Ailun H.
Yelp
I tried coming here today but apparently you need reservations? I haven't come here for awhile, so I was unfamiliar with how it worked. Oh well, just a heads up to people reading this review around the same time frame I wrote it.
I've been coming here for several years and have tried lots of dishes here. I love their banchan here, and even though it's been awhile, I still remember the potato salad and how it tastes. Everything else I've had is good, too! For entrees, I'd recommend the following:
* Dogani Tang - if you like cartilage and ox knees and whatnot, this is the soup for you. It's light, yet creamy at the same time. They are generous with the amount of cartilage and ox knees they give you (a bit too much for me, imo). There's also dry beef brisket slices in the soup and some noodles. Solid choice for a rainy day, if you're feeling under the weather, or simply if you want something comforting.
* Tripe Soondubu - probably my favorite soondubu in the area. Pretty flavorful soup overall, can't go wrong.
* Gimbap - I think it's just beef gimbap here, but I love that they use purple rice here since it adds more color. I also like that they add a bit of cheese which gives it a more savory flavor. Solid choice and would recommend as an appetizer or a lighter meal.
* Mul naengmyeon - Love the noodles they use here. Great chilly meal for hot weather days or whenever you're craving it. Broth is pretty flavorful. Get some KBBQ and you will get an explosion of flavors - sweet, tangy, savory, etc.
The KBBQ is probably the best in the area, but overall, still really pricy for OK quality meat. Portions aren't very large either. Would not recommend the combinations here. It's expensive and doesn't come with a lot of food. You're better off getting a la carte (at least you'll be able to choose your own meat). I don't think the seafood we got from the combo (I think it was the $99 one if prices are still the same from this summer) was all that fresh either.
Overall, probably my go-to Korean restaurant here. There are some cons, but a solid choice in the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti area.