| ambiance |
87.5% positive |
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There was this Japanese/fusion feel -- by that I mean the portions were tiny with colorful litte inedible decorations on the plate. ”
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We enjoyed the atmosphere and the staff. ”
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Good quality of food, service and ambiance all around. ”
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Premium meat choices, great service, and nice ambiance. ”
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good service, clean and comfortable sitting, verity of choices, No MSG added into the food; situated in the Westside.. ”
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love the ambience of Wharo: the dark wood and fresh flowers lend to a simple, yet classic & elegant environment. ”
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Very good, fresh food with a nice staff in a pleasant ambiance. ”
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We went for lunch recenlty and they give you the meat already cooked on a hot plate, still yummy but grilling is so much more fun. ”
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Authentic Korean BBQ, helpful wait staff, and convenient location ”
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In addition to the friendly and efficient service, I love the romantic ambience here. ”
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Though atmosphere is nice and I like the contemporary look of the restaurant, I have to say the food isn't very good. ”
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stars for lunch specials, nice decor, and friendly staff. ”
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| dessert |
100.0% positive |
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There are a couple things that distinguish this place from any Korean BBQ joint in K-Town or Gardena: the entire wait staff speaks perfect English, there is a good wine selection (for a Korean BBQ place), and the dessert selection is more of an American m ”
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| drinks |
75.0% positive |
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They also carry a wide range of alcohol, including beer, soju, rice wine, and premium hot & cold sakes. ”
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This was all topped off with a delicious and settling tea. ”
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i.e.: los angeles, rowland heights, diamond bar, cerritos, etc. you can get a lot more food and authentic korean taste by going to a different restaurant. ”
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There are a couple things that distinguish this place from any Korean BBQ joint in K-Town or Gardena: the entire wait staff speaks perfect English, there is a good wine selection (for a Korean BBQ place), and the dessert selection is more of an American m ”
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| food quality |
84.67000007629395% positive |
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The miso, baby greens, and kim chee starter was fresh and wonderful. ”
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was very impressed with the authentic korean barbeque experience the Westside had to offer. ”
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went with three other people and we had the mixed vegetables, bulgogi, bibimbap and tofu chigae all of which were great. ”
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We went for lunch recenlty and they give you the meat already cooked on a hot plate, still yummy but grilling is so much more fun. ”
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The service was excellent and the Kobe beef with minced garlic was mouth watering. ”
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You could have the best food in the universe, but if I get bad service, I won't spend my hard earned dollars at your place for sure. ”
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Also, I think the dishes were a bit overpriced considering the quantity you're getting. ”
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The meat and seafood is really fresh and marinated perfectly. ”
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Decent food, not a bad alternative ”
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was excited to see that there was a grand opening for a new korean restaurant around the marina del rey area because i just moved here and was looking for some good korean food. ”
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They were no match for the succulent cuts of prime beef that were delivered shortly thereafter, though; the amazing bonus here is, you get to cook the meat yourself! ”
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good service, clean and comfortable sitting, verity of choices, No MSG added into the food; situated in the Westside.. ”
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The food was overpriced, the amount was tiny and tasted really processed. ”
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The server was wonderful, he brought us all these side dishes to go with the 2 different meats that came with the meal. ”
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The meal deal ends with the best mochi (never been a mochi fan until Wharo). ”
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The food is outstanding, and being Korean myself, the portions are just right and satisfying to the taste buds. ”
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The food is great. ”
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Though atmosphere is nice and I like the contemporary look of the restaurant, I have to say the food isn't very good. ”
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love the ambience of Wharo: the dark wood and fresh flowers lend to a simple, yet classic & elegant environment. ”
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The quality of meat is very good but the menu is kind of expensive, they just recently hiked up prices. ”
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The restaurant is very nice inside and the food is very high quality, but the meat does not have that much flavor. ”
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We'd typically go to K-town to eat real Korean food, but Wharo has enough good, authentic dishes and lots of different liquors to satisfy our needs. ”
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i.e.: los angeles, rowland heights, diamond bar, cerritos, etc. you can get a lot more food and authentic korean taste by going to a different restaurant. ”
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The salad is wonderful and the soup is FANTASTIC. ”
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The food was okay, but far from good korean food. ”
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the meat was so fresh! ”
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If you want good Korean food, venture a little east into Koreatown and you will be more than happy that you went a few extra miles. ”
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eveything here is fresh and tasty. ”
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The food was fresh, the service was good and price was fair. ”
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Very good, fresh food with a nice staff in a pleasant ambiance. ”
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the meat and side dishes are fabulous. ”
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Good quality of food, service and ambiance all around. ”
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Small portion makes it pricy. Not as authentic as the ones in K-town. ”
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The restaurant looks nice within the small space but the food is not authentic ”
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The menu offers a wide variety of healthy dishes, including prime cut beef, fresh veggies, and plenty of interesting side dishes, all made without MSG. ”
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You also get 2 miso soups (i've had better) and a big salad with a peanut miso ish dressing. ”
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ordered a full meal and left hungry. ”
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Wharo's is my favorite korean bbq on the westside! ”
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They also carry a wide range of alcohol, including beer, soju, rice wine, and premium hot & cold sakes. ”
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the food tastes good, but their portions are very, very small and unlike other korean restaurants, refills (for kimchee, rice, etc.) are extra charge. ”
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The quality of the meat is very good but I would agree that the portions are small and that it is somewhat pricey. ”
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Although i heard that there is a new spot called Gyenari in culver city that was delicious too. ”
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Premium meat choices, great service, and nice ambiance. ”
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The food is totally authentic - actually better pan-chan than what you find in Koreatown. ”
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This was all topped off with a delicious and settling tea. ”
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| menu variety |
75.0% positive |
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The menu offers a wide variety of healthy dishes, including prime cut beef, fresh veggies, and plenty of interesting side dishes, all made without MSG. ”
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There are a couple things that distinguish this place from any Korean BBQ joint in K-Town or Gardena: the entire wait staff speaks perfect English, there is a good wine selection (for a Korean BBQ place), and the dessert selection is more of an American m ”
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The quality of meat is very good but the menu is kind of expensive, they just recently hiked up prices. ”
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good service, clean and comfortable sitting, verity of choices, No MSG added into the food; situated in the Westside.. ”
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The menu isn't as extensive as it's counterparts in Koreatown, but they do well with what they have. ”
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Premium meat choices, great service, and nice ambiance. ”
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| overall |
83.33000183105469% positive |
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You could have the best food in the universe, but if I get bad service, I won't spend my hard earned dollars at your place for sure. ”
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Though atmosphere is nice and I like the contemporary look of the restaurant, I have to say the food isn't very good. ”
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Then I drove to a good Korean place and ate. ”
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this is truly a great place for a date. ”
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There are a couple things that distinguish this place from any Korean BBQ joint in K-Town or Gardena: the entire wait staff speaks perfect English, there is a good wine selection (for a Korean BBQ place), and the dessert selection is more of an American m ”
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What a great restaurant. ”
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| service |
94.2300033569336% positive |
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Good quality of food, service and ambiance all around. ”
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stars for lunch specials, nice decor, and friendly staff. ”
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The service was excellent and the Kobe beef with minced garlic was mouth watering. ”
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In addition to the friendly and efficient service, I love the romantic ambience here. ”
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The server was wonderful, he brought us all these side dishes to go with the 2 different meats that came with the meal. ”
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terrible service ”
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good service, clean and comfortable sitting, verity of choices, No MSG added into the food; situated in the Westside.. ”
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You could have the best food in the universe, but if I get bad service, I won't spend my hard earned dollars at your place for sure. ”
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It is the so good, the space is quaint, the service is wonderful. ”
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The service is superb, prompt and very cordial and you are greeted with a warm welcome everytime. ”
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veggies, Korean BBQ, amazing service, and IN W. LA! ”
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The service has been good on each visit, so no complaints there and I'm a STICKLER for service. ”
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Very good, fresh food with a nice staff in a pleasant ambiance. ”
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The staff are very friendly. ”
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The food was fresh, the service was good and price was fair. ”
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went with three other people and we had the mixed vegetables, bulgogi, bibimbap and tofu chigae all of which were great. ”
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definately the restaurant to go to if you want great service and korean BBQ. ”
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We enjoyed the atmosphere and the staff. ”
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There are a couple things that distinguish this place from any Korean BBQ joint in K-Town or Gardena: the entire wait staff speaks perfect English, there is a good wine selection (for a Korean BBQ place), and the dessert selection is more of an American m ”
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service is impeccable. ”
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Authentic Korean BBQ, helpful wait staff, and convenient location ”
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Just good service. ”
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Excellent service, and reasonable prices. ”
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Premium meat choices, great service, and nice ambiance. ”
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It seems people love this restaurant or hate it after reading the reviews. ”
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Even our waiter was nice enough to tell us that some of the stuff wasn't that good and that it was over priced. ”
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| value |
62.220001220703125% positive |
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thought the prices were reasonable in context to the area. ”
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The prices are decent, not terribly cheap, but about average. ”
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The food was fresh, the service was good and price was fair. ”
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Even our waiter was nice enough to tell us that some of the stuff wasn't that good and that it was over priced. ”
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The food was overpriced, the amount was tiny and tasted really processed. ”
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There was this Japanese/fusion feel -- by that I mean the portions were tiny with colorful litte inedible decorations on the plate. ”
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Excellent service, and reasonable prices. ”
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the food tastes good, but their portions are very, very small and unlike other korean restaurants, refills (for kimchee, rice, etc.) are extra charge. ”
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The food is outstanding, and being Korean myself, the portions are just right and satisfying to the taste buds. ”
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Unfortunately, I don't think Wharo is so great(whats up with the small portions). ”
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You could have the best food in the universe, but if I get bad service, I won't spend my hard earned dollars at your place for sure. ”
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Also, I think the dishes were a bit overpriced considering the quantity you're getting. ”
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The quality of meat is very good but the menu is kind of expensive, they just recently hiked up prices. ”
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The quality of the meat is very good but I would agree that the portions are small and that it is somewhat pricey. ”
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Lunch specials are great value and it is not crowded. ”
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| wait time |
100.0% positive |
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Great for those quick meals that are satisfying and easy on the wallet. ”
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