Sik Do Rak

Sikdorak is one of my go-to spots for Korean BBQ, and for good reason. The location is great, right in the middle of town, so it's easy to get to. They've got a solid selection of meats, and the quality is amazing for the price -- honestly, I think it's better than most Korean BBQ places on the island.It can get busy, especially during peak times, but the wait is never too long. The only downside is parking, which can be a bit tricky, but it's manageable. I've been coming here for years and have always had a great experience.The only thing I wish they offered is rice papers for the meat -- I think it would make the meal even better. But other than that, it's a solid 9/10 for me. Definitely recommend it if you're craving Korean BBQ!

I realize folks come to Sik Do Rak for the Korean bbq and AYCE option. Not me. I come for the soondaeguk on the lunch special menu. Most of the menu items are pretty standard for local Korean restaurants, but soondaeguk (blood sausage soup) is hard to find and I love the way they do it here. A ton of perilla flavor in the broth and just the right portion for a hearty meal, the soup comes with rice and banchan. Sik Do Rak isn't the shiniest place ever, but the restaurant is pretty clean, the service is decent and while parking is tight, it is available. I've been coming for over 10 years and it has my Korean mother's stamp of approval.

Walk in available for 6 on a Thursday night at 6:30 pm. It's BYOB so be sure to ice your fave alcoholic beverage to bring with you. If you need cups, bring your own. LOL. Dinner is $29.99 per person. They allow you to order 4 items from the menu at a time. Banchan serving is small but you can ask for more. They prob don't desire waste. If you need hot sauce, gochujung or ssamjang sauces, you'll need to ask for them. Items like corn cheese and lettuce leaves ($5 for 6 pieces) for wraps are additional. I suggest sticking to the marinated/spicy meats as they are softer. The short ribs & beef steak are chewy so you need to cut them diagonally. The pork belly (not the thin sliced pork belly) was thin and was dry when cooked. Be careful when grilling the spicy squid so you don't overcook it. I prefer squid steaks.

Sikdorak is one of the OG KBBQ spots that may not be the most refined or have the best service- but it always hits right. First things first, it's open until 4 am and its BYOB. Bet. I always end up being the DD whenever my friends want to drink at Sikdorak but it's still always ends up being a good time. If you bring your own alcohol, don't forget to bring your ID- they will check! The AYCE Korean BBQ option is $30 per person. My biggest bone to pick with the AYCE here is that it does not include lettuce. Lettuce is an extra $5 and we ended up getting two orders of lettuce the last time we came in. We also ordered their green onion salad for $6. Usually both of these items would be included in their complimentary banchan. We also asked for some raw garlic and soybean paste - although it's not on the menu or automatically given with banchan. Whether if it's a water refill, grill change, or putting in meat orders --you'll have to be more assertive when asking for something you may need.Just a note, they give huge portions of meat for your first order and smaller portions for the other rounds of meat. Also, you can only order 4 meats at a time. You do have to pay to park in this lot. Don't forget to get your ticket validated!

Great food! Tastes amazing, loved the bulgoki, I've been to many Korean bbq in Texas and this one is my favorite out of all the ones I've been to.

This place is good! The fried mandoo was soo good. The meat was tender but I wanted more flavor from the bulgoki. The ladies working were nice and service was good. Its a small little clean spot. Open late night is plus.

I used to frequent Sikdorak, especially when I used to indulge in the night car scene, it was often the spot for folks to visit. My experience has always been just alright. The place felt like a hole in the wall but it is always popping around midnight. Unfortunately, after a few very negative experiences with the older lady servers, I decided to not give it another go. Here's a notable negative experience:I visited after starving all day, it was super busy so we had to wait a long time, around 30-50minutes but I was pretty much tweaking out by then. We were eventually seated and I was very excited only to be very let down by my entire experience. The lady continuously ignored us, it was very difficult for us to wave her down which felt weirdly intentional. I initially brushed it off but after several times of having nothing cooking because we weren't able to put an order in, we were very frustrated to say the least. This is petty but we decided that a tip was not deserved as we were barely given a service. After we paid and walked the lady chased one of us down and demanded a tip which is pretty crazy. I wasn't RIGHT there for it but I witnessed it happen in the car.Recently, I visited again, after not visiting for MONTHS. I just felt that I would rather go somewhere else that doesn't have such shaky service (I luv Sura btw). However, my experience was much better this time around. The waiter was very pleasant and helpful. The meat quality here is better than Suras in my opinion. However you just get the meats, rice, and banchan, the sides would be extra cost. We ordered lettuce wraps for an additional $5 but they forgot about it. I honestly just didn't want to bother the waiter as it felt like he was already doing his best. He realized 3/4th through my meal and asked if I still wanted it, I said that it was fine and to not worry about it. However he was still nice enough to bring it out on the house. Meats I ordered:- Beef Brisket, always a must order at kbbq places imo- Top Blade (Super tender, better than beef brisket surprisingly)- Short Ribs, flavorful and tender- (NEW) Octopus, sweet and spicy, my partner said it was too spicy for him but it was perfect for me and super good.- Pork belly: too fatty for me but it's pork belly so that's expectedPersonally, my opinion of sikdorak is still up in the air (which is better than before)... I am just concerned with the consistency of their service and that all of the sides are extra charge.

Sikdorak is the perfect casual kbbq spot. It's no frills and a small menu but the service is quick and gets you in and out. The interior is casual and the menu is all over the walls with pictures which makes it easier to order. My favorites are the brisket, bulgogi, and spicy pork. The bulgogi and spicy pork is super flavorful and tender although it can take some time to cook. For the price I would definitely recommend! However if you're looking for a nicer night out there are probably other options.

Basic neighborhood Korean BBQ AYCE $29.60 for dinner. This restaurant is not for those of you who likes some fancy KBBQ restaurant like Gen BBQ, oh no this one is a hole in the wall literally.No exhaust fan that you always see at any KBBQ restaurants anywhere, This place is almost like having KBBQ outdoor with such an open set up.(imagine having BBQ inside a private garage with no door and it's completely wide open) no frills and very authentic experience. No private table, they all long communal tables. Two people minimum requirement to eat here, But I completely understand.Now about the food, the meat were plentiful and fresh. Quality were decent, price was very affordable. I definitely see why this restaurant is always busy.it's all for good reason. Was it worth it? Absolutely!

All of the meats were delicious and the employees are very friendly and hospitable! The environment was really lively and fun. The late hours (open till 4 am) is definitely a plus if you like late-night outings and again, there is never a dull moment at any time! Sikdorak is a must go!!!