Another great meal! The bowling alley was rented out for a private party, but the restaurant was still available. There were three of us so we had the chicken bbq, the dolsot bibimbap, and the seafood pancake. The dolsot bibimbap was great, especially after we left it alone when it arrived sizzling on our table. This place has great banchan. Special note for the fishcake, sprouts, and the tofu. The seafood pancake had a ton of seafood and was nice and crispy - one of the best I have had. The chicken bbq was served with onions and chicken on a platter. Nice that there was no overly sweet sauce. Just a solid grilled taste. read more

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The food was really good, very authentic and decently priced! The spot is really low key and in/next to the bowling alley which i like. Most Korean spots are crowed and loud to the point where you can't have a convo with your dinner crew this wasn't that place. If you're coming alone though the server there was really chill and wouldn't mind keeping you company. Lol probably one of the best servers we ever had tbh. Be careful if you have any characters on your debit card though he came for my BB8...smh...the audacity. BB8 is cute sir! Lol anyways if you're looking for a new small Korean spot to try this is it! read more

KeunJib Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Pacheco, California

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Great customer service, I ended up bowling and then getting hungry, it was nice to get some home-cooked korean meals rather then the typical bowling alley fried food. I ordered the dak doritang (spicy stir fried braised chicken) and the spicy squid and kalguksu (hand pulled noodles) stir fry for dinner. Both items were tasty and hot. Thanks KeunJib! read more

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Service is not good and he was looks angry to us like when we re come inside and eating start to end. I don't recommend this restaurant. And the food was not bad. And the vibe was so quiet and not like fun, nice vibe..and lastly he said don't come this restaurant again guys please to us...that was so rude and mean cuz I saw he was so friendly with one guy I think he is also customer but why he is so rude and mean to us?? Don't come... read more

This is my go to place for Korean food! LOVE KeunJib! My sister and I will make up circumstances to come over to the Concord area (I live in Napa) so we can stop here on our way home. Service is always quick and the Army Stew is the bomb! read more

Delicious food, good variety Don't let the bowling alley location fool you. This is the real deal. Also a nice selection of burgers and other American fare. Very friendly setvice. read more

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My daughter and I had lunch at my aunt's house yesterday. The blood sausage soup had so many ingredients that it took us a long time to finish it. The kimchi stew was also incredibly delicious and generous in portion. We plan to go back again. read more

C'est un bien restaurant! C'est très magnifique que c'est à côté d'une piste de bowling. C'est cool. Très cool. La nourriture est délicieuse aussi. Comme ci comme ça. Je suis là. Le petit prince. C'est ne pas possible! read more

Revisited recently for dinner. Banchan overall had good flavors except for the beansprout dish which tasted old. Spicy bbq pork tasted tender and delish. The seafood kimchi soup (kimchi, tofu) arrived piping hot with good tanginess but the only seafood in it were clams. Rating 3.5 for food. Service was responsive and friendly. read more

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I was skeptical because I judged a book by its cover but was blown away by this place. It's so yummy and filling. While the ambiance isn't anything to leave you speechless it does add character to KeunJib. I've been to some very nice looking places that have served some pretty terrible food so trust me on this that they may be attached to a bowling alley but do not sleep on this place. I ordered the bibimbap with beef and it was over flowing with fresh veggies, a fried egg and beef. They also use the purple rice which most Korean places around here just use regular white rice which I find a let down. I also had the tofu soup and it was delicious and perfect for a cold rainy day. It came with all the side dishes which were tasty. I am looking forward to coming back. read more

KeunJib Restaurant - Bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Pacheco, California

First time here and not expecting much. But wow. Quality food. The pork belly was outstanding. Plus sides. You can sit in the bar and they bring it to you. Yummy!!! read more

KeunJib Restaurant - Spicy pork belly and sides - Korean Near Me - Pacheco, California

Good value of Korean food in town. If you want nice friendly service , I would go here . They don't skimp on the ban chan. It is what you pay. If i need a quick Korean ramen or soft tofu fix , I'd go here without breaking the wallet . read more

This is a family owned spot and they take so much pride and care in serving their customers delicious food! I love many things off the menu! Two of my favorites are the popcorn chicken (hand made and deep fried for the perfect crisp) and also the Bulgogi BBQ. read more

Ummm. Epic. Had the bibimbap and it was perfect. Served in a sizzling bowl which crisped the rice perfectly. The sauce on the side was like a kimchi sauce and added great zing. Going back for sure. read more

KeunJib Restaurant - Bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Pacheco, California

Don't let the fact that this place is in a bowling alley keep you from a delicious experience. I admit I was a bit skeptical but I was really impressed with everything we had. All the bonchon included kimchi, bean sprouts, daikon, broccoli, zucchini, fish cake and tofu. I think the tofu was my favorite but all were tasty. We ordered two entree's and an appetizer. The spicy chicken wings were very crispy and flavorful with a nice bit of heat. My wife chose the beef soft tofu soup. It came out still bubbling hot and was amazing. My wife orders this soup almost every time she has Korean food and thought it was one of the best she's had. I chose the squid and pork belly stir fry. Tender slices of squid and pork with carrots, zucchini and onions in an addicting Korean chili sauce. (I wanted to lick the plate.) The entrees were served with forbidden rice which was a nice touch. Our overall experience was excellent. Great service everything came out quickly and hot. The staff were polite and attentive. We will definitely be coming back and looking forward to trying some other menu items. read more

KeunJib Restaurant - Wings - Korean Near Me - Pacheco, California

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Love this place. My wife usually orders the soup, and it always comes out piping hot and smelling delicious. I love the spicy pork and spicy bulgogi bowls. read more

Family run business with great service and variety of fresh/delicious food! Definitely of the legit and delicious Korean food in the area! read more

KeunJib Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Pacheco, California

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In my opinion it is the best Korean food in Contra Costa County. Keunjib is an unassuming Korean restaurant attached to Paddock Bowl, a local bowling alley. The shop serves up common american fare such as burgers, fries, and the like, while also serving great korean dishes to both their sit down and bowling customers. My personal favorites here are the Chicken Teriyaki plate and the Rice Cake soup, but I honestly have tried most of their menu at this point and you can't go wrong! Highly highly recommend! read more

KeunJib Restaurant - Teriyaki Chicken plate with Broccoli (usually comes with a delicious kale salad but they ran out that day) - Korean Near Me - Pacheco, California

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I thought it was kinda cool that this little restaurant was connected to a bowling alley. It's a hole in the wall I'd say. We ordered kalbi short ribs, shrimp fried rice and Philly cheesesteak sandwich and French fries. The menu has Korean food and options of bowling alley food i.e. French fires, burgers, pizza etc. I'd say it's pretty awesome to have this as bowling alley food. Food: it was ok nothing to really talk about. I don't feel like there was a wow factor. the amount of food was good enough for one person. (I guess I expected more). Service: the staff were nice and considering what we ordered it was fast. Food was ready in 15 minutes. The price was not expensive compare to other Korean restaurants I've been to. read more

KeunJib Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Pacheco, California

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A small family run restaurant that really feels like home when you are there. It's inside a bowling alley on the border of pleasant hill and concord. The place has plenty of parking. I ordered kimchi fried rice, seafood pancake, bbq pork, kimchi stew. The kimchi stew was excellent and their Banchan sides were so tasty! Nothing was lacking in flavor and the service was excellent. Will become a regular for sure. read more

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Very good food, very nice people but the boss ban me just by not tipping them and Im pregnant eating for two I would go there all the time cause they were nice and respectful and my favorite thing to eat while pregnant now i dont understand why I would get ban just by not tipping I only be having enough money for the food and not to tip read more

So, let me preface this review by saying that my 5 star rating is reflective of what I believe a fantastic food experience is. My criteria does not include fancy..it does however include service, food quality and quantity, price and selection oh and parking. I like to feel like my car is close and safe. KeunJib checks every box! I love Korean food, my husband can take it or leave it. I can great a great Korean meal, with fantastic banchan and my husband can get a great cheeseburger with fries....think I'm kidding? Go for yourself. It's a mother son duo serving up some great kalbi and soft tofu soup! We've been here at least 5 times and I've never had a bad meal. It's an interesting space, it's in a bowling alley but it's kind of its charm. A definitely unexpected gem! read more

I used to like coming here with the family. We would get a bunch of dishes and after the kids finish eating, they liked walking over to the bowling alley to people watch. But, my latest food experience with them was so bad that I don't think I will be buying food here any longer. We ordered takeout last week: chicken, beef bulgogi, Japchae, and tofu soup. The Japchae noodles were way over cooked and so they all clumped together. Both the beef and chicken were so full of black pepper, it was as if the chef accidentally dumped too much black pepper on? The flavors don't even taste Korean anymore with all that pepper. It reminded me of bad "Chinese" food in an airport takeout place. The tofu soup and side dishes were the only good thing in that meal. I was extremely disappointed because I was craving Korean bbq meat. The chef must have changed! read more

Great Korean spot with reasonable prices! The food was exactly what we were looking for. The bulgogi was tender. The spicy chicken was exactly that, spicy! The vegetable fried rice and potstickers hit the spot. The fried prawns were a nice addition! Will be back! read more

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Last few times I came here is the worst experience not only is their attitude terrible but they closed 30 minutes early and then they shut the door on you with no reasons necessary. I've always been a fan of them but no longer I will never ever leave good reviews about them ever again. read more

KeunJib Restaurant - Never again - Korean Near Me - Pacheco, California

I went yesterday for my first time ever. Cool spot inside of a bowling alley. Nice menu, nice staff, a bunch of characters who visit here. I got 2 spam masubis! They're were huge and super good with seasoned brown rice. Very yummy. I want to go back again immediately! I got the cod fish and chips. Not as good as the spam masubis but it was good, good for the price. Large portion. I look forward to going back. Insider tip, there's a bar inside the bowling alley also with low prices. Party! read more

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The gentleman who runs this place is very rude. After taking our order, the man was on his phone the whole time laughing at videos. We both ordered dolsot bibimbop bowls. Food wasn't special, and only side dishes were kimchi and yellow radish. Kimchi was extra sour and the radish was saltier than what I've tried in the past. After we ate and requested for the check, he noticed we brought a seaweed snack to eat with our bibimbop. He scolded me and my pregnant wife saying no outside food. We didn't know so we apologized. Since the service and food wasn't exactly spectacular we decided not to tip. When he saw this he followed us out and said to never come back. We weren't planning to but he definitely drove it into the grave with that response. If you want Korean food, there are plenty of better options in the Concord/ pleasant hill area, don't feel you have to settle for this. read more

Came here with the fam. Its a nice small restaurant, family owned. It's located within paddock bowl but it does have its own entrance in the contra costa blvd side. Bowlers and anyone can also order burgers and fries. We came for the Korean food and we were so happy that we did. The service was amazing, the man that helped us was quick, the food was served quickly and the small appetizers that were served were always refilled when low. We ordered fried shrimp, and the spicy pork and they were both so good we ordered a second one. We loved the small appetizers that came with it. Our favorites were the kale (so good!!), the tofu cubes with a red sauce, the cucumbers, and the pickled garlic The waiter also offered my little one kid chopsticks, he loved that and used it to eat his meal. Can't wait to go back and tell my friends and family about this place. Great find and Korean food. read more

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This is an interesting Korean restaurant because it's located in a Bowling alley, so half of the people here are eating Korean food and the other half are ordering burgers and fries to be delivered to their alley. We came in on a Friday night and it was a lot more packed than I expected. We ordered: - BULGOGI - This was tasty and marinated well, but be warned, the pictures (mine included) make it seem like a larger portion than it is. If you're hungry, you might not be satisfied just eating that! - YUK GAE JANG - A delicious beef and vegetable stew. Loved the savoriness of the broth, and they included a lot of gosari (fernbrake). The banchan were all pretty solid. Their fish cake was particularly tasty. +1 star because they checked in on us to see if we wanted to refill any side dishes. Overall, this place is a solid Korean restaurant in the area. Nothing mind-blowing, but good Korean comfort food. It's a bit pricey for the portion sizes but it's a small operation, with the mom cooking in the kitchen and the son working in the front. read more

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Came here because a family member recommended it. the food was so good, loved everything we ordered. The ttteokbokki-the rice cakes were soft and the flavor was really good. The japchae noodles was another item we ordered, really good. I loved the beef potstickers and bibimbab. And the banchan were all delicious. The service was good and the place was clean. It is attached to a bowling alley which gives the place character. This will be my new favorite place to eat. read more

owner is a bitch and needs to learn his manners. He gets so mad and it's actually so funny. The food is mediocre and service is non existent. He won't let you walk through his store to the bowling alley or he will be a bitch and scream at you. read more

Great Food and Customer service. I tried the BBQ Korean Short ribs, the noodles and Seafood Tofu soup. The ribs were juicy and tasty. The soup was delicious with a little spice as well as the noodles. James that worked there treated me kindly like I was a regular and we had a great conversation on football. I'll be definitely going back. Also they have a bowling alley in the back, how cool is that. read more

KeunJib Restaurant - Seafood Tofu Soup, BBQ Korean Ribs and there Noodles... - Korean Near Me - Pacheco, California

Quick and friendly service. Food was tasty. Didn't realize it is attached to the bowling alley. It does have American food that caters to the bowling alley customers. The gentleman went out of his way to let us know we forgot out take out box of leftovers. read more

Great Korean food very homestyle cooking. That ajumma really knows what she's doing. Location was a little confusing at first because I entered through the bowling alley and the only sign inside says "cafe". There's an American menu from the bowling alley side but if you walk all the way in by the tables there's a Korean menu as well. Good service as well! read more

Don't judge a book by its cover. Or a wine bottle by it's label. Or a Korean food restaurant by it's bowling alley? Just have faith & get yourself here. The service is impeccable. I felt a little like royalty. We were seated immediately and handed menus. He brought us both glasses of water right away. We selected the kimchee fried rice, JP Orig bbq rib, and spicy pork BBQ. Everything served in the bachan spread was delicious. It's a vast spread of sweet, spicy, fresh, and pickled goodies. Our food came out lightning fast. They will ask you how you want your egg prepared for the fried rice. If you know what you are doing, you will go with the traditional Sunnyside and let the yolk silken into the rice. I really like spice and the kimchee served in the bachan held more concentrated kick, so I mixed that into my rice. The kale salad served with the ribs was fresh and wonderful. The server saw me struggling with the chopsticks and ribs, so he brought over a sharp knife and fork. Don't get me wrong, I could have gone in caveman style but didn't want to get that messy. The meat was very tasty, cooked thoroughly retaining a bite. The sauce was soooo good. The spicy BBQ pork was our favorite, served sizzling on a hot plate with onions and peppers. Again, the BBQ sauce has such a depth of sweet and savory notes.The seasoning mixture of spices they use really sing. It comes with a closed container of rice, to retain the heat. I did not find it to be spicy at all, so next time I will order it extra spicy. I can't wait to go back and try some other items. read more

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I had no idea this place was ever here. Didn't even know the bowling alley was in operation. I came in and was asked to sit at a table. I was given a menu and my drink order was given. I ordered and the food came out in a short time. It was all delicious. Some of the items I've never had before. It was a great taste. I'll be back because I can get some Korean food and others can order burgers. read more

Korean restaurant...inside a bowling alley? Yes, I'm not kidding! KeunJib operates inside of Paddock Bowl, a 65-year-old bowling alley across the street from the California Grand Casino near the Pleasant Hill/Pacheco border. This place totally flew under my radar until I came across a review here some months ago. I finally got a chance to try them out earlier tonight with my friend Sarah. We arrived at 6:30pm and parked in the large on-site parking lot. Upon entering, we were greeted by a young Korean man in his 20s. Since there were no other diners, we had our choice of seating and we picked a table in the back. A quick glance revealed a clean and bright interior. A large wall menu, a couple Golden Gate Bridge pictures, and a TV pretty much made up all the decorations. Dishes written in English and Korean could also be seen on the walls. The same young man soon brought us water and menus. Aside from traditional Korean dishes, this place also offers American fare such as sandwiches and hamburgers. They also have exotic Korean stuff such as jokbal (pig trotter), soondae (blood sausage) and pig offal. After some deliberation, we decided to stick with a few mainstream Korean dishes and got the seafood pancake ($9.99), spicy BBQ pork ($12.99), and spicy seafood tofu stew ($12.99). The seafood pancake arrived first. It was cut into eight pieces and served with individual dipping sauces. The pancake had a nice crust on the outside and was soft and chewy on the inside. Pretty big pieces of frozen seafood were used and they tasted fine. They used quite a bit of scallions and red pepper strips, which gave the pancake some nice flavor and texture. Prior to the arrival of the main dishes, an array of eight banchans were brought to us. While most of them were pretty ordinary, there was one that was exceptional. It was made with ferns from Mt. Shasta that were marinated in sesame oil. The flavor was good and texture wise it reminded me of really good broccolini. My spicy seafood tofu stew was surprisingly good. It came bubbling hot. Prior to service, an egg was cracked into the stew tableside. The stew tasted like it was made with some kind of broth instead of water. While a good amount of zucchini, onion, and tofu were used for the dish, the seafood was a bit lacking, which was the only flaw. I asked Sarah about her spicy BBQ pork. She told me it was okay. The staff was very friendly and chatty. I found out this restaurant is owned by Paddock Bowl and the chef used to work at Ohgane in Oakland and Mixed Grain in Walnut Creek. With T/T, the check came out to $48, which was not bad at all. I'm glad I found this little hidden gem. I thought the food was good and the service was friendly. Of course you can't compare them to the best Korean restaurants in the South Bay or L.A. But for Central Contra Costa County, this is not a bad Korean option. Hence, I am giving them four stars. BONUS MATERIAL: - Open Mon-Sat 11am to 9pm, Sunday 11am to 8pm. - Large on-site parking lot. Street parking also available. - Major credit cards accepted. - Catering service available. - read more

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Very AWFUL and HORRIBLE service!!! the tall Service man banged the menus on the water stained table, I ask him to dry cleaned the wet table, he gives us very rude attitude,he throw the table wipe over the bar, I was shocked, he looks like very horrible! I dare not eat in such a horrible place, we decided to leave, after we walked out, the service man chased us and open the door yell to us: "Never come back! ". OMG! What the fuck the kind of service!! I have never seen such disgusting service like thiwhat an eye-opening Day! Shame on you!! Don't worry, I will tell everyone your face, OF COURSE NEVER COME!!! I always loved Korean and their foods, BUT EXCEPT YOU!!! read more

KeunJib Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Pacheco, California

An avid bowler, who calls Paddock Bowl my home...for bowling, I've always come across KeunJib, even though I had never actually eaten there myself. As it's attached to Paddock Bowl, and typically, bowling alley food have generally been, well, bowling alley food, it was never something that appealed to me. The inside was never much to look at, with limited seating, and the backdoor leading directly into the bowling alley, it's exactly a place you'd come just for the atmosphere. However, the expression, looks can be deceiving comes to mind, and KeunJib certainly proves this to be true. Located across the street from a small shopping strip (where Los Panchos is located) next to California Grand Casino, it sits at the end of Paddock Bowl. The place itself has a small sign on the outside, but to be honest, it'd probably be easier to just look for Paddock Bowl to get to KeunJib, as you won't have as hard of a time seeing that huge sign. Parking is fairly ample, as it is a bowling alley, and also where the old California Grand building is located, so there should be spots regularly, except during nights when there are multiple bowling leagues going on at the same time, then it may be difficult to find a spot since even league bowlers would generally have a hard time getting a spot, or at least, one that is closer. We talked a bit about the decor. It's a bit dingy, and small. As it's clearly meant to just be a part of the bowling alley, and not a separate entity, there's about a handful of tables available, but not really made for large parties, but okay for anywhere from a party of 1-4 people. May not be great for people who are a bit claustrophobic, but should be fine for everybody else. The service here is great. The owner is very friendly, and chatty (in a good way), and always attentive when there are customers abound, even if it's those from the bowling alley. If you're here to bowl, he'll also bring the food directly to your lane for you. Good guy to talk about sports with as well, so if you're looking for a topic of conversation, there's a starter for you if you need one. There's two separate menus, the regular menu which is the typical bowling alley type food (burgers, sandwiches, fries, and so on), and then the Korean menu. While the non-Korean menu is fine for those who happen to be at the bowling alley for leagues or tournaments, but for those who are coming here for a sit down food experience, you would definitely want to go with the Korean menu. The price for both menus are reasonable. The Korean menu is about on par with all the other Korean restaurants in the area, with one caveat. There is no lunch special menu here, so it could get slightly more costly if you are just here for lunch compared to other places which do offer lunch specials. Food time! What is the signature marking of any Korean restaurant? The Banchan, and the Galbi. I am happy to report that both of these things were delicious and KeunJib. I'm actually surprised the Banchan they offered here were actually varied, but also delicious, and of course, they offer free refills which is a plus. I was a bit disappointed there was no fish cake, but the beansprout was more than enough to make up for that. I do see other people with pictures of the fish cake, so maybe I need to ask for it next time. I'm sure it's probably delicious as all the other Banchan dishes though, so I look forward to that. Let's get down to the Galbi. While the sauce they used was tasty for sure, and the portions were okay for Galbi, one thing that is important to note is how you like your Galbi. For me, I'm okay with both meatier Galbi, or fattier Galbi, so in my case I enjoyed it quite a bit since all the flavoring of it was well done. If you are someone who does not like your Galbi to be so fatty, or in general have difficulty with chewier meats, this may not be your best bet. I can definitely see people who aren't interested in chewing the fat, so to speak. Again, the flavoring was well done, and something I quite enjoyed, but may not be for everyone. Can't judge a book by its cover, looks can be deceiving, or whatever other idiom you'd like to use, this is a pretty good way to explain KeunJib. While it's not going to be a Korean restaurant that will blow you out of the water, considering where it's located, compared to the quality of the food they serve, it's certainly got a night and day thing going for them. Combine that with the friendly service, and fairly priced menu, it's not a bad place to find yourself if you want some Korean food. Just be aware that this is meant to be very casual dining experience, and to temper your expectations when it comes to the dining atmosphere. Will definitely try out some of their other items on the menu in the future, especially since I'll be there for league nights. read more

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Annyeonghaseyo! If you've read any of my previous reviews, you know I have an affinity for hole in the walls. This is the epitome of that... Tucked away across the Grand Casino, and attached to the Paddock Bowl, is KeunJib Korean Restaurant. Their Korean selection is on par, with prices right on the verge of below average to average. We ordered the Dae Ji Bulgogi (spicy pork), Kim Chi fried rice, and the Chicken wings. All really exceeded my expectations. They do throw in some peppers with the Bulgogi which is something I don't prefer usually, but the flavors were still really great. The Kim Chi fried rice, with a runny fried egg on top, was delicious. Flavors were well balanced, though I may order it without the protein next time, since we had the bulgogi, but as a dish by itself it was perfect. And oh those wings. Korean's do wings right. I haven't had a bad Korean wing, and KeunJib keeps that streak going. Crispy, yet saucy... perfectly breaded... flavorful...Amazing!! I Highly recommend the chicken wings (may be extra time to cook when its busy, luckily for us it wasn't) They also have your standard bowling alley fair, which I'm sure is great, because you really can't mess up a burger, or sandwich, or fries at a bowling alley... but that's not why you come to this place. HELL, if i was drunk and bowling, some Kim Chi Jjigae would really hit the spot! Highly recommend this place, its a small joint, and while people say they had bad service, we didn't experience that. The gentlemen who served and waited on us was extraordinary. Table behind us were more than likely friends of the owner, and the food they ordered, is the stuff I want to try next time... Soondae... real soon...dae... read more

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