Soh Grill House

Came here with the family to celebrate my birthday . I wanted to Korean bbq but didn’t want to go to k-town. I will give my review based on the following… 4 for service and an atmosphere… 1 for side dishes.. it was so few and not so good! We ordered the combo . Was told it is enough to feed 4-5 .. perhaps people on diet…. Quality of meat was ok … based on value… 3…. Typical Pasadena vibe… we were the only Asian.. the combo side dishes were very very skimpy… that small amount of corn with cheese is about the typical serving on a one person plate - ditto for the salad.. when corn and Lettuce is so cheap in price.. that was totally a turn off… will not be back!!!

The best Korean BBQ I’ve ever had! This place is absolutely amazing. The food is incredibly delicious, and my favorite part was the bulgogi meat—so tender and flavorful! The staff is so friendly and welcoming and the owner, she’s such a lovely lady! She even gave us a free dessert—fresh lychee on ice 😍😍😍 Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for authentic and delicious Korean BBQ! Can’t wait to come back.

Fantastic grilled meats here and the price is very reasonable for the amount of food and the quality of service you get, the folks were so kind!! seriously come visit this place for some quality k-bbq!

Love this place! Great quality and taste! Walked here but there are plenty of parking structures nearby. The employees are all friendly and helpful. We came early at like 5 and the employee told us because we were so early, she could help us cook because it wasn’t crowded. We ordered the marbled meat and marinated meat (at her suggestion). It was DELICIOUS!! I also love the banchan (side dishes) because they compliment SO well!! This place serves rice paper too (my husband told me it’s a Californian thing but it is delicious!). I highly recommend this place! (The bathrooms were clean too)

A bit pricier than typical Korean BBQ, the food and experience seemed worth it. I found it curious that servers here would be responsible putting the meat on the grill, every other Korean BBQs I went was self serve. Still a great experience

I really wanted to like SOH Grill House, but it just wasn’t for me. The meat was way too lean—just didn’t hit that juicy, flavorful mark I was hoping for. What really threw me off, though, was the service. The waitress was kind of hovering the whole time and even questioned why I wasn’t eating my food a certain way... it felt awkward and kind of uncomfortable. That said, the place is super clean and well-kept, so I’ll give them that.

The sign on the door says it opens at 5 but they're actually already open in the early afternoon on a Sunday. You get a side salad with your order. And their dressing is so good I want to take it home! It's a house made sesame dressing and it's amazing! The quality of the meat is really good too and it reflects the price you pay for it. Overall good experience! It wasn't so busy on a Sunday afternoon but it should have been. The sides are really good as well. The food had quality all over it. They cooked the meat for me which was super nice! I dined by myself and normally kbbq places require you to pay for 2 people but this place didn't! So if you're a solo diner like me, this place is it!

This place!!! I loved it.!! I will come back here. Came here to celebrate my son's graduation for a party of 15. Food is all great! Service is excellent! It is fast! And they are very friendly. Kids are welcome. They have cotton candy for kids. They will cook for you as well. I will definitely come back here.

2 of us ordered the set menu for 2, they used a wooden box to carry the meat, looks fancy and hilarious the decoration is modern and cool

the ambiance is wonderful and the servers are so kind and polite. as for the food; get the bulgogi, it's so good!!

Came here with family recently and I was impressed with the quality of meats. This is not your typical AYCE Korean BBQ spot and I can appreciate that. The service was great also! They even cook the food for you here! One other thing to note is that this place was really clean and some KBBQ spots can get a little "greasy." Can't wait to come back and bring more friends.

We came to celebrate our son's bday and it was so good! They've always been good, but they really upped their game! BBQ: we had brisket, pork belly, and bulgogi. It came I. A beautiful wooden box, like a gift. The server cooked the meat and veggies really well, even plating it for us. Flavors were great, really high quality: Bibimbap was really good. The wings were great! And of course we loved the banchan (kimchi, radish, cheese corn, mashed potatoes, and mustard greens). We got 2 rounds! Then the server made my kids cotton candy (!) It was a really wonderful experience, highly recommend

Consistantly impressed. We are always made to feel like family Food is exceptional. Service is above and beyond.

WE LOVE SOH GRILL HOUSE. Love the clean, sleek layout that is perfect for large parties. The employees are all very attentive and they cook the meat to perfection for you. They also teach you which sauce is best with which meat as well as how to eat certain meats. We got the lucky split and added the marinated short rib - it did NOT disappoint. Everything tasted high quality and they take great care in cooking each meat to our preference. The only thing was it was so much food for just the two of us!! Happy to take some home ((-: We will be back

Look, as I've gotten older, started a family , and moved out of LA and to to the suburbs I still do crave good Korean bbq. With Soh Grill, I've found a spot that's local and meets those cravings! My family and I have been dining at Soh Grill House for the better part of the past 4 months on a near weekly basis. The meat selection along with other food options is hard to find in Pasadena as well as the surrounding 626 area. Great and attentive service and for those with young kids, this is a great option. They offer a kids meal and cotton candy as a dessert to keep the kids full and content. Highly recommend checking this place out! Good quality food, attentive service, family friendly. What more can you ask for? Oh yeah, a Veteran Owned Business is the icing on the cake for me!

This place is amazing, very delicious food, presentation was amazing Very friendly professional and very clean very pricey but worth everything penny

This place was amazing!!!! They cook the food for you, and everything was so fresh!!! The Japchae wad amazing, the best I've ever had!! So good!!! I can't wait to bring my son to have this Korean BBQ. The bolgogii was so fresh and flavorful, so good!!! Thank you to the wait staff, they were amazing!!! Paul and Yoojin were amazing for us!!! I can't wait to come back.

One of the few Korean bbq restaurants in Pasadena! Menu is short but quality of meat selection is high. It may not be as good as some other Korean restaurants but it is definitely convenient if you are in Pasadena.

Very unique Korean spot. Never been to a place quite like this. It's an experience plus great food. Awesome sorbets and tofu stews. Steak was cooked just right medium like we asked for. Good kimchee. Not too sweet.

One of the best Korean BBQ Spots I've been to. the meats amazing sides amazing. Great quality service the waiters very friendly.

The service staff is warm and friendly, and deserve top marks right off the bat. However, Soh Grill has THE STRANGEST weekend policy which is NOT listed anywhere outside the restaurant, inside the dining room, or anywhere on the menu. That is, on weekends, you are required to order - at a minimum - two meat dishes. Each meat dish, mind you, is about $35-45. So if you simply came in for two soon-tofus, as we did, expecting to pay maybe $40-50 for the meal, you end up paying well over $100 just because you have to add two meat dishes. It is the most insane required upsell I've ever heard of in a restaurant. The meat is presented in nice little wooden boxes before being cooked for you by the staff (you can ask them not to, but it's set up for them to do so), and the restaurant is bright, clean and airy. The venting is great, so you never have to worry about walking out smelling of Korean BBQ. But that policy...it's just the craziest thing I've ever experienced. Basically forcing you to pay minimum $100 just for the meat if you walk in on weekends.

Very delicious! Yummy food and great service. The best cuts of meat I've ever seen. Very clean lots of food.

Would give them 10 stars if I could!! Amazing food and even better customer service. Overall great environment and great experience and would 100% recommend!

My absolute go to. I've been here at least 20 times. This place is quality, clean and efficient. I don't leave smelling like kbbq and that's amazing. They can mg favorite wines which is a plus. The kimchi rice is phenomenal, the bulgogi is really good. The staff is super sweet and helpful. They're really attentive and pay attention to detail. Always a great environment!

Wow, second times a charm! I don't remember my first visit, maybe they changed the menu/expanded? But anyway on my second visit everything was great. The portions were good (and they brought a little extra for free), the seasoning was light and the banchan was average(but kimchi was very spicy). The makgeolli (a kind of mead-like rice wine) was the best I've had (admittedly I've only had it five or six times): sweet and earthy. The meats tasted great as usual at k-bbq, but the servers were better than usual at prepping it, they even had big blowtorches that they used to crisp up the meat to finish. Finally, They brought out free coconut cotton candy for the kids! The bright modern decor also is nice.

Here again for a celebratory dinner for the holiday season. Restaurant is roomy and decorated for Christmas. Good ventilation and very efficient cooking on the grill with blowtorches to finish it off with a nice brown exterior. We ordered the meal for 5 for the 4 of us, and it came with 4 drinks. We also got cheese corn on the house which was delicious! Meat comes presented in a beautiful wooden box and the service is very attentive. Banchan were excellent although limited. Meat was excellent quality, every type. We also ordered beef soon dobu soup which was also delicious. My fave KBBQ place in this area! We will be back again! They have a lunch special going on 12-3 which is a meat dish and a soup with banchan and rice for $25. Maybe we'll be back sooner!

Great service, great food, clean and delicious. I Come here regularly and will continue, never disappoints.

I've been to many kbbq places across LA, mainly in Koreatown, but this place clears each and every time. The presentation and cleanliness are most notable when your food starts coming in. Other places I've been to are a little sketch and borderline dingy. This place is always bright and has the pleasant smell of beef caramelizing on the grills. The service is awesome with dishes coming out in a timely manner and all employees amiable. The food is outstanding and I'm never disappointed. If you're looking for an accessible, delicious, and memorable kbbq experience, look no further. Soh Grill House is here.

Service is great, but the food was just alright in our group's opinion. SERVICE: The lady and waiter helping us were sweet and attentive! Really enjoyed not having to flag them down. They always had the best timing to come and flip the meat and help us out. Sadly didn't get the name of either but regardless kudos to the entire staff! FOOD: Unfortunately my group and I were not satisfied with the quality of meat. The place advertises themselves as a Korean fine dining barbecue place, so expect the prices to be more on the pricey side, as well as the food being served a la carte. Compared to other Korean fine dining barbecue places, it was disappointing to have meats that were on the dryer, tougher side (even when lightly cooked by the servers) + the banchan were pretty bland.. I like to give places the benefit of the doubt so perhaps we came in on a bad day? I like to revisit places to update my review so hopefully our next visit will be better! Fingers crossed since we're right around the corner from this place :-')

Perfect. Delicious, friendly, clean. Can't ask for a better experience at a KBBQ Have been back and will be back more

This Korean BBQ spot was our host for our 15th year wedding anniversary! We selected this non-AYCE for its quality and outstanding service. CJ served us well! Him and other staff frequently stopped at our table to cook for us. We never had to do anything! The salad was amazing! So refreshing! The condiments were not overwhelming like other AYCE. The star of the show was the meat! It's tender, juicy, and full of flavor. I'm surprised my clothes didn't smell like smoke. That's a first! Inside was sparkling clean and makes you feel like you're in a Michelin star restaurant. It's pricey but it's worth it!!! Parking was a breeze because it's just behind the restaurant. Oh, don't forget to order the soy-based soup. It's the best I ever had. I put my rice in it and devoured it. Delicious!!!

Beautiful Korean restaurant! This spot really exceeded all my expectations. We came for lunch to celebrate my sis-in-law's bday the service was beyond great! The aesthetic is modern and clean. I've never seen a Korean bbq spot this cute! The tables are massive and plenty of space for banchan and all the food. Their meat quality was top notch. They also provided the cutest kids meals on bento style Korean metal trays. The kids loved their meal as it came with rice, meatballs, fries and yogurt. The server even cut up the grilled meats small for the kids. The attention to detail is incredible. At the end, they even made 2 giant cotton candys for the kids! Their banchan is good and flavorful. Parking lots nearby.

This place being like the only Korean BBQ place in Pasadena, I came here to see how it would compare to other Korean BBQ places in so cal. It is conveniently located right next to the main street and there's a big parking garage that you can park for about 10 bucks. A little pricey but Pasadena has no free parking. The ambiance was very modern and nice. I noticed that the tables are really big which I appreciated. We ordered brisket, boneless short ribs, and seafood tofu soup. Brisket was way to tough for prime grade. My jaw was hurting and it was actually worse than AYCE quality. They should really work on their brisket. It is the most important cut at Korean BBQ. Boneless short ribs didn't have too much marbling but it was actually pretty tender. Seafood tofu soup was okay. It was more watered down than my liking. Service was very good. The server actually cooked everything for us and came to check up on us often to make sure we were doing okay. It was so hot in there though. They should really consider putting a couple wall ACs to make the place cooler. We were sweating while eating. If you have no choice in Pasadena for Korean BBQ, you can try but honestly, it's pretty average.

Solid option for KBBQ in this part of town. We had 6 people in our party, with one of them being vegan but she managed to be fine here with the japchae (requested no meat) and vege bibimbap (had to remove the egg though). The other 5 of us had the Raymond Madness, which ended up being the perfect amount of food for us. Their banchan is plentiful and was really solid with the salad, although note no free refills. Beef cuts were good overall, especially the tender short rib and rib eye, although the pork jowl wasn't a notable meat to end on. Note for drinks, everyone in the party must get the same thing (can't get a combo of soju or soft drinks). We went for the lemon soju, which was dangerously refreshing and mild in a good way. Came chilled in a cool tea pot and shot glasses for everyone, although became watered down at the end of our meal. The one star off is also for service. They were nice but because they were busy, the first two rounds of meat were a little confusing. I didn't realize that this place would cook for you, so we ended up doing a bit ourselves at the beginning. Our group wanted more medium meats and it felt like our meat was going to be overcooked while the servers didn't come back for some time, so it mislead us into thinking we should cook ourselves. The next few rounds were much better and prompt though.

Super tasty Korean bbq! Very high quality meats and super clean. They cook it for you and do a solid job on all fronts.

The food was great! We got the Dude's Platter for a party of 4 which was the perfect portion for a double date. We also added the spicy soup and wine to round out the meal. Loved how the staff cooked & plated the meals, especially with the blow torch to make sure it cooked through on all sides. The ban chan was also delicious and complimented the meat perfectly. Now, for the COVID conscious keep reading. Scroll on by if you don't have to worry about immunocompromised family. I deducted a star because we had specifically booked this place because it offered outdoor seating. When we booked it, it even let us confirm we wanted outside seating. Then we got there and while outside seating was available, our table had been set up inside & were told that if we sat outside it would be difficult to serve us because they were fully booked and would be busy serving the inside tables. While this seems like a choice, we felt pressured to sit inside. I would have preferred to sit outside as we had requested but when it's busy and we're holding up the check in line, I just wanted to not make a scene and eat as quickly as possible. While the food & service was great, I just can't come back here while I have to worry about potentially infecting my mom.

Service is excellent and the flavors are exceptional. The bulgogi tacos were a splash of flavor. Server flamed marshmallows for kids at nearby table, so great. It is a bit pricey but my taste buds are very happy. Marked as a favorite.

A vegan walks into a kbbq spot and eats her weight in rice and veggies. The vegetable Bibimbap with no egg was delicious. Crispy rice bottom and tons of veggies. Everyone else at the table got the bbq option that feeds 4 people (the four who ate were still hungry but they also can put away kbbq like no other). Super friendly staff who expedite the cooking process by blow torching the meat. Our cups etc were constantly filled and everything was great. Not my first option to eat personally but it is an inclusive place to eat for plant based people. Clean restroom.

Located in Old Town Pasadena, this modern KBBQ place is right across from a parking structure (for cheap parking, you can instead park at the Marriott Garage on Raymond Ave. and pay $1 for the first 2 hours). We came here on a Monday night and didn't have to wait. We ordered the dudes platter for our table of four, which was a whopping $160, and a seafood pancake. We also substituted the pork belly in the dudes platter for short ribs and had to pay the difference, which was an additional $16. Banchan was great, and I was a big fan of the fact that they serve rice paper. I thought the seafood pancake was stellar with the perfect balance between dough and seafood. The meat they brought out was fresh and well-seasoned, showing that it was truly high quality. The service was also excellent, where they cook the meat for you. With hundreds of local KBBQ places, how does this place compare? This is a pretty expensive place, and I had high expectations for the meat quality. While the food certainly met those expectations, I don't know if it was entirely worth the money for the 4 meat platters we got. There are other restaurants around here that serve the same quality and more meat at lower prices, but this was still delicious!

Came by late on a Sunday evening and without a reservation, but got a table in a few minutes. The whole place is basically concrete inside and there was a large party that was loud as heck and their voices echoed. Don't expect to hear the person talking to you from across the table. That being said, the decor was super clean and sleek. Menu was straightforward there's a 2 min meat order per table if you don't select a combo. Also it's one of those places where they cook the meat for you. The hubby and I settled on the prime ribeye and the seasoned short rib. Banchan was great (salad, potato salad, kimchi, bean sprouts, etc.) The ribeye came with a little butter and sprig of rosemary to season it. So damn good!! The short rib was even betterrr! The meats were out freaking standing. But it was expensive! There's a parking lot across the street (ended up paying 10 bucks). But I'm sure you could find a spot in the general area if you take the time to look.

5/5 just for having a great kids meal and being super kid friendly. My 3 yr old loved his meatball meal and they even provided us the place mats! And for dessert, there was cotton candy. The service was fast and friendly and love the clean and quiet ambiance. Definitely recommend.

Fire food, great service and ambiance, perfect date spot! Price is worth what you get!

Do you smell that? Smells like BBQ. The cologne of KBBQ place never leaves your clothes and this place was no exception. But it's a good lingering scent. SOH is an a la carte KBBQ place that is a bit on the pricey side mainly due to the quality of the ingredients and location. We ordered the beef tongue and marinated short rib. Both had excellent thick meat cuts and were tasty. The staff cook for you so you can take out the guess work of timing of when to flip or move the meat and when it's ready to get in your belly. The service is really great and I loved one of the ladies, I think her name was Yoo. She was super sweet and funny.

The food here is delicious! A little pricy, but super good. Went here for my birthday dinner and the service was fantastic. It's nice to have a good Korean BBQ place in Pasadena. I would definitely come back.

We love going to this place for a nice dinner it with the family. The restaurant is always very clean and the food is fresh. Service here has always been super friendly and pretty attentive. Portions are generous and the preset meals for two will leave all but the heartiest of eaters pleasantly satisfied. On occasion, they do get a little busy, so reservations are recommended on weekends. Unlike lots of other KBBQ places, the vent fans in the tables pull the grill smoke downstairs so you don't end up covered in grease by the time you're done eating. Don't get me wrong, you'll still have the tasty scent of bbq on your clothes, but just not as much as with some other places. It can be a loud restaurant, given the high ceilings and industrial chic decor, but with good company, it makes for a fun lively meal!

If you're not wanting to go all the way to K-Town, but want quality meats, then definitely give this place a try. Warning, it is more expensive than some of the K-Town places, but you can think of it as paying a convenience fee for not having to deal with K-Town traffic and parking. This place is clean, modern, and bright. It was surprisingly not smokey, considering they don't have vents directly over each grill. Also, the service was amazing. The staff cooked for us, and diligent about changing the grills and refilling our water. My family and I (5 people) ordered the Raymond Madness, which came with 5 meats (brisket, short rib, rib eye, pork jowl, and bulgogi), 5 bowls of rice, and yogurt soju (you have choice of lemon soju or yogurt soju), which cost $195. It was enough food for us, but I don't think that's enough for people who generally eat a lot at KBBQ. Our favorite meats were the short rib and the rib eye, You can taste the quality in each cut, even the brisket. The bulgogi was probably our least favorite. For the most part, we didn't have to use the dipping sauces, other than maybe some salt. The only con I had about the meats was they used butane to help evenly cook some of the cuts of meat, so it did have a little bit of that gas taste. We also ordered the kimchi fried rice ($16). DO NOT recommend. It was bland and I've had better for a cheaper price.

Very attentive service. They use quality meats and ingredients and cook for you as well. They taught us how to pair some of the meats and sauces together as well. I really liked the pork belly and short ribs

I was in town and a friend lived by here and was able to secure us a table for 6 people same day. The aesthetics and clean layout of the space was great from the get go. The service is incredibly efficient - there was always tending to our table. As for the food itself, it is not an all you can eat but a la carte. We ordered the perfect amount for our table and everything was delicious. The servers also did a great job recommending the amount of food per our group size.

My experience here was amazing! Not only was the meat and food GREAT but the service was top notch. The staff really took pride in the work they do and made sure that everyone in our table was well cared for ESPECIALLY my 11 month old. We weren't expecting for them to cater to her after visiting many restaurants (to which we do not mind). But by providing something as simple as a child-themed place table mat and replaced her table setting to be more kid-friendly was pretty neat. Not to mention they were so sweet to my little one. She may not understood any of it, but it sure meant a lot to us. You can tell the amount of detail and care they put into the work they do. Thank you for a great dining experience

A really satisfying, premium experience. The staff was professional and friendly, making us feel like welcome guests as they helped prepare our bbq. The food was delicious, my favorite meats being the bulgogi and short rib. The banchan was plentiful and tasty. Can't resist their potato salad. I definitely want to return for an encore!

A solid spot in Pasadena for some BBQ! The service is super friendly here, and everyone's attentive. The interior is also very cute - warm woods meet industrial with large open tables. When it comes to the food, I can't pick out anything wrong with it, except the nagging feeling that I'm not sure it was worth the price. We ordered the Prime Boneless Short Rib, Prime Brisket, and Pork Jowl. Everything was delicious, but for $30-50 per small plate, I think my expectations were a bit higher in terms of depth of flavour and also tenderness. I'm not sure if they enforce it, but their menus also specify that you can only ask for free refills of banchan once, which is unfortunate considering all the other places I've gone to allow free unlimited refills. Don't get me wrong, I had a good experience here and I might consider coming back for KBBQ if I'm nearby. But, for a total bill of almost $150 for 2 and us walking away definitely satisfied, but not full, I can think of a few other places that seem more worth it to me (either in terms of meat quality or quantity of meat). If you eat smaller portions and don't mind paying a bit more for service/ambiance, this will be the perfect place for you.

It seems like I'm swimming against the current when it comes to the general consensus on the ambiance here. When I envision ambiance, I tend to lean towards the allure of dim lighting and cutting-edge decor. However, let's not overlook the fact that the place is well-organized and offers ample ventilation. Shifting gears to the meat quality, I can give credit where it's due - it holds up well. Yet, I found myself a bit underwhelmed by the sauce that accompanied the ssamjang. And don't even get me started on the sides - they left me yearning for more excitement. Service was attentive but they cooked all the meat dishes too quickly, so the meat would get cold by the time we got to it.

I went with my family for my birthday a few nights ago. The staff was incredibly kind and attentive. We ordered the Raymond Madness for five people plus an order of spicy pork belly. Everything was delicious especially the beef short rib, pork jowl & spicy pork belly. Everyone left full and happy. An added bonus is that the ventilation is fantastic so your clothes don't end up smelling like barbecue afterwards.

We used to like this place quite a bit when it first opened. Sad to say on our return visit this Friday quality seemed to have gone downhill. The brisket has a VERY rough and tough texture, which is honestly hard to get that tough for a thinly sliced meat... not sure if it's lower quality meat or the fact that now they are cooking the Sh*t out of their meat. Like Extra well done, which is a big no no for beef.... The pork belly was ok. Service was very good. Banchan was standard.

MAN i'm telling you: Soh Grill House is the BEST! Every time we've come here, we've had OUTSTANDING service. Today we had Kate and Jay and they were so personable and checked on us multiple times despite us being the only ones eating outdoors (a lot of times at other places, ppl forget about us LOL). We also got checked on by other staff members as well and everyone always seemed so nice and in a good mood and just...extremely pleasant?? Seriously so great eating here because the service always hits it out of the ballpark. We had the brisket, seafood soondubu and hot sake and everything was great. We felt super taken care of here and the owner Chris even came out to check on us and say hello and CHRIS IS SO NICE!!! The staff here makes the experience here so wonderful and we've always enjoyed the food. I can't wait to come back again and again. :)

Soh grill is delicious and conveniently located in old town Pasadena. Highly recommended for a night out for Korean bbq or just a light dinner with bibimbap. The meat quality is good and the service is friendly and attentive. Will definitely be going back! Parking is convenient. Consider the parking structure on green street between fair oaks and Raymond.

Amazing birthday party! I had a reservation on Friday night! When I got there, they already set up the tables for us! Food and service are worth the price! I told them we had two babies at the party when I made a reservation. Two high chairs are already set up with cute utensils, and the server attached the animal farm' placemats for the kids. They made two cotton candies for the babies after meals! The kids love it so much!