K BBQ

Korean barbecue restaurant · Highland

K BBQ

Korean barbecue restaurant · Highland

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6929 Airport Blvd suite 176, Austin, TX 78752

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Streamlined Korean BBQ spot at The Crescent, serving all-you-can-eat grilled pork, octopus, eel, plus sake and soju, with robot servers adding a fun touch.  

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6929 Airport Blvd suite 176, Austin, TX 78752 Get directions

kbbqaustin.com
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$30–50 · Menu

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6929 Airport Blvd suite 176, Austin, TX 78752 Get directions

+1 512 394 7937
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$30–50 · Menu

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The 6 Best Korean BBQ Restaurants In Austin

"Located in The Crescent shopping center at Airport and Lamar, this all-you-can-eat spot has a few menu tiers, with prices starting just under $40 for the basic option. And while the pricier plans do get you things like wagyu ribeye and freshwater eel, K BBQ’s strengths lie in the simpler marinated meats like garlic samgyupsal and beef bulgogi. Banchan options are pretty sparse, and meats may occasionally arrive as fully frozen bricks, but if you want a lot of food in a no-frills, semi-industrial atmosphere, complete with robot delivery carts, K BBQ is a solid bet." - nicolai mccrary

https://www.theinfatuation.com/austin/guides/best-korean-bbq-austin
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K BBQ - Review - Highland - Austin - The Infatuation

"Located in The Crescent shopping center at Airport and Lamar, the all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue spot K BBQ has a few menu tiers, with prices starting just under $40 for the basic option, and going up from there in $10 increments for two additional levels with more premium meats and sides. And while the pricier plans do get you things like wagyu ribeye and freshwater eel, K BBQ’s strengths lie in the simpler, marinated meats—on the cheaper plan—like garlic samgyupsal and beef bulgogi. Banchan options are pretty sparse, and meats may occasionally arrive as fully frozen bricks, but if you want a lot of food in a no-frills, semi-industrial atmosphere, complete with robot delivery carts, K BBQ is a solid bet. photo credit: K BBQ" - Nicolai McCrary

https://www.theinfatuation.com/austin/reviews/kbbq
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Austin Food Truck Song La Is Moving Into South Austin - Eater Austin

"New Highland restaurant K BBQ is using robot servers, as reported by CBS Austin, due to the staffing shortages and many restaurants having difficulties finding and/or retaining employees. There are two robots that deliver dishes to diners. The restaurant, which focuses on all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue, opened in late September." - Nadia Chaudhury

https://austin.eater.com/2021/10/28/22750787/song-la-taiwanese-food-truck-austin-moving-south-austin-thicket-november
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New Korean Barbecue Restaurant K BBQ Opens in Austin - Eater Austin

"A new Korean barbecue restaurant opened in Highland shopping center the Cresent by owner So Ra. The menu focuses on all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue, with meats such as bulgogi, marinated pork belly, and eel. There are also other dishes like kimchi stews, braised fish, and hot pots. Everything is available for dine-in service, with takeout orders to come soon. Hours are from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and then from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday through Saturday." - Nadia Chaudhury

https://austin.eater.com/2021/10/13/22725218/korean-barbecue-restaurant-k-bqq-opens-austin-highland
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Nannaphat Ann

Google
I was came here many time. Many time I chooses all you can eat they option A, B,C different price and meat item. My personal I like to choose B but this time I select A price. Meat was delicious and all appetizer you can order also I like corn cheese , Tofu soup was very good too. I want to order more but I think I can’t finish. Beverage menu has soda refilled. I very enjoy to have dinner here. All staff very attention and friendly. My server Sung she was very kinds and good service. Price reasonable. Restaurant was clean and well organize. Highly recommend.😊

Amber Lee

Google
Somehow we stumbled onto KBBQ, which is a beautifully straightforward name for a straightforward restaurant. We were greeted at the front and sat immediately for lunch. The tables and grills are clean and ordering was very quick. We ordered from the A menu which ended up being a pretty good deal for how much we ate. For meats we got quite a few options so I’ll run it down like this: Bulgogi - phenomenal, sweet and savory Pork belly - flavorless and tough Garlic pork belly - somehow worse Brisket - alright, very average Chicken teriyaki - good, as expected Spicy pork - amazing, a real standout Spicy chicken - same as the spicy pork Pork shoulder - good but didn’t stand out The marinated meats were by far the best offerings. We also got sides of steamed egg and corn cheese that were pretty good. By the end of the whole experience we were stuffed and had eaten some pretty good cuts of meat and for cheaper than we planned. Would definitely recommend KBBQ and we will be coming back.

Mai Pham

Google
We arrived around 8:30pm on Sunday and were seated immediately, which was really quick. We always order option C from the menu. The service is quick, and the staff is really nice. They switch out the barbecue grill multiple times so it doesn’t get burned, and they check on us often. The prime beef is excellent, and the eel is incredibly fresh. After we checked out, they even gave us free rice water milk, which tasted really good. We’ll definitely be back!

David

Google
I used to visit this restaurant at least twice a week—more than eight times a month—until April 2025. Until then, the sauces were delicious, and all the side dishes were enjoyable. However, I have not returned since April, and here’s why: First, the food has become far too salty and overly sweet, with the flavor of MSG becoming overwhelmingly strong. After eating, I would often feel a burning sensation in my throat. Second, the side dishes now taste terrible—frankly, like garbage. They are bland yet somehow still overly salty and sweet. I tried to convince myself this was just a part of localizing the flavors, but this is beyond acceptable. I firmly believe there was a change in the kitchen chef. If the owner sees this, I sincerely hope you come to your senses and consider rehiring the previous chef, even if it means paying more. That would be the only way to restore the quality. As a long-time K-BBQ lover, consider this my final gesture of sympathy. (For what it’s worth, even my friends at Samsung have noticed the drop in quality and have reduced their visits, choosing to go elsewhere instead.)

Maria Spice

Google
This is my favorite kbbq, the meet selection is good and I LOVE LOVE LOVE their corn cheese. I got the AYCE Portion C and my server, Lee, was super duper nice and even gave us special not-on-the-menu meats. She was very responsive and was willing to give us the best experience as the menu was renewed and she also gave her options on the best meat to get. Overall, food was great and loved my experience.

Stephen Cassar

Google
Very average food experience. There are definitely better KBBQ places out there. I would avoid this one. The fried rice was easily the worst we have ever had. The only meat that was decent was the K-Steak. Pour soy sauce in it while you grill it and it will be ok. Definitely not worth $40 a person.

Austin Trost

Google
The meat quality is extremely low. Just be aware of that. We found it hard to eat the pork, shrimp, calamari, and chicken. There were no cooking instructions either. We went ahead and all did B package because it has seafood (Calamari, shrimp, etc). The menu stated clearly “Deep Fried Calamari” however, when it arrived at the table, it was unseasoned, raw, and frozen. Also we ordered spicy shrimp and when it came, it was frozen, it was also marinated but still had all shells and had not been cleaned out (a lot of shrimp with feces still in it) so if you want shrimp, you have to sit there and peel all of them and clean them out yourself before cooking… which was especially hard since it was frozen & soaking in oily marinade…. Slippery. The staff was awfully rude. The server was pleasant but the gentleman changing out the grills were rude and dumped all of our meat off to change the grill out without saying anything. We thanked them many times for their help but they didn’t acknowledge anyone and looked miserable. We spoke to our friend and they came here a month ago and agreed with our experience and said they had an unpleasant experience as well. We will not be back.

Georgetownjenny

Google
This place missed the mark for me. It was dirty (especially the shelf above the tables), the staff were not friendly and the food was sub par. Way too expensive for what you get.
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Ali B.

Yelp
Korean barbecue is my favorite type of food, so if you love it as much as I do, you have to visit K BBQ! I've tried several KBBQ places in the Austin area, but none of them have topped this one in my opinion. Not only is the food so fresh, but they also have a cool robot that delivers your food right to the table. It's a fun touch that adds to the experience. I always do the all-you-can-eat option and order multiple rounds of brisket and bulgogi. The sesame and gochujang sauce that come on the side are so flavorful and add to the taste of the meat. The cheese corn is my favorite side and is always perfectly creamy. The atmosphere and service are fantastic, and the big family-sized tables make it a great spot to take friends and family. Highly recommend K BBQ for anyone looking for a great korean barbecue restaurant in Austin!
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EJ J.

Yelp
Please note that there are two services you got when you eat here: If you eat all you can eat: they will give you plenty of rice and as much as banchan. If you order non all you can eat: your bowl of rices weren't filled full and extra banchan will be charged $3 each. We usually order non all you can eat since the quality of meats are better and we can't eat that much. Even as yesterday, 3 adults and one kid, there is only $10 different btw AYCE vs NonAYCE. We chose Non AYCE and they start charging you every single little thing.
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Artem V.

Yelp
We visited this restaurant for the first time as a group of three: two adults and a 5-year-old child. Unfortunately, our experience was disappointing. The staff was not very welcoming, and it felt like we were not appreciated as customers. We did not receive any menu recommendations or explanations, even though we mentioned that it was our first visit. Our child doesn't eat meat and only had a small portion of plain white rice, which was served with our meal. Despite this, an additional charge for the child ($28-$30) was initially included in the bill. After we pointed it out, the charge was removed, but the staff did not apologize or say goodbye when we left. We expected a higher level of service and hospitality. Hopefully, the restaurant takes this feedback seriously and works on improving their customer experience.
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Spring L.

Yelp
Not the best name for searchability but I guess that's great for us since it was pretty empty when we showed up for lunch over break, while kpot across the street was a 1 hour wait and line out the door. Their lunch ayce bbq deal is a best kept secret. For 29.99, you can eat all the meats you want with a delicious variety of Korean side dishes! My bf's first time doing kbbq and he still raves about this experience randomly... we will be back!!!
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Alex W.

Yelp
I don't get the hype of these places tbh. They are expensive, you have to cook all the food yourself, and when the middle burner is just getting hot enough, the employees want to take it to be cleaned. The food was good but I felt wasn't amazing or anything to write home about and the service was a little strange with the almost unnecessary amount of employees that asked if we were okay. Just lemme eat! Overall, not bad, but probably won't go again. If it's your thing you'll probably like it but it's a no for me dawg.
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Nicholas A.

Yelp
This place nails it every time and today was exceptional! The service from start to finish was so attentive. It was very busy and they still came to our table and made sure that our grill was replaced frequently, our sauces were filled, and our drinks were replaced. I've never had such fast and attentive service here, it really was a game changer. This spot is already a bop but after tonight this is going to be one of my favs. I hope they keep it up with the great food and service!
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Natalie B.

Yelp
I've been here a couple times and each time I go it's like they somehow manage to get more efficient and quick with their service. They're quick to seat you, quick to get your food out and cook for you, and replace your grill when it gets dirty. Good selection of meats and sides
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Karla C.

Yelp
Loved this place! It's so fun to find great Korean food. This place is nice because you can select the all you can eat BBQ or the entree options. I love myself an all you can eat Korean BBQ spot, but this time I went for something a little bit different and I tried the bibimbap. We absolutely loved the banchan, it tasted really good. The cheese corn was also a winner. This place can accommodate so many people, it's huge! It's located in a nice spot with a lot of Asian stores near by. I can't wait to come again!

Matthew S.

Yelp
Ask for Andrea, she was the best! You'd be lucky to have her, Friendly and attentive!!!
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Michelle W.

Yelp
We have been two times and each time the experience has been great! I love the robot that brings your dishes over. The servers are always helpful and pleasant. I brought my niece to try it out and she loved the bulgogi while I savored the LA ribs. So good! I usually like to be strategic and eat meat however I wanted to try the soup so we ordered the soybean paste soup to try. It was ok and the steamed egg was ok. Be sure to try the different meats. Parking can be difficult at times. It's a busy area and for some reason they drew the parking spots narrow so you will see vehicles taking up two spots. That won't stop us from coming back.
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Hadley B.

Yelp
This is by far one of the best KBBQ place I've ever been to! Super clean and the staff is incredible attentive. Next time I'm in Austin, I'm coming back
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Charmaine S.

Yelp
Walked in to reserve. Easy! When we came in we were seated in a booth. Button accessible to call for help. Friendly staff. Just felt the all you can eat price wasn't quality choices. Food with flavoring was only applied sauce on top which looked hurried. The fire wasn't evenly distributed, the metal grill didn't look like it was the right material? The food was not cooking right even when we changed to different temps. Clean but you see an area turned storage when you go to the restroom. Not sure if this is a clean hazard standard. Servers were nice. Been to several ones I hope it's better next time we come by.
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Mark D.

Yelp
K BBQ is a fantastic spot for Korean BBQ! It's got a more upscale vibe than some similar places, which is perfect for a special night out. The staff are incredibly friendly and attentive, and the quality of the meat is top-notch. It's also an excellent choice for group dinners, as the atmosphere is lively and fun. Overall, a delicious and enjoyable experience!
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Brian Q.

Yelp
My first Kbbq since moving to Austin and I was not disappointed! I have had so many options living in Southern California and I wasn't sure how Austin's selection would be but I was delightfully surprised! Came at 7pm on a Saturday with no wait. Seated immediately and ordered the premium AYCE menu. Ordered wagyu brisket, prime rib, and ribeye for first round. The meat came via robot servers which was awesome. Servers were very attentive to taking orders, refills, and changing grills. Every meat was delicious as well as all the sides. Will definitely bring my guests here when they come to visit!

Julia A.

Yelp
Disappointing Experience The staff was unwelcoming and made us feel like an inconvenience. The food was average, nothing special. At a place where service is key, the rude attitude ruined the experience. Would I recommend it? No. Will we return? Definitely not.
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Bianca I.

Yelp
Charlie was our server and he was amazing! He went above and beyond and gave us complimentary dumplings for my grandpa's birthday and even showed us how to cook his favorite meat. Not to mention, he was very attentive to us and made us feel right at home. The food was really great as well! Not too expensive and the ambiance was really nice. :)
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Bryan W.

Yelp
Right in the middle of the 99 Ranch plaza, K BBQ stands as one of the few Korean Barbecue places in Austin. Besides Charm, Gangnam, and Chosun Galbi, there are very few all you can eat kbbq places, and K BBQ is one of the more solid ones. We went on a Saturday night, and the wait was only around 15 minutes. We were seated and then ordered our first couple trays of meat. The server was very nice and attentive. We ordered shrimp and she even peeled the shrimp for us. The meat quality was good, and you'll definitely be satisfied with taste. We really liked the Jumulleok and the Chadol (thinly sliced beef brisket). I would definitely give K BBQ a high 4 stars, the only downside being the price ($50-$60 after tax and tip). It's ultimately a bit pricier than the K BBQ that I'm used to, but the quality is great.
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Cynthia D.

Yelp
We ended up in our new favorite Lamar strip mall -- we've been enjoying sampling all the different cuisines and stores here over the past few months -- and decided to try out K BBQ. Didn't know what to expect -- I'd only been to a Korean BBQ restaurant once before. We happened to be there for all-you-can-eat, which seemed like a decent deal, though my husband and I both knew we wouldn't be able to eat much. I recommend trying the cheese corn, and the bulgogi was my favorite. The service wasn't the best, but we did love the robots. I saw one celebrating someone's birthday, which seems like it would be a fun idea. I saw conflicting information on Yelp on whether you could take food home or not. One review said you could take cooked food -- and the menu said you get charged if it's over a certain weight. We had very little meat left, but we didn't want it to go to waste ... we asked our server for a to-go box, and he said, "We don't do to-go, and if I had seen this before I ran your check, I would have charged you." So ... charged us for food we couldn't take home? It doesn't really make sense. Just be aware.
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Sandra K.

Yelp
I went with my friend right at opening on a Saturday and was sat immediately. We opted in for the all you can eat BBQ "A" menu since it was the most affordable all you can eat option, and had plenty of meat selections to choose from. There was a robot that came out to deliver our meats to us quickly. My friend used sesame oil to grease the cooking surface of the grill so our meat would not stick to it, it would've been nice if oil was supplied at the table. Since so much of our meat stuck to the grill, our server, Jen, came to our table about 10 times within two hours to change our grill. She even came to cut and flip our meat for us. The food is fresh, and the service is fast and helpful, would definitely recommend if you love getting stuffed from all you can eat kbbq.
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Jen L.

Yelp
This place was open for Christmas Day and was packed full of people, but we didn't need a reservation at all to get a table for 5. It's all you can eat and is a pretty good deal if you can take down a lot of bbq. It comes with complimentary side dishes that you can ask for refills on. We did the second tier choice because we mainly wanted the galbi and ended up reordering this one the most, with like 4-5 orders in the end. Everything was so good! They started off giving you giant portions of each but it got smaller over time. You can only order 3 meats at a time but it is unlimited so you can keep on choosing what you want.
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Nina K.

Yelp
Kbbq dinner on a Friday. Got set A and really enjoyed the bulgogi and beef belly. The corn cheese was also really nice. The banchan were all pretty good. The vegetable tempura was basically just a big fry. The service was good and they changed our grills regularly. There's a button by the table you can press to get attention as well. The grills could use better ventilation as it gets pretty hot while you're cooking your meat. Overall pretty good and I would recommend. Set A was 36.99 per person.
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Ryan O.

Yelp
Pretty good and, unlike many AYCE KBBQ places, this one has pretty good options on the cheapest option. I really enjoyed the spicy thin sliced pork belly and the "wagyu" spicy beef belly. Food is delivered on robots which is sort of neat. My only concern is that multiple tables' orders could be on one robot. Who knows if the table before you touched yours, sneezed on it, etc. Haha. Really, my only complaint is that the grills aren't the great. Things easily stick to them and there are no vents. So they are constantly trying to change your grill out (due to the smoke) when all of the cooked on bits is what adds so much flavor. The biggest complaint - not about this business but about the whole shopping complex - is parking is TERRIBLE and the people who drew the lines wanted to get as many spots as possible. This means that the parking lot is made to fit golf carts - not full-/mid-sized vehicles.
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Stephanie W.

Yelp
I went to KBBQ with my brother and his family a few months ago and I really enjoyed it! I used to live in South Korea so I'm always looking for an authentic and reasonably priced all you can eat korean barbecue place This place was very authentic, and they had a really great variety of food and side dishes. It's a little pricey as far as I'm concerned (at least compared to Korea), but compared to other places in Austin it's very reasonable. I think it ended up being about $35-$40 per person including tax and tip and the service was very friendly, quick, and helpful. Bathrooms are very clean, and the place is so big that we had no trouble getting a table despite going on a Saturday around lunchtime. The staff was very fast and very efficient despite the place being packed too which I really appreciated. I would absolutely come back here if anyone invited me, and I would recommend coming here if you're looking for a solid kbbq place in Austin at a reasonable price!
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Priscilla F.

Yelp
This was our first Korean bbq experience and it was awesome! There were 3 people in our party and we went with the all you can eat combo. Two of us wanted A and one person wanted B. The only unfortunate thing is everyone has to order from the same category so we all had to get the pricier option B even if we weren't eating what it offered. My favorite was the soy sauce marinated pork belly which was sweet and flavorful. The beef bulgogi was also amazing. There are plenty of sauce options to choose from. I found it helpful to season the meat with pepper and salt while it was on the grill before dipping. The sides and rice are unlimited with any of the combos. The tempura veggies were so good and the dipping sauce served with them paired perfectly. The side of egg was very fluffy like a soufflé, it went well with meat and rice. There are robots who approach the tables with your food which is so cute! The wait staff was quick with putting the orders in and changing the grill. Also the waiter taught us how to properly pour soju. Definitely worth a visit if you are curious to try Korean bbq. It was a great experience with delicious food.
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Lyly D.

Yelp
Oh my goodness we got the "C" menu to celebrate and it was pretty spectacular. Prime beef kalbi, wagyu ribeye, steamed seafood, and anything else we wanted. Freaky robots delivered our food which everyone loved but me--lol! Dude robots are getting bigger and bigger. Gorgeously spaced out tables and beautiful lights... and did I tell you about the robots?? The best part of our meal was SUNG!! she is the sweetest and best server ever! Such a sweet lady that made sure we were getting the best of our premium order. Best experience at a Korean BBQ place ever!! Thank you for having people like Sung!
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Jessica T.

Yelp
Food was outstanding. We didn't do the all you can eat since one in our party wasn't that hungry. We got the bento box and seafood soup. Will be back.
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Jessica W.

Yelp
I am attempting to leave a fair and neutral review. The food quality is not bad. The atmosphere was nice. However, I was quite confused because of the attitudes of the servers. My group of four friends and I arrived around 9pm last Saturday. I am unsure where the servers' hostility came from. We did not make any inappropriate remarks or behave inappropriately. Before bringing up my concerns, I want to emphasize that we were automatically charged a 20% gratuity because we were a party of five, so the issue of tipping should not have been a concern for them (which they seemed overly focused on). 1. When we tried to order lettuce, our main server seemed displeased and emphasized that it would cost $3. She then reluctantly mentioned that a lettuce salad would be complimentary, rolling her eyes at us. 2. We ordered five fountain drinks ($2.99 each). None of them were refilled during the whole time. When we politely asked for refills around 10pm, we were refused because the fountain drink station was closed. 3. After paying our checks and tips, at approximately 10:15pm, an older Asian female server (I note this because I am also Asian, hilarious) rudely urged us to hasten the cooking of our final plate of meat because they were closing at 10:30pm. I was shocked. Firstly, we were already cooking quickly, plate by plate, and did not waste any food we ordered. It was also my first time being asked to do so in the U.S. Additionally, it felt unfair as there were more than three other tables still dining, and she did not make the same request of them. Once again, we sensed unwarranted attitudes from the servers. I worry that their behavior was influenced by the knowledge that we were automatically charged a 20% tip. Agreed with "Jay"'s review about a month ago: they really started to act funny after an hour stay lol . Star 1: On a positive note, they changed the grills frequently, which was commendable. However, I could sense their concern that not changing them frequently would make cleaning harder (which I found amusing). Star 2: The speed of food offering was fairly quick. I also love the steamed egg and corn cheese (they were unlimited).
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Chiara M.

Yelp
great service, was helped by kenneth showed us the ropes and aided with scissors great quality meat, veggies were frozen/unfrozen i wish they had desserts or hot tea will try sake next time A+B dinner for 2 fav : all of them rlly soup, noodles, rice are yum was most surprised by cow tongue, was delish love the rice juice (?) made up for no sweets $105+tip 4/5 no dessert for cost :(
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Morgan Y.

Yelp
This place has gone down hill quickly. My husband and I used to come every couple of weeks but the last few times haven't been great. For the last several visits, they have turned our grill up way too hot where our stuff burns quickly. They'll come and turn it down after the 3rd or so tray replacement but they're not very attentive to you so you kind of have to wave them down to get anything done. Drinks take 15+ minutes to get brought out. They pretty much rely on their little robot to bring you everything and hope you don't have any issues in between ordering and needing the check. The last time we went really set the tone and we will be looking for a different Korean bbq place to spend our time and money. Every single grill plate they brought to us had burnt stuff on it. None of them were clean. Since the grill was so hot and we were having to have ours replaced so often, we went through 5-6 different ones that were all dirty before we started using it. Plus on this occasion the waiter almost dripped the hot grease on my lap as he was holding our old hot grill plate directly above my lap. This place used to be great! Miss when it was.
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Gregory S.

Yelp
This was a spectacular meal celebrating Father's Day. Their service was quick, friendly and met our needs. We even had a robotic food server on wheels with plates of meats on varying levels of shelves and a lit responsive face.
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Lorry L.

Yelp
What can I say about this place but deliciousness, quality of the meat's is superb. We usually do the all you can eat A it comes with all of my favorite meats spicy pork, bulgogi, spicy Galbi, octopus and all the sides you want. Make sure to get plenty of kimchee & radish. Also tempura is so light the sauce for the tempura I cannot figure out it is so good goes well with the tempura. When you order the beef brisket it is a huge portion we only cooked half of it so if it's only a party of two let them know half an order is plenty more room to try other meats
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Michael B.

Yelp
I come from SoCal, so I've had my fair share of AYCE KBBQ spots. I know that Austin's Asian food scene isn't as developed as California's, so I set my expectations accordingly. I think 4 stars is fitting for this location. Service: 5+/5! They have these little robots that bring you your meats. Really cute. The servers are also very responsive to changing out grills and bringing in your requests. If I ask for more radishes, they bring out a giant stack for me! Love it. Sides (Banchan): Also 5/5. I'm pretty sure I enjoyed every single side dish here. You can also get a steamed egg and corn cheese as part of the deal. Both are great too. Only thing they lack are rice papers, which some of my friends enjoy. Meat: 3/5. Considering that Austin typically excels on their meat quality, K BBQ's meat was underwhelming. Nothing was bad necessarily, but nothing was excellent either. For the price you pay, they can certainly improve on this. So overall, a 4/5! Great if you want to try some kbbq or hang out with friends. But if you're looking for top quality kbbq, there may be better options.
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Mallory W.

Yelp
First time here and this place was packed!! Run down. All you can eat. From $35-$60 a person. Depends on what list you chose from. We chose list B. Everything was so fresh coming out. You cook your own food and protein you want. They come and switch grills and cut your meat for you. Dani was our server she was nice and friendly and very helpful as it was our first time trying Korean BBQ. We also had Sake from the drink menu and the sides were delicious . Only complaint was we waited nearly an hour to be seated to eat. It was Saturday evening though. Nevertheless Five stars.
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Nicole F.

Yelp
Loved my experience and will definitely be back! I used to live in SoCal, and this place meets my perhaps high expectations for an AYCE KBBQ place. We went on a Wednesday around 7:00 pm. Our server was super friendly and attentive, and the food was yummy! The meat was fresh -- I normally only order brisket, but my bf likes spicy pork and that was also great. The banchan was good too! The only thing that is slightly lacking is the choice of sides, but for me the meat and the banchan are the most important.
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Jennie C.

Yelp
Not into it... maybe great for non Koreans idk service was great... food was meh to me bc im Korean and I grew up in la and spent most of my adult life in nyc... other people might find it tasty ... its just not authentic.
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Jennifer M.

Yelp
Great food! Safe for my peanut and tree nut anaphylactic toddler! Super delicious, loved the robot service, and the atmosphere is chill but modern!
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Shveta S.

Yelp
We had delicious ayce Korean bbq here! The bulgogi and spicy beef was our favorite. We loved the side dishes it came with; the soup, steamed egg and cheesy corn. The service was okay (though my kids LOVED the robot server) the ambience is casual and fluorescent lighting makes me cringe... but I'd still come back because everything was delicious!! The whole family enjoyed our dinner here and we will be back.
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Frank W.

Yelp
We ate so much at K BBQ for a late lunch that I could not stomach the idea of dinner. My nephew, our mutual friend, and I were running a half marathon the next day. They picked me up at the airport. We were trying to decide whether to eat and what. I looked at options: in Texas, it seems meat is the local preference (during the race, which I had run twice before, I saw more than one participant in a Texas Beef Council t-shirt). I actually have curtailed my consumption of animal protein significantly, but I am not a vegetarian, so my thinking was this would be a good venue at which to go all out. We were not disappointed. The format is all you can eat. They have several tiers of pricing. They also warn, as they should, against waste. Our friend had not had Korean BBQ before. You cook it yourself. I believe the burners for the unit in your table were not the best. I'd rather the flames were hotter/higher. That is a quibble. It worked out. We had beef, chicken, pork belly, and octopus. We also had the cheese corn and few other side dishes, and those little appetizers that are standard (banchan; although I am, it turns out according to genetic testing, partly of Korean ancestry, I was not raised with any Korean culture). My friend and I drank a bottle of makgeolli. The idea was if we did all this in the afternoon, we would have recovered before our race. I am not so sure this was the best idea. In any event, the server was superfriendly. She checked on us often. The smokiness was mild. That is hardly a complaint. One of the issues, if you are not familiar with this cuisine, is that a good night out will leave your clothing with signifiant odor, and, depending on the fabric, you might not be able to get out the scent -- which is fine, since it is a reminder of time well spent. That might be related to the style of burner. It was all milder. Another issue, which almost caused us to give up but if you consider it is in fact an excellent indication of quality, is the parking lot was just jammed. We circled for a good 10 minutes. The whole mall, on a Saturday afternoon, was bustling to an extent that challenges the notion that retail is in trouble. I would eat at K BBQ again. The only reason not to is that, of course, such a diet cannot be healthy if indulged in to excess.
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Aga O.

Yelp
KBBQ pretty standard korean bbq basics, BUT what stands out are the cutie robot deliverer that sing and wink at your beckon call. This place has great energy and staff are helpful and kind. There were times we had to re-remind them as this place does get busy. 45.99/person gets a great selection of items along w/ some side entrées of their version of tempura and egg rolls. The meat-eaters of the group ordered to grill pork jowels, galbi, brisket and enjoyed the octopod and shrimp...all delicious! Kamsamnida!!
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Shaun M.

Yelp
Don't try to put an empty beer bottle on the service robot! Excellent value for the price! Banchan is probably better than honeypig, as much as it hurts me to say anything which might be seen as putting down one of my favorite places to take friends. I guess in Austin it's K BBQ (but it's still honeypig in Annandale) now! If you like Korean BBQ you'll be happy here, is my take.

peytonboudreaux

Yelp
Amazing place! Our server Andrew made the experience so easy and fun as our group had never been to a korean bbq before. Really great service and super nice restaurant!
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Rick T.

Yelp
Trying out this new place and the food was excellent and the service was just as fantastic. Everyone here was super helpful and so knowledgeable and friendly. The robot server was fun for me because I've never seen one before. Come try this place if you haven't already.
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Tsuelin Y.

Yelp
Good service, so neat to have a robot delivering food to the table. We can't afford to have leftovers so we just asked to have small portions of beef brisket, beef belly. We also tried beef bulgogi, spicy shrimp and beef galbi. Too bad, we can't bring any leftover side dishes with us.
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Lena H.

Yelp
Stopped by for lunch, decided to try out their spicy chicken bento box. It came out pretty tasty.
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zee b.

Yelp
Great service, lousy food. The Galbi had good flavor but the rest of the meat cuts were of very low quality. Shrimp was served with shell (ok) but it was so small, it was hard to deshell and eat (bad). The Bulgogi was the most disappointing. To top it off, it's expensive, especially for the quality. Will not return.
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Kara M.

Yelp
Was excited to give this place a try given the all you can eat style, however, I was overall pretty disappointed. I didn't come here expecting Michelin-star tasting KBBQ, but I definitely had higher expectations. Most of the meats we tried were pretty bland, and some of them didn't even taste fresh. The "marinade" was either sauce squirted all over it the way ketchup is dumped on fries (and mostly to cover up the lack of freshness), or chunky garlic bits. Nothing was truly marinated to create any actual flavor. We went as a group of 4 and just went with their most basic offering, option A. The service was good, but nothing spectacular. They changed out our grill about 3 times throughout the duration of our stay, which was nice. But we had to ask for water refills and we stacked all of the empty/dirty dishes for our server to help make room for new orders, and she would never take them when she brought new orders. The beef wagyu had so much cartilage in it, it was difficult to eat and not enticing. The best meat we probably ate the most of was the chadol. We tried: chadol, both wagyus, the thin sliced pork belly, both chickens, and the soy sauce baby octopus. The chicken takes so dang long to cook it's almost not worth getting, and you couldn't even taste a difference between the two "flavors." Disappointing all around. Overall, it was definitely not worth the $35.99/person price point, and I can't see myself returning. It just lacked so much flavor and potential.

William Y.

Yelp
Came here for a birthday dinner. Food quality is not bad for AYCE. Not crowded for a Friday night. Server was attentive and friendly. Service was prompt.
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Will H.

Yelp
Service is excellent very quick on requests. Meat is alright, most of the beef (Wangu and Brisket) are both frozen. Pretty open casual ambiance
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Michelle C.

Yelp
Personally thinking that I would not recommend if you are not a heavy eater. I'm not sure about the quality of the meat, but at this price, you'll be able to enjoy it elsewhere.