KOU-Korean BBQ of Utah

Korean restaurant · Midvale

KOU-Korean BBQ of Utah

Korean restaurant · Midvale

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7157 S State St, Midvale, UT 84047

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All-you-can-eat Korean BBQ spot serving top-notch marinated meats and tasty sides in a lively, grill-it-yourself setting.  

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7157 S State St, Midvale, UT 84047 Get directions

thekou.com

$30–50 · Menu

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+1 801 996 8415
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Natashia S.

Google
The food here is always so delicious! My favorite is the spicy pork bulgogi. Our waiter, Daniel, gave us great service! He was super friendly, quick, and very attentive. Definitely recommend this place! 10/10 :)

Timothy Jacquez

Google
I absolutely love this place. The service, the food quality, and the atmosphere are all top notch. I've been to pretty much every Korean BBQ joint in the valley, and this one takes the cake. I've also been enough times to feel confident that they are consistently good. I've yet to have a bad experience here. Definitely great for date night or a group experience. Gets busy on weekends, but worth the wait.

Lucas Aragon

Google
Overall it's probably the best in Utah so what are ya gonna do.....not much competition. However, the last experience was a tick down compared to typical experience here. Dunno why, but this last time I went they were a bit slow to bring us the next plates we ordered, and not particularly engaging service 🤷‍♂️. It is what it is..... For what it's worth, It's also usually a bit too loud for me. I mean I like some music, but hardly can have a conversation across the table.

Andy Barney

Google
Super good. 2 of us were plenty full (one of us ia 16 year old boy) without all you can eat. We did potstickers rice, lettuce wraps and 3 meats and had some leftover.

Katharina Zaverukha

Google
I absolutely love KOU! I went there for the very first time & it was such a wonderful experience. The staff was friendly & the food was delicious! It was different because you order the food, they bring it out to you & you cook it how you like & season how you would like it, which is awesome. I will absolutely be coming back & recommending!

Alexis Navarro

Google
Every time we can we go with my family, it is really delicious, 100% recommended. I would say that your clothes will smell like food but you know that because it's BBQ.

Anissa Al-Zaiem

Google
My boyfriend and I had our first visit here today. We are visiting Utah for the week and saw that this was the highest rated spot. We absolutely enjoyed the food. The service was perfect! Our server, the buff Asian gentleman (Kason), had us the most impressed. He was on top of our orders and refills. He even gave us his recommendations! His customer service skills are excellent. He made the experience top tier. If we visit Utah again, I know where I’m going and who I’m asking for lol

Ben Crisanto

Google
Went to the Orem location. Great food. Meat was good quality. The flavors were savory. The vegetable sides were tasty. This place is a 10/10. Already love this place! I'll be back soon. Utah county peeps need to check this place out.
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Samson L.

Yelp
Jae, Jerry, and Kayson are amazing. They always treat us like family. I'm from Flushing, Queens, and know Korean food and Korean BBQ. KOU is the best in the whole valley.
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Robin G.

Yelp
Kou Korean BBQ is a solid choice for AYCE Korean BBQ in Utah, especially if you make it in before 4 PM for their happy hour pricing--definitely a great deal. The meat quality was surprisingly good, with the thin beef roll and pork belly standing out as the highlights. The Kou beef had a fantastic marinade that added a nice depth of flavor, but the bulgogi was overly sweet for my taste. While the meat was the star of the show, the Korean side dishes were a bit underwhelming. The tofu soup and seaweed soup didn't have the rich, authentic flavors I was expecting, and overall, the banchan selection felt a bit limited. That said, the quick and friendly service helped make up for it, and the quality of the meats was definitely worth the price. The restaurant vibes were solid and booths were comfortable and spacious. If you're looking for the best Korean BBQ option in Utah, this is probably it. Just don't come expecting the full authentic experience when it comes to the side dishes--but for great grilled meats at a reasonable price, it's definitely worth a visit!
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Frances G.

Yelp
I've been here a few times, and the lunch service is much better than dinner. We recently went here for dinner and was seated in a back corner. After our first two dishes, we were completely forgotten by our server. After 15 minutes, we flagged down a waitress to ask her where our server was. He eventually showed up and then forgot to place our order. We didn't get any cooking tray changes so everything was smoky and charred, didn't get much meat as were forgotten for very long stretches of time, and never got any drink refills. The service was very poor. But the dinner has everything on the menu this time, so we appreciated that. The calamari and beef steaks were the tastiest.
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Katie W.

Yelp
This Korean barbecue location is a fun experience for the whole family. The food is delicious, and you can order the all-you-can-eat option for a set price. What issue I experienced was that the service was a bit slow. There were moments where my water was empty and my boyfriend wanted more dishes, but the server was nowhere to be seen. The ambience is fun and would be excellent for a birthday or graduation celebrations.

Jason L.

Yelp
Out of all of the AYCE Korean BBQ places in SLC, I think that this is one of the top ones in terms of food, if you ignore that fact that this place is on the pricy side of things. ($29.99 for lunch) There is a wide selection of meats, and the atmosphere inside is quite "Korean", with KPop being played a lot. Definitely fit the BBQ place quite well. The service was...ok, not the best. Especially with one of the servers, who was quite arrogant with us. Other than that, everything was quite good.
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Tiffani N.

Yelp
Not much more to add because of the reviews that have said it all. I encourage any guests to get the unlimited option. It was so much food but scrumptious. The service was top notch and accommodating to a large table of 10 people with two grills.
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K H.

Yelp
We are here for my birthday and Seollal (Korean Lunar New Year). The banchan was severely lacking and the japchae overcooked. However, the galbi and bulgogi was good. The shrimp was mushy and didn't come out of the shell despite us cooking it. The service was good but they kept bringing us stuff we didn't order a week as the stuff we did.

Jen P.

Yelp
Took our teenage boys here for the all you can eat option. Our waiter was great and food was pretty good. The floors were super slippery from all the grease, and there was a 19.5% service fee added to our bill. The waiter didn't say it was a tip, so they added almost a 5th of the bill. If it was a tip then he totally deserves it and I had planned on paying him 20% but if I'm supposed to tip an additional 20% that's $50 in extra fees and tips.
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Michael W.

Yelp
My buddy dined here last week and based on his recommendation, today me and 6 of my friends did too. The restaurant doesn't take reservations but said we should not have any issue dining as a large group. Everyone is so polite here on the phone as well as when I arrived early to let them know we are a large group expecting 12. They set up our table for 12 and when I let them know we would be. A group of 7 they assumed us it was not an issue. Our group was brought to a long table with 4 burners. We ended up only using 2. Our food and drink orders were taken and within 3 minutes the meat started arriving and shortly after the sides came too. We ordered JapChae, mondu and Som (lettuce to wrap the meat with rice, kimchi, gochichong). The mondu was fried and delicious. The JapChae and Som were delicious too. We ate AYCE for over an hour and ordered several bottles of Shoju in flavors such as grape and strawberry, very good... If you're dining solo, on a date or with a group, this place can handle it. I will be coming here again.
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Chicka Y.

Yelp
I loveeeeeee this place. One the food a lot . 100 out of 10! I like the place how you can't really see others in some seats, Gives you that privacy. The service I give it a 7/10 at times it's 9/10. Just depends who helps you. But either way if I could I would come here every week hehe.
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Taylor R.

Yelp
Definitely some of the best Korean BBQ in the state! The check in process was easy, and the wait to be seated didn't take more than 20 minutes. The restaurant is pretty big and has a lot of seating options! Our server was pretty good for the most part. There were definitely times where he was more attentive and coming by than others but overall he was on top of it. Their crispy chicken was nice a crispy! Their spicy crispy chicken was super spicy and not for the faint! Their gyoza was pretty good but it wasn't hot. The noodles were flavorful and really enjoyable as well. Those were all the appetizers we started with. The beef bulgogi was the star of the night. It was super tender and so flavorful. It was delicious! The prime steak was also very good and was seasoned well. The chicken and pork options our waiter recommended weren't good and I couldn't take more than one bite. Would definitely come back for the bulgogi and the prime steak.
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John T.

Yelp
My go-to for KBBQ in SLC. Price is Okay. There are not many other options within the valley. Japche is great, and the galbi is a plenty. I've been here more than 30 times, and the service is the same. Not bad Not amazing, but I can't blame them. They are usually always busy.
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Shannon W.

Yelp
What a fun meal! The staff were all very friendly and helpful. The food options were huge! The apps were all pre cooked so we could dig right in while we cooked our entrees. We were there celebrating my son's birthday so we had to go with the all you can eat option. He likes to try everything! And boy did we! They enjoyed almost everything that they tried. I am not as adventurous so I stuck with the basics. But it was a fun meal. Not just a meal, an experience. And to finish with a bang, our waiter brought out a frozen dessert. It was like a frozen shake in a plastic tube. Really fun!
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John G.

Yelp
I didn't come in with too high expectations but left blown away. They have a trendy atmosphere for one, but it is also backed up with a great "all-you-can eat" experience and for what I believe is a good value. The only real catch is they for sure have you on a time limit, which if I recall is somewhere between 1 and 1.5 hours. For the pricing we had at the time it felt very worth it. That time limit is mainly to prevent the infamous buffet crawlers that just sit around all day working the "all-you-can-eat" system. No problem I'm mentally and physiologically well past those days haha! Everything else was great. Food quality, atmosphere, and even though you're cooking and seasoning your own meat, it is actually fun. Give it a go!
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Mickenzee R.

Yelp
I've been wanting to come here for a while now and I'm so glad I finally made it happen. First off the restaurant is really clean and the staff is really nice. I think the idea of being able to cook your food at your table is fun! It might not be for everyone but I thought it was a fun experience. You choose from all you can eat or you can order items a la carte. Keep in mind, everyone at your table has to do all you can eat even if only one person wants all you can eat. We ended up doing a la carte so we didn't need to worry about that. The a la carte items do not come with rice, so if you're wanting rice with your choice of protein you have to pay $1.50 per bowl which comes with about a cup and a half of rice. The rice was so good! We ordered beef bulgogi and spicy chicken bulgogi. The beef bulgogi was amazing! We loved it so much. It had really good flavor and was really tender and easy to cook. The spicy chicken bulgogi wasn't our favorite. I expected it to be similar to the beef bulgogi but it was thick slices of chicken in a spicy red sauce. I was thinking it would be smaller slices like the beef bulgogi. The sauce was okay but like I said the real winner was the beef bulgogi. The prices are very reasonable! The staff is very attentative, always coming around to see how we are doing, ask if we needed refills, or if we needed our flat top we were cooking on changed out for a new one. We will definitely be back and we will definitely be getting the beef bulgogi again!
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Jolene L.

Yelp
We had family that flew in from Honolulu to celebrate a graduation. During their visit, we dined at several good eateries. This one was by far the best experience for my family and friends! Even though it was crowded and people were waiting patiently outside, this establishment is very large and can accommodate big groups. We had a reservation and was escorted warmly to our table. * Compared to other restaurants, this establishment is CLEAN! I cannot stress enough how much of a turn off it is at another place to slide into a seat that is filthy. Even though you're grilling your own food at the table, there's no sign of grease on the table, seats, or floor at this fine restaurant. You can either order food that is prepared for you or grill your own at the table. From the prepared choices, we enjoyed Korean Fried Chicken, a noodle dish, a salad, and their cheesy pork cutlet. Everything was delicious and their fried chicken is FIRE! As with any Korean BBQ, part of the enjoyment is cooking together, laughing together, and smelling all that yumminess while you share good food. But this wasn't good food. This was GREAT food! The quality of meat was far superior to any other restaurant we tried here. In fact, our guests from Honolulu noted that the food here was better than some of the Korean BBQ they are familiar with in Honolulu! Um, that speaks volumes :) There is a great variety of quality sliced meat, pork, and chicken that you can order up to grill at your table. Experts will suggest that you grill the pork first to get your grill nicely "seasoned" for the next grilling item. My favorite was the thinly sliced beef....not seasoned because they provide three tasty dipping sauces. The kalbi and bulgogi are usually grilled last, because all the sweet sauce will thicken on your grill. Though your friendly server will gladly switch out the hot grill and safely replace it with a clean one, for more grilling enjoyment. The lettuce leaves were clean and crisp. The kimchee sides were spot on. The sliced garlic and peppers were a perfect compliment for our delicious grilled meats. We finished our incredible meal with grilled pineapple slices, seasoned with cinnamon. So good! Our family enjoyed their food and friendly service here. Everything is clean and the quality of food is impeccable. We ate so much great food that we were literally the last table to finish for the evening. Thank you KOU for a delightful meal! Of considerable note, the employees here are happy. That matters because it shows in the friendly service they provide. Thank you again, from our entire family.

Jorge S.

Yelp
Terrible phone service, terrible inside service they rush you out towards the end of the night and seem bothered to answer any questions over the phone.
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Hyon K.

Yelp
No photos because we were too busy eating. I would like to give 4.5 but I gave 5 stars. I am from LA visiting Utah on a roadtrip to Yellowstone. It was pretty good. Service was a bit slow for me but meat was good and grill was strong consistently too. Overall the service was superb. I would come back here next time I visit here. (I also learned something new today that Korean beer is not distributed in Utah). We really enjoyed the thinly sliced beef (chadol) and spicy marinated pork with white rice! Not enough side dishes are given at the beginning but it looks like you have to order them. Liked their KFC and fresh salads. They should work on the soup/jjigae.

Jose L.

Yelp
The experience was amazing! Jerry took the time to explain to us how it works and even made some recommendations! From the food to the service it was all excellent!!! Ambiance is family and couple friendly!
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Sherry J.

Yelp
- $32.99 for dinner for AYCE - Yelp waitlist available - Waited about 45min on a Friday night - They only have 3 varieties of banchan, would've been nice to have more - You have to order lettuce wraps separately - Their sauce does not have much flavour - The marinated meats are really good. If you enjoy flavour, go for those. The regular meats are pretty bland - The vents don't really suck up much smoke, so it gets really smokey inside - They're great about coming to change the grill whenever you need it - Lots of drinks with free refill - Would come back!
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Ava K.

Yelp
We were visiting from out of town and were super excited to try this place! We love Korean BBQ and have been to many restaurants like this before. Unfortunately, we got food poisoning here and it ruined our trip. We went during happy hour on a Friday but there weren't many groups there. The staff and the service were both good, which is why the 2 stars.
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Taylor R.

Yelp
Great service, the waiter was quick and very helpful keeping our all-you-can-eat experience amazing! The food was delectable, we recommend the beef tongue!
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Sandra R.

Yelp
I think I went in with high expectations...I thought there would be a wider variety of dishes. The banchan was mediocre and I was informed the kimchi wasn't house made, which was very apparent. The ssamjang can only be described as extra pasty. I'm assuming it wasn't stored in an air tight container. Definitely not authentic Korean cuisine but I guess you go for the experience. On the plus side, the proteins were fresh and seasoned/marinated nicely.
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Noah H.

Yelp
Quality meats, great service, and clean establishment. My favorite is the spicy pork bulgogi and #24
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Belly G.

Yelp
I came here because my friend wanted to have her birthday dinner here. We had a big group. If I remember the count, I believe it was around 14 people in our group. My friend had arrived here early around 5:30 pm to put her name on the waiting list while waiting for everyone in the party to arrive before getting seated. I think the overall wait time for our party was approximately a little over 40 minutes. Not too shabby since we had expected to wait. You can either do an all-you-can-eat dinner type or you can order individual items off the menu. Just know that if you want to do all-you-can-eat then everyone in your party has to do all-you-can-eat. When we asked about this, our server explained that if they had one guest in a party ordering all-you-can-eat and one other guests deciding to order individual items off the menu, then the one guest could easily order for himself and then 'sharing' with everyone else and there would be no way for the restaurant to keep track of that. Makes sense to me. Obviously everyone in our party did the all-you-can-eat option: for a little over $30 it made the most sense considering everything that you could order off the menu. There were a ton of selections off the menu. You have your bulgogi, galbi, full steak, octopus, shrimp, etc. For the money, it was definitely worth it. Our servers were also great. They were quick with bringing out our orders, filling up the water, and checking in with us to see if we needed anything. And when it came time to pay, it was a pretty quick process despite our big party. Highly recommended if you're into Korean BBQ and you're in the area.

Jonathan G.

Yelp
KOU has a great selection of meat and sides, but they could use a bit more variety compared to other kbbqs. I wouldn't recommend the pork belly or galbi ribs, but the rest is delicious. Plus, they have lettuce wraps and their soju cocktails are amazing! Service is quick and fast, but sometimes forget to check on refills for drinks. The ambiance is what you would expect at a kbbq.
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Brian W.

Yelp
They do a pretty good job as an AYCE Korean BBQ experience, with a solid staff and the right vibe, along with ventilation right above each grill. However they are missing on a few fundamentals, such as the lack of chadol (beef brisket) on the menu, and several marinated meats appear to use their own "Kou" sauce which is not really explained well what it is - sort of a sweet chili sauce as opposed to a more traditional soy-based marinade. The marinated galbi, which does use a traditional marinade, was also very skimpy on portions - in fact the first order we got was 1 piece of meat and 3 pieces of bone, very odd. Pork ribs, marinated, seemed to use same Kou sauce and arrived precooked, which was also not clear from the menu. That said you would not come to Utah for kbbq so that this place is as decent as it is is, well, enough for 3*.
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Keri B.

Yelp
Excellent food, excellent atmosphere, excellent service! Definitely recommend. This is my favorite Korean BBQ place in the valley.

M M.

Yelp
Favorite place to go to for Korean BBQ great food and great service! The wait times can be super long so plan ahead!
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Sandy L.

Yelp
Decent options! I think it's pretty average in terms of KBBQ, but it's good enough for SLC area. My go to is galbi, which is good here. Adding your name to the waitlist is done through Yelp, easy to navigate and stay updated on your spot in line.
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Tiffany Y.

Yelp
I put myself on the waitlist for 8:30 and we were seated around 9 pm. They get really busy on the weekends so I would suggest going early , around 4 or 5 pm. They have the option of a la carte or AYCE. I think ordering a la carte might be more worth it if you have a smaller appetite and dont want to try that many items. If you order AYCE, your entire party has to order the same. The good thing about ordering a la carte is that you can take items to go. They have a good selection of meat here including pork cheek, and intestine s! I did not expect to find that in utah! The pork belly, brisket, and steak was super tender . The steak was really soft and fatty. The japchae is a skip, very dry and barely has any veggies or meat in it. The spicy "fire" chicken was actually spicy, I enjoyed it. The AYCE also comes with a chocolate popsicle for dessert, it was a very interesting shape. Great place to come if your with a larger group and want to try more food! Or you can always order a la carte if you dont feel like eating that much.
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Nikhil R.

Yelp
I think I finally found the best Korean barbecue here in Utah. The experience at this restaurant from start to finish was incredible. We came here after a strenuous hike and tennis session, so we were extremely hungry and ready for some food. You can join the waitlist on yelp on the day of your visit, so make sure you do that when you are close to here! We were quickly seated within five minutes of arriving. One part that I really appreciated was that the staff continually checked on us throughout our meal so that we could order more dishes. They also kept our waters full to the brim at all times! Customer service was perfect. Now for the appetizers and side dishes. As soon as you sit down, you have a small variety of banchan (sides). You get a sweet soy sauce, a spicy Sambal sauce, and salt. You also get kimchi, spicy cucumber, and pickled radishes. The dipping sauces were all perfect and exactly what I needed. Make sure to ask for a bottle of sesame oil! The real trick is pouring the sesame oil in the dipping container that has just salt. The sesame oil and salt combination is unbelievable. The kimchi was great. Not too fermented, and the balance of sweet and spicy and tartness was in exact proportions. The spicy cucumber was fine and what we expected. My favorite however, was the pickled radishes. These were sweet and crunchy, and we ordered an extra bowl of those during our meal. We ordered some other appetizers of plain rice, japchae (sweet potato noodles), garlic and japenos, lettuce wraps, and Korean fried chicken. The japchae was very flavorful and warm and filled with thinly sliced veggies. The Korean fried chicken was nicely fried pieces of dark meat covered in a sweet and spicy sauce. The freshly sliced garlic and jalapeños are excellent to throw on the grill throughout your meal to have a strong bite of flavor whenever you want to change it up. We then get to the meats. We started off with the prime boneless beef steak. This steak was pretty fast to cook after we cut it up, and it was so tender, fatty, and juicy. It didn't need any dipping sauces, however we were able to nicely enjoy the different sauces with it. Next came the beef brisket. This is a staple of any Korean barbecue experience. The beef brisket also had a good balance of fat and meat, and the way it cooks allows for a lot of sauce to cling to it when you dip it. It was excellent in a lettuce wrap with some pickled veggies and rice. Next we ordered beef belly and pork belly. The pork belly was really fatty and melted in your mouth as you ate it. However, the real star of the entire meal was the beef belly. It had the same flavor as beef brisket, however this was much fattier and much more juicy! It barely requires any effort to eat it! I would order this on its own and be so happy. We finished off our meats by ordering galbi (marinated short ribs) and beef bulgogi. Galbi was excellent - super tender and so much flavor from the marinade. The bulgogi also really nice, as the marinade denatured all of the proteins of the meat, allowing it to break apart with just the slightest touch. The last item on their menu is called papico, which is like a chocolate ice cream that is inside a plastic container. It was really fun trying something I had never tried before, and this Korean chocolate ice cream was a fun experience. You have to try to bite the plastic container to get the ice cream. The all you can eat option at this place is $31.99, or you can order items à la carte. Personally, the all you can eat option is the best value since you can have the most variety. I absolutely love this Korean barbecue place, and it easily takes the number one spot for the several places I've been to here in Utah. Yes, this is not technically in Salt Lake City, rather in Midvale, however it is a short 15 minute drive from downtown Salt Lake City, and it is worth it.

Ashley E.

Yelp
Great food and great selection. The service was great as well. My kids loved the light up ice cubes. The chocolate Popsicles were also good.

Dean J.

Yelp
My wife and I love eating at kou Korean barbecue because of the fun environment and great food that we get to enjoy on a regular basis. They have recently added onions, peppers, mushrooms, and squash to the menu which has taken it to a whole new level of awesome. However as great as the food is the staff is magnificent! Shout out to Jay, Jerry, Kayson and the entire staff!
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Amy S.

Yelp
Came here post graduation for the nephew (from HS) and was a party of 16. No reservations taken here but you can arrive and put your name on a waitlist (which our party did in advance). Super tasty Korean food that YOU cook at your table hibachi. Service is quick, attentive and frequent. Ambiance is ok. Music was super loud and a tad annoying; would've preferred something more melodic or relaxing. The K-Pop was a little harsh. Tasty apps and plenty of choices on the vegetarian side and plenty of choices for protein as well. Enjoyed the trio of pickled cucumbers, kimchi and radish (?) that's provided as a part of the meal experience.
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Mei T.

Yelp
I went here with friends and was rather impressed with the quality of meats served. We opted for the AYCE option, but a la carte is also available. We ordered a wide variety of meats and they all got got delivered to our table quickly. We kept eating and eating and eating.... Definitely recommend KOU over Ombu. It's essentially $9 more for an AYCE dinner (KOU $29.99 vs. Ombu $20.99), but the quality of the meats and the service were so much better! This would've been a 5-star rating; however, the japchae was so incredibly salty that it wasn't edible and the tofu soup was not flavorful and the tofu not soft. Come here for the meats, not the cooked or side dishes!
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Kim A.

Yelp
Nice place, and delicious food. We had take out. We went during covid. So we had to take it home. You have to try it!

Barbara G.

Yelp
The best Korean BBQ ever. Best food, staff, everything is clear. My favorite restaurant.
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Caitlin N.

Yelp
Came here for my birthday and it did not disappoint! We made a reservation ahead of time to avoid the long wait times but we also went during a non-peak time (although it was still pretty busy). We ordered a bunch of meats, like beef bulgogi, steak, and more, plus Korean fried chicken and gyozas to snack on while the meat cooked. Our waiter was attentive and took great care of us. We'll definitely be back again.
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Bridgette L.

Yelp
Food was well priced and delicious!! We loved the novelty of getting to cook right at the table. Our server was kind and informative. Definitely go for the marinated meats.

Fumiko P.

Yelp
We went to KOU on Friday evening around 6:30pm and we were seated right away. The restaurant is very clean and decorated nicely. $35 for AYCE is really worth it. The meat quality was good, and supportive staff were very attentive to change the grill twice while we were there. Our server Max was amazing to say the least! From the start, he was so friendly and made sure we had all we needed. He came back multiple times to check on us to see how we were doing. Only thing about this place is that they don't have variety of banchan like I would like, but they do give you some cucumber salad, pickled radishes and kimchi(which needs an improvement). But as whole, this place deserves a 5 stars for quality of meat and awesome service. I will definitely come back!

Dionysus P.

Yelp
several types of their meats tastes very weird. If you want good quality bbq, dont try your luck here.
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Tony J.

Yelp
Midsized KBBQ restaurant. Good crowd on a weeknight. Their setup is pretty standard with the circular grill plate in the middle of table. Went for the all-you-can-eat option with a bunch of people to pack on the protein. The item selection for the BBQ is not that big, but everything we tried was pretty good. The special steak that comes with butter was my favorite. The beef tongue, shrimp, and octopus were pretty good too. Food was served in reasonable time, and they came by to change the grill plate often. Total for each person was $44 with tax and tip (and some beverages), which is reasonable for the amount of meat we ate.
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Siddharth S.

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Looking forward to going and getting hot pot (crispy chicken rice).. in clay pot, can you believe how tasty it is ??? I will try let everyone know. I have heard Koreans are good at service as well. Hope the location is good too..!
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Jocelyn S.

Yelp
Very fresh meats and great service. We always dine here for birthdays or special occasions.
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Bryce F.

Yelp
Anyone that gives this place less than 5 stars has one of two problems; either you have a very small pallet OR you don't know how to work the menu. Listen to me, KOU signature steak, Galbi, Cheesy Pork Cutlet, rinse and repeat. If you keep that KOU signature steak at rare to medium rare, damn... it competes with the best steaks I've had anywhere. I paid over $800 for steak... And this steak is all you can eat, all, day, long! Can't go wrong with the bulgogi, beef or pork. I tend to avoid the brisket. My wife loves the squid. I even love the ramen bowl. This place is as good as they come when it comes to Korean BBQ.
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Lilly J.

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Honestly a great spot for kbbq. I'm from New Jersey which proudly boasts a huge Korean population in Bergen County and lots of great kbbq places throughout the state. KOU rivals some of the great AYCE places in NJ. Kalbi, pork belly and pork cheek were our favorites. The cucumber banchan was also delicious, we got 3 extra orders. Bulgogi was solid too. We also enjoyed the Koran fried chicken app and the Ramdon noodles! I also really liked the grill and how all the fat falls down to the bottom. Service was awesome. Our waiter constantly checked in on us with the most calm demeanor, he was a treat. We're used to the waiters helping more with kbbq but here they didn't help, it was up to us to grill (which is fine). Get the milkis!
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Gia L.

Yelp
Great value and very delicious. As a KBBQ enthusiast myself I strongly recommends KOU. The Korean fried chicken is a must try. Always remember to ask for the Ssamjang Sauce Happy eating!!
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Kevin A.

Yelp
First time trying Korean BBQ and what an experience! Never cooked my own meat in front me like this style of dining entails. What an experience, so so cool! And wow the food was incredible. We got a variety of meats and tons of sides. The sides we got were rice, kimchi, fire cracker chicken, and fresh jalapeños The meat was deliciously marinated and very fresh. First time trying kimchi and wow so delicious and full of vinegar. Cannot wait to go back and indulge in a variety of meats and get that experience again, absolutely loved it!! Have to go back soon! Highly recommend!
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