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optik404
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 Posted: Sat Oct 26, 2013 6:06 pm Post subject: Best Sushi buffet / Best Steak restaurant |
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Is Bono Bono and Makina Chayo (?) still considered the best sushi buffets in Seoul?
Where are some good steak joints in Seoul? |
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Captain Corea
Joined: 28 Feb 2005
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Sat Oct 26, 2013 6:08 pm Post subject: |
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| Makino Chiya (sp?) is a great buffet... but not sure I'd go there for the sushi alone. |
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KimchiNinja
Joined: 01 May 2012
Location: Gangnam
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| Posted: Sat Oct 26, 2013 9:55 pm Post subject: |
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| There's a new meat joint in Itaewon, next to Seoul Pub. Thought the steak was so so, but they had a combo meat platter that serves two that was quite good. Serious meat pig out for a reasonable price... |
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PigeonFart
Joined: 27 Apr 2006
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optik404
Joined: 24 Jun 2008
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| Posted: Sun Oct 27, 2013 3:45 am Post subject: |
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| Captain Corea wrote: |
| Makino Chiya (sp?) is a great buffet... but not sure I'd go there for the sushi alone. |
I've been to bono bono and makina and the sushi tasted the same quality wise to me. Makina has better non sushi choices though. Just wondering if there is another place. Been to Todai, place is nasty as hell. |
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Captain Corea
Joined: 28 Feb 2005
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Sun Oct 27, 2013 4:12 am Post subject: |
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| My favorite sushi place is/was just a block outside of exit 12, gangnam station. Think it was called "Got-den Sushi" 갓덴스시 |
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geldedgoat
Joined: 05 Mar 2009
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| Posted: Mon Oct 28, 2013 10:00 am Post subject: |
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| D'Maris in Bucheon is the best buffet Korea has to offer. |
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optik404
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| Posted: Mon Oct 28, 2013 6:57 pm Post subject: |
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| geldedgoat wrote: |
| D'Maris in Bucheon is the best buffet Korea has to offer. |
damn, wish you had posted this sooner. looks decent. went to makina last night. they raised the prices I think from the last time I was there. was ok. |
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jackson7
Joined: 01 Aug 2006
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| Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2013 12:29 am Post subject: |
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I believe D'Maris was started in Busan, and the second location was opened in Bucheon (I still remember the construction going on, and man did I ever gain a few pounds in the weeks after its grand opening!). There are now several locations, but the Bucheon joint is absolutely incredible. I recommend going during the week, or before 7pm to avoid the crowds.
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Stan Rogers
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| Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2013 1:37 am Post subject: |
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| I've been to the D'Maris in Busan and it's very good. They've got something for everyone. |
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El Bandito
Joined: 07 Oct 2013
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| Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2013 3:47 pm Post subject: |
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| Don't bother with the D'Maris in Ulsan. It's hit or miss, and when it's 'hit', it's mediocre at best. |
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Hoost
Joined: 12 Nov 2008
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2013 3:59 am Post subject: |
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| KimchiNinja wrote: |
| There's a new meat joint in Itaewon, next to Seoul Pub. Thought the steak was so so, but they had a combo meat platter that serves two that was quite good. Serious meat pig out for a reasonable price... |
JR Southern BBQ is absolutely CRAP. I tried it on two occasions. Based solely on the fact that they are marketed as a "Southern BBQ", I ordered the ribs... baby back and spare ribs. Both times, the ribs were still PINK inside... mind you... this is pork. I sent it back to be cooked again... still I had to literally chew off the meat off the bone. Fall off the bone? I could barely clean the stubborn meat off the bones. Overrated, shitty service, and terrible food.
Back to the OP. I've tried Makino due to what i heard on Daves... it's just OK, but overpriced IMO. I also wouldn't go there for the sushi alone. The only highlight were those marinated blue crabs that they had.
Best sushi buffet? The simple answer is that there really isn't one. I'd much rather spend the same money and eat fresh quality sushi straight from the fish market or just go to a "raw fish house".
As far as steakhouse? Butcher's cut or Isabella's steakhouse. Both carry dry-aged steaks done properly. |
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KimchiNinja
Joined: 01 May 2012
Location: Gangnam
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| Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2013 3:12 pm Post subject: |
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| Hoost wrote: |
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| There's a new meat joint in Itaewon, next to Seoul Pub. Thought the steak was so so, but they had a combo meat platter that serves two that was quite good. Serious meat pig out for a reasonable price... |
JR Southern BBQ is absolutely CRAP. I tried it on two occasions. Based solely on the fact that they are marketed as a "Southern BBQ", I ordered the ribs... baby back and spare ribs. Both times, the ribs were still PINK inside... mind you... this is pork. I sent it back to be cooked again... still I had to literally chew off the meat off the bone. Fall off the bone? I could barely clean the stubborn meat off the bones. |
Hmm we didn't have that experience. But yeah, I'm not saying it is a high end nice place, nor is it anything close to some hole in the wall legit joint in the American South. But for KR thought it was okay, but then my expectations are low for this sort of thing.  |
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fustiancorduroy
Joined: 12 Jan 2007
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| Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2013 5:46 pm Post subject: |
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| KimchiNinja wrote: |
| Hoost wrote: |
| KimchiNinja wrote: |
| There's a new meat joint in Itaewon, next to Seoul Pub. Thought the steak was so so, but they had a combo meat platter that serves two that was quite good. Serious meat pig out for a reasonable price... |
JR Southern BBQ is absolutely CRAP. I tried it on two occasions. Based solely on the fact that they are marketed as a "Southern BBQ", I ordered the ribs... baby back and spare ribs. Both times, the ribs were still PINK inside... mind you... this is pork. I sent it back to be cooked again... still I had to literally chew off the meat off the bone. Fall off the bone? I could barely clean the stubborn meat off the bones. |
Hmm we didn't have that experience. But yeah, I'm not saying it is a high end nice place, nor is it anything close to some hole in the wall legit joint in the American South. But for KR thought it was okay, but then my expectations are low for this sort of thing. |
Maybe JR is still having problems because they are new, but when I went there last month, my ribs were under cooked, cold, and tough. Not tasty at all. And they didn't even have ketchup. What kinda of restaurant that serves French Fries doesn't also have ketchup? Ridiculous. |
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El Bandito
Joined: 07 Oct 2013
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| Posted: Fri Nov 01, 2013 9:19 pm Post subject: |
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| I just checked out the Facebook page. Looks like the prices are pretty reasonable. What are the portions sizes like for the platters and the sides? |
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