Yaedam Korean BBQ

Korean restaurant · Pleasant Hill

Yaedam Korean BBQ

Korean restaurant · Pleasant Hill

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1428 Contra Costa Blvd, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

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Authentic Korean BBQ with tableside grills and great banchan  

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1428 Contra Costa Blvd, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Get directions

+1 925 677 5000
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"Standouts on the extensive menu at Yaedam include marinated LA style beef short ribs. Not only do you receive a generous serving of crispy edged, caramelized, deeply flavored short ribs (no flaccid ribs allowed here) with the lunch combo, you also get your choice of kimchi soup, soft tofu stew, soybean paste stew, or cold noodle as an accompaniment. From the meat section of the menu, try the thinly sliced brisket. Served on a bed of raw onion, the brisket is tender and tasty. Enjoy it unadorned, or dipped into the sesame oil and salt condiment to enhance the flavor. Yaedam receives high marks for its banchan takeout game. The juicier banchan are packed into small containers, nestled next to their less juicy banchan neighbors, so that flavors don’t mingle until you are ready for them to. For those that don’t prefer takeout, Yaedam has an outdoor patio dining area with several tables." - Rebecca Shea

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Matthew C

Google
The setting of this restaurant seem dead. Everytime I drove by, I thought the place was popping. The blue RGB lights was up for decoration to catch the outside attention of fine place. My experience here was alright. Meat quality was poor, corn cheese (no effort) just taste sweetened corn with melted cheese ontop, and cocktails were awful. Mango slushie cocktail was original flavored Soju with mango purée. The cocktail was watered down. Get a new bartender. It was no pitcher, it was brought into a stainless steel tall cup. The vibes of this restaurant was either quiet or the music playing loud. Service was not bad though the food experience here was poor. Come on now the brisket should've at least passed my standards but the bulgogi, brisket, pork neck wasn't even delicious. For the price, it's not worth it. Will not be coming back here. Deuces ✌🏻

Sylvia Lopez

Google
Yaedam Korean BBQ is hands-down one of our favorite spots! The food is consistently amazing—everything is fresh, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, whether you’re there for a casual weeknight dinner or a weekend outing. What really sets Yaedam apart, though, is the incredible service. Ester, the owner, is truly the heart of the place—she makes everyone feel like family. Her staff is just as friendly and attentive, always going the extra mile to ensure a great dining experience. This place has become one of our regular go-tos, any day of the week. If you haven’t been, you’re missing out!

Felice O'Ryan

Google
Went for Korean BBQ. Very disappointing. Service was slow. Meat was very very fatty. Banchan was sad. It was self-serve and almost tasteless. The kimchi was ok. On the plus side the bathrooms were really clean. Don't waste your money...not worth it.

Omicamy Myers

Google
This is my favorite Korean bbq place in the area. I love the food. It is always delicious. The staff there are always super nice and caring. I recommend this restaurant for those wanting some Korean bbq.

Quinn

Google
The food was terrible and the service was really bad. Sauce was spilt on my leg when the sauce trays were being served. Food tasted like crap and the portions were terrible. Saw many roaches crawling around and their salad bar was near empty. Their fries were cold and bland, and their plates had remains of people before us. Not cleaned at all.

Selene Gonzalez

Google
Really good kbbq. I like that the bar is accessible to everyone and you can get as much as you’d like.

Olivia Falk

Google
Really quite delicious and a great variety of banchan. I specifically love the eggplant which usually isn’t given at other Korean places nearby. Also a great lunch combo! It comes with rice, soup, and a protein. Great portion and perfect for leftovers too. Their broths are really flavorful and warming. So definitely come on by and try yaedam!

R8CEHORSE

Google
OK, First things first. The food...Flippin' AMAZING! I might be biased because I'm Korean but seriously, the food is delicious. This place used to be a different Korean restaurant pre-pandemic but everything's new/different/changed now and this is yet another example. Back to the food... The banchan is well done and flavorful and has authentic flavors that is really hard to do well. The Kim Chee Jigae is OUT OF THIS WORLD!!!!! The richness of flavor without being over salted is what surprised me. They also had a korean beer that I never had before so that was pretty cool. You know I had to order the Kal Bi too. That was super good as well. The manager/owner said that an order would feed 1 and a half people but we found that it'll easily feed 2 and in our case they brought out 4 decent sized ribs and it fed all 4 of us. Granted 2 of my party were little ones (actually 1 little one and my teenage son who could put away the groceries). One of the issues I had was that things I asked for didn't show up and I had to either ask multiple times for them or the wrong thing showed up. Eventually I asked to cancel a couple items off our order. If it weren't for that I would absolutely give this a 5 star review. In the end it wasn't a big deal but I can see these things being exacerbated during high volume times like Friday or Saturday evenings. With that being said I think it's a 4.5 star place. Well done, authentic Korean food is hard to do and good places are a rarity. I would be more than happy to drive an hour to come back with my family or wife on a date night/cruise. Support your local korean restaurant, give this place a try (just not on Friday or Sat night lol).
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Jennifer R.

Yelp
Came here for the first time since they changed to an AYCE Korean bbq and they added an AYCE Sushi as well! We chose the Korean bbq AYCE #A $29.99 each It was so worth it! Lots of meat options to choose from! You can also choose soup ( Tofu ...Miso... Ramen ) They have a bar in the middle with japae noodles ... eggplant ... spring rolls ... dumplings ... and ca rolls to name a few! They have an ice ream selection as well for after dinner ... it's all included! Service was very good!! We will be back!!
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Marie E.

Yelp
I can't believe I haven't reviewed this place yet. This is me and my daughter's absolute favorite Korean restaurant. Every time we walk in it's automatic. Korean short rib meal with soft tofu soup every single damn time. This spot has become our comfort restaurant, the kind of place you go when you just want something consistently delicious. It never misses.
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V A.

Yelp
Reviewing the items we ordered: Chicken BBQ- great flavor charbroiled -9/10 Deep fried shrimp small plate -3/10 tasted like it was cooked in old rancid oil japchae with beef- 5/10 too greasy naengmyeong- 8/10 cold noodles are great for a hot day! Rice combo with salmon teriyaki and small cold noodles soup (no meat just an egg)- 5/10 Salmon was dry and very lacking. Side dishes are ok we had kimchi, sprouts, macaroni salad , etc.. nothing special. We were given two rice but it was dry and not worth the carbs. So there I would rate the whole meal as 5/10 Service: 7/10 we had our Water filled once during the whole time Ambiance: wish they would turn down the cringy loud K-pop music during dinner time.
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Vince P.

Yelp
Wouldnt recommend this place for korean bbq. Stopped here because it was open until 11pm. Ordered korean bbq they brought us the wrong meat and the spicy bulgogi was not even spicy. The cheese corn was not good or fresh. Server was kind but we were pretty dissapointed in the food. The 4.8 stars is likely due to people getting a discount on their check for a 5 star review they are fake. When youve had good korean bbq like k town or blue house this doesnt compare
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Cody W.

Yelp
Went here for a going away party for a friend of ours. The salad bar with tempura and sushi is nice but that's about it. The service is extremely slow, we placed an order for more meat to grill, sat for 15 minutes, and then was asked if we wanted to order more meat when we hadn't received the first order. We did the basic AYCE as we had a table of 6. Selections are pretty low quality. I would rather go to Gen or Ohgane any day of the week over this place.

Adrian A.

Yelp
Bipimbaps are ok. My son got the Korean BBQ. The galvi beef was frozen and had no seasoning. I would have said something, but he didn't tell me until later. I think this place is trying to do too much. They have Sushi also. Service was good though.
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Harvey K.

Yelp
*****AYCE Review***** Despite the rosy picture some people are painting, the economy is not exactly doing great. If there is a silver lining to this, it is the resurgence of AYCE dining. More and more restaurants are adding it to their menus. Yaedam is one of them. I came here with a group of friends for dinner on 03/25/2024. The restaurant was nice enough to make special seating accommodation for us since a few of my friends didn't want AYCE. There were two AYCE options to choose from - regular menu at $29.95 and premium special at $69.99 (for a few more items). We opted for the former. The few who didn't want AYCE ordered à la carte from their regular dinner menu. Their regular AYCE menu featured a decent number of appetizers, soups and noodles, and meats. Unfortunately, we encountered the following issues during the meal: 1) The meat quality was subpar. 2) Quantity per order was very stingy. 3) The grill was not hot enough to sear the meat. 4) The vent hood was off until the very end of the meal. My friends who ordered à la carte seemed to have a much better experience. Their food looked great, and they all had good things to say about it. On the service front, the staff was friendly, but they clearly could have used an extra person or two. We had to track them down a few times to get what we wanted. Overall, I would say come here for their regular menu and not the AYCE. Personally, a return trip is unlikely.
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YJ L.

Yelp
Honestly wasn't expecting much because this place was a late night pit stop after a long day, but the interior, the service, and the food were all very comforting and genuinely made me happier! I love that they have smaller portions, lots of banchan, and a variety of dishes. Kalbi: well seasoned, good amount of food for the price Soondooboo: not too watery, had a good ratio of dumplings and tofu I saw the table next to me get KBBQ and if I was hungry enough at that moment, I know I would've thoroughly enjoyed that as well! Would honestly stop by here again if I were ever in the area or passing through!
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Yun C.

Yelp
Happy to find another ayce kbbq spot though when we went, we didn't know that lol! They weren't busy when we go there because it was only 6pm, but people.started trickling in around 630ish. You can order 4 items at a time and some items were premium and you can only order them ayce if you pay for the more expensive price tag (almost $70, more than double the standard/regular price $30). We opted for the regular. Children 4 yrs and older (not sure what's the cut off) are 50% ...expensive really..how Much a 4-6 yrs old eat really??! I think they should up the age limit to be reasonable. Anyway, the meat was good. The marination was not too sweet and seasoned just right. It wasn't overly salted either. Check in on yelp and you get fried banana with ice cream dessert for free. What wasn't so pleasant was that they were not attentive. They would often forget your orders/requests (e.g. napkins, refill your drinks, change the blackened grill!!!, or just come back to take more food orders!!!). They would take order pn the table next to us. But then skipped our table. We didnt even order that much just yet! (It already stsrted sonce our 2nd order! And got worse throughout the meal). Also, I don't think that It was not noted on the menu, but apparently each person could only order 2 slices of LA galbi/short ribs. As we paid for 2.5 people (we had a kid), we were supposed to get 5 pieces BUT they lost 2 pieces of our order and so we only got 3! If you like.beef, there weren't much selections of beef items on the regular ayce menu. Anyway, the restaurant is nice and cleaner than the other chained ayce nearby, but I certainly wish the service was better.
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X E.

Yelp
I ordered a dinner combo with short rib and combo tofu soup on 6/1/25. It cost me $30. Check the images, and you can see the rice is so old, it didn't break down after I put it in the tofu soup. Rice was old and cold as well. It just shows that they don't give a fuck. The server wasn't even happy to be there . They 100% knew that rice was old and they still scooped that big clump of rice to my order. Potato side dish was just boiled potatoes in plain water. I ordered combo tofu soup but I got the regular tofu soup. They charge high prices yet the service and quality are not even close to that price range. It is pretty sad to see how businesses don't give a f about quality and customer service. Hopefully they will improve.
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Robert C.

Yelp
I typically don't frequent Korean restaurants but I'll say that maybe I'll have to have a change of heart. You get ample amounts of food. Starting with the banchan there were about eight small offerings that came to the table. This was included in the beef Bulgogi entrée that I had ordered. The beef was tasty and I didn't leave hungry at all. I thought the service was pretty good. I was impressed with the ventilation systems. They had overhead on certain tables in the restaurant. I'll have to return again and try something different.

Ashley C.

Yelp
This restaurant has changed hands and it's now called mumu BBQ. Bad service and bad food quality in high prices. DO NOT FALL FOR IT LIKE I DID. Four of us had the AYCE bbq at $59.95 each person. All we got was bad service with food coming out in 30 minutes after ordering; it's raw meat for BBQ. I could not figure out why it would take that long. The food quality was very poor. The NY steak was still frozen when it came out.
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Catherine T.

Yelp
Absolutely yes, you must visit Yaedam when in Walnut Creek. Sorry, I don't make the rules. Personally I think it is the best, authentic Korean cuisine in the area. I ordered chicken bibimbap and the fam ordered variety of bbq meats which were so good. Highly recommend
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Shiny N.

Yelp
I been to this place twice. I like Korean BBQ and the various Korean kimchi that are given before the meal even more.
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Robert G.

Yelp
There are not as many tables as gen or ohgane which for me is a plus. It didnt feel crowded and loud. The servers were really attentive and kept checking on us every now and then. The great Service was the highlight of our visit. The price is also affordable. 30 for the regular ayce which i believe is reasonable. There are different appetizers, soup, pork, chicken and seafood items to choose from. The flavor or the meat though is not the best, still is decent. Hence the minus 1 star. Nothing wrong with it, it just didnt stand out. Adding to the minus star is the kimchi. It was dry and just pure spiciness. Overall, it is a good place if you want some korean buffet experience.
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Mary-Ann F.

Yelp
Amazing Korean BBQ AYCE! If you want a change from the usual AYCE up the street (Oghane & Gen Korean) you can dine on a la carte items or opt for their AYCE. They have quality meats and packages for small or large groups. Only ding is the service can be slow. It takes a while for you to order additional items when opting for AYCE menu which puts a damper on the dining experience. Even when the place is not as large or busy as its competitors, they are very slow when it comes to service. Nonetheless, give them a try, they might have already improved their speed and quality of service by the New Year!
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Marie A.

Yelp
Food is amazing. Have lots of variety and great customer service. Will return again.
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Kristi S.

Yelp
10/10 quick service. They are nice and polite here, they ambiance is awesome. They very attentive and professional. The food is great especially the ramen!
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John E.

Yelp
The service staff are very friendly. The food came out fast. he meat are fresh and plentiful per order. The bulgogi servings are flavorful. I will definitely come back.
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Mabel F.

Yelp
Yaedam is a staple for my family. We just found out they have the AYCE for $29.99. We went for dinner and the food was excellent. The favorite were the pork neck and rib eye bulgogi. The salad bar was great with all kinds of appetizers. High recommend! Also, 2 hours AYCE. We usually come for the regular menu and the army stew.
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Matthew C.

Yelp
The setting of this restaurant seem dead. Everytime I drove by, I thought the place was popping. The blue RGB lights was up for decoration to catch the outside attention of fine place. My experience here was alright. Meat quality was poor, corn cheese (no effort) just taste sweetened corn with melted cheese ontop, and cocktails were awful. Mango slushie cocktail was original flavored Soju with mango purée. The cocktail was watered down. Get a new bartender. It was no pitcher, it was brought into a stainless steel tall cup. The vibes of this restaurant was either quiet or the music playing loud. Service was not bad though the food experience here was poor. Come on now the brisket should've at least passed my standards but the bulgogi, brisket, pork neck wasn't even delicious. For the price, it's not worth it. Will not be coming back here. Deuces
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Crystal Y.

Yelp
I will start this review by stating that the food here is delicious! Great meat quality with plentiful sides and banchan to keep us going. Surprisingly my favorite meat was the hawaiian bulgogi, so tender + the fried zucchini. I was pretty satisfied with everything we ordered from the menu along with the spacious interior and comfortable seating. Unfortunately I think the place suffers from slow service. After the wait and ordering it was 20 minutes to get cups of waters, and 30 in we finally got our food. It was just hard to flag down a server and we were left waiting for a bit during some parts of our lunch. I hope this place will increase the staffing as the server to table/customer ratio was just unbalanced and they could use some help just to cover all the customers they were receiving. I am so positive about the food however, and I will probably come back for that when the service/workflow is improved. I agree with all the other top reviews about the food and flavors, and would definitely recommend for a meal if you're not on any tight schedules.
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Tchay T.

Yelp
My wife and I were in a trip back home, decided to grab some food on the way home so we stop here. I order #1 & she got #4. My dish came in with exactly 6pcs of beef bulgogi with 2 pound of rice loaded with with vegetables for a $19 dish I expect a better serving portion and not just a to of rice and veggies. Never coming back to this place again. The chef need quality control Mf put me on a carb diet. I was actually so upset driving and eating spoon full of rice looking for some protein smh... We spent over $50 on 2 dish we both didn't like!! Y'all need some quality control For Real!! Lucky I was already driving home else I would've gotten my money back. Anyways super disappointed will never come back that's a fact! Go to Panda Express at least you know what you expect! Absolutely ridiculous!
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Brittany B.

Yelp
What can I say we're hooked! Right when we walked in, warming greeted and was able to get a beautiful seat in the center for the husband and I! All you can eat of course and stayed within the standard options as we don't eat much beef. Fast, fresh and soooooo good!!! You gotta try this place out! Yes we will smell like a campfire pit but it's not bad when you love the smell of grill protein. Paired everything with Terra beer and lord that seafood pancake melted me in my seat!!!!
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Jerrold I.

Yelp
Nice little gem! I've been to a few KBBQ restaurants around the area & this is probably my favorite. The others are all good, but WAY too overhyped & busy. This place is more lowkey. Prices about the same & food is about the same. The service could have been faster for how few tables were there, but it could have been worse, too. I just wish they had more selection of meat compared to their other competitors, but overall the meat (bulgogi, pork belly, brisket, spicy chicken, etc) was still good! This place will be seeing me more soon!
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Artem M.

Yelp
Great Korean Restaurant! Fresh food, friendly personnel, fast service, cheerful music! Perfect place to have a family BBQ dinner! Strongly recommend!

Ruth H.

Yelp
This was absolutely amazing--ten out of ten, no question about it. The flavors, the experience, everything was just on point. It completely exceeded my expectations and left me wanting more. I can't stop thinking about it and will definitely be coming back for round two. It's rare to find something that hits every mark so perfectly, but this did exactly that. From start to finish, it was pure fire--unforgettable in the best way. If you haven't tried it yet, you're seriously missing out. Trust me, this one's a must. Ten out of ten. Would 100% do it all over again.
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Winnie W.

Yelp
Their Lunch Special is available on weekends too at $18.99 only (+$5 for ribs, which is a must get item in my opinion ;) They also have a KBBQ option but we are usually too lazy to cook the food :P Always a happy and satisfied meal here at Yaedam. What I appreciate about this restaurant is their good food, fast and friendly service, and good prices!
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Ariel O.

Yelp
I really wanted to like this place but unfortunately we had a pretty bad experience here. We went out on a Monday night and it was very slow, which is why I'm shocked with how slow the service was! It took 25 minutes to get us waters and beer. The appetizers that came out pre cooked were barely warm( spring rolls and dumplings) and took a very long time, so I'm assuming they were sitting out for a while before they got to us. The all you can eat buffet wasn't very good either, particularly the pork belly. The next morning all 4 that had attended dinner of us had food poisoning. I would not return, and would not recommend. The ventilation in the place was poor and because the servers barely checked on anyone the whole place got so Smokey I had to step outside while I waited for them to switch the grills. They were also using outdoor standing gas heaters inside? Not sure that is very safe. The only reason they have so many good reviews here is because they have signs all over the restaurant for a promotion for free dessert items if you leave a good review on Yelp and then show the staff member. They were staffed with 2 bus boys and 2 servers and only 3 tables seated, so I know it wasn't an issue of short staffing. Disappointed and upset that we all got sick.
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Stacy C.

Yelp
$30 all you can eat! I ate a lot. It was pretty good. Get the soft tofu and marinated ribeye bulgagi.
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Jonathan Y.

Yelp
Good food, fast service, and good ambiance. Also has parking lot in the back. Would come back again!

Xxx X.

Yelp
Tried the Kalbijim here and it was absolutely amazing--tender, flavorful beef short ribs slow‑braised in a rich, slightly sweet soy-based sauce. The meat practically melts in your mouth. Accompanied by perfectly seasoned banchan and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Friendly service and generous portions. Highly recommend for anyone craving comfort Korean cuisine!
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Tracy L.

Yelp
The worst Korean bbq restaurant I have ever been! Our reservation was at 6:15 for 7 people,we were seated promptly. The waitress took our order at 6:25. We got our drinks at 6:28. After this, we sat for almost a hour without any food, not even the Banchan. We asked the wait staff twice for our food. Nothing! finally at 7:30pm, we got the Banchan followed by the meats, the Korea Pancake and Japchae still missing. We ordered Korean pancakes, japchae, pork cooked, bulgogi cooked, ribeye cooked and kalbi cooked. All the meats except kalbi were very well done. The worst was the ribeye, it was super dry and not seasoned. We think they served sirloin not ribeye. Meantime, pancake and japchae never arrived. I paid $220 for a very bad dinner, never again!
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Jovan T.

Yelp
Service was fantastic! The staff was attentive, quick to assist with grilling, and made sure we had everything we needed. The restaurant was clean, and despite being busy, we never felt rushed. Overall, an amazing dining experience! If you're craving authentic Korean BBQ with great service and high-quality ingredients, this spot is worth every penny. Can't wait to come back!

Coryth Z.

Yelp
Worst kbbq - meat quality is trash, place is dirty, grills don't heat well. The sides/bonchon are old/stale. Needed a smoke after (just to get the taste out). UPDATE: all 3 of us were sick next AM.
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Daniel M.

Yelp
All you can eat Korean bbq is really slim pickings in East Contra Costa County, specifically the Pleasant Hill/Concord area. There's really only two in the area that draw a large crowd. I think Ohgane is forgettable since I ate there on my birthday a few years ago and... don't remember it. I'm not a huge fan of the more mainstream and popular Gen, which I like to refer to as the McDonald's of Korean bbq. Their service is often way too unacceptably slow to be an enjoyable experience. The issues I had with Ohgane and Gen were nearly nonexistent at Yaedam. We were seated immediately and while the initial wait for our first round of food was a little longer than I would've liked, considering how empty the restaurant was when we arrived, this didn't last and subsequent rounds of food came out in a timely manner. I was actually impressed with the meat selection and quality. I was also pleased to see that this place serves corn cheese (which Gen doesn't have) that I don't have to put on the burner for it to melt (which Ohgane doesn't have). Also a pleasant surprise was the fluffy egg soufflé like thing that I've seen at Korean select Korean spots. It's not included as part of their all you can eat menu so it's an extra charge but I didn't care. I thought it was a neat thing to eat and good to have a different flavor and texture for the meal. Overall, I personally think Yaedam is the best all you can eat Korean bbq spot in this area of East Contra Costa County and frankly, I don't think it's even close. It was a more memorable experience than Ohgane and had less of a wait and more efficient service than Gen. I was happy and would gladly come back.

Astrid L.

Yelp
I love the food and service here! Plates were so great love them!!! Especially the corn cheese love it so much!!!
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Desiree K.

Yelp
Nice kbb establishment, good meats, good service. When the other places are packed, come try this one out. Nice and clean in the inside, decor really sets the mood & experience.
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Maria S.

Yelp
Excellent food and great service. We will be back for sure. We recommend the Hawaiian Bulgogi Thank you
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Tony A.

Yelp
Great food at a great value! Their all you can eat Korean bbq is elite. The LA kalbi and rib eye marinated bulgogi were consensus favorites and the spicy squid was delicious!
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Alina V.

Yelp
Love it! Had the AYCE with my family tonight! I introduced my mom to KBBQ and she loved it. Great banchan, great music and atmosphere. Definitely coming back :). Totally reccomend Terra Korean beer- Delish!
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Jason J.

Yelp
Love this place. Every time i visit my brother and his family we eat here. The food is amazing and the service is great.

Dan C.

Yelp
Hidden gem in Pleasant Hill! Great food and service. All you can eat Korean bbq for $30. Make sure you try the pork bulgogi and enjoy a bottle of peach soju to wash it down. Highly recommend!!
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Gina H.

Yelp
I came here recently for AYCE korean BBQ and was expecting a bit more flavor in the meat. The bulgogi and galbi are why I came and the meat seemed to be a bit watered down. The spicy shrimp was only seasoned on the outside and seemed watered down on the inside. The service was okay - I felt they could have been more attentive as the restaurant was only half full on a Saturday night but it seemed like it took forever to get the meat out and refills of water. I don't know if I would come back. The best part is maybe not having super loud music like some of the other trendy KBBQ places but don't know if that's enough to keep me coming back.
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Elle P.

Yelp
This has been our favorite ayce kbbq spot in the area for a while now. And we've been to both Ohgane & Gen. The vibes here are so much better, very chill, the service is prompt and kind. The food has always been amazing! One item that sets them apart from the other ayce kbbq is that they have soups, specifically the spicy ramen. I'm a huge fan of the one at K-Street in Pleasant Hill, and this pretty much rivals it (in taste). They also offer a non ayce option, and they seat them at the opposite end of the restaurant. Though I highly recommend always doing ayce! We've never had issues getting a table here, there's no 1 hour wait like the other places. Not to say, this place is bad. I think it's just less known. I was hesitant to write this, cause I don't want this place overcrowded like the other ones
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Cara B.

Yelp
This use yo be better and it was a great place to go to. Now, service was lacking. Paid for all you can eat and the food took a long time to get to us.
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Charae P.

Yelp
Okay, so I'm giving this place a 4 Stars ONLY BECAUSE the staff is quick, the restaurant has doesn't have long lines, and the QUALITY OF FOOD IS SOOOO GOOD! It's tasty and the sides are super yummy compared to other places like Gen and Oghane. Why not a five star? The menu is very expensive considering majority of the meats are PORK. Pork is one of the cheapest meats in America, so of course they lol offer many options of that! To get premium meats it's like $70 a person wth! Lol The portion sizes are also small when they came out! Idk why we were limited to 4 pieces of Korean BBQ Short ribs for two people, I know it's pricey, but damn lol. And the protein when they come out come in pairs or at max 3 small pieces. Lol so weird and stingy. I was always so weirded out that the host didn't offer to change our grill (which was heavily burnt) and or take our plates alway. We had to keep putting our dirty plates on the used table next to us. Lol Although, this place isn't the best Korean bbq spot in terms of money spent, it's tastiness and quality of meat is sooo good that it's worth coming back to (when in the area). And if Gen is long lol waits!

Hanna K.

Yelp
Yaedam is always my go to Korean bbq restaurant for 3 years now ! Listen to me every one ! They have All You Can Eat bbq options regular price one and premium price one . I always get the premium all you can eat bbq because I love their quality boneless short rib , La galbi , and jumbo shrimp! All this is including in their premium all you can eat ! Including corn cheese, soups , ramen , all kind of vegetables to grill! It all tastes awesome But if you have small tummy or feel like not too hungry to do All you can eat ? You should take a look at their Regular menu option !! Cuz All You Can Eat can not be Togo like pack my left over meat act..like any other all you can eat restaurant. They have regular menu options too which is lunch bento and lunch and dinner combo which is cooked meat , soup , rice and all kind of banchan(side dishes) their banchan is literally amazing especially fish cake , glazed potatoes and Kimchi (I heard that they make their own kimchi it is Soo amazing ). For the Regular option bbq menu They can even cook my meat in kitchen!! It's so easy to eat quality meat like this when you want Korean bbq but you're lazy so you don't wanna cook ‍ !! Regular option menu bbq is you can order the meat by plates and bring leftover meat to my home And regular option bbq quality is so much better than all you can eat menu options.For the regular menu I especially recommend the boneless short rib or Beef combos it comes with the soup too !! Their servers are very kind and friendly they always serve me good food and welcome me all the time And also the restaurant ambiance is realllly nice They have nice soft booths chairs with nice little pillows (It seems like from Korea...) I loved that they have pillows it makes me so comfortable while I'm enjoying the good Korean bbq They have a wine bar that's the most reason I go to Yaedam than any other restaurant . They have really good wine selection white , red , sparkling ... and honestly I never seen this fair price for good selection of these wines I saw in Yaedam ..than any other restaurant I highly highly recommend this Yaedam Korean BBQ !I hope everyone can find this Hidden Gem Korean bbq restaurant!!
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Sarah A.

Yelp
We are big fans of Korean BBQ but this missed the mark for us. The beef short ribs were cold and so was the kimchi fried rice. Maybe I'd try again with a big group so I could try more things but it's a little pricey to try more than one more time.