"H ave you ever had Korean or Asian barbecue before?"

It's the first question a hostess at Seng's Asian Barbecue asks as she seats guests in booths outfitted with built-in tabletop grills and retractable exhaust hoods. Opening in summer 2025 just blocks north of the Monroe Street Bridge, Seng's offers many diners their first experience with all-you-can-eat, self-grill dining.

"If they say no, then we take the time to explain the process of how everything goes and what they're anticipating so that they don't feel uncomfortable," says Patty Seng, who co-owns the restaurant with her husband, Joe.

Once seated, a 90-minute time limit for the meal starts, and seven banchan (side dishes) are laid out across the table with plenty more to choose and order throughout the meal. The barbecue requ

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