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If you are Korean and live in Taipei, you probably already know about this place. This is me and my wife’s (who is Korean) favorite Korean restaurant in Taipei.... read more If you are Korean and live in Taipei, you probably already know about this place. This is me and my wife’s (who is Korean) favorite Korean restaurant in Taipei. The vibe and food is completely authentic, but it does not cater to Taiwanese taste and would probably fit in better with Porchas in Seoul than in Taipei. I think this might be reason for some of the negative reviews. However, if you are longing for real Korean food, I cannot recommend this place enough, but like all foreign food, you have to pay a bit more for the authenticity and the side dishes. Definitely worth trying. The kimchi udon is our favorite! Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $200–400 Food: 5 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 5

Samjopsal totally overcooked, nearly not fit for human consumption. I used to live in S.Korea for 2 years and never had such a bad one. Good ratings come from f... read more Samjopsal totally overcooked, nearly not fit for human consumption. I used to live in S.Korea for 2 years and never had such a bad one. Good ratings come from free drink for 5-start google review Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $600–800 Food: 2 Service: 3 Atmosphere: 4

Was craving Korean and saw the good reviews of this restaurant so thought would check out. Was disappointed. Firstly, no free sides which is untraditional of a... read more Was craving Korean and saw the good reviews of this restaurant so thought would check out. Was disappointed. Firstly, no free sides which is untraditional of a Korean restaurant (extra kimchi is 50NTD per serving, was spicy and not fermented/sour at all I've made better at home). Do not recommend the fish soup was 90% fishcake with minimal veggies and broth tasted incredibly salty and peppery (likely packaged, storebought broth). Beef pancake was actually an egg and beef omelette so was not cripsy and flakey like a typical Korean pancake, but the beef was yummy. Total price for 3 dishes was 1450NTD though serving sizes are good and we left full, I wouldn't return given the quality and price of the food. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $400–600 Food: 2 Service: 3 Atmosphere: 3