Hwaro 2 AYCE KBBQ

First time trying this restaurant. When the server brought us to the table, there were already a few side dishes placed there. I had no idea how long they’d been sitting out — even if they’re cold dishes, they’re not going to stay fresh. So, I asked the waitress to replace them with fresh ones. The T-bone steak was also too salty. The steamed egg was not tender! The Gyoza was deep fry not pan fry. As a BBQ restaurant, not having a range hood (smoke extractor) is a big disadvantage — the air was quite smoky and uncomfortable. Service: We ordered a drink, but it was never brought to our table until we had to ask another server. No one came to check on us or clear the empty dishes. We had to ask the busboy or busgirl to remove them ourselves.

NOTE they only accept diner groups of size 2 of more. If you can get past that, this is a very great place with lots of variety at an unbeatable value! They require a minimum group size because the food portions are HUGE, be really to eat a lot. The tomahawk is very unique, and the Hwaro NY steak are one of their best options. I enjoyed their creative spins on Cheamy shrimp tempura and "The shit". Padak was ok too

Hwaro 2 absolutely nails the AYCE KBBQ experience! The quality of the meat is top-tier — buttery brisket, juicy pork belly, marinated short ribs that practically melt on the grill — and they just keep it coming. The variety is fantastic, from premium cuts to seafood options, and everything is incredibly fresh. The banchan (side dishes) are flavorful and constantly refilled without even having to ask. Service is fast, friendly, and on top of every detail, making sure the grills are clean and orders are rolling out smoothly. For an all-you-can-eat spot, they don’t cut corners — it feels more like a high-end Korean BBQ experience but at a flat price. Definitely one of the best AYCE KBBQ spots I’ve ever been to. A must-visit if you’re serious about your KBBQ!

Be careful, the streaks are big. Everything was great. We waited until towards the end to order steak, and they were massive for this type of dining.

This is my first time to this location. Just as good as the first location down the street. The food was on point and server was very attentive to are table .

Stopped in for lunch. Small establishment but the service and food were excellent. Their house dipping sauce was surprisingly delicious. The cost was affordable.

My family and I tried this restaurant several years ago; however, I never provided a review of this place at that time because I knew I'd return for yet another dose of all-you-can-eat (AYCE) Korean BBQ some time in the future. It actually took a while to revisit this restaurant because Las Vegas (LV) has so many different Korean restaurants to try, but it finally happened and my wife and I ate at this restaurant on 18 Oct 2024. We arrived early (~4:15 pm) because we wanted to have an earlier dinner and since it was a Friday night, we were hoping to try and beat the evening madhouse that typically occurs in LV. When we walked in, we were greeted right away and escorted to our table within 2 minutes. The décor in this restaurant is really nice; between the exposed concrete wall with personal art to the giant Hwatu cards hanging for people's enjoyment...this restaurant delivers comfort and entertainment. The service was outstanding...from the moment we walked in, all the way to our departure. The employees were highly efficient in picking up the dirty dishes from our table which I appreciated because I can't stand it when the dirty dishes remain stacked up on our table, especially when the dishes have come in contact with raw meat. Also, the employees were extremely attentive to the condition of our grill and continuously asked us if we wanted to order more food. We ordered the all-day special for $29.95/person. Now, I don't know about you but that price is simply amazing if you ask me. The restaurant gives you an hour and 20 minutes for the AYCE option which I thought was interesting considering they could've given you that extra 10 minutes to make it a cool 90 minutes, but oh well...it was plenty of time to enjoy our food. We ordered the Gyoza (Mandu), Beef Bulgogi, Kimchi Fried Rice, Spicy Pork Belly, King Kalbi, Brisket, Short Ribs (traditional Kalbi), Spicy Baby Octopus, Korean Fried Chicken (KFC), and The $hit (I'll get to this one in a moment). I definitely lost my ability to consume a lot of food during AYCE venues because I got full really fast. My favorite items were both types of Kalbi, Mandu, Beef Bulgogi, and the $hit. The $hit was interesting because it's basically crab meat wrapped in seaweed, and deep fried in tempura batter - extremely delicious. The Brisket, KFC, and Pork Belly were adequate but I've definitely tasted better quality at other AYCE restaurants. Whereas, the Spicy Baby Octopus wasn't spicy at all, and the Kimchi Fried Rice was less than adequate (the texture wasn't all that good). I can tell that this restaurant attracts a younger crowd based on the music selection and how loud the music was playing while dining. Not to mention, this restaurant stays open until 3 in the morning everyday, so it allows people to have fun late at night and get some good Korean food afterwards. Overall, I liked this AYCE Korean BBQ, as depicted in my 4-star rating and will recommend this restaurant to everyone.

Came here for my birthday party last December. Enjoyed the food very much, although the green tea pork belly was not as tender as the original location I still had 5 servings. The only downside is I had a vegan friend come to celebrate the occasion and the server added them to the bill as AYCE even though they didn’t have any BBQ. I didn’t complain but felt that they could have let me know before ringing the bill up. I still tipped because they were nice servers and helped with lighting the candles on my cake. Overall a good spot I may have just been asking for too many specific requests they weren’t used to accommodating.

We were in Las Vegas for my niece's 21st birthday. All weekend we had great food and Hwaro2 definitely kept the trend going. There was a small wait because of our larger party but once we sat down it was game on!!! All the meat was super fresh and delicious. We had all steak, tamahawk, ribeyes, skirt, etc, etc, etc. All very tasty. Sides were fresh, the hot soup was yummy and the steamed egg was on point. Even better was the service we received. I failed to get his name but the younger male server was on top of everything. He came back multiple times to check up on us and made sure we had everything we wanted. Thanks for making our first time experience a great one. We'll be back in town next month for another nephew's 21st and then again in December for yet another 21st birthday. There's so many great options away from the strip and Hwaro 2 is one of the must stops.

We decided to come in for our friends late birthday dinner. The restaurant was pretty busy for a Tuesday night, which is always a good sign. After a small wait, we were sat at a nice table that was preset with some side dishes. The service was okay, it really seemed like our server just didn't care. She checked up on us a few times, but consistently forgot some of our items. Unfortunately, the service is not something I'd return for. The food, on the other hand was really good. The brisket was really tender. The Hwaro sauce was the perfect pairing for the meat. They also had a nice selection of appetizers and side dishes too. I think my favorite was the Japchae. It had a really nice texture and great flavor as well. Don't know if I'd return, but definitely a good option for Kbbq!

Forgot to take food pics lollll but I came here last night after a long shift and everything was amazing. I remember last time, the service was ok, but, that didn't stop me from going here. I get off work pretty late so Hwaro is a good spot to eat at after getting off late night. I didn't order too much stuff but the thinly sliced pork belly, beef belly, brisket and beef tongue was good! A must with the salad especially to balance out the diet hahah. The server we had was really nice as well and took our orders accordingly. Always checked on us if we were doing ok, etc. Will be back here again!! Thanks so much

The atmosphere was filled with fantastic energy, and the food was nothing short of exceptional! Our server was attentive, guiding us through the menu and ensuring we had everything we needed. They made it a point to check on us every 10 minutes, which was nice because we wanted to try everything on the menu. The only downfall was that they only had cold sake, its good but I occasionally enjoy it warm. Besides that, everything else was delicious.

Hands down best server in all of Vegas... Noel!! Must visit. Good quality meat and best AYCE Kbbq and drinks. Long wait but worth it!

The food was great, hard to find quality kbbq under $30 these days. Not to mention the great service from Isaiah & Noel.

Very busy on a weekend. We had a reservation and was seated on time. All parties must be present. Isiah our waiter was friendly and quick with service. Food was delicious as well. I highly recommend and will personally come back!

We arrived at Hwaro 2 around 10 PM and waited about an hour to get seated. We usually go to the other Hwaro location, but we like to switch it up since Hwaro 2 has some different food options we enjoy. What keeps us coming back is the quality of their meats and the corn cheese, which is always a favorite. This location, along with the original, is one of our go-to Korean BBQ spots. The inside is clean and well-kept, and the staff is always efficient. They bring out the food quickly and are great about changing the grill when needed.

Service is always a hit or miss. Obviously this spot is always busy, they have been for years. One thing that remains consistent is how dreadful the staff seems to be every time. Our group has come here more times than we can keep track of. Came here for my birthday in April, there were about 10 of us. When it came time to do the obnoxious birthday song, we asked for plates and silverware for my cake. "We can't cut that for you". Sounds good, no problem. I ASKED FOR PLATES AND SILVERWARE SO WE COULD DO IT OURSELVES. We kept the cake in the box and they ended up bringing the plates as we were already departing the table. Last night we came in, again, a party of 9. Our initial server began taking orders and because we had 2 grills, said that it would be more beneficial for us to double orders and split everything on to both grills. We don't eat / didn't want the same things though? We told him again we would prefer to split the orders. He replies, "Trust me, it will be much easier to do it this way." I held back from responding, "Easier for WHO?" I know what this means, easier for staff, easier for kitchen. Less work for servers. Copy. Because it's pooled tip, we had another server help us out here and there, we've had him before and he's usually pretty great. We didn't get names of either of them, they don't tell you when they approach for first orders. When it comes time for the bill, we pay one card. No issues with splits, iykyk. After the "usually pretty great" server drops the check back off, he notices leftover raw meats. "You're not going to eat that?" The grills are off and we're on ice cream already. He then tells us, "Usually we would charge you for that, but I'll let it slide this time." All of us are so burnt out from service that we don't even clap back at this point. We're not eating it because we didn't want it but were FORCED. And we're not paying for that. Obviously he's sticking to policy which I respect, but there was a lack of context and communication between the two servers. This experience won't stop us from coming, but just be reminded that you're getting automatic gratuity out of us, and next time we will come correct. Plot twist: We're ALL in the service industry and know how the negativity could've been avoided. Also, I don't think this location is ran by management, but lead servers/floor supervisors. I assume staff is burnt out because the lack of supervision and help from higher up, so I hope this reaches who it needs to reach.

What a low cost but fantastic cuts for the all you can eat Korean BBQ. Our server Ivy was quick with our order and gave us a great experience here. For $35 each we were highly satisfied with the brisket, tomahawk steak, harami, and intestines. This place is really popular because there was 4 birthday celebrations while we were It was our first time here, we traveled clfrom California to visit family and we will definitely be back! :)

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Noelle was amazing and so polite. Service was quick and helpful. Thanks Noelle, looking forward to coming back.

Absolutely phenomenal dinner. Noel was a fantastic server, and food portions were more than generous. Will absolutely come back here again!

Were looking for a nice place for ACE korean bbq and found Hwaro 2. Good selection of meats, appetizer, sides and other prepared food. Servers were very attentive and fast. Love the choice of ice cream at the end. The lunch price is great for ACE !

My friend and I were looking for Korean bbq place and we came to Hwaro.. honestly hands down best Korean bbq ever! The lunch special is $26.95 from open to 4pm and then the premium begins. Which is $34.95 per person from 4pm to close, with the premium you can literally choose anything off the menu! Out server very nice and attentive. They always made sure we were doing good and if we needed to order anything else. The place inside is well decorated and clean. I'd highly recommend trying this place out!

Hwaro is easily one of my top places for kbbq. They have great selection of appetizers and sides--shrimp tempura, tofu soup, padak, "the shit", japchae. They are my personal faves and they never miss. And of course, their iced coffee. The price is very reasonable, and the quality of the meats is always good--never had a bad cut. Their appetizers are good, their sauce is definitely one of the better ones out there, customer service is consistently great--fast and attentive, and the ambiance is super chill.

it's good and meat quality is good i'd recommend visiting here but wait line might be long on the weekend

Delicious food, amazing meat options, ambiance is very aesthetic to the cuisine and culture. Service is really good!

So delicious and super cool, I recommend absolutely, the best place for date or just dinner w friends The service es super respectful and so fast, simply amazing

Just trying this spot will update with reviews....update!! Food was delicious and service is really good, my Gsons loved it!!!

Good food. We made reservations, but upon arrival still on a wait list 3rd then down to 7th, but still waited same like any walking customer.

One of my favorite spots in town for AYCE kbbq. It does get really busy so I recommend getting there early to join the waitlist. The parking is also a bit limited so prepare to circle around if it's the weekend. The menu is full of various meats, apps and now even sushi too. It's an awesome spot of a date night or for groups too. I always leave full & satisfied.

Love this location compared to Hwaro off of spring mountain, it is not so cramped to get in & out of the parking lot. Came here on a Monday night with my family 6 adults & 4 kids & we are frequent KBBQ eaters. The staff is nice, friendly & attentive. Our meats & food came out quick along with the picking up of dishes. We liked the fact that they leave their Hwaro sauce on the table instead of us having to ask for more at other places. The ambiance is typical, you definitely walk our smelling like KBBQ but we enjoy the decoration, bottles, trees & the music! They also do a quick little birthday Our favorites were brisket, beef belly (yum!) & the pork cheek. We also ordered, red wine pork belly, mussels, harami miso, beef tongue steamed eggs & a few appetizers. Definitely would call ahead to see if you can get on the waiting list, we got there & then we're waiting on their list & probably waited about an hour but that was to be expected.

Amazing Korean Bbq. Delicious food. We love the variety. The tomahawk steak is HUGE so corn prepared to eat. The servers are super sweet. Special shoutout to Isaiah and Jay for being super kind and efficient. Every meal ends with. Delicious ice cream as well! (Included in the all you can eat)

Very nice selection from the menu, good appetizer selection, with my favorite being the green mussels

Hwaro is always a go to place when I have friends in town. It's always a solid place with lots of options. Favorites include: red wine pork belly, hwaro rice, and hwaro steak. Pro tip: The ability to check in on yelp is fire as the wait is typically an hour or longer. Today we had Christine was the sweetest.

Hwaro 2 is located a few steps from 888 Japanese grill and is an excellent alternative if the line at 888 gets ridiculous. It is definitely worth spending the extra $4 to get the premium options, which adds one order of marinated king kalbi, premium steak, and tomahawk steak per person. Banchan consisted of standard napa kimchi, cucumber kimchi, radish kimchi, fishcake, and potato salad. Service was good, they came by often to change out the dirty grill. When we ate there, it was day time with no wait, and they did not strictly enforced the time limit. Meat quality was good, but as expected, not quite the same level as a la carte places.

Amazing service, best food Daniel and Corbin were the best, the ambience was also great.

I loved the food and service however I did get food poisoning the next day. Hopefully they can fix their standards.

Great service, delicious food and love that you can eat "premium" meats like tomahawk... we usually start with 1 or 2 "premium" meats before ordering anything else because the first time we ever went we were too full to get the fancier meats. Nice ambiance

***update I wrote this review before we really ate because they were offering free spins to get things if you write a review. At first it was nice, they sat us and asked us for our drink orders right away and brought out waters. Then it got harder and harder to grab our servers attention, and when we did have her attention she'd either have an attitude or be completely mute... Like changing out our grill without saying a single word so almost burning my grandma who was flipping the meat type of mute. Oh and they also spilled boiling hot tofu soup on my mans hand because they were in such a rush so yeah, probs won't be back

Had dinner here last night. This place is a fun Friday night homie hang out! We asked our server to just bring us some stuff and everything she brought was fresh and delicious. You need a reservation. This is a must try if you are in the area. I will definitely be back. See my pics

My second visit last night and really enjoy the prices and atmosphere here ! Appetizers- Bulgogi nachos and the "shit" are delish. Not a hit fan of garlic edamame it was over sauced and too soft. Mains- Tomahawk a must !! I mostly order beef options and I enjoyed them all. You can ask for a side of salt and garlic butter to make it even more amazing. Overall great service and would return :)

My first time going to a Korean Bbq place. My friends had been trying to get me to go for a while now and tonight they came by and dragged me outta the house. Ha ha. I've been wanting to try , but so busy. Anyway , we got there and my friends were like you usually have to wait , but we were seated right away and it was over half full. It was clean and well lit even though the decor seemed a little dark , but that is okay with me. We tried several different meats. I wish I would have taken a picture of the receipt showing all that we had. I would have to say I liked the Spicy Pork Bulgogi and Beef Bulgogi the best and the Cajun Chicken was okay also. Garlic Jalapeno Pork Belly was really just bacon with a green jalapeno paste. I put a piece of it with the Cajun Chicken and that made a good combination. The bottle of sauce they give you goes good on the white rice. You also get a bunch of little plates of like different radishes and kimchi and some spicy pickle slices. We also got the little ice cream cups with the little spoons like we had in school when we were kids. The service was good and we were full when we left. I'm sure a lot of people enjoy the experience and food. It's a good experience to have with friends and family. I didn't take any pictures or video this time. My friends were like enjoy this time without doing your Yelp stuff.

We had family in town from North Carolina and wanted to bring them to Korean bbq since it's not something they can get out there! I love Hwaro 2, and will always come to this location for KBBQ! The server was very nice, and this place is very busy! We always order a little bit of everything to try, even though we've been here so many times! I am always forgetting to take pictures since I'm enjoying the experience with friends and family! The meat is always too notch and the appetizers are delicious! They definitely make do with their small space here and I will be back soon!

Great food and good customer service. The tomahawks! Wow! It was huge! We enjoy the food very much and friendly customer service. Definitely will come back.

Not a bad Korean bbq, service has never been a problem usually on point, everyone is moving & staying busy. Usually meet up with a gf once a month here. Plenty of appetizers to choose from and the usual Korean small dishes. Octopus is always on the menu for me, wide variety of meat. Usually get the premium steak or the tomahawk at times. It use to look like more of a hole in the wall; preferred it that way.

Going to start off by saying don't walk but RUN HERE!!! The selection of meats was insane! Not to mention the Soju martinis omg delish!!! The location is small yet cute but spacious. Wait times can be long and reservations are not allowed so get there with time to spare and Join the waitlist. The plaza it's in has things that can entertain while you wait to be seated so don't you worry. Also the price for AYCE is insanely reasonable.

It is a poor service. Staff at the front is very disappointing. I was there at lunch time and hall was empty and there was plenty of table. But the service staff refused the service bc I came alone. I said I will pay for two persons. So I beg but she said. Sorry. What kind of restaurant is this? They only accept two or more. If one shows up and am willing to pay for two to eat. She said no. So is one person considered non-human, pig? Or cat? What kind of policy is this? I am going to report to consumer affairs if this is the proper policy or discrimination! I do not recommend for this kind of business! Very poor staff and poor service! I think the owner should reconsider the policy!

This location is less busy than the original. We called ahead and didn't have to wait much. The side of the restaurant closest to the door was really hot & made even hotter with the grill. I noticed the other side was not as bad when I went to the restroom before leaving. I would suggest asking for a table on that side. The food was ok. The quality of the meats was not the best, just ok. The AYCA included lots of appetizers and other menu items, which was nice. Just 1 dipping sauce they put on the table. Our server was ok but we had to call her over a few times. All in all, it was ok but with so many other kbbq options, I don't think we'll go back.

We went to Hwaro 2 for Korean BBQ -- the food was alright, but it took a long time to come out. The staff was really nice though, which made the experience a bit better. Overall, it was just okay.

Second time here now. And it's always good whenever we come here. We had a party of 6 and was able to decide whether or not we wanted one or two grills. We were quickly seated and our order was taken right away. The food took a few minutes to come out. The ambiance of the place is a bit darker but it's cozy. I would recommend if you love KBBQ and are in the area!

food is sooooo good and nice vibe very inti and good music noel was also very nice and good costumer service

The hostess and waitress were both very rude we had a party of 4 and we were called to get seated they told us 10 minutes to get the table ready and it actually took about 25 minutes. The food was good as usual. But the waitress seem to have attitude when we ordered. Make sure you check your bill because we were charged a gratuity and weren't told about and we almost tipped them on top of that good thing we caught it.

Took my bros from Canada out to dinner here. Got on yelp waitlist but still took a long time once we got there. Very popular place for sure. Ambience is happening with party music playing. The food is amazing, lots of choices for AYCE from appetizers to the meat choices to dessert. Got the premium steak and the rest were the thin sliced meats for faster cooking time. Wished we tried the tomahawk, looked delicious. My bros from Canada loved it and will definitely be back here to bring guests when they come into town. We already spend alot of holidays and family events here so why not lol

We recently visited this Korean BBQ restaurant to celebrate my son's graduation with 16 family members. He chose Korean BBQ for the occasion, and we were all excited to enjoy a fun, interactive meal together. We made a reservation in advance, but when we arrived, our group was split into two tables of 8. Each table had only one small cooking station, which made it extremely difficult to cook enough food for everyone in the limited one-hour time slot. The setup felt cramped and rushed, and it just didn't accommodate a group of our size comfortably. We noticed that smaller groups of 4-6 at other tables had a much better experience and seemed able to enjoy the meal as intended. Unfortunately, our experience felt more stressful than celebratory, which was disappointing given the special occasion. We paid the same as the smaller parties but felt that do to our size we were not able to enjoy it as we have liked... I feel that some of your tables should have 2 cooking stations to move the experience along more smoothly. This restaurant might be a better fit for smaller parties, but I wouldn't recommend it for larger groups unless adjustments can be made to better support them.

Christine did a really good job! We had a great time at the restaurant. We've been here multiple times. The servers are always great and everyone works really hard. The food is great and we really enjoy it. We come back whenever we have time and when we are in Vegas. Must get the short ribs and the spicy tofu soup is on point. Would definitely recommend!

Sooo so good! I recently visited Hwaro with Darren C for our 17yr anniversary for the first time, and it was an unforgettable experience! This place felt like an underground food corridor or club, adding an element of exclusivity and excitement to the night. The highlight, of course, was the food. We tried the sliced pork belly, flank, short ribs, and marinated chicken--all of which were absolutely delicious. Each cut of meat was perfectly seasoned and cooked, making it a true carnivore's paradise. Beyond the meats, I discovered some new favorite bites. The cheese corn, steamed egg, and rice were delightful, especially when paired with any meat. These side dishes complemented the main courses wonderfully and added a comforting, homey touch to the meal. Overall, Hwaro provided a fun and unique dining experience. The combination of the secretive atmosphere, exceptional meats, and delicious sides makes this spot a must-visit. I can't wait to return and try more from their menu!

The food was soooo good! Amazing bang for your buck. My only complaint was that some of the meat wasn't seasoned or marinated at all. For example, the brisket and the pork belly were super bland tasting. Some of the meats, like the spicy pineapple beef, were delicious. You just have to order a bunch of things and see what you like. Staff was very attentive about changing out our grill tray so our table didn't get too smoky. Sodas are not free refills. They charge per can.