Korean Barbecue Restaurants near Fullerton, CA

“We had a great experience for our first time here. Our server Josh provided excellent service, and was on par. In addition, the birthday treats were awesome - cool vibe when it's brought out. Lots of birthdays tonight. Recommend based on this. Still a little busy for a weeknight.“

“So does your policy of a minimum of 2 people eating extend to senior citizens who may not have anyone to dine with???? Shame on you for turning away a paying customer…“

“Yangmani Korean BBQ delivers an incredible dining experience with its high-quality meats and flavorful tofu soup. The marinated short ribs are tender and delicious, while the tofu soup is rich and perfectly spiced. The fresh banchan and attentive service make the meal even more enjoyable. For a cozy and satisfying Korean BBQ experience, Yangmani is a great choice!“

“Best Korean BBQ ever. My boss is of Korean decent and invited my wife the kids and I for dinner. It was unbelievably packed on a Tuesday which is always a good. We only waited 15 minutes and got seated. The food the drinks all of it was exceptional not to mention the staff was amazing. We will definitely be back.“

“Food: 4*
Service: 5*
Ambiance: 5*

Stopped by here with a colleague. We ordered the $19.99 lunch special. He offered to give us a mix of all the different meats on this menu so we could try them. There are specific ban chan you can get like Kimchee, fish cake, potato salad etc. The service was great, very attentive, helpful and friendly. I will return with a larger appetite.“

“The meat quality is good, the place is clean and modern. The only downside is that they don’t have steam egg option but not a deal breaker.“

“Excellent service ! We ordered the large beef combo for 2 and it was more than enough. Very good quality.“

“Pleasant surprise for a great meal after golfing across the street at Diamond Bar. Meat was fresh. Bangchan was tasty and service was good, granted that it was a quiet night. The decor was kind of odd for a BBQ spot but the price performance is great.“

“This place is absolutely amazing!! The food is so good and the people working there are the most friendliest I've ever met!!! I'm definitely coming back here for more food!!! 5 stars!!!“

“When you enter, the delicious aroma hits you immediately. It's not the prettiest place but it has a fun atmosphere none the less. Enjoyed the k-pop playing in the background.

The marinated beef bulgogi was delicious. So was the beef belly. Also, they had 2 flavors of thrifty brand ice cream for dessert. That was an unexpected and tasty surprise.

We will definitely be going again. Next time we will bring the whole family (& friends).“

“good food and staff friendly with always attentive to us customers. very quick always ready to replenish your plates“

“Excellent service and food“

“Best Korean BBQ in OC! Love the food and the service. Did i mention free Thrifty's ice cream?“

“I'm a fan of Soy Tofu! It is another local gem. The service is kind and attentive, the dining area is clean, and the vibe is pleasant. The decor is simple and homey.

I've dined here several times already, and each time was fantastic.

My current favorite items:
- Soon Tofu (soups) - mushroom and the beef + seafood with black rice
- The Tofu Combos - if you're a little more hungry, I recommend the BBQ short ribs with the tofu soup
- Dumplings - fried or steamed, they are both excellent!
- The complimentary ice cream!

When you receive the boiling hot tofu soup, immediately add the raw egg and stir it a little. The egg will cook fast in the hot broth. Vegetarian and vegan options are also available.

If you're in the area, try Soy Tofu. It's in a plaza with a Korean market and many other restaurants. There's usually plenty of parking in the public lot.“

“Great experience!!! Great food!!!“

“Shhh…hidden gem! This ayce kbbq restaurant is outstanding! I’ve been to many kbbq places over the years and Seoul BBQ is top notch. Everything came out quickly, including the fried potstickers, water refills, meat refills, and grill changes. It was a laid back atmosphere, not a bunch of announcements or loud music. It had a good vibe for talking and hanging out with friends. We enjoyed several rounds of meats from the A and B menus, multiple grill changes, some peach flavored rice wine, and a fun time with friends and family. The beef bulgogi and beef brisket were excellent; everyone else in the group also enjoyed several other cuts of meat including garlic pork belly, flying tiger beef, short rib, beef belly, and others. The parking lot was a bit rough so beware. Everyone that went into the restaurant seemed well dressed and happy to be there.

Parking: There is currently some barricaded construction which has blocked some of the parking spots (Dec 2024), making it difficult to find parking. There was also broken glass in one of the stalls which raised concern about cars being broken into recently. Turn on your car’s camera if you’ve got one.“

“Sookdal is famous for low temperature salt water aging pork belly.

Taste of pork belly is the best in OC.

You can eat pork belly with salt,
chopped garlic, wasabi,
grilled cheese and many different
pickled vegetables
(Cucumber, Cabbage, Radish tops etc.)
for unique taste.
​“

“quality meat, quality service, good atmosphere, clean restrooms, huge parking, what more can you ask for? highly recommend, will come back for many times. do the $55 premium ayce, worth the money! huge selection of banchan, did i mention quality service?“

“Excellent food. 👍. Will come back again.“

“Great service, accommodating servers even with a packed place of people“

“The food is alright. The one I had in LA was much better!“

“Great spot for Korean bbq but they're not an all you can eat spot, nor do they have combos. Everything is a la carte so it can get pricey. But the food is good. Oh, and always ask for fried rice after the meal. You have to pay for it but it's worth it. Side note, ground gets slippery so wear something that grips. Greasy floors.“

“Out of all the Korean BBQ restaurants I have been to all over LA this one definitely knows how to run a high paced business and does not disappoint. You have a variety of meats on the side bar as well banchan. No more waiting for waiting for your order to be taken, once you are seated you can go get your meat and get cooking. A tablet is now given to you where you can order other sliced meats and hot plates. Hands down one of the best restaurants I have been to and continue to come to. Waiting time is long however Yelp makes things easier by allowing you to make get into the waitlist while driving to the location/killing time doing something else.“

“Eat there only if you want to be treated like dirt. I am sick and tired of their way of treating their customers. They don't do reservations and their wait system is unforgiving and insane. 1. Long wait times like 1.5 hours 2. But with that long wait time, they only give you 10 minutes to "all be there" when they tell you table is ready. 3. That's not even the worst. They put a "wait time" estimate near their check in table. So you would think that is a solid guideline right? But no. The REAL wait time can swing a good 30 minutes both ways. Say they put "Current Wait time is 1.5 hours" you could get a call at 1 hour mark. And then they give you 10 minutes to get your party to be there. And they give you hell if your party can't make it like it's your fault that you don't have crystal ball to tell that your table will be ready in one hour’s time. I have tolerated it coz their food is actually really good. Meat quality is good etc etc. What broke the camels back today is. I checked in at 5:45 today. Wait time is 1.5 hours. So estimate sit time is 7:15 right? When I get the text that table is ready at 7:05 I thought all is awesome. AND THEN they told me that are actually having a staff party tonight and last call is at 8. That leaves my party less than an hour to do an AYCE dinner. I was furious. So I question them, “Why didn't you tell your customer that when they checked in?” "Well, we put the notice on the door. You didn't see it! So… 🤷🏻‍♀️” 1. There are a bunch of white and black notices all over the door and check in area. 2. And yes. My eye sight is not awesome. I didn't see it. But shouldn't it be THEIR JOB to let customer know VERBALLY when they check in that they are shifting the last call time an hour early? That’s basic decency. I wasted almost 2 hours there and by then it’s like lines all over the place for any place. I am never going back again for a restaurant that treats their customer like dirt so they can make money off me any more.“

“Great selection of meats and side dishes“

“I’d say the food was tasty and fresh and the place is spacious. I would suggest the servers put a smile on their face and let us know when the seafood is ready to eat once they are so we don’t keep wondering/asking and keep looking at the food on the grill. The seafood got burnt a couple of times because they didn’t come back for it but that was ok because it was just rare occasion. However, they were still attentive to our needs, thanks to them.“

“Stumbled upon this place while visiting Buena Park and can't go wrong with this restaurant.The food is delicious ?•Toppings are fresh• Meat pretty tasty and mouth wateringThe times we've been here we've ordered their Bowls/Plates, Ramen, and Burritos“

“First time there for Sunday lunch. Attentive crew, dim lighting, fresh meats, good variety of beef, chicken and pork, cuttlefish and shrimp too. Great service throughout. Wish there were vegetables and fish for grilling. Please offer veggie and fish options. Way better than Sunday Brunch for the price. Lots of other rooms to accommodate groups of 6-45 guests. We prefer the more open, spacious main dining room. Will certainly make it back there.“

“The side dishes and giblets seasoning were so delicious, and the unglazed cuts were easy to eat, and the water sashimi was also a delicacy.“

“We had the Spicy Blue Crab Stew and Seng Bulgogi. Our waiter cooked the Seng Bulgogi right at our table. Don’t miss out on wrapping the bulgogi in rice paper or pickled radish—it adds an extra layer of deliciousness. The portions are generous, and the banchans are amazing!“

“First time here we celebrated my daughter's 18th birthday. The food was delicious. They have big portions to share. Our server was so sweet we had little ones with us so she asked if we wanted the food to be cooked in the kitchen. My son (7) and granddaughter (3) picky eaters really liked the food. Thank you so much“

“It is located in a nice shopping center. This Korean BBQ is one of my family's favorite restaurants. It is good for both meat lover and salad lover ?. They serve unlimited side dishes and salad for free.

Parking: There is a @tesla changer in the parking lot.“

“Zero complaints. Overall, it is a very solid all-you-can-eat KBBQ spot with reasonable prices, good quality, and great service. There are long waits sometimes, which is how you know it's good, but it's seemingly always packed. Wish I discovered this place sooner.“

“I don't know if I had high expectations or if the chef didn't show up during lunch time, but I was recommended cold noodles and pork cutlet, but I think they were below average.

The overall atmosphere was good and the side dishes were delicious, but the main dish was lacking. The taste of galbi cold noodles cannot be missed, but the ribs seem to have lost their flavor and the cold noodles leave a lot to be desired.

The soybean paste stew was really bad.
I don’t know how to make this soybean paste stew.
It can't be without taste @.@

The servers are friendly and the service is good.“

“Delicious and affordable AYCE KBBQ with quality meats. You can order select meats from the server and they also have a self serve meat bar with lots of options. Few of my favorites from the premium menu were: the wagyu beef belly, prime marinated short rib, and prime marinated boneless short rib cut.

They offer 3 menu options~ weekday lunch ($21.99), signature ($29.99) and premium ($38.99), which all include the meat station.

Great service and they came by often to change the grill.“

“Best Korean BBQ dining experience! Great quality tasty value for money BBQ wahyu beef & ribeye“

“I haven't been back here since before COVID and I'm happy to announce their quality and service never wavered. There are some cool upgrades, like having a QR code for their menu, and ordering your sides on a tablet associated with the table. I find this especially useful because I don't have to look for the waiter/waitress, flag them down, tell them what sides we need restocked, and wait for them to come back or come back with order mistakes. The digital communication from the tablet to the kitchen offers a seamless way to dine in, especially when it's crazy busy.

They have a tiered menu tailored to either fit your budget or your food preferences, sides included. Quality was great in my opinion and I'll definitely be back!“

“We visited 9292 KBBQ in Rowland Heights with friends, and wow—what a deal! Lunch is just $19.99, and dinner is $25.99 for AYCE KBBQ. Honestly, for this price, we weren’t expecting much, but the meat quality blew us away! The pork belly and beef brisket were especially amazing—highly recommend!

They also have a self-serve meat bar and a hot food section with a great variety. Everything was fresh and delicious, and their japchae and tteokbokki were so good! On top of that, the space is huge, clean, and super comfortable, and the staff was really friendly. 🥰AYCE KBBQ at this price? Unreal. We’re definitely coming back. Highly recommend!!👍👍“

“Excellent! My first time eating "real" Korean BBQ. I met a friend of mine at this location for lunch. We got the premium menu. All I can say is "wow"! The service was excellent, the food was great quality and I ate myself into a food coma... Just trying everything! So many delicious meats and sides to choose from. The service was spot on. Everything I needed was brought to me at just the right time, without even asking. My drink never ran low, my grill never over used and my plates always replinished. My favorites were the wagyu beef, the kimchi fried rice, the dumplings and the salad. Second favorite meat was the longbone beef. Would definitely recommend. Great experience.“

“Thank you so much! We didn’t have to wait for our table! The service was really good!“