Absolutely amazing. Stopped by randomly after seeing a show nearby…read more Food, atmosphere, and service (Drew) were all outstanding. Would literally make the trip from San Diego just to come here again. Well done.

Spent 2 years in Fort Worth so I bring a Texas BQ bias to this review…read moreI had lunch Brisket - a little dry 3/5 Texas Toast - 4/5 I added a side - Mashed Potatoes with Brisket bites 4/5 Dinner rolls - 4/5 Service just barely adequate and I was one of three tables in the restaurant Side was over priced for a cup of mashed potatoes-$9 Not bad SoCal BQ experience but I miss Texas hospitality and great brisket

My husband has been wanting to try Gus's Barbecue and, when finally presented with the opportunity,…read morewe only had one regret after our meal; not visiting sooner. We placed a large takeout order and everything from the service to all of our food was amazing. Some of my favorite items we ordered included the - Cast Iron Cornbread - Ribs and Two Meat Combo - Gus's Famous Burger The cornbread was divine, especially with that honey butter . Definitely a solid appetizer, but complemented the main dishes perfectly. The meats were prepared well; tender and flavorful. The bbq sauces paired well and merely elevated each of the meats. Gus's Famous Burger was one of my favorite burgers I've had recently. Ordered the potato salad as my side and couldn't have been more satisfied. I'd recommend any of these items if you're on the fence. I think it's important to review that we had all of this as a takeout order, so I can only imagine how much more delicious this would be if we dined in and ate everything right away. Gus's Barbecue is definitely going to be a repeat visit for us. There's so much more we want to try off of their menu. Can't wait to come back soon and dine in!

COLDEST BBQ I've ever experienced. Onion strings and loaded Mac n cheese came out warm at most. Let…read moreit slide,, but when the MEAT came out cold we sent it back to kitchen for a remake. Received St. Louise ribs instead of Baby back ribs like we originally ordered. Slightly warmer. Manager came out to apologize and offered free dessert. Blueberry cobbler came out piping hot. Wish the meal had too. Save this place as a last resort!

Ok, so my mom saw this place featured on a TV show, so we figured we'd check out what all the hype…read morewas about. Honestly, it just goes to show you can't believe everything you see on TV. They were out of the brisket -- the one thing they're known for -- and said more wouldn't be ready for a couple of hours. Not a great start. The ribs were overcooked and burnt, the chicken was just ok, and while the mac and cheese and baked beans were pretty forgettable, the potato salad was actually the star of the show. Needless to say, we won't be back... but you be the judge.

Was really excited to try this resturant as some of the the review spoke of how delicious the food…read morewas. Other reviewers, mentioned how dry the bbq is but I came in with an open mind. Sadly, I concur with the fellow yelpers in regards to the dryness to the bbq. I ordered a combination platter and all proteins were dry, chewy and required more effort than expected to cut into them. The highlight of the meal was the sides however nothing extraordinary or special. The service was below average. Yes, orders were taken, food was served but no sense of friendliness or kindness was felt. If I may be so bold to say that I noticed that service was not commensurate amongst all patrons and deviations were observed.

This place is always empty, but I've always been curious about their food, so I stopped by and was…read moreblown away by how good their BBQ is. I don't understand why there are never customers eating here. I had the two-meat sampler plate with brisket and pulled pork. I had the beans and mashed potatoes as sides. Everything was delicious. The one star off is for the price. It could be a little cheaper. $4 for iced tea!

We visited on Valentine's Day, hoping for a special and memorable evening. The live band created a…read morefun, lively atmosphere, and we were excited to celebrate there. Unfortunately, we were surprised by a few unexpected charges. We later realized we were billed for hot water, which was never mentioned by our server. In all our dining experiences, we've never been charged for hot water before, so this was confusing. Additionally, an automatic 18% gratuity was added to the bill without any prior notice. While we understand that some restaurants add gratuity on holidays, clearer communication would have made a big difference. We went in feeling happy and excited, but left feeling a bit disappointed. Transparency about charges would really improve the overall experience.

I am always served delicious fresh food and is it always served with a smile! The service is…read morealways warm and welcoming! I'm so sad that's it's closing!

We were so impressed! We were feeling apathetic about where to eat and decided to just jump in the…read morecar and drive down verdugo looking for places we hadn't tried or hadn't been in a while. We are so glad we did! The casual atmosphere out front and the lunch special banner lead us to believe we'd be having a cheaper dinner. We were ushered into a beautiful outdoor patio dining area, greeted by very friendly staff and supplied with carefully selected table settings. The environment was charming and relaxing. The menu was large and varied. We settled on a few things to try and wished we could have ordered more. The Greek salad was absolutely delicious. Everything was so fresh, the flavors were perfectly balanced. The chicken breast kabob plate was so generous in its portions, the chicken skewers were huge. The rice was wonderful as was everything else. We also got the egg boat to share and the bread was incredible. We definitely want to go back and try other wood fired items there. I'm sure the pizza is wonderful if it uses the same bread. Pricing on everything was very reasonable considering all the factors. I definitely got the impression that this is run with love by a family. They were friendly and kind, and their love of food showed in every bite. Their pride in their endeavor showed in all of the little touches in creating a nice atmosphere. We will be back

Absolutely amazing, the food was delicious and our server Paul was excellent. Everything was cooked…read moreto perfection; an amazing spot for anyone trying Korean Barbecue for the first time! The atmosphere was very happy as well, everyone had a smile on their faces and it was just a great time.

Food quality was top-notch…read more Ordered Prime Seasoned Boneless Short Rib,Prime Marinated Galbi (Bone-In Rib) & Bulgogi Lunch Special for the family. Galbi and Seasoned Boneless was very good quality cuts. Nice touch having fresh cotton candy to serve to the kiddos. Definitely a plus being kid friendly. Restaurant was clean and very modern. Not too crowdy. Seated immediately. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Quick service. Definitely a must try.

We come to Gyu-Kaku often and always enjoy our meal but tonight was exceptional! Georgia was our…read moreserver and she went above and beyond!! We had our 4 year old son with and was so understanding of what he would need, getting food put in quickly and explaining how we can best order from the menu! My husband and I worked in the service industry for over 10 years and recognize an experienced and professional server when we see it and Georgia is it! Thank you again for an amazing night! -Alex, Anthony and Ollie!

Reserved on OpenTable. Came in earlier about 40 minutes asked if we can sit down. The staff was…read moregreat. Let us in earlier. Service was phenomenal. Recommend trying the ultimate all you can eat. Worth it. Get the skirt steak and avocado yuzu salad. Delicious !! Also the sukiyaki beef bibimbap is soooo good. Be back soon !

It was a weekday evening. Two kitchen staff and one server that does to go packaging as well…read more The order is placed by a kiosk in the front. It was simple and easy to navigate. On the screen it says "food takes 25-30min" I waited 50 min... There were at least 4 people waiting for their orders. Whenever one of us tried to talk to the server and as they were approaching, I could tell she was going to somewhere else like to the kitchen and intentionally tried not to give the eye contact with customers. The customer is next to you how can you not look at them...lol After almost an hour I got my food only to find that pickled radish was spoiled. Luckily I added an extra so it saved me. When I took out the container it was already full of gas and about to explode. When I opened it, smelled horrible like raw food left in the garbage disposal for weeks. (You can see how cloudy the juice is from the picture) Over all, I understand that this location has the worst review among other bb.q chicken in SGV, I'd choose other place next time. Food was good so 3 stars for that.

The food at bb.q Pasadena is pretty consistent and if you're looking for that typical flavor of…read moreKorean fried chicken, you will get that here. I only ever order takeout from this location and there's definitely things that could be improved. The location is on busy Colorado so parking is a nightmare. The workers here have absolutely no sense of urgency. Often I've been the only customer picking up and the speed of service could only be described as "meandering" to find and hand me my order. As previously mentioned, there's no issue with the food. It's juicy and flavorful. But there's inconsistencies like sometimes I get the side radish and utensils but other times not at all. The attitude of the workers you interact with are that of someone who has absolutely no pride in their work and are simply tolerating customers. It would go a long way to improve this location if workers were trained to do everything as efficiently and quickly as possible. The cost is also astronomically high for chicken. A whole chicken is $31 before any taxes or fees. It's not competitive with other Korean fried chicken places and you have to imagine part of the cost is due to the location. I would be sad if this branch closed, since it is closest to where I live, but it wouldn't be a shock that it did close. There's a lot of low hanging easy changes that could be made. Better training from management, more local deals, and focusing on customer service.

Service was quick and workers were friendly. meat was fresh and tender. i look forward to coming…read moreback

Very good recommend 10/10 Best Korean bbq spot!!!!…read more Good service and clean place The quality of everything is very good! Wagyu is delicious and no other place can compete

This charming little family-owned spot had us hooked before we even stepped out of the car the…read morearoma alone from the parking lot was incredible. The outdoor seating area, with a few tables set up, made for a relaxed and enjoyable dining experience, and it's great that you also have the option to take your food to go. Just one look at our plates was enough to make our mouths water. I ordered the tri-tip plate with potato salad, mac and cheese, and mild BBQ sauce, and it even came with a slice of bread. The tri-tip was unbelievably juicy and tender. I could cut it with a plastic knife and it practically melted in my mouth. The sides were just as impressive. The mac and cheese was rich, creamy, and clearly homemade, exactly how I like it. The potato salad stood out as well. easily one of my favorite sides I've had anywhere. On top of the amazing food, the service was excellent. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and happy to offer recommendations, which we were very glad we followed. Overall, a fantastic experience from start to finish

Had to pay this place a visit after seeing it featured on the local news. Sundays there open from…read more12p - 4p. Got there about 1:15p and there were about 5 or 6 small groups in front of us. The word spread that they were already out of sweet potato pie and green beans! We eventually found ourselves at the counter to order. Hubby ordered GG's Combo Plate, and I ordered the pulled pork sandwich. GG'S was outstanding! Mac n cheese - yum! Potato salad - yum! The pulled pork was flavorful except it's on a hamburger bun with the meat on the bottom bun served open faced. When I put the top bun on and picky up the sandwich the bottom fell apart due to it soaking up the drippings. It came with a side of cole slaw but it was missing flavor. We shared a peach cobbler - Wow, so delicious! I could've and should've eaten a whole one by myself. The pulled pork sandwich isn't discouraging me from going back. It'll be a reason to try something else. Bring your patience!