Super GemChicago Exclusive Gem$$Everyone grills their own meat tableside -- marinated short ribs, octopus, and the rest of the usual cuts -- but it's the traditional soups, stews, and casseroles, kept close to their roots rather than adjusted for a Western crowd, that the Michelin nod was really about. The real value tell: 21 banchan side dishes come out with the meal, and refills are unlimited, which turns the actual per-person cost into something much better than the menu price alone suggests.
Nearly 1,500 Yelp reviews back up the reputation. No happy hour or standing discount to report -- the banchan spread functions like one anyway.
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