I've been wanting to try 5 Star Korean BBQ for quite awhile. It's on a busy intersection we drive by all the time. Last Thursday night we finally stopped while walking back from Breese Stevens Field. It does have a little parking lot, but its location might make it a challenge to get in and out of by car.
It was incredibly hot that day so I was looking forward to eating inside a cool air-conditioned restaurant. It wasn't that cool inside 5 Star. Our table was by the window and I was sweltering. When I went to use the restroom on the other side of the restaurant where the grill tables are, it was cool over there. They need to work on the circulation for these hot days. I was uncomfortable throughout the entire meal.
The atmosphere is a little bit divey/dingy but everything seems clean. Our waitress brought us menus and a couple of small waters which I knew she'd need to refill many times. She was very friendly and made recommendations when asked. We ordered the Bul Go Ki Beef and the Oh Sam Bul Go Ki. We were served five sides for our banchan. Thin slices of marinated fish cake, seaweed salad, kimchi, steamed eggplant, and broccoli with some radish. My partner loved the eggplant. He also loved the beef and says this is his new favorite Korean restaurant and he can't wait to go back. Mine was the pork and squid in spicy sauce. The pork was delicious and juicy. The squid however was terribly overcooked. It was like trying to chew through rubber. The flavor of the sauce was great, but the texture of the squid was nearly inedible. Portion sizes were good and we took leftovers home.
My partner loved it so I'm sure we will go back. I will not order the squid.