Cham Garden Korean BBQ Buffet

I'd never had Korean BBQ before coming here, but always wanted to try. All of my expectations were blown out of the water. The staff was friendly and attentive, the price was fair, the restaurant was very clean, and the food was incredibly high quality and fresh. I can't imagine a better experience than I had here. I will certainly be back.

Went for the lunch buffet, it didn't disappoint!! Food is fresh and delicious, friendly service and overall great customer service.

Self service with the meats you get to choose, and as much as you want. This place seems quite decent and clean compared to many other restaurants. The prices for lunch aren't bad either.

Decent KBBQ spot in Lakewood. I'd say service was excellent--our server was prompt and friendly. She and the other staff members were awesome. As other reviewers have pointed out, the place is small so we got there early on a Saturday. This is AYCE and there were decent options at the price point, though I would have liked to have a few more meat options. It feels like the right level of quality for AYCE but personally I would be willing to pay more for higher quality. Our grill seemed to be at a lower setting and it was different than the other tables--no controls. Overall 3.5 stars.

This was my first time having Korean BBQ and my neighbors took me to Cham Garden for a very late birthday dinner. The place is very small and I would not recommend large groups. There were so many options for meats and sides. When requesting some things from staff, there definitely could be a delay in getting assistance. But, overall this was a pretty good first experience in Korean BBQ. However, when you leave... you'll definitely be smelling of cooked meat and smoke.

This was my first time visiting this all you can eat Korean bbq restaurant. I was really craving Korean bbq and luckily this place is not too far from where I live. We made a reservation ahead of time to prevent any wait since we were hungry. We had a group of 5 and I highly recommend not coming in large groups. This restaurant is quite small and compact. It is hard to go in and out of the booths with larger groups, especially since the space between other tables is very narrow.

The best way to do kbbq is to do it yourself, and Cham Garden enables you to do it all: self-serve meat bar, banchan bar, refill station, and utensils. At the table, you have all the appliances and spices you could possibly need: salt grinder, pepper grinder, soy sauce, and sesame oil. With quality meat, flavorful sides, and helpful tools, I couldn't have asked for better amenities to a great kbbq experience.

Our Tacoma friends took us to their favorite Korean BBQ restaurant, and I'm always up for All You Can Eat places. I think it's important to note the dining rules, so I took a picture of it (minimum of 2 people to dine-in, all guests need to be present, no waiting inside, no leftovers, 75-90 time limit, etc). Also, the restaurant is fairly small, with about 7 booth-style tables. When we walked in at about 6pm on a Wednesday, our party of 5 got seated right away. There were two other parties already seated. Afterwards, we were given a paper to fill out. I forgot to take a picture of it, but we could write our choice of drink (water, soft drinks), how many rice bowls, sauces, etc.It was my first-time seeing a self-serve stand for meats. At all the other AYCE BBQ places I've been to, you write it on a piece of paper and you can order more later through your waiter/waitress. I actually like it this way because you can choose the type as well as the quantity of meat you want, and the same goes for the side dishes. Just a note for the soft drinks machine, it's not self-serve and you need to get it through your waiter/waitress.I thought the meal was a bit pricey, and because I didn't want to eat too much before our flight, I felt like I didn't get my money's worth. However, the meat was good-quality and the side dishes were yummy. Also, the staff was friendly and came by frequently to see if we needed anything and to refill our water. They also noticed when our grill became black/burned, so they changed it for us. The next time I visit Seattle/Tacoma and come here again with my friends, I'll make sure to get my money's worth of Korean BBQ. Lol. ;)

So good! My husband and I came here for the first time and we absolutely loved it. There are so many options!We tried the beef bulgogi, pork bulgogi, pork belly, and brisket. Everything was really good and it was a fun bonding night for my husband and I. We will definitely be back for a date night in the future!Everyone at the restaurant was friendly, but it is mostly a self-service kind of thing. They will bring you certain sides and drinks if you ask for it, though!

So glad to discover this! Went for lunch on a Friday. It's smaller inside than I expected but they had space for us. The place quickly filled up after we were seated. I was particularly impressed by the banchan, so many different kimchis and pickles. Also a good selection of meats. Will definitely be back.