Korean Barbecue & Sushi Bar

 

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Yin L.

Newark, DE

I've been going here for years.  With only two Korean restaurants in Delaware, it sounds difficult to find good Korean food, but KBBQ really does hit the spot.  It's a small restaurant on Kirkwood Highway, and when you walk in you'll be greeted by the kindest Korean women.  The seating area isn't big, and on busy nights you may need to share a table, but it's so worth it.  

The banchan is always delicious, and they often change it up with a few new dishes.  They're full of flavor, and it's a very refreshing way to start the meal.  I love the oyster pajeon, especially when it's extra cripsy on the ends.  The sushi can be good when you're just somewhat craving some raw fish, but the main attraction is the stews and bbq.  I'm a huge fan of haemul (seafood) dolsot bibimbap, and I swear there is no other Korean restaurant that can make it this good.  The soondoobu is okay, but then I have very high standards for soondoobu.

Every time I go back, I'm reminded of why I love this place.  The service gets better each time, and the food is always consistent.  This is by far my favorite local Korean restaurant.

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Alex Z.

La Jolla, CA

This is by far my favorite restaurant in Newark.  I have sampled most of the things on the menu and nearly all of the meals were absolutely outstanding.  A warning, however: this restaurant is not a place for those with timid tastes in food.  Many of the items are very spicy, and in addition, the food may be a bit alien to people who are unfamiliar with Korean cuisine.  This restaurant is not Americanized!

One of the best things about this restaurant is (typical of Korean restaurants) that they bring out, in addition to the meal, and free of charge, a variety of small side dishes, including usually at least two kinds of kimchi, tofu, potatos, fish cakes, bean sprouts, etc.  These side-dishes are diverse in flavor and texture and are always of the highest quality.

Although the name suggests that this restaurant is mostly about Barbecue and Sushi, I want to emphasize that my favorite items on the menu are actually the large meal-sized soups, especially the seafood soups.  I have had the sushi and although it is good, I don't think it's quite on par with the rest of the food in the restaurant.

The atmosphere is nice but not fancy.  My main complaint is the single door--avoid sitting near the door in cold weather.

The final word: this place is great!  Anyone who has adventurous tastes in food and is stuck living in Delaware will want to check this place out!

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Bess W.

Philadelphia, PA

Not bad Korean food with sushi on the menu too (which I haven't had).  It's got barbecue-ready tables, but I have only been there for lunch and have never seen anyone bbq-ing.

I've had hearty, spicy stews in clay pots, and good, fresh veggie bibimbops.  This is not the best Korean food I have ever had, but it's the best (only) I have had in Delaware.

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Musin Y.

Newark, DE

The pork BBQ is really good but pretty salty.  As always, the little dishes are yummy and provides a nice break for your tastebuds.  The stews and lunchboxes are all very tasty too but the sushi is not worth ordering.  It can be hard to get the waitress to refill your water glass.

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Bill S.

Newark, DE

The Barbeque (served on the bbq ready tables) is really a fun meal to share with others, and the mix of vegetables that it is served with are pretty enjoyable.  

It's not the fanciest place around, but I look forward to dining there.

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