MOA Korean BBQ & Bar

Wow! Saw this spot on Instagram and put it on our bucket list. Very glad we took the opportunity to try it during our trip. This was my first time experiencing Korean BBQ and our server, Alex, was superb. We chose the create your own combo served with prime ribeye, shrimp, and chicken bulgogi with several sides. Everything was fresh and the meat selections were high quality. We enjoyed the overall experience of cooking everything on the tabletop grill with Alex's preparation and suggested cook time. While everything was good, the cheese corn and radish/beef stew were memorable in terms of unique and highly flavorful dishes. I would highly recommend for a unique date or group dining experience.

Came here for restaurant week. Galbi (4/5): Tender meat that had a nice, sweet marinade. I prefer LA style though (with the bone).Samgyeopsal (4/5): Pork belly is always great. Small portion size though.Triple Chocolate Cheesecake (4/5): Very rich, but not quite as dense as I like. The cheese flavor was present but subtle. The chocolate crust (usually my favorite part) was not good.Kimchi Jjigae (4/5): I liked how much kimchi was in this. Could've used more meat though. Japchae (4/5): Great flavors, but the noodles were a bit undercooked and brittle. Also would've been better if it had meat in it.Sweet+Spicy Chicken Wings (3/5): This tasted like a Chinese buffet wing (I think because of the msg flavor?) tossed in a spicy sweet and sour sauce. Not bad, but I've had much better Korean fried chicken.Hazelnut Crunch (2/5): I liked the blend of textures with the crunchy bits and the frozen cream, but the flavor was not for me (too sweet and tasted kinda like amaretto).*The banchan sides weren't greatRATING SYSTEM5 - Great (Need to get this again)4 - Good (Would get this again)3 - Ok (Might give this another shot)2 - Not Good (Won't get this again)1 - Bad (Telling people to avoid this)

I made the reservation here on a Wednesday evening through OpenTable for a birthday dinner.When we arrived they did recognize the birthday which was a nice touch. This was our first time here. The ambiance is kinda dark and unimpressive in my opinion. Its expensive to dine here and I was disappointed with our dining experience . There was a large group at a table beside of us that our waitress was more attentive to.1.All of the tables have the cook top. There is limited room under the table for you to stretch out your legs out because of the built in stove under the table. 2. Our waitress oiled our stove and took the cooking spray to the larger group. Our meats ended up being scorched because she never came back to check on us and we could not adjust the heat settings. We didn't even get to fully cook eveything because the stove turned off automatically before we were done. She didn't check on us until we were ready to go.3. It took forever for her to come check us out. I did like all of the side small plates of sides, however, they were all cold. I won't ever go back.

Got the bibimbap for lunch and the portion size was HUGE. It also comes with some miso soup which I couldn't even finish. The flavor of the bibimbap mixed well together and you can get more gochujang sauce on the side. I love the crispy rice at the bottom of the stone bowl and this one did not disappoint. Service was great! We had two servers--one was training--and they were both super attentive and very helpful with suggestions. The space itself is dim lit and was a nice atmosphere change compared to the harsh sun outside.

5 stars. What a gem in downtown Charlotte!I love Korean bbq and excited to try a new spot for me. The ambiance was clean and inviting. We had fried calamari and rice cakes for appetizers. For the entrees we shared create your own combo and classic 2. Everything was absolutely delicious especially soot bul Galbi (beautiful presentation), pork belly, rice cakes, and American Wagyu Brisket. The dessert yuzu citrus cake was good not overly sweet just right. A must try again while in Charlotte.

I wanted to finally try MOA today and braved the cold weather to walk a few blocks for takeout. I ordered the lunch box with beef, rice, dumplings, salad, broccoli, kimchi, and 2 sauces. It comes in a dope takeout box that's makes it easy to carry and eat out of. The boxed lunch was excellent, the beef was so very tender and flavorful and it was very filling and well worth the price.

Found this place after a quick search of Korean BBQ options in the area. I was celebrating my boyfriend's birthday, so this is the perfect spot for his favorite meal with an upscale look.The interior looks high end and modern, and it's perfect for special occasions or a date. For appetizers, we started with bugolgi nachos and the Korean fried chicken with soy glaze. Obsessed with the fried chicken. Basically like BonChon but maybe better.For our entree, we went with the $90 combo and upgraded to the wagyu brisket. The food was delicious! High quality meat, and no complaints. The size are so pretty classic so no complaints there. I was a little bit offended that you have to pay for rice though. You're the meal doesn't come with even one bowl of rice, and the bowl that you pay for is relatively small. Yes it's only $1 to add rice, but rice is such a basic part and already pricey meal at a high end place that it shouldn't feel like a luxury to need to add on, at least for the first bowl. Even our server thought it was weird.Service was good, no complaints. At one point, our server asked us to set a timer for the meat on the grill which I thought was weird. I've never been asked to monitor kbbq with a personal timer for the server lol. Even when our timer went off we didn't really know what the expectation was.... were we supposed to yell out for our server? We ended up cooking it just fine on our own but just thought it was odd for the instance that we weren't customers who were capable of cooking it ourselves.The negatives are minor though and I'd still recommend MOA. Those small changes would elevate this to have been a 5-star experience for me!

I had the pleasure of dining at MOA Korean BBQ & Bar and it truly exceeded all expectations. My friends from PTK and I gathered to celebrate the end of a semester, and our experience was nothing short of remarkable. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm smiles and attentive service.One of the highlights of our meal was the unique presentation of the "whole cow" dish. The various cuts of meat were artfully arranged on a cow-shaped wooden plank, with bowls placed strategically in the corresponding areas of the cow. Not only was it visually stunning, but the flavors were equally impressive. Each bite was a tantalizing explosion of taste.Another standout dish was the pork rib with cheese, which quickly became a crowd favorite. The combination of tender, succulent pork and gooey melted cheese was a match made in culinary heaven. It was a dish that left us wanting more.And let's not forget about the Korean pancake. It was a delightful surprise, perfectly balancing crispiness and lightness. The flavors were authentic and brought a taste of Korea to our table.The ambiance at MOA Korean BBQ & Bar is upscale, with dim lighting that sets a cozy and intimate mood. It's the perfect setting for a memorable dining experience. While we didn't indulge in the excellent wine list due to some members of our group being minors, the selection was impressive and would surely satisfy any wine connoisseur.Overall, our time at MOA Korean BBQ & Bar was exceptional. The combination of delicious food, attentive service, and inviting ambiance made it an unforgettable dining experience. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for an elevated Asian cuisine experience.

Nice atmosphere and a beautiful restaurant in uptown. Our wait staff was very nice and accommodating for a birthday dinner. I arrived a few minutes before our other guests and took a seat at the bar. The bartender walked by us a few times with no acknowledgement (there was no one else in the bar. Actually 90% of the whole restaurant was empty). I was finally able to ask if they have a cocktail menu and they gave us 1 for myself and my 2 friends sitting at the bar. We were finally offered some water. We ordered drinks once sat at our table. I had a house margarita. I discovered once I got my ticket that they charge you extra to "turn the alcohol into a cocktail. Like, the lime and stuff". I've never experienced this from a restaurant lol. I had the vegetable stir fry and added shrimp. The $5 added shrimp are extremely tiny salad shrimp among jumbo cut vegetables which only included 2 cuts of zucchini and the rest was basically all bell peppers and big chunks of carrots that seem to be in a bottled sauce. I wouldn't recommend that dish at all. $60 down the drain.

If you like bulgogi...you have to try MOA. We found it while staying at the Omni. Everyone was super friendly and helpful. We opted for the beef bulgogi lunchbox. The bulgogi was amazing. I had mine with a side of gochujang and it was so delicious!If we'd had more time we'd have tried the bibimbap. Definitely going to try it next time. The food is incredible. Try it!