My wife and I went here with another couple last night. All of us are very white and very non-Korean so I was concerned about the service we would receive after reading a few reviews on Yelp. I was actually pleasantly surprised with the service. Our waiter was very friendly and fast and answered any questions with a smile.
It was about 7pm on a Wednesday night and the place wasn't too crowded. There were probably 15 other people in the place who were all of Asian decent so you know the place is the real deal. The ambiance is a bit cafeteria-like but it didn't matter because I was there for a new culinary experience as this was my first time eating Korean food.
Now about the food....
After they take your drink and food orders, your table is given 6 or 7 small appetizers. I don't remember what everything was but I do remember the kimchi. I've never had it before but I know it is a Korean dining staple so I gave it a shot. I was not a fan of it and probably won't ever have it again, but it was interesting to say the least.
Here is what we ordered:
* Mushroom Soon Tofu soup with beef - the soup is what this place seems to be known for judging by the Yelp reviews so I had to order it. The bowl came out boiling hot which was good because we opted for the raw egg to be cracked and put into it right before it was served. The soft tofu was a bit different to me but the soup had good flavor and a nice kick. I would order it again but I'd like to try other ingredients such as prawns, etc.
* Short ribs - this is secretly why I wanted to come here. I was told they were awesome and they were. The marinate\sauce was not overpowering and they were very tender. I will for sure order these again.
* BBQ chicken - not the leanest or best cut of chicken but it was very good and flavorful. Again, the sauce\marinade was not too strong.
* Octopus in spicy sauce - this was the "crazy" dish for me for the evening. I enjoy fried calamari and squid/octopus salad, but larger chunks of squid or octopus scare me a little. I mean they weren't real big chunks but big enough to where you see you are eating a bunch of those little suction cup thingys that octopi have. Between that and the chewiness of each bite made my stomach turn a bit. However, the dish had good flavor and a nice kick thanks to the red sauce they bathed it in. I'm not sure I would order this again.
Anyway, I would definitely come back again. I enjoyed the service and would like to try other tofu soups and some of the other meat dishes. I really want to try the bbq ribeye and bbq pork dishes in addition to more of that chicken and those short ribs!