This Korean bar / restaurant is located in Quarry Bay, at the prime spot of the junction of Tong Chong Street and Hoi Wan Street. There are a number of outdoor tables where customers can enjoy the drinks at the patio, with also an indoor dining area separated into different sections.
The decor offers fun and hip atmosphere, with a dark wooden color providing an environment relevant as a bar but also spacious table for dining. There is a care-free and easy-going tone to the design.
We ordered two skewers to start. First is Charred Pork Cheek Skewers ($88). The skewers are just grilled from charcoal, and serving on a wire mesh along with the vegetable and pickles to wrap with. The pork cheek is marinated well, with a crunchy texture and adding the chili paste and then wrapping in a lettuce helped to reduce the fatty feeling. A nice dish to start.
The second skewer is Charred Spicy Chicken Skewers ($88). Similarly served, the spicy chicken has some pesto sauce placed on top to add a herbal, basil notes to the chicken, which is juicy and tender. Wrapping in lettuce also, we finished both the skewers in no time.
Next is Chicken Thigh Stone Bowl or Bibimbap ($138). The sizzling stone bowl is holding different vegetables and in the center there are some tender chicken thigh. Mixing the rice with the ingredients together, then adding the chili sauce, enhanced the overall complexity and the vegetables also provided different texture and taste. The unique chili sauce has somehow adjusted to give an intense Sichuan chili characters.
Seafood Pancake ($148) is a Korea signature dish available in all restaurants. Pan-fry perfectly, there is a slight crispy rims while the body is still soft and smooth. The mixed seafood, red chili and Chinese chives work harmoniously, and pairing with the homemade dipping sauce, added further sweet and savory notes which is very appealing.
By now we were already very full, and we had regretted in ordering the Korean Fried Boneless Chicken ($118). There are five big pieces of chicken, all brown in color. On the side there are two dipping sauces, one garlic and the other chili, with also pickles. The chicken is juicy and tender but I found the batter too thick for my liking. Maybe it was the Korean authentic style?
The service generally is quite good, with the staff pleasant and helpful. The bill overall was $756 including two drinks. It is reasonably priced and in terms of quality and flavors I feel very satisfied. The restaurant has another outlet in Wanchai too.
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