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ballsonthewall t1_j6qa8uk wrote

Reply to comment by dmil103 in Hidden gem restaurants? by Sock_It_2_Me53

Google reviews say a lot of bad service

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mikeyHustle t1_j6rfb23 wrote

The owner likes to hover at your table and comment sometimes. I thought it was charming. Some people clearly got pissy about it.

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ballsonthewall t1_j6rmbpk wrote

Thanks for the extra input! I don't take google reviews for gospel but anything under 4 stars usually gives me pause

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mikeyHustle t1_j6rpvnl wrote

At Nak Won's price point, that is totally fair. We went despite the reviews because we wanted that specific cuisine, and it's been awesome.

Oh, sometimes the food comes out at different times, too, rather than everyone at the table being served together. I can see some people thinking that's "bad service," but they just serve it when it's ready; the kitchen isn't huge.

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verdesquared4533 t1_j6rqxhw wrote

Looking forward to checking this place out - do you have recommendations?

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dmil103 t1_j6srf2k wrote

Spicy seafood udon, or any of the hot pots.

My cousin once asked for that Udon Extra spicy (he is white) and the server asked him if he was sure a couple times before.

He was in pain.

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DarkKnyt t1_j6um52m wrote

I think that's actually typical for Korean. It's very similar to the Japanese izakaya concept

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dmil103 t1_j6qgmgd wrote

I've never experienced an issue and been there at least a dozen times over the last couple years.

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SomeoneSaysHi t1_j6tv06f wrote

Service is indeed a bit rushed.

It’s the kind of place that you sit eat, and get OUT. But I was a regular there for and a few years and the owner was pretty friendly. Just a bit stern.

Food is pretty damn good, but a bit pricey. But Korean food does tend to be a bit more labor intensive.

And if someone is a bit uneducated in how certain Korean restaurants work, it can come off as rude. I once asked if I could have more fish banchan, even if it is more, they said “No”. My guess is because they were PACKED and needed every bit to get through the night. I really didn’t mind.

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ballsonthewall t1_j6tvtug wrote

I think it's a thing with Asian cuisine / culture in general, honestly... I feel the same way at some Chinese places but if the food is good and I am their guest, then I don't mind :)

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SomeoneSaysHi t1_j6twpw2 wrote

Lol. How Lee does this too. I don’t really care as long as (like you said) the food is good

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