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It took 3 separate tries to get a table here. That's pretty frustrating but it goes to show how popular this restaurant is. If I weren't set on eating here and reviewing how much of an authentic Korean food experience I could have, I would have given up on the second try and gone elsewhere. I was asked each time if I had made a reservation, so I recommend making one if you have a set date and time you want to dine in. I was sat at the counter but was offered a table as soon as one became available. My coat was also taken and stored on a hanger in the back. The staff were friendly and provided good service from start to finish. There was a mistake, unfortunately, and when I got home, I saw that I had been charged for the 막걸리 makkeolli for the table next to me...
**UPDATE: May 2024 I was craving Korean chicken and came back to get takeout one evening. I was recognised as the person who had written this review. I was given 2 complimentary drinks and an apology, which bumps this review back up to its original 4 stars.
As for MY drinks, I ordered a bottle of soju and I upgraded to a mega draft beer for ¥300. I would say the prices are higher than your average Izakaya. It felt like a crime to pay over 1,000 yen for a single bottle of soju, but there is an all-you-can-drink 飲み放題 option. I had work the next day, so I decided against it, but I think nomihoudai would have been cheaper even if I only had 2 drinks, or if I'd ordered 2 small beers instead of 1 mega beer.
For food, I ordered half & half fried chicken. The presentation was aesthetically pleasing, and the chicken 무 (radish) on the side got bonus points from me because the first Korean place I went to didn't offer any. The jalapeño mayo chicken wasn't spicy enough for me but it was delicious, and cut the taste of the thick yangnyeom sauce.
They also have a TV playing kpop music videos, and a semi-open kitchen so you can see the chefs heads as they prepare the food. There are lots of things to hold your attention, especially if you're...
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Overall, I was disappointed with the quality of the food. All of the options for meats required you to order for at least 2 people, so it immediately drove up prices; however, I didn’t feel that the quality was up to par. The cleanliness of the place, staff service, nice interior and atmosphere made up for the disappointment I felt with the food. I hope they can raise the bar for the food, since it’s such a nice place and pretty...
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A fairly new Korean restaurant in the neighborhood. I was a bit disappointed with the Korean style fried chicken, which had a cinnamon sweet flavor instead of the spiciness that I am used to (almost believe someone mixed the ingredients...) Still the japchae was good so I'm willing to come back for some Korean BBQ.
Crowd Size: High (Reservation Recommended) Payment...
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