What an amazing restaurant we stumbled upon. We were walking up Bloomfiled Ave and couldn't decide what we wanted to eat. We looked down and there was Seoul Bistro. It's easy to miss and walk but so glad we didn't. It was a Sunday night around 6:30 and the place was happening. I was so surprised to see it so busy. We got seated right away and immediately were served kimchi, macaroni salad, watercress with tofu and pumpkin. What an amazing surprise and delight. We ordered and my husband got the spicy chicken and rice stone bowl and I got the tofu stone bowl. Both were so good. Soup also came with our meal but since it was a meat based broth I couldn't have any. At the end of our email they came by with the most delicious cinnamon and ginger tea. Soooo goood! The decor is lovely and the waitstaff attentive and helpful. read more

The food was not exactly what I was hoping for. It wasn't bad but it wasn't the classic Korean dishes that I am familiar with. The scallion chicken being the most confusing. I am used to stringier scallions, almost like noodles, with a creamy white sauce. The dessert also was not what I expected. Usual bingsoo is shaved ice of water or milk. This was just a scoop of ice cream. The restaurant itself was really cute and clean. I just did not enjoy the 30 minutes of searching for parking. read more

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We came here for an early dinner and there were already a couple tables filled. The restaurant is located on the lower level. We were welcomed by a friendly hostess and quickly seated. Service throughout was really friendly. The interior of the restaurant is also pretty and modern. We ordered the LA Galbi, rose tteokbokki, and a pork tofu soup with level 1 spicy. Food came out quickly and hot. I was really looking forward to the LA Galbi but was disappointed that it was kind of salty but of course if you ate it with the white rice, it paired fine. The rest of the food was also just fine - this place is not the authentic traditional Korean flavor I was looking for but definitely has the modern Korean fusion/street food taste. read more

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Modern, clean, and aesthetically pleasing--I really loved the vibe here! I stopped by for Tuesday lunch and dined solo. The service was excellent: my waitress was friendly and efficient, checked in on me without being intrusive, and there was no wait. My food came out quickly and piping hot. Yuzu Ade -- Refreshing and very yuzu-forward, with just the right amount of sweetness and carbonation. Spicy Braised Short Ribs -- My first time trying this dish, and it did not disappoint. It came out on a sizzling plate, which added a nice caramelization. The short ribs were incredibly tender and practically fell off the bone, while the vegetables were cooked perfectly. For $44, the set came with banchan, salad, radish soup, and rice. Everything tasted fresh and high quality. The bathroom was also clean, with separate single-stall male and female bathrooms. Overall, I'll definitely be coming back! For the price point, this is an affordable yet aesthetically pleasing spot with great-quality Korean food. A really satisfying solo lunch. read more

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Beautiful aesthetic as soon as you walk in. Its calm but also inviting and warm. Service was friendly although we had to get our server's attention once as it had been a while since he last checked on us and we needed something. Not really a big deal though as he was also very polite. Japchae appetizer was good but we mentioned one of our companions was vegan and so no meat, just veggies, but the egg wasnt omitted. for my main, i got their pork belly kimchi hot stone. It was a generous portion however I dont think I'll get that again only because I prefer my pork hotstone savory rather than sour from the kimchi. The kimchi gave that tanginess. Still cleaned up my plate though lol. The MangoAde was delicious though and im glad i went with that. Next time il have to try the pajeon or tteokbokki and perhaps another porkbelly just without the kimchi mixed in it. read more

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03/10/2026 Passed by here many times and always wanted to try it and as it turns out, everything was very good. We started with the Seafood jeon... a seafood pancake... which had a lot of seafood and was served crispy and hot. I ordered the 'Stir fried spicy squid' which had lots of squid in a very tasty sauce. My wife ordered the Tofu soup with kimchi and pork... pretty much a staple when we order Korean. As I said, everything was very good... the ambiance as well as the service we got from Alex. I'm sure we'll be back to this BYOB read more

Seoul Bistro - Seafood Jeon - Korean Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

My friend and I walked in on a Friday night right when the restaurant reopened for dinner (we were immediately seated!). Upon entering the restaurant, we were amazed by how beautiful the interior was. The dim lighting and minimalistic furniture made the space so visually appealing. All of our food was delicious. We ordered kimbap, pork belly (a little dry but still delicious), and jjapagetti (our favorite). The complimentary side dishes included kimchi, squash, and greens. I want to come here again to try more, including their mocktails. read more

Seoul Bistro - Kimbap - Korean Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

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Nice spot on Bloomfield Ave Montclair located downstairs, so you know. Had a reservation and seated once we arrived. Place wasn't too busy when we arrived but packed as we were leaving. Be prepared because they bring out a lot of food on top of whatever you order. All of the food we had was on par. Some needed a little more spice, but that's just me. BYOB and liquor store is right up the block. No issues with the service. Very attentive. I will define back and Field Goal is good!! read more

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This is Korean fusion. Not an authentic Korean restaurant. I would never order takeout. They give you no banchan but charge you the same as if you dined in On top of that they were so disorganised. I had to find 3 different people until somone found my to go order. But even then, they screwed up my tofu soup. I asked for light spicy. They gave me the maximum spicy possible. They skimp out on tofu. They use cheap frozen beef with minimal tofu. I asked for a soondubu, not a chili hot pot with chewy, dry beef. If it were an authentic Korean place, they'd give you more ground beef and load up the soup with tofu. Dine in if you are nearby. Avoid takeout. read more

We started with the Korean chicken sampler, it was tasty. Preferred the soy. I had what the menu described as "Thick slices of grilled pork belly". Well they were not thick and not very tender. The pork belly was served on a bed of raw onions. I would have eaten them if they were sautéd. My mate had the spiced pork & squid, he did not enjoy it. I love kimchi, however I just didn't like the flavor of what was served. We said we'll try again, a noodle, Tonkatsu or short rib next time. read more

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Took myself on a solo date on a Saturday night, walked in at 7pm and almost every table was full or had a reserved sign. She said it would take 20-30mins but literally sat me in 5 mins. Very cute restaurant, nicely lit and the outdoor area is super cute. Service was great and my server was attentive. I ordered the seafood jeon, nice portion even for a single person. Nice and crispy, good dipping sauce. The soft Tofu soup with beef, spicy 1 level was perfect. Just enough spice without being spicy. The yuzu ade was delicious and refreshing, and perfect for end of meal. When she brought my check she also brought me a chilled Cinnamon tea. I do not prefer Cinnamon but why was this delicious?! Prices are definitely higher then other korean restaurants but we are in Montclair. Hoping to go back to try more things. read more

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Stumbled upon this place on a random Saturday night and I was blown away. I loved the aesthetic of the restaurant! It was cute descending the stairs with the string lights and projector screen upon arrival. We did a walk in, put our names down and were sat within 30 mins. We ordered a yuzu ade, mango ade, and a mocktail. We loved the lemonade drinks so much, but my friend didn't really care for his mocktail. We only ordered fried dumplings and a chicken sampler. There was more than enough kaarage for everybody, we got full and didn't order entrees but we will be back for more. I would definitely recommend this as a date spot or night on the town with friends. Great aesthetics but great food quality to match! read more

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Good food (maybe a tad pricy). Nice ambiance and cool surroundings. Worth a visit if you like Korean food. read more

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Still figuring itself out. Came here for dinner with family who was visiting down out of town. They were Korean and wanted Korean food so we thought we would give this a try. The menu was pretty straight forward. banchan was kind of like a joke tiniest portions I'm talking like three slivers of kimchi. Upon arrival I asked about food allergies in a dish. I had to ask 3 more times to 3 people total one of whom was the manager and still didn't get an answer until the 4th time. I asked for a paper menu 3 times before we got it. Service 1/5 Nice, friendly, but really just clueless and there wasn't even the excuse of the place being busy. There were multiple staff members and we didn't have any unique requests. Food (4/5) Bimbimbap solid portion and my FIL seemed happy with it! (3/5) Kimchi soondubu also decent but a little too salty (4/5) Jinramen fried rice was clever and fun (3/5) bulgogi also good (3/5) Buldak a little too salty very spicy if you like that. The menu said chicken on top but it didn't have any (4/5) garlic soy chicken was solid and a crowd pleaser Overall food execution was between a 3-4/5 service was a 1-2 Space was cute and open with some longer booths on the right hand side along with outdoor seats. Maybe if they figure out their flow and up the banchan I'd give it another star. read more

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I would absolutely come back here regularly! I would recommend getting a few things and sharing because the variety is part of what makes this such a great experience. We got the japchae, the kimchi jeon, the vegetable dumplings, the pork belly, the sweet and spicy chicken, green tea, and they also brought a kale salad and some broth. The japchae was fantastic! The noodles absorb all of the sauce flavor and the veggies shine. I personally would get this without meat and even then it feels like a full plate. The veggie dumplings and kimchi jeon were both great sides. The chicken had a great spice, almost numbing which was different from gojujang and I appreciated the variety of spice flavor. The pork belly had this incredible sauce on the size which I could eat a tub of, something fermented and slightly sweet, I think. The kale salad and broth were great palate cleansers and we had some small bowls of veggies that rounded out the dishes which had radishes, squash and kimchi. The prices were reasonable and I would definitely go back and try more items or just eat what we got all over again. Originally I was concerned about how spicy things would be but everything was not overly spicy, assuming you have some tolerance but maybe not extremely high tolerance. Lastly the green tea, which they said they bring from Korea, was the best green tea I've ever had. read more

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Always love seeing more Korean food in the area. This place replaced where CM chicken used to be in an area that's easy to miss, but don't miss out and head down the stairs to this cute and tasty spot! We were pleasantly surprised by the food and prices. I thoroughly enjoyed all the dishes, super flavorful, and nice presentation. The only negative was it took pretty long to find track down staff multiple times just to order, get water, and pay. There was a small mix-up with our order as well, but the staff took care of it which we appreciated. Overall, will be coming back here next time I'm craving Korean food read more

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The generous, earnest service, along with relentlessly photoworthy dish composition, are great reasons to stop by. But ultimately I felt the food was underseasoned, which is such a shame because the rest of the experience was easily 5 stars. Open for three months now, Seoul Bistro is located below street level toward the northern end of Bloomfield Avenue. My skittish schnoodle was in tow that Saturday afternoon, so we sat outside, and no fewer than two staff offered to bring him a water dish. I couldn't believe how much food they gave us. They offered extra banchan at one point, everything was served with rice, and somehow we ended up with a sesame seed kale salad. I wish they had timed the apps ahead of our mains - instead, all the food came at once. All our dishes had outstanding color. The dipping sauce for the seafood neon was, disappointingly, just salty. And I was dying for a harder sear and crisp on my stir-fried chicken. read more

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As you walk down the steps to the entrance of Seoul Bistro, you are transported to a peaceful and calming space. We were warmly greeted when we arrived, and sat at a lovely table. Our server was very pleasant and helpful. We started with some pear tea, which was delicious. Then a very nice selection of banchan arrived. We ordered the Kimchi Jeon for an appetizer. Crispy and packed with flavor, this dish was great. For dinner, we had the Ssam Bap for two. This dish came with a choice of soup, and either bulgogi or spicy pork. We chose the Soybean Soup and Bulgogi. You get rice, sauce, and a large plate of veggies to make the lettuce rolls. Everything was sensational! Honestly, I think that four people could have eaten from the size of the portions. There are so many more dishes that I want to try, that I will definitely return. The prices were also very reasonable. I highly recommend Seoul Bistro! read more

Seoul Bistro - Banchan and Pear Tea - Korean Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

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Ordered through ubereats buy one get one bibimbap and I'm so glad I did. Delicious, fresh, packaged well. Included a nice sipping broth for both and complimentary cold salads. I live for an amuse bouche. That was a nice surprise. I eat small frequent meals so it is enough for me to eat a few times. I look forward to dining in soon. read more

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If you visit Montclair NJ, check this place out. Friendly stuff, delicious food, lovely vibe! Definely come back soon! read more

Seoul Bistro - Korean Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

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Yes I know I don't give out 5 stars but this place deserves it From when you first walk downtowns you are transported to a bistro in the city the ambience and staff are amazing Very friendly and since we were not sure what everything was our waitress explained The food came out fast hot and fresh with big portions I almost gave it 4 stars because I felt a little rushed to start as I was on a date and food was so good I wanted to enjoy but when I asked them to slow down they did The manager came over and she was such a sweet person Please go and keep this place open read more

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Pretty solid upscale Kfood spot in Montclair! I love what they did with the interior after the last few previous spot owners. Go to dishes: * Bibimbap - classic & delicious - I'm pretty picky with my bibimbap but this one suits my tastes and comes with a nice beef radish soup * Rose tteokbokki - love that it comes with glass noodles & chicken & sausage * Japchae - on the sweeter side which the entire fam likes! Tip: You can always ask for more banchan (side dishes) Service: 10/10 Super nice and attentive staff They ran down the street to us because we forgot something at the restaurant and they were so nice about it too Always love the complimentary cinnamon pine nut tea after the meal. Super refreshing :] read more

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Wow, I'm so happy I came here! I went with my friend and everything was exceptionally delicious. We ordered the chicken sampler and it was incredible -- way bigger than we expected, and it actually took us a while to finish because the portions were so generous. We tried a few other dishes as well, and honestly, everything we had was amazing. The service was great too. Our waiter was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed. And the fact that it's BYOB is definitely a plus! I will absolutely be coming back again. Highly recommend! read more

Another great spot in Montclair. Cute spot tucked away in a basement, staff is super friendly, and they turn out food very fast. Make sure to make a reservation, it fills up fast. Food was really good and surprisingly affordable for today's standards. You can't go wrong with any of their wing flavors, and I recommend to try the more traditional Korean dishes that are on their menu like the seafood pancakes. I definitely will be back. read more

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오늘 처음 프린스턴 대학교에서 부터 Montclair 까지 찾아왔는데, 분위기, 맛, 서비스 모두 만족 그 이상이였어요! NY/LA 많은 곳들 보다도 저는 개인적으로 좋았습니다. 외국인 입맛을 위한게 아닌, 정갈한 한식을 오랫만에 먹으며 어떤분들이, 어떤 마음으로 이곳에 이렇게 오픈 하시게 되었을까 했는데.. 응원하는 마음이 더욱 커집니다~ 번창하세요! This was my first time visiting all the way from Princeton University to Montclair, and everything exceeded my expectations -- the atmosphere, the food, and the service. Personally, I enjoyed this more than many places I've tried in NY and LA. This is not Korean food altered for a foreign palate, but thoughtfully prepared, authentic Korean cuisine. As I enjoyed the meal, I found myself wondering who the people behind this place are and what kind of heart and intention led them to open it here. It made me want to support this restaurant even more. Wishing you continued success! I ordered Kimchi Pork Hot Stone Rice & my husband ordered Bulgogi Hot Stone Rice :) read more

Seoul Bistro - Korean Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

I was just browsing downtown area for a lunch with family and we stumbled across this new restaurant. It's a little hidden and at the bottom of a set of stairs at the corner of Park Street. Interior gave trendy-cafe vibes, and we were pleasantly surprised! Best dishes were the boneless soy garlic fried chicken, seafood pancake and ssam-bap set. Chicken had just the right crunchy texture and the sauce was a light glaze. I thought the set's bulgogi was tasty but a little dry -- otherwise everything was plated elegantly. The steamed egg and sujeonggwa were a nice complimentary gesture too! I think our stone plate bibimbap could have been hotter; the plate wasn't hot enough to add much texture to the rice, and we might as well have ordered the normal bibimbap. Service was relatively attentive, and particularly the lady at front of house was both friendly and frequently checked on us. We had two slightly dirty small plates that our waiter was more than happy to swap out. There's a good amount to shareable-portioned dishes we didn't get a chance to try, and I'm excited to come back with a larger group next time. read more

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Came here for dinner. I would recommend reservations as the restaurant has limited seating. They are underground but its open and airy. They also have some outdoor seating as well. The service was a little slow but maybe because it was Saturday evening and they were busy. The food was pretty good. We loved the soy garlic chicken. It was so juicy. The price is on the high end and the portion size isnt that big but everything is great for sharing. Overall I would go back if i was in the area read more

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This little place was so good! My husband and I came with friends and we all really enjoyed our meals. The prices were also very fair. I made reservations and loved how they had my name assigned on the table and knew exactly where my table was when I arrived. We ordered the fried beef dumplings, vegetables dumplings, and wings as started. The dumplings were so yummy and had the perfect crisp. My husband and I ordered Bulgogi Stone Bowl rice and it was fantastic. The service was great. Can't wait to come back and try more! read more

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Super delicious!! Service was amazing and food was great! Definitely would recommend and go back! Ambiance was very aesthetically pleasing and parking was around the corner there was a little lot that you can park behind the restaurant! read more

Seoul Bistro - Spicy pork bowl & fried rice - Korean Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

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Amazing food and amazing staff! It was our first time eating here and it did not disappoint. I highly recommend it. Call and reserve before you come here cos it gets really busy especially on the weekends. read more

So excited to try this place. The space is beautifully designed and the staff is very welcoming and attentive. The menu offers a variety of traditional Korean dishes and delicious drinks/mocktails. Similar to other reviews, it seems they are still figuring things out. We wanted to start our dinner with specific appetizers then enjoy our shared entrees. All the food was served at once starting with the mixed fried chicken sampler. Our table was quickly super crowded with ALL the dishes at once which was incredibly hard to maneuver around and it was impossible to enjoy the dishes as we all felt very overwhelmed. We had to rush to eat quickly to enjoy the food while hot. It just wasn't a pleasant experience and the pace didn't work for us at all. It was also very hard to fit the food on the table and maneuver around properly. The speed at which all this food was served was concerning- as if most was not freshly prepared. We may give them another try as they have the potential to make this a great spot! read more

Seoul Bistro - Korean Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

I wish I had the chance to try their food in person because I only had time to order takeout. My food came really well packaged, and I was impressed that they separated the broth from the knife-cut noodles because then I would only be eating soggy noodles. I will say that the food is quite good. The broth was really flavorful, and the texture of the noodles were perfect. I also really enjoyed the fried dumplings. However, this place, like most Korean places, is so overpriced. I would expect that a nearly $50 dinner order would at least get me the side dishes to go as well, and the amount of meat and egg in my knife-cut noodles was quite sad. Their menu looks so good though, and I had a really hard time deciding what I wanted to order. I would definitely come back again! read more

Good food! Cute place. Service was okay. The appetizers including the fried dumplings and japchae were delicious! I ordered the Tteokbokki for my main which was very tasty! I would definitely come back. read more

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Passed by this place so many times and decided to check it out and so glad I did. I ordered my food to go and got the pork belly. It came with white rice, vegetables, beef and radish soup and 3 different sauces. EVERYTHING WAS DELICIOUS. Can't wait to go back and try some other tasty dishes. read more

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I wanted to like this place but unfortunately it's mid at best. Came Sunday night there was maybe 4 or 5 parties at best and we were seated for a while and no one came to check on us. I had to wave someone down to take our orders, no one asked not once how we were doing/how did the food come out, and we were only asked if we wanted dessert after our food was packed and we were about to head out lol. Hoping that the food would make up for it, unfortunately not really I would said say things were just okay. Nothing really stood out to me but the only positive thing I'd share is their banchan is refillable which is cool and the ambiance of the restaurant is pretty and clean. For reference we got the seafood jeon (good but oily/greasy), gyoza, pork belly and bulgogi Korean bbq sets. Again everything was okay nothing tasted terrible but wouldn't come back for it read more

Food was hot and served quickly. Staff was friendly and helpful. Lots of menu choices for gluten free, vegetarian, and meat eaters. Some spicy some mild options. Lots of flavor. Music was a bit loud which made people talk loud. Indoor and outdoor seating options. I would go again. read more

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Food and service is wonderful! They give you complimentary banchan & tea with the meal. I highly recommend their fried chicken, spicy pork stone bowl & bibimbap! read more

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Clean modern interior, friendly staff, favorite Korean spot in Montclair ordered kimchi soup, Kalbi, tempura, buldak read more

Seoul Bistro - Korean Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

Seoul Bistro - A Heartfelt Slice of Seoul in Montclair As someone who is half-Korean with roots that run deep to Seoul through my mother - I don't take Korean cuisine lightly. It's personal. It's memory. It's legacy. And I can honestly say, after just one visit, Seoul Bistro absolutely touched my heart and soul. From the moment I walked in, I felt this inexplicable magic in the space. The ambience is clean, modern and inviting. But the real poetry begins with the food - my lord. This wasn't just good. This was next-level, deeply authentic Korean cuisine, the kind that warms your chest before you've even swallowed. Every bite was packed with flavor, balance and care. You could taste the love in every dish. The banchan (side dishes) were on point. The Jjapagetti was so delicious. The Vegetable Dumplings were top notch. Bold, soulful, clean. It reminded me of my childhood kitchen - but elevated, refined, and still deeply grounded in tradition. The owners - a wife and husband duo, with the husband working his magic as the chef - brought it all together with humility and warmth. The staff was attentive, kind, and genuinely passionate about what they're sharing with the community. Shout out to Ana! Montclair just got blessed. Seoul Bistro is not just a restaurant - it's an experience, and for anyone seeking real Korean food that speaks both to tradition and innovation, this is it. Go hungry. Leave full - in every sense of the word. P.S. I will definitely be back to indulge in the rest of their eclectic Seoulful menu. read more

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Came with a friend after visiting the Van Vleck House & Gardens. We arrived right around opening on Friday and was sat immediately. The first thing we noticed was how unsuspectingly aesthetic the restaurant is. There are two levels to the seating area. The main seating area is indoors on the ground level down a flight of stairs with natural lighting flowing in and gave a cozy cafe vibe. The second seating area is outdoors and half flight of stairs from the Main Street and a half flight of stairs from the main seating area. The second seating area consisted of around three tables and it seems that they had a projector to display images/ videos on the empty wall behind the tables. We thought the concept was fun and interesting! Service was quick and we were offered the option of both a paper menu and a QR code menu. I thought the paper menu was a nice touch considering most restaurants do rely mostly on a QR code menu. Right after we ordered our server brought out the banchan which consisted of sliced kimchi, braised squash, and a tofu veggie dish. Enjoyed most of the banchan but thought the portions were on the smaller side. My favorite was the squash banchan which had a tender but firm texture and had a subtle sweetness which I rather liked. On the other hand I thought the tofu veggie dish was a little bland and wasn't seasoned enough. We ordered the Braised Short Ribs and Short Rib Soup to share. The Braised Short Rib dish comes with two bowls of rice while the Short Rib Soup comes with one bowl of rice. We also received two small bowls of steamed egg with our entrees. The Braised Short Ribs came on a sizzling plate with daikon, mushrooms, carrots, dates, and jalapeños. The carrots, jalapeños, daikon, and mushrooms gave the dish more depth in both flavor and texture. The dates were a good flavor break to the fatty and savory taste of the short rib. The first two short ribs I had were amazing in terms of both flavor and texture. The short ribs fell off the bone and was delicious with the classic sweet and savory flavoring. Since the short ribs came on a sizzling plate, leaving the short ribs on the plate for an extended time causes the texture to become tougher. The Short Rib Soup was hearty and seasoned well with just the right amount of salt and pepper. The soup consisted of significant amounts of short rib, scallions, ribbons of fried egg, and glass noodles. This dish really put my chopstick skills to the test with the glass noodles. A scoop of warm soup topped with a bite of glass noodles and a bite of short rib was worth the struggle Our server was very attentive, offering to bring over extra bowls for sharing the dishes, explaining what each dish was and what they consisted of, and checked up on us a good amount. There was also another employee that made sure that the water cups were always filled which I feel adds to the attentiveness of the employees. At the end of the meal our server brought over two cups of ginger and cinnamon tea with pine nuts. It was fragrant and lively and was a good way to end the meal! read more

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