Dons Bogam Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The food is one the freshest and most delicious that I've had and come across in NYC."
• "Loved the beef, with kimchi, lettuce and the side dishes."
• "The meat from the prime rib bibimbap was surprisingly tender."
• "The quality of the food and service was impressive. Everything was good, from the buttery soft meats, to the custom flavored soju."
• "Food is FRESH. Smells, looks, and tastes fresh. Banchan taste like it was made and prepared on the same day."
• "The kbbq meats were so good and expertly cooked by our waiter."
• "The meat quality is great and I really like the sliced radish as a wrap."

Cons:

• "Food was.... Bad. I had shrimps on the rice. Very plain."
• "Our Bill at this place came to 1300 for 10 people. What we got was low grade unseasoned meats."
• "But every dish seemed to have some flaw and there were constant little misses in terms of attention to detail."
• "Food was high quality but didn't have much flavor though."
• "The food was decent, pricey but decent."
• "I ordered a spicy chicken dish and it was OK. Not special."
• "The food was alright of the meat tasted very salty."

Service

Pros:

• "We really enjoyed the food and service and highly recommended."
• "Excellent service, tasty food and relaxing environment."
• "The staff was very helpful in regards to my dietary restrictions!"
• "The service is prompt and courteous - my cup was never empty."
• "Went here for a company outing and we were greeted warmly & made served promptly."
• "The service staff was quick. Especially the bartender, he was quite busy but never too busy not to notice our glass was nearing the end."
• "Service: is excellent. Servers: professional, efficient, and friendly."

Cons:

• "Very rude staff, need more training in basic customer service."
• "BUT, for the past couple of years the service has been atrocious. Truly bad."
• "The service is very slow. Our waiter was not accommodating to refilling our side dishes for our bbq."
• "The staffs were not paying much attention, we had to call them to take away empty dishes every time."
• "The servers are absolutely rude, they bring us the check while we ate which made us feel rushed."
• "Service could use some help though - our servers were not very friendly and somewhat brusk."
• "Our waiter was very short and rude with us, made it seem like an inconvenience for wanting to eat outdoors."

Ambiance & Decor

Pros:

• "Restaurant has a cool upscale vibe."
• "The light setting is ideal for taking good selfies."
• "It is very modern and beautiful once you step inside."
• "The restaurant has a nice modern feel and is quite airy."
• "It feels very family-oriented and family-friendly."
• "The exterior storefront design itself is eyecatching."
• "Also love the ambience of the place."

Cons:

• "Decor is OK, not impressive."
• "It's a bit noisy but I was near the bar."
• "Our only real negative point was the noise levels. Hard to hear each other."
• "The noise prohibits conversation and is an assault on older ears and is potentially a cause of long term problems for the young."
• "The restaurant was a little loud, probably the only downside."
• "The ambiance is more modern then your standard restaurants in K-town."
• "Calm atmosphere and good music, very original and comfortable setup."

Value

Pros:

• "Awesome food, with reasonable prices."
• "Worth the splurge."
• "A solid meal was had for a solid price."
• "Prices are literally the actual best. We ordered something we thought would total about 40$ when in reality it was 20$ the total."
• "The lunch special is fantastic at reasonable price offering a variety of main dishes plus many side dishes and soup."
• "Great lunch spot. It's quiet, fast, and affordable."
• "Lunch specials during the week are great value."

Cons:

• "The portion has shrunk in half and the combination of the price increase and portion decrease is offensive."
• "Overall, I felt like it was too pricy for what you get."
• "For what you're getting and the quality of the meat, I think the experience is overpriced."
• "But when you also add in that their prices are pretty high for Korean BBQ in the area, you could do much better elsewhere."
• "So I got a glass of Japanese Whiskey that retails for $90 in the store. This restaurant charges $45 for a glass!!!!"
• "It's a bit pricey as we spent about $300 for a family of four."
• "Personally I would not go here again, since it is incredulously expensive."