Another visit to Hotstone, another kimchi pancake. Oh, so good!…read more This time around, we added a thoroughly enjoyable dish of spicy pork bulgogi and a big bowl of steaming kimchi tofu soup. Since it was cold and rainy outside, the soup really hit the spot. The spicy pork was delicious, as always. And the banchan was plentiful and tasty. Mmmm! The best part of our visit was our server. She told us it was one of her first times on the job, and she was understandably nervous, but she did a great job! I really love this place.

I've eaten, Hot Stone several times now with months in between. I would say they were always…read morefantastic and have gotten even better. The lady was so incredibly sweet and attentive and a good sense of humor. We had some good laughs and some even better food. It was a quiet Tuesday evening and it was just what we needed. We had the Budae Jigae which is ramen with, spam, bacon, hot dogs, and tofu. It was incredible and my go-to. We also added the, Chicken Bulgigi and I can't for the life of me remember the appetizer but it was spicy and awesome and also a sticky rice soup of some sort. I know the rating for Hotstone isn't spectacular but they're getting stronger. It's authentic, comforting, and full of flavor. Can't recommend them enough.

I recently visited Bulgogi Hustle for the first time after work with my boss. We were both starving…read moresince we hadn't really eaten all day and were craving something Asian. This spot happened to pop up as a nearby Google recommendation, so we decided to give it a try. Maybe it was the hunger talking, but the food tasted **absolutely spectacular** for something so simple! I ordered the K-Town Combo, which comes with two proteins, japchae, lettuce, and rice with curry all layered nicely in a bowl. I chose bulgogi and marinated pork with the Hot spice level, and everything sat on top of the lettuce, japchae noodles, and curry rice with a drizzle of sauce. It was seriously so good--flavorful, satisfying, and exactly what I needed after a long day. The restaurant itself is very small, with just a handful of tables that look like wooden benches, and there's no restroom, so it definitely feels more like a quick casual spot than a full sit-down restaurant. When we arrived around 6:30 PM, the place was empty, and we ended up chatting and eating until around 8:30 PM when they were about to close. It never got overly busy, though a few customers came in and out throughout the evening, so it seems like a pretty casual, low-key vibe. One thing that did throw me off was finding the place. I came from the direction of the roundabout and somehow struggled to spot it--maybe I was just tired. Parking wasn't too bad overall, but I think I may have approached from the wrong direction when I tried to park in front. I'll be honest--I didn't really pay attention to the cleanliness because I was too focused on enjoying the food. I didn't get sick and I left feeling full and happy, so overall I'd say it was a great experience. My only real gripe was how difficult it was for me to find, but the food alone makes me want to come back and try more from the menu.

Got the asada fries that consists of mostly fries...barely any meats there, which is what you pay…read morefor. Little condiments given, which sucks, because that is what makes the whole meal...saved it, even. Also got the Korean burrito, which was soooo deep fried that the taste of the breading overtook whatever the filling was supposed to taste like. The fried breading was so overdone that it hurt my teeth to bite through and chew it. The staff also had no wrapping foil to use, so they put it in a cup? Bro, WHAT?! I can barely get this thing out of the cup to eat. It was so bad. Genuinely. Maybe it is on me for trying to give a chance to Asian food in Lacey. No need to. Prove myself wrong on my preconceived notions. But, would not visit here again unless it is for the spicy mayonnaise mustard whatever condiment. Only good thing from this whole restaurant. Staff is also so lost in the sauce that you have to reiterate your order. Very small restaurant with not much parking. Only like 3 tables with 2 chairs each, so better to take to-go so you could eat elsewhere... maybe at a nearby park or something. No motion in this restaurant, fr

Food was absolutely amazing, service was on point, and it was a comfortable dining experience. We…read moreare definitely going back. Not sure what to try, definitely recommend the short ribs, bibimap, kimchi pancakes, vegetable ramen, and sweet & spicy chicken.

Overpriced and not good. Gyoza was $10 for the Costco…read moreprepared and not even fried all the way. Teriyaki chicken was blah at best. Makes me question which family members gave all the high reviews. Pass on this one.

Amazing authentic Korean comfort food…read more Food is always so delicious staff is friendly and welcoming, area is clean. We have tried: - Seafood pancake - veggie pancake - chicken bulgogi - spicy pork bulgogi - spicy squid bulgogi - beef bulgogi - all the banchan And everything is a 5/5, soooo good. Service is great they're always friendly. Now, the ONLY downside is their ridiculously expensive prices . ($20+ per dish) We still go here but just not as often due to their prices. Besides that, I highly recommend this place.

Yummy food but oh so pricey! I ordered takeout through the…read morephone for my first visit because I was interested in the lunch specials that were offered. Unfortunately, I was looking at an outdated menu on Yelp, so the spicy tofu soup is no longer on the lunch specials, AND if you want a "lunch special," it needs to be specified when placing the order. I assumed that because it was lunch time, I would be paying the lunch pricing? That wasn't the case when I arrived. Parking seems to only be on the same side as the barber shop (which i think is connected to the restaurant as well?). When I walked in, I didn't really check out the place. Seems like a classic no-frills Korean restaurant. An ajumma (아줌마) appeared at the register after a couple seconds (lol that is the first description that came to mind). I informed her of my phone order and she brought out the food and rang me up for around $55? I was thinking, yikes, that's a steep price for a spicy tofu soup and a lunch special of the galbi and mentioned it to her. She told me that the portion made is not the lunch special and next time, make sure to specify that over the phone if I want the Lunch special or dinner portion. She clarified, while acting out the mannerisms, of customers that would complain about the Lunch special, because they would want a dinner portion instead, so she just places general orders as the dinner portion. (I can already imagine the Karens she must have received for her reaction, which is understandable, but at the time, I was just slightly irritated since I was hoping to pay a cheaper price.) I am assuming after this experience, there is a difference in portion size for the lunch and dinner pricing.. Besides the miscommunication, I can at least say that the food was prepared quickly since it was ready by the time I arrived at the restaurant (about 15 mins after I placed the order?). With the outcast weather, I was craving some soondubu, and Seoul Garden definitely delivered! The tofu portions were generous and the broth was the right amount of spicy where you can taste the flavor but it is not overwhelming. I was not expecting so many complementary sides either! They paired very well with the rice and galbi, which was thoroughly marinated in a delectable glaze. Even though I was initially frustrated that I received the dinner portion, I calmed down after eating the galbi. My son and I actually ended up devouring it.. the food was so good, I totally forgot about the pricing at the moment. Just keep in mind though, this place is not advertised as KBBQ, so you're paying for individual plates/dishes/orders that should already be cooked. I would only recommend this restaurant if there are certain staples you really enjoy (i.e. you're only craving bulgogi but don't want to go out to eat or grill it), because it is arguably just as expensive as KBBQ. But if you're a foodie that can afford it, I'd suggest stopping by to try it out yourself! :)

My book club full of ladies was staying in Seabrook for the weekend and came here for a late lunch…read more Even though the bar was full, they sat us in the restaurant that hadn't opened yet. A great menu with something for everyone--they have cocktails, wine, beer and cider. All kinds of good menu food options. I split the special halibut fish and chips with a friend. Girl, this was fantastic fish and chips! Three huge pieces of halibut--way too much for the two of us--cooked to perfection. The fries weren't my favorite, kind of steak fries if you curled them. My friends got the poke bowl (may have been a special) and the clam chowder. Service wasn't amazing, but it might have been because they accommodated us.

Food and cocktails were good but it's clear the staff are under tremendous pressure and there…read morearen't enough of them. So hurried that they brought my wife the wrong order and didn't give her a fork. The order was close to what she requested, though, so she gave it a go. One problem. No fork. When we asked for one, the waiter didn't return (again, likely overwhelmed by the number of visitors) so I had to go to the Tavern section of the establishment and reach behind the bar to get a fork. That was fun... Lastly, the wait time between ordering and receiving the order is quite long. Here's the thing: It's not like Seabrook has a wealth of wait staff candidates in the surrounding towns just jonzin' to work at Risiing Tide. It's probably hard to find good people. Cut 'em a break and be nice to them.

Disclaimer: I've never eaten in the restaurant; I usually just phone in the order and get food to…read morego. It's in a small strip mall off the main drag, so you can easily pass it by without noticing it's there. That being said, their menu is huge. Their bibimbap is off the hook. I've had the spicy pork a few times and the vegetable version too. The jap-jae rolls are crunchy and delicious. Katsu bento, yum. And their Korean fried chicken bowl is so satisfying. I can't really pick a favorite because it's all so good. Again, haven't dined in here, but the place is always clean and the service seems friendly and helpful. It's a bit of a drive for me to get here, but the food is definitely worth it.

The ribs were really good really good sides as well. Great service. I will definitely be back!read more

Out Harley riding and searched Yelp for a lunch spot. I saw Korean chicken on the menu and i was…read moreall in. Sadly this little boba coffee cafe with a small menu was very disappointing. The Korean chicken turned out to be fried chicken wings coated with a disappointing sauce served with some sliced cabbage and a small scoop of white rice. The only thing Korean about this dish was probably the fact the cafe is owned by a Korean family and the cook was Korean. Not someplace i will return.

Restaurant very clean and easy to get to. I called ahead of time and ordered takeout of the…read moreteriyaki chicken. The portions was very good and it tasted great. The service was fast and easy. You can also use the drive through after you order. The menu features a variety of different options. So I will be trying different combinations in the future. Prices are reasonable too.

$75 for lunch that tasted like cat food and was not really what we ordered. The rolls didn't even…read morehave seaweed all the way around them only halfway around. Half of the pork, Geho's were a mushy broccoli thing that definitely didn't have any pork in them. Their calamari was off the charts good. but the dipping sauce was so cold. It was almost frozen.?

Consistently fresh fish; Im big on hamachi and can be pretty picky about it. I love that we have a…read moregood sit down sushi spot here in town. Can't remember which rolls we had but the group split 5-6 different ones, which we all liked. Have been here maybe seven times, good for a date but also chill for kids. The servers always make great recommendations when the kids dont know what to get and want something new. I almost got two flavored lemonades last time we went, but Nyah recommended my girls split one since it's a huge serving and they are tiny girls! Love it when they look out for you like that, and FYI she was absolutely accurate. Thanks Samurai team, for me, you guys have always done good work!