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    Yakiniku Korea House

    3.7 (402 reviews)
    ModerateKorean, Barbeque
    Closed 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    YAKINIKU KOREA HOUSE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Marissa K.

    I went here today for lunch and ordered their lunch specials. They have options where meats already cooked or you can cook it yourself on the grill. We ordered combo lunch special that comes with bulgogi, bbq chicken, and Kalbi. We also ordered their meat chun, grilled yellow corvina, tofu soondubu, and their Korean purple rice with beans and pumpkin. Everything was delish and it was a lot of food!

    Rae W.

    Good quality food served here with very friendly staff. We had a meal set which included a stone pot rice with many treasures, bulgogi and tofu soup, along with some individual orders of meat jun and stone pot bi bim bap. We did not have yakiniku, but that looked popular many of the other tables. There is a smoke sucker at each table to remove the grease and cooked food smell. Parking is available in their lot, but was quite full the evening we were there.

    beef combo for two
    Samantha L.

    The meat quality here is really solid. We got the combo for two, and it was the perfect amount. Usually at other places the portions feel small, but here it was just right. The brisket was tender and flavorful, and the marinades on all the meats were perfectly balanced. You can tell they really care about their cuts and seasoning. The only area that could use some improvement is the banchan and service. The side dishes were average, and getting a server's attention was a bit of a challenge. Still, the food itself definitely makes this spot worth coming back to. If you're here for the meat, you'll leave happy.

    Seafood Pancake
    Xin L.

    My partner has been wanting to try this spot out for a while, he said has visited for their yakiniku a long time ago but haven't gone back since. We finally got the chance to try it out so we made our way here before their dinner rush. They have a pretty large parking lot just to themselves but it does fill up pretty quickly when it gets to dinner time. Upon arrival we were seated quickly and given menus. After we ordered the LARGE variety of banchan's arrived at the table, I was literally marveling at it when the waitress wheeled it all out. We ordered: - Hot stone bibimbap: 8/10 My partner really wanted to try this and it was very fun to eat and flavorful. It also came with seaweed soup which I happily gulped up. - Seafood Pancake: 10/10 probably the best seafood pancake I've had. Perfectly crispy and packed with ingredients (so not doughy at all). - Meat Jun: 9/10 Solid meat jun. It came with rice as well. It didn't come with the typical meat jun sauce so it wasn't hitting as much as it could've. The portion was also on the smaller side especially compared to the seafood pancake or other spots I've been to. Overall, I would really recommend this spot. I'm not sure how worth it is their yakiniku as we didn't get any but plenty of people were grilling up meats. The yakiniku seems to be a bit on the pricier side so order at your own discretion. I would definitely recommend their seafood pancake and I would love to come back again to try other dishes and experience banchan heaven again.

    Rudy H.

    This is one of my favorite KBBQ on the island! Mostly locals eat here and the meat quality are better than majority of the KBBQ restaurants in the area. Best kimchi as well and spicy! The grill hot plates always fresh since they're being replaced several times for the duration of our time ate there. I love the short ribs. The place was snug and cozy, service was efficient hence little bit slow. I would recommend.

    Steamed Kal Bi
    Myning C.

    Food is standard restaurant quality Korean fare but when there is left over dish detergent in the tea cups and soup bowls - yuck- therefore 3 stars my pet peeve is when dishes are not properly rinsed or when restaurants smell like pine sol or when tortillas are wrapped in suaveltel scent towels -

    Marinated kalbi
    Lauren D.

    This places deserves more stars. Food is delicious and relatively affordable for how much you get. Our entire meal was about $150 for 5 people. Super reasonable. Food: SO GOOD! My favorite is their seafood pancake. I love seafood pancake and have had it at many restaurants, but theirs is the best. It's tasty, crispy, chewy and packed with green onions and other things. Get their marinated kalbi... thst was really Yummy too though a little chewy. Bibimbap was solid. The only thing I wouldn't get again is the kimchee stew. It was too salty. Instead, I suggest ordering their seaweed soup. It's AMAZING! Best seaweed soup I've ever had. So flavorful. Service: decent, not amazing. Our serve was good but sometimes forgot about us/didn't check on us enough. Though he didn't offer to bring my toddler a small seaweed soup, which was super nice. There are a ton of tables here and they even have a back area. The restaurant is a lot bigger than it looks from the street.

    Soon dobu soup
    Karen T.

    Food was great, service was fantastic! We ended up meeting friends that were already there so they ordered a bunch of food for us ahead of time. The whole set up was waiting for us when we arrived.

    Verna A.

    Still absolutely love this place! One of the best spots with reasonable prices. I came here for a friend's birthday, and they were able to accommodate our big party since we reserved in advance. We ordered the skirt steak, beef tongue, and brisket--everything was delicious! The meal comes with a variety of side dishes, salad, and rice, and the best part? You can always ask for refills. We also got the seafood and kimchi pancake, which was amazing! Service was excellent--super attentive and always making sure our water glasses were full. Overall, a fantastic spot to enjoy great food and a fun time with friends. Highly recommended!

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    Jamie C.

    This is our favorite Korean food spot!! We tell all our friends and family about this place too. Service is always fast and the food fresh and delicious. No matter how busy they are (they get busy) the wait is never more than a 20 min. Wait. The only thing I can think of that needs improvement is parking. Parking is very tight especially if you have a bigger vehicle.

    Anhvy T.

    Best Korean bbq on the island. Idk why it has such low ratings... They give you a variety of banchan and have an extensive menu of traditional Korean food. I always order the outside skirt meat and marinated kalbi. If you order 2 meats, you get a free soup and I always opt for the soft tofu soup. I always get their hot stone bibimbap and seafood pancake as well. This is the only kbbq I go to!

    Bbq beef with tons of veggies
    Suanne K.

    Got a bento from Korea House today-so good! Great variety of ban chan that they offer and 5 pieces of fish! Perfect for the beach, picnics, and quick lunch! Order ahead to be sure you'll get your bento at the designated time. Other options of chicken and beef available as well. Great service, and ordering process. Casual, take out food at its finest

    Ban chan Kim Chee and bean sprouts are great
    Dean L.

    Just dined there in July 2024 and had another exquisite family meal. Staff there hustles like veterans. Must be family or training like a rented mule from Gordon Ramsey. Cold beer and BBQ, just like MAGA cultists require. Try something different like tongue or BiBimBop. Try to keep up and you'll roll out the door like the Michelin tire Bibindum Man.

    Brisket and Skirt.

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    Ask the Community - Yakiniku Korea House

    Is this place ayce?

    Yes

    What kind of hot tea do they serve? My grandpa said it was really good. I want to buy it for him to drink at home. Thanks

    It might be Korean barley tea!

    Do they take reservations?

    Yes, They DO!

    Do they allow BYOB?

    After speaking with one of the hosts, they do not.

    Is there anything without MSG?

    Not too sure? But always, you could call them up & or ask them when you get there, before you even sit down to eat there! Aloha!

    Are Reservations required?

    No - but pay days evenings and Sunday night dinner time are packed. Best to make reservations if you have more than 5 in your party too!

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