Seoul Kalbi Korean Bbq - San Bruno

Not going to comment on the quality of the food because it's AYCE. The octopus is very good though. The charcoal grill is also nice because of the flavor it adds to the food. But... 1. Green onion salad didn't have a single sliver of green onions. Why is it called green onion salad? 2. The banchan we received were missing items when compared to table next to us but no explanation was given to us. 3. Staff is unfriendly and inattentive. One of the rounds when the waiter served us, he threw the plates of food on our table and left. At one point we waited at the table for about 10 minutes while trying to flag someone down to take our order for next round. It seemed like they just ignored us because they were too busy. We all have done jobs we don't like. However, don't take it out on the customers. It's not their fault you're not happy with the situation you're in.

The place is nice and the charcoal is the source of cooking your meats, very unique. First time I have seen this. The meats and sides were delicious. Thats all on the positive and now onto the negatives. They have a minimum of two guests to dine in or if you come as a single, theres a 5 dollar fee added onto your bill. I happen to come as a single dine in since I was on a business trip out there alone. Another thing, there a 4 meat order minimum per order, so if you want that specific meat, you're gonna have to order three other meats. The waiter I had didnt seem to happy serving me. I asked for a beer, never brought it. I had to ask for a pitcher of water after seeing him bring water to two other tables around me. He offered the other tables around me if they wanted more items, I would have to flag him down if I wanted something. The waitress working along side him actually asked me if I wanted more sides or another pitcher of water and she was haste about it. The charcoal idea is great but when the charcoal is dying down it takes alot longer to cook whatever your cooking. Luckily it was dying down towards the end of my visit. The experience was just ok. I've been to many different korean bbq restaurants and the charcoal is unique. Doubt I would revisit this one if I was in the area again.

All you can eat Korean BBQ with real charcoal! I have not seen many of similar in the area. The meat quality was good. Minus one star just because they do not have enough servant so the serving is slow need to arrive early to have better enjoyment.

We were at the restaurant early dinner on Wednesday night, no line no wait time. We park in front of the restaurant. Then people start to show up. I remember there were about 6 tables (3 tables on each side divided by some panels). The place looks clean, and the restroom is cleaned. Small selection on the menu but the decent quality meat, brisket, and baby octopus are our favorites. The air vent didn't seem to be working properly, it started to get very smokey (feel unsafe). I'd rate food 3.5-stars, ambiance 2-stars, service 2.5-stars (only 1 person working). All you can eat is $45/person for 90mins.

This is the Best Korean bbq in the Bay Area. I have been here multiple time before , during and after the pandemic. Meat are fresh and served in small plates. The side dish are all delicious.Also this place become very well managed and you can tell by their efficient services and helpfulness of waitress