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Overall, my experience here was sensational. The food is wonderful and the service is far more attentive and professional than expected. I highly recommend this place for a fun and casual dinner spot.
Here's what we tried::
Poki Salad:: I would order this if I just wanted a salad, but over all wasn't terribly impressed by it. The flavor was nice but a little low on the sashimi. The tortilla bowl is made of whole wheat, making it oddly textured. I also found there was a little too much iceberg lettuce. Overall, I felt this dish would be better if slightly refined; a tastier lettuce, a little more fish, a better tortilla and it would be a real people pleaser.
Tondo Tankostu Special Ramen:: it was love at first bite for me. The soup base is subtle but dynamic. And that egg, I dreamt about that egg, words escape me to describe how wonderful it was. I particularly enjoyed that this soup had a bit of everything: ribs, egg, leek, spinach, chashu. Servers will explain how to order your noodles and I recommend the "hard"
Hot Stone Bowl Pork Kimchi:: better than anything I've tried in Korea Town, this bowl was a medley of delicious flavor that I will certainly be back for. This dish was beautifully balanced, hearty and satisfying in size and flavor. A true winner.
What brought this place home for me was the attentiveness and knowledge of the service staff. It was nice to have someone carefully explain each dish with enthusiasm and detail.
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