Koreana Grill

It had been a few years since I've been here. During covid they removed the buffet and I haven't been here since. We came as a group of 4 around 1:30pm on a Saturday and we were sat immediately. To say I loved this place is a understatement! It's back to a buffet and is again my favorite kbbq. In past years this was my favorite but due to the loss of the buffet during covid I found other places. I will be coming back here now, everything from the service to the food were all amazing! The buffet is important to me because I can grab as much or as little raw meat as I want without waiting for a server. This location has always had really great service and I am glad to see that hasn't changed. We never felt rushed or had to wait for refills. All the meats were delicious and so were the sides. They even have a lil vanilla soft serve machine which is great! This place is simply amazing!

If you're craving a feast, this Korean BBQ spot delivers with an all-you-can-eat menu at a decent price and surprisingly high-quality meats and sides. From marinated short ribs to spicy pork belly, everything was fresh and flavorful. Service was a bit slow, and we had to flag down waitstaff for drink refills, but to be fair, the place was packed with a line out the door, so the hustle was real. Atmosphere, ironically so, given every table has its own grill. The ventilation could use a boost, and it gets pretty warm inside, so dress light and come hungry.

Came here on a Tuesday for lunch. The price was $26 all you can eat which is pretty good in my opinion. We were seated immediately. The selection of food was decent for the price. I wouldn’t expect much more without paying more. The place is a little smoky. Service was very good, filled the drinks when needed. We don’t live close so won’t be going back soon.

A Warm Welcome and Flavorful Feast From the moment you step in, you're enveloped in a warm embrace of hospitality. The staff is attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely care about your dining experience. If you're new to the restaurant, don't hesitate to ask for guidance; their system might be slightly different from what you're used to. The food is a delightful journey for the taste buds. You can cook the meat to perfection, tender and bursting with flavor. While the main course is impressive, it's the side dishes that truly steal the show. Each one is a unique culinary masterpiece, boasting distinct tastes and textures. Don't miss the opportunity to sample them all! The accompanying sauces complement the dishes beautifully. Overall, this restaurant is a must-try. The combination of exceptional service and delicious food makes it a standout dining experience.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely love this place! Koreana Grill BBQ is hands down one of the best Korean BBQ restaurants I’ve been to. The food is so flavorful, and everything tastes fresh and delicious. The service is amazing the staff are super friendly and always check on us to make sure we have everything we need. We used to go to Gui Gui 9292, but honestly, we were disappointed there. They didn’t check on us, and the atmosphere felt unwelcoming, so we never went back. When we found Koreana Grill BBQ, my gosh, what a difference! We were so impressed not only by the food but also by how warm and attentive the staff were. I love that you can pick whatever you want here, and they make sure you enjoy your experience from start to finish. To anyone who hasn’t tried this place yet don’t hesitate! Go and see for yourself before believing any negative reviews. This restaurant is truly a winner! Highly recommend!

Really wonderful setup and the service was great. The only issue was the time it took for the food to cook. Feel like the burners were on the low side. Besides that my family and I had such a great time

we honestly just waited like 7 minutes to be seated for a table of four, I ate like a king. I had so much kimchi and cucumber salad and don't get me started with the ribs and the meat. compliment to the chef ( Me;) )

Disappointed ☹️ -Barely any service even you press their call button 10x. - Self service area and tables are not clean - no appetizers except for the fried calamari, tempura veggie and 🥟 on the self service table. - self serve 🍦 has a weird taste like too artificial vanilla flavor. - grill is a bit too weak even it’s on the highest setting. - this is an ayce buffet style (not really my cup of tea) But their kalbi and spicy bulgogi is good comparable to any other Korean bbq.

Ever heard of AYCE kbbq with buffet style banchans? I haven't but I was very intrigued that they have that! Service is good, place is cleaned frequently, owners are friendly and staff check up on you for grill change without needing to ask. Came for weekday lunch at 2pm (ends at 3:30pm) and price was $23.99 - so worth it! I was lucky and didnt have to wait longer than 5 mins to be seated but surprisingly it was very full and people were still coming in and adding themselves to the wait list. There are a few meat items that have to be ordered with the staff but it's still unlimited. The other meat selection such as bulgolgi, chicken teriyaki, spicy pork, etc are all out at the self serve area. They even have fried rice, rice paper, fried potstickers, california roll and ice cream soft serve available. I enjoyed the experience and their concept of banchan. Looking forward to come back next time I'm in the area

Amazing experience! The all-you-can-eat meats were perfectly marinated, tender, and great quality, but the real star for me was the banchan. Everything is made in-house and you can tell--the cabbage and radish kimchi were fresh and crunchy, the pickled radish had a perfect tangy-sweet flavor, and the cucumber salad was super refreshing. The service was just as good as the food. The waitresses were all so friendly, gave us great recommendations, and never made us feel rushed or pressured. Delicious food + warm service = my new go-to spot for Korean BBQ. Can't wait to come back!

Good brisket, galbi, pork belly, and beef belly. Sides and meats were buffet style. The banchan were tasty and they had the standard ones plus some tempura stuff and ice cream. The only issue was that they would run out of certain items and you would have to ask a server to refill them, like meat, california rols, rice paper, and plates.

went for their lunch time and the price for what we got was reasonable. BUT if you are a kbbq expert probably not the place for you. they have very limited meat selection. they do have everything on the buffet table which i do like because i am not waiting for them to serve. I wish they have more selection of beef like galbi . For lunch i think it's ok but for dinner which is more expensive i dont think it will be worth it

I had all you can eat kbbq. Lots of good meat selections. The staff swapped out the grill top frequently. The spicy tofu soup was really hot.

First time here and I love the concept compared to other Korean bbq restaurants, food is delicious and I loved how you can grab your own food. The place is clean and nice and the service is also great. Our waitress explained everything very clear and she was so sweet. So far my favorite Korean bbq place and we will absolutely come back.

Omg I rate this place a 5 star because the food is so good they have good kimchi and the meat is so good and the service is amazing. It was my little cousin's birthday, and they sing her happy birthday and played music and gave her a cupcake at the end.

Pretty good service, quick food, and value for money. After having an appointment in the area, I looked for an ayce place. This fits the bill. During weekdays from 12-3:30... they offer buffet @23.99 .... all other times , it's 32.99 ... I was a single diner and was led to a booth. It's basically a buffet style thing... you're able to get whatever you want and cook it at the table.. They have cooked items and meat that you can grill.... They have all the basics for meat... beef brisket, pork collar, pork belly, bulgogi, spicy pork, teriyaki pork, teriyaki chicken, spicy chicken, tripe, and marinated calamari.... They also offer a couple of soup, plain rice, fried rice, dumpling, pumpkin tempura, squid tempura.... Banchans were a lot as well... radish kimchi, kimchi, tofu, seaweed, radish wraps, bean sprouts, salad, lettuce wrap, different sauces, Oranges and ice cream for dessert... They're pretty quick to refill the table so thats a good thing. In terms of ambiance, it seems like the place does its thing.... meaning it serves its purpose... the staff are quick and would change the grill for you if they see that it's almost burnt... they are quick to refill your drinks as well.... The staff are mostly Koreans as well. Sweet Ajumma and kind ahjussi.... Will definitely return for their lunch weekday buffet.., Meat quality was pretty good.., Bulgogi marinate wasn't too sweet I like the calamari... the tripe didn't hurt as well. :) the chadol had good marbling and pretty thin. Only thing is that you will smell afterwards so Protip: bring febreeze or an extra shirt.

Have came a couple of times. There is always good quality meat. Really delicious sides and nice staff. Everyone is very attentive. Nice casual comfortable spot with great ambiance.

Truly a all uou can eat feast with you get all you can set up. Service was also good especially for special items like ribs, ets. Ambiance was also very nice with good service from very nice people.

Food? Amazing. Self-serve style? Genius. Prices? Totally fair. The place? Spotless. The staff? Straight-up rockstars--friendly, fast, and on top of it all. P.S. Learned the hard way that the cabbage is just decoration... not a side dish. Will 100% be back!

The food selection there is always spectacular!!! it's all you can eat Korean barbecue in which you cook everything you grab from the buffet at your table to your liking... For a while there I was going at least once a week to enjoy a lunch time meal... before heading out to Los Angeles... I can't not speak highly of this place... The service was very good. The staff very nice. I highly recommend you go there for lunch versus dinner because the dinner buffet has everything that lunch has plus some seafood, but the price is a lot higher for dinner

Food is amazing, view is uniquely nice, service is great. Always lovely and delicious food:)

Choices of meat ! Friendly service. Feels like home after a couple of visits. Enjoy spending the time to cook and eat.

Really unique Korean bbq experience! I've never been to one where it's buffet style but it's better like this so you can just grab what you need. The meats were good quality and all of the sides were fresh! Servers came around frequently to switch out grills and dishes and were so nice! Would definitely recommend this place

It's a buffet style where you pick meats, banchan, fried appetizers and rice from the buffet. The grill is pretty small and they only have one grill per table. Our table was a group of five and we were hungry in between meats cooking because the table only has one small grill. After being sat at our table we didn't see our server until 1 hour into the meal. That was to change the grill. This place gets busy and a line forms outside so get here early or expect a wait. The bathrooms are single stalls as well.

Excellent assortment of quality food choices. Gets very crowded. Only issue is it can be cleaner.

First timer here and everything was delicious. Buffet style for a good price. My kids enjoyed it and we all left really full.

The bathroom is disgusting and should have 2 stalls. When you have a line outside the women's bathroom and go in and find out the toilet is backed up. That is bad! The food is mediocre and not enough space in the booths. Service was OK. YOU REALLY NEED TO UPDATE THIS AYCE. ITS MAKING THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE LOOK BAD

What a great Korean BBQ spot in the Middle of Corona! Nice all you can eat, buffet style menu. The meats are fresh and plentiful. Be cautious with the Korean Potato Salad.....it is addicting and will fill you up before you can enjoy the great meat variety. The prices were as expected with some premium f Items to order separately. We will definitely be coming back.

Had to audible and find a last minute place to eat due to the protesting in the downtown Riversidearea. Just had a wonderful celebratory dinner here! Not my first time eating at Koreana Grill. There was a big line outside but the wait was reasonable, 10-15 minutes. Food came out quick and was fresh. The food bars were fresh and stocked. The servers were nice and cordial. Very solid place to take people to and have great time eating and drinking soju!

https://youtube.com/shorts/SbEUAyzHhr0?si=VlxEiWICh3qkN0Hu My family's favorite Korean all you can eat buffet in Riverside. See the full video @ YouTube/CuriousCathy & follow us. This restaurant doesn't disappoint. The food is great, the servers are polite & fast, the ambiance is just right! Our favorites are the beef, Bulgogi, beef, brisket, calamari, beef tripe, Japchae, potato salad, and their side dishes on the buffet.

Came here for the first time I must admit I was very impressed. The quality of food was very good. Service was excellent. Had plenty of room to enjoy food. However it was a little bit hot a seat and kick in very well overall will try again.

This isn't your fancy KBBQ spot with crazy amounts of meats to choose from, but for what it is it does great! They do have a vary fair amount of meats that will meet your expectations; sliced brisket, beef bulgogi, chicken (teriyaki and spicy), beef and pork belly, shrimp, scallops, short ribs, and maybe a few others I am missing. And that's honestly all you really need to have a good time eating. Two things that I think elevate this spot over other KBBQ is their consistency with service! They are ALL so friendly and ready to help you. There is not one dedicated server to you so as they walk by they are always ready to help. They also change grills so frequently, if you have done KBBQ before you know how frustrating it can be when that grill starts to char up. The other thing that sets them apart is the fact that it is all self serve buffet style. They have a very wide variety to select from in their banchan bar area. All the meats are also available to grab. No need to wait for a server to come and place an order and wait for the food. They do have a small selection of meats that need to be brought out but they bring it very quickly. Oh! And unlike most KBBQ spots you can eat solo! Overall, great prices, friendly staff, great food and selection! 5 stars!

Food is great and I don't have to wait for the food! U serve it urself! The staff is also real friendly! Always attentive! Great place to eat even when there's a wait

Koreans Grill is my favorite Korean AYCE in Riverside County! I live in Temecula. There are about 3 AYCE KBBQs in the area, but I'd rather drive all the way to Riverside for lunch at KG. The quality and value are incredible! I also love the self-serve buffet set up, so you don't have to wait for your order to arrive. There's a huge variety of condiments, salad, kimchi, and marinated meats to choose from. Parking lot is not that big, so space is limited.

This place is good value for the price. It's not in the best plaza but it's worth the visit. There is usually a line during normal peak dinner hours. It's the kind of KBBQ where you can get up and get what you like at the buffet bar and their premium meats are controlled by using the paper menu system with your waiter. But they do bring out as much as you'd like. It's once price, not tiered pricing like other places. The place is not the cleanest and their bathrooms could use some work, however the food makes up for it. They also have warm prepared foods like fried rice, tempura veggies, and gyoza. They have soft serve machine with either chocolate, strawberry or sometimes mango syrup. Service and staff has been great each time. You can sign in with your phone number and wait in the car until they call you to come in. Free refills on soda. If it's your bday they play an overhead song for you.

The meat is amazing but they have a small selection of meat. Their sides are pretty good. The service is amazing, they regularly change ur grill thingy and the refills are constant.

Great service and customer service is very friendly and attentive. Clean and cleanly environment Ambiance is very good to come with your family.

I hope this helps. Yes sometimes there is a wait. Sometimes the wait is really long, call ahead. The food is great the service is top notch. Grill changes, soda refills and specialty meat orders are all handled very quickly. Most items are self serve which I enjoy they do have some specialty meats that you have to ask for but i think it's to help keep food waste down. If something is low they usually refill it rather quickly and if it's not just ask they are pretty quick. Anyways you won't be disappointed. Can be a little warm on a busy night but I mean it is what it is. Oh the ice cream is soft serve and kinda milky, but really good.

One of the best places and affordable to eat. I love that it's buffet style and you can grab what you like. We have been going here for 4 years now. It's not the typical koren restaurant where they have corn or rice cakes. It's straight to the point which we love meats and sides. The service and quality is always amazing. On weekends always a wait but for the price and food it's the best

Always my favorite AYCE Korean bbq location the food is always good. I never feel like I'm stressed with time as the service is always quick and the ambience is always nice sometimes it can be crowded but it's always the same service which is good.

The restaurant is buffet style bbq, so it was not very fresh. The meat kept falling apart. I don't think we will come back.

came here past 1pm, still busy. but the service is always fast. love the beef belly fresh meat and server are very attentive about changing the grill.

We are super loyal to another KBBQ but decided to try this place and I think it's my new favorite! The meat is really decent, it's not a huge selection but it's all the main favorites, and the flavors are outstanding. Best bulgolgi sauce I've ever had. What really impressed me was the sides and extras! You're not just eating meat all night, they have every side you could ever want! Even noodles and broth to make soup! All types of veggies and pineapple to grill, dumplings calamari rice all kinds of appetizers.. multiple sauces. Made it such a full exciting meal. I was in awe and can't wait to go back! Plus so friendly!!

My husband and I went last night...food choice was limited for a Monday evening. His soda tasted like flavor water while the waitress asked if we wanted a BEER we declined. I was hopeful for a better selection beyond the meat...fruit was zero present. The shrimp was tasteful great but so difficult to peel. In the past they had other sushi roll options..not tonight. Very expensive date night for us. Probably won't return

Went on a Saturday around 3 pm and paid $30/person which I believe is the dinner price because it's the weekend. Also got a peach soju and a soju bomb (beer and og soju). One of the servers/hostess, Nancy, actually taught us how to make the soju bomb. She was so kind and friendly, and I'd definitely come back just to see her again. The whole place was clean and had a modern interior with booths galore. I love their buffet concept for the meats and sides since one of the biggest downfalls for kbbq is waiting on refills. Definitely one of my fav kbbq spots in Riverside for quality of meats and price!

I've been coming here for years, and even during COVID, I made it a point to visit. I dined outside, and they went above and beyond during such challenging times--it was clear how much effort they put in. They truly did an incredible job. Even now, everything remains top-notch. The service is consistently excellent, the food selection is fantastic, and the dishes are always delicious. Happy to say this place gets a solid 5 out of 5 from me!

Awesome service Great attitudes all around Great set up Food is delicious Plus soft serve dessert Staff is friendly and help you if you have questions Don't be afraid to ask !

Wow what a layout! Our first time here was great we ended up coming after the wait at another restaurant was 2hrs!! So glad we found you on Yelp. The buffet style set up was spectacular! I like to ration smaller portions of certain meats so that was a breeze here.. we were skeptical of the quality of meat due to low price and short wait but after the first round we were sold! Meat was delicious, salad was fresh and crispy and yummy vanilla ice cream to seal the deal. Thank you! You've definitely made regulars out of us

This place is now in my top 5 Korean BBQ spots! Food: I absolutely love that it's a true all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ. You get everything from salads, side dishes, and sauces to your choice of meats right at the salad bar. No need to constantly ask for more meat--you can just go up and get exactly what you want. 100% perfect. Service: The service is quick and efficient. The only time you might need a server is for a grill change or drink refills. Ambiance: The ambiance is great. While the seats could be a bit roomier, they were still comfortable enough to enjoy the meal. I'm sad I didn't get a chance to take pictures, but next time I visit, I'll definitely snap some. I highly recommend this place Thanks for the meal! I'll be back for more

First things first the owners are so sweet & very friendly, they make you feel like home!! Not only that but he carried a conversation and you can tell he loves doing what he does! Food was a plus! 10/10

I was looking for a decently priced Ayce KBBQ spot for lunch on the way back from Coachella and I am so glad found this gem. Immediately walking in, we were greeted by the host asking if we here for lunch special pricing and excitedly said yes and got seated right away (there was ample seating around 3pm Monday as expected, but I was surprised there were more people than I thought there would be at this time). Self service was amazing because we were starving and we quickly helped ourselves to all of the banchan, garnishes, sauces, and of course the meat, they had to offer. They had all the fixings (sesame bean sprouts, broccoli, potato salad, kimchi, radish kimchi, green salad, fish cake, japchae, rice paper, white rice, sesame oil, brisket sauce, spicy paste) which was already amaing because a lot of places usually are missing some of these that I really love and then there were some offerings I don't normally see water kimchi, green onion strips, lettuce leaves, jalapeno and ssamjang (last 3 usually only come with bossam) but love them so I'm so happy they had this. They also had some appetizers that I didn't care much for (pot stickers, tempura, fried rice) but still a nice add. They had a basic selection of meats (brisket, thin pork belly, pork jowl, bulgogi, and chicken) and the mouthfeel definitely varied on how long that batch was has been out, but overall the quality was always great - nice red color and marbling for the beef, not too much fat on the pork belly, good marinade on the bulgogi (not a chicken person at KBBQ so can't comment on that). All in all, I usually am looking for the whole experience with Korean bbq, so to have such good quality of meats, a wide selection of really flavorful side dishes and garnishes, soft serve, and a super friendly staff, really made this place stand out to me and I would love to come back and recommend this spot to whoever is in the area.

Good food. Staff is very friendly and helpful always happy we like to eat here. Our daughter and her friends go here a lot.

Food was pretty good. Only thing was the waiter kept forgetting to bring the sides we asked for and sometimes the meats too.

this place was really good!! my family loved it and it was a great selection for meat, but i wish there was more side dishes. super good nonetheless

Friendly service. Great staffs. Reasonable price. I like the self service vs. Placing order with the sever like other kbbq. Because you have to wait if your server is too slow.

Food was amazing and top quality. Price is definitely justified. The best customer service I've ever had at a restaurant! Definitely recommend!

Got greeted about 4 minutes after arriving, asked for table and got a large booth. Calamari is good, veggie tempura is good, burners on tables work okay not great. It is an okay place to eat, but at 23.00 all you can eat, I'll go elsewhere.