Dong Hae 2

We were so excited to try this restaurant after we had tried on similar so we wanted to see how this restaurant compared. We came in and were seated right away, the restaurant wasn't busy at all. We were greeted by a woman and she asked what we wanted for food and drinks. We placed our order for both our drinks and what we wanted to cook on the grill. The person helping us turned on the grill and brought our food shortly after. We didn't know until a bit after that the grill was turned up way to hi it cooked the food way to fast which gave it a charred taste. Also the food we tried wasn't very good. The only thing we liked was the fried rice and the fish cakes.

First time coming here and it was okay. Not bad for Korean food, but I could get better from somewhere else. Service was fast for lunch and there wasn't much people there. I had ordered the chicken bulgogi and that was semi sweet which I actually prefer. There wasn't any food left on the table or floors, except for my 1yr old baby throwing his food around. I gave it a 3 stars because one of the side dishes had a piece of hair in it and immediately it's a huge turn off for me. Server was cool about it and came back with another new dish. We also ordered the stir fry octopus and that wasn't too tasty. Slightly rubbery and the dish was super watery. Also gotten the nigiri sushi, forgot what it got but it was okay. Husband wasn't too fond of it but still ate it. Overall, not bad for a Korean restaurant.

I do like going to this location for the taste of the food and the value . You can do a là carte or all you can eat kbbq or just korean food . A decent value price wise. The food tastes good and I like going for that.The service is always tough. They are usually short staffed. You feel bad for the team and they try but sometimes you sit and wait for 10-20 minutes before you get even a cup of water . How long does it take for food ? Expect to wait another 20 to 40 minutes . If you're patient it would be good food and make sure to have food company as you patiently wait for your food.

Was really excited that they started offering AYCE Korean BBQ. However given the price point of $45 not sure if it was worth it. While you do get a variety of BBQ meats, Korean cooked dishes, and sushi menu (more so than other BBQ/hot pot AYCE), the flavors and experience did not hit the mark. The variety of options just means you fill up on the less value dishes when you should be stuffing your face with the quality meats. It is a setup like an Ala carte dining so don't expect a buffet style table and there are no DIY sauce bar. The fan exhausts are not that great but if you pull down on the fan closer to the grill it will work better. Since this is an authentic owned Korean restaurant, their banchan were better than most other advertised Korean BBQ joints.

Food has changed over the years. The quality is not consistent. Customer service still pretty good. Environment is great for dates and family.

Coworker lunch on a Friday brought me here. This was my first time at a Korean BBQ joint, so I didn't know what to expect. Nice location off Lexington with plenty of parking. Walking in, it looked clean and inviting even though you see overstock of supplies in the back hallways.It was a quiet 2:30 lunch, only 2 other parties in the restaurant with us. Service was fairly quick.For those who are new to this place, be aware that there is no silverware (forks). Either be competent with chop sticks (not me at all!), or you will end up eating meat with a giant soup spoon (this was me!)Small dishes were brought out after we ordered. I was told this is "bon chon". Kimchi, sliced sweet potato, broccoli.... and served cold. Then sauces for entrees, and my rice came out.Then about 10 mins later, all the entrees. See pics for what others ordered. Everyone's food was HOT except mine, which confused me. My rice was room temperature, not warm/hot. (Why was it sitting table-side 10 mins prior to entrees, cooling off?) I liked the sticky consistency but not the temperature. And my beef bulgogi came out on a wooden plate/cast iron skillet but was still just lukewarm. Not burn-your-fingers hot like Mexican fajitas. I was also expecting it to have more sweet soy sauce than it came with. I thought it would be glistening with moisture, but the beef was dry. It did have flavor but could have been so much more. Everyone else's mouths were scalded from heat but I was left with taste bud intact. I took leftovers home for sis. She microwaved it and she liked it. Truthfully, you did not impress me like the others and don't know if I would elect coming back. Sorry.

I happened to be in the area, and this looked like the best of the suburban strip mall choices, but I was wrong. Not very busy for lunch and that should have been a warning for how bad it would be. Two servers busy helping a nearby table with a friend, giggling and carrying on over there, then miserably assisting everyone else with a frown. Everything from the condiments to the sauce comes from a jar. Teriyaki chicken was dried out, overcooked chicken with a salty canned sauce drizzled over the top. Don't bother with this place.

Clean facilities. Fast service. The staff were very friendly and nice. We've been here twice already. I would recommend the large portion of KBBQ combo you're a group of 4. My favorite is probably the beef bulgogi and spicy pork.I would also recommended the dukbokki. I really loved the texture of it. Also it was not too spicy.

Been eating at Dong Hae 2 every weekend for two years and had done both BBQ and normal serving. The food and service have always been consistently good. The price is normal for a restaurant of its caliber and the prices are listed clearly. The free appetizers are delicious and change, so there is always something new! Food is prepared quite quickly and comes sizzling in nice stone bowls and plates (meal-dependent.) The BBQ is clear and straightforward with you cooking your own food. If you have a bad BBQ experience, its your own fault!There is always a nice blend of savory vegetables, sweet and spicy sauces, and professionally prepared meats. For being in the Midwest, the sushi and fish are quality.A solid pick for experienced connoisseurs of Korean-style food and for newcomers! If you helps you, Dong Hae 2 is owned by genuine Koreans unlike some places in the Twin Cities.

The meat was very bland. No marinades, very dry and no flavor. They need more options. There were no sauce options just what they provide for you. No salad bar no sauce bar. It's much more different experience. We did go for lunch so maybe this is why. The sushi was good I did not like how they had the menu set up as it doesn't explain what some of the items are or what you get with your meal. Just needs to be better. This place could be really good. I'm not sure if we will go back.