Pink Lafufu

a month ago

"This place is nice if you're craving Korean cuisine. It rarely gets packed the last couple of times I've been there and it's fairly quiet, so it's a nice place to have a conversation while eating food. Although, it can take a while for them to get your food out after ordering, The only issue I have is how we sometimes end up getting our meal before the appetizers. It never made sense to me, but my friends and I were satisfied with how the food tastes. The omurice and curry pork cutlet are often my go-to options, but their noodle soups are also pretty good in my book. It's a 4.5/5 in my book, just be aware of the waiting time."

mar

2 months ago

"TERRIBLE and RUDE customer service, my tofu soup was completely disintegrated and looked and tasted like vomit. The owner lady refused to remake it like I was promised over phone call and was mad I even left a bad review in the first place, as if it was my fault the tofu soup was NASTY. Not to mention, it wasn’t even sealed properly and spilled all over the rest of my food. And it arrived 2 hours after ordering. Don’t order from here."

Kimberly Lim Legaspi

2 months ago

"Bunsik is the kind of place that reminds you why Korean comfort food holds such a special place in people’s hearts. The name itself, 분식 (bunsik), traditionally refers to casual everyday fare in Korea simple, affordable, and soul-satisfying dishes that students, workers, and families turn to when they want something hearty but not complicated. Sitting down here, you immediately understand that spirit. We began with fish cake soup, known as eomuk tang or odeng guk. Fish cakes have long been a staple of Korean street food culture, often simmered on skewers in big steel pots at outdoor stalls during the colder months. The broth is typically a blend of anchovy, kelp, and radish, creating a savory base that gets richer the longer the fish cakes soak. Here, the soup arrived steaming hot, with tender fish cake pieces accompanied by onions, carrots, and scallions. The broth was deeply umami, warming and comforting in a way that felt both homestyle and nostalgic, even if you didn’t grow up eating it. It’s the kind of dish that makes you understand how food can serve as both nourishment and memory in Korean cuisine. For the main dish, the cutlet combination felt like a journey through the evolution of Korean dining culture. Pork cutlet (donkkaseu) was originally introduced to Korea in the mid-20th century, influenced by Japanese tonkatsu but adapted to local tastes with thinner cuts, crispier breading, and often served with rice, gravy-like sauces, and salad. The version here was golden and crunchy, just as it should be. Alongside it was a fish cutlet, topped with a creamy tartar sauce, balancing richness with tang. Then came the Hamburg steak, another Western-inspired dish that Korea made its own a juicy patty smothered in a savory, slightly sweet brown sauce, often seen in school cafeterias and home kitchens as a symbol of comfort. The sides tied the meal together in a way that reflected the typical Korean approach to dining: balance and variety. Crisp cabbage slaw provided freshness and crunch, sweet corn gave a touch of brightness, and the neatly shaped dome of white rice grounded everything, a reminder that no Korean meal feels complete without it. The menu itself is impressively full of choices ranging from soups and noodles to cutlets, rice dishes, and more. With so many items available, it was impossible to try everything in one visit. That alone is reason enough to return, because each dish feels like it carries a piece of everyday Korean food culture worth exploring. Service here was attentive and welcoming without being overbearing, which added to the overall comfort of the meal. The seating area was surprisingly spacious, cozy, and inviting perfect for outings with friends, family gatherings, or even a casual date night. It’s the kind of place where you can linger over your food, relax, and feel at home. What makes Bunsik so special is how it honors this cultural history while keeping the price accessible, just as the term bunsik was always meant to imply. These dishes were never about extravagance they were about comfort, familiarity, and feeding people well."

Valerie Li (Valerie)

4 months ago

"Some dishes, like the curry, are fairly good. Today, however, they completely missed the mark. Service was extremely slow despite us being the only table there, and I ordered the omelette rice, which was completely inedible. Too much ketchup, too much sauce, weird mushy texture. I love ketchup fried rice, but this execution was so horrific. I had to go somewhere else to actually get my dinner."

Rita L

6 months ago

"Food is surprisingly good! Bookmarked this place and stopped by to try the food for dinner. We got the rose rice cake (spicy tomato cream, not spicy since it was so creamy), spicy tofu soup (less spicy) and beef Japchae and spicy tuna kimbab and everything’s pretty good, Japchae was a bit oily and my least favorite (but could also by that I was a little full by that time). Good to check out if you’re looking for a different place to eat in the area!"