My favorite quick lunch if I'm in the Grandville/Wyoming area…read more Saturdays they serve japchae, vegetable pancakes and kimbap.

We tried four different items on a Sunday. There were 2-3 other customers while we were there, but…read morethey weren't being hit hard or anything. Bulgogi was solid. We all enjoyed it. Squid got mixed reviews. Some loved the chewy texture. We asked for reduced spice and that aspect was just right. BiBimBop was tasty. Bowl was so-so full compared to other places we usually go. The beef shank soup was underwhelming, especially being the most expensive thing we ordered... You'd never know. Bland white broth and noodles with some sliced beef that wasn't fall-apart tender like shanks can be. This was just sliced beef cooked in broth and not very tender either. I can't recommend it. The Saturday specials all sound like my favorites! Maybe just came on the wrong day. We appreciated the casual eating area, and the real dishes. Still, the food would not bring me back. It wasn't enough to impress.

First, sorry I didn't take pics. We are from out of state,…read morehere visiting We have a KPOT in our city but it's always so busy you can never get in. Food was very good and our server Diana was excellent !

We had an unfortunate experience that was definitely impacted by it being the weekend…read more.. Called ahead and was told reservations are only for 10+ people but we could put our name down and the time, though we would still likely have some wait. We did that and showed up about 15 min early. To make about a 45 minute experience shorter, they texted us our table was ready. We came in. Someone gave the table away I guess (they said it was just for hot pot but we were doing both). We then saw a lot of people be seated while we waited as they were "just cleaning off the table". We had to ask after about 10 min after not being told anything and they said the people at the table were still talking. Then a fairly rude lady spoke to us and said calling doesn't guarantee a spot. I said I knew but I got a text that it was ready and the worker told the lady she sent it by mistake (which they didn't tell us). We waited longer and I went in to tell them to take our name off but THEN they were able to seat us. The whole texting system and communication with seating was a 0/5. Our workers when we were seated were very nice. The server apologized for the seating situation (though she was not involved in the mess). I do like that they have a variety of drinks and a soju tasting sampler. Bulgogi was good. Steak was fine. Udon came out as a frozen chunk. They also forgot my soup base when everything came out so we had to get a worker to grab it (everyone at my table got theirs). iPad for reordering was fine/smooth and they did a nice job coming by periodically to pick up plates and check in. The biggest shining light was the gentleman who came by and explained to us the drink menu items. Very kind and friendly. Won't be returning but I understand the experience was likely due to it being the weekend and dinner time!

Service was great and food was delicious. Also their side dishes are a 10/10…read more We ordered a seafood pancake, pork bbq bibimbap, a Korean corn dog, and a pan fried mackerel. There's a side dishes bar available, even if you didn't choose to do the all you can eat BBQ.

The food was delicious. The ambiance and service were good. They showed us how to prepare our food…read morebetter, and they were attentive to all our requests.

Came to Kaffeine for a quick lunch before heading to the airport, and I had a great experience!…read moreThere's a parking lot in the back, which makes parking convenient. The atmosphere was very chill and laid-back, with plenty of seating. It's definitely the kind of place I could see myself spending a few hours working remotely or just relaxing with a coffee. Their menu is pretty extensive, so it took me a while to decide what to order. The service was excellent! The cashier was super friendly, recommended a few dishes, and seemed very knowledgeable about the menu, which I appreciated. I ended up ordering the bulgogi rice bowl and the stroopwafel latte with boba. I was pleasantly surprised by the bulgogi bowl! I usually don't have the highest expectations for Asian food in the area, but this was genuinely good. The bulgogi was flavorful, and the fried egg on top was cooked to perfection. My only complaint was that the portion was a bit small for the price, but overall, it was a solid meal. As for the drink, it wasn't overly sweet, which I liked, but I honestly couldn't taste much of the stroopwafel flavor. Thankfully, the sweet boba made up for it! The tapioca pearls had a great chewy texture, and I also appreciated that they used nice cubed ice rather than crushed ice. Overall, I'm giving Kaffeine a 5/5, mainly because of the welcoming staff, relaxing ambiance, and enjoyable food. It's a great spot to grab a bite, catch up with friends, or get some work done. I'd definitely come back to try more of their menu!

What a hidden treasure. We were staying at the nearby Hampton inn and stumbled upon this gem. Yelp…read morereviews mention great coffee and lattes. They were 100% correct. They can pretty much make whatever coffee your heart desires with some flavors made in-house. Food was fresh, flavorful and delicious. We ordered the bibimpop in a hot stone. This hits the spot. Service was super friendly, helpful and patient. The young lady took her time to answer all our questions. Place was clean and the tables by the window let the natural light in. There were more tables in the back. There's street parking as well as paid parking. We will definitely be back here

Some of the best food in the area and definitely the best katsu I've had in Michigan…read more Prices are a little punchy, but portions are generous. Can't go wrong with the katsu, budadon, or their gimbap (which is more like a mini burrito). Their salad (which is really just super clean lettuce) + black sesame seed dressing is the surprise hitter in the bunch. Pretty low key dining - order first then grab your number / seat, and they'll bring your food out. Would recommend (and fully expect to go back). Parking is a little tight - some street parking right out front but you may have to park around the corner and walk in.

This was my first time at KCM and the food was SO good! I had the spicy kimbap, and I can handle…read morespice fairly well, but this wasn't overly spicy (most people could definitely handle it, although there is a kick). I also tried my friend's cabbage salad with black sesame dressing- the dressing does not look appealing but is SHOCKINGLY good! I'm glad I was with someone who had been before, because it was a little confusing, but you go in and order and take a number, and they'll bring you your food. When you're done, leave all your plates and things on your table and return the number to the front area, and they'll know you're done and go clear the table. They also have self serve water and will give you a cup when you order!

Good food good service and great atmosphere! Loved it so much will definitely go back again!read more

Emonae has changed a bit since they first opened - they took most of the grill tables out but still…read moreserve traditional Korean food. Nate and I met up with a group of Korean adoptees recently and had a nice time. The space was great for a larger group and we all had plenty of room to share since it wasn't busy. The menu includes several Korean dishes that you can't really find anywhere else in the area, like buldak, pan fried mackerel, pork belly stir fry, etc. It was tough to decide what to order because I LOVE Korean food! I went with the buldak (spicy chicken stir fry with cheese) and Nate got the dolsot bibimbap with spicy pork. We also had some appetizers to share - the fried dumplings and shumai. I loved the dumplings. They were super crispy and the filling was savory and tasty. The shumai were okay and cooked nicely, just not a ton of flavor for me. I was really happy with the buldak. The chicken was tender, it had plenty of melty cheese, and it wasn't super spicy. I've made this dish at home and you can definitely make it super hot! Nate and I both agreed that we liked the buldak better than the bibimbap. There is plenty of parking as Emonae is in a strip mall with some other restaurants. I will definitely be back to try more of their food!

Amazing sushi would absolutely go back again. Happen to be in town for a work related engagement…read moreand stayed close by. So glad I did not sure I would have sought this place out, but it was an absolute gem.

We were looking for someplace to eat on Easter. I've been craving Asian/ sushi and got it met…read morehere. I got the unagi bento box. I love unagi and this did not disappoint. It came with miso soup, unagi over rice, a pot sticker, veggie tempura, a shrimp tempura and edamame I was full at the end of the meal. My husband got the special cluck cluck bowl, which had spicy chili chicken, chicken fried rice and miso soup, he also got a taro bubble tea. The chicken was very flavorful with a mild heat to it. We were very satisfied with our meal choice, one of the top two meals over our weekend away.

Very nice inside, spacious, the food quality was good. There was no wait time to be seated either…read morewhich was great!

I am excited to have discovered this spot in GR area! I went with a group on a Friday, we didnt…read morehave an issue with getting a table. You are able to choose from doing hot pot or BBQ or both for an addit +5. The entire group has to do the same thing. The other thing to keep in mind is that they can charge you if there's leftovers. So these are couple things to think about if you go as a group. There is an appetizers, sauces and a dessert area. You can serve yourself as much as you want there. We did both bbq and hot pot. The service was great. They let us try different broths before picking which one. Many of them were delicious. I got the Tom yum, it is a bit spicy but I really liked it. All the meats and vegetables were delicious. I was pleasantly surprised with the lotus root. Fair warning if you, plan your meals that day accordingly so you can really enjoy the meal.

The BEST Korean fried chicken in Grand Rapids. More of a potato starch mix and then double fried…read morefor crispiness. They also have soondooboo, made with a nice runny egg and their dolsot bibimbap (comes in a hot stone pot) crisps up the rice and stays hot the entire meal. All the options we've had are reminiscent of my own mom's cooking. Happy to support Korean-owned businesses as well.

Oh so good wings! They should bottle the garlic sauce! And the mini eggrolls are tasty & crisp!read more

Watch out 'Bland Rapids' - you might be getting a reputation for good food! Hands down, the best…read moreKFC on this side of the state (maybe in the state as a whole!) By KFC, we're talking about Korean Fried Chicken, not what you get from the Colonel in a bucket. Flavors are off the chart and portions are generous, albeit a little pricy (as to be expected with a 'specialty food item'). The staff is friendly while the service is generally pretty quick. Would recommend - we've been back multiple times (and fully expect to come back again).

I am confused by my trip to Firefox & CM. I was lured in by the promise of traditional Korean fried…read morechicken (chimaek). Chimaek is double-fried to create a signature glass-like shatter, then glazed or brushed with sauces (like soy-garlic or yangnyeom). What was delivered, however, was more like air-fryer chicken tenders. No shattering exterior any of the fantastic gloopy sauces. Instead, the sauces seem to be supermarket deli sauces in individual plastic packages. I might be suffering from a cultural misfire, but I've had chimaek in Los Angeles's Koreatown and also in a much beloved place in Edmonton, Alberta, and while this chicken isn't a bad fast food snack, this isn't chimaek. The staff were pleasant and helpful and the restaurant itself is tidy and well-lighted. No complaints there.