Genwa Korea BBQ (Beverly Hills)

Amazing Korean food! The best banchan (side dishes), which in my opinion are the unsung heroes of Korean food. The sauces were all so delicious and dare I say… that they’re all made in house? A bit on the pricey side but you won’t regret it! Part of what makes it pricier is the high quality and quantity of banchan so don’t forget to ask for a refill (or two!)

Published a month ago

I had dinner with my youngest daughter in Beverly Hills. We had an amazing time, enjoyed a lot of delicious food, and made the most of our Sunday.

Published 6 months ago

Nice vibe, amazing meat quality! I love the decoration on the top of the salad, it was luxurious! You can’t stop eating 😂

Published a year ago

An enjoyable night. We called for a reservation, and as soon as we got there we were brought back very quickly. We got package E for 5 people, and it came with a nice assortment of food. The service was superb, and the staff was very kind and explained everything well. They cooked the food for us in the grills at our table, allowing us to converse without worrying. The food was cooked perfectly and was at a very nice quality. My only qualm was the price: around $500 for drinks and tip for 5 people. The menu prices were not posted online, red flag. Unlike many other Korean bbq restaurants we’ve visited, the food is unlimited. Here, not the case. If you want good quality food and are able to forgo the unlimited quantity (and have a deep as hell wallet), it’ll be a great night. If that bothers you, I suggest to look elsewhere.

Published 2 years ago

Great place with nice ambience. Meat for BBQ is fresh and of good quality. Marinated meats well seasoned and tasty. Plenty of side dishes - more than the typical Korean restaurants we’ve been to. Only downside is that it is on the pricier side and the taste profile doesn’t exactly remind us of what we had in South Korea. However, all in all the food is good and will definitely be back for more when in LA. Do reserve in advance as it gets very busy during meal hours.

Published 5 years ago

Food was really excellent and service was good. We ordered lobster, shrimp and scallops and they were all cooked by the waiter. Then we followed with an order of marinated beef and it was tasty and tender. I have no idea of what any of the side orders were, buy most of them tasted great. Service was very good but not great. Very pricey but worth the experience.

Published 7 years ago

They burnt all our BBQ - which didn’t taste anything special anyway. Knowing Korean food very well and having been to South Korea and eating Korean across the US, Singapore, Dubai and other countries, I can confidently say that their Bibimbap was the worst I have ever had (old and none-fresh ingredients, very dry rice, non-cooked potato and flavorless). They forgot to bring out some dishes on time so they ended up remembering to bring them out as soon as ordered the bill. Very disappointed with this restaurant and questioning if they only served us left overs or if their google reviews are authentic to start with!

The only and I MEAN one and only good thing about this place is the wide variety and abundance of appetizers (Banchan) they brought out to the table. These were actually not bad at all.

Published 6 years ago

Everything was AMAZING!! The vibes, the service and the food was to die for. I brought my Godmom here for her birthday, and everything was to die for. I will definitely be coming back here. 10 out of 10 would recommend.

Published a month ago

Very nice restaurant, kind and polite staff. Great food.

Published a month ago

Amazing Korean food! The best banchan (side dishes), which in my opinion are the unsung heroes of Korean food. The sauces were all so delicious and dare I say that they re all made in house? A bit on the pricey side but you won t regret it! Part of what makes it pricier is the high quality and quantity of banchan so don t forget to ask for a refill (or two!)

Published a month ago

Everything was AMAZING!! The vibes, the service and the food was to die for. I brought my Godmom here for her birthday, and everything was to die for. I will definitely be coming back here. 10 out of 10 would recommend.

Published a month ago

Genwa in Beverly Hills was my first Korean bbq experience, and it did not disappoint! The meat was deliciously marinated, and I thoroughly enjoyed the table cooking experience by the servers.

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it was good but just a little pricey for what you get.

Published 5 months ago

I had dinner with my youngest daughter in Beverly Hills. We had an amazing time, enjoyed a lot of delicious food, and made the most of our Sunday. Wheelchair accessibility: Its a walk up no stairs at all

Published 5 months ago

The meat is extremely tender and savoury; side dishes varied and excellent. Jap chae was a bit disappointing (but maybe we should have ordered the non-vegetarian option instead?). The iced green tea was superb. The spicy kimchi stew alone is worth going back to, although it was a tad bit on the salty side. Finally, for dessert we ordered the tempura ice cream (matcha) and it was delicious.

Published 6 months ago

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The place needs renovation

Published 7 months ago

Amazing food and even better service!

Published 7 months ago

All very good.

Published 8 months ago

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The food is delicious, the service is extremely hospitable and I have never seen a Korean restaurant that offers panchan (side dishes) in my life. so much even in Korea. I also told my friend to eat enough pancha and not order meat hehe

Published 8 months ago

Food was delicious, service was immaculate. Our server was really attentive and grilled the meat for us. Kalbi was tender and flavorful, vegetable soondubu was just the right amount of spice. Overall really friendly staff and amazing place

Published 10 months ago

Nice vibe, amazing meat quality! I love the decoration on the top of the salad, it was luxurious! You can t stop eating

Published a year ago

Fantastic. Amazing food and service.

Published a year ago

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Pros: Quality of the food was good. Cons: Pricey. Also, a lot of reviews mentioned the copious variety of side dishes and yes, there is a large variety, but perhaps as a result, these portions were ridiculously minuscule- literally bite-sized! Additionally, and maybe this isn t a fair criticism, but for a restaurant with round shaped grills, the fact that they haven t incorporated a circular lazy-susan for the sides is almost inexplicable as we had to constantly pass the teeny little dishes back and forth across the table.

Published a year ago

High Quality for the price! Service was excellent. I was so stuffed! highly recommend!

Published a year ago

Cannot believe they charge us 53 dlrs on tips my plate wasn t even that expensive but the tips were been to other Korean bbq a lot better and not that price better quality!!

Published a year ago

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Ive been to several Korean bbq restaurants in other states, NY, Las Vegas, Texas... But this is by far the best one, the employees were all korean (you know its going to be good), very attentive and caretaking, the food was sooooo tasty.

Published a year ago

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Great beef but strange place. Never have I ever been to a KBBQ that wasn t packed very pricey and they charge you for valeting your own car

Published a year ago

I always judge Korean restaurants on their kimchi and side dishes. Genwa is exceptional! The variety and quality of the side dishes were an absolute treat and almost upstaged the Kalbi. This is the best Korean BBQ experience I have had outside of Korea.

Published a year ago

We got Course A for 2 people and we were very satisfied! Lots of variety and generous portions. The meat and bibimbap were prepared for us which was nice!

Published a year ago

Good food, waiters cook the food for you.

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Yummy. Delicious vegetarian bibimop for me. Meats, sides, soups, salads, Korean BBQ for everyone else I dined with. Everyone was very happy. The service is what made it outstanding.

Published a year ago

If youre in the west side and hungry for Korean BBQ, this is the spot to go to. Big space with big tables so very comfortable.

Published a year ago

For the price, i think its just ok...

Published a year ago

$8 for a 7-up seriously? I might ve even returned had I not felt so taken advantage of by this.

Published a year ago

The food was excellent, attentive and courteous service. A bit pricey but worth it. I was visiting my son for Xmas, it is one of his favorite places.

Published a year ago

An enjoyable night. We called for a reservation, and as soon as we got there we were brought back very quickly. We got package E for 5 people, and it came with a nice assortment of food. The service was superb, and the staff was very kind and explained everything well. They cooked the food for us in the grills at our table, allowing us to converse without worrying. The food was cooked perfectly and was at a very nice quality. My only qualm was the price: around $500 for drinks and tip for 5 people. The menu prices were not posted online, red flag. Unlike many other Korean bbq restaurants we ve visited, the food is unlimited. Here, not the case. If you want good quality food and are able to forgo the unlimited quantity (and have a deep as hell wallet), it ll be a great night. If that bothers you, I suggest to look elsewhere. Parking: Parking was valet, and very easy to access. Only $7.

Published a year ago

Published a year ago

Outstanding Korean BBQ. From start to finish, 1st class all the way. If you want Korean BBQ in LA, this is the place. Not an inexpensive meal, but well worth it.

Published 2 years ago

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If you are interested of a quality steak or really good barbecue, This is the place to go. It is a little bit pricey but for the quality of the food its worth every penny of it.

Published 2 years ago

Delicious food and helpful and friendly staff. We were able to make reservations for our huge group (28) and they were able to seat us at a few tables. The staff was super great and so fast. We had a group of people with allergies and they were great about telling us which banchan was safe or not. The food was SO good!

Published 2 years ago

Great place for a date - if theyre not vegan that is, because its all about meat cooked at the table and lots of it. Variety of traditional Korean sides come with it.

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Food is delicious. Nice ambience. Friendly service. Great experience.

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Loved the food (spicy pork bulgogi was perfection) and service was great. Definitely recommend.

Published 2 years ago

It was ok nothing to write home about. It was my first time.

Published 2 years ago

horrible experience with bad service. Its supposed to be a high end korean barbecue place, but the service and quality is worse than any place you find in K-town. first time they overcooked the beef and it tasted dry, second time they burnt all the meat. and when we mentioned that the beef was burnt, the server not only didnt apologize, but said that the meat is still raw and red on the inside. burnt on the surface and raw on the inside - what a quality service. Also, we ordered a steamed egg and it never came. definitely not worth the $100 per person price tag.

Published 2 years ago

Great food! Staff was very attentive. We ordered a little bit of everything. Will go again.

Published 2 years ago

Excellent food. 10 unit ban chan. Very pricey but worth it. Another customer said this one is the best. I think tables had smoke filters built into the table

Published 2 years ago

Very pricey and the side dishes are not good. For example, I am a kimchi addicted person but here it was disappointing. Servers are nice and they cook for you. They have wagyu beef which is nice.

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AMAZING FOOD!

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The food and service are AMAZING!!!! We ordered galbi beef, beef tongue seafood pancake, and Waygu rib eye steak ! Super goooooood !!!!!!!!!

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The meal was delicious and the meats were of high quality! We got the A Course, since it was just two of us dining, and still we couldnt finish everything. Everyone who came to the table was very nice and helpful. The hostess was especially sweet!

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Genwa is my favorite Korean BBQ restaurant in Los Angeles! My fiance and I love Korean BBQ and have tried several other places in Korea Town and in other parts of LA, and Genwa tops them all. We have been to the Genwa location on Wilshire a few times, but most of the time we go to the one on LaCienega in Beverly Hills, and the service and food there is fantastic every time! (And the sake too!!!) The appetizers that they serve (which are complimentary) are wonderful, and so is the Kimchi, and whenever we entertain guests from out of town, they are flabbergasted when the servers bring their tray filled with probably 20 different appetizers to the table, and they bring as much more of any of them as we ask for. Our favorites are the glass noodles, the Kimchi, the pancakes, the braised beef, the potato salad, the radish kimchi, the cucumber kimchi, and the spicy hot peppers... getting hungry just thinking about it! Awesome food and awesome experience! Wonderful place for a special occasion!!!

Published 3 years ago

Having never eaten Korean bbq, we hoped for some help ordering. We received no help; the server was absent and indifferent. The food was very overpriced. Would not recommend.

Published 3 years ago

Service is awful. Not helpful, barely around. Couldn t even flag someone down. Food was good but not worth the price. Would not recommend.

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Showed up 15 minutes late and refused service. Pretty snooty. Food decent.

Published 3 years ago

One star for the food quality, another star is for the side dishes. However, I took off three stars because firstly the waiter barely served us. Secondly, the combo s quantity is absolutely not enough, even for girls. Lastly the price does not match the quantity, too expensive for the service and quantity.

Published 3 years ago

1. Side dishes: good 2. Meat quality: good 3. Service: bad 4. Food portion: 3 people combo is actually meant for 1 person. ( we had two small size girl and one man) Overall, you guys need a lot of improvement in term of service and portion. Overprice and overrated.

Published 3 years ago

now THIS is FINE dining KBBQ

Published 3 years ago

The sides are not my favorite but the meat the rice is amazing and the dessert was fabulous

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Very good, they could improve on the atmosphere. From food quality its equivalent than popular restaurants like katana, nobu etc. From atmosphere its like mels drive in.

Published 4 years ago

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Been here a few times, mostly with work functions. The staff is very attentive and responsive. The food tasted amazing and there wasn t anything I tried that I haven t liked. There s literally a dish or an appetizer for every pallet out there.

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Best korean BBQ, great services

Published 4 years ago

I was hankering for Korean but wanted something nearby - this was the place! Everything was delicious and the variety of the Korean bbq menu is a culinary miracle. Attentive and informed staff, easy valet parking. Ill definitely be back sooner than later. Thanks, Genwa!

Published 4 years ago

Very classy. little expensive

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An annual Grammys trip tradition

Published 4 years ago

10/10 top notch. You get what you pay for.

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Always fresh and delicious. Great service

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I have to rate it at least 4 stars because the food was really good and it was a pleasant experience overall. Ive never had so many banchan served before! That said, it was pricier than I would like. $26-$28 for simple vegetarian dishes like bibimbap is just more that Im comfortable with.

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The banchan variety is awesome and you dont come out smelling like Korean BBQ. The meat quality is above average. However, its a full-service place so you dont get to cook your own meat at your own pace.

Published 4 years ago

Superior korea bbq

Published 5 years ago

Best Korean BBQ

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Panchan is attractive. And its filling and delicious. I think the 2-person course is enough for 4 people. A very reasonable shop. Unfortunately, I was so busy that day that I couldnt get enough service.

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Great place with nice ambience. Meat for BBQ is fresh and of good quality. Marinated meats well seasoned and tasty. Plenty of side dishes - more than the typical Korean restaurants we ve been to. Only downside is that it is on the pricier side and the taste profile doesn t exactly remind us of what we had in South Korea. However, all in all the food is good and will definitely be back for more when in LA. Do reserve in advance as it gets very busy during meal hours.

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AMAZING!!!!

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I stayed in front of this store. I went there for dinner because the reviews were good. I ordered course A (for 2 people). The volume is so large that you wont be able to finish everything from the appetizers to the main course of yakiniku. The staff is efficient and makes the meal pleasant. Highly recommended for those looking for Korean Yakiniku.

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Best Korean food in LA

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Great meal. They cook for you so no undercook/overcooked issues. The meat is excellent. Plenty of little plates.

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Seng galbi was really good

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This is a go to spot for me because the quality of meat is very good. the prices are a little high but I think its worth it.

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I ve been to several Korea restaurants while visiting LA, this is by far the worst K restaurant. The food tasted odd and not authentic. I couldn t finish my meal because the food was bad, my daughter and I ended up getting some hotdogs on the way to our hotel. Our last day in LA could have been a lot more satisfying was not for this place. There are so many far better Korean reataurants in LA.

Published 5 years ago

Delicious Korean restaurant in Beverly Hills! Amazing meats, appetizers and ice cream. It is better to book a table in advance, there is Valet parking. A nice bonus - children eat for free)))

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Good food. Ridiculous policy that they will only give 1 iced tea refill.

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Amazing kbbq

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Thank you Genwa!!! We had my bachelorette party dinner here and it was perfect. They were so accommodating, gave excellent customer service, and the food was to die for. I would highly recommend going here for any occasion.

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Guaranteed to give you the most excellent Korean dinner. The taste is memorable. Dont forget to get the shoulder steak.

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Ive only been to this Beverly Hills Genwa location, and it was often for b-day occasions with family. If there is any Korean bbq restaurant that matches the quality of Ktown bbq outside of Ktown LA, then this place is it. Yes, its in a pretty rich white neighborhood, but the food here is very authentic tasting. And the meat quality used in the bbq is top notch, right up there with Quarters and Baekjeong. The only down side is that it is pretty pricey, so you will be spending a lot of money if you come here. But for a special occasion, such as a b-day or a group dinner, it is fun. Its a nice, elegant and spacious place. Did I mention the banchan selection is amazing? Go here just for this! Genwa is one of the k bbqs that I cover on my YouTube channel called Rockstar Eater, under the video 10 Best Korean BBQ restaurants in LA.

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Love it. Verry good service.

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This place is the real deal! A true, authentic Korean BBQ experience for the experienced KBBQ-goer and the foodie alike. Our server Ed cooked our meat perfectly and even gave us extra. 10/10!

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18+ appetizers plus good quality meat. Kind of pricey but a great experience. Only thing is they have terrible bibimbap, and they just got rid of lunch service which was the best deal.

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This is one of the restaurants on La Cienaga thats worth trying.

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Korean barbecue is cooked by diners on tabletop grills at this earth-toned contemporary spot.

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My favorite KBBQ restaurant in Los Angeles.

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The set for 2 is much more food than you would expect. The meat selection is plentiful and can be a la carte. The service is exceptional and there are so many side dishes you can barely try them all.

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food outstandings we all had a gteat time

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During the week there is a menu, I think it was $20, with excellent and abundant food and good service.

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The service at this location is great. All the servers seem to work together and help each other; its not like other restaurants where you see servers standing around and only minding their own area. One big plus at this location is that when you leave, you dont smell like a restaurant. The food here is so good and the portions are big. The banchan is great. The Bulgogi is so good! Weve were going to the Mid-Wilshire Genwa long before this one. Theyre both excellent places.

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So I had my graduation party here several weeks ago and it was a great success!!! The private room upstairs has a small booking fee but was totally worth it. It fit over 45 of my friends and family. Our servers Ed and Sofia really took care of us. We had ordered numerous grouped courses which had such a great variety of dishes already, but they were super accommodating with additional dishes from different individuals as well. I especially appreciated the attention to detail they reserved for my cousin and guest, who are vegetarians. THANK YOU for helping them feel welcome at a K-BBQ restaurant. The private room doesnt have the grill tables, thus all our dishes were cooked on the side and served to us...which was actually very beneficial because we were wearing nice clothes from the ceremony and there wasn t a fear of smoke smell clinging to our clothes. For the meat dishes, I find that the price is not as low as other places, but the quality and service has always been superior. Ed and Sofia also remained very calm while dealing with little kids running around and friends/family coming in and out to greet me. They also helped me cut two whole cakes to serve to everyone as well. And of course, in Genwa fashion, the numerous barchan dishes excited my family so much because they love kimchi, pickled vegetables, egg, as well as other small dishes. My dad told me that next time he visits LA, I should take him back to this place. =)

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Fantastic amazing brilliant food all at a great price with great service. Cant recommend this place enough. Go. Eat. Be happy.

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Delicious food! But dark lights and hard to hear

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Superb 10/10

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There are better KBBQ place in LA - Quarters, Kang Ho Dong and Ahgassi Gopchang are all my favorites. Genwa tries to be higher class (aka more expensive), but the quality of meat and the service doesnt really measure up. They even lack a few meat choices that authentic KBBQ places would offer (*hint* pork jowl). Never again.

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Great food and service!

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What an experience. Good Food and a fun place.

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You may find food somewhat pricey, but the service level is extremely high and your dish will come with so many sides that its a fair price in my opinion. I like their set courses because they allow you to sample a lot without having to think much about designing your meal. More importantly, the food tastes great. Also, you wont smell much like frying afterwards despite the fact that its a Korean BBQ. And its great to not have to drive all the way to K-town.

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They burnt all our BBQ - which didn t taste anything special anyway. Knowing Korean food very well and having been to South Korea and eating Korean across the US, Singapore, Dubai and other countries, I can confidently say that their Bibimbap was the worst I have ever had (old and none-fresh ingredients, very dry rice, non-cooked potato and flavorless). They forgot to bring out some dishes on time so they ended up remembering to bring them out as soon as ordered the bill. Very disappointed with this restaurant and questioning if they only served us left overs or if their google reviews are authentic to start with! The only and I MEAN one and only good thing about this place is the wide variety and abundance of appetizers (Banchan) they brought out to the table. These were actually not bad at all.

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Good portion, good value and good staffs.

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Surpringly poor quality meat (super gamey meat) in a prime location (for them to justify $7 valet fee)

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Good bbq and wonderful staff

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Will definitely try it again. I can still remember the feeling when I tasted the BBQ the sides they served was great too...

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This place was unbelievably good! They bring out this wonderful assortment of dishes to try. Then they start cooking the meat up for you. Get some soju and enjoy! They give you suckers in the shape of feet at the end of dinner!!

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There had so many different of chooses. I d like that restaurant.

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I love this place every time I come by. The staff is great and the food is fantastic.

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Very Western style Korean BBQ... Good service

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One of best kbbq in town

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Great place.

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Has valet. You can also find parking at the nearby street. Service is very good. Always with smile. Very attentive. Will thinking from your side. Thanks to the high BBQ skill they provide, the steak is very juice and the beef tongue is crispy. Wide choice of side dishes. Very good experience.

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The quality is a 5 the service is a 3 They offer a variety of dishes, I definitely recommend going with a big group and ordering many dishes! Keep in mind its not going to be a small bill but its good quality food.

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Our go to

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Awesome service and great food quality. Make sure you order Seng Galbi

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Great food and Service!

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Amazing food. There chicken dish was fantastic.

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