My friend and I came in here after we discovered Seoul kitchen was packed post-thunderstorm.. Naturally anticipating eating the same type of fare that SK offers. I've eaten at this place a couple times in previous years and the price has hiked up while the menu has shrank. The kimchi soup hot pans with selected ingredients like tofu, pork, cabbage or beef are great. My spicy squid dish was adequately sweet and savory with spice levels done right. While I feel it's definitely a go-to for fast, cheap and good food something struck me as odd about tonight's visit:
1. My friend and I were told hot pan for 2+ people weren't available, and after a family of 6 walked in and ordered, they were given a hot pan with spam, instant noodle and vegetables... Hmmmm!
2. My friend got his bimbimbap in not-a-stone bowl. What's the point then? The burned rice at the bottom is totally part of the experience! Oh well it is Korean fast food place
Otherwise the server offered to refill our water (from a hot/cold water dispenser) often and was super polite. I feel bad for writing a snarky review but having known there were much better experiences... It's kind of a shame.