04/23/08

Fine food, nice decor, unhelpful service

by radamady

I have to admit right now that I no nothing of Korean food. And when I admitted this to my waitress, she failed to seize her opportunity to help me out. Not that I was expecting a class or anything. I asked her what was the house specialty and she told me she didn't know. I asked her what I should try and she said "aynthing". I ordered the pork belly and was fine with that. I was able to presuade our waitress to give me some guidance about how to eat it (make a sandwich with cabbage and radish). My date's sliced beef was good. I love to try new foods, but I'm just not seeing the appeal of this cuisine. I don't know why the service was so rushed but I guess I would try this place again. At least it looked cool.

• Pros: Good prices, nice decor, fun neighborhood
• Cons: unhelpful service--but still professional

03/09/08

good all around

by trendygrlz

The food was great, the pricing was decent, the service was good, the atmosphere was fun, and then after dinner you can wander around a interesting neighborhood. What more can you ask for. I've only been here twice this year and each time I couldn't find any faults to it. Though I had ppl say the bathroom was weird - but thats their own style.

• Pros: everything

07/14/07

Great Food, Hopping Bar and Friendly Service

by affirmallchance

I love Korean food so I can get pretty picky with Korean restaurants but this place was a great uunexpected find. It really has authentic Korean food that not only tastes great but at a very reasonable price. Try the kalbijim which is the beef rib stew, it is really good as an entree, one of the best beef dishes I've tried in any Korean restaurant including the ones in Korea!!! Also, the space was nice, a little on the open lofty style side but I liked the decorations and the overall vibe. Service was friendly but a little sloppy but the food was good enough and the place comfortable that I didn't really mind it.

The bar gets hopping but there is a corridor separating the dining section so the noise doesn't intrude on your dinner. Overall, one of the better Korean restaurants in Manhattan and its great that it happens to be in the East Village.

• Pros: Great food at reasonable price point.
• Cons: Service friendly but a little sloppy.