Oh yes, this is real Korean BBQ. One whiff and I was transported back to my Galbee and soju-drenched Berkeley days...aah memories.
If you've never experienced Korean BBQ - please go now! For beginners you really can't go wrong with Galbee...thinly sliced beef with a slightly sweet marinade that makes me wish I had the birthright to know its composition.
The oh-so-polite servers will help you cook whatever you order at your table should you don the "I can't do this with chopsticks!" look - so fear not, K-BBQ neophytes.
There's also a sofa with a bigscreen and karaoke machine should you drink SO MUCH soju you feel compelled to make a complete ass of yourself (we did).
Oh, and for pete's sake, please do not waste a trip to Korean BBQ by ordering a rice dish. Korean BBQ is all about the MEATS!