this place. my friend treated me (he's so sweet) and so i couldn't say no. i'm glad we went. the food was really good -- including most of the bahn chahn -- or side dishes in english, i guess. i am pretty sure you're supposed to cook your own meat but my friend and i were dragging our feet so the lady graciously came over to help. i would definitely recommend the beef spare ribs and pork. the seafood is good quality but since it's not seasoned it will be a bit bland. the veggies are quite tasty (fyi the potatoes take quite some time to cook). the atmosphere is nice cozy, yet airy. the staff made sure to check on us often (adjusting the flame, seeing if we needed anything else) and they were really friendly. i will definitely go back. p.s. wear your stretchy pants (or take a lot of friends with you) even if you overeat you can just slowly walk it off. i made a mistake wearing my skinny jeans but luckily i had on flats (and a loose black top) :) read more

I didn't have a great experience at all with this restaurant. The food didn't taste all that great for the price you pay. I ordered a diet coke and our server never came around to it, but decided to charge us for it in the end. Throughout the whole time we were there, no one came up to us to refill on our waters, or asked if everything was ok. It wasn't even busy! The servers aren't the nicest and want you in and out of the restaurant. I'm definitely never coming back. read more

For two people, they make you order two BBQ dishes, which is just wasteful. So, for that - 2 stars.

The food & service is always good, but the lunch time background music is horrible. On what planet do they thing Korean elderly patrons want to listen to gangsta rap? read more

I've been to Old Village a number of times, my most recent being with my parents. Now, I'm not an expert on Korean cuisine, and while this place known a little more for their yakiniku (grill) type cuisine, their normal stuff is quite good as well. Nothing out of the ordinary when it comes to Korean stuff I've had, but it's still very well done. It's a pretty small cozy restaurant with mostly yakiniku booths, but tip if you don't want to wait for one, is that not a lot of people frequent the central non-grill tables, and if you're okay not smelling all smokey afterward and not having experienced grilling your own meal, that's a good bet too. All in all, I'm looking forward to my next visit. read more

Lunch special: Bulgogi C-c-c-combobox! Plenty of banchan, delicious ginger-citrus chutney on the salad, tempura veggies, and a big pile of marinated thin-sliced meat with sesame & green onion. Amazing, but only from 11-3. read more

I would skip this spot if you have different places you eat. Wait staff is super rude and their food is mediocre. The coal is how they entice you but you won't be back for bbq even if they are the only coal spot in town. I would rather eat at one of the cheap rubber korean joints. I accidentally walked in once, wasn't served and thank God. I remembered it was the over priced mediocre bbq spot I had eaten at before after which I wanted my money back. Thank God they spared me the 2nd time . Oh and it is so dark. Hmm. Good for couples who want to deny their dates. You won't be able to see them anyway. read more

This is my family's go to Korean bbq place not only for its close location, but also for its food. Let's get the negatives out of the way. So their service kinda sucks. We've had some not so friendly servers who don't check up very often. The owner is incredibly nice, but the staff, not so much. Also, their variety of small dishes is not impressive and not comparable to other Korean places. That would be the once thing that would give them that extra star. Now for the good stuff: their seafood pancake is the best I've had. It's really nice and crispy. Their BBQ has been marinated well because the flavor really does come through as you're eating it. The only annoying thing about barbecuing on the table is that they bring down this fire dome thingy that blocks your view and convo from the person sitting across does you. This is the most well rounded Korean place I've been to, which is why I'll keep coming back. If you can look past their service, you'll find some pretty delicious tasting food. read more

Great Korean BBQ Restaurant! I no longer live near the area, but I love visiting this restaurant whenever I get the chance. Their bulgogi, kimchi "pizza", and spicy pork are always a must. Service has always been great, and atmosphere is generally pretty good. read more

A while ago, my Korean girl friend took us there once. It was fairly cheap for such quantity and quality of food. Countless complimentary small plates, a lot of leaves of lettuce to wrap BBQ meat with special spicy paste, rice packed in this traditional Korean stainless bowl, and attentive services. We went back there every now and then for a while....but then, my girl friend went back to Korea. So we stopped going there. Last night we went there for the first time in a few years. What a disappointment! They didn't give us as many small dishes as they used, no big leaves of lettuce or the spicy paste. We needed to ask them to give us some rice a few times....Finally, they gave us some rice...in wooden soup bowls! I am authentic Japanese, I know the difference between rice bowls and soup bowls! More than anything else, it was much more expensive than it used to be or should be. A plate of Kalbi is about 26 bucks, and you can order it only from two...it's already more than 50 bucks right there! I think an average price range of a plate of Kalbi is somewhere around 16 to 18 bucks. 20 is the most...unless you go to more highend Korean restaurant like Sheila. The quality or quantity at Old Village didn't match the price. They gave us cups of tea when we went in, but never came back to refill. We wanted to ask for water, but they were way too busy to catch our eyes or my waving hands or buzzer (the buzzer button is apparently not working). Maybe it was especially busy night, but still... For three of us, we paid more than 100 dollars for 2 kalbi, 1 bulgoki, 1 cold buckwheat noodle (they even did not give us a big spoon for this soup), no alcohol. I think it was way too expensive... I don't think I wanna go there ever again. I'd rather go to Southgate Garden for their price and quality or Olympic or Secret Garden for their quantity. read more

Very fun to try Korean bbq over an indoor charcoal grill. The meats were all delicious and flavorful as well as the Seafood pancake and Japchae. We managed to get in on a Friday night just before the place got busy (About 6pm). Once packed, service certainly was slower. Overall I would go back and recommend it. read more

Service is okay. But .....They only allows you cook your own meat while you order 2 dishes. Otherwise they will cook it for you at the back of the kitchen. As for the amount if they cook it for you is much less than the raw meat and you do your own dish. Plus they charged me for more than 33 dollars just for small amount of food. I did ordered a vegetable over rice and a beef short ribs cost me 67dollars total. And I would pay for the same amount of food at any other Korean restaurant only for 40-45dollars at most. Plus, they didn't renewed our side dishes at all. NEVER LET THE KITCHEN COOK YOUR FOOD. OTHERWISE YOU WONT GET FILLED UP BY SPENDING 67 DOLLARS read more

This is a really fun night out with kids. All the little dishes of fermented/pickled vegetables and the Doctor Who fan that lowers down, and cooking your own meat is so unusual that we were all swept up in the atmosphere and loved it. Highly recommended for a special night out! read more

Way over priced for the amount of meat you get and then they chintz on the sides and charge for extra rice!

Fantastic! Little hole in the wall at 150th and Aurora but it was nice inside with bbq grills at a lot of tables. Food was awesome, folks that worked there very sweet! I'd go back here often! read more

Such a clean and modern setting. The Bulgogi was really good! Pricing was expensive, but I think it may be pretty average for Korean BBQ. Total came out to be $50 something and we ordered Bulgogi and spicy pork BBQ. read more

My go-to Korean restaurant for the house stone pot bibimbap in north seattle. Its nice and hot so the rice gets crispy. Good standard sides. Japchae is also a great starter here. Good atmosphere and very clean. read more

This would have been a five star review for the food, but the service deserves no stars whatsoever. Servers do not come to the table when called, do not stock up water, did not bring out parts of the dish that should have been part of the order (salad and soup) and then suggested there ought to be a surcharge when we asked. We ended up dining on just meat for some time, as stocking up the small banchan took more than half an hour on multiple occasions. Super disappointing. read more

As I almost never venture away from downtown Seattle it took a bit of convincing before making the trek north to the Old Village. Fortunately, I was pleasantly surprised by both the quality of the food and the service. My wife and I split the house dish, which was way too much for two people, but very good all around. Chasing the food with a bottle of soju was a given and the liquor flowed cold and crisp combining perfectly with the tender beef, seafood stew, and grilled fish. The whole experience made me think of my days teaching English in Korea and the great food that was the highlight of those times. Service was efficient and food came quickly. Overall a great meal and one that I would repeat in the near future with a large group (4-8 people). Total bill came to $64 with tip. read more

Went with a group of friends. Was impressed with the BBQ and the sundubu jigae was pretty good also. The service was really good and the restaurant was comfortable. We were seated quickly and the service was prompt and friendly. I am planning to go back there again. Would recommend to friends looking for great BBQ. read more

Had dinner here last night with my dad and uncle. Purpose of the trip was to barbecue at the table per my dad's birthday request. Korean food is not my thing and I didn't eat much of it, and we also don't have a lot to compare it to. The overwhelming majority of the other diners were Korean and many seemed to be regulars, so that's a strong endorsement of the food, particularly in light of how overpriced it seems to be. What I really want to address is the service, which is seriously maligned in other reviews and almost kept us away. We were greeted and seated promptly and attended to throughout most of our ~3 hour stay. No loud hip hop music in sight. The staff warmly offered suggestions, explanations and encouragement as we fumbled our way around the menu and the many side dishes. It was exactly the kind of guidance you appreciate when you want to experience a cuisine you know little about. I probably won't be back because it's out of my way and, again, not my palate, but I wish this staff worked at some of my favorite restaurants. One star off because it did take a long time to get our check and pay up and because it's inexplicably expensive. First-timers should also be aware that it gets very smoky in there. Comes with indoor barbecuing but something to keep in mind. read more

The food is good, but I think it's expensive for what you get, and the service is often bad. Servers are often slow, and it can be hard to get their attention. The seating is comfortable and works well for a group if you do BBQ. Try the jap chae, and the soon du boo. read more

This place is great! I have eaten at the Korean Tofu House in the U-district several times, and this place was head-over-shoulders better. And I thought Korean Tofu House was excellent! The 'small dishes' were the best I have ever had. Their Kimchi!! So fresh and tasty and spicy! The server told me that all of their food is made in-house, and it is obvious! The menu is pricey, but most of the dishes can be easily split with another person. The quality of the meats is exceptional, which is probably why the costs are a little steep. Still, when you pop in a rare, sizzling bite of beef from the coal BBQ, it will be worth those extra costs! And jeez louise, the pork! and the Calamari! They offer 'combination' grill plates, so you can get a taste for all of their meats. I would recommend this! These combinations also come with a crisp salad and a nice soup. My dining companion claimed that the soup was the best that he had had in years! Yeah, this place is that good. Go there now! read more

I love this place! Less one star because my last time there the waitress was distant to the point of it being rude, she acted annoyed to be helping us read more

Sad. This place used to be good. We used to go quite often. But everything is different now. New staff. Different cooks. Higher prices for very little food. The staff was nice but didn't speak Korean or understand how the Korean dining experience works. For instance they forgot lettuce! They didn't understand that extra rice is supposed to be brought. Rice was served with lids missing. Side dishes were brought late. And Korean food is served family style but they arranged it like entrees. Weird. The kitchen staff must be new too. The fermented soybean soup was made with the wrong type. The kimchi was just wrong. And the Kalbi was tiny. It was like a side dish. Finally, they were playing music with curse words in the lyrics. read more

I liked the traditional korean grill and menu selections. Food tasted amazing. Only thing I would change is the fact that in order to do the grill you have to order not only what you want grilled, but two other menu choices. And for a couple out on date night, that's too much food. I guess the grill option is only meant for 6 or more people to enjoy. read more

It is so so bad that I don't want to give a single star. I went there with my family and and their service and food was very very crappy. Like what the heck what kind of service is this, as a tip you should never come here ever or else you will regret it. read more

Not the best service. There's three waiters ignore us for about 20 minutes and the people that came in about 15 minutes after us they welcome them and almost seated them before us. One big table was empty and clean and they are not using it and one table it took them exactly 18 minutes to get it clean. Although the Korean lady that wasn't here today has great costumer service skills and will not treat costumers like this. Great food but costumer service really makes a person not want to come anymore because it feels like you are not want to wait for the food. read more

Probably the best beef jerky i've ever had. The waitress set up the fire too good that the charcoal side is not even hot

We eat at a lot of Korean restaurants. I won't be going back to this one. Really rude service. That would be enough to keep me away. But the ridiculous prices? That seals the deal. The food is okay, but instead of overpaying here, go to the little restaurant inside Boo Han Market for yummy food at half the price, served with a warm smile read more

I took my daughter and granddaughter out for our first Korean barbecue experience and it was delicious and a lot of fun! I'm not exactly sure which particular cuts of meat we ordered but it was two kinds of beef, one was much thinner and really nicely marinated and the other was a thicker cut and didn't appear to be marinated but was delicious too. Old Village is right across the street from my first Korean food experience (Hae Nam) and I would say they are both equally excellent, though admittedly Old Village has far more barbecue tables, and I haven't compared similar dishes between the two (yet). I will definitely come back and try the Dolsot Bibimbap but for now this definitely gets four stars for the flavor and overall experience, which actually worked out well even with a one year old who was definitely mesmerized by all the sparks, the searing, and sizzling activity throughout the room (when I walked in the door I instantly noticed about five high chairs stacked so they obviously expect families too). My only complaint/comment would be that for some reason our grill had a very small exhaust hood/fan over our table (only our table and one other had the small hood, much smaller), now this could be a plus as it seemed easier to place your meats on the grill and tend to them compared to the larger hooded tables, however, it was also a lot smokier and sparks were really flying around on the table (a little concerning with a one year old at the table) though in the beginning it also seemed novel like we were camping out, but by the end it was a bit much (we all sing "smoke gets in your eyes"). And last but not least, the barbecue menu items are not cheap, though I think their prices were par for the course, one of my co-workers who is from Korea had mentioned to me what to expect cost wise and it was right in line with what he said, for the two of us (no beverages or appetizers) it was about $40. Yes, I'm a fan. read more

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It's hard for me to really review Korean BBQ establishments when the amount of establishments that have sprung up over the years has exploded, while most of them end up being pretty similar and pretty average. This place is no exception Tucked away in a little corner of a shopping plaza on Aurora, the first thing you notice is how small the place is. The decor is decent, clean, and the retractable vents make you feel like you're in a space ship. Looking at the menu and ordering, it seemed pretty standard fare: combo meat dishes for grilling at slightly higher prices. One would come to expect that if you order from a non-all-you-can-eat korean BBQ, the portions would be either more generous or the meat to be of higher quality. I found neither to be true. The pork and steak looked pretty meek, and the large plate they served it on only made the +$40 portions look anemic. After looking around the restaurant and seeing other patrons only partake in the soup dishes, I could definitely see the reasoning as to why. The soon du bu chigae was really the saving grace of the meal. Reasonably priced around $10 and down the street from where I live, I could see myself coming back for more(if I'm not willing to drive to BCD). The service was top notch, and so was the company I shared the meal with, but unfortunately as far as food goes, there are better options at better prices up and down Aurora. decor: 3/5 service: 4/5 food: 3/5 TL;DR- Meh + good soup = 3 stars. read more