JOA Korean BBQ

JOA Korean BBQ reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Lance VIP

   Chicago8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 19, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   John was the best server we have ever had - made the experience an amazing experience and amazing one. Will be back over and over cause of the level of service and the quality of the food ! We had the best time !
   

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   Katelyn

   Dallas1 review

   3.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   I think the food was overpriced for the experience. For me and my man it was $200 and I only got 1 drink during happy hour.
   

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   Princeton VIP

   Dallas2 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on March 30, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   We went for date night. The service was horrible we sat for 20 minutes before being greeted. It was our first time so we didn’t really know what to expect. The waitress was not helpful at all. She came over and dropped off everything and didn’t explain anything. The grill was dirty and we let her know all she said was they don’t cook on the dirty side. We will definitely not be back. Besides all of this the prices are way too high for the amount of food you get. Save your money.
   

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   Laura VIP

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 28, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I come here all the time, it’s amazing! Best KBBQ in Dallas
   

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   Steve VIP

   New York City8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 21, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was outstanding - this is authentic Korean BBQ like you would find in Seoul
   

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   Sabah VIP

   Central Coast14 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on March 16, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The ambience was great and service was impeccable! Food was subpar. We ordered mashed potatoes and corn cheese. Recommend the potatoes so yummy! Corn cheese was too much cheese and little corn. We ordered hanger steak and bulgogi for the grill. Bulgogi tasted more like a minced beef and the hanger steak did not wow us. Overall, okay experience. I’d recommend to try it, but definitely would not drive out of my way for it.
   

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   debra VIP

   San Francisco28 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on March 16, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   The timing of our meal was really off… our friendly server would come by & then we wouldn’t see him for a long time, as if he was overcommitted. We watched everyone who was seated after us get served before us. Then, when we were served it was like he was in a rush, trying to cook multiple items at once. We had to ask him to slow down. Our side arrived just before our 5th meat was ready to cook so we sent it back (not our MO, never feels good). In contrast, the neighbors received their side just before the meat was brought to their table. The food was good, it was a louder restaurant & rather casual. Wine menu was just OK for meals that were $50+ each…
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Dallas2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 14, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Joa never disappoints! We’ve been there 5 times and there’s a reason we keep coming back!
   

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   Murad VIP

   Dallas6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 12, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always great food and love the new dessert! But please bring back the Caesar salad!
   

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    Addie VIP

    Dallas6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    My experience at JOA was absolutely amazing! I booked a resy the first time to celebrate my husband’s birthday with family and friends. They were able to accommodate our large group and our waiters John & Charles provided excellent service! The food was tasty and the drinks were delicious! The food and service was so great that my husband and I actually ended up booking again a few days later on his actual birthday! They gave my husband a birthday card signed by the staff and had a “happy birthday” sign at the table which was super thoughtful! Our waiter Yazan (sorry if spelled wrong) was very attentive and gave great suggestions! We will definitely be back again, highly recommend!!
    

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