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This day was filled with meetings since the morning, and before I knew it, it was already past 2 pm. By this time, most of the restaurants had already finished serving lunch, and I was having trouble finding a place to eat. I thought that maybe the stores inside the commercial building might be open throughout the day, and that's when I found this place. Korean cuisine after a long time! I was looking forward to it.
1. About the restaurant's exterior, atmosphere, interior, etc.
Located on the 8th floor of "Yodobashi Camera" directly connected to Umeda Station, in a corner of the restaurant floor. There is a menu board with photos displayed outside the store, giving it a casual atmosphere. Inside the store, there are table seats as well as counter seats, so you can enter without feeling uncomfortable even if you are dining alone. Even during late lunch hours, almost 70% of the seats were occupied, indicating that it is a popular restaurant.
2. About the food
When looking at the menu, it seemed like they were promoting "Sundubu". However, feeling tired, I decided to order the "One-person Samgyetang set meal" hoping for the medicinal effects. After a while, a large wooden tray with Samgyetang in a small pot, black rice, pickles, and salt for seasoning was served. The Samgyetang was boiling hot. Be careful not to burn your upper palate. After it cooled down a bit, I took a bite... Wow, it's extremely salty. I have had Samgyetang at various Korean restaurants, and most of them are very lightly seasoned. Typically, salt and pepper are provided separately, and you adjust the seasoning to your liking. This Samgyetang didn't need any additional salt and you would want to dilute it with water. Also, the quality of the chicken was not good. The skin was yellowish and had a strong smell, and the meat was dry. I wonder when it was made. Feeling completely disappointed, I ended up leaving about half of it uneaten.
3. About the staff's service
There was only one male staff member managing the floor. By the way, there was also only one male staff member in charge of cooking. The guidance to the table after entering and the serving of food were slow, and it was clear that they were overwhelmed. The service was not very friendly, and it didn't leave a good impression.
4. About the cost performance
Although there were several good points such as the convenient location directly connected to Umeda Station and the all-day operation, the most important aspect, the food, was not up to par. There were also some remaining dissatisfactions with the service, so overall, I don't think the cost performance is good.
5. Other things I noticed
I guess ordering the "Sundubu" here might have been the right choice after all.