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This place is confusing as heck if you've never been! We had a party of four and none of us had ever been to this type of restaurant. The space is casual and inviting and the staff are friendly to a point, but they don't seem to waste their time making sure that you understand what to do. You order EVERYTHING from a small tablet that is attached to your table, and you're only allowed a certain number of items each time. Then you must wait 7 minutes before ordering again. Some items come out with just a small amount on a tray, and some come with surprisingly large amounts. The ribeye steak comes out on its own cutting board, but you don't use knives. You have a pair of scissors to share with the entire table. They do put a very small amount of oil on the cooking surface however, most of your meat sticks pretty good and just as the thing is starting to get seasoned, they come and take it and replace it with a fresh one so that you get to start all over again. We ordered the premium option which gave us access to every item on the menu but there is no way that we could've sampled it all. When you order egg rolls, they come out cut in threes which makes them hard to eat without all of the filling falling out. We ordered some kimchi pancakes, and we got a couple of small pieces cut from a whole pancake. It's a bit hard to gauge the doneness of your meat and due to that, we tended to overcook our food more often than not. I was a bit disappointed that they do not offer more vegetables other than mushrooms and onions or maybe I just didn't see them on the menu but overall, we had an enjoyable time, and we definitely had enough food. Now that we sort of know what to do, we can be better prepared the next time we visit but at $60 per person, that won't be very often. They do have less expensive tiers to choose from but then your options are limited so you may as well go all out. We will definitely be back to Woobling but it'll most likely be for special occasions. Thanks for reading. Cheers!
Excellent service!!! She was very attentive. She can't back constantly to make sure we had enough food. The place was big and clean!! We got the AYCE happy hour (Monday to Friday) $28 per person. The bbq meats were super fresh!! Banchan was super fresh. I love the many variety of dipping sauces.
Super clean, easy to locate and find parking. You order through a tablet attached to a table, so old timers who are used to yelling out their order will have to be patient. We upgraded from classic to premium so we could have LA kalbi. And it was thick prime cuts. Our server checked on us often and asked us if the food was tasty. Love that they were attentive to the grills and changed them often. My favorite was that I ordered Korean soft tofu soup versus the soybean paste for free. Wish more kbbq places had that option. Also, the squid came out fried and it was seasoned and delicious as well! The mall walk afterwards helps with digestion, so we will be back!
There are so many options to choose from, in so many different variations of food. You can order, it's all wonderful, and you get to cook it and you know what you like! I have to say the marinated meats are better than the others! And I thoroughly enjoyed the cheese corn and the fried rice! Our server was funny and kept the ball rolling. So we didn't ever have to wait too long...Always checking in on us!
Five stars - great This was my first time going to a Korean BBQ. We went in blind, so we had no clue what to do, what to order, etc. Our waitress was very friendly. She didn't do the best job of explaining how the menu worked (there was a little language barrier), but we ultimately figured it out. I'll do my best to explain how things work. Essentially, you can order a variety of meats and appetizers, which are separated into three categories. If you purchase the higher tier, you not only have access to the meats/appetizers of that tier, but also any tier below it. You get unlimited food for two hours. During that time, you can cook and eat a variety of meats that are available in your selected tier. You could order three dishes and three sides at a time. Despite not knowing how things worked, we had a great experience. We got the first tier ($35 per person), and we were satisfied with our options, but we will definitely get a higher tier next time we go. We got three rounds of food, and we were stuffed. It was really fun cooking the meats while we enjoyed our appetizers and drinks. This is the perfect restaurant for catching up with friends and family because you will be there a while. I would recommend going with an empty stomach. We will certainly be going back!
Woobling is on the south side of the mall next to BJ's. They have three price options with different menu options for all you can eat, ranging from $35-$50. I asked if they had à la carte options but was told it's not all you can eat style. The ordering is done from a tablet at the table and a food runner brings it out. I was impressed that the design of the grills allowed them to not need the hang down smoke vent, it made it a quieter experience and we didn't smell like smoke after. There are definitely better Korean BBQ options in Tacoma but this spot gets 4 stars for the convenience and for their family friendly atmosphere.
They make you place your order from an IPad at the table and someone brings little portions of food for YOU to cook. I was at a table of four people and my nephew was at his own table of four people next to us. We had two different bills yet they charged both tables a $50. Gratuity and said it was because we had a large group, WE HAD 4 people. I'm still so pissed off!!!!
New BBQ spot in Tacoma Mall Area! The wait was roughly 10 minutes on a weekday evening for 2. The service was okay as well! The server occasionally check on us but we mainly used the call server button! We opted for the Signature choice selection and it was decently worth.. The meat/food portions per order are a good size for having a bite and trying a variety of different dishes! When the store is busy, it does take quite a long time for the meat/food orders to come out to our table.. but it's understandable. I would come again before their Grand Opening specials are over! Decent pricing!
One of the worst places to eat in Tacoma. The service is below par and the food is not safe to eat! Call poison control before dinning you will need it.
I should start out with the good. The lady who served us was very friendly. The restaurant was very new and clean, much like your typical modern Korean restaurant. And the price point for their happy hour can't be beat. $19.99 is pretty amazing. The food however was not the best. The banchan wasn't very good and the brisket was not quality. You have a 2 hour time limit and we felt like we were waiting a long time for our orders. At Korean BBQs we are often waiting for the food to cook, but here we were spending more of the time waiting for the uncooked food to even arrive. It felt like an Americanized KBBQ which is on par for Tacoma Mall I suppose. If the server wasn't so friendly and the price wasn't so good, I would rate it lower.
Uncooked shrimp from their kitchen, no apology for a mediocre and high price eat all you can Woobling Tacoma. Very dissapointer will not come back anymore
Gathered a group of friends here. Haven't been to the Tacoma mall in years. The majority of the meat selections were great, but some of the other side dishes were quite questionable. We had 5 at our table, and they all said the kimchi jjigae tasted like tomato soup. We also ordered one of the marinated meats, I forget which one, but we told our server we didn't like the taste of it because if you leave food behind, you have to pay. He brought the owner, or chef out, who asked a few questions but said it was fine to remove it from our table without billing it. They offer a variety of side dishes that our normal kbbq place didn't, so we wanted to try it out. I've been to the one in Bellevue with family so I already knew what to expect but it's nice to have another in the Tacoma area, I just absolutely hate mall parking. Come early so you get a table.
To start, the food was definitely delicious, the sauces surprisingly were very good too usually i don't even touch them but i ended ip finishing mine. we split the cost between 4 people and the total was very cheap for us. Our server was amazing, funny and attentive . Explained the whole ordering processes, made sure we had any and everything we needed and constantly checked up on us! It was a Friday evening so it was quite busy, we did wait in line for about 20ish mins but again it is a new restaurant so there's going to be a crowd.
4 months ago
We got AYCE bbq premium one. There weren't a lot selection. The portions were huge that we can barely finish so that also means you can't try other things much. I really don't like the rib fingers I couldn't chew and couldn't eat the whole thing. The other meat were okay. The staff were nice and kept changing the plate for us! So it doesn't burn a lot. The whole place is so cute I really like all the frog statue there. But overall it was meh, not my favorite read more
4 months ago
30 days ago
This place is confusing as heck if you've never been! We had a party of four and none of us had ever been to this type of restaurant. The space is casual and inviting and the staff are friendly to a point, but they don't seem to waste their time making sure that you understand what to do. You order EVERYTHING from a small tablet that is attached to your table, and you're only allowed a certain number of items each time. Then you must wait 7 minutes before ordering again. Some items come out with just a small amount on a tray, and some come with surprisingly large amounts. The ribeye steak comes out on its own cutting board, but you don't use knives. You have a pair of scissors to share with the entire table. They do put a very small amount of oil on the cooking surface however, most of your meat sticks pretty good and just as the thing is starting to get seasoned, they come and take it and replace it with a fresh one so that you get to start all over again. We ordered the premium option which gave us access to every item on the menu but there is no way that we could've sampled it all. When you order egg rolls, they come out cut in threes which makes them hard to eat without all of the filling falling out. We ordered some kimchi pancakes, and we got a couple of small pieces cut from a whole pancake. It's a bit hard to gauge the doneness of your meat and due to that, we tended to overcook our food more often than not. I was a bit disappointed that they do not offer more vegetables other than mushrooms and onions or maybe I just didn't see them on the menu but overall, we had an enjoyable time, and we definitely had enough food. Now that we sort of know what to do, we can be better prepared the next time we visit but at $60 per person, that won't be very often. They do have less expensive tiers to choose from but then your options are limited so you may as well go all out. We will definitely be back to Woobling but it'll most likely be for special occasions. Thanks for reading. Cheers! read more
Excellent service!!! She was very attentive. She can't back constantly to make sure we had enough food. The place was big and clean!! We got the AYCE happy hour (Monday to Friday) $28 per person. The bbq meats were super fresh!! Banchan was super fresh. I love the many variety of dipping sauces. read more
Super clean, easy to locate and find parking. You order through a tablet attached to a table, so old timers who are used to yelling out their order will have to be patient. We upgraded from classic to premium so we could have LA kalbi. And it was thick prime cuts. Our server checked on us often and asked us if the food was tasty. Love that they were attentive to the grills and changed them often. My favorite was that I ordered Korean soft tofu soup versus the soybean paste for free. Wish more kbbq places had that option. Also, the squid came out fried and it was seasoned and delicious as well! The mall walk afterwards helps with digestion, so we will be back! read more
11 months ago
There are so many options to choose from, in so many different variations of food. You can order, it's all wonderful, and you get to cook it and you know what you like! I have to say the marinated meats are better than the others! And I thoroughly enjoyed the cheese corn and the fried rice! Our server was funny and kept the ball rolling. So we didn't ever have to wait too long...Always checking in on us! read more
Five stars - great This was my first time going to a Korean BBQ. We went in blind, so we had no clue what to do, what to order, etc. Our waitress was very friendly. She didn't do the best job of explaining how the menu worked (there was a little language barrier), but we ultimately figured it out. I'll do my best to explain how things work. Essentially, you can order a variety of meats and appetizers, which are separated into three categories. If you purchase the higher tier, you not only have access to the meats/appetizers of that tier, but also any tier below it. You get unlimited food for two hours. During that time, you can cook and eat a variety of meats that are available in your selected tier. You could order three dishes and three sides at a time. Despite not knowing how things worked, we had a great experience. We got the first tier ($35 per person), and we were satisfied with our options, but we will definitely get a higher tier next time we go. We got three rounds of food, and we were stuffed. It was really fun cooking the meats while we enjoyed our appetizers and drinks. This is the perfect restaurant for catching up with friends and family because you will be there a while. I would recommend going with an empty stomach. We will certainly be going back! read more
Woobling is on the south side of the mall next to BJ's. They have three price options with different menu options for all you can eat, ranging from $35-$50. I asked if they had à la carte options but was told it's not all you can eat style. The ordering is done from a tablet at the table and a food runner brings it out. I was impressed that the design of the grills allowed them to not need the hang down smoke vent, it made it a quieter experience and we didn't smell like smoke after. There are definitely better Korean BBQ options in Tacoma but this spot gets 4 stars for the convenience and for their family friendly atmosphere. read more
8 months ago
They make you place your order from an IPad at the table and someone brings little portions of food for YOU to cook. I was at a table of four people and my nephew was at his own table of four people next to us. We had two different bills yet they charged both tables a $50. Gratuity and said it was because we had a large group, WE HAD 4 people. I'm still so pissed off!!!! read more
New BBQ spot in Tacoma Mall Area! The wait was roughly 10 minutes on a weekday evening for 2. The service was okay as well! The server occasionally check on us but we mainly used the call server button! We opted for the Signature choice selection and it was decently worth.. The meat/food portions per order are a good size for having a bite and trying a variety of different dishes! When the store is busy, it does take quite a long time for the meat/food orders to come out to our table.. but it's understandable. I would come again before their Grand Opening specials are over! Decent pricing! read more
23 days ago
4 months ago
One of the worst places to eat in Tacoma. The service is below par and the food is not safe to eat! Call poison control before dinning you will need it. read more
1 year ago
I should start out with the good. The lady who served us was very friendly. The restaurant was very new and clean, much like your typical modern Korean restaurant. And the price point for their happy hour can't be beat. $19.99 is pretty amazing. The food however was not the best. The banchan wasn't very good and the brisket was not quality. You have a 2 hour time limit and we felt like we were waiting a long time for our orders. At Korean BBQs we are often waiting for the food to cook, but here we were spending more of the time waiting for the uncooked food to even arrive. It felt like an Americanized KBBQ which is on par for Tacoma Mall I suppose. If the server wasn't so friendly and the price wasn't so good, I would rate it lower. read more
3 months ago
7 months ago
Uncooked shrimp from their kitchen, no apology for a mediocre and high price eat all you can Woobling Tacoma. Very dissapointer will not come back anymore read more
Gathered a group of friends here. Haven't been to the Tacoma mall in years. The majority of the meat selections were great, but some of the other side dishes were quite questionable. We had 5 at our table, and they all said the kimchi jjigae tasted like tomato soup. We also ordered one of the marinated meats, I forget which one, but we told our server we didn't like the taste of it because if you leave food behind, you have to pay. He brought the owner, or chef out, who asked a few questions but said it was fine to remove it from our table without billing it. They offer a variety of side dishes that our normal kbbq place didn't, so we wanted to try it out. I've been to the one in Bellevue with family so I already knew what to expect but it's nice to have another in the Tacoma area, I just absolutely hate mall parking. Come early so you get a table. read more
1 year ago
To start, the food was definitely delicious, the sauces surprisingly were very good too usually i don't even touch them but i ended ip finishing mine. we split the cost between 4 people and the total was very cheap for us. Our server was amazing, funny and attentive . Explained the whole ordering processes, made sure we had any and everything we needed and constantly checked up on us! It was a Friday evening so it was quite busy, we did wait in line for about 20ish mins but again it is a new restaurant so there's going to be a crowd. read more
1 year ago
Food is great! Price is great too! Can't beat $27 Wish there was more marinated options for the classic meals. And more sauces and sides! read more
2 months ago
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1 month ago
Celebrating my nieces birthday, my husband and I treated her to Korean BBQ. There was a line that was about a 20 minute wait before we got seated for three. It was clear and unfortunate they were under staffed on a weekend. We ordered the signature meat option which has a great variety of various meat types. We ordered white rice to go with our meats. The wait for rice was 30 minutes and we were almost finished with our first round of meat before getting the rice at our table. When we ordered new meat options it arrived at the table quickly, but it was a bummer we had lots of meat with no rice that we ordered to make it a meal. I will try this place again in a few months once it's more put together, it seems the mall location may have new management? read more
7 months ago
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5 months ago
This place is so so good. I went for dinner and got the middle package which had tons of options. It was also set at a very good price given how much time you get. Most of the time you cook and flip the meat yourself but sometimes they come over and do it for you which was great service. read more
1 year ago
Bella Thorne is an awesome and attentive staff member! She made our experience here so fun and enjoyable. I'd rate 4 star, but with Bella as our person.. it's a 5 star! There was no wait and we never were without even with the 7 minute delayed ordering time. We did the Classic food menu for AYCE $27. It was good. We had our fill of brisket, pork belly, steak along with cocktails. The meats were okay. The marinated meats lacked flavor but we were able to get more sauces to flavor them up a bit more. The environment is clean and bright. It's very hip and contemporary. The bar is beautiful. Cocktails were good. The staff members also changed out our drill often so it wouldn't be too smoky. That was very nice. read more
10 months ago
Excellent service. Very clean and tasty. I'm very impressed. I loved how the grills were changed so often. Great job Tacoma! read more
10 months ago
The food here is great, large meat selection and so many different side dishes that come along with it. They recently started a $19.99 happy hour deal which is probably the most affordable option i've seen in the area while still offering lots! The vibe is nice and dim lit, it has a sleek kind of feel to it. The service from the staff is great, they dont have many workers on the floor but you can see them doing the most they can and are so sweet! I have been and will probably remain a returning customer for a while !! read more
7 months ago
1 year ago
Great new spot and location in Tacoma Mall. The restaurant is clean with nice ambiance. Sadly, the food quality was not the greatest, with mediocre cuts of meat. If you're looking for ambiance, then this is the best spot around. But if you're looking for higher quality Korean bbq, you're better off at New Gangnam BBQ and other Korean BBQs nearby. read more
11 months ago
This is the best and most affordable BBQ restaurant I've ever been to. The service is super friendly, and it's only $19.99! Yes, no cap read more
6 months ago
1 year ago
Service was quick and friendly. Food was good. The corn, marinated rib, fried rice and jowl were standouts. read more
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4502 S Steele St
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Tacoma, WA 98409
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