Brave Korean Barbecue

I've been there a few times now, even though it's a bit of a drive for me, and I have to say it's totally worth it.The meat at Brave Korean BBQ is always fresh and delicious. The staff there are super friendly and attentive, which makes the whole dining experience even better. And the best part is, the prices are pretty reasonable for the quality of food you get. Can't beat that combo!If you're in the mood for some tasty Korean BBQ, I highly recommend giving Brave Korean BBQ a try. You won't be disappointed.

Went here on a weekday - there was no wait, which was probably the first indicator. The meats were good but the side dishes were not. The corn cheese had a weird oily taste to it and the rice paper was not fully cooked so was basically inedible. The first round of meat came out incredibly fast which was good. But then after that it took awhile to find our server for a second round. It was also hard to find servers when we needed extra plates, an adequate amount of napkins, or forks for the kids.This is my second time here and all in all probably would not go back as there are more competent kbbq places!

I have visited this restaurant a few times, and let me tell you, the first couple of experiences were about 3.5 to 4 stars. But this last visit was a real doozy, taking a nosedive straight to one star.So, picture this: I walk into the restaurant and it's like I'm invisible. I stood there for a good two minutes, feeling like a lost puppy, until finally, a woman from across the room hollered, "Hey, you can come over here!" She showed me to my table and placed down a couple trays consisting of small bites (Mac salad, kimchi, radish, potato salad etc). Not a word was uttered after that. I've been there before, so I knew the menu was hidden behind the utensils on a QR code, but a first-timer would have been completely clueless.Now, let's talk about the cups. They looked like they hadn't seen a dishwasher in ages. I was half expecting to find a little colony of bacteria having a party in there. And don't even get me started on the bonchon. It tasted... funky, to say the least. And the salt and pepper? It was so caked onto the dish that I needed a chisel to even attempt to use it. They used to replace the grill when it was used, but this time, they couldn't be bothered to check on me, let alone swap it out. Oh, and the garlic and jalapeno portion? It could have fed a small village of 15 people. I ordered soup, and guess what? No spoon. The chopsticks weren't cutting it, literally.Let's move on to the corn cheese. It was an insult to the very concept of corn cheese. And don't even get me started on the meat. It was like the cheapest, fattiest cuts they could find, complete with extra tendons for that "chewy" experience. At that point, I had made up my mind. I wasn't going to subject myself to any more disappointment. So, I tried for a good several minutes to get the attention of someone so I could pay and leave. Let me sum it up for you: the service was practically non-existent, and the quality was a joke. When it comes to Korean BBQ, I'd suggest looking elsewhere for your meaty cravings. Sure, this place offers all-you-can-eat, but trust me, it's not worth the $37. Especially when you can't even place an order because the workers are too busy glued to their phones or having a session on FaceTime. And let's not forget about those unnecessary robots they have prancing around, delivering food like it's some kind of magic show. Oh, and before I forget, on my way out, I spotted a whole army of premade "little bites presented to the table upon sitting) and salt and pepper dishes just out in the open (covered in a sheet of plastic wrap) on a cart with no temperature regulation. Talk about a major health violation! I can only imagine how long that macaroni salad and potato salad had been sitting there at room temperature.So, my friends, heed my warning. I will not be back.

Not the best kbbq place in town. Although their price is a little more affordable and the menu seems to have more meat selection, like lamb, that's where the pros end. Everything else is a con. Quality and flavor is poor. Not sure how you mess up meat since we're the ones cooking it. Maybe it's not fresh, but the meat didn't taste like meat. It had no flavor, no juice. The meats with marinade also were bland. The worst one was the steak. It was full of tendons and fat so half of the meat felt inedible because I couldn't even chew thought it. The side dishes were better than any of the meat we got. They also had an ice cream machine for dessert, but the chocolate side was broken and the vanilla side was atrocious. Came out like shaved ice and tasted like artificial sweetener, no flavor. Was easily the worse soft serve I ever had. The service was also slow, which was surprising because there were only four groups in the whole space. With the wide selection of options for AYCE KBBQ, Brave cannot compete. I would go somewhere else.

I've been here a couple times now and I really enjoy eating there. Even if it's busy my party doesn't have to wait too long. The meats are really delicious and the service is nice and friendly. Their side dishes and banchan are lacking though. They gave us one piece of broccoli and 2 noodles as a banchan? We also ordered sweet potatoes and they were raw lol. Definitely needs to make improvements as kbbq also is about the side dishes. But it makes up for it with the free ice cream! I wish more places included this. Overall I would come back!

Brave Korean BBQ is definitely a solid late night AYCE KBBQ joint. Their prices are extremely competitive and you can't be mad for what you are getting. There is happy hour pricing at 9pm on the weekdays and is worth every penny. I don't think there is a better deal in terms of AYCE in AZ. The service is spectacular, I've been at least 4 times now and every time the service has been top notch. The the appetizers are amazing. I think it's probably the best appetizers between all the AYCE KBBQ restaurants I've been to in AZ. The meet quality is decent and I wouldn't say it's better than other places I've been too. My favorite thing about this restaurant is the value and it's open pretty late. One thing that could use work is the banchan though. The restaurant looks fairly modern and is clean. They have a soft serve machine, but that could also receive extra love, maybe some new flavors like matcha or ube? I'll continue to be a regular here!

Stopped in on a Tuesday during the happy hour special. The waiter was nice and quick with the orders.I liked how each table had air vents over the grill, so you didn't leave the restaurant smelling like grilled food.You can order up to 5 types of meats at one time. The meat was great quality cuts. They also have soft served ice cream for dessert.I would definitely be back again!

Came here for lunch service with my husband. Upon arrival, there weren't a lot of customers and assumed that would be good for us. Unfortunately, we had to flag down the waitstaff in our section. Our grill ended getting pretty burnt while we waited for someone to do grill change and my husband had to turn the heat down. The meats are pretty good, I think it depends on how you cook them and they came out really good for us.The only downfall was the amount of banchan on the initial order and how dry the rice is.For a Tuesday afternoon, it's not too bad. I'm not sure it would be our 1st choice for next time, but if someone we knew wanted to eat here, I would not protest.

Pretty consistent with the average of what you expect from Korean BBQ's. Big hits and big misses. But it's all you can eat meat at a fixed price, so if you don't like something then just order something else. The beef bulgogi was definitely the star of the show. Tables are clean, grills are changed out fairly frequently. The waitresses are kind and attentive. Was particularly fascinated with their robot waitress, who is programmed to the tables and comes out to assist the real waitresses in carrying dishes. It talks and gives turn signals and might have been my favorite thing there. Come here with an appetite and lots of patience- the grills do not cook your food very fast.

Bad service, poor food. Very expensive. Don't waste your money and time here people.What you see in the pic is just what we had for$170.00just for 4 people. I feel robbed.NEGATIVE -5