Shik Do Rak Restaurant in Irvine

Review №1

2023-11-27 04:52:39

For a high traffic AYCE, their food is OK.It an authentic Kbbq. Meat quality isnt too bad, either. Service is attentive too.Restaurant is probably not the cleanest, and I found their grills are nearly falling apart.Decent food value though..

Review №2

2023-10-01 19:09:16

Place recommended by a friend and I’m glad we tried it. This is such good Korean barbecue and would love to go in person for the all you can eat.The menu to go is only in the Grubhub app and not on the website - in case anyone is confused like I was when looking to place my order for pick up 😅

Review №3

2023-11-07 00:16:28

Lunch time is not busy at all so the service was good and attentive. The side dishes are still good and they will offer to give you more if needed. The Prime combo A (not ayce) was a very deceptive description because the quality of the meat was poor and other than the brisket, nearly inedible. The meat was not just fatty but unable to chew. It was more like chew and spit out. I know this is a harsh criticism but it’s 100% true. Don’t put “prime” when it’s clearly not even “choice” cuts of beef. Wasted over $100 plus tax and a generous tip for the service because I am a good person. Blaming the owners not the workers…

Review №4

2023-06-10 04:02:45

Great experience with all you can eat: very quick in bringing out ordered items. Decent variety of options including other side dishes such as steamed egg and spicy Tofu soup. Had one weird instance where they mistakenly took the food still on the grill when doing a grill change but good service otherwise.

Review №5

2022-04-16 14:38:47

This place was phenomenal! The food and service were beyond any of my expectations, and I definitely plan many more visits here. So lets walk step by step through this one, because it is definitely worthy of being highlighted. To start, this was a recommendation from several people that spoke about it in a way that made me say we have to take a trip here. They would speak about the food as if reliving the experience noting how each item was throughly enjoyed-- a proper foodie tell, so I rounded my kids up during their spring break and we made the 30 minute drive to this specific location even though there is another closer. We were told, Garden Grove location specifically will not disappoint and I tell you, they were right!So we find the parking lot, which was a touch confusing because we had to circle back around to a side road to access it. Once we found it, the entrance to be honest was a touch concerning because there was graffiti on the wall and it didnt necessarily look safe. Once 11:30 hit, we headed in as their first customers for the day and pleasantly surprised at this recently renovated interior area. It was clean, spacious, well lit, and music lightly playing in the background that made the environment inviting and relaxing. The waitress was exactly what we needed-- patient, helpful, and attentive. I had a lot of questions because this was an extensive menu and could easily be overwhelming. She guided me through all of the options for all you can eat, lunch only options, various meat options, and proper grilling times for each meat.Once we decided on the order, the table was dressed with all of the sides, two grills because I didnt want the pork and beef to mix since I am not a pork eater, and our beverages. The utensils were very clean and the silver goblets for water kept the water very cold, even without ice. Once the meat started arriving, we began the grilling process and let me say, it was an experience! The smell of the food was making our stomachs growl and we couldnt wait to give this food a shot. They have hefty portions, but none of it went to waste because we made sure not to eat before this feast. Literally everything was good! The rice, soup, marinated beef, beef belly, squid, pork marinated, pork belly, small intestines, pickled cucumbers, kimchi, seaweed, and dipping sauces. Again, I dont eat pork, but my kids couldnt get enough!The waitress was able to help for most of our visit because we were the only people there for a while since we arrived early. She made us feel so welcomed and was happy to help us have a good experience. I appreciated her demeanor and guidance through the process because it did make all of the difference. At the end of the visit, make sure you dont walk out the door without getting their blueberry ice cream. It was the perfect sized sweet treat to end this feast! I was so full after this meal, I literally could not eat dinner because I was full into the evening hours. I never overeat, but I couldnt help myself at this place because it was truly that good. Every bite I relished and completely understood after leaving why the personal recommendations we received were so high. Not one issue here. The exterior of the restaurant could use some work, but man oh man, this humble restaurant on the side of the road blew our minds!!

Review №6

2023-11-27 08:50:52

Food was sooo yum. service was quick, especially the refills on everything (water, rice, meat, banchan, sauces, etc.) I liked the vibe of this place more so than places like U Grill or Gen Kbbq; it was more cozy. highly recommend!! everything was great.

Review №7

2023-11-06 04:48:23

This is some of the best food Ive ever eaten. The wait was pretty short and the staff were incredibly helpful. But the food was second to none. Ive never had Korean this good. I ate til I hurt.

Review №8

2023-11-01 16:11:44

Great food and very attentive staff/owner. It was a bit dead for lunch, but made the attentive service even better. Bulgogi, small intestine, spicy pork belly, rice, and veggies were fantastic. Banchan were all good too!

Review №9

2023-04-10 14:29:40

We went out to dinner for a friend’s birthday. We were originally supposed to go to Tomikawa for sushi but they didn’t take reservations and it was waitlist only. The wait for Tomikawa was 2+ hours. I came to realize we tried to go eat sushi on Good Friday when everyone else was looking for meat alternatives for dining. This is where Plan B and Shik Do Rak Irvine comes into play which was only a block away. Having always had good dining experiences at Shik Do Rak I suggested it as an alternative restaurant.Luckily our big party was able to get seated promptly (thinking Good Friday had something to do with it obviously). Plan B choices aren’t necessarily a bad thing because we were all very happy with our change in dining venues. I’ve been going to Shik Do Rak for almost close to 2 decades and the food and service never disappoints. Servers are friendly and attentive and take care of all of our dining needs and requests. Food is always consistently good. We all left with happy hearts, as well as with happy and full stomachs.

Review №10

2023-11-11 22:03:55

Good choice of meats and veggie options. BBQ grill is highly effective, and waitresses kept busy changing to clean grill often. The small dishes that came with the meats are delicious and wide varieties