Shik Do Rak Restaurant

Korean barbecue restaurant · The Meadows

Shik Do Rak Restaurant

Korean barbecue restaurant · The Meadows

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14805 Jeffrey Rd H, Irvine, CA 92618

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Grill-your-own Korean BBQ with flavorful sides and attentive service  

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14805 Jeffrey Rd H, Irvine, CA 92618 Get directions

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$30–50 · Menu

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14805 Jeffrey Rd H, Irvine, CA 92618 Get directions

+1 949 653 7668
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$30–50 · Menu

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Family‑run since the 1990s and credited locally with popularizing rice‑paper wraps, this stalwart blends nostalgia with AYCE value. Frequently cited by OC critics and alumni alike as classic Irvine K‑BBQ, with brisket, short rib, and plenty of banchan.

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Zeynep K.

Google
This Korean BBQ spot was absolutely delicious! They offer a great variety of dishes, and everything we tried was full of flavor. The service was attentive and friendly, making the whole experience even better. I have to mention their paper rice and radish kimchi, they were exceptionally good and really stood out. Definitely a place I’ll be coming back to.

Maria Facundo

Google
Place recommended by a friend and I’m glad we tried it. This is such good Korean barbecue and would love to go in person for the all you can eat. The menu to go is only in the Grubhub app and not on the website - in case anyone is confused like I was when looking to place my order for pick up 😅

M.

Google
Food was average good for AYCE. The finger steaks were very tough and chewy though. Everything else was good quality meat including the tongue. They did a great job with checking on us regularly for side dishes, dipping sauces and water refills. Everything we ordered, or asked for came out quickly too.

Sarah Sori Kim

Google
So good. Been coming here for about 20 years, as soon as they opened, way before they started AYCE. I love that the food and side dishes have not changed. Love the hot sauce especially. I don’t know what they put into the regular chili sauce, but it’s to die for. Has not changed in 2 decades. We don’t do AYCE, so we get amazing quality meat, and we can take leftovers home

Alexandra Paul

Google
This place was phenomenal! The food and service were beyond any of my expectations, and I definitely plan many more visits here. So let's walk step by step through this one, because it is definitely worthy of being highlighted. To start, this was a recommendation from several people that spoke about it in a way that made me say we have to take a trip here. They would speak about the food as if reliving the experience noting how each item was throughly enjoyed-- a proper foodie tell, so I rounded my kids up during their spring break and we made the 30 minute drive to this specific location even though there is another closer. We were told, Garden Grove location specifically will not disappoint and I tell you, they were right! So we find the parking lot, which was a touch confusing because we had to circle back around to a side road to access it. Once we found it, the entrance to be honest was a touch concerning because there was graffiti on the wall and it didn't necessarily look safe. Once 11:30 hit, we headed in as their first customers for the day and pleasantly surprised at this recently renovated interior area. It was clean, spacious, well lit, and music lightly playing in the background that made the environment inviting and relaxing. The waitress was exactly what we needed-- patient, helpful, and attentive. I had a lot of questions because this was an extensive menu and could easily be overwhelming. She guided me through all of the options for all you can eat, lunch only options, various meat options, and proper grilling times for each meat. Once we decided on the order, the table was dressed with all of the sides, two grills because I didn't want the pork and beef to mix since I am not a pork eater, and our beverages. The utensils were very clean and the silver goblets for water kept the water very cold, even without ice. Once the meat started arriving, we began the grilling process and let me say, it was an experience! The smell of the food was making our stomachs growl and we couldn't wait to give this food a shot. They have hefty portions, but none of it went to waste because we made sure not to eat before this feast. Literally everything was good! The rice, soup, marinated beef, beef belly, squid, pork marinated, pork belly, small intestines, pickled cucumbers, kimchi, seaweed, and dipping sauces. Again, I don't eat pork, but my kids couldn't get enough! The waitress was able to help for most of our visit because we were the only people there for a while since we arrived early. She made us feel so welcomed and was happy to help us have a good experience. I appreciated her demeanor and guidance through the process because it did make all of the difference. At the end of the visit, make sure you don't walk out the door without getting their blueberry ice cream. It was the perfect sized sweet treat to end this feast! I was so full after this meal, I literally could not eat dinner because I was full into the evening hours. I never overeat, but I couldn't help myself at this place because it was truly that good. Every bite I relished and completely understood after leaving why the personal recommendations we received were so high. Not one issue here. The exterior of the restaurant could use some work, but man oh man, this humble restaurant on the side of the road blew our minds!!

Zhengzheng Chen

Google
Traditional Korean BBQ. The price is fair. Service is great. The quality of meat is great. My family and my friends' family have had a good time. Thanks Shik Do Rak for opening during Thanksgiving and not adding minimum expenses. The sides are not as many as other Korean BBQ. Maybe it is because the holiday. I can see that they are out of servers. Overall, it is a good place for lunch or dinner.

En A

Google
Will not come again, meat quality was not good, the only thing decent was the brisket, everything else was hard to chew. Besides the meat quality, the biggest reason that led me to write this review is the server lady’s attitude (not sure if she’s the owner). Before she bought the card reader, I already had cash out as tip to our waiter. She pulls out the mobile card reader, was immediately prompted to enter tip amount, she then looked at the final amount before the card was swiped. I can tell she was immediately not feeling happy. She slammed my card and receipt on the table. My friends and I was like… speechless. Still want to laugh when I think about it lol

Randy Santana

Google
🔥 Absolutely Incredible KBBQ Experience! 🔥 If you’re a fan of Korean BBQ, do yourself a favor and check this spot out — it’s next level. From the moment we walked in, the service was on point. The staff was super attentive, quick to refill sides, and made sure our grill was never empty.
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Evelina C.

Yelp
Our favorite Korean barbecue restaurant in South Orange County that is all you can eat. They have a late night special that starts at 10 PM and is so worth it. The ambience here is mediocre you're looking at a mom and pop restaurant so nothing fancy. The buzzer buttons don't really work and it's super old-school the menus and everything are pretty out of date but the meat quality here is awesome and it is a great value. Service is incredible and the Bonchon here always hits. The fried rice is delicious and we always love the kimchi soup and steamed egg. There are so many different meat options. You really cannot go wrong. Everything hits. 10 out of 10 would recommend.
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Jaymes M.

Yelp
Shik Do Rak, is located in the plaza off the corner of Jeffrey and Walnut Avenue in Irvine. They're to the edge of the lot directly in front of 7 Leaves Cafe. Parking at this plaza can get quite full. Additional parking is available off to the side and behind the restaurant. Shik Do Rak, can get packed so we try to show up before the rush or put our names down on their Yelp waitlist through our apps. Even with the waitlist, you can still sometimes wait longer than what it may say as they also take walk-ins. We've been to a few Korean BBQ joints but we always come back to Shik Do Rak. They're not a fancy place at all compared to some other restaurants and the table tops need to be redone, but we know the staff here and it's like home. Plus, I really like the banchan that they offer. They're always happy to see us and will come by and talk to our group in between serving other customers. They've literally seen the kids grow up and even come in as new babies. They have many different servers and bus boys, all of whom are always polite, welcoming and attentive. You'll never get the "I'm not your server" here. Our party is usually mostly kids and just a couple adults so we always go with the 3-2 order which has 30 items on the menu for $33.99. It's got good cuts of meat without being overly expensive. Everyone eating AYCE BBQ has to order from the same menu. There the 3-3 menu for $25.99 with 16 items, but this is only available M-F from 11:30am - 3:00 pm, M-Su 10pm - close excluding holidays. I literally have to take the day off or get off work early to make it for the cheaper menu. Kids from ages 5-9 years old are half price. What we order; 1) Prime brisket 2) Short rib 3) Pork neck toro - this is my favorite 4) Beef belly - another fave 5) Squid 6) Marinated pork belly 7) Garlic pork belly 8) Fresh pork belly 9) Bulgogi 10) Thinly sliced pork belly - another fave 11) Steamed egg bowl - our party of six, once finished 11 of these at dinner. 12) Soybean paste stew - I like this but fyi. It's a strong flavor What we've had but weren't a fan of from the 3-2 menu; 1) small intestines - I actually eat intestine BUT I am super picky about it and I want the pieces REALLY cleaned out or I won't eat it. These had a bit of extra taste to it that I couldn't tolerate. 2) large intestines - same see above 3) Little octopus - we tried it but I couldn't enjoy this after seeing it wriggling on the grill from the heat. It wasn't alive or anything, but that sure messed with my head. It's not marinated so unless you dip it into something, there's no flavor whatsoever. I personally prefer the squid. Overall, for the customer service, food and value, we love Shik Do Rak. It's become a place we rotate with our other favorite places to go. We have been coming here for many years. A few friendly familiar faces that work there just make it all so much better. Guaranteed that my family leaves here with a smile every time.
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Piper M.

Yelp
When I need good food, I come here. Whether for comfort, or celebration, or just cuz, this is my partner and I's go to place. I swear the first bite tastes like a piece of heaven! Staff is lovely, very quick-paced restaurant, but you always get what you need and you're never rushed out the door. Manager is incredible and seems to help his floor team and customers alike. If you try it out, get the beef belly it's incredible!
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Annie Y.

Yelp
There are plenty of parking spaces. The wait here wasn't as bad compared to other K-BBQ places. You can wait list via Yelp. It is AYCE (all-you-can-eat) with selection of premium choices or standard choices. For dinner, it was around $33.00 a person for standard prices. The meats were good, but the grill sucks. The grill is smaller compared to other places and the oil sizzles and splashes everywhere when it's cooking. They have 3 sauces: teriyaki sauce, hot sauce, and salt/oil. After dinner, you can go to the front and they have blueberry fro-yo for dessert. Service: 5/5 Tip(s): - Restrooms available - Plenty of parking spaces - Waitlist via Yelp
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Jennifer T.

Yelp
Our favorite kbbq place is Shik Do Rak in Garden Grove. We wanted kbbq, but didn't want to drive all the way to Garden Grove, so we decided to try the one in Irvine. This location is a bit smaller than the Garden Grove one I believe. The service here is definitely quicker and attentive. The food is pretty much the same. The meats and banchan are tasty! They also give out the free yogurt soft serve at this location too! We would definitely come back to get our kbbq fix!
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Tiffany C.

Yelp
We've been coming here for decades. All the servers have seen my kids grow up, and they are all so friendly. It's always bustling here with a lot of people talking and enjoying their meals that they cook on their own tables. Although they have AYCE options, we always get the combos because we don't want to stuff ourselves too much...but we still do...because there's a lot of food and there's unlimited side refills!
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Nikki N.

Yelp
Shik Do Rak has been our family's go-to KBBQ spot in Irvine for over 10 years, and it never disappoints. There's something super nostalgic and homey about this place, it's not fancy or hip, but it hits the spot for us every single time!!! The quality of the meat is consistently great, and we always appreciate the generous banchan dishes that come with every meal (with free refills, of course). The staff is always friendly and welcoming, and service is efficient even when it gets busy. It's the kind of place where you feel comfortable bringing the whole family, catching up over grilled meats/veggies, and leaving full and happy. And the free yogurt at the end? Such a nice and yummy treat to wrap up a great meal! Shik Do Rak will always have a special place in our hearts (and stomachs)!
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Marc M.

Yelp
I found this place online, and decided to stop by for lunch - I checked out the website/menu to make sure it was AYCE. I saw the 3-1 AYCE choices and was sold! However once I got there I was told AYCE is only for parties of 2 or more and if I wanted to order ala carte, I can only order the $79 package, not individual meats ...which the selection I was told wasn't what I wanted. TLDR; No AYCE or its $80 Food Package for solo diners
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Tiffani L.

Yelp
This location is smaller than the Garden Grove location. Service is fast and quick. They usually get pretty busy here and the parking lot is a little cramped. It's AYCE and the prices are great. Flavor wise, I feel like it's lacking a little bit of flavor with the sauces compared to the Garden Grove location.

Brandon D.

Yelp
Peter is the best. The food is amazing and service is always on top. Good priced and it's like $8 off past 10. Froyo is A+
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Winny H.

Yelp
Time to load up on protein. Even though it is hot today in OC I was still craving some tasty KBBQ. I like how they have a waitlist that you can join so you get a sense of how long the wait is. Good service very attentive. Good place for groups of people as well as single diners like me today. The meats I tried were the marinated short rib, pork belly, prime brisket, and kalbi. Parking is tricky. Not much spaces and it's located in the same plaza as China Garden so it can be difficult during lunch time. You can grab desserts next door or boba as well since it is in the same plaza. Indoor decor isn't as large as other BBQ joints and not as nice. Very plain.
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Michelle N.

Yelp
For the price of $35pp, this place does the job! The meats are good/delicious enough to fulfill your kbbq cravings. They have a variety of banchans and other side dishes to order from and the perfect amount too. The service is really great too. Good for large groups and smaller groups too. I've came here 3 times now, and all 3 times they're quick with serving us, bringing out food, and not forgetting orders. The most recent time, the gentlemen periodically checked up on us, got our order correct. We were very happy with our choice for dinner that night! They also have soft serve now too! But the place is a little run down and floors are sticky, so beware!
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Andrew T.

Yelp
Went back here for our KBBQ and again as always it did not disappoint! Friendly staff who are very attentive to making sure we can order more meat if desired and the meat options are plentiful!
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Jemi A.

Yelp
Shik Do Rak is our one of our favorite AYCE KBBQ places that my hubs and I frequent quite regularly. We come here for the AYCE BRISKET and BEEF BELLY, and end our gorge fest with a slice of the THICK PORK BELLY that we fry up like bacon and enjoy with an order of their soy bean soup. Yum. This is a CASUAL, NO NONSENSE place to get your fill on EXCELLENT brisket and beef belly. This, we have discovered, is the perfect combination. I am picky about my brisket and can't stand it when it is too tough or chewy. Shik Do Rak gets it right every time, and we come here about once a month. We always ask for the steamed egg and sliced jalapeño peppers with red pepper paste, as well as the red chili dipping sauce, and more salt and sesame oil. We also ask for more radish and rice wraps. They are VERY GENEROUS with these requests and is yet another reason why we love Shik Do Rak. Tip: Don't expect a five-star experience here. The restaurant is a grease pit with warped tables and grills. It could probably use a complete re-modeling, but that would mean they would have to shut down the place to re-do it, which would be a hassle, and which would mean I couldn't come here to enjoy my KBBQ in sweats and a t-shirt. It's tried and true and we are regulars. We hope they don't change a single thing.
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Bryant N.

Yelp
One of the classics of Irvine that still shows that it can beat some of the other All your can eat kbbq places. I have a warm spot for this place. It still has 1 of the ladies that had served me like over 10 years ago. It no longer serves the ice cream dessert but it chilli and brisket sauce is still awesome. Even when it was packed the day before Christmas Eve they manage to still keep up service. They had the right amount of attention in that they made sure we never were out of meat nor did they come too often to interrupt conversation. Warning do not come to this place wearing your best clothes because it guaranteed that you will leave the restaurant with a scent of grilled meat . The brisket and beef tongue wasn't too thick. And the grill can get hot pretty quickly that you can get a good sear. Remember to add yourself to Yelp waitlist. Thank you Kevin for being an awesome server and to the crew for reminding why SHIK Do Rak is special.
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Christine N.

Yelp
This place is my go to late night Korean barbecue spot because after 10 PM, they have the happy hour menu for AYCE $25.99. I only eat brisket, beef belly, pork belly so this menu is perfect for us. They got everything I need, all the banchan, especially the pickle radish wrap! (Also ask for the garlic oil) Compared to other kbbq restaurants, I would describe this place to be simple, traditional, no frills. I'm always leaving here satisfied and happy, especially for the value. Make sure you call ahead and you can check wait time and when is last call! Service is consistently great every time. Everyone is so kind and efficient. I always have Sharon as my server. She's the cutest and makes me feel very welcomed and attended to. Their manager Peter is always friendly as well.
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Megan T.

Yelp
I think this is one of the best kbbq places I've been to for their price point. The side dishes especially the rice paper wrappers and salt oil sauce were great, and even though they were small the staff came by routinely to refill. The staff occasionally comes by to help you with some cooking and the meat is very well sliced for the type of cut it is.
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James L.

Yelp
I've always thought Shik Do Rak has been underrated and not talked about enough when people talk about the best kbbq in the area. Wait is not insane like Mr BBQ or some other places in the county. The parking can get annoying sometimes as there is a lot of good restaurants in the shopping plaza but usually you'll get a spot especially with the parking spots behind the restaurant. Quality of meat is what is great about Shik Do Rak as it seems like the brisket and sliced meat are always on par. I'm not a big fan of the steak cuts so won't say much on those. Side dishes are all great, all of your typical sides are included. Service stands out. Every server I've ever had were fantastic and very attentive. They all work super hard and really seem on top of everything from changing grills, refilling drinks and asking if you want additional more meat and sides. Pro tip: they got happy hour after 10pm that gives you a great deal of you're ok eating late.
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Joseph C.

Yelp
Decent KBBQ place with premium meat options. AYCE pricing so make sure you come hungry. Gets busy so get there early. I actually prefer the Garden Grove location but this is closer for people in Irvine or further south.
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Edward C.

Yelp
I've been coming to Shik Do Rak for years for their prime combos. I usually order the SDR Combination for 2. It is currently $79.99, and it feeds my family of 4, and we often still have leftovers to bring home. For me, I'd rather enjoy the higher quality meat, rather than stuffing ourselves with AYCE options. I forgot to take pictures of everything when it first came out, but it is a good amount of food, and looks very nicely set up on the platters. They also have lots of delicious side dishes and are refilled as many times as you wish. For those of you that can eat a lot, they offer 3 different priced AYCE options which provide a lot of choices. We always see people sitting near us order it and eat a ton! The servers are friendly and we see them continuously bring more food.
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Tyler N.

Yelp
Went on the weekend at 7pm, the wait wasn't too bad and we got seated at a reasonably time. Typical Korean bbq restaurant with rice paper and kimchi sides. The restroom should be maintained more often, it was very messy and smelled. One downside of the kbbq place is you don't get unlimited hot sauce. Other than that the food was solid.

Candy C.

Yelp
Amazing quality food and service every time. I bring all of my friends here and everyone loves it.
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Dave L.

Yelp
Shik Do Rak is a Korean BBQ restaurant in Irvine that is an All You Can Eat BBQ on a special kind of grill. This place produces the best smells and odors around. You are given three choices as far as AYCE. Each level gives you more. We chose the middle level. There are no directions, so learn on the fly. Pick one person to be the cook and sits next to the gas valve and regulate the amount of heat. We started with the veggies. Saute in oil and salt. Add the meat. The food is amazing. The meat is high quality. The upper levels of price offer shrimp and fish options. We had trouble communicating with our host. We asked for dessert, and she said no. We asked for drinks, and she pointed to the menu. Our service was not so good. We had to ask for everything. The best thing is their sesame oil and spices combo on their grill. The food is amazing. Overall, a great night.

JC W.

Yelp
Do Irvine a favor and just go out of business already. This place is an embarrassment; already a cemetery - 3 tables on a Friday. $35 per person gets you mediocre meat, dollar store quality ice cream, and a short, geriatric grandma owner with glasses, staring at you incessantly in the hopes of charging you extra for leftover food so she can stay in business. The owner has given up on this restaurant, this dump was in desperate need of a remodel 30 years ago, but of course, the fool won't do it. As others have mentioned, they could care less about customer service, sad ambience or quality of food. 1 star for at least choosing a name that closely resembles the quality of this garbage - shi* do rat.

Logan G.

Yelp
I went here with my friend on August 22nd and we did not have a good experience. There was a bug on the table crawling around, they kept turning up the flame for the grill that would cause grease pops. Two of my friends got grease stains on their clothes from how high the heat was. We tried to lower the temperature and every time they walk by all they would do is turn it back up, which was dangerous. The service was good at start but after the first 30 minutes it went downhill and they would give us dirty looks when we asked for a refill on water or rice paper. Would not recommend.
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Tina N.

Yelp
My boyfriend and I love this place. We love the pork belly and beef belly. The meat choices are great for the price of $32 a person with steam eggs, fried rice, and tofu soup!! At some other places, we usually pay about $45-60 a person. If it's busy, we give them time or remind them. I have never had a true problem here. Our food always came out good and the service have always been nice or decent. I guess some others reviewers have not been so lucky. I haven't had to experience what they have yet....crossing my fingers.
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Senuri P.

Yelp
My favorite KBBQ place, first place I've gone too and I've tried so many others since. This one has my heart, the kind and attentive service of the staff is exceptional, especially ****Peter and In Lan****.Two people we LOVE to see everytime we go, we share stories, and they always make the time to check in with us. It honestly feels like an extension of home because of this. The food is always a hit and I love the side dish offerings here of all the Kbbq places I've been too. Ambiance is fun, busy, and just what youd expect from a KBBQ spot everyone loves.
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Grace K.

Yelp
Came here on a Friday night, and as expected on a Friday night it was fairly busy. Went to inquire about the wait time, I was told 30-40 minutes. Not a problem, typical of a Friday dinner wait. But tell me why, the waiter then says, "if you order the premium AYCE we can seat you right away" I'm sorry, when did getting a table at a restaurant become a bidding war? I felt immediately offended, it was extremely off putting, and the nerve of this location to do that given the only reason we opted here was because we were in the area and not wanting to drive to our regular Garden Grove location. Needless to say, I did not wait to be seated, nor did I bargain my way in with premium AYCE. Has anyone else encountered this at the Irvine location!? Because I'm genuinely curious.
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Taiyee V.

Yelp
Literally, such a great value for a KBBQ! The ahjumma's there are quick and work so hard! Their spicy sauce is amazing and cuts thru fatty meats. It feels like a hole-in-the-wall type place. Also their frozen yogurt is soo good too!
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Thomas N.

Yelp
If you are craving kbbq late night this is the place to go. It's cheaper than other places and open quite late. Their isn't much selection of meats to choose from and the quality isn't as good compared to most other places, but they get the job done. I come here often with my friends cause it's cheaper, and open late, and we always have a good time. Sometimes the servers even help us cook the meats.
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Jason P.

Yelp
Celebrating 18 years here with the staff who saw our 18 year old son and 16 year old daughter growing up. You've beeen so amazing and so many celebrations and memories. Great service, great food, great people!
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Michael R.

Yelp
Great place for Korean BBQ in the OC, and the service is great. Food is fresh, lots of options.
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Amy T.

Yelp
I'll just start by saying the food makes up for the service here. Maybe our waiter was having a bad day, but he did not look happy to be at work on the 4th of July lol. Other than the cold service and wrong meats delivered to us a few times, the bbq was really great and I really like their sides. An Irvine oldie but goodie for sure.
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Cindy Z.

Yelp
I came here for KBBQ with some friends for a weeknight dinner. The prices have really risen and we weren't able to get the most affordable tier, which is only during weekday lunch or late night, so it was $33.99/person. I started off with the Spicy Tofu Soup, which was delicious. There's a few banchans offered as well. For the sauce, you need to ask for the hot sauce and bean paste though. Everything came fairly quick as we were one of the few tables on a weeknight. We also got a grill change multiple times. For meat, we had the finger meat, beef belly, choice brisket, and hot pepper pork belly. Good KBBQ, but definitely come during weekday lunch or late night instead for the cheaper price.
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Bella T.

Yelp
Came here for late night KBBQ on a Sunday. The best part is that if you come after 10pm any day of the week you can choose the lunch/late night 25.99 menu which is a great deal, there's also not too much of a crowd at this time. Make sure to clarify that you're ordering from that menu as well as confirm when you get your check. We ordered brisket, bulgogi, thinly sliced pork belly, spicy tofu soup, and fried rice that were all amazing. I love the variety of sides here that you get as well, the cucumbers are my favorite! The staff is quick with getting meats as well as changing the grill. There is a lot of seating inside however can fill up quickly on weekends, you are able to join the waitlist from yelp which is a plus! Great for small or large groups.
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Tiffany T.

Yelp
Go-to spot in Irvine for a quick KBBQ fix. The meat quality is nothing too premium but it's good AYCE for the price point. Personally, the worst thing about getting KBBQ at any decent place is the wait, whether it's for getting in or for service. For that I have to commend Shik Do Rak for getting my boyfriend and I in and out of there in 30 minutes. I waitlisted ahead of time on Yelp so was seated promptly at 6pm on a Thursday. We usually last about 3-4 rounds of maxed out AYCE orders before tapping out, and our server was super on top of it! Came by at the perfect time each round to make sure our sides and drinks were stocked and meat orders fulfilled. My personal fav is the brisket, but the short rib is not bad too. It is an older spot so sometimes the tables feel a lil tacky even after wiping, but you can hardly tell once the surface is covered with plates of food
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Engie S.

Yelp
One of the best value KKBBQ in Irvine. Service was great and the food is always delicious. Love this place
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Sam V.

Yelp
Always our favorite spot to go when in LA. It's great to venture out to the new spots, but nothing beats the authenticity that Shik Do Rak gives. Highly recommend!
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Jerry H.

Yelp
Sides were mid, steamed egg was okay, brisket was actually solid, pork belly somehow didn't seem like pork belly, marinated short rib was mid. Service was solid.
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Tam M.

Yelp
This is one of the best Korean bbq places in Irvine! Highly recommend I will definitely be recommending this place to my friends and here's the reason why 1. Their sides are amazing! 2. They offer the rice crepes and the thinly sliced radish to wrap up the meats the best ever. 3. Their brisket is not dry at all and the perfect amount of fat 4. Their 3 sauces bomb when you combine them together 5. Their onion salad I've never tried before but it's so refreshing and not oniony but so good now I need my Korean bbq with this 6. The service is quick and amazing I loved our server they all are down to help and always check up on you and fill up your unlimited side dishes 7. Their short ribs and seasoned beef steak I don't know what it was so so good my kids devoured it too 8. They have one of the best seaweed sides taste very homemade I couldn't stop eating it 9. Their steamed egg was also good and perfectly seasoned 10. We ordered the first combination for $80 (serving 1-2) but it fed 4 people for us! My husband and I and mg 2 toddlers and we still had left overs the price was amazing for what you get. You will 1000% be satisfied and get your Korean fix The only thing I didn't like was their soy bean soup it was very salty and spicy couldn't eat it but didn't mind because everything else was delicious and we were full and left with some for lunch tomorrow. They also give you a to go container with tin foil like wow so thoughtful love places like this.
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Natalie P.

Yelp
I come here all the time when I'm craving barbecue! I love that they have AYCE. The meat quality is always good, and I love their side dishes to death. I love the steamed egg, soybean soup and especially the seaweed dish! Getting a seat on weekend nights can be a bit challenging however. But the service is great and a great experience with friends!
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Karla G.

Yelp
It's been a long time coming, but I'm finally writing a review for my favorite KBBQ spot!! I cannot believe I haven't wrote a review for this place after all these years.. smh -_- I've been coming to Shik Do Rak since 2012 back when the AYCE price was under $20 !!! Peter is the man! We honestly only come if he's working cause he always takes good care of us and makes sure we get A+ service. I've tried almost every kbbq spot in OC, but Shik has the best brisket dipping sauce and that's one of the things that keeps me coming back tbh. Rice, salad, tofu soup (THE FRKN BEST), brisket, beef belly, thin pork belly, & bulgogi is always the go to! Just trust me and order everything I mentioned lol & you'll leave this place with a happy stomach. For all the years we've been coming here, we're always treated like family so I may be biased on service, but just try it out and let the food speak for itself!
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Janet R.

Yelp
We went there for the first time with a group of friends. The first thing we see is a sign on the door that said "no rice paper refills, sorry". It was hand written on a piece of copy paper, so not sure if they ran out? But on a Wednesday, I'm like well okay? The meat quality was okay, for the price you pay it makes sense. Even though for some in our party, it didn't land well with our stomach's. The service was not the greatest; like the woman helping us with the grill, wouldn't say excuse me but instead would signal us to move? Also, a friend asked for more hot sauce, but she made a comment that he still had some even though he was running low. We didn't see the hot sauce bottle for the rest of the night. It was nice that at the end of the meal, they offer you a free froyo. I don't think we will be coming back due to the quality of the food and service.

Kayla T.

Yelp
We love this place! Good food, good vibes! Thy is amazing she was very attentive through our whole dinner we never had to ask for anything. 10/10 recommend.
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Tom T.

Yelp
Honestly not much to say other than it's a solid spot to get some KBBQ. It was pretty busy when we went, so don't forget to get on the waitlist a little prior to showing up. During our meal, our waiters were very on top of it and made sure our orders were placed quickly, and our sides were constantly refilled. We were pleasantly surprised that they brought back their frozen yogurt machine, and we made sure to grab some on the way out.
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Caleb C.

Yelp
Had an exceptional time at Shik Do Rak. The quality of meat and service makes it an easy-to-recommend option. Shout-out to Caleb, our server
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Cassandra C.

Yelp
We had a large party and had a good experience. The food and service was really delicious and well done. We had Caleb as our server, who engaged in funny banter with us and delivered our sides and dishes in a timely manner. We enjoyed their marinated short ribs, beef belly, and brisket especially.
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Kevin B.

Yelp
Another good place to eat at is Shik Do Rak. I enjoyed the Bulgogi here. It had a less sweet taste with good seasoning, and it taste outstanding. Great menu options, and its a bit pricey here. So have your wallets handy lol. But, you will be ok visiting Shik Do Rak.
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Rachel B.

Yelp
Delicious kbbq with lots of banchan and dipping sauces. The staff were good about helping to cook the meat and coming around to check on us. On a Sunday night there were plenty of families and groups of friends out to eat.