Firstly the food is amazing! I've been to K-town with similar concept but very pricy and the beef was good but this place had great beef and for reasonable price! The service was also on point and loved that they came at the right moment to cut my beef from the grill. We will be back! read more

Had an amazing experience at Moo Korean BBQ in Santa Monica! First off, a huge thank you to Ivan, our server, who truly made our visit memorable. He was friendly, welcoming, and incredibly attentive from start to finish. His service was on point -- every time we placed an order, it felt like our food arrived within seconds (slight exaggeration ), but honestly, he was incredibly fast and always made sure we had everything we needed. Unfortunately, I didn't get any pictures of the food because we were too excited to dig in! Everything looked so good that I completely forgot to take photos. From the selection of meats and seafood to the garlic noodles, every dish we tried was delicious. The flavors were amazing, and everything was cooked perfectly. A must-try is their cocktails! They were a great complement to the meal and added to the overall experience. Between the quality of the food, the great atmosphere, and especially the outstanding service from Ivan, Moo Korean BBQ is definitely a spot I'd recommend. Looking forward to coming back again soon! Tip: get the tacos to make Korean tacos! Haven't seen that at any other Korean BBQ spots read more

The Moo Korean BBQ - Simple menu. Allows you to have quality food vs other places that have pages of meat on the menu. - Korean Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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I was excited to try this AYCE place on 3rd St Promenade. I really value the experience at an all you can eat place and this place had an elegant ambiance and, most importantly, availability. I couldn't wait over an hour for Hillstone. All the meat we were able to order were tender and lightly marinated, although not a lot of sides. I was very disappointed with our server, Steve. He was not only inattentive but looked irritated to take our orders. I observed as he repeatedly took care of the other tables adjacent to us while passing us up, not checking in once to see if we needed anything. We had to signal for him if we needed to order more. I resorted to asking another staff member who was placing our meat if I can get more sesame oil. I don't understand the blatant disregard to our table but I certainly don't believe in paying $50 a person for really unacceptable service. The cherry on top was having our server hover over my husband as he was figuring out the tip. Let me emphasize that if service is bad at an all you can eat place, it turns into "whatever you can get." If you can make the journey, go to Koreatown. read more

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Yay for solid korean bbq on the 3rd street Promenade! I took a gf of mine, who was visiting, and my daughter to The Moo on a monday night. It was crowded so we got seated right away. The restaurant is impeccably clean. We ordered for meat: Beef brisket Chicken Beef Bulgari Shrimp Everything was fresh and so delicious! We were just missing rice paper wraps, finishing salt and lemon for my diet coke. The Banchan set was really good too and I'll definitely be back to try more on the menu! read more

Right on third street promenade, the Moo BBQ has premium AYCE KBBQ! My husband noticed the quality of meat really stood out. It was not overly saturated with marinade and had a great balance after cooked on the grill! I personally really liked that there isn't a large portion of meat per plate because that way I can try more dishes or don't have to finish cooking it all when I am not ready! My pet leave at some kbbq restaurants is that they put so much of one meat that you can't really try a variety. The banchan was great but we focused in on the meat because we don't come to play! The kimchi fried rice was also so good! It was buttery and had great flavor. Also fun that they have corn tortillas to make tacos! Service was attentive and top notch! AYCE for 90 min with no limited rounds. They also change out the grill plates often. Parking was easy with the lot next door. And a bonus is not smelling like KBBQ after! It was well ventilated. A great option in the westside of LA if you don't want to drive all the way to Ktown. And a perfect date spot to enjoy Santa Monica and third street promenade! Only thing is I would love a rice paper option. Definitely check them out! read more

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I visited this restaurant today for Korean BBQ, but unfortunately my experience was disappointing. The biggest issue was the grill. The heat was very uneven. Some areas were extremely hot and burned the meat almost immediately, while other areas barely had any heat at all, making it impossible to cook the meat properly. It was very frustrating and seemed like there was something wrong with the grill. I informed one of the servers about the problem, and he told me to wait. While waiting, I briefly looked at the empty table next to us to see if their grill was working better. Instead of helping me, he spoke to me very rudely and said, "What are you doing? You need to wait for me." However, he didn't come back for quite a while. What bothered me even more was his attitude. He looked annoyed the entire time, spoke in an unfriendly tone, and never used basic polite expressions. His facial expression made me feel very uncomfortable. After that interaction, I completely lost my appetite. He was a Korean male staff member working near the front counter. After that, I honestly didn't even feel comfortable talking to him anymore because he always seemed upset and gave me unpleasant looks. Whenever I had a question, I preferred asking another male server, who appeared to be Mexican. He was friendly, polite, and willing to help. The difference in their attitudes was huge. Dining out is supposed to be an enjoyable experience, but instead I felt nervous every time I had to speak to this server, almost like I had to worry about his mood before asking for help. I hope the restaurant can improve both the condition of the grills and the customer service, because good food alone cannot make up for poor service. read more

The Moo Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Santa Monica, California

It's not a bad option if you don't want to drive to K-town. This newly opened AYCE Korean BBQ is located at 3rd street promenade. Minuses: The steam egg had no flavor. They only let you order one order of short-ribs and rib-eye steak. Limted banchan - no rice wrapper. Pros: Spicy pork belly, beef bugolgi, pork bugogi, and salad were all yummy. The inside is new, clean and spacious. Decent service. Pro-tip: You can park at the mall for 90 minute free parking. read more

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Let me start first by saying my rating of 4/5 is purely for the amazing and clean ambiance, and attentive and kind staff. When a grill change was needed, we were quickly given a fresh one. The waiter, Brandon, even brought out their radish kimchi for us to try and we loved it of course. Service and ambiance were SPOT ON. The quality and selection of the meats and the selection of sides offered is where my rating is probably a 2 out of 5. We tried a variety of their menu including the ribeye, marinated galbi, short ribs, beef brisket, spicy pork belly, and to be honest, and they all fell short. I've had my for share of korean bbq, from the most premium, to the most affordable, and I would rank this price wise towards the more premium in terms of AYCE (all you can eat) but meat selection and quality as 5/10. The flavors were a little bland, we would've loved to see richer marinades that would've ensured the meat retain the seasonings after grilling. One notable absence was our favorite - beef tongue! The banchan selection was also scarce compared to other kbbq, and we would have loved to have a dry salt offered as a condiment as well. I'm still extremely grateful for Moo for coming to the West Side and offering decent korean bbq. If you're a SoCal native, this probably will NOT satisfy your kbbq cravings my friend - you...like us, will be better off making the treck to K-town. If you're completely new to the ART that is KBBQ, Moo is a nice introduction. It's clean, the selection is OK, and you're greeted with a smile and prompt service. read more

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Not feeling the drive to DTLA so found this one closer to home - It's Santa Monica so lots of public parking lots and street parking but always hit/miss on the street. Very friendly as we walked in and even asked us if we are familiar with KBBQ or AYCE style. Waiter laid it out pretty simply: 90-minute time limit 3 items from each menu side (main/appetizer/dessert) Can re-order whatever you want Huge fan of the ban ban usually available at KBBQ, but only a few options here but still very tasty The portions offered are small, but who cares as you can keep ordering and you can try everything. Dipping sauces were great especially with their gyoza They had all the usual meats and liked all of them - spicy pork belly, beef bulgogi, short rib and more - all seasoned/marinated well and tender Still spent a decent amount of money (about $50/person) but saved time and gas so that's life in Los Angeles... Quick tip - the seafood was really the only miss of the night but sort of expected at AYCE read more

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so glad there is finally an AYCE KBBQ place in santa monica! Got to go to the opening night and had a fantastic experience. The service was excellent, especially our server Leslie! Glasses were always filled, grills always replaced, always checked in to put more food orders in. All the food was delicious. Personal favorites were the ribeye, short rib, pork bulgogi, and the kimchi fried rice! the steamed egg was also great! We ordered tortillas as a side to be able to make tacos with the meat, which was such a unique and fun idea! Overall had a really great dinner and will absolutely be coming back to try more items on the menu! read more

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Top notch service and sooo many yummy options to choose from. Literally something for everyone and we definitely got our monies worth! The manager Nelson helped secure a table for our large group in advance and was just the nicest guy ever. Highly recommend for a fun shared experience for a big group! read more

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Service was amazing! Nelson, the owner was very nice when he approached our table and introduced himself. The staff was very attentive and food was amazing! I def recommend building an appetite when you come here. read more

High quality Korean BBQ with a great price right on Santa Monica Promenade. Very clean restaurant and the meat was very fresh (and all you can eat). I would also recommend adding the taco plate to make it tacos. My server Iban was great. Can't wait to come back! read more

We got in a bit late with only 30 minutes before their kitchen closed and were ravished with hunger. The Moo staff was excellent and took good care of us, brought us amazing food with a smile and were quick to bring us everything! Serious emphasis on the service because it was unreal and we were stuffed. Vibe was great, good groovy music. Price was reasonable with how much food you can eat, and we only had an hour and thought that was plenty :) What more could you want! read more

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Food was delicious. We ate so much in just 45 mins. Rib eye, galbi short rib, pork belly, spicy pork bulgogi and more. Do not miss the Kimchi fried rice. We also tried the steamed egg, chicken karage, cinnamon pineapple, and more. Def will come back to try more! Our server Jack was super nice and kept checking on us. read more

Definitely had to check out this place. The ambiance is great, very clean, very attentive service. In terms of the offerings, I was really impressed. I really like the quality of the meat. I really enjoyed the cocktails; they were amazing. Things that were really great that they have there that's unique is the tacos and stuff like that as well. The very end pineapple was great, so definitely recommend this place. We have a good spot for Korean barbecue finally on the west side, all you can eat. read more

Came for KBBQ, left with zero regrets (and somehow zero smoke smell ) The ribeye was insanely soft, and the galbi was a standout -- really good quality with a great meat-to-fat ratio (not the usual overly fatty cuts you sometimes get). It ended up being pretty family-friendly too, with fries, tots, and karaage, plus sides like fresh kimchi and a surprisingly good potato salad (toddler loved it). The meats were a hit as well. The grill setup was a nice touch -- there's a built-in fan that pulls the smoke down, so you don't leave smelling like BBQ. Service really stood out. The servers were kind, helped cook the meat, and showed us the best way to prepare it. Definitely coming back. read more

The Moo Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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I ate at the moo last night with two friends, and we had such a blast! The food was absolutely delicious, and we looooved the spicy pork belly, marinated pork bulgogi, beef brisket, marinated short rib-LA Galbi, and the beef bulgogi. The steamed egg and japchae were also so yummy, and the tater tots were actually pretty good too! My friend was hoping to have just cheese as an addition, but they only had cheese corn (and the cheese was lacking a bit, so she asked for another with extra cheese. They weren't sure if this would be able to be accommodated, but it ended up being fine!). My other friend was hoping for kimchi, but they only had kimchi fried rice. It looked delicious, but we wanted to be sure we could eat more meat so we didn't get it. The service was efficient and very nice. Our grill was switched out several times which we really appreciated. The portions are definitely small, but since it's AYCE, it isn't a huge deal. I did feel a bit rushed though, since we have 90 minutes overall and you can only order 3 meat dishes at a time. But we left stuffed, so it definitely worked out. It's pretty pricey (with tip it was about $65 pp) and the banchan was lacking a bit. They didn't have potato salad or some of the other usual banchan offerings, so that was a bit of a bummer, but it was overall fine. It was a lot of fun and I am excited to go back! read more

Korean BBQ meets taco night at The Moo Korean BBQ and I'm officially sold for $49.95 AYCE / Person for dinner. They have a variety of chicken, pork, beef & seafood along with sides, soups and appetizers. Great food, service and vibes! This place deserves a visit if you're craving KBBQ on the westside! Here's what I tried below. Beef Brisket Beef Bulgogi Seasoned Short Rib LA Galbi limit 1 order /2 people Rib Eye limit 1 order / 2 people Pork Belly & Garlic Pork Belly Japchae Steamed Egg Kimchi Jjigae & Soy Bean Jjigae Gyoza Fried Calamari The Moo Taco Plate read more

I recently visited The Moo BBQ in Santa Monica. I was craving Korean food but honestly didn't have the energy to drive all the way to K-Town. So I was pretty surprised (and excited) to find a K-BBQ spot on the Westside. From the outside, it looked pretty legit. I was even more surprised to find out it's all-you-can-eat. As a Korean, I'll be honest--I didn't expect much at first. But I was wrong. The vibe inside was great, service was fast and attentive, and the food came out quickly. All side dishes were delicious. The most importantly, the meat quality was actually solid. It really felt like a proper K-BBQ experience. If you're on the Westside and craving Korean food, I'd definitely recommend checking this place out. So glad we finally have a good K-BBQ spot out here. read more

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It was our first time here. The place looks brand new, clean and everything is well kept. When we were at the reception the front desk tried to help us by explaining how the menu works, but the phone rang and he had to answer it as he should and we completely understand it. Daniel gladly hopped in and explain to us how the eat-all-you-can works. Everyone was friendly and helpful. The portions per plate were perfect not too overwhelming and not so little, just enough for you to enjoy & finish so you can order or try more from the menu. I only eat chicken and seafood while my partner loves red meats. I appreciate that they made and effort, making sure the proteins went out the same time so we both can eat at the same time. I also appreciate Esther checking with the kitchen to make sure there's no meat on the kimchi fried rice and japchae. We like the grill that they use very much. There's wholes on the side of it which sucks the smoke in before it goes up so we went out of the restaurant not smelling like bbq. There's no loud and big vent on top of our head. The music is perfect, I feel like this is the first time my partner and I had a proper conversation while eating kbbq with no loud vent or music and smoke on our faces. lol There's a lot of paid parking around the restaurant and it's only 10-15minute walk to the pier. So you can walk to move the food down and make space for funnel cakes! Heheheh Thank you again! Too bad I didn't get to take proper pictures. read more

The Moo Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Santa Monica, California

The best barbecue I've ever had in my life I went there with a group of friends two weeks ago took home leftovers which didn't last long but they're barbecue is absolutely the best you must try! read more

Amazing dinner experience at Moo K BBQ. The restaurant was completely renovated and offers a clean and modern dining experience right on the 3rd street promenade. They have a great selection of appetizers, meats and banchan. The meat was all high quality and the marinades were excellent. The LA Galbi and pork belly were my favorites. The cheesy fries and the Kim chi fried rice are must tries. Dip everything in the moo sauce for some extra flavor. Don't forget to get a pitcher of beer for $15! This restaurant is perfect for date night or family dinners. You can get your shopping done and then head to Moo for a satisfying all you can eat meal. I will be back! read more

The Moo Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Came here for Korean bbq in Santa Monica and it's such a solid spot. The meat quality was really good, especially for an ayce place. My favorite was the beef belly brisket, it was so soft and tender it literally melts in your mouth. We also had galbi, pork belly and rib eye. They were all good and high quality meat. Their banchan (side dishes) were also really good and servers ensured to fill up the side dishes, which is so important. Overall, great quality for the price, good sides, and super convenient location. Definitely a spot I'd come back to when I'm craving Kbbq. read more

The Moo Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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This is my second time coming to this place and I really was hopeful it would be a better experience but it wasn't .. we came in with a baby in a stroller (sleeping peacefully) and the initial response was " well we only have booths and no where for the stroller" Then he came back and sat us on the other side of the restaurant where we easily fit with the stroller. they say they offer different sides everyday, so there's a lack of consistency and knowing what sides will be offered when visiting. They are very practical with how much you can order at a time and how little of that they will give you. In the end we were finishing are food and they asked" can we start cleaning ? " literally mid bite. However I over heard they had a party they wanted sat at 5:30 and it must've been important to them because they made sure to have the table set well before this time . ( we would've been the only Party near the table ) The owner then comes up and says it's okay we stayed longer this time since it isn't busy but next time dont assume we could do so and don't say " well last time I stayed longer" We immediately got up and left ... because how would staying feel comfortable after that? The meat is good though , but there's far too many Korean bbq options for much cheaper with better service , servings and quality read more

The Moo Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Food is fire, staff is very kind, and unlike a lot of other ayce restaurants, it has a very clean and high end aesthetic to it! the side dishes were soooooo too perfect for families and for date nights - location is fire too right on the promenade. read more

The Moo Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Finally a new K-BBQ spot that's actually GOOOOD on the west-side & All You Can Eat?! The Moo is located at the 3rd Street Promenade a few blocks from the Santa Monica Pier & the Santa Monica parking structures offer free 90 minutes parking but there's plenty of street parking around as well. Ordered the beef brisket, beef belly, rib-eye, marinated LA galbi short rib, & seasoned short rib. Everything was delicious Make sure to use The Moo sauce! We also added the kimchi fried rice, probably could have ate another one but needed to save space. Tried both stews and WOW, can't stop thinking of the kimchi stew! Will definitely be back soon! read more

The Moo Korean BBQ - beef brisket, beef belly, rib-eye - Korean Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Went to The Moo Korean bbq tonight w some friends and it was amazing! The best part of a great dining experience is when the servers check in with you even before you need to ask for anything. Juan was our main server and he made sure our glasses were filled and the food orders were placed! The top cuts we had were the ribeye, beef belly and seasoned short rib. Can't forget the cinnamon pineapple and the tater tots!! The other pro to this restaurant is the ventilation system for the grill. The grill was sucking up all of the smoke from the sides of the grill so we left with our clothes smelling less like Korean bbq! Overall, a great experience and a great addition to Santa Monica!! ***** read more

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Amazing customer service and the food quality is amazing. Staff is very attentive. Very pleased each time that I have come here. read more

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Moo KBBQ in Santa Monica you must come and try it. All you can eat. Great service and walking distance to the beach. Side dish! Kim chi fried rice is a must read more

The Moo Korean BBQ - Brisket - Korean Near Me - Santa Monica, California

A great place for all you can eat Korean bbq! The restaurant is very nice and clean, and the staff is super nice! They have some unique sides and all the meats at great. A great spot to check out in Santa Monica! read more

I was strolling down the beach looking for food and I came across this restaurant with great reviews on yelp so off we went . Walking in the ambience is very nice , it's not smelly or Smokey. The inside is very elegant compared to other KBBQ places. We got sat down and our waiter was very kind. They're so on it there compared to other places that's why they're getting 4 stars. The only downfall was it's really not authentic at all. The soondubu was pastey and tomatoey, I knowww what did I expect lmao. The japchae was okay kinda better than Gen. The meat quality was very great !!! So if you're simple not really looking for flavor but rather meat quality and rice this place is for you . It is $50 so it's pretty steep for not a big menu option, but it's doable. read more

The Moo Korean BBQ - I asked for brisket and got some thin bulgogi looking meat - Korean Near Me - Santa Monica, California

This place is a must try! So excited to write this review as I absolutely love Korean BBQ and am so happy we gave this new place a try. Our server Leslie was adorable and so helpful in her recommendations on what to order. We had the spicy pork , my personal favorite , the garlic pork, also good , and the amazing ribeye! We then added the spicy Octopus which I'd never had before or seen on any other menu but would definitely get again. Their spicy Kimchi rice is an absolute must!!!! Delicious! And all the sides, salad, potato salad, cucumber , moo sauce were all really good. We had great drinks and the vibe was so much fun!!!! I am definitely going back with more people next time. If you are in Santa Monica check them out! read more

One of the best reasons to come to LA as a tourist is our KBBQ which some say is better even than Korea's. Moo made a great spot even better! It has the nostalgia of a Santa Monica neighborhood spot from long ago but the service and AYCE flavor with all Korea Town has to offer; only you get to skip a couple hours in traffic, the extra crime of the inner cities and about half the bill. ~$40 All-You-can-Eat does not get much better and only Namoo on the west side is even close. Tourist come one come all to a must try spot if you are spending a few days walking around 3rd street. I love the simple clean take on KBBQ and can't believe how good it's already. Definitely work this into our regular resturaunt rotation. Double down on the LA Kalbi and the panchan because you can! And no need to pace your selves you have enough time to lap the menu a few times if you don't dilly dally too much :) I am so excited when really solid options like this come to places that don't have them. I hope the locals do their part and making this something that we can enjoy for generations to come. Thank for brings such delicious KBBQ to Santa Monica! read more

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Very attentive service - pleasurable experience Food was delicious and very fresh. Portions were perfect for trying a majority of the menu in one sitting read more

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What a fun experience! Large family group visited The Moo for dinner. So many protein options! Ribeye, chicken, pork belly, octopus, etc. also yummy appetizers. Made for an interactive experience for all. The staff was all so kind and gracious. read more

Finally a solid KBBQ option on the west side! While the selection of meats are limited you do not miss out on the quality! I wish they had a wider selection of banchan, as we were only given 3 dishes to start and had to ask for kimchi. This is definitely not going to live up to the spots in k-town but will satisfy your KBBQ crave if you're not willing to make that drive. read more

An absolute disaster from start to finish. Our server went missing, the meat was micro-portioned and aggressively salty, and the stove had the heating power of a birthday candle. We were forced into ordering side dishes we didn't want, given prehistoric shrimp, and served a bowl of ramen that was basically just salt water. Anyone who has had actual Korean BBQ knows this place is a crime scene. Do your stomach a favor and skip it! read more

The Moo Korean BBQ - The short rib that's might as well be called "extra thin rib" and Costco calamari - Korean Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Five stars all the way for The Moo! This is the spot we've been looking for in Santa Monica. The ambiance is great with really fresh, modern decor, and the energy is awesome. We loved the LA Marinated short ribs and the Moo Fries. Everyone was so nice and attentive. It's the perfect place for a great meal and a fun night out. Definitely recommend! read more

The Moo Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Just tried this new korean bbq AYCE spot right on the promenade in Santa Monica and it did not disappoint! Everything we ordered was flavorful - the spicy pork belly, galbi , and the ribeye steak were all highlights. And the kimchi fried rice was delicious. Came with the kids and they enjoyed the moo fries & gyoza. Service was friendly and attentive, and the vibe is great for groups or family dinners read more

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