Shik Do Rak is a really solid Korean BBQ spot with consistently delicious food. Everything we ordered was on point--fresh meats, great flavor, and overall a very satisfying meal. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is because it can get very busy, and service slows down a bit during rush times. When I came with a friend, we had to flag the host a few times for refills and extras, and when you're really hungry, the wait can feel longer than it should. That said, once the food arrives, it absolutely delivers. Quality is great, portions are good, and it's a place I'd still come back to--just ideally during a less crowded time. Great food, just be prepared for a bit of a wait when it's packed, however it has a great atmosphere read more

We came in as a large group in the middle of a Friday and it unfortunately happened to be at the same time as another large group. There was plenty of seating, but definitely understaffed during this time (around 3PM). We waited about 20-25 minutes before being seated so they could open up the 2nd half of the space. It's AYCE as well. The waitress seemed overwhelmed and some items took a long time like water or sides of rice, but after she got some more assistance, seemed in a better mood! You're able to order 3 meats at a time and then any of the sides. All the meat quality was pretty good! Decent marbling and it's a cook it yourself spot. We really liked the brisket, rib fingers, and the pork neck the best. Banchan is also unlimited, but make sure you don't stack the empty containers cause they will bring the banchan cart to you and just refill the same bowls. read more

We have been coming here for a couple of decades and love it here. Always top service, VIP treatment until our fav server no longer works there. We'll give it a few more tries since they are adjusting to a new crew. They have a small parking lot but there's always a parking attendant if you need to leave your keys for stack parking. They have great options for their AYCE menus, but we stick to our regulars having been a regular here for years. They have a great variety of side dishes. Love their marinated galbi, thin pork belly and brisket meats. We usually order their tofu soup & steamed eggs (the best)! Steamed rice is also always perfectly made. We get an order of their onions & mushroom, fresh garlic slices & jalapeño, we add brisket sauce and lemon to their salt/pepper sesame oil dipping sauce. Ambience is nice, open space. Just make sure not to wear your best pieces as the Korean bbq smell does stick to your hair & clothes and it lingers. At the end, one of the best parts is you get to enjoy their delicious tart yogurt before heading home. read more

Shik Do Rak - Marinated galbi, thin pork belly, onions & mushroom. - Barbeque Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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Love that this location opens a bit later and their pricing is pretty affordable! Took my family from out of state here to try some kbbq in California. We had an amazing time as the food was delicious, service was quick, and vibes were great overall. Our servers Patrick and Cody honestly really made the experience one to remember with their friendliness and humor. I truly don't think I've had better service from any other restaurant before, so our experience here will definitely be remembered. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! read more

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Showed up around 10:45 pm and last call was at 11:30. We were able to get seated immediately for a party of 7 and began ordering right away. The menu we chose was AYCE for $26 and this had all the standard choices of cuts I enjoy eating. Our table rotated between brisket, beef belly, thinly sliced pork belly, and fresh/thick cut pork belly. Towards the end of our meal, we only ordered thick cut pork belly and beef belly as this was our favorite. Considering that staff and management kept reminding us that we only had until 11:30 to order, the service was quite slow. We ordered several plates of each dish at a time and only a single plate of eat cut would arrive. Before last call, we ordered 4 plates of specific cuts and only one showed up for each cut. I'm not sure how to improve communication but it left us feeling unsatisfied by the end of the night because we could have eaten more. It was quite upsetting because we thought we specified plate number to receive that amount, and even had to ask the server if they could make an exception after last call. Luckily they were able to compensate with 2 plates but it still didn't feel quite enough. Bonchon was served and this was able to get refilled whenever someone was available to come round with the cart. There was good selections to choose from and had good flavor. It was unfortunate because we got seated pretty far in the back of the restaurant which also contributed to slow service. The grill also felt unstable at times and because the grill does not directly have a 'slot' to fit into, it can slide around and leaves open gaps for the heat to seep out from. Caution leaving metal plates and bowels close to the edge as it can heat up fast! As the night came to a close, it felt very rushed again as they were trying to close the register and kick everyone out ASAP. They also kept coming around to remind us that we only had X amount of time before they closed and to finish all meat to avoid a charge. Considering that the service was slow, we didn't get enough to eat, and they kept rushing us, it was not a great dining experience. Before leaving, you can get some blueberry ice cream on the way out. This reminds me of a tart frozen yogurt that is blueberry flavor and was a good way to end the night. Overall, I'd come again but would request to sit a bit closer, come earlier if possible, and be WAY more specific when ordering with staff. Hopefully with more time, it can lead to a more pleasant experience. read more

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First time visit on March 14, 2026 This is a very solid AYCE KBBQ spot where the sides were plentiful and our meat orders came out quickly. The establishment itself is comfortable with a good vibe and they offer free valet (which was really amazing as well. The guy was really nice and helpful). The main reason for 5 stars though (I wish I could give more) was due to our server, Darren(Darin?). He was amazing! He was friendly, engaging, quick, patient...... and best of all he checked in on us often enough that we weren't running out of food but also not too often where it disrupted our feeding frenzy. His service definitely stood out and I hope management recognizes what a star they have in their midst. I hope any customers lucky enough to have Darren(Darin?) as a server tips him super well! read more

Shik Do Rak - Original + Blueberry tart soft serve. Forgot to take pic of food. - Barbeque Near Me - Garden Grove, California

This used to be my favorite restaurant during the mid to late '90's. I can't count the number of times I used to come here with my family. But, that's all in the past. I couldn't believe all the stickers on the door of the entranceway. Luckily when I stepped inside, it was clean. The interior was not how I remembered. It's obviously been renovated and updated since I last remember. My group was the first to arrive. They had just opened at 11:30 AM. There were three young employees. They have a process where they lay out all the side dishes before they seat people at the table. We ordered a combination. It came with an egg dish; tofu soup; white rice; and variety of meats, mostly beef, but some pork. There was quite a bit of fat on the beef that we cut off and discarded. We also ordered a plate of Japchae and seafood pancake. The food was still as delicious as I remembered, it was the fact that we had to keep requesting service that this restaurant gets three stars. We had to request bowls of lettuce; hot barley water; another pair of scissors to cut our meat because the first ones were dull; a new grill because the first one was all black and burnt; more rice wraps; etc. The restaurant is large, but there were maybe 5 separate groups here during the week, at lunch. Parking: They have a large, free parking lot in the back. read more

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Fav side dishes. Server is great! Meat quality is top tier. Design is clean My go to spot now read more

This has got to be some of the worst customer service ever... no one is at the front to check anyone in. Workers saw a bunch of people waiting and didn't bother checking them in or anything. The waiter was nice and checked just barely enough. But for the price and service this was definitely not worth it... I think ever since covid this place has definitely gone down hill. Pay the price elsewhere for a better experience and meat quality was just average.. read more

Shik Do Rak - Barbeque Near Me - Garden Grove, California

I can't seem to get away from this place. I suppose it's easy because the banchan is good and the cost is reasonable $34 for dinner. Service always kind of sucks. They don't staff properly for the size of the place, but otherwise I have no other complaints. Poor servers look so stressed out. The air filters could be better, I always walk out smelling like a carnivores delight. It's a local fav among a bunch of other options in Garden Grove. read more

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To be honest, this wasn't our first option for KBBQ but we're so glad we came! Patrick and Cody were stars of the night with their attentive service, changing our grill often, dropping in with light humor, and even helping us cook occasionally. Quality of meat was better than I thought it was going to be, our favorites being beef belly and brisket. I would return just be served by both of them again. You guys get three thank yous. THANK YOU. THANK YOU. THANK YOU. read more

1. The meat options were good quality! I really like the marinated pork belly! 2. The spot has fun casual vibes! The interior is spacious! 3. The staff were friendly and attentive! 4. There are only indoor seatings! There are a lot of tables! 5. Parking lot is medium size! Sports are single-lined and not compact! Note: There are restrooms available for customers! Photo: Brisket, Pork Belly, and Small Intestines read more

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If you get here a little before opening the parking isn't open to the left of the restaurant entrance. You can still get to the parking by driving down Galway St and then making a left into the parking behind the restaurant. We were one of the first people to be seated when they opened at 11:30 on a Sunday. The servers were really nice. They were never too far so we could easily request for things we needed. One of them also cut one of them eats we ordered. They were quick to jump in and replace the grill before we noticed it was getting too burnt. The portions are quite big so we were good with the smaller serving combo for two people. The marinated meat was delicious. It had great flavor. I would have also been happy eating brisket only. It had a fresh taste. The side dishes were alright. We split the egg soup between two people. I wish they had the mashed potato side dish that's in the shape of an ice cream scoop. The water was fresh and didn't have a tap taste. There's also ice cream available but it wasn't offered to us but we were also really full by the end of the meal. The ambiance was alright until families came in with their crying babies. read more

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This spot was my last meal before leaving LA and I enjoyed it so much! We waited a little bit for our table but it wasn't long. It was pretty busy & the parking lot was full too. The service was great....someone always came by to ask how we were doing, if we needed anything, and to refill our banchan!! Everything we ordered was enjoyable. The cuts of the meat were good and so were the portions that were brought out to us. I love getting Korean bbq in LA and this place is now a part of my top list! I can't wait to come back again. read more

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Thank you Patrick once again you always provide great service... one of the main reasons we keep coming from San Bernardino (The family with the cowboy hat) read more

Wow. What a great meal. I sat with a table of 5 and arrived around 8pm. Even though it was late and there were not many other customers, the service was a little slow. (Many "all you can eat" are purposely slow so that customers eat less). Nonetheless... the brisket was pretty high quality but even though I was ordering the prime brisket, I believe they were serving us the lower quality... The intestine and beef tongue are not good. I recommend eating the brisket with radish and rice paper. It is to die for. The mood of this establishment is very inviting and chill. You have enough space to talk with your group and it feels private enough to have bond deepening discussions. Great place! Will come back again. read more

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I'm sad to say I have to start looking for another KBBQ spot. I used to love coming here. It was one of my go to places for years. But lately, the service has gone downhill in a big way. We've had multiple visits now where there's barely any service, even though there are plenty of employees around. It's frustrating trying to get someone's attention, and when you finally do, they rush you. They don't even let you finish ordering just say "okay" and walk away. On top of that, orders come out wrong or items are missing altogether. More than half the employees look lost or hates their job. It really feels like the leadership and overall management have slipped, because the experience just isn't what it used to be. The leadership has really gone down. After almost two decades of coming here, it's disappointing to see it at its lowest point. There are so many other KBBQ spots in the area now, and unfortunately, this place just isn't keeping up anymore. read more

Overall (4/5) A reliable all you can eat Korean BBQ spot that delivers comfort, value, and consistency. First Impressions (4/5) I have been here many times. The restaurant is clean, busy, and exactly what you expect from a solid Garden Grove KBBQ spot. What We Got (4/5) AYCE set with brisket, beef belly, short rib Soft tofu soup Taste and Quality (4/5) Meat quality is decent and consistent, not premium, but appropriate for the price. Soups were warm and comforting. Side dishes were especially good. Service (4/5) Staff were friendly and attentive throughout the meal. Space and Atmosphere (4/5) Clean, organized, and comfortable for groups. Was It Worth It (4/5) The lowest tier included everything needed for a satisfying meal at $42.51 as of January 28, 2026. Good value for AYCE KBBQ. Final Thoughts Perfect for anyone wanting affordable AYCE KBBQ without sacrificing cleanliness or service. I will continue coming back. read more

Shik Do Rak - Barbeque Near Me - Garden Grove, California

patrick is amazing at service and connecting with people W man let my choir sing also cooked for us made great jokes with us. if you see him you should ask him to sing Duy funny too cool person also cooked for us and joked with my table also he gave me an abundance of rice paper which was perfect for me Yah yi girl was sweet and was the first to cook for us -from all the choir kids read more

I typically don't like restaurants that you go and cook your own food, but this was definitely an experience. Everything came out great customer service was right on top of it. Everybody was friendly. It was pretty busy in there, but we never had to wait to get more of the things that we needed, it was a good experience I would definitely go back again read more

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For a last minute thing, this was a good choice. Not only it was open pretty late for a Korean bbq place. There's a lot out back for parking. I'm sure you could also find street parking as well. Checking in was not bad. Said it was a five minute wait list but it was pretty quiet as it was around 9 pm. It was basically to set up for us. Also, the good thing with this place. They have a good selections of side dishes compared to a few others with only a few selections offered. Price wise was good for your classic and then an additional for the premium. It wasn't much different but affordable. Meat didn't take long to arrive which is nice when you're hungry. The selections and quality of meat were nice, seasoned well. The soups also did the trick and flavored and season well. They do change the grill like most places do. Every so often they come around with the cart full of side dishes for refill which comes in handy. Overall, food and service were great. Plus for opening pretty late. Don't forget to pick up your little dessert on the way out. Affordable. read more

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Always wanted to leave a review for my fav kbbq place! I would have written one for any of the servers here, because they've been all wonderful. I'm leaving one after our experience with Patrick. He's been real chill and nice about everything! Like every of the other servers, they bring yummy food, seem like a great time, and always seem to be cool people. The food, and the awesome servers, this is a solid af kbbq spot. read more

Shik Do Rak - Barbeque Near Me - Garden Grove, California

My favorite Kbbq spot in OC. Meat quality is so good and always consistent. Service is quick and efficient. Must order the beef belly!! The have the best banchan and steamed egg! read more

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I've visited this location before, but my experience on 2/14/26 night was completely unacceptable due to terrible management and a lack of basic communication. Our group of 4 arrived at 11:15 PM and was seated immediately. Despite the slow service for our first two rounds of meat, we were told "last call" at 11:45 PM. We specifically asked if we could order a double round of meat; the server agreed and brought it out a few minutes later along with the check. We paid immediately, assuming we'd have time to actually eat what we just bought. Then at around 12:05 AM, a female host came to our table and told us, "Just so you know, we are closed now and you guys have a few minutes to eat." This was incredibly shocking considering we hadn't even had the chance to put the last round of meat on the grill yet. At 12:15 AM--barely an hour after we arrived--the server returned and told us, "Sorry, we are closed now and you guys need to go." We stood our ground, pointing out that we had just paid for all these meat, so we must eat them. "Well if you want, you can talk to our owner" --" Sure tell him to come see us", in which the server left and came back saying the owner "granted" us 15 more minutes. By that point, the atmosphere was ruined. We felt harassed and disturbed while trying to shove down food we had rightfully paid for. There was zero heads-up about a strict time limit when they accepted our last-call order. If a restaurant isn't going to let customers finish the food they just paid for, they shouldn't accept orders 15 minutes before closing. They made sure we paid and tipped before kicking us out with no valid reason. This was a display of horrible management and unfriendly dining environment. The owner couldn't even come out to talk to us. I highly recommend NOT eating here. read more

Shik Do Rak is an OG kbbq spot located in Garden Grove's Koreatown that has been around since the early 2000's. There is a smaller parking lot behind the restaraunt with a decent amount of parking spots. Typically, wait times are not usually that long here but there is an option to put your name down on the waitlist. Inside, they have a pretty spacious interior with a good amount of seating. I stopped by with the big back homies for dinner around 7pm and we were seated right away. I already knew the food was going to hit after the long day I had at work. We opted for the $33.99 per person AYCE menu and everything was delicious. My favorites were the Beef Belly and the Marinated Finger Ribs. Overall, I enjoyed the authentic flavors and the laid back ambiance of the restaurant. All of the staff here are very friendly and welcoming. There are not too many things better than AYCE kbbq and yap with the homies. There is a reason why this spot has over 1,000+ positive reviews! read more

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Honestly this review is about Patrick, our amazing server. It's been a long time since I had such a positive service experience. He was very attentive to the point we never had to ask for anything because he was already refilling or flipping our meat on time. He has such a positive vibe and made our dining experience unforgettable. Appreciate all that he did. Food was good too. read more

I've been coming here for years, and lately have been getting extraordinary service!! Peter, Nathanial, and Patrick have been my servers as of late and were incredible. Food 10/10 read more

Came for the Korean BBQ, stayed for our waiter Seriously--this guy deserves his own fan club. Super talkative (in the best way), hilarious without even trying, and somehow kept the vibes high the entire night. Every time the grill got quiet, he showed up with perfect timing like a comedy set + meat refill combo. Food was great, but the service? Elite. If you get him as your waiter, just know your meal is about to turn into dinner and a show. Give this man a raise--or at least his own table PATRICK IS THE MAN read more

Food was great, especially the brisket and garlic pork belly, but the highlight of the night was definitely our server, Patrick. He was incredibly attentive and very quick with our requests even with a full house. Definitely recommend this location, thank you again Patrick! read more

Had a great (first time) experience at this location. Came at around 3ish and only a few tables occupied (lucky). The meats were good quality for the price (the tongue was a little tough but maybe it was my cookery to blame). The steak and the pork/beef belly were our faves. Be warned: portions are huge, so if you just wanna try it ask for half. And don't forget the free yogurt at the end to help cleanse that palate!!! YUMMY!!! read more

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It's a neighborhood staple. Not really a fan of AYCE but come here occasionally if someone else is craving ayce. The prices here a reasonable and quality has stayed consistent through the years. The only thing is that the floors are so so sticky! Need to do a better job at wiping and drying the floors in between parties. read more

Shik Do Rak does not get enough praise as one of OC's most underrated KBBQ spots! I went here with a group of friends recently and it was not busy at all on a Wednesday night. The restaurant's parking situation is kind of weird LOL -- even finding the entrance was confusing at first. I will say though that Shik Do Rak has such a nice interior and my group and I really liked how the tables were arranged in a circular table instead of the usual rectangular ones! It made it much more intimate and all the tables are kind of bordered off, so you won't feel like you're sitting so close to other people LOL. The servers were super friendly and attentive! They were ready to take our orders and assist us with whatever we needed. We of course ordered ALLL the meats, including brisket, pork belly, and beef tongue just to name a few. The spicy tofu was so comforting and the entire meal in general left me and my group feeling so satisfied! Also really appreciated how they offer ice cream at the end, matcha will always be my go-to flavor! Shik Do Rak is definitely not the cheapest KBBQ spots -- but it is definitely one of the most noteworthy. Would definitely come back for more of their AYCE KBBQ! read more

Shik Do Rak - Barbeque Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Favorite KBBQ spot. We've been coming hehe for years! Exceptional service. Eric always makes sure folks are taken care of. read more

Shik Do Rak - Exceptional service, as always. Thanks, Eric! - Barbeque Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Tried this place for the first time over the weekend - had no expectations going in aside from it's a friend's favorite kbbq spot. We got the middle of three AYCE options since we wanted beef tongue. Seating is spacious, service is great, our server had banchan constantly refilled. The cucumbers, kimchi, rice paper, and radish were top tier. The price point is great for the amount of options you get. All the meats we got were delicious, they made sure we were decked out with the three sauces (brisket, oil/salt, hot sauce) at all times. Overall 5/5 would come here again. read more

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Patrick and Cody made our KBBQ experience amazing. He was attentive without being overbearing, always checking in at the right moments and making sure our grill was perfectly managed. He explained the menu clearly, gave great recommendations, and kept everything running smoothly. Super friendly, professional, and genuinely seemed to care that we had a great time. Definitely one of the best service experiences I've had--thanks, Patrick and Cody! read more

A friend introduced me to this restaurant. Our visit took place mid-day, mid-week. This may explain why the restaurant was so quiet. The total square footage of this restaurant is large. The ventilation hoods above the table operate well. The wait staff provided very good service, including periodic change out of the grid iron (grill). We ordered the AYCE (all you can eat) lunch special. In spite to the AYCE handle, I don't think that they skimped on quality. The meat and banchan (side dishes) were good. read more

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Went here for the first time in years and the service was terrible. Our server rarely checked on us and when we tried to order another round he responded rudely by saying it will take him a while because he has to fill other orders for other tables which is understandable however why did he feel the need to respond that way, also the restaurant was hardly full. They also had their last call 45 minutes before they closed and did not inform us that the last call included sides, rice paper, and sauces. The bathrooms were in terrible condition and there was an odor right when you walk into the restaurant. I highly recommend the Irvine location over this one. Better service and cleaner! read more

Came here for lunch and there was a small wait with only a few employees working. Got the 30 kind AYCE menu and you cook the meats yourself. I liked the brisket meat and ordered tofu soup and egg on the side. They only limit 1 steamed egg per 2 customers now. Overall, the food was good and super filling. Definitely worth it since its AYCE and you get some dessert at the end by the front. read more

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I don't usually leave reviews, but this place absolutely earned one. From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere struck the perfect balance between welcoming and lively without being overwhelming. The staff stopped by often and made sure we were fully stocked with sides and drinks. Yayi was the highlight - a phenomenal server! Kind, hardworking, and very helpful walking us through the KBBQ process. Overall, this is definitely somewhere I'd come back to and recommend to friends. Great food, great service, and a great vibe, hard to ask for more. read more

Food great as always but what really elevated this experience to a different level was the attentiveness and spectacular service from our server Patrick. Thank you so much! read more