Cham Soot Gol

TLDR: A solid all-you-can-eat (AYCE) Korean barbecue spot that meets expectations but doesn't rise above the pack. The meat is the highlight, with a few standout options, but the banchan falls short. Convenient for avoiding long waits in the area. Set A $32.99; Set B $38.99Pros:-Little to no wait compared to other Korean barbecue spots nearby.-Decent selection of meat, with some hits.Cons:-Mediocre banchan.-No traditional kimchi offered.-Some meat cuts are not worth the space on your grill--or your stomach.Banchan:The side dishes here are underwhelming, with a few exceptions.-Fish Cake: 2/5. Bland and forgettable.-Seasoned Bean Sprouts: 2/5. Tasted old, no crispness.-Japchae: 3/5. Lacked seasoning and sweetness.-Potato Salad: Decent, 3/5. Nothing special but gets the job done.-Cucumber Kimchi: 2/5. Missing the bold, bright flavors typical of kimchi.-Traditional Kimchi: Not available--a glaring omission for a Korean barbecue spot.-Radish Slices: Surprisingly good. A flavorful and refreshing alternative to rice paper.Meat Offerings:We ordered the top-tier B Set, which includes premium cuts. Here's the breakdown:Worth Ordering:-Bone-In Short Rib (Galbi): Tender and flavorful, though not extraordinary. 7.5/10.-Premium Mugi Fuji Pork Belly: Thick-cut and delicious. Definitely worth ordering.-Brisket: Can't go wrong with this.Skip These:-Garlic Pork Belly: Flavorful but didn't quite taste like pork belly. Might skip this on a return visit.-Baby Octopus: Chewy, not that enjoyable.-Ribeye Steak: Just a plain ribeye with no seasoning. Tough to chew if not cooked perfectly. You're better off sticking to brisket.-Pork Jowl: Chewy and not particularly enjoyable. My date rated it 3/5.-Beef Tongue: Extremely chewy with little flavor payoff. Not worth the grill space.Other Dishes:-Egg Pot Soup: Excellent. Well-seasoned and satisfying.-Tofu Soup: Another standout. Warm, flavorful, and enjoyable.Would I Return? Rating:Maybe. The meat selection makes it worth considering, but the lackluster banchan and a few disappointing cuts might push me toward other options in the area. It's a good fallback if you're craving AYCE without the long waits.Tips for Your Visit:Some items don't come by default, so be sure to request these when you sit down:-Spicy Paste-Salted Oil-Rice Paper

We went in with a large party, but the service was still very good and attentive. Props to the staff for being professional even though we had a lot of kids with us. This is a good place to take your family or large parties. We started with the brisket, and I lowkey didn't think it was very good. But I drank some soju and everything started tasting a lot better. But maybe that's just because we started ordering better meat. If you are doing the A-level menu I would stick to the thinly sliced beef and pork belly. If you are doing the B-level menu I would add in beef tongue as well. I also like their selection of banchan. The potato salad, japchae, and fish cake were my favorites. They give you free ice cream at the end too. It's straight out of the freezer so it's a bit hard, but it's good once it warms up. I always get the green tea ice cream.

I have been coming here for 10 years and have not had an experience like this. My friends and I decided to go on 12/13 and had the young lady server. Service was very dry, no explanation of menu, no genuine hospitality. Instead we had a morose tone from her. When I read the receipt the server name stated "Hoon Minh." No complaints on the food as it is always delicious and why I've returned for so many years.

Been here for the 4th and it never fails!!! I definitely recommend this place to family and friends Service: was amazing we went on Friday evening at 6pm and the place was packed but we didn't have to wait too long prob 5mins. Staff is very attentive to make sure that you're not running out of food.Food. The quality of the meet is 5/5 I love the thin slice brisket, bulgogi and pork belly. All the sides are delicious as always. The ice is different now but better. Ambiance: better be wearing some work out clothes because you know your clothes are gonna sleep like k-bbq. Place is clean

I've eaten at Cham Soot Gol twice now and will def keep going back! I enjoyed this kbbq spot for the ayce aspect and the lower prices. The banchan was delicious and we reordered everything multiple times. We ordered Spicy pork, thinly sliced beef brisket, and spicy beef belly. These were our favorites and so delicious. The spicy beef belly is soooo good. THEY NEED CHEESE CORN THOUGH. The wait has never been bad and service is pretty great, especially with a button on the table. While I have had better kbbq, overall, this is a good, cheaper ayce kbbq option.

Very good quality meats. The price is a bit higher than others but considering the location is clean and well maintained it offers good value. The staff is very friendly and attentive.

great selection of meats for the price and the quality is pretty solid. we waited about an hour for a saturday night which is expected. service could use work we constantly had to wave someone over to change our grill and weren't checked on much. plenty of seating and tables inside. there's also a little waiting area inside. however, the parking can get a little difficult since the lot is kinda small

Not as busy as it once was back in the day. Restaurant wasn't even half filled during noon time lunch. Service: felt understaffed. Everyone doing their best. Waitress didn't seem happy to be at work. Food: I'm not a meat connoisseur but the slices were thicker and juicier than some places. That's a plus. Ambiance: felt like the place needed some tending to.

Our server Steven was the absolute goat. Great service and personality. My party may have given the average server a hard time, but Steven pulled through and gave us a good time. Thumbs up!

Great first time experience! Would definitely recommend. Great quality options to choose from would recommend getting there early as there is a wait most times but worth it! Such a nice modern,clean, open space. Will definitely be back soon!