Excellent service, quality cuts of meat with great variety & fun sides to include. AYCE was pricey but a good deal for what you got.

A Fun and Delicious Experience with a Unique Twist I recently visited Stone Age III Korean BBQ and Hotpot in Birmingham with my sister, and we had an amazing time! She's a huge K-pop fan, so I wanted to surprise her with a spot that matched her love for the music and culture--and this place was perfect. From the moment we walked in, the upbeat and vibrant atmosphere set the tone for an enjoyable evening. Large screens throughout the restaurant were playing K-pop music videos, adding an entertaining and immersive element to the experience. My sister absolutely loved it! The service was exceptional. Our server was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable about the menu, and always attentive to our needs. She went out of her way to make sure we were comfortable and even helped us figure out the best way to cook certain items on the skillet when we struggled a bit with food sticking. Her guidance made a big difference and added to the overall enjoyment of the meal. One of the coolest features of this restaurant was the robotic trays delivering food to tables. It was such a fun and futuristic touch that added a bit of excitement to the dining experience. On top of that, they also have a self-serve all-you-can-eat buffet bar with an interesting mix of items, like French fries, nuggets, pot stickers, kimchi, and other snacks. It was a nice addition to complement the BBQ and hotpot offerings. The food itself was delicious and offered a lot of variety. Cooking it at the table was a fun and interactive experience, even though we had a bit of a learning curve with the skillet. Some items stuck a little while cooking, but with our server's help, we managed just fine. The flavors were great, and the quality of the ingredients made everything even better. Another bonus was the pricing--it wasn't too expensive, especially considering the all-you-can-eat setup and the overall experience. For the amount of food and fun we had, it was definitely worth it. Overall, Stone Age III is a fantastic spot for a unique dining experience, whether you're a K-pop fan or just looking for a great Korean BBQ and hotpot restaurant. The combination of the lively atmosphere, friendly service, and delicious food makes it a must-visit if you're in Birmingham. I'd love to return the next time I'm in town with my sister!

i spend entirely too much of my time here! my order: - spicy pork belly - lettuce wraps - rice - ttekboki - yummy sauce

So, this is my second Korean BBQ hot pot. The first experience totally turned me off from another one, but my husband has wanted to try this one in Hoover. Our server was adorable, and helpful. The he ambiance was clean, modern, and enjoyable. I am not a huge all you can eat, you pay if you leave food person, but I really enjoyed this. I would stop here again--but only if I am really hungry.

We had a group of six, and our sons suggested Stone Age III. They had participated in similar Korean BBQs at other places. We only had to wait a few minutes for a table. The ambiance was super cool with big screens of bright beautiful beaches and K-pop groups. Also, there was a robot that would bring you Bubble Tea if you ordered it. Our server Trey was the best! He was super positive and friendly and had great recommendations about meats to choose as well as sides. This was my first time visiting a Korean BBQ restaurant. I found the whole process really interesting. Some things I liked were the grilled veggies, the Hawaiian Bulgogi, and the spicy chicken. The all you can eat option for one price was great! A couple of suggestions. It is hard to have 6 people around one hot grill. You have to take turns cooking and it is slow going. Add sesame oil or butter at the beginning. Our server said don't do the hot pot and the Korean BBQ at the same time because it would be overwhelming. We listened, and he was right. Overall, it was a fun experience!!

We loved our first time experience here 10/10 Pricey but well worth it Get here early on the weekends. We didn't have to wait on a table because we got here at 5:30pm. Server was a rock star. Basically attended to all our needs and we are a picky bunch. Kids under 3 eat free and kids under 7 get a discount I think. Sides come with order. They have some interesting ones like fries, chicken wings, cheese corn, lettuce wraps And basics like rice and soup They have a sauce kimchi bar Meats for bbq come in 5s. Our faves were the short ribs and bulgogi. Brisket was decent and so were the spicy chicken and shrimp. The bigger cuts of meat get you too full to go for another round so avoid them if you want to indulge in the yummier thinner cuts later. Gratuity is included and I didn't realize it so I ended up ripping almost $20. Our waitress like I said was amazing but make sure to look at the receipt before checking tips. Parking lot is small but we all found parking in it. They don't have a time limit to my knowledge but avoid the starchy sides if you want at least 3 rounds. We were mostly full after the second round. One of our friends did hot pot and he enjoyed it. He wanted a bib and they brought us some high quality aprons. They have boba but we didn't try it. They have brownies at the kimchi bar. The huge TVs are awesome but can be over stimulating. I would have preferred to just see the kpop stuff but this state is a sports loving one so they had a good mix. Food was brought out super fast. If you sit in front of the grill you have to cook, so avoid it if you want to just eat lol. My brother in law was a champ and took on the task. All in all amazing experience. Because it is pricey it will be a special occasion event thing only for us in the future.

We got the chance to try this place around the same week it opened and when we got there it was indeed packed. However the wait was not long compared to how long we had to wait for the other Korean place in Tuscaloosa (not the same restaurant or franchise). While waiting we got to enjoy the scenery and witness people enjoying their meals and even being recognized and seeing some awesome familiar places. This place was definitely a sight to see with wall to wall huge screens showing random different things. Scenery was definitely 10/10. The staff was great as well especially our waitress she was so kind and friendly and stayed on her game! 10/10 The food was miles ahead of everything we had at the other place and then some. If I go over all of it we would be here all day but I will say it's one thing you need to try no matter what. Order the wings TRUST ME the wings are goated. They were legit so good I dm'd and email Stone Age hoping they would give me the recipe and unfortunately they told me no lol. I have no complaints about anything I ate here and I think Abby and Caitlyn will agree with me when I say that they get a 10/10 easy! If you are close to the Hoover area by the Galleria Mall CHECK THIS PLACE OUT!

Crowded, loud, chaotic, and hectic are some words that come to mind. This all-you-can-eat, cook-yourself format may be intimating for a first-timer. It was a little overwhelming to me, and I'm a very experienced eater. I generally like Korean BBQ places, but this newly opened restaurant was so busy on Sunday night that I'm not sure I fully enjoyed my visit. Cooking for yourself is fun, but at the same time exhausting. If you are not prepared for this you might wonder why you bothered to go out. Despite the full restaurant, the wait service was pretty fast. Our party of seven sat at a long table with two burners. The layout is a bit awkward, because the back burner is difficult to access from the walkway (necessary for grill changes). Which by the way, wait staff walking through the restaurant announcing "hot plate" seems like an accident waiting to happen. Each position at the table has their own burner for each personal hot pot, and that is a positive. The downside is with two burners and seven hotpot, there is very little room for any of the ingredients and cooked food. The menu is awesome. There are so many choices that you will want to try everything. Even with our party of seven we didn't get to try everything. The food was very good. The vegetables and other add-in were fresh. The meats and seafood were seasoned well. I definitely recommend, and think this restaurant will do well.

More and more of these Korean BBQ and hot pot combination restaurants are popping up around the Southeast and we are happy one finally opened in Birmingham. The restaurant is roomy and open. The employees are happy and friendly. Our server didn't explain how the BBQ/hot pot process works (and we didn't need her to) nor helped with the grilling (and we wouldn't want her to....), which is just fine as we are well versed in this. However, I did think it's not super newbie friendly. Something they need to take into consideration if they want their customers to reflect the actual population of Birmingham rather than so Asian heavy like it was today, ha! Posting their menu here for everyone's convenience. Selections are good. We ordered a variety and were very happy with our meal. Some constructive feedback for management's consideration: 1) Be willing to provide half portions on items when asked. I asked and was told no. Why? I know I am not going to be able to eat a whole portion and that's why I asked. Why waste? I have eaten at many places like this and it's the first time I am told they are not willing to give me less, ha. 2) Check the freshness of your vegetables before serving. It doesn't reflect well on the restaurant nor is it appetizing when you bring wilted/black vegetables to the table. Same with the green onions and cilantros on the seasoning bar. 3) Knife skills need some work. The meat should be sliced thinner for the hot pot. It's too thick. Similarly, the green onions and cilantro on the seasoning bar would be much better if it's cut much finer. Constructive feedback aside, it's still 5-stars.... especially considering the lack of competition. We would definitely return and we would definitely recommend!