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Koreatown - Jae Bu Do restaurant
5.5

Jae Bu Do

  • Koreatown
  • $$$
  • Upscale
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    awful
  • Perks
    bad

Food: Feast for seafood aficionados

The Jae Bu Do serves up mussels that literally melt in your mouth while the seafood coal BBQ and the assorted seafood plate are lauded for their freshness. However, the modicum of creativity in their cooking methods and the inconsistency in portion sizes narrowly tarnish the dining experience. A grand letdown is the unimaginative and narrow range of menu options.

  • Great Quality

    Food consistently highlighted as super fresh, enhancing the seafood taste.

  • Okay Taste

    Experiences vary, with both good and average food quality mentioned.

  • Bad Variety

    Very small limited menu with not much variety to choose from.

Top 3 dishes at Jae Bu Do

  1. 1

    Mussels 🏆

    Mussels are described as melts-in-your-mouth delicious.

    Mussels dish
  2. 2

    Seafood Coal BBQ

    Fresh seafood deliciously grilled over authentic charcoal for enhanced flavor.

    Seafood Coal BBQ dish
  3. 3

    Assorted Seafood

    Extremely fresh, wide variety, and great for seafood lovers.

    Assorted Seafood dish

Vibe: Pitifully grimy establishment

The restaurant's issue lies in its grimy and cramped setting, dooming any chance of a decent date night. The uncomfortable seating arrangement further adds to discomfort while the constant chime of chattering only leads to a chaotic dining experience.

  • Okay Drinks

    Alcohol selection and vibe regarded positively, but price concerns some.

  • Bad Buzz

    Casual, run down, cramped, with dirty and small spaces.

Perks: Hapless, children un-friendly spot

Parking, a vital consideration, turns into a tormenting ordeal with mandatory valets and limited spots. A faltering reservation system leads to unpredictably long waiting times while the inattentive and indifferent staff further negatives the experience. Finally, with no amenities and a limited menu for the kids, the restaurant unsuitably aligns with family outings.

  • Bad For Groups

    Small, cramped space with long waits and insufficient table sizes.