Smoking Tiger Korean BBQ

Let me first said this: I love Korean BBQ and hotpot. However, I am used to the all-you-can-eat style since I eat quite a bit. When I first entered the restaurant, I was greeted by two hostesses with a big smile. I was directed to a table and my server took over. The service was top and server was very tentative in changing grill before asked. The quality of meat was excellence and the marinate was rich and moist. The meat was tender and fresh. The portion was spot on; I felt satisfied but not to the food coma as in a buffet. You could enjoy the meal and not have to worry about the time limit. I forgot to take photos. Next time. I remembered to take some photos on a second visit. Our server was wonderful.

My first visit here with mom for Mother’s Day. The food, atmosphere, and service were all very good. I will note that we took boxes of meat home with us. The combos are a great deal for a larger party but I wish they provided half combos for smaller parties at a lower price point. Overall I recommend for celebrating an event but a bit pricey for every day dining.

Amazing food and service! The combo portions come with a lot of food! We had four people and ordered the large beef combo C and it came with so much meat we took 1/3 of it home! Meat quality is very good! Also their side dishes are truly the best! Kimchi is soo good. And I love their broccoli side dish. Also the combo includes a side of rice for everyone which I appreciate cause other places charge extra for just a bowl of rice. Highly highly recommend this place!

Drove almost an hour to try Smoking Tiger BBQ, and it was totally worth it! The place is clean, the service is great, and the food is top-notch. Combo C was a hit, and the steak tartare—though I was hesitant—turned out amazing. Nice gesture with the birthday dessert as well. Highly recommend this spot!

Love that they had set prices & not ACE (hard to find nowadays.) Good service & area was well ventilated. Meats were well presented & tasty.

We got Beef Combo B and it was more than enough for the two of us. The beef itself was fresh and they were well marbled as advertised as wagyu. The service was amazing. They changed our grill often, and refilled salads and side dishes. They offered to cook as well but we rather cook ourselves as we were picky. We got one of the two round tables with stove top in middle like in Korea grill restaurant. This has became our favorite Korean BBQ place.

Our standard for Korean food is very high. It's difficult to find top shelf Korean outside of Mesa but we scored in Gilbert! High quality meat and traditional side dishes make this place a winner. They even have their own Korean butcher! The service was outstanding especially Nathan Michael. I highly recommend going here. We will be back very soon! Everyone loved it

The food service was amazing! Our server, Michelle was very nice and friendly! She made sure we were very comfortable and even gave us recommendations on other places to go. The food was great. We had the premium beef combo with corn cheese and beef tofu soup. Will definitely come here again if I’m in Arizona!

I am obsessed with this place. This place is the only decent korean BBQ restaurant in AZ. They do a la carte style dining and let me tell you, it is a way better experience than your typical AYCE KBBQ. Quality of meat is 10/10 Service is 10/10 I freaking love how simple the menu is with still plenty of options. SMOKING TIGER IS #1

Excellent quality food that was fresh and tasted amazing. Clean and nice interior. $1 dollar beer with a bottle of soju; Service was leagues above the price point, honestly the only difference you might find in a much much more expensive place is better bussing so I'm just being picky. Definitely plan on coming back again. My girlfriend liked it too :)

Love this place! I always go here when I visit Arizona! I've been here about 4 times now. You can either get any of the combos or order the plates a la carte. Once we the beef combo B both times and tried both the beef options and both was good but ordered the galbi over the ribeye steak. The brisket was alright. Not that fatty but I'm usually not a fan of brisket unless it's fatty. Must order the beef tartar! I love of so much! Need to come with more people so we can try more different dishes!

My sister and I decided to try this place as we'd never been and it is a newer restaurant. We walked in and there was only about a 5 min wait... They just had to get a table ready. Once the table was ready, we got seated and started. The menu is mainly combos, but you can order ala carte. We got the small beef combo which came with brisket(chadol baegi), marinated short rib (galbi), marinated rib eye (bulgogi), beef soon tofu soup, egg souffle, and cheesy corn. It was all amazing. I usually don't like the egg or the corn but it was well seasoned and had a lot of flavor! The meats were also super delicious. The soup had great flavor and just enough spice! We ordered some lettuce, japchae and gyoza as well. The japchae had the perfect blend of seasoning, veggies and meat. It was amazing. Some of the best I've had in AZ. Usually we like most things but there are a few we don't... Not here... My sister and I couldn't decide what to keep eating next because everything was so. Good. The presentation of the meats, banchan, and place setting was also super well done. The servers all share the tables and every single one that came to our table was extremely nice. One gal got us started and chatted with us as she put the meat on. One thing I forgot to mention, they bring some beef Tallow out to get the grill oiled before putting on the food. So good! I will say that when you enter, the smoke from all the grills is very evident in the restaurant. It didn't bother me but I did notice it seemed a bit more than other Korean BBQ places. Another table had a unique thing at their table, so I took a pic. Turns out it was a beer keg! How unique! Overall I highly recommend and want to go back soon!! Way to go!

I wish I had tried this place sooner. Right away we were greeted by friendly staff and sat at a table. It wasn't a weekend though so I'm unsure how busy they can get. We chose the 3 person combo and it was very filling. Maybe not so much if there are heavy eaters in the group but everyone was filled at the end. The meat was so tender I really enjoyed the beef rib the most but all of the options were delicious. This is a pricey restaurant so if you come here, you will be spending 80+$. There were so many tables spread out too so the ambiance was great and we didn't feel too close to other tables.

My first visit here with mom for Mother's Day. The food, atmosphere, and service were all very good. I will note that we took boxes of meat home with us. The combos are a great deal for a larger party but I wish they provided half combos for smaller parties at a lower price point. Overall I recommend for celebrating an event but a bit pricey for every day dining.

We love Korean BBQ and have tried almost every spot in Arizona. This time, we decided to check out Smoking Tiger Korean BBQ, and it didn't disappoint! We got there around 6:30 pm on a Friday night, and luckily, we didn't have to wait for a table. By 7:00 pm, the place was packed, with people waiting at the door. Definitely glad we arrived early! The staff was super helpful and attentive, and the vibe reminded us of Korean BBQ spots in California. We ordered the large Combo C, which was perfect--it had a little bit of everything, so we got to try it all. The food came out quickly, looked super fresh, and was nicely presented. Everything was delicious, and we were stuffed by the end but managed to finish it all. It's a bit of a drive for us, but we'll definitely come back when we're in the area. If you're into Korean BBQ, this spot is worth checking out!

I really liked Smoking Tiger and can't wait to go back! I'd say this is one of the better Korean BBQ restaurants in the area. It might be a little more expensive but it felt open (not crowded like some spots), clean, and the food quality was great. I went with two girl friends and we shared an appetizer and the Combo C platter with soup and rice on the side. This was more than enough food for all of us! The seafood pancake was one of the best that I've had, including ones from South Korea! It was really crispy and had a good ratio of fillings. I am not normally a fan of Korean chili flavor, but I also really enjoyed the beef soon tofu soup. It had great flavor and a bit of a kick. For proteins, if you're looking to try a bit of everything, Combo C was the way to go. Each of us got at least a few bites of brisket, Kalbi, pork belly, shrimp and ribeye; I liked all of these pretty equally! Again, with all the Bonchon, sides and our appetizer, I was full after this!

I absolutely love this place. The staff here is beyond friendly. Every time we come we are greeted warmly. They always offer a little tutorial if you are a Korean BBQ novice. There are plenty of tables for two, so this is perfect for a date night. Our go-to is the Combo C (brisket, short rib, shrimp, bulgogi, pork belly). You will get meat wasted. All combos come with soup, eggs, and a delightful dish of cheese and corn, plus plenty of banchan. They offer a waitlist online, I love that you can check out how busy it is before heading over. We definitely try to go on weeknights at an off time, it can certainly get busy on the weekends.

First time trying this korean bbq spot. Its not your normal all you can eat. I love that the staff was friendly and the restaurant was clean and the plus side the floors were not slippery. The meat quality was excellent. You can order different meat combos and add other meats. I really enjoyed everything the ribeye, beef tongue and the seafood pancake. I would definitely recommend only ordering the small portion if you have two people. It was more than enough food. I also love that you can cook your leftover meats and pack it to go! I will definitely be back!!

If you don't need all-you-can-eat (it's NOT an option here) and you're looking for a KBBQ spot that delivers on quality, this is the place! The combo portions are generous enough that no one is leaving hungry, and the unlimited cold sides are delicious. We got seconds/thirds of everything. The staff were so accommodating to my food allergies, making thoughtful modifications and checking in to ensure everything was safe for me. And let's talk about the meats! I had to pass on marinades because of my allergies, but all of the meats were so fresh and flavorful that they didn't need anything else. Highly recommend!

Been wanting to try this place out ever since they opened and fortunately, a friend chose this spot for our monthly group dinner. Came in on a Monday night for a party of seven and they were able to accommodate us immediately. After looking over the menu, we decided to order the seafood pancake, beef kimchi fried rice, cold noodle (regular), and the Smoking Tiger Combo set A (large) with an added-on order of the pork jowl. The seafood pancake was surprisingly better than I thought it would be, satisfyingly crispy and not mushy at all. The beef kimchi fried rice and the cold noodles were okay, nothing amazing to rave about. The meat quality overall was quite good for the combo set price, I personally enjoyed that the beef came marinated but not all in the party agreed. However, we agreed that the pork jowl was overpriced for the quantity given. The side dishes were decent, some were better than others but still acceptable enough to enjoy. Unfortunately, the white rice that came with the meal was mushy, which made it off putting. Service was friendly but sadly lacking. We had to flag down different servers multiple times to request more side dishes, drink refills, and a change of grills throughout our meal. The ambiance was quite comfortable, even though the color scheme of the whole place is black. The interior was also surprisingly more spacious than you would assume based on the outside. They had music playing throughout the restaurant, but it wasn't so loud that we had trouble hearing each other talk.

New favorite non AYCE KBBQ place! Brisket was good and able to crisp up fast. There was no oddly chewy, questionable bite. I also like the sides a lot. I feel like the current non AYCE places strongly lack in yummy sides but this place makes up for it. Also a bit cheaper here too. Service was good and attentive. Wish it was a little cooler in here but not a big deal.

The food was excellent and plentiful. However, I was a little disappointed in the service. The server asked us if we would like refills on the side dishes and although we said yes, we never got them. Also, our cook plate was black and charred and should have been changed, it never was.

We kept meaning to try this place as it is near our house, but never made it in. They didn't seem too busy this time so we stopped and got seated right away. Very welcome staff. It's very dark in there there is a walls are black. We got some combo meal for 4 people. It was a lot of food and my kids got a kick out of us, cooking it right in front of them on the table. Everything was very good. My wife got some wine sampler that she absolutely despised, but for some reason it didn't say anything so whatever. For paying this kind of money and having to cook your meal, these kind of places are good like once a year for something different, but I personally prefer the food to be cooked out of the kitchen. Either way we more than likely will be back in the future.

Great bang for your buck with substantial portions and meat quality that matches the price point. The cuts were fresh and satisfying, making it easy to enjoy a hearty feast without breaking the bank. The banchan were decent overall, but the pickled veggies and cheese corn were definite standouts--simple yet packed with flavor. As for the name, there were no smoking tigers to be found, but the food more than made up for it

Got the beef combo_B. So much food so delicious. Full feast with all the side dishes on the table. Unlike the all all you can eat Korean bbq place, these are quality meats. Service is fast and all the waiters are very friendly. Definitely will come back and will recommend to everyone.

The spicy squid was definitely worth it. The service was so nice and I don't remember our waitress name but she was awesome! We ordered ALOT and the total was not bad, and on the plus side we can take the leftovers home, unlike other Kbbq places.

Korean BBQ was a new experience for us. We were greeted when we walked in. We must have looked as we felt - we were given a menu to review and told to feel free to ask questions. And we had a lot of questions. The waitress answered all of our questions and shared her knowledge of how the items were made and what they were. The ambiance was quiet, which we appreciated. We decided that we definitely wanted to have lunch there. We shared our meal. We ordered the Stone Bibimbap with a side of Corn Cheese. We were first served a salad with several toppers (thinly sliced marinated radishes which was a surprising delight, small broccoli flowerettes, kimchi, a kimchi type small cucumber side and Korean potato salad). We were delighted with our salad and sides. It was delicious and woke up our taste buds in preparation of our main dish. Although we didn't need the Corn Cheese. The Bimbimbap was a wonderfully prepared dish. Our waitress brought it to our table and asked if we wished to have a little heat (spicy) added. We chose to have the heat on the side. She mixed the Bimbimbap with other tasty flavors. It was very tasty for both of us. I enjoyed adding some of that spice. My taste buds enjoyed dancing during this lunch. Delicious and a wonderful, educational culinary experience. We will be returning!

This is my first time coming to Smoking Tiger and we had to wait a long time to be seated when there were plenty of tables open, could be because they're understaffed. They have a large menu with a lot of different types of meat and interesting combos. They also have a good variety of sides. However the kimchi was a little bitter for me and the cheese corn and omelette were a bit over cooked bordering being burnt. When we got the meat, we were actually a bit underwhelmed. We got their beef combo for 2 and it was a fairly small portion. Smaller than what you would get at most of the other Korean BBQ spots. The quality of meat was okay and there wasn't a whole lot of flavor when it came to the Bulgogi. We also got their premium ribeye and it was honestly more fat than meat and the quality was subpar. The ambiance and service were excellent. Staff was very professional and courteous. Someone was always available when you needed them. The inside of the restaurant was nice looking as well. Just wish the food was better. Maybe it was just an off night and I'm willing to try them again but just was underwhelmed considering the excellent reviews.

The food was great as was the service! They can help you with some of the cooking if you need it. The sides that can't with the meats were good and the meat was good quality and had good flavors and accompaniments to dip them in if desired. Would definitely go back!

My favorite KBBQ in AZ! The restaurants clean and service is always quick. They have great quality meats and sides too. I think about their kimchi often, it has the perfect salty/sweet/SPICY/umami balance that pairs so well with the meat.

Honestly this is the best KBBQ in Arizona. Absolutely all the meats, soups, rice dishes are absolutely amazing. The quality of the menu is there top to bottom. You will not be disappointed at all! On top of that, the service is really great and the environment is top notch.

First time at a Korean bbq and I quite enjoyed my experience. The tiger combo was a lot for two people so we opted for the wagyu thin sliced brisket, shrimp, pot stickers, kimchi pancakes, beef kimchi fried rice, spicy stir fried squid. Honestly typing this review up, we got a lot of food for two. I didn't enjoy cooking the beef so I made my cousin do it. It was tasty after she was done. My favorite meal were the beef kimchi fried rice and the spicy stir fried squid. Those dishes were packed full of flavor, and we had good amount of leftovers. Great drink menu, as well. The staff were amazing, helpful with the recommendations. For the price, I do think you get your money's worth. Also the restaurant had a lots of packing space, we didn't have to wait at all because we made reservations as well. Definitely will be back.

Came back another time and this time went with all unmarinated cuts. Samgyeopsal was a smaller piece but it was a very nice piece. Service was amazing and unmarinated meat definitely let the quality show out. Highly recommend getting unmarinated to see how different quality is between this and AYCE. Really like this option for 5 people it was about $40 each with gratuity included, and everyone was full.

This place has so much potential. We were a party of 4. The service was excellent! The food quality was pretty good as well. We could have ordered more but what was so frustrating was there was just not enough room for what we ordered. I would love to come back if the tables are altered and I can upgrade my review. The space on the table put a big damper on the whole experience.

We found new place for Korean BBQ. New favorite place. The beef have good flavor. Recommended

The barbecue was absolutely delicious -- so tender and full of flavor, easily some of the best we've had. The service was just as impressive; everyone was so friendly and attentive. We have a gluten allergy in our group, and they did a phenomenal job making sure we were safe and well taken care of. It really made the whole experience even better!

I love coming here when I crave Korean bbq but don't want AYCE. The service is always great, the space is clean and huge. There are both families and dates that come here. It's also convenient that they have the Yelp waitlist.

Food quality and service is always on point. My go to KBBQ place for when I want quality meat and not AYCE. Beef taretare is one of my favorite dishes there, it is meant to be eaten raw, and yes, it's safe.

This was my first Korean BBQ experience and it was a lot of fun! Our server Michelle was very helpful as one of our friends has Celiacs disease and they were VERY accommodating to what she could eat and how it needed to be served. The food came out fast and it was fun to cook it right in front of us! It was very busy on a Saturday night at 7:30 pm, but everyone looked like they were having a great time! It was a fun restaurant - I can't wait to come back!

What a fun place! We put our name on the waiting list and we're promptly seated. There are benefit to going early as the filled up quickly. The service here is amazing. They helped us with the menu as we were unfamiliar with what to order. We landed on two beef combo A platters for 8 people. The food came out very quickly. Started with the beef soup, steamed egg and corn cheese. All tasted amazing. Our veggies and meat platter came out shortly after. They helped up grill our meat and explained all the sauces. Two types of Kimchi tasted great! Veggies are unlimited. All and all my family left full and had so much fun. I might suggest that they increase the size of their water pitchers as we had to get the refilled 6-7 times. Don't pass up Smoking Tiger for a tasty fun experience!

We took family here Christmas Eve and all six of us had a really enjoyable & delicious time! This place is the perfect first time experience for those who's never had Korean BBQ. The servers were extremely helpful & friendly. We ordered a large Combo, along with some entrees & appetizers. It was way more food than we could eat. This is the perfect spot for a fun get together or special occasion. Definitely go there HUNGRY!

A good spot if you want Korean BBQ but don't want AYCE...so I repeat, this is not AYCE :) We came to celebrate my 5 year old's bday since she loves meat! My party of 7 was greeted when we walked in. The restaurant is pretty spacious and not busy on the Monday night we came in so we were given the choice of two tables to sit at. After we sat we were given menus right away and asked about drinks. Service was attentive thankfully since they automatically add a 22% gratuity on parties of 6+. Didn't take long for them to ask for our order and food came out quickly... We ordered the beef combo of bulgogi, short ribs and sliced brisket. All good except the short ribs were a lil grisly and hard to bite with just your teeth so you will need scissors to cut it up. Banchan is good with free refills, just wish they had fish cake bc that's my fave. Also ordered the beef fried rice, that was good too. The cheesy corn, steamed egg and beef tofu soup (or you have the option of the soybean soup) that come with the combo are all yummy. I would def come here again for Korean bbq!

Best Korean bbq spot in Az. Hands down. The quality of meat is top tier. The staff is friendly and attentive. This place is always busy and for good reason! So good.

My wife and I were really impressed with this restaurant. It was recommended to us by and friend and we both love Korean bbq. We've been to other Korean bbq places but this one was by far my favorite. It is a little more pricier than some of the other places, but it was definitely worth it. We ordered combo B that night and it was plenty of food for the both of us. The meat was a higher quality and it was seasoned and marinated well. Plus you can order unlimited sides to go along with your protein. The ambiance was very casual and it was too busy, but then again we did go out for an early dinner. Our server was really really nice to us and she kept checking in to see if we needed anything or if we wanted more food. What's really nice about this place is if there is food left over, you're able to bring it home. Overall, very cool place to go to and I would definitely come back.

We've been to several AYCE KBBQ spots and while many of them are great, when you're with a family with kids with tiny stomachs, having a set price for what you know is enough to get your money's worth, the menu set up here is perfect. Keeps you on budget and doesn't cause the rest of the party to "overeat" to justify the cost. When we go to AYCE, now that our kids are all over 10yrs old, the cost is close to double what we pay at Smoking Tiger, so for our sake, the price is great... not to mention the food is pretty premium and all delicious. Want more? Order 1 or 2 ala carte, otherwise no waste here and everyone's happy. The restaurant is clean and a great size to accommodate the demand with not too much of a wait whenever we go there. Service is awesome, but can sometimes be slow if it's packed, but what can you do? Lots of parking, lots of drink options, and the kimchi is always on point!

It may not looks like much outside, but the inside exceeds our expectations. The ambiance is very nice and the lay out is so well done that you will not have that crowded feeling. We ordered the beef serving for two and it was so much food! The staff was very attentive to details, explaining menu items, engaging, making sure we are well taken care of. They were all exceptional! Highly recommended!

My family's favorite Korean BBQ restaurant! We live pretty far from here and have a Korean BBQ restaurant close by but much prefer coming here! First off, the service is always excellent! The staff here are efficient and equally friendly! We enjoy the banchans and the soups and typically get a beef combo and it's more than filling for us. I'm a fan of brisket and my husband loves the short rib and rib eye. We will continue to stop in whenever we are on this side of the Valley!

Food was amazing! Daniel was an awesome grill master, he gave spectacular recommendations, and his curls are out of this world............and the other Daniel said "he was aight."

Best Korean BBQ we've had in Phoenix. Great service, delicious food, clean establishment. We highly recommend. It gets busy, so definitely account for that. We went on a Saturday at 4:30pm and the restaurant was almost full. Service was quick, our waitress was very helpful with the menu and prompt delivering our drinks and food. We went with the Smoking Tiger combo 3, which was the perfect amount of food for 4 people. The meats were lean and seasoned well. We loved the short ribs the most, followed by the ribeye, but everything was delicious! The starters were equally as tasty: the cheesy corn and tofu soup were our favorites. Plenty of parking available; the restaurant sits in a huge shopping center. High chairs were available for the kiddos. We will be back!

Got the combo platter of 3 different meats - brisket, kalbi short ribs and bulgogi. It came with steamed egg, corn cheese, and a choice of doenjang jigae or soondooboo, and the usual sides such as rice, kimchi, etc. High quality meat and banchan's. It was more than enough food for 2 people and we were stuffed! Also our server was very attentive and down to earth, we enjoyed chatting with her. Loved the food and service and overall atmosphere. We learned their sister restaurant is Hodori, which says a lot. Good, authentic Korean food.

The parking lot can be a bit of a mess but once you are finally inside you are teleported to a KBBQ paradise. The ambiance is great and they even decorated for Halloween. Music is not too loud, plenty of space, and a great place to take your time and have a leisurely dinner and catch up with friends. The menu was explained perfectly by the kind wait staff and they made sure to check on us often for any water or Banchan refills. I liked how they also came by to check on the grill to see if we needed a top change. We got the smoking tiger combo and hot stone bibimbap. The combo comes with corn cheese and we chose the tofu soup. Both very delicious and complimented the meats nicely. The meats are really high quality and for 4 people still a surprising amount that left everyone satisfied. Overall, very happy with our experience and will likely return

Great service, clean establishment, great quality meat. The sides were good too. The kimchi was not too sour. We ordered the combo C large with another large order of kalbi. It was perfect for four famished folks. Their egg soufflé was perfectly seasoned and the seafood pancake was crispy on the edges, just like we like it. We'll be making this our go to Korean BBQ place going forward. Our son (26) was doing the happy dance while eating.

Great place, amazing prices, great service. This places prices are pretty comparable to other korean bbq places ive been to. The main difference between this place and others is they let you keep the food and dont charge you if you dont finish. Ive never understood why kbbq places do this, but im greatful this place doesnt! The portion sizes are absolutely amazing and the waiters/waitresses are always VERY nice to us, and always willing to accomodate. 10/10 reccomendation

We absolutely loved this concept! A busy Friday evening but the wait was short and the staff were all very friendly and helpful! The atmosphere was nice and very clean, the food was delicious! It was neat to have the food prepared at your table. Since It was our first time, the waiter was happy to help us, I did see other tables where the customer was cooking it themselves. We now know so we'll be doing it ourselves next time! It's a bit pricey but worth it for the experience! Everything was delicious!

Our service was fantastic! As a recent graduate, it's nice to talk about educational and career goals and see someone working hard towards them. Not to mention the grilling skills were amazing! The food was really good too, despite its big portions and despite it was not an AYCE; it truly was all about quality. It was a really nicely set up Korean barbecue house. That had a nice ambience to it. My only caveat is, that this Korean barbecue house does not come cheap because you truly are paying for the quality; so be mindful of that.

The food service was amazing! Our server, Michelle was very nice and friendly! She made sure we were very comfortable and even gave us recommendations on other places to go. The food was great. We had the premium beef combo with corn cheese and beef tofu soup. Will definitely come here again if I'm in Arizona!

Great place and good food! Staff are always friendly and Oscar was really nice and accommodating!