Seorae Korean Bbq

Big chain Korean BBQ joint with lots of locations worldwide. The service is great here, however the prices are on the higher side . They have lots or options and the each table has a giant fan above . The meat and quality of food is great however reflected by the prices as well. Once again the service was superb, they would come around changing our grills multiple times throughout the hour. Definitely worth a try.

Food quality is really good. We love the quiet Richmond location which is close to the River and Oval. However, the seating is not as comfort as we expected. The table is so small and the "chair" is not really a chair. The service need to be improved as all waitresses are seems very busy and ignored you . And one last thing, it is really smoky inside the restaurant when it is full house.

Waited months for this Korean BBQ chain to open. I am going to review this restaurant based on the quality of their food and meats. It's actually very good and delicious. Very fresh cuts with many varieties for different textures and flavours. Accompanying the meal are many dipping sauces, sesame seed oil, soy etc. that makes your meat taste even more awesome. It's pretty authentic or as close as you can get without flying to Seoul. I would say for the quality of meats its decent value. This is not those all you can eat or cheap Korean BBQ. Their meat is pretty good quality. If you're looking for value, this is not the place for you. Now here is some advice for people new to this restaurant or Korean BBQ. Avoid ordering only a la carte meat. It is very expensive and portions are relatively small. To get your best value and be full, I recommend ordering a meat set (usually beef set) and adding a few side meats like pork belly and beef skirt. Complete your meal with carbs like cold noodles, jap chae and seafood pancake or even rice. Second advice... Always ask to refill your banchan (kim chi, salad, pickles etc.), corn and steamed egg. It is free! Get your money's worth people! Now being a new Korean BBQ they are working out some kinks with service (some people gave really bad reviews for service but I am more understanding) and a little disorganized. We did have a Korean server but looks like they also hired a lot of Chinese staffs being in Richmond and all. The other thing is the ventilation is not great. You'll end up smelling like oil and grease, so don't wear fancy clothes to this restaurant. This is a first come first serve establishment. So if you don't want to wait go early or don't complain. Overall a pretty good dining experience.