We had a wonderful time at this restaurant yesterday as we celebrated my best friends birthday. We were a party of seven and arrived around 7:15. The restaurant was quite busy, they offer a seating area where you can wait until you are seated. It didn't take long before we got to our table. We were brought hot tea to enjoy prior to our ordering. Our waitress was wonderful and so gracious. She was sure to communicate that it would be a few minutes before she would be back to take our order. This restaurant offers cook at table BBQ and it is assisted by the restaurant workers to ensure proper cooking and safety. Once our waitress got back to our table, she apologized for the delay, but we were very understanding as we could see she was quite busy. She took our orders promptly and it wasn't long before our food came out. For an appetizer we ordered Tuk bok ki (rice cakes with vegetables in a chili sauce) they were very tasty and full of flavor. The texture of the rice cake was reminiscent of gnocchi and took on the flavor of the sauce, slightly sweet with a great kick of chili. I ordered the Yook Ge Jang, a flavorful spicy beef stew with glass noodles and fresh vegetables. There was an excellent depth of flavor in my stew and I couldn't stop eating it. My fiance ordered Chap Chae, a warm noodle dish with shredded pork, vegetables and a savory sweet sauce, he also enjoyed his meal. I got to try a bite and loved it. Two of my other friends got Beef Bulgoki and Pork Belly Gui, these menu items are cooked at your table with the assistance of your waitress. The Bulgoki was the star of the show that night, as everyone got to try a bite and found it to be extremely tender and well marinated. The BBQ items came with rice, kimchi, tofu skins, and other assorted sides. Our waitress made different recommendations on good flavor pairings for these and she was so helpful! All the meals we got were of exquisite quality and freshness. The amount of food you are given is well worth the prices, which we all found to be very fair. At the end of the meal we were all already talking about the next time we would be visiting, which is a clear indicator that we all fully enjoyed ourselves. As first time patrons, we were so glad to have had this authentic Korean BBQ experience, especially being so close by to us all. The restaurant was easily accessible and has ample parking and it is in a great location. One take away is that I would not recommend coming here if you are in a rush to be somewhere, as this dining experience is meant to be enjoyed at...
Read moreAmazing food, they cook the bbq right in the middle of the table. Great food and excellent service. Good for people who like Beef and Pork.
When you get BBQ you order what you want and they bring out a big plate of your meat choice. It comes with lettuce which you use to wrap the beef and the sides. It also comes with rice, I'm not sure if it's all you can eat but when I finished my first bowl they brought a second for me when I asked for more. The sides that it come with might be a turnoff for most but I assure you they are extremely delicious and flavorful. It comes with pickled veggies, I saw two types of raddish, Kimchi, cucumber, fish cakes, and it comes with some extremely tasty sauces which just thinking about now are making my mouth water. I put the red sauce on everything I ate!!
Another fair warning, it was a little pricey for my personal wallet but it was definitely worth it. My Bul Go Ki order was about $25 and I also got an appetizer, some kind of egg pancake with spicy peppers, it was really good but not as spicy as I was expecting so I slathered it in the red sauce. Overall I paid $40, I went with a group of 5 other people and we all split the bill $40 each which included a generous tip for the amazing lady who waited on us for the hour or so that we were there.
One other thing to mention is that they do not serve alcohol, though this did not hinder my experience in the slightest.
I loved eating here! Personally I'd only be able to go on special occasions but if you have the coin and you like eating "foreign" cuisine you should check this place out. It's a nice little mom and pop place in a location you probably wouldn't look twice, or maybe a Diagon Alley effect where you only see it when you look at it. Either way this place deserves more business!! It was really quiet while we were there, and that to me is the most unfortunate thing...
Read moreNever going back again even though we really enjoyed the food in the past. Last time we went there, the waiter was so rude.
We were a walk-in party of four, but three of us arrived first. The host gave us a table, and once we sat down, hot tea was served. The lady server was busy but greeted me as she passed by. Shortly after, the male owner came over and asked if we were ready to order. I told him we were still waiting for one person. At first he started to walk away, but then turned back and said, “If you’re waiting, please wait at the entrance like everyone else,” pointing to the door. At that exact moment, some people had just walked in, but I explained that the person we were waiting for was already in the parking lot and would arrive any minute. Still, he insisted we leave the table and wait at the entrance.
My husband, upset, reminded him that he knew us—we come often as a family, always order a lot, and finish quickly. We hoped for some understanding. Instead, he said, “Yes, I know you, but you still need to wait at the entrance like everyone else.” Not wanting to escalate the conflict, I quickly asked if I could order something right away. I pulled out the menu and tried to order two of our usual BBQ dishes. He impatiently told me, “That’s lunch special—you can’t order that.” I said fine, we’ll order from the regular menu, and placed an order for a scallion pancake first, planning to add more once our child arrived. Only then did he finally let us stay.
After he left, I looked around—the people who had just arrived were already seated, and there were still plenty of empty tables. Literally one minute later, our child walked in.
This whole experience was humiliating and frustrating. We used to love this place and its food, but the rudeness of the waiter completely ruined it for us. Sadly, we will not be...
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