Address: | 7030 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33634, USA |
Phone: | +1 813-901-0153 |
Rating: | 4.7 |
Working: | 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–10:30PM 11AM–10:30PM 12–10PM |
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Common Road
I have eaten Korean Food all over the country and this place is the nastiest place. I wanted good Korean Food, there was two other restaurant I hesitate to go to but went here after seeing the rating online, and oh boy is was a mistake. OVER PRICE!!! BEWARE!!! The price listed online is not the actual price. The server was just too rude with attitude, I wanted to get out of there. I dont know what her issue was but when you go to a restaurant, I want good ambiance with good vibes. You will have to pay toll fees if coming from W Lauren Area Town Center Plaza. Food tasting nothing compare to LA Korean Food. Nasty side dishes kimchi was sour more so made for soup than side. No good flavor. NO WOW FACTOR. WASTE OF MONEY. I wish I should have gone to Arirang Korean Restaurant. Disappointed. I dont know if its their down day or what, but they obviously left a very very bad impression. I will not recommend the risk.
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Becca Tester
We just went to lunch to this place. This is my 3rd visit to this place. I liked the food; however today we had an incident that will promise that I will never return to this place. MY friend was sitting across from me and she jumped out of her seat coz there was a huge cockroach crawling on her. It was the most disgusting thing I ever saw. A cockroach crawling on human being at a restaurant. Also saw one of the employee, maybe a chef or someone that works in the kitchen walked in the dinning area with dirty clothes, she drank water from the water cooler and went back into the kitchen. A piece of advice to the restaurant owner; "no matter how great the food is, if its not prepared cleanly with a clean environment, there is no point.
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Patrick-Julian Q. Fulgado
I see why this place has gotten such great reviews. There arent many Korean restaurants (Compared to Japanese, Chinese, and Vietnamese) in the area but this one was way better than the last one I tried out. We had Hite Pale Lager, Haemul Pajeon, Korean Fried Chicken "KFC", and Gal Bi. Everything was great and finally had some good "KFC". Ive been wanting some crispy KFC like Bon Chon, Mad For Chicken and other commercial spots I know of back in New York and this one was pretty close and if anything, more authentic. Theyre not super crispy, crunchy like those spots but I kept my expectations low and came out satisfied. Service was pleasant and quick. Prices were just about right.
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A Private User
I tried this restaurant last week and it was great. The decor is traditional booths and the art/writing on wall is very authentic and deliberate. I was impressed with the time they took to create the ambiance. Compared to American style restaurants the space is relatively small, however, if you are used to Korean rests it is about average. We had the kimchee pancake which was delicious and the Bo Ssam, which was fantastic. We also had some Korean pomegrande wine. The service was great. Our waitress spoke either Korean or English well. After dinner, I went next door and got all my Korean groceries. Definately worth the trip and cant wait to take my husband next time.
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A Private User
We went there for an early dinner on a weekday. The place was a bit tricky to find as the building is a bit in the back of the main road. We were the only customers there and the server was quick and efficient. I thought the chicken bul go gi was different than a any Korean restaurant that weve ever been to; it comes with carrott (as well as onion) and a pretty thick spicy sauce, but it was good. The Kal Bi was excellent, but the seafood pancake is just average. I thought the portion was pretty generous, which is a big plus. Overall, this is a good family-owned Korean restaurant; Id definitely come here again if I happen to be in the area.
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Ants3548
Great Korean cuisine experience! Ordered the kimchi and it was wonderfully cooked authentic and served with many side dishes. Had a little trouble finding the restaurant off the main road but was well worth the effort. Service is friendly and the staff helped me select an entrée and served it at a spicy level I could handle. Atmosphere is similar to a diner (cozy, welcoming, relatively small) and is a pleasant "hole in the wall" spot to add to a list of favorites. Will be dining here again, would recommend to those with a taste for genuine Asian/Korean food.
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Aine
The food here is AMAZING! This was our first time going and we were not disappointed. It is so unassuming from the outside, but when you walk in,its almost a different world. The staff is SO friendly and on top of their game! We didnt have to ask for anything. They are also accommodating to people who cant handle the spice. They said no problem we will make it without. It was delicious! I highly recommend this place if you love Korean food.
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Chi Browne
Wonderful location! The staff is friendly and the food is delicious and authentic. The soju (Korean wine) is crisp and strong, the fish cake flavorful and moist. I always get bibimbap - a cold or hot dish of veggies, beef, spicy sauce, and egg. Their soups are flavorful, too. The decor is rustic and beautiful with paintings of fields, cranes, and flowers. The tables are of wood with a private design. Give this place a try.
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Claire Kovarik
Dont be fooled by outside appearances! Its toward the back of a strip mall and doesnt seem like much from the outside but if you let a little thing like that deter you, youre missing out! This place is awesome! The service is friendly and you can tell the people running the restaurant have a lot of love in it. The decor inside is great too. The food is authentic and delicious. Five stars, I recommend it completely.
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D.Andrea Guerrero
I was visiting Tampa on business and basically just decided to try this place. It wasnt what I expected looking from the outside. It was nice and cozy and the hostess was really friendly. I was pleasantly surprised to discover that the food was also really good! I got the Galbi lunch special and I couldnt get enough of it that I was licking the bones. I would for sure visit this place again on my next trip to Tampa.
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Robert Martinez
Okay and lets be honest about foreign cuisines. When you seek food from another country most of the time is water down cuisine, commercialized. The ambience of this location is real cozy. The food was excellent. The amount of portions, you cant go alone large amounts and dont blink because you might miss it. When looking for it make sure you Google the address directions must goto place I highly recommend.
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Sasha Monay
Definitely a HIDDEN GEM. Authentic Korean cuisine so come hungry. Prices reflect the portions. Definitely a cheap and PERFECT date night. Perfect vibe for family night. Cozy, quiet, and friendly atmosphere with AMAZING service. Ask for Yuli. Shes awesome and knows all the great picks. Just tell her what you like and shell make all the right suggestions.
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Filiberto Holdman
Food is great, presentation is amazing and pricing is perfect. I ordered party trays for a party of 15, over 20 showed up and still had left overs. Everyone enjoyed their meal. Oh is wonderful to work with, even added extra for the bday boy. Delivery was on time and everything was packed very beautifully. Will definitely order from them again.