I've not been here for dinner, but I've had their lunch specials (blue plate special?) on several…read moreoccasion. They never disappoint. Add a side of kimchi and you're guaranteed a heavenly experience. The service is mediocre, but you can't really ask for higher quality Korean food at noon on a Tuesday. So, don't complain. You might be turned off by the tired look of the place from the outside... and the inside... but don't get distracted. Just try it!

A small homey restaurant in Hamilton city. its reassuring to see many Korean families dine here on…read morea week night. There is a selection of the usual Korean dishes like bibimbap, bulgogis, tofu stew, etc as well as the famous Korean BBQ. You get 4 side dishes with most orders. Not the most special side dishes but are generally well made. I had this huge craving for some Korean fried chicken and went with the honey soy chicken, but was a bit disappointed with the taste. The fried chicken was mostly batter and not much meat. The service was pretty average, but thats the general experience from most asian diners. Would probably return again to try out the BBQ... it sure smelled nice from the table next to me!

Being opened minded an took a dive to try. Place is clean an staff helpful. Some things were nice…read morean some not so nice.

We accidentally stumbled upon this restaurant, when our original evening plans fell through. What a…read morepleasant surprise!! We did the NZ$25 AYCE dinner. You get traditional Korean sides (kimchi, bean curd stuff, pickled potatoes, etc.), soup, dumplings, shredded salad, white rice, and three different types of meats for BBQ (chicken, pork, and beef). Get the sides and sauces yourself at the middle tables. For the meats, they'll keep brining them out to you as long as it looks like you're eating everything. The staff was friendly. Atmosphere is relaxed and there's a good amount of tables. Good for big groups! They have free WiFi if you ask for it. Come here if you're hungry and in the mood for Korean food. Not the "best" KBBQ I've ever had, but it's a good deal for the AYCE.

It took the kitchen quite a while to have our orders served because there was a big tour group came…read morein about the same timers. We had to get get our own side dishes-contrary to what we experienced before that the waiter brought them to our table. Also the selections of the side dishes were fewer than what we were accustomed to. The pancake was very delicious! My vegetarian bibimbop was up to my expectation too.

The local korean restaurant the koreans eat at. And so cheap! I generally get the beef, it…read morecomes sizzling on a platter , with boiled rice and traditional korean accompaniments. There's also more traditional meals. And Korean beer.

This was one of the worst dining experiences I've ever had. Do not go to Seoul Restaurant in…read moreRotorua. The staff were not only rude, but they also tried to scam us by adding hidden surcharges to our bill. When we questioned it, they claimed it was because we were paying with a credit card -- but we weren't. We were using EFTPOS, which does not incur any extra fee. That's outright dishonest. The food was terrible. Low-quality meat, poor taste, and the so-called "unlimited refill" is a complete lie. The staff got visibly angry when we tried to order more meat or side dishes -- even though it was advertised as all-you-can-eat. This place feels like a tourist trap, and they clearly take advantage of people who don't know better. I wouldn't recommend this restaurant to anyone. Save your money and avoid the frustration.

Came here because Yamoto is closed on Monday and I desperately need my rice. There's barely any…read moreservice here (had to ask for water, utensils, napkins, banchan). Fish cake on the banchan doesn't look fresh. We ordered kimchi jjigae, spicy squid BBQ (both a little too spicy for me) and oxtail bone soup (there isn't any bone actually but after adding a little salt, it's pretty good). A lot of people ordered the BBQ pork & squid (2ppl portion) which is served on a grill on the table. There's a sign saying that if you want refill for banchan, you have to pay. There's also minimarket in the store.

There are a lot of restaurant choices in Tauranga. Bamboo's menu looked interesting, so we stopped…read morethere for lunch. We really enjoyed the food; I was surprised the restaurant was not busier on a Sunday afternoon. Food: We enjoyed all the dishes we ordered -Five Spice Roasted Pork Bao, Honey BBQ Chicken Bao, Vegetarian Spring Rolls, Chicken and Mango Salad Service: The employees were friendly but not very attentive. Although the restaurant was not very busy, they did not check on us at all and never refilled the water glasses. Ambiance: Casual, bright space.

Bamboo has only been open for 4 weeks at the time of this review. It draws you in with cool music…read moreplaying, and several outdoor tables in a cool, new setting. We had plans to walk up the whole main ave to check the town out on our first night, but Bamboo looked so much fun that we stopped immediately. Service was super friendly. We had a great server named Maria who chatted with us and gave us tips on the town. She also gave more service than were used to receiving in New Zealand, checking to see if we liked our food after we ordered and making sure we were good. The food was mostly a hit too. We loved the Korean fried chicken wings, and both Bao that we tried. The Bao is only served by the each, but each one is HUGE. Not like the typical small Bao we're used to getting in orders of 3 small sandwiches. The only miss was the Detox Turmeric Soup. The noodles and dumplings were good, but the broth had no flavor. It definitely was missing salt, and some kind of fat. I added a bunch of hot sauce and soy sauce to mine to make it a little more flavorful. Fortunately, everything else was so yummy that I would easily come back and try something else! We saw so many other delicious plates go out and wanted to try everything. The cocktail and wine list was good too. This is a great, hip place that would be perfect for a get together at night with your best mates, cocktails, and bites.

Decent Korean restaurant for a place like Rotorua. The lunch special is pretty good for NZ$9 and it…read morecomes with banchan too. The black bean noodle is ok too for Rotorua standard. The lady at the counter was nice too.

We can verify that their good reviews are based on solid evidence that Bann Sang is one of the best…read moreKorean restaurants in Auckland's downtown area! Located on a trendy area of High Street near Victoria, the restaurant (upstairs and downstairs as well) serves excellent and authentic Korean cuisine. We ordered Dolsot bibimbap (hot pot style) and the rice was crunchy on the bottom as required. Yum! The kalbi short ribs with rice and ban chan (veggie side dishes) was well seasoned and tender! Would go here again. Friendly service too. Despite the excellent food and a trendy location, Bann Sang refuses to over-inflate prices- they are very reasonable!

We came here because I wanted soup. I had the galbi tang- short beef ribs soup with glass noodles,…read moreradish, egg and spring onion. I ordered it as a full set, which comes with side dishes and rice. I loved the comforting broth. There was a good amount of meat in the soup, so I was pretty full afterwards. The sides were average, and I could've gone without them.

Very nice restaurant with a clean and aesthetically pleasing atmosphere in a great location. My…read morefriend and I stopped in for a quick dinner after sightseeing in Taupo. We ordered a teriyaki chicken udon, a teriyaki chicken fried rice, and some crispy chicken rolls to share. Everything we ordered was SO good...and the quality of the food is outstanding. They exceeded all of our expectations. Service was very good and the staff was attentive to our needs. I would recommend that if you are in the area and craving Japanese food, stop in. I think you will be pleasantly surprised.

Sushi was old, Salmon tasted fishy. Over priced for cooked meals. And they did not taste good and…read morewere small portion sizes to how much they cost

Awesome service ! Awesome food!! Would definitely go again ! The waiters were nice and helpful, we…read moregot good service and enjoyed our first time there and would definitely go back !