Chungdam

It's been awhile since I visited Chungdam. Like expected, everything was very delicious. The service was professional and fast. I had an absolute blast again.Highly recommended!

4.5/5! I've been looking forward to trying Korean BBQ in this area for a few months and this did not disappoint! Everything tasted great and I honestly can't say which dish I liked the best. First of all, the restaurant is unassuming from the outside but is very nice on the inside. It's bright, open, clean and has almost an upscale-casual aesthetic. They also have BBQ and non-BBQ tables, if you don't feel like doing the grilling (my group wanted to but we opted for the non-grill table due to the wait time). As mentioned, all the food was great. The seafood pancake was crispy and had a good amount of filling, like pretty big chunks of octopus. I'm not normally one for cold soba, but I also really enjoyed the cold noodle dish! The wait staff actually helped cut and serve the shareable bowl into a nice presentation, and the dish was very flavorful. Both the galbi and pork belly were super tender, and not excessively fatty (but enough for good taste). The only thing that was a little disappointing was that we couldn't get the meat platter or mix / match multiple meats without being at a BBQ table. The service was good and food came out fast. Only minor things - it would've been nice if some of the food was spaced out a little more, since it was overwhelming to have everything come out at once, and we didn't get any water refills! However, this wouldn't prevent me from coming back. It was a little pricey but the quality was there and made it more justifiable.

I'm so so so sad to write this updated review because I've been to Chungdam multiple times and it's always been great, until my most recent visit. I came on a Friday night with a party of two and we ordered the chungdam galbi, pork belly, and the steamed egg. Since I've been here multiple times, I know that when you order 2 bbq items, it comes with rice and a soup. However, after our first meat was already cooked, the rice and soup still hadn't come out so I asked our server if the rice was coming and she was surprised that we wanted it. It's complimentary, so why wouldn't I want it? Assuming that we wouldn't want it and not giving it to us made me feel like they were withholding it to save a few dollars, but it's literally just rice so I don't understand why our server didn't give it to us when it literally comes with the meal. Anyways, the main reason why my updated review is only 2 stars is because of the earlier incident I mentioned PLUS the fact that the chungdam galbi was SO CHEWY!! When the a la carte item is $90+, it really is unacceptable that it was so chewy. It was absolutely disappointing. I don't know if the quality has gone down or if the server overcooked it, but it was so bad... My most recent experience makes me second guess if I would ever come back here...

4.5 stars! A bit pricey, but good quality Korean BBQ in the South Bay. I would recommend making a reservation as it does get packed on weekends. Reservations are relatively easy to make last minute by phone. There's a parking lot in the back that's shared with the motel, but sometimes it can be hard to find parking in that lot.The ambiance is modern, spacious, and clean. Service is also good and they cook the BBQ in front of you if you have a BBQ table. In terms of food, the galbi jjim and the soondubu are both delicious! The salad was not our favorite. Meat portions are not that large but the quality is fresh. I'd recommend the original kalbi over the other ones. Since the portions are on the smaller side, it can easily add up to get quite expensive.

Came in around lunch time and was seating fairly quickly. The servers were attentive and helpful when choosing what to order. We ended up with a lunch combo($100) of ribs, kimchi stew, bibimbap, and cold noodles. We also ordered the fried chicken and galbi Jim. Everything was tasty and juicy. Everything came out to around $180. The restaurant is a bit more upscale and fancy than I am used too but the quality of the food is good! Would come back sometime :)!

Food was excellent - from the selection of BBQ they cook for you on the grill, to the excellent banchan, noodles, and seafood pancake. Price point is on the other side but worth it for the quality of the food. Service was a bit lacking, however, as we essentially had to wave someone down to ask for everything.

3.5 stars rounding to 4 for the entire experience! - table of 5, only given 4 tea cups, was told my tea will be coming after they wash more tea cups. I was given a metal cup but everyone else had ceramic cups. Not a ding, just thought that was interesting. - kitchen forgot or server didn't put in an entree (bibimbap). By the time we were almost done with our food, we were given the bibimbap - found a ceramic chipped piece in a soondooboo (manager/worker confirmed it was not an eggshell and looked like part of a dish). High concern from worker for safety, but no compensation (nor were we asking for any) ----FoodGalbi jjim: very soft, love the flavor! Love the fresh green onion and the pumpkinShrimp appetizer: juicy pieces of shrimp, flavor was great, texture was on point. Would order again! Nengmyun: honestly one of the better ones I've had, but the meat tasted like a fish tank. I was told this is normal in nengmyun though. ----It was SO loud in the restaurant. I could barely hear anyone else at my table except the person directly across from and next to me. I think the parties around us were unaware of their volume, and the high ceilings made the sound echo and there was no carpet or soft surfaces to dampen the noise. Something to note.

Went here for dinner and I thought it was pretty good! The meat was really delicious and the cuts were good. Another huge plus is the variety of sauces they give you. My personal favorite was the fresh wasabi. The meat was the best part but it was also quite pricy. For the sides and appetizers, I thought it was pretty average. We got the seafood pancake and the tofu soup.In terms of service, it was great! They cook the food for you and cut it up, so it's perfect if you want bbq without cooking it yourself. However, they don't refill your sides.

Excellent foods and services. I've come to this restaurant since their soft opening and be a frequent visitor.

Food was great and the service was excellent!! It is on the pricier side though but it is worth it so I would definitely recommend this place!