oriental spoon

pleasantly surprised. my wife and i actually were planning on trying the new mexican restaurant in the same plaza, however seeing the long line of people waiting outside, we decided to try the oriental spoon instead. we were cautious because we were not really sure what korean cuisine consists of. we were immediately greeted by a very friendly staff who made quick recommendations. we trusted the advice, and were rewarded with some of the best food we have had in a long time. must try the tea! i do not even drink tea, and if i do i pour in tons of sugar. nothing extra is needed in their tea, i was unaware tea could be so good themenuis simple and the portions very filling. the flavors are excellent, and the prices very reasonable.
halnamy

świetne i zdrowe jedzenie oraz niezmiernie miła obsługa powodują że od kilku lat jestem częstym gościem oriental spoon. codziennie wmenujest bibimbap (w kilku wersjach do skomponowania) oraz jakieś inne danie (np. yaki udon). czasami trafia się lunch koreański który nie ma sobie absolutnie równych nigdzie na świecie gdzie jadłem dalekowschodnią kuchnię. szczerze polecam!

the soup is out of this world. i eat here about once a month--i can't go too long without my fix. i love the bulgogi dishes, but i'm really hooked on the spicy chicken bulgolgi soup. it's the perfect thing on a cold day. lots of pieces of good chicken, a great, rich, spicy broth and noodles and broccoli. it's wonderful! and owner never fails to come out and ask if everything was good. they do everything right here!


-----01 jun, 2012-----

chicken bulgogi soup--awesome. i went back to the spoon after too long a hiatus and noticed some additions to the menu, namely the chicken bulgogi soup. my server, renee, who was in a word-delightful-assured me that this was a bowl of soup sufficient to be a meal. so i chose the soup and decided to try the veggie eggroll with peanut dipping sauce as an appetizer. the eggrolls were nice and hot, crunchy and not greasy. the dipping sauce was nice and mild enough to let the flavor of the eggroll come through. being something of a soup-aholic, i'm always on the look out for a good soup and the chicken bulgogi was dynamite. i'd never had it before and within the first couple of bites i was hooked. it has a great, rich broth with tender pieces of chicken, lots of noodles and some onions and broccoli as well. nicely seasoned, just a touch of hot spice. this is one of my new favorites. renee said there are moremenuupgrades coming this summer, including new salad choices.


-----17 jan, 2010-----

off to a good start. this is a brand new restaurant, which, as of 1.16.10 is still operating on an introductory menu, they say they will have more offerings in about a month.
the atmosphere is nice, neat and clean; the space is modest sized with 10 tables. two walls are glass, two are painted terra cotta, with tasteful glass lamps hanging over the tables. the effect, however, is a bit like being in a fish bowl. the feel is warm but not cozy or romantic. there is a small bar, but no alcohol is served.
we tried the egg rolls, one veggie and one pork and i would call them crispy, fresh and above average without that characteristic greasy taste that many have.
the bulgogi was very good, with some nice crisp veggies, although i thought the portion was a bit small.
we also tried the shrimp fried rice and it smelled and tasted very good. the whole meal was under $22.00
i will definitely go back and i hope to see an expanded menu, but i think it has great possibilities.

friday night find. the huz and i just got back from oriental spoon, and we were both pleasantly satisfied with our first experience with korean food. i got chicken bulgogi, and it was a big, tasty portion (boxed it up and brought it home). my husband got the bibimbap, which is a rice dish with vegetables, beef, egg, and a light sauce with a little heat. this is served with a side of egg drop soup. our server was fantastic; she offered to explain anything on themenuthat was unfamiliar. but i also really appreciated that themenuhad some photos to help you in making a choice you'll love.

we'll definitely be going back soon!

not for kids!. this a review for families thinking about going to oriental spoon. themenuis not very family friendly! most children like white rice and plain noodles. most items are too spicy for kids and the ramen noodles $5 are comparable to the pack of ramen noodles for 10 cents at the grocery store. i did enjoy the kimchi fried rice. it would be a great restaurant to go on a date but does not work well for families with small children!

very goood!!!!. let me start off by saying i'm not an adventurous eater. i walked in thinking it was a china food place. to my surprise it was korean. i reluctantly sat down looked at themenuand was lost. our server explained in depth and patiently what each item was the texture, ingredients, and degree of heat and sauce flavor. they hand brew teas and they are the best teas i have ever drank. after having a delicious meal, our server sat down and had at least a ten minute conversation with us. and the proprietor didn't even bat an eyelash at her. she was concerned about our experience and ask our opinions on what we would change. last but not least our glasses were never empty. a must try in your lifetime. prices very reasonable.

good food. i hope themenucontinues to expand. we had rice, ramen soup, a beef entree and shrimp. everything was very good and i'd have it again. the dining area is rather small and lacks any real atmosphere or decoration. hopefully this will chane as the restaurant continues to grow.