Overall, Pony BBQ Coréen is described as a lively Korean BBQ spot with generous portions and a wide range of banchan, noodles, kimchi, salads, and other sides that pair with meat platters, along with a convenient QR menu that some diners appreciate. The beef and pork are praised for flavor, and the unlimited sides plus the fun, vibrant atmosphere and decor contribute to a memorable experience, especially for groups and celebrations. Service is often fast and friendly, though a few reviews note inconsistency when the restaurant gets busy and some guests experience slower refills. Ventilation is a frequent criticism, with noticeable smoke and lingering odors in the dining area. Despite these drawbacks, the overall sentiment is positive, highlighting quality meats, good value, and a lively vibe that makes diners want to return.
This kbbq has the atmosphere spot-on. The meat was high quality & the other dishes were all prepared with care & attention to detail. I recommend the cheese corn & the pork belly. On top of all that, JP helped make the experience 10/10 :)
Exceptionnal service. JP very friendly & very welcoming. Had the flank that was new to the menu & that was AMAZING, & & you can't go wrong with the pork belly. A lot of nice side dishes that keep the flavors interesting. Good service, good vibes, & good food. 🔥🔥🔥
Frozen meat is a lot harder to cook especially for newbies. If we had been new to korean bbq when we went, it would have been a lot harder to cook most of what we ordered.
Beautiful restaurant with a nice atmosphere & decor. The staff was very friendly & helpful with questions. The portions of food were really good & the food overall was amazing. Great experience overall & the prices were super reasonable for the amount & the quality of the food!
Dec 12, 2023
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Lovely new place! We enjoyed our stay, the food & the drinks. Nice decoration & vibes around the tables.It is relatively easy to breathe in there (compared to other kbbq places we've been), but additional ramp-up of the ventilation system would make this even more perfect.
we had a great evening! the service & the food were excellent.
small issue with the pitcher of beer being flat, but the manager came to help quickly to resolve the situation.
we'll come back for sure! thanks!
Dec 3, 2023
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The food & service was very good! Ordered the combo for 2 & friend chicken & we could finish all. The combo has goood variety & delicious. The only complaint I have is the restaurant is not well ventilated. You can see the fumes when you walk into the restaurant. Should consider air vent with stronger suction.
Une des convives est coeliaque. Il manquait d'item pour elle donc nous avons décidé de manger ailleurs.
Par contre, le personnel était super compréhensif.
Staff was helpful but the food was horrible. Got seated at 5:57pm, ordered "combo for 2" by 6:03pm. The kimchijjigae came out first 15 mins later, then the meat order came out at 6:28pm. Shouldn't the meat come out first & why did it take 25 mins Had to ask to re-heat the jjigae. Then the bits one runs out middle of grilling the meat which completely ended the flow. Staff should have checked before searing us. Perhaps I expected too much being a Korean myself. Kimchi was sweet which was disgusting, first time tasting a "kimchijjigae" that didn't taste like one. Meat portion for "combo for 2" was laughable & the quality was really bad. I would definitely not recommend to anyone & would never go back.
I gave 2 stars for concept & staff, otherwise, would have been a definite 1 star. I really hope the owner of this restaurant is not actually Korean.
