The selection is awesome here. I had the King menu this time and the rib finger is so delicious. I've had 9 servings of meat from beef to pork all savory or un-marinated. The service is awesome. They are very quick to ask if you want anything or need a grill change. They work like a team here so anyone who stops by can help you. The vibe is young professionals but in a casual and easy drinking crowd. The noise level is medium but everyone sounds happy here. This is my fourth visit to this location. I have eaten here twice solo and twice with two or three friends. We can usually get a table within 20 minutes even when it's full. I highly recommend and will be back. read more

Kids and family wanted to try Korean BBQ , So we came here, Started off good , until my daughter found a hair on her food, that's okay, I could get past that. But after we got a side of cheese , it literally had mold in it . Mold was growing in the cheese . It killed my appetite , it made me feel like the place was unsanitary and food was old . It killed my appetite . 15 % off for hair and mold in my food Great , my gratuity was 17 % And Bill almost 300 read more

Wang Cho Korean BBQ - Mold in food - Bars Near Me - Santa Ana, California

TLDR: impossible to beat balance of price, service, and quality. Favorite meats: beef belly (spicy is really good too!), rib finger, beef tongue, wang cho steak Food: 4.7 Ambience: 5 (no extreme loud music!, great venting, spacious booths) Service: 5 Price: 5 (for the King tier) Favorite menu: King Kimchi: AMAZING Bonchon includes: fish cake, salad, kimchi, pickle, potato starch noodles My man loves the tofu soup but it has pork so I cannot eat it. Never any issues with gluten free for the unmarinated meats and for the spicy beef belly. I also have not had any reaction to the la galbi beef but can't officially recommend that to my fellow celiacs as i'm not sure what's in it. Take it with a grain of salt that I had no reaction, you could be different and stick to unmarinated. I've been to Korean bbq ALL OVER SoCal and especially in Orange county (so much so it's a struggle to find a new place on the rare occasion I want to) I literally just come here whenever I want kbbq and have been coming here for YEARS. So many places lack my favorite meats (especially beef tongue) and I feel like I. Have to compromise something to go anywhere else. Not at wang cho! King menu for two people with drinks before tip is $96 it's just stellar balanced price. Tips for a great service: ask for with everything to want at the beginning work your first order (sesame oil has to be requested, rice paper and radish paper available on request, straw for your drink on request) and don't forget to order your rice at the beginning and look at the extras like steamed egg and tofu soup) Each time they come around when you finish the meat order any ups you need on the bonchon. Don't be afraid to ask them to turn down your stove if it's too hot. I honestly cannot recommend this place enough. I'm a patron for life. Shoutout to the manager Andrew for running a tight ship you rock!! I always forget to take pics but will do so and update this review. read more

First time trying Wang Cho. The service was exceptional and priced fairly. The menu is virtual and you will need your phone to access the menu and select meats and Bonchon. The menu has various meat selection package. The marinaded meats were a bit on the sweet side and I enjoyed the brisket and beef belly. The pork belly was good too. read more

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Party of 7, was a bit of a wait to sit down due to the party size but the staff was very friendly. However, the service was like 50/50 half good and half bad because yes we constantly got checked on, had our grills changed, etc. but we would have to place the same order multiple times because we kept not receiving them. Salad was the main one because we ordered it 4 times and it never came out. Corn cheese was okay, the multiple cheeses didn't really mesh well, the meats were good but small portions especially for 7 people. read more

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Pretty popular KBBQ spot next to South Coast Plaza. Plenty of parking. We always try to come around 5PM and beat the dinner rush. Pretty clean establishment. Different tiers of meat to choose from - Emperor, King, and Prince. If you're basic with the meats, the Prince will work. We like the King for the extra steak and shrimp. The garlic pork belly is divine. Good quality meats. I love their steamed egg and corn cheese. They're very efficient with the grill change. Sides in abundance. They sell macaron ice cream for dessert... not included. The many times we've dined here, we've always had great service. The meats usually come pretty fast. Our husbands love their beer tower. Lol. Overall, good food. Good service. read more

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There's plenty of parking available. We had a reservation, so there was no wait. It's an AYCE (all-you-can-eat) spot with three pricing tiers: Prince, King, and Emperor. The Prince option is around $35 per person and includes a selection of menu items. Service was a bit slow, though that's pretty typical for Korean BBQ spots. The meat selection was solid, and some of the marinated options were especially well-seasoned. Recommendation(s): - Garlic Pork Belly - Spicy Pork Bulgogi Service: 3/5 Tip(s): - Plenty of parking spaces - Make reservations early - AYCE for different tiers - Restrooms available read more

Came here for a late lunch with a few friends. We chose the "middle" menu I believe it was called king but don't quote me. They do not have physical menus they have you scan a QR code to see what each of the 3 menus contain. Each menu kinda levels ups the meat, I wanted short ribs so that's why I chose my menu. However many people you have in your group have to order from the same menu as you so everyone has to come to an agreement, then you can have 1 meat per person on the first order, sides they didn't limit. Service was really good over all. They would always be checking on your grill, came back to offer refills or ask if anything else would like to be ordered. Couple guys ordered beer. We paid about $60-65 each with tip. Overall would come back again. Server was very nice and quick. read more

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Absolutely love this place. The quality of the meats is consistently excellent, and even though it's always busy, it never stops us from coming back--or making the drive out. They're very generous with their sides and always check in to see if we need refills or a grill change. The staff is fast, attentive, and keeps everything running smoothly, even during peak hours. And just when we think we can't eat another bite, we always make room for dessert. The cheesecake with chocolate drizzle is amazing and a must-try. Hands down one of our favorite Korean BBQ spots. Worth every visit. read more

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It's huge inside. The vents working on the pan made it so that you don't walk away smelling awful. Food was plentiful but I don't have other experienced to compare this to an ayce. The service was excellent. I prob wouldn't come back unless I was in the area, hungry and needed ayce kbbq. read more

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Great meats and selection even with the traditional KBBQ menu. Each meat selection is still flavorful with a great selection to choose from. The waiters were very kind and patient as we ordered our meals with our party of 5. Very attentive to waters and orders. The restaurant has a good ambiance with modern decor and plenty of space and it does not feel crowded in my opinion. read more

Wang Cho Korean BBQ - corn cheese - Bars Near Me - Santa Ana, California

My fiance and I came in tonight at around 5:30pm. The restaurant was busy, but it seemed to be flowing well. We got sat and I'll say it. The service was FAST! We ordered and less than 5 minutes, we got our food. The meats were good, sides were standard and yummy. Pros: - Value : it's pretty affordable considering most kbbq spots. - portion size: decent and kept me coming back Cons: - Our server Tiffany didn't smile ONCE the entire visit. It threw us off and my fiance made sure to be extra nice to her since she was being sort of a jerk. - Lights were a little too dark inside. But that's my personal opinion. Felt like I had to squint to see my food - alcoholic beverages were a LOT smaller than I thought for $12. read more

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We ordered the King $38/pp level and it had a nice selection of meats, seafood, and sides. My favorites were the marinated short ribs (Kalbi), beef belly and beef tongue. The shrimp with garlic butter was also really good. It's actually my friend's favorite item. He said his meal is not complete without it! We also enjoyed the banchan, fluffy steamed egg, and corn cheese. The service was very good with so many grill changes and constant ordering of additional meats. I wish there was free dessert included, but you can purchase ice cream at the front. read more

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The moment we walked through the door service was provided quickly, with a smile, inquiring how large are party was. We had a party of 8 and the hostess was able to find two tables together and sat us promptly. The first waitress (I think was Luna) was very friendly and was able to answer all questions we had. She did an amazing job ensuring our food was correctly ordered. We had the all you can eat "Prince" level (which was more than enough food for us. The other tiers were "King" & "Emperor" (something along those lines) with the last having an option for Angus Steak. Our grill was changed out frequently to ensure the grill was clean and able to cook meat at proper temperature levels. Had to take our kid to restroom and restrooms were clean and acceptable to use. Overall would go back to this place for another meal in a heartbeat. read more

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Everyone hyped this place up to me, however it was average to me. If I go to KBBQ, I'll just make the drive to Westminster and Garden Grove. It is very nice and modern inside, can't lie about that. I came here for dinner and ordered the Prince Menu. It had a good amount of meats and sides. The service could use work. I felt my server was the only one working in a large area by herself, so service was not as attentive as I am used to. The meats were decent, could use some seasoning or flavor. To me, the stab of the meats was the garlic pork belly and spicy beef belly. My food came out before water which was different. Overall this is a one and done place for me. Overall experience to include food is 3/5. read more

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Service is fast pace, come early this place gets busy quickly, we came for dinner and it was busy, but we got lucky waited 5 minutes or so. Make sure to use Yelp to get on waitlist, helps out! The staff is nice and very attentive, as they pass your tables, tons of side dishes, upscale Korean bbq and huge restaurant. They have inside and patio seating too, and different tons of meat options as well. read more

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been here plenty of times before lately maybe in 2023/24 and ifl the meat quality has gone down a bit. However Cannot go wrong with brisket or beef belly, bulgogi. One thing they are known for is their honey marinates. Really love the honey bbq pork belly. Meat quality and sides: 3/5. Taste was okay a bit on the blander side but large selection and can top w salt/sauce. Service: 5/5. You are in and out and always attended. I never once had to call our server over bc they always checked in/refilled drinks/took our orders. Top tier service, and very minimal wait for a Saturday evening (5mins). Price is also quite fair compared to others starts at $33. Interior: 4/5 nice interior modern and on par w other kbbq restraunts. Would have been cool if they had like K-pop vids playing or something but they had football on lolz Anyways quick reliable and fairly affordable kbbq spot that satisfies the craving of Korean food. Would come again forshure. read more

Wang Cho Korean BBQ - Brisket - Bars Near Me - Santa Ana, California

I've raved alone and going solo to festivals/shows is kind of a big deal for a lot of people. It's a little intimidating at first, so I get it, but tell me why getting KBBQ alone felt like more of a big deal to me lmao Anyway, I woke up Sunday morning with a mean KBBQ craving but had no one to go with. My sister isn't a fan of it, my parents only eat Canto and Viet food despite them telling me I'm the one that's apparently too picky, and my friends were busy. Wang Cho allows solo dining which is pretty rare, but also pretty awesome too. Food wise, everything was just average. Meat quality was average. Nothing more, nothing less. This goes for the banchan too. In fact, the whole experience just kind of felt like the bare minimum compared to everywhere else I've been. For $33 (Prince tier) I certainly did not feel like I was getting royal treatment. Jokes aside, it was pretty steep for mediocrity. Service was great so definitely zero complaints in that department. I had to switch tables because my grill was being a pain in the ass and they were nice about it. They were also cool about charging my Cardo (IYKYK) which was awesome because I wanted some tunes for my ride home. Unfortunately this isn't a place I would come back to. I'd rather hunt someone down to go eat KBBQ with so I can go to my usual spots for better quality, atmosphere, and cost. Bad news is that it looks like I'll have to continue my search for a good KBBQ place that allows solo diners. The good news is that I have an excuse to eat more KBBQ. read more

First time going to a Korean BBQ with a party of 6. We went on a weekday around late afternoon and were promptly seated. Our waitress was attentive and generous, even offering to select which food options to try out as she saw we were having trouble selecting. Side dishes and drinks were given quickly and main dishes soon followed. Waitresses/waiters periodically checked upon us and refilled our sides/beverages. To save costs, I recommend for anybody trying Korean BBQ for the first time in this establishment to choose the prince option then select the other options at different day since you have to order a few dishes at a time. Which by then, everybody was full to explore other dish options. Overall customer service, ambiance, and food quality was amazing. We were even given a complimentary desert as one of our members happened to mention it was their birthday. Will be returning back again! read more

Best KBBQ place I will never stop coming here! Been here. Couple times and it's like the service and the food gets better each time. The food bomb! The ambiance is great ( they play great music) and the service ( most importantly) is a 10/10! TY to all the very attentive employees that made my dinner ! 10/10! Came to celebrate a new job. read more

Wang Cho Korean BBQ - Bars Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Always great service, the pink lemonade is AMAZING! Grill changes offered regularly, spicy sauce is amazing and can be given in a bigger portion! This place is a regular for me and my girl we LOVE IT! Getting a table is very easy on yelp great atmosphere at all times. read more

Convenient kbbq in Santa Ana. Service is quick and efficient. Lots of meat selections. They do beer towers! Clean restrooms. 10/10. read more

Wang Cho Korean BBQ - Beer tower! - Bars Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Visited the bar one evening. Friendly bartender and a fun vibe. Unfortunately you can't order Korean bbq at the bar, but the bartender recommended the dumplings and they were good. The food options for sit down look and smell amazing. read more

The quality of meat and seafood here is amazing! We did the king dining option and tried all kinds of the options. We had squid, brisket, beef tongue, shrimp, and short rib. They were all delicious and we got them numerous times. We couldn't stop!! The service was very fast and we only waited 5 minutes before we were seated. It was very busy too which meant it was going to be good. And it was!! Delicious AYCE kbbq!! Loved it here! read more

Wang Cho Korean BBQ - Garlic shrimp, short rib - Bars Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Amazing service! Honestly, didn't expect that given how busy they are. Outdoor seating was empty because it was a cool day, but inside was pretty full. However we were able to make last minute reservation adjustments. Food quality was pretty good at this price for AYCE. Beef belly, marinated short rib, beef tongue, and shrimp were all excellent! read more

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Wang Cho was a great place to visit to celebrate with a large party. The service and ambiance was top notch. The meats were okay, however. I wanted more from their banchan. With that said, they did a great job delivering the meats and requests within minutes. Bartender was amazing. Servers were all friendly and professional. They were very attentive which we enjoyed. Tofu stew wasn't worth getting again. Plenty of parking. read more

Great priced ayce Korean bbq place near the south coast plaza mall. Great variety of meats and good service. One of the better all you can eat kbbq places in Orange County. read more

Wang Cho Korean BBQ - Bars Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Warning- Keep in mind, all though the tables and grills are stainless steel you need to ensure you start with a freshly clean grill and table top. Remember you're dealing with raw meat that can easily cross contaminate if not properly cleaned and cooked properly. If you like to cook then this is the place to go, like any other Korean BBQ restaurants. read more

Wang Cho Korean BBQ - Variety of meats to select from. - Bars Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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What we got on a Wednesday night with the prince menu: Baby octopus (5/5) Popcorn chicken (1/5) Banchan (cucumbers, japchae, rice paper, kimchi, bean sprouts, mac salad, green salad) Brisket (2/5) Spicy brisket (4/5) Garlic pork belly (4/5) House soup (1/5) Service was quick, grill was changed frequently, and multiple employees checked in with us which was great! We really liked the baby octopus because it was fresh, succulent, and soft. However, the popcorn chicken was very disappointing because it looked like Costco chicken nuggets drizzled with sauce. The house soup wasn't good either, the broth was one dimensional and underwhelming. Maybe I would give this place another try to try the other items, but the house soup and the popcorn chicken were definitely a miss. The plain brisket was so dry, we asked for the spicy sauce to make it better. The other meat options were definitely solid and I feel like it was all worth it for the AYCE price read more

Wang Cho Korean BBQ - Grill area - Bars Near Me - Santa Ana, California

The environment is great, and the service is excellent The food is also delicious and very fresh. I'd recommend coming here. Mehmet is the staff member who served us--he has a great attitude, so you can ask for him if you come! read more

Wang Cho Korean BBQ - Bars Near Me - Santa Ana, California

I was a bit skeptical coming to this spot as I saw quite a few one star reviews, but I thought I'd try it out since I didn't want to travel more than 5 miles for Korean bbq. Coming in, the hosts were very kind and they sat us right away. At the moment my partner is handicap and has issues with sitting on hard chairs so I felt bad requesting a booth, but they had accommodated us without making us feel guilty and all which I really appreciated. Our server was very nice too! He took our orders fairly quick and our meats were brought out instantly. I honestly loved the meats! The bulgogi had a lot of flavor, but I will say the brisket and steak didn't were kinda dry. I really needed to dip those ones in the sauces provided to us. But other than that, everything was great! I loved the corn cheese and the spicy tofu soup. It was so goood. I definitely wouldn't mind coming back at all if I'm in the area! read more

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Wang Cho in Santa Ana has quickly become one of my favorite AYCE KBBQ spots! For the price and the quality of the meat, it's hard to beat. The restaurant is super spacious, which made it really comfortable for our family. On a busy Friday night we didn't even have to wait, and our baby was able to sit in her portable high chair with no issues. We went with the King combo, and every cut of meat we tried was absolutely delicious. What stood out just as much as the food was the service. The staff was amazing and constantly checking in to refill drinks, bring more sides, and making sure we never had to wait for anything. Between the quality, service, and space, this spot checks all the boxes. Definitely my new go-to KBBQ place moving forward! read more

Soooo good. Service is great and seating is usually fast (although the last time I went it took a little while & it was only 2 of us). read more

Wang Cho Korean BBQ - Bars Near Me - Santa Ana, California

We came here on a random whim, like saw it on the corner of the stoplight and flipped a U and came in and ate. For such a random spot we didn't know of, it was delicious! They had a pretty good variety of meats and chicken and sauces to try. They were busy and the staff wasn't as attentive as I would have liked, we ran out of water and waited a bit for the food, but overall it was a good experience and I would come back. read more

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Decent. The food was good, but there were definitely some issues. Getting refills on water was rare, and our server was not coming by often. They forgot items a few times while we were ordering also. I also hate the tables. I'm sat across the table from th person I'm with, ridiculously close to other tables, and completely unable to hear my sister. Decent for the price but not my favorite read more

The food was pretty good, but the overall cleanliness of the place could really improve, it definitely has gone downhill from when it first opened. read more

I wouldn't say this is my favorite KBBQ spot, but it does the job! I came here with a group of friends, and we had a good time. The meat and side dishes were good, the servers were attentive, and the restaurant was very clean. Parking was also very easy. Definitely worth a try! read more

Wang Cho Korean BBQ - Bars Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Meh, wasn't great but wasn't bad, I've had better AYCE KBBQ at other places. The service was good and the only thing memorable to me was the cheese corn. read more

Wang Cho Korean BBQ - Bars Near Me - Santa Ana, California

I went there today (4/24/2026) with a friend at opening (11:30am). We were greeted when we walked in. We ordered immediately. The service and food were excellent. Although it was not extremely busy, the servers Jordan (female) and Andy were awesome. We were chcked on often. Drinks were refilled, and grills were replaced regularly. The food came out quickly. I can't say anything negative about the experience. Great place to enjoy a meal. read more

Fam Visit down to SoCal with a friend's rec for an early Father's Day lunch! Large 1st portions of beef belly, bulgogi, brisket etc... 2nd portions are normal. Also ordered corn cheese- yum green salad-no hype noodle soup(eh-lack of flavor) Steamed egg-good Newbies-Make sure if u order lunch special, that u get that price ($26) we were told to scan the QR code menu on table and ordered-not knowing it was gonna b the higher price! Explained and was adjusted- thank you! Clean restaurant! Clean bathrooms! All in all- we would return but would seek out other multitude of kbbq in SoCal. read more