Exit 5 Korean BBQ
Korean barbecue restaurant · Renton ·
Quality meats, unlimited sides, and attentive service in a lively setting.
Quality meats, unlimited sides, and attentive service in a lively setting.
"Exit 5 serves solid food while striking a better balance for the experience. You get some control, but are never in danger of burning $90 worth of pork belly. Servers will swing by to cut kalbi off the bone, grill swaps happen regularly, and there’s someone roaming around with a banchan cart to keep you fully loaded. The spacious dining room is ideal for big groups, and while weekends can get packed, weekdays walk-ins are easy." - kayla sager riley
"As euphoric as unlimited banchan and meats can be, K-BBQ often has a little anxiety attached when left to your own devices with a bright-hot table grill. Exit 5 serves solid food, but strikes a better balance for the experience. You get some control, but are never in danger of burning $90 worth of pork belly. Servers will swing by to cut kalbi off the bone, grill swaps happen regularly, and there’s someone roaming around with a banchan cart to keep you fully loaded. The spacious dining room is ideal for big groups, and while weekends can get packed, weekdays walk-ins are easy. Food Rundown Garlic Wings A great way to kick things off. This golden mix of flats and drumsticks is sweet, salty, and loaded with enough garlic that you'll smell them coming before they even hit the table. They’re not quite as crispy as we would like, but the sauce makes up for it. photo credit: Kayla Sager-Riley Bulgogi Exit 5 really nails marinated meats, and their ultra-thin bulgogi is all the proof you need. If you’re not going for a meat combo, grab this one à la carte. Banchan A solid array of little dishes, but plan on getting refills of the cucumber kimchi, fish cakes, and pungent kimchi. The salty broccoli and mediocre potato salad can be avoided on round two. photo credit: Kayla Sager-Riley LA Galbi Ribs Always get these. Yes, the grill adds a nice char, but it’s the sweet, umami-packed marinade that really does the heavy lifting. Mixed Green Salad This sesame and rice vinegar-dressed foliage comes with all meals, and makes for a refreshing palate cleanser. photo credit: Kayla Sager-Riley" - Kayla Sager-Riley
"Opening: Fall This Korean BBQ spot has a location in Renton and is expanding north to Ballard. Expect dishes like corn cheese, japchae, and of course, a whole bunch of tabletop grilled meats. " - kayla sager riley
A family-owned Eastside standout spotlighted by Seattle Met for attentive service, balanced marinades, and generous combo sets. No AYCE here—just quality meats, well-timed grill changes, and a lively vibe that keeps regulars coming back.
Independent and quality‑focused, Exit 5 brings crisp service, big banchan energy, and excellent galbi and pork belly. Seattle Met praises its Seoul‑inspired service and plans to expand into Ballard, reflecting its growing local fan base.