Gangnam Asian BBQ Dining — Restaurant in Paradise

It was that time of year...well, actually time of the week, to venture out and find a new Korean BBQ restaurant to try. I accomplished the all-famous Google search and discovered this restaurant. At first, I was reluctant to try it because I can't say I enjoy traveling to this part of the city (I live in the far Northwest). Not to mention, most of my Korean restaurant adventures have been in the Spring Mountain Rd (SMR) area and within a 2-3 mile radius of SMR. However, my wife and I agreed on it and headed over to this restaurant on 16 Aug 2025 for dinner.

When we walked in, it took a minute to adjust to the slight darkness of the restaurant because it was so dang bright outside. After my vision adjusted, I was met with nice décor and the sound (and video projection) of K-Pop playing in the background. Now, I'm not saying that every international restaurant should be playing the music that originates from their country, but for Korean BBQ, I 100% agree with K-Pop playing to set the mood while cooking and eating delicious grub. Within seconds, one of the employees (Tim - who happened to be our initial server), added our name to the wait list which wasn't long at all...and within 4-6 minutes, he escorted us to our table. First off, I wanted to give a huge shout-out to Tim...he was extremely friendly; operated efficiently; and displayed maximum attentiveness throughout the first half of our dining experience. Unfortunately, we arrived towards the end of his shift so we had to say goodbye. But fortunately, the two employees who took over (Hans and Mary) were equally as exceptional - so kudos to them as well.

We ended up getting the Wagyu out of the three options that were offered (Angus, Prime, and Wagyu)...which was different because I normally get the middle option at every Korean BBQ since it's normally plenty enough to choose from. Their graphic designer and marketing team are doing a great job because their website and advertisement surely caught my eye with the wagyu...and I'm glad that I choose it because the meats were outstanding! We ordered Marinated Prime Kalbi, Wagyu Brisket Point, A5 Wagyu, Lobster Tail, Snow Crab, Fresh Oysters, Gyoza/Mandu, Beef Bulgogi, Garlic Pork Belly, LA Kalbi, and a bunch of side veggies/sauces (Gochujang and Samjang). I can't describe just how wonderful the wagyu was...it's no wonder they only limit it to one order per person, because I could've sat there and just eaten that all night. The banchan was great but I did wish they had more options, especially cucumber kimchi. Also, the Garlic Pork Belly was good, but I prefer the plain Pork Belly - I didn't see that as an option. Also, I hope this restaurant considers adding kimchi jjigae on their menu sometime soon.

Overall, I really enjoyed my first experience here. The prices are superb, costing only $28 for the Angus; $38 for the Prime; and $48 for the Wagyu...obviously subject to go up or down in the future. I am definitely going to go back for another dining experience and I highly recommend this restaurant to everyone. Note: The restaurant isn't as big as other Korean BBQ restaurants in the city so I suggest you try to visit more towards non peak hours to prevent a long wait...especially if I'm in there eating because you'll be waiting a long time for me to finish. I was 100% satisfied with this restaurant - easily in my top 3 Las Vegas Korean BBQ because of the food quality, service, and most of all, the type of...

So I'm giving this place a solid 4/5. One point off because the service was a little spotty near the end. I got the feeling that all the waiters were simply very fast paced and if they thought you didn't need them, they simply scurried about their business.

We went to Happy Hour right when it started at 3p on a Sunday. The menu is overly large and exciting which made us very indecisive. So we started off ordering only a few things with the plan to order more from there. Here's all of what we ordered and what I thought.

Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus - pretty simple and hard to mess up. But with all the other exciting options, I'd pass on it next time.

Sweet Cheese Corn - one of my favorites! It was sweet, but not too sweet. And adding cheese never hurts. I would definitely order this again!

Fried Wontons - This is obviously of staple of just about every Asian menu. They were yummy as always, but not noticeably different from any other place.

Filet Mignon - Again, very simple. But so enjoyable. Be responsible and don't over-cook it! The meat quality was great and is very tender and delicious when you keep it medium rare. I would order this again.

Bulgogi - Very easy to over-cook due to the thin slices. But if you watch it, it comes out very tender and the marinade was everything I wanted! I would definitely order this again!

Cream Cheese Wontons - The wonton wrapper was super thin and delicate. It had the perfect light Crunch before breaking through to the cream Cheese. The sweet sauce it came with was great! I would order these again!

Chicken Karrage - I had never had this anywhere. So I was surprised to see that the pieces of fried chicken were cut in all different shapes and sizes. In fact, at first I thought the waiter had brought us the wrong thing. I thought it was fried calamari! The chicken itself didn't have much flavor. But the spicy dipping sauce it came with was great! Not sure I'd bother ordering it again, though....

Korean Chicken Cheese Fondue - I enjoyed this chicken even more than I expected! I loved the Crunch that developed from grilling! While the insides remained tender. The cheese came in a little foil bowl. It was shredded and cold and immediately put of the grill. It tasted like an American cheese. I would get this chicken again.

Vanilla Ice Cream Macaron Sandwich - the Macaron was purple and I'm not sure what flavor it was meant to be - it simply tasted sweet to me. Even after being frozen, it still had that perfect Macaron chew. And the vanilla ice cream was so creamy and smooth!

We had a great time at this place and will definitely be back...

Absolutely the Worst Korean BBQ Experience I've Ever Had

I rarely write reviews, but this experience was so disappointing that I feel compelled to share. I came here excited for a good Korean BBQ meal, but from start to finish, it was a disaster.

Service (2/5): The service was practically non-existent. After being seated, we were left waiting for an unreasonably long time before anyone came to take our order. Throughout the meal, it felt like we were invisible. Getting refills or extra side dishes was nearly impossible — we had to wave multiple times to get anyone’s attention, and even then, the staff seemed annoyed or disinterested. There was no sense of hospitality or attentiveness, which is shocking for a Korean BBQ spot where service usually plays such a key role in the experience.

Food (1/5): Now let’s talk about the food — bland, poorly marinated, and low-quality cuts of meat. The beef was chewy and tasteless, and the pork belly had a strange texture that made me question its freshness. Even the dipping sauces and side dishes, which are usually a highlight, were disappointing — overly salty, stale, or just lacking flavor altogether. The kimchi tasted like it had been sitting out too long, and the steamed egg came out cold. Cold! At a Korean BBQ place!

Atmosphere (2/5): The ambiance didn’t help either. The restaurant was chaotic and loud, but not in a lively or energetic way — more like disorganized and stressful. Tables weren’t cleaned promptly, and it didn’t feel like hygiene was a priority.

Overall (1/5): This was, without exaggeration, the worst Korean BBQ I’ve ever had. Between the abysmal service and the terrible food, it was a complete waste of time and money. I left feeling unsatisfied, frustrated, and honestly a bit sick to my stomach. There are so many amazing Korean BBQ places out there — this is not one of them. Do yourself a favor and...