After the ownership change, Uniq (now with lowercase letters!) is actually... okay now, I guess? Still nothing impressive, but it's a solid C+ and the new owners (heard they are the same guys behind Haru) actually seem to know what they're doing. My favorite things in the new Uniq are easily the chinmi (fishcake) tempura and the mixed drink (I got Green Apple, which came in a nice blue liquid like the chemical cocktail it is) which is... honestly kinda sad, but they got actual KBBQ now and are a lot more professional about the whole thing. Seriously though, for an AYCE appetizer, the chinmi tempura was quite excellent, though the shrimp tempura on the other hand was sad and soggy and raw and all-around depressing. Dae Gee still has much better appetizer options, that's for sure (nothing can beat a good Midwestern cheese corn yummmm). I still don't get what's supposed to be so uniq about this place though? Perhaps it's the tiny amount of broth and banchan they give you? Both have unlimited refills if you just ask, but something about it still strikes me as being particularly stingy. None of the meats are particularly special either even though they have more choices now. Most of the cuts are fatty (the galbi in particular is what we'd call a "trash cut" due to how fatty it is) and the different flavor profiles that they have like bulgogi, spicy honey or umakara ("sweet-and-spicy") just kind of blend together. The beef tongue also struck me as being way tougher than it had any business being, perhaps it was cut a little too thick. Much of the seafood is still obviously from Rang Dong. Though they got rid of the syrupy "bingsu" and just offer buffet ice cream now, which is actually a nice change of pace. It's about Paradise Buffet level in terms of cream quality, which I guess isn't so bad. Perhaps the one GOOD and uniq thing I can talk about is that they were playing RELATIVELY obscure K-Pop songs like Nekkoya when we visited, rather than the ultra-popular stuff that you hear everywhere in Chinatowns, with some Persona 5 OST and Ado thrown in. I respect. Should've turned the volume up further, though. If you're gonna weeb out, do it correctly. TL;DR I still like Dae Gee better tbh, but they have some competition now. read more

Good food quality and taste. Clean restaurant and a variety of options to pick from. Service was really good and polite. They also have a cat face robot!! read more

I have no idea why Uniq BBQ has received some bad ratings, as this place was absolutely phenomenal... We stopped in at lunch on a Monday and it was one of the best Korean BBQ restaurants we've ever been to and we lived in Micronesia for 4 years. The restaurant is nicely set up/decorated (super clean and orderly), the service was spectacular (and prompt), and the food was nothing short of excellent. Recommend stopping in for lunch... $20 for AYCE is a steal - You will leave full and happy, I can guarantee it. If you're looking for authentic Korean BBQ at a fair price, Uniq BBQ is the place to go in Fort Wayne. read more

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It was my birthday and wanted to try somewhere new with my husband. I always love Korean BBQ and have been to a few, but this topped the cake. Best Korean BBQ I have ever been to and I will definitely be visiting again!! For the price it's definitely worth the HUGE variety you get to choose from of meats a lot with delicious appetizers and sauces and even better, Ice cream at the end! My server Nia was amazing along with the rest of the staff!! Such an amazing date night spot or even just trying to try something new. BEST BIRTHDAY DINNER EVER !! read more

Uniq BBQ And Shabu - Lychee Mixed Drink - Hot Pot Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

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Uniq BBQ And Shabu - Hot Pot Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

I recently read a couple of reviews for Uniq online and, despite my fiancé loving Dae Gee restaurant, we wanted to try another Korean BBQ place. This restaurant promised to be more affordable and it's closer to our home, so we set off to test it out. The entrance is interesting with thematic anime characters. The waitstaff was very attentive and seated us right away. I ordered a Shirley Temple, which I haven't had since I was a child! It brought back happy memories. We ordered spring rolls and miso soup to begin. The spring rolls were crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside. The flavors were very good. We ordered several meats including teriyaki chicken, beef bulgogi, and spicy shrimp. I loved all of the shrimp I had! The beef was really nice, too. I wasn't crazy about the teriyaki chicken, but my fiancé gobbled his up. The banchan is smaller than at Dae Gee, with less variety. The fish cakes at Dae Gee are far superior to Uniq's two fish cake options (regular & spicy), but the pickled radishes are just as good. You get smaller portions at Uniq, but they're unlimited, so just ask for more. At the end of my meal, we ordered the strawberry ice cream. It's a small scoop, but I was pretty full, so it was all I needed. The price was probably $20 less for the same amount of food, but you're getting a more casual atmosphere with Uniq. We really enjoyed our experience and will probably become regular customers! read more

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The food was amazing and service was great! Definitely try this out if you want bbq or hotpot.

We had a great time choosing appetizers, sides, sauces and BBQ items. There are plenty to choose from. 42 BBQ items. We had plenty. We ate shrimp, spicy chicken, brisket, bulgogi, pork belly, spring rolls, gyoza and shrimp tempura. We cooked the BBQ items at our table easily. It was fun and we really enjoyed the process. The menu has Shabu too which is hot pot. Next time we try that. There are 49 items to put in your soup! Yummmy!!!! read more

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So happy there's finally a Kbbq here in FW!! Coming from California I always crave for certain foods. This place did not disappoint at all. So many great choices and they don't give you too much for each meat order so you can actually try a variety. Will definitely be back for more!! read more

Uniq BBQ And Shabu - Hot Pot Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

Best AYCE BBQ & SHABU in town! Great service and very clean place. The servers are so welcoming and friendly. Will come back again with my family and friends. read more

I love Korean BBQ and I was so excited to try Uniq, but was not impressed with their Korean BBQ. Their selection meat selection was kind of small for the price. The garlic seafood was the best thing on the menu. The side dishes were also not traditional Korean banchan, except for Kimchi. The server was super nice, but the service was really slow. If you're craving Korean BBQ in Fort Wayne, it's worth a try. read more

Uniq BBQ And Shabu - Korean BBQ - Hot Pot Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

I was kind of surprised at how good this place was given the reviews. They have pretty decent selection of meats and good service. The portions are small, but our waiter was over enough times throughout our visit, it didn't feel like we had to wait for anything. We did the BBQ and Hot Pot, and really enjoyed both. We had the Japanese miso soup base which was really flavorful. The only issue with the soup is we didn't get and veggies for it, the waiter didn't ask if we wanted any and the menu didn't have any listed so I wasn't sure if we should have gotten any or not. Would absolutely go back! read more

I was not satisfied at all with the all you can eat hot pot here. I understand they just opened, there is no kbbq, no biggie, but I came in on a day they were not busy. They had plenty of staff, and they still waited my friend and I very slow. The food was ok, however it was not great. Glad they have an all you can eat for Korean food here in Fort Wayne now, however I'm sticking to driving an hour and a half to Indianapolis for their hot pot. At least there I can keep eating without having to be hungry at the end of my stay. I ordered a lot however the portions were small, and I don't feel good making them run around. The place was clean and nice, so I'll give them that. But food was eh, I know the Asian markets around here where I can get everything they have here. I only come to all you can eat places once in a while for company with my friends, sad to say this is one of the worst places I've been to for it. I even tried pacing myself with the waiter coming every 15-20 minutes, and by then my 2 hours was up! Altogether he came around 4-5 times and then it was time to pay. Also from my pictures there was not a lot of variety for the food. Truly disappointing. read more

Uniq BBQ And Shabu - One of each from the menu - Hot Pot Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

Good food. This is my 2nd time here. Last time we had BBQ here with my husband and 2 friends. This time we had hotpot. I personally prefer hotpot than BBQ and my husband likes both. Great service, Very attentive and always smile. The restaurant is spacious and it is well organized. We felt Welcome since the beginning. Will definitely come back. read more

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This place has excellent service and generous portions, especially for their BBQ. Alex, our server, was friendly and checked in regularly to make sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. The ambiance is great, and I loved the music selection-perfectly balanced, not too loud and not too quiet. Overall, I'd definitely come back to try their Shabu-Shabu! read more

Love the Honey Chicken, Spicy Honey Pork, Galbi. The service was great. Overall, nice experience. read more

Uniq BBQ And Shabu - dinner menu - Hot Pot Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

We tried Uniq for the first time tonight and it was delicious! They had a wide variety of meats and veggies for the BBQ grill. It was a blast to cook our own food and to try out each meat in a different sauce. Good selection of drinks as well. The service was great - very attentive staff, friendly, and helped us out with what to do. The restaurant esthetic was neat and laid out well. We will definitely be back! read more

Uniq BBQ And Shabu - Veggie spread with cooktop! - Hot Pot Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

We had a long wait due to tables not being available for our group of five. Service was good but would be slow depending on how busy they are. Food was good. If I had to pick one hot pot or bbq. I would go the bbq option. Plan ahead if you have a large group. Wait time is terrible. read more

So much fun!! Delicious food!! Great staff!! Best Korean BBQ I've been to! Alex was an awesome server! Galbi was my favorite meat read more

Uniq BBQ And Shabu - Hot Pot Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

My daughter is obsessed with Korean culture especially food. We saw this place on Facebook and decided to scope it out a day before her birthday. The chef was incredible and even scheduled to make her a birthday cake. Let me tell you, the experience is as amazing as the food!! We loved it!! Just get the AYCE...trust me!! The shrimp dumplings are incredible but that cake she made...best I have ever had!! The snow ice is yummy too!! This place is phenomenal...especially the chef who surprised my daughter with Korean bread too. Love it!! Just be prepared to be there for over an hour :) read more

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We just found out about this place and made it a goal to make it here because the ambience itself was great! As a family that recently moved from Las Vegas, we've had a hard time finding restaurants in Fort Wayne that we love. Needless to say, this place has surpassed all expectations! The food was amazing and they had a great variety of options for meat for the BBQ portion and a variety of hot pot options as well. I had the tom yum soup base and the broth itself was very flavorful. The bulgogi and short ribs were a family fave too! Service was exceptional! We made great conversation with everyone on the staff and they were very attentive in turn. We'll be back! read more

Good food, nice staff, music in the background isn't maddening to listen to overall good place to eat

Only did hot pot as Korean BBQ not available yet. All yummy and staff were kind but a bit slow so plan for a longer time to eat. Enjoyed my experience of table side cooking my food and creating my dinner the way I wanted. Lots of delicious options and sides. read more

Food was great had a great time, the waitress was fantastic. Portions were small but you can get as much as you want as long as you can finish it so I guess it is a plus. Everything was great. Hope your experience is as good as mine. read more

Had the all you can eat hot pot and it was fantastic. Me and my buddies were there for over an hour and a half. Not once did we feel rushed. Our food kept getting refreshed as needed. The spicy hot pot was excellent. I will say the right group size is about 4 to 5 people per table. I can't wait to go back. read more

Went here for lunch over the weekend. There was one other table when we arrived. We ordered a mango bubble tea and a mango fruit tea in addition to hot pot. The drinks took forever to come out. The hot pot with the soup bases also took a long time to come out as well as the meats and veggies. Unfortunately it seemed as though nobody did any prep work before opening to prepare for the day. We got there a little after noon and didn't leave until close to 1:30 due to all the delays that were experienced in providing all the components to the hot pot. Wish I had been there that long because I was loving the experience but that wasn't the case. Perhaps I'll try it again months down the road after they've sorted out their issues. read more

We went here about a month ago and didn't like how it set up. Very disappointed because majority of food from menu wasn't available except some fried rice. $30+tax is very expensive for hotpot in this area. I enjoyed the Spring shabu in Boston and it was around $17 per person with much better quality. Feel like they overcharge the shabu shabu to make up some loss of the bbq table installations. Also I was concerned with a girl who hosted us at that night: she seems like about 9-10 years old. Hate to see they call this is a "Korean" restaurant when this is not a genuine Korean food at all(as a person from S. Korea). Very disappointing. Won't go there again. Our server was super attentive and friendly though. read more

GLASS IN MY DRINK I got boba and I keep crunching on something that wasn't ice. I poured it out and it was filled with tons of pieces of either plastic or glass. I called and told them and the lady didn't even act concerned she said "come in for a refund" we asked her to look into the stuff she's used so one else wouldn't get hurt, and she said she just brushed it off. PLEASE BE CAREFUL! read more

Uniq BBQ And Shabu - Glass pieces from the bottom of my drink - Hot Pot Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

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Delicious AND authentic (I know because we lived in China for some time) hot pot experience. Came to have dinner on a Sunday night (amazing that they close at 10pm) with my children and we all left satisfied. While they don't have Korean bbq yet, the only issue with that is that they're waiting for the city to approve Fort Wayne's FIRST EVER restaurant that will do kbbq. Definitely becoming regulars here! read more

SO HAPPY that Fort Wayne finally has a good hotpot/kbbq restaurant. The food was DELICIOUS and you could tell the ingredients were good quality. The owner was very kind and attentive and explained the whole process. If you are looking for a good dinner to enjoy with friends or simply want a UNIQ experience this is the place for you. read more

Uniq BBQ And Shabu - All you can eat Shabu hot pot and ingredients - Hot Pot Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

I ordered the all you can eat bbq w side dishes. The side dishes are nothing like Korean food or like ban chan. the only fermented dish was a small amount of kimche. nothing else was fermented or even pickled that well. If you are a korean bbq conniseur, dont waste your time read more

Food gets 3 stars for hotpot. Meat not seasoned. And broth not seasoned enough to flavor meat while cooking. Haven't tried bbq yet. Service gets 1 star because they served us...... eventually. Very unknowledgeable about the food and the menu. And very very slow. 3 tables 8 guests. And soup is served nearly 40 minutes after being seated. 3 trays of food followed 5 minutes later. Each order of additional food (5 slices of meat) arrived after 10 or more minutes and multiple inquiries of ETA. Asked for more broth as I noticed it getting low and received it 15 minutes later, during which time, the soup base burned.. their response was "sorry" not can I get you another base. My mom made the suggestion and I declined knowing we'd be there another half hour... I was over it... Ambiance is nice. 4 stars read more

Fantastic service, fantastic food and fantastic atmosphere. Would recommend. All you can eat.

Went here for my birthday with my boyfriend and his parents. They said they were under new management so I was excited to see all the new menu items. What I was not excited about was when my boyfriend's mom took out her chopsticks and they had been used. She also found a hair in her rice. I will say they did comp us and were very apologetic about it. Overall the meat was great! read more

The best restaurant EVER!! I throughly enjoyed the experience and left super satisfied.

Don't trust the reviews that are hurt about the BBQ not being available at this time (07-24-23) the restaurant is having an issue with the I spectors not knowing what to do. The Shabu Shabu is delicious. I had the golden bone broth and tried every meat and vegetable that was available for it and it was all extremely delicious. The meats were fresh and the vegetables fresh and crisp and all cooked well in the pot. The prices were fair and even great for the area. The staff was absolutely wonderful and attentive. This would be an amazing place for a date as long as you didn't eat too much. It was nice though a little on the dark side, but the decor was tasteful. When they get their BBQ and their supply issues sorted out this place will be an easy 5 star review. read more

Meat was frozen and so thinly sliced it was almost shredded. It was gross having to eat specks of meat that basically dissolved into the soup they were so small. Portions are small too. Wouldn't come again, not worth the money. read more

We had an awesome experience and plenty of food! Was clean and friendly inside. Would recommend and will be back! read more

Uniq BBQ And Shabu - Hot Pot Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

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Ignore the bad reviews, 1 star is unfair and ridiculous. Food was good, particularly the dumplings, beef, and meatballs with the hot pot. Skip on the clams as they were a bit sandy. Service was a-plus and they definitely cared about our experience! read more

THEY FINALLY HAVE THE BBQ!!!!! I went with friends last Friday and it was PHENOMENAL! I'm so happy with our experience, and I think this place has finally turned around for the better! Our server was AMAZING and the food was unbelievably delicious. We got the hot pot and the bbq and it was perfect. I think they just had a rough start, as I've been multiple other times when they only had hotpot and was a little disappointed. But now that things are finally all up and running, its so great! I've been holding off on leaving a review because I wanted to wait until I got the entire hot pot/bbq experience and now that I have, I gladly give them 5 stars! I'll definitely be going back, and I finally feel like I don't have to go to Chicago or Indy for a good hot pot and bbq experience read more