Eugene L.
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Had a casual night out with friends, and I was honestly shocked to find such quality food at this Korean bar-themed spot. Maybe I've been avoiding places like this because I've been sober for quite a while, but hey, I think I wouldn’t mind making this a regular spot.
We didn’t stick to the usual Korean bar fare; instead, we ventured into some unique dishes like Beef Tendon and Shank Jeongol (a hearty, shareable stew), Beef Tendon Muchim (Seasoned Beef Tendon Salad), Golbaengi Somyeon (Sweet & Spicy Noodles with Whelk), and Muktae (Dried Pollack). Not much fusion going on with the menu, but I genuinely appreciated how everything was prepped and served.
The soups were hearty, with just the right depth. The shank and tendon were tender and carefully prepared - amazing, really. Contrary to my friend’s concern about the texture of the Beef Tendon Muchim, it was a pleasant surprise how the distinct sauce brought a fresh twist to the same key ingredients. Everything was perfectly cooked, no overpowering flavors or excessive saltiness. I enjoyed every bit of it.
Honestly, I wonder why this place labels itself as a pub when the dishes here seem worthy of being served under brighter lights, in a proper restaurant setting. Of course, I’ll be back to try other dishes I haven’t had a chance to explore yet!