Wow! Definitely a solid KBBQ spot. Service is so fast!!! Unlike Red Castle, Star has unlimited froyo and just better meat quality/more side dishes. It is a bit noisy, but a fun place for a large group celebration. Some other perks of this place is that it is very clean inside and there is nice decorations outside to take pics. Also, there is so much seating. Both times I've come here with 10-12 people and we've sat in different, nice areas of the restaurant. read more

Star BBQ - Side dishes - Korean Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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This was a quick fix for a korean bbq group experience. There's ample parking and the service is ok. Meat choices is ok, not a wow kind of experience. The meat sizes are ok, some on the fatty side, not the highest qualit or the cleanest. You get what you pay for. Ok quick belly fill and reasonable price? This will be ok. read more

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Easily one of the worst Korean BBQ experiences I've had. The galbi was almost 50% fat and barely edible. There was no proper ventilation, so the whole restaurant became smoky and uncomfortable very quickly. The jumuloc was very bad -- we barely touched it. Most of the side dishes were extremely bland, and we even had to ask for kimchi ourselves. What really disappointed me was that they mixed beef belly, brisket, and tongue all together on the same plate. The beef belly itself tasted poor quality and was not enjoyable at all. Overall, the food quality, presentation, and dining experience were very disappointing read more

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This place is kind of a hidden gem and one of my friend's favorite. We came here to celebrate a birthday and I really like the BBQ selection. The galbi and prime rib steak were my favorite and very well marinated. The grill tray cooks everything up so fast. Great pricing for AYCE. Service is also very quick. Please come and create your own adventure. read more

Star BBQ - Korean Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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Star BBQ is so close to where I grew up and I can't believe I've never been here. We came here late at night around ~11pm and there was a wait for about 15 minutes. Once we were seated, our server immediately took our orders. It's spacious inside and didn't feel cramped even though it was fully booked and busy. The meat portions here are HUGE so definitely don't over-order! We got the more expensive menu because I love beef tongue. It's so hard to find cheap kbbq spots that have beef tongue so this was great! The other meat cuts were also delicious, and my favs were the beef tongue and boneless short rib. They had some sides but I wish there was a bit more variety because I quickly got tired of the meats. For dessert they had a froyo bar but it looked like it hadn't been cleaned all day and was a huge mess so I didn't really feel like getting that many things. An okay addition to the end of our meal but it would be just fine without it too! read more

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We have been here so many times, but yesterday Tuesday night after 8 was probably the worst service we have ever experienced. Every time we tried to order more food or ask for a grill change, our waitress straight up ignored us. At one point, we asked if we could order more and change the grill, and she literally just side eyed us and walked away. We tried multiple times to get her attention, but she kept giving us the same attitude. We didnt know her name, but at that time she was the only female server there. We came here just trying to enjoy our dinner, not feel like we were bothering her just for ordering more food or asking for a grill change Like damn we were just trying to eat! read more

Great value Korean BBQ spot in Garden Grove. The AYCE dinner is $32 and you get a lot for the price. It's very family friendly -- kids 5-8 are half price and kids under 4 eat free. They also offer 10% off if you pay cash, and that includes free drinks. At the end of the meal they even give free ice cream, which the kids loved. The atmosphere is lively and the staff are friendly and attentive. Overall a solid and affordable AYCE BBQ option in Garden Grove, especially for families. read more

Star BBQ - Korean Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Ambience is pretty typical of a KBBQ restaurant but the service was great! Really accommodating and helpful for our large party :) Meat was pretty good, you pay for what you get! read more

Star BBQ - Korean Near Me - Garden Grove, California

This is the worst Korean BBQ restaurant! It was busy but not sure why? The meats are sooo fatty. Where do they go to buy such poor quality meat?! The hawaiian bbq place by my house has 100% better Korean ribs. The brisket is too fatty. NY steak terrible. I wouldn't call that steak! The chicken not good either. Very confused how this place stays in business!! Also the table super greasy dirty and the seats! Disgusting over all! K-Pop videos very annoying! read more

IT DOES THE JOB. Okay, it's not the highest quality nor the cleanest KBBQ, but, again, it does the job and won't burn a hole into your wallet. For the lowest level dinner on a weekend, it was $27.99 with some more premium items being only 1 per person. You can add yourself to their Yelp waitlist and the wait wasn't so bad when we were there. About 20 or so minutes? At least enough time to grab a matcha from Airoma Cafe (when the cafe had no line). The parking lot can get fisted, so potentially keep that in mind. The women's restroom when I went was clean enough. I think the only con aside from the cheapness and quality factor, is that you can't adjust the fan for the stoves. Even at maximum strength, it was still blowing smoke into our friend's eyes the entire night. Pain! I think the most amusing thing of ordering the meat here is that it comes out huge semi-cold blocks. No problem since you can cook it, but I have never seen that at any other KBBQ before. Usually it's laid out on a tray or at least it's flattened, here its like they know that they're just feeding the horde. Despite this, the meat was fine, cooked normally and tasted all right. Can never go wrong with the top blade, brisket, and thinly sliced pork belly. The grill is angled so that grease and oil drop down into the vat. We also go their tofu soup and corn cheese which was decent. The steamed egg was the flattest and saddest one that I've ever seen, lots of air bubbles in it and the Korean noodle soup wasn't cooked all the way as the noodles were still blocked and stuck together. If I had to, I'd skip these 2 dishes. We also kept ordering their salad and sliced onions and garlic to enhance the flavor of food, not bad. There's free frozen yogurt at the end (turn off your brain if it doesn't look the cleanest), but the only flavor available was pineapple, no swirl, but that's alright. There were toppings too. Overall not bad for what it was. read more

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Haven't been here for a while but place is still hitting the spot. Ambiance: nearly almost similar to any Korean bbq place that you would go to. K-pop music placing , free ice cream. Food: everything does take simulator other than there bulgogi meat it's less flavorful here but otherwise good. Service: staff is very attentive when it comes to it busy. read more

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Decent BBQ place that definitely gets busy for dinner. I can't speak for the wait times because we happened to come right before the dinner rush. The grill here is slanted so that the excess oil runs off. So the grill isn't replaced during service, rather its cleaned frequently. Service and meat quality are worth the price and you get a discount if you pay in cash. Some of our items did get forgotten but it wasn't that big of a deal. Their yogurt ice cream bar is also the perfect way to end your meal here. read more

1. The options of the AYCE are good, and I really like the garlic pork belly! They also have complimentary ice cream! 2. The spot has fun casual vibes! The interior has high ceilings! 3. There are only indoor seatings! They have a good number of tables and booths available! 4. The staff was friendly and attentive! They do ask clean the grill often! 5. Parking is easy! Spots are single-lined and not compact! Note: 10% discount if you pay with cash Photo: AYCE Meat read more

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Don't come here found a roach or some bug in my food specifically in the Korean noodle soup manager couldn't even show their face to apologize instead had a waitress tell us they won't charge us absolutely unacceptable. Do not let this review go unnoticed. read more

Star BBQ - Korean noodle soup with roach - Korean Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Not the same kbbq I remember. We ordered the beef belly plate and it arrived looking like mostly fat. After cooking that plate it turned out to be 100% fat and no meat - I gave the whole plate back to the server who agreed and took it back. Meat quality is not good. There are better options for affordable kbbq than Star BBQ. read more

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Incredible value and great food! If you're looking for high-quality AYCE KBBQ that doesn't break the bank, this is the place. The brisket is phenomenal, the service is super fast, and the staff is incredibly friendly. The restaurant is spacious, clean, and the food comes out almost instantly. Highly recommend! read more

We came in for dinner on Monday and unfortunately had a very disappointing experience. We were seated at the first booth, and the female server assigned to our section barely acknowledged us. We pressed the call button several times just to place our order, but she kept ignoring us. We didn't even have any water to drink Eventually, a blonde female server from another section came over to help us. She was extremely nice, attentive, and helpful, which was a complete contrast to the female server assigned to our section We are paying customers and we expect to be treated with basic respect. Every time we needed something, the female server assigned to our section gave us an attitude and didn't even have the courtesy to say thank you I overheard some other people calling her something like Lauren or Laura, although I'm not completely sure of her name Even though the food was good, we probably won't be coming back because we don't want to take the chance of being seated in her section again and having the same experience. The owner or management should seriously take a closer look at how their staff are being trained when it comes to basic customer service and treating customers with respect read more

Came for the game! Love the service, hosts at the front desk were super friendly!! :)) read more

Star BBQ - México x Korea game - Korean Near Me - Garden Grove, California

My girlfriend and I came in for the FIFA world cup watch party and man does this place know how to throw an event! The vibes were on fire, the food was amazing, the service was impeccable. Absolutely would come here for any watch party. read more

Star BBQ - Korean Near Me - Garden Grove, California

The food is always amazing, we had the bulgogi, beef brisket and spicy pork belly. All the sides are amazing, love the spicy cucumbers, pickled radish, fish cakes and the potato salad. Our food server was very attentive and friendly, kept bringing us the meats and refills on our drinks. They came to clean the grill very fast. The ambience inside was great, good music playing and they have a lot of tvs with sports as well. Love that at the end they have frozen yogurt station for you. Definitely a Korean bbq place to try if in the area read more

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A giant cockroach scurried its way across the partition wall in the main dining area. The staff offered to move our table elsewhere after seeing it, but I could not continue eating after that. The sides also did not seem to be fresh. Needless to say, my family and I will not be returning. read more

Star BBQ has been one of my favorite kbbq restaurants in Garden Grove. This place get's extremely busy but they do offer a waitlist you can join but sometimes even the waitlist can be long. For larger party's of 7+ you do have to call in and make a reservation. Last month (September), I was in charge of planning a team dinner for the place I work for. I needed to find a place that was open late enough for some of my team members could attend without us having to close the business we work at early. The business we work for is located in Irvine and we close at 9:30pm every day so I thought Star BBQ was perfect because they close at 1am Friday-Sunday. Keeping that in mind, i wanted to make sure I picked a time that would give everyone enough time to drive over safely. I called the week of our planned date to make a reservation for 15 for 10:20pm and the host was extremely helpful with setting that reservation up for me. She also let me know that last call to order would be 12am, which was perfectly fine with me. On the day of our reservation (September 26, 2025) , some of us arrived a little earlier than our reservation time so I wanted to check-in just so it gives the staff enough time to set up our table. When I checked in, the staff let us know they could already seat us and as they walked us to our table everything was already set up for us. Keep in mind, we are a large group so of course our order would be large. Also keeping in mind that last call was going to be 12am, we made sure to order as much as we could without having to make the staff go back and forth so often. The staff were so friendly/accommodating and always checking up on us to see if we wanted to order more. I've been to Star BBQ multiple times since it's not too far from where I live but majority of my coworkers are located in Irvine and all of them have never tried this place. This was our first team dinner my work has ever had and it was a complete success. I'm so happy everyone thought it was good as well! read more

THE BEST KBBQ I have ever been to, and no matter how many KBBQS i eat I will always find myself back here as my OG spot. Wide selection of variety of meats and their customer service is top tier. Walking in it feels cozy, and super clean. As we got seated we got to select which menu we wanted and order right off the bat. While waiting theres TV's displaying plenty of KPOP music videos or sports sometimes which was nice. While waiting for the meat to arrive we munched on the side dishes and I've gotta say, their cucumber kimchi is the best and nothing will ever compare. Their sauces to dip in with their un-marinated thin cuts of meat is just perfect. The price isn't so bad either but it's worth it when theres an froyo machine waiting at the end for you. read more

Decided to come here for my bday three days ago don't get me wrong food is pretty good. What ruined the mood was a worker I wish I got her name. Shes a little on the bigger side with redish hair. Attitude was on absolute 10 that day, mind you they weren't closing for another 2 hours. She would roll her eyes and sighed when we asked for anything. Rudely answer our questions when all you have to say is "we are out of that sorry." Also said "Can I get room" when trying to drop off our water, like girl what happened to excuse me? News flash bitch, we all hate our job. The least you could do is have some basic manners and respect they teach you in kindergarten. read more

It genuinely breaks my heart to write this review because Star BBQ used to be my absolute go-to. This was the place I chose to celebrate every single special occasion--birthdays, milestones, and gatherings with the people I care about. It held so many great memories for me. ​The absolute best part of the meal was always their unlimited tofu soup. It was the soul of the dining experience here. Finding out that they have now cut corners and capped it at only one tiny soup per person is incredibly sad and disappointing. ​Taking away the very thing that made this place special completely ruins the experience. It feels like they no longer care about the loyal customers who helped support them over the years. I never thought I'd say this, but after this major downgrade, I won't be returning. It's truly the end of an era for me. read more

I haven't been here in nearly 10 years, but I was pleasantly surprised. Service was great and meat was super fresh! There wasn't any waiting time and we were seated right away. It's pretty loud with the music and the customers, but overall good ambiance. It was very hot inside and I found myself sweating while eating...Maybe the AC was broken? The servers were all sweet and quick to bring out both meats and sides. They have unlimited steamed eggs too :) Will definitely be going back sometime in the future. read more

A must-visit galbi spot approved by Koreans! The meat quality is excellent, and the restaurant is very clean and hygienic--overall, we were extremely satisfied! While traveling in the U.S., we were craving Korean food, so we came here after reading the reviews... and wow. We ate so happily As expected, it's the true taste of Korean food! Honestly, it was even better than some places in Korea. My personal favorite was the LA galbi, and the kimchi stew was absolutely amazing too. All the side dishes were clean, neat, and well-prepared, which we really appreciated. Best of all, the prices are very reasonable, and it's all-you-can-eat, so we ate until we were completely full~~~ For dessert, make sure to get the yogurt ice cream twice!!!!! This quality at this price~~~~! The only downside is that there can be a wait, so I recommend coming right at 5 PM when they open or visiting on a weekday. read more

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Had a good experience with a small group of friends here for dinner! There's definitely a wait after 7-8 ish, but it wasn't too bad. There was a call for service button at our table, and all the side dishes were set up on our table when we sit down. I also love that they offer a jug of water. We ordered the menu A and there was a good amount of meat options. Our brisket was more fatty than expected but the meats were good. They also had a yogurt self serve machine and toppings bar which was very interesting and clean restrooms. My only con was the oil got on our plates and everywhere on the table. It was great to cook our meats on the grill with the strong flame but it seemed after left the restaurant, we still had a strong kbbq smell! So if there was more air ventilation inside would be great. read more

Star BBQ - Rice - Korean Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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Overall a solid choice for ayce kbbq, and they're able to seat big groups. We were able to join the Yelp waitlist for 12 and our table was ready in 5-10 mins on a Saturday night. They have all the classics and we ordered a lot beef belly, brisket, pork belly, too blade, and bulgolgi. They also offer corn cheese and spicy tofu soup. We also took advantage of their BOGO soju and BOGO 1 cent beer promotion. For dessert, there's soft service that tastes like pinkberry plus some toppings. We enjoyed our dinner at star bbq! read more

Hands down, one of the only AYCE places that's worth your $$$. They're not cheap on serving. Good ambiance and really accommodating people that work there. Been a customer for quite some time and I never get tired of going back. read more

I've been coming to star for over 12 years. Came here so often they gave me a free Star Bbq coffee mug lol. Yes there's changes and it happens, but I still appreciate their efforts in trying to make it the best they can in keeping a local kbbq spot. I still enjoy coming here a decade later with my husband and kids. read more

I don't think I would come back here when Red Castle is literally right next to it, as I found no appeal in what Star had to offer. The meats were generic and lacked unique flavor, and some of the cuts even came out frozen which was off putting. It was very loud and crowded inside as well. The service was average, not bad but not above and beyond either. They didn't really check on us and we had to call them over to make any additional orders. At the end when we got ice cream/frozen yogurt, it was alright but really didn't taste that great and left a weird feeling in the back of my throat. read more

Favorite kbbq , staff is friendly and very attentive . the food is super yummy ! always a great stop to hang out with friends ! read more

Love coming here for amazing KBBQ! Usually come on a Saturday and never have to wait too long! The wait time/waitlist is usually always accurate and on time. Servers are great and friendly! Good comes out quickly and the seasonings and sauces are the best. The price for the amount and quality of food you get is also superb! read more

Star BBQ - Brisket - Korean Near Me - Garden Grove, California

The Food: It's reliable fuel. You're there for the sheer volume of brisket and marinated galbi, not necessarily for aged wagyu. It hits the spot when you just need that protein fix. The Atmosphere is loud and bustling. It's the kind of place where you have to raise your voice to be heard over the extractor fans and the K-Pop, which is part of the fun if you're with a big group. This is almost every KBBQ Service: Managing an AYCE floor is basically a marathon. It's great that you noted the staff's hard work--being kind to the servers usually goes a long way in getting those grill changes and extra radish wraps faster. The Value: Affordable meat-sweats. It's the great equalizer of dining out. read more

Frozen yogurt for the win! They have free frozen yogurt for you while you wait and after your dinner complete with different toppings! Combo B is okay for me since I don't usually eat other things besides the typical brisket, pork belly and beef belly. Staff were attentive and I like how they clean their grills. Very efficient and fast. Their sides could improve more but it is enough. You'll have to ask for kimchi, garlic and jalapeño separately. Lots of parking in the area and there's a happy lemon boba tea place nearby. They also have a buy one get one for a penny drink which is very good! read more

First time here. Usually we are at Shik Do but they have changed a lot since the renovation. So we are expanding our area and decided to give this place a shot. We are happy we did. Quickly seated for an afternoon table. The servers were quick, polite and very attentive. Nice space between tables allowed us to enjoy our meal casually and comfortably. It was open and airy but not too loud as it got crowded. Food selection was nice based on the price we paid. We definitely are happy with our choice and excited to return. read more

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Updating my review because our server tonight, Max, went above and beyond! Thanks for another wonderful dinner!! read more

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I love this place the meat is very tasty! The servers were all super nice and attentive. I went here with my Filipino family last week and my parents loved the brisket. My favorite meat was the pork belly and corn cheese! Plenty of side dishes, including rice paper, radish paper, kimchi, potato salad, cucumbers and so much more! Would recommend eating here again! read more

Star BBQ - Brisket Corn cheese - Korean Near Me - Garden Grove, California

my friends and i decided to get some kbbq on a sunday so there was a little bit of a wait but it wasn't too bad, i'd say maybe 10-15 mins. Our server was a bit silly, he could never really hear me since i was sitting in the corner but speaking louder didn't help either so sometimes it got awkward but over all the meat quality was good and so was the corn cheese and ice cream bar after. read more

Star BBQ - Korean Near Me - Garden Grove, California