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    3.5 (424 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    brisket bugolgi
    HOUMAN A.

    Experience was disappointing overall. The brisket had a mild gas-like taste -- at first I thought it was just me, but my girlfriend noticed it too. The bulgogi was bland and lacked the flavor you'd normally expect from Korean BBQ. Cheese corn, but it was overloaded with mayo to the point that it completely overpowered the dish. Instead of tasting cheesy and balanced, it felt overly saturated and unappetizing ( Jizz Corn appearance). The posted menu prices appeared cheaper than what we were actually charged, which was frustrating. We went around noon and requested bean sprouts, but they were already out. It's surprising for an all-you-can-eat restaurant to run out of a basic appetizer that early in the day. The nonstop music became overwhelming after a while, and the server kept asking if we were done eating, which made us feel rushed. It wasn't until the next day that my girlfriend noticed there was apparently a 2-hour seating limit listed on the menu. That would have been helpful to know upfront instead of feeling pressured throughout the meal. Overall, not the experience we expected.

    Brisket and Bulgogi
    Mary A.

    Got there around 7 PM and were seated immediately, which was great. The only downside was that the staff felt a bit pushy at first. We were waiting for one more person in our party and had already asked for a few minutes, but they kept persisting in ordering. That said, after that initial moment, the service was actually very attentive and kind. The meat came out quickly throughout the meal, which we appreciated. Portions were generous, and the meat quality was pretty good overall. Parking in the lot wasn't too bad either. Overall, a solid experience.

    Delish!
    Karina M.

    My boyfriend and I had nice experience at Top chef! Walking in I definitely got a sense of an authentic Korean bbq spot that you would stop by for a casual drink and dine. We ordered AYCE and had the brisket, beef short Ribs, and top blade for our meats. Please note the portion sizes are huge and definitely shareable so they only allow three at a time. For appetizers/ sides we had corn cheese, fried dumplings, spicy noodle soup, rice, bean paste soup, and rice paper. We were definitely impressed with the quality and taste of everything we ordered. Especially the meat quality, it was incredible! Over all I think I think for what you get the price of 32.99 is a great deal. I will add that the service threw us off a bit at first but I think culturally there can be different expectations in mannerisms. Even so, service was fast and efficient and if we needed anything we could easily press the service button. Would love to come back!

    Boj o.

    Korea Town is where it's at BUT this place will serve your AYCE KBBQ cravings. No need to drive far. Friendly service. They probably have one of the best kimchi! So fresh and delicious! They have great selections of meat. Good quality and nicely balanced marinate on their meats. Inside was simple and clean. Plenty of dining area. Parking can be tight because it shares with other businesses.

    Brisket, spare rib meat, and basil pork belly plus banchan
    Julie M.

    I just ate here yesterday (Sunday) for kbbq and was pleasantly surprised at the quality! I will definitely bring my Korean mom here next time she visits. I always avoided this place before when it also had Japanese food because usually multi-cuisine restaurants aren't that great. The cuts are not thin and are really good quality. Please know that it's quite common to have a more serious and less "friendly" service at kbbq so don't expect too much on that side of things but it was decent enough yesterday, but there were only a couple of other tables at the time. I will definitely bring be back!! Oh and the basil pork belly is good! Nice unique take! Amd the kimchi is good (I bet the kimchi soup is awesome and I'll def try it sometime) and you can get Korean pancake with the bbq and it was really, really good. They also have other items on their menu, lots of Korean soup, dol sot bibimbap, etc.

    service was fast, efficient, kind, and consistent without being bothered ... they were very attentive to making sure we had enough food and drinks. this is a kinda no-frills place, sometimes restaurants try to create an ambiance of authenticity with art work or designs, music, little nicknacks, etc but this is exactly what I want in a kbbq- I'm there to experience the food and the shared experience of cooking with my family and interacting and talking about our days. The food was undeniably amazing- wish I had smuggled in Tupperware or sandwich baggies lol (don't frisk me next time!) portions of were large, marinated meats were not overwhelming in flavor, everything was fresh and delicious. I think we left around 8pm and our whole household was in bed with happy, sleepy bellies by 9. Will definitely return :)

    Menu as of 01/12/25
    Aliza C.

    Kinda a hole in the wall KBBQ spot in Simi Valley. Very surprised by the good quality of meats at this spot. Portions are also huge so best to come with a group! Don't expect "American" hospitality/service, but service was fairly quick. They do have a call button so utilize that and be ready to order when your server comes around. Favorites were the beef belly, brisket, and short ribs. If I'm in the area again, I'd come back and try the other meats and sides.

    Beef belly meat for sale.
    Suliman R.

    When you think a place can't get any worse in service or food come here. Servers walk away mid order, might as well bring your own water to refill because no one is coming. Service is non-existent and it's like you're bothering someone when you finally flag them down and ask for some more sides. I hate to say it but go to another option or to Thousand Oaks for better kbbq and service. When we came there was three parties at the restaurant. There is only two servers at the time and normally I'd be okay with giving this place another shot or waiting a little longer than usual but this is the 3rd time and by other reviews you can tell it's a reoccurring pattern. It's like the people who work here purposely avoid you so you don't order more food. I wish the owner took the time to actually read the reviews because this place has potential in Simi to satisfy someone's kbbq cravings. Meat quality and banchan quality seems to have gone drastically down over the years. Brisket texture is rubbery. Japachae went from japchae with vegetables to just noodles. Blanched broccoli with no sauce. Kimchi doesn't taste like it used too. Shortibs on option A are boneless and not short ribs. Not sure how this place has survived this long and wouldn't be surprised if it closed down. Won't come again.

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    Grace T.

    I was in the area and suddenly craved for Korean food. I ordered la galbi and sundubu. The food was great and I ordered the tofu red soup but requested to make it mild since I don't like very spicy. Turns out, their mild version is too spicy for me so the nice server took it back to the kitchen to reduce the spiciness. Overall I would say I got a good service, the food I ordered tasted really good, the price was fair and the place is clean. What I like also is that they have forks ans spoons that are kept in a compartment on the side along with hand wipes and sanitizer dispenser. Convenient parking and will definitely come back again.

    Pork jowl

    They changed the restaurant name to Surajang and may have changed owners (not too sure). The meat was decent quality and food came out quick. Staff was friendly and attentive and music was not too loud. The order of meat does come out in large quantities so watch out how much you order at once (just in case you dont finish it). Would definitely be back with friends and family. Great for days I don't want to drive to LA for ayce kbbq.

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    Food is delicious, we've been coming here for years. Excellent service and good ventilation for air.

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    Love the great amount of food given; varied selection of Soju; and fast service. Will recommend

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    The service was amazing and the workers were so nice to me and my kids overall this was such an amazing place to eat at!

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    What's the price for kids (4, 6, 10)? Adults will do AYCE.

    Is there still the AYCE lunch menu?

    No. All day same price $24.95 or $32.95

    Are you guys open for outdoor dining?

    Yes.

    Can I order dinner special during lunch time?

    Yes. Dinner special available all day.

    Can you order the AYCE dinner if you dine alone?

    No it Requires two people.

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    Sutter's Mill Restaurant - Prime Rib 12oz  Stuffed Baked Potato

    Sutter's Mill Restaurant

    3.8(555 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$

    Went for dinner and dessert at 7pm on Wednesday and it was packed. Couples, families, singles…read more Plenty of servers on duty and the service was excellent! Nolan was our server and he was on it. Wasn't obnoxious about giving good service but on top of it. Got our orders right, was accommodating. I love the ambience. Not California dining with bright lights and high noise level. Old time sexy ambience where you think the couple in the next booth might be having an affair. I'm on the west end of Simi so I forget about Sutter's. I'll make more of an effort however. Cherry cobbler excellent.

    Steakhouse Prices, Worse Than Cafeteria Food…read more Spider webs on the dining room lamps and food stains on our tablecloth were the first things I noticed during our first visit. Not exactly the first impression you'd expect from a steakhouse restaurant. We ordered the stuffed mushrooms appetizer. It arrived with plates but no silverware. We waited several minutes assuming our server would return with utensils, but she never did. We had to flag her down and ask for them. I also ordered a glass of wine that never arrived. The restaurant was slow, and by the time our entrées were served, I was still waiting. When we reminded our server, she just said "oh the wine yes!" She completely forgot! The food was even more disappointing than the service. The loaded mashed potatoes tasted extremely sour, no cheese, just shredded raw onions and sour cream with burnt top. How can you call this loaded baked potato? The mac and cheese was dry, bland, and lacked any real cheese flavor. Even the green beans had to a burnt pieces mixed in.None of the sides were at edible level. The steak was the only thing on my plate thats tolerable and even that left my stomach uncomfortable after my meal. The biggest disappointment was the food. For steakhouse prices, we were served loaded potatoes overwhelmed by raw onion, mac and cheese that tasted like cardboard, burnt green beans, and an average steak. The service and cleanliness issues only added to the frustration. We usually dine at Larsen's but decided to try support local businesses. After this experience, we'll be sticking with Larsen's. This will be our first and last visit.

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    Larsen's Grill - Simi Valley

    3.8(714 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$$

    Larsen's exceeded my expectations! This was my first time visiting, and I came with a group of mom…read morefriends for happy hour. From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel so welcome. They were incredibly accommodating and the service was outstanding from start to finish. GM Jaimie was also very attentive and checked in on our table throughout the evening, which made us feel genuinely taken care of. Our server, Brian, was fantastic!!! friendly, super attentive, and always one step ahead of anything we needed. He truly made the experience even better. The drinks were all excellent. I tried the house white wine, the peach martini, and the espresso martini, and every single one was a 10/10. The happy hour menu had great options, and all of our food came out fresh, hot, and absolutely delicious! Between the exceptional service, great atmosphere, and amazing food and drinks, Larsen's made such a great first impression. I'll definitely be back with my family and our moms' group. 10/10 Highly recommend!

    Let me first start by saying, the food is delicious (when cooked to the right temperature), but the…read moreservice, that's a bit questionable. The other night we checked in for our reservation & the hostess proceeded to take us to our table. She initially took us to a table set for 6, meanwhile we were a party of 7, so she motioned for us to sit at the next table, which was set for 7 people. Upon walking to our table & pulling out our chairs, a man in a suit, who I presume was the manager, asked if we had been helped. He completely caught us off guard because we hadn't even sat down yet. I answered him yes, & then he proceeded to tell me that usually someone from the front would walk us to our table (as if we had just walked into the restaurant & sat ourselves). What?! I responded & told him the host did. In actuality, she walked us to the vicinity of our table, not right up to our table, but that's a discussion for him to have with the hostess. Being we were customers & this was a nicer restaurant in comparison to a more casual or fast food place, the way in which the manager confronted us & handled the situation was completely unprofessional. Anyways, the rest of our party soon joined us & after ordering drinks & a couple of appetizers, we ordered our food. Well, out of the 3 medium well steaks we ordered, all 3 were brought to us rare (red & much more raw inside than we prefer, or ordered). We sent all 3 back & when they came back, they were better, but still not medium well). This is surprising because being Larsen's is a steakhouse, I would think the cooks would be able to gauge the temperatures more accurately. Needless to say, the seasoning they use gives their steaks a delicious flavor, so we did enjoy that. Another issue we encountered was our waiter, although very nice, took the initiative of charging our party for extra kids chicken tenders, simply because our friends' daughters were sharing them & had asked for an extra plate. While that was a kind gesture, he should have asked their parents if they would like extra tenders, not just do it & then charge us. Also, my friend's husband ordered 2 sides with his prime rib, thinking it came with 2 sides. When the bill came it reflected the $10 additional side, so he asked the waiter about how it, to which the waiter responded that the menu clearly states that it only comes with one side. I understand that & our friend's husband clearly didn't see that (nor did we pay attention when he ordered it, we were talking), but typically in cases like this, the waiter would let the person know that they would be happy to accommodate their request, but that the extra side will be an additional charge. After being at the restaurant for over 2 hours between the slow service, issues with our steaks, & discrepancies over the additional charges (which the waiter did take care of), we left a little less than satisfied with the restaurant, & the waiter was clearly not happy with us. Although the waiter took care of everything, not once did the manager come back to our table to apologize or ask how everything was. Usually when there's an issue, the manager will stop by the table to check in. I don't know that we'll be returning to this location.

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    Bella’s Bistro

    Bella’s Bistro

    4.5(200 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$

    This is my first time eating in the Simi Valley, and I'm so glad that my friend found this gem on…read moreyelp! This food was incredible, the service was wonderful, and the restaurant was so impeccably designed and cozy! Every single dish was amazing and everyone needs to check it out! I personally got the salmon plate which was delicious; the salmon was so soft and juicy, and the roasted vegetables were perfect! My husband got the surf & turf plate -- was she described to be a five out of five! Our friends got the penne and the linguine pasta, which they loved as well! We also all shared appetizers, which were fantastic!! Highly recommend this gem of a restaurant if you are in the Simi Valley area! If not, this location is definitely worth a stop!

    It was a crazy hot afternoon, I got off work late and didn't want to cook. I found Bella's and they…read moreopen at 4pm. I arrived around 4:15. The restaurant is in a strip mall so lots of parking. A cute patio outside and a small cozy interior. They have a small bar with a few chairs so I opted to sit there and not take up a table. Menus were delivered. A dinner menu and a Thursday night special menu. I opted to take out, cheese raviolis, a chicken Parmesan, a lasagne and spaghetti and meatballs. I had a beer and waited for my order. They food was ready fairly quickly. People were already starting to come in and the phone was ringing constantly, they seem to be busy. My order was ready quickly. The ravioli was my favorite dish. A creamy marinara with sun dried tomatoes, asparagus and basil. The sauce was outstanding. The chicken Parmesan was 2 good size breaded chicken breast topped with cheese and marinara. A side of spaghetti marinara was served with the chicken. The meatballs were maybe 3 oz each. Fork tender and had a great herbaceous flavor. The lasagna was rich in flavor and a hearty portion everyone loved the food. I think we have found our new go to for Italian food. Would love to comeback and try other dishes.

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    Old Place

    4.2(1.4k reviews)
    11.2 mi
    $$$

    If you like a good ribeye steak 22oz was cook to perfection…read more My wife got the dinner salad which was very tasty Least favorite part of the evening were the fly hovering over the dinner table Liked being in the mail room for our private party the waiter was very attentiveo

    I'd been waiting to come here for SO long. It looked straight out of Deadwood. My bf and I happened…read moreto be in the area today so we decided to go. After looking at pictures of it over the years and the cool interior, I was pretty disappointed to find out we couldn't sit inside, which was pretty much the main draw of why I wanted to go. It was outdoor seating only. Not only was it only outdoor seating, but there was no table service, which made the extremely high prices feel a bit unjustified. The giant portions kind of made up for the prices. The Cesar salad and ribeye were good. But again, the fact that they were served in to-go containers and with no table service made the prices feel like a bit much. The outdoor ambience was pretty nice until- the wasps! There were SO MANY WASPS. We moved tables literally three times and could not get away from them so we eventually to pack up our food and leave. I know there's not much they can do about the wasps but they should at least let people eat inside if the problem is that bad. Overall kinda bummed. Been waiting to go for years and it's like they're doing what they can to charge the most for doing the bare minimum. Wish I could say I'll come back some time when their indoor seating is open, but I really don't think the food is worth the price.

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