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Address: 387 Barton St E, Hamilton, ON L8L 2Y2, Canada
Phone: +1 905-521-6868
Website: https://babkoreanfoodbbq.ca/
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The Positives (Food & Value): Where this establishment truly shines is on the plate. The food is delicious, offering a wide variety of options that cater to different tastes. The flavors are authentic and well-executed. Furthermore, the pricing is reasonable, offering great value for the quality and quantity of the food served. Based on the culinary experience alone, this would easily be a 4-star review.
The Severe Negatives (Ambiance, Hygiene, & Safety): Unfortunately, the dining experience was severely compromised by several critical issues that cannot be ignored.
1. Overpowering Unpleasant Odor: Upon entering, we were sitting close to the kitchen and washroom. We were greeted by a persistent and foul odor that permeated. The smell was unmistakably that of a poorly maintained restroom. My suspicions were confirmed when I visited the facility, which was found to be notoriously dirty and the clear source of the offensive smell. This is a fundamental hygiene failure.
2. Kitchen Smoke Breach: Throughout our meal, the distinct smell of cigarette smoke periodically wafted into the dining room, seemingly from the kitchen area. It was apparent that kitchen staff were taking smoke breaks, likely near a back door or vent, and the smell carried directly into the restaurant. This is highly unprofessional and a major violation of kitchen hygiene standards.
3. Unsafe Location: The restaurant is located in an area that feels decidedly unsafe, especially after dark. I was driving there evening but can’t imagine to walk there. I would strongly advise against walking to or from this location in the evening.
Conclusion: While the food itself is good-tier and the prices are great, I cannot in good conscience recommend this restaurant. The combination of the nauseating restroom odor, the intrusion of cigarette smoke, and the concerns about personal safety in the area completely ruined our appetite and overall experience. It’s a true shame, as the kitchen clearly has talent. However, until management addresses these severe operational and cleanliness issues, I will not be returning.
After about a year of coming here regularly I figured I’d write a review.
Firstly, the service is amazing. The same waitress is always working, handling everyone’s orders no matter how busy (hard to get a seat on weekends). She is very attentive and accommodating.
The food is so great. The chef is korean, and every dish that we’ve tried has been enjoyable. The price of the food is very low for the great quality, it’s truly delicious.
I read some low reviews complaining about the restaurants ‘unsafe neighbourhood’- those people must live in gated communities lol, we felt completely safe leaving after dark.
The food is super fresh and delicious. You can literally see them cooking your meal in the kitchen! We love the fried chicken and soups!!! Great friendly staff. Very attentive and sweet 🙂 Highly recommend! It’s been a fave spot to visit for years now!
Service was great as well!