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Authentic Korean BBQ
in Tucson

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Indulge in AYCE Meats

Authentic Korean BBQ Experience

Satisfy Your Cravings with Quality Meats

Indulge in a mouthwatering AYCE meats experience at our authentic Korean BBQ restaurant. Our quality meats are the perfect balance of seasoning and marination, guaranteed to satisfy your cravings.

Come dine with us today.

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About Us

KOTU means  Korean To Tucson.

Kotu Korean BBQ is starting from the ground up and located on Oracle Road across from the Tucson Mall.  Each of the tables inside Kotu’s dining room will come equipped with a small grill in the center.  Discover the authentic flavors of Korean BBQ at KOTU. Our commitment to using fresh, high-quality ingredients ensures a delightful and flavorful dining experience for everyone. The team brings out your desired meats and proteins (raw) and you grill away, ordering as much as your stomach can handle.  Come and savor the essence of Korean cuisine with us.

Menu

* AYCE Dining requires Minimum 2 people.

​* Everyone who dine in has to be eating.

Testimonials

Testimonial

BEST Korean BBQ in Tucson! We came on a busy Sunday night and the service was exceptional and food was hot and fresh. A well lit and bustling atmosphere. The table is set with some sides when you sit down. They had a Wagyu special, which was included in the all you can eat. Quality of meat is very high and staff guide you through the experience (how to cook, etc) would recommend going with the premium menu, as the marinated short rib was super flavorful. Cowboy Ribeye and Beef Bulgogi were also tasty options. For sides, opt for the Cup Ramen-Bab (a mouthwatering fried rice and noodle combo in the classic Shin noodle cup) and Korean cheesy corn. Give this place a try whether you are a seasoned K-BBQ connoisseur or trying for the first time!

Testimonial

Went to the soft opening for Kotu last Friday. I am ecstatic to have a second all-you-can-eat Korean bbq place in Tucson. The meats were tasty, and I had the honor of meeting who I believe is the owner of Kotu, Ms. Yuha. She cooked our meats for us and shared with us that she is an LA Native who lived in Mesa then came to Tucson.
The short rib and marinated short ribs are delicious. Excellent side dishes, including a cup of noodles with rice mixed with sauce.

Service was excellent. It is spacious inside as well.

Ms. Yuha was very kind. Definitely will be returning here!

Testimonial

I randomly found this place on Instagram today so I decided to go because it's just recently opened. It's still in soft opening mode because the staffs still have to be trained. The inside of the restaurant was spacious, clean and welcoming. I have to say the meats here are so high quality, fresh, juicy and tender for an AYcE KBQ place. The owner happened to grill our meat, gave us suggestions on what to get and even cooked the side dishes for us in the kitchen. She told us the wagyu is a limited quantity since the restaurant only has 3 boxes per day. I just felt like a VIP today because of her (Choi). She is so friendly, attentive and kind. She told us a little story about where she is from and stuffs. I just love hearing it because she came from the state I was recently lived in. Overall, the service was phenomenal , food was excellent and I would definitely come back.


Ps: She told us she might opens more restaurants in the future. ;)

Meet Our Owner

"This photo is from a news article published on September 13, 1996, in the Los Angeles Daily News, showcasing the career of owner Joyce Jin. She is a chef with over 30 years of experience and, as an owner, her restaurant was recognized as one of the Best 10 restaurants in the Los Angeles area by the LA Times in 1999. Customers who have tasted Joyce's food have praised her cuisine and have always appreciated her kindness, expressing their fondness for her."

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Local News

THE BEST KOREAN BBQ IN TUCSON

With my taste buds fine-tuned and a passion for authentic flavors, I dove into the bustling world of Korean cuisine right here in Tucson. After devouring my way through 12 of the top spots in the city

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BARBECUE JOINT ‘KOTU KOREAN BBQ’ IS NOW OPEN

After a successful soft opening on Wednesday, May 1, the brand-new concept, Kotu Korean BBQ, has officially opened its doors to the public at 4545 N. Oracle Rd.

Each of the tables inside Kotu’s dining room will come equipped with a small grill in the center. The team brings out your desired meats and proteins (raw) and you grill away, ordering as much as your stomach can handle.

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Address

4545 N Oracle Rd #121

Tucson, AZ 85705

Opening Hours

Contact Us

Sun - Thu: 11:30am - 10pm
​​Fri - Sat:  11:30am - 11pm

Bento Box Order

Only M-F Until 2:30pm

kotu@kotukbbq.com

(520) 372-8361

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