Korean BBQ in Las Vegas
Top Korean Restaurants in Las Vegas
Las Vegas is known for its Korean BBQ restaurants. I received recommendations from a few friends and decided to go to all the top Korean BBQ restaurants to find out which ones were the best. Here were some of my favorite spots to eat Koran food in Vegas.
- 888 Korean BBQ
- Kogi Korean BBQ
- Master Kim's Korean BBQ
- Gen Korean BBQ
- Kimchi Restaurant
There are many things to know about Korean barbecue. Korean BBQ restaurants can be very different from American-style eateries. The first question that people ask is "What is Korean BBQ?"
What Exactly is a Korean Barbecue?
Korean barbecue involves cooking your own meats on the grill at your table. You can choose from a variety of side dishes and raw meats that the server will provide, or you can prepare them yourself.
Meats tend to be very thin so they cook quickly (in the range of 1-2 minutes). High-quality meats can also be offered on the menu at some restaurants. These meats may take longer to cook and are thicker.
High-end Korean restaurants offer the choice of having your food prepared by you or having it cooked for you by a professional chef. You can make the decision, but most people cook their own food.
What are some examples of foods that are on the menu?
Korean BBQ restaurants can offer any type of meat, however, the most common dishes are beef, pork, chicken, and seafood. Here's a quick list of some of the types of meats that you'll generally find.
- Beef brisket
- Beef belly
- Kobe beef
- Beef bulgogi
- Ribeye steak
- Marinated short ribs
- Kalbi (ribs)
- Pork belly
- Cajun chicken
- Oysters
- Octopus
- Shrimp
This isn't an exhaustive list but it should give you an idea of what to expect.
What does Korean BBQ cost per person?
Each Korean barbecue restaurant has its own pricing, but it is possible to expect to pay $15-$40 per head. Los Angeles, New York, Las Vegas, and New York are more expensive than smaller cities. The average cost of Korean barbecue is $25.
Many Korean restaurants offer barbecue in an AYCE format (all you can eat). This allows you to continue ordering food until your time limit is reached.
Not all Korean restaurants offer AYCE-exclusive deals. They allow customers to order individual items from their menu (a la carte). These restaurants tend to be more expensive because they use better-quality meats. These restaurants can charge anywhere from $20 to $100 for a meal.
