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    Wang Cho Korean BBQ - Chino

    3.8 (2k reviews)
    Closed • 11:30 am - 10:30 pm

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    WANG CHO KOREAN BBQ - CHINO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    Jaime M.

    We came to Wang Cho Korean BBQ in Chino to celebrate a family member's birthday, but things got off to a frustrating start. Even though we had reservations, we still had an excessive wait to be seated. It didn't make much sense because they had just opened for the day and the place was completely empty. They eventually put us in a private room, but the AC was incredibly poor. It was already uncomfortably warm, and once the grills were turned on, the heat got exponentially worse to the point where we were all sweating just sitting there. The cooking experience ended up being a huge pain in the butt. The fire on our grill burner was running way too low, which meant it took forever to actually cook anything. An employee came over and tried to turn it all the way up, but they told us the fire just doesn't burn high on that particular burner. We were all hungry, so sitting in a sweltering room waiting forever for our meat to cook really put a damper on the celebration. I decided on 3 stars because the food itself was actually decent once we finally got to eat it, but the overall experience just wasn't great. When you go out for a birthday dinner, you hope for smooth service and a comfortable environment, but this visit was just disappointing across the board. The decent food couldn't save the uncomfortable atmosphere, and unfortunately, I won't be returning anytime soon.

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    Jennifer S. M.

    Wang Cho KBBQ is a spot we keep coming back to eat with family. This is a huge restaurant with plenty of booths good for small and large parties. They have a great selection of meats at reasonable prices. There are two tiers: King and Prince. We usually opt for Prince because we always order their beef brisket and beef belly. We also love their banchan. Our favorites are radish and rice paper, kimchi, steamed egg, glass noodles, corn cheese, garlic and jalapeño, and spicy tofu soup. On our recent visit, we noticed a tablet at our booth. Don't try removing it. It needs to stay attached to the stand to keep its charge. I like using the tablet in general because it eliminates the possibility of missing orders. The time it takes to place the orders and when we receive them is very minimal. The quality has been consistent and the service is always the good. Thanks, Wang Cho, for always delivering! See you on our next visit!

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    Kevin M.

    Wang Cho has recently updated their AYCE menu to two options. I can honestly say I really like the rebrand and update. I came here with family to celebrate my sister's birthday dinner. Wang Cho was open the on Christmas Eve and on this night the parking was very easy. The restaurant had nice Christmas decor with a tree and soju bottles placed around Christmas lights as you enter. We had a reservation for 7. Our service was spot on the entire night. We sat with the table of two grills so we were spaced out nicely. The new menu offers a King menu for $39pp and Prince Menu $32pp. Orders made for sides and Banchan are done with the server along with all the meats of course. We all ordered off the king menu which gives you access to all the protein options. The top options for me off the King menu were the Ribeye Steak, Wang Cho Steak, LA Marinated Short Rib & the Rib Fingers. Everything else from the regulars options were the brisket, beef belly and bulgogi. The trinity of KBBQ options. Lol. You can't go wrong with any of them. The servers were great and attentive. We were checked on constantly. The orders were flowing on time so the grills alway had meats cooking. The sides and Banchan are all delicious. Once we were finished they cleared the table and brought out my sister's cake and plates with utensils. We had a great experience overall. We left full and satisfied with the quality of food. Thank you to Wang Cho Team working that evening! ( ^_^)b

    Mysha F.

    The first round of meat was good and then the rest were frozen. The sides were frozen or stiff. We ordered rice twice and both times it was wet. The green salt was also very stiff both times. The service was great server continuously checked in on us and changed our grill.

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    Angela N.

    Pretty sad how much this place has changed. This used to be my go to spot but now I find myself going elsewhere. They do not automatically bring banchan to the table anymore. You have to order all sides individually now. I also noticed the meat quality isn't the same as it was before. On my last visit, the service was pretty slow. They rarely checked up on us and they kept forgetting our order so we had to keep asking for the same items over again.

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    Betty H.

    Located in the 'Chino Spectrum Towne Center' on Grand Ave, between Pipeline & Roswell Avenues by Raising Canes with plenty on parking. We were a party of 13 and met on a Saturday at noon (opening time). We were seated immediately since it was not busy during early hours. Your entire party has to select the same menu package, which is understandable. We opted for their middle package, the "King" at $35/person with different selections of chicken, bulgogi, pork belly, squid, shrimp, and many more choices. Sides are available upon request. I don't know what to think about their overall service. Unwelcoming hostess. Our group was divided into 2 tables and away from each other, yet there were available tables side-by-side. Our server was quite inattentive and not friendly. In fact she seemed overwhelmed with our size party. The staff walking around swapping out our grill did a great job though, making sure our grills were clean throughout our visit. The restaurant was visually clean and organized with nice decor and lighting... they currently post a "B" grade on their window. Overall, our lunch experience was okay.

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    Mason M.

    I came to this all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ spot in the neighborhood for a late lunch. Maybe because it was a bit late, it wasn't crowded, so we were seated right away. The server who took care of us was very friendly and attentive. They use a tablet system where you can place your own orders, and the food came out incredibly fast every time. Everything was smooth and efficient, and overall it was a really satisfying experience. I'll definitely be coming back again!

    Julian R.

    Happened to come here more often than not as it's near my families home. Food is usually good, egg is always on point and consistent just today or maybe I never noticed, they were a little different on the sides. I'm think it's a policy to have to ask for what you want if you remember. Sometimes this means things kind of sit and don't get attention or refreshed. The Jap chae felt a bit old, hard and not like it usually is. The rest of the ingredients we had such as rib fingers, brisket and beef belly were all up to par. Sides were lacking, not regular service such as other great spots but the service is always good. TVs with the game on and music playing in the background. Will still return I just hope the quality gets a bit better!

    Angelina H.

    Stopped by for lunch and went with the all you can eat menu. The taste was not bad, though the selection of meat were not as wide as some places. Service was good and was satisfied with the food here.

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    Do they have a waitlist?

    Usually during the week, there's no wait. On the weekends, we usually have a waitlist from 6-9pm. You would have to come in-person to add yourself on the waitlist.

    Im seeing $5 a plate plus the fee per person, is this really correct? That seems to defeat the "AYCE" part.

    Yes. To discourage unnecessary food waste, any leftover uncooked meat will be $5.00 per plate.

    Do they take reservation?

    They did take reservations 2024~

    Do they serve non-marinated protein? I am allergic to soy so I can't eat meats marinated in soy sauce. Thank you!

    Yes

    Is the emperor menu available all day and are the scallops really jumbo? Plus can I order scallops more Than once?

    All their menus are all day. You can only order it once. The King menu is my faves

    Are you guys opened for thanksgiving?

    Having a hard time making a reservation for a party of 12. Their phone line is literally busy constantly. I don't see an email address to contact. Any suggestions? Thanks!

    When they are busy they don't pick up. Try calling again, going in person, or make a reservation on their site. Their site you can reserve up to 10 people. Get there early and then tell them you need it for 12. The table size won't change (between… 

    Hi how can I make a reservation for tomorrow? Party of 14? Is it possible? Also do you have a table big enough to seat 14 people?

    They definitely can fit 14 people and yes you can make a reservation. Your party should all be there when you get seated because they will limit your time to only 90min from what I recall.

    Are reservations available?

    Yes, reservations are available!

    Do they require vaccination proof?

    Not on the day we went

    What are the options for a vegetarian , no seafood?

    Veggies, tofu, rice cakes, corn

    Is there a new number, or the phone line is just always busy?

    Do you have fish cake?

    Yes

    Do they have fish cake?

    The last time I was there. Yes

    Do they have rice paper? What other Bachan do they serve?

    Yes they do. Most of ur typical ones, cake fish, glass noodles, potato salad.

    Anyone know if there are still restrictions on the size of a group?

    It didn't seem like it when we were there last week! lotsa larger parties. I'd call to double check, but I think you're cool w a large group!

    Do we need to make reservations?

    No reservations but a list

    Is the patio open?

    Yes, the patio is open and has heated lamps to keep you warm.

    Do they have private dining rooms, like say, for a private birthday dinner?

    I believe I did see some private rooms although not sure how they would get around during the Covid pandemic.

    Do they have reservations?

    Nope, none that I am aware of. Weekday evenings are not to bad but weekend 5:00pm and later get busy!

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    4.7(94 reviews)
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    Grafted Cellars

    4.4(142 reviews)
    6.7 mi

    This is a calm, quaint little spot down at the Depot-End of town that's perfect if you want a tasty…read moremeal and some good wine(s). They have a Pickle Pizza (don't knock it 'til you try it) that is just out of this world! I honestly haven't had anything bad there. They also have a decent selection of beers to choose from, in case wine isn't your thing. There is both indoor and outdoor seating for whatever your preference is. The patio is well-covered, so if anyone is trying to stay out of the sun, they've thought of that. Kelly took care of my friend and I, as we decided to go to Claremont instead of braving the crowds at The Upland Lemon Festival this past Sunday. Kelly was an absolute ray of sunshine and took great care of us. We spent a good amount of the afternoon chilling on their patio sipping on Sangiovese, and snacking on the Corn & Tortilla Dip, as well as the Pork Belly appetizer. All were wonderful! NOTE: For the next month or two, their menu will be slightly limited, as they are renovating their kitchen. There's still PLENTY of great stuff to choose from and enjoy, though.

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    4.6(93 reviews)
    11.8 mi

    We came here last night because we both have not been and I told him I've been wanting to go. I did…read morenot realize this is the speakeasy to Macallans. He made the reservations online with Nine Social but when he got the confirmation, it said for Macallans so he called and spoke to the manager and we got a table here. Wine list was extensive and since he knew a lot about wine.... I told him to just choose for me. We did a pinot noir to start and then went to a cab. The cab was great! I ended the night with a moscato. I ordered the mango tango and he ordered the wedge. Both delish! The mango tango had that sweet and salty blend perfectly. For dessert we had the chocolate mousse. It was really good! Service was excellent! They let you try the wine before you order a glass! They checked on us constantly and were really attentive. The place had an older feel to it and it's quaint. I like the coziness of it. They had live music going on and Tom the pianist did a great job! He sang to me when Tom was playing. Super sweet! Tom came over to introduce himself and told us about music nights and there will be singers there. We love this place so much we stayed until closing time. We were the last ones to leave! We were already talking about coming back for when the singers will be there. Our first time here... And definitely won't be our last!

    What a beautiful place. Vibes, Vibes, VIBESSSSS. Me and my…read morehusband really enjoyed the live music and the drinks. The pianist was very good and took my request. We tried a few cocktails and the sweet potato fries! All very good and tasty. The fries came with some sort of cinnamon goodness and tasted like christmas had come early. I see us coming back here soon. :)

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    3.7(778 reviews)
    4.2 mi
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