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Gyubee had great service and very friendly staff. The wait staff were very attentive, so much that we never had an empty plate sit longer than 1 minute at our table. Their was always someone walking by our table checking up on us to see if we needed to add to our order and assuring us if everything was okay. He even helped us use the ice cubes to put out the flare ups on the grill. At one point, another staff member helped us cook the beef and vegetables. He offered some great advice on how to grill the meats and vegetables. I did not know you had to grill the white button mushroom, cap side down, so that the mushroom juices will form when it is cooked. We know how to BBQ our food, but we weren't going to turn away service like that.
We did try everything on the AYCE menu. As for the meats, definitely get the chicken thigh, pork shoulder, pork belly, beef tongue, beef brisket, squid, and shrimps. However, the best meat to order would be the marinated Kalbi short ribs - they are all boneless and you'll have to order by slices. We ordered all the meats in increments of 8 slices each time. The Enoki mushroom was also very tasty, it comes in a small round aluminum foil tart pan with a brown sugar and butter sauce that you place directly over the grill. When the sauce starts to bubble, you'll know it's done. I also tried the Frozen mint Yuzu slush and it was amazing, not watered down liquor at all.
As for the 2 hr. limit, we had no issue eating a nice full meal, but it might be a bit more challenging for larger groups. I think they impose the 2 hr limit because the parking surrounding the restaurant is all labeled as "Visitor parking - max. 2 hr. limit". The restaurant is located on the lower ground level of an office building.
Best time to come would be on a weeknight as the dinner price is slightly cheaper at $29.99/pp as oppose to $32.99/pp for the exact same menu, plus no waiting for a table. They also don't take reservations unless you have 6 or more people in your party.
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