Loved our dinner at this Korean spot in Aclimação. Only a quick cab ride from Pinheiros and we were…read morein banchan heaven. I was seriously impressed with the number of small dishes they offered! Everything from kimchee to tofu and more. The spacious restaurant is equipped with BBQ tables - the kind that allow you to cook your meat tabletop and while we opted for the already prepared galbi, next time I'l order the meat to cook ourselves. The Doenjang Jjigae soup we ordered was also good and paired nicely with the soju and beer (sadly they don't have Korean beer). I'll certainly be back.

Well stablished Korean restaurant in Sao Paulo. Nice atmosphere in a big refurbished house…read more Portions are small but really tasty. Pricey We had vegetarian bibimbap and lovely sweet potato noddles with vegetables.

Delicious, authentic Korean - down to the free posters used for decoration. As good as any I've had…read morein other major cities. The bulgogi, bibimbap, and pa jeon are all well worth your time and stomach real estate.

Very nice experience in this simple Korean restaurant. The decoration is sparse and traditional,…read moreand the environment is quiet and cozy. The bibimbap is quite good, as well as the barbecue, and they were both served with traditional sidings, all very tasteful. Watermelons finish your meal, with the check being relatively concise - only the numbers, so keep track of your orders. The price is fair (even a little cheap) for what is served. Will return to try the rest of the menu.

I was brought here for the first time by a group of Koreans that were spending a couple of days in…read moreBrazil on a business trip. After their investigation through Internet and a kind of survey with other Koreans living in the country, they finally concluded that this was the best Korean restaurant in São Paulo and so far, I agree with them. In the heart of the traditional Korean town of Bom Retiro, as other restaurants of similar cuisine, one issue that needs to be adapted to local customs is their working hours: specially at night, they close quite early for Brazilian standard. Apart from that, the dishes are very well executed. If you are a beginner on Korean cuisine, better try "Seok Joung Combinado" which can be individual or for sharing by two. It comes with a little bit of each traditional dish, including soup, rice, Korean style sashimi and others that may vary daily. And the price is very reasonable for the quality and quantity. If you know a little more about Korean food, then try the other dishes in the menu with no fear. A Korean to be called authentic.

This is a Korean restaurant in Bom Retiro neighborhood with the authentic Korean style barbecue…read more Each table is equipped with a charcoal grill and an exhaust system that might prevent you to leave the restaurant smelling like gogigui. Gogigui (barbecue in Korean) in is he main item in the menu, with different options (beef, chicken, pork, duck) for sharing, but other dishes are also available. We were in a group of 4 and none of us were in mood of having the barbecue. Moreover, we had a member trying Korean food for the very first time and another one who wasn't much into spicy food. Taking everything into consideration, we ordered 2 bowls of bibimbap and kimchi jjigae (stew with kimchi, tofu and pork). While waiting for the dishes to come, we were offered banchan (side dishes) which was okay. A portable stove was placed on the table for preparing the kimchi jjigae and all dishes were brought at once. Flavor-wise, everything was very tasty, but spiciness was an issue for the ones that were not really familiar to Korean food. But fortunately bibimbap was served with gochujang separately, so we managed to make and edible bibimbap for everyone's standards. In the end we realized that 1 bowl could be enough for the 4 of us. One curious thing happened while we were having our meal: a family with a child seated in a high chair had ordered the barbecue. We heard a scream all of sudden. The girl had put the hands over the hot grill! So one important piece of advice: make sure you keep an eye on children if you come here with your family.

Food is so so. Expensive. 6 pieces of Picanha for R$120. Bim…read morebim bap R$34. Owner, the lady was disinterested and the man was simply rude (Korean owner) - Perhaps they think I am Korean as I have an oriental face. They probably think negatively of me thinking I am a Korean refusing to speak Korean with them. I will not return. If one is selling BBQ in Brazil, you have to be original as the local standard, which is Brazillian BBQ (churrascaria) is pretty high. I was with my friend, a compatriot that has been living in Brazil for 50 years, He was not impressed either. If you receive good treatment from the restaurant owner, good on you. As for me, I will not return.

If you are a fan of the Korean cuisine, it is not the best place to go, specially if you compare…read morethis place with some of the good options in the US west coast. I believe the sin here is the mix of the Korean and the Chinese cuisines - despite of the number of options, the implementation could be better. Meals are a little different from the ones I'm used to. Moreover, the place seems a little old and should have more attention to the general appearance - that might scare some of the audience. Despite of all those observations, the food I've had there was fair. There are couple of other places in São Paulo (Lua Palace, Bicol, Dare (and others at Rua Ribeiro de Melo, at Bom Retiro neighborhood). Don't get me wrong - food is OK - but for me, adequately expose to good Korean food, it's below average.

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Maybe the best Korean restaurant I have been in the World…read more The place, with young modern vibes, is simple, in a dodgy, off the beaten track area, but people behind the counters are extraordinary and know what they are doing. From the cocktails to the desserts, everything we tasted was just amazing. Service is attentive and super helpful. From a small menu,Traditional Korean dishes are prepared with little twists that give crunchiness and enhance the flavors. Portions are satisfying and beautifully presented. If you like Korean food, this is a must go in Sao Paulo.

4.6 | this was my first Michelin Star experience and it was fantastic. we ordered the special five…read morecourse to share among four, and then the japchae and the dolsot bibimbap. It was an incredible experience. there wasn't a bad dish at all. the star for me was the sesame dessert, the pork belly, and the kalbi. I am floored by their ability to hold to traditional Korean dish elements, like the banchan, and the essence and flavours, but still being such a refreshing and unique approach to the dishes. the pork belly almost knocked me out of my chair. the intensity of the flavour, coupled with the tenderness was just magical. I appreciated the kimchi rice and egg because the egg added such a soft and delicate balance to the meal without being over powering or tasting like egg. such a big fan of the desserts, both were so different. we got the sesame and the merengue. it was a beautiful balance of flavours. I would say the sesame took the cake [pun intended], because the flavours were so perfectly balanced. not too sweet, not too savory, just a nice expression of the sesame through intentional flavours. their drinks were also quite delightful. the "only and" was my favourite. this spot is listed on many "must" lists in São Paulo, and of course just very pleased to be visiting these incredibly awarded Michelin star restaurants while here. one a day for five days straight, so I'll keep sharing as we visit more.

Best side dishes I ever tried in Korean restaurant outside Korea! :) Very simple interior and there…read morewas a bulgogi without brusta-fire on the table.

I loved everything about this place. It's the first time I've found a really good Korean barbecue…read morein Brazil and left full and happy. You order whichever meat choice seems best for you and then you get to grill it on your table yourself (with help if you want it). All of the flavors were great. It was not as spicy as I've had in other countries, but we intentionally chose an option that our toddler could share. If you want more of one of the little side dishes, I'm sure they'll refill it, but we didn't get to that point. The only reason it's not a five star is that we had to ask for our drinks twice. If they do everything right next time, this definitely goes into my 5 star collection.