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I was blown away every time I passed by

📍 1696 Douglas St, Victoria, BC V8W 2G6 It’s in Victoria Downtown. The restaurant looks spacious from the outside, but there aren’t too many tables—most people come for the BBQ. The smoke extraction is just so-so, so the place is always hazy with smoke when you walk in 😅. Every time I pass by, the aroma is irresistible, but don’t get your hopes too high—you might end up disappointed if you actually go 😼‍💹. There aren’t many servers. A friend said they used to help with grilling, but I’m not sure about now—they definitely didn’t help us, and we always had to wait ages whenever we needed something đŸ«€. The complimentary appetizers are a plus, though—there are lots of small plates, and they all taste pretty good 👍. Combo for 6 💰285 There were only five of us, but we hesitated and still ordered the 6-person BBQ combo—it looked so loaded đŸ€€. When it came, most of it was big chunks of marinated meat: chicken, beef, lamb, and pork. But the freshness felt just so-so, and the meat didn’t have a strong flavor. Plus, we’re not great at grilling—we didn’t cut or flip the meat in time, so some pieces got overcooked and tough, making them hard to chew 😬. The BBQ was a letdown, but the side dishes in the combo were good! The yukhoe (raw marinated beef) was well-seasoned—mixed with a raw egg and raw garlic to get rid of the fishy taste. The raw garlic was crisp and slightly spicy, and paired with radish strips, it had a refreshing texture 😋. The japchae (stir-fried glass noodles) was on the sweet side. The sweet potato noodles were soft and sticky, mixed with minced beef and veggies—I really liked it 💕. The haemul pajeon (seafood pancake) was just average. There were a bit too many green onions, and the seafood mostly came from octopus tentacles. The dipping sauce was the saving grace—without it, it would’ve been totally flavorless 😐. Gopchang Gui (Grilled Beef Intestines) 💰40 There was more chives than intestines! It came fully cooked, then they cut it up and stir-fried it with chives. The intestines’ skin wasn’t crispy, and the inside was slimy—maybe it was oil? It had a slight greasy aftertaste and only a little saltiness. Not my cup of tea đŸ«€. Gamjatang (Pork Spine & Potato Soup) 💰23/49 So good! Even the small portion had tons of ribs. The ribs were stewed until tender—with a light nudge of chopsticks, the meat fell right off the bone đŸ„ą. Mixed with veggies, the seasoning and spiciness were perfect. Way better than the BBQ! 😍 Kimchi jjigae (Kimchi Stew) 💰20 I barely remembered this dish—after seeing photos, I thought hard and only recalled that the tofu was tender, and the soup was a bit too salty đŸ˜¶. #Canada #CanadaFood #VancouverIsland #VancouverDayTrip #Victoria #Foodie #LifeSnippets #FoodTour #MyDailyLife #WhatInternationalStudentsEat #RestaurantRecommendation #GlobalFoodSquad #FoodCollector #FoodCheckIn #SoloDining #KoreanFood #VictoriaFood

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I was blown away every time I passed by

📍 1696 Douglas St, Victoria, BC V8W 2G6 It’s in Victoria Downtown. The restaurant looks spacious from the outside, but there aren’t too many tables—most people come for the BBQ. The smoke extraction is just so-so, so the place is always hazy with smoke when you walk in 😅. Every time I pass by, the aroma is irresistible, but don’t get your hopes too high—you might end up disappointed if you actually go 😼‍💹. There aren’t many servers. A friend said they used to help with grilling, but I’m not sure about now—they definitely didn’t help us, and we always had to wait ages whenever we needed something đŸ«€. The complimentary appetizers are a plus, though—there are lots of small plates, and they all taste pretty good 👍. Combo for 6 💰285 There were only five of us, but we hesitated and still ordered the 6-person BBQ combo—it looked so loaded đŸ€€. When it came, most of it was big chunks of marinated meat: chicken, beef, lamb, and pork. But the freshness felt just so-so, and the meat didn’t have a strong flavor. Plus, we’re not great at grilling—we didn’t cut or flip the meat in time, so some pieces got overcooked and tough, making them hard to chew 😬. The BBQ was a letdown, but the side dishes in the combo were good! The yukhoe (raw marinated beef) was well-seasoned—mixed with a raw egg and raw garlic to get rid of the fishy taste. The raw garlic was crisp and slightly spicy, and paired with radish strips, it had a refreshing texture 😋. The japchae (stir-fried glass noodles) was on the sweet side. The sweet potato noodles were soft and sticky, mixed with minced beef and veggies—I really liked it 💕. The haemul pajeon (seafood pancake) was just average. There were a bit too many green onions, and the seafood mostly came from octopus tentacles. The dipping sauce was the saving grace—without it, it would’ve been totally flavorless 😐. Gopchang Gui (Grilled Beef Intestines) 💰40 There was more chives than intestines! It came fully cooked, then they cut it up and stir-fried it with chives. The intestines’ skin wasn’t crispy, and the inside was slimy—maybe it was oil? It had a slight greasy aftertaste and only a little saltiness. Not my cup of tea đŸ«€. Gamjatang (Pork Spine & Potato Soup) 💰23/49 So good! Even the small portion had tons of ribs. The ribs were stewed until tender—with a light nudge of chopsticks, the meat fell right off the bone đŸ„ą. Mixed with veggies, the seasoning and spiciness were perfect. Way better than the BBQ! 😍 Kimchi jjigae (Kimchi Stew) 💰20 I barely remembered this dish—after seeing photos, I thought hard and only recalled that the tofu was tender, and the soup was a bit too salty đŸ˜¶. #Canada #CanadaFood #VancouverIsland #VancouverDayTrip #Victoria #Foodie #LifeSnippets #FoodTour #MyDailyLife #WhatInternationalStudentsEat #RestaurantRecommendation #GlobalFoodSquad #FoodCollector #FoodCheckIn #SoloDining #KoreanFood #VictoriaFood

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