My BFF & I wanted inexpensive KBBQ for lunch. By BFF, I mean my stomach.

My frenemy, my waistline, said "Don't! Don't go! We were doing so good!"

I replied "Screw you, waistline! I know who my real friends are!" ;p

Red Palace, recently opened & occupying the former location of Jang Soo Jang KBBQ

Wait for lunch was only about 5 mins. Red Palace has 3 KBBQ prices - $9.99, $13.99 & $17.99.

We went with the $9.99 KBBQ, which includes beef brisket, pork bulgogi, marinated chicken, beef & pork belly & pork steak.

Our growling stomachs meant we didn't waste time grilling up our meat.

The beef brisket & belly were the highlights for me. Lots of yummy fat on thin cuts of beef, lovingly dipped in salt & sesame oil before they're engulfed by me.

The pork belly, chicken & pork bulgogi were good, but I'm a brisket & belly guy. Keep sending me plate after plate of those two, and I'm all good.

Of course, you can't have Korean food w/o banchan, including miso soup, steamed rice/rice paper & salad.

Dessert will put a smile on your face - Thrifty ice cream (chocolate, strawberry & green tea). It was a close race between strawberry & green tea, but I'd have to say strawberry was my favorite.

Service was friendly & attentive. The staff didn't bat an eyelash at request after request for more meat & banchan. There is a decent amount of seating inside, with booths on the left and larger tables on the right. A private banquet area is in the back. Nothing says KBBQ like rap music on the speakers ;p Parking is in a private lot shared by Carrow's, Baskin Robbins etc.

Red Palace, I'm a fan! The wider selection of meat for the $9.99 KBBQ puts Mr. Lee's and Ma Dang Sae to shame. Plus, including the complimentary sides such as miso soup and the uber-delicious Thrifty ice cream are why I'm giving you 5 stars.

Looks like I need to stock up on elastic plants now! ;p

Highly recommend!

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