Koreana - Ottawa

I went there for lunch and I thoroughly enjoyed it! The bento box I had, had a bit of everything however I also ordered the Korean ribs as well that came with r... read more I went there for lunch and I thoroughly enjoyed it! The bento box I had, had a bit of everything however I also ordered the Korean ribs as well that came with rice. The service was superb and I’d definitely be going there again!

I've been here about 3 times now, for AYCE. Overall, it is one of the only Korean BBQ places, and the quality is pretty decent. But there are a few things to be... read more I've been here about 3 times now, for AYCE. Overall, it is one of the only Korean BBQ places, and the quality is pretty decent. But there are a few things to be aware of.<br/ <br/ The options for the AYCE menu is actually quite small. The main attraction, which is the grilled meats, they only offer chicken, beef or pork. In my experience, and everyone I've gone with, the pork is by far the best, and the chicken is the least impressive. <br/ <br/ They don't tell you, or advise you on how much you should order at a time, and how much can fit on the grill and be cooked reasonably. I found ordering 3-4 portions to be optimal. However, the first time we ordered more than that, and they just dumped it all on the grill, and meat more boiled than grilled. Just something to be aware of, order smaller quantities at a time.<br/ <br/ I've only been seated upstairs once, but I found the service was absolutely horrible upstairs, but downstairs it was pretty reasonable. I haven't found them very friendly in general, but usually efficient enough, but upstairs we were mostly ignored and never really checked on. Any time we wanted anything, we had to press the buzzer a couple times, and then still flag someone down. Additionally, their AC was broken and this was a day that was 30C, and there were numerous gas grills going upstairs too, which made it not very comfortable.<br/ <br/ Overall, I'll definitely go back, but personally I don't think I'd bother if I were being seated upstairs again.

Reserved a table for Korean BBQ ahead of time, so no issues there. Did AYCE Bbq, not disappointed. Delish kimchi, japchae, bibimbap, mandu and marinated chicken... read more Reserved a table for Korean BBQ ahead of time, so no issues there. Did AYCE Bbq, not disappointed. Delish kimchi, japchae, bibimbap, mandu and marinated chicken. Bulbogi cuts were tough. Thirsty as hell after...they must use msg bcs we all drank 6 glasses of water, then 4 more after. Service is ok. Seemed like one of the servers had attitude when we asked for more meat, but our main server was fine.

The only reason I did not give it a full score is because the prices are higher than other Korean restaurants in Ottawa, and the service was not very friendly.... read more The only reason I did not give it a full score is because the prices are higher than other Korean restaurants in Ottawa, and the service was not very friendly. Improving the service would really enhance the overall experience.

I loved the food! I had the bibimbap and pork gyoza and they were both delicious and well priced. There was a good mix of lesser known and popular dishes on the... read more I loved the food! I had the bibimbap and pork gyoza and they were both delicious and well priced. There was a good mix of lesser known and popular dishes on the menu, all decently priced. The service was okay, though nothing special and I don't recall the decor or ambiance being anything special either, but it was still and all around good experience.