The Chaum — Restaurant in North Augusta

I’m not a picky eater and came in excited to try something new. I ordered the Army Stew for $18.99, but the menu didn’t include clear pictures or ingredient details. When the dish arrived, I was shocked to find that the “meat” inside was spam and hot dogs.

Here’s the thing — if the menu actually called it “Spam and Hot Dog Stew” and priced it at $18.99, do you really think many people would order it? I wouldn’t have. That’s why clear descriptions are so important, especially for less familiar dishes.

That being said, the broth was excellent, the vegetables and rice were fresh, and the sides were delicious. My wife had the seafood pancake, and it was perfectly cooked and full of flavor.

Spam and hotdogs for $18.99...

The Dolsit bebimbop was pretty good - mushrooms not flavored, rice not sizzling when it came out. Serving size was very small for $17.99. The seafood jee ja was actually pretty good, but again a small size for the cost. The banchons were served in the smallest container for food I’ve ever seen. The Kimchee was delicious. It is newly opened so they are still working on it but I didn’t expect to hear classical piano music being played. No decorations on the walls. Even a few travel posters of Korea would have helped the atmosphere. I do...

Beef bulgogi was savory, instead of savory and sweet; the meat wasn't flavorful and had some gristle 3/10. The beef japchae was a 6/10. It didn't have enough veggies, was too oily, and missing the balance of salt with umami. However, the beef in the japchae was good, although I am accustomed to having it sliced thin like the noodles, it was served in larger pieces. Spicy cucumber needed to be marinated more 3/10. The fried dumplings...