Great food and lunch menu. Esther was a wonderful server. Good vibes all around and even better food read more

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

The service was amazing. Ivan is a great server and showed exceptional care. Food was delicious as well. read more

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

First of all thanks to Jack for the amazing service, good vibe and small talk. He maked this experience much better. Normally korean dish is not my type of food but here you can eat everything. It was a really nice setting to eat and not for a expensive price. A place you must visit! Milo out of belgium ;) read more

The best! Korean barbecue! Killer food, fresh draft Asahi beer, and the nicest people ever! Check out this photo: It's a beer tower that holds and chills 100 ounces of draft beer, and you'll need it because the BBQ is ALL YOU CAN EAT! Worth a trip to SM; manager Esther will take super care of you so give it a try. Trust me on this one! read more

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

Food was amazing! So many options to choose from and all meats were great quality. Service was impeccable wasn't overdone but checked in at appropriate times when our food or drinks were low and needed refills. All around vibes great, perfect location, not too loud so you can have conversations. 10/10b read more

Great service, great food, AYCE. Excited for a k bbq place in Santa Monica! Comfortable, clean booth seating and good ventilation. Public parking structures nearby. We ordered marinated chicken, bulgogi, marinated LA Galbi short rib, beef brisket, pineapple, steamed egg, rice cakes, endless salad. The house sauce is very flavorful. I asked for a side of sesame oil as well. Everything was delicious and flavored well. The steamed egg was a little flat and lacking. Wishlist: I wish they had sikhye, rice wraps, & daikon wraps! We will def be back for more. read more

Went to Santa Monica because I've never been. Met up with family to have dinner and wanted to check out this place since it was AYCE. The restaurant is nicely placed at a corner. Plenty of tables and seating. It was nice and intimate. We ordered almost all the meats. 3 at a time. Tried the steamed egg, its almost like an omelet. Tasted okay. Had three Bandhan items, some potato dish almost tasted like potato salad but mashed, pickled zucchini i thought was cucumber, and pickled radish with Jalapeños probably my fave. The meats were pretty good. Liked the marinated ones better than the non marinated. Japchae was good. Lychee drink was delicious. (Alcoholic) overall it was a typical Korean bbq joint with okay food. But the service was excellent. He kept checking in on us and made sure we were okay and if we wanted more. Recommend the kimichi rice. It was yummy! read more

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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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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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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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So happy to have an AYCE KBBQ in Santa Monica !! Took my kid and friends here. It's a walk in situation and they seated us right away. You get 90 mins to tear it up. The starter salad was so good. The dressing is so tasty. We had 3 bowls. Then the meats the server recommended was so good. We will definitely return soon. read more

The Moo Korean BBQ - Veggie kabob , rib eye and galbi ! - Korean Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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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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Very mid level meat. Very expensive. Servers seem totally disinterested. We had to ask for everything multiple times. No sauces at all except chili and something that tastes like water. We definitely won't be back. read more

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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Our waiter is was so great, but the meat was BURNING SO BAD on their grill even when we would flip it often. Majority of the time we were eating the sides rather than the meat because we were tired of the charcoaled meat to the point of our water saying he felt bad that all we were eating was sides. The kimchi soup tasted like straight tomato sauce to the point where I had to add my own drinking water to it. I made a complaint to the manager and she was saying that their grill does tend to get hotter than the usual, but she wasn't authorized to give any discount. We go to Korean bbq all the time including even downtown & all other cities. This place has been completely disappointing! read more

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Was in Santa Monica during 3 day weekend for me and my wife. Didn't really plan where to eat and was starving by the time we came across this place. While the service was prompt and attentive, it may have been due to us being one of the few people in the restaurant . Everyone was very helpful and kind and my 2 star rating is solely based on the quality of the food . Being in Santa Monica the AYCE price of $49.99 is most likely due to location. The quality of meat was definitely subpar. I ordered us a rib eye which was limited to 1 per person, and when we got it , it looked like a deli meat shaving and was one of the worst looking rib eye servings I've ever seen. The seasoned short rib looked like a tangled mess of tendon, gristle , fat and grayish looking meat. The pork belly appeared to have been discount meat cuts from the local 7/11. They did not have corn cheese, steamed egg, rice paper, pickled radish, etc. I will say the kimchi fried rice was good. But for $50 a person the food here was terrible for the price .. I cannot recommend this place to anyone who regularly eats Korean bbq. Def will not come back read more

The Moo Korean BBQ - Limited 1 serving rib eye was literally a shaving of a rib eye.. wanted to take more pics but was being watched by staff - Korean Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Amazing Experience This was the first time celebrating my husband's birthday at The Moo Korean BBQ, and it was absolutely wonderful!Our waitress, Sophie, was incredibly helpful throughout the night, and the busboy, Julio, provided fantastic service. Thank you both for taking such good care of us! The food service was excellent, and the food itself was absolutely delicious. We will definitely be back! read more

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

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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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

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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

They were so welcoming from the moment we stepped in, so attentive and the food was great. Place was so clean. No complaints, can't wait to be back. read more

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

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

Got a shoe? Want to eat? Head to The Moo, just down the street. The food is great, I'm not a liar. Put it on the grill, over the fire. The waiter's cool, his name is Jack. Next time I'm hungry, I'm running right back. I don't have a cat, or a poodle. But I wish had, some more glass noodle. Get all you can eat, stay till 3. The Moo is the spot, if you ask me. read more

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

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

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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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

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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

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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

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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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We all loved this place! We went for dinner on Sunday. Our server was very kind and attentive. The food was delicious, with a fantastic selection and great sauces. It's in a wonderful location with free 90-minute parking everywhere, plus free karaoke and other entertainment on the promenade. I'm so happy to finally have a great Korean BBQ spot right near my home, and I wish them huge success! 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

SAVE YOUR MONEY! Go to K-Town and enjoy yourself instead. The beef is SUPER low quality at this establishment. It smelt horrible when it arrived at the table. The pork was grey. The Ribeye had meat tenderizer on it and was mushy and thin. The banchan were dried out. The staff did what they could by calling the manager so we would not be charged the full amount other than the alcohol we ordered. Not even a bite taken as we were worried about our physical health. We're regular K bbq eaters and we were incredibly disappointed by this place- GO TO KTOWN 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

I brought my little one to this place near Santa Monica Beach after a nice stroll on the Pier. The waitress was so helpful and fantastic to my son. Totally recommend this gem to other Canadian visitors who crave Korean BBQ! read more

Absolutely fantastic, and the server was very attentive. The food was fresh and very good; I highly recommend the ribeye and beef belly, but it's all great! read more

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