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    Sizzle Korean Barbeque

    4.0 (820 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
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    The clumped noodles of japchae
    Darci Y.

    Sizzle is definitely an Americanized "Korean BBQ." While the service was good... that about sums up thr positive....The banchan lacked flavor. The fish cakes tasted like they were super old, they didnt even have half of the banchan they advertise in their menu (we asked). They grill the meat on a mesh grate instead of an actual grill griddle that most other Korean BBQ places use (even in Korea).. which causes the meat to stick to the mesh and you lose a good portion of it. They cook it in a pile... not spread out... the mushroom is inedible... the japchae is not cooked well and clumped together.. it also lacked flavor... the seafood pancake, while crispy on the outside was mushy on the inside... they had overfilled it and used the wrong temp thus the inside couldn't cook all the way. Needless to say, we won't be back. Do not recommend.

    Rib eye
    Brooke R.

    So good! This was our first time coming here, and my entire family left full, happy, and loving the food. The whole experience was excellent -- great ambiance, great service, and really high-quality food. We loved everything from the steak combo to the noodles, and even all of the vegetables were amazing. It was also really fun watching the server cook everything right in front of us. Honestly, after a few recent restaurant experiences with mediocre food and top-tier prices, I was starting to give up on dining out. This place restored my faith that there are still restaurants serving quality food with great service and atmosphere. It's definitely more of a special occasion place and not cheap, but in our opinion it was worth it.

    Tony S.

    As my first Korean BBQ experience in Arizona, it did me proud. First, the decor is fantastic. It could have easily passed as a Michelin restaurant in a New York Four Seasons hotel, or at the Aria in Vegas. It was simply.... cool AF. The food presentation and layout also delivers. Someone clearly spent time with the visual experience. This is what I call a restaurant designed for the 'Gram. However, a couple things that didn't quite full send. First, the service is incredibly slow. Staff was friendly, but "nice" doesn't equate to the textbook definition of hospitality. Things were slow, and unlike top end Korean restaurants I'm used to in NY and LA, where any floating staff can assist with cooking, things just took unnecessarily long. This is a pain point they really need to address, especially as a Korean restaurant. As a half-Korean, service and efficiency is part of our cultural pride, so this disappointed. The marinated beef ribs ("kalbi") were perfect. I grew up with this my whole life, and Sizzle's quality is right up there with kalbi royalty. If you've never had Korean bbq, and have only one chance to eat it THIS is the dish you want. The beef brisket ("chadol") was good too, but what makes this dish popular is the sauce. There are places in Korea and LA that people line up for specifically because of the chadol sauce. They didn't have a dedicated sauce, so if you've ordered and liked it, you're only getting half the picture. Dedicated chadol sauce is THE key, instead of the rudimentary salt or sesame oil. HUGELY disappointed! It's like trying pizza for the first time without tomato sauce, no matter HOW good the crust and cheese is. Other than that, like I said, they represented. However, I'd elevate on my 2 critical points, because someone could easily open up a competing restaurant, and wreck this place on service and sauce. Sizzle, you're very good, but you could be great!

    Seafood Pancake
    John S.

    Well, we decided to give Sizzle another shot and try the meats this time so I can give it a proper review. I think my second visit just validated my first, and Sizzle unfortunately just fizzles when it comes to Korean options in the city. Service: We waited 30 minutes for a table despite seeing several open tables. We were told by the host it was because the servers needed to "catch up," which was confusing at first. After finally being seated, we realized the servers cook for you, so probably they didn't have enough servers or something, but never good to see a bunch of open tables while being placed on a long wait. Our waiter Wonmin was great though. He did a good job at cooking the meats and refilling the banchan. There was one point where we had raw meat sitting for a while before our waiter came back. Another server who walked by could have easily pitched in to help our waiter by throwing it on the grill for us to keep things moving along. If they utilized their waiters more efficiently for things like this, maybe they could seat more people. Food: I'll admit the meats are definitely better quality than what you get at an AYCE Korean joint. However, a few things stood out. The beef brisket still had a good amount of fat on it, and our marinated short rib came with a giant piece of bone which should have never been served. For the $155 I'm paying for the beef set, I would have expected better. They recently raised their prices btw and the prices aren't correct on their website (our set was listed for $145 on the website). Sides: The free banchan was good and a nice variety, and the waiter brought us as much as we wanted. However, some of the banchan they listed on their website (broccoli, cucumber kimchi, potato salad) weren't even offered as an available option. Value: While the three of us had plenty to eat with the large beef set that is supposed to feed 3-4 people, I wouldn't call the $155 price tag a value. Portion wise the meat easily fed us all, but to give us one soup and steamed egg, and expect this could be shared up to four people seems like a stretch unless everyone is getting a tiny amount. Also, rice which is a staple in every Korean reataurant, didn't come with our meal. To charge us $2 for a small bowl of rice each is really nickel and diming people already paying a premium for your meats.

    Dwayne O.

    Sizzle Korean BBQ Order the items ala carte and if you want to cook, then this is not the place for you. They actually cook for you, kind of nice for that person who always cooks and doesn't eat. Plus you learn how everything is suppose to be cooked the correctly. We had the Marinated Short Rib, Ribeye and the Beef Belly, Bibimbap, Steamed Egg and Rice. The Marinated Short Rib was bueno, wonderful, excellent, amazing, fine, superb, awesome, highly recommend. Meat quality is much higher than the other KBBQ that you cook your own food. The marinated meats are so good, highly recommend, they may need to change out the grill because of the marinate blackens the grill. Remember, this is Not an All You Can Eat

    Pork belly

    Beautiful space with very nice decoration; helpful and attentive staff; nice food presentation and very practical Korean BBQ. Meat(s) & Kimchi(s) taste fabulous but too much MSG as after taste/results. Noise level (K-pop) is un-bearable as too loud and invasive.

    Rosie B.

    Came to sizzle for a girls lunch date with my daughter. It's been a while since our last time here. We had lunch a couple of hours ago. The place only had one other customer. At first I thought it was closed. So.. The food was good just like last time. It was so nice to sit down and immediately be provided a nice cold bottle of water. I didn't even order a drink because the water did not taste like other restaurants tap water. It was cold and refreshing.

    Ban Chan
    Varun P.

    Absolutely had a blast celebrating our anniversary at Sizzle Korean BBQ in Desert Ridge! We dove into the beef combo: beef brisket (so juicy), boneless short rib (melt-in-your-mouth), marinated short rib (my personal MVP), and marinated thinly sliced beef (tender and packed with flavor). The combo also came with a warm, comforting kimchi stew that hit the spot--just the right amount of kick. We couldn't resist adding kimchi fried rice as a side--charred, crispy, and loaded with flavor. It paired perfectly with everything else, especially the Ban Chan (the little side dishes that are totally free and refillable!). The banchan was a showstopper--kimchi, pickled radish, crunchy veggies, and even some spicy bean sprouts. We kept asking for more! Between the sizzling grill action, the endless banchan, and the amazing food, it was a night to remember. Sizzle Korean BBQ is officially our new go-to spot for celebrations--or just a craving for some seriously delicious Korean BBQ!

    Food's pretty good but not enough meat per bowl. Service was good though. We didn't go for the grilling coz we didn't feel like cooking. Bit pricey too.

    Saida Y.

    Came here on a Saturday afternoon without a reservation & was pleasantly surprised that it wasn't packed out. The restaurant is in a huge plaza so parking wasn't too bad. The restaurant has an intimate feel, which I like since it is in a big shopping center. We did the 5 beef combo with an order of kimchi fried rice & everything was amazing. All the meats were seasoned well & the waitress made sure they were cooked to perfection. The fried rice was cooked well & the egg on top really enhanced the flavor. We also had the kimchi stew which I would absolutely recommend. We had the red bean ice cream dessert & it was my first time trying it, but I'm definitely a fan. Next time I'm in the area, I'll be coming back here.

    Mango Ice Cream
    Cindy C.

    I came by myself to this location and the service here was good. It's usually hard to solo done at a kbbq restaurant but I enjoyed it here. I ordered the beef tartare for starters. The beef was more on the frozen side but after a while, it did defrost and paired really well with the pear and cucumber. For an appetizer, the portion size was huge and the taste was very refreshing !! The sesame oil and dried seaweed sheets also helped tie the whole dish together. For the main entree, I ordered the hot spicy beef soup that came with a bowl of rice. There were also noodles inside the soup! The soup was very comforting and paired well with a soju drink. The soup is also deceivingly huge. Even after having to take the rest home, it still filled up a whole quart. For $15, that is super worth it. I ended the meal with a mango bing soo. No words needed. So sweet and refreshing.

    (Take out) mango shaved ice dessert
    Debbi P.

    They may be known for their great barbecue, but the desserts are out of this world. Best "Bing Soo" (shaved ice) ever!!! Strawberry, Mango and Sweet Red Bean. So refreshing and yummy!!!!!

    Banchan and Marinated Prime Thinly Sliced Beef
    Noelle A.

    This is an Amazing Korean BBQ place! The food is super delicious and the restaurant is real nice and has a cool vibe to it! It was my first time here. Upon arrival, we were seated promptly. Our booth was comfortable. They played good music, but it wasn't too loud. We ordered 4 meats and they were all mouth watering: Prime Rib Eye, Pork Belly, Thinly Sliced Beef, and Short Ribs (Galbi). We were very happy with our selection. Everything was delicious but my top 2 were the Thinly Sliced Beef and Galbi. I loved the bit of saltiness in the thinly sliced beef. The banchan was very good. We also got the steamed egg (cooked to perfection) and Bulgogi with glass noodles (excellent). Our server, Daniel, was great! He cooked our food perfectly and was very helpful. He changed out our grill a few times, too. His service is 5 stars! I asked him what were his favorites and he liked the Galbi and Grilled Squid I believe it was. What I also really liked about this place was that it never got smoky inside or at our table. The restaurant was also pristine. I highly recommend this spot if you want good Korean bbq in Phoenix, Arizona. This was located in The District shopping center. We were so full that we walked it off while shopping.

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    Great service. Clean, nice atmosphere. Food was perfect. They cook it for you which was.fine but it kinda takes the fun out of it

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    Great vibe. Clean inside. Waiter was great. Food was good. Definitely would recommend.

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    Food was amazing. The serving sizes are generous and very flavorful. The service was fantastic as they cook everything table side for us.

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    My first time here and it was amazing! Carli provided amazing service and was very attentive. Will be back!

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    First time having Korean barbeque and Carlo was so helpful and attentive with the menu. Everything was amazing!

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    Do they have vegetarian entrees?

    Are they really doing take out and if yes, do they precook the meat?

    Hi Shawn we can able to both way packing with precook meat or you can take home to cook let us… Read more

    Do they have a decent wine list?

    yes we do we have around fifteen different wine list please come and check out!… Read more

    Is there any setup specifically for lone diners, or must they sit at a table for two?

    There is no bar so you do have to sit at a table.

    Do they have a gluten free menu or options?

    If you are strictly gluten free or have celiac I would recommend looking up the menu before you go and sticking to basic stuff that is not pre seasoned or marinated. A lot of the meat is pre-marinated so it's hard to tell if they used a soy sauce or… Read more

    Do I have to make a reservation to eat here?

    No, you don't have to make a reservation. You do need to prepare to wait if you don't during busy dining hours, however.

    What type of cuts of meat are in the beef combo and how much does it cost? Also, do you have to pay extra to have them cook the meat for you?

    http://sizzlekoreanbbq.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Sizzle-Menu.pdf

    Is this place ALL YOU CAN EAT?

    No it is not. But think quality vs quantity. It is a bit pricy but it's located in a nice outdoor mall and the quality of food is authentic and delicious.

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    15.3 mi
    $$

    If Korean BBQ is all about abundance, flavor, and the experience of gathering around a sizzling…read moregrill, Manna BBQ delivers on all three fronts. This meal was a satisfying all-you-can-eat feast that balances quality meats, traditional Korean side dishes, and crowd-pleasing appetizers, topped by superior service from Jimmy. From the moment the food arrived, the presentation set the tone. The table was quickly filled with colorful banchan (Korean side dishes), including kimchi, cucumber salad, bean sprouts, pickled radish, fish cake, and potato salad. While these sides may seem simple, they play an important role in Korean BBQ, providing contrast to the rich grilled meats. The kimchi was fresh and vibrant, with a bright red color with plenty of spice and fermentation. The appetizers looked like a strong start to the meal. The japchae (glass noodles) were well-seasoned, offering a slightly sweet and savory flavor profile. The gyoza had a crisp golden exterior, suggesting a satisfying crunch before giving way to a savory filling. One standout appetizer was the corn cheese--a bubbling skillet of sweet corn and melted cheese that looked indulgent, comforting, and impossible to resist. The fried chicken also deserves mention; the crispy coating was perfectly golden and paired with a vibrant dipping sauce that added a sweet-spicy kick. The real star, however, was the barbecue itself. The platters of raw meat has excellent variety, with beautifully marbled cuts that promised flavor before they even hit the grill. Steak, in particular, was thick-cut and rich, tender and well-marbled. Once grilled, the meat developed an appealing caramelized exterior with just the right amount of char. There is something uniquely enjoyable about cooking your own food, sharing dishes, and pacing the meal at your own speed. The tabletop grill becomes the center of the dining experience, encouraging conversation and making the meal feel more like an event than simply dinner. The restaurant's atmosphere appears casual, clean, and focused on the food. The grill setup was well-integrated into the tables, and the overall dining area looked comfortable without unnecessary distractions. The emphasis remained where it should be: on the endless flow of food. For the price point shown on the menu, the value appears excellent. The combination of unlimited appetizers, numerous beef and pork options, seafood selections, and traditional Korean side dishes offers plenty of variety. Diners can sample multiple proteins and flavors without feeling restricted to a single entrée. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned Korean BBQ enthusiast, this is a meal worth gathering friends and family around the grill for.

    TL;DR The variety of food and some excellent service are…read morewhat brings us back. Notable lesson: Ask your server to let you know when the last order will be taken. Ambiance: Large dining area with ample seating. I'm partial to booths and this establishment has plenty. They also have tables in case you're not up for the AYCE. This is a place to enjoy food with others, especially with a grill in between. Not a fan of the smoke off the grill? There are no drop down exhaust fans that block conversations, but they're built into the table. Is it smokeless in the dining area? All I can say is if I can describe what people are having four tables away from me, I think it's alright. Food: Variety and choice meats are important, and they are both above sufficient for the two hours you get to dine AYCE. Whether you're an adventurous eater or not, there is something for everyone. I do stress it is a grilled food restaurant, so try not to expect much of some items like their bibimbap. Also, AYCE does not include drinks unless it's water. Service: We enjoyed every server we've had, but three stood out. Let's begin with the two who were especially unforgettable for good reasons. Emilee and Kelvin, thank you for your excellent service. Emilee's smile and manner made us feel welcomed and comfortable. As many tables as we saw her cater to, she never let us feel ignored. Kelvin is also a great team player. Just as knowledgeable of the menu as Emilee, he also jumped in to help so that none of the tables were left waiting. Both served us very well, and left us supremely impressed. When there is a time limit, this is absolutely important. No customer wants to feel like they paid too much to receive so little and wait for so long, regardless if it's AYCE. Which brings us to Sue. My husband remembers Sue as the server who refused to take our order after an hour, but most of her service time spent changing the grill (which is bizarre considering she didn't take many orders from us; more on that later). We sat at one of her eight booths at 11:34 am, and she abandoned us after taking two orders and changing our grill multiple times. Maybe Sue expected us to order all the items we wanted, stack all those orders on top of each other for the first hour, then the second hour we should just eat and not bother her anymore. I understand she didn't have a helpful team member, making service slow. I'm sure she knew her limits and so was quick to serve fillers like corn cheese and gyeran jjim. Another notable fact is our receipt showed we ordered multiples of items, but we NEVER recieved as many plates as she entered (because she didn't come to our table that many times to allow us to order). I am sorely disappointed she literally abandoned us for 30 minutes when we wanted to make our last order. When she finally came back to us at 1 pm, about 1.5 hours after being seated, she told us we've been seated longer than two hours and she can't serve us anymore. How did we pass the two hour limit when the restaurant opens at 11:30 am and she stopped serving us at 12:40 pm. If she had not abandoned our table and took our last order at 12:40 pm, we would have finished and left before the two hour time limit. Overall: 3.5 stars but rounding up because of other well-mannered representatives like Emilee's sister. 5 stars for all the times we visited and were not served by Sue. 2.5 star experience being served by Sue. Please don't enter orders that were not delivered; that seems fraudulent. Please be transparent with your customers when it comes to AYCE rules and your capability.

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    Unlimited appetizers
    Unlimited appetizers
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    Jin BBQ

    Jin BBQ

    4.5
    (522 reviews)
    19.0 mi
    $$$
    Free WiFi
    Luxury

    We always love to come here!! Our entire family absolutely…read moreloves the food quality and is always consistent. The service is superb and the manager Justin, is always the best.

    New favorite. The…read morefood is stellar, from the unlimited appetizer/sides (kimchis, noodles, veggies, potato salad) to the soups, sides, sauces and meats. The menu is not all you can eat. That said, my partner and I got the XL Beef Combo 1 and ended up having to take home a third of it. Meat quality is great, and portions are good. They have the best cucumber kimchi I've ever had, and fantastic kimchi soup that's not too spicy. The beef belly and bulgogi were our favorite meats. Many of their options like the green salad, bulgogi, marinated ribs, and vegetables were not nearly as sweet as I often find them in other KBBQ joints, which was a great change. The service is great. I didn't feel waited on, I felt like I was just generally seen. There's a doorbell if you need something quickly. Otherwise all staff were super friendly and anticipated our needs with grill changes which was nice. The atmosphere is great. It's small and casual but very comfortable and upscale at the same time. It feels very relaxed while maintaining a high standard. The music is great (for us), all kinds of EDM at a good volume. And no TVs, which is actually nice - it let us focus on the vibes, the food, and each other. Many other parties were laughing and having a good time. We spent about 130 between the two of us, having ordered an XL combo and an extra side (chicken buldak - I couldn't eat the noodles but the chicken was bomb). It was a great way to spend a Friday night. We plan to make this a regular spot in our rotation - we still have a lot of sides and meats to try. Well done, please keep it up. Would recommend.

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