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4.3
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#2 on "The 5 best Asian food in Bakersfield"$$$$affordable
Restaurant
Barbecue restaurant
Korean barbecue restaurant
Korean restaurant
Korean rib restaurant
Sushi restaurant
Accepts reservations
— Yes
We're not sure when there will be reservations open.
Phone
(661) 564-8380
Hours
SuSunday: 11:30 AM–9:30 PM
MoMonday: Closed
TuTuesday: 11:30 AM–9:30 PM
WeWednesday: 11:30 AM–9:30 PM
ThThursday: 11:30 AM–9:30 PM
FrFriday: 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
SaSaturday: 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
7800 McNair Ln, Bakersfield, CA 93313, USA
Saturday: 11:30AM–10PM
SuMoTuWeThFrSaShow times
SuSunday: 11:30 AM–9:30 PM
MoMonday: Closed
TuTuesday: 11:30 AM–9:30 PM
WeWednesday: 11:30 AM–9:30 PM
ThThursday: 11:30 AM–9:30 PM
FrFriday: 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
SaSaturday: 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
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People typically spend 1 hr to 2 hr here
(661) 564-8380
About
Kalbi King Korean BBQ & Sushi is an impressive establishment that offers a delightful dining experience from start to finish. The staff is attentive and responsive, ensuring that every guest feels valued and taken care of. The ambiance is inviting, with a comfortable amount of people present that doesn't make the place feel crowded. Background music adds to the atmosphere without overpowering conversations. The Banchan, side dishes served alongside the main course, are exceptionally flavorful and generously replenished when needed.
Why you should go
- Enjoy interactive cooking at your table with high-quality cuts of meat
- Experience personalized service from friendly staff including talented sushi chefs
- Celebrate special occasions with surprise treats like complimentary birthday desserts
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So impressed with this place from start to finish. We had a birthday in the party and mentioned it randomly to the staff while we were waiting for our table. At the end of the meal they brought out a little desert with a candle.Staff was attentive, everything was delicious. There were a lot of people but it didn’t feel crowded. Music was playing but it was at the perfect level for good conversation.Banchan was super tasty and they brought out more kimchi when we were running low.Everyone in our party was singing the praises by the end of meal. A+
Enjoyed my first time eating here with my daughter. Will be coming back to try other dishes 🤗🤤
Called ahead to make a reservation, the woman on the phone was so friendly.. Arrived about a 1/2 an hour early for our reservations wanting to get some drinks first....got to chatting with the sushi chef who is just the sweetest and talented man. he asked us what we liked and didn't liked and just came up with something on the spot. Our table became available and our waitress completely informed us of everything how it works they were so attentive, the cuts of meat are great quality and it was a very fun experience.
So impressed with this place from start to finish. We had a birthday in the party and mentioned it randomly to the staff while we were waiting for our table. At the end of the meal they brought out a little desert with a candle.Staff was attentive, everything was delicious. There were a lot of people but it didn’t feel crowded. Music was playing but it was at the perfect level for good conversation.Banchan was super tasty and they brought out more kimchi when we were running low.Everyone in our party was singing the praises by the end of meal. A+
Enjoyed my first time eating here with my daughter. Will be coming back to try other dishes 🤗🤤
Called ahead to make a reservation, the woman on the phone was so friendly.. Arrived about a 1/2 an hour early for our reservations wanting to get some drinks first....got to chatting with the sushi chef who is just the sweetest and talented man. he asked us what we liked and didn't liked and just came up with something on the spot. Our table became available and our waitress completely informed us of everything how it works they were so attentive, the cuts of meat are great quality and it was a very fun experience.
We gathered reviews from Google and Tripadvisor, and summarized helpful tips as well as commonly mentioned things others might find useful.
- Make a reservation in advance to secure a table
- Arrive on time for your reservation to avoid delays in receiving food items
- Engage with the knowledgeable staff for recommendations on menu items
- Consider requesting larger meat portions if you have a hearty appetite
Reviews
Kalbi King Korean BBQ & Sushi offers a delightful dining experience with friendly and attentive staff. Customers praise the quality cuts of meat, personalized service from the sushi chef, and complimentary birthday dessert surprises. The atmosphere is described as fun and not crowded, with tasty banchan and kimchi replenishments. While some mention small portions or occasional service mishaps, overall, visitors enjoy the flavorful food and welcoming ambiance.
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So impressed with this place from start to finish. We had a birthday in the party and mentioned it randomly to the staff while we were waiting for our table. At the end of the meal they brought out a little desert with a candle.Staff was attentive, everything was delicious. There were a lot of people but it didn’t feel crowded. Music was playing but it was at the perfect level for good conversation.Banchan was super tasty and they brought out more kimchi when we were running low.Everyone in our party was singing the praises by the end of meal. A+
Enjoyed my first time eating here with my daughter. Will be coming back to try other dishes 🤗🤤
Called ahead to make a reservation, the woman on the phone was so friendly.. Arrived about a 1/2 an hour early for our reservations wanting to get some drinks first....got to chatting with the sushi chef who is just the sweetest and talented man. he asked us what we liked and didn't liked and just came up with something on the spot. Our table became available and our waitress completely informed us of everything how it works they were so attentive, the cuts of meat are great quality and it was a very fun experience.
The food is really pretty good. I tried the pork you-cook-it option and it was real tasty. All the condiments were quite nice. Our server was very polite in explaining things as newcomers to Korean food. The busboy however, wow...he must not like working there because he had a terrible rude attitude. This review would be a four if it were not for him. I asked how to turn the grill off because we were finished and it was smoking, but he gave some pretty serious attitude and told us to do it ourselves without explaining how. He just said "it's over there", rolled his eyes, and left us to figure it out alone. My 4 year old was coughing and we needed help and that was pretty crummy. -1 point for that guy.
The food was great we had excellent service even with the waitress on her second day, She was amazing. We ordered 2 large meat plates and a few other appetizers and everything was excellent. and I have to give some slight praise to the manager he was also amazing that day. He was very helpful to our large group.
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