Bebap Korean Eats

Bebap was a fantastic dining experience! We went for a celebration and it was perfect. The atmosphere is wonderful, perfect for a celebration, great to have a conversation, service was fast and so incredibly kind and informative. They gave great recommendations and they were absolutely right to suggest sharing meals family style! We each ordered something that sounded good and then tried a little bit of everything - they even had small bowls to share the soups if you’d like. The food was fantastic, flavorful, delicious and everything was well balanced. We would definitely come back and would recommend for everyone to try! If you have never had Korean food, you might feel intimidated to try something new but you will not be dissatisfied. The waiter will help you choose and explain dishes! The Beef bulgogi is an excellent and easy choice for anyone who might be unsure or for kids, flavorful and not spicy. Both cocktails and mocktails were fantastic, lots of fun drinks and great NA options. Im excited to go back anytime we are in town!

Very nice decor in this restaurant. The soy glazed pork belly was on point. Probably my favorite dish I tried there. Very flavorful and cooked perfectly. The short rib beef soup was super tender but most of the meat was just pieces of fat sadly. The parts that did have meat was super tender though. Sadly the broth was also very bland. It lacked any sort of seasoning. The gimbap bulgogi had a weird taste and I couldn’t figure out what it was. The seafood pancake was really good with the sauce. Good portion of dough and seafood. Overall, I would recommend to give this place a try. I would definitely go back to try more items though the next time I’m in town.

Came to town to support a friend getting a transplant. I know that she loves Korean food so I looked around and got a recommendation. This place is just four city blocks away from where we are staying with lots of atmosphere and a great vibe. Their weekend brunch runs from 10:30 to 2PM and has something called the Big Boy Korean Breakfast: house made kimchi cured thick cut bacon, crispy spam, sauté kimchi and rice with two eggs sunny side up. It comes in the piping hot stone bowl so the rice at the bottom is forming into the traditionally beloved golden crust called "nuronggi". $22 The vegetarian "banchan" side dishes included: potato salad and the kimchi were on point and the squash side dish was seasoned perfectly. The winter to a menu includes Galbitang $22 which is a delicious beef short rib comfort soup in a great broth with Korean radish and scallions. Calamari $15 which deep-fried squid with gochujang aïoli sauce. Dakgalbi $23 which is stir fried chicken with cabbage and sweet potatoes. They have the Korean corn dogs $7.50 And they are making another comfort soup: Jjampong Noodles $20 -- a spicy noodle soup with seafood, pork belly, cabbage, onions, and zucchini -- which is a favorite. They also have a vegan mushroom bulgogi $18. Also, appreciated the familiar chill Korean music in the background and loved the atmosphere. Especially the murals on the wall which represent the waves and clouds. They are called the mural outside along the side of the wall. I came in on a Sunday towards the end of their brunch and there was plenty of seating. But I have been told that during the week things are hopping and they get full. Gillian was an excellent and attentive server. She handled an odd situation with another customer who was paying too much attention very diplomatically. Her courteous professionalism was appreciated.

I want to preface by saying I’ve lived in the Bay Area and New York City so I am picky. I’ve visited plenty of authentic Korean restaurants, and this unfortunately is not one of them. Their gimbap’s rice is so thick I can wear it as a blanket (see pics). Their kimchi is barely fermented and tasteless. Their bossam is mostly fat (see pics). The sides of the bossam are all supposed to be marinated but are not. The food is ok. Def not authentic tho. The service and decor was fine.

This food was gas, SO GOOD. Bebap updated their menu and the new menu is phenomenal. From the starter mushrooms to the pink drink to the sides to the crispy shrimp to the short ribs to the sesame ice cream, all good! They partner with flapdoodles for the sesame ice cream, almost a peanut butter flavor. The mushrooms were a show stopper. The shrimp were great crispy but then at the end of the meal go lt soggy from the sauce, perhaps get the sauce on the side. I had tried this location when it first opened but was unimpressed, now I am a convert. I highly recommend this restaurant to everyone! Thanks Bebap!

We went here to celebrate a birthday and the food was absolutely delicious. There were plenty of vegan and vegetarian options - the crispy mushrooms were a highlight for everyone. We also tried the stir fried glass noodles with pork belly, bulgogi crispy rice bowl, vegan dumplings, and kimchi Korean pancakes. Everything was flavorful and had great texture - the mushrooms were so crispy, the glass noodles were chewy and springy, and the pan fried dumplings were perfectly crisp and bouncy. Fun selection of creative drinks with a good amount of nonalcoholic options as well. Super cute and colorful interior, it looked like there might be outdoor seating as well in nicer weather. It was a little bit confusing to find the entrance - it’s the big ornate door right before the courtyard/outdoor seating!

I visited new restaurant in Rochester downtown the first impression of getting into the restaurant is it very classy dark ambient and a very good furnished decorated place perfect for date night. Staff is respectable and very courteous. I ended up getting to go but hang out a little bit to have a beer and drink.. I am really disappointed with the food, first of all, it's very pricey menu .though it was missing flour, touch of Korean spice and the quality wasn't good. I ended up having a couple of scoops and throw the food away because it was not at all good I might have to try other food there to see if they have better options but the wild rice was bad. You're always going to have problems with the parking in the downtown Rochester parking lot available right in front of this restaurant.

We ordered many dishes that we liked, the crispy mushrooms were the best part I guess. They give you some small starters that we enjoyed like kimchi and steamed broccoli i really like when restaurants give you small portions of food while you wait for your meal… super nice from them! My kids ordered Korean wings and they were surprised how delicious they were. I ordered Japchae and i absolutely loved it. Also we truly liked the service we received from our waitress … 100% super satisfied We definitely will come back and recommend this place!

My mom and I were looking for a lunch spot close to the Mayo Clinic. We were happy to find Bebap Korean which was a 5 min walk from the Mayo Clinic. They open at 11am so we were one of the first people to roll in. Lots more people came in after us. Bebap has a some pretty sweet lunch specials. I got the jaechae with bulgogi which comes with banchan and a soda. Noodles, a drink, and a Korean apps for $15... not too shabby! My mom got the kimchi fried rice with pork belly and an egg over easy. So delicious! The portions were large! We both took home a to go box. Gracie was our waitress. She was so sweet and on top of everything. The restaurant is cute with an edgy vibe! Nice lunch spot.

Location is awesome. Downtown. Parking is free on the weekends and after 5 PM. Went in for brunch on Sunday and and ordered the Big Boy -- a version of bibim bap in a hot stone bowl that comes out still cooking. You mix everything in the bowl -- kimchi, bacon, spam, including two Sunnyside up eggs. And then the heat of the bowl continues to create a crunchy golden base of rice that is considered the favorite part for many traditionalists. $22 Side dishes are excellent vegetarian. This time there was kimchi, potato salad, and seasoned zucchini. That was my favorite. They have a substantial vegetarian menu as well. They introduced a "winter menu" that includes the beef short rib comfort soup which has Korean radish. Fried calamari with a gochujang aïoli. $15 Chicken Kabi which is stirfry chicken with sweet potatoes and cabbage and carrots. $23 Korean corn dogs which are mozzarella cheese sticks fried and dressed in mayo ketchup sugar. $7.50 each. Jjampong noodle soup is another comfort soup it's filled with seafood pork belly cabbage and is considered a favorite among noodle lovers. $20 Also the vegan option of mushroom bulgogi which has roasted mushrooms $18. Gillian was an excellent and attentive server. Love the intérior.

I visited new restaurant in Rochester downtown the first impression of getting into the restaurant is it very classy dark ambient and a very good furnished decorated place perfect for date night. Staff is respectable and very courteous. I ended up getting to go but hang out a little bit to have a beer and drink.. I am really disappointed with the food, first of all, it's very pricey menu .though it was missing flour, touch of Korean spice and the quality wasn't good. I ended up having a couple of scoops and throw the food away because it was not at all good I might have to try other food there to see if they have better options but the wild rice was bad. You're always going to have problems with the parking in the downtown Rochester parking lot available right in front of this restaurant.

The food here is solid. It's pretty flavorful and they actually make it spicy if you ask. The service is okay. I ordered online and showed up 15 minutes past when it was supposed to be finished. When I showed up, the entire restaurant was completely empty but they still hadn't even begun working on my order so I ended up having to wait. It is also extremely overpriced in my opinion. I paid ~$23 for the food seen in the picture. It was far too little for what I paid. I'm from Chicago and similar dishes there are less expensive. I would come back here and eat more if it was priced more reasonably. The ambiance in the restaurant is nice. It's decorated well.

We were super happy with Bebap! We had the Jajangmyeon (black noodles) - so good! Loaded with veggies, good noodles, and the sauce was great! A little rich though, so glad we shared. Honey KFC - also delicious. I assumed it'd be spicy since it has gochujang but it really wasn't spicy at all. Neither was the kimchi though. I'm used to Korean food lighting fire to my taste buds so it seems like they tone down the spice here which I'm not too mad about. Atmosphere rocked - loved the decor and vibe in there. Some unique drink options and the cocktail we had was fantastic. Complimentary banchan was of course pleasant - my husband who doesn't normally like kimch enjoyed theirs! Service was good, everything was clean. We'll be back!

What a lovely experience for lunch in Rochester! This spot was on my radar for a new casual lunch bite while I was in town, and I'm so glad I went. AMBIANCE This place is sooo well decorated, with comfy seating and awesome murals + great vibes! SERVICE My service was stand-out exceptional. My waiter was kind, attentive, and was wonderful in accommodating my short time frame for lunch. FOOD I opted for a bite from the lunch menu - a beef bulgogi rice bowl. I loveddd that it came with kimchi and other pickled sides! My only point of feedback would be that without those pickled items, the bowl was just rice and meat. I'd have loved to have a vegetable like green beans or a bit of carrot in the bowl to add color and veg! Or even a touch of fresh herbs. Delish bite for lunch - I'm sure I'll be back next time I'm in town.

I grew up eating at mom and pop Korean restaurants in the south and was hoping to find one here. The food here was very very bizarre. The banchan was all off--the gamja jorim (potato) was crunchy instead of soft braised, and the bean sprouts were completely unseasoned apart from some oil. I ordered kimchi jjigae and it was bland and oddly thick like a potato soup, with very minimal kimchi. I practically dumped the kimchi banchan into my soup to try to balance it. I did think the restaurant itself was really cute inside and would be good for a date or happy hour with friends. The portions were also appropriate for the price (big, but around $20 for one meal!!!). My friend ordered a fried chicken sandwich which looked good, but if you are expecting authentic Korean food you will be greatly disappointed.

So excited Rochester has a cool tasty Korean spot! Service was a 10/10. Very friendly and attentive! Food was fireeee. We got the seafood pancake, Spicy BBQ Pork, Kimchi fried rice, Kimchi stew, and soy glazed pork belly. All dishes were equally delicious. Would love to come back sometime to try their other dishes.

Got there later in evening- a lovely night and ate outside. It would have been nice if the foursome behind me used their inside voice - but what are you going to do. The kimchi arinchini were good, and actually a little better the next day as leftovers. Large in size, small amount of mozzarella in them. They would have benefited from more kimchi in center. The noodles with vegetables and tofu were also better the next day. Serving size was generous. Service was good. Outdoor space was lovely except for noisy patrons.

Food was delicious! Service was amazing!! Our server was very nice!! We sat outside and had such a great time. We shared everything and had leftovers! I would love to go here again and try more of the menu!

Food was plenty! Ordered Kalbi, Bibimbap and Clear soup; and oh boy, were we on a treat. The portions were generous! Written for 2 people but I'd say it's gonna feed more than 2. The clear soup was a huge portion! Service was great and the ambience was nice. Nicely located too!

Ate here a few weeks ago and forgot to drop a review. Pricing $$. A little pricey for me, but worth it to try and see if it's for you. Food was delicious! 8/10 Service 8/10 Restaurant setting was really nice. Not many kids, and seating is pretty comfortable 9/10 Only thing is we came as a group of 6 and each table only gets 3 sides of their pickled veggies. Would have been nice to get a little more on the sides since there's more people but overall a great experience.

Food: 5 Service: 4 Uniqueness: 4 ---------------------------------------------- I wouldn't have expected to find such a solid Korean restaurant in the middle of Rochester but Bebap is a diamond in the rough. The menu's Korean staples are well prepared and flavorful. The seafood pajeon and the bulgolgi japchae are excellent. You'd be hard pressed to find a place that do them better in Chicago or LA. The things I might pass on were the dumplings which felt a little mediocre and the pork belly which was a bit overcooked. I didn't care for the pesto pasta, but my buddy loved it so their super unique fusion attempt is at least resonating with some folks. Overall a great meal with a friendly wait staff. Will definitely be going back.

The heart of Rochester holds a Korean restaurant that keeps its authentic flavors. We ordered a variety of foods and they were all really authentic, even the kimchi and side dishes...I was actually not expecting this. My family and I had a great time here and plan on coming back. I recommend the seafood pancake. Has both indoor and outdoor, we sat outdoor with 4 folks and for the amount of food we ordered, the table itself was physically too small... The service was great though and just a great experience.

Visited the newest addition to the Rochester dining scene with a friend for Saturday lunch. Upon entering, we were immediately seated and greeted with friendly service. Decor was cute and the local artists did a great job. Menu was a more focused, subset of the dinner menu so if you're expecting to try all the dishes, you may consider visiting during dinner. One thing to keep in mind that this is "Korean inspired food," so that was one thing I had to level set with my friend as he was comparing it to what you'd find in the Cities or in Korea. Obviously this is not going to matter if you never had Korean food as it is dependent on any sort of benchmark that you may have. Also, Korean food is some of the cheapest to make, but due to the global influence and cultural export, a lot of these places (outside of OG Korean grandma establishments) are able to command a premium so expect to be paying $15-30 for an individual entree / appetizer that may or may not fill you up Ordered - Japchae (3/5). Friend ordered and it was a bit sweet. There wasn't as much color in terms of veggies (maybe 2-3 strips of carrots?) and the sweet potato noodles were a bit too soggy. A pretty simple dish to make at home (YouTube has some good tutorials) so hopefully a few more iterations and this dish can be improved. - Bibimbap (3.5/5). This was directionally in the right direction in terms of taste, texture, and overall presentation. The red sauce should theoretically be put to the side in case you'd like to control the heat. I did add an extra $5 for the bulgogi (making this dish $25...). If you look at dinner menu, this same dish is $22 + $5 for bulgogi. - Banchan (?). We were confused as we saw the note on top of menu of "one complimentary banchan service per table," but never saw any that arrived. Frankly, we forgot about this aspect of Korean cuisine until we saw other tables with their side dishes... This is a given and should always be refilled at no extra cost especially if you're getting the big margins from the premium pricing - Soju. Ordered some soju. Not giving a rating since it's sourced from a B2B but always goes well with greasy, hearty eats. Overall, this may be a nice option to take your business colleagues, celebrate a milestone, or escape for a date night. Food wise - there's opportunities to elevate its flavors. Cheers.

The japchae w/ beef and short ribs are their best items, soooooo good. Their other items are so-so. We got the seaweed fries thinking they were sticks of seaweed, but no, just regular potato fries with some seaweed seasoning. Lame lol. They were good fries though lol. Service was quick which was great, server was great.

Great concept, beautiful restaurant, they are honest in the name of the restaurant that the Korean aspect is inspired. It's not truly authentic... Service was a little awkward/difficult. One meal came out first the other at least 15 minutes later. Flavors were good, but definitely modified for the midwest palate.

Okay for my first time I like the kimchi appetizers. We had to ask for ice for our water so that was different.

VEGAN REVIEW. Came here the third or so week it was opened! First, the ambiance is beautiful! I really think the restaurant is beautiful and really gives it that hole in the wall fancy place vibes. It took quite a bit of time to get seated and while service wasn't bad. It was clear that they were trained on the floor alone. Which sucks! The food itself is absolutely Korean inspired. The japchae was super soggy (like porridge). The banchan only consisted of two things which were subpar, dolsot bibimbap was room temperature to cold, and the toppings in it were not traditional. It also consisted of the two ban chan. It didn't taste really great, very bland. It actually took a long time to get my dish because it was messed up three times. Honestly not sure if my dish was corrected or if they just took off the unwanted ingredients. Overall, really nice concept. Maybe i'd try again in the future when the restaurant settles down and establishes themselves better.

The service was amazing! Our server walked us through the menu and made suggestions!! I have a sensitive stomach and he was so kind about my selections. The food!! Flavor and flavor!!!! If I could give this a 10, I would!!

This place is super clean and cozy. The service was top notch, above and beyond. I had the pork dumplings, beef fried rice and black sesame seed ice cream. All were beyond my expectations and I have leftovers enough for at least two more meals.

Great new spot in Rochester MN! Restaurant looked great and the food was even better. We had the dumpling appetizer (I loved the veggie ones). I recommend getting there early so you don't have to wait for a table. We were seated right away around 4:45 before the evening rush came in. Highly recommend!

Im glad I was finally able to try Bebap since they have been open for about a year. I tried a few dishes all where solid considering this type of food is not my favorite. The highlights where some of their crafted drinks invented by the staff and their hospitality. Service was a little slow and it would have been nice to get a water container for the table as our water was never refilled. There spices where mild enough to help bridge anyone looking to try some korean cuisine.

Prompt service and interesting menu. Comfortable place with nice bar. We enjoyed our meal very much.

This was my second visit and the food is still excellent, but on our first visit, we had a much better server. This server was very timid and didn't make any suggestions and abandoned us when we asked for a to go box and our check. We had the dumplings, a Korean beef taco and the kimchi fried rice with shrimp, and all three items were excellent!

I've been waiting for this town to get a Korean bbq joint! The food and sides are homemade and remind me of my time in Koreatown out west and visiting Seoul. It's pretty classy so be sure to prepare accordingly. Definitely worth the stop if you're in Rochester

Cute little place with authentic Korean food. Loved the side dishes (banchan), just wished they gave us more for four people! Lunch menu is a lot more limited and doesn't include the stews just FYI. We got the tteok-boki (spicy rice cakes) and it was by far my favorite. The dish has a kick to it but the spicy flavor wasn't so overwhelming that you couldn't taste the fish cakes. Loved this dish! The Gimbap was also very fresh and went super well with the bulgolgi beef. Mandus are as expected, makes for a decent appetizer. The bulgolgi beef dish was good, not the best I've ever had, but it hit the spot. This place has unique beers and cocktails that I really enjoyed. Service was good. Will come again.

I am very accustomed to Korean food. But the food here was tasteless and overpriced. The decor is nice but it doesn't make up for food that is unseasoned.

Love the ambiance. Very cool decor. Service was good. Food was hit and miss. The corn cheese app with seaweed chips is great. The kimbap was inedible. Mushy rice. Taste was all wrong. The soondubu was flavorful but overly fishy in taste and smell. The bulgogi taco was okay but again taste was not very Korean inspired. Cocktails are small and mostly ice. Bit of a disappointment.

My husband and I visited Bebap during lunch hours. It wasn't too busy and we were greeted and seated quickly. Table was nice, chairs were comfortable. The server was very friendly and knowledgeable, he answered all our questions about the menu and ingredients we weren't familiar with. Initially looking at my water glass it did have what looked like lipstick or something around the rim. I politely asked for a new glass and the server happily obliged, easy fix. We ordered 2 entrees and were pleased to find out we received starters at no cost to us. Our starters consisted of kimche, roasted potatoes and carrots, and bean sprouts. These starters were (I believe) intentionally cold but also tasty. We just chalked it up to - cold starters tricked your stomach into not being full. ‍ As for entrees we got: Japchae with the Beef Bulgogi - (for an added cost). This entree was quite tasty. I didn't notice much if any sweet potato noodles and next to none of the carrots. If you're a texture person like I am the noodles on their own aren't so appetizing. As for the Beef Bulgogi although the flavor was good and I could tell they were marinated the texture was quite dry and a bit rubbery for my liking. [4.5/10] Kimche Bokkeum Bap - We did NOT get the pork belly (for an added cost). Nothing bad to say about this entree. The flavors were great as well as the temperature of the food. The overall dish had a bit of a spicy kick to it, let's just say it will make your nose run a little bit but it won't make you start profusely sweating. [7/10] Overall the experience at this restaurant was pretty good but not super impressionable. For 2 entrees and 2 waters it was $50 with the tip. Just a smidge spendy if you ask me. On the fence about whether or not I would go back.

We stopped in for lunch and found ourselves in a quiet, clean, warmly decorated place. Our server Emma was delightful, attentive and conversational. Three small appetizers came quickly to the table one of which was a kimchee that was delicious, less stringent than others we've had. Our orders of Haemul Pajeon, a tasty pancake, and Mandu dumplings were terrific flowed by Korean fried tofu with sauces and Gimbap, sushi like rolls with easy to bite thru seaweed wrappers and Spam - yes pieces of Spam which were great!!! All servings were substantial. We followed it up with a shared bowl of Black sesame seed Ice cream. A wonderful meal, server and place which we will return to for sure. Nancy

Here for business. Had great reviews so I checked it out. Ordered the chicken wings and the Japchae with bulgogi. The chicken wings was ok. I wish it was a little crunchier. The japchae with bulgogi was inedible. So much salt. I hate wasting food but I couldn"t eat it. Never coming back.

What I ate: (see their website to look at the photos of these dishes) Kimchi Pajeon = Delightful appetizer that is not spicy at all. If someone asked me what it compares to (as a description to), I'd say kinda-sorta like a Greek Spanakopitakia but larger pieces. Instead of cheese or spinach inside, it's sweet potato. I know there is more to it than this but to describe it now, that is what comes to mind. I will have it again. I would suggest they make a smaller version of this. The plate was so large that it was impossible to complete it in one sitting. But it is so good I wouldn't want to avoid ordering it due to its size (HINT: leftovers). Dakgalbi = My main dish was: Spicy Chicken stir-fry boneless chicken thigh, green cabbage, sweet potato, perilla leaf and scallion. This was served with a side of white rice. I Loved it!!! I added Mozzarella only because that was listed as an optional add on, but it wasn't needed. Don't get me wrong, it was amazing with the cheese, but the cheese didn't make the dish. I know I would have still Loved the dish had I eaten it without the add on Mozzarella. So personal choice on that front. Being a born-n-bred Minnesotan (Swedish/German descent), I was a bit concerned with the word "spicy" in the actual name of the dish. I like a bit of "spice" which I frequently refer to as "a bit of zip" but I will never understand the level of heat that causes actual sweating. Saying that, I can say, this dish is perfect for the typical Minnesotan palate that only wants/enjoys a "medium" zip/spice with no sweating allowed. Then I highly recommend this dish. It was wonderful.

Best Korean food in Rochester! The vibe was amazing and it was the best food we had all trip. We wanted to try everything that came out of the kitchen!

The restaurant was pleasant and nicely decorated. Unfortunately the food was bland. The banchan was off, the kimchi was too sweet and bean sprouts were not good, and I love bean sprouts. For appetizers we got the chicken wings and the gimbap. The chicken was the best thing we had, a good fried chicken with a sweet and spicy sauce. Gimbap was pretty flavorless, the rice definitely needs more flavor. I'd say the frozen Costco one is much better. For entrees we had the bulgogi cheesesteak and the kimchi jjigae. The sandwich was ok, I think the problem is just that the bulgogi isn't very flavorful. The soup was so bland and flavorless, which is hard to do with kimchi and pork belly. It tasted like a bland tomato soup. The pork belly was chewy and it didn't taste like kimchi at all. We had sesame ice cream which was very good and the pandan cake was ok. Sadly, bad food and will not go back. Really really wanted to like this, but if you want good Korean, cook it yourself. Only recommend the chicken and ice cream.

Picked up food tonight. Walked in and it was a very cute place. Didn't expect much when we saw no Koreans or Asians in sight. However, we were very pleasantly surprised. While we did find the prices quite high...it was all flavorful. Definitely order the crispy kimchi pancakes! The Galbi was tender and flavorful and a very good sized portion. The cheese corn was expensive for the quantity but nice flavor. the japchae in seaweed is the one dish I'd skip again. The rice cakes in the tteokbokki were very tender as they should be. We'd definitely go here again.

Average at best for food. A bit over priced as well. I asked for salt to add. And I rarely add salt at a restaurant. The hostess was a bit rude as well. Tons of tables and I waited for several minutes. Would not likely return.

Not a great first impression but the food was decent. We arrived a few minutes early for our reservation but waited 15 minutes and were never greeted by the bar tender or servers who saw us. They don't have a host Monday - Thursday and apparently they couldn't see us over the 8 people seated at the bar. Even being quickly greeted would have gone a long way. We had to chase down someone to seat us despite the restaurant only being half full. The main server did apologize but our drinks also took 20 minutes after ordering to make it to the table. The gal bussing plates and filling waters was the most attentive and appreciated. Not pictured was the Japchae which was everyone's favorite meal. My dish (Kimchi udon Bokkeum) seemed rushed and half the cabbage was raw and flavorless but the noodles were tasty. Ambiance was nice. Won't be eager to return.

Great ambiance, very welcoming and friendly staff. I had the japchae with the usual sides of kimchi, daikon, etc. All super flavorful. Next time I'm in Rochester, I'll be back for sure.

May be it was just a bad day. This was the first and unlikely another try. Did not find anything tasty or enjoyable. KFCW mostly tasted salt, perilla pesto pasta had almost no distinguishable taste of pasta but rather eating just pesto, kimchi was too salty. Other items were also so-so

If you haven't tried Bebap you need to!!! The ambiance is super chill with great staff to help you find the best dish for you. Annika was our server. My buddy and I had the dumplings. Good but not memorable. Now the wings with the spicy sauce were Amazing. Could have been peanut in the sauce. Then we dipped them in a side of the sweet sauce. OMG. To die for. Next Annika recommended the Japche with Bulgogi Beef. A sweet and savory explosion for the mouth. To balance it out with a bit of spice we added the Dakgalbi chicken. Perfection. This is how we do it in Rochester.

Great tasting Korean food. Love the atmosphere with the addition of the upstairs bar. Been looking for a Korean restaurant in Rochester for quite some time now. Would recommend the Bulgogi!

We loved it. We try any cuisine we can get. Some of the flavors were familiar from some Korean based frozen meals I've had, but I am FAR from a connoisseur. The vibe was fun, the drinks were unique and the food was plentiful. We had one starter, tteokbokki. The rice cake texture was divine and was the star of the meal. We followed with a shareable: japchae with added beef bolgogi. We were surprised by how much "added beef" there was, but the dish would have stood on its own without it. The "sides" are lovely relishes which alternately cleansed and kicked up the meal. I'd give another star if the first dish arrived more quickly

I've heard the food is not necessarily traditional Korean (not Korean myself) but is still very good. The portions are large and are meant to share with a group of people. I went in a group with 6 people and ordered 4-5 dishes which we all shared. Recommend the bulgogi, tteokbokki and Japchae. The drinks are VERY good as well.

Manuel was a great server and really hit the ball out of the court. He was very attentive. We had the kimchi pancake and the bee and bop with seafood and the chop Che with beef Gogi. Kimchi pancake was the size of an entrée and was excellent and we enjoyed the job with beef bulGogi as well. Read on the patio and had a nice time outside.

Great place!! Hip vibe, amazing food n drinks. Highly recommend.. bartenders very knowledgeable, great selection of bourbons, Sochu..food has great flavor! Rochester needed this place. Also keep an eye out for speakeasy opening up upstairs !

Amazing! There's really nothing like it in Rochester. As many other reviews have said; service was amazing! Menu was expansive and yet simple. Some of the best Authentic Korean Cuisine I've had. Kimchi was amazing! 10/10 would recommend. Or I should say, I'd continue to recommend. Check it out.

The food is great here. I had the panjun seafood pancake and it was delicious. I can't wait to go back and try their other dishes. The space and ambiance are quite nice and a great addition to the Rochester downtown.

I really want this place to do well since there's a gross absence of Korean food in Rochester so all my feedback are coming from a place of love. Went during soft opening with my family and they clearly are still working out some kinks logistically. The good: The basic flavors are there in most of the dishes. The bulgogi was great and we loved the fact that they had Makgeolli on the menu. Ambience was 10/10. The not so good: A few more things here. 1. We ordered quite a few things so maybe it was a lot for the server to get them right but one of the entrees showed up first and one of the dishes had to be refired because of a modification. We didn't get drinks until basically halfway into the meal. 2. The haemul pajeon (seafood pancake) had all the right flavors and ingredients but the dough was seriously undercooked and falling apart when you tried to pick up the slices. 3. Probably my biggest personal pet peeve was how little banchan/rice we were given. Each bowl of rice was only half full which I've never encountered at any place that served Asian cuisine. All the Korean places I've been to has unlimited banchan and Korean food is almost always meant to be eaten with rice so both these were huge red flags. Hopefully they can find some alternative places to cut cost. Overall willing to give it another chance in the future but I really hope they work out some of the issues.