Jinseon Korean BBQ Restaurant

I'd never been to a Korean barbecue restaurant before. My son and daughter out-law took me for a birthday treat and it was brilliant. Very casual (which suits me perfectly. I put clean jeans on but could have worn my shorts) the food was fantastic. We were Biden a charcoal barbecue in a 'fire pit' in tbe centre of the table with seasoned pork and beef to cook along with a couple of Korean chicken dishes, rice, noodles, a seafood omelette and cheesy sweetcorn with a sort of scrambled egg dish which both cooked on the barbecue. I can't wait to go back!!

I have seen lots of videos online of restaurants in Asia where the customer cooks the food and have always wanted to try it. I was very excited to find we have such a restaurant here in the UK during a work visit to Coventry. The staff were very friendly and were able to accommodate our large group without a booking (please don't make the same mistake as us and instead book in advance!), we were shown to a table and after a few minutes another staff member turned up to add the coals to our grill. The menu is extensive with a wide ranges of meats to cook. The food arrived quickly and we were able to start cooking our meat. The food was delicious and easy to cook, but it is important to make sure the food is cooked throughly before eating it (this isn't too hard and you get the hang of it quickly). A bowl of boiled rice was a perfect accompaniment to the rich meats especially those marinated in soy, garlic and ginger. The overall experience of Jinseon was fantastic. I really enjoyed the social aspect of cooking the food with those in our group and the taste was amazing. The meal was quire pricey but I think it was well worth it.

Delicious food and helpful staff. I would suggest booking a table from before. The food all tasted wonderful, however depending on individual some dishes may be too spicy. The staff were attentive and took care of the bbq when it started to burn a bit. K-pop music played throughout the evening and the vibe was enjoyable. However, they do close strangely early, with a 10 pm closing time. When I was still eating at around 9:40, someone came and cut up my meat without asking me, almost like a passive aggressive way of telling me to hurry up and get out. They also forgot to get us some essential items such as tongs to turn the meat, and we had to remind the staff of this. It was also a bit difficult to catch the attention of staff at times. There was also a hidden service charge, which was around £7 per person and shocked us as we had calculated the price of the meal beforehand. On the whole, a nice experience with good food and atmosphere, but be prepared to spend a fair amount and go early.