A 4.8-star Korean buffet on Google, yet you have to fight for the beef?
qponx
2026-03-06
A Korean BBQ buffet with a 4.8-star rating sounds like a dream, but what's the catch? This article reviews DEUSEYO, an all-you-can-eat spot that promises imported beef but delivers a frustrating experience. The main issue? Incredibly slow meat refills that turn your meal into a "meat-grabbing" competition. Discover the truth about the paper-thin cuts and bland hot pot, plus get essential tips on how to make the most of your visit if you still decide to go.
Girls, I'm honestly a bit confused. While shopping at Transmart Padang, I stumbled upon this Korean buffet BBQ place, DEUSEYO, which has a Google rating as high as 4.8. It's said to be halal-certified with all-you-can-eat imported Australian/US beef. Who could resist that? I immediately dragged my friend and rushed in. I thought it would be a meat feast, but it turned into... a high-speed "meat-grabbing" competition. Anjay!
Expectations were high, but reality…
To be honest, the environment is just your typical chain restaurant in a mall. It's clean, sure, but don't expect any special atmosphere. Our focus, of course, was the meat! Meat! Meat!
We got straight to the point after sitting down. The officially highlighted imported beef[1] was indeed available, and the sizzling sound on the grill is still very therapeutic. Some of the thin slices were also quite tender and smooth. Paired with lettuce and sauce, yep, that's the stuff. But the downsides were just as obvious. Most of the meat slices were cut paper-thin, falling apart as soon as they hit the grill, which wasn't very satisfying. And that accompanying Korean hot pot, Jjigae[2], was really just flavored water. It felt bland even for cooking vegetables, so forget about using it to cut through the grease.
Is this AYCE or AYCW?
Up to this point, it was still passable. But what really made me lose it was the refill speed! This isn't All You Can Eat (AYCE), it's more like All You Can Wait! The beef platter is empty, and you want a refill? Sure, just wait. Staring at an empty plate, waiting ten to twenty minutes is the norm. I feel like more than half of my mealtime was spent waiting for meat[3]. They finally restock a little, and it's gone in a second! This experience really just hit rock bottom.
Oh, by the way, the regular buffet is about 144k Indonesian Rupiah per person[4]. The price isn't outrageous, but some friends said the staff didn't clearly explain that it's charged per person, leading to a moment of confusion at checkout[5]. Everyone should definitely pay attention to this!
Editor-in-Chief's Foolproof Guide to Avoiding Pitfalls
Overall, if you have a craving for Korean BBQ and happen to be nearby, it's not a complete no-go. But to make sure you don't feel frustrated with how you spent your money, please take this guide:
- Go off-peak! Off-peak! Off-peak! If you want to get your money's worth, you have to go early. Don't join the crowd during peak meal times. It's best to head over around one or two in the afternoon. The meat supply is still quite sufficient then[6].
- Ask about the price before ordering: The first thing to do after being seated is to grab a waiter and confirm the pricing method, whether it's per-person, to avoid any awkwardness when paying the bill.
- Be patient: The staff might be a bit slow to respond or not have all the information because they're so busy[7]. If you need something, just remind them a couple of times and don't take it to heart.
- Be cautious with upgrades: Some friends have reported that in the so-called premium steak package, the thick-cut meat or Wagyu steak is actually quite tough[8]. Don't pay a high price just to step on a landmine.
- A 4.8-star rated Halal K-BBQ AYCE. Get all-you-can-eat imported Aussie/US beef—a meat lover's dream! [1]
- Listen to that sizzle! Wrap the thin-sliced beef in lettuce with sauce for that classic Korean BBQ flavor. [2]
- At ~144k IDR/person for the regular buffet[3], it's a total steal for BBQ freedom.
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