Food is pretty good! Felt like a risk, but the wife and I were very surprised! Good drinks too!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Korean BBQ, Beef Bulgogi
Becky Monte
The banchan is served on 1 rectangular platter, in scoops, so we ordered a refill, since we're accustomed to mini dishes of each - fish cake sheets, kimchi, radish, potato salad. The order of cheese corn and steamed egg bowl were perfect for waiting on the meat to grillWe ordered the Combo set for 4, which was filling, but I think most people would find it just enough for 3 big boys.It's the only BBQ we tried during our stay. So I can't compare to others, but the service and set-up was exactly what our pregnant guest needed. We were seated in the front room at a table that had a half booth bench and 2 seats on the other side of the table.My only hope for improvement is in the size of the grill to accommodate the amount of meat that we would've wanted to grill simultaneously. It's a smaller rectangular surface than what I'm accustomed to in NYC.I'll return on my next visit.Vegetarian options: The kimchi uses seafood ingredients, so aside from the cheese corn and steamed egg (which is most likely chicken broth). You can ask for pickled radish and egg with rice, plus miso soup.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Stone Bowl Bibimbop with Spicy Pork, Korean BBQ
HeyyItsMayy
Not only is the food great, the portions are big, Alvaro is an AMAZING server!!!! He was a great conversationalist, very knowledgeable about the food and had such a kind and warm aura to him!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
M Vinny
Good Korean food somewhat close to me. Eager to do the dine in bbq.Excellent kimchee!(kimchee soup, pork bulgogi, lettuce wrap, etc...)
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lenice Jones
Had an awesome experience. The food was good and the service was great.
The food here is rich and full of flavor. We ordered Mandu, Donkatzu, Bibimbap, and a whole fried Mackerel. We loved every bite. Spiciest kimchi I've had in a while. The staff gave excellent service and looked happy to be there. Beautiful atmosphere. Every time an order was ready you'd hear part of the legend of Zelda "Hateno Village" theme play.
Recommended dishes: Stone Bowl Bibimbop with Spicy Pork
Alan Brown
First time at Korean BBQ. So much food, especially meat! Protein fix! They were busy so the service was slow but very friendly. I will try again. Everything was fresh and great flavors.
This was just okay, my review is gonna be long so bear with me. First, the service was AMAZING! Our server and all of the runners were fantastic. Like beyond fantastic.Now, why the 3 stars? The menu almost forces you to do AYCE. We are big Korean bbq people & have been many times over the years & the threat of the "excess charge" was stressful. Next, the brown paper? I've never been to k bbq where you had to cook on brown paper. It made all of the meat gray & not appealing. The limited side offering, the only vegetable was covered in cheese & that was it. The egg was good, the lettuce wraps were good but outside of that- no additional choices. Finally, the menu options. There are nearly no gluten free options, they told me they usually have gf soy sauce and were "just out" right now. Then they brought me a "safe sauce" I started eating & about 15 min later came and apologized that it was NOT safe. our server was very apologetic and checked on me several times but I'm suffering now so that sucks. Like I said, the service was amazing, the kitchen even offered to make me a side of japchae and then they made another one after the first one was covered in the "unsafe sauce." I didn't ask for a discount but one would have been nice after that. Especially since we shared we drove almost an hour to celebrate our wedding anniversary. I hope they start allowing the cooking on the grills, that was just a huge miss. I hope they restock the GF sauce & maybe add a ponzu or something. We still tipped 20% & made the most of our night but I felt compelled to write an honest review for those in my situation, or others used to the grill.
James Hinkle
Let's just put it this way... if I get to choose where we eat dinner, it's at MatJoa.Joe is an awesome guy, and the food is second to none.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Stone Bowl Bibimbop with Spicy Pork, Korean BBQ, Beef Bulgogi, Beef Short Ribs
Mikaela B.
Went here for my 21st birthday and had Rachel as my server. Absolutely incredible. The ambiance is cute and lively, and the food is exceptional. All you can eat BBQ has died out in a lot of places post COVID, but not Matjoa!!!
X H
Great service. We ordered the Group A meal for 2 people. It comes with miso soup, steamed eggs, cheese corn, rice and all the side dishes. You get 3 meats and 2 additional choices. We chose brisket, spicy chicken, beef bulgogi, shrimp, and pork belly. Honestly, there's enough food for 3 people, maybe even 4. All the sides tasted great on their own and great to add to the meat for making the lettuce wrap. We asked for fresh garlic and jalapeños as well for that extra kick when you bite into the wrap. For drinks, we had the Soju Mule and Soju Lychee drinks. Very refreshing and tasty, not too heavy on the soju, it was the perfect balance. The japchae is a must have!
Unique
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Food is pretty good! Felt like a risk, but the wife and I were very surprised! Good drinks too!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Korean BBQ, Beef Bulgogi
The banchan is served on 1 rectangular platter, in scoops, so we ordered a refill, since we're accustomed to mini dishes of each - fish cake sheets, kimchi, radish, potato salad. The order of cheese corn and steamed egg bowl were perfect for waiting on the meat to grillWe ordered the Combo set for 4, which was filling, but I think most people would find it just enough for 3 big boys.It's the only BBQ we tried during our stay. So I can't compare to others, but the service and set-up was exactly what our pregnant guest needed. We were seated in the front room at a table that had a half booth bench and 2 seats on the other side of the table.My only hope for improvement is in the size of the grill to accommodate the amount of meat that we would've wanted to grill simultaneously. It's a smaller rectangular surface than what I'm accustomed to in NYC.I'll return on my next visit.Vegetarian options: The kimchi uses seafood ingredients, so aside from the cheese corn and steamed egg (which is most likely chicken broth). You can ask for pickled radish and egg with rice, plus miso soup.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Stone Bowl Bibimbop with Spicy Pork, Korean BBQ
Not only is the food great, the portions are big, Alvaro is an AMAZING server!!!! He was a great conversationalist, very knowledgeable about the food and had such a kind and warm aura to him!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good Korean food somewhat close to me. Eager to do the dine in bbq.Excellent kimchee!(kimchee soup, pork bulgogi, lettuce wrap, etc...)
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had an awesome experience. The food was good and the service was great.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pancake, Seafood Pancake, Beef Bulgogi, Fried Rice, Kimchi Pancake
The food here is rich and full of flavor. We ordered Mandu, Donkatzu, Bibimbap, and a whole fried Mackerel. We loved every bite. Spiciest kimchi I've had in a while. The staff gave excellent service and looked happy to be there. Beautiful atmosphere. Every time an order was ready you'd hear part of the legend of Zelda "Hateno Village" theme play.
Recommended dishes: Stone Bowl Bibimbop with Spicy Pork
First time at Korean BBQ. So much food, especially meat! Protein fix! They were busy so the service was slow but very friendly. I will try again. Everything was fresh and great flavors.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Cheese Corn, Spicy Pork Bulgogi, Korean BBQ, Beef Bulgogi
Great place to eat! Good food and friendly staff
Great food and great service. Quick too (for lunch).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Bulgogi
Restaurantji Recommends
The Korean BBQ has been consistently awesome.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was just okay, my review is gonna be long so bear with me. First, the service was AMAZING! Our server and all of the runners were fantastic. Like beyond fantastic.Now, why the 3 stars? The menu almost forces you to do AYCE. We are big Korean bbq people & have been many times over the years & the threat of the "excess charge" was stressful. Next, the brown paper? I've never been to k bbq where you had to cook on brown paper. It made all of the meat gray & not appealing. The limited side offering, the only vegetable was covered in cheese & that was it. The egg was good, the lettuce wraps were good but outside of that- no additional choices. Finally, the menu options. There are nearly no gluten free options, they told me they usually have gf soy sauce and were "just out" right now. Then they brought me a "safe sauce" I started eating & about 15 min later came and apologized that it was NOT safe. our server was very apologetic and checked on me several times but I'm suffering now so that sucks. Like I said, the service was amazing, the kitchen even offered to make me a side of japchae and then they made another one after the first one was covered in the "unsafe sauce." I didn't ask for a discount but one would have been nice after that. Especially since we shared we drove almost an hour to celebrate our wedding anniversary. I hope they start allowing the cooking on the grills, that was just a huge miss. I hope they restock the GF sauce & maybe add a ponzu or something. We still tipped 20% & made the most of our night but I felt compelled to write an honest review for those in my situation, or others used to the grill.
Let's just put it this way... if I get to choose where we eat dinner, it's at MatJoa.Joe is an awesome guy, and the food is second to none.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Stone Bowl Bibimbop with Spicy Pork, Korean BBQ, Beef Bulgogi, Beef Short Ribs
Went here for my 21st birthday and had Rachel as my server. Absolutely incredible. The ambiance is cute and lively, and the food is exceptional. All you can eat BBQ has died out in a lot of places post COVID, but not Matjoa!!!
Great service. We ordered the Group A meal for 2 people. It comes with miso soup, steamed eggs, cheese corn, rice and all the side dishes. You get 3 meats and 2 additional choices. We chose brisket, spicy chicken, beef bulgogi, shrimp, and pork belly. Honestly, there's enough food for 3 people, maybe even 4. All the sides tasted great on their own and great to add to the meat for making the lettuce wrap. We asked for fresh garlic and jalapeños as well for that extra kick when you bite into the wrap. For drinks, we had the Soju Mule and Soju Lychee drinks. Very refreshing and tasty, not too heavy on the soju, it was the perfect balance. The japchae is a must have!
Recommended dishes: Spicy Chicken Bulgogi, Cheese Corn, Korean BBQ, Miso Soup, Beef Bulgogi, Steamed Egg