Wooden Charcoal Korean Village Barbecue House

It says 9pm close. We made reservations and arrived at 8:29 PM, only to be told the kitchen was already closed. Extremely disappointing and frustrating after making the effort to get there on time. If your posted hours and reservation system say one thing but reality says another, it makes customers question what else isn’t accurate.

Great food and service!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Honestly, I don’t know if I should laugh 😂 or be upset. We traveled all the way from Merced to eat. The short haired lady She didn’t even acknowledge us. When she served us, she did it with rush and attitude. The food was a 2/10… they didn’t refill our water or check on us until we were already done eating. This will be the last time we visit.

Our favorite Korean place to visit whenever we miss authentic food from back home. The fresh short rib is a must. In Korea, real BBQ is usually non-marinated because the quality of the meat speaks for itself, and you can really taste that here. All of the side dishes were delicious, and the service was great.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

aqesome. healthy. friendly. they can make food truly mild

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I spent $200 there, but she acted as if I owed her money. The owner or manager had a scowling face the entire time. I’m not sure if it was racial discrimination, but they were smiling and friendly toward Korean customers, while being stiff, rude, and unwelcoming to people of other races—not a single smile or sign of respect. This is the worst store I’ve ever been to in the US.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 4

Service: 1

Absolutely amazing food.

I had their BBQ Marinated Ribeye and it was amazing. The sweet, beefy smell had me salivating. The slices were big, thin, juicy, and tender flaps. I could feel the fibers of the meat giving away easily with each bite. It was sweet, smoky, and really beefy. You need to close your eyes and savor it to really take in the flavors. It left a slight smoky, woody aftertaste, making you remember wood charcoal was used to grill it and leaving you hungry for more. This was the best beef I've had this year.

The banchan were also exquisite. All the vegetables were succulent and crisp, so I know they use fresh ingredients. I wonder if they make the fishcake themselves because it had a stronger and better taste than the other Korean restaurants I've been to. Maybe the fishcakes here use more shrimp.

I ordered food for takeout so I didn't get to experience grilling my food for myself, so I'm going to have to return in the future to try it out.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

$57.52 for an order of short ribs? You got to be kidding me, sounds like a scam.

You don't go here for a chic vibe. The food is simply delicious. We eat here 2x a month..come before 5:30pm gets super busy.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Just picking up from doordash i was late cuz of my work and they closed at 9pm. I was there like 8:20ish and that one lady told me like “Why you so late?”. Duhh! You closed at 9.
She thinks i’m like doordasher or something. I was picking up for my self. No good customer service at all. 👎

Came here craving some comforting Korean food but unfortunately left a bit disappointed. The galbi came out burnt, which really took away from the flavor and tenderness. The soup looked hearty but ended up being less flavorful than expected—more heat than depth. With the meal being on the pricier side, it didn’t quite feel worth the value. The banchan selection was decent, but overall I wouldn’t rush back.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 2

more like a family style restaurant

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 4

Is so nice and vary good food

This place is a scam. We ordered two bbq meats. Both meats were served within 5 minutes and they are not charcoal grilled. Those are pan fried and pre-made. The tofu soup also came within 2 mins and tasted like ramen base.

Very poor food quality and service. No one greets me for like 5 minutes despite the staff is three steps away. They don't give charcoal for us if we don't order more than we need. They then claim the bbq meat Will be cooked in the kitchen. But it takes like 3 minutes for them to serve two bbq meat, which tastes like microwave. No charcoal taste at all. They charge around 120 for 3 small dishes. avoid This place!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1