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2024-07-04
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This was not my everyday ifc dining experience—in the best sort of way. I’ve seen several restaurants come and go at this location over the years and I’m thrilled that a place like this exists and I hope it succeeds.The concept is simple: a bowl of rice with a beef patty on top. But the deliciousness is in the details, and oh boy are there details. You get 3 patties and endless rice for a fixed price of $138 and it felt like a very good value. You’re also entitled to one raw egg of extremely hig
The concept is simple: a bowl of rice with a beef patty on top. But the deliciousness is in the details, and oh boy are there details. You get 3 patties and endless rice for a fixed price of $138 and it felt like a very good value. You’re also entitled to one raw egg of extremely high quality, and the complementary water is flavoured with mint and lemon. There were a few add-ons you could get (a plate of kimchi or a meaty potato salad) but we passed. (I was envying the kimchi plate the whole time, though.)
For each of the three patties, you have an assortment of sauces (and a raw egg) to complement the rice bowl. Our favorite sauce was the lemon one, which added a nice zest to an otherwise very hearty and rich meal. The bean sauce and complimentary pickled cabbage was also a nice touch.
The main attraction was highly competent. The chefs grill the patties to perfection right in front of you over charcoal. It’s a fun spectacle and adds to the charm. The patties were juicy, tender, and flavourful, and the rice was of exceptional quality.
Overall highly recommended. I’d come back here.
I will say that booking is apparently pretty competitive so you may have to exercise some patience there. We saw a few successful walk-ins though, so perhaps you can try your luck.
Also, citypop. Excellent soundtrack to a fun meal.
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