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| - Attention all readers- the rating was originally 4 stars but now has been lowered to 3 (only because I can't do 2.5). Here's why...
My husband has been stationed in S. Korea twice already (getting ready for a third time). I have been fortunate enough to visit him while he has been there and will again this 3rd time around. As a result of our Korean experiences we LOVE Korean food. Upon moving here, we asked around and was told Mother's was the place to go.
We went ... and we love the food... the first few times. However, our most recent visit (a week ago) may very well be our last.
I usually order the bulgogi (my fav) and my husband has the bi bim bop (his fav). Our past experiences at Mothers were great- both dishes were always delicious and worth the price for the most part (see part about the lettuce charge)! I was extremely happy that Mother's also had my favorite Korean beverage, beksaju. The side dishes had always been amazing and the server continously replenished a dish that went empty.
However, during our last visit, I noticed immediately that the price of the bulgogi had increased to $24 for one person. Also, the bakseju had increased from $6 to $14. These bottles are pintsize in the first place and sale for only $3 at the nearby Chinese/Korean Grocery market down the street (near DKJ).
Therefore, due to the increased price for my favorite dish, both my husband and I ordered the dolsot bibimbap. Another reason why I didn't order the bulgogi- past experience had been that we were charged $6 for the lettuce to eat with my bulgogi. Frankly to me, this was a rip-off. Bulgogi is supposed to be served with lettuce or spearmint leaves. The fact that I had to ask for it and then get charged was ridiculous. Another saddening thing- there were only 3 side dishes instead of the customary 5-6. When the food was finished, the side dishes were left empty.
Both of us have felt that the quality and quantity of what you get has decreased while the price of what you pay has only gone up. Bad idea, especially given this economy that we live it. As a result, we will be very hesitant to recommend this place to anyone and will probably never go back ourselves.
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