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MOA Korean BBQ & Bar

4.7 (1062)
$50 and over
Korean
128 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202-5001

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MOA Korean BBQ & Bar

4.7
$50 and over
Korean
Uptown

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for groups
MOA Korean BBQ & Bar is an upscale Korean BBQ restaurant in Uptown Charlotte at 128 S Tryon St, inside First Citizens Plaza. Guests grill premium meats at tabletop grills, including American wagyu brisket, prime ribeye, LA galbi and pork belly, with some meats cooked over charcoal and staff on hand to help at the grill. Every meal comes with banchan, and the menu also offers bibimbap, japchae, Korean stews and vegetarian options. The full bar serves craft cocktails, soju, beer and wine. Open for lunch and dinner, MOA hosts date nights, birthdays, business dinners and large groups, with a mezzanine that seats about 20 and a semi-private inner dining area for about 50. Last seating is 30 minutes before closing. Parking: Metered street parking and paid garages are nearby. On weekends, we validate up to $15 of parking at the First Citizens Plaza garage only.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Korean, Steakhouse, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 11:30–20:45 Lunch Tue–Thu 11:00–14:30 Fri, Sat 11:30–14:30 Dinner Tue–Thu 16:00–21:45 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:15
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Jang
  • Catering
    Catering menu, including boxed lunches, on ezCater: https://www.ezcater.com/catering/moa-korean-bbq-and-bar-3
  • Private party facilities
    MOA's mezzanine seats about 20 guests and our semi-private inner dining area seats about 50, for birthdays, business dinners and group celebrations. To plan an event, call (704) 503-9412 or visit moaclt.com.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    Uptown
  • Parking Details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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    Best Date Night Idea in Uptown Charlotte? @moakorean Turn up the heat—literally. MOA offers the ultimate grill-at-your-table experience, perfect for a date night that’s fun, interactive, and seriously delicious. 🔥 Sizzle your way through top-quality marinated meats like tender beef bulgogi and rich pork belly, plus a lineup of fresh veggies, zesty sauces, and fluffy rice to build your own bite, your way.🥩 The aroma? Irresistible. The vibe? Immaculate. Dinner becomes an experience—and trust us, it’s one you’ll both remember. 🥂 #CLTBucketlist #uptowncharlotte #charlottenc #cltdatenights #charlotterestaurants #charlottefood #northcarolina #koreanbbq

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4.7

4.7
(1062)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

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MOA Korean BBQ & Bar delights with exceptional service and vibrant atmosphere. Many guests praised the high-quality meats, noting the "superb" Korean BBQ experience. Celebrations are made special with attentive staff, and the cocktails are "VG". With generous portions and diverse options, it's a "great experience" for gatherings.
1,062 Reviews
  1. jerry Gold

    Denver / Colorado3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent Server. Table BBQ only ok. Cocktails VG and Tomahawk and Bulgoggi from Kitchen were A+

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  2. Katrina

    South Carolina1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 21 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress and cook Alayia was awesome. The atmosphere and food was wonderful. I was celebrating my birthday and we will definitely be back. Thanks for a great birthday celebration 🎂 🎈 🎉
    MOA Korean BBQ & BarResponded on 31 October 2026
    Hi Katrina, We are so happy that you enjoyed your meal with us- thank you for the 5 stars and the wonderful review. We'll pass your kind words along to your Server, and let them know- thank you. Thank you for choosing us to celebrate your Birthday- it was a pleasure having you both here at MOA, and we hope to see you again soon! Warmly, The MOA Team

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  3. Justin

    Charlotte1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 17 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great first experience of Korean BBQ, and our server Chi was great!

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  4. Marc

    Atlanta8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Living West Virginia is a blessing. Unfortunately Korean BBQ is not part of the blessing. This was a genuine treat. Meat quality was way above anything I've ever experienced. Banchan selection was limited. No sesame oil was delivered but other sauces were great. Overall no complaints. There was PLENTY to eat. Would definitely go again

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  5. Diane Gold

    New York City291 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There was 4 of us and we had "the Full Cow". It was delicious and plenty of food. The beef was pre cooked which we did not expect. The cheese corn side was excellent as were the other sides. Excellent restaurant.

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  6. Jonathan

    Charlotte1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 10 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was fantastic the service and the food was top notch, Celebrated 2 birthdays and it was Everything we could have asked for.

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  7. andrew

    Minneapolis - St. Paul19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    great service great quality.. we had a large fun group and had a great experience.. l would highly advise people to flock to MOA for a great time and great food

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  8. Theresa

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 3 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the best Korean bbq experience I have ever had. The meats were superb and tasted better than other Korean bbq restaurants. The price is a bit more but the quality of the meat .makes up for. I wished there was a premium combo for 1 to 2 person as I had to take on the 4 to 5 people which we had a lot of leftovers to bring home. I guess it was good since my kids got to taste it too but in instances if I didn't go straight home it would have gone to waste. Overall, service was phenomenal. Our waitress was attentive and brought everything that we needed or asked for.
    MOA Korean BBQ & BarResponded on 11 October 2026
    Hi, Theresa! Thank you for the five stars and the thoughtful review of your experience with us. We are happy to hear that you had a wonderful meal! We hope to welcome you and your family back in soon. Thank you, The MOA Team

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  9. Katie

    South Carolina1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 3 October 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was horrible! We all had an empty drinks most the meal and had to ask for another round verses being asked. Had to flag the waiter down for the check after finishing dessert and drinks. We spent almost $500 for subpar service. They left a giant table unbussed right beside us for our whole meal (it was gross). Meat was good.

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  10. kelly

    Charlotte7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a party of 8 and it was a great experience! The vibe is cool. The food was delicious! Our service was impeccable! The drinks were great too! Was such a fun experience and we were all impressed with the quality of every part.
    MOA Korean BBQ & BarResponded on 11 October 2026
    Hi, Kelly! Thank you so much for the wonderful review. We are so happy to hear that your dining experience with your group was enjoyable, and we thank you for dining with us! Thank you for sharing that you had a fun time! Until next time, The MOA Team

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Korean, Steakhouse, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 11:30–20:45 Lunch Tue–Thu 11:00–14:30 Fri, Sat 11:30–14:30 Dinner Tue–Thu 16:00–21:45 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:15
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Jang
  • Catering
    Catering menu, including boxed lunches, on ezCater: https://www.ezcater.com/catering/moa-korean-bbq-and-bar-3
  • Private party facilities
    MOA's mezzanine seats about 20 guests and our semi-private inner dining area seats about 50, for birthdays, business dinners and group celebrations. To plan an event, call (704) 503-9412 or visit moaclt.com.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    Uptown
  • Parking Details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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FAQs

MOA Korean BBQ & Bar offers an upscale Uptown experience with tabletop grills, a full bar, and multiple seating levels, guests praise its warm, dark, polished vibe and multiple seating areas, including a mezzanine and a semi‑private dining space for celebrations.

Yes, families dine at MOA; multiple reviewers describe bringing kids and family celebrations, and staff frequently make birthdays and anniversaries feel special.

Smart casual is the guide, polished but relaxed, and many guests dress up a touch for date nights, anniversaries, and business dinners.

Lunch on weekdays (Tue–Thu) is a great time to visit MOA, reviewers call lunch “the perfect time” to try the restaurant and note a more affordable weekday lunch menu, and MOA is open for lunch Tue–Thu (11:00–2:30).

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MOA Korean BBQ & Bar

4.7
$50 and over
Korean
Uptown

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today
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