Ariana D.
Yelp
I've been coming to Bulgogi Hut for well over 10 years now-loooong before the prices have climbed to where they are. Bit pricey, but nostalgia, service quality, & their undefeated spicy squid keeps me coming back!
Our group chose the premium option for AYCE, which was $52 per person. We opted for this despite the sticker shock because I reaaalllyy wanted the spicy squid--nobody does it quite like Bulgogi Hut! I do miss when it was in little baby octopus form, now it's served in pre-cut strips, but the marinade is the same!
Our server, Sandra, was incredibly attentive and exhibited stellar customer service skills! She also provided great recommendations for the meat-sequence order so we could get our money's worth. Also, she was really great about keeping an eye on our table (and from what I observed, all her other tables) and stepping in to cook/swap our grill/check in. Usually I'm the BBQ-er in charge, but after a long day it was nice to be relieved of cooking duties and just enjoy the food. Thank you Sandra!
In terms of meat quality, it's pretty good & they've got a decent selection. Unless you're a meat connoisseur (which none of my group identifies as), you wouldn't really be able to tell how the premium meats differ from each other.
If you're wanting to get your money's worth & just want a typical AYCE, the deluxe option would serve you fine. The deluxe already has the regulars- brisket, bulgogi, even steak. The only reason I get premium every time I come is the spicy squid, so unless you're craving that, I'd say opt for the deluxe!
Overall, because of the price, I would have rated this experience as a 3. I feel that as a patron of many years not much has evolved with the quality of the food (as in it's always been good, but I don't see any significant change resulting in the drastic price increase over the years). However, I raised my rating to a 4 because of the excellent customer service we received from Sandra, which made it feel like a premium experience!
For parking, there's the street, but if that's full, the lot next door is available as well.
Overall, still a great KBBQ spot, though pricey. At least service is great!