Nicole H.
Yelp
It was really cold and windy last night, so I was in the mood for something warm. I read the reviews about this place, and thought gamjatang was for sure going to hit the spot. But... it was kind of a miss..
I went with three other people, and we ordered Uh Geo Gi Gamja Tang (#2), Yet Nal Gamja Jeun (#18), Jok Bal (#20), and Mukenji & Godeung-uh Jjim (#24). We also got a complimentary steamed egg.
We definitely over-ordered because the portions were very generous. We got #2 for 3 people, but still had some left.
Uh Geo Gi Gamja Tang (#2): This was a 4/10 for me. The meat was very tender, which I love. BUT the soup/broth... lacked flavor. I've had gamjatang in other restaurants and I've always loved the dish because of how heartwarming and flavorful it was. So, this was really disappointing because it was more bland and honestly quite unremarkable. There wasn't any spice to it either. I did add salt to it, which made it slightly better, but not really.
Yet Nal Gamja Jeun (#18): This was a 9/10! I've had potato pancakes before, but I think this place does it best! It was crispy on the outside, and very chewy and soft on the inside. It was just really fun to eat. I do think it paired well with the sauce they gave us, but personally, I'd like it to be more on the saltier side.
Jok Bal (#20): This was a 8/10. The meat had a really nice bite to it, and I love the contrasting texture of the meat and the skin. The sauce they gave was really good, too. It was quite enjoyable, especially when you eat it after a more savory dish like #24.
Godeung-uh Jjim (#24): This is a 9/10. I love strong flavors, so this was my favourite dish. It was sour and savory, and really added a more complex layer to the overall dinner. I love how soft the cabbage was, and the mackerel was also cooked well. I can honestly just pair rice with the sauce because of how good it was. But I don't think this dish is for everyone, especially if you're not that big of a fan of mackerel.
We also got the fried rice after we were done with gamjatang. They made it in the same pot as the gamjatang. I think it was good and crispy. I don't know if it's worth paying an extra $4.95 though.
Overall, the dinner was okay. I love how nice the servers are, and they refill our side dishes whenever they're empty, which I appreciate.
It's just sad because I really wanted to like the gamjatang here since it's the main thing they sell.