Honey Pig BBQ

We came here as a party of six, and my Korean girlfriend treated us to dinner, we had an amazing time from start to finish. She thoughtfully curated the menu so there was something for everyone, and every dish was excellent. The restaurant was packed, yet the service remained attentive and smooth throughout the night. Every staff member we interacted with was friendly, welcoming, and genuinely helpful, which made the experience even better. The energy was lively and fun, exactly what you want at Korean BBQ. The highlight of the night was how they ended the meal with the kimchi fried rice. OMG it was sooo delicious and the perfect way to wrap everything up. We’ll absolutely be coming back to this Irvine location again.

Honey Pig BBQ is a lively and fun Korean BBQ spot that never disappoints. Their signature tabletop grill setup is a feast for the eyes and the taste buds. I love how everything is cooked right in front of you, from the thinly sliced beef brisket to the generously seasoned kimchi and bean sprouts. The sizzling sound and aroma create an experience as much as a meal. One highlight for me is their post-BBQ fried rice. The staff mixes leftover juices and ingredients from the grill into rice, resulting in a savory, crispy dish that’s worth saving room for. The side dishes are plentiful, fresh, and perfectly complement the main dishes. The restaurant’s atmosphere is vibrant, though it can get a bit smoky and loud during peak hours, adding to the lively experience. Service is attentive, with staff regularly helping manage the grill and ensuring you’re enjoying your meal. If you’re in the mood for a casual gathering with friends or family and want to enjoy authentic Korean BBQ with an interactive twist, Honey Pig BBQ is a solid choice.

We visited Honey Pig Korean BBQ for dinner, and it was another great experience. The staff are always friendly and welcoming. Today we ordered salchi-sal (premium chuck flap), beef belly, and mul naengmyeon (cold noodles). One of the highlights here is their large cast-iron lid grill, where they cook bean sprouts and kimchi together with the meat,it adds so much flavor. Of course, we couldn’t skip the fried rice for dessert! Everything was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. The staff were extremely professional and attentive, which made the experience even better. If you’re looking for authentic Korean BBQ in Irvine, I highly recommend Honey Pig Korean BBQ. We enjoyed our meal and will definitely be back!

Always outstanding Korean bbq that's cooked for you by server - great teamwork too with staff. Excellent angus ribeye and black tiger shrimp, love their unique round grill, the banchan. Plus Kimchi Fried Rice at the end- a must. Been going for last 10 years!

It’s best for party of 4. Minimum you have to order 2 meats, which tops $80. It’s too much for 2 regular folks. Meat quality is mediocre. It’s a bit different from typical Korean BBQ and comes with tofu, mushrooms, and kimchi rice at the end.

Food was delicious, a little pricey but they cooked the food for you on the table. Staff are very attentive to their customers. They sit you right away. Overall great experience. We would be back.

I meant to give two stars but raised it to four, and here's why. On a busy Sunday night around 6pm, my friends and I (a party of 7) went to dine at Honey Pig. We were lucky that there was only one group ahead of us, and the younger server told us it would be about a 10-minute wait. The group ahead of us got seated, and we saw two side-by-side tables that were clearing out, so we assumed those would be ours. However, an older server (possibly a manager?) kept skipping us each time as he seated other guests. After about 45 minutes, I went in to ask what was going on. The older server said he was planning to seat us at a corner table by the entrance. I politely mentioned that it looked a bit small for our group and asked if we could be seated at one of the two tables we had seen earlier. He assured me the table could seat up to 8 people and that we'd be seated there once the current diners left. We waited another 15 minutes, then I approached him again, expressing that we didn't mind sitting separately and that it would've been nice if he had asked us ahead of time on how we prefer to be seated. At this point, the server mentioned his 15+ years of experience in the industry, but upon sensing my unseased tone, he quickly apologized for not asking earlier. I told him to seat us at whichever table became available first since we had already waited over an hour. When the larger table finally opened up, he seated a group of 5 before us and then gave us two separate tables. This was frustrating, but we were hungry, so we tried to move past it. The food, however, was excellent. I was a bit frustrated at first, but after eating the pork belly, I felt a lot better. As I was taking photos for my review, the restaurant surprised us with two complimentary dishes: corn cheese and octopus (nak-ji). While I initially wanted to give only two stars due to the seating issues, the attentive service from the remaining servers and the great food, along with the complimentary dishes, won me over. So, as a thank you for the freebie, I'm giving them four stars. But please, next time, do ask your guest first if they wouldn't mind seating separately (especially if it's a large group) prior to seating other people.