Wharo Korean BBQ

I dined at Wharo last night with a couple buddies. There wasn't a wait to get seated but the place filled up pretty quickly after we sat down. The place seemed to be understaffed as we had to wave down our waiter to take our order and our empty meat trays were never picked up until after the meal. I found the quality of food to be good but not exceptional. Also, I think the dishes were a bit overpriced considering the quantity you're getting. There are a couple things that distinguish this place from any Korean BBQ joint in K-Town or Gardena: the entire wait staff speaks perfect English, there is a good wine selection (for a Korean BBQ place), and the dessert selection is more of an American mix. Overall, we found the meal to be "okay". If you're craving Korean food and you're too lazy to drive all the way to K-Town, this place will suffice.

I been going to this place for a long while now..I find the menu is $$$$ and the portions are getting less and less...I will still go cause I enjoy it....They need to get back to orignal thought feed ya make it good and service ya well..

Terrible service, beginning with the phone! I called to place an order and they left me on hold for 6 minutes. Continued to call back and no one ever seems to pick up the phone at this place. This is the third occasion in which I have tried to reach the restaurant via phone and can't get through, and have been mistreated when they do actually pick up the phone during business hours. Unreliable and UNACCEPTABLE!

I went on a date here and ordered the $50 special for 2 and also an order of calamari. The server was wonderful, he brought us all these side dishes to go with the 2 different meats that came with the meal. You also get 2 miso soups (i've had better) and a big salad with a peanut miso ish dressing. The calamari was not fried, it was raw as well, and you place it on the grill in front of you with your marinated meats. You also get soy paper and sliced beets and lettuce to wrap your meats and sides in. The server came around quite frequently to help with the cooking. He was very attentive and friendly. I left feeling very stuffed for a $70 meal for 2, no wine. I would definately go back.

The restaurant is very nice inside and the food is very high quality, but the meat does not have that much flavor. I like Korean restaurants where you leave the restaurant smelling like kalbi and if you breathe on someone they know you just had garlic. If you like your food more mild, this might be the restaurant for you.