Fresh meats
Reviewers consistently found the meats fresh and high quality, with marinated beef and tender wagyu standing out.
Mukbang Shows Korean BBQ And Seafood Restaurant - JBR Branch
Jumeirah Beach Residence
Mukbang Shows is a Korean barbecue and seafood restaurant in Jumeirah Beach Residence, built around grill-at-the-table dining and lively group meals. Reviews particularly highlight the fresh seafood, marinated meats and karaoke, including private rooms for celebrations.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
581 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Helpful grilling
Staff regularly help cook the meat and change the grill, making the Korean BBQ easier for first-timers and solo diners.
Karaoke rooms
Karaoke adds an interactive element, while private rooms give birthday and family groups a more relaxed setting.
Seafood choice
The seafood assortment is a genuine highlight for some diners, especially the fresh shrimp and seafood boil.
Refilled sides
Unlimited banchan refills and free-flow drinks add value to the all-you-can-eat experience.
Family friendly
Children under six eat free and those aged six to twelve are half-priced, according to one family visit.
What to Eat at Mukbang Shows Korean BBQ And Seafood Restaurant - JBR Branch How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Mukbang Shows Korean BBQ And Seafood Restaurant - JBR Branch, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
These items at Mukbang Shows Korean BBQ And Seafood Restaurant - JBR Branch got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Bbq Net +6
“Food was lit🔥💕 BBQ was superb 👌🏻 Highly recommended”
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“Food was lit🔥💕 BBQ was superb 👌🏻 Highly recommended”March 2026
“We enjoyed Unlimited Korean BBQ plus access to their Karaoke & Family Rooms, the vibe of this place is amazing , complete with Korean Lanterns, and Hanok-style Interiors — vibrant, fun, and 100% Instagrammable. 🇰🇷”February 2026
Honorable mentions (17)
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Boil seafood Net +1
“I like the clean place the food is delicious especially the boil seafood which is very delicious thank you to Mr. Joonti for your very friendly and pleasant service”
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“I like the clean place the food is delicious especially the boil seafood which is very delicious thank you to Mr. Joonti for your very friendly and pleasant service”June 2026
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Bulgogi Net +1
“He even tried to cook for us while writing this review😆 the food is good esp the tofu, macaroni and bulgogi meat plus the good view of Ain Dubai outside.”
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“He even tried to cook for us while writing this review😆 the food is good esp the tofu, macaroni and bulgogi meat plus the good view of Ain Dubai outside.”April 2026
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Fresh seafood Net +1
“The quality of the food was excellent — fresh seafood, flavorful marinated meats, and a great variety of side dishes. Everything was served beautifully, and the ingredients tasted fresh and authentic.”
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“The quality of the food was excellent — fresh seafood, flavorful marinated meats, and a great variety of side dishes. Everything was served beautifully, and the ingredients tasted fresh and authentic.”June 2026
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Fried chicken Net +1
“Special mention to the fried chicken: crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and incredibly flavorful.”
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“Special mention to the fried chicken: crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and incredibly flavorful.”April 2026
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Kimchi jjigae Net +1
“The kimchi jjigae is also good. From these, you can tell that the soup base and seasoning are done properly. The flavors feel layered and balanced, not flat.”
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“The kimchi jjigae is also good. From these, you can tell that the soup base and seasoning are done properly. The flavors feel layered and balanced, not flat.”December 2025
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Korean bean noodles Net +1
“And we ate the Korean bean noodles. The noodles was soft and good to chew. The beans sauce is balanced with the noodles. Highly recommend to try.”
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“And we ate the Korean bean noodles. The noodles was soft and good to chew. The beans sauce is balanced with the noodles. Highly recommend to try.”February 2026
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Marinated beef Net +1
“I highly recommend their marinated beef—it was incredibly flavorful, tender, and definitely the highlight of the meal.”
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“I highly recommend their marinated beef—it was incredibly flavorful, tender, and definitely the highlight of the meal.”June 2026
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Marinated meats Net +1
“The quality of the food was excellent — fresh seafood, flavorful marinated meats, and a great variety of side dishes. Everything was served beautifully, and the ingredients tasted fresh and authentic.”
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“The quality of the food was excellent — fresh seafood, flavorful marinated meats, and a great variety of side dishes. Everything was served beautifully, and the ingredients tasted fresh and authentic.”June 2026
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Premium bbq Net +1
“Had the Premium BBQ here and it was amazing. The food was incredibly delicious, fresh, and full of flavor. Everything was cooked perfectly and the atmosphere was really nice too.”
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“Had the Premium BBQ here and it was amazing. The food was incredibly delicious, fresh, and full of flavor. Everything was cooked perfectly and the atmosphere was really nice too.”May 2026
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Premium set Net +1
“Had a pleasant K-bbq experience at Mukbang Shows JBR. We had the premium set and enjoyed the wagyu and rib eye. Danush is very attentive and accommodating. He carefully explained each K-bbq set and recommended what’s best for us. Jundy was also very welcoming and always checks on us. Overalll, we highly recommend Mukbang Shows JBR for the best K-bbq experience!👍🏼”
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“Had a pleasant K-bbq experience at Mukbang Shows JBR. We had the premium set and enjoyed the wagyu and rib eye. Danush is very attentive and accommodating. He carefully explained each K-bbq set and recommended what’s best for us. Jundy was also very welcoming and always checks on us. Overalll, we highly recommend Mukbang Shows JBR for the best K-bbq experience!👍🏼”May 2026
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Rib eye Net +1
“Had a pleasant K-bbq experience at Mukbang Shows JBR. We had the premium set and enjoyed the wagyu and rib eye. Danush is very attentive and accommodating. He carefully explained each K-bbq set and recommended what’s best for us. Jundy was also very welcoming and always checks on us. Overalll, we highly recommend Mukbang Shows JBR for the best K-bbq experience!👍🏼”
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“Had a pleasant K-bbq experience at Mukbang Shows JBR. We had the premium set and enjoyed the wagyu and rib eye. Danush is very attentive and accommodating. He carefully explained each K-bbq set and recommended what’s best for us. Jundy was also very welcoming and always checks on us. Overalll, we highly recommend Mukbang Shows JBR for the best K-bbq experience!👍🏼”May 2026
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Samgyupsal Net +1
“Hidden gem in Marina. Absolutely amazing in terms of food and ambiance. The best samgyupsal you can find in UAE.”
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“Hidden gem in Marina. Absolutely amazing in terms of food and ambiance. The best samgyupsal you can find in UAE.”March 2026
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Seafood dish Net +1
“We enjoyed the classic all You can eat with the seafood dish being our favorite of all the food assortment.”
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“We enjoyed the classic all You can eat with the seafood dish being our favorite of all the food assortment.”June 2026
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Shrimp Net +1
“The shrimp were super fresh, juicy, and full of flavor.”
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“The shrimp were super fresh, juicy, and full of flavor.”April 2026
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Sundubu jjigae Net +1
“The sundubu jjigae is one of the most satisfying ones I’ve had in Dubai, especially in winter when you just want something hot and comforting.”
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“The sundubu jjigae is one of the most satisfying ones I’ve had in Dubai, especially in winter when you just want something hot and comforting.”December 2025
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Tofu Net +1
“He even tried to cook for us while writing this review😆 the food is good esp the tofu, macaroni and bulgogi meat plus the good view of Ain Dubai outside.”
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“He even tried to cook for us while writing this review😆 the food is good esp the tofu, macaroni and bulgogi meat plus the good view of Ain Dubai outside.”April 2026
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Wagyu Net +1
“Had a pleasant K-bbq experience at Mukbang Shows JBR. We had the premium set and enjoyed the wagyu and rib eye. Danush is very attentive and accommodating. He carefully explained each K-bbq set and recommended what’s best for us. Jundy was also very welcoming and always checks on us. Overalll, we highly recommend Mukbang Shows JBR for the best K-bbq experience!👍🏼”
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Review excerpts
“Had a pleasant K-bbq experience at Mukbang Shows JBR. We had the premium set and enjoyed the wagyu and rib eye. Danush is very attentive and accommodating. He carefully explained each K-bbq set and recommended what’s best for us. Jundy was also very welcoming and always checks on us. Overalll, we highly recommend Mukbang Shows JBR for the best K-bbq experience!👍🏼”May 2026
What to Avoid (2)
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Bbq set Net −1
“BBQ set — not my favorite The BBQ set was disappointing for me. Since there are no non-halal options, there’s no pork belly, which already takes away a big part of the classic Korean BBQ experience. Among the meats, the only one I genuinely enjoyed was the plain beef slices, mainly because I prefer non-marinated meat. The rest didn’t leave much of an impression, which might have more to do with meat quality than seasoning. The basa fish felt especially out of place in a BBQ set. It wasn’t marinated, and basa itself doesn’t really work well on the grill. The BBQ set also comes with five flavors of Korean fried chicken, but this was another let-down. The batter was very thick and tje coating powder was overly salty, with not much meat inside. i felt like eating mostly coating. We ordered the BBQ set at 99 AED per person (minimum two people to order), and for that price, I wouldn’t recommend it.”
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“BBQ set — not my favorite The BBQ set was disappointing for me. Since there are no non-halal options, there’s no pork belly, which already takes away a big part of the classic Korean BBQ experience. Among the meats, the only one I genuinely enjoyed was the plain beef slices, mainly because I prefer non-marinated meat. The rest didn’t leave much of an impression, which might have more to do with meat quality than seasoning. The basa fish felt especially out of place in a BBQ set. It wasn’t marinated, and basa itself doesn’t really work well on the grill. The BBQ set also comes with five flavors of Korean fried chicken, but this was another let-down. The batter was very thick and tje coating powder was overly salty, with not much meat inside. i felt like eating mostly coating. We ordered the BBQ set at 99 AED per person (minimum two people to order), and for that price, I wouldn’t recommend it.”December 2025
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Seafood pancake Net −1
“Haemul pajeon (seafood pancake) — okay, but nothing special. It's fine to try once, but it’s not something I’d order often. The batter feels a bit too flour-heavy and not very crispy. Traditionally, pajeon gets its light crispiness from using ice water (or sometimes soda), and without that, it can taste a bit dense and plain. The dipping sauce was also quite mild, so overall it didn’t really stand out.”
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“Haemul pajeon (seafood pancake) — okay, but nothing special. It's fine to try once, but it’s not something I’d order often. The batter feels a bit too flour-heavy and not very crispy. Traditionally, pajeon gets its light crispiness from using ice water (or sometimes soda), and without that, it can taste a bit dense and plain. The dipping sauce was also quite mild, so overall it didn’t really stand out.”December 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Go early. Allow extra time for JBR traffic and arrive early; one reviewer specifically found traffic heavy around the area.
Ask for guidance. If Korean BBQ is new to you, ask the team to explain the sets and help with grilling.
Try jjigae. For a solo visit or a comforting non-BBQ order, consider sundubu jjigae; one regular called the soups the main reason to return.
Book karaoke. Reserve a private karaoke room if you are celebrating or want to sing without outside noise.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Plaza Level, Bahar 7 - Unit P33 - The Walk
Marsa Dubai - Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai
| Mon | 1:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 1:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 1:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 1:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 12:30 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 12:30 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
No pork belly
Because the restaurant is halal, diners looking for classic pork-belly Korean BBQ will not find it here.
Uneven pajeon
One reviewer found the haemul pajeon flour-heavy, dense and not especially crisp.
Service lapses
A reviewer reported waiting to be noticed in some seating areas, with drinks occasionally arriving after the main dishes.
Parking limits
The restaurant did not offer valet parking, so one group chose to use Uber instead.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
99 AED per person
BBQ set
“We ordered the BBQ set at 99 AED per person (minimum two people to order), and for that price, I wouldn’t recommend it”Google review · December 2025
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Unlimited buffet
“We found out about this place via tiktok, so we decided to visit the nearest branch near us, which is the JBR branch hoping to get the unlimited buffet for 69aed unfortunately its only available at their Diera branch,”Google review · March 2026
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The Bottom Line
Mukbang Shows is a Korean BBQ and seafood restaurant in Jumeirah Beach Residence where the meal is part cooking session, part group activity. You can grill marinated meats, order a premium set with wagyu and rib eye, or choose from seafood; karaoke makes it especially suited to birthdays, family dinners and nights out with friends. The strongest food feedback centres on fresh ingredients and well-seasoned meats.
Marinated beef, shrimp and the seafood assortment receive specific praise, while banchan can be refilled and free-flow drinks are included with some all-you-can-eat options. One experienced Korean-food diner preferred the sundubu jjigae and kimchi jjigae, describing the soups as layered and balanced. There are useful family perks: children under six eat free, and ages six to twelve pay half price.
Karaoke rooms can make celebrations more private. Parking needs planning because valet is unavailable, and a reviewer suggests going early around JBR traffic. The halal setup means there is no pork belly.
One detailed review also found the pajeon dense and service occasionally slow in overlooked seating areas, so expectations should be more about the social BBQ experience than perfect consistency in every dish.
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