Jong Kak - Baltimore
Jong Kak
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**Restaurant Review: A Potentially Great Korean BBQ Experience**
Nestled in a less-than-appealing area of Baltimore, this Korean BBQ restaurant offers a unique experience with its wood-fired charcoal grill, enhancing the flavors of its dishes. While some patrons have expressed disappointment in the inconsistency of the food and the attentiveness of service, others praise the deliciousness of specific dishes, like rice cake soup and seafood pancakes. Although banchan portions and sauces could be improved, the ambiance and the camaraderie of dining with friends are highlights. With a few tweaks, this restaurant could elevate its dining experience, satisfying both loyal customers and newcomers alike.
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Delicious food and excellent service. The fried chicken was fantastic and the beef bulgogi as well
My food was ready pretty quickly. I ordered pork dumplings and moved them. Parking was hard to find. There is paid street parking on that very street but most spots were taken. The place was not too crowded but I had to signal waiters to get their attention.
The food remains delicious, but I recently visited and found the service to be extremely slow. We waited more than 30 minutes before anyone took our orders, and we struggled to get refills on water throughout our meal. There's a card on the table suggesting that customers should take more responsibility for their cooking, but the server mentioned that they would handle the cooking, which created a confusing and awkward situation.
Came in and the place was super dark and felt really old. Tables and chairs looked like they hadn’t been updated in decades. What bothered me most was the smoke—there’s barely any ventilation, and it honestly felt hard to breathe at times. Food-wise, the sundubu was alright, nothing special. But the marinated galbi? Total letdown. It looked like dog food and was so tough I could barely chew it. Tasted like they cooked frozen meat straight out of the freezer with the thawed water rubbery and just off. I told the server, and she took it back, only to bring it right back and say it was “perfectly cooked.” You can decide for yourself (check the photo). Btw this was $38 Yeah, definitely not coming back. Food: 1 Service: 1 Atmosphere: 1
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