A wonderful new place in Rochester (might I add, a mother-daughter DUO!) serving absolutely delicious and authentic Korean yumminess! As a Queens NYC native, I have been DYING to find food with quality and flavor in the Rochester area, and am happy to say this is top-5-spot on my list!
Item after item arrived at our table, leaving us astonished: extremely simple and fresh ingredients prepared with care to have bursting flavor (and at a perfect price-point!) Our table was impressed as we felt the restaurant offered more than just food, but an experience. The space is clean and comfortable; The family running the business was kind and inviting. It felt like being in someone’s home.
Our table ordered the Korean-ade (which is sparkling water with freshly prepared real fruit purées), matcha lemonade, and a mint-chocolate espresso; beef bolgogi, Korean fried chicken and tofu, both in their house sweet n spicy sauce (so yummy!) served with traditional Korean banchans (side dishes—which are unlimited BTW!)
Portions were very generous and we left more than satisfied. We visited for the soft grand-opening on the second day of business operations and whole-hearted hope they remain open for the long-haul. My group is excited to return and try more menu items. Thank you for a...
Read moreHands-down best authentic Korean in Rochester. They have a lot of things that other restaurants in the area don't, including foods like gim mari (a favorite of mine), bibim naengmyeon, and Korean fried chicken, plus tons of drinks to choose from (lattes, fruit ades, and classic Korean drinks like sikhye).
They are in a soft open phase as I write this review and are staffed by just the mother and daughter team that owns the restaurant, so you may encounter wait times, but I promise it's worth it. The service was excellent and very friendly.
My friend and I got the bulgogi beef box, dolsot bibimbap, tteokbokki, gim mari, and peach ade. I also tried the sikhye (sweet rice drink, canned). The ades are so refreshing and made with handmade fruit mixtures. The bulgogi beef was so flavorful and perfectly cooked. Honestly, everything was delicious and I can't wait to come back and try more!
Editing on 8/12/25: I wanted to update my review to say that this place is still the best Korean in Rochester to me! I've had their yukgaejang (my favorite soup) and I felt like I was back in Seoul. They're available for take out and dine in, highly...
Read moreI recently visited this restaurant and tried a few of their dishes—the pajeon, bulgogi lunch box, and sundubu-jjigae—and I was blown away by how authentic everything tasted! The pajeon had just the right amount of crispiness with a perfectly balanced savory flavor that’s hard to find, even in Korea. The bulgogi lunch box was beautifully seasoned and had that deep, rich taste you’d expect from quality Korean BBQ. And the sundubu-jjigae? It was so comforting and flavorful, with a smooth, spicy broth that felt like a warm hug. Each dish felt like a real slice of Korea, which is such a rare find.
What I love most about this place is that they put a clear focus on fresh, quality ingredients. You can really taste the care they put into each dish. If you’re craving healthy, genuine Korean food that doesn’t compromise on flavor, I’d highly recommend coming here.
And for anyone who’s vegetarian, you’ll be happy to know that this place is very vegetarian-friendly! Many of their dishes can be adjusted to be vegetarian, so there’s something here for everyone. Whether you’re new to Korean food or a long-time fan, this spot is definitely worth...
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