ARI Korean BBQ & The Cakeshop

I like this place. I went there couple of years ago with family. Back then they had some options for ordering different stuff. But now they only have all you can eat and it’s $60 per person. Little expensive if you don’t eat a lot. My wife is tiny and only eats few bites before she is full, but she had to get the all you can eat option because that’s the only thing they offer when it comes to halal food. She was done after the first serving and I had 2 more. I just wish they had other options for people who just want smaller portions.

I have been to this restaurant about 6 times. We went Saturday as a party of 5. We placed our meat order and sides. Told we could only order 2 sides at a time - hassle never had that happen before. Anyway we ordered the next two sides as soon as the others appeared. in all we ate We got 2 sides of La Galbi (24oz), 1 Hawaiian bulgogi (12oz), 2 fried rice, 2 steamed buns and 1 dumplings. The meat didn't taste as good as it usually does. The Bulgogi had very little seasoning. Anyway getting near the finish of dinner and the waiter told us we had 15 mins.....?? We had told him we were done with meat anyway. The place was EMPTY Alan read the room!!! Suppose we wanted to hang out for a little while talking? We could have even changed our minds on dessert. Also why did the bill include the tip and we were only 5ppl - not the typical 6 group that is the norm. We def didn't eat $400 worth of Korean (one alcohol drink). Very disappointed in this visit.

Ari is such a great Korean restaurant in a very convenient location - the crossind of Medlock Bridge and State Bridge Rds in the plaza with coffe houses, cinema and other restaurants! The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming - perfect for a family dinner. Their new menu offers so many delicious options, and everything tastes super fresh and authentic. I love that they cook the meat right on the burners at your table - it’s such a fun and unique experience! I also adore all the little appetizers that come with the meal, especially the marinated radish and kimchi. The vegie pancakes are great too! The staff are friendly and make you feel right at home. Definitely a spot I’ll be coming back to!

I’m visiting from New York and my sister insisted on bringing me here before my flight home. It did not disappoint! The food was delicious, especially the brisket and spicy chicken bulgogi. Our server/cook’s name was JJ and he was so kind and helpful and he kept us laughing and engaged throughout the whole meal! He was also very attentive and fast with every thing we needed or asked for! I highly recommend this spot and will definitely be visiting again next time!

I had my birthday dinner at ARI and it was my first time trying Korean bbq. I’m absolutely blown and amazed by the experience. They served a variety of palate cleansers (?) like kimchi, salads, potato wedges etc. we ordered the wagyu and chicken bulgogi, garlic shrimp and wagyu brisket for our mains and cheesy fried rice, tater tots, chicken katsu and chicken wings for the sides. Literally everything was amazing, flavorful and well-made. Special shoutout to our server who was super polite and knew what he was doing. One thing I was really impressed with was how organized everything was. I’m Muslim and only consume halal meats so I was worried about contamination with the pork dishes but our meats were prepared on our table with dedicated tongs and shears so there was minimal risk of contamination with pork which made our experience extremely satisfactory. I really think the experience was worth the money. Keep it up! They also gave us complementary cake slice even though we didn’t tell that it was my birthday but it made my experience even more special. 🥰