Shin Chon korean bbq restaurant

We stopped by for Thai food but noticed an abundance of Korean restaurants in the mall. After a quick Google Maps check, we chose this one—and it did not disappoint! The authenticity was evident, with all the staff being Korean and only a few speaking English. The food was excellent for the price. We ordered the special combination for two, which was more than enough for three—my husband, teen son, and me. The highlight was the thick pork belly: it looked greasy at first, but once grilled and cut into bite-sized pieces, it was incredible. The fat rendered out, leaving the meat perfectly crispy and chewy. The two men also shared a seafood pancake, while I was already satisfied with the small dishes—like the steamed egg and soup—that came with the meal.

What's not to love? The food was fantastic and their service was even better. The banchan (side dishes) were delicious. The tabletop cooking added to the dining experience. The meat was cooked to perfection. We were each given complimentary scrambled eggs. The only catch: they don't take reservations. So coordinate and plan accordingly. They only seat you when the full group arrives. Five stars all around!

When we have friends and family visiting, this restaurant is a must-visit. I think it offers the best flavors compared to other nearby Korean restaurants. It is a relatively authentic Korean BBQ restaurant. However, I don’t recommend going on a Saturday night—last time, my friends and I waited for over two hours. This time, we visited the day after Thanksgiving, which was a Friday, and they weren’t too busy and everyone enjoyed the food we had a great time there.

The best thing we had here was the Combination Seafood Jhim. Very good variety of seafood and enormous portion. The leftovers were good for numerous meals afterwards. Great variety of banchan as well. The BBQ was very good and I enjoyed the different sauces they had, but I would say it was about on par with the Korean BBQ around where we live in MoCo. Same with the Japchae, although I will say the meat portion was noticeably better here. The only negative here was the service wasn't perfect. The restaurant was very busy on a Sunday evening and the waitresses were working very hard. They mostly took care of us very well but there was an order of water that never came, as well as a refill of banchan that never came. This was not the end of the world as we had the complimentary tea and the other food was more than enough, but this at least will make me reconsider coming back during peak times. Overall, I would recommend this place and the Combination Seafood Jhim was worth the drive from MoCo.

We have been going here every year for my birthday for 4 years now. We love shin chon! The amount of side dishes is intense and the bbq options are great. I've only ever ordered from their Korean menu, but it is so good. The prices are a but high, but they give such large portions. The restaurant is very family friendly. They have more private rooms for large groups

One of my favorite Korean Restaurant in the are. Their Barbecue selections are tasty and priced very fairly. The environment and place is friendly and clean. They also have food you can order in the kitchen if you don't want any barbecue.I keep coming back here and everytime I do, it never disappoints.

The service is exceptional. They are very attentive to guests. Food is good.

First time in this location. Not really a fan of korean food, but was surprised by how good they are. A friend described to me the items being served to us, tried each of them and was glad I came. Could be pricey though, service however was good. Our corner was little bit tight, but not really a big issue.

LOVED the food here! So much variety and the flavors were 10/10. We had to wait about 30 minutes on a saturday night, but it was worth it!

I'm hoping to come back and update my review on this place. Although this experience was not inviting, I am not afraid to come back. We were visiting and a friend suggested we eat here. To come, I was very impressed by everything except the initial greetings. We were a group of girls and got a little loud and was told to keep it down per request of an older group next to us. The waitress who took order seems irritated with us already. That should have been a sign. However, I was very impressed with the food. Coming from California, the state of abundance of Asian foods, to review a place like this would be at least 4.5 stars. Their bon chon selections were good choices. Rice papers were given. Raw garlic and bean paste was not even demanded. It was given from the gecko. Fresh green lettuce and onion salad was there before everything else. What I loved most was the cute turtle grill plate! It was so freakin adorable. Then it was the meat. Although I only got one piece of brisket, it was one of the greatest because I had all the right sides to go with it. Sadly, their sprinklers system went off and I wasn't able to continue because of the gas smell. But in my heart, even with this terrible, unwelcoming service, I would return to try their well presented food.

Got the Bibenbop but expected a lot more. It was okay but not spectacular. Looks better than it was. Sides were the same. Guess was a bit disappointed since others said this area was known for having the 2nd largest population of Korean's. Guess they all stay home and make their own food there . What I thought was really weird was they charged me $1.50 for 3 small containers (one for rice, another for leftover Bibenbop and the last one for a small amount of kimchee that I didn't want mixed in with anything else) and $.05 for a bag? Never seen that before! I almost said forget it. Keep em and toss it!

I came for Korean barbecue experience. I ordered one combo and the waitress wouldn't let me do the over the grill meat with one order. I am. Very disappointed with my experience at this restaurant. An they limit you with sides. How disappointed.

This place is an Ellicott City staple. One of the first Korean BBQ places that has remained for many years. Nestled at the end of the Lotte Shopping plaza; parking can be a little tough on the weekend and around dinner time. The interior hasn't changed much, but it is clean and well lit. Shin Chon is one the best places to get the full KBBQ experience with an abundance of banchan (side dishes). Other restaurants, while delicious, offer 2-4 banchans. Shin Chon gives at least 6. The flavor of meat is delicious, but quality and portion size is not consistent (or maybe with inflation, it's just gotten smaller). Which is sad to report, especially since the price has not changed. Even with this information, I will still come back for a satisfying meal. If you're not feeling up to the BBQ, they offer the classic soups, stews, and other dishes which are just as tasty. I recommend the Kimchi Jiggae and pajeon. Their mandu (dumplings) seem expensive, but the sizes are huge. Service is friendly, but they can get overwhelmed if it's busy. You'll have to be a little patient, but it is usually fast and efficient.

It's been so long since I've had authentic Korean barbecue but this hit the spot! I was a bit skeptical about driving out to Ellicott City, but it was worth the drive. Also, the marketplace and other storefronts in the strip mall add to the whole reason to visit. Anyways, the food was DELICIOUS! Seriously, any place where they bring you the banchan without asking and cook right on the table is a win. The bulgogi is so tender and tasty. We ordered wayyy too much, but it's not like I'm going to complain about having leftover jap chae for lunch. A definite must visit!

Decent korean spot for food and a la carte bbq. Easy to find next to the lotte and plenty of parking. The food here is decent. FYI the meats here are not AYCE and the quality can be spotty. But the korean dishes arent too bad. The service here is very much old school korean with the older ladies so really hit or miss. not my first choice for korean in the area but decent.

I was recommended shin chon via a friend, and I would say overall the experience is good but the slot it fills as a kbbq restaurant can be filled by competitors in the area. First thing my friend and I noticed was the small plate of meat we received for the bbq set. My friend even said "that's it?" When it was first brought out because it seemed like a meager portion. I just I'll say the sides they give are abundant, leaving us both full and satisfied, but most of our dinner was the veggies and banchan instead of meat. While that can be okay, at a premium price point I was a bit disappointed in the value. Seafood pancake was also good, being crispy and freshly made. However it lacked flavor and relied on a soy based dipping sauce to complete it. Service is impeccable, with the waiters assisting us before we could even think to ask for anything. Ambiance is also great, with a clean and quiet interior that makes for a pleasant eating experience. I just feel that for the price point, I'd get better value from an all you can eat bbq restaurant, and if I wanted to pay for premium, there's others in ellicott that fit the bill

We waited about 45 minutes for a table for 2 on a Friday night. The person that keeps track of the list didn't have the best estimates but she takes your phone number and will call you so we walked around the Lotte market. Food was great. Servers help cook the meat. We got a combo of 2 meats. This came with a bowl of rice, soup, and several bonchon. Overall, food was good. Service was nice and fairly attentive. Pricing is at least $$.

Baltimore areas best Korean restaurant . Wide variety of dishes . Lots of meat choices for the grill as well as soups and stews for lunch .

One of my favorite local a la carte korean bbq restaurants! It has a much more traditional ambiance compared to other KBBQ spots, and they give plenty of side dishes as expected from a true Korean establishment! The meats are great, and prices are reasonable. The only reason why it is not a 5/5 is due to certain dishes that were a bit disappointing like the naengmyeon. The waitresses are very friendly as well!

We found this spot by accident, and we were very lucky. Everyone was extremely helpful in explaining the options as well as what to order. We were concerned about price to portion ratio, but we were wrong. Plenty of food with great taste and tons of options. I'd recommend this place to anyone.

A bit pricey but definitely good quality meats . There were 6 in our group and we loved it ! We had beef Bulgogi, beef short ribs, spicy pork belly, shrimp & vegetable tempura . We also requested an order of japchae noodles which unfortunately was bit tasteless and disappointing , otherwise everything else was excellent! The service was quick and attentive . We all agreed that it was definitely worth another visit next time.

We were feeling in the mood for some Korean comfort food on a cold breezy day, so we decided to head to Shin Chon in Ellicott City. We were seated immediately asked if we wanted BBQ or not, and we said no BBQ and immediately taken to a table without a built-in grill. There were lots of tables with grills available around us though, but the smoke exhaust tubes and hoods worked very well as we didn't any smoke wafting over to our area at all. We decided to try something different and went for a "casserole" called Boodae Jun Gol...but I would better describe it as a premade full hotpot that came out on our own tabletop burner. The waitress even helped to finish off the casserole and served us our first bowls, ensuring we got plenty of ramen, spam, sliced hot dog, cabbage and that oh so spicy beef broth. It was so warming and comforting and it was just what we needed! I think we will be coming back again and trying the BBQ next time because the service is just amazing. They really take care of you here!

This spot has been a staple for YEARS. A reliable spot to go when you miss the typical 9 pm dinner cut off.. however that no longer holds true. Sit down early and you'll avoid this true madness that we went through... We walked in @ 830 with a party of 10 ppl and 1 baby for Easter Dinner/Bday celebration. Then was it communicated at 8:47 pm that the kitchen closes at 9 pm tonight. The door shows 10:30pm. No biggie though. We ordered everything within 2 minutes of being asked to push things through. It was 8:50 PM at this point. Service: Some were super nice ajjumas!!! A+ service. The rest were clearly ready to go home. It was super confusing because some servers would insist "take your time" as another server asked us to move from our spot, mid conversation, so she could fit her trolley for dirty plates and glasses into our seating area to clear the table as if we were leaving. There were ppl in our group clearly still eating so we were taken aback by the request. People are STILL EATING. As a result, this insistent server spilled food juice on the birthday boy. He was blocked in and couldn't get up as she kept clearing our table. Management: idk why you were YELLING at your employers in korean while they were eating their dinner shift meals but we're korean so we understood what you were saying. We were attempting to enjoy an Easter / Birthday meal and you sucked the happiness out of the room. Food: Kalbi was delicious. Japchae was extremely overcooked. Soondubu used to be fire but this time around it was just okay. Sam gyup Sal (pork belly) And chadol (brisket) wasn't cooked to my liking since the servers did it in the back. It would have been nice to be able to at least order more rice since it comes out of a rice cooker but the whole table failed to order more bowls of rice.

Shin Chon is one of our go to spot whenever we want to eat Korean barbecue. This is one of the most authentic Korean barbecue restaurant . The quality of the barbecue meat is very good so is the flavor. There are many selections from the menu. Their seafood pancakes, tofu soup, beef soup, and variety of Korean noodles are all very tasty. Even though their barbecue selections, it's not all you can eat, but combos do come in decent portion, which is not a bad price. Hence the quality of the meat are better than the ones served at all-You-can-eat restaurants. This restaurant is conveniently located next to supermarket Lotte , with ample parking and easy access to freeway and major roads. Highly recommend . https://www.instagram.com/reel/CrZlxQ1AK15/?igshid=YjNmNGQ3MDY=

Shinchon is regarded by many as the peak of kbbq in the area. I am inclined to agree. This is not ayce quality nor is it ayce price. Quality cuts with texture and flavor to match is what you can expect. We ordered a selection of meats, with galbi definitely being the star of the show. You can gnaw on the rib bone after too. I've also had leftovers(galbi bento) and the dish holds up pretty well. Definitely had no complaints flavor/service wise.

I came here on a Monday night and they were busy! We got a table right away. Note that if you are not doing korean BBQ, it will be easier to get a table. We opted in for their Galbi Dolsot Bibimbap which is their beef and veggie rice that comes in a stone pot. The rice gets a bit crunchy at the bottom and it also came with the gochujang sauce on the side (spocy, sweet sauce). The bibimbap came with a ton of assorted veggies and their beef. We also got their Terra and Kloud beer. One beer is enough for two people! The staff checked in on us and also were patient enough to wait for our other patron to arrive. They also gave us a new set of side dishes when our patron arrived and ordered. They were hospitable and it was a pleasant experience, plus the food was so good!

This hidden gem is always worth the hour drive. Now that we're older, we prefer the quiet, family style Korean bbq over the ones that blast kpop. Service and food are always amazing!

Shin Chon was recommended to me by a friend a few weeks ago and I knew the general area they were talking about. I didn't realize until I got there today that I had actually walked them to this restaurant before they can get was The next door restaurant. I initially intended to order lunch here for my office but it was on one of their off days so I couldn't call to ask about delivery. I could not find them on any delivery app so I don't believe that they do offer delivery. 2 weeks later and a late morning start, had me in need for lunch so of course I took the perfect opportunity to order with them. Like all of us Yelpers, we look at a menu on Yelp and pictures sometimes weeks ahead of time. I already knew I wanted to order their Gabby box so I called to place my order and shortly went to pick it up. I was not expecting a whole bag of food but was overjoyed when it was brought to me. I didn't have the full sit down experience but I did get all of bon chon, see the pictures. I appreciate it the extra care they took to making sure the BonChon didn't get mixed together. They added aluminum foil within the separated compartments and also placed plastic wrap on the top before closing the container. They got extra points for this. The only negative thing is informing me it would take 20 minutes to prepare. However my meat was not hot although it had aluminum foil underneath. Next time I'll know to just arrive within 10.

Visited Shin Chon to celebrate a big day for both myself and my family. We arrived around noon. I was surprised how packed the restaurant was so early in the day. Nonetheless, we were seated quickly. The ambiance was comfortable, definitely a family-friendly restaurant. The staff was very friendly and attentive. We literally had someone coming to our table consistently bringing food, drinks or cooking our food on the grill. I couldn't believe the amount of food we were serviced. We started with the dumping which were very good. As our main course, we had the bulgogi and the spicy pork belly and octopus. The octopus was a little touch, but it was good. I really enjoyed the bulgogi the most, it is really one of my favorite dishes. An all around great dining experience. Definitely adding Shin Chon to the list of my favorite Korean restaurants. They are definitely giving their competitors a run for their money.

I've been going here for a long time since I was in high school. Now that I live further away, I don't get to go often but had a chance to pick up some food from here. I opted for the spicy short rib soup (Galbi tang). It was so good. The spice is mild for those that can't handle spice too well. It was flavorful and had a ton of noodles, scallions and 4-5 big pieces of short rib! The dish cost $18.95 which can be seen a bit on the high side but I think it was worth it. Since I got it to go, they provided me a small plate of sides (banchan) with an assortment of kimchi, garlic stems, bean sprouts and broccoli. When I went in, it was so packed! With almost every table filled so I would recommend that you make a reservation. They do have larger spaces that can accommodate a large crowd or big family. While there is plenty of parking available, the layout of the lot can be dangerous with a lot of drivers not looking or aware of others coming from other directions so please do be careful!!

One of the top if not the best Kbbq restaurant I've had in Ellicott City. I have been here several times with friends and their banchan (side dish) and meat quality have always been excellent. They have rice paper wraps and seasonal banchan that pair perfectly with your bbq and their other dishes like pajeon (Korean savory pancakes) are very good too. This place is run by Korean ajummas who know what they are doing and will cook your meats for you. Their bbq sets are very reasonable and if you come with a group expect to pay around $30 a person +tip/tax.

Lots of families. Staff members were attentive, kind, and extremely helpful. The food was like any Korean BBQ, so pretty good.

Food was very good and the service was decent. A liitle bit disappointed that they nickle and dime you for everything. [ $1.00 for couple of lemon slices and 50 cents for a togo container】Spent over $220 for a party of 4.

When we have friends and family visiting, this restaurant is a must-visit. I think it offers the best flavors compared to other nearby Korean restaurants. It is a relatively authentic Korean BBQ restaurant. However, I don't recommend going on a Saturday night--last time, my friends and I waited for over two hours. This time, we visited the day after Thanksgiving, which was a Friday, and they weren't too busy and everyone enjoyed the food we had a great time there.

4/6/22 Food: Banchan included: -fishcakes, pickled daikon, scallions/lettuce mix, lettuce, anchovy, potato, bean sprouts, broccoli Meats: -#2 Galbi (beef short ribs, $38.95) -#5 Chadolbagyi (prime portion of beef brisket) -extra steamed egg ($3) This was my first time having Galbi and it was amazing - tender, flavorful, and moist. I've been missing out! My husband liked his brisket, but said he likes it better at other go to Korean bbq restaurant. The steamed egg was good. Our dinner only came with one so we ordered another one. My husband said mine was much fuller than his. Lol. As much as I enjoyed the food, later that night, I did not feel good. It's possible I ate too much as I felt bloated. My husband said he had indigestion. Service: Our server wasn't good. She put the brisket on the grill and took a long time to return so I put the Galbi on the grill myself not knowing if she would return. Shortly after, she returns and says they do it. I don't like the layout of the restaurant because they are sectioned and I feel that servers can't see as easily when you want to wave them down. I prefer an open layout. So on top of not checking on us, she messed up my order. I asked for bulgogi and she gave me Galbi. It's been a long time since I've had bulgogi so when she brought out the Galbi, I didn't know. When we placed our order, she read it back to us so she really messed up. My husband only discovered the mistake when he went to pay the bill. He pointed to our table and said we got the brisket and bulgogi and she corrected and said it was Galbi, not bulgogi. We had to pay an extra $11 for a mistake our server made. She should have eaten up the difference. My husband didn't cause a fuss since I liked the Galbi, but if it were me I would have fought the bill based on the principle. At the very least, she should have apologized. Final thoughts: Delicious food, but not good service. I have other Korean bbq restaurants in Ellicott City I want to try so it's unlikely we'll be back anytime soon especially given the unsatisfactory service.

This place is so good!!! It is extremely pricey though but it's so good. They have the rice wraps that I like. My only complaint is they give you so little sauce but other than that not bad! We ordered enough for three people between the two of us. I love to eat. We ate it all. I was very full. Bonus, they cool the meat for you!

I had not been here in few years but had a great dinner- we got the medium "turtle"- which is a combination of 4 different grilled meats with plenty of sides , steamed egg and doen jang soup- I really enjoyed the meats- the jumu leok was especially flavorful -- service was attentive - several people asked throughout the night if we needed anything - ambience is great-clean and roomy- the fan sucks up the smoke well so I did not smell like smoke when I came home either!

Pretty amazing Korean BBQ joint located in Ellicott city. Standard table Korean barbecue service with propane heat and large metal surface to cook on. Everything you would expect is on the menu and is well prepared. Great banchan! Obviously everyone has their own preferences but I enjoy the Galbi and joomulluck galbi at this restaurant. The chadolbagyi and bul gogi are decent but not as good. The bibimpap is also amazing! Other than that I have only had the bbq dishes. Definitely worth a trip. They only take reservations on weeknights so show up early and expect to wait on weekends.

After all the hype, my wife and I drive up from Northern Virginia to meet with friends/give this Shin Chon a try for dinner (since our friends RAVE about it). Wanted to like it, but the entire experience was so-so (at best). My wife got the Galbi Dolsot Bimibap and I got the Seafood Bimimbap, while our friends (2 adults and 2 teens) got a couple of the meats for the bbq option. I can't speak for their food, but ours was surprisingly bland. Not "bad", just nothing special. We arrived at 4:30pm, to beat the Saturday dinner crowd, but the servers' performance genuinely awful. They continued to hover despite being told several times we needed time to actually LOOK at th menu, my wife had to ask for silverware/napkin/chopsticks on three separate occasions, water re-fills were next to impossible to get (until the very end), and then the pulled the hovering routine when it came time to pay the bill (before we could even get our cards out). I get that Saturdays are busy/they're looking to turn the table, and maybe this was just an off night for the staff (writ large), but I can get FAR better/more affordable Korean food (with service to match) down here in Fairfax. No need to waste my time fighting 495 traffic for nearly 90 minutes shlepping up to Ellicott City. *shrugs*

This korean place satisfies exactly what you want since it has all the korean goodies and kbbq if you wanted that as well. It's very homey. Staff were very friendly and comfy to be around. I had the soondubu and it was very hot and filling. Exactly the comfort food I needed.

Ellicott City MD vs. Annandale VA for Korean BBQ? It's a tough call. But if I'm in Ellicott City, I go to Shin Chon. They have the meats - high quality, properly marinated, and plenty of sides to go around. In addition to the BBQ, they have plenty of non-BBQ Korean dishes (soondooboo, pajeon, etc.) that are tasty and delicious. And when you're done, you can stop by the Lotte next door and stock up on K-groceries for home. If you're looking for authentic Korean food in Ellicott City, you can't go wrong with Shin Chon!

This is my #1 favorite Korean barbecue restaurant!! Their food is so delicious, especially the galbi, bulgogi, duk mandooguk, and kimchi jjigae! I love the ambiance of the restaurant, and the decorations make it so homey! The service is great, although it gets pretty busy on weekends. 100% recommend!

It has been quite a while since we had been here and the return was worth it. Our service was fast and courteous and the food was abundant and tasty. The restaurant was full and that was a surprise given the time of day. I tried the Bento box and it was really two meals. All of the side dishes were fresh. If you get a take away box, there is a small surcharge, but you'll need it because the food servings are plentiful.

Customer service is always impeccable every time I dine here. The quality of food is consistent and amazing! Definitely recommend this spot!

Our go to for the authentic Korean food fix! I am never disappointed after each meal. This review is rating only the food, not service or anything else. There's an unsaid standard rule for Korean dinning... if the service sucks, then the food is bomb

Come to shin chon for the good quality in meat for KBBQ! However, service can be a hit or miss sometimes. Despite that, I think the food here is pretty good and you can definitely taste the quality compared to AYCE places!

APPETIZER: Gun Mandoo: homemade pan-fried beef, pork & vegetable mixed dumplings *I love pan fried mandoo and these are extra crispy and generously filled dumplings KOREAN BBQ: For 2 combo: Beef brisket & cubes of boneless prime short ribs *The Korean BBQ is super authentic and the quality of beef is unmatched. The short ribs melt in your mouth and the brisket is so delicious wrapped in the rice papers. The banchan has a ton of variety including radish kimchi, kimchi, frenbrake, japchae, etc. SERVICE: I definitely feel rushed because there is usually a wait outside for Korean BBQ and whenever I go we usually eat for 2 hours between the BBQ and drinking Soju. I also wish they were more attentive on cooking the BBQ so it doesn't burn. The food is so good that I deal with the less than great service.

Late night friday we decided to eat out (Date night) we Had the shin chon special. The portion was a bit small for two people, but its okay since i get full so quickly anyway. The side dishes were abundant, But i think their biggest feature is the endless person who helps you cook your meat, checks up on you all the time. One of them even taught me how to say Jigae properly. Very sweet ladies who is like clockwork walking and checking every customer if they need anything. Overall it was good, next time i will definitely try the other foods not just kbbq.

That's our spot, wonderful Korean cuisine. I love their food. They have skimped on the veggies. They used to give you a lot More, but the bbq food and other dishes are delicious.

The service and atmosphere was great, the food was authentic and good. Lots of Korean side dishes were served before the meal. We could have stuffed ourselves full just by them. We ordered too much and couldn't finish because we forgot to take the side dishes into consideration. On top of that, the portions were big. Every dish tasted like what they were supposed to, pretty standard and nothing special. Flavors were hot, spicy and mixed with some sweet taste . The soup really opened up all the senses and nerves in your body after the meal. We ordered 3* grill-it-yourself Korean Barbecue beef brisket and pork bell. Came with a range of traditional side dishes, soup and rice. 3*Hae Jang Gook: the spicy soup reputed to cure all hangovers. 3*Ojinguh Bokeum : stir fried squid and vegetables in the spicy sauce with noodles. The sauce was a bit sweet and spicy.

This used to be our favorite place in the area for KBBQ. But the last few times we have visited has gotten worse and worse, and we may not come again after yesterday. Prices have gone up again, but that's not surprising given the economy right now. But comparatively with similar KBBQ places nearby and restaurants in general, prices are high, especially when you notice the quality of their meats are not great. Just me and a friend for an early dinner -- no wait on a Saturday at 530p, but it is packed. We order the combo #2 for 2 people -- Chadol (brisket) + kalbi joomaluk (cubes of boneless short rib). We also ordered haemul pa-jun -- a seafood pancake appetizer. The side dishes (banchan) were ok. Some kimchi dishes (cabbage, radish, cucumber) were all in the same kimchi style. Broccoli is weird. The fish cakes (O-deng) were soggy, and very bad. The bean sprouts were probably the best as they were fresh and crunchy. The pajun was soooo disappointing. First, it took a long time. It came after we finished the chadol and the kalbi was cooking. Second, it was drenched in oil. Visual oil on top, you probably could literally squeeze a few cups of oil out of the pancake if you wanted to. Not a lot of seafood as well. Overall disappointing, especially for $18.95. We both ate one piece and left it to go. The chadol was very fatty. This is not too surprising as the beef brisket is supposed to be fatty and thin. That is why it is normally first on the grill -- seasons the metal with the fat and cooks relatively fast so you can get to eating quick. But we saw pieces that were only fat, and gnarly pieces at that. Hard to chew and eat. We left a few pieces to the side. The joomaluk kalbi was disappointing. Kalbi (short rib) should be as tender as can be. These pieces were not tender as they should be. The quality is below par, especially for the price they are charging. The tofu soybean stew was good. There were good pieces of tofu and potato in there. Not spicy at all, but that's fine. This was probably the best part of the meal. The steamed egg was disappointing. Hardly seasoned, pretty flat, and too watery. Compared to the egg dish you receive at Chosun Hwaro, they are hardly in the same league. Usually you are given lettuce leaves to make ssam (lettuce wraps) with the meats. We were told that would be extra ($3 or $5, I didn't hear our waitress well). Wow. That is just not right. Nickeling and diming usually included parts of a KBBQ meal is terrible business. We were given very small amounts of garlic slices (maybe 8 slices), jalapeno slices (maybe 6 slices), and small amount of sesame oil. We had to ask for more sesame oil, and was given an equally small amount. With the appetizer, no drinks or dessert, and our combination -- with tax/tip, it came to about $100 for 2. Not overly high, but not cheap either, especially with no drinks added. High enough where quality should be great, if not good. The last straw probably was when they charge for a to-go box for the pajun, and the plastic bag as well. 50 cents and 5 cents. Just a very bad taste. And the container didn't close -- the waitress had to go get rubber bands to make it kind of close. For now, Chosun Hwaro is our preference now for KBBQ in the area. Koba AYCE in Belvedere Square is a better option as well if you're near the city. It might be awhile until we return here, which is a shame as we loved this place for years. 3 stars is very generous. I don't like giving bad star ratings.

My brother and sister came to this Korean restaurant after grocery shopping at Hmart. We wanted something quick and comforting so thought Korean food would be the best option. I got the galbi tang and my brother got the seafood dolsot bibimbap and both dishes did not disappoint! The service was quick and the servers were the most delightful! Definitely will come here again with friends!

This place was very Korean so I don't understand why it says "Japanese Restaurant" on the electric sign in the front. Anyways, Friendly workers and nice service. They were attentive at first but they never came around once we were served. Different ladies took our order and brought our food. I had to ask for barley tea 3 times, but the second lady I asked did apologize saying she forgot. They were all very sweet! The galbi tang wasn't too spicy and the broth was very rich. There was a decent amount of galbi too. The udon was a bit salty and the shrimp tempera was kinda gross at the tips since it was so soggy. Still enjoyed it! My friend got the dol sot bibimbap and she really liked it. I didn't think it was that great but it looked filling. I may be a bit biased because I eat bomb bibimbap at home. Banchan was ok as well. I heard this place was one of the best in k food, so I would definitely try their casserole dishes or kbbq next time.

Our go-to local favorite Korean restaurant that has all the traditional Korean dishes you would want! I just ordered their kimchi jigae to go, and it was perfect. It's like they wanted you to feel well loved and taken care of when they made the dish because it's exactly what I wanted! The flavor was spot on, they had pieces of rice cake inside, plus large chunks of soft meat and large pieces of kimchi! They even sliced up two thick slices of firm tofu which was delicious. They also gave you a container of banchan (side dishes) perfectly wrapped and ready to go! Banchan included roasted broccoli, lotus flower, kimchi, and bean sprouts. Overall, the kimchi jigae, with the rice and banchan, made for a perfect late night meal. I would also say that their other Korean dishes are delicious too, from their spicy codfish stew, to all the BBQ meats, which also include dduk ssam (rice paper wraps), one of the few if not only places to have this with Korean BBQ! Service is great too.

This place was a jewel back in the day, but unfortunately, it has gone downhill. We probably should have seen it coming when the lady dropped the brisket on the table next to us, but just put it back on our platter. We ordered some beers and the turtle #2 combo for 5 (there were 4 of us). The server lady stood between two of the guys cooking the meat, instead of the side of the table for some reason, so she kept bumping into them while they were trying to eat. She also kept distributing the meat and didn't let us touch it until she left. We ended up getting overdone meat. She also kept giving everyone meat but me, so I was hungry by the end of it. My husband and friends gave me some of theirs to share after she left, but I maybe got 2-3 pieces of each type. We were all still wanting a bit more, but decided to go elsewhere for more food. It was not worth $170 for "5" people. TLDR: for $50/person, I left hungry because the server refused to serve me overcooked meat.

Quality: Good Pricing: Average Variety: Average Service: Poor (inconsistent) My friends had a wonderful time here before and bought me with them for their second visit. However, this time, our waitresses were snappy and rude. One accidentally flung a piece of meat on me and onto the floor - but didn't replace it. Our table got forgotten and the meat was burned - again without any effort to make it right. Kbbq is an experience and the poor service really soured it. My friends were shocked by how poor the service was because it had been excellent the last time they went. This might have been a one-off but who wants to roll the dice when on a date?

The food was good but it is pricey for what you get. The service wasn't very nice. I am sure if there was miscommunication or what, but our waitress could have been much nicer.