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Kimchi Korean BBQ

Korean · Santa Barbara

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About Kimchi Korean BBQ

At Kimchi Korean BBQ in Santa Barbara, our chefs offer a unique all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue experience that sets us apart from other dining options. With two price tiers and an extensive menu of marinated meats to choose from, there's something for everyone. Our signature dishes are expertly pre...

At Kimchi Korean BBQ in Santa Barbara, our chefs offer a unique all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue experience that sets us apart from other dining options. With two price tiers and an extensive menu of marinated meats to choose from, there's something for everyone. Our signature dishes are expertly prepared right before your eyes, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the culinary tradition. Our commitment to quality is reflected in the rave reviews from satisfied customers who praise our fast service, attentive staff, and welcoming atmosphere. From happy hour specials to lunch options, we cater to all tastes and schedules. With wheelchair accessible seating areas and parking, everyone can enjoy a hassle-free dining experience.

What Customers Say About Kimchi Korean BBQ

Kimchi Korean BBQ is a popular all-you-can-eat spot known for its delicious food, friendly service (especially Jefferson), and clean environment. Customers rave about the quality of the meat, particularly the waygu. Some find the miso soup inauthentic and note potential wait times.

Popular Dishes

Miso soup pork ribs waygu

Best For

Families Groups Locals

Tip: Happy hour on weekdays is a great value. Be mindful of how much you order to avoid waste, and note that parking is available on the other side of the restaurant.

Features

🅿️ Parking 🚗 Delivery Accessible 🍽️ Lunch 🌙 Dinner
🎯 Casual Trendy 👥 Groups

What to see nearby

McKenzie Park
A 98m

McKenzie Park

parque

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San Roque Park
A 515m

San Roque Park

parque

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Stevens Park
A 917m

Stevens Park

parque

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Explore the area around Kimchi Korean BBQ

Kimchi Korean BBQ is located in Santa Barbara, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

Parks & Gardens

  • McKenzie Park (A 98m) — park in Santa Barbara County, California, United States of America
  • San Roque Park (A 515m) — park in the United States of America
  • Stevens Park (A 917m) — park in Santa Barbara County, California, United States of America

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Frequently asked questions about Kimchi Korean BBQ

Kimchi Korean BBQ is located at 3132 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, Santa Barbara.
Near Kimchi Korean BBQ you can find points of interest such as McKenzie Park, San Roque Park, Stevens Park.
Kimchi Korean BBQ offers korean cuisine.
Kimchi Korean BBQ has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
Kimchi Korean BBQ offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway, delivery.
The most recommended dishes at Kimchi Korean BBQ based on customer reviews are: Miso soup, pork ribs, waygu.
Kimchi Korean BBQ is ideal for families, groups, locals.
Kimchi Korean BBQ is a popular all-you-can-eat spot known for its delicious food, friendly service (especially Jefferson), and clean environment. Customers rave about the quality of the meat, particularly the waygu. Some find the miso soup inauthentic and note potential wait times.
Happy hour on weekdays is a great value. Be mindful of how much you order to avoid waste, and note that parking is available on the other side of the restaurant.
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Kimchi Korean BBQ Santa Barbara Reviews

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Xitong Chen

The food it’s really fresh and Joann service really good, she has the good energy and the patients to the customers. Really nice feeling and experience for eating and talking to Joann, recommend!!

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Ian

I believe it’s the only good Korean BBQ in town. It’s all-you-can-eat with two price tiers. The price got significantly more expensive compared to a few years ago, but if you are hungry, I’d say it’s still worth it! Very good selection of meat and great service. The wait can be quite long when you arrive during busy hours and/or have a large party, so be sure to arrive early! They have a parking lot in the backyard, and some free street parking spaces in front and on nearby streets. The atmosphere might not be perfect to some people as it can be a bit crowded and noisy, so make you don’t mind that too much.

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Jay

Man I’ll tell you this, the happy hour on the week day is something special. I went here once before and didn’t think anything crazy of it, but this time around it was one of the best KBBQ we’ve ever had. The happy our drinks and food was well worth it!

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Svetlana Arriaga (Lana)

The quality and the taste of the food were amazing. It is all you can eat and you get to cook it right in front of you. You place your order online and they bring it out in less than a minute. The service was great - very attentive and friendly. I would definitely want to come back soon!

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Alejandro Mejia

This place is freaking tight! A bit small but their meat is grade A baby! No joke! The waygu is insanely good and they got it here. Cool vibe and music. My new spot when in santa barbara.

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Nancy Dircks

My family and I were looking for a quality place to eat Korean BBQ without having to go all the way to LA and we found it! Food is great and service is awesome. The only item we were not a fan was Miso soup, not authentic but everything else was delicious. Definitely going back soon.

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Logan Dentinger

Staff was very friendly kind, and helpful. Food was great and easy to cook.

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Erin Green

Had a great meal here last night. This is the fourth or fifth time I’ve had dinner at this restaurant and it’s always delicious, clean and prompt service. I can hardly wait to go again.

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REDESIGN ARCHITECTURAL STUDIOS

Always come out satisfied, don't order more than you can eat, can get kinda warm sometimes if it's busy with all the table side grills

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Inchol Song

I think they serve prime for first dish of each person. and next meat will be down grade. So, when you order first Meat, try your best...

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Nick Nick

Great value with relaxing atmosphere. The food was Delicious! We ate SO much but left feeling healthy and satisfied, not bloated and uncomfortable

Jay
Jay

Man I’ll tell you this, the happy hour on the week day is something special. I went here once before and didn’t think anything crazy of it, but this time around it was one of the best KBBQ we’ve ever had. The happy our drinks and food was well worth it!

Ian
Ian

I believe it’s the only good Korean BBQ in town. It’s all-you-can-eat with two price tiers. The price got significantly more expensive compared to a few years ago, but if you are hungry, I’d say it’s still worth it! Very good selection of meat and great service. The wait can be quite long when you arrive during busy hours and/or have a large party, so be sure to arrive early! They have a parking lot in the backyard, and some free street parking spaces in front and on nearby streets. The atmosphere might not be perfect to some people as it can be a bit crowded and noisy, so make you don’t mind that too much.

Svetlana Arriaga (Lana)
Svetlana Arriaga (Lana)

The quality and the taste of the food were amazing. It is all you can eat and you get to cook it right in front of you. You place your order online and they bring it out in less than a minute. The service was great - very attentive and friendly. I would definitely want to come back soon!

Alejandro Mejia
Alejandro Mejia

This place is freaking tight! A bit small but their meat is grade A baby! No joke! The waygu is insanely good and they got it here. Cool vibe and music. My new spot when in santa barbara.

Logan Dentinger
Logan Dentinger

Staff was very friendly kind, and helpful. Food was great and easy to cook.

Nancy Dircks
Nancy Dircks

My family and I were looking for a quality place to eat Korean BBQ without having to go all the way to LA and we found it! Food is great and service is awesome. The only item we were not a fan was Miso soup, not authentic but everything else was delicious. Definitely going back soon.

Erin Green
Erin Green

Had a great meal here last night. This is the fourth or fifth time I’ve had dinner at this restaurant and it’s always delicious, clean and prompt service. I can hardly wait to go again.

REDESIGN ARCHITECTURAL STUDIOS
REDESIGN ARCHITECTURAL STUDIOS

Always come out satisfied, don't order more than you can eat, can get kinda warm sometimes if it's busy with all the table side grills

Inchol Song
Inchol Song

I think they serve prime for first dish of each person. and next meat will be down grade. So, when you order first Meat, try your best...

Nick Nick
Nick Nick

Great value with relaxing atmosphere. The food was Delicious! We ate SO much but left feeling healthy and satisfied, not bloated and uncomfortable

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Harvey ZeroQ

Great food. Friendly environment. FYI: there's more parking space on the other side of the restaurant, so look for it in the map.

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Kevin Rodriguez

First time here, and honestly one of the best Korean barbecue places I’ve been to. The food was top notch, and the service was incredible. Our waiter was Jefferson, who really cared about his job and the service. I have celiac disease, a gluten allergy, and as soon as I informed him of this, he took any precaution he could to make sure that I had good healthy options. I really appreciate this place, will definitely be back.

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Mr. Rodriguez

The place was great and Jefferson our waiter was excellent to work with, someone in our party was gluten intolerant and he tried hard to find options and alternatives for him. The food was honestly very tasty and everything seemed fresh. Some of the best tasting Korean bbq I have had in a while!

Kevin Rodriguez
Kevin Rodriguez

First time here, and honestly one of the best Korean barbecue places I’ve been to. The food was top notch, and the service was incredible. Our waiter was Jefferson, who really cared about his job and the service. I have celiac disease, a gluten allergy, and as soon as I informed him of this, he took any precaution he could to make sure that I had good healthy options. I really appreciate this place, will definitely be back.

Mr. Rodriguez
Mr. Rodriguez

The place was great and Jefferson our waiter was excellent to work with, someone in our party was gluten intolerant and he tried hard to find options and alternatives for him. The food was honestly very tasty and everything seemed fresh. Some of the best tasting Korean bbq I have had in a while!

Harvey ZeroQ
Harvey ZeroQ

Great food. Friendly environment. FYI: there's more parking space on the other side of the restaurant, so look for it in the map.

Charoen Rich
Charoen Rich

We went here for lunch. Jeff is only waitress here how ever he did such a wonderful job! Smile, welcome, and making sure we get well taking care on our orders. Fantastic job!!! We will back for sure! 👍

Sarah Lee
Sarah Lee

Just had birthday dinner in here with my friends for first time. The waiters were really nice and friendly, they kept checked on us if we need any refills. I really liked service. But the pork ribs, it feels like they used wrong marinated sauce. I couldn’t eat other bites after one. Other than that, everything was very good. Thank you.

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Gabriela M

The food was good. The service was fine, if I have one feedback is for the workers to check in before changing the metal plate rather than grabbing it while we are mid stir. lol Honestly thought it was funny but yeah I think asking first would be nice. The flavors were good though. They weren’t super busy and were attentive when I went on a Saturday night.

Gabriela M
Gabriela M

The food was good. The service was fine, if I have one feedback is for the workers to check in before changing the metal plate rather than grabbing it while we are mid stir. lol Honestly thought it was funny but yeah I think asking first would be nice. The flavors were good though. They weren’t super busy and were attentive when I went on a Saturday night.

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Just another foodie

It started well with great service, but as more people came, we felt ignored despite pressing the button to call for service multiple times. The quality of the meat is ok, we’ve definitely elsewhere for cheaper. Overall, not bad if you’re craving KBBQ, it’s just not the best we’ve ever had

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Lincoln Z. Shlensky

Plentiful food. Good service. If you're seeking a great culinary experience, however, look elsewhere. This restaurant is sort of a Korean take on a down-home BBQ, with an all-you-can-eat twist. It's a good deal for the budget conscious, but more of a system than an art.

Lincoln Z. Shlensky
Lincoln Z. Shlensky

Plentiful food. Good service. If you're seeking a great culinary experience, however, look elsewhere. This restaurant is sort of a Korean take on a down-home BBQ, with an all-you-can-eat twist. It's a good deal for the budget conscious, but more of a system than an art.

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Elly Cuevas

I came in with my friends about a year ago. We were seated, and were waiting for about 20 minutes to be helped because we were unaware of the QR code system as no one mentioned that to us when we came in. The woman working rudely gave us the QR code to scan and never acknowledged us after that. There was one other table and the waiters seemed to give them more attention than us (we are 3 young girls) probably because they thought they’d tip more (we would’ve tipped well if the service was better). The entire time we were just ignored. The food was alright, but pretty pricey and the ordering system was confusing. THEY ALSO CHARGE $10 PER PLATE OF UNFINISHED FOOD!!! Which is ridiculous. Never coming here again.

Elly Cuevas
Elly Cuevas

I came in with my friends about a year ago. We were seated, and were waiting for about 20 minutes to be helped because we were unaware of the QR code system as no one mentioned that to us when we came in. The woman working rudely gave us the QR code to scan and never acknowledged us after that. There was one other table and the waiters seemed to give them more attention than us (we are 3 young girls) probably because they thought they’d tip more (we would’ve tipped well if the service was better). The entire time we were just ignored. The food was alright, but pretty pricey and the ordering system was confusing. THEY ALSO CHARGE $10 PER PLATE OF UNFINISHED FOOD!!! Which is ridiculous. Never coming here again.

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Madison Jones

The food is very good and exceeds expectations, but I had a bad experience on Sunday night. The restaurant manager is unqualified for his position. I saw him say something to some men, and they got angry with him, to the point of insulting him. I don't think I'll return. I was a customer, but a friend recommended another restaurant with the same food at a lower price.

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Jorge Alf

Horrible experience. Went in with my family(3+toddler) and waitress only served us the first round of meats (3) dishes of meat and ignores our table for about 15min, she had already seen we had finished our meats, not even with the app "call waitress' did she acknowledge us. After being ignored because clearly she did not want to serve us, she passed our table and side eye that we were attempting to get her attention numerous times. It was not busy at all total of 4 tables including ours.I had to get up and go look for her, requested the bill and then proceeds to ask, if we are done. Paid for being fed crumbs and walked out. If you want to be robbed of your money go to this place otherwise go support a local place that is actually worth it.

Jorge Alf
Jorge Alf

Horrible experience. Went in with my family(3+toddler) and waitress only served us the first round of meats (3) dishes of meat and ignores our table for about 15min, she had already seen we had finished our meats, not even with the app "call waitress' did she acknowledge us. After being ignored because clearly she did not want to serve us, she passed our table and side eye that we were attempting to get her attention numerous times. It was not busy at all total of 4 tables including ours.I had to get up and go look for her, requested the bill and then proceeds to ask, if we are done. Paid for being fed crumbs and walked out. If you want to be robbed of your money go to this place otherwise go support a local place that is actually worth it.

Madison Jones
Madison Jones

The food is very good and exceeds expectations, but I had a bad experience on Sunday night. The restaurant manager is unqualified for his position. I saw him say something to some men, and they got angry with him, to the point of insulting him. I don't think I'll return. I was a customer, but a friend recommended another restaurant with the same food at a lower price.

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Good Rating
4.1/5 stars
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Moderate Price
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korean
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🍽️ Lunch
🍾 Dinner
🍰 Desserts
🥡 Takeout
🚚 Delivery
🍴 Dine-in

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Verified by owner
🕐 Hours Today
12-3PM, 5-10PM
Rating
4.1/5
💬 Reviews
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💰 Price Level
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⏱️ Typical Visit
People typically spend 1-3 hours here
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+1 805-845-2889
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McKenzie Park

park in Santa Barbara County, California, United States of America

A 98m
San Roque Park

park in the United States of America

A 515m
Stevens Park

park in Santa Barbara County, California, United States of America

A 917m
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