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| - Wow...so much hype - I was expecting so much more. I never went to junior school back in the old country - which I guess is the generic name that this place is named after.
The place is like a few other place. Round drum tables with a gas fired centre for BBQ. You also sit on drums as seats. Cute down to earth concept but the table gets really really crowded and accidents will happen.
The fam and I decided to give this place a try over our usual BBQ spot - Kobi. The place was packed and there was a waiting list, however, we said it was ok to take the first table near the entrance. The first table usually gets waiting people almost on top of you, however, the day was nice and most people opted to wait outside - which made it bearable to sit there.
First of all, the place is made for PORK lovers.
We ordered the pork platter that came with all kinds of cuts for four people. The meal comes with the standard bahnchahs, an egg side, a kimchi guk with sprouts, BBQ fixings, and we ordered an extra soon-tufu as well.
I did mention the place was tight. Since we were sitting on the front table, I used the window sill seating area as an extension of the table. We were lucky as there was no space whatsoever.
The cuts of pork was fresh and cooked well on there bbq. The bahnchan and fixings were pretty standard fare and nothing outstanding. The lettuce for the wrap was less than fresh and I don't think they do a good job washing it. The egg dish was good. The kimchi guk was nothing to talk about and the soon-tofu jigae was ok at best.
We left the place full - as the pork platter was really quite large. We would have liked to have some kalbi instead of only pork.
The parking here is at a premium. Be ready to wait for a spot or park in a side street and walk.
The price is fair for the meal, however, the tight quarters, table space issues, and hard parking makes it a difficult place to go as a family. This place is as the name goes - it really is for the youngsters - who don't mind wearing pungent odours on the rest of their date.
For me, I'm going back to Kobi.
Cheers!
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