Steve's Korean Bar-B-Que

A little overpriced, but what isn't. The food is always good. Portions are hit or miss. I was full on my last visit, and I like that they have a low carb option. I've had the pork, beef, and chicken and it's all good. Need to try the seafood some time. Self serve water is always a nice touch.

We came here for lunch, and the prices were OK (each dish was around 20 bucks, and they have large portions). I highly recommend, unless your vegan. Most dishes contain meat, besides a veggie bibimbab.

This place has been around for a long time. Used to come here for a treat back in the late 80’s. Came back a few days ago and it looks the same. Tastes the same too I guess, but not as flavorful as I remember. The reason for the low rating is that my wife and I both got an upset stomach and didn’t feel better until we got it out of our system if you know what I mean. Normally that kind of reaction would merit a zero star, but probably just a bad batch. But I won’t be coming back.

I come here sometimes during lunch break for a quick meal, however I must say I don't exactly recommend this place for, let's say dates and other occasions. This is a small walk-in restaurant tucked away in a small alley, and unlike the other restaurants in the alley you have to actually order versus ordering by phone. You pay first after ordering, and then wait until your number (on your receipt) is called. The chefs are not Korean, however I trust that they have mastered the art of Korean BBQ. Also, the Hangul on the restaurant sign isn't correct; "Korean" in Korean is 한국, not 코리안 (which is the phonetic spelling of "Korean" in English). Anyways, last time I came here I ordered the spicy pork lunch special, and my plus one ordered the chicken. Unfortunately, this restaurant is overpriced, but this is a small business so I understand. I would rate the food 3.5/5 stars; it was good, not amazing but not displeasing. The chicken was unfortunately a bit dry. I do not recommend this place for fancy occasions, however I do recommend it for when you need a quick meal that isn't too bad.

This place is practically a Berkeley staple. This restaurant has been here longer than I've been alive. Eating here, you'll understand why they've survived all the turnover, while many places haven't. The staff is friendly. The food (proteins) is made to order and always fresh. The Kim chi obviously has to be made beforehand. There's great flavor and the spice for the spicy chicken is enough for you to be satisfied, but not enough for you to breath fire. I've never been unsatisfied coming here over 20 years.

Consistently good and reasonably priced, as most Asian Ghetto places go. The spicy pork keeps calling me back, because it's spicy, fatty, and comforting. Not the best Korean food I've had, but it's pretty tasty. Each dish comes with a side of rice, pickled bean sprouts, and kimchi. You can get tea for free, and they're very quick about getting your food orders out. The staff is friendly, and they look like they're always having a good time working together and cooking. Definitely a great place to grab a quick bite!

It is my go-to spot for quick and tasty KBBQ. I love their Barbecue Short Rib, and here's why it's great – it's seasoned just right and super tender. The sides, like kimchi and bean sprout salad, add extra zing and freshness to the meal. These sides not only complement the short rib beautifully but also refresh your palate. Plus, you get a generous portion of rice to enjoy with everything.