Welcome to Kimchi Korean BBQ in Santa Barbara! Immerse yourself in a culinary journey of authentic Korean BBQ, where sizzling meats meet delicious flavors. Our all-you-can-eat experience is perfect for family gatherings, date nights, and friendly get-togethers. Enjoy a friendly and inviting atmosphere, attentive staff, and an array of mouthwatering dishes. Explore the art of grilling at your table and savor the taste of Korea right here in Santa Barbara.
Kevin Rodriguez
First time here, and honestly one of the best Korean barbecue places I’ve been to. The food was top notch, and the service was incredible. Our waiter was Jefferson, who really cared about his job and the service.
I have celiac disease, a gluten allergy, and as soon as I informed him of this, he took any precaution he could to make sure that I had good healthy options.
I really appreciate this place, will definitely be back.
… moreIan
I believe it’s the only good Korean BBQ in town. It’s all-you-can-eat with two price tiers. The price got significantly more expensive compared to a few years ago, but if you are hungry, I’d say it’s still worth it! Very good selection of meat and great service. The wait can be quite long when you arrive during busy hours and/or have a large party, so be sure to arrive early! They have a parking lot in the backyard, and some free street parking spaces in front and on nearby streets. The atmosphere might not be perfect to some people as it can be a bit crowded and noisy, so make you don’t mind that too much.
… moreMr. Rodriguez
The place was great and Jefferson our waiter was excellent to work with, someone in our party was gluten intolerant and he tried hard to find options and alternatives for him. The food was honestly very tasty and everything seemed fresh. Some of the best tasting Korean bbq I have had in a while!
… moreJay
Man I’ll tell you this, the happy hour on the week day is something special. I went here once before and didn’t think anything crazy of it, but this time around it was one of the best KBBQ we’ve ever had. The happy our drinks and food was well worth it!
… moreSvetlana Arriaga (Lana)
The quality and the taste of the food were amazing. It is all you can eat and you get to cook it right in front of you. You place your order online and they bring it out in less than a minute. The service was great – very attentive and friendly. I would definitely want to come back soon!
… moreGabriela M
The food was good. The service was fine, if I have one feedback is for the workers to check in before changing the metal plate rather than grabbing it while we are mid stir. lol Honestly thought it was funny but yeah I think asking first would be nice. The flavors were good though. They weren’t super busy and were attentive when I went on a Saturday night.
… moreJust another foodie
It started well with great service, but as more people came, we felt ignored despite pressing the button to call for service multiple times. The quality of the meat is ok, we’ve definitely elsewhere for cheaper. Overall, not bad if you’re craving KBBQ, it’s just not the best we’ve ever had
… moreLincoln Z. Shlensky
Plentiful food. Good service. If you’re seeking a great culinary experience, however, look elsewhere. This restaurant is sort of a Korean take on a down-home BBQ, with an all-you-can-eat twist. It’s a good deal for the budget conscious, but more of a system than an art.
… moreJorge Alf
Horrible experience. Went in with my family(3+toddler) and waitress only served us the first round of meats (3) dishes of meat and ignores our table for about 15min, she had already seen we had finished our meats, not even with the app “call waitress’ did she acknowledge us. After being ignored because clearly she did not want to serve us, she passed our table and side eye that we were attempting to get her attention numerous times. It was not busy at all total of 4 tables including ours.I had to get up and go look for her, requested the bill and then proceeds to ask, if we are done. Paid for being fed crumbs and walked out. If you want to be robbed of your money go to this place otherwise go support a local place that is actually worth it.
… moreAlejandro Mejia
This place is freaking tight! A bit small but their meat is grade A baby! No joke! The waygu is insanely good and they got it here. Cool vibe and music. My new spot when in santa barbara.
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