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Kalbi Social Club

4.8
4.8
23 Reviews
$31 to $50
Korean
529 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92618

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 26 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Fancy
Update - Online reservations are accepted Sunday to Thursday 11:30am to 9pm, and Friday & Saturday 11:30am to 7:30pm. Walk-ins are welcome and accepted at all times.

We are experts at Kalbi, Korean short ribs. Join the club where we believe that any time friends and family come together to share a meal, it is a special occasion. From the impeccable quality of our kalbi short ribs and the skilled preparation of every sauce, marinade, kimchi, and banchan to the moment we grill the ribs in front of you, we take pride in sharing our love of Korea’s unique food culture and creating a dining experience you can gather around and clink soju glasses to. These meals together are the moments when we make memories. These moments are for Kalbi.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Korean, Barbecue, Meat
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    We are available for large group dining and private events. To inquire, please contact us at info@kalbisocialclub.com
  • Neighborhood
    Irvine
  • Cross street
    At Irvine Spectrum Mall across from Regal Cinema, next to Tender Greens.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Free Parking Available at Irvine Spectrum Mall
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 23 people are saying

Kalbi Social Club reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Orange County

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kalbi Social Club delights with "exceptional and approachable" Korean BBQ, offering a memorable dining experience akin to Seoul's best. The "48-hour marinated kalbi" and "delicious & colorful" Bulgogi Chapchae are highlights. Service is "fantastic," with knowledgeable staff enhancing the meal. Though priced higher, the quality and ambiance make it "worth the money."

23 Reviews
  1. Desiree

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was fantastic. Was very helpful for our first visit. Food was exceptional and approachable. My husband and his kids aren't familiar with Korean food and were nervous about my choice for dinner. The family meal C was more than enough food. We ordered 2 for 8 of us and we were all tapping out by the last round of ribs. We were celebrating 2 of our kids' bdays and our server brought out a bday dessert for them. Banchan is refillable but we didn't take advantage of that since we were so full. Japchae was super yummy, so was the steamed egg. The tableside kimchi was so fresh and crunchy. I had to take so home.

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  2. K VIP

    Los Angeles40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We’ve been to many Korean BBQ places and Kalbi Social Club is definitely one of our favorite! It reminded us of a BBQ restaurant in Myeongdong, Seoul. It was wonderful having the beef cooked to perfection by our server, so we can focus on eating 😀. We ordered a package meal for two people and added Bulgogi Chapchae as an extra entree, which was delicious & colorful. The steamed egg was so fluffy, almost soufflé like, loved the bean soup. We were served three different types of beef and by far our favorite was 48-hour marinated kalbi. Not only was it cooked perfectly without burning but it was very tender, flavorful, almost melting in our mouth. It’s a bit pricey for everyday dining but definitely a treat on a special day. We will definitely want to comes back..

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  3. Jenna

    Orange County9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing! Service was great! We really enjoyed this place!!!

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  4. Robin

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server JULIE was amazing YET AGAIN. We LOVE Julie. Best service ever in all my years of life. We’re coming back JUST for Julie!!! She deserves all the flowers ❤️❤️

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  5. Mary

    San Diego3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Johnny was awesome. He educated us about the menu and offered excellent recommendations. Good quality and nice ambiance.

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  6. Rishi

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best service at a KBBQ restaurant and I love the fact their vent system is so good you leave feeling as fresh as you came to the restaurant. Meats are solid and sides are great.

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  7. Bryan

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the best lunch yesterday. Our server was Julie, very attentive, ensured we had the best time and also went over the menu precisely and made food suggestions that we truly enjoyed. All the meats tasted high quality. We will for sure go back!! A must try Korean bbq in Irvine!!

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  8. June VIP

    Seattle3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, great service, what more could you need?

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really great service and quality meat. I do have to disclaim that not everything here is traditional Korean but I think it’s still done rather well. Yes the shake kimchee is not fermented- but I think still tasty as a fresh kimchee (which they do have in Korea). The special cocktails are also pretty cool and interesting.

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  10. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Orange County11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun experience , waiter was knowledgeable and helpful in making choices. Only thing I did not like was I felt the staff were trying to hurry us up to get out and sit another table. Service felt very rushed

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Kalbi Social Club is rated 4.8 stars by 23 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 26 times today
Google Map for Kalbi Social Club

529 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92618

Additional information

  • Cross street
    At Irvine Spectrum Mall across from Regal Cinema, next to Tender Greens.
  • Neighborhood
    Irvine
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Korean, Barbecue, Meat
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Free Parking Available at Irvine Spectrum Mall
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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