Hands down the best Korean food in the US! Yes, there might be a wait, but the service totally makes up for it. The staff even help you with cooking your meat, so you can just sit back and enjoy. David, our server, went above and beyond by cooking our meat to perfection. His service was truly exceptional.

Stopped by here in a Saturday around 4:45pm. We just came before the dinner rush, as the line quickly became long with families after us. Originally came for X Fish but we didn't pre add ourselves to the yelp waitlist which was almost 2 hours. For two people we got the beef set for 2. The servicer saved us a lot of wasted money when we almost ordered the set for 4+ people (make sure you pick the right size for your party). The meats were delicious, and well portioned. They were cooking the meat quite fast so I did feel a little pressured to eat quickly. I like my meat (pretty crispy) so because of the pace we were being served I couldn't get that. The banchan was yummy as well. They continuously filled our rice paper refills because we went through over 4 lol. I do wish they had potato salad, fish cake and corn included though. Interior was spacious bright and clean. Was giving modern traditional Korean. Food: 4/5 Service: 4.5/5 Ambience: 4.5/5

There is no shortage of good KBBQ in OC but this might just be one of my favorite spots. Came here on a Sunday evening for dinner, and it wasn't too crowded but just lively enough. I dined with two others got the Beef Combo with an order of the Yeoltan Bulgogi, which is like their specialty pork bulgogi. We also got the Yetnal Dosirak, another one of their must-order dishes. I absolutely LOVED this and really think this is what sets Saemaeul apart from other KBBQ spots. The lunch box is a nod to oldschool Korean lunch boxes and is rice and banchans shaken up in a box. So so good. As for the meat, every single item was delicious. The combos are definitely the way to go. From the Beef Combo, my favorite cut was the Kkotsal (short rib) but the Chadolbaegi (brisket) was a close second. I'd also highly recommend adding an order of the Yeoltan Bulgogi if you want another cut to try. This was so flavorful, tender, and the perfect cut of meat to end the meal on. Sides like the Steamed Egg (the cheese!!) and the Kimchi and Soybean Stews were also great, and made for such a great overall meal. Service was fantastic throughout, and they really cooked the meat so well for us. Definitely a spot I think I'll be back to!

Really great spot for KBBQ. It's a little bit pricey and not AYCE, but they serve high quality meat. Nearly everything was delicious, from sides to soups to stews to rice. It's in a good plaza location with parking, and although it can get busy and loud during dinner hours, the service is still quick.

Another Korean bbq. I'm giving it 4 stars because of the consistently great service. Staff cooked the meat and changed the grill multiple times. I was a part of a large group of 13. No reservations, but we were seated fairly quickly. The restaurant is not set up for large groups, so we were split up into 3 small round tables. It's a lot of food. The side dishes are a little bit on the boring side, so I mostly stuck to the salad. The meat was okay.

If you are looking for a truly unique experience, while enjoying Korean cuisine food, this is the restaurant for you. I will start out by saying that what this restaurant does is that it brings all the various meats, pork, vegetables, salads, and all that good stuff that is brought to your table in any good Korean restaurant, but instead of cooking your meat yourself, they do it for you. Making for a truly great experience. They have a large staff here. So, every table is very well watched over and taken care of. Thus, you never have to worry about whether your meats are going to be overcooked or under cooked or anything like that. The staff is very attentive and well-versed at what they do. That do a great job! This is medium sized restaurant that is very well designed. The tables are all well spaced so you can really enjoy your meal without feeling crowded. This restaurant has all of the food and drink you would expect from a modern restaurant focusing on Korean cuisine. Mostly, the staff here is great at their jobs. Great place to eat!

Hey @saemaeul.us , nice to MEAT you! If you've been looking for the MOST AUTHENTIC Korean BBQ, you definitely have to check them out! @saemaeul.us is a KBBQ chain owned by Korean celebrity chef Paik Jong Won (who's basically the Korean equivalent of Gordon Ramsay), and they're known for his signature dishes such as yeoltan bulgogi and pork kimchi. I was impressed with how quick and efficient their table side service was- the waiters literally have their cooking times and check-in's down to a science, and you'll definitely never have a shortage of freshly cooked meat. Equally impressive was their selection of meats and side dishes- my favorites were the beef special combo (which comes with kkotsal, sogalbisal, and Chadolbagi), kimchi jjigae, and dosirak (lunch box with rice, kimchi, anchovies, spam and fried egg). If you're in the Buena Park area and craving KBBQ, this would definitely be my pick for higher end + incredibly authentic KBBQ spot to check out! Featured here: beef special combo steamed egg kimchi jjigae dosirak

Discovered another great Korean BBQ restaurant makes me so happy! Come with me. Highlights of the menu: 1. Doshirak - shaken rice 2. Steamed egg 3. Seaweed soup 4. Useol - beef tongue Beef special combo: 5. Kkotsal - prime short rib center 6. Sogalbisal - beef finger rib 7. Chadolbagi - cab beef brisket 8. Combo kimchi jjigae They grill the meat for customers which is amazing service. Casual ambiance.

Loved the service my boyfriend and I received here. Our server was very attentive; he continuously asked if we needed refills on our banchan and cooked all of the meats well. No carelessness whatsoever. I hate feeling rushed while eating, and never did here. Our server actually asked us when it was okay to start cooking the next cut of meat which I thought was very thoughtful. We chose the small beef special combination: brisket, boneless short rib, and rib finger. All of the cuts of meat were tender and comparable to the quality at other non-AYCE KBBQ restaurants (e.g Baekjeong). We both thought it was great value (quality and price), since we almost couldn't even finish our meats by the end of our meal. We also ordered the steamed egg with cheese which was the thing that initially drew my attention to this restaurant. We both thought it was a unique way of having steamed egg and it was delicious while hot. However, it became too indulgent once it cooled and the cheese hardened. Think about the cheese on a cold slice of pizza, that's what it was like lol. All of the banchan were solid. The kimchi tasted how it should, and the rice paper was so fresh! I also loved their kimchi jjigae. Saemaeul might be our new go-to KBBQ restaurant!