Korean BBQ and Vegan Reviews Summary

Food Quality and Taste

Pros:

• "The food was tasty and they provided good sauces, I enjoyed the chicken Bibimbap that was served in a hot bowl that kept the food warm for a long time."
• "The beef Udon was salty but delicious and would be recommended for someone with chronic cramps."
• "The sweet fried chicken was completely doused in sauce, giving it a rich, indulgent flavor."
• "The food was flavorful and spicy. I was pleased with the vegetable dumplings and the spicy seafood soup."
• "The beef BBQ was simply amazing, the meat melts in your mouth!!"

Cons:

• "The fried chicken honey garlic was not up to the mark, with an excessive amount of sauce overpowering the dish."
• "The eel bibimap was the worst, with poorly cooked rice that felt like mush."
• "The sweet fried chicken was completely doused in sauce, making it seem like I was drinking sauce instead of eating chicken."
• "The vegan bibimbap was lazy and unsatisfying, lacking any seasoning."
• "The vegan bibimbap was incredibly dry, and even with the addition of gochujang, it remained very average."

Service and Staff

Pros:

• "Extremely quick service even though the restaurant was busy. It was very clean and the staff were friendly too."
• "The place was cosy, with beautiful wall decorations. The staff was very helpful if we encountered any issues."
• "Staff members were very attentive and helpful as it was our first time trying Korean food."
• "The staff were very friendly and very quick. The food came very fast and it was delicious."
• "The staff here are very helpful and provided accurate info on allergens."

Cons:

• "The server was polite, though not very attentive."
• "Staff are generally functional, performing the bare basics in a somewhat robotic manner."
• "The waiting staff stepping on my foot whilst handling a burning hot dish (and not apologizing)."
• "It took 35 minutes for someone to offer us a drink, despite being the only table."
• "The server recommended the portions - so please let your servers know what the right sizes are."

Ambiance and Setting

Pros:

• "The ambiance is good, able to have a good conversation and plenty of seating options available."
• "The restaurant itself has a very clean (almost sterile) feel to it, which may suit some."
• "The restaurant is in a very nicely located neighborhood. (Not a high street) which makes the place quieter."
• "It was our first time at a kbbq, but the grill was easy to use."
• "The atmosphere was inviting and the staff was friendly and attentive."

Cons:

• "The restaurant looks recently renovated, so the pictures might not be entirely accurate (especially the facade)."
• "The restaurant itself has a very clean (almost sterile) feel to it which may not suit everyone's taste."
• "The space is a bit packed but nothing to be concerned about."
• "The tables were slightly too close to each other, there was barely a gap to come out from the table next to us."
• "The restaurant is quite off the beaten track - between the Barbican and Old Street."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "The prices were reasonable and it was convenient as we were in the area."
• "Decent pricing for the quality of food."
• "Good food, great that it was halal meant that I could take my parents to finally try Korean bbq! Good portions."
• "The price is decent. The atmosphere is very nice."
• "The prices are okay for London, but a little expensive for me, a non-Londoner."

Cons:

• "Food is only for pictures, not for gastric delight and very overpriced for what you expect."
• "I was a bit shocked that this is the most expensive meal I've had in London so far. It was around 32 pounds for lunch for one person."
• "The vegan bibimbap was overpriced, costing £12 for a dish which contains raw vegetables with zero seasoning."
• "The portions were rather small and despite ordering a side, we both felt hungry afterwards."
• "The prices are too high for the taste of the food."