Chef Taeseong Kim is known for his unique Italian-Korean culinary creations and his appearance on Netflix's 'Culinary Class Wars'. He is also the visionary behind Seoul's acclaimed Pono Buono restaurant.
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Everything about this place is top notched. The experience from start to finish is out-standing. Starting from when I first call to make the reservation, booking confirmation via Whatsapp, the greetings when I first arrived, the hospitality of the staff and of course the quality of the food was amazing. For appertizers we ordered crisp scallion which is great. We also like the baked alaska for the dessert. Not to mention the delicious bone ramyeon and bibimbap. But ofcoursw, the star of the show is their hanwoo. We were impressed with Salchi. We'll definitely comeback to try all of their other hanwoo's menu.
To conclude, will definitely recommend this place to other people.
Great dining experience at WooBo. The ambiance feels premium yet comfortable, with a stylish interior and pleasant atmosphere. The food was delicious and exceeded expectations, while the service was attentive and professional from start to finish. Overall, a perfect place for a special meal with family, friends, or business associates. Will definitely come back again. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
5
Had a pleasure to dine at Woobo and it was delightful! Perhaps since it wasn’t as busy as I was expecting, the staffs were very friendly and attentive as they could put guests’s needs to the utmost care. We were greeted by Firman (apologies if I get your name incorrectly, I’m still over the moon with the experience!), who was able to explain the menu thoroughly to cater to our needs. Clearly able to tell their recommendations without doing too much upselling. Sanni, the manager in charge, was also a delight to be around! Checking up upon us every now and then to ensure we had the most comfortable experience.
Appetizers were splendid. Tuna Tartare was scrumptious, although if you’re not a fan of that fishy taste, you might want to skip this one. But the texture play and that burst of flavor was right up our alley. We also had seasonal salad. I wasn’t a fan but my husband finds joy in it!
Then come the highlight of the night which is the hanwoo. Chef Habin personally grilled it in front of us and oh my how he grilled the meat to perfection! We had Salchi and it instantly melted when you chew the meat. The applesoy sauce made it extra special and I actually prefer it tha way without the sauces, though they are great for that extra flavor.
Towards the end, we also had complimentary dessert (financier) on top of the banchan and takjil.
Overall it was a very pleasant experience, and already looking forward to our next visit!
5
Woobo exceeded my expectations. My boyfriend arranged the dinner and from the moment we arrived everything felt thoughtful and special. The birthday profiteroles the team prepared for dessert were such a warm, generous touch.
The food was spectacular. Every appetizer and cut of meat was beautifully executed and full of flavor. You can truly taste the care behind each dish.
Firman took great care of us with such attentiveness and Sunny the restaurant manager ensured everything ran seamlessly. We felt genuinely welcomed throughout.
Such a memorable evening for us. I can’t wait to be back!
5
Had a great experience at WooBo, an upscale Korean Steakhouse located in the Kompound in South Jakarta. Elegant ambience, modern decor and dimly lit hallways with a bright main dining room. Really unique circular public dining area, with bar type seating on the outside and the open “kitchen” in the middle where the chefs will grill in front of you. There are also several private dining rooms, perfect for a gathering with family and friends for a more private dining experience. Although it felt like a communal eatery, noise levels were relatively low, and atmosphere was quite tranquil.
Extensive menu with upscale versions of classic Korean dishes as well as the highlight - a selection of premium meat cuts from Hanwoo beef, to Dry Aged Wagyu and their House Special cuts. We ordered the Hanwoo Salchi, Dry Aged Picanha, Oyster Blade and Scallian Galbi. All of these were delicious - tender, buttery, and packed with flavor. Also served with a variety of dipping sauces and salt to create even more unique flavor profiles with each bite. We also ordered the Truffle Jjajang, an upscale version of the classic Jjajangmyeon which was fantastic as well. Overall, the food was excellent. Even the mini financiers at the end were delicious - they should create an official dessert dish for this.
Staff was extremely attentive, helpful and knowledgeable. Our food was skillfully prepared by the chef, who grilled everything to perfection - we fully trusted all his recommendations, especially on how to taste each cut. Overall, excellent dining experience with high quality service and food - look forward to coming back!
