John W.
Yelp
Korean bbq and Mexican street food are a match made in heaven. I remember my first time at the Kogi truck in Los Angeles, which popularized the concept, and being amazed at the melting of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors that make this fusion burst to life. I hoped I would find similar joy here.
Credit where it's due: the staff were friendly, and the service was prompt. I mentioned it was my first time in, and I was suggested a staff favorite: the OMG fries. I also ordered a chicken quesadilla; my buddy got a burger.
My first disappointment came when I asked for water. No tap; only bottled available. Got two Kirkland Signature bottles for $3 each.
Food came out in under 10 minutes, which gave me enough time to check out the place. Good vibes: colorful and fun. Even a disco ball by the bathrooms.
My real frustration is that, to me, the food looked lazy, tasted disappointing, and cost a lot. My buddy's burger ($18) was small and single patty. He picked it up and the insides came sliding out immediately. Same goes for my quesadilla ($13) which was thin and sloppy. The cheese came running out, and the dousing of cilantro and spicy mayo on the outside made it even messier finger food. I spent $11 on a basket of bland, generic frozen fries topped with the same things as the inside of my quesadilla: kimchi, cheese, and spicy mayo. For that price point, I expect fresh-cut fries.
The menu is repetitive: you can get chicken, beef, or kimchi on tostadas, tacos, fries, or in a quesadilla. I find this lazy and sad, because this concept has the potential to be so much better if only more effort were put into it. I spent over $50 after tax and tip, and I can easily say, even with prices as they are today, it wasn't worth it. I wish the owner well, but I won't be back.