Here is the completed review with your additional details incorporated:…read more I recently visited **Kalbi Ichiban** in Pensacola, Florida, located in the area of town where I grew up. It was good to return to familiar surroundings and find a restaurant offering a different dining experience. The interior is attractive, clean, and inviting. The restaurant also offers Korean barbecue, with tabletop grills built into several booths. It is a nice option for families, groups, or anyone interested in a more interactive meal. I went specifically looking for authentic Korean food. Having experienced Bulgogi while serving in Korea, it quickly became one of my favorite dishes. Most chain restaurants do not do the dish particularly well, so I decided to give Kalbi Ichiban's version a try. My waiter, **Carson**, was attentive, friendly, and provided excellent service throughout the meal. He checked on me regularly without being intrusive and made the overall experience even better. Carson receives five stars from me. The meal came with Bulgogi, rice, and a choice of soup or salad. I selected fried rice and started with the hot and sour soup. I also ordered a side of kimchi because, in my opinion, a Korean meal is not complete without it. The hot and sour soup was excellent. It had great flavor, was well prepared, and was easily one of the highlights of the meal. The fried rice was good, although nothing about it particularly stood out. The Bulgogi was tender and very flavorful, but it was wetter than traditional Bulgogi. Authentic Bulgogi is normally much drier, with the marinade cooked into the meat rather than leaving it with a gravy-like consistency. Even with that difference, the flavor was enjoyable. The kimchi was also very good and added the right touch to the meal. Interestingly, the hot and sour soup was spicier than the kimchi. However, different regions of Korea prepare kimchi in different ways, so the level of heat and flavor can vary considerably. Overall, I was pleased with the meal and would rate the food **8.5 out of 10**. After adding a couple of cocktails, I was also pleasantly surprised by how reasonable the final bill was. I would rate the restaurant **two dollar signs out of five for price**, making it a good value for the quality of the food, service, and atmosphere. Kalbi Ichiban may not serve Bulgogi exactly as I remember it from Korea, but it delivered a flavorful and satisfying meal. Combined with Carson's excellent service, the inviting atmosphere, and reasonable prices, it was an enjoyable dining experience and a restaurant I would visit again.

Lovely atmosphere and outstanding service. This was our 4th visit and my husband tried the steak…read more He usually gets grilled salmon. He enjoyed the steak as much as the salmon. I had the Bloxi sushi which was delicious. My son had a poke ball and said the flavors were great. We also tried the hot ginger tea. Yum yum . We had an avocado appetizer that was warm.with shrimp and scallops. Very good. And a piece of turtle cheesecake was gifted to me to celebrate my birthday. We'll be back.

10/10 would Recommend again. When I pulled about something about the ambience of this Mom and Pop…read morerestaurant told me I was in for a great meal! I started off by asking for an Asahi and in return got Hot Sake, which was a misunderstanding on my part. But I don't complain. My wife ordered the Chirashi, I ordered the LA Galbi and instead received the Beef Bulgogi, like I said, I don't complain. I just go with the flow. And I wouldn't have changed a thing! Everything was perfect and exceptionally fresh and delicious. If I am ever in the area again, I will be returning

Very authentic Korean food. It looks ragedy and worn down! But the food there is as authentic as it…read moregets in terms of Korean food. The sushi was alright, would try other Japanese sushi places first. I tried their sea food soon do boo. I have been searching for a good son do boo for a while and ai found it finally. I even went there for a second time this week to try it again. 5 stars just for that. Note that this dish is not on their menu, I asked them and they said they would make it!

Authentic Korean Bulgogi. Great portion sizes for the price. It's an older, hole in the wall kind…read moreof place but they've been serving great food for more than 15 years. Was nice to see they were still in operations with the same lady still running the restaurant. Friendly service and welcoming atmosphere.

Every time we try to eat here it is closed even when their advertised hours say it's open. Super…read moredisappointing, have wanted to give it a try for awhile. Parking is tough in the little center it is located in and it's on a super busy street.

If you'd like to have a luxury Korean BBQ experience, Sura is the place to go! Great food, quick…read moreand attentive service, and an overall artesian atmosphere. We tried the premium course with double meat, which is PLENTY of food for two people. We wanted to try more of the menu, so we also tried the jjajangmyun and garlic crab rice! Definitely order less if you don't want leftovers, but it was totally worth trying more items. I can't recommend this place enough for a special event or just to feel fancy for the evening. The meat cuts were indeed premium, especially the ny strip! We for sure plan to return when we come back to FWB!

Went in there 20 minutes before they close only to order one thing and they told us we could not…read moreget any food because they already closed their kitchen. Meanwhile, there is three families in there sitting there and eating.

Lee's is a great place for lunch during Monday - Friday (Currently, they are closed on Wednesday)…read more It's $18.99 with a choice of two proteins. If you need more, you can upgrade to all you can eat for $32.99. It also includes the banchan (fixin') bar with your choice of vegetable to add your grilling experience. Also include some favorite Korean side dishes like Kimchi, kimchi zucchini, and pickled radish along with your choice of sauces. There is two sides to this restaurant (bbq and hotpot). You have to choose when you are seated. The BBQ side is a nice and provides great ventilation. They have upgraded since they were Meats and Meats 2. The place is not filled with smoke from the grill unlike the other place in Pensacola. If you're looking for value, this is a decent Korean BBQ reataurant. Not a big selection, but their Bulgogi is better here. It's tender and marinated perfectly. The service is good and friendly.

I was excited to try this Korean BBQ/Hot Pot in town as there is barely any Korean BBQ in the…read morePensacola/Navarre area. There is plenty of parking in this shopping center and we came on a Sunday evening. There was a 30 min wait time when we got there. Front host was super friendly. I love the seating here as it made you feel like you were at a picnic in the park but inside with A/C on. There are 2 sections of the restaurant. One section is for the AYCE Hot Pot and the other section is for AYCE Korean BBQ only. So it's not possible to do both at the same time. Side dishes are very minimal and you get it from the bar. There is also a sauce bar as well. We all decided to get Korean BBQ. We also opted for complementary miso soup. The highlights of the night were the following: Beef Brisket, Marinated Short Ribs (must have!!!), and Shrimp. We also had the beef bugoli and spicy calamari but it was just average. The marinated short ribs was the best meat out of all them. The grille itself takes a very long time to cook. The staff here was super friendly but there is just not enough staff here. (Not our super nice waiteess's fault!!) It took over 30 minutes for us to get our second round of meat here. I also had to flag her down for refills and more meat. Our dirty dishes were built up at our table and I had to round them up and take it to the dirty dish bucket. Both staff members just looked at me said to put it there when I asked where do the dirty dishes go. Price is $32.99 for AYCE Korean BBQ for each person. That's amazing is the prices includes a softdrink/ice tea. I have never seen this in GA ever. Price for the AYCE Hot Pot is $28.99. I didn't get a photo the menu as I only had Korean BBQ. There is also sign for 10% discounts for first responders (Fire, EMT, and Police) which is awesome as I have never seen that back in Georgia at a Korean BBQ/Hot Pot ever. Since this is the only AYCE Korean BBQ/Hot Pot in the Pensacola Beach area, I am going to have to recommend it if your in town and wanting some. Enjoy the photos!!

My wife and I have been eating at fine establishments for over 35 years. Everything from a great $3…read morehot dog to $220 Wagyu center-cut tenderloin and everything in between. After reading some of these poor reviews posted for 86 Forks, it comes to my attention. Why would anyone finish their meal, pay for it, and then take the time to go online to post a bad review? Why not take the time before hand to ask what a certain dish or meal is - its flavor profile, spice(s), heat, etc.? We did ask the chef and she was more than happy to take the time to explain the dish's concept and let us taste prior to ordering. Read all the good and the bad reviews and ask yourself: 1. If unhappy with the dish, why clear your plate? 2. If not completely satisfied, why pay the bill? Why? Because it's simply not true. People like this are never going to be satisfied or happy. Never. Try 86 Forks for yourselves. Don't be afraid to ask the servers or better yet, ask the chef to explain the concept or allow you to taste something if you're unsure. Be adventurous and make up your own mind - you will not be disappointed. Please remember, this is not a Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Philippine, Italian, Mexican, etc. restaurant. Rather it is a fusion of the best flavors, spices, food pairings, and textures from all these cultures presented in a creative and distinct manner. Recommend the Bulgogi Egg Rolls and the Miso Cream Gnocchi & Edamame.

See comments below on the complete failure of all the items ordered at this restaurant. The lack of…read moreeffort and the outrageous pricing in comparison is evident from the initial bite. Will not be returning and a highly recommend you go elsewhere downtown. 1. Spare pork Ribs were frozen in the center. Opinion: They clearly heat up pre-cooked from the freezer. Sauce was phenomenal on these, if they are cooked thoroughly next time this could be an excellent appetizer. 2. Side of Bok Choy was also frozen in the center of the largest piece. Opinion: Heated from frozen and precooked. 3. Chicken Kung Pao Fried Rice was soggy, had zero flavor and was overwhelmingly salted. I would have preferred a 3.99 rice bowl from the freezer aisle in Publix over this garbage. 4. Pensacola Spritz cocktail was almost entirely sugar and tasted like a Shirley temple. Server was nice and ambiance was fine. Utter shame this slop steals business from local businesses that put in a respectable effort. (Comments above are opinions only based on a in person visit June 2026 and should not be taken as statements of fact. I have no way of knowing if the food is cooked from frozen. )

This nondescript restaurant turned out to be tantalizing to the tongue…read more We frequent the area that Kim's Korean is located and decided to try it for the first time. Service- welcoming from the one hostess. The restaurant is large albeit the decor is somewhat dated. The menu was easy to follow and we settled on the chicken bulgogi and beef LA short ribs. The flavors and taste were potent and ingredients complimentary of each other. Some tables had built in Korean bbq grills. Overall a pleasing dining experience.

Can't help it. Since living in South Korea for a year about a decade ago Korean is my #1 choice for…read morea meal out. Partly because Ive not been able to make it quite right at home but mainly because I LOVE IT! This restaurant makes wonderful Korean food! The spicy pork was delicious, the spicy kimchi made my nose run, the sides were wonderful. Perfect experience and Ill definitely be back to sample more dishes! Thanks to the staff for great service as well! Very pleasant atmosphere for my wonderful sit down Korean experience.

My family of 4 shared 3 entrees: the mama bibimbap and beef…read moreudon and shrimp udon. My husband requested the udon with beef. It is not on the menu. But that was nice that they were able to accommodate him. Our belly were full and happy and even came home with leftovers. The meals did come with banchan. Servers will refill it if you want more. The price we paid for what we got was amazing. We will come again.

Great food. Kimchi pancake was the best I haven eaten. Kim-bob and Bibimpop was excellent. Will…read moredefinitely eat here when we go through again. Waitstaff was pleasant and there was soft Korean music in the background.