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| - I had dinner at this place for a friend's birthday get together. I always wondered about it while eating at Pho Avina next door a few times. This is the third time I have ever eaten at a Korean restaurant and I it felt authentic. From the wooden benches and tabletops to the lightly decorated pieces of art and plants, it felt like a mom and pops' place. The front signage CHK light was either off or not working.
I ordered Nakji Bokum mild. It is a stir-fried octopus veggie dish. It came on a sizzling platter and although the veggie assortment (mostly jalapenos and onions) were a disappointment, I loved the octopus. The white rice was served in a personal-sized metal bowl, which was unusual. It was really spicy, beyond what I could take, but downing a few glasses of lemon ice water quickly restored the flavors.
Complimentary sides (spicy cabbage, regular cabbage, broccoli, lotus root in heavy syrup, yams) and were always refreshed and the waitress was accommodating.
I give it a notch lower because of the higher price tag and apparently, mild means a bit on the spicy side for them. Korean food is not my thing, but this place is good for Korean food enthusiasts.
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