BBQ Chung Dam | Garden Grove BBQ청담

My husband and I decided to try this Korean AYCE BBQ after watching Rockstar Eater’s YouTube video featuring their LA Koreatown location. After checking their website, we found out that the Garden Grove location is actually the original one, so we decided to visit OC location. Parking was easy, which is always a plus. We visited on a Sunday evening around 7pm. It was busy, but the wait was reasonable and we were seated fairly quickly. This is an all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ restaurant where you choose a tier- Diamond ($58.99), Gold ($34.99), Brown ($24.99), or Happy Hour ($19.99). We went with the Gold AYCE. Meats are ordered through the server, while side dishes are self-serve in the lobby area (self bar) . The layout is simple, table spacing is comfortable, and getting sides is very stra

Not too many people there which was great. Server also very good. Spent $80 after tax for 2 adults and one child and def got our servings worth. Food overall was very fresh and server very attentive.

The service and food are good. They sometimes run out of options. We had the middle AYCE option. The marinated choice ribs were great. The side dishes and the other non-marinated options were also good. Recently, I’ve had bad luck with some AYCE meat places where some of the meat would taste or smell bad. The prices are great. This place was good. The main downside is the smokey air as the exhaust system is pretty weak.

One of the best measures of a good restaurant is whether you feel comfortable dining there alone. This place passes that test with flying colors. There's a nice counter facing the open kitchen, so you can watch the chefs work if you want, or you can just stare out the window. The staff checks on you just the right amount—friendly and attentive, but not pushy. I ordered a simple pasta dish and a glass of wine, and it felt like a real treat. It’s my new favorite spot to decompress after a long week.

The staff was very friendly, and the meat quality was excellent for the price. Great value overall. They also have a self-serve bar with a variety of side dishes, which was a nice bonus. It made the whole dining experience even better. I would definitely come back!