James T.
Yelp
I'm so happy a place like this is finally in Eugene! There's a limited number of tables indoors, and a large patio with heat lamps throughout. It was a bit loud inside, but I expected that - outside would likely have been more quiet.
We were greeted immediately by our server upon entering, and seated within a minute or two - I made a reservation earlier in the day based on other reviews, but it wasn't really necessary on a Tuesday evening.
For banchan, we were provided cabbage plus carrot and cucumber crudités, which came with two dipping sauces (one was gochujang based I think - but sweet, and the other seemed to be a doenjang base), as well as very small portions of kimchi, pickled daikon and carrot, some marinated steamed spinach, and tofu with sauce. I would've liked to have had more of the kimchi, and likely could have asked - but I agree with some previous review in that the kimchi wasn't great.
We shared an order of kimbap with beef bulgogi, then my dinner date had japchae with bulgogi, and I had the kimchi hogar with pork belly. We were mostly impressed!
The kimbap was interesting, though I'd order something different next time. The japchae was good, and I'd recommend it - especially for those less familiar with Korean food. For me, the kimchi jigae hit the spot. I miss this dish and soondubu jigae the most when thinking about KTown in LA, and while neither are particularly difficult to make - it was great to get to have the opportunity to get it from a restaurant here in Eugene! Could is have been spicier? Yes, but they did provide some slices serrano when I asked.
I'll definitely be coming back here, and hopefully soon!