Eunhae H.

I absolutely love this AYCE kbbq place! They also have locations in Garden Grove and Irvine, which I haven't been to, but I really appreciate the great service and food here. On the weekends, there is a line but it moves along fairly quickly. There's a kiosk where you can add your name to the wait list. The prices here are hard to beat! On weekdays from 11:30am to 3:00pm and 10:00pm-close (11:00pm), their AYCE menu is just $25.99 and includes 16 different items. If you're looking for even more variety, they have two other AYCE options: a $33.99 menu featuring 29 items and a $54.99 menu with 34 different selections. For those who prefer not to do AYCE, they also offer combo meals serving for groups of two or four. I've had their $33.99 AYCE menu several times, and it's my favorite option. My must-order items are the Prime Brisket and Beef Belly, which are consistently tender. I also take full advantage of the unlimited Mushroom & Onion platter. I've also tried the Spicy Squid, which paired well with the beef. What makes this AYCE pretty special for me is their cold noodles in radish water kimchi broth (dongchimi guksoo). The broth is so refreshing, tangy, and light! The noodles are perfectly cooked and also pairs perfectly with the grilled meats. The service here is excellent. The staff is attentive and proactive, making sure your table is always well taken care of. They frequently check in to see if you'd like more meat, keep the side dishes replenished, and make sure your water glass is never empty. The service truly makes the AYCE experience more enjoyable. Always coming back for their amazing service, great deals, and their cold noodles!

Steve O.

I came to Shik Do Rak today to celebrate Father's day with my family and had a very nice meal. From the very first to the very last plate of meat, all of the meat quality was outstanding and far superior to other AYCE kbbq meats I've had. The service was excellent by all staff despite getting busy due to the weekend/Fathers day holiday. I was really happy with how attentive the servers were and how quickly our banchans were refilled upon request. In addition to ordering multiple varieties of meat, we also ordered the fried rice, steamed egg, and soybean stew and all of them tasted fantastic and could easily have been their own main dishes at a korean restaurant. If you live nearby and have a KBBQ craving, I highly recommend Shik Do Rak for the cleanliness, service, quality, and value.

Thina C.

Lil' dude and I were craving Korean BBQ, so we decided to come here for a quick lunch. Blessed by the best! we didn't have to wait long at all and were able to get a cozy small booth. The place is small but charming, cozy, and family-friendly. The staff treated us warmly, and the meats and cuts were tender and delicious. My son loved the short ribs. Our waitress checked in with us often and even helped us cut the meats, which was a nice touch. There was plenty of parking available, and the restrooms were clean and accessible. The prices are very reasonable, and it's even more affordable for kids -- children aged 5-9 can enjoy a half-price meal.

Jennifer L.

Haiku: Shik Do Rak New kid on the block Brisket is nice and tender Affordable meals. --- There's a new KBBQ joint in town, and I'm excited about it. My kid loves this place too. I've come a couple of times, and this place is solid. I usually get the AYCE menu option 3-2 (29 kinds) $33.99. It has all my favorite cuts of meat--Prime Brisket, B/L Short Rib, Finger Meat, and Marinated B/L Short Rib. My fave way to enjoy the meats is to wrap them in the rice wrapper with the pickled radish, some greens, and dip them into the salted sesame oil. It's just perfection. The sides are good and complement the meal. Service is good when it's not busy. They sometimes come around to the table and help cook your food. When business picks up, you'll most likely have to flag someone down. This place is great for big groups; there are large tables available. They have good air circulation and fans. The vent is extendable, and you can pull it down closer to the grill to suck up all the smells. Come early, it gets crowded closer to meal times.

Jeesoun S.

My hubby and I decided to go back there for Friday lunch, basic AYCE $25.99, which are including beef briskets, bulgogi, pork belly, spicy porkbelly, soy marinated pork belly, chicken, mushrooms, onions, salad, rice papers, kimchi stew, bean paste stew, and rice. We were the 1st customers today. All the side dishes were soooo fresh, tasty, especially cucumber pickles....OMG! Sooo good. Brisket, bulgogi, pork belly all are sooooo tender. Our server was super attentive, friendly. We were so happy for Friday's Lunch. Last time I mentioned about the taste of kimchi stew and we both noticed kimchi stew was so rich, deep flavor, I want to give 5 stars this time. Thanks for listening to my feedback. Thank you so much. Everything was awesome. Great job! Any negative aspects. Fresh, tender, flavorful, excellent service.... We left w full stomach and a big smile, we won't need the dinner tonight....haha. so full, so happy! Love this BBQ place near our home!!!

Andy K.

I love this place, it truly became a go to kbbq spot for me and my finance. The staff works hard and checks on you regularly. The meats are lean and delicious and the sides are just the perfect combination of pickled and sweet. Also finally a Kbbq spot that doesn't feel like a night club, it is incredibly well lit and love the wood everywhere. Highly recommend a casual kbbq spot.

Gaetano S.

Today lunch for $25.99 AYCE was awesome. The briskets, pork belly, and bulgogi were so tender, marinated well. The quality of meats was premium. Last time I noticed kimchi stew was almost watery texture wo any flavors, but today my wife and I both liked it. Finally the stew got rich broth, little pork meats, and tofu together. I give 5 stars. Thanks for fixing the flavors after our feedback. The service and side dishes were so good. Our server was so attentive, friendly. All the side dishes, fish cakes, cucumber pickles, mungbean sprouts, and kimchi are all so fresh, so flavorful. All 5 stars!!! We couldn't eat the 2nd round for our meats due to the rice papers. I love love the soft chewy rice papers. It made me soooo full. Haha...finished a lot. My wife and I really enjoyed all the foods today. Hopefully they continue the quality of foods and service. Pros Parking, safety, service, price: 5 stars Menu: basic $25.99, $33.99, more premium are available. Ambiance: casual Cons: not really found Great BBQ place for family, friend gathering.

Nicky E.

If you're looking for a solid AYCE Korean BBQ spot, Shik Do Rak is definitely worth checking out. We came here on a Saturday for lunch, and this was my first visit. The restaurant is on the smaller side, but it feels cozy and welcoming rather than cramped. Even though it was lunchtime on a weekend, we were seated quickly and didn't have to wait long at all. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive from start to finish. Since this is all-you-can-eat, we were excited to order some of our favorites brisket, pork belly, and short ribs. The quality of the meat was excellent, and everything tasted fresh and flavorful. They also provide a generous assortment of side dishes, including kimchi, fish cake, cucumbers, and rice paper, which made the meal even more enjoyable. What really stood out to me was the service. One of the young gentlemen came by to help cut our meat, which was such a nice touch. Even more impressive, the staff kept a close eye on our grill and proactively offered to change it whenever it started to get too charred. That level of attentiveness made a big difference. At some AYCE KBBQ spots, you have to flag someone down for a grill change, and by the time it happens, your meat is already burning. Here, they stayed on top of it, which helped ensure every round tasted just as good as the first. There's also plenty of parking, which is always a plus. Considering the quality of the food, generous portions, and excellent service, I felt the price was very reasonable. Overall, this was a great first experience, and I would absolutely come back. Highly recommend for anyone craving delicious Korean BBQ and attentive service.

Ashley C.

Ordered the basic $33.99 ayce menu which had plenty of variety of meat and dishes. The banchan was absolutely delicious--perfectly seasoned and they were not stingy with refilling them. The meat was fresh, and nicely cut and seasoned. What really stood out was the service. The staff was attentive, checking in on us regularly.

Jeannie K.

I use to always go to the garden grove location years ago so was happy to hear this place opened up a few months ago nearby. It's in the same plaza as the La Palma Hannam Chain. I came with a few gfs on a Sunday afternoon. The place is pretty big and accommodate large parties so was pretty excited. We got seated as soon as majority arrived. There are 3 options of AYCE meat combos so we ordered the middle one. I love their brisket! The quality of the meat is good as well. I was slightly disappointed they didn't have LA galbi in the middle tier. Everything was good but nothing really stood out. We also ordered dongchimi noodles after but this does not come in the combo and is a separate charge. The reason for the 3 stars is because of the service. This was a Sunday afternoon and there were only 2 people serving so the service was slow. They really tried but they should have more people on a weekend during peak hours helping. I would still come back again cuz the prices were decent and it was still good.

Brian L.

Wasn't particularly looking to eat KBBQ twice in a week, but always down for it! Went looking for dinner options and was in the area for Shik Do Rak. Location is pretty easy to get to, it shares a large lot with the Super 1 Market. The restraurant is along Moody St, but you can enter the parking lot through La Palma Ave. Just be wary that everyone is trying to get a spot close to the restaurant or is dropping people off then finding parking, so it gets really congested near the spots in front of Shik Do Rak. I've read from other reviews that this is a newer location and it did feel like it was new. The space is a medium sized space, with seating along the walls and in the center. I got there around 6:30pm and was on the waitlist for about 20ish mins, which isn't bad for peak dinner time. I killed time in the Super 1 market. There are two menus to choose from in terms of what meats are available. I believe we went with the 3-2 options which had 29 menu options. There is a cheaper option for 16 menu items, but it looks to be available weekdays 11:30a - 3:00p and then from 10p - close every day. I imagine everyone tries to do the 10p menu at $25.99. Meats were really good quality, not too fatty for some of the cuts. They seemed all fresh, bright vibrant red coloring to the meats before cooking. All the banchan laid out in gold serving dishes, as well as sauce trays. The service was great, as the servers maintained each tables grills by changing them, without asking sometimes which was nice. Side were refilled frequently, and so was the water cups. I do wish they left a water pitcher at the table...through the meal my cup gradually accumulated more and more ice causing me to go through water so quick. Meats were brought out quick as well, we never waited more than 5 mins and never had to ask twice. Definitely a good kbbq spot in La Palma to go to. I would want to see how it is for the lunch/dinner happy hour times.

Ashley S.

I've been a regular at SDR since I was a kid at the OG Garden Grove location. I was so excited to hear they opened a new location close to my parent's house! Every time I go, it's always the premium beef combo with some à la carte pork belly & dong chi mi noodles!!! The meat quality at that price point can't be beat. Having the noodles as the closer washes everything down so well. The new restaurant has a lighter ambience with a hometown vibe, I love it! I will be back over and over again to satisfy my kbbq cravings on this side of town.

Carrie A.

So we're frequent flyers at the Garden Grove one and we're excited to try the new one. I'm so happy it tastes just as good but is like 1,000x's cleaner! They put a lot into this restaurant and it shows. The flavor of the chili sauce is exact same. That was the most important to us. The food is all fresh and the banchan comes out ice cold and crisp. "Judy" was our server and she was exceptional. The vibe of the restaurant is contemporary but very welcoming.We will def be coming back!