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Bawi Korean BBQ

Restaurant Bar Barbecue restaurant Asador Korean restaurant Korean barbecue restaurant

One of the Top rated Asadors in Springfield


Address

4121 S National Ave, Springfield, MO 65807

Website

www.bawikbbq.com

Contact

(417) 886-2777

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (1.1K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Saturday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Sunday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 11 AM to 2 PM, 4 to 9 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 2 PM, 4 to 9 PM
  • Thursday: 11 AM to 2 PM, 4 to 9 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM to 2 PM, 4 to 9 PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 4/5 Miles W. 2 years ago on Google
    I went to this place the weekend before last and they failed to open the doors at open and after about 15 minutes of standing in front of the doors we left. The next day we tried again and they were open and the experience was good. The had a tea dispenser in front that was cheap (a quarter) which allowed you to try some great tea. We sat after waiting maybe 10 minutes. The service was polite and knowledgeable. We got the standard all you can eat which was $20/person. I think kids under a certain age eat free (ours didn't eat anything sooo I am glad they have that option). Everything was good.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tabitha T. 10 months ago on Google
    First time here & the food was amazing. Avery was our server & she was quick, attentive, & friendly. Will definitely come back when in the area.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Lydia S. 1 year ago on Google
    This was mine and my family's first experience eating here, and I was very disappointed. We definitely should have done more research beforehand, but overall the experience wasn't enjoyable. We paid $23 per person and then still had to cook our own food. I understand that cooking it for yourself is a part of the experience and it's all you can eat, but I still think $23 is a little steep. If I wanted to have an expensive all you can eat dinner I could go to Re Rico's and have a lot more options(meats, smoked pineapple, amazing salad bar etc). The service wasn't very good, but we also had a young man who was training serve us, so I can't put too much blame on him.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Matthew M. 1 year ago on Google
    My first time here and I'm definitely coming back. The cooking the food together is a nice dining experience and can make for a romantic atmosphere. The second time I came back things were different but it was still just as good. 10 out of 10.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Madison 1 year ago on Google
    Warmly greeted with a 안녕하세요 as we walked in, Bawi is a nice restaurant with super friendly staff and super yummy food. It's all you can eat, with standard and premium 2 hour buffet plans. The server was quick to our table at intervals during our visit. We didn't even have to push a call button. She tended to our every request and made sure we had plenty to drink. Of course the food was delicious. It was fun to grill our own foods and read the guides on their website about how to eat correctly. There are lots of options and even a little ice cream for dessert at the end.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Danielle S. 2 years ago on Google
    First of all, Jon and Bailey were amazing! We were a party of six and none of us had ever been to Bawi. Our inquisitive and hungry minds had lots of questions and these two were so patient to answer them all. A few people in my group kept getting confused and I'm embarrassed to say irritable simply because they were equally confused and hungry. Neither Jon nor Bailey let the abrupt grumpiness phase them and continued to provide above and beyond service. They more than anything else made this a memorable experience. I can't praise them enough because as we all know, our current covid world has produced many challenges including staffing shortages. People still want to dine out but not as many people want to work. These two are a treasure to Bawi. Seriously, if you can request to sit in Bailey's section, do it. She is incredibly kind, patient, helpful, and even humorous. Jon is excellency pleasant, patient, and just as helpful. Everyone in my group is a meat eater except me, I'm a vegetarian. Since everyone has to order the same thing, we all ordered the premium dinner. Bawi is accommodating to vegetarians and only charged mine as a standard dinner instead of a premium priced meal. Moreover, since (in the midst of all our questions) they forgot to tell us large amounts of leftovers are charged an additional $10, they didn't even add on the upcharge. The pancakes and the spring rolls were especially delicious, I got to try a new beer, and to our surprise dinner was topped off with an adorable dessert of vanilla ice cream, a half moon pie, and chocolate syrup! I ate so quickly I forgot to take pictures but here are a few I remembered to squeeze in at the end. This was such a fun experience! If you're looking for something out of the ordinary but don't want to sacrifice quality of taste, this is the place to go.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alyssa A. 1 year ago on Google
    Really neat spot! You pick 4 meats and unlimited sides, it’s all you can eat for 2 hours. We had a great time making our own little wraps. I feel like we could’ve had a bit more instruction but other than that it was fantastic!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Derrick F. 2 years ago on Google
    This is easily one of the best restaurants in Springfield, MO. Incredible service, amazing food, seasoned and marinated to perfection. The decor is gorgeous and intimate. It is definitely the kind of place to bring friends and family to sit and eat, talk and have a good time with conversation. Helpful staff that actually have a good knowledge of how to assist and contribute to the experience. It's worth every cent and your time will be well spent as well.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Erica R. 1 year ago on Google
    If someone told me there was a decent place for kbbq in the Midwest I probably would of said bull. However, after eating at Bawi I was really impressed. Bawi is at least 2 steps above just decent. Food was excellent. The cuts of meat were better than some of the ayce I've been to in vegas! Emma was our server and she was awesome. We live 1.5 hours outside of Springfield and it was determined this was a restaurant worth returning for. Our favorite cuts of meat were the beef bulgogi, short ribs, and sirloin steak. Portions come out small but ordering a little at a time good a long way. We also really enjoyed the pork jowls (which is better than anything I've ever found in Vegas) and the brisket. It's a smaller menu than where we've been elsewhere, but bigger is not always better and here at Bawi it works in their favor. We now have another reason to come to Springfield more often!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Kyle M. 6 months ago on Google
    First off, The food here was FANTASTIC! All of it was tender, well seasoned, and very clean looking. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was due to some confusion when we first got there and it took a bit to figure it out. But my wife and I will be back for sure. It was a fun night that was much different than standard dinners.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 April S. 5 months ago on Google
    Korean BBQ is so good! This is a must try, great date idea. If you don't mind grilling your own food, the beef bulgogi and short ribs are my favorite. The sirloin steak is really good too. This is also all you can eat 😄. Great experience if you haven't gone to a Korean bbq place before.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Charmaine B. 1 year ago on Google
    The experience was incredible. Fun cooking our meat dishes. Pricey but worth it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kellee S. 7 months ago on Google
    We wanted a Korean food date night, and we were not disappointed. The food was great. Service was great. Atmosphere was fun and casual. You cook your own main dishes: they are pre-seasoned and you have a personal grill at your table. What a blast. And soooo good, especially the beef Bulgogi.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Cheye 5 months ago on Google
    Exceptionally bad do not leave reviews often, but do not want anyone to waste their money and go hungry Two bite-size pieces of beef, the whole entire buckwheat noodle bowl, taste just of pickled radish because that’s all there is the noodles are inedible Taste old cannot bite or chew them I’m 25 with perfect set of teeth very upsetting lunch 16 bucks down the drain Update made me horribly ill.

  • 5/5 Countess N. 10 months ago on Google
    Today was our first time coming here and wow, it was amazing. We enjoyed the new food experience, everything was so delicious, the restaurant was clean and beautifully decorated, and great customer service. The beef bulgolgi was my favorite. Thanks for making my birthday lunch amazing, we will definitely be back

  • 4/5 Sena L. 10 months ago on Google
    A bit pricey, but a great place to eat with friends and family. Very tasty food, and meats. Atmosphere feels exciting and fun since we can cook the meat ourselves. Service is a bit hit or miss as sometimes we get attentive waiters or not. Overall a great place if you want to eat a lot of delicious KBBQ with a company of friends/family.

  • 5/5 Christopher G. 1 year ago on Google
    👏 AMAZING ... this place was really good for Korean BBQ and the staff was super friendly... I was here by myself but I was not at all dossapointed. I wanted to bring people back so they could enjoy such great food. The beef ribs were on point and the steak pieces were cut thick and delicious... I recommend you try this place of your reading this review 😋


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ All you can eat
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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