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    Wang Cho Korean BBQ

    3.9 (2.3k reviews)
    PriceyKorean, Barbeque
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Kenneth L.

    I came for a work function, and I wasn't impressed. It's not as good as other KBBQ places I've been to, with less variety and poorly made banchan. See pictures attached. Kimchi and the rice paper were both dry and very obviously not fresh, the vegetables were just sad, and the tofu soup has some mystery meat thrown in. No clue what it is, not described on their menu, and the server couldn't tell me what it was either. Just a really bizarre experience overall.

    Aimee W.

    I'm grateful to have a Korean BBQ spot in Riverside. I just found out about Wang Cho and was happy to give them a try. I came in on a Saturday afternoon and was seated very quickly. Almost no wait around 1pm. I was also pleased with the price point. AYCE ranges from $30, $35, and $40 with more premium meats and goods available at the higher price. I went with the $30 "Prince" menu. The food was good. Not amazing, but good. Meat was sliced very thin. I liked the marinated boneless beef that my server recommended the best. She was spot on and very attentive. The only reason for a little lower rating was the ventilation. My table was good, but as I walked to the restroom and when leaving I was bombarded with smoke from several tables. After just a quick pass through my hair and clothes smell like BBQ smoke and my senses were overwhelmed. As I said, my seat was fine, I didn't have any problems while I was eating. This only happened in the front of the restaurant. Overall, a good experience and decent value.

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    Trinh T.

    Decent kbbq spot in the IE and Riverside area. The brisket here was not that good and was really thin and not that tasty, but the pork belly was my favorite. The bulgogi and beef belly were also decent. They do not have many sides I love, but at least they had rice paper. The corn cheese was okay, though I have had better. The service is efficient and they always check on you for a grill change. I have noticed that the grills here are not great and the meat gets stuck and burnt very easily. We also did not get a booth, so I am not sure how the circular grills work. Our grill had to be changed every so often. The place gets pretty packed and there can be a wait on weekends. It is clean inside and very spacious with two sections in the restaurant. There is plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors.

    Peter J.

    Solid 4 Stars. I often say "it's not bad," especially coming from L.A. where Korean BBQ standards are pretty high, so I'm sometimes surprised to find a decent spot in the Inland Empire. Wang Cho Korean BBQ is one of those places. The meats were tender and solid for the price and definitely not bad value-wise. The ambiance, music, and overall vibe were great, and service was quick despite how busy it was. The restaurant was pretty chaotic at times, but the servers still did a decent job keeping things moving. Just a heads up: it does get very busy on the weekends. We came on a Saturday night and waited about 45 minutes, which is expected. Overall, a solid KBBQ option in the area if you're craving Korean BBQ without driving all the way to L.A.

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    Mic G.

    Our server Bell is very attentive and attends to our needs, checks on us often, food is good portion and meat is cut perfectly, not too thick not too thin, just right.

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    Mari O.

    I've been to this KBBQ a few times, food is good and service is great for the most part. I've been to multiple Korean BBQ in OC and LA and this place is really good compare to other restaurants. They are always busy when we go (weekends). I saw a review that said managers are pushing for reviews but let me say not once have any of the employees asked me to do a review. I like going to the restaurants a few times before posting a review. I highly recommend this Korean BBQ in Riverside

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    Rita B.

    My daughter and daughter-in-law loooove Kbbq and this is their new favorite spot. I can see why - everything was delicious. It's so close to their house which is dangerously convenient haha We arrived around 5:30 which was the perfect time. We were immediately seated, drink orders taken. Fernando was our waiter- he was excellent - came over soon after to take our first round of meats and sides. I guess my only "complaint" was I wish there was more banchan offered. But I had my fill! And it was all good. I know meat is the star of the show and I did have some but I'm a sides girl and I was happy here. My favorites were when I put garlic shrimp and the kimchi and tofu from the spicy tofu soup on my bowl of rice. What a delicious bite! I also ate my beef with the radish wraps and that was a lovely savory sweet vinegary bite as well. The steamed egg with their super spicy chile was also yummy. I can't wait to come back here! If you're lucky you will get Fernando as your waiter, but honestly, everyone that helped us were great. They also promptly changed out our grill - at least three grill changes haha

    Genesis B.

    I've come to this place once before! This location is right in the Riverside Plaza, near Nordstrom rack. There is a parking lot right behind it, so parking should always be available! On the weekends, there is a wait time and you sign in for the waitlist. It can take a bit because of that. During the week, you just walk in and a host will seat you. The restaurant is dimly lit, and is elegantly decorated. There is indoor as well as patio seating. We were seated in a booth. I was a little surprised that the restaurant was pretty full. On the tables, there are QR codes for the menu. There is prince, king, and emperor as well as lunch special. Each menu comes with their own price per person. We ordered off the prince and got the angus spicy beef brisket, smoked honey bbq chicken, fire cheese chicken. We also ordered a cold sake nigori bottle. Our food was promptly given and we cooked in on the grill. The servers always made sure to switch it out. For sides, we had rice, rice paper, Mac and cheese, and a noodle. Everything given was delicious! The sake was great! We did have to flag down the waiter for things we needed, wish he had checked in on us more. But other than that, great! I would definitely come again.

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    4 months ago

    Service was quick, food was good, just missing some salt, but overall great experience

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    4 months ago

    great service from Fernando. delicious food and great ambience. will def be coming back

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    4 months ago

    Fernando was a great server, he was on it and always polite and positive attitude. Definitely made it a great experience

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    4 months ago

    I love this place been coming here for years. Always so filling and good. Belle is really nice and attentive!

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    4 months ago

    Our server Bell was amazing very attentive with us, the food was 10/10 ALWAYS fresh and super tasty 100% recommend!!!!!

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    4 months ago

    Food was fresh, our server Bell, was very attentive and friendly. Would recommend this location to all friends and family!

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    4 months ago

    He was nice, lot of food, clean and good service. Alright music aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

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    4 months ago

    Fernando provided excellent customer service. He was very attentive even though it was busy. He had a positive attitude. Thanks Fernando

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    11 months ago

    Love love this place, the food is so go! The service is always friendly! This place never fails to make me leave bellyful and happy!

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    4 months ago

    Very clean and the service is excellent I love how fast the meats come out and this is a very good date night:)

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    4 months ago

    Bell was super nice, helpful, and attentive. The food was tasty and a good value. The soju cocktail was also very good.

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    10 months ago

    My kids brought me here for my birthday. I had a great time. Food was amazing. There was an abundance of meats and sides.

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    4 months ago

    Personally my favorite kbbq in the area , reasonably priced for what you're getting .

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    4 months ago

    Came here to try out the Korean BBQ. It was all fire. Our server Bell was great and made the whole dining experience enjoyable.

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    9 months ago

    Food was greattop quality, and friendly service. With a Zen like ambiancegreat environment!!

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    Do they have happy hour?

    I don't think so. I went around lunchtime and it was the same price as dinnertime.

    Do they have Japchae and fountain sodas?

    Fountain drinks yes and full bar with a lot of good mix drinks and draft beer!

    Do you have senior lunch discounts?

    Negative

    Do they have Rice paper?

    Yes they do. You have to ask your server. :)

    Do they take reservations for large parties? Can't get thru on their phone line?

    I think they do, I am not sure.

    Is there a kids' menu? Chicken tenders and fries?

    No kids menu, no fried items are served at this establishment.

    Are there vegetables and plain rice available to go with the cook at the table meat?

    Yes. Just need to request it from your server.

    Do they stop taking people at a certain time?

    I believe they stop 30 minutes before they close.

    Do they have lunch specials?

    I don't think so

    Is Apple Pay accepted here?

    Yes

    How much is the price per person or is it per item?

    It's per person based on the level you get. It's 3 tiers that start at 26.99, 31.99, and 39.99. I… Read more

    Is it loud?

    The day we went, it was VERY loud. We were not familiar with the way they did things regarding how they served or how we would order. But the restaurant was very loud.

    Is their chicken breast meat?

    Their honey chicken is, I believe

    Do they have rice paper?

    Yes they do. You just have to ask for it.

    Can I make a reservation for a large party?

    We were able to for a graduation that was a party of 11. However we still had to wait about 30 minutes past our reservation time because the table they were waiting to seat us at was finished with their food but not their conversations lol!

    Is it open today?

    Yes they are

    Are they open on New Year's Eve?

    Their website says holiday hours open to 11pm. Here is their number to verify (909) 627-5555

    Are they open on Christmas?

    Yes! We are here now!

    At what age do they charge for children?

    Ages 0-3 free and ages 4-8 half price

    How much is per person?

    They have 3 different options from $23-$35 depending on the menu you choose. They also have a lunch menu on weekdays from 11:30am-3pm. Kids are half price I believe.

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