Manna BBQ | Westgate

I had a great time at Manna tonight with Ariana! She was so accommodating and helpful, and really funny too :) I usually hate asking for grill changes but she was always checking in and offering! I definitely will be returning back here! The food was great, perfect servings and the flavors make this spot stand out.

Vic was the absolute best server! She was friendly and brought all our orders out quickly. She made us feel so taken care of and had the best attitude!!

Overall this is one of the better KBBQ spots I have gone to!Let me break it downThe ambiance is relatively calm and low lit. It's clean except the puddle we had under our boothService was great and on point. It also was not busy.The food was wonderful and flavorful. There's nothing I had that was bad! Overall it's worth the $28 that you pay for all you can eat here.

I had been wanting to try this place for some time. Every time, up until now, they have had a long wait time today we got right in.The service was ok, our server was attentive but missed that my wife wanted a beer as well she did bring a 2nd glass as they serve 21 oz. bottles (Assai) which was fine for us.The food was ok, the spicy chicken was not spicy, but the beef was good. My mistake was ordering the shrimp which was not deveined and the octopus which I could not cook and have it tender, kind of an 8 armed pencil eraser.I did get a kick out of the K-Pop playing endlessly on the TV, fortunately it was muted.The restroom was littered with used paper towels but other than that it was fine.The flavors were nothing to write home to mom about, kind of bland. My experience with this kind of thing was 53 years ago when I was stationed in Korea. It is like this is some white bread knock off of Korean cuisine.

Food is great! Service depends on the day. The only thing I do not like is that you can't make reservations online. Also, the bathrooms have a really bad smell and need ventilation.

Finally took time to check this place out for lunch while we were in area. It was still fairly busy on a Friday at noon. Interesting concept: you barbecue your own meat at your table. We were a bit intimidated at first, but our server, Edaile, was very helpful to us as first timers. She explained the process of cooking our entrees, and was friendly and attentive. We started with the appetizers that were on our table (including Kimchi, marinated cucumber, potato salad, and daikon) and then made our selections. We ordered the tempura vegetables, which were not served hot, unfortunately. We also ordered the fried rice and gyoza. Both were good. For our entrees, we ordered Beef Bulgogi, Hawaiian Chicken, Garlic Pork Belly, and Garlic Shrimp. The Bulgogi was the favorite of our selections: tender and flavorful. I don't think I'd order the Garlic Shrimp again. It was unpeeled and not deveined, which made it difficult to eat with chopsticks, and the vein inside gave the shrimp an unpleasant taste. The atmosphere is inviting and the K-Pop videos all over the venues were interesting. We plan to try the Peoria location next time we entertain out of town guests since it's closer to our where we live.

Overall: 4.5Food: 4.5Service: 5Ambiance: 5Came back for another lunch date day on Sunday 7/7 because we enjoyed the first visit so much - once again, Manna did not disappoint. We were taken care of by Edaile and she did an incredible job. We have either gotten lucky twice or Manna prides themselves on good service. We came during the heat of a weekend lunch rush and were quoted a 45 minute wait time - after about 30 minutes we were seated in a booth ready to conquer a feast. Edaile came by with clutch timing to change our grill and throw in another portion of proteins every time we were finish our second plate. I recommend ordering 2 proteins at a time - the servers do their rounds to maintain full belly's and a fresh grill... they haven't kept us waiting yet. Ask for EDAILE - she was an amazing server and accommodated anything we requested! We tried various new proteins and all of them were delicious. My girlfriend wasn't a huge fan of the Pork Jowl, but that wasn't because it wasn't good - she just is a fan of Pork Cheek. I wanted her to try new things as she is a frequent bulgogi eater! The dumplings, fried chicken, and chicken wings are exactly what you'd expect them to be - I actually enjoy the breading used for the chicken. I don't ever eat salads, but the dressing used for their green salad is tasty and a light refreshing change of flavors from the heavier proteins being consumed all meal. Lastly, don't forget about those bean sprouts - they are super tasty with the every red meat we ordered. Cass was a light crisp beer that went decent with the bomber, but I would recommend going with a Sapporo. We will be revisiting Manna to try their chicken dishes as well as some of our favorite red meats!

The fam was craving for some korean BBQ, and decided to give Manna BBQ a try. Thank God we did, because we absolutely loved our experience. I think Manna BBQ is better than the other AYCE korean BBQ we've tried nearby,so far. We'll definitely be returning every time the fam gets the cravings. Also, this place is very busy.

Being a newcomer to this place, we were truly amazed. The moment we stepped into the restaurant, the adventure began. Our server, Edaile (pronounced as Adele - like the singer), was absolutely wonderful. She guided us through the entire process of how things worked. Since it's an all-you-can-eat place, you can order up to three meat items from the menu at a time. This helps in reducing food wastage, no matter how hungry you may be feeling. Sometimes our eyes are hungrier than our stomachs. Haha. Each meat dish we ordered, all shown in the menu, was outstanding. The great thing about grilling it yourself at the table is that you can choose how you want your meat cooked. Whether you prefer it rare or well-done, every bite is sure to be a delight. Remember, if you have a group of more than four people, it's best to call ahead and reserve a section or table. They seem to be able to accommodate groups ranging from two to 20. The seating options range from tables for two to four people, as well as high bar tables that can seat around 10 or more. Having lived in South Korea for quite some time, if I ever crave some authentic Korean food, I now know exactly where to go. I will definitely be coming back

Edaile was our sever and she was phenomenal! she was super attentive. Service was absolutely perfect the food here is amazing !