THE MOO KOREAN BBQ

Brandon Cadelinia 2 months ago

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Had an amazing experience at Moo Korean BBQ in Santa Monica! First off, a huge thank you to Ivan, our server, who truly made our visit memorable. He was friendly, welcoming, and incredibly attentive from start to finish. His service was on point — every time we placed an order, it felt like our food arrived within seconds (slight exaggeration 😄), but honestly, he was incredibly fast and always made sure we had everything we needed. Unfortunately, I didn’t get any pictures of the food because we were too excited to dig in! Everything looked so good that I completely forgot to take photos. From the selection of meats and seafood to the garlic noodles, every dish we tried was delicious. The flavors were amazing, and everything was cooked perfectly. A must-try is their cocktails! They were a great complement to the meal and added to the overall experience. Between the quality of the food, the great atmosphere, and especially the outstanding service from Ivan, Moo Korean BBQ is definitely a spot I’d recommend. Looking forward to coming back again soon!

mahya sabet 2 months ago

The best Korean BBQ experience I have ever had! I have traveled around Australia, Europe, and many other places and tried many Korean BBQ restaurants, but none of them compare to this. The first thing that impressed me was how clean and comfortable the restaurant is. There is no smoke or strong food smell, even while grilling at the table. Their ventilation system is incredibly modern, with professional-quality hoods working underneath the tables — something I have never experienced before. The chef’s attention to detail is outstanding. Every item tasted amazing, and the quality of the food was exceptional. 🤩 The only thing I wish they offered was a ribeye steak option. The best cuts of meat are limited — only one order per person — and I would have loved to try more. Overall, this experience is absolutely worth the $50 per person. One of the best Korean BBQ restaurants I have ever visited.

Johnnef C Mendoza 2 months ago

06/25/2026 I've always hanged out and chill in this area for atleast almost three decades now, specifically at the beach near by, at the Pier, the nearby malls and plazas such as the "3rd street promenade" but I always had to go to Korean town when I crave some Korean foods untill I found this today for the first time. I tried their lunch special and ordered 2 servings of dumplings and 1 serving of their fried calamaris. I also had 2 orders of brisket, and 4 orders of their beef belly along with their sides (both cucumber kimchi, regular kimchi, and potato salad) were super yummy and their meats? Superb and for only $30.96! This place has now become one of my most favorite Korean BBQ spot because not only it's located in one of the best area in town (across the street from AMC theater and within the 3rd street promenade), it's also affordable and the food is top notch! 😮👌.

Julie Tran 3 months ago

Quality meats! Love the kimchi fried rice land banchan as well! Service was great. It has only been open for 2 months and people are lovin it. Perfect for a date night on third street promenade. Also loved how I didn’t smell like kbbq smoke after! Portions are perfect, not too much at a time which is a good thing because you can order more variety since it is AYCE.

David Kim 6 months ago

I went to The Moo KBBQ right on the 3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica and had such a good experience. The location is perfect—super easy to walk around before or after, and it has a really fun, lively vibe. The fact that it’s all-you-can-eat makes it even better—great value for the quality you’re getting. The food was honestly the highlight. The LA kalbi was my favorite—super juicy, tender, and had that perfect sweet and savory marinade with a nice char. All the marinated and seasoned meats were really good too—high quality cuts that tasted fresh and flavorful with every bite. The side dishes were all on point. The potato salad was surprisingly one of my favorites—super creamy and flavorful. The kimchi was really good too, nice and tangy with a good kick. And the kimchi fried rice was 🔥—rich, packed with flavor, and just really satisfying. Service was great too. Staff was friendly, quick, and always checking in without being annoying. The ambiance was nice—lively but still comfortable enough to just chill and enjoy your food. Overall, I highly recommend this place. Easily one of the best Korean BBQ spots in Santa Monica—great food, great service, all-you-can-eat, and you can’t b