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Welcome to Top BBQ Grill & Pocha Cafe

Located in Buena Park, CA, Top BBQ Grill & Pocha Cafe offers a delightful blend of Korean barbeque and buffet options. With a spacious and comfortable ambiance, this Asian-owned restaurant provides courteous service and a mouthwatering array of dishes. Customers rave about the high-quality meats, abundance of side dishes, and affordable prices. The attentive wait staff, quick service, and clean, welcoming environment make dining here a truly enjoyable experience. Whether you're a fan of marinated short ribs, beef belly, or traditional Korean appetizers, Top BBQ Grill & Pocha Cafe is a must-visit spot for a satisfying and delicious meal.

LOCATIONS
  • Top BBQ Grill & Pocha Cafe
    8948 Knott Ave Buena Park, CA 90620
    8948 Knott Ave Buena Park, CA 90620 Hotline: (714) 820-6105

Welcome to Top BBQ Grill & Pocha Cafe, a hidden gem located at 8948 Knott Ave Buena Park, CA. This Asian-owned restaurant offers a unique blend of Korean barbeque and buffet options that cater to a variety of diners. From casual outings to group celebrations, this restaurant is equipped with wheelchair accessibility, private dining areas, and outdoor seating.

Customers have raved about the courteous service, spacious parking, comfortable ambiance, and reasonable prices at Top BBQ Grill & Pocha Cafe. The menu boasts a wide selection of meats, including marinated short ribs, intestines, and beef belly that are tender and flavorful. The buffet-style setup allows guests to enjoy an abundance of side dishes along with their main course.

Reviewers have highlighted the excellent service, quality side dishes, and the convenience of self-serving appetizers. The wait staff is attentive and patient, ensuring a pleasant dining experience for all guests. With a focus on value, cleanliness, and friendly service, Top BBQ Grill & Pocha Cafe exceeds expectations and offers a top-notch dining experience for all.

If you're looking for a satisfying Korean BBQ experience at an affordable price, look no further than Top BBQ Grill & Pocha Cafe. Whether you're a meat lover or enjoy a variety of side dishes, this restaurant ticks all the boxes for a memorable dining experience.

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Mario Jr D.
Mario Jr D.

Excellent courteous service and delicious food Spacious parking Very comfortable Ambiance reasonable prices

Maria D.
Maria D.

Definitely good bang for your buck. Came out with the family to celebrate my kids birthday per his kbbq request. 14 of us sat back to back. Great selection of ready to eat food and sauces. The meat quality was good. Everyone left happy and satisfied . Save room for their soft service ice cream it's really good. It was big and clean so no complaints . Definitely nicer than some places that are within that price range .

Davhne B.
Davhne B.

This is a late review but I came here a month ago!! The service was really good and so was the food! Side dishes were amazing !!! Loved the fish cakes. Our server darr was a W, no glaze! We were a big group so we had to wait for a bit but it was so worth. The ambiance was good! Servers treated everyone well and were very patient with us! High recommend this place 20/10

Nhu T.
Nhu T.

One of my favorite KBBQ places after one my friends introduced it to me! The marinated short rib, intestines, and the beef belly are worth $25. Super yummy and tender. They also have an abundance of side dishes, buffet-style, so the convenience of just being able to grab however much of the side-dishes is unbeatable to me. The wait times are never super long and their service is always friendly and good too. Red Castle used to be my go-to because it was cheap, offered intestines, and was close-by, however I would rather drive the extra twenty minutes and receive better service and better quality meats. The servers are always on top of their stuff; we never have to ask for a grill change, the meats come out super quick, they pump the soft-serve ice cream for you, and we don't even have to ask for the check (they just know!). Overall, I'd highly recommend coming here.

Aaron K.
Aaron K.

Wow this place was great! Very affordable at $23. Lot of appetizers for your to choose and grab your own. A lot of stuff was self serve and they don't give you a lot of meat which is perfect because those big plates in the 3rd round are killer. Keeps the variety going. The marinated short rib took forever to cook though. The sirloin was marinated and really good. Everything else was solid. Didn't really enjoy the shrimp. But overall the waiters are very attentive. You don't have to ask for anything. Ice cream at the end. Big restaurant. Big parking lot. Fun all around

Alexander Z.
Alexander Z.

For reference, I've already given this place a five star review. I came here a second time to make sure it wasn't a fluke and it was not. This place's service time rivals that of other $30+ options, I was always able to find a waiter within 2 minutes, and the meat always arrived within 2 minutes of ordering. This place clearly understands the number of employees it needs to run smoothly. Mind you, both times I visited were on a Saturday with a waitlist of 15-30 minutes. The meat is average, I highly recommend skipping the beef brisket and going straight for the tastier beef belly. But if you're not a bbq snob, you'll still have a great time. The salad bar is still the star of the show, allowing me to grab sauce and salad at any time when I'd probably have to wait 15 minutes for it at a higher priced competitor. Waitlist has to be joined in person, make sure you're in person when you're at most 5th in line, the line can go deceptively fast and people are knocked off the list for not being there 2 minutes after their names are called. The place looks just fine, it's in a bit of a sketchier area but there are so many people visiting this restaurant that its plenty safe. Inside is nice and modern.

Mykim L.
Mykim L.

Less than $25 per person for AYCE KBBQ that includes a full self serve buffet of banchans and appetizers??? Sayyy less! They're located in a fairly unassuming location (abandoned strip mall with their own security person vibes). I didn't have high expectations coming here but was pleasantly surprised by the options and incccredible value. We opted for the premium option which was only $2 less than the regular menu. The pork jowl was my favorite cut of meat and they even had large intestines. The standard beef belly, brisket and steaks were also solid. I appreciated that their portions were always just enough as I got to try most of the AYCE menu. The star of the show has to be the endless banchans that were so fresh and plentiful. Service was consistent, friendly and efficient. I grew up in OC and this place blows Red Castle, Gen BBQ and the likes of Chamsutgol out of the water. Honestly a a 4.5 rating for me with the value, quality and service. This will remain a top contender for me for quality and affordable KBBQ!

Eunice S.
Eunice S.

Most of the Korean BBQ places lack of lots of things especially the very basic element, quality of the food especially the meats. Also, due to pushing many customers at the same time, the service quality can drop. Well, not at this place! I would say out of all the Korean BBQ place, this is definitely on my top 3. Large space, clean and strong ventilation system above each tables, sanitized silver wares including scissors and tongs, EXTREME speedy and kind staff, quick grill change, attractive Korean staple all-you-can-eat side and main dishes, reasonable price, and most of all, high quality meats with less fat compare to any other Korean BBQ restaurants - there is absolutely nothing that you wouldn't like this place. There are several things that I learned during this visit. First, they take reservations for a large group. Second, arrive on time as a group since they give you an hour and half to use your table and it starts as soon as you sit. Obviously, they won't kick you out right on time but it is the rule. They do give you a heads up/reminder call, which is nice. Third, for the ice cream machine, the staff has to operate it for you and you cannot use a cup but a cone. Fourth, if you order meats, the portion is small so consider one order per person. Lastly, you need to cook the meat.

Nhi T.
Nhi T.

Saturday at opening time: no wait. A line started forming around 12:30pm, 1.5 hours after opening. Five stars for value, service, cleanliness, and food. Value: At $20 during happy hour, it's definitely worth it. Menu is more limited with the discount but it includes the basics which are all I order anyway. Service: Service is amazing. Our server was so quick, attentive and friendly. Our table was constantly checked on, plates cleared immediately, and meat brought out very quickly. Restaurant is kept clean as well as buffet area. Food: the variety of banchan is great. Veggies, mashed potatoes, japchae, fried rice, different soups, noodles, rice paper, kimchi, cucumbers, salad, radishes, bean sprouts, fish cakes, and dessert: pineapple, jello, and soft serve. Love that it's buffet style unlike most ayce places that you must ask for more dishes. Overall, I'd recommend coming here for the value and I would definitely come back.