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This stuff is pretty much as good as it gets.
When I lived in Charlotte, PePeRo was still about a 40 minute drive from my house.
Occasionally, I'd make a special trip just to eat here because it's so damn good.
I've only tried the BiBimBap, kim chi, fish cakes, and pickled vegetables. I always order the same thing because I love it so much.
The BiBimBap is cooked properly and I always splurge and spend an extra $1 for the hot stone bowl. It's worth the extra dollar because the rice gets super crispy and crunchy at the bottom and the dish stays hot during the entire meal.
Of course, the restaurant is easy to pass by. If I didn't have it on google maps I probably would have driven right past it without even noticing it.
You have to walk through the store to get to the restaurant itself. While I admit, this can be a bit intimidating, the food makes up for the lack of décor and odd placement of the dining area. It's one of those no frills places with really awesome food. Just don't go in expecting ornate décor because it's just not that kind of restaurant.
Staff is always attentive and they have a button at every booth you can press to alert your waitress. I've never felt the need to actually use it though.
As for the store, they have lots of yummy Asian treats. Usually after dinner, I'll buy a little aloe drink or an ice cream for dessert. Some people may feel that the presence of the store detracts from the dining experience, but I disagree. I think it adds to it. Who doesn't like to eat and then shop in the same place?
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