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Koreatown - Haemaru restaurant
6.1

Haemaru

  • Koreatown
  • $$
  • Casual
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    great
  • Perks
    great

Food: Two-sided affair of cuisine

The food at this eatery seems to oscillate between commendable and barely acceptable. Best dishes like Kimchi Radish and Braised Short Rib strike chord with guests, but it reportedly stumbles with the freshness of some items especially rice and mackerel. On a positive note, portions are hearty and the variety offered is admirable.

  • Large Portions

    Extremely generous portions with great quality meat served.

  • Okay Taste

    Food experiences vary, with many positive and some disappointments.

  • Low Quality

    Rice low quality and stale, mackerel not fresh, kimchi sometimes overripe.

Top 3 dishes at Haemaru

  1. 1

    Kimchi Radish 🏆

    Kimchi radish is pickled to perfection, offering a great tang and kick.

    Kimchi Radish dish
  2. 2

    Braised Short Rib

    Ribs are tender, flavorful, and fall off the bone easily.

    Braised Short Rib dish
  3. 3

    Wagyu Beef Sullungtang

    The wagyu beef in the sullungtang is tender and flavorful.

    Wagyu Beef Sullungtang dish

Vibe: Blaring beats meet bright lights

The vibe here leaves much to be desired. An unsettlng mix of bright lighting and persistent, loud music falls short of delivering a cozy setting that one might hope for. Patrons find these elements disruptive and an impediment to an otherwise pleasurable dining experience.

  • Bad Ambiance

    Bright lighting and loud music disrupt cozy, tranquil atmosphere for some.

Perks: Parking grace versus service disgrace

Perks in this establishment seems to have uneven scales. There is ample free parking, and it is often described as a quiet environment which gives way for great conversations. However, the service is undeniably lackluster with many complaints about poor staffing resulting in slow, unprofessional service.

  • Great For Groups

    Accommodates groups well with spacious seating and efficient service.

  • Bad Service

    Understaffing and neglect led to slow, unprofessional, and rude service.