5 Star Korean BBQ
| Address: | 605 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703, USA |
| Phone: | +1 608-630-9840 |
| Rating: | 4.1 |
| Working: | Closed 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM |
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Destiny Thao
Great food and atmosphere! Very welcoming and authentic.. until my group were going to pay. We asked to pay separately but instead, were yelled at by a very rude employee for not telling them beforehand. They then asked for the people in our group that were paying with card to go ahead and pay first. The cashier then asked for the rest of us that were paying with cash, to pay altogether (even though we asked to pay separately) to make things easier on the her. So we went along and we all payed our dues, however the lady told us that we had still owed $35 more. So we asked if she had marked off the ones that had payed with card on the original receipt. And she claimed that she had. After multiple calculations, it was obvious that the $35 that we still had left was from the two people that had already payed with card. However she wasnt giving in. They were ripping us off completely and so very rude! This experience has been terrible, I doubt Ill go back again.
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Geena Yum
This was the worst service I ever received. My friend was visiting from New York so I was trying to show her that Madison has Korean restaurants too. What a mistake. The lady that served us was rude, condescending, and downright horrible. When we asked if there was meat (at 7 pm on a Thursday night) she said no in a rude, short way. What kind of Korean BBQ place stops serving meat on a Thursday night? When my friend asked for hot tea, she said no in a rude tone and walked away, laughing at her to her coworkers. When I asked if they had brown rice, she waved her hand 2 cm away from my face and shook her head continuously without even looking at me. She then proceeded to mock us with her coworkers AGAIN. She had a scowl the entire time we were there (~10 min). We just cancelled our order and left the restaurant because we couldnt eat in such an unfriendly environment.
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Susan Holtz
The 5 star Korean bbq on E washington ave just a block or s from the caitol. Easy to get to. Free parking on site . Authentic korean cooking and staff... very welcoming . Have not been open long so they are still getting organized with day to day issues ... like the day we were there I could not get any hot beverage ..it was freezing out and I wanted tea but had to settle for ice water! Food is excellent and portion sizes are huge. Prices are very reasonable. The traditional Korean appetizers arrived and were included in our meal price . Our meals arrived piping hot from the stove and very tastey. I will visit here again next time in Madison.
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Jairo Medrano
Friendly staff and super delicious food. Our waitress was enthusiastic, checked on us regularly and was very nice to my baby brother. The serving sizes were quite generous on what my family and I ordered. Its a bit pricey but you get good value out of your money. One thing I should note is the food did take longer to arrive than I would have liked (as some other reviewers have mentioned) but Id rather have delicious food that takes longer to prepare than have quickly made food thats sloppy and unappetizing. Overall the restaurant is nice, has a nice vibe, pleasant staff, delicious food and I would recommend it if you can overlook waiting.
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Richard Wan
only Korean place in the city unfortunately. food was pretty good and everything felt pretty typical of other Korean restaurants Ive had. BBQ option limited to only 2 types of meats so dont come in here expecting Honeypig level Korean cuisine. my group was serviced by two waiters, one appeared to be the owner who was extremely encompassing and made sure our requests were fulfilled. The other is a waiter who looked extremely annoyed whenever we asked for water refill or the check. Until theres more competition for Korean cousins in Madison this is as good as it gets, which honestly isnt bad but not great either.
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chee Thor
Disappointed. We went in as a group. Asked to be sitted for barbque however the waitress was not to fond to allow us. We asked again she was still hesitant to direct us there -- we just went ahead and sat ourselves down and got menus and then she finally came to take our order. The barbeque food was not worth the money it was $20 a plate but very small. The waitress forgot our drink order and also another of our dishes. We finally told her to please cancel and dont charge us for we order. Dont waste your time. This was our first time and will be our last. Nor do we recommend this place.
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Stephanie Lee
Great Korean food that was comparable to Korean food Id had in California. I shared the Bim Bim Bab and Jah Jan Myung with my boyfriend and both were superb and the ingredients were very fresh. The flavor was exceptional and the service was fast! The "tasty train" (the side dishes that come with traditional Korean meals) was also delightful, and made fresh and in-house by the chef. They have hibachi tables and do bulgogi and pork belly BBQ at your table -- well be back to try that. Plenty of parking out back and lots of seating inside.
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Rich Eggleston
Maybe Im old-fashioned, but I thought restaurant reviews should be based on food, service, ambiance, not on the alleged behavior of some employees of another restaurant who may or may not be associated with the restaurant being reviewed. That said, my sole experience with the 5 Star Korean BBQ was delightful, with friendly, attentive staff and a tasty entree and accoutrements. I cant wait to return and sample more of the menu (a review should delve into the menu, not labor-management relations, right?) so I can give a full review.
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Mimi Yang
Worst service Ive ever experienced in my life! We had a group of 8. Waited over 2 hours and we didnt even get all our food! Cancelled a bunch of orders. The workers were rude and walked away when we were right next to them trying to talk to them. They dont even bother to ask, whats wrong.. or do we need something, and just kept on doing their own thing when we been standing up at the front for over 5 min. People that came after us were served food first. The dishes that we did get were not worth the price. Never going back again..
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David Kruse
That food was outstanding. Im a newbie to Korean food, but went with a friend born and raised in Koreatown in LA. He testified to the foods authenticity, and Ill testify to its downright deliciousness. Yes, the interior needs a few finishes, and the wait staff was just a bit in the slow side (but they made up for that in being very warm and friendly), but when I review a restaurant, its all about the food, and tonight, 5 Star lived up to its name. Got the kimchi pancake, bul go ki pork, and the budae jigae. Unbelievable.
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Stephen Kichak
Food was great! Bi Bim Bap and Spicy Cabbage with Beef soup were both excellent. We were provided Banchan (pickled appetizer) free of charge- I believe it is for everyone. Our meals were served in stone bowls which I didnt stir and the waitress made sure to come over after a few minutes to make sure I did so my meal didnt burn at the bottom. They are a equally delicious yet more affordable version of the other Korean restaurants in the surrounding area.
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Bohan Xing
This cozy korean restaurant definitely served up some delicious authentic food. The manager is super friendly and their service is awesome! They have half the restaurant dedicated to KBBQ (sadly not all you can eat) and half normal tables for ordering dishes. We got the beef bulgogi and the seafood noodle soup, both of which were generously portioned and incredibly tasty! Would recommend coming here with a group!
