Menlo BBQ — Restaurant in Menlo Park

PROS: meats are grilled to order (you can see and smell it cooking on the grill behind the bar), food comes out quickly, homemade hot sauce, friendly. It's not the best Korean BBQ but stands out as one of the only Korean options in MP

CONS: quite pricey (the #19 Korean BBQ Plate was $21 after tax), meat could use more sauce, limited store hours Menlo BBQ is a casual joint that serves up a mix of Korean and American BBQ options. The food is decent but they have very strange hours. I'm assuming that the majority of their business must come from catering because they are only open from 11am-7pm on Monday through Friday, 11am-3pm on Saturday, and closed Sunday. My boyfriend and I shared the #19 Korean BBQ Plate with galbi, bulgogi, and spicy pork. This was just enough for the two of us since we were not starving. The Galbi and Bulgogi were tasty but could have used more of the marinade. In contrast, the spicy pork was just ok and a bit dry. Try their homemade hot sauce--it's on the vinegary side but absolutely delicious with the meats.

The restaurant is very informal-- you place your order and they put it on the bar when it is ready. If you're getting take-out you can call ahead so its ready when you arrive. Seating is a bit cramped inside but there are plenty of plastic chairs and tables outdoors. The lot has plenty of parking spaces (probably more spaces than the actual seating capacity of the restaurant). There are two entrances, one on Willow Rd and...

I wish I could give it no stars but I wouldn't be able to rate it if I did! Terrible service! There was hair in my food, and instead of making me a new plate the lady there argued with me because there was hair in my food! Like it was my fault they dont wear hairnets! Terrible customer service, guy there was very judgemental and racist! barely got my refund for the junk food i didnt even get to taste because the hair that was in there, she eve asked for the ketchup packets back for the to go order she put in the bag!. Very dirty inside needs a heath inspection asap! Going to be calling the Better Business Bureau for sure! DONT...

I came here for the great reviews but was utterly disappointed. The food is all right but not amazing. But the price is too high for the portion they are selling. I got a short rib combo for $30. In San Mateo downtown I could get a bigger portion and better taste for just $15 and it’s not that far from here. The overall place also feels pretty old and there were some figures that I felt like I should avoid sitting at a table when I was there.

The redeeming factor is the cashier is very friendly. It’s nice when the service is good but after all I’m here...