BIZNOTE FOLLOWUP: Do Si KBBQ now open on Alki

(Saturday photo sent by Tony Tschanz)

As reported here last Thursday, today is “soft open” day for Do Si KBBQ at 2516 Alki Avenue SW, where Duke’s closed in April. We went in to find out the plan for the coming days – sometimes “soft opens” don’t immediately precede “official” opens. But the staff told us this one does – they’re also expecting to be open tomorrow and beyond. This is an expansion; the original Do Si is in Kent. If you haven’t had KBBQ (Korean barbecue) before, it centers on a tabletop grill where diners cook their own sliced meat – you can order various combinations, including AYCE (all you can eat).

(Posted menu photo sent by Chris Kardish)

For starters, Do Si plans to open 11 am to 9 pm Mondays through Thursdays, until 10 pm Fridays-Saturdays-Sundays, and they told us they prefer reservations but will consider walk-ins.

WS neighbor October 13, 2025 (5:14 pm)

I sure hope this is good and they can sustain business with whoever can afford $33 for a lunch!

Delridge Engineer October 13, 2025 (7:57 pm)

It’s an expensive world out here, try it out.
What do I know October 13, 2025 (8:51 pm)

The $33 lunch is for the all you can eat menu, the other lunches offered fall in the high teen to low twenty dollar range.

Michael Waldo October 13, 2025 (6:48 pm)

The menu seems rather pricey.

North Delridge October 13, 2025 (8:14 pm)

it’s not too bad if that’s your car out front!
Ray West October 14, 2025 (7:13 pm)

The food sounds good, but way too expensive for my budget. Even the lower-priced menu items is pretty pricey. Not sure this will draw a big crowd, but good luck to them.

ltmmgm October 13, 2025 (7:17 pm)

What isn’t pricey nowadays? Just the other day we went to the Habit and got 2 burgers, 2 drinks and 1 50/50 (fries/onion rings) and it came up to $30.81 so $33.00 with a fabulous view doesn’t sound to bad to me.
Good luck to them!

Alki neighbor October 14, 2025 (1:24 am)

Excited to try everything!

Foop October 14, 2025 (9:29 am)

People saying this is expensive for all you can eat must not go out very much, I went to Alki pho recently and an entree and a cocktail (both quite average in quality and quantity amounted to $45 plus tip.

BDR October 14, 2025 (3:17 pm)

Am I the only person who prefers not to see the meat noted as ‘belly’? Can’t we just say pork, beef or lamb? Make me queasy just reading the menu. Sad but true.

Lisab October 14, 2025 (8:32 pm)

It’s only a problem for meat eaters. As a vegan, I’m cool with it and glad not to have to eat “belly”.
WS Resident October 15, 2025 (12:18 am)

Love pork belly. I suppose they could call it fresh raw thick bacon.

Alki neighbor October 14, 2025 (4:52 pm)

Went to soft opening and let me tell ya it’s worth the money. Large portions they give you 90 minutes for the AYCE and one round was more than enough for my family. I’m very happy they are now here and I don’t have to travel far for the experience. The flavors are amazing also

aa October 14, 2025 (6:01 pm)

My favorite part is they’ll consider walk-ins. Good one!

Bob October 14, 2025 (10:12 pm)

1) People need to realize their featured menus are AYCE. They have other menus buried in their website that feature one-item choices that come with sides, and lunch ‘bento boxes’ that are equivalent or cheaper than other lunchtime spots.2) ‘Belly’ is a cut of meat. There are many different cuts, many of which are so much tastier than the standard cut you find at Safeway. 3) KBBQ is awesome and a fun time with friends/family. Try it out.