Edmonton | SANG Korean BBQ - The Harsh Reality Check

(Disclaimer: This review reflects my experience during their soft opening period in August/September. Menu/service may have since improved.) 🔥 The Anticipation vs. Reality As a self-proclaimed KBBQ connoisseur who's tried every spot from Vancouver to Toronto, I had high expectations for Edmonton's newest Korean grill. The Instagram ads showed glistening meats and stylish interiors - but the reality? More "meh" than "omg." 🍽️ The Full Breakdown 💰 Price Point Shock Basic: $35+/person (just meat + rice) Our actual bill: $102.47 after adding: 2 sodas ($4.50 each) Kimchi pancake ($15) Extra dipping sauces ($1.50/ea) 🥩 Meat Quality Bulgogi: Tasted like generic supermarket marinade Galbi: Tough cuts with visible sinew Pork Belly: The only decent option (but hard to mess up) 🍚 Side Dishes (Banchan) Kimchi: Soggy and under-fermented Bean sprouts: Drowned in sesame oil Radish cubes: The only redeeming item ♨️ Grill Issues Table vents didn't work properly → Left smelling like a smokestack Staff changed our grill plate only once during 90-minute meal 💡 Pro Tips If You Still Go Stick to pork items - harder to ruin Request fresh grill plates every 30 mins BYOB - their drink prices are criminal 🌟 Final Verdict: 2/5 "For the same price, drive 10 extra minutes to Dookbaeki where they actually know how to season meat." Would I give it another shot? Only if: They post major menu updates I get a 50% off coupon Every other KBBQ in town burns down #YEGFoodScam #KoreanBBQ #EdmontonFoodies #OverpricedEats