Yelp released a list of the 50 best Korean restaurants in the U.S. according to Yelp Elites, and two Arizona restaurants made the cut.
Smoking Tiger Korean BBQ and Jin BBQ are both located in Mesa. The two restaurants were listed at No. 39 and 40, respectively. Both have 4.5 stars on Yelp.
The list was an all-time ranking of the top Korean restaurants according to Yelp Elites. Restaurants were chosen by analyzing restaurants listed in the Korean category based on the volume and ratings of reviews by Yelp Elite Squad members.
Smoking Tiger Korean BBQ made the list for its “trendy, lively setting with table-top grilling and all-you-can-eat options” and for its “high-quality meats, creative sides and attentive service.”
Yelpers praised Jin BBQ for its “all-you-can-eat menu, quality meats and friendly service.”
How to visit Smoking Tiger Korean BBQ
Smoking Tiger Korean BBQ is open from 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11:30 a.m. through 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday.
Details: 1919 S. Gilbert Road, Mesa. 602-851-1877, smokingtigerbbq.com.
How to visit Jin BBQ
Jin BBQ is open from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. Friday and Saturday; and 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday.
Details: 111 S. Dobson Road, Suite 104, Mesa. 480-687-2124, jinbbq.com.
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