Chungdam

This place is LEGIT! Be sure to get a reservation! We came here on Friday for lunch and we were so glad we had called in advance to get our reservation, otherwise we wouldn’t have had time to dine on all that amazing food. We did the Korean BBQ, and it was so great because the marinade on the meat was OUTSTANDING and we had our waitress cooking the food for us (which was great because I was nervous that I may have to do it myself). The hotpot dish was also great. We had some braised meat with pumpkin which was OUT OF THIS WORLD good and the silver noodle salad was BOMB​.COM!
Yes, it is expensive, but the place is refined inside, clean, and the food is good. The service was excellent!

If you like really nice tasting meat, this is place is where its at! So much greatness from this place, i don’t know where to start!
First off, when you walk in. Everything looks amazing! I always think that if a place looks great on the inside, the food will be great. And it really was great.
We ordered a lot of different meats: prime rib, rib eye. 2 of each. 2 with marinade and 2 without marinade. Both was so delicious.
We also ordered imported soju: citrus and peach. My goodness, they were amazing!
With good food, came with great and i mean great customer service! We had Eunice. She was seriously amazing and knew everything that we had asked her about. She was knowledgeable about the products and had really great recommendations. She was very helpful and very conversational, which is awesome!
All & all, this place was amazing. First time coming and it forsure wont be the last!

Walked into this place in shorts and tee shirt and was sorely under dressed. High end modern vibe.
But the amazing food soon made me forget about it. 3 of us shared the ChungDam Bibimbap as an appetizer and then launched into the Suwon Galbi, Yangnyum Galbi, and Seng Deungshim. It was all delicious.

Yes it is more expensive than most Korean BBQ place but the quality is also higher. Got their kalbi, the portion didn’t seem much but it was good. And we got the squid dish and it was such a big portion. They help cook the meat for you.
I would come back again but seeing there’s so many other Korean restaurants in the area, for the money I prefer going to Gen or Tobang.

If you are looking for quality and expensive meats, this is the place to come to!
The ORGANIC BLACK PORK BELLY IS TO DIE FOR HERE. The flavor of this meat is SO SWEET (sweet as in the meat taste– it’s hard to describe, you must try it to believe it). I have also tried the kobe beef (which is good) and also the boneless short ribs (also good).
If you come for lunch, they have a different lunch special for everyday of the week! Their ginseng chicken soup and various fish dishes for lunch are also very good.
At the end of the meal, they give you a sweet pumpkin dessert/​drink type of thing. IT’S THE BEST AFTER MEAL DRINK EVER. I wish I knew how they made it because it is so yummy.

I would have given this place a four star if they had better service. What ended up happening was that they couldn’t get an order of hot water correct, it took about a couple of tries before HOT water was brought out. I’m sure that was just lost in translation since there were plenty of natives that ate there, so being Chinese, I know that not all wait staff speaks English. However, they also got our NOT Spicy Tofu Soup incorrect, so that was off.
Onto the food, the food was a tad pricey for what you got, but overall everything was done well and it tasted as it should. The only real «beef» I had with it was the price of their beef, which was $ 48, and when I ate it it didn’t taste anything special, so that was just overpriced to me.
It’s a pretty cool atmosphere and it seemed like they extensively remodeled what was clearly an old Denny’s, being right next to a Motel 6. It’s got an old American Diner look on the outside but on the inside it looks pretty modern. Overall, I’m not sure if I would come back here again, but perhaps I’ll give it another shot when I’m down there.

5÷20÷16: Very nice place. So good that my Korean foodie friend who has eaten basically every good or high-​end Korean restaurant in K Town actually said, «I’ll come back.» Yeah, that’s what he said. Trust me, that simple statement basically means this place is frickin’ top-​notch, and not only does it taste good, it meets his standards for authenticity.
As we sat there waiting for our food, I noticed there were many older Korean folks eating there. Most dressed pretty well, but clearly upper middle-​class Korean. Also, none of them had any KBBQ in front of them. My friend explained that real Koreans don’t really eat KBBQ, especially the older generation, since KBBQ is a modern invention and what they grew up eating would be mostly vegetables and other dishes. Anyway, I thought that was interesting, especially since the reason I wanted to come here was because I saw the pictures of the extremely marbled meat for the grill. But well… if real Koreans don’t eat much KBBQ, and also then I saw the prices…
So, up front, I’m just gonna say yes, the food here was great, but the prices were insane! I just couldn’t justify spending $ 40 – 50 for a single plate of meat to grill for lunch (especially cause I’d probably need a couple!) I dunno, maybe one day I feel particularly spendy I might come back for dinner, but man, those prices were over the top. Even my friend who just came back from eating at some fancy Korean restaurant in Beverly Hills over the weekend said the prices for meat were far higher than he’s used to seeing in typical high-​end Korean places. Crazy.
So, this was what I could afford to eat…
1. Chadol Salad $ 17 «beef brisket salad»: Well, actually, I didn’t like this one. The beef brisket was great by itself, but they served it semi-​cold on top of the crisp but cold salad. Beef brisket just does not taste good cold. But I can tell, if served warm, that brisket would have been delicious. The salad itself wasn’t particularly special without the meat. ³⁄₁₀
Chef David’s Special:
2a. Pyongyang Myum $ 15: Heard of Pyongyang? – yeah, it’s THAT Pyongyang. Huh? – right? So, I guess this cold noodle soup is a traditional dish special to that evil region of the world. And the fact that they would actually have something on their menu associated with that enemy of the world totally intrigued me. I had to get it.
So, the presentation was beautiful! I mean, like a work of art. Even just the bowl itself was elegantly intimidating. I mean, it was HUGE. And inside that huge stainless steel vessel was an ocean of soup with an island in the middle, completely with its own snow-​capped mountain rising up to the heavens! Please check out my pics – you gotta see this.
I actually really loved the soup and noodles. Unlike the Chadol salad, the coldness works here. Very refreshing, and the noodles were so great – elastic yet firm. The soup was tangy but not overly so and refreshed you like a light and cold lemonade would, but it was not fruity though of course. The mountain was made up of slin slices of various meats like pork belly and beef, and I guess the meat was just about my own criticism. They were pretty bland, but I assume would be traditionally that way? And then half a hard-​boiled egg on top. Would have been nicer soft-​boiled like good Japanese eggs, but again, I’m not sure but it could be a tradition thing. But overall, it was beautiful to see, and beautiful to eat. 8.5÷10
2b. Add Marinated Ribs (Galbi) $ 11: This was an optional addition to the noodles. Well, I did come here for the BBQ meat and was priced out, so I had to get some form of meat to try. I’d say yeah, it was delicious, but perhaps not as awesome as I was hoping. The meat was tender and had plenty of char taste. Very good, but I’ve had as good at other high-​end places too. So, very good, but not the best. ⁸⁄₁₀
My Korean friend ordered a meat and tofu stew /​soup which looked mouth-​watering, and my other friend, who’s Cambodian, also ordered something that looked yummy. Everything, except for my salad, was great. And again, the i-​only-​eat-​the-​best Korean approved…
After I get my next tax refund maybe I’ll come back for dinner.
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Wanted to try a different Korean barbecue place and decided to give this place a go with the Korean bae. Definitely on the pricier end for Korean barbecue with food quality and ambiance to match. The place might not look much from outside, but inside it has a modern upscale feel. Plays instrumental music. Makes me feel like I’m in a Korean drama, taha~ They have booths all around with a couple of private rooms. If you need something to compare it to, I’d say it’s a notch up from Jang Su Jang. There is some street parking, but they share a parking lot with the motel behind it.
Ordered:
–yangnyum galbi (marinated beef short ribs) $ 40: I was hoping to do some grilling but they said you had to buy two orders of meat for grilling, just FYI. This was delicious. Thicker, tender, juicier cuts, with a bit of a chew. I felt like it needed to be seasoned more, but nothing the little rock salts and sauce they provide didn’t fix.
–bulgolgi quesadilla $ 13: did not expect to see this on the menu. Ordered it for fun and it wasn’t bad. The sauce that it comes with is cool. It’s like a… carbonated-​tabasco-​salsa sauce. It also comes with a spring/​garden mix salad with what tasted like a creamy italian. I really like the dressing, it was sweet and tangy.
–spicy beef stew $ 15: this was yummy, could have been spicier. I felt like it was a mild-​ish, maybe medium in spice and this is coming from me thinking sriracha is spicy. It has egg, shredded/​pulled beef, glass noodles, and veggies.
–white rice: no charge for rice.
Came here expecting it to be a normal casual kbbq dining experience. I didn’t look into it too much so it was a nice surprise. They came by to drop off some hot tea soon after we were seated. Several people came by to drop of banchan, food, and to check in on you.
Boyfriend said their side dishes were more premium than the norm. They gave mussels (we both weren’t a fan so we didn’t eat those), raw kimchi’d soft shell crab, macaroni salad, kimchi, pickled daikon, beansprouts, the ricecake jelly thing, and some greens. They also gave a little complimentary chilled pumpkin juice at the end of your meal. It was very nice overall. Only real gripe is the price, the bill came out to almost $ 75 for only ordering 3 things. $ 75 can feed three people all you can eat elsewhere. You get what you pay for though, good service, ambiance, and quality meats.
Side note. I think their chopsticks are cool. It’s half wooden and half metal.

Wow … One of the best places I’ve ever been to. Everything about the place was amazing for a Korean BBQ restaurant. First off usually before going to a Korean BBQ restaurant you expect to smell like burnt pork belly once you leave. They not only cook for you but also change the cooking plates after each plate of meat and I left smelling like myself.
I have to say the meats were all amazing, the pork belly and Galbi was cooked perfectly and tasted extraordinary. The dish that I thought was unique was the seafood pancake. They top it with some fried noodle… So good.
I never had the best experiences at a Korean BBQ usually because I’m stuck cooking, feel oily, or smell afterwards but this restaurant definitely changed that for me. Definitely fancy Korean BBQ with its prices but going with 5 – 6 people is the perfect amount and expect to pay $ 40/​person.

You can tell this was a former Carrows or Dennys from the outside, but they’ve done a nice job gussying up the interior to give it a modern feel. Definitely in the Jang Su Jang mold of higher-​end Korean eats (Prime beef cuts available) with high-​end prices to go along. There were some seaonal specials (
) along with the regular menu.
Seven banchan were fresh, but nothing that exciting with things like macaroni salad (upper left
) and some veggies with dwenjang to dip into (
)
I tried the Dotori Jaengban Guksu w/​Galbi combo ($ 26, spicy acorn noodles with vegetables combo with galbi). Dotori referes to the Acorn flour in the noodles. Jaengban Guksu is a spicy noodle dish similar to Bibim Naengmyun with a lot more vegetables including carrots, cucumber, tomato, and two types of cabbage that comes on a large platter and you mix up (
). This was fresh and tasty with a good kick from the gochujang sauce, but pretty simple and seemed overpriced (non-​combo, iirc, was almost $ 20)
The galbi with the combo is Yang-​nyum (marinated) and was thick chunks of meat, not the typical accordion cut (
). It was cooked well, and very tender with a good char, but too much sweet marinade /​sauce for my tastes.
I wasn’t wowed by my meal, especially for the price, but the ala carte BBQ options include non-​marinated and just salt options for galbi along with other not so common (at K-​BBQ joints) cuts like skirt steak and chuck flap. I may come back to try some of those, but not in a huge rush to do so.

There many great Korean BBQ restaurants in the Bay Area, especially in Santa Clara.
When Chungdam opened near our house, we didn’t think much of it as it was just another Korean restaurant in the neighborhood. It wasn’t my coworker’s suggested having dinner there that I realized what I had been missing out on!
The BBQ meat selections is unlike anything I’ve ever seen at w Korean restaurant before. The meat cuts are very marbled, tender and flavorful. I highly recommend the salt marinade galbi. Most people think that it must be bland because there’s so sauce marinade. Wrong! This is probably one of most flavorful galbi dishes I’ve ever had. We bring our friends and family here all the time and it always take everyone by surprise how delicious it is.
I recently also discovered the pork belly and spices appetizer. The meat is so soft that it just falls apart in your mouth. This is the type of meat you’d get at a fancy ramen place.
Chungdam is by far my favorite Korean BBQ restaurant. Beware though, the wait can be long any day of the week (even Monday nights).

Our moms were right. In life, you do get what you pay for.
You’ll pay a pretty penny to dine here, but the ticket for admission to marbled meat heaven is worth it. Chungdam is fine Korean dining. There is an expansive menu containing traditional Korean foods (tofu soup, bibimbap). All of which are delicious in their own right. I tried the japchae and tofu soup on my most recent visit, and both were done exceptionally well. Where Chungdum shines, however, lies with their selection of meat. They have your renowned brisket and galbi. But it is above and beyond what you have probably tasted at other restaurants. Exquisitely, sublimely marbled. It’s as close as you can get to A5 level Kobe sans booking a flight to Japan.
Heads and shoulders above the other KBBQ restaurants (e.g. Gen, YakiniQ) who have greater notoriety, whether richly deserved or not — I’ll leave that to you, Chungdam is the undisputed Korean BBQ champion of the South Bay.

On El Camino Real, there’s an unassuming building in the shadow of a Motel 6 where the parking lot is always nearly full.
I took a group of friends here last weekend. How shall I describe it? «Immaculate» comes to mind. Do not call it a «Korean bbq» place. There is a bbq table option, but that doesn’t do it justice. I think of it as a Korean fine dining restaurant where you might take your future Korean in-​laws before requesting permission to marry their son/​daughter. Why? Because Chungdam means «pure conversation.» When you look around the room, it feels like you’re standing in a work of art. From the display of lacquered pottery to the paper lanterns that look like clouds, the interior has a traditional Korean feel to it.
I have been here twice now; once for lunch, and once for dinner. On the weekend at night, there is always a line, so I recommend calling ahead. Are you worried that you’ll have no idea what to order when you get there? The staff will give you good suggestions in ordering just the right amount for your party.
During my first visit last fall, I had the Chungdam Galbi Tang, a short rib soup with glass noodles which I highly highly recommend for lunch because of the variegated ingredients like jujube and yellow and red peppers. The surface of the soup is clear, making it a light enough broth where you can see all the ingredients with a minimum of aku (sorry, I don’t know the English word). The Wang Mandoo are king-​size dumplings rolled into a circle. Watch out, these are filling! You won’t be able to eat all 6 by yourself.
The second visit last week, my friends and I ordered the Haemul Pajun, a seafood pancake with a satisfying crunch on par with Tobang’s on Kiely Blvd. Both are saturated with premium ingredients, so that scallion flavor comes across clearly. We also ordered the pork bulgogi, which was well-​marinated and cooked to perfection, causing my friend to remark that it was his favorite dish of the night. The Chungdam special noodle from the current specials, which is a cold noodle dish with the restaurant’s very own soba (buckwheat) noodles. The QQ (al dente springiness) of the noodles is served at a perfect cool temperature, with slices of semi-​sweet slices of daikon radishes, and the clarity of the broth reminds me again of the namesake, «pure conversation.» You may also add a yellow mustard/​horseradish (?), although some might find the flavor too overpowering (because moderation is key). My favorite dish was the Ojing-​Eo Dol Pan Bokkeum, the spicy sauteed squid on a hot stone plate where I remember most fondly the chewiness of the squid.
Afterwards, a chawanmushi (steamed egg custard with shrimp served in a cup, sorry I don’t know the dish’s Korean name) is placed before each of us, followed by a pumpkin flavored rice water, which tastes sweet, like a citron honey.
At the end, my friends were very impressed with the food and the presentation, as well as the service, that they said they would come again, even though none of them are Korean (and neither am I).
Might I add that the side dishes are always changing with the season? In the fall, you might get kabocha purée and lotus roots, but in the spring you might get almond jelly. The kitchen is always serving different side dishes, you might as well be eating out of the Chosun imperial kitchen. Okay, maybe that’s extreme, but if there’s a better traditional Korean dining experience in the Bay Area, I haven’t been to it yet. However, one thing I would like to see in the future is an option for purple rice.

I teetered with the thought of giving this place 5 stars, which is VERY RARE. I decided to settle for 4 stars because of the meat prices here. But nonetheless, this place is DELICIOUS! Having tried a lot of Korean food places in the Santa Clara area, this place definitely lands in my top 3.
On Saturday during the lunch time, the wait was about 20 minutes. The architecture was so beautiful and authentic inside. The Korean waitresses here serve and grill the meats for you, which you don’t see often here. My family ordered a galbi plate, a brisket plate (you must order at least 2 meat entrees in order to use the grill), a yukaejang (a spicy veggie and meat soup), and a mushroom soondubu (soft tofu soup). The brisket was good, but MY GOODNESS the galbi here was AMAZING. Definitely not the type you would find at Gen or YakiniQ. Just please refer to the picture here. The banchan here is delicious and varied as well. I definitely wouldn’t come here on the regular because the two meat dishes were about $ 70-​$ 80 (and this place is not all you can eat).
If you love Korean food, you must come try the food here! :D

Watch out, Gen. There’s a hot new place in town!
If you’re looking for some Korean BBQ in a slightly more upscale venue, Chungdam is the perfect place for you. Went here for two occasions — a dinner with colleagues and a date, and I must say, Chungdam fell nothing short of my high expectations.
Inside, the venue is very modern with a hint of rustic and traditional feel. It’s designed in such a way that noise is diminished, giving out a quieter and relaxed ambiance no matter how busy it gets. If you opt in for Korean BBQ, the grill is built in and placed at the end of the table to that the servers will be able to cook the meats for you. In addition, there are private rooms available if you wish to host a private dinner or event.
I was fortunate enough to have tried most of the premium BBQ in their Menu such as the:
Yangnyum Galbi (Marinated Galbi) $ 40;
Black Seng Sangyupsal (Black Pork Belly) $ 28;
Ggot Sal (Boneless Short Ribs) $ 43; and the
Galbi Sal Jumuluk (Cubes of Boneless Marinated Galbi) $ 39.
I was completely blown away with all the food I had tasted. The marinades are distinctive in flavor and the meats were succulent and rich in protein goodness. Truly, you cannot get the same taste elsewhere. The staff is extremely quick and talented when grilling and are extremely helpful and professional.
I must emphasize that all Chungdam meats are noticeably different to that of, for example, the meats in an AYCE KBBQ restaurant. Here, you’ll get larger portions per cut and richer protein. Everything here is premium quality cuts and are cooked and prepared perfectly. You’ll notice that this place doesn’t provide AYCE, you’re paying for the truly impeccable quality and taste of the cuts.
I look forward to coming back again soon and try other cuts in the Menu as well as items in their Entrée Menu.
+ Choice of white rice or brown rice available.
+ Make sure to call ahead and place reservations as it can get fairly busy, especially during dinner.
+ Free parking available in the rear of venue.
+ Menu available at:

Chungdam is a district in the affluent Gangnam, just south of the Han River in Seoul. It’s home to CUBE Entertainment and other neighboring Kpop companies including JYP and SM Entertainment. In San Jose Koreatown, Chungdam is a restaurant adjacent to Motel 6. Its shell was once home to a Carrows, the American breakfast chain. Don’t judge a book by its cover. The exterior of Chungdam is not an accurate depiction of its inside. The drab storefront is easy to drive by and overlook, however once you’ve dined at Chungdam, you’ll acknowledge its presence every time thereafter.
The minute you step into Chungdam, you discover the dull storefront hasn’t been upgraded due to a cunningly calculated strategy to keep the restaurant from getting too popular. Of course, I’m kidding about this being an intentional scheme. Though if they do improve the exterior, Chungdam is sure to draw in longer wait times.
PS: The interior is modern and clean-​cut. Far from its dusty 90’s exterior.
One would expect a Monday noon to be filled with workers flocking in during their lunch break. But no. Middle-​aged Korean housewives dominate the restaurant. They were not eating diet-​conscious dishes. They were getting down with the grilled meats, baby! I’m talking about thick slabs of protein. These serious slices look close to an inch tall from the table I sit at. I order from the Daily Lunch Special menu: Dol Pan Bibimbap with Grilled Eel. It is served from Monday through Friday. My mother opts for the boldly orange-​red Yukgaejang, a spicy Korean beef stew.
My mother and I agree that the shiregi side dish is our top favorite. It is reminiscent of tea leaves with a hint of dwenjang. My second favorite side is the mushroom dish. Little seasoning, allowing the natural mushroom flavor to shine loud and bright as it hits your taste buds. The lotus root dish is more enjoyable for its softened crunch than the sweet sauce it is soaked in.
Upon placing our order, I glance through the accompanying smaller menus. What?! They also sell Shiregi Haejanggook? The last time I encountered and enjoyed this Dried Radish Greens Stew was in a back alley of Insadong at Osegyehyang. This soul-​enriching meal tastes like dwenjang jjigae (soybean paste stew) and can be prepared vegan without sacrificing the delicious factor.
Chungdam serves up to 30 bowls of Dried Radish Greens Stew daily. Note to self: I will order this on my next visit and be sure to arrive early well before supply runs out!
The boiling bowl of Yukgaejang arrives. The Dol Pan Bibimbap with Grilled Eel then makes a grand entrance with its song of proud sizzle. Pushing my hunger aside, I take a moment to honor the sounds. I breathe in the steam before ravaging.
The grilled eel glistens under the brightly lit table. First bite. Triple S: soft, slippery and sweet. For flavor I prefer the Yukgaejang. The sauce smothered on the Grilled Eel is slightly sweet. In terms of texture, the Bibimbap Grilled Eel offers contrast. The crispy bed of rice toasted at the bottom of the bowl paired with the soft-​in-​a-​slippery-​way eel is a Delight with a capital D.
At the end of a proper Korean meal comes the Shikhye, a traditional sweet Korean rice beverage. It is typically milky and contains bloated pieces of white rice. The shikhye served at Chungdam, at least during our visit, has a unique spin: the addition of pumpkin. Pulp of this squash plant replaces the usual white rice. Close your eyes and have a sip. It tastes like your average shikhye.
Compared to hole-​in-​the-​wall Korean restaurants, Chungdam is pricy. However this joint has a modern interior and clean food. The price is fair and I’m returning!

Chungdam wins best quality Korean bbq, hands down. More expensive than other kbbq restaurants but you get what you pay for so I would choose this kbbq restaurant over Gen bbq and others in the bay area any day. Great customer service, love the décor, love the food, and the cleanliness.
The kalbi jjim ($ 40) is really tender and flavorful. One of the best kalbi jjims I’ve ever had. Pouring the sauce from this dish on your rice is a must.
The marinated kalbi ($ 40) is one of the more popular menu items and I love this as well.
The bone in rib eye ($ 85) looks like it’s meant for cavemen to eat! Ginormous, seasoned, & incredibly tender. They serve this with truffle oil! I don’t know any other Korean restaurants that serve truffle oil so that’s a plus as well.

This place reminds me so much of Jang Su Jang. The interior looks very nice, and the service here is fantastic. The food, unfortunately, is also pretty pricey. I came here for lunch and decided to go with one of their lunch specials, which I think are a pretty good deal. I got the Beef Bulgogi, which comes with 3 small side dishes (squid, seaweed, and shrimp tempura), a pretty big plate of bulgogi, and a bowl of soup. I think it was $ 13. The 3 small side dishes are in addition to the standard ones that you get for the whole table.
The beef bulgogi was fantastic – cooked perfectly with lots of flavor. Really enjoyed the bowl of soup as well, and the 3 side dishes (esp. the shrimp tempura) were really good too. At the end of the meal they also give you a bowl of pumpkin flavored dessert soup? Don’t really know what they call it, but I’m not a fan of pumpkin outside of pumpkin pie… so I wasn’t a fan. But overall, it was a great dining experience. If it wasn’t so pricey, I’d probably come more often.

It’s the most expensive Korean bbq I’ve had thus far, but given the quality of food and very nice staff, it’s as good as it gets.
Came here with a group of friends for the first time last week, and of course it was busy. This place gets four stars b/​c of it’s location. It’s located right behind a Motel 6, so of course, what does that mean… parking spots are going to be taken whether or not you are a Chungdam/​Motel 6 customer…
Luckily, after 10 minutes of searching, I found a spot along the street next to Tong Soon Restaurant… just a little way’s down from Chungdam.
The ambience here is nice and trendy. The wait time wasn’t all that bad… we waited a little under a half hour or so… we were given the choice to dine at a regular table or by grill… we just said whatever was going to become available first… luckily the bbq table was cuz I was craving Korean bbq for the longest time.
Two of my friends ordered tofu soup, which I’m assuming was good… they looked like they enjoyed it haha…
My friend and I were discussing what to order off the bbq… everything looked/​sounded so good to order, but the pricing was killing us… I think this place is a little more expensice than Jang Su Jang… anyway, we finally decided on assorted veggies with herbs, regular pork belly, and ribeye I think? haha I can’t remember… as intimidating as the prices were, the moment we saw our food come out ready to be cooked, we finally understood why it cost so much… hella assorted veggies, hella pork belly, and one fat ass slab of ribeye getting ready to be devoured.
The banchan was pretty good too… as always the fish cake is my fave… I really liked the pickled daikon with carrots too. Oh yeah, and their house salad was refreshing and tasted great.
The staff is very attentive, and just to let you know, they do the cooking for you over the grill…
For complimentary dessert, they gave us cold sweet squash soup. My friends didn’t like it, but I love squash, so I didn’t think it was all that bad.
Tummies were satisfied and satiated that night :)

Why you should come here:
1) They cook for you at the table.
2) Great portion.
3) Friendly service.
4) Clean and inviting.
5) No long wait and you don’t need reservation unless you have a big group.
I say get the seafood pancake, bulgogi, and the seafood tofu soup. It’s my favorite usual and good for sharing 2 – 3 people.
I hope you give this Korean place a try. Cheers!