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Smoking Tiger Korean BBQ, the premier Korean barbecue restaurant in Mesa, AZ, offers an unforgettable dining experience. Our restaurant is dedicated to serving authentic, mouth-watering Korean cuisine that will tantalize your taste buds. Located at 1919 S Gilbert Rd, Mesa, AZ 85204, our Korean barbecue restaurant is the perfect spot for foodies and families alike. Our menu boasts an array of traditional Korean dishes, including tender meats, fresh vegetables, and savory sauces. At Smoking Tiger Korean BBQ, we take pride in our commitment to quality, freshness, and customer satisfaction. Our friendly staff ensures that every guest feels welcome and leaves with a full stomach and a smile. Whether you're in the mood for a casual meal or a special occasion, our Korean barbecue restaurant is the ideal choice. Come visit us today and indulge in the bold flavors of Korea!

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Andrew Bui
Andrew Bui -Google user
Edited 2 months ago
Let me first said this: I love Korean BBQ and hotpot. However, I am used to the all-you-can-eat style since I eat quite a bit. When I first entered the restaurant, I was greeted by two hostesses with a big smile. I was directed to a...Read More
Atmosphere: 5
Kara Mazur
Kara Mazur -Google user
3 months ago
My first visit here with mom for Mother’s Day. The food, atmosphere, and service were all very good. I will note that we took boxes of meat home with us. The combos are a great deal for a larger party but I wish they provided...Read More
Lunch$30–50Atmosphere: 5Smoking Tiger Combo, CornNo wait
Michelle Herd
Michelle Herd -Google user
3 weeks ago
First time here and tbe food was phenomenal! Had a wonderful waitress who cooked it all for us. Price was great especially for everything we ordered.
$50–100Atmosphere: 5Quiet, easy to talkNo waitIndoor dining area, Bar area, Private dining room
GrumpyCat
GrumpyCat -Google user
3 months ago
Love that they had set prices & not ACE (hard to find nowadays.) Good service & area was well ventilated. Meats were well presented & tasty.
Dinner$50–100Atmosphere: 5Smoking Tiger Combo2 people, 5-8 people
HD
HD -Google user
6 months ago
Drove almost an hour to try Smoking Tiger BBQ, and it was totally worth it! The place is clean, the service is great, and the food is top-notch. Combo C was a hit, and the steak tartare—though I was hesitant—turned out amazing. Nice gesture with...Read More
Dine inDinnerAtmosphere: 5Beef Tartare, Corn Cheese, Thin Sliced Brisket, Smoking Tiger Combo C, Steamed Egg
Erika Neukam
Erika Neukam -Google user
11 months ago
My boyfriend and I went here for the first time, for our anniversary... I'm so glad we did! Korean BBQ is easily my number one choice of cuisine. The inside is absolutely gorgeous, I loved the dark woods and black accents throughout! At night, this...Read More
Dine inDinner$20–30Atmosphere: 5Smoking Tiger Combo, Beef Combo, Corn Cheese, Thin Sliced Brisket, Salad, Steamed Egg, Gehranchiggae Steamed Egg, Wagyu Thin Sliced BrisketPlenty of parkingFree parking lot
Cameron
Cameron -Google user
a year ago
You better come with a healthy apatite! This is hands down my favorite Korean BBQ restaurant in the East Valley. Perfect for a date night or a small intimate group of friends or family. The quality and selection of the meat are premium and mouth watering. Every choice...Read More
Atmosphere: 5
LANA
LANA -Google user
3 months ago
Great experience. Had a blast. Food was delicious and service was great. Will come afain.
Atmosphere: 5
Abdul M Bailey
Abdul M Bailey -Google user
2 years ago
Awesome experience!!! In my opinion, Smoking Tiger is one of the best Korean BBQ spots in Phoenix. Upon entering the restaurant, you are pleasantly embraced with the aroma of tasty grilled beef. The wait staff is very attentive. They have...Read More
Dine inDinner$50–100Atmosphere: 5Beef Combo, Beef Tartare
Christian Ahangar
Christian Ahangar -Google user
2 years ago
Delicious. The small was a perfect size for two people with some food left over. The spicy soup is a must if you like soup. Had the smiling tiger combo, it was loaded with meat. There pork belly was ok, the other meats were great....Read More
Dine inDinner$50–100Atmosphere: 5Beef Combo, Smoking Tiger Combo, Corn Cheese, Cheese and Corn, Wagyu Thin Sliced BrisketPlenty of parkingFree parking lot
Karla Lara
Karla Lara -Google user
2 years ago
One of my goals is to discover the best Korean BBQ in town. After visiting Smoking Tiger twice, I am confident in saying that it is truly the best. Although it's not an all-you-can-eat restaurant, the portion sizes of their combos are …
Eduardo Yee
Eduardo Yee -Google user
a year ago
The food is very good, the side dishes (banshan) are much better than other Korean bbq in the area, the combo said for 3 or 4 persons, we were 3 and finished everything, but I guess it could be enough for 4.
Nathan Lowrie
Nathan Lowrie -Google user
7 months ago
Our standard for Korean food is very high. It's difficult to find top shelf Korean outside of Mesa but we scored in Gilbert! High quality meat and traditional side dishes make this place a winner. They even have their own Korean butcher! The service was outstanding...Read More
Dine inDinner$20–30Atmosphere: 5Smoking Tiger ComboPlenty of parkingFree parking lot
Jeni QB
Jeni QB -Google user
a month ago
Omg, it's been a while since I've had such high quality Korean BBQ. The wagyu belly was delicious! And service was outstanding; everyone was super nice and attentive! High recommend!
Dinner$50–100Atmosphere: 5Moderate noiseNo waitPlenty of parking
Jihely Gomez
Jihely Gomez -Google user
4 months ago
After catching a movie, I decided to try this place, and I was truly blown away. The quality of the meats and the side dishes is simply outstanding. I found myself saying “WOW” with every bite! I wholeheartedly recommend visiting here. While it isn’t an...Read More
$100+Atmosphere: 5Moderate noise2 peopleNo waitPlenty of parkingFree parking lotYes
evan .pochert
evan .pochert -Google user
a year ago
Went out for my brother's birthday! He had told me he was sick of driving by this restaurant and saying he should go there. After years of saying this, we went and celebrated with the Smoking Tiger Combo C , enough food for three...Read More
Myo Min San
Myo Min San -Google user
a year ago
This is the place to go If you want to experience the best korean food with above and beyond customer service. Sides been refilled entire time as we cleaned them out couple times. Servers were so polite and all food were perfect. Server …
Sally Ouyang
Sally Ouyang -Google user
a month ago
Amazing food and service! The combo portions come with a lot of food! We had four people and ordered the large beef combo C and it came with so much meat we took 1/3 of it home! Meat quality is very good! Also their side...Read More
Dinner$50–100Atmosphere: 5Moderate noiseNo waitPlenty of parkingFree parking lot
Gary C
Gary C -Google user
2 months ago
We got Beef Combo B and it was more than enough for the two of us. The beef itself was fresh and they were well marbled as advertised as wagyu. The service was amazing. They changed our grill often, and refilled salads and side dishes. They...Read More
Dinner$50–100Atmosphere: 5Beef ComboIndoor dining area
Jared Boyette
Jared Boyette -Google user
3 months ago
The best Korean BBQ we’ve had. Came here for my husband’s birthday and it did not disappoint. The service was amazing and the food was so fresh. All of the sides were great as well and our server was so helpful with little tips and...Read More
Dinner$50–100Atmosphere: 5Beef ComboPlenty of parking
Lance
Lance -Google user
a year ago
Nathan, Kenya and the entire team did an excellent job of making me feel comfortable and ensuring I had an enjoyable experience! The food was amazing, and service surpassed all of my expectations. Good selection of dishes and drinks, definitely a place to try or...Read More
jesse blaauw
jesse blaauw -Google user
8 months ago
Great service at this location, super friendly staff, and they always come back to check on the table. The waiter did cook for us which was different than what I’m used to at k bbq but the food was delicious and there were lots of...Read More
Elisa U
Elisa U -Google user
a week ago
My husband and I came here for the first time today and we were really impressed! We got seated right away and I can’t rave enough how excellent our server was, in fact all the servers checked in on us anytime they passed our table....Read More
Dine inDinner$30–50Atmosphere: 5No wait
Chi Chi
Chi Chi -Google user
2 months ago
The food service was amazing! Our server, Michelle was very nice and friendly! She made sure we were very comfortable and even gave us recommendations on other places to go. The food was great. We had the premium beef combo with corn cheese and beef...Read More
Brunch$50–100Atmosphere: 5Moderate noiseNo wait
Randall Bing
Randall Bing -Google user
2 weeks ago
Barely any wait time from service to food. They were able to hear any orders that we didn't voice fast enough. Incredible service, very friendly. MICHELLE is so amazing and listens to requests and played our song Gnarly by KATSEYE and the food runners were...Read More
Dinner$30–50Atmosphere: 5Smoking Tiger ComboNo wait
Devin James
Devin James -Google user
2 months ago
Easiest 5 star review I’ve ever written. I love Korean BBQ and this place delivers on all levels. The service was great from everyone, the meat was high quality, and all the side dishes were delicious. Wouldn’t hesitate to come back.
$30–50Atmosphere: 5
Aaron
Aaron -Google user
a month ago
Great experience and even better food. We did the beef combo (B) large with a add on full shrimp. Everything was delicious and exceeded all expectations. Absolutely will be back.
Wendy Aldama
Wendy Aldama -Google user
a month ago
This is the perfect place for a date. The Smoking Tiger combo C was absolutely delicious and the side dishes added a lot of variety. Everyone was attentive and kind. My husband and I left stuffed and happy!
Jack Woodburn
Jack Woodburn -Google user
3 months ago
Excellent quality food that was fresh and tasted amazing. Clean and nice interior. $1 dollar beer with a bottle of soju; Service was leagues above the price point, honestly the only difference you might find in a much much more expensive …
Hunter C
Hunter C -Google user
2 weeks ago
Fine dining for a regular guy. This place is fit for a wonderful experience with loved ones. Extra points for our server, Teresa.

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