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    Cafe Island

    4.2 (14 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Ramyeon
    Payal P.

    Pretty ok Korean food court located in Island Spa and Sauna. I think there might be better Korean food outside the spa area but this is pretty decent for what is offered. I got the mushroom ramyeon- it is filling, the mushrooms were rubbery (which I like), and it was perfectly spiced.

    Hardly any meat...
    Pragya M.

    I understand that the pandemic is tough, but the place was super crowded with hardly any available seats to sit! Yet the cafe has declined in quality and offerings. For one, they removed several items off the menu - including the spicy rice cakes (ddukbokki), which I craved and would come to Island Spa specifically for! There are very few staple Korean options left... Second, the food was just bland and not great for vegetarians. They don't even replace the side dishes to be meat-free if you are vegetarian. I got the bimbimbap and was really disappointed- the vegetables are not even pickled nor they have any oil/sauce.... I essentially got steamed vegetables and plain rice for $16. Third, they've become a bit stingy. When I asked for sesame oil to add to my bland rice, I was told I had to pay $1 extra. They used to just keep the bottles out for us to use as condiments. They also pre-pour the Gochujang for the bimbimbap instead giving a bottle (as is typical at Korean restaurants) and would presumably charge if you asked for more. My boyfriend got the Tonkatsu and there was hardly any meat on it - he was basically eating a chip! Sadly, this experience has definitely made me less likely to want to come to Island Spa & Sauna (or recommend it to friends), and now will definitely eat out before/after my visit instead of eating here.

    Volcano Roll with side of Miso Soup
    Danieliza F.

    Ahhhh I'm soooo happy that I'm able to fulfill my usual cravings of the Volcano Roll easily without even having to go into Island Spa Every single time I go to Island Spa, I never leave without having the Volcano Roll and if there's a time I just couldn't have it for some reason, I get really sad lol I've always wanted to be able to just order it, pick it up, and go because I randomly crave it like ALL the time and NOW I CAN! Honestly, I haven't been able to find other sushi places around that has this kind of combo of ingredients inside the roll. Thinking about it now while writing, it's making me want to order one after this haha!

    Salmon with shrimp tempura, avocado, crab, lettuce.
    Ms F.

    Better for sushi. Avoid the beef bibimbap! The beef tasted old. Volcano Roll: too spicy and spicy tuna was salty. The imitation crab was too spicy I had to remove. Pineapple wasn't ripe. Island Roll: The sauce they used for the salmon was sweet and mild. Not spicy. Beef Bibimbap: ground beef tasted old and half the veggies were raw- carrots, pickled daikon. Avoid. Sushi seems more fresh than the bibimbap and not heavily doused in sauce.

    beef soondubu
    Khanh N.

    A friend had suggested we venture out to dine at Cafe Island. Which is basically the dining area of the well known Island Spa. I was intrigued how we could dine when we did not visit the spa. Anyways, their menu here is a typical korean food variety and they also have a section for sushi. I opted for the the beef tofu soup (soondubu) and we had shared an order of the Island fries. I liked how they have a barcode thing where when you scan with your phone, it takes you to their menu to order and the waiter will serve you your food. Let me tell y'all, the service was 10/10; our waitress was so cute and super attentive. I think that's what started off with positive vibes and the food was just as good! My tofu soup was bursting with flavor and the egg was already cracked in it for me. It did not look steamy but I must warn anyone, please make sure you blow your soup before you eat. I had received three banchan dishes. I think it was potato, radish and some kimchi. My dish also came with white rice. The Island fries consisted of bulgogi with spicy mayo and what seems to be the infamous eel sauce? I am not sure but it all paired really well together. Honestly, I was a bit skeptical of why we would dine here out of numerous of places around this area but I am glad we did.

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    i'm so happy that Island Spa now has takeout!!! will definitely be ordering myself a bulgogi and maybe my favorite smoothie green machine!!

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    Gen Korean BBQ House

    Gen Korean BBQ House

    4.0(88 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    Your typical AYCE Korean barbecue spot - food quality isn't amazing and service is decent, but you…read moreget what you pay for with having a variety of dishes to grill and other soups/prices to eat on the side. Ambiance was pretty modern with the design of the booths and the decor. There was a side dish station as well that had a decent amount of variety to grab and go. Our waiter was relatively attentive and while the water was slow to refill, we overall had a solid experience. Thanks, Gen!

    K-BBQ always a yes for me!!…read more We came here for Thanksgiving and it was cool since no dishes needed to be cleaned, no groceries, no cooking, no prepping... sometimes you just need to take a break. It wasn't crowded at all when we came at 1pm. We had a party of 6 and the booth fit us comfortably. On a holiday, each person was $31.95. If you wanted to upgrade to the premium which had the waygu and more it was an additional $20 and that means each person would need to pay the same price so we opted out of the premium and it was a great choice since everything was delicious. So you get to select 4 meats at a time and then your sides. And of course the complimentary items like Kimchi, Radish, their own style of Mashed Potaotes. My favorites: - Pork belly (all different flavors) - for the plain pork belly dip it in the sesame sauce and salt so yum - Bulgogi - Shrimp with the heads Sides: - Japchae - Corn Cheese - make sure to heat it up on the grill before eating - don't make my mistake lol - I love steamed egg and they didn't have it so that's why they didn't get 5 stars from me - Of course white rice Dessert was the Hotteok - really good! Note: You cook your meats (not like Cast Iron which I prefer who cook it for you) and each time our 4 meats are done they would give us a new pan to grill. Be careful with the carbs... you easily can get full. Enjoy your meal ours was yummy and hit the spot.

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    Wooram - 8. Ox Bone Soup / 설렁탕

    Wooram

    4.2(11 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    We decided to give this place a try for dinner after reading the reviews…read more The restaurant is very small, with the whole place being the dining room. The ordering counter is there right when you enter and around the corner are tables that seat up to 2-4 guests. One wall is a chalkboard that has the specials written on it along with some artwork and the words "Welcome to Wooram". On the opposite wall are mounted TV screens that show the menu and another mounted screen can be seen near the front as well. Daughter ordered #22 spicy squid stir fry rice bowl with an egg. She got it in a stone bowl for an extra $1. The egg was also an extra $1. It was worth it! She loved the spiciness of the squid. The stone bowl made the rice crispy on the bottom and was delicious. Hubs preferred pork bone stew and liked it a lot. He's always craving soup and always liked this stew. Pork was nice and soft and stew was perfectly salted. Lastly, I had the spicy chicken stew and thought it was pretty good. Only critique is that I wished there were more potatoes in my stew. It's nice that they were generous with the chicken but I wanted more potatoes. LOL. It was a bit spicy and the potatoes would've cut down the spiciness. This place used to be at the Hmart food court. We didn't realize it until we saw their menu. It's as though they took the menu from the food court and brought it over to their restaurant. Overall, service was quick and friendly. Will definitely return to try other items on the menu!

    Super yummy soft tofu soup!!! The soft tofu soup was super good, hearty, and heartwarming. I…read moreusually like my soft tofu very spicy but this one, despite not being particularly spicy, was still very good because the flavoring that warms the soul. I came here after a full day of skiing from sun up to sundown so this was right what I needed. They also give you a side of kimchi which was also pretty good. The place is small with little parking, which I would say would be a very bad con. The restaurant itself is very homey and the waiter was very nice!

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    DDuk Dabang - Beef Brisket Topokki

    DDuk Dabang

    4.0(73 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Dduk Dabang is located right inside the H Mart food court. Finding parking can take a while since…read morethe lot stays busy, but inside there is plenty of open food court seating. I ordered the Buldak Carbonara Ramyun, which is loaded with corn, melted cheese, and chicken. The dish is insanely creamy and comes out steaming hot, but just an FYI, it has zero spice heat. The chicken topping was just meh, and unfortunately, they do not allow substitutions even if you ask. Despite that, the noodles and sauce are delicious. It is a great comfort meal to grab before shopping.

    The food is fine. I usually split the tteokbokki with 3-4 people, and it's a decent deal. The issue…read moreis moreso with the service. I've come here a few times over the years, and I have repeatedly had problems. I typically ask for the meat on the side, and there's about a 50/50 chance it comes on top. They also messed up my order several times, and there's a chance they refuse to replace it (even if the receipt item doesn't match with what they gave me). I do not blame the cashiers or workers for this because I've ordered with several of them and had the exact same issues. This is a management-level problem. Most recently, they charged me for something I didn't order and said they were unable to do a partial refund. I told them that I didn't order the item and didn't want it, and they told me that a refund wasn't possible, so they gave me the item and a bonus soda. I appreciate the attempt to make up for it, but it just isn't enough. Why am I forced to buy something I didn't want? It also didn't even taste good. I can understand making a mistake every once in a while, but this is excessive. I won't be coming back to eat here again, and I can't recommend this place to anyone.

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    Ottoyee Japanese Cuisine

    Ottoyee Japanese Cuisine

    4.1(58 reviews)
    2.9 mi

    Ottoyee serves as a great late night spot, with its cozy wooden interior providing a calming…read moreatmosphere to anyone who walks through its doors! I've eaten at Ottoyee for months now, and each experience has been incredibly delicious. However, the only thing is that the wait time can run very long. Not for the food to arrive, but for placing the order. We tried to get the attention of the waiter on staff multiple times, but was either ignored or they were behind the screen attending to something else. The wait time was around 15-20 minutes, but this is likely attributed to the small staff. Otherwise though, they were incredibly kind and knowledgeable of the menu and we still had a delicious experience as usual.

    I so wanted to love this place, and was so excited to try it when reading the menu. Otoro? Ramen?…read moreGyudon? It all sounded like the perfect restaurant, but I'm really hesitant to return. Upon entertaining on a weekend evening, there were a few tables with patrons but not too busy. The restaurant did seem a bit understaffed with only one person taking orders / bringing food out, making it difficult to flag down this one person to successfully take our order and ask for anything additional throughout the night. Gyudon: for the price, we were really surprised at how small of a portion this was. It was not only in a small bowl, but the meat was layered on top perfectly deceiving you to think that there was more than there actually was. The majority of this dish was rice, and with limited sauce at that. As displayed on the menu images it was to be served with a runny egg, but unfortunately we got a fully cooked one (disappointing, as we were looking for something to mix with the rice!) Sushi: We got a 3 rolls and they were just alright. They were pretty small in size, with less rice than I'm used to (which is something I do like - I would rather more fish than rice!) With us getting spicy salmon, spicy tuna, and spicy scallop - they all kind of tasted the same, so I wish the fish wasn't as heavily masked with spicy mayo. Ramen: I got the black garlic ramen, and it wasn't the best, but wasn't the worst. I've purchased fresh ramen packages in the supermarket before and it tasted just like that, so it made me disappointed knowing I could achieve the same at home. The soup itself was extremely rich and fatty, and the charsiu had no flavor whatsoever leaving much to be desired. The main reason I'm rating this so low is upon having my last bites of sushi, I could tell something was off. I don't recall which specifically I had but I made a statement that it was extremely fishy and off putting. Fast forward later that night, I was hunched over the toilet vomiting with stomach pain - and I can deduct that the sushi was the culprit. I might consider trying Ottoyee again due to the great deals they have listed on food delivery apps, but the sushi quality (quite literally) put a bad taste in my mouth.

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