Ari Korean BBQ

Being from LA, we're extra critical of Korean food since Ktown in Los Angeles is pretty unbeatable. Ari was legit. We were pleasantly surprised by the quality, the service and vibe here on a busy Saturday night. The combos are the way to go if you're looking for a solid sampling of meats. They come with all the sides and kbbq supplements, including jigaes (soups), salad, corn, egg, banchans. It was a fun experience. Great for small and large parties.

Ari is the restaurant we frequent most. I started becoming aware of this when a majority of servers (who are all super friendly- one reason for the stars ) were saying some version of "welcome back" whenever we showed up. Admittedly, it was after hearing "wow twice in one week!" that I realized a review was overdue. Having tried a lot of Korean (and other kinds of) BBQ, this one stands out for me.Everything at Ari is consistently very good, and that reliability is the first thing I think of. Like many other Korean bbq, Ari has a selection of meats to choose from. While we have some favorites (seasoned prime short rib) all of them are very good. I love the soybean soup and the salad with its very tasty dressing. The egg and cheese corn which cook alongside the grill seem to always be kept full. I don't know what all the sides are other than kimchi and my favorite pickled radish, but there are many. While water is provided, we like to ask for the buckwheat tea as well.Service is really good here- servers are very friendly and attentive- which for me earns an extra star.

The food at Ari is solid. I normally eat at Ari with family, and every type of meat is delicious. I also love that you get a bottomless serving of side salad consisting of spring mix lettuce, as well as the usual side dishes (banchan) that are typically served at Korean restaurants. A cool feature here is the space on the borders of the grill for cooking eggs and cheese with corn. The kids especially seem to love them.I'm finally writing this review because, after frequenting the Plano location of Ari countless times, we recently came to the Carrollton location, and I could not help but notice the impeccable service. Our server made sure we always had eggs and cheese with corn cooking on the side, and we never had to ask for more water. In fact, I don't recall having to ask the server for refills or extras of anything. Kudos to the staff at the Carrollton Ari. I highly recommend this place for anyone craving Korean barbeque.

One of the best Korean BBQ in town. Excellent combo set, meats are delicious and well marinated. We had wonderful services tonight. The servers take good care of us like VIP guests. Atmosphere is amazing with the special extender hood... amazing !

One of the best meals I've had in my visit to Dallas. Parking wasn't bad at all and we got seated right away on a Friday evening. Although I hear wait times can be high so a reservation is typically suggested. Definitely higher quality meats than what I had at the AYCE places. You definitely get what you pay for here and prices can be a bit higher than most places I've been in Houston and it's worth it. I really like the short ribs and pork belly, the banchan/and soup were okay, can't go wrong with the rice/kimchi/meat combo, and also like how they attached the eggs/corn on the side of the grill.Service was attentive and they even help cooked the meats for us. I liked how the grill is setup closer to the edge so the waiters can reach and cook fairly easily. Overall a great experience, can definitely see myself coming back next time I'm in town.

This place used to be my go-to Korean BBQ restaurant. There were times we went multiple times a month. I introduced friends and family to Ari. Sadly, I'm never going back. Why? Because a staff member told my pregnant (Asian) wife that she had been COLONIZED by the white man. Yes, you read that correctly. He didn't even stop there, he felt the need to tell my wife that this was a common thought/joke among waitstaff when they saw a white male patron with an Asian significant other. Disgusting. Congrats Ari, you turned a diehard customer who sang your praises into someone who will never again patronize any of your establishments.

This is the best KBBQ spot I've been too! We recently ordered the beef combination. The quality of the meat was great, the sides included were tasty, and there were enough seasonings/sauces to make everything really enjoyable. The sake selection is nice, we ordered yakult soju that was good and easy to drink. The waitress was sweet and attentive. I will definitely be back!

Best Korean bbq in the dfw. Get the beef combo and visit the bar beforehand if stopping by on a weekend. Great spot for small or big groups!

This was the best Korean BBQ I have ever had. We got the beef and pork choice A for 2 and it was so delicious. The kimchi stew hit the spot as a starter, and all the meat was flavorful on its own. The sides were an amazing addition. The staff cooks the meat for you which made dinner very enjoyable and not stressful like other korean bbq establishments. The ambiance was also more relaxed as there was not a million people running around to change the grills. I will definitely be returning!

Great food! The portion sizes are huge- we ordered the beef and pork combo for 4 and had enough meat to take home. The staff are all wonderful, they were quick to help when we had questions and we never went long without them walking by- even sitting at a corner table in the back!