The Basics
Grilling at your own table
Korean BBQ is a style of dining where you cook marinated meats yourself on a grill built right into your table. At all-you-can-eat spots, you pay one set price and order round after round of meats, grilling them to your liking and enjoying them with rice, dipping sauces and an array of Korean side dishes. It's interactive, social and endlessly satisfying — part meal, part hands-on experience — which is exactly why it's become so beloved.
The popular meats
Beef
Bulgogi
Thinly sliced beef in a sweet-savory marinade — a crowd favorite and a great place to start.
Beef
Galbi (Short Rib)
Marinated beef short ribs, rich and a little sweet — a Korean BBQ icon.
Pork
Samgyeopsal (Pork Belly)
Thick-cut pork belly grilled until crispy at the edges.
Chicken & Spicy
Marinated & Spicy Cuts
Marinated chicken and spicy pork or beef for those who like heat.
Don't forget the banchan
Half the magic of Korean BBQ is the banchan — the little dishes of side foods that come with the meal. Expect things like kimchi, pickled vegetables, seasoned greens, and more. They're meant to be shared and refilled, and they balance the rich grilled meats perfectly. Wrap a piece of grilled meat in lettuce with a dab of sauce and a bit of banchan, and you've got the perfect bite.
First-Timer Tips
Make the most of Korean BBQ
- Go with a group — it's a social, shareable meal.
- Start light — order a few meats, then go back for more.
- Don't overcrowd the grill — cook in small batches for the best sear.
- Try the wraps — lettuce, meat, sauce and banchan together.
- Pace yourself — all-you-can-eat is a marathon, not a sprint.
About BBQ House
This guide comes from BBQ House, a former all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ restaurant in Mesa, AZ. Recent listings indicate the restaurant has closed — see our home page for details, and please call (480) 275-4249 to confirm the current status.