Namsan Korean Cuisine - The Service That Actually Deserves 18% Tip!
After 8 days of Banff adventures, we stumbled upon this Korean hidden gem near our downtown hotel - and it restored my faith in North American hospitality! π Namsan Korean Cuisine (Where servers treat you like family) π² Why It Earned My Rare 18% Tip Endless banchan refills without asking Free surprise drinks for the kids Packed takeout containers for our leftovers Genuine warmth from all-Korean staff π₯ Feast Mode Activated π² Beef Hotpot - Army stew-sized portions with thick rice cakes π¦ Seafood Pancake (forgot to photograph!) - Crispy edges galore π₯ Pork Belly - Had to pack half (portions = massive) π° The Tipping Truth $150 pre-tip for 4 people (stuffed to the brim) 18% given willingly - First time in 3 Canada years! "Banff restaurants - take notes!" #CalgaryEats #KoreanComfort #TippingDoneRight