Yummy's Korean BBQ
๐Ÿˆ Game Day Weekend ยท Oct 16โ€“17, 2026

Where to Eat Before the BYU vs Notre Dame Game

No. 3 Notre Dame. No. 8 BYU. College GameDay in Provo. Fuel up on Utah's original all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ โ€” and show your fan gear for a free treat, Friday and Saturday.

BYU vs Notre Dame: Game Day Details

Matchup
No. 3 Notre Dame (6โ€“0) vs No. 8 BYU (5โ€“0)
Date & Kickoff
Saturday, October 17, 2026 โ€” 5:30 PM MT
Stadium
LaVell Edwards Stadium, Provo, Utah
TV
ABC
College GameDay
Live from BYU campus, 7โ€“10 AM MT
History
First-ever matchup of two top-10 teams in Provo; only GameDay's 2nd-ever visit (first since 2009)

This is the biggest home game in Provo in years โ€” and the best BYU game day food plan starts with a table grill at Yummy's. Both our Utah County locations are a few minutes' drive from the stadium, so whether you're coming from GameDay on campus or heading straight to kickoff, you're never far from the fire.

Game Day Weekend Offers for Fans

Showing your colors pays off. Wear or show your BYU or Notre Dame gear โ€” jerseys, hats, shirts, foam fingers, anything โ€” and mention it at checkout.

Orem Location

FREE Korean Shave Ice

Show your BYU or Notre Dame gear and get a free Korean shave ice (bingsu) with any $50+ purchase.

360 S State St, Ste 102, Orem, UT 84058 ยท (801) 691-1825

Valid Friday, October 16 โ€“ Saturday, October 17, 2026 only. One per purchase. Dine-in only. Orem location only. Show your BYU or Notre Dame gear and mention at checkout.

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Provo Location

FREE Churro Korean Corn Dog

Show your BYU or Notre Dame gear and get a free churro Korean corn dog with any $20+ purchase.

198 W Center St, Provo, UT 84601 ยท (801) 769-6614

Valid Friday, October 16 โ€“ Saturday, October 17, 2026 only. One per purchase. Dine-in only. Provo location only. Show your BYU or Notre Dame gear and mention at checkout.

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Your Game Day Plan: Pre-Game to Post-Game

Friday is perfect for visiting Notre Dame fans arriving early โ€” come grab dinner the night before and skip the Saturday rush.

  1. Friday, Oct 16 โ€” Early arrivals welcome. In town a day early? Orem (11 AMโ€“9:15 PM) and Provo (11:30 AMโ€“9 PM) serve the full AYCE experience with the fan-gear offer valid all day Friday. Settle in, carb-load, and scout your Saturday route to the stadium.
  2. Saturday 7:00โ€“10:00 AM โ€” College GameDay on BYU campus. Catch the show, then head to lunch while the crowds thin out.
  3. Saturday 11:00 AMโ€“2:00 PM โ€” Pre-game lunch at Yummy's. Orem opens 11:00 AM; Provo opens 11:30 AM. Grill kalbi, bulgogi, pork belly and brisket at your table โ€” the ideal where to eat before BYU game answer, minutes from LaVell Edwards Stadium.
  4. Saturday 5:30 PM โ€” Kickoff on ABC. Notre Dame (6โ€“0) vs BYU (5โ€“0), a first-ever top-10 matchup in Provo.
  5. Post-game โ€” Dinner victory (or comfort) meal. Orem serves until 9:15 PM; Provo until 9:00 PM. Win or lose, the grills stay hot.

Restaurants Near LaVell Edwards Stadium

Asking where to eat before the BYU game? Yummy's Korean BBQ has you covered on both sides of the stadium corridor. Our Provo location sits at 198 W Center St in downtown Provo, a quick drive from BYU campus and LaVell Edwards Stadium โ€” making it one of the most convenient restaurants near LaVell Edwards Stadium for Korean BBQ in Provo. Our Orem location at 360 S State St is right up State Street, equally close to campus, and serves the full all-you-can-eat table-grill experience.

Korean BBQ Provo โ€” Downtown, Near Campus

Yummy's Korean BBQ and Ramyun in Provo pairs classic AYCE Korean BBQ with ramyun noodles, a few blocks off University Avenue. Saturday hours: 11:30 AMโ€“9:00 PM. Call (801) 769-6614.

Korean BBQ Orem โ€” State Street AYCE

Yummy's Korean BBQ in Orem is Utah's original AYCE Korean BBQ, grilling since 2012. Kalbi, bulgogi, pork belly, spicy pork, brisket, plus sushi and house-made banchan. Saturday hours: 11:00 AMโ€“9:15 PM. Call (801) 691-1825.

College GameDay Provo Food

With ESPN's College GameDay broadcasting live from BYU campus 7โ€“10 AM MT, downtown Provo will be packed. Eat at 11:00โ€“11:30 when we open, beat the stadium rush, and you're back on the road to kickoff with time to spare.

Visiting Notre Dame Fans: Eat in Provo

Welcome to Utah, Irish fans. If you're flying in for the weekend, Friday dinner at Yummy's is the move โ€” arrive, eat, and wake up Saturday already oriented. Both locations are easy to reach from I-15 and have straightforward parking nearby, so rental cars and carpools are no problem.

Large groups welcome. Traveling with a crew? Our table-grill format is built for groups โ€” everyone cooks what they want, at their own pace, and the banchan keeps coming. For parties of 8 or more on game day weekend, we recommend calling ahead so we can seat you together: Provo (801) 769-6614 or Orem (801) 691-1825.

Show your green and gold (or your blue and white โ€” we'll feed both sides) and take home a free churro Korean corn dog in Provo or free Korean shave ice in Orem, Friday and Saturday.

Game Day FAQ

What restaurants are near LaVell Edwards Stadium?

Yummy's Korean BBQ in Provo (198 W Center St) and Orem (360 S State St) are both a few minutes' drive from LaVell Edwards Stadium and BYU campus. The Provo location is the closest, in downtown Provo; the Orem location is just up State Street.

Where should Notre Dame fans eat in Provo?

Yummy's Korean BBQ welcomes visiting Notre Dame fans at both Utah County locations. Friday, Oct 16 is ideal for fans arriving early โ€” dinner is calmer than game-day Saturday. Large groups are welcome; call ahead for parties of 8+.

Is Yummy's open on BYU game day?

Yes โ€” both locations are open Saturday, October 17, 2026. The fan-gear offers run Friday, October 16 through Saturday, October 17.

What are your game day hours?

On Saturday, October 17: Orem is open 11:00 AMโ€“9:15 PM and Provo is open 11:30 AMโ€“9:00 PM. Arrive by early afternoon for the smoothest pre-game lunch before the 5:30 PM kickoff.

Do you take large groups on game day?

Yes โ€” our table-grill setup works great for groups, and everyone cooks to their own taste. For parties of 8 or more on game day weekend, please call ahead: Provo (801) 769-6614 or Orem (801) 691-1825.

What is Korean shave ice (bingsu)?

Bingsu is Korea's famous shaved-milk dessert โ€” finely shaved frozen milk piled fluffy like snow and topped with sweet toppings. It's light, cold, and the perfect finish after a hot grill meal. Free at the Orem location with any $50+ purchase, Oct 16โ€“17, when you show your BYU or Notre Dame gear.

What is a churro Korean corn dog?

It's the Korean street-food corn dog โ€” crispy, chewy, and coated in cinnamon sugar like a churro. Sweet, crunchy, and easy to eat on the way to the stadium. Free at the Provo location with any $20+ purchase, Oct 16โ€“17, when you show your BYU or Notre Dame gear.