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    Sizzle Korean Barbeque

    4.0 (823 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
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    Mark C.

    This non-AYCE KBBQ place is located in the Desert Ridge Marketplace outdoor mall. I took a buddy out for his b-day and ordered a large beef combo. We also got one cup of rice (it's not free like it is at other KBBQ places; it costs $2) and a strawberry bing soo (Korean shaved ice). This large beef combo is supposed to feed 3-4 people. Our whole bill cost $200.47. Note that this meal didn't do a good job of making me full. Thus, their description of saying that this combo feeds 3-4 people is categorically false. Admittedly, the meats are slightly better than AYCE places, but not good enough to be spending $100 on it. The service was very amiable and the whole place was clean. They don't have my favorite side dish which is rice paper. Overall, there are better Korean BBQ places to go to than this one.

    Kimchi stew that came with our beef combo and more ban chan.
    Susan K.

    Every time I come here the portion keeps getting smaller and smaller and not to mention the quality of the meat has declined tremendously. The server was very attentive and engaging but when you pay extra $$ to taste great quality meat and you get chewy, thick, and hard chadol which is supposed to be thinly sliced brisket you kinda think if they're cutting cost by buying cheaper meat. This is my very last time giving this place another try. Just horrible.

    Jazmine L.

    First time here and the experience was amazing from start to finish. We went on a Sunday at around 1:25 there was no wait time. We were sat right way and our server Alex was great! He was very informative with menu items and attentive to filling our drinks. We ordered the large beef combo which feeds 3-4 and it was enough for our party of 4. Everything was delicious and I definitely recommend trying it out.

    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
    Sahand 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.

    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.

    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

    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.

    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.

    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!

    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.

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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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    Great Korean BBQ. I like that the staff helps you cook. Quality of the meat is good and the staff were friendly.

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    Ask the Community - Sizzle Korean Barbeque

    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… 

    Do they have a decent wine list?

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

    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… 

    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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    $$$

    We had two ribeye steaks & pork belly, mushrooms & all the sides two large South Korean Beers & a…read moresmall bottle of their Korean whiskey. First visit & it was absolutely stunningly delicious. Highly Recommend

    First time in Arizona and my family and friends wanted to take us to this kbbq spot because they…read moresaid it was good and comparable to the ones in Cali. We came on a weekday afternoon, so it wasn't busy when we arrived. We got seated within the 10 minutes since they were setting up the tables for us. Ordering is fairly easy since they offer combos depending which meats you like more. Everything we ordered was good quality. My favorite meat cuts were the beef tongue, brisket and the intestines. If you're not into eating inside parts of animals, I would recommend getting the brisket or kalbi cuts. The Banchan (sides) were good too. They had fish cake, kimchi, pickled radish and cucumbers available. We also tried the tofu soup, steamed egg and corn cheese which all came out hot and tasted flavorful. This spot is a-la-carte, so you order off the menu and pay by items. My only downside is that they didn't have rice paper here since I don't really eat the white rice since it fills me up too quickly. Other than that, I would come back here again next time I'm visiting family. Service here was awesome too! We were checked on throughout our whole meal and the servers were friendly.

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    Smoking Tiger Korean BBQ - Inside

    Inside

    Smoking Tiger Korean BBQ - Beef tartare

    Beef tartare

    Smoking Tiger Korean BBQ - Current menu April 2024

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    Current menu April 2024

    Manna BBQ - Peoria - Cheese corn and meats

    Manna BBQ - Peoria

    4.1(661 reviews)
    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.

    I think coming here once is fun but not sure I'll go back. For $30 a plate, we had NEVER been here…read moreand didn't know what to expect. The waiter showed up looking like he was being held hostage for having to work. I figured everyone's had an off day so I gave him the benefit of the doubt. I let him know we had not been here before and asked if he could make sure to explain how it works. I got a mumbled answer about how many pieces you can order at a time. I asked how we will know what each meat is, is it labeled? He said no he'd tell me. The rest was frustrating. Not only did he set the meat down and literally dash away as fast as possible, if I asked what it was I was met with annoyance. When I asked for some forks, for a table of 9, he brought exactly two and then disappeared. When I got up and found someone to ask for forks, I was told I HAD to get those from my server. When I asked if they could just go grab some since he disappeared and wasn't coming back, I was told no. We had to ask him. I finally asked directly if the host could just let our waiter know. We got the forks and after that he seemed to come around more but we just felt like the entire time we were guessing on how it worked. I mean, it's not rocket science I get that but as a table full of people who worked in the restaurant industry (and some who currently still do, even one who's family owns a restaurant) we were scratching our heads at how BAD the service was. $400 later, not worth it even a little bit. It was fine for my daughter's birthday but we just felt like we were bothering the waiter the entire time. They add gratuity to large parties and now I see why. He didn't really need to try, because he was getting the tip regardless I guess.

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    Manna BBQ - Peoria - Preparing for the food to get here

    Preparing for the food to get here

    Manna BBQ - Peoria - Unlimited appetizers

    Unlimited appetizers

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    Jin BBQ

    Jin BBQ

    4.5(536 reviews)
    19.0 mi
    $$$
    Free WiFi
    Luxury

    I had a really great experience at Jin BBQ. My family and I came here on our first day in Arizona…read morefor my sister's volleyball tournament after a long day, and the service honestly made our night better. Our waiter was very kind and helpful -- he helped us cook the meat, checked on us, and even recommended a popular matcha place for my sister. The food was really good, especially the cold noodles, which were perfect for the Arizona weather. It was a little pricey, but I felt like it was worth it because the food, service, and overall experience were all great. We enjoyed it so much that we actually came back a second time before heading home. Definitely a place I would recommend!

    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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    Jin BBQ - Our Kimchi Ceviche

    Our Kimchi Ceviche

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