Preston T.
Yelp
I came to All You Korean BBQ (Eastside) to celebrate a friend's birthday, and unfortunately the experience was disappointing from start to finish.
At first glance, the restaurant makes a good impression. The signage out front--"Feed Me KBBQ and Tell Me I'm Pretty"--is playful and sets an expectation for a fun, upbeat dining experience. Unfortunately, that charm did not carry over once we were seated.
We opted for the Classic AYCE option at $29.95 per person, with an additional $6 add-on for soup and sushi. For that price point, the value was extremely underwhelming. The Classic menu felt very limited, and portion sizes were inconsistent. Having dined at several other AYCE Korean BBQ restaurants in Las Vegas--particularly in Chinatown--I can confidently say that many comparable spots offer significantly more variety in appetizers, meats, and sides for the same or even lower price. Given that this location is not on the Strip, the pricing felt especially unjustified relative to what was being offered.
Another major issue was the self-serve sides and soup area. Guests are required to retrieve their own sides from a cart/salad bar setup, but many items were either empty or not replenished in a timely manner. When items were refilled, it appeared they were simply topped off rather than fully replaced. Additionally, the tongs were mismatched and placed in the wrong containers, clearly moved around by customers. This is a basic food-safety concern, and it was concerning to see that the utensils were not swapped out during refills. I also observed staff handling this area without gloves, which further added to the discomfort.
Service was another major letdown. While there were multiple staff members moving quickly between tables, the restaurant was not particularly busy for a Sunday evening around 6:45 PM. Despite this, interactions felt rushed, impersonal, and inattentive. There was no sense of hospitality or effort to make a birthday celebration feel special or even acknowledged. The experience felt transactional at best.
To make matters worse, the restroom was dirty, with toilet paper visibly on the floor. This is often a reflection of overall cleanliness standards, and it did not inspire confidence in the back-of-house practices.
If I could give this restaurant a zero, I would. Unfortunately, Yelp requires at least one star, so 1/5 it is. Between the poor value, food-safety concerns, lackluster service, and cleanliness issues, this is not a place I would recommend--especially when Las Vegas has many better AYCE Korean BBQ options at the same price point that deliver far more in quality and experience.