We came with a party of three and were immediately greeted by the waitress! She came and walked us through the most popular items on the menu on the iPad out on the front, which which was really helpful as it was our first time eating here in in person. The ambiance was pretty typical for a late night Korean pub-style restaurant, rowdy with loud music, which is great for a night with drinks and friends. It's honestly the whole ktown experience but without the hassle of driving to ktown and needing to struggle to find parking. Here's what we ordered:- Soy Garlic Chicken wings: delicious! We've had this delivered before from Uber Eats and is actually the reason why we decided to make the drive to this restaurant to begin with. Crispy, flaky batter without that isn't dense and the chicken is piping hot and juicy on the inside. I consider myself a Korean fried chicken afficionado and I'll say this is one of the best options for it outside of ktown.Kimchi Pancake: thin and crispy! I love Korean pancakes that aren't thick and battery, so this was right up my alley. The kimchi taste works great with the pancake, and I'll definitely try the seafood pancake next time if it's done the same way. Chondak: Surprisingly, this wasn't marked as a popular item on the menu, but we felt that we had to order the restaurants namesake item. It smells AMAZING and tastes the same way it smells. Incredibly aromatic and the chicken still retains a slightly charred, crispy exterior while still being juicy on the inside. The closest comparison I can make is probably a really good yakitori! The aroma of the cheese makes even the cabbage taste amazing, and the slightly charred tteoboki was the best I've ever had. Also, try the yuzu mustard with the chicken! Spicy Tteobokki: I liked the tteobokki in the chondak dish better, but this is your standard take on tteobokki! Great if you can handle the spice - it looks spicier than it tastes! Rice: I normally don't review rice, but since some restaurants let their rice sit out all day after cooking it in the morning, I'm pleased to announce the rice here is warm and fluffy, just like it should be. Overall, definitely will be back, especially since it's one of the only late night spots in the area! Thanks to our server, who was super friendly and fun!
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"Friendly staff and decent food, my friends and I tried the sushi burrito, zucchini sticks (skippable for me), sweet potato tots (just ok too) on the side, some bacon, waffles with fresh fruits (good if you want something sweet), overall it was an ok experience, we had to keep waving around to get the flies to go away which was a bit annoying. They're also pretty busy so expect some wait time."
"One of my very favorites time after time. Top notch service, excellent food and such a cool and relaxing vibe. The pot pie on Friday nights is delicious and the hottest food you will ever have! The steaks are perfect and the sides are amazing. Mac and cheese is super creamy and yummy. Asparagus is great as well. Always a fan of A Restaurant!"
