There’s nothing quite like Korean BBQ. The unique experience of tableside grilling, or all-you-can-eat hot pot, always makes for a memorable meal. From thick pork belly to thin-sliced bulgogi kissed with sesame oil, each dish highlights the beauty of Korean grilling. Now that we’re all hungry, it’s time to showcase this year’s list of The Best Korean BBQ Restaurants in NJ.
New Jersey’s best Korean BBQ restaurants serve expertly marinated meats, standout banchan, and immersive experiences that balance tradition and energy. They often stand out thanks to house-made sauces, charcoal grills for added flavor, or steakhouse-quality cuts of meat. Just like Seoul’s top barbecue joints, many feature sleek interiors, K-pop soundtracks, and late-night hours.
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North Jersey
BulgogiZip
Where: Newark
Details: The menu at this family-owned spot keeps things simple and authentic. Locals love BulgogiZip for the casual and inviting atmosphere paired with traditional comfort dishes. Menu staples include the fan-favorite beef bulgogi bowl and Korean-fried wings in plain, Soy Garlic, or Spicy Pepper. Their latest menu addition is K-Pop chicken, a fun twist on popcorn chicken. (Available in the same flavors as their wings.) Loyal customers can sign up for their rewards program and earn “Gogi Coins” to redeem on a future order.
Cast Iron Pot
Where: Fairview | Little Ferry
Details: Cast Iron Pot has two locations in New Jersey. The original location is in Fairview, while the Little Ferry location is known as The Cast Iron Pot Signature. Either way, this popular spot is known for all-you-can-eat (AYCE) Korean BBQ. Menu highlights include Wagyu Bulgogi, spicy pork belly, marinated chicken, and beef small intestine. The menu slightly varies at each location, so be sure to review each menu online prior to arrival. Allergy-conscious diners will appreciate that Cast Iron Pot provides a detailed breakdown of food allergens.
Dae Ji Ssonday
Where: Ridgefield
Details: Dae Ji Ssonday is a go-to spot for not just locals, but really anyone shopping at H-Mart. It’s the perfect compliment to a day shopping at the popular Asian grocery store. Known for its authentic cuisine, Dae Ji Ssonday specializes in Korean BBQ and their assortment of beef options. Popular entrees include bibimbap (with ground beef, fried egg, and red pepper paste) and their seafood-based Haemool Gopdol. Their most popular meat selections include thin sliced brisket, short rib, and pork rib.
Hanam BBQ House
Where: Palisades Park
Details: The main draw of Hanam BBQ House is their use of traditional charcoal grilling. Many Korean BBQ enthusiasts swear by charcoal grilling as the best-tasting and most authentic version of preparing the meats. The grill specials include beef tripe (intestines), grilled eel, and grilled beef entrails. They also have popular cuts of meat such as Prime Black Angus Beef Loin, marinated beef ribs, and cow tongue. Their Beef Combo specials are a great way to enjoy their best meats at a fair price for two to four guests.
Hancook K-BBQ & Tofu Soup
Where: Rockaway
Details: Open six days a week for lunch and dinner (closed Sundays), Hancook serves casual Korean BBQ. Popular menu items include sweet & spicy sour chicken, beef and pork ribs, soy garlic chicken, and traditional Korean wings. Their variety of hot pot bibimbap are also fan-favorites, with veggie, chicken, seafood, bulgogi, and pork options. As the name implies, they also specialize in six types of tofu soup. Besides sit-down dinner service, they offer takeout and delivery via DoorDash, GrubHub, and Uber Eats.
Jeong Yook
Where: Palisades Park
Details: Jeong Yook offers the trendy Korean BBQ experience of tableside grilled meats in a modern, industrial setting. They serve a wide assortment of meats best enjoyed as one of their combo meals. Options include the Pork Combo (with pork belly, pork jowl, and pork collar) and the Beef Combo (thin-sliced brisket, choice of prime boneless short rib or prime rib eye, and marinated chuck flap tail). While ownership has changed hands over the years, the customer service and quality of food always remains consistent.
The Kalbi
Where: Englewood Cliffs
Details: The Kalbi is a fan favorite for their focus on serving prime quality meats and authentic Korean dishes. Their modern dining room offers a sense of elegance, accentuated by the exceptional customer service they provide. Their combo options offer the best way to experience their upscale cuisine. We recommend The Kalbi Combo A-1, with prime short rib, snowflake rib cut, thinly sliced brisket, and seasoned short rib. Besides the primary dinner menu, the restaurant offers lunch specials and an extensive wine list.
Koreander
Where: Upper Montclair
Details: Fans of traditional Korean cuisine such as bibimbap and bulgogi will feel right at home at Koreander. It’s a cozy spot where guests can count on a hot cup of tea and fresh kimchi with every meal. We recommend the Bulgogi Dupbap, grilled strips of beef with sweet potato noodles and mixed vegetables over rice. Other popular entrees include the grilled and marinated beef short ribs, spicy pork belly, marinated chicken, and grilled squid. They also serve Korean fried wings in sweet, spicy, and soy garlic flavors.
Li’s Hot Pot & BBQ
Where: Little Falls
Details: Li’s is Passaic County’s go-to spot for AYCE Chinese hot pot and Korean BBQ. Guests can choose between unlimited hot pot ($30.99 pp), Korean BBQ ($33.99 pp), or both for $38.99 per person. Popular hot pot seafood options include fish fillet, black mussel, red clam, shrimp, oyster, baby octopus, and seasonal blue crab. Likewise, fan favorite BBQ meats range from spicy beef belly and Angus steak to pork bulgogi and garlic chicken. With so much to choose from, we recommend going all-in on the Hot Pot and BBQ combo.
The Moon Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
Where: Hackensack
Details: The Moon is another AYCE restaurant for Chinese hot pot and Korean BBQ. Guests can choose between hot pot only (New Moon), Korean BBQ (Full Moon), or both (Super Moon). Keep in mind that prices vary for lunch service, dinner service, and on weekends. For the best deal around, bring a party of six to celebrate a birthday and the birthday guest eats free. (Must be within 3 days before or after a birthday, valid ID is required.) The Moon has a 100-minute seating limit, so we recommend planning accordingly.
O2 K-BBQ
Where: Guttenberg
Details: This all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ experience features premium cuts of top-quality meats. O2 K-BBQ pairs traditional Banchan with a range of meats, from classic Bulgogi to Montreal-seasoned top blade steak. But the experience goes beyond sit-down lunch and dinner service, as the restaurant also offers fun amenities such as a photo booth and claw machine. In addition to their all-you-can-eat service, an a la carte menu is available. We recommend trying the spicy pork belly, Montreal chicken breast, and marinated steak.
Prime No. 7
Where: Mahwah
Details: Prime No. 7 combines Korean and Japanese cuisine with a focus on AYCE Korean BBQ, Tofu, and Japanese sushi. New for this year, the restaurant has partnered with Ugly Chicken to serve a unique brand of Korean fried chicken and chicken sandwiches out of the same location. Besides the all-you-can-eat menu, Prime No. 7 serves lunch specials and an a la carte dinner menu. Popular dishes include Korean Style Beef Tartar, Sweet Pumpkin Braised Short Rib, Prime Hangar Steak, and Dry Aged Prime Ribeye.
Woodam Korean BBQ
Where: Morris Plains
Details: Woodam is all about the tableside grilling of high-quality meats for an authentic Korean BBQ experience. When Korean fried chicken is considered an appetizer, it’s best to prepare for an evening of exquisitely-prepared meats. Their signature BBQ combos come in two sets (A and B) and are priced for groups of two to four. Combo A is all beef, focusing on marinated beef short, prime boneless short rib, thinly-sliced brisket, and Angus tenderloin. Meanwhile, Combo B includes a mix of pork, shrimp, and chicken.
WOOGA
Where: Fort Lee
Details: Listed last alphabetically in North Jersey but always ranked at the top of most locals’ lists, WOOGA is one of the most popular Korean BBQ restaurants in the state. The restaurant exclusively serves USDA Prime and Miyazaki Wagyu beef to ensure the highest quality grade. Their popular combo specials offer an assorted mix of beef, pork, and sides for three-to-five people. Meanwhile, their signature dishes include A5 Miyazaki Wagyu Rib-Eye, fresh Crescent Duck, and Iberico Pork Belly. A la carte options are also available.
Central Jersey
Butcher360
Where: North Brunswick
Details: Fans of bustling food halls will feel right at home at Butcher360. The spacious AYCE Korean BBQ restaurant has a whopping 8,500 sq ft dining hall and seats up to 216 diners. Guests can choose from a selection of chicken, pork, and beef, all grilled tableside for an authentic K-BBQ experience. Butcher360 gives patrons a very accommodating two-hour time limit, just be mindful not to waste food. Frequent customers can also take advantage of their rewards program and receive discounts on future visits.
Keumho Garden Korean BBQ
Where: Edison
Details: The casual, low-key atmosphere of Keumho Garden is somewhat of a surprise given the quality of the meat. But locals know it’s the place to be for high-quality grilled meats and traditional Korean dishes. Their signature dishes include marinated short ribs (galbi), pork belly (samgyeopsal), and thinly-sliced beef (bulgogi). We also recommend trying out their Chef’s Specials, including their stir-fried squid or stir-fried octopus with pork. Add on an optional side like a fried egg or extra glass noodles to round out any order.
Kimchi-Hana
Where: South Plainfield
Details: This Korean-Japanese fusion spot offers tableside grilled BBQ from an unassuming space in the Hadley Commons strip mall. Kimchi-Hana specializes in kimchi, sushi, and bibimbap, and serves both lunch and dinner options. For lunch, we recommend the Hana Bento box which comes with chicken teriyaki, shrimp tempura, fried rice, sushi, and salad. Meanwhile, Korean BBQ options for dinner include sliced prime beef, boneless sliced chicken, spicy pork line, and pork bacon. But don’t sleep on the seafood teriyaki!
NY Korean BBQ
Where: Westfield
Details: Beef, pork, chicken, and fish are all on the menu at NY Korean BBQ. The restaurant offers a selection of traditional small plates as well as soups and rice/noodle dishes. Their BBQ is cooked on a char-broiled grill, featuring options like spicy pork, marinated beef short rib, and more. Other popular entrees include sliced squid and the Kimchi Burrito with choice of meat. But there’s more to NY Korean BBQ than the grilled meats. They are also a go-to spot for bubble tea with popping boba, and Pop Bingsoo (shaved ice) dessert.
Seoulville
Where: Somerville
Details: This friendly, neighborhood family-owned spot showcases homestyle meals along with traditional Korean BBQ. Their signature starter is the Platter of Nine Delicacies, and features assorted vegetables, beef, shrimp, and pancake wraps. (Along with their house special dipping sauce.) As for the BBQ, we recommend ordering one of the Chef’s Specials. In particular, the Sweet & Sour Pork and Cheesy Spicy Chicken are fan favorites. The latter adds mozzarella to marinated spicy chicken stir fried with veggies and rice cakes.
Jersey Shore
KimChi Sushi Korean BBQ
Where: Egg Harbor Township
Details: KimChi Sushi Korean BBQ is a fan favorite spot in the Cardiff Plaza Shopping Center. This family-owned spot is run by a husband and wife duo, and locals love their exceptional customer service. The restaurant serves classic Korean cuisine such as bibimbap, bulgogi, and a number of traditional sides. Popular menu items include pork gyoza, tempura ramen, a selection of sushi rolls, and the spicy pork ribs. We also recommend adding a side of spicy cucumber and kimchi to enhance any meal.
Kimchi Mama
Where: Asbury Park
Details: While many Korean BBQ spots are all about the dine-in, tableside grilling experience, Kimchi Mama focuses on takeout. Their limited indoor seating means their meals are thoughtfully prepared and optimized for carrying out and enjoying at home. The name may sound familiar to Bergen County residents, as the original takeout-only location was in Fair Lawn; but owner Leslie Newport decided to move to Asbury Park to open a larger space with dine-in service. Popular menu options include galbi, bulgogi, Korean chicken wings.
Ono Korean Barbeque
Where: Matawan
Details: Ono specializes in Korean and Island-style comfort food. If that fusion sounds strange, the husband-and-wife owners of this family-run business are originally from Hawaii. This includes popular starters like Sweet & Spicy Wings, Jumbo Shrimp Shumai, and Bulgogi Kimbap. The latter is a rice roll with beef bulgogi, spinach, egg, yellow daikon, shredded carrots, and crab stick. As for their BBQ, Ono offers Kalbi, marinated chicken, pork bulgogi, chicken katsu, fish jeon (white fish), salmon and more.
South Jersey
Featured from Camden County:
Dolsot House
Where: 404 Marlton Pike East, Cherry Hill
Details: Dolsot House is owned by Craig Vogt, in operation since 2014 after Craig purchased the space. The restaurant is popular for approachable, flavorful Korean cuisine, with an accommodating menu of vegan, low carb, and vegetarian options. Locals love the friendly service, variety of banchan (side dishes) and combination boxes, and hearty stews that pair perfectly with any meal. Popular menu options include the Dolsot Bibimbap — which features their punchy gochujang sauce — and their Korean chicken wings. (In fact, Best of New Jersey recognized Dolsot House as one of NJ’s Best Chicken Wing Spots of 2025.) For something truly unique, we recommend the Koagie. This fusion of a traditional hoagie with Korean flavors features beef, chicken, or spicy pork with sesame dressing and kimchi. The cozy interior offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere, often playing soft K-pop or pop music in the background.
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Featured from Burlington County:
Dolsan Korean BBQ
Where: 3747 Church Rd, Mount Laurel
Details: The newer sister restaurant to Dolsot House, Dolsan Korean BBQ is also owned by Craig Vogt. The name “Dolsan” combines the Korean words for “stone” and “mountain,” reflecting its Mount Laurel location and hot stone bowl dishes. Now in its second year of operation, the restaurant is already a huge hit in the community. Whereas Dolsot House is great for more casual fare and takeout, Dolsan focuses on premium tabletop Korean BBQ. Locals praise the spot for its high quality ingredients, wide selection of banchan, and authentic Korean flavors. Signature dishes include Kalbijjim (braised short ribs), Korean BBQ, Dolsot Bibimbap, and dukbokki (spicy rice cakes). Of course, the main highlight is their tableside Korean BBQ where staff prepare each dish for customers. Dolsan offers high-quality meats like prime thin-sliced brisket, beef bulgogi, wagyu skirt steak, and marinated galbi. The restaurant is BYOB, though a liquor store is conveniently located right next door.
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A Pot KBBQ & Hot Pot
Where: Glassboro
Details: A Pot offers AYCE Korean BBQ and hot pot along with a seafood buffet. First opening in 2024, this relatively new spot celebrates their one year anniversary in October. Locals love the reasonable lunch and dinner pricing, including great rates for children under 10. (Even better, they have a kids area with an ice cream station and soft drinks, all included in the price.) Besides their hot pot option — where guests cook their own meat — A Pot offers sushi and a seafood raw bar. They are conveniently open on all major holidays.
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NJ’s Best Korean BBQ FAQs
Many places offer AYCE options, but Li’s Hot Pot & BBQ in Little Falls and The Moon Korean BBQ & Hot Pot in Hackensack stand out. This is because they offer a choice between hot pot, BBQ, or both. This gives guests a versatile dining experience with seafood, meats, and flavorful broths.
Casual takeout spots like BulgogiZip focus on bowls, wings, and easy grab-and-go items. Next, budget sit-down AYCE BBQ places like Cast Iron Pot focus on quantity and affordability. But premium, table-side BBQ like Dolsan Korean BBQ offer high-end meats, attentive service, and an elevated dining experience.
Key factors include quality of meats (e.g. wagyu or USDA Prime), freshness of banchan (side dishes), availability of grilling methods (charcoal vs. gas), and extras like hot pots or sushi bars.
Most Korean BBQ spots offer tofu stews, vegetable banchan, and rice dishes. For instance, Dolsot House in Cherry Hill is one that markets vegetarian- and vegan‑friendly banchan and tofu soups.
Casual lunch/takeout spots like BulgogiZip are usually $10–15 pp. Similarly, casual AYCE BBQ restaurants like Cast Iron Pot and Li’s Hot Pot are $25–35 pp. As for premium tabletop BBQ like Dolsan or WOOGA, expect to pay $40–60+ pp.
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