We accidentally stumbled upon this restaurant, when our original evening plans fell through. What a…read morepleasant surprise!! We did the NZ$25 AYCE dinner. You get traditional Korean sides (kimchi, bean curd stuff, pickled potatoes, etc.), soup, dumplings, shredded salad, white rice, and three different types of meats for BBQ (chicken, pork, and beef). Get the sides and sauces yourself at the middle tables. For the meats, they'll keep brining them out to you as long as it looks like you're eating everything. The staff was friendly. Atmosphere is relaxed and there's a good amount of tables. Good for big groups! They have free WiFi if you ask for it. Come here if you're hungry and in the mood for Korean food. Not the "best" KBBQ I've ever had, but it's a good deal for the AYCE.

It took the kitchen quite a while to have our orders served because there was a big tour group came…read morein about the same timers. We had to get get our own side dishes-contrary to what we experienced before that the waiter brought them to our table. Also the selections of the side dishes were fewer than what we were accustomed to. The pancake was very delicious! My vegetarian bibimbop was up to my expectation too.

We just grabbed takeout from this place, a bit out of the way but located right on a large road --…read moreparking is a bit annoying, hard to see oncoming traffic when backing out! We ordered several things: - garlic bread: not what I expected (it's a baguette but not sliced lengthwise but rather the short way, partially so you can easily tear off pieces, buttered and garlic-ed), but very tasty and would order this again! - fries ("chips"): tasty, delicious! The Bandito Chips were _loaded_ with toppings! The Naughty Chips were much less loaded and needed a lot more of their jalapeño pieces!! - a couple of burgers: we tried the 50/50 bacon/beef meats, which I think are just too "meaty" for my tastes. All three of the sauces, which we thankfully got on the side, are sweet ... why are so many sauces weirdly sweet here? I suspect we will like these more with just mustard and mayonnaise, and lettuce and tomato. Next time, I would stick to plain old beef. - sticky toffee pudding: the worst of the bunch, tasted burnt and not much like toffee at all; I would not get this one again!

Off the tourist routes, this BBQ joint, on the corner of Old Taupo Rd. (Thermal Explorer Hwy) and…read more Pererika St., is worth the stop. Though we have yet to try the other offerings, the hamburgers and chicken burgers are delicious! Try the chips with Factory Sauce, instead of aioli, for something different. Great food and great people make this the perfect lace to grab a bite to eat.

We had lunch here today before our caves tours. They offer an all-you-can-eat vegetarian buffet…read moreplus a selection of bbqd protein....white fish, salmon, steak or chicken. Nancy was ok with her fish, the steak was well grilled but a tad small considering the price. The buffet options included two kinds of mac and cheese, a reasonable vegetable curry (but overcooked vegetables), some pretty good roasted potatoes and nice coleslaw slaw. Nice desserts including a to tie for pavlova, carrot cake and anzac cookies. We were in and out in 45 minutes

This was a really great place for lunch near the caves that is kinda off the beaten path. We found…read moreit when looking up restaurants on tripadvisor and decided to give it a try instead of eating at the touristy cafes at the attractions themselves. We were almost positive we were lost as our navigator took us off the main road and out into the wilderness. We drove up a hill for sometime wondering if we had missed it when suddenly we pulled into a large gravel parking lot with a little sign that said Roselands thattaway. Due to the climb you took to get there, Roselands boasts unbelievable views of the countryside with its large windowed dining room. Their dining room is a large open space with a buffet and lots of long tables and chairs suggesting they draw quite the crowd in the summer months. Unfortunately most of the items on the BBQ themed buffet I couldn't have because of it containing gluten, but I did sample the salad, potatoes, and rice and they even went through the trouble to cook me up something special without the BBQ sauce on it. The husband enjoyed the BBQ as well as the plate of desserts they brought out to us. Overall it was a beautiful place to lunch and I really appreciated the extra effort they took in accommodating my gluten allergy.

On a roadtrip through the area, my wife and I were looking for a decent sit-down dinner to have a…read morepint and rest. Peach and Porker fit the bill just right! My wife had the chicken fettuccini and I had the pork belly. Service was attentive and we never waited unduly for anything. The manager even came by a time or two to say hello.

I've not been here for dinner, but I've had their lunch specials (blue plate special?) on several…read moreoccasion. They never disappoint. Add a side of kimchi and you're guaranteed a heavenly experience. The service is mediocre, but you can't really ask for higher quality Korean food at noon on a Tuesday. So, don't complain. You might be turned off by the tired look of the place from the outside... and the inside... but don't get distracted. Just try it!

A small homey restaurant in Hamilton city. its reassuring to see many Korean families dine here on…read morea week night. There is a selection of the usual Korean dishes like bibimbap, bulgogis, tofu stew, etc as well as the famous Korean BBQ. You get 4 side dishes with most orders. Not the most special side dishes but are generally well made. I had this huge craving for some Korean fried chicken and went with the honey soy chicken, but was a bit disappointed with the taste. The fried chicken was mostly batter and not much meat. The service was pretty average, but thats the general experience from most asian diners. Would probably return again to try out the BBQ... it sure smelled nice from the table next to me!

This was one of the worst dining experiences I've ever had. Do not go to Seoul Restaurant in…read moreRotorua. The staff were not only rude, but they also tried to scam us by adding hidden surcharges to our bill. When we questioned it, they claimed it was because we were paying with a credit card -- but we weren't. We were using EFTPOS, which does not incur any extra fee. That's outright dishonest. The food was terrible. Low-quality meat, poor taste, and the so-called "unlimited refill" is a complete lie. The staff got visibly angry when we tried to order more meat or side dishes -- even though it was advertised as all-you-can-eat. This place feels like a tourist trap, and they clearly take advantage of people who don't know better. I wouldn't recommend this restaurant to anyone. Save your money and avoid the frustration.

Came here because Yamoto is closed on Monday and I desperately need my rice. There's barely any…read moreservice here (had to ask for water, utensils, napkins, banchan). Fish cake on the banchan doesn't look fresh. We ordered kimchi jjigae, spicy squid BBQ (both a little too spicy for me) and oxtail bone soup (there isn't any bone actually but after adding a little salt, it's pretty good). A lot of people ordered the BBQ pork & squid (2ppl portion) which is served on a grill on the table. There's a sign saying that if you want refill for banchan, you have to pay. There's also minimarket in the store.

American BBQ in Cooks Beach?!? Oh yeah, and it's really good…read more Cooks beach has a micro downtown - there's a bait shop, fish&chips, and only one other restaurant. The Vessel is a welcome addition to the area. They are also open for breakfast & coffee. Staff is really nice and the beer list is even pretty solid. The food spoke for itself. The sides (slaw, mac&cheese, beans, pickles) were a hit from the beginning and started things off right. The meat came around and stole the show. Barbacoa was served in a succulent sauce, falling apart, perhaps the best beef barbacoa I've ever had. Pork ribs were also good and smoky - I would be pleased getting this BBQ in America. Great work and keep going Vessel!

Very enjoyable lunch there, Tuna Tataki was delish, all our food was and the wait staff where…read morefriendly and attentive. Will definitely be back.