Korean BBQ is my new happy place and sizzle has taken the lead! This swanky restuarant is placed in the heart of desert ridge so it makes for great people watching! Ordered the thin sliced beef and I don't think we couldn't have had a better choice. The beef cooked quickly and our fried rice came out right on time. The cocktail (peach something) I can't recall was so delicious. I'll definitely be making rounds here. read more

Absolutely love this place!! Reminds me of South Korea. Great food and atmosphere! Love the service. We have made this a spot we come to several times per month. Everytime, we come it's alway amazing service and food! Our kids love Cindy and hug her when the my see her and she treats us like family. read more

Came here for my wife's birthday. Food was great but the prices seemed a little high. I wish the tables were a little bigger. Dumped my other Korean BBQ spot for this one. Please bring in the rice wraps that I've seen at other Korean BBQ places. Would have probably given this place 4 stars based on price, plus adding in gratuity for me is a big turn off. I usually tip over 20% anyway even if I cook it myself. Probably won't come here as much based off of that but I'm here to judge the food. If I don't like the prices I guess I will go eat somewhere else. read more

My boyfriend and I came in tonight for the first time and we LOVED it! Everything from the food to the atmosphere felt very authentic. We ordered the short rib soup and the tofu soup as our main entrees along with some other items from their side menu and everything was cooked so perfectly. The most memorable thing for me was the cilantro kimchi!!! I never had anything like it before it was soo tasty. We will be back real soon to try out their BBQ, look forward to my next review! :) read more

Sizzle Korean Barbeque - Korean Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Have you ever paid a lot of money for food and still left hungry? That's basically what happened to us tonight. I'm currently in the line at In and Out. So....was it good? Eh...the meat had no flavor, the sides sucked, i wish they had regular fried rice and not kimchi friend rice but...what can ya do? Side note...the portion sizes are very small. Will absolutely never comeback, consider yourself warned. I'm still not sure why this place has such good reviews read more

Korean BBQ fans can now indulge at Sizzle. This recent addition the plethora of restaurants in Desert Ridge is a welcome addition. The dining experience includes the typical tabletop grills so that you eat as your food is cooked right in front of you. Most Korean BBQ places let the patrons cook themselves. Here the server does that for you. For some reason I prefer doing it myself. We ordered the beef combination which the menu says is for 3-4 people. We found it to be plenty for 5 adults and 2 children. The quality of the meat was superb and that is so important. The combination was an assortment of 4 different cuts and each one was tender and tasty. The accompaniments, an integral part of the Korean BBQ experience, were fresh and did justice to the BBQ. Now you may ask why only 3 stars. Eating at 5 star restaurants, for me, is a blend of great food and great service. This is where Sizzle fell quite short of the mark. We arrived just as they opened and we requested a table for seven. Three of us were there and the others were on their way. As soon as the table was ready those of us there proceeded to seat ourselves. One of the staff asked us to wait until the entire group was present. What? The server did not bother to replenish our water and at least twice we had to hunt him down. So 2 stars for poor hospitality. read more

Sizzle Korean Barbeque - The beef combination: excellent - Korean Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Food selections, service, and cleanliness were excellent. We left there so full and content with the price and customer service.

We really enjoyed our dinner! Our server really assisted us in navigating the menu. She helped us order 4 entrees, and they were all delicious! She cooked the food for us which was a treat! Even the kids really liked the food, and they enjoyed the whole Korean Barbecue experience displayed by our enthusiastic server. Also, the leftovers were delicious the next day! The only downside was the wait.....it was extremely long for a table of 5. I'll plan the timing of my visit more carefully next time. read more

First time trying this new kbbq. Lots of seating, excellent ventilation system (no typical kbbq smells on clothes) and easy to find location at Desert Ridge. Now the reasons for two stars: - food was okay, beef was good quality but side dishes were lacking of the typical Korean fare. - you weren't allowed to grill your own meat and were at the mercy of a hovering waiter who stood there awkwardly flipping the meat on the grill. This resulted in some beef not charring nicely but just turning gray. Not cooked to our liking. - service was BAD. Server was not friendly and did a poor job of explaining the menu; even after we told him we were first timers. Then, when the check came we noticed an unexpected charge, we asked for clarification and were given a rude and inconsiderate explanation. Overall, really unfriendly but other staff seemed really friendly and accommodating. It's unfortunate our experience was so poor mainly due to our server. Customer service is so important to any small business, especially the food industry. read more

I absolutely love this place!! Food is amazing and so are the servers!! The Beef combo is our favorite!! They always change some of the sides so it's different every time! One of my favorite places to go for dinner! read more

Sizzle Korean Barbeque - Korean Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I've been wanting to try this place since it moved into Desert Ridge and it did not disappoint. I'm so glad I went. The sides were beautiful and delicious although I wish they had sardines. The egg pot, beets, and fish cakes were on point. We ordered the small pork dinner - pork belly, pork short rib, and spicy pork shoulder butt. We also had beef bulgogi. It was all cooked to perfection and so delicious. I'm going back soon with all my friends because I told them all how delicious it was. I only got a picture of the sides because after that I was focused on the eating. It's a little on the pricier side but it was worth every penny. Everyone was really nice. I only wish it was a little bit bigger. It's a small space so not much room. And there was a line out the door the whole night. Maybe they can open a second one in my backyard. That would solve all the problems. read more

Great place.very cool.food is delicious. Service is good too. Portions are big. We had small bbq for two and it was a lot of meat. read more

Sizzle Korean Barbeque - Korean Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

First impression? Well, let's just say that when we called to ask for the exact location, the hostess told us it's between AMC and Starbucks. This is false. They are located past Starbucks around a slight bend that hides their very small sign that was only half lit. After walking in and getting our name on the waiting list, he hostess asked us to wait outside IN THE POURING RAIN! Hospitality was completely lacking and management needs to work with the hostess. Wait staff was good, but not personable at all. Attempted to ask a few questions, and responses were curt and well, let's just say they had no interest in the customer. Especially the Asian woman in black. Seemed like she was management by the way she continuously scowled at her staff and hostess. Here's the silver lining: the Asian gentleman in the gray Sizzler outfit. Seemed like the head chef? Maybe. But he really saved the evening. Professional, attentive, and a nice guy. The rest of the staff was severely lacking any personality, especially given the uptempo atmosphere they were attempting to garner with their Korean videos and music. The food was good. But when the server's hands are shaking as he cut the meat, it was a bit unnerving. Otherwise, the food was good. Owners/MGT should recognize opportunities to make a solid impression with their customers. This MGT failed to do so. read more

Good food, bad service. Both times I came I had bad experiences with them messing up our orders and having to wait 25-30 mins for the right one. Pick up orders are rushed and aren't taken seriously by the staff. You've been warned read more

I come here twice a week, their service is great and food quality is awesome!!! I used to live in Ktown in LA, i think this place is better than Ktown restaurant and Korea!!! Also, they released new menu which is Korean shaved ice. It's AMAZING!! You guys should try it!!! Love this restaurant!!! read more

Sizzle Korean Barbeque - Korean shaved ice!! AMAZING!!! - Korean Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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I love Korean bbq and this place does it well! When I first walked in I noticed how clean it was and how everything was very polished. Even though it's located in a shopping center you'll feel like you're a high class restaurant. Our waitress was very nice and attentive. All of the food and dishes she recommended were great! The drinks were pretty high par as well, not just any mixed drinks but more along the lines of craft cocktails. I would go more often if I didn't live so far! read more

Horrible! Was so excited about going here...you don't cook the food yourself which is usually half the fun. Super super expensive! We got the pork shoulder butt and it was so chewy and over cooked. Inedible. All the sizes were awful. Bill was over $50! Skip it! read more

Would give 0 if I could. Have been here before in the past where I have dined in and also just came in for dessert. Tonight I tried to come here just for dessert with a friend and asked for it to-go but the hostess said they don't do desserts to go, so we asked for dine-in but then the tall older gentleman by the kitchen said something on the radio to the hostess that we couldn't just do dessert cuz " he didn't want to take up one of the tables" ...mind you it was a SLOW Monday night, with only a few people in there. They lost out on a sale/tip and a customer Never bringing friends and family again simply because how rude the gentleman (which I assume is the owner) to this place. read more

expensive... for ordinary food... nothing special whatsoever also the chimney above each table is low that it impedes communication finally not authentic read more

Stopped by with parents for dinner...pretending we are in LA koreantown...this place's galbi is up there (relatively speaking) with K-town...pretty freaking good!! Shockingly good actually!! This is by far the best Korean BBQ in the valley...I mean by far!!!! They cook for you and do an amazing job!! The galbi is the best by far...the rest of the meat is lacking of flavor but you need to dip into the salt dish and then the sauce with the jalapeño and the flavor completely changes...it's pretty good with the mixture!! Literally only place we go to now for Korean BBQ... read more

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Place with delicious food, but the only thing I didn't like is that waiter would help grilling everything and kind of rushing us to eat. Please make it optional so that people can grill on their own or choose and have a waiter do it for them. Our party of 5 wasn't given this option so we had to rush through eating our food. read more

I happen to pass by this korean restaurant and i did not notice it was even there until i found it through yelp. This is typical korean bar-be-que place and it was quite nice one. The manager, Jullie, was very pleasant and the service was great. The side dishes were tasty and handful. We ordered marinated beef and it was quite good. I would not say it is the best, but it was pretty good enough that i would want to go back. It is bit pricey, but it is good if u come once awhile. :) read more

Sizzle Korean Barbeque - Variety of sauce and side dishes. Tasty salad. - Korean Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Stopped in here yesterday and figured my husband and I should give this a shot. Lesson learned; I should disclose my food allergy ahead of time. I am not used to having to say it right off the bat as all high-end restaurants ask if there are any food allergies before proceeding. Maybe this is my fault? But then again usually when going to Korean BBQ the waitress/waiter typically explains what each dish is and what they are using. However, our waitress hardly could even say a word to us. It was very miniscule as far as any explanation or talking went. I will say they were awesome as far as replacing the steak and proceeding to take the food allergy seriously. We were never asked if we have been here before or explained how it works. We learned that you must order minimum of two dishes if you do decide to go with the Korean BBQ order. The berry mojito is delicious, I do recommend. This place was average and was not impressed. read more

Scottsdale finally has some nice Korean BBQ restaurant. This restaurant is located inside a nice shopping center and they serve some authentic Korean food menu. Please try their cold noodle along side some Bulgogi. You will not regret those combination! read more

The service is soooooo bad!!!!!!! We told the guy we wanted to cook by ourself, but that doesn't mean we don't need service. At the beginning, he did provided fair service and changed the side, after 6:30pm when people started to came, our server never talked to us, never asked if we need anything . We wanted to order something more, I had to find the manager and waited for 15mins, NOBODY came. WE are here to eat, not to wait! I complained to the manager, he replied "you said you want to do it by yourself". Well, I guess just don't say it ANYMORE. Because that means you will get no service, no water, no side, no more order! My first one star at Yelp. NOT COMING BACK! read more

We're always down for good Korean food, and this place really sets itself apart. For Korean food newbies, this place really shines. The menu is simple, and the staff personally cooks the meat at your table for you, answering any and all questions along the way. The quality is exceptional, especially the seasoned kalbi and bulgogi. Be sure not to miss them! The price is a tad stiff, but the quality and service makes it worth it. We live on the other side of town, but will be back again! read more

Great Korean BBQ joint that I did not except in a shopping center. Great authentic flavors with great service. The beef combo for BBQ is the way to go if it is your first time. Their Wagyu beef belly was superb! I would absolutely return when in the area. read more

Pro: The owners had a specific clientele in mind and have adapted their theme to fit that. Well-to-do Middle Class who have yet to experience Korean BBQ and would like to experience some diversity in their meals, but have no idea how to do it and are scared of it. They've elevated the experience and stand out with constant table side service and overall, a refined and higher quality. Con: The entire thing I just wrote above. My biggest gripe is the way they've laid out their service.The place is smaller than you'd expect with just 15 tables. If your entire party isn't here at once, they won't seat you - even though place is half empty. We had a party of 6 and was waiting just for one person.There is no room for you to stand in the front, so whether it's freezing in the winter or scalding in the summer, you have to wait outside. On top of that, then they will make you wait even longer so they can set up the banchan and fancy table settings. My people are hangry, there's 8 empty tables in front of our very eyes and yet we're reduced to standing outside waiting for something we can't logically understand. Is this what it's like to be Charlie looking longingly at the Chocolate Factory? Prices are extreme and portions are a tad smaller than average. Average of $30 per meat plate and the price of their soju will make you do a double take because you thought they charged you for sake instead. They've simplified the menu and don't have a lot of the normal things you'd see on a Korean menu like japchae, etc. Servers don't write down anything so they're bound to forget a couple of things you ordered, especially if you go down the combo route like we did. We ordered the large beef and the large pork and Kimchi Fried Rice. It was juuuust enough for 3 people and our bill came out to $160. Yikes, I'm still internally crying about that. Here's the catch: When the raw meat finally comes to your grill/table, you're not allowed to touch it. They cook it for you, which is fine if you're a novice and have no idea what you're doing but for our party, we asked if we could take over and do it ourselves. The moment we put our hands on the tongs though, our server internally freaked out and looked like we had done something wrong. Her eyes went straight to her manager like she was going to get in trouble, so we awkwardly backed off. So now, you have a server constantly by your side with her hand stretched across the table while you try to make some conversation with your friends. It definitely felt forced and intrusive. Also, because they're stuck to your table, if you want to order something extra, you have to wait a while because they're afraid the meat will burn while they're away nor can they attend to the other tables they've been assigned to so other guests have to just gawk and wait. Makes me wonder how this works when they're actually at capacity. Don't get me wrong, the server was lovely and the service was great. The Wagyu Beef Belly, Boneless Kalbi, and Pork Jowl were delicious and a change from the norm. But it was just really, really weird. Everything you would normally do at a Korean BBQ place isn't welcomed at this restaurant. The pricing here really isn't justified, even if rent at Desert Ridge is expensive and you have constant table side service (which would go towards the tip). There's not many Korean places on the West Side, but I don't suggest this being an option - make the drive to the East Side and you'll still save a butt load. I drove 40 minutes to try this place and probably won't be coming back unless I suddenly have a sugar daddy/momma (I'm not picky). Summary - If you love Korean BBQ, you'll be offended by this place. If you have a clueless white father-in-law like I do, he would absolutely adore this place. read more

Sizzle Korean Barbeque - Large beef combo - Korean Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I had high expectations for this restaurant given the reviews. Our table ordered the large portion of beef to be cooked at our table. The issue was the food tasted of propane and the meat had little flavor. We had to ask for rice which is very odd for a Korean restaurant. The egg pot and the soup were also very small servings for large portion we ordered. It was def. an experience but I feel there are much better Korean restaurants in the valley and I probably won't be coming back. read more

I ate here for lunch the other day and I must say, it is pretty freaking good. That being said, it is a bit overpriced and I believe you don't get free refills on soda as they provided me with a can and a glass rather than fountain pour. The service was nice and you can tell the put pride into the food they provide. Just be prepared to drop at least $80 for two people. Also, this is not all you can eat like most Korean BBQ, but the food is night and day in quality... Overall, try it once... I would prob eat here once or twice a year max, based off price. read more

This is by far the best Korean food and dining experience I've had. The ambiance and food were top notch. Brian our server was attentive and explained everything....A definite go to place! You will not be disappointed. read more

Sizzle Korean Barbeque - Korean Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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This place has high quality food but not quantity, not all you can eat. The only real problem besides maybe the pricing is a bit steep, is the fact that the combos are all beef or all pork. Who's bright idea was it to not let you mix and match??? read more

Visited two times in a row. Food was ok but Lady was unpleasant and service was poor. This was one of the worst restaurants. We were very unhappy while we were eating. It was the same the next day. Our family will not stop by again. read more

Located not in Seoul , but in little ol'Phoenix, a great Korean BBQ gem nestled in a outdoor mall. Very authentic Korean, and a great new restaurant addition to our rotation. read more

Sizzle Korean Barbeque - Korean Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Okay food, but BAD service. 1. Chopsticks were sticky 2. No one came to serve us after we told manager twice to bring Menu 3. Manager did not even say anything to us about such bad experience read more

I never knew such amazing Korean barbecue existed in AZ. Always thought the AZ korean barbecue scene was lackluster... until i found SIZZLE. This is comparable to the barbecue i had in Korea and in LA. Flavorful and quality meats. The kimchi stew is the best one i've ever tasted. And all of this right here in Phoenix?! I've been missing out!! Cindy is the BEST server - ask for her. read more

Sizzle Korean Barbeque - Korean Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Do you like to eat with friends and family and have a large hod obstructing your view of them? How about hunting your server down to get water, napkins and a refills on bon chon? Have you ever wondered what it feels like to pay $15 for mandu soup for four dumplings? Don't forget, if you want extra rice, it'll cost you $2! How exciting!! What fun! Then this is the place for you!! The best part is you don't even have to pay extra for the feeling like you are burdening the waiter.... that was a nice touch. Yet, I still like to support local businesses. But maybe next time I'll try the take out. read more

This place looked kind of interesting from the outside and I was in the mood for some Korean BBQ. When I enquired about a table, the hostess told me that I had to order by both sides of the menu $60+ of food. That's quite a bit of food. On second, I told her I will bring a friend next time so that we could actually eat all the food with a big smikle. She gave me a snooty look like I don't belong there. Not sure why this place hires snooty teenagers who think they don't need to be nice. It's just a job mentality. If they are going to be rude, they should work in an assembly line and not customer facing. Get a job flipping burgers at a fast food joint. They don't know how to run a business here. read more

I enjoyed dinner I will be back, La better than steakhouse Korean barbecue is the future to go, Service in Sizzle. It is wonderful-stuff taken care by the table it is first class. Every piece of a steak or the meat so tender it's try read more

This my only go to for Korean BBQ, better quality and service. Have tried many others and nothing compares