Reviews for SK Seoul Kalbi Korean BBQ in San Bruno, CA
We got there early on a Thursday sat down. We where disappointed because on the web it said 35.00 per person but when we sat we... where immediately told that was 45.00 per person. We said it was okay because first time and it should be good. We ordered ourserved meats was okay, bonchon was okay not much variety it was basically all the same. They had food items on the web thatthey did not have when we order them. I was still eating the waiter came and starting taking things rush me out took my riceball. Very disappointed. Need to update the web info. Will not be coming back or recommend anyone. Too expensive for whatyou get. Read more
Good food, great staff! Fun for small groups.
Do not eat here. First of all, they use charcoal, so there's no control of the heat. We were smoked out from the get go. The... waiter dropped a pan of charcoal right behind us barely missing us, then they doused it with water and swept it up, not a fireextinguisher, plus the floor is carpeted, filthy carpet. We could not enjoy our meal bc of the smoke and at times the flame wentup so high, it was kind of scary. The place is not very clean and it?s not worth the $45 per person that they charge. Not worththe money at all, especially if you can?t even enjoy the atmosphere. Never going there again. Read more
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 isit called green onion salad? 2. The banchan we received were missing items when compared to table next to us but no explanationwas given to us. 3. Staff is unfriendly and inattentive. One of the rounds when the waiter served us, he threw the plates offood on our table and left. At one point we waited at the table for about 10 minutes while trying to flag someone down to takeour 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. Read more
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 ifyou 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 businesstrip out there alone. Another thing, there a 4 meat order minimum per order, so if you want that specific meat, you're gonnahave 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 toask for a pitcher of water after seeing him bring water to two other tables around me. He offered the other tables around me ifthey wanted more items, I would have to flag him down if I wanted something. The waitress working along side him actually askedme if I wanted more sides or another pitcher of water and she was haste about it. The charcoal idea is great but when thecharcoal is dying down it takes alot longer to cook whatever your cooking. Luckily it was dying down towards the end of myvisit. The experience was just ok. I've been to many different korean bbq restaurants and the charcoal is unique. Doubt I wouldrevisit this one if I was in the area again. Read more
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. Read more
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 ourfavorites. The air vent didn't seem to be working properly, it started to get very smokey (feel unsafe). I'd rate food3.5-stars, ambiance 2-stars, service 2.5-stars (only 1 person working). All you can eat is $45/person for 90mins. Read more
2 persons x $45 = $90. Small shrimps not the normal bbq shrimps, roasted seaweed is just a packaged snack.,,, we only ordered... ONE round of meat, (4 small dishes) didn?t finish bc of the charcoal was too close to us and hot. So we asked for a to go box,but they rather let the food go wasted thanksgiving give us a box (policy). If we ordered many rounds dishes and left a lotover, not giving a box or even penalty is acceptable , but for ONE round only, two persons paying $90+ tips, not giving a box istotally unreasonable The charcoal was super close to your face we had to remove the grill soon after starting. Read more