Sa Ri One Korean BBQ
1025 Brandon Blvd
Brandon, FL 33511
Or Sarione Bistro. Where should I began?
This is the first ethnic restaurant we tried in Florida, and disappointing: nothing is right, compare to New York and even LA. Ok I’m comparing sesame to watermelon, not really fair. BUT, at least, please don’t make your marinade SO SWEET!
The location: matters not that much, … but it’s ok.
The size: it’s pretty big with many areas, and outdoor.
The decor: is ok, compare to the location.
The service: ok.
The food: below average – the quality of the meats are ok but the marinades are just too sweet, even the spicy paste. What’s for? The Koreans don’t eat this sweet! The appetizers are way below the average. Kimchi is light and passable.
The grill: is weak, and not sparking clean. One good thing is, they let us to cook for ourselves. Not pulling up on and on, without regard.
The gratuity: the 18% is added to the bill.
Bathroom: although somewhat clean but the hand soup is empty, two out of three containers.
Odd thing: they use the cart to deliver drinks and food.
Judging from the food on the dinners, tables there, and their conversations with the staff, I think Korean food is still a novelty.
One last thing, also my first: a couple walked out before ordering. They sat not too far from us and asked very specific questions, such as who’s cook and what are being cooked. Then they got up and just left, saying this isn’t for them.