WOW COW KOREAN BBQ
El Monte
Wow Cow Korean BBQ in El Monte offers a unique all-you-can-eat feast combining tabletop Korean barbecue meats with seafood boils featuring lobster and snow crab, alongside fresh sushi and sashimi for around $50. Popular items include tender galbi, wagyu short rib, fresh salmon sashimi, naengmyeon, and a signature jalapeno dipping sauce. The vibrant interior boasts a hypebeast aesthetic filled with neon lighting, giant robot and bear statues, arcade claw machines, and a self-serve banchan bar.
Commenters are largely intrigued by the rare combination of all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ and seafood boil at a reasonable price point. However, sentiment remains somewhat mixed, with some diners questioning overall food quality, noting excessive rice and imitation crab in the sushi rolls. Others voiced skepticism regarding past hygiene or pest rumors and the restaurant's operational status.
- Order both the seafood boil (lobster tail, crab legs) and grilled meats like brisket and galbi.
- Try the signature jalapeno dipping sauce and cool off with refreshing naengmyeon.
- Be mindful with sushi rolls, as commenters report they can be heavy on rice and imitation crab.
- Check out the self-serve banchan bar and grab complimentary ice cream for dessert.
- Enjoy the entertainment perks like the claw machines and spacious outdoor patio.
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