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Finally tried the Korean bbq here. So good! We ordered the platter the Mo Dum Gul enough for 4 people and then added an order of rib eye to bbq (could do without ordering this as the platter was more than enough), kimchi, soup and jap chae noodles. They give you an option to let the kitchen cook it for you or you can do it yourself with the grill on the table- we bbqed it ourselves which was more fun.

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Carolyn E . 2024-09-12

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I love this place and always come here whenever I’m in Manchester. The prices are on the higher side but the quality is great. I would recommend the goon man doo (chicken dumplings) they are heavenly. Good location for people watching if that interests you :)

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Loz Yarrow . 2024-09-09

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Unpleasant dining experience. The waitresses couldn't comprehend our order too well and served out the wrong dish to the wrong person on our table. I ordered a dish that came out very bland. I had asked for chillies that they forgot to put in, when I asked them to get me some , the waitress showed me the menu and the price for extra garlic/ chilli was £2.90! Not very impressed with everything here.

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Ethel Misquitta . 2024-09-01

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A really tasty meal with excellent service. Don’t let the weathered and unloved look put you off. From the outside, the entrance looked a little weatherworn and the displayed menu was colour washed. First off, this place is run by non-Koreans which is not an issue for me but maybe an issue for some. The decor inside is basic but it had what I came for which is the Korean BBQ. You see these in K-Dramas all the time. We had the Korean BBQ taster menu which about £36 per person with. Minimum of two people. The photos on the menu do not do it justice. The side dishes, seafood pancake and the rice came quickly and were well seasoned. The beef soup was very flavoursome and spicy. Then the server turned the burner and extraction on and brought out the main act. A meat platter with beef, pans pork marinated different ways. You then just cook them on your BBQ. If you are one of those people who complains about “Why should I cook the meal myself?” then there is an option of the kitchen cooking it for you. The meats were fantastic. Tender, well marinated and it was fun to do it yourself. A word of caution- they cook quite quickly so you will have to be on it. Our server changed our cooking plate twice automatically as they were getting clogged with meat juices. The service was quick and attentive. All in all a really fun and enjoyable meal.

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S Ip . 2024-08-20

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Amazing Korean food! The seafood pancake was absolutely incredible - one of the best I've had. Can't wait to come back and try the BBQ next time. Definitely recommend!

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Sun fun . 2024-08-14

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I am confident enough to say that, i already tried many of korean restaurants, even in the country itself. So i am trying to be as fair and as honest i can be for this review. I ordered the pork belly with pepper and sesame sauce, but as you see in the picture, i don't see any sesame sauce on the meat. I also ordered pork belly with red pepper and red sauce, but i swear that i am really sure, they served me with chicken meat. I know how to differentiate pork belly and chicken. But when i ask the waiter, the waiter insisted that it is pork belly. The waiter that handle my order also, don't know much about their menus, it is such a shame, because as a costumer, who else should we ask anything about the menu? All i can say is... It is a "korean restaurant concept", but it is not a "authentic korean restaurant" like they claim. I hope the management can put more attention to what i mentioned above, so their quality in service can gey better in the future.

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Jack Chen . 2024-08-14

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We are here last week and really enjoyed the food, we didn’t BBQ but ordered various plates from the menu including dumplings, spicy chicken and also some kimchi plates and more. All food was really good and we enjoyed it, we felt it was quite expensive compared to some of the other places we ate, although the food was good.

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Rachel P . 2024-08-13

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I loved everything about Ban di bul. I find it authentic and is very much like BBQ restaurants in Seoul. It was my children’s first time eating Korean BBQ, they tried everything and had so much fun cooking for themselves. From the lettuce wraps that ‘taste like garden peas’ to marbled beef and Ox tongue! It brought out such a fun side to eating out. The wait staff were very helpful. The meat was tasty - delicious, in fact. I think when in Seoul, BBQ came with more variety of sides but I will just order more next time. The seafood pancake had my family in a vice hold as sis the seaweed soup - all surprising hits. I would 100% recommend eating here and if you’ve never tried BBQ, don’t be scared!! The wait staff are super patient and will guide you.

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Louise J . 2024-08-04

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Unpalatable, cooked indiscriminately Spicy beef rice soup tastes like soy sauce soup Even white rice is hard The waiter was very polite

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Gwendolyn Yu . 2024-07-03

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Ban Di Bul is a delightful restaurant that truly excels in several areas. The food is outstanding, with each dish bursting with flavor and authenticity. The Korean BBQ, in particular, is a highlight, offering legit, mouth-watering options that are perfectly marinated and grilled to perfection. The menu offers a plethora of choices, ensuring there is something for everyone. In fact, there are so many options that it can be pleasantly overwhelming! Each selection is fresh and meticulously prepared, adding to the overall quality of the meal. The portions are generous, ensuring you leave well-fed and satisfied. Additionally, the staff at Ban Di Bul are lovely, providing excellent service with a warm and welcoming attitude that makes the dining experience even more enjoyable. I highly recommend trying their signature dishes and indulging in the Korean BBQ experience. With such a positive experience, I will definitely be returning to Ban Di Bul. Overall, it is a fantastic choice for a great meal and a pleasant atmosphere.

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Freddie Batalla . 2024-07-02

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It’s very good place, the food is tasty and they bring it fast, staff was friendly and happy to help🫶🏻

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Olesia Fedak . 2024-06-30

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This used to be really good, but I went recently and the food standards have gone downhill. The jjajangmyeon I ordered came out cold (cold sauce on warm noodles) and was just bland.

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Hannah Reiss . 2024-06-29

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For what we ordered the price could not be justified, we ordered the bibimbap and while it was advertised it comes in a hot bowl it should not be hot to the point you could not eat it an hour later, furthermore there was an additional service charge that was already added on. Once more for the price we paid, 6 small portions of food and 2 water bottles for 71 pound after asking to remove the service charge. The staff were as helpful as possible minus one small mix up with the order.

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Jamie Topping . 2024-06-29

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I come here often, the food is amazing. Tried one the bbq deals too and the meats were fresh and portions huge. Loved the kimchi and also bibimbap

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Elettra Dal Pian . 2024-06-29

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Really good Korean barbecue best I've had since holiday in Seoul.

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Nate Rose . 2024-06-24

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Food was lovely, we got the set meal and left full land happy!

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Samantha Tindall . 2024-06-01

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Very helpful staff, reasonably priced, and great food. I would recommend the marinated meats if you're going for barbecue (bulgogi etc) as they're much more flavoursome. That being said, the sides are really nice, and it's all worth trying!

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Harland Evans (Harry) . 2024-05-25

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Very nice place and the staff are very helpful and welcoming. Situated in the heart of the city centre it’s easy to get to with a cosy feel inside. I like Korean food but on this occasion I thought I’d try something different which I shouldn’t have. In typical fashion my Mrs picked something way nicer than mine and I enjoyed eating her dish instead. Not the restaurants fault but me being too adventurous and picked the wrong dish which was still nice in flavour but too bland for me. Over all the food and the place is nice and would recommend as I will be trying again as I enjoyed watching the K-pop videos too

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Neil Reid . 2024-05-08

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Portion was great, but somehow I still think that Pochawa Grill in China Town London tastes a lot better. Cleanliness could be improved, floor was very sticky.

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Joel C . 2024-05-02

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The worst food we've ever not eaten ... slimy , grey . We ordered 4 dishes the pork dishes each one worse than the last . AVOID , WALK FURTHER INTO TOWN !!!

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Helen Thackwray . 2024-04-13

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This spot is very centrally located and easy to get to by tram. The restaurant is not very spacious and can seem cramped at times. The meat quality is solid and the overall experience will give you a decent appreciation for Korean food. The side dishes were highlighted by their Korean style pancake which was delicious however their spicy stew and soups left much to be desired in flavor and spice level. The Kimchi was pretty standard, nothing incredible. Finally I think the portion sizes were probably fine for 2 people but the menu doesn't scale well for larger groups. Not sure that you have much choice in Manchester for Korean bbq so this place will do.

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Chris K . 2024-04-04

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Very nice food. Can work out quite expensive so choose carefully. Always a winner though.

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russ reason . 2024-04-01

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Omg this place is such a bomb! The food here is bussin and you can also do a korean bbq. The workers here are so kind every now and then they will check up on you. I probably would come back. :D

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Tarisai Nzarayebani . 2024-03-26

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Seriously tasty food at an affordable price, left the place absolutely stuffed & my heart was full too. Have nicely proportioned set meals also if you are uncultured (like myself). Didn't even feel judged when I had to ask for a fork after struggling with chopsticks for around 5 minutes. The waitress changed our pan every time it got too burnt & was very on top of the service here. Would recommend to anyone who wants an authentic kbbq experience

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Superstar ⭐️ . 2024-03-19

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Reasonable price and big portion compared to others! Food tastes also good 👍👍

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Jenna J . 2024-03-17

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Pretends to be Korean food but even worst than all the chinese fast food such as chopstix etc. Talkin bout authentic but doesn't taste tiny bit as Korean at all. I don't know what kind of boss is it and possibly people from china running the restaurant. The chefs are definitely not Korean and don't know how to make Korean cuisine at all. Surely not value for money with such taste and the portions. The spicy spare ribs ordered barely have meat with very very thick soggy flour and taste exactly the same as sweet and sour chinese dish. Also found there is hair in it as picture shown. The Korean oxtail soup is also doesn't taste beef at all but white pepper only, very poorly made with very very tiny and less portion of meat as shown. The meat from the oxtail is very bland taste like they been used and cooked already for some of other dishes before being put into the soup. Bibimbap the Korean stone bowl rice with no sesame oil....words can't express all of it... Very unsatisfied and unhappy meal, now I lost interest of trying the bbq... Food, rice are barely warm. No Korean side dishes served. This is the last time and won't recommend it to anyone. Not Korean at all, more the less it's some chinese scam pretending Korean. There are quite a few real "Authentic" Korean food restaurants out there which are better.

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CT attack . 2024-03-09

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Absolute joke, we ordered the army stew which was close to 40£ and it came out bland. We asked for a bit more flavour and more spice to be added! they brought it out n it was just a ton of Gochugaru(red pepper flakes) added to it? n it just tasted like uncooked red pepper flakes? on the way to the till, because we were waiting so long for a bill. a male server assumed we were leaving? and stated a fighting match with my partner not knowing when to back down! so disgusting? why fight your customers, if you want to push a point yelling is not the way? horrible experience, never going back!

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Jbizar . 2024-02-25

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I think it would be better not to go. I was passing by and saw a lot of people so I went in and the food wasn't bad. The problem starts here. I took an order from my friend's table who was with me, but he skipped it, so we reordered and waited for over 30 minutes more. Our table finished eating and paying, but there were 3 more menu items added that we didn't order, so they said we never ordered them. To confirm, they kept calling other employees and discussing whose fault it was. Even though we told them we had to catch the train in 15 minutes, they didn't let us go and we continued to discuss it, so they ended up paying us properly. yes… I missed the train, so I'm waiting for another 30 minutes^^... It's a Korean restaurant, but it's run by a Chinese person, so I can't say it's a perfect Korean restaurant, let alone the service. I highly recommend it if you want to get angry for the first time in a while!

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영혜 . 2024-02-10

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The service was pleasant and attentive, we arrived for lunch so you were able to get the menu. I had pork ribs in a slightly spicy sauce, the taste was excellent and the sauce went well with it but there was very little meat on the bone. That was a bit disappointing. My friend was happy with her beef.

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Michal Mikus . 2024-02-09

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WORST BBQ EVER!!! For the set is 36£ per person and the meat is not fresh. The waiter does not help you to remove the pan, look how the pan looks like. We have to ask for multiple times until they decide to change the pan for us. The food and service does not deserve the price.

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JellyFish Blue . 2024-02-03

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The temperature inside the restaurant is quite chilly.

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Norarin Sethabutra . 2024-01-21

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It was okay. Starter of dumplings was incredibly small, bland and disappointing. Main meals were tasty but very basic and again very small. 10% service charge added and not optional!! I'm not a fan of that - it's just a way of increasing prices that they daren't put into print as it would put people off! Plus service charges go to the owner not the staff! Lovely waitress but we wouldn't go back as it was far too expensive for what it was.

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S H . 2024-01-05

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Staff were incredibly lovely as it was our first time doing Korean bbq. Food was delicious and it was a great date idea.

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Holly Sedgwick . 2024-01-03

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To simply put, as a Korean, NOT Korean food. It's terrible.

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J Lee . 2024-01-02

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Been dinning here more than 7 years and they still make the best seafood pancake! Food is top quality! Highly recommended!

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Palmay . 2023-12-28

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Having savored the culinary delights of this establishment on prior occasions, I embarked on a gastronomic journey with their Yukgaejang, and the experience was nothing short of extraordinary. The delectable allure of this dish has captivated my palate to the extent that I have indulged in its savory delights four times hence. The unwavering consistency in delivering such gastronomic excellence has firmly secured my allegiance. Anticipation fuels my intent to revisit this culinary haven in the imminent future. The Yukgaejang at this Korean culinary haven is nothing short of a symphony of flavors that dance on the palate with exquisite finesse. A steaming bowl arrives, exuding an enticing aroma that immediately captivates the senses. The broth, rich and robust, boasts a harmonious blend of spicy and savory notes, elevating the entire dining experience. Tender shreds of beef, perfectly cooked and generously portioned, provide a succulent texture that complements the lively medley of vegetables seamlessly. The addition of aromatic spices imparts a depth that resonates with each spoonful. This culinary masterpiece is a testament to the chef's artistry and has left an indelible mark, ensuring a return to relish this extraordinary Yukgaejang once more.

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melodevhi . 2023-12-19

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Poor to say the best. Popped in at lunch whilst Christmas shopping with my wife. The food was very poor , cheap luke warm food , hardly any meat in the dishes and the bit we had was very bland.if your in town then just don't bother. Wanted to try it for ages but at least I now know its no good. And they wanted to charge me a service charge for the privilege. I never paid it.

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melody james . 2023-12-09

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Delicious Bibimbap, best I’ve had.

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Manny . 2023-12-05

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The taste was very common, not extraordinary. But the location was excellent.

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Y X . 2023-11-26

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The food was actually surprisingly delicious! Having only tried the Ban Di Bul in Liverpool I didn't know what to expect of the one in Manchester. However, ordering the kimchi pancake which I had never tried, and the spicy kimchi and pork soup with a serving of rice on the side, I might say it was divine! The kimchi pancake was indeed massive which I gladly shared with my friend, the batter wasn't too thick, it was flavourful as well as having enough kimchi in there too. Always like it when they're plentiful with serving portions. The spicy kimchi and pork soup was again indeed spicy however with the rice which mellowed it out, I'd say it's a great dish to have when it's a cold evening. Only wish I had taken pictures for everyone to see, I'd definitely recommend this place! The staff were lovely and not a bother at all, the atmosphere had good music and very relaxed however only thing I'd say that I noticed as a negative was the overhead fans weren't the most efficient at taking all the smoke away from the BBQ's happening next to us, so we left with a massive smell of smoke on us which did take quite a while to wear away. However, despite that the food was great and they definitely do Korean food justice, give it a try!

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Winnie Yu . 2023-11-21

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Yet another great way to spend a night especially as a group or a fun date night. This is an easy meal for conversation and entertainment as you're always doing something and fun can be had with little to no effort. The staff helped us figure what to go for we went for the mixed platter so we got lots of different dishes to cook on the grill plus soup and pancake. We got some traditional Korean wine which was a nice choice. The meal itself was great and a fun experience. We both loved the marinated meats plus the spring onions. If you don't want to cook yourself you can order and they will sort it all out for you. So happy to finally go and will return once back in Manchester again.

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Joshua Carre . 2023-11-19

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This is a well located restaurant. Upon entering, I was seated quickly and given a menu. I felt prices were high. Almost £4 for a can of pop! I seemed to wait forever until I could get a staff members attention to order a drink. I decided on my food, a chicken dish in sauce, sticky rice and seaweed. I expected the seaweed to be fried and in a bowl, but this was thin sheets of seaweed. It was OK though. The chicken was tasty and the sticky rice was fine. The portion sizes of what I ordered weren't all that big but I saw dishes on other tables that were larger. Would I return to Ban Di Bul? Hmm, probably not. Service too slow and I resent paying almost £4 for a can of pop!

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Anna . 2023-11-16

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Amazing service from a handsome man called jean. The food was excellent and the atmosphere was very friendly! Definitely recommend it to anyone that likes Korean BBQ or Korean food in general.

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Shahram Mallah . 2023-10-29

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Ban Di Bul is a Korean restaurant, which is located in St. Peter Square of Manchester City. It provides Korean style BBQ and authentic Korean cuisine. The price is a bit expensive and the portion of the dish is not big. Food is not bad.

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A C . 2023-10-28

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Very lovely customer service and the food was amazing I did a takeaway and enjoyed my kimchi soup

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Racheal Akinwande . 2023-10-26

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Very nice and cozy The meal Bulgogi Deopbap was fantastic

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Ademola Aderogba . 2023-10-23

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1. The vegetarian options they claim on their menu is not really vegetarian, so be aware. 2. A dish of sprouts smaller than my fist is 4.5 pounds. Fyi in asia, this amount of cold dish is usually a free gift from the restaurant. The soup is the size of my fist and it’s 11 pounds. 3. The fried squid rice has six small pieces of squid as big as two peanuts in it. The squid is definitely quick frozen quality because they taste like rubber. The portion size is miserable to the extent that I wanna have another meal after it (I’m size 6 female btw). 4. The soup tastes nice and that’s why I give two stars instead of one.

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Zhenyang Ly . 2023-10-17

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Nice place for lunch and popular. Good food.

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Ror Mac . 2023-10-14

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NO Wi-Fi !!! Not authentic Korean BBQ, taste below average. But cost 70+£ which not deserved. Too much smoke inside. Too busy, 10+ min to clean and table.

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Li Azzam . 2023-10-12

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Friendly staff and nice food - would recommend

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Callum McCrone . 2023-10-10

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可怕的女侍應,不停在客人旁邊咳嗽卻不帶口罩。我一邊用餐,她一邊在咳嗽,奇怪他們的公司不會理會?病了就不要上班,還不帶口罩,結果用餐第二天,我便開始喉嚨痛,感染了!餐點是不錯的,但服務真的令人卻步,不會再來!希望你們能改善!

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CY Chan . 2023-10-06

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Prices are pretty cheap compared to other places and the food is absolutely worth it! Also the workers there are really sweet:) would definitely come back again

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Anhelina Dubrovska . 2023-10-03

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Very nice place and cheap prices compared to other places

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May . 2023-10-03

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I went as a solo diner, and even though it was busy, I was made to feel welcome. The food was really tasty and I'd definitely return. & on a side note: I accidentally left my purse at the restaurant, and when I went back the next day, it was returned to me as I'd left it. It's so nice that there's honest people left in the world.

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Jen . 2023-09-26

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Too many chinese ppl Too expensive price for low quality food Not real korean food

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나현섭 . 2023-09-26

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Ordered for delivery - gave completely wrong items and refused to help in any way, shape, or form…

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victor broughton . 2023-09-25

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The Price Overall Was Expensive comparing to other Korean bbq spots in the market.

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Robin Gurung . 2023-09-25

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The staff in this restaurant has strong discrimination and is pretty slow!!!! They asked me to sit in a extremely narrow place!! When I asked to sit in another spare table, they said that’s for 4 (we only have 2) even if there is nobody waiting!

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Xiaojun Luo . 2023-09-23

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Tastes very much less appetising than it looks... was shocked that the fried chicken chunks were obviously microwave cooked then thrown in sauce, tteok bokki overcooked, pork ribs were the most disappointing - gotta try to believe how bad it was...tasteless then drenched in sauce... mains were soso but needed more salt. Staff seemed zonked...also we were overcharged by £5 without receipt

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Faith Chang . 2023-09-23

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中午的時候和朋友們相約在市中心聚餐,剛巧車站附近看見這餐廳,不算很多人,便抱着英國的餐廳都不會很好吃的心情去嘗試😂,目的旨在和朋友們好好聊天,想不到餐廳的食物有驚喜! 泡菜炒飯⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 只顧吃而忘記了拍照!實在很驚艷!不會太辣,米飯粒粒分明,但又不會太乾,很新穎的煮法但很好吃!很香及有火候的感覺!🔥 海鮮炒烏冬⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 朋友叫的偷嘗了一口,是我吃過最好吃的炒烏冬!沒有醬油的味道和顏色,但很有海鮮的風味,海鮮也不吝嗇!好吃得朋友大讚,必須熱熱的就盡快吃完!這個是下次必點的名單了!👍強力推薦 辣豆腐湯飯⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 豆腐十分嫩滑,好像豆花的感覺,湯頭不會太辣,但由於前兩個菜色,實在太出色,所以只能給4星喔🤭 海鮮煎餅⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 又是一個下次必回購的食品,為什麼他們的海鮮都特別有海鮮味?這和我以往吃過的不同。好吃太多了!餅皮外脆內軟,每一口都有海鮮的味道😋 韓式辣炒魷魚⭐️⭐️⭐️ 小失望,魷魚太軟,好像在吃口香糖?味道是不錯的,雖然賣相不錯,但口感不成🤣 由於中午時分去沒有太多人,我們一群人在吃飯聊天,很舒適的感覺!而且價格合理,四個人叫了五個菜,份量也吃得飽飽的!相約下次要試一試他們的韓燒!

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Hayson TAM (Hayson) . 2023-09-11

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Amazing food!! Service was lovely but very shy and hard to talk to.

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Amelie Tulloch . 2023-08-28

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We came here on a Friday for lunch, not knowing Manchester but fancying something different. It was my first time in a Korean restaurant (I’ve eaten a lot of Asian food though). I’ve got to say the meal was outstanding. We ordered the beef in sizzling bowl with rice, egg and vegetables with a side order of kimchi. My partner had the chicken in red pepper sauce. It was all incredible. Lots of Korean people eating here too which is a great sign in my opinion. Would love to come back!

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dom_burton . 2023-08-25

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Food tastes decent—but is massively overpriced. Portions for barbecue sets are meh. You’re going to pay for 2 persons, but you’re going to be given only 1 bowl of rice, 1 set of side dishes each. Smoke evacuation is weak. Charged 10% service charge, I was baffled when I saw the bill. It wasn’t even on the menu as fine print. Lastly, not entirely as authentic korean as they claim. TLDR If you’re looking for decent authentic Korean bbq for the price, look somewhere else. Avoid this place if you can.

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Angelo John Garino . 2023-08-24

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Friendly service but the food is just so-so. Spicy tofu soup is bland despite its looks, fried chicken is uninspiring, seafood pancake was nice though.

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William Kan . 2023-08-22

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Me and my vegan friend sat and enjoyed an amazing meal. I'm a vegetarian with a soya allergy, and the staff made sure everything was suitable for both of us. When the food arrived it was so good, we actually stopped talking for a moment, because we just really was loving everything about the meal. We especially enjoyed trying Wood Ear Mushrooms, and the staff translated what that was for us, so we knew. The atmosphere was really great, and it was a nice experience overall.

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Karla Chan . 2023-08-21

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3 of us went home hungry tonight. Cost over £90 for a bbq plate that that would only feed one. This place used to be good don’t bother all feel hungry disappointed and ripped off!!

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F5754WCmartind . 2023-08-21

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Food was extremely bland and tasteless. Wouldn't return. Good service, but some of the worst Asian food I've ever had

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Connor . 2023-08-21

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Please be advised that the menu is far more expensive than posted on their website. We were going to get the BBQ set meal, but they raised the price per person up 9£ when we got there, so we got BBQ items instead. Overall, great food and atmosphere. The attached images show their current menu as they really need to update their website to not deceive anymore customers.

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Mike Burnett . 2023-08-19

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I'm a vegetarian with a soya allergy, and my friend is vegan. The staff were helpful, and made the dishes suitable for us. They were very careful about allergies. The dishes were incredible. They tasted amazing. We discovered we loved Wood Ear Mushrooms, and the staff made sure to translate what they were for us, because we enjoyed them that much. The vibe of the place was lovely and friendly too.

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Karla_Bux . 2023-08-18

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The food didn't seem fully cooked, it was partly cold as if they had taken it from the freezer without cooking. Very poor representation of Korean food which is generally super tasty.

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Mic . 2023-08-13

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I was here as a solo diner and they made me feel very welcome and have me a good spot in the window. Food was so good I ordered takeaway for my partner!

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Kerry The Old Post Office . 2023-08-11

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Used to come here because they had good food. Went today and the experience was horrible - ordered the beef Bibimbap (Stone Pot Rice)…they had the audacity to not put any beef on it (had to remind them that). Miso soup was not fresh and definitely store bought. Also asked for some water which never came. Virtually zero service and rude staff but had the audacity to charge for a 10% service charge. Will be my last time here

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J . 2023-08-08

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This is my partner’s favourite restaurant in Manchester, i disagree…. This place could be so much better if they worked on their customer service, they have a huge turnaround of serving staff which I put down to lack of training or maybe the working environment isn’t all that… every time we are served it’s new staff, usually in experienced with the menu… no fault picking but it affects the meal if service is non existent. Three dishes we always go for… pancheon which is a seafood pancake, ttebokki, spicy rice cakes with fish balls and then the bibimbap with beef, this is a bowl of rice with several types of vegetables and meat of your choice, and a sunny side up egg, you add spicy sauce if you want and mix it all up… it’s served in a hot clay bowl so be careful….!you can get BBQ and there’s plenty of different sets to choose from… you can cook yourself or the kitchen can cook it and it’s served to you… there’s no parking as it in St Peter’s square… for a long time they didn’t have alcohol for sale due to limited import of stock (Covid times) this place is mid to high end in terms of price but it’s worth it for the authentic tasting Korean food you crave, there’s a few Korean places in Manchester and this is probably the pick of the bunch but like my first statement, there’s a lot of good restaurants in Manchester so don’t put all your eggs in one basket… well done 👍 and thank you for offering employment to the youth of Manchester on a regular basis

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HungaryGiant . 2023-08-07

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It used to be one of my favorite restaurant. However, the quality falls significantly. Their food was not fresh at all. The service was really disappointing. Servers were very old ladies who barely understand any English. I tried to call them many times but they were busy talking among themselves in Chinese may be. The owners need to have a look at the customer service. The restaurant was not busy at all but the waitress was not attentive at all. Not coming back here.

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Richard Lee . 2023-08-06

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Writing this as someone that lived in South Korea for 4 years. Sometimes pop into this restaurant to get my fix of korean cuisine but often times left disappointed and the last time was so bad it will be my last. I don’t believe any korean people work there. The doenjang jiggae lacks taste of genuine doenjang paste and had to send the dish back several times, still it never came out right. I had bibimbap last time, it should be served with a small side dish of gochujang paste, instead they serve it in a burger van style squeeze bottle. Never in my 4 years of living there had I seen this. Authentic gochujang would be too thick to do this so they must water it down. To make it worse the bottle looked like it hadn’t seen a cloth in weeks, and once I had used it the waiter picked it up and gave it to another table. So if you want to add more later on, good luck. The bibimbap was okay, not worth the price they charge and watch out for the sneaky tip they put on the bill, very cheeky when the service is actually bordering on rude. This restaurant is insulting to Korean cuisine.

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s_pops89 . 2023-07-30

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Wouldn't refer to this as authentic at all. Ban Chan's are overpriced and the bibimbap lacks flavor, super soggy rice. I'd give the service here less than one star, because one of my orders never arrived and despite inquiring about it 3 times, it was just nodded at and then ignored. This also wasn't during a busy time at all with only 4 people at the restaurant. Cutlery and plates were dirty. I'd rather go somewhere else where people treat customers with respect

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Kubi Tsuri . 2023-07-30

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Friendly service with good dishes, the bbq banquet, cold noodles and soup are tasty.

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V . 2023-07-28

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The food was good, but too loudly noisy@

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Jin Han . 2023-07-24

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The food taste really good but it’s really expensive. Some appetisers are more expensive than a main dish. We asked a waitress to give us takeaway box, after 15mins we had to ask a different waitress who finally gave us one. It’s really hard to get their attention when you need something.

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Anjo C . 2023-07-23

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This is a very bad place with bad customer service. You can get much better food elsewhere for the money. Its not worth your money. I ordered Bulgogi. Bulgogi usually has plenty of meat, but I was almost able to count how much meat was in it. Not much and a lot of vegetables than necessary. I asked the waitress I don't want it. But she insisted that this is how their Bulgogi is done and even suggested me to buy more and use more money! Just don't go. There are better places that is worth the money.

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Odbileg G . 2023-07-15

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It’s Chinese pretending to be Korean… ghastly

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Junk Mail . 2023-07-11

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Too expensive for the amount of food

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Jeremy Poon . 2023-07-06

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米饭里有脏东西,还有干的饭粒,口感也不好。肉用的是冻肉,价格也偏贵。

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Ruby wang . 2023-07-05

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Awful service, rude staff, does not feel authentic as kitchen staff all talking in mandarin

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jj . 2023-07-05

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Amazing food, very traditional vibes

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Portia A . 2023-07-05

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Food is already overpriced for the ammount thats served and on top of this you get a vat charge and a service charge on top. Not to mention the "korean coffee" is just instant coffee. Very slow and off feeling service. I won't be back.

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Bouldering Ollie . 2023-06-30

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Grubby surroundings and inattentive staff, verging on rudeness. The food was really poor. “Traditional” Korean instant noodles were a packet of Kimchi flavoured noodles with a couple of prawns and a tough bit of calamari thrown in. My partners main dish was slightly better but arrived immediately suggesting it was already ready…. Avoid.

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Sonofabob . 2023-06-23

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The food here is of a very high standard and the service is efficient.

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Alexander Mckay . 2023-06-18

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Please avoid this restaurant at any cost!! Service has very slow and the waiters were very unfriendly and acted like they didn’t want us to be there. We initially ordered BBQ set 2 which said would be enough for 2 people and ordered other main courses for 4 people so we could share the BBQ set. When it was time to pay the bill we got charged £59.80 just for that set when on the menu it was around £25. When we asked they said they charged us per head when it was never mentioned on the menu. We were left to pay £156.20 for disgusting service and food. Never again!

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894deepas . 2023-06-16

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I went to this a couple years back and it tasted really great. I should've known it was a red flag when the restaurant was empty and the video playing in the background was barely audible. I only got 2 main dishes and 5 side dishes and it costed me £93 with a 10% service fee. And I'm pretty sure it wasn't even ran by Korean people because I heard the chefs in the back talking in Chinese and there was an annoying machine (again in Chinese) saying stuff like "ding! Ding! Ding! Your prawns have finished cooking!" In a kids voice 💀. Food was mid tier, nothing good but not bad. Not worth it for the price tho. Barely any chicken in the kimchi fried rice and the kimchi that was in it tasted sour. Salmon rice looked unappetising and fried chicken was soggy with sauce. Prawns weren't that crispy either. Tl;dr: the food was mid; atmosphere dead as hell; no WiFi; better off elsewhere for the quality of food. And no cash change in the till.

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I like udon noodles . 2023-06-06

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Amazing food, great service and very lovely cozy atmosphere in the heart of Manchester!

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Alexandra Bonta . 2023-06-02

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Not worth the money… really small portions for a dish like £11.5. It’s getting worse… Really expensive….

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Yiru S . 2023-05-28

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Arrived when the restaurant was busy, asked when seating would be available and was told by server she didn't know. She told me customers would take as long as they took and gestured to 3 sour faced women on a bench saying these 3 are next, looking very disinterested. Terrible first impression. Bad service from the word go. Can't comment on the food as I never got that far, smelt good though

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Jonathan Lucas . 2023-05-28

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How come the central part of the range hood above us would drop down to the table when we were eating?! It did happen and was so scary. But no apology or compensation by the restaurant, very disappointing!

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Beatrice Lee . 2023-05-22

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The nicest korean food in Manchester!

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David Taylor . 2023-05-18

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The lunch set did not come with complementary dishes, I have to ask to get the soup that was included in the lunch set menu. It was a disappointment. Totally not worth it

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Michael Yang . 2023-05-18

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Thoroughly enjoyed the sundubujjigae and soju!

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Dr. Karen Paul Pereira . 2023-05-17

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Just have dinner and order a portion for a eel came out inside still raw and cold xx

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Chang Evan . 2023-05-15

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Staff were lovely food wasn't anything special quite horrible to be fair maybe I picked a bad meal

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Wesley Wynter . 2023-05-10

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Pretty average Korean. Doesn't feel genuine at all.

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Nikita Sidorov . 2023-05-10

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