I read that chef Sue Kim is a James Beard semifinalist 2026, so I booked a reservation for 8:30 Wednesday night. When it turned out that I could arrive earlier than I thought I'd be able to, I called the restaurant to see if they could take me earlier and they said sure, they had plenty of availability this evening. I took a Veo scooter over there, which was scary. The directions told me to go on to a street and through the railroad tracks, but there were signs saying Do Not Enter and such. But I got there safely. Ambiance: 3.5/5. The restaurant is small and dimly lit. There is a sort of a reddish glow to the pictures. Tables are very close together, and sometimes wobbly and in need of a stopper, which the staff is happy to take care of. Service: 5/5. My server Kenzie was very nice and informative. She was happy to chat a little about last night's Spurs game and the level of enthusiasm the city has for the team. I noticed she had a pleasant demeanor with the other customers too, like they were regulars maybe. Anyway, she made me feel welcome even though I was dining alone. I wish more servers in NYC had this kind of tableside manner. Food: 4.3/5. I really enjoyed the smell, density, and texture of the milk bread. The duck charcuterie was pretty good, although I didn't care for the potato crisps and I don't think I got any sour cherry on mine. The ribeye was cooked medium rare and was too chewy/sinewy for my taste. The temperature was also too low. To her credit, Kenzie said "it's served medium rare, is that okay?" and I said "could you do medium rare plus?" and I hated myself as soon as the words came out of my mouth. I don't like to make trouble for people. They did their best, but it was still underdone to my liking. Moreover, it was heavily sauced. I feel like steak should not be reliant on sauce. I understand that Chef Kim is an alumnus of Melisse (I went to Citrin in LA a few years ago, eponymous by the same chef) and that French technique may emphasize sauce, but I thought it was too much. What saved the meal was the dessert. The butter cake was really rich and delicious. I was informed that they make it fresh and that's why it takes longer to come out than the other dessert (which this evening happened to be a chocolate mousse with pistachio topping). The whipped cream and berries are kind of what you would expect would be associated with a cake such as this, but they were executed nicely. In all, a great experience amplified by the quality of the service. Best wishes to the staff. I hope it is a pleasant non toxic place to work. read more

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I've been hearing about the Magpie for awhile and my husband and I finally got to try this place out. The service was friendly and attentive, our server was excellent and made sure to check if we had any food allergies before we placed our orders. We ordered the Bread (milk bread with butter) which has to be some of our favorite bread in town we decided after devouring it. Then we shared the mushroom risotto (the restaurant encourages sharing as the entrees are family style). The mushrooms risotto was both our favorite dishes. My husband had never had risotto before and as a former long time vegetarian I've had my fair share of risotto. It was incredible, the mushrooms had a meaty texture and an umami flavor. It almost tasted like macaroni and cheese which may seem like an odd comparison but it was sooo good !! Then we shared the fish and chips which the skin of the fish was crispy yet not too heavy. My only blight with the meal yesterday was that the fries seemed underdone and a little cold and for a family style serving there wasn't much sauce to share between two people. Overall we'd love to return! I'd definitely recommend this place to anyone visiting town or other locals. read more

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As we are 18 year downtown residents, it's great when we find a new gem... and oh did we find a diamond last night! Tucked away in a small strip center, and some would say "it's on the other side of the railroad tracks" DON'T let that fool you! Definitely a cozy and smaller restaurant atmosphere and with a nice vibe. Thus make a reservation. Service - GREAT. We ordered two rounds of drinks and each time our waiter looked at the glasses before pouring and one time put a class aside. She was very knowledgeable about the food and wine. Food - 5 stars and elevation comes to mind. We had ZERO issues paying the price point due to the elevation of the meal. we ordered the mushroom risotto.I don't want to attempt to explain the flavors... just try it. we had been told that this was a new dish on the menu, and to give our feed back. here you go, "Don't change a thing"! Yes, that was my outside voice! Bread... why bother writing about bread? It's one of our vices in life. It was as good as any bread we have been served in the US and in Europe... yes Europe. We will be back, 4sure! Thanks not for the meal, but the memory. read more

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I loved the milk bread, it was soft and toasted just right. The pork belly was a bit oily but other than that I enjoyed it and it was seasoned so well. The smoked duck wasn't what I expected and it lacked a little in the flavor. When we walked in there was no one to tell us where to sit so we stood around awkwardly for 5 minutes (there was no stand or indication on where to wait and when you walk inside there is tables next to the door). The tables are also a bit crowded inside. read more

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This place is a gem! We had a group of five and ordered almost everything on the menu. The tofu was authentic Korean, not loaded with sugar like other Korean places. The risotto with the creamy rice and the tart mushrooms was divine. We had all the proteins, the halibut. Pork belly, Lamb, chicken and ribeye. All were cooked to perfection and flavorful. If I had to pick two, the pork belly and risotto were my favorites. Take a crowd as family style allows multiple dishes. Can't wait to go again. read more

Last chance to eat here before me move! Invited my gals who grub and their husbands to enjoy my favorite San Antonio restaurant. Kenzie was a gracious server who answered my emails and made us all feel welcome. The new items that we didn't have a chance to try previously were the squash, the summer orrichiette, dak galbi, and the Humboldt fog and fig salads. One of my friends is severely lactose intolerant and Kenzie marked all the menu items that had dairy. It was a simple kindness, but he really appreciated it. He felt like the menu was customized just for him. The only things we didn't order were the tofu and the duck. The milk bread was so good, with its crunchy exterior and pillowy interior. It felt like eating heaven as we gluttonously devoured it. The mushrooms have the best texture and flavor alone, but the creamy sauce and the braised leek added a tanginess that rounded out the umami goodness. The crispy dak galbi was delicious as it reminded me of a roasted version of bul dak with the spicy sauce. The cook on the ribeye was perfection. We ended the meal with the best butter cake in town. Thank you, Magpie, for the excellent sendoff! read more

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We came for a nice new years eve dinner. We started with the milk bread which was warm and delicious and then had the butterscotch squash. This was sweet and soft with a great sauce compliment. For mains we ordered carbonara and pork belly. The carbonara was creamy and flavorful and the pork belly was great and crispy with a good amount of spice. Our server was pleasant and attentive but not too much so. We are outside and it was a beautiful night though we could hear music and trivia from the bar next door which we didn't mind but could bother some. We ended the night with a chocolate mousse. The only thing I wish they had was a cocktail menu to top things off. read more

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We made last minute reservations for 3 people and had a very delicious meal. The menu is seasonal and changes often. We basically tried the whole menu (minus three dishes). Great value for the food, great place to share plates! read more

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Second time coming here. They change items on their menu every season so new items rotate in while some stay the same. We had friends come into town so decided to bring them here. The interior is nice as always and tables are arranged so things could be intimate. Make your reservations in advance because this place is only open for a few hours 3 days a week. Food was absolutely phenomenal. This restaurant truly does not disappoint. The milk bread reminds me of childhood when I used to go to those Asian bakeries back in New York. It had a sweet and buttery taste that evokes nostalgia. They still had this smoked duck on the menu which I had in July. And why not keep it? Seems like a fan favorite, my friends absolutely loved it. The King oyster mushrooms was also an amazing dish. The sauce was a creamy savory blend which complemented the soft tender umami mushrooms. Regarding the gnocchi, my friend said she normally does not like eating gnocchi because it's too starchy. However, this wasn't the case at all and was actually one of her favorite dishes. The Dak Galbi was again cooked perfectly tender. It's amazing how they get the chicken right every single time without drying it out. The sauce does carry a little kick but gets softened by their rice cakes. The pork belly was another elevated dish. Pork belly was crispy and blended well with the fennel/cabbage. Absolutely loved the rib-eye as well. Medium rare is the only way to go and they cooked it perfectly. I pretty much ate the entire thing myself. They had their homemade orange based butter sauce that was just to die for. Look forward to coming back again in the future. read more

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Magpie does not disappoint! Consistently great food, great service, and cozy atmosphere. Highly recommend this place! read more

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Fish was amazing and the host and waitress were super accommodating friendly and funny. The bread was amazing

Highly recommend making a reservation, they get incredibly busy. This is my favorite restaurant in SA, service is immaculate, incredibly clean, nice dim lights and well decorated. Now the food was just extraordinary, if I could order the whole menu I would. Just wonderfully seasoned, beautiful presentation, and great incorporation of Korean cuisine. There was this fennel slaw served with the pork bossam that is to die for! Wish I took more pictures read more

The Magpie - Summer orecchiette - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Excellent food! Chef Brian brings a connoisseur's touch that he somehow combines with various flavors and preparations that leave you with a toe-curling feel-good satisfaction! The beet salad, the smoked duck! (Reminded me of my mother's roasted ham at 4pm on a fall Sunday!) And it even comes with string beans! But still light and a little unusual. And the Halibut!! OMG! He wrapped it in seaweed overnight, cooked with brown butter in an orange citrus/garlic sauce that had me soppin (yes, you heard me - soppin'! )up that sauce with their incredible thick, natural milk bread. And then the butter cake for dessert! Toes curled, eyes rolled back in your head. That's right! THAT good! The setting and decor is a little bit better than a Greek strip mall lunch spot, but if you're a little adventurous and seek a very high quality meal that is not the usual fare, The Magpie got it going on! Ryan waited on me, and she is warm and friendly and informative! The ONLY negative I would note is that the wine list could be better. But as a white wine drinker, I found the sake not a bad combo with my halibut. Oh! And they even played serious Old Skool R&B music! Not 1980s Old Skool! I'm talking real deal Holyfield Ol Skool from the mid and early 60's! The Originals; The Delfonics; The Royalettes; and The Mighty Dells! Superb restaurant! read more

Magpie was a great experience, my wife and I ate here last month for the first time. The food was all incredible and the staff was very attentive and knowledgeable. We were able to get a day of reservation but it was still pretty busy so getting one is recommended. read more

Restaurante was tasty and service was best part. Loretta served us and was lovely. I'm glad we came here for Valentines nice ambiance and good bread. The entrees were amazing as well. Thank you read more

Great food, very intimate dining atmosphere. Good service. A little bit loud inside but otherwise an overall lovely experience to go with 2-4 people (very small dining area). Would recommend having a reservation. read more

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Had the dak galbi. Chicken was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were delicious. Service was very good. Dinner portion was large and enough to share the chicken, however, I would recommend going here with a group. As stated by the chef on the menu, the portions are for sharing so there was a lot of chicken vs the portion of vegetables/carbs (good for groups). Sat at the bar which is nice but is used to store dinnerware. I would definitely come here again to try some of the other dishes and apps since they looked delicious. read more

The Magpie - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Made reservations for 2 about a week ahead. Had the milk bread - warm and tasty! Citrus salad was refreshing, it was a right amt of vinaigrette and not overpowering. Husband and I shared the shrimp toast and snapper. Shrimp was a good size and there was a good shrimp to bread bite ratio - some buttery goodness! The snapper on its own was a bit salty for me, but the lemony blend complemented it well. Restaurant can be a bit loud, but I had no problem hearing my husband and didnt feel like I was raising my voice. Melissa was excellent! She was prompt and everything was on point with our order! read more

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Great experience. Dishes are meant to be shared. We loved how they came out one at a time so we could savor each dish. Service and food was Amazing. Hard to pick a favorite dish as they were all fantastic in their own way. The best dinner experience we have ever had in San Antonio. read more

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This place is too fire & the butter cake slaps. The smoked duck with cherry sauce was bussin. read more

The Magpie - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Oh my goodness, the confit duck wings are to die for, and then be revived, just to die for it again. Utterly delicious, and became my entire personality for the week. My husband and I went for my birthday dinner to Magpie since I had heard talk of it amongst my acquaintances who loved the food, and so I wanted to try it out for myself. What a great decision it was to start off 2025 with! We ended up ordering the signature milk bread which was so soft and light with the most mysteriously tasty, plain-looking butter, the decadent confit duck wings that have me willing to martyr myself, and the crispy pork belly ssam, which, although in itself a great dish, paled against the greatness of the most delicious confit duck wings. That, combined with the fact that I don't like peanuts but failed to note that the pork belly would have some on them, dampened my effervescent, post-confit-duck-wings spirits a little, but they were soon rescued by the appearance of the dessert - a flan that was decidedly not light nor airy nor very caramel-y, but dense and sweet and delicious yet not overwhelming! The jammy blueberries on top wrapped it up quite nicely, leaving us very satisfied indeed. The space isn't very big, and it was quite noisy when we first came in, which usually is irksome to me, but it petered out as the night went along and the confit duck wings took over my senses. We did have a reservation, and were promptly seated when we arrived! I shall be back. For the confit duck wings, please never ever take it off the menu, pretty please. read more

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About a week ago, I made reservations on Tock to visit @magpiesanantonio this past Saturday for dinner. As part of making the reservations, there's a deposit of $10 per person that is refunded after your visit. Hubby and I had visited a long while back and ate outside. This time we were seated indoors. Hubby and I had the City Orchard Pineapple Cider, which was very refreshing. All the foods are meant for sharing so we did. We started with the Citrus Salad and the Smoked Duck. The duck came with sweet potato chips. Love the contrast! We had the Milk Bread, Butternut Squash, Red Snapper, and Dak Galbi (half chicken). Each dish had its own burst of unique flavor. The sauces were the best part! We ended the meal with Chocolate Mousse, which was divinely so rich paired well with the cream. This was an excellent meal! Melissa's service was on point! If you want an elevated experience, this place is a hidden gem and a must try. It also seems that they're doing brunch at the Golden Goose on Sundays as well. Check out @satx.aapi to download the passport and see the participating restaurants and businesses! read more

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The way food is meant to be. Amazing scratch kitchen with friendly service and locally sourced ingredients. The seasonal menu is exciting and be sure to try their snapper collar if they have it! read more

I see the vision, I really do! The food is decent, but not 5 stars as indicated by the reviews. I enjoyed the smoked duck dish, had a great combination of flavors. The beans were severely undercooked, I don't think I've ever sent a dish back but it was that bad so I had to. Then the waitress gaslit me saying the chef intended for the beans to be essentially the texture of rocks... okay then lol. The duck wings were far too greasy and not soft enough, probably could have used longer confit time. The bread was pillowy soft and with tasty butter to accompany. The pork belly ssam was flavorful, but too rich similar to the wings without much to balance them. The wine selection was pretty decent. The service was top notch! I don't consider this fine dining and personally wouldn't come back but I enjoyed the vibes nonetheless for a night out! read more

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Been here 3 times. Never had a bad meal. A little pricey but you get what you pay for. Great kitchen great front of house.

Such a great experience, super cozy (small) space but food is always pretty stellar, our wings were a bit over cooked but the rest of the food was pretty incredible and the butter cake is really tasty as well. Service is always personable but very busy. The menu is alcohol heavy so if you're sober there will be lots of push for alcohol and wine but they are very friendly otherwise read more

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As vegetarians, we love having choices and Magpie provides a selection of delicious options. Their bread is amazing! We enjoyed a second order of bread. The tofu in soy was the only presentation of soy itself that I actually loved. Worth trying! Service was lovely and welcoming. Easy parking. read more

The Magpie - Menu November 2025 - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I didn't have the opportunity to try the restaurant . I made a reservation for my wife and I. First they couldn't find my reservation. Second, they offered me a booth beside the bathroom. I asked for another table since the restaurant was empty. The hosted answer was that they can't give us any other table inside because the restaurant is going to be full later. I left her non-sense and no so customer service answer was un-acceptable. read more

I would definitely bring a friend. The interior is small and intimate. The food was delicious. We got the smoked duck and bread. The bread was so fluffy and tasted amazing with the butter we ordered it again later on to dip in the sauces. The duck was pretty good. But nothing to write home about. The pork belly was the same. But the Dak kalbi was amazing. Cooked to perfection, the chicken was moist the flavors blended well. We ended up ordering an additional order just to taste it again. Our waitress was also great, prompt service with great information/recommendations. read more

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I took two friends who came out of town for a conference because of the wonderful reviews Magpie has received. We all agreed that Magpie did not disappoint and lived up to its reputation. Everything we had was sooo delicious. We started with their Milk Bread and Smoked Duck as our appetizers. The Milk Bread was warm and pillowy, and once smeared with the accompanying butter it became more than a bread course. The smoked duck was seasoned perfectly and the smoke wasn't overpowering. Once you eat it with the sweet potato chips and the pickled green beans, all kinds of flavors just exploded in my mouth. The slight sourness of the pickled green beans added the perfect amount of acid to offset the sweetness of the sweet potato chips. Both worked in harmony with the smoked duck. So so good! Our favorite, however, has to be the pork belly ssam! The gochujang provided a umami flavor coupled with sweet, salty, and a little bit of spicy. The refreshing leafy greens tamed the heat, but somehow accentuated the other tastes! We also had another main to share and it was delicious as well, but not as memorable. The dessert, the butter cake, was light and sweet. It was the perfect way to end such an incredible meal! The service was phenomenal as our water glasses were always filled and we were attended to with the utmost care. Because it was fairly early when we arrived, the restaurant wasn't too busy. However, as the dinner progressed and more and more people showed up, the vibe went from quiet to festive. Everyone appreciated the food and being able to watch the kitchen in action added to the experience. I definitely will be back (either with friends or by myself)! read more

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Omg a GEM of San Antonio!! The chef is such a creative genius! To start the toast was melt in your mouth perfect. I wanted to order a second but had to hold back for the rest of the food. The duck charcuterie was so flavorful, the pickled green beans were so good and a good compliment to the duck. The pasta was amazing. So flavorful and not too rich where you would get sick in a couple bites. The chicken dish was also delicious. The skin was crispy and the flavors were robust! But the star is the butter cake. Holy cow. I'm coming back soon for this cake. That is the must!!! Our server was very attentive to our needs and the restaurant was so warm and welcoming. I'm coming back for sure!! read more

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There is not a thing on this menu that wasn't prepared to perfection for our visit. Flavor pops from every item. Kenzie, our server, was super helpful and incredibly insightful. She attended to our every need. read more

The Magpie - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

The Magpie has been on my list of restaurants to try for the longest time so I was so thrilled my girl friends and I finally tried this spot!! You'll likely need to make a reservation, and heads up they take a deposit for reservation. This place is a gem! Great family style restaurant. The food had amazing Korean flavor and all of the ingredients were high quality. We tried their signature milk bread, tofu, pesto pasta, and crispy pork belly ssam. All delicious! I was to try more things on the menu including their smoked duck and shrimp toast next time, it looked amazing! Service is very attentive. Go support Sue Kim's incredible restaurant! It truly is a unique menu unlike anywhere else I've been in San Antonio. read more

The Magpie - Bread - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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How the heck have I never heard of this place before?! It was incredible! Easily top 3 favorite restaurants in SA along with Bliss and Clementine. The service was super friendly, the wine was great, and the food was OUTSTANDING. We were seated at the bar facing into the kitchen, which was fun, too. Our favorites of the night were the smoked duck (by far), the tempura mushroom (best mushrooms I've ever had), and the pesto pasta. We also loved the ribeye, the kale salad, and the carbonara. The shrimp toast was good, but if I had to cut an item from our order, it would be that one. And the milk bread was, of course, very tasty. The butter cake dessert was also delicious. It reminded me of Bambino Huey - 90s San Antonio kids, you know what I'm talking about. The cherry on top was that they took the steak off the bill for being undercooked. We didn't even say anything - they noticed when they went to box it up and Tom it upon themselves to take it off. I didn't even mind that it was a little under - I ate the outer pieces first and since we were full, knew I could heat up the more rare leftovers at home without overcooking it. That's incredible service! And pride in your craft. Another reviewer mentioned the parking lot diagonally across the intersection, and thank you for that! Because the lot in front of the restaurant is small. read more

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This small but intimate restaurant is a gem. The staff is committed to your experience and eager to make recommendations. We had the bread (wow) and the pear salad. I had the mushroom udon noodles - delicious- and my spouse had the carbonara. We were full and satisfied. If I lived in town I would come back!! read more

Have ya'll seen all those other 5 Star Reviews?!?! When somewhere gets hyped so hard, I make myself go in with lowered expectations just in case it doesn't live up to the hype ...... but no need to lower the bar for Magpie. They SET the bar and they set it HIGH!! I've slowly been tasting my way around San Antonio, and I assure you nothing has topped Magpie for me. My fiancé surprised me with date night reservations here (yes, reservations are a must!). The restaurant is tiny, but in a "quaint" way. It's cozy. We were tucked away at the end of the bar area, which I thought was cool because we got a great view of the kitchen and watched the chefs hard at work. We started with the signature milk bread. I thought it was strange that a restaurant's signature was a piece of bread.. but y'all. The bread was delish. Trust me. Get it. Love it. The rest of the menu changes, but at the time there was a smoked duck shark-cootchie (charcuterie for those of you more refined than me) style plate. It was sooo good. My fave was to get a little bit of everything then run it through the sauce.. yummm. Then we got the yuringi chicken lettuce wraps. Again, zero disappointment. For dessert we went with the butter cake. Once again, fantastic. Next time I go, I literally want to say bring the whole menu. I'm a somewhat picky eater (onions, tomatoes? Yuck), but I have a feeling I wouldn't turn my nose up to anything Magpie has to offer. Oh, the service was also great. The lovely young ladies (literally at least 10-15 years younger than me) gave me an ego boost with flattering compliments, and we were told we were the most fun couple of the night! We're cool old people. Fellas, Ladies... trust me.. take that special someone on a date to Magpie. read more

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A lovely date night experience. Everything was high quality. Standouts were the tempura mushrooms and butter cake. Loved the butter cake!!! Everything is made to share with surprisingly bigger portions than expected. read more

The Magpie - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

A great little spot to find. It's a relatively small place, but it has great food, is full of locals, off the beaten path, and is a welcoming place. I didn't realize until I left but they serve the local brew from the brewery next door too that was pretty good. I found the Magpie I Yelp and was attracted to it as a NUFC fan, add to that the solid ratings, and it was a place I had to try while in town on a visit. The menu changes regularly from what I can gather, but I'd recommend it. The small, sharable plates a curated so that everything ok the plate compliments each other. If you find yourself in San Antonio make your way to the Magpie! read more

The Magpie - Cucumber Kimchi - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Food was delicious. Excellent service. I enjoyed every bite and for such a small place, great wine selection. Parking is limited, so you can park in the vacant lot diagonally from the retail space before you hit Hackberry. read more

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Not a fan... I wish I could be one though. There's isn't much of an ambience and food was not consistent. I loved the mushroom appetizer and the dessert. Oh! The butter cake was delicious!!! Unfortunately, I cannot say the same about the main entree, the Dak Galbi. I felt l just have ordered the wrong dish. The chicken was swimming in Gochujang sauce which was too spicy for my palace. My friend seemed to enjoy her food though. Since, my experience was marred by the Galbi, server was kind enough to take that off the check. At the end of the meal, I didn't feel like I would return here. read more

The Magpie - Butter cake - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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