Nothing truly outstanding, though one of the most inexpensive Korean restaurants in town. Almost…read moreall items are under $10 and are quite filling when combined with side dishes. The only reason I frequent this place is because my wife loves their Soontofu Chigae (Sundubu Jjigae), a boiling hot and spicy tofu, veggie and seafood stew served in a small hotpot. I'd also recommend their Bibimbap, mixed rice dish with sauteed and seasoned vegetables, meat, raw egg and hot sauce. It's quite good.
If you dislike spicy food, Korean cuisine might be a poor choice. Here in particular, there are very few dishes without chili powder in them. Some safer choices are noodle broths like Japchai and Mool Naengmyun or meat dishes like Beef Bulgogi and Pork Kalbikui.
Most dishes come with white rice and four banchan items (Korean side dishes). Cold side dishes are typical to most Korean restaurants, here they consist of baechu kimchi (spicy pickled cabbage), seaweed with gochujang (chili pepper paste), kongnamul (boiled bean sprouts with sesame oil) and boiled potatoes in mildly spicy sauce. If you run out, just ask for more.
Restaurant serves free plain warm tea or water with unlimited refills. At the end you will also get a complimentary parting drink, some sort of traditional herbal drink with ginger and cinnamon, served cold.
The area this restaurant in is kind of sketchy, and the place is very easy to miss if you've never been here before. The space is small, but cozy, clean and neat. I would not use it for large groups, since most tables will sit two or four. Definitely not a romantic dinner destination. Best for quick lunch or dinner after work, or if you're eating out on a budget.
Be aware that they accept only Visa, cash or debit. I was nearly stuck once, having MasterCard, Am-ex and $20 cash in my wallet and a $22 bill. Had to search my pockets for some loose change and couldn't leave a proper tip.
In summary, Kimbaek is a nice, small, clean and simple family restaurant, with pretty decent food and low prices.