AtmosphereThe dining room is long and narrow, like a railroad apartment. Half of the space consists of backless metal counter stools facing the compact open kitchen, the other half offers simple but comfortable wooden table seating. Service keeps pace with the dining room, but can be slow at peak times.
Noise LevelSoft and gentle or extremely loud, there isn’t much in-between.
Recommended DishesBeef or chicken gukbap; assorted banchan (dinner only); beef tartare (dinner only); seafood jeon (dinner only); pork jowl rice (seasonal special); Korean melon salad (seasonal special); seasoned cod roe bibimbap (lunch only); spicy pork bansang (lunch only). Starters like assorted banchan and seafood jeon, $6 to $17; gukbap, $25, plus add-ons like extra rice or sauces, $1.50 to $3; dessert $8, when available.
Drinks and WineThe short but thoughtful list includes beers like Suntory The Premium Malt’s on draft, Korean sool and a nonalcoholic “yuja balmer,” a mix of honey-sweetened yuja ginger tea and barley tea.
Price$ (inexpensive)
OpenWednesday to Sunday for lunch. Tuesday to Sunday for dinner. Closed every first Tuesday of the month.
ReservationsNot accepted, but the restaurant manages a wait list.
Wheelchair AccessThere is a small step into the restaurant and the front half of the dining room is quite narrow, making wheelchair access unlikely.
What the Stars MeanRatings range from zero to four stars. Zero is poor, fair or satisfactory. One star, good. Two stars, very good. Three stars, excellent. Four stars, extraordinary.
This information was last updated on Oct. 20, 2026