This Korean spot at CP: A set meal feast for 77k, but a single dish is 75k? Seriously?
qponx
2026-01-23
Discover a popular Korean spot in Central Park known for its Seoul-style home cooking and a bizarre pricing strategy. While the 77k set meals offer amazing value with hits like Beef Bulgogi, be warned: a single à la carte dish can cost nearly the same! This review breaks down what to order and what to avoid (like the 75k Japchae), while also giving a heads-up on long queues, hygiene concerns, and other potential pitfalls before you visit.
This Korean restaurant in Central Park, West Jakarta, has been all over my feed lately, it's always packed during mealtimes[1], and it even has a high Google rating of 4.7. It features 'Seoul-style home cooking' by a Korean chef[2], which sounds pretty authentic. With the professional spirit of 'investigate and report,' I went for it. But, when I sat down and opened the menu, I was stunned...
This place's pricing strategy is really something else. We ordered the set menu for two, which was around 150k[3], so just over 70k per person. The value for money seemed okay. A large tray was brought out, with the main dish, rice, soup, and side dishes all arranged neatly. It really gave off that 'mom's cooking' vibe you see in K-dramas.
Beef Bulgogi[4] was definitely a hit. The beef was incredibly tender, coated in a sweet and savory sauce that was perfect with rice. I finished a bowl in just a few bites, Mantap! Yangnyeom Chicken[5] was also not bad, it had that sweet and sour flavor that our Indonesian friends would love, but it was a bit too sweet for me. The most divisive dish was the Seafood and Green Onion Pancake (Haemul Pajeon)[6]. My friend thought it was fragrant, crispy, and delicious, but no matter how I ate it, I just felt... isn't this just a Korean-style Bakwan? 🤣 The texture was on the harder side, even a bit burnt and bitter, a far cry from the soft and chewy texture of traditional Korean pancakes.
Okay, now let me tell you why I was done. If you plan to order à la carte, please be mentally prepared. We added an extra order of Korean Glass Noodle Stir Fry (Japchae)[7], and we were dumbfounded when it arrived. It was a pitifully small plate, and it cost 75k? Anjay! The value for money is just... speechless.
Also! For some reason, there were tons of tiny flies (fruit flies)[8] in the restaurant. We had to keep shooing them away while eating, which really ruined the whole dining experience. This part was a real deal-breaker. The ambiance is indeed that of a cozy little eatery, but the tables are packed super close together. You can hear everything the next table is talking about, so there's zero privacy.
Guide to Avoiding Pitfalls & Saving Money
Alright, here's my honest advice for any of you girls who want to go, just follow this guide:
- Go for the Set Menu! The value for money blows the à la carte options out of the water. The single set is 77k, and the set for two is around 150k[9]. It's definitely enough to get you full.
- Don't order à la carte! Don't order à la carte! Don't order à la carte! Especially the Japchae. The portion size is not proportional to the price at all, it's a total rip-off[10].
- Side dishes (Banchan) are not refillable for free! This is quite rare for a Korean restaurant. If you want more, you have to pay extra[11].
- Be prepared to queue during mealtimes, especially on weekends. If you don't want to wait, go during off-peak hours to Nongkrong.
- Hygiene Warning ⚠️: There are really tiny flies[12] in the restaurant. If you have high standards for cleanliness, my friends, you might want to think twice.
- Be zen about the wait time: The serving speed is inconsistent; some reviews mention waiting for 40 minutes[13]. If you're starving, you might want to reconsider before going in.
- West Jakarta's viral 4.7-star Korean spot! Korean chef brings authentic, warm Seoul home-style meals. [1][2]
- Grab a duo set for just 150k! A tray packed with main, rice, soup, and sides – total K-drama dining vibes. [3]
- Beef Bulgogi: tender, flavorful. Its sweet-savory sauce coats rice perfectly, making every bite irresistible! [4]
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