I was pleased to see this high rated Korean restaurant in Essen for my business trip. We made…read morereservations and i took my team, including a German friend, along. I was excited to expose him to Korean cuisine for the first time. What a let down. We ordered the giant 4 course supper, at 30 € a head. The worst thing was that, despiteSa Rang Bang's tiny size (it seats maybe 50), and plenty of wait staff, it took them over three hours to complete our meal! Since we had to drive to Frankfurt that evening this was awkward. We typically had to wait a half hour or more between courses. It cast a pall over the experience. They were not attentive either. They never checked on us, so we couldn't order additional drinks (a problem when our German ate the unaccustomed spicy bits and needed something to quench. The restaurant is only marginally "Korean". Our sppetizer were cigarette-sized egg rolls with ground meat inside . Kind of tasty- reminded me a little of lumpia. Second came a stir fry containing lots of vegetables & some miniscule (but tasty) shrimp. To one side was a tiny splotch of Kimchee. About this time I started to wonder where our panchan was. Turns out the restaurant doesn't offer it - are they worried Germans can't handle free refills? What the heck ? Third was some spicy sweet & sour shrimp with lots more veggies . Definitely NOT Korean. "Ah well," I thought. "The last course is bulgogi. At least THAT should be authentic." Instead of bulgogi, they brought barbecue trays with raw marinated meat and (again ) more vegetables than meat. We had to cook it ourselves . I have eaten at plenty of cook- it-yourself Korean BBQs but why all the zucchini, carrots, and such with my bulgogi? I like plants as food but its okay to have them on the side or as a separate course sometimes. They basically fed us 3 courses of vegetable stir fry (with some meat). Two of the courses were the SAME meat (shrimp), just different spice levels. The bulgogi was nothing like what I've had in the States and was far less flavorful. From the menu i did not see other familiar Korean dishes such as seafood pancake, kimchee soup, bibimbap. I did see jap chae as a side in one dish. we asked the owner, and he said he had "adapted" to German tastes. Well maybe so. Certainly the high ratings given Sa Rang Bang by the German Yelpers indicates he has hit it off with them. However, if you are an American, looking for korean food in Essen, avoid Sa Rang Bang.

Sadly, this is the only Korean restaurant in Essen, so I'm extra thankful that it's good…read more I've never been to Korea nor do I have Korean heritage, so my expertise in Korean food is limited to what I've had in California and my Korean American friends' tastes. I was a bit sad to see my usual favorites absent from the menu: seafood pancake (pajeon), fried chicken, sweet potato noodles (chap chae), or the usual assortment of side dishes (ban chan). However, I fully understand that the business had to make certain decisions to be successful in Germany. The staple bulgolgi is always a good choice. We chose the beef with milder seasonings over the pork with a spicier marinade. We also opted for the sizzling, hot stone rice (dolsot bibimbap), and kimchee soup. All of them were good choices. The bulgolgi is prepared right at your table, so it's nice and fresh. Just keep your eye on it as it cooks and as you socialize. We let ours stay on the grill too long and it overcooked, but that's our fault. Verdict: I'd go again. It's authentic, run by nice Korean staff, they speak German, their English is limited, and their menu is accommodating to local tastes. They were also quite busy when I went in on a Sunday evening, so it seems to have taken off.

From the owner: Einen geselligen Grillabend veranstalten ohne jegliche Vorbereitungen treffen zu müssen? Selber…read morebequem am Tisch grillen und dabei die kulinarische Vielfalt und Qualität eines Restaurant genießen? Das ist unser Konzept: TableBBQ

I tried the Bulgogi at Gogi Matcha Korean Restaurant in Cologne. It was decent but nothing…read moresurprising, so I'd give it 7/10 considering the price/portion

Really too notch food and service! We showed up pretty late and was able to walk in and get seated…read more The service was attentive and our meals Bulgogi and Chicken Teriyaki were excellent! The meals were flavorful and loaded with veggies and came with a side of rice. There were 2 drawbacks, which we can't hold the restaurant for it. (1) they ran out of fried chicken and (2) super loud patrons made it pretty unbearable to stay longer after we ate. But overall a young and hip place. I plan to come back during my next trips.

I live in Düsseldorf and have tried almost every Korean. We tried multiple dishes and none of what…read morewe've ordered was good. The only dish that was OK was Japchae which had a bunch of msg in it. The beef stew with glass noodle was also ok. But the rest.... The pancake missed cruchiness, too sour and salty. The kimchi soup was oversoured and inedible. The Yuk hoe missed flavor. The Korean fried chicken tasted like Chinese gu Lao rou and missed crunchiness and juiciness. The cold noodles was just spicy and vinegary sour.

The owner of this restaurant is very rude. When the boss of…read morethis retaurant saw that my friend had a stroller, he refused to serve her, outright lying to her that there was no room. The restaurant had plenty of seating at the time. My Chinese friends were also forcibly asked to move their seats in this restaurant. The food here is nothing special, please visit other Korean restaurants for a pleasant meal. 여기 사장 행동이 사람 기분 잡치게하는데 아주 재주가 출중합니다. 여기라고 그리 특별한 건 없으니 기분 좋은 식사를 위해 다른 곳을 가세요.

Incredible and authentic Korean food in Cologne. I've been coming here for about two years and can…read moreconfidently say it's my favourite restaurant in the entire city. I typically get the bibbimbap, but I can also say that the bulgogi, kimchi pancakes and gyoza are delicious. The quality is great as well, and the service is very friendly. I lived in London for years and no Korean restaurant in London has matched up to Youn's. I would recommend it to anyone who is in Cologne!

Chimaek!!! Korean spicy fried chicken and Beer!!! Koreanisches pikantes Chicken Wings und Bier!!!!…read more I haven't had Chimaek in a few years and couldn't find this in a Germany restaurant yet. This restaurant did not disappoint. I asked them to make it spicy, but they didn't as most Germans don't eat very spicy food. I had one bite and the chicken was really good, but was a bit sweet with a chili taste. I asked for more a hotter sauce and they brought out one with a pair of plastic cooking gloves and warned me about the hot sauce. I have a high level of spice and hotness and am very aware of how to eat chili, so I tasted this sauce and it was very spicy. I poured it all over my hot wings, but I didn't end up using the plastic gloves as it was ok for me. There were a lot of people in the restaurant looking at me as I guess they aren't used to people eating or ordering really really really hot food. The chef was an older Korean lady that speaks German. She is the main and only cook and she cooked to perfection as you would expect in your grandmother's kitchen! I saw how she was able to cook 4-5 things at once and everything that came out of her small kitchen was perfect. If you go there and love to cook, just sit at the first table on the left and you can watch a great live cook. I ordered the Korean spicy fried chicken, Hite beer from a bottle, a bowl of kimchi, and a bowl of rice. I would have ordered Sundae, but they didn't have that here. If someone knows where to find that in Germany, please let me know. 5 stars Korean spicy fried chicken 5 stars Hite beer from a bottle 5 stars kimchi 2 stars Bowl of rice, wasn't the tastiest rice I have ever had and was a bit undercooked, which you would think wouldn't happen in an automatic rice cooker Ich habe seit einigen Jahren kein Chimaek mehr gegessen und konnte das noch nicht in einem deutschen Restaurant finden. Dieses Restaurant hat mich nicht enttäuscht. Ich bat sie, es scharf zu machen, aber sie taten es nicht, da die meisten Deutschen kein sehr scharfes Essen essen. Ich hatte einen Bissen und das Huhn war wirklich gut, aber es war ein bisschen süß mit einem Chili-Geschmack. Ich fragte nach einer schärferen Soße, und sie brachten eine mit einem Paar Plastikhandschuhen heraus und warnten mich vor der scharfen Soße. Ich habe einen hohen Grad an Schärfe und Schärfe und weiß sehr gut, wie man Chili isst, also habe ich diese Soße probiert, und sie war sehr scharf. Ich habe sie über meine Hot Wings gegossen, aber ich habe die Plastikhandschuhe nicht benutzt, da es für mich in Ordnung war. Im Restaurant sahen mich viele Leute an, da sie es wohl nicht gewohnt sind, dass die Leute wirklich sehr, sehr scharfes Essen essen oder bestellen. Die Köchin war eine ältere Koreanerin, die Deutsch spricht. Sie ist die wichtigste und einzige Köchin und sie kochte perfekt, wie man es von der Küche der Großmutter erwarten würde! Ich habe gesehen, wie sie 4-5 Dinge auf einmal kochen konnte, und alles, was aus ihrer kleinen Küche kam, war perfekt. Wenn Sie dorthin gehen und gerne kochen, setzen Sie sich einfach an den ersten Tisch links, und Sie können einen großartigen Live-Koch beobachten. Ich bestellte das koreanische würzige Brathähnchen, Hite Bier aus der Flasche, eine Schüssel Kimchi und eine Schüssel Reis. Ich hätte Sundae bestellt, aber das gab es hier nicht. Wenn jemand weiß, wo man das in Deutschland finden kann, lassen Sie es mich bitte wissen. 5 Sterne koreanisches pikantes Brathähnchen 5 Sterne Hite Bier aus der Flasche 5 Sterne Kimchi 2 Sterne Schüssel Reis, war nicht der schmackhafteste Reis, den ich je gegessen habe, und war ein bisschen zu wenig gekocht, was in einem automatischen Reiskocher nicht vorkommen sollte.

I was so glad to find this restaurant, because I don't often find quality Korean food in the area…read more The kimchi is legitimately spicy, which was a pleasant surprise. The dessert was also delightful, as was the tea. They have a great selection of Korean teas that are made fresh, not with tea bags. The food was amazing, the staff was friendly and helpful, what more can I say? Try Mamas Kimchi when you are in town and bring cash. They only accept cash.

gutes koreanisches Essen zu finden ist schwierig, doch hier in Wuppertal wurde ich fündig. Man muss…read moredort essen gehen wenn man in Wuppertal oder in der Nähe ist, es ich echt empfehlenswert

An authentic Korean BBQ place located about 15 minutes drive from the Cologne Cathedral. The set…read moremenu consists of: three layered pork belly; sirloin; marinated beef; duck; shrimp; and squid. Bulgogi Haus offered four types of sauces when two is the norm, for varying combinations of flavors. The meats are grilled in front of you on charcoal, and the servers take care to replace the charcoal at least once so that you are not eating burnt pieces of meat. I really liked the concept of having the side dishes buffet-style. It's really a mood-killer when you run out of lettuce or salad in the middle of eating your meats then waiting for your server to refill your salads. The offerings included fried calamari, Korean-sushi, sticky and sweet potatoes, fish cakes, and kimchi. Bulgogi-Haus does not seem to use MSG, even in their yummy kimchi, and I was simply content after the meal without having to reach for extra glasses of water. Kudos for having a coat rack separate from the dining tables so that the coats don't smell like meat after, and kudos for the plum wine/aloe drinks on the house!

Excellent food and service! The staff are all very attentive and ensures you have everything you…read moreneed for a delicious meal. Not just our table, every table had consistent excellent service. I'm from Australia where there is a large presence of Korean food. Trust me, you will not be disappointed. It was easy travel on the U-Bahn (tram) from Cologne central station. Welcoming break from all the heavy Bavarian food. Highlights: 1. The service 2. Friendly staff 3. Fresh meat and seafood 4. Unlimited Kim chi and rice buffet. So many different styles! 5. Cheap!! 6. Located away from a touristy area...so you know it's made for locals and not just a fast food place. I will be back again, hungry for more! Only next time I'll definitely make a booking to be safe

Ein leckerer Schmaus. Buffet war stets gut gefüllt und frisch. besonders hat uns das Grillen am…read moreTisch gefallen. Hier gab es eine große Auswahl an Fisch und Fleisc.