Kalbi BBQ specializes in authentic Korean tabletop grilling where diners sear marinated meats and fresh vegetables directly at their tables. The menu features classic bulgogi and short ribs alongside an expansive selection of freshly prepared sushi rolls and nigiri. Side dishes known as banchan accompany the grilled proteins, providing a diverse range of traditional fermented flavors and textures. The interior layout emphasizes social interaction through integrated grills, facilitating a highly interactive cooking process for groups. Professional staff provide necessary guidance on grilling techniques to ensure optimal flavor development for each cut of meat. This establishment combines the intensity of high-heat Korean barbecue with the precise artistry of Japanese raw fish preparations. Patrons find a comprehensive menu that bridges two distinct culinary traditions within a single, functional space designed for efficient and communal preparation.
Kalbi BBQ offers a fun and lively dining experience where guests can enjoy a variety of unlimited Korean barbecue and sushi. Many patrons appreciate the intuitive phone-based ordering system and the efficient, entertaining robot servers that deliver food to the table. The staff frequently receives praise for being attentive, professional, and welcoming, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere. While opinions on pricing and some menu limitations vary, many guests find the selection of fresh meats, grilled vegetables, and sushi to be a solid value, making it a popular destination for gatherings with friends and family in the heart of the city.
Despite the restaurant being packed like a can of sardines, we were sat down at our table very quickly. The staff were super friendly & explained how everything worked. That being said, the food was so so. The miso beef is delicious, the short rib was meh, but the sides like general tao chicken, takoyaki, the desserts, & sushi were lacking. The chicken & takoyaki were not even crispy nor warm. The desserts aren't that good & are kinda bland. Stuff like ice cream requires you to pay extra & there is a mandatory service fee aka forced tip of 15% if you have a group of six (I went with four people). When you're grilling meat, there was no light so sometimes you couldn't tell it was cooked or not.
Would I go to this place again? Probably not. I would only recommend it to a friend if they just want to experience Korean BBQ.
Perso, je ne le referai pas & je ne le recommanderai pas non plus.
À ce prix, on trouve largement mieux !
Dès l'arrivée, on nous a fait comprendre qu'il fallait OBLIGATOIREMENT laisser 15 % de pourboire pour le service sous prétexte que nous étions un groupe de plus de six personnes. Si nous avons l'habitude d'en laisser un de bon coeur, c'est bien la première fois qu'on nous l'impose de la sorte... On comprend vite pourquoi par la suite, car compte tenu de l'accueil & de la qualité de la prestation, si ce n'était pas obligatoire, ils auraient du mal à avoir leur tips.
- ?Le service en salle est assuré par un robot (à l'exception de la carafe d'eau)
- ?Les commandes doivent se faire via nos smartphones, avec une contrainte majeure pour nous car UN SEUL TÉLÉPHONE autorisé par table pour toute la commande, ce qui n'était absolument pas pratique.
- ?Plusieurs plats du menu manquaient à l'appel, notamment du côté des fruits de mer & du dessert. Pour ce dernier, nous avons eu le choix entre de la gelée & une sorte de Timbits. Un supplément était requis si l'on voulait le beignet de banane ...
- ?Les plats servis restent corrects & variés, mais ils sont loin d'être bons.
Première expérience l'espace d'attente est petite. Une fois a l'intérieur de la salle a manger endroit est très mal ventilé sa sens très fort & l'air n'est pas fluide à respirer. Je trouve qu'il y a une grande variété de viande a manger mais très peu d'accompagnement. Les tables sont restreinte & les plats s'accumulent vite sur la table & sa devient désagréable & encombrant. La haute d'air n'a pas été laver & les parois était sale & graisseux. J'aime pas aimé mon expérience. Se restaurant n'ai pas recommandé pour personne à mobilité réduite ou personne qui est asthmatique.
Jul 8, 2026
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Overrated to be honest they are better all-you-can-eat places that are cheaper as well. 50 plus $ for all-you-can-eat sushi that wasn't all of that is crazy . Also, the scenery is meh, & the chairs are so far from the table. I will never go back to be honest save your money. I love the cute server kitty robot 🐱. All jokes aside I don't recommend, save your money. In this economy with mid-quality sushi & not a lot of variety for an all-you-can-eat sushi it's a no for me.
WE WERE A GROUP OF 7 & THEY AUTOMATICALLY ADDED A 15% TIP & 15% TAX TO THE BILL. THAT WOULD BE FINE IF THE SERVICE MATCHED IT - BUT IT ABSOLUTELY DID NOT.
THE SERVICE WAS EXTREMELY SLOW. AFTER ORDERING, WE WAITED AROUND 20 MINUTES JUST FOR SOMEONE TO COME BACK TO OUR TABLE. THIS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES THROUGHOUT THE NIGHT.
WE WERE GIVEN A 2-HOUR LIMIT, WHICH AGAIN WOULD BE UNDERSTANDABLE - BUT WHEN THERE WERE ABOUT 20 MINUTES LEFT, MY FRIEND ORDERED SUSHI & IT NEVER ARRIVED. NO EXPLANATION. NO APOLOGY. NOTHING.
IF YOU'RE GOING TO CHARGE A 30% AUTOMATIC GRATUITY, THE SERVICE SHOULD BE EXCELLENT. THIS WAS NOT EVEN CLOSE.
VERY DISAPPOINTING EXPERIENCE. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE FOR GROUP DINNERS.
