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    Smoking Tiger Korean BBQ

    4.5 (308 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:30 pm

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    Banchan
    Jennifer T.

    I have to say the food was good but for the price like some have said - seems to be a bit high. We got the beef combo c with beef stew and steamed egg/corn cheese comes with this but the corn cheese gets stale very quickly so their suggestion to get double egg should be taken - which is sad bc corn cheese is like one of those must tries on my list but also something I wanted to have with my meat, not 15 minutes before my meat came. The beef soup was very good - tofu was ultra soft and silky. I loved the spice level and they bonchon was also definitely worth trying. I would recommend getting extra salad dressing on the side and getting the lettuce plate (which is an extra $3.5) for the meat unless you want to eat it with the pre-tossed salad. Huge fan of the ginseng spirit. Not their typical 40-53% though, so be sure to know the difference. They also served me a different one than what I had in the flight which tasted and looked different (it was murkier vs clear when ordered in the full bottle) and the bottle is def 13%. Service is on pointe - never needed to ask for anything other than another box and if you're trying to hear someone on a first date I wouldn't recommend coming here, but the general ambiance is fun and worth a try with good friends and family. Definitely will try again for other menu items.

    Indoor dining
    Stephanie M.

    Ok so I was told that we were going to go out and have this amazing dinner that I didn't have to cook lol. Well 1 of the 2 was true. This place is super fun so first of all let me say thank you to the servers they were super helpful and nice. The ordering here is very easy to follow, the meat is fresh and you end up going home with another meal at least the portions are definitely worth the price that you're going to pay for two. I have to say that the kimchee was my least favorite I'm not a fan and my favorite had to be the beef soup it was heavenly delicious. The cucumber salad i wish came in a larger size that was really good as well. You get nice thinly slices of meet to cook up yourself we were really full by the time we left there. This place is perfect for date night. Birthday or company function.

    Stone Bibimbap
    Gregory B.

    Very good Korean Barbeque. The meat combo's here offer two people PLENTY of food. As with all Kbbq spots, you can cook yourself, although our server did it for us, keeping the food and drinks coming. Our 3-party did the "A" small combo ($80) consisting of Wagyu sliced brisket, pork belly, pork collar, and wagyu beef belly. That included the usual sets of pickled Korean veggies, as well as steamed egg, corn cheese and soybean soup. We also ordered the seafood pancake appetizer ($18), its large enough to share with 3-4 people, and the Stone Bibimbap ($18). I've had better Bibimbap, but the amount and types of meat in the combo was a winner.

    Maria A.

    I came back to Smoking Tiger Korean BBQ and the food is still absolutely delicious since the last time I was there a year ago. The staff are still amazing with helping me with grilling the meat. Their drinks are so good, got the white tiger and K-town girl. Their Korean dumplings was amazing, really crispy dumpling. I was in a food coma after I had dinner. I took a 4 hr nap because I was so stuffed. I'll be back!

    Bibimbap
    Jyrki P.

    Tasty Korean BBQ place. This is first time for us here so still getting familiarized with the offering. We took simply separate menu items, but next time, we'll go for the grilled options as the tables are prepared for those. Meanwhile, the Stone Bibimbap was absolutely fantastic, and the complements (potato salad, gimchi, radish, sauces, etc.) were all tasty. Service was friendly and courteous, and the place in general is very nicely decorated and preared for the barbequeing. Will come back soon.

    Peach cobbler
    Terry C.

    Food was great. Service was spot on. They were out of burnt ends, but the brisket was amazing. Loved the southern style potato salad. And the peach cobbler was to dream for! Not a lot of seating but it had good music playing.

    Maxie T.

    Lemme tell you my favorite dish here as a regular! Hass! To be the heavenly wagyu beef. Moist, juicy, and straight-up extraordinary! every bite was favor poppin' in my mouth. My girl and I stumbled into the Smoking Tiger Korean BBQ July 19 around 7 pm. Pleasant atmosphere, still bustling and loud even though it was pretty slow. The service was on point too, friendly without hovering, and the timing was perfect. May I please say more about this beef, although a pricey cut from Korean BBQ. Just a pinch of salt is all it needed.. Didn't even need sauce, but when I added it, that smokey buttery flavor with a hint of cinnamon took it over the top. Plates swapped fast, refills came smooth, and the staff stayed attentive the whole time. Only real downside was near the bathroom, kinda stinky, and the pans looked a little old. Still, the food and vibe made it totally worth it. I'd come back just for that wagyu, it was that good. Thanks for reading be sure to rate! Overall service and food was TOP! However for the price. There are far tastier and cheaper options. As this menu is very confusing and misleading. Could spend more than wanting to as I did.

    Beef Tallow
    Darci Y.

    My sister and I decided to try this place as we'd never been and it is a newer restaurant. We walked in and there was only about a 5 min wait... They just had to get a table ready. Once the table was ready, we got seated and started. The menu is mainly combos, but you can order ala carte. We got the small beef combo which came with brisket(chadol baegi), marinated short rib (galbi), marinated rib eye (bulgogi), beef soon tofu soup, egg souffle, and cheesy corn. It was all amazing. I usually don't like the egg or the corn but it was well seasoned and had a lot of flavor! The meats were also super delicious. The soup had great flavor and just enough spice! We ordered some lettuce, japchae and gyoza as well. The japchae had the perfect blend of seasoning, veggies and meat. It was amazing. Some of the best I've had in AZ. Usually we like most things but there are a few we don't... Not here... My sister and I couldn't decide what to keep eating next because everything was so. Good. The presentation of the meats, banchan, and place setting was also super well done. The servers all share the tables and every single one that came to our table was extremely nice. One gal got us started and chatted with us as she put the meat on. One thing I forgot to mention, they bring some beef Tallow out to get the grill oiled before putting on the food. So good! I will say that when you enter, the smoke from all the grills is very evident in the restaurant. It didn't bother me but I did notice it seemed a bit more than other Korean BBQ places. Another table had a unique thing at their table, so I took a pic. Turns out it was a beer keg! How unique! Overall I highly recommend and want to go back soon!! Way to go!

    Tahs L.

    I wish I had tried this place sooner. Right away we were greeted by friendly staff and sat at a table. It wasn't a weekend though so I'm unsure how busy they can get. We chose the 3 person combo and it was very filling. Maybe not so much if there are heavy eaters in the group but everyone was filled at the end. The meat was so tender I really enjoyed the beef rib the most but all of the options were delicious. This is a pricey restaurant so if you come here, you will be spending 80+$. There were so many tables spread out too so the ambiance was great and we didn't feel too close to other tables.

    Kara M.

    My first visit here with mom for Mother's Day. The food, atmosphere, and service were all very good. I will note that we took boxes of meat home with us. The combos are a great deal for a larger party but I wish they provided half combos for smaller parties at a lower price point. Overall I recommend for celebrating an event but a bit pricey for every day dining.

    Becca W.

    We love Korean BBQ and have tried almost every spot in Arizona. This time, we decided to check out Smoking Tiger Korean BBQ, and it didn't disappoint! We got there around 6:30 pm on a Friday night, and luckily, we didn't have to wait for a table. By 7:00 pm, the place was packed, with people waiting at the door. Definitely glad we arrived early! The staff was super helpful and attentive, and the vibe reminded us of Korean BBQ spots in California. We ordered the large Combo C, which was perfect--it had a little bit of everything, so we got to try it all. The food came out quickly, looked super fresh, and was nicely presented. Everything was delicious, and we were stuffed by the end but managed to finish it all. It's a bit of a drive for us, but we'll definitely come back when we're in the area. If you're into Korean BBQ, this spot is worth checking out!

    Seafood pancake
    Amanda M.

    I really liked Smoking Tiger and can't wait to go back! I'd say this is one of the better Korean BBQ restaurants in the area. It might be a little more expensive but it felt open (not crowded like some spots), clean, and the food quality was great. I went with two girl friends and we shared an appetizer and the Combo C platter with soup and rice on the side. This was more than enough food for all of us! The seafood pancake was one of the best that I've had, including ones from South Korea! It was really crispy and had a good ratio of fillings. I am not normally a fan of Korean chili flavor, but I also really enjoyed the beef soon tofu soup. It had great flavor and a bit of a kick. For proteins, if you're looking to try a bit of everything, Combo C was the way to go. Each of us got at least a few bites of brisket, Kalbi, pork belly, shrimp and ribeye; I liked all of these pretty equally! Again, with all the Bonchon, sides and our appetizer, I was full after this!

    Combo C
    Nikki A.

    I absolutely love this place. The staff here is beyond friendly. Every time we come we are greeted warmly. They always offer a little tutorial if you are a Korean BBQ novice. There are plenty of tables for two, so this is perfect for a date night. Our go-to is the Combo C (brisket, short rib, shrimp, bulgogi, pork belly). You will get meat wasted. All combos come with soup, eggs, and a delightful dish of cheese and corn, plus plenty of banchan. They offer a waitlist online, I love that you can check out how busy it is before heading over. We definitely try to go on weeknights at an off time, it can certainly get busy on the weekends.

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    The food was delicious and we got sat right away. The servers were attentive and they were amazing. Great place to go!

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    Best Korean BBQ in AZ. Kenya the server made the experience even better. She's the best server we've ever had!

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    Our new go to for Korean BBQ. Service is excellent and they help you cook! Food is eeal good, plentiful and high quality.

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    Ask the Community - Smoking Tiger Korean BBQ

    Is this similar to Gen?

    Yes, but I think smoking tiger yes better than that place the cuts of meat at smoking tiger in my opinion are fresher and better

    Do you serve rice paper?

    No no ricenpaper

    Does the server cook the food for you at the table or do we cook it ourselves?

    you cook it yourself

    Does your food contain any MSG?

    I think there might be on the meat marinade

    Does the menu specify what is gluten free? If not, are there lots of options?

    I didn't see gluten free specifications, however, they have an amazing variety of food that is gluten free al a carte. Also, the staff are very helpful and knowledgeable about the ingredients in their offerings.

    Do they take reservations?

    No reservation but you can get on a waiting list

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