Place is really cool, the inside of the restaurant has a few unique things like claw machines, decor, etc.! The food was tasty and my girl specifically loved the seafood boil. Very good flavor and that wow sauce is highly recommended. The customer service was really good and attentive. We will be returning! read more

Wow Cow Korean BBQ - Claw machine - Barbeque Near Me - El Monte, California

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This place is freaking awesome! Super fast service and great quality food.enjoyed the ambience and the music playing. read more

Wow Cow Korean BBQ - Great experience at the Wow Cow! Food was great and the music was awesome! - Barbeque Near Me - El Monte, California

They have great service, and the food is always fresh, delicious, and satisfying, and great ambiance.

Excellent customer service They change the grill frequently without having to ask Place is very well lit so you can see how the food is cooking read more

Huge places , clean, and friendly service! The food is good. I like the short rips place thin slices. They also have claw mechine. Price only 40$ for deluxe. read more

Well, just doing a quick update because they added cajun boil to their menu. In fact, for $50 you can get AYCE boil and KBBQ. I don't know how anyone could eat enough to get their money's worth, but that's what is going down. Also during the weekdays Mon-Thurs, they have a late Happy Hour where the KBBQ has a few less meat choices but is only like $29.99, so that is highly recommended. So how was the cajun boil? Honestly, not horrible but not exactly good either. Any cajun boil lives and dies by the success of their house sauce, and unfortunately theirs is not balance and noticeably too sour. It's not something I'd eat here again. I'd rather go to Grab-A-Crab or Submarine Crab (my favorite). Still, their KBBQ is still a great deal. Quality meats, a cheap late night Happy Hour for the last 90 minutes they're open on weeknights, good sauces (except for the bean dip for the lettuce wraps which is way too dark and doesn't taste right), and lots of small side dishes like gyoza and sweet buns, and french fries, and popcorn chicken. This is still my current go to for KBBQ AYCE. It an get busy, especially on the weekend, and lots of people come in with large parties. But during the week it's usually not a problem walking right in. Still highly recommended! read more

Wow Cow Korean BBQ - The boil - Barbeque Near Me - El Monte, California

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This place reminds me of a phrase "jack of all trades, master of none". After watching the short videos from social media about their special and I decided to gave it a try. I had high expectations because of their rating but I was disappointed. I really wanted the seafood broil to be good and it was no where near the well known popular seafood broil restaurant. I think I can make it taste better than this. Sushi was on par with ordinary Chinese buffet quality and nothing special. The meat was chewy and ventilation was not great. Like I said I was expecting better experience given their regular price. For some people, it would be ok for the food quality and selection with their special price but not for me. Service was good though. They regularly come around to check if everything was ok. read more

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I'd consider myself a regular at Wow Cow now that I've been here at least 5 times. The meat quality and selection are great, the food bar always has fresh sides and sushi, and the price is really unbeatable. Service is also fantastic as putting in orders without delay is never an issue. I'd highly recommend Wow Cow to anyone looking for AYCE KBBQ in the SGV area! I'd highly read more

Wow Cow Korean BBQ - Beef tongue to the left and some sort of short rib on the right - Barbeque Near Me - El Monte, California

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After visiting Action Bowling lanes, I stopped by Wow Cow Korean BBQ shortly before closing time. It wasn't too busy and got seated right away. Inside is very vibrant with neon signs, KAWS custom figures, and bright lights. With the Happy Hour being very limited, we went for the Premium meats to try their wide assortment of cuts. Some of our favorites included the Prime Rib finger, wagyu short plate and brisket. I tried premium beef tongue and small intestine for the first time, I liked the beef tongue more. Small intestine freaked me out but was good when it was crispy and charred. This spot is perfect for big groups but I thought some of the cuts had a lot of fat than other spots. Just didn't hit like I wanted it to. read more

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Not new on our list of KBBQ places but now will come back more often. Just added: AYCE Seafood Boil. We ordered shrimp, crawfish, mussels, clams. And for your first order, your choice of snow crab or lobster tail. Seafood was fresh, cooked just right, and with their WOW signature sauce that's garlicky, spicy, and not too salty. YUM!!! Service was fast, efficient, and friendly (as always). Great spot for lunch or dinner when you can't choose between meat and seafood. read more

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Sashimi! Wagyu BBQ! Cajun seafood! I want them all for all-you-can-eat, and yes -- dreams come true at Wow Cow. The space is huge! There are lots of claw machines and even a buffet area with sushi and banchan. The main highlight is definitely the Cajun seafood . You can enjoy it 3 ways: * Cajun seafood all-you-can-eat - $40 * BBQ all-you-can-eat  - Premium $50  - Deluxe $40 * Add $15 to include Cajun seafood with your BBQ AYCE * Or order Cajun seafood a la carte (they also have a la carte sushi) What I loved / recommend: * Lobster and snow crab in the Cajun seafood -- elite experience * Quail eggs, shrimp, sausage, and corn in the Cajun seafood -- the classic combo * Wagyu short plate and beef tongue from the BBQ * And yes... unlimited ice cream to finish! --- Price & Options: * Cajun Seafood All-You-Can-Eat - $40 * BBQ All-You-Can-Eat  - Premium $50  - Deluxe $40 * Add $15 to include Cajun Seafood AYCE with your BBQ AYCE * Cajun seafood also available à la carte * À la carte sushi available too What I loved / recommend: * Lobster and snow crab in the Cajun seafood -- elite experience * Quail eggs, shrimp, sausage, and corn in the Cajun seafood -- classic combo * Wagyu short plate and beef tongue from the BBQ * Unlimited ice cream to finish At Wow Cow you can literally enjoy sashimi, wagyu BBQ, and Cajun seafood all in one spot -- perfect for big appetites! IG: socalhkfoodies read more

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I love the food! Specially the dessert. The employees so friendly The ambiance it's like home. All I can say it's I love this place read more

Wow Cow Korean BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - El Monte, California

I was hungry with a friend of walking for pokemon go fest. We really wanted something meaty and hearty and wow cow fit just the bill. We came on a weekend later in the day at night. The wait can be long so definitely call ahead. It took us 30 minutes to get seated. That being said, service before and during the meal was good. The decor is epic- giant kaws statue with chrome. The meat and service were both pretty good, with banchan being good but not leaving a strong impression. Is it fast and value? Yep. Is it the best kbbq I've had? No, but it gets the job done. Worth a stop for sure! read more

Wow Cow Korean BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - El Monte, California

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We are here for family dinner. Meat is fresh. Rachael provides excellent service. Definitely will come back again.

Food and service was great! Definitely will comeback also thank you Rachel for everything read more

Wow Cow Korean BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - El Monte, California

Good price for what you get Highly recommend If you want both surf and turf Yum so much selection. read more

The shrimp was just okay, but the crawfish? Really really nice. Big, juicy, and full of flavor. Definitely the best part of the meal. For an all-you-can-eat spot, this place is good for the price. Solid deal with Korean BBQ and seafood boil together. read more

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The service today was subpar, definitely not what we're used to. There were some new servers, maybe that was the issue. When we sat down, the new server mentioned we could only order three sides, which was unusual. After clarifying, she took our order, but then we barely saw anyone else. The wait times were huge, and it took forever to pay. The food was good, but with multiple tables visibly upset, it's clear the service was lacking. As people who frequent here often it was pretty disappointing. read more

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First time here and it did not disappoint! So many choices for food, everything was delicious. I specially loved the kimchi stew and cheese corn. The meats are tender and sides are perfect. Amber and Jose were so kind and attentive. Definitely coming back! read more

This place was okay for what it is. I like how they have seafood boil and KBBQ. They also have different tiers for the meats. I liked their LA galbi. read more

Wow Cow Korean BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - El Monte, California

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Not everything is pictured but at the moment for their 2 years anniversary, they have a promotion running for $49.99. That includes all you can eat kbbq, sushi, and seafood boils. Their side bar has a good variety of selections too. Plus the interior is clean and their decors are very unique. Make you feel like you're on a different planet. Staffs are friendly and very attentive! Quality for food is also here. Smaller meat selection on the menu but hey who's to complain about the price. read more

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Came in to celebrate my husband's birthday. Got this cute little gift. Food was great. Service was amazing thank you Amber for going above and beyond! read more

Wow Cow Korean BBQ - Birthday gift! - Barbeque Near Me - El Monte, California

I had dinner with my family at Wow Cow today and we were impressed! We went with deluxe and food here was amazing, so many variaties to choose and meat quality was nice! Service here was also amazing! Vicky, our server was very friendly and attentive! Our over all experience here was pleasant and we would definitely be back here again! read more

Wow Cow Korean BBQ - Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - El Monte, California

Great service and awesome food. AYCE KBQQ and boiling seafood plus sushi . The meat was fresh and the sashimi was also very fresh. read more

Wow Cow Korean BBQ - Awesome service and awesome food. AYCE Kbbq and boiling seafood that's crazy plus sushi. - Barbeque Near Me - El Monte, California

Came here for father' s and Yuie was server and she was very attentive. Food was good, atmosphere, and music was a memorable experience.

Okay, honestly, I was skeptical about this place because I've personally never heard about it from my friends or anyone.. but I'm so glad I came here. The space itself is huge. The seating is great and spaced out really well, which I appreciated. It has a kind of futuristic vibe, which is pretty neat. They have a bar area with smaller snacks, sushi, desserts, plus a sauce and salad station. There's also another station with a small freezer that has different ice cream flavors for no extra charge. Their all you can eat plan has three tiers: a basic option, a premium option, and an executive option. The prices are honestly pretty decent. My friend and I got the middle tier, and it came out to about $80 for two people. We were satisfied with the quality of the meat, the variety, and how much you're actually able to eat. It really felt like we got our money's worth, which made me really happy. As far as customer service goes, everything was fine. Nothing over the top, but no complaints.. it was chill and smooth overall. My only preference or suggestion would be to maybe dim some of the lights a bit. KBBQ spots that set the mood a little more rather than have well lit/bright lights always do better. It would give it like a night life/futuristic/cyberpunk type vibe. read more

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So close to giving this location a 5 star until I bit into a plastic piece in my food... Let's start with the good part. The meat quality is good. Meat rolls are not frozen and can easily unwrap. The self-serving bar is a great addition. We had fun trying out the different sushi, and they were all so good! The restaurant is spacious with plenty of seats. Additionally, if you post 5+ photos of the restaruant to your social media, you will get $10 off vouchers (they also discounted my meal). My critique: 1) I found a clear plastic piece in my corn cheese. It was definitely a red flag, and could've easily been swallowed if I had not notice. 2) The lights are pink, so it was hard for me to determine if the food is cooked. 3) Never had worse kimchi (tofu) stew. It was fishy. read more

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Back for their anniversary, always great service and great food. Always a fun time at wow cow read more

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Wow Cow?? I was NOT WOWED. Truly a disappointing dinner. Came in as a party of 8 and we were seated at a long table with two grills. One side of the table received great service with grill changes every 5 minutes while the other side didn't get a grill change until we asked for one. We noticed that the grill was unusually low heat, so we asked the server to turn it up since our brisket was taking forever to cook. Unfortunately, it took us some fiddling around to figure out how to turn up the heat of our grill. As I was about to pick up a piece of brisket, I noticed a strange light reflecting off of the meat. I set it down and noticed a piece of metal stuck to the meat. I picked it up and felt it with my fingers and it was most definitely metal. Possibly from those metal dish scrubbers. I alerted a server when she came over to change our grill. I let her know that I found metal in the meat and no longer want to eat. She responded with "Oh no, I can take that for you." So yes I did pick it up and put it on the dirty grill to be taken away. After a couple minutes, she came over and apologized for metal, offering me a choice of strawberry or carrot towel. She also let us know that the beers ordered by my friends (2 Sapporo and 1 Heineken which would be $17 total) would be on the house. I truly did appreciate the apology and offer of a cute towel, however, it was weird that they comped the beers that my friends ordered when I was the one who found metal in my food? I didn't even order or drink beer so it felt like a weird way to apologize. The ambiance and decor here is interesting and the salad bar is definitely unique. Unfortunately, not a great overall dinner experience for $40 a person. read more

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Clean, fresh, and delicious. The atmosphere was really good we enjoyed here very much read more

Wow Cow Korean BBQ - 非常爱的一家自助烤肉店。 - Barbeque Near Me - El Monte, California

Wow Cow is hands down, the best KBBQ spot in Southern California. I've been to my fair share of restaurants, but this is the one I consistently come back to. If you're looking for actual quality, this is it. The beef is a total standout!! The marbling on the cuts is gorgeous, which makes a massive difference in how it melts on the grill. The sashimi is equally impressive, consistently fresh, and a level of quality you don't typically see at this type of restaurant. What really puts it over the top is the variety. You have access to almost every type of banchan you could ever want, and the fact that both the sides and the sushi rolls are set up buffet-style is a total game changer. You can curate your experience exactly how you like it throughout the meal. If you're serious about good food and want a spot that delivers on quality, you need to be at Wow Cow Monte. read more

Wow Cow Korean BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - El Monte, California

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Very clean restaurant with all you can eat selection of sushi Cajun seafood and Korean bbq, price is very affordable will definitely be back next time! read more

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This was really bad. One of the worst dinners I have had in a long while. Service was not the problem at all. In fact, the workers tonight were very attentive and synchronized with running plates and balancing the needs of many tables. So, five stars for the hard workers here. The atmosphere was the first problem. While I was a big fan of the Halloween decorations, there is not enough focus on sound absorption to dampen the full house chatter. I was immediately aware of one or more screeching babies because this is a very family friendly place. I wouldn't have come here if I'd experienced the acoustics beforehand. There's a loud projector playing 2000's songs from YouTube competing with loud ass kids. I was already in hell and couldn't hear any human speech very well. The food is what I stayed strong for and it wasn't worth the $40.00 base Deluxe price for me, given the experience I had. The banchan received by my table was pretty nasty. One of my party tried a bite of the potato salad and hated it, saying it tasted too sweet. The kimchi was bland and lifeless. Each small dish had its flavors very, very off from the quality and profile I expect in a side dish. We tried the steamed egg and it was oddly watery. It had an initially nice seasoned flavor the first bite off the top, but the bottom tasted acrid and burnt, like a cigarette infused its flavor in the bottom. No one could stomach to finish that, either. We ordered the soybean stew and the soup provided was hot and contained veggies and tofu. This was too watery and lacked salt or other savory seasoning to make it enjoyable. This was not finished. We also ordered the kimchi stew and that was marginally better, but still really watery and overall it just seemed like nobody in charge knows how to make the soups or side dishes. We also ordered the cold noodles. They arrived on our table at room temp. We had to finish a water pitcher and pour ice cubes into the noodles and stir to make them actually cold. These noodles tasted like green jolly ranchers before and after the addition of ice. What the helly? Very confusing and off putting. The meats were okay for me but at this point every single item I had tried felt like Satan was testing me after a hard day at work. The venue lacks adequate ventilation and I left with a scratchy throat and eyes. My appetite was ruined and my trust in the quality of this place is down with Dante in the Inferno. Luckily, 3/4 of the others in my party could tolerate the meats: Besides brisket, they enjoyed the LA Galbi, diced beef, some beef belly, some marinade bits from the Deluxe offerings, and another thinly shaved meat that they described as "buttery." I, however, am absolutely never going back to Wow Cow. If you have sensory difficulties, you will be better off not inflicting it upon yourself. I found myself craving veganism, lol. read more

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8/8/25 Friday We arrived around 6 PM and it was pretty empty. Our party of 6 were seated immediately. People started tricking in shortly after. They served us the usual complimentary ban Chan (side dishes). There is a self serve area to grab dipping sauces, sushi, japchae, lettuce, pickled radish, etc... We selected the Deluxe menu. Our server helped us get started by getting our orders of meat and doing the initial grilling of the meat. I would say everything was good besides the inconsistency of texture in some cuts. The prime rib finger was at times very tender and at times very tough to chew. I mainly liked the brisket and Galbi. Everything else was too heavy or sweet for my taste. The Hawaiian steak is tender, but too sweet. I didn't try the sushi so I can't speak to that. It's a bit dimly lit inside so it gave it kind of bar vibes. Jinro even made a surprise promo visit where folks got to spin the wheel for prizes. They gave everyone free key chains too. Vents aren't super strong so expect to smell strongly of bbq after. The ice cream is also self serve. They had strawberry and chocolate available at the time. It was ok. Plenty of parking. read more

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I genuinely wish I could give this place 4 stars because it's been one of my regular spots for quite some time. The quality has always been reliable consistent, fresh, and never disappointing. But what truly set this place apart was the customer service. Bobby and Mayra were in a league of their own. They didn't just serve tables they created an experience. Attentive, warm, and always a step ahead, they made us feel valued every single visit. It's rare to come across that level of care, and it's what kept us coming back again and again. Unfortunately, it seems they're no longer here, and you can feel the difference. While the current staff is still kind and courteous, that spark that above-and-beyond energy is noticeably missing. It's just not quite the same without them. read more

They were having their anniversary promotion for kbbq and seafood boil for $49.99 per person on weekdays only. We were there for dinner time and it was not packed on Monday. Service was still slow. Seafood boil was not bad but it was not the best either. Lobster tails were 1-piece per person. Shrimps, clams, and mussels and sausages were good. I like their Cajun seasoning for seafood boil. Some meats like boneless short ribs and beef briskets came out mostly with fat and not a lot of meat on them. Short ribs were hard to chew. Sashimi had thick cuts with buffet quality fish. They also have salad stand area. There were pre-made sushi rolls, macaroni salads, japchae, garlic, jalapeños, and sauces. This place has variety of different options to eat from. I like that. Even though they have a lot of different things, their meats were not tender and they were serving their ribeye FROZEN. Ribeye was frozen like it just came out from freezer when they served it to us. I have been to many kbbq places and meats were never served frozen. So they have good things but they also have not so good things. Spacious restaurant with a lot of chairs and tables, bright neon lights, and decorated with Transformers movie inspired theme but mostly empty during dinner time. read more

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Came by this place because I saw a lot of great reviews. Parking lot is big and there are plenty of parking spaces. We chose the deluxe combo. Services was very fast. read more

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Server spilled some meat juice on my pants, the egg taste burnt... definitely wouldn't recommend . I'd add 0 stars if I could. read more

Wow Cow Korean BBQ - Egg - Barbeque Near Me - El Monte, California

Wow what a deal Ayce Cajun seafood, BBQ and sushi.food excellent The service was top notch. Our waitress super nice. Explain everything to us. Will for sure come back read more

Wow Cow Korean BBQ - Tiger Shrimp - Barbeque Near Me - El Monte, California

Better than GENs KBBQ!!! Great service, clean space and good quality. The longest we've waited to be seated is about 30ish mins, even on a weekend!!! They are always having great promos. Free soju, happy hour, etc. Can't recommend this place enough. ‍ read more

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