I ate at several Korean BBQs while in Japan, and this one is just like them! It took me back. I absolutely 100% recommend it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Manny A
High quality meats, excellent service, friendly staff. This is a great place for k bbq for lunch or with a group.All you can eat $29.95.All you can eat seafood $39.95They also offer prepared dishes $15-20.Highly recommend, will be back.
The service in this place USED to be lack luster. That has completely changed. The staff here are incredibly friendly now, and helpful. We even received a free special without reason. Top chef is easily the best all you can eat BBQ place around. Try their spicy pork or miso pork belly!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Nelson
Best Korean BBQ in Simi Valley. Service is prompt even when there is a crowd. Korean pancakes are my family's favorite! This last trip, the shrimp were delicious as well. Had a 2 year old with us, and despite the mess, the staff were kind to him,
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Noodles, Kalbi, Korean Pancake, Pickles, Brisket, Ribs
Kevin Galyan
Low quality meatOnly two employers could not keep up with services.Will not come
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Short Rib Stew
Brian P.
Tried this place as my wife was craving bbq. Honestly there aren't a lot of spectacular options for good kbbq in Ventura County. I've been to this location under different names and ownership over the years. Decided to try Top Chef to see if this place would be okay.For dinner we went with their standard ayce for $30 which comes with appetizers and a beef, chicken and pork options. Between two people we had orders of brisket, thin bork belly, spicy pork, spicy pork shoulder blade (definitely the favorite of the night and surprisingly tender) , and top round beef.The items come frozen in thin slices where you grill it yourself at the table, fairly common at this price point. Other than the spicy pork the other cuts didn't stand out. They do give you very generous portions so you won't leave hungry. Our servers checked on us very regularly, they also have call buttons on the tables ( this is a typical feature when dining in Korea) along with chopsticks and spoons at the table. The table itself was super clean so they do a good job of keeping the place clean between parties. The entire time they were playing a playlist of pop song covers which kept things upbeat. Overall the place is decent and I'd go back but you'll find better options in the valley or ktown. Given the competition in the area it's an acceptable choice, especially if you're willing to experience kbbq for $30 or upgrade to expand the menu options of more premium meat options (including seafood )
El H.
We come here all the time and we never fail to leave full & satisfied! The aunties serving us are always sweet and happy to help when you ask for a "half an order" or a specific number of pieces for items such as the galbi or pork belly for example. My favorite Korean BBQ, always excited to go and enjoy the comfortable atmosphere there
S. A.
Came here around 5pm on a Sunday and it was dead. We were greeted right away and got our order. They only brought out 2 dishes of sauce for the meats for 4 people. I asked for 2 more and she just filled my container up more. So I had to ask again for 2 more dishes. The service felt very rushed. We were cooking our short ribs and the waitress came over and dumped our bulgogi on the grill so she could take the plate when we weren't ready to cook it. When we needed things it was hard to flag any one down. One server was biting the skin around her nails right on the floor in front of us, then went right back to work without washing her hands. We were there less than an hour total because we felt uncomfortable and just wanted to leave.
I was in the area and suddenly craved for Korean food. I ordered la galbi and sundubu. The food was great and I ordered the tofu red soup but requested to make it mild since I don't like very spicy. Turns out, their mild version is too spicy for me so the nice server took it back to the kitchen to reduce the spiciness. Overall I would say I got a good service, the food I ordered tasted really good, the price was fair and the place is clean. What I like also is that they have forks ans spoons that are kept in a compartment on the side along with hand wipes and sanitizer dispenser. Convenient parking and will definitely come back again.
Jiakang Chen
trust me, best korean bbq in LA area forever. Although I have graduated from UCSB, I still miss it a lot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ann Q
Excellent service!! Best price in town! Everyone is Soo helpful and friendly. I'm Soo happy and ALWAYS looking forward to come to this restaurant. ☺️ Thank you the Owner(s) and Staff for the Outstanding service ? ? ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Short Rib Stew
Mihwa H.
I feel at home here, the staffs are very nice and helpful. Food is so fresh and delicious. Prices are very fair, I really hope they don't change. I am glad I do not have to drive out to LA or KTown for good authentic Korean BBQ.
Marcus Choi
We.didnt order AYCE but instead ordered kalbi tang and ogeojoli kalbi tang and IT WAS GOOD.
Friendly and quick service
I ate at several Korean BBQs while in Japan, and this one is just like them! It took me back. I absolutely 100% recommend it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
High quality meats, excellent service, friendly staff. This is a great place for k bbq for lunch or with a group.All you can eat $29.95.All you can eat seafood $39.95They also offer prepared dishes $15-20.Highly recommend, will be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Bulgogi Platter, Beef Brisket, Noodles, Brisket, Beef, Ribs, Fried Dumplings, Bulgogi
Korean food here is so yummy. High quality.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Korean Pancake, Beef Brisket
The service in this place USED to be lack luster. That has completely changed. The staff here are incredibly friendly now, and helpful. We even received a free special without reason. Top chef is easily the best all you can eat BBQ place around. Try their spicy pork or miso pork belly!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best Korean BBQ in Simi Valley. Service is prompt even when there is a crowd. Korean pancakes are my family's favorite! This last trip, the shrimp were delicious as well. Had a 2 year old with us, and despite the mess, the staff were kind to him,
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Noodles, Kalbi, Korean Pancake, Pickles, Brisket, Ribs
Low quality meatOnly two employers could not keep up with services.Will not come
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Short Rib Stew
Tried this place as my wife was craving bbq. Honestly there aren't a lot of spectacular options for good kbbq in Ventura County. I've been to this location under different names and ownership over the years. Decided to try Top Chef to see if this place would be okay.For dinner we went with their standard ayce for $30 which comes with appetizers and a beef, chicken and pork options. Between two people we had orders of brisket, thin bork belly, spicy pork, spicy pork shoulder blade (definitely the favorite of the night and surprisingly tender) , and top round beef.The items come frozen in thin slices where you grill it yourself at the table, fairly common at this price point. Other than the spicy pork the other cuts didn't stand out. They do give you very generous portions so you won't leave hungry. Our servers checked on us very regularly, they also have call buttons on the tables ( this is a typical feature when dining in Korea) along with chopsticks and spoons at the table. The table itself was super clean so they do a good job of keeping the place clean between parties. The entire time they were playing a playlist of pop song covers which kept things upbeat. Overall the place is decent and I'd go back but you'll find better options in the valley or ktown. Given the competition in the area it's an acceptable choice, especially if you're willing to experience kbbq for $30 or upgrade to expand the menu options of more premium meat options (including seafood )
We come here all the time and we never fail to leave full & satisfied! The aunties serving us are always sweet and happy to help when you ask for a "half an order" or a specific number of pieces for items such as the galbi or pork belly for example. My favorite Korean BBQ, always excited to go and enjoy the comfortable atmosphere there
Came here around 5pm on a Sunday and it was dead. We were greeted right away and got our order. They only brought out 2 dishes of sauce for the meats for 4 people. I asked for 2 more and she just filled my container up more. So I had to ask again for 2 more dishes. The service felt very rushed. We were cooking our short ribs and the waitress came over and dumped our bulgogi on the grill so she could take the plate when we weren't ready to cook it. When we needed things it was hard to flag any one down. One server was biting the skin around her nails right on the floor in front of us, then went right back to work without washing her hands. We were there less than an hour total because we felt uncomfortable and just wanted to leave.
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I was in the area and suddenly craved for Korean food. I ordered la galbi and sundubu. The food was great and I ordered the tofu red soup but requested to make it mild since I don't like very spicy. Turns out, their mild version is too spicy for me so the nice server took it back to the kitchen to reduce the spiciness. Overall I would say I got a good service, the food I ordered tasted really good, the price was fair and the place is clean. What I like also is that they have forks ans spoons that are kept in a compartment on the side along with hand wipes and sanitizer dispenser. Convenient parking and will definitely come back again.
trust me, best korean bbq in LA area forever. Although I have graduated from UCSB, I still miss it a lot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent service!! Best price in town! Everyone is Soo helpful and friendly. I'm Soo happy and ALWAYS looking forward to come to this restaurant. ☺️ Thank you the Owner(s) and Staff for the Outstanding service ? ? ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Short Rib Stew
I feel at home here, the staffs are very nice and helpful. Food is so fresh and delicious. Prices are very fair, I really hope they don't change. I am glad I do not have to drive out to LA or KTown for good authentic Korean BBQ.
We.didnt order AYCE but instead ordered kalbi tang and ogeojoli kalbi tang and IT WAS GOOD.