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Seoul Jung

Seoul Jung

2460 Koa Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, United States, Makakilo

Asian • Korean • Fusion • Barbecue


"My mum and I came here for dinner with our Korean tour group. The tour agency, USA Tours, has a relationship with this restaurant and often brings its clients here. It is located on the second floor of the Waikiki Resort Hotel, which apparently is owned by Korean Airlines. Our tour guide had called them before our arrival so we were immediately seated at two 4-top tables (we were a group of 8 for dinner . Stew was already cooking on the burners on the table and servers soon brought out rice bowls and four side dishes. We had a vinegar cucumber/seaweed side dish, sliced radish, kimchi, and beansprouts. I get that a lot of older Korean people may not like to try new foods or just want to eat a nice Korean dinner after eating Western food all day, but I felt like this was a waste of a meal that could have been spent eating local Hawaiian fare. And if you are not Korean, there is definitely no reason to come here because the food isn 't even good. While I am biased against most Korean restaurants because my mum is such a good cook, Korean restaurants in LA are far better than this. (Granted, that shouldn 't count since LA also has the highest population of Koreans in a city after Seoul. I found the stew to be just mediocre and thought the same of the side dishes. Not much to say about the rice. I really just ate because (1 it 's free (included in our tour cost and (2 I was hungry and I had no other options. The service was just okay. Our servers were fast in the beginning to bring out everything, but then we never saw them again except for when someone at our table would yell for service (where are the table button thingies I 'm so used to seeing at Korean places?! . I can 't comment on the cost since our tour guide took care of it, but I don 't think whatever the price was would be worth it for such mediocre Korean food. This review isn 't completely fair since I didn 't even get to see a menu and they might have better food offerings, but I guess we 'll never know..."

Dae Ji Ssonday

Dae Ji Ssonday

321 Broad Ave, 07657, Ridgefield, US, United States

Bbq • Korean • Seafood • Catering


"As a Korean BBQ enthusiast, I was excited to try out this spot with high hopes. Unfortunately, the experience at this restaurant turned out to be far from satisfying. The staff's attitude and service were utterly disappointing, leaving a sour taste in my mouth.We arrived at the restaurant with ample time to enjoy our meal before the 10 PM closing time. To our surprise, we were rushed throughout the dinner, and at 9:15 PM, the server asked us to pay, even though we were still in the middle of our meal. This made us feel unwelcome and as if we were an inconvenience to the staff.The servers were not only rude but also inattentive. They ignored us multiple times when we tried to ask questions or request service. It was quite a challenge to get their attention, and when we finally did, they seemed annoyed and dismissive.The overall atmosphere of the restaurant was tense and uncomfortable, which is the complete opposite of what a fun and engaging KBBQ experience should be. It's disheartening to see a restaurant with such potential be overshadowed by the staff's unprofessional behavior.I regretfully cannot recommend this establishment to others seeking a pleasant KBBQ experience. There are many other options with better service and a more welcoming atmosphere. I hope the management takes this feedback to heart and makes the necessary improvements. Until then, I will be taking my business elsewhere."