Mr. Kimchi

Alright, for people who want to try out this place, don't be discouraged by its rating. The ratings were smeared by the unfair 1 star reviews (if you wanna see, sort by lowest rating, and you'll see 1 star reviews are from a particular group of people, and you know that if a restaurant deserves 1 star, it should be from various demographics, not just one group). It's definitely worth a try, but be ready to pay a bit. I'm also a Korean American that have eaten many foods in the states and Korea, if that gives any validity to my review. We had Tteokbokki, Yookwhae, sliders, Jjampong and salmon bibimbap. We were satisfied with all of them. First, Yookwhae was great. You might think 12 dollars is steep for it, but do keep in mind you probably can't find this any other place in Madison, and to find another, you'd have to go to Chicago most likely (and the one here was better anyway). Definitely recommend it unless you're a vegetarian. Second, I loved the spick pork bulgogi sliders. I think this is how a fusion should be, incorporating other influences but using Korean ingredients. What I tasted in there were Korean ingredients and no weird mix of other western things that might ruin it. Third, bibimbop was so good, y'all. To be honest, I low key judge people who go to Korean restaurants and order just bibimbop because it kinda seems like a basic option to me, but the one here, is a must try, bibimbops here are on a different level. Fourth, good job on the Jjampong. I grew up eating really good Jjampong so I had high standards for it, and it didn't didappoint. You could taste the clearness of the broth as well as the right amount of spicy, as it should be. Services were also great, I really don't know what these one star reviews are talking about. I do have to criticize for two things though. First, I thought the mussels in Jjampong didn't have the taste of the broth, which tells me it was added later...? I think Jjampong would taste even better (it already tastes good) if you can get the broth taste out of those mussels Second, I really liked the Tteokbokki, but its yangnyum (양념) didn't feel like it was spread evenly, which is pretty big for a style like this one, since you won't get the wet Tteokbokki like you would in other places. Still liked it very much. Definitely coming back to try out other things I missed tonight.

Went there last night in a party of 4. Service and the wait staff were amazing, and the food was excellent. We had the two noodle soups (jambong and the beef one), a hot bimbimbap bowl with squid, and a cold bimbimbap with tuna that was closer to a poke bowl. The jambong did take a little while to come out, but the wait staff did put in a great effort to keep us in the loop + take care of us while waiting. Between this place and K peppers I know where to get my Korean food fixes

Should have checked review before trying out this one on Valentine's day! Worst restaurant in Madison now!! Tiny portion, very salty and tasteless, not authentic, high price, and served with an attitude! Most ridiculous is: you are automatically charged for 18% gratuity EVEN if you have only TWO persons! Be aware of the trick how they charge you: the first bill details the plate charges, with tax, but not counting the gratuity in the total amount, so the total amount looks normal at this moment. There is a note at bottom saying the restaurant will charge you 18% tip automatically. After you pay the credit card, the second bill only has a NEW total amount which is much higher than the first bill because now 18% is embedded in the total. If you don't remember the first bill, you would think this is the same amount as the first one. Then you probably would pay an extra 15% tip on the tipping line of the credit card bill. We will never come back and suggest you too.

Yummie! Reasonable lunch price, fast and nice service. Order these two just to try. Ended up eating it all. The server though I was done with my steak lunch box and i told him "no I'm not done yet." Lol got there before the lunch rush and made out alive. Would go again next time. Great food and service.