Daikon Korean BBQ

Let me start by saying, we LOVE this place! We'll definitely be coming back, and this just might become our go-to spot whenever we're in Sacramento! The restaurant itself is spacious, spotless, and stylish. We loved both our host and our server. Our host was full of energy and gave us amazing suggestions, while our server was super friendly and attentive the whole time. ow to the food, we chose the Supreme AYCE, and it was beyond our expectations! The variety of dishes was incredible. There are so many appetizers to pick from with no limits, and the meats were marinated perfectly. We enjoyed every single one. Some highlights for us were the rib fingers, marinated prime steak, and pork belly. Our server also suggested mixing ramen with the seafood stew, and it was absolutely delicious. All the seafood was fresh and flavorful, nothing disappointed us. And to top it off, the ice cream was the bomb! We tried the vanilla this time, but can't wait to try more flavors on our next visit. Definitely returning!

My family and a couple of people out of town went to Daikon Korean BBQ and we had a blast!!! The service was spectacular and the running servers were great and brought us our meats on time. The waitress was great and she kept on coming by and asking us for more orders… we kept on ordering and come to a realization that there was too much food and how are we going to eat it all. The sides and the appetizers were great. Overall, the atmosphere was great and the mood was happy. Go visit and do your cook out there.

Appetizers such as kimchi jigae , elote, were so good. Sides and sauces good too. Meat is tender and seasoned well. Overall very satisfying meal

Charged $59 for a Health Hazard — Sharp Wire in Food, Filthy Equipment, and rude staff This was not just a bad meal—it was a serious safety risk wrapped in rude service and poor hygiene. Upon arriving at Daikon Korean BBQ (North Sacramento), I was greeted by no one. No manager, no staff—just shoved onto a waitlist with a cold attitude. First, I was told it would be a 20-minute wait, then told my table was ready via text, only to be told again it would be another 10–15 minutes. The online waitlist system then kicked me off altogether. Total mess. Once seated, the only way to keep the server’s attention was through constant eye contact. Service was inattentive and robotic (literally—they use robots to drop off food, but don’t train the humans to follow through). But the real issue? I found sharp metal wire embedded in the food—specifically, coming from the BBQ grate they supplied to go over the flame. These weren’t stray hairs—these were thin strands from steel wool, used for scrubbing. If swallowed, they could cause internal bleeding or death. This is not a joke. It is a serious health code violation. Their response? A casual offer of $5 off the bill. When I pushed for management, they bumped it to $12 off. Still, I was charged $59 for a meal that could have put me in the hospital. To make it worse: • The water pitcher they served us had dirt on the side. • There is no sauce bar like other KBBQ or hot pot spots. • Portions were tiny—not remotely worth the price. As someone who has worked in the restaurant industry, as a manager I can confidently say this meal should have been comped entirely, with a formal apology and offer to make it right. Instead, they acted like I was a bother. I will be filing a formal Complaint to the health department as the stack of grates was consistently used even after my complaint Do not eat here. This isn’t just bad service—it’s an active health threat.

The food is really good and I was surprised by the number of selections on their menu. The only reason I couldn’t give 5 stars was because of the service. My server was often disengaged even when directly speaking with me. It was like his thoughts were at another table. For example “what would you guys like” and “is there anything else I could get you guys” and it was just me, one person. All in all I had a good time and I will probably be back.

We came here tonight for my birthday. This was my first experience with Korean barbecue. The wait to get our table for six was reasonable. They accommodated us nicely with a double grill table since one of the party members has a shellfish allergy. Food was really good and the service was outstanding. I'm excited to come back. Favorite dishes were the garlic noodles, fried calamari and the Hawaiian steak. The steak just melted in your mouth.

Would recommend making a reservation prior to coming. We went on a Thursday night hoping it wouldn't be super packed but we had to wait 30+ minutes before getting seated. The food was decent. occasionally the cat robot machine would deliver food to your table, but most of the time the servers would deliver to your table.

The food is great. The service is hit or miss. The last server we had was great, but seemed like he had a lot of tables to service. I love that they use the robots to bring out some dishes, but you can't always tell when it stops which table the food is for. A way to mark the table with the table # or adjust the robot to be closer to the table the food is for would be great. Will be back tho, the did is worth it

Ray gave excellent service! Would recommend !! Portions are big so make sure to not order too much at a time

Another great place to dine or lunch date get away. The portions are so large. You better skip a few meals in the day before comming here. The customer service is so amazing. They checked on us so many times and wanted us to order more meals. We could only handle one round. I wish we could take some of the food home with us. Seems like such a waste to throw this away after we cooked it. Totally will come back during lunch

I've been to Daikon Korean BBQ twice now -- once with a friend and another time with a party of six -- and both experiences were overall great! Customer service here is consistently good. We booked a reservation both times and were seated quickly upon arrival, which I always appreciate. The restaurant itself has a nice, modern-classic vibe with plenty of tables, so it feels clean and welcoming. Like many KBBQ spots, you choose 3 meats and 3 appetizers per grill, and of course, you get to cook everything yourself. They have two different AYCE menu options, but I highly recommend the Premium option -- way more bang for your buck. The pork belly and scallops in particular are delicious, and I also really enjoyed the rib fingers. For sides, the corn cheese/elote is a must-try! The soups are just okay, but they give you plenty of beef options for meats to make up for it. They also have robot servers that bring out the meats, while human servers handle orders and check-ins. For the most part, service was attentive, though on my second visit I did have to ask for kimchi three separate times before it finally made it to the table. Not a dealbreaker, but something to note if you come when it's busy. On Mondays, Happy Hour runs all day, which is a nice perk for drinks. I had their frozen Mangonada (not on the Happy Hour menu) on my first visit and it was amazing, but the second time it didn't hit quite the same. Thankfully, the server was really kind and explained it was made a certain way from the slushy machine, and they let me switch to a sake bomb instead (I paid for the Happy Hour price for the sake bomb) -- honesty and flexibility like that goes a long way. Do keep in mind there's a 2-hour dining limit. They stop taking orders once your time is up, but they do give you a heads-up, and everyone gets one complimentary ice cream to finish off the meal. Overall, Daikon is a solid KBBQ spot with good variety, tasty marinades, and friendly service. Definitely worth checking out -- I would come back again, though probably not too often since I don't live nearby.

All time favorite Korean bbq spot in Sac! Everyone from the host, bar, server, runner, etc are rockstars. Heidi and Khoa always take great care of us, can anticipate our needs, and really great people to catch up with when we're dining. Linda, the manager is awesome too. We were celebrating a birthday here and she helped make our visit extra special! Will always come back for the brisket, beef belly, and chicken wings. Give it a try. You won't be sorry!

I've only tried two other kbbq spots, so for now Daikon is my favorite. Spacious restaurant, nice ambiance. Great service with friendly and attentive staff. And the food is delicious with lots of options to choose from. Need extra protein in your diet? Daikon is your spot.

Food was good and service was good! There was no wait and the staff seated us immediately. The steamed egg was really good. The soda was refillable. Fries were fresh and crispy. The cheese corn and elote corn was not good. Corn did not taste fresh it was chewy and plastic-y. Radishes were good. Free parking in the shared plaza lot. The staff was attentive. Food was brought out by a cat robot and by the staff. Lots of tables available. There was a cake cutting fee if you brought a cake.

Came here with 17 people, 9 kids. For such a big group, everything was pretty smooth. Our server Heidi served us like a pro. She was on it...taking multiple orders with 2 separate tables, changing our grills multiple times without ever leaving us alone for too long. She always checked up on us constantly. The food was good. The menu had a lot of items and meat quality was good. We ate a lot and actually had a really great time here with our friends. They have a full bar with great drinks. Will come back again.

Second time here! But first time reviewing this restaurant. Last time I was here was back in like 2022?? I dont think I was writing reviews yet at the time. Anyways. Here I am! Absolutely love this place. Love the interior design as well as the menu options and the lil robot friend that helps serve some of your meats. We went on a Monday evening and we waited for about 45 minutes which was not bad. We just walked around and explored. Anyways we get seated and we got the premium AYCE. We got thick cut pork belly, garlic soy pork belly thin cut, beef brisket, and boneless short ribs. Along with that we ordered lemon pepper wings and egg souffle for appetizers, and rice paper, salad, and japchae for sides and then salt/sesame oil for our sauce! Everything was delicious and we had such a fun night.

Daikon is a staple in this house! We've been coming here for years and it's been so consistent, delicious, and fresh. We usually pop in after a hard workout or after a long morning of kayaking (we earn that meal!). We come hungry and leave so satisfied. The overall Korean BBQ experience is amazing. Our servers have usually been attentive and quick. Also, they now have a robot server? It's so cool! It'll whoosh by, drop off your food, and keep on going. Highly recommend going for the Supreme AYCE. The appetizers and protein selections are superb. Those Korean hot wings? Bomb. Go for the garlic butter prawns (deveined but shell on) and those rib fingers! If you go for the Premium AYCE, the beef belly and LA galbi are also chef's kiss. If you're newer to the AYCE game, take your time and know that beef is more forgiving than chicken. Keep the banchan flowing and pace yourself! You're in for a treat!

Well, it's July, so that means at least one birthday each week!! So my son is turning 20 and he wanted some AYCE Korean BBQ. This is not our first time here. This is a fun and exciting culinary adventure where you can try a lot of new and tasty dishes. If you have never tried KBBQ I would highly recommend it. Fun for kids and adults too! Not really cheap, but it's worth the experience. DO IT!!

This review is for firehouse crawfish which is part of the daikon restaurant. Food: shrimp cajun is always hit the spot!! Garlic noodle a lil bit overcooked but still taste good. Service: is alright! Nothing special. Ambiance: pretty chill place. I definitely will be back for another cajun seafood boil. !!

Everything needed a longer marinade but it was all good, other than the calamari which was blander than anything else. Really recommend the wings. Service was a bit hectic and our waiter forgot a couple things but we could have reminded him a couple more times and it would have been brought out.

One of my all time favorite Korean bbq spots. Every time I've gone here, it's been a great experience. I came here on a Saturday around 5pm and it was about a 45 min wait time. We went to the bar area to grab a drink while we waited. Once we got sat down, we started to order immediately. We got the supreme AYCE. Started off with appetizers and got the seasoned fries, kimchi soup, lemon pepper wings and ramen. The kimchi soup was disappointing and the wings + ramen were the delicious. We ordered the crispy calamari, garlic noodles and seafood soup later on. The calamari and garlic noodles were solid but the seafood soup wasn't good. Super disappointing in both soup but I'm here for the bbq. For the meat, we got beef belly, top blade steak and LA galbi to start off. Also, got butter on the side. The meat was so delicious! The next round, we got rib fingers, prime steak and beef belly. You can tell the quality of the meat. It was so good! For the sauce, we got sesame oil/salt and gochujang. Our server was amazing! She was attentive and helpful throughout our whole time there. The vibe of the restaurant was nice and it was pretty packed. Overall, a great time here. Can't wait for the next time. Thank you so much Daikon!

I come here way too often. Literally the best KBBQ in Sacramento. Protein quality is always on point, and I enjoy the variety of banchan + apps. Although I will always be the person to tell you to save your stomach for the high quality meats, I do recommend ordering their chicken wings (lemon pepper and/or salt and pepper) and seasoned fries to start. For proteins, my favorites are beef belly and brisket -- super basic, but IYKYK. The ambience is very laid back and fun. Service is usually good. The best service is always with HEIDI -- always on top of it and v kind. I always ask to sit in her section, if possible.

I'm going to tip the scales and just go with a full 5 star review for this place. My dining experience here was fabulous and as a Korean-American myself -- they made me feel right at home. From the swift service of bringing you banchan refills, changing grills, asking if you'd like more meat, asking if you'd like to order anything else on the menu, and refilling water/soda; Daikin won my business and let me explain why. 1. Their service is phenomenal. Behind the curtains of Daikon, there has to be a KBBQ King or Queen who really knows how to run the business well. It shows and reflects in the staff. They know what they are doing and it's felt by the customers! I almost felt like I was in an all Korean restaurant led by native Korean people. Fantastic job to all the staff!! 박수!! [Clap clap] 2. Their food tastes good. Kimchi jjigae was flavorful, banchan tastes right, and the meat quality is surprisingly good and way above average. No complaints from me whatsoever in the food department. They passed the brisket and non marinated short rib test. The two benchmark meats that will dictate how the rest of their beef/meat selection will taste. Life hack for non-koreans. 3. Restaurant ambience and decor deserves an A+. Authentically Korean aesthetic and the vibe is perfect when gorging on some AYCE KBBQ. Ohh and the waiting Robots from Asia have officially made their way to the US! 4. The waitlist on a Sunday evening was about 30+ mins and they served us super quick even after a long wait. 5. Oh, did I mention how great their service is??? I think I did.

Daikon is my most-frequented KBBQ location in the Sacramento area. I usually eat during lunch when the AYCE is slightly cheaper, and I've even dined by myself several times. Though the menu is a little limited, I really appreciate the quality of the food. From the appetizer menu, I really love the lemon pepper chicken wings, sesame balls, and the cheese corn. I love the marinated boneless galbi and and bulgogi beef (I know I'm pretty basic) and appreciate that the lettuce wraps are included in the AYCE. The banchan is always fresh and diverse, and I especially love the pickled daikon which I eat with everything. Tonight I had dinner for the first time. Despite the restaurant being pretty busy, we were seated quickly, though there was some sauce on my bench seat that I needed to clean off. Besides the seats, the grill, table, and utensils were all very clean, though I wish the scissors were sharper. Service during dinner was pretty slow. For the first time ever--at any KBBQ restaurant--we sat in between rounds with nothing on the table but our drinks. But we weren't rushed out despite hitting up against the 2 hour limit, so we left very full. I took advantage of the 2 for 1 soju and took one home with me--I really appreciate that they bring them sealed so you can do that AND I can show off my soju tricks. Daikon is the most convenient and affordable KBBQ location for me, so even though it's not perfect, I will happily go back again and again...but maybe I'll stick to lunch.

Aaron and Ken are the two people who make daikon an experience worth remembering. how amazing

Review is for firehouse crawfish, which is apparently part of daikon restaurant. I had the breaded shrimp appetizer tonight and it made me sick. Either the shrimp or the tartar sauce was bad and had me ill the rest of the night. I've had drinks here a couple of times and they are nothing special, the bartenders so far have provided mediocre service, nothing to keep me coming back. I would have loved to try the seafood boil, but after getting sick tonight I don't think I'll return and chance it.

The restaurant is large and very nicely decorated. There were a lot of people on a Tuesday night but we got seated in about 15 minutes. The server was excellent. He kept checking in on us. He gave us soda refills constantly. The food here is really good. There are 2 tiers: PREMIUM AYCE ($34 dinner) and SUPREME AYCE ($40 dinner). The price difference is only $7 between the 2 options. The Supreme has a lot more appetizers and proteins to choose from. I recommend that option. The food was very good. The marinated beef cuts were great. I usually only get beef over pork and chicken. Pork and chicken takes too long to cook. I ain't got time to check if it's thoroughly cooked either haha. Some food items never came out. They have a robot that brings out some meats and I think other customers accidentally took them from the robot. We had to re-order the missing items. I'll be coming back whenever I crave KBBQ.

Pretty good. Attentive and friendly server, came around to inquire several times to see if we needed anything. Big restaurant so not as smoky as some of the other places I've been to (but you will still leave smelling like smoke). Prices comparable to other kbbq places. Would come back, meat was pretty good. Great for birthday parties and big gatherings.

The meats were marinated nicely and I appreciate the appetizer and side dish offerings. They changed out our grill pretty often (practically after every meat order). Our meats came out pretty fast, but the apps and sides took a little longer. Overall, service is good, comfortable interior, and great food!

We came on a Wednesday afternoon around 3:30 pm. Most of the tables were filled since they open at 3 on the earlier weekdays. We were originally seated by the back, but the staff put us under directly into the sunlight. Luckily, we were able to move seats. The food here was decent. I really enjoyed the beef belly and the pork belly! They were very swift about bringing our food, but towards the end, they kind of forgot about us and we waited a while for our last round's items.

This place is definitely spacious and modern. Workers are friendly, and the service was great. They even have robot servers. The food didn't take too long to come out either. The meat here is pretty good quality. The salt and pepper fried chicken wings were not dry and were very tasty. The cheese corn and the side dishes were decent. I like how this place has the vents to take away the smoke. Definitely would come back here again if I was in the area.

The Christmas decorations added a fun holiday vibe to the already spacious and well-organized restaurant. There were plenty of tables, and we got there early to beat the dinner rush, so it wasn't crowded or loud at all. We also noticed they had a birthday game you could play for small prizes, though the prizes didn't seem very exciting. Our server was friendly and helpful. We went with the premium AYCE option since our group wasn't into seafood and wanted to save room for dessert. Compared to other KBBQ AYCE places, the menu here is smaller, but it still had some highlights: - Japchae: A standout! It was delicious, though you have to order it as a side since it's not included as a banchan. - Cheesy Corn: Unfortunately, this was overly sweet and didn't have much depth of flavor. - Fries: Fresh and crispy with a nice kick of spice. - No Extra Charges for Rice or Lettuce: This is a plus, as many other places charge extra for these basics. - Marinated Meats: Absolutely the highlight! Every marinated option we tried was flavorful, tender, and perfectly seasoned. The non-marinated meats, like brisket, weren't as impressive in comparison--definitely stick with the marinated options here.

Even though there was no one else waiting we still had to check in to their waiting list before we were seated. The grill was very bad. It was very uneven so we could only cook the meat well on one side of the grill. Seems like a consistent issue with all their grills because we heard some other tables complain to the waitstaff too. We paid extra for the premium menu for our Friday lunch, but it wasn't actually worth it in our opinion. You get a few more items but didn't really seem worth it to pay for that extra premium. For example one of the special items was the seafood soup, but it was just filled with cabbage and didn't really have a Korean flavor profile. Tasted simply like tomato broth.

This is probably one of the better kbbq spots near my house. They also have the firehouse crawfish and seafood. The crawfish sauce they use for garlic butter is *chefs kiss. The best seafood boil sauce in Sacramento. The meats at this place is tender and flavorful. Love the appetizers and the lady who helped us was super nice. Inside, there's a lot of tables, and most are always filled with customers. Usually a wait time if you go during dinner time. We usually try to go earlier before there's a wait. Overall, I think this is one of the better kbbq spots in Sacramento. They are consistent, and I like that. Definitely will be back.

Solid choice place for kbbq. I am giving this restaurant 4/5 because the side dishes are a little lacking in selection and flavor, but the meats were delicious. The fish cake was thin and did not produce a lot of flavor. The rice paper edges were hard unlike other Korean barbecue places where it is supposed to be soft. The best meat was the bone in galbi! The sauce was so flavorful! The brisket and thin, sliced pork belly was divine! I recommend trying it out. Staff were very nice. I liked how they used a machine to deliver some of their food. I do think they need more than just one could see the staff working very hard.

I visited at 5:30 on a Tuesday evening. I would rate a solid 3.5 stars. They have this restaurant dual advertised as Daikon AND a Firehouse Crawfish "Pop-Up" restaurant, so please don't expect a full firehouse crawfish menu, or consistency in the food flavor. For example, the garlic noodles at this location are mediocre and they do not have the "rajun Cajun" sauce. I did not try anything off the Daikon menu. Aesthetically, this restaurant is very nice. Would not return for their firehouse crawfish pop up restaurant experience.

Came here for lunch and got the pricier menu for AYCE kbbq. They still had us check in on their tablet to be seated. Didn't love or hate this place. You could go with the cheaper AYCE menu as it still has good cuts of meat. Service was good. The supreme menu level has ice cream for dessert at the end but it would've been nice if it was better quality ice cream from like Gunther's or something. I liked the banchan sides. I also like that they keep a printed menu at the table and you don't have to scan a QR code like many restaurants do now.

It's been a while since we've been here but the place is still just as busy even on a weeknight. Parking lot is usually full because of the multitude of businesses around here. Ambiance is your typical KBBQ place. I do like that they have a little waiting area with seating available. Text for waiting is available, which is always a plus that I appreciate. Food is fresh and refilled often. The service is great with waiters/waitresses always coming in to check on you. My only complaint is that multiple AYCE items that we ordered never arrived from the beginning all the way to the end. I also like that the menu is marked for Gluten Free choices, Non-marinated choices, one per round choices, and spicy choices. This was not our first time here and won't be our last.

Not much to say except just that I was disappointed. Was initially excited to find a KBBQ spot while traveling for work, but Daikon had just ok-quality food for the same price you can find in many places. What threw me off the most was the service. We waited quite a while before we were served (just asked to sit for a long time) On top of that, there were multiple items we ordered that either never came at all or we had to ask multiple times. Personally won't be returning

We were sat fast and the food came fast, tasted delicious, and was very family friendly . We had a newborn and toddler and didn't feel like a nuisance to have the high chair and baby seat

I visited Daikon Korean BBQ in Sacramento, CA on Wednesday, 6/5/24, around 7:30 PM for dinner. I opted for the Premium AYCE option. For the appetizers, I tried a side of rice, ramen, spicy ramen, egg soufflé and cheese corn. I loved the ramen dishes. The remaining appetizers were dissatisfying. The egg and cheese corn had an odd taste. I also received gummy rice, which was not pleasant to enjoy. For the meats, I ordered Brisket, Bulgogi, Spicy Bulgogi Pork Jowl, Thick Cut Pork Belly, and Boneless Short Ribs. They were all on point and tasted great. The customer service was friendly and somewhat attentive. The inside of the restaurant was spacious, clean, and nicely decorated. Overall, my dining experience at Daikon Korean BBQ was decent at best.

They don't take reservations but once you get there you can check in on their tablet. We waited about 15 minutes for a seat but there is a sitting area near the bathrooms. While I waited for a table, I took advantage of their happy hour since it was going to end at 6 PM. It was a buy one get another for 2$ for the Soju bottles so it was like $16 for both. We were sat and the table had the little plates of broccoli, macaroni, kimchi and other Korean sides. We were asked to order two appetizers, three meats and three veggie sides. They were very prompt in bringing the meats so started on the cooking. It was pretty cool to see the robot bring in the appetizers, since they came in after. Definitely order the cheese corn, lemon pepper wings, beef bulgogi, marinated beef ribs bone in, Hawaiian marinated beef. Those were my favorites. They may have been understaffed but if you don't get your order in when the server comes around, you have to wait until he comes back after finishing up his round. We were needing refills and it felt like forever.

Wildly a mixed bag. Ordered from the premium AYCE menu and out of the things that I tried, my fave was the boneless short ribs; fairly succulent and not heavy-handed on marinade sweetness. Appetizer-wise, the cheese corn was deliciously super buttery. Pleasantly surprised on the king oyster mushroom; sliced like meat and the salt and pepper on it went a long way. Wished more Korean BBQ places offered this. Also appreciated that there is a notable amount of non-marinated meats available. The thick pork belly, pork jowl, and top blade steak were all decently tender. Now for the bad. The bulgogi tasted way off; bland(!!) and the meat itself tasted old. The mung bean sprout side dish (sukjunamul-muchim) was strikingly really salty. The veggie banchan generally was below-average (on the not-fresh, mushy side). Understaffed. Infrequent server appearances (though he seemed a bit swamped). No offering of changing the grill plate at all and I had to turn off the grill myself after being done with cooking.

Hmm.. never again. I believe in second chances but I don't know if I'd return to give Daikon a third chance. Coming from Elk Grove, this is not worth the drive. But if this is the closest KBBQ for you, it might suffice your cravings. We parked near BWW and walked a little bit to get to Daikon. The venue is also part Firehouse Crawfish, which is a sister restaurant (offering different food), it is smaller than its original and Delta Shores location and can be a reason to come back to this location. But for us.. we do not have plans to come back. This was not our first time and we decided to revisit in 2025 as it had been years since we last dined here. The place is really nice looking, there's a soju wall, modernly decorated, and the music isn't loud. The bathroom has really hot water (which I didn't mind but just a warning for those who don't expect HOT HOT water) but no paper towels, just Dyson air dryers. Our server was nice and did his job but I do not feel he went above and beyond for us. At the end of the day, we're all human and we forget things, and he would bring us what we asked for the second or third time we asked, and a couple things he flat out forgot. The chicken wings came out really fast but then things started to slow down. Japchae leaves a lot to be desired in terms of flavor - perhaps it needs more sauce when cooked. Kimchi is limp and too tart - signs it's not fresh and a bit 'old'. The meat is nothing extraordinary or super remarkable. The best item we had was the Hawaiian steak because it was the most tender. Recommend eating your meats while it's hot because once it gets cold, everything gets harder and less enjoyable to consume, even the cheese corn. We didn't order any alcoholic drinks and stuck to water. Also, I noticed as we were leaving, some tables were set up with more side dishes than we had. We arrived at 5pm - definitely dinner time - so I wonder what happened with our table? We walked away knowing it was our last dine in at Daikon. There are better KBBQ spots in Sac - take your taste buds elsewhere.

When I first came to Daikon about 2 years ago it was my favorite kbbq spot. I'm not sure what happened but the quality and service has gone down significantly. I would say the meat is fine and appetizers are okay but there was a couple of things I wanted to mention which made our experience really bad. #1. The first red flag is the small portions. We had to order pickled radish probably 5+ times because every time there would only be 3-4 slices. At one point they gave us 2 slices. Same goes to meat... we ordered 3 orders of beef belly and only 2 of us can eat bc of how little there was. (we were a group of 5) #2. Server inattentive. Our server was training someone at the same time he was helping our table. I get how that can be difficult on the server but because of the small portion sizes we needed to reorder since not everyone was able to eat. Our waiter did not visit us for 20 mins. Even after trying to wave him down, we were ignored. Because we were waiting for so long we attempted to ask another server for help. She was helpful but we ended up getting the wrong meat even after clarifying twice. #3. Kimchi was soft and sour and old. Overall because of the experience, I don't think we will be back to the Sacramento location. We went on a Saturday so it might have been really busy and we were the unlucky group but I think there definitely could be some work on the service and portions.

Decent KBBQ in Sacramento! The wait here usually is pretty long for big parties, so definitely get here early! Their KBBQ is solid, 2 menus, the premium and supreme. Premium has a lot of the staple cuts that are pretty bang for your buck such as LA Galbi, boneless short rib, and garlic pork belly. All the meats were great and my group actually got a lot of short rib pieces per order which was nice. You order 3 meats at a time and they come out relatively fast. Go for supreme if you're feeling a lil bougee haha. The sides (banchan) were lackluster. Kimchi is pretty fermented which is not to my liking. Not a lot of variety. The salt and pepper wings and corn cheese are appetizers you gotta get.

The best KBBQ in Sac! Wait time is long and we waited for 1hr and 30 mins on a Friday night. Sadly, they don't do online waitlist, so we just walked around the plaza. Service is usually fast, but they were busy that day. Meat was tender and flavorful. The pork belly and beef brisket were our favorite. I also love the unlimited sides. The cheese corn was my favorite side out of all of them. I admit it could be a little pricey with about $40 per person with taxes and gratuity included. I'll definitely go back here!

Nice staff, pretty well ventilated (after leaving, I'd rate the typical smoke smell on hair and clothes was only like a 4 out of 10, with 10 being the worst I've experienced haha). Sides were good but really small serving, had to keep asking for more of our favorites (cucumber and sliced radish circles). Meats were good, got the cheapest option and stuck with rotation of about 5 types of beef. Trendy, spacious vibe inside. Only critique is it was very dark and hard to see where the meats cooking, would be great if there was more lighting somehow over the grill but I get it, the suction vent was only inches over the grill or else more smoke would be attacking our faces. Overall, would be back.

A Must-Try Korean Barbecue Spot Overall One of my favorite KBBQ spots! I've been to many, and this one stands out for its flavors, service, and value. Food * Meats are marinated and seasoned perfectly. * Portions are on the smaller side, so you may need to order more (not sure if this was because my friend and I are two women). * They offer rice paper, which is a rare and welcome addition. * Cheese corn is unforgettable--I can't stop thinking about it! Service * Friendly and efficient staff. * Robot servers bring out the meat quickly, making the experience even smoother. Price * Fair pricing! My friend and I expected to spend around $100 but only paid $70 for two people.

Visited Daikon Korean BBQ with friends and family. Nice red lights that makes it feel welcoming to the eyes. They seated us at three separate tables next to each other. While this made grilling the meat faster and more convenient, it took away from the experience of enjoying each other's company as a group. We were in the restaurant for nearly two hours, so I'd say the service was at a medium pace--not too fast, not too slow. The portion sizes were decent and left us feeling full. The food itself was good, nothing extraordinary, but satisfying overall. I'd consider coming back.

I enjoyed my dinner here. I was seated right away and the staff was great! Service was really fast but the only thing I wished was the shrimp were larger. I've been to other crab boil restaurants and these were the smallest by far. It is interesting how one side is the bar and crab boil side and the other Korean BBQ restaurant. Very interesting concept! Food was tasty and I'll visit again!

I like that they have Korean BBQ and seafood in one spot! Great service. Nice place to watch the game , have a drink and eat. Clean environment. No long wait. The seasoning was very good on my seafood bag I got with sweet and garlic flavoring

We love Daikon and visit often! The food is always great, and we usually get it pretty quickly, even when they're busy. The kids especially enjoy making their own food--it's such a fun, interactive experience for them. We recently celebrated my parents' 67th birthday here and brought a cake for the occasion. We were a bit surprised when they wanted to charge us $10 to eat the cake there, which felt unnecessary. Overall, though, it's a great spot for good food and family-friendly dining. Just something to keep in mind if you plan to bring your own dessert!

Love this place! Always packed with people and the service is great. The food was good and the meats are tasty! Drinks were good! My family loves this place.

Simply loved this place. Food delicious, all marinations were flavorful. Service was outstanding. Our server was very friendly. Great ambience.

My visit was a mixed bag but the main takeaway is CHECK YOUR BILL. I didn't like that they force you to check in on the waitlist even if there is no wait. I get it if there is actually a wait but I don't want to type my info into an iPad while the host is literally waiting to take me to my table. My guess is they just want to harvest information. The food and drink were good and our wait person was very nice and attentive. I like that the ventilation is really strong. What really bothered me was what when we received our bill. We noticed there was a charge for a child when it was very clear that there was only us two adults. When we pointed this out, our wait person told us they were told to add a kid's meal to our bill. I hope this was just an accident but the way our wait person reacted was just bizarre like they knew they got caught. So yeah, check your bill y'all.

This place was phenomenal! The inside was very cute and I loved how each table had actual vents so it didn't get Smokey inside. They also had a super cute robot that brought you your entrees. Staff was very friendly and helpful. The food was delicious! Best japchae and bulgogi I have ever had. Everything was seasoned and marinated perfectly and the drinks were the perfect amount of alcohol and flavors. I definitely recommend this place, but make a reservation as they do get super packed.