K-Town Korean BBQ Restaurant

My my favorite Korean bbq in town! We always get the All you can eat so all opinions will be based on that. Service is great, the staff are always friendly. Atmosphere is super rad - tons of K-pop playing on TV - you will get hypnotized. If you come here and haven’t been - you cook your own food. They bring you a plate of meat or veggies and or both and tongs and scissors. You can cut the meat to size and then you throw it on the grill. Their marinades are delicious. If you aren’t sure where to start - start with anything marinaded and you can’t go wrong. Vegetables - pineapple and the cheese corn are my personal favorites. Be warned - if you come here you WILL become addicted. The food is good and it’s fun to cook it yourself, to your own perfection.

They have a great All you can eat. $34.99 my daughter is a pescatarian she can’t eat the meat. So they can cook Seafood Bibimbob for her. I was really appreciative of staffs and chefs. Meat,BBQ,veggies and side dishes are amazing. But they don’t have many kid’s menu and waiting lists are so long specially weekends are crazy busy. We were there 6:15pm but we sat a table 7:20 we waited for over hour and they didn’t accept the reservations. My son loves Korean foods and Korean BBQ so why we were there. Staffs are kind and generous but waiting time is killing me 😞and parking lots aren’t big enough.

Wow, I just have to give a huge shoutout to the service at this place! They were absolutely amazing! However, I must admit that I found the food to be a bit overrated. The ordering system could definitely use some improvement as well. And let's not forget about the meat quality, which didn't quite live up to the price point. But overall, the experience was still pretty great thanks to the fantastic service!

I can't say enough good things about K-Town Korean BBQ in SE Portland. This place is an absolute gem! There's something on the menu to please my entire family, including my picky 5-year-old. The highlight for me has to be their bulgogi beef—it's hands down the best in town. The flavors are simply amazing, and the quality of the meat is top-notch. One of the things I love about K-Town is the dining experience. You have the option to enjoy a relaxing evening with a cooked meal brought to your table or get in on the fun of cooking it at your own table. It's a fantastic way to engage with your dining companions and try your hand at some culinary skills. The only minor downside is the weekend dinner rush. It can get pretty crowded, and the wait times can be quite long. To avoid the rush, my family and I make it a point to visit during the week. Just keep in mind that they don't take reservations, and your entire party needs to be present for them to seat your table. Even though the weekend waits can be a bit of a hassle, I have to say that K-Town is absolutely worth it. The food, atmosphere, and overall experience are outstanding. If you're planning to visit on a weekend, make sure to bring some good company to chat with while you wait. Trust me; it's worth the wait!

It was a great experience, all the flavors were terrific! Thanks for giving our youngest a wonderful birthday meal.

3rd time going. 20 out 10 as always. Employees were very kind when I broke a glass. Helpful and attentive as always also.

This place was awesome. Took my service team here and was not dissapointed. Their all you can eat deal is worth it and the meats and sides were good quality

We've eaten here twice in the last month and both times the service was poor. The first was a lunch service for a table of 3, the waitress was rude, practically throwing the food at the table. The second was an anniversary party with a table of 8. They completely forgot to place one order and by the time that meal arrived the entire rest of the table had finished eating. However, the food is good and there is a lot of it.

I don't recall this place being exceptional, so the service here might be hit or miss. However, we had a much better experience thanks to Zach (the cashier on our receipt, and I hope it's him) compared to my previous visit to the Beaverton location. We visited with a large group on a Thursday night and were fortunate to have no wait time. Whenever Zach brought out our plates, we quickly emptied them and were ready to order more within 5 minutes. Zach's attentiveness and excellent service stood out. He ensured we were full and satisfied throughout our meal. Although 18% gratuity was automatically added to our bill due to our party size, Zach certainly earned it. I've never had these many rounds at an AYCE KBBQ place. I have no complaints about the meat quality. However, I wish they would offer more steamed egg servings. One steamed egg for every six guests is challenging to share among a group. This place will leave your clothes smelling like BBQ afterward, so it's wise to dress accordingly.

This is my preferred AYCE kbbq spot, the menu has more variety compared to places like Kkoki. Service is pretty consistent, not the best but not bad. I do feel like they start to get stingy & come around a lot less after we order anymore than like 3 rounds. Place is cool, very loud, K-pop music playing in the background, people chatting, grills sizzling. Great place for hanging out with friends & drinking a little too much soju. This location is my preferred over their sister location in Beaverton as well, we tried the one in Beaverton once & lord our server must've been having a bad day because they gave us the nastiest attitude & barely checked on us. We had to ask other servers for help. Make sure to always get a grill change before your next round.

Went for mother's day, 10/10 the food was delicious. A bit on the pricey side but worth it!

K-town is a good beginner's place for Korean BBQ, to get the experience of cooking your own food. The food itself was medicore, the meats could be better. Veggies was very sad. Banchans were basic. The steamed egg was deflated and dipped in like a crater with barely any eggs. Lastly, I'm not a fan of gas stoves with a metal grill. I prefer charcoal and/or the webbed metal grill for better flavor. Wait time was around 20 mins for a table for two. AYCE $35/per person.

Gone handful of times and every time it's amazing food is always perfectly marinated! The servers are always so nice always coming up to you with a smile and the ambiance is just perfect!

We went for the first time and to be honest I don't understand the negative reviews. There were two of us and it was like 2-3 pm when we went so a weird hour. The restaurant was clean, service was incredibly friendly, continued to check on us and were very quick. We did the all you could eat and to be honest with the two of us we struggled to finish that second plate of meat. We loved all the sides they brought to us, the sauce and what I assume is MSG was great as well. I don't feel like they were stingy with the meat they brought or they slowed service at all! We also got to mixed drinks which were AMAZING. Honestly we had fun, loved the food and left very happy.

The food here is good and fresh. The wait staff are very attentive. The location is very difficult to spot

Was visiting Portland with my son and husband and we were craving some Korean bbq. We found K-town on yelp and decided to give it a try. The food sucked and so did the service. It's called all you can eat but we left from there hungry. You can only order 4 meats but none of the same kind so no double orders. They brought out a small plate with all 4 meats on it! 3 pieces of brisket! Never have I seen anything like that before. We kept ordering since I had my little one with me and he was hungry but the portions got smaller and smaller. They made us feel bad every time we placed a new order of their 4 pieces of meat. The lemonade tasted like water only and at the end when we asked if we can please get a double order of brisket since it was only 3 pieces the waiter said I'll ask my manager if this will be your final order! Worst place ever! They should come out to LA and see how it's done at Gen Korean bbq.

One of the best KBBQ places in Beaverton area. If you've been to socal/convoy SD KBBQ this is as good as it gets in this area lol buttttt I will say the portions are pretty small and it feels like you gotta borderline harass your server to bring you more lol and they be side eyeing, as if you're not there for AYCE they have a great waiting room on the side and have a nice vibe with the music videos. In the future I hope to see more portions and a bit more speed on bringing out the meat especially for the price!

Too hungry to order the cook-your-own meats and veggies, we ordered the teriyaki chicken and Korean BBQ ribs. First, the place is incredibly clean and modern. We walked in and thought we were in a club! Second, the staff was friendly and provided good customer service. Third, the teriyaki chicken and BBQ ribs were very good. So good that we ate ALL of it! But not the kimchi. Neither of us are fans of fermented cabbage. I know, I know, a lot of people are. They also bring you sides of other veggies but neither of us are huge veggie people so we passed on all of that. We did eat all of the white rice - so we passed on all the healthy stuff for a grain with no nutritional value. lol I do want to bring a group back to do the actual cook-your-own dinner. I've done it once before (at a similar place) and it's fun to do as a group.

K-Town Korean BBQ in Portland, Oregon is an absolute must-visit for anyone looking for a fun and collaborative dining experience. I'm a huge fan of Korean BBQ, but not all restaurants are created equal. K-Town has a youthful and vibrant energy with giant tv screens playing sports and K-Pop. With cement floors and lots of stainless steel, the space is filled with loud music and a cacophony of voices and kitchen sounds. If you are looking for a relaxing dinner filled with great conversation, this might not be the place. The real star of the show is the food... simply delicious food. The menu offers a wide variety of meat and vegetables to grill at your table. Do yourself a favor and be a little adventurous when ordering. The staff are friendly and communicative, and always have lots of recommendations. Feel free to ask for a sample portion of any of the ingredients, just to try it out. You can always order more. My favorites include: Bulgogi, thinly sliced beef brisket, Teriyaki Chicken, Daepae Samgyupsal, and the miso pork belly. Be warned, this place can be very busy on the weekends. On several occasions I've had to wait 2 hours to be seated, and the lobby can be brutal when hungry folks are crowded and hot. There are a few bar tables in front of the restaurant for those who want to wait outside, but it's quite noisy due to the high traffic intersection nearby. Come early with friends and an empty belly and you'll be sure to have an amazing time.

My friend and I stopped by on our way back home on a Sunday afternoon. It was pretty empty, I think I saw two other tables. But we came at the right time because after we started eating, the place got packed! The ambiance is nice, a little dark and they play Korean pop music videos on the tv. So your typical Korean joint. Service was a little slow after we sat down and ordered the first round. We did the AYCE plus package. You have to order 4 meats per round unless it's your final round. The meats come out in one tray. Not even a large tray just a normal size tray you'd find at any other kbbq place. Each round only had 1 strip of short rib and maybe 3-4 pieces of the other meat. Idk if they're trying to not have people waste food but if they're gonna do that small portion, they should be quicker on checking in on us to reorder. We finished our first round and the grill was burning while we waited for someone to come take our order again. Once it got busier they got a little quicker. Overall meat was good and the price is good. We got our moneys worth and did about 4-5 rounds of meat. Would stop by again if I was in the area.

A mediocre AYCE KBBQ spot that have a lot of items but just doesn't hit the spot. FOOD There are two tiers of AYCE options, the more expensive one only had few additional seafood dishes and it honestly isn't worth the extra cost. The meat dishes that we got were mediocre at best. The meat was extremely fatty and not that well seasoned. The quality of meat just isn't there. They were also missing a lot of different Korean side dishes that you would typically see. SERVICE We had a group of 8 and they were able to seat us really quickly. The restaurant itself was pretty big and it filled up quickly. Even at that, the servers was able to get us food quickly. On top of that, the restaurant itself had a club vibe, which is pretty cool. ALL IN ALL, a okay KBBQ spot in town and it honestly doesn't worth your time if you had to go out of your way for it.

Amazing experience. Blake was an awesome server. The food came out fast, it was delicious. We had a great time, 10/10 would recommend.

My family's go-to spot for Korean bbq in Portland! We came here for lunch today and while we enjoyed our experience as usual, it is definitely far from being excellent. We usually get beef brisket and thin pork belly and the amounts of meat they give us each round was lacking. I guess since we do AYCE, there is a reason to be stingy but usually we would get more slices of meat at other Korean bbq spots. Also their prices for the quality are on the higher end. But there are few Korean bbq spots and everything is just more expensive everyday. Also, the waits were a bit long between rounds of meat but I guess staffing is short. Also I have notes that the quality of the meat has gone down hill but that is not unique. I'll definitely be back as I do enjoy Korean bbq.

I love K town. The food is so good every single time. The service is also top notch. The ambiance is always very loud K-pop music but it's fun while you're there if you aren't a K-pop fan. All you can eat is a big expensive and be prepared to not take leftovers. I always get hot plates or one meat plate to cook myself. It's way more cost efficient and it perfect for one or two people. Do not skip out on Japchae. This dish has changed my life. I crave it multiple times a month I make special trips to order it and pick it up. I have noticed that it's more expensive and a smaller portion at the Foster K-Town but it's much bigger and less expensive at the Beaverton one. It might be worth the trip over there instead. Tteokboki is also a dish to not miss. The spicy rice cakes are perfect and the sauce is incredible. Be careful about coming on a Friday or Saturday. They get very busy. A weekday night is perfect.

Absolutely amazing that you can actively cook your own food while enjoying a conversation all in the convenience of sitting at a table full of friends or family. Foods pretty good although, cuts could be better. Still a fav!

So good! Plenty of kinds of marinade meats. The wait staff was so helpful and nice. K Pop music playing in the background was sweet!!

Having been to a few KBBQ places in Portland, I think I can comfortably say this one is the best. If you happen to come around dinner time...yes, there will be a long wait. We came early right before the rush and had a great time. One of the differences that stood out to me versus other places were the options on veggies, drinks, etc. The waitress was also super quick and responsive to our order requests. I can't tell you how many times I've gone to KBBQ with the usual time-limit and trying to flag them down to order more food seemingly to the point where you don't really get your money's worth. The salad they give you is also good - whatever dressing they have is nice. Outside of the food/service, I don't care for the location of the KBBQ place because I've grown up here and never been a fan of the Lents area. That being said, it isn't their fault and that's about where all the best KBBQ places are. The inside is super nice and tinted so you aren't blasted with heat/sun and watching all the traffic pass by. Can't wait to go back! :)

Great place to eat with delicious food. Pretty decent staff as well. Will return for more great food in the future.

We had a fantastic time and everything we cooked was great. Our server was great and kept the food coming. When I tray was dirty they changed it out. Definitely will be back!

I was excited to try this place after reading such good reviews. Didn't understand the hype. The service was not good at all. They only came around a few times to check on us and still forgot some things we asked for. The meat itself was good. Just wish there was better service.

AYCE KOREAN BBQ FOR $31.99? Count me in! Came on a Friday night for a party of 3 and it was about a 30 min wait. Service here is super friendly but can be slow with how busy they get in the evening. Being that it's all you can eat, you obviously aren't getting the best quality but for the price it's not bad. They do have a pretty good selection of meat to choose from including LA galbi, bulgogi, chadol (brisket), samgyeopsal (pork belly), and a bunch more. They have a few seafood and vegetable options too. Their corn cheese is also really good! This is a great place to bring a group of friends! The atmosphere is fun and lively, there are multiple TVs around the restaurant with k-pop music videos playing in the background. They have soju cocktails as well as many other alcoholic beverages to enjoy with your meal. !

We've been here three times and every time has been a similar experience. The service is not friendly and ignores you when you walk in to the point where if there weren't other people dining in I would think the place was closed. There are items that get forgotten that still make it on the bill. I don't normally like to complain about the service staff, but this last time, there were only three tables and our server forgot something that we asked about three times. The ambience is ok, K-pop music playing so loud that you can't hear your table. The grills should be cleaned, at our cleaned table with a new grill, we had food juices jumping up from previous patrons (we hadn't gotten any food yet). The floor under our table was also sticky which I would expect from a lower tier kbbq place, but this one is a bit higher priced and has more rules so I would expect them to have higher standards. What gets me the most though is the food, the food is ok, but rule of having to order five different meats at a time is so bizarre. You can't order the same meat at the same time so when we ordered an order of brisket (our favorite thing to order at kbbq), they gave us 3 slices. 3 slices of brisket is such a small portion for two people at kbbq. The portions have only gotten smaller. After this last time, we decided we wouldn't come back. I love kbbq and there's not a lot of these places around Portland, but I can't rate this place well. Two stars because the food is decent, but not any different than your typical kbbq place.

First time here. Customer service was not great. Expensive for what is offered compared to other locations we've been to. Meat was super fatty as well . Will not be returning.

Food was good, servers were nice, short wait, took a while to get food and order more rounds. Overall nice place!

I was pleasantly surprised with this Korean BBQ spot, as it is on par with many of the excellent places I've tried in SoCal. You'll want to do the all you can eat plus to maximize the eating experience. Bulgogi, Galbi, and Pork Belly are all solid options and represent the best of what KBBQ has to offer. Cleaner proteins, you can go with any of the chicken. Seafood items are solid too, especially the shrimp. They have Taiwanese beer (an interesting option at a Korean restaurant). The air system doesn't work too well so you are going to go home in smoky clothes. Be prepared to do some laundry.

Fun time, good food and excellent service. The manager brought some "special" meats for us to try at our table. He was especially tuned into our youngest who challenged him with a unique request or two... he did not disappoint! Busy and a wait but understandable for prime time Saturday night. We tried some sobu (I think that's what the drink is called) as we waited. Will definitely return. Fun experience to enjoy with friends.

I was a little wary about the service after reading other reviews, but during my visit the service was prompt, polite, and attentive. They checked on us multiple times throughout our meal to see if we wanted another round of meat or to replace the dirty grill after we had cooked on it. I really recommend the spicy bulgogi as it's super flavorful but not overly spicy. Do yourself a favor and also get the short rib! It was a little strange that they made my friend and I sit next to each other in a one-sided booth, but with a bigger group, I'd definitely be back!

Come with an appetite. Good service and great food. Never disappoints! Inside is very clean and has a good vibe as well.

We came to this spot for a date night while visiting Portland for the weekend, there was a bit of a wait but we got on the list and waited in the car until it we were called. We waited about 30 minutes and the wait was worth it: staff were kind and efficient and the food was delicious. Our server was very kind and explained to us that we could order half servings of meats off of the all you can eat menu. My only suggestion is to ask for ice with your drink because it gets quite hot at the tables. If we are ever in Portland again we will be back!

Food was good but service was extremely slow. Waitress asked us if we wanted to put in our 2nd round, we did. 10-15 minutes she came back and asked if we were ready to put in another round. Told her we never got our 2nd round. She said oh ok, and walked off waited another 10-15 Minutes. Then an another server and came and asked if we were ready to put in another order. I told him I was still waiting for my 2nd round we but in 30 minutes ago. He told us he would check on it. After 45 minutes we left. 2nd time I've had slow horrible service. Worth the drive down the street to khoki and it's cheaper...and better service.

All you can eat price has gone up due to inflation, I can understand; however, the quality, quantity, and service have gone downhill as well. The beef tongue, shrimp, and octopus, etc. weren't as fresh as they used to be. The amount of food the server brings to the table for each order was very stingy to say the least. For some reason, the server decided not to write down our orders and chose to bring us the wrong meat instead. I wouldn't go there again.

All-you-can-eat (AYCE) KBBQ?? Yes yes yes! Count me in. This place was actually highly recommended by two Portland friends, and they actually joined us on our last day! It's located next to Sushi Sushi and Pho Vietnam on SE Foster Rd. Interesting how there's three different cuisines next to each other LOL. There's ample parking that won't ever be a problem. My friends and I went for dinner which was $28 per person. Not a bad price! They offer a variety of frozen meats only such as kalbi, pork belly, brisket, and chicken with certain vegetables. The rule is that we have to order maximum and minimum of 4 different meats each time and if we ordered any less, it'll be our last order. Interesting how that's a requirement but good in a way. The environment of this restaurant is relatively nice with K-pop playing on the TVs, and our server was very attentive. I haven't had KBBQ for so long that this restaurant really satisfied my craving. Recommended if you're looking to indulge in an AYCE setting! P.S. They offer a happy hour lunch special of $22!

First time being in Portland and we had a desire for Some Korean BBQ! The wait wasn't very long which is good, it was different having to order 4 meats at a time, but the quality of the meat was really Good! Spicy Bulgogi was definitely my favorite ! The food overall was extremely satisfying ! However what's preventing that 5th star in my review is the service, our waitress barely made rounds to check in or take our order, Even forgot a couple times to bring us meat after we ordered. I think the hostess seating customers helped us out more was very appreciated. I'm happy with our experience overall!

I had a truly disappointing experience at this restaurant. The service was terrible, the meat quality was low, and the overall atmosphere was unpleasant. Our waitress was not only inattentive but also put a child's safety at risk with her careless actions near the grill. It took multiple requests just to get a beer refill and more meat. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone.

Horrible customer service definitely will not be going back. We came in end of the night and they had the nerve to say we were being too loud. No one is in the place. They should be happy they're getting business but I understand they probably don't own the joint, but they definitely don't understand how business works. Next time we will go across the street and eat there.

My girlfriend and I got the all-you-can-eat for lunch. Annoying that you also have to order a drink (at least $3), which bumps up the advertised price of $21.99. At this rate, I'd rather get the non-happy hour menu, which includes LA galbi for $27.99. Overall, the food was good. All the cuts of meat were fine. The garlic beef and the chicken overall were good, we re-ordered those the most. One thing to note is that the meats come in varying portion sizes. The veggies weren't the freshest, and the selection is fairly limited. The pineapple was a bit green, but was great once grilled. One of the biggest annoyances is that you have to order 4 different meats at a time, which is probably to limit people from ordering the most expensive meats. I think they could potentially change this to limit 1 or 2 of those meats per 2 people in the party. SPACE: Decently-sized and plenty of lighting, albeit a little chilly. Kpop played in the background. PARKING: plenty of parking in the plaza. Overall, I think the food is fine but the conditions around the ordering experience makes me want to go to real AYCE spot instead. Maybe save your KBBQ cravings for LA or NYC.

Overpriced! Service is non-existents. You cannot get enough to eat when you are a party of 6. They have a limit on items you can order at a time, and it takes them forever to come back. Don't waste your time and money eating dinner here. It is NOT worth it.

I prefer the lower price for all you can eat during happy hours great food but go when you are hungry

Good food good service thanks for the great meal love this place love ur salad thankssssssssssssssssssssss

Looks great, staff is amazing as well but way overpriced! Food was bland, one of the meats was seasoned well but the rest was like I was chewing on rubber lots of fat on the meat as well, honestly wasn't worth the price.

Run to this place! Sooo good! Bit of a wait but oh so worth it. Did the all you cam eat with the full option. The bulgogi beef, chicken hearts, and spare ribs were definitely the highlights but everything was delicious! Our waitress was wonderful and had great personality. Sad I'm moving away because this would absolutely be a regular place!

Not only is the food amazing but the staff is always so friendly! They gave me a free cocktail for my birthday and always accommodate us when we ask for a booth. We do the all you can eat every time and barely make it to the second round because they give you such large quantities. The lighting is fairly dim and the booths are high enough that you don't feel like you're eating with the whole restaurant. Definitely our favorite Korean barbecue spot!

This was my first experience with a K-BBQ. We decided to grill our food. For grilling we chose Cajun chicken, garlic beef and thinly sliced pork belly (uncured bacon) with a side veggies. A side order of extra kimchi and Tteok-boki. Also oyster mushrooms, cheesy corn and white onions. This place was great the waiting staff, the atmosphere and of course the food. I discovered Korean food is spicy, but not unbearable so. If there was one thing lacking a bit was the cuts of the beef. The cuts were not lean. This coming from a person who enjoys very lean cuts of meat. With that being said, it was an awesome night out and I will be trying much more off the menu. P.S. bring a lot of people because the portions are very large and we brought a lot home.

I was treated to this wonderful dinner. This is my first time eating here. They seated us at a table with a grill in the middle. We were given menus and we decided on the buffet all-you-can-eat deal. It's pricey $34-$38 per person. We were able to order 4 meats at a time. Vegetables were also brought out for us to grill and we had a salad too. The food is soooo yummy!! My most favorite were the beef short ribs. My mouth starts salivating just thinking about it. I loved everything we ordered! I can't remember eating so much in one setting. Service was very attentive. As far as the ambiance, there were tv screens playing K-Pop music videos. The music is loud and not my cup of tea, yet it's part of the whole dining experience. If you are looking for a quiet place, this isn't for you. The wonderful food, though, overshadowed everything else.

FLAVORLESS DINING AT ITS HIGHEST..... was excited to eat here.... Super clean super friendly workers .... As I sat down and read the rules of " all you can eat buffet" I felt like I was in some sort of disciplinary pamphlet of conditions .... The rules made were crazy rude and geared to make the restaurant win all your money while providing an unfair all u can eat service.... The rules are so rude it made me laugh hard to be honest.... Then my super nice waiter came and delivered the most unflavored Asian food I ever had.... I don't like msg but this establishment needs to use it!!! I spent 18 dollars on what looked like a fancy pile of Sheba cat food with not even the taste of coconut or curry like I ordered!!!! It was really embarrassing bringing a friend as they agreed worst Asian restaurant in recent memory.... Portland full of median quality but this is just straight dog slop.... At least the workers are nice but I'm not there to give their mandatory tip structure of 18% !!! People need to seriously not even attempt to eat here .... PLEASE DONT EAT HERE

Went in, semi busy. Servers and possibly host made eye contact four times and didn't even try to welcome me.

love the food but feel like dying cause of so much food but the service was okay and how much food we ate is so much but good

K-Town is the OG ayce kbbq spot and will always be the OG ayce kbbq spot in the Portland metro area. Don't even suggest another ayce kbbq spot in my presence. This spot has the best most tenderest meats, the highest quality corn cheese, and the k-pop bumps like no other. They also have a lot of Soju flavors that are hard to find in Oregon!