100-Yuan AYCE Charcoal BBQ: Is It Worth It? I'm Telling You Straight.
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2026-01-24
Is a 100k AYCE charcoal K-BBQ too good to be true? This brutally honest review of Oharang tells all. It highlights the delicious charcoal-grilled beef and fantastic side dishes but also exposes the major drawbacks. Get ready for a battle with inconsistent fires, slow service, and a dining room so smoky it feels like an "extreme survival challenge." This guide weighs the pros and cons, helping you decide if the bargain price is truly worth it.
Korean BBQ places are all over Jakarta, but Oharang is pretty much the only one that dares to advertise itself as"charcoal-fired" while keeping the price down to around 100k per person. Drawn by this value for money and its"No Pork No Lard" sign[1], I went to Nongkrong there with my friends. The result… well, how should I put it? This meal gave me mixed feelings. It felt like eating in a wonderland—the smoky kind of wonderland. 😂
90 Minutes of Highs and Lows
We chose the Premium package, which was about 115k per person after tax[2]. When the meat arrived, the juicy Angus beef looked pretty good[3]. Sizzling on the charcoal grill, the aroma was truly Mantap! But to be honest, the marinade on most of the meat was either too sweet or too salty, making the flavor profile a bit one-dimensional, and the sauce options were limited too[4].
On the other hand, I was blown away by their side dishes. The kimchi and pickled radish (Kimchi & Danmuji) were sweet, sour, and refreshing, fermented just right. They're an absolute lifesaver for cutting through the grease—I could eat three plates of it on its own![5] And those Korean rice balls (Jumeokbap) were just perfect with the grilled meat[6].
BUT! Here comes the biggest problem. The charcoal fire... anjay, it had a mind of its own. It would go out just like that, and we had to wait ages just to grill one thin slice of meat. We had to call the staff over to change the charcoal three times just to barely cook our meat[7]. Out of the 90-minute dining time, it felt like we spent half of it battling wits with the stove.
I have to be honest…
The most frustrating part was the service. It's not a self-service buffet; you order what you want. But the staff was incredibly slow in bringing out the food. We had to chase our order three times and it still didn't come. Watching the clock tick by, I was just... thanks for nothing[8]. Moreover, the restaurant's ventilation system was practically non-existent. Halfway through the meal, the whole room was filled with smoke. It stung my eyes and made them water, and there was no escaping smelling like smoke after you're done[9]. I wanted to come here to Chill, but it turned into an"extreme survival challenge."
The Editor's Honest Guide to Avoiding Pitfalls
Although there are plenty of things to complain about, considering the price, if you absolutely must go, remember these points:
- Order decisively: Don't hesitate. Order everything you want to eat and might want to eat in the first round. Because the second round might take forever and a day to arrive.
- Payment Methods: Remember to bring cash or have your e-wallet ready on your phone. They don't accept credit cards here![10]
- Choose Your Time Wisely: You'll definitely have to queue during weekend meal times. If you want a more relaxed experience, go on a weekday or right when they open[11].
- What to Wear: Wear clothes you don't mind getting smoky. Don't wear a freshly washed white T-shirt, or you'll have to throw it straight into the washing machine when you get home.
- Not Recommended for Kids: The smoke is really thick. It's sincerely not recommended for young children and babies who are sensitive to smoke.
- Keep a Calm Mindset: Treat it as a social activity that tests your patience. Don't expect to feast to your heart's content and leave stuffed. After all, at this price, what more can you ask for? 🤷♀️
- Jakarta's only "charcoal-grilled" BBQ: ~100k, No Pork No Lard. Unbeatable value! [1]
- Their sweet & sour kimchi and pickled radish are the true stars! I could eat three plates plain; they're the ultimate palate cleanser. [2]
- For "fairyland" BBQ? Smoke makes your eyes stream [3], grill dies suddenly [4]. It's an "extreme survival challenge"!
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