I'm torn between a 3 and 4 star review. The he food was good but not exceptional, the service was great and they have got a beer garden so I'm going for four. I was kinda hoping to be blown away by the awesomeness of the food here so a little bit disappointed. I would definitely recommend it but I'd probably go somewhere else next time. The bulgogi was a little too mushy, the calamari was average and the spicy stew wasn't really spicy so... Meh read more

I think the food here has gone down hill a bit, i used to love it but was there recently and shared the japchae, bibimbob and dumplings. The japchae was a bit dry and the veg were bland, I also thought the bibimbob lacked a little. Disappointing because I used to love it. read more

Korean and Japanese food in the same restaurant is usually a bad sign. If I wasn't with a co-worker, I would have walked out. Luckily I didn't as this place wasn't too bad. I had the bulgogi bibimbap and it was rather good even though visually wasn't too appetizing. Reasonably priced but the portion was a bit smaller than I'm used to and the service, while friendly, was a bit slow. read more

A pub and Korean restaurant combined! Authentic Korean food, I had the Japchae, my girlfriend had a tuna chilli hot pot thing. We had some dumplings which are called Mandu and Banchan, a selection of pickled vegs. What I really like about them is their selection of beers! Indeed we were there for lunch, so only a tiny Galway Hooker for me. I'm sure you can drink a few pints before getting some delicious Korean food to cure the hangover afterwards! The price was we paid was cheaper than I expected! I mean Dublin used to be very expensive, but I think this time around, I will say it's cheaper than London! read more

Oh my god this place! If you're a vegan, you still have loads to choose from and the staff is so lovely! Reasonably priced for the quality of the food. Food came so fast that I didn't even have time to complain to my friend how hungry I was. And the food. Again, oh my god. It was so tasty that I am in a loss of words right now. Friend and I paid 25€ together for our meal and we basically rolled out of the restaurant, we were so full. If you know when you're going here, I recommend doing a reservation. read more

Crazy good weird place! Looking for the best place near our hotel and we were glad to find this gem. All the tables on the Korean restaurant side were reserved but the very efficient staff seated and served us in the bar. The Japanese / Korean food was fantastic- tender, flavorful beef teriyaki with rice noodles and crunchy veggies. Korean Bulgogi was great as well as the sushi, spring rolls and gyoza. In the bar you self serve your drinks but the servers will find you for the food. If you love food and don't need the fancy atmosphere...this is a great place! read more

I really love this place I have been coming here for years. The staff are nice, and its always been a good atmosphere, I like the set up, because there are little sections so even when its really busy you dont feel overwhelmed by all the people. Then theres the food, Ive always liked the food here, I cant speak to whether its authentic etc, but everything just tastes so good. My absolute favourite dishes are:kimchi pancakes, chicken katsu dumplings, dakgang jeong (crispy sweet and spicy chicken) and the rolls (rainbow roll etc). Also they serve plum wine, which is so good, I always get one glass and then regret not getting the bottle!!! When food is spicy here its really spicy (in my opinion), my favourite blow my face of spicy thing here is the dak galbi. read more

Been here loads of times and never disappointed. The staff are really friendly and on occasions when in a group I have had a freebie or two thrown in which is always a nice touch (yum yum plum wine). The mains are priced between €10 and €15 and are really good quality for that money. The restaurant can get really busy, but you can also eat in the adjoining bar. read more

This place is great for so many reasons. First the staff here are lovely and the prices are very reasonable. Then there is the food, they have amazing Korean and Japanese fare available in the restaurant plus a good selection of pub grub you can order at the bar. I like the outdoor drinking area which is spacious and perfect for when the weather permits. Added bonus, they have loyalty cards which you can get rewards from if you are a repeat customer. I like to call in here before going to see gigs at other clubs in the area and due to the location it makes this place perfect for that as well. read more

Don't let the worn-down outside fool you - behind the doors of what used to be the Shakespeare you'll find one of Dublin's hidden gems when it comes to Korean food and Sushi. Delicious fusion food between said Korean dishes, Japanese specialities and freshly prepared Sushi - with a wide array of drinks including Sapporo beer and Sake and quick and friendly service this place is a winner. You sometimes have to point at the pictures on the menu when ordering, due to various degrees of English on the part of your waiter; but otherwise I never had a bad evening here. It gets crowded on the weekend, so you sometimes will need to sit in the bar which is not as cosy as the restaurant. Food is as brilliant there, though. read more

I love it here. It is very authentic Korean - like some of the staff dont seem to speak fluent English - something some people would proabably hate but I love as it adds to the authenticity. The food is AHHH-MAAAZING. It is very reasonably priced too. The pub section is lovely - very chilled out and they do a great pint of guinness (cool loyalty card too ; buy 6 pints of Guinnessand get 7th free or a portion of spring rolls) The area may seem dodgy but the people who go here are a very mixed bunch and it seems it has a lot of regulars too. read more

Service was great. Kimchi jigae hit the spot.

What a delightful dinner experience. The owner was a great host taking care of all our needs. All the staff were also friendly and helpful. The food was spicy and flavorful and served piping hot. After dinner the host served us each a complimentary cup of tea in beautiful cups she brought to Ireland from her Korean homeland. I recommend this restaurant highly. Oh, for Ireland ( a place we find to be very expensive right now) the prices were reasonable, € 37 for two of us, including 2 beers. read more

So my other half goes to college in this area. So when he said he said 'Honestly there are some nice restaurants on Parnell St'. I was very sceptical especially when he led me to a half Asian restaurant - half Irish pub I still had my doubts. But reading through the menu, I realised he wasn't messing with me. We both ordered a Bibimbap. For all who don't know like my uncultured self what a Bibimbap is. It is served as a bowl of warm white rice topped with namul (sautéed and seasoned vegetables) and gochujang (chili pepper paste). A raw or fried egg and sliced meat (usually beef) are common additions. The ingredients are stirred together thoroughly just before eating. It can be served either cold or hot. In Kimchi, it comes served in a hot stone bowl which looks amazing, then the really helpful waiter told us what to do. Stirring in the chilli paste and then enjoy! It also comes with a small bowl of miso soup. It was delicious I would recommend it to anyone as an introduction to Korean food. I will definitely be back again. So as you can tell I learnt my lesson never judge a book/restaurant by its cover especially the Kimchi. P.s If anyone has recommendations for restaurants in this area would really appreciate it. read more

A great place where you can taste a one of the best Korean food in Dublin. All the Koreans who I know recommend this place. Fantastic!

I really liked this place. Had the seafood tofu stew (lunch--incl rice and kimchi) and paid €9.5. Good size stew but would have liked a bit more rice and kimchi. But it was enough to satisfy the hunger and leave me thankful I'd chosen this spot for my day out in Dublin. Staff was friendly, even amidst obnoxious guests. read more

This used to be the Shakespeare, if you ever heard of it was probably through a glowing word of mouth recommendation. It's now known as the Hop-House, but the formula is the same: a fantastic korean fusion restaurant, serving tasty, fresh, and reasonably priced food. Attached is a bar, which often has live music, including as raggae, ska and world music genres. The smoking area has nice murals. Fantastic spot to eat, drink and chill. read more

So we had Soy potato roll ,chicken teriyaki and seafood yaki soba . What an amazing experience! Food was fresh and super tasty. Staff were helpful all around and the setting was classically Korean looking decor wise and so were most of the customers in the small connected bar.. It's a good sign really and shows that the food must be as good as it gets for Korean dining. I'll sure make my way back soon. Yum! read more

Went here last night and ate some fantastic bulgogi bibimbap. Choose the chilli sauce over the soy! Food was fantastic, good choice of beers too. As someone who used to live in Korea, this really hit the spot. read more

It's such an odd mix between standard pub, and Korean restaurant, but it just works; it's cute and pokey - but the food is unbeatable. Sushi to share is a must and their bim bim bap is delicious... Very few places in Dublin have a GAA/Soccer flat screen shwoing nothing but sports and people eating nigiri instead of chicken wings... Totally worth a trip and don't be put off by the pub. read more

Been here a few times, mainly for lunch. The food is good, and is decent value. The main eating area is conformable enough and the service is courteous. Not a fan of the adjoining pub though, a dreary place. read more

A creative selection of Korean food. They've got especially good vegetarian options. Loved the potato sushi.

Very good Korean/Japanese food, the fish (salmon, tuna, etc.) was fresh and tasty. The staff was friendly and polite. Definitely a place to try! read more

Very popular Korean joint. The attached bar is a great option if you want to have a few drinks too before or after dinner. The rice dishes are all awesome ! So is the thinly sliced fried beef. If you are looking for a good Korean night out, this is the place for sure. read more

Popped in to this restaurant on Sat night with no booking. What a cheek eh! Well the staff were very pleasant, asked if we wouldn't mind sitting in the bar area until a table became available. We had just received our very well made cocktails when we were duly seated at a table. I loved the little bell on the table that we were asked to press when we were ready to order. All through our meal the staff were very friendly. The food didn't disappoint either, we had the mixed sushi platter, the chicken dumplings for starters and they were yummy. The mains were lovely big portions of freshly cooked and properly spiced/flavoured. I had the eel and found it delicious although my friend didn't like the slippery texture. She had the pork which was delicious as was the beef. Would I go there again and bring friends. Deffo. It was cheap, friendly and cosy without being tacky. What more can I say. Book in advance as it is now becoming a not so well kept secret. read more

Used to be much better but now unfortunately they are only interested in squeezing as much money out of the customer as possible. I have lived in Korea and eaten in Korean restaurants around the world - I have never got a smaller portion of rice (about a third of the bowl) or kimchi. Price for kimchi chigae is already expensive without gouging the customer with tiny portions. read more

The place is well overpriced. There is no much atmosphere and the food is average. Would not recommend it.

lovely old school pub thats now a korean restaurant, the food is delicious and very authentic with all korean cooks, and a lovely artistic beer garden. always a good atmosphere.. read more

While a little pricey compared to other Korean restaurants in the area, my husband and I found the food here to be fantastic. In fact, our boneless roasted duck was one of the best duck dishes I think I've ever tasted--tender, juicy and flavorful. The bulgogi beef and bbq eel with ginger were very well prepared and tasty also. Portion sizes were about average. The place would appear to be quite busy every night of the week, so it's probably best to go early, late or make a reservation. read more

Food was great, and so was the service, particularly patient since they had to explain the dishes to my party which was new to Korean food. They were having a beer promotion so that was free! read more

5 stars for the food; 3 stars for the service. The food is the best Korean you'll get in Dublin; it comes in the perfect sized portions and is prepared very quickly. Also they don't skim on the spice like some ethnic restaurants in Dublin, which I greatly appreciate. The price is more than fair for dinner, and it's practically a steal at lunch. The service overall is pretty touch and go, but the food is so awesome, you don't end up minding all that much. read more

I got a large portion of shredded beef. pretty tasty

Go here all time with Korean Friends. They recommend and I eat it up. Need I say more. The bar beside is eccentric but so are Koreans so it makes sense read more

I was really impressed by this place. The waiting staff were all really friendly, tasted a few options on the table and liked everything and it was such good value!! read more