A youthful multi-colored sign greets you outside the simple glass and metal framed façade. Around a quarter to 2pm, three patrons still sat at the front counter enjoying their warmth and view of the spring snowfall. I was greeted promptly and chose to eat in as I attempted the challenge of translating the paper menu (half French and half Korean). For this effort I was awarded thin stainless steel chopsticks that also looked to be a challenge in and of themselves. After a friendly server explained a few dishes (some of which I had heard of before and others that were completely new to me). I selected the 'Bulgogi' (strips of marinated beef served with rice and salad) over 'Galbi' (short ribs) or 'Dolsot Bibimbap' (a hot rock bowl version of Bibimbap which is a signature Korean dish). I also observed a combo plate that I decided better for a potential next visit. I passed on a dish that I had tried years before in Seoul called 'Katsu' (corn flake batter style fried chicken). The water they serve without being asking tasted funny so I drank my own tea to keep the bill under $10 before tax and tip. You can opt to sit at several counters, at a table or take your order out which lends to the local University crowd. Two women and gentleman worked diligently in the open kitchen area, which is only shielded by a hanging chalkboard menu. Small bowls of 'Kimchi' (a national dish served with many meals made in this case of carefully marinated Napa cabbage) and marinated bean sprouts are served first (the neutral bean shoots balance the spicy Kimchi). I noted that the servers and cooks taste their own creations which is usually a good sign. I managing the silver chopsticks better than expected piling a little of each taste onto each bite. The meat (beef) tasted a little like it had an "American chop suey" flavor which brought back memories of my youth (ironic in a good way I thought as I blended the bean sprouts into the beef). My fingers where getting fatigued I put the Kimchi on the main plate as well and ate the second half of the meal together ending with a few last bites by spoon. North American pop music was playing at a decent volume. My meal cost $9.75 before tax. Tired fingers, spicy lips and happy stomach sum up my first tasty visit.