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| - My buddy and I were touring the Ossington strip on Saturday night and happened upon this spot once again. The last time we were here we had found the staff to be super R.U.D.E when they asked us to leave bc they were over capacity (There is something to be said about having adequate security at the door OR being courteous when asking people to wait outside/leave). This venue does not know the difference....
However, you all know me, I am the Sage of Second chances, and when we noticed Odd Seoul was next to empty Saturday night (save a dozen diners) we figured we'd give them a shot! However, the treatment we got would not change my previous opinion of this place.
Sidling up to the bar we let the bartender know we were interested in having a quick cocktail before we popped back out again. To which we were told, we couldn't be at the bar, they had reso's coming in. I asked, where we could enjoy one of their craft cocktails, and the response was "Take a table if you can find one...I don't care as long as it's not at the bar."
Oh Really?
So we order our drinks, both of us opting for the Bulleit Smash (lemon tea infused, shaken to a froth over ice with bulleit bourbon, topped with cracked pepper). We did our best to stay out of the way but this place is tiny and divey, so moving a step to the left or right put us in the way of someone/something else.
We got our drinks and we're fortunate enough to find a seat, after another sideways glance or two from the peachy-lass tending bar.
The cocktail was 'OK' at best, I'd give it points for creativity and uniqueness 3.5 star in my books. I'm no cocktail snob so I can appreciate something different (wasn't my cup of tea BUT it was well built and crafty). That being said, the service and attitude of the staff warrant this place a 1 star IMO, so we average 2 for the night.
It'll be awhile before I return here again, and when I do I plan on tasting their Korean Tapas as this will have to be the redeeming quality to bring up their rating - hopefully service improves so I can bring them out of the doghouse...
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