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    Olé Olé Ithaca

    4.7 (26 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Jada C.

    Being a neighborhood staple, Olé Olé serves fresh and delicious food. Many locals come here to relax and enjoy native Korean food. Olé Olé looks like a quaint and inviting place. I ordered the vegetarian bugolgi bowl. The vegetarian bowl contains endamame beans, sliced mushrooms with soy sauce, green onions, carrots, chopped kale, a hard broiled egg on top of a bed of white rice. It tastes divine. It comes with vegetarian broth. Joseph ordered the beef bugogli bowl. He says it tastes fine. The service rates an A. When in Ithaca, stop by Olé Olé. Bring friends, family, or a date.

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    Brian G.

    This is one of the most unassuming places you'll ever find yourself devouring every last bite. Nestled into a strip mall, this place is anything but dull like the other stores around it. You're immediately greeted by a well decorated restaurant that makes you feel like you're in Korea. The very friendly owner was the person that took our order and let us know when it was ready. It's a very simple counter service place and he calls out your name when it's done. When you're finished eating you drop your tray back off at the counter. The food is absolutely amazing. So fresh and authentic. I had the beef bowl and every one in our party had something different. At the end, you couldn't find so much as a grain of rice left in our bowls. The soup was a nice treat. If it wasn't so hot out I'd probably been able to finish that too. I left there wishing I could go back the next day and try some other items. TLDR: if this place was in my town, I'd probably eat there at least twice a week.

    Joe C.

    I'm glad I stumbled upon this place accidentally looking for a mattress. Quaint cute place. Korean hybrid food. They offer bibimbap, burritos, sushi, taco, like everything. It's good to see a small mom and pop type restaurant fill a niche taken up by several chains and do it better. We both went with Bibimbap. I had the bulgogi. I really liked the copper bowl and presentation. Everything was tasty, very fresh tasting and well prepared. Service was fast and friendly and the owners seemed to know many of the patrons. Simple Good vibes and food. Definitely check it out. The general area is pretty limited but Ole Ole stands out.

    Cute and fun interior
    Irene S.

    This new & cute restaurant in the Lansing Ithaca area serves contemporary Korean fusion street food. Friendly and fast service paired with really savory meal. Every one who came with me enjoyed their meal... the spicy pork along with the very fresh ingredients were soo good!! Not to be missed!!

    Beef rice bowl
    Jocelyn L.

    Absolutely obsessed with this place. It was my first time here and the previous reviews are accurateeeeee. I got a beef rice bowl which was bursting with flavor, filling, and just perfect. The bowl had a combination of flavors and textures from the beef, rice, radish, kale, carrots, and lettuce. The bowl comes with a cup of soup which was delicious and felt like it warmed my soul. Oh you also get your own little bottle of yum yum sauce! The bowl didn't look too big at first but I actually ate until I was stuffed and had leftovers! If you're in the area, you've gotta stop by!

    Simone T.

    Olé Olé should get 5 stars just for the interior design! I really liked the coziness of the wood and the open shelves with trinkets and paintings really pull the place together. Their version of jeyuk bokeum is like spicy pulled pork rather than pork belly, but I like this version better. This version is also more like a fusion, with raw kale and carrots. When the hot rice absorbs the sauce and flavor from the pork, and you mix the pork with the veggies, it really all comes together. I liked their beef kiimbap, but I probably won't get it next time. It was good, but like a standard cheeseburger, it's takes a lot to make something that's generally good pop. Besides, I want to try some of their Korean Mexican fusion next time!

    Braised chicken tacos with flour and corn tortillas.
    Mielabelle S.

    I suggest you get in here before the world discovers what a gem Olé Olé is! We've been twice in less than 24 hours. The name is a play on words, both mean something in Korean and Spanish, which, after the second visit, (duh) I realized is a clue as to the concept here. The menu has Mexican-Korean as well as regular Korean dishes.So, there are tacos, burritos and burrito bowls with fillings that are mostly Korean but with a Mexican twist. Vegetarian options are available instead of beef, shrimp or chicken: Delicious marinated, tender, umami-full, shiitake mushrooms are unlike anything I've ever had. Many items are served with a simple paper cup of soy-based broth, which in December feels comforting and elegant. I especially recommend the bibimbop, the banh mi sandwich, the chicken tacos and the Korean noodle salad. We also enjoyed the vegetable dumplings, fresh and delicate. Throughout the dishes there are Mexican-fusion surprises like a fresh cilantro-tomato pico de gallo and sliced avocado, a nice complement to the Korean flavors in the udon noodle salad, for instance. The menu is varied enough to be interesting but not overwhelming. Every dish we've tried so far has been pretty to look at and entirely wonderful. It's clear there's innovation and pride going into this food, and into the space, too. The restaurant itself is delightful and cheerfully decorated with kitchen items and artifacts on the walls. It's is impeccably clean with a mom and pop feel. I can't wait to go back to this charming new addition to the strip mall next to Tops! Going to Applebees to eat corporate same-old when Olé Olé is mere steps away would be a crime!

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    Mark M.

    Perfect for what it is: fresh fast food, fairly priced. Clean, cute interior if you're staying.

    Spicy Pork Udon
    Nicole T.

    Loved this place. First time here. Nice menu with lots of options. Had the Spicy Pork Udon. Broth was savory & flavorful, noodles cooked perfectly. Presentation was beautiful. Small "Korean street food" restaurant in the Tops Plaza. Order at the counter and they will call you when you're up! Pleasant friendly staff. Can't wait to go back and try different items!

    The door is wide enough for a wheelchair or an extra wide rollator. The restroom has no grab bars, but is roomy enough for a wheelchair.
    Eva S.

    Fresh, filling, and tasty!! Everything I tried was delicious! Because everything is made to order it comes with your choice of slow cooked beef, sweet chili chicken, spicy pork, raw salmon, raw ahi tuna, marinated shiitake mushrooms, or avocado. They are very accommodating. While I was there another customer ordered the tacos with lettuce instead of tortillas.

    The beef hot pot is pretty good, so are the beef Yubu and ahi tuna Yubu. Price is reasonable and the place is clean. We think there is pork inside the veggie dumplings (not an issue with us but if you care you should confirm), and it tastes just fine anyway

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    Wonderful service and DELICIOUS food. Stopped in to pick up a quick bite. Had one of each yubu. Fresh and homemade.

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    It was, as my daughter would say, mid. Not bad. Not amazing. I liked the beef rice bowl.

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    Great food with an interesting twist. Mexican meets Korean street food. So good ! Great service & cozy decor. Now open til 8pm.

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    Shredded chicken tacos are great! Ambiance very cool and interesting. Makes me want to visit small alley in Korea!

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    Four Seasons

    Four Seasons

    3.2
    (98 reviews)
    2.8 mi
    $$

    Unsure why the reviews aren't higher this place is so great!…read more My family and I went on a hiking trip and decided to go grab some dinner but by the time we got there it was already 9:15. As soon as I came in I asked if we could still dine in and my server was very friendly and super accommodating. We ordered a lot of food as a family of 5 and we were truly not disappointed, the food was very good and they catered to our dietary requirements. The bathroom and tables and even the floor were extremely clean. The prices are also very reasonable. If you ever come across Ithaca, give this place a try they're good people!

    Four Seasons is veryyyy mediocre, but I have to admit, the portions are great -- if you order the…read moreright thing! It's one of those places where you need to know exactly what to get to have a good experience. If you want the perfect affordable meal for two people (they note two but honestly if your friend group is small backed like us, three might also do the trick), head on right over and try their casseroles. If you want to perfectly replicate our experience, try their Boo Dae Jeon Gol, better known as Korean army stew (for curious folks and my fellow food baddies, definitely check out this link about the history of this sexy dish: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Budae-jjigae#:~:text=It%20also%20goes%20by%20the,stew%2C%20and%20spicy%20sausage%20stew.&text=The%20dish%20has%20its%20origins,Korea%20was%20experiencing%20significant%20poverty. ) It's not a healthy meal for sure nor is this the best budae jigae I've ever had (quite bland for what it is) but omg, it's definitely THE ONE where you can have the most bang for the buck. They have an massive hotpot pan just for their casseroles. My friend and I, both very hungry college students, literally could not down this thing. The menu also mentioned to "share with my people" but perhaps it was a warning all along. The soju here is pretty expensive per bottle, which is a bit of a letdown. However, I do like their green grape soju and the specific brand that they have; it doesn't have that alcohol taste upfront, which is arguably dangerous. Will I willingly come back? Probably notttt, heh heh. There are better places out there to spend your money and time. Nothing about the food or the atmosphere really wowed me. It's just okay for a casual meal, but it didn't leave a lasting impression.

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    Pork bone casserole with potatoes (we added ramen)
    Pork bone casserole with potatoes (we added ramen)
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    Beef Bibimbap
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    Gangnam Station

    Gangnam Station

    3.3
    (51 reviews)
    2.8 mi
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    Mediocre Korean food. They seem understaffed…read more The ban chan was not good. There only seemed to be one person waiting on all of the tables, so we didn't have water for a large portion of the meal. I ordered the kimchi jigae as a main- it was fine. Definitely an improvement from the ban chan, but not spectacular. Overall, I would probably not return.

    Kinda strange place. Its main dishes are Korean Chinese like jjajangmyun and tangsuyuk but they…read morealso have some Korean dishes like soondubu jjigae. Banchan was very basic but home made and not too bad. Soondubu jjigae with beef was pretty good. Beef was bulgogi I think (Korean marinated beef) which is kinda weird but it worked. No raw egg to put in the soup though. But it was spicy and good. Jjajangmyun was okay but I imagine this is the only game in town for that dish so you have to give them credit for having it. Tangsuyuk was the star though. It was freshly fried and crispy. Make sure to ask for sauce on side. Ambiance is absolutely zero. LOL. They have tables and they were clean I give them that. No AC so probably best to order delivery in the summer. The owner is Korean Chinese and very nice. I was only passing through but if I went to school at Cornell I can see myself coming here.

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    N1. Ja Jang Myun Korean Chinese classic.  Not the best but not bad either.  Hits the spot.
    N1. Ja Jang Myun Korean Chinese classic. Not the best but not bad either. Hits the spot.
    Spicy pork bibimbap
    Spicy pork bibimbap
    T12. Tang Soo Yuk Freshly fried and crispy. Make sure to get the sauce on the side.

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    T12. Tang Soo Yuk Freshly fried and crispy. Make sure to get the sauce on the side.

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