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    4.2 (21 reviews)
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    Dorthy X.

    Service: 5 stars -- I made a reservation for a birthday and they went above and beyond! Aside from the celebration, our group (ages toddler-SR) also had a food allergy to consider. They called me back the day of to confirm our plans. Since time is limited, waiters checked in often and cleared our table, ensuring we got our orders. We did have a slight hiccup with the QR ordering but I think it was on our end (me, forgetting to confirm order after selecting items). They were so kind to take those verbally to the kitchen. As we were finishing, they brought out a delicious Japanese cheesecake (with candle and all) and sung HBD! The cheesecake was from Le C's (they're affiliated with them! :D ) and served ~8 ppl at no extra cost. Ambience: 4 stars -- Exposed brick, high ceilings with mixed metals and woods decorated the space. This is the first time I've seen and used a retractable bbq hood! Even with all the grills going, the space felt light and airy. The gold dishware and chandeliers added elegance and luxury, and K-pop music kept everyone upbeat. The only downside is they have two floors, but no elevator. We got the only table with double grills (on 2nd floor) and the rest have a single grill. Food: 3 stars (for Madison) -- My favorite menu items were the fried chicken (perfect crunch, tasty & tender), pork belly, beef bulgogi, galbi, and kimchi soup! I would not recommend the lemon pepper shrimp (tiny & over-seasoned) and a bit sad I failed to try any other seafood items. Japchae was a bit off - not very flavorful and the noodles used were clear/glass but wide and gummy). Meat options were plenty, branchan/side items (self-service) were limited and mediocre, along with a basic sauce station. Kiddos loved the KFC, dumplings, and udon! They also got ice cream for dessert -- Sysco cups FTW (kiddos love em, me not so much lol). Beverage ops were plenty -- several alcoholic and NA at an extra cost. Overall, this is a great choice for KBBQ newbs. The space is trendy, with excellent staff, but flavors are mild with avg meat quality and basic sides. Would I return tho, YES (unless I've got time to hit up Chicago or S Korea!!! ;P )

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    Ellena K.

    There's not a lot of Korean BBQ in Madison, so I was really excited to see this spot open on State Street. Each plate was about 35 per person, with access to a wide selection of pork, seafood, or chicken. There was a counter with a smaller selection of vegetables (including chili cucumbers, mushrooms, lettuce, fruit, seaweed, kimchi and sauces). You can order rice, potstickers, and other sides in addition to the barbecue. We really like the beef Bulgogi the best. The chicken and shrimp were good too. The meats all seemed very fresh. In terms of the space, it was cool to be in a lofted area above State Street. I like that everything was super clean, including the tables, the grill, the vegetable station, and the bathrooms. Staff came and changed out our grill a few times which was helpful. The grill itself was easy to use and worked well. Service was the only thing that we thought was a little odd. I think the staff may be checked on us too much. Also they suggested that we order different types of meat instead of the same one we kept ordering (beef bulgogi), I'm not sure if they were running out or what, but I thought that was a little odd. There is a 20% food waste charge service fee is automatically added on depending on the number of people at a table. Overall, good experience, really clean, food was great, but service was a little odd

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    Coming in, the place was aesthetically pleasing. The servers were attentive and polite. This was our first time here and though this was not our first KBBQ, the workers explained how their resultant works. Scan QR code at the table and order. All you can eat. Sodas, beers, and spirits were extra. The side open bar was filled with kimchi, radish, soups and more. Overall, the food was great. Our favorites were the spicy Bulgogi, Hawaiian Bulgogi, and Cajun shrimp. Sadly I did not take pictures of the meat selections, but they were pretty good. Some of the steak choices came without any sauce, which was OK because there is sauce at the condiment bar.

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    A good spot to grab a quick bite. Service was satisfactory and food was good. I would return again.

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    I have to stop by here every time I come for work. Service is amazing and the pricing is perfect!

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    Great service excellent food and a really cool atmosphere. They have a Hawaiian bulgogi that's amazing!!

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    Do you take reservations or walk in only?

    We welcome both reservations and walk-in guests. However, due to our limited seating capacity, we only accept reservations for parties of eight or more. For groups of fewer than eight, we operate on a walk-in basis.

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