Premium AYCE Korean BBQ in Irvine with 30+ grilled proteins including filet mignon, brisket, and beef belly. Lunch $29.99, dinner $38.99. Located at Culver Plaza.
Hours & Location
15333 Culver Dr, Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92604
What Our Customers Say
It's been a while since I've been here. Last time was during COVID. I came on the weekend so I could try some premium items. My favorites were the Umami Explosion and the Ribeye. You could almost eat the Umami beef raw it's so tender and seasoned well. When cooked to a medium it's really good.
Food is delish and meat quality is pretty good for an AYCE eatery. Servers are friendly as well.
Get the dinner menu if you go. At lunch the quality of the meat and choices of the cuts are better at dinner. Filet mignon and ribeye are a must. The short ribs were disappointing. Place is understaffed so service can be slow but the food makes up for it.
Good deal for weekday lunch price for AYCE at $29.99. We got seated right away and noticed the salad and banchans are already on the table. Salad and kimchi didn't seem that fresh anymore and fish cakes were cold. But the meats made up for it. Lemon beef belly was our favorite, and the Karubi in Osaka seasoned with lemon makes it so much better.
Went on a Saturday at 3pm, which was about $45 pp. Honestly well worth it. The meat was super tender, especially the filet mignon. I like how the steamed egg came in small individual portions. They have the best steamed egg and tofu soup. The steamed egg is moist and silky, and the soup is not too salty and has the right amount of spice level.
If you are really hungry this is the place. The all-you-can-eat menu offers 30+ protein options: beef, pork, shrimp, octopus, tongue. We enjoyed the bulgogi, shrimp and octopus more than others. The spicy baby octopus is good, but you need to take it out onto the grill and patiently wait. Cook as you prefer. Will definitely return.
Great selection and quality of meats. Service is always great and good environment. We were seated immediately after they opened and our server took our orders. They kept on checking up on us and we never had to flag anyone down. They even refilled our banchan without us asking. I would take a bullet for the pork belly marinated in spicy sauce. It really was great. Get the fried rice towards the end of your meal!
This is my go-to place if I'm craving KBBQ in the Irvine area. Deliciously priced and copious amount of meat. I recommend getting the brisket, flap tail steak, beef belly, and shrimp. The portions they give you are good and the quality is decent for an AYCE place. Spicy brisket, regular brisket, bulgogi and beef belly were the best meats I tried and meat quality was pretty high.
One menu option but excellent value: filet mignon, ribeye, brisket, bulgogi, pork belly, short ribs. The cuts were thick. Sides were disappointing though. They have corn cheese but it was mostly just a pile of cheese with like ten corn kernels. Had to ask for more or at least a full order since it was one of my favorite sides. The sauces were outstanding. The brisket dipping sauce was super flavorful with jalapenos and garlic.
Cook-it-yourself setup makes the meal enjoyable, grill your meat how you like it. Quality ingredients are top-notch, everything fresh and flavorful. Service is super fast paced, and everyone is so attentive at taking empty plates, asking if we needed any more meat, and constantly refilling drinks. The space is pretty big, and I like the setup of the grills and tables. Everything looks very clean and modern.
$29.99 lunch, $38.99 dinner. During dinner you get so many more premium options like filet mignon, ribeye steak, and my favorite option beef tongue. Decent meat quality for all-you-can-eat. The kimchi stew is excellent. I also really like their kimchi stew and again I could eat 3 plates of beef tongue. Service is always pretty decent, especially for an AYCE place, though sometimes you're missing orders or needing to flag someone for more sides or sauce.
Modern, clean ambiance. High-quality meat selections worth the extra cost. Two-hour time limit on all-you-can-eat but that is more than enough time. Ribs and brisket are the standout dishes. I have been coming here since 2015 and their protein quality and service has gotten a lot better. Personal favorites include beef belly, filet, brisket, pork belly marinated in soy sauce, steamed egg, and tofu soup.