The QUI Korean BBQ & BAR

This was not our first time dining at a Qui Korean BBQ, but it was our first visit to the Gainesville location. Overall, we had a great experience!The ambiance and location were fantastic--modern, welcoming, and beautifully decorated. The attention to detail in the decor really set the mood and made it a pleasant place to enjoy a meal. We arrived on a Sunday right before noon, and to our delight, there was no wait, which was a huge plus.The service was amazing--attentive, friendly, and efficient. The food, as always, did not disappoint. We opted for the AYCE option, and it lived up to the high standards we've come to expect from Qui. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and cooked to perfection at the table.The only reason for the 4-star rating is the bathroom cleanliness. Unfortunately, on this day, the restrooms were not as clean as expected, and this was consistent across both the men's and women's bathrooms.Other than that small issue, everything was excellent, and we would absolutely recommend this location to others. We look forward to coming back!

Went here with family, including my in-laws, brother-in-law, and his family with three kids, after some Black Friday shopping. We needed a meal before heading home after a long Thanksgiving, and this place was perfect. It wasn't too crowded, and they were able to seat us with two BBQ grills. We went for the AYCE BBQ, which had great options. The server did an excellent job preparing the food for us and checked in regularly. We tried the bulgogi, and while the kalbi and some specials were extra, the base options like pork belly, seafood, and chicken were all solid. They also offered sides like steamed egg, creamy corn, and traditional banchan. Since we had kids, and there wasn't a kids' menu, we grabbed pizza from a place across the street, and they allowed it without charging for the kids--super accommodating. Overall, it was a great dining experience!

TL;DR: Solid KBBQ spot with great options for meats/AYCEI have been to the QUI in Chantilly (not a fan) and Fairfax (my favorite one). Tried this location since we were in the area and craving KBBQ. The inside is spacious and well decorated with a nice bar area. The hostess and our server were a little awkward, but attentive and nice. I had told our server that I could cook our meats for us (out of convenience) since I have done it a lot throughout my life and did not feel like having to wait or worry about the meat burning, in case our server was busy. We did the AYCE with 1 premium option. My favorite meats: ~Fatty Brisket Plate~Thick cut pork belly~Spicy Pork Belly~Prime LA GalbiFavorite sides: ~Fried Rice Cakes~Beef Radish SoupWould I come all the way out here for this location specifically? No. Would I come here again if I were in the area? Yes.

Went here for my birthday last Saturday, May 11, 2024. I've tried a lot of the Korean barbecues around the area up to Centerville and this was by far the best one I've had yet!The quality of the meats in the marinades fantastic! The beef and pork Bulgogi, the honey butter squid, the brisket and the top blade steaks were all phenomenal!Just like every Korean barbecue restaurant I've been in. It was very loud however, the atmosphere and surrounding was very nice. The service was also also excellent! I will definitely visit this restaurant again and I would recommend you do so as well!

3rd Qui location we've been to (Gainesville). One of my favorite. Went on a Thursday, 7pm, not too busy. Got a free pint of beer for tagging them on social media! Meat is always good, though sometimes the spicy options are consistent (sometimes too spicy, sometimes not). Staff is nice, venue is nice (opened 4 months ago).

Bottom line: this is good location with a fun atmosphere. The food good quality, bountiful, and flavorful. We will return in the near future.Overall the experience was good. The restaurant is a little understaffed which slows service. The price point is above average for Korean BBQ in the area (centerville & manassas) but is the only location in Gainesville which makes it an easy decision for locals.

Came here finally! Bday celebration for a lunch and we opted for the AYCE. All the meats were good. Waiter came and were attentive and felt they came out several times when we were ready for another order. Everyone in the family eats and tries to maximize their orders with the time limit they have. I feel like I can't talk when I come with eaters like this. Their one mission is to eat now talk later. Not as much side dishes as So BBQ in Centerville (is our go-to place). No dessert- Korean rice drink like you get at the other place either. Steamed egg dish can get on the side is also better at So restaurant (here I believe it's frozen as they had to heat it up on the grill before we ate it- at the other restaurant it comes out steaming hot in a hot clay pot. Overall may come back again but I have a feeling I'll be out numbered and may end up back at So BBQ.....!

First time visiting this restaurant. We did AYCE and enjoyed the variety of meats. There weren't a lot of side dishes and they were out of mashed potatoes but I'd definitely go back. The atmosphere was great and service was top notch! There was no wait and it wasn't loud and overly Smokey.

Food was pretty good, but the sides left a little to be desired. The service and the ambience were great.My biggest complaint is that an 11-year-old is charged full price. I don't know what 11-year-old eats the same amount as a full adult. I totally appreciate the stagger pricing for the younger ages but 11.... This will make us not return as other Korean BBQs around town having much better pricing system. Yes, I know that I should have looked before, but it never occurred to me that 11 would be an adult. ‍

We really have enjoyed our visits to Qui in Gainesville and haven't had a bad experience- we love the "regular" AYCE. We love the spicy bulgogi and spicy pork belly. Drinks were great as well! We typically prefer to cook our own meats but let our servers handle it when they aren't too busy and didn't have any issues.We will definitely try the other locations if we're nearby!