“I ordered a yukgaejang, a spicy brisket stew that’s a Korean mainstay. It’s good stamina food and also good for colder weather. Lots of things on the menu looked super good, but I settled for that, at the counter lady’s suggestion.I asked them to make it non-spicy, a near contradiction for yukgaejang. To my surprise, they pulled it off. I ate every morsel. Just be warned that it’s hard to eat yukgaejang without splashing drops of it on clothing. It’s a dish that’s mostly slurped.The mung bean sprouts and kimchi sides (banchan) were delicious and fresh. Better than restaurant-quality.The woman who took my order was kind, patient, and gracious. They were getting a lot of foot traffic. When I went back to her to compliment the food, she brought out the chef!Chef David Shim told me that he had been the owner of this location since last January, so just about a year, but that he ran his own Korean restaurant in Missouri for nearly 30 years. He explained how he slow cooks the ox bone to make the broth, as well as the special prep, marination, soaking, and hand-pulling he did to make the brisket extra tender. He struck me as a living encyclopedia of Korean culinary art.He told me he directs the kitchen staff himself and conducts quality control measures, including making sure the right quantities of ingredients make every dish, before a dish is served out to a customer.I saw someone else eating their spicy pork dish, and a kid whose grandma was spoiling him with galbi. The one eating the spicy pork gave a thumbs-up regarding his dish.For those getting into Korean food, this is a good starter place to try different dishes and flavor profiles. They offer a good, representative sampling of Korean restaurant fare. The portions are good and the prices are fair, given how much food prices have gone up.If you’re Korean, I think you’ll be very happy also. The food tastes authentic and satisfying, clean and healthy, and you’re definitely saving money over going to a sit down restaurant. I haven’t tried enough dishes under this new management to say more, but I look forward to going back.“
“I have been coming here for much for about a year now. I love it. the food is so good and fresh. I strongly recommend everyone giving it a try. And if you don't know what to get the Banh mi ( Vietnamese sandwich) is a great place to start.“
“The shiny muscat grapes were on sale from $40/lb to $18/lb. They tasted like muscat grapes, which is like softer, sweeter green grape. Didn't have the crunch you would get from green Costco grapes, but kinda had the texture of a plum. Thought they would be perfectly round but they weren't.“
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“We ate here on Saturday. Omg. We had the wings and macaroni bites. Everything was fresh and delicious. The customer service was excellent. The young woman was patient and answered my questions with a smile. As for the ambiance, it's a food court.Will definitely visit again.“
“Yummy! This little spot inside of Hmart really delivers! Their little stand is vibrant and really makes you crave some enticing Korean snacks. I absolutely love their rice cake and sausage skewers (소떡소떡), which are crispy and savory. The main attraction, their Korean style hot dogs, are also amazing. The batter is fried perfectly, and my favorite type, the half and half mozzarella cheese and sausage, always delivers with its hot, gooey cheese. Make sure to spot by to get a quick Korean snack the next time you shop at Hmart!“