
Endless AYCE Korean BBQ in San Gabriel! Savor a variety of premium meats, from beef to pork and chicken, complemented by delicious Korean side dishes like kimchi and banchan. Enjoy a fun time with our vintage photo booth and retro cartoon movie posters. Our cozy spot offers a unique and flavorful experience loved by many local customers from all backgrounds!
Korean fare with built-in table grills for an array of BBQ items in a space fit for large parties.
Hours
| Friday | 3–10 PM |
| Saturday | 12–10 PM |
| Sunday | 12–10 PM |
| Monday | 5–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–10 PM |
| Thursday | 5–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 250 W Valley Blvd ste p, San Gabriel, CA 91776
Phone: (626) 782-7496
Website: https://tk92kbbq.com/
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Reviews
The really notable thing about service is that you would put something down and finished and it would get picked up almost immediately by whoever was nearest. The staff was really quick and on their toes. It was a really good experience.
Service was friendly and attentive, though the meat selection felt pretty standard—similar to what you’d get at Gen in Alhambra. The short rib and brisket were definite highlights, tender and flavorful. The shrimp was super fresh, which was a nice touch, and I loved that they include tofu soup and steamed egg to round out the meal. It’s a crazy popular spot, so expect long waits on weekends. Overall, it’s a great bang for your buck if you’re craving KBBQ in the area.
You’d think they’d make up for it with good service, but nope, t was one of the worst. We were served soup with no spoons (and I think they were plastic), waited on utensils until I asked again, and even had to remind them about my rice after ordering it. We also ordered soju and had to follow up again. We got served meat we didn’t order and when I questioned Roger, he acted like he didn’t know.
If your server’s name is Roger, do yourself a favor and ask for someone else. He acted like he didn’t want to be there. Honestly, he’s lucky my friend was treating me — I wouldn’t have left him an 18% tip for that level of service.
The restaurant itself looks worn down, and I’m happy to say I will NOT be returning.
I won’t say TK92 is bad quality or bottom of the barrel but I very much appreciate they are not forcibly up-selling you on all these much higher price meats, especially if I’m not on the hunt for them. The meats were still great here, I was satisfied and full.
One thing I’ll say is that many of the nonmeat dishes were better quality than I’ve had at other restaurants, even ones that specialize in them. I know you’re not supposed to fill up on the carbs, but the Jjolmyeon (spicy cold noodles) was so good here. Great presence with the spice and sweetness as well as the chew from the noodles. This with some freshly grilled meat was the best bite. Another noteworthy nonmeat dish was the Japchae. I was let down spicy rice cake was on the menu but they didn’t actually have it. I’m not sure if they just didn’t have it that night, or if it’s just completely off the menu.
I do like how the banchans were already at the table when we sat down so we could get started on them right away. One fault of this though was items that should be hot were no longer hot, such as the pancake & Japchae. I was surprised there was no kimchi, so we asked for some and it seems they don’t readily have it at the table like the other banchan.
There are 2 tiers, the cheaper one $36.99 while the other is $39.99. With the higher tier, I think the only difference is you get 3 other meat selections with one of them being the Premium Marinated Beef Short Rib (only one order per person). This was the most tender meat I had. None of the meats left me dissatisfied and with that, I go back to the much higher priced AYCE (more premium) places you can find in the greater LA area. I’m not a butcher, and the meats are already good here, so I have a hard time justifying the more premium cuts. Yes they might be more tender (sometimes not), better marbling. But I don’t see that much of a difference.
Service was great here and I never had to hunt sometime down to get a grill change or order meats. You can only order 3 meats each round just FYI, but it wasn’t an issue. It seems they don’t do any type of dessert for bdays, but instead comped a bottle of soju which I think is even better.
It’s more spacious here than even I knew and I think that’s because of the really high ceilings. Tables appear to be spaced apart fairly well so it did not feel too cramped even though it was busy when I went. There is a comic/anime/retro aesthetic to the place that is pretty cool. There is a fairly sized waiting area that I feel as though could be its own separate bar area and perhaps was one at a time. There is a parking lot with narrow spots which are sometimes hard to find because it fills up fast.
If you are looking for some KBBQ in the area and don’t want to break the bank you should check out TK92.
Cheers!
The service was great too. Very attentive and friendly.