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MOA Korean BBQ & Bar - Columbia, Columbia, SC

MOA Korean BBQ & Bar - Columbia

4.8
4.8
226 Reviews
$31 to $50
Asian

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2 people
22:30
Booked 31 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
Welcome to MOA, downtown Columbia's exclusive destination for authentic Korean BBQ dining. Our upscale establishment prides itself on delivering an unforgettable culinary experience, where the vibrant flavors of traditional Korean cuisine meet the highest quality ingredients, including our signature dry-aged beef. Sit back and relax as our dedicated service team expertly handles the grilling for your table, ensuring every bite is perfection. Join us for a memorable dining adventure at the only Korean BBQ restaurant in downtown Columbia, where every moment is filled with warmth, flavor, and genuine hospitality.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Korean, Contemporary Korean
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 11:00–14:30 Mon–Sat 16:00–22:00 Sun 11:30–21:00
  • Phone number
    (803) 722-4117
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Roy
  • Private party facilities
    Private room accommodates a group of 8 to 25 people with 4 grills
  • Area
    Columbia
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 226 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Columbia

    Best Overall

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    Best Food

  • Columbia

    Best Service

  • Columbia

    Best Ambience

  • Columbia

    Best Value

  • Columbia

    Innovative

  • Columbia

    Good for groups

  • Columbia

    Healthy

  • Columbia

    Hot spot

  • Columbia

    Romantic

  • Columbia

    Good for special occasions

  • Columbia

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
MOA Korean BBQ & Bar in Columbia offers an "amazing experience" with "excellent food and service." Guests praise its authentic Korean BBQ, friendly staff, and vibrant atmosphere. Though some find it "overpriced," the quality cuts of meat and unique dining experience make it a "must visit" in Columbia.

226 Reviews
  1. Kerri

    Dallas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Korean BBQ restaurant in SC! Our second time dining here and will come back again! The food was fresh and delicious. Service was great. 10/10 :)

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  2. Jon

    Charleston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience!! Mike, one of the owners cooked part of our meal for us. Katelyn, a newer server was excellent. MOA is one of, if not the best dining experiences in Columbia for special events!

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  3. jennifer

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Some of the best Korean we’ve had! Went after my daughter’s college graduation. Food was excellent. The quality of the meat was fabulous. We got the Whole cow option, essentially we did NOT cook our own meat at the table. We ended the meal with the Ube crepe cake. Service was fabulous ! Thanks for topping off a very special day!

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  4. Emilie

    Charlotte

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We got the tier of meat that was the least expensive for 4 people. We had plenty. and it was excellent. We discussed going in the middle tier but what we got was excellent. We also ordered edamame and calamari. We were stuffed. The sides are small but there is plenty of food because they bring so many to try. It was fun to taste all the different Korean flavors. I asked which were spicy and he told me so I avoided those. The cheesy corn was a great side as was the salad. We got the cheesecake and the pastry that had Uba (purple sweet potato) It was okay, if we had known there was a citrus option, we'd have done that. The biscotti option was sold out. It was an expensive night out but we will definitely be back for a special occasion. Great birthday for my 27 year old daughter. Service by the son of the owner and sometimes the owner himself was excellent. Definitely will be back.

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  5. Katie

    Raleigh

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    excellent food, ambience and attentive service, decked out for the holidays and just festive, delicious and fun. Korean BBQ is a special experience, I would return!

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  6. Lisa

    Coastal Georgia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our entire experience was met beyond measure! We will definitely be back! Food was mouthwatering and very tasty 😋

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  7. Dee

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience with high quality cuts of meat. Great place for special occasions or a first date. We got the Wagyu Combo for 1-2 people; it was excellent! As an appetizer the seafood pancake is a must, it was exactly what we remembered from Korea. The owner was very attentive and friendly. Our waiter was exceptional! Overall we enjoyed our time here and highly recommend it.

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  8. Patrick

    Charleston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The wait staff (Han) was personable, knowledgeable, and very accommodating. On the spot with anything we needed and took complete care of us. It was more of an experience than just a meal. And she did fantastic. The owner Sean even came by to say hello. That means a lot when the owners do that. unbelievable bar menu. All kinds of cocktail recipes. Hands-down, my favorite restaurant in Columbia. 

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  9. Ting Fung

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good place good food good price! Would try winter special next time!

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  10. Misty

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband, son, and I visited this spot to celebrate our son’s 10th birthday, and it was an unforgettable experience! A friend recommended it to us, and it absolutely exceeded our expectations. The portions are generous, and the unique experience of having the meat cooked right at your table made it both fun and personal. Every dish was packed with incredible flavor, unlike anything we’ve ever had before. To top it off, the owner personally stopped by our table to chat and surprised us with a special birthday dessert made just for our son. It was such a thoughtful touch! We can’t wait to return!

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FAQs

MOA Korean BBQ & Bar - Columbia offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (803) 722-4117.

MOA Korean BBQ & Bar - Columbia is rated 4.8 stars by 226 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
22:30
Booked 31 times today

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Google Map for MOA Korean BBQ & Bar - Columbia

1333 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Columbia
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 11:00–14:30 Mon–Sat 16:00–22:00 Sun 11:30–21:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Korean, Contemporary Korean
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Roy
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (803) 722-4117
  • Private party facilities
    Private room accommodates a group of 8 to 25 people with 4 grills
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