Sa Ri One now has 2 branches. Even though their new branch on Hillsborough Ave is much bigger, we love their original branch located on Cypress Street. We just love the ambience and the coziness we feel there!
The food seems to be the same for the 2 branches though. No difference in taste and flavor! We just really prefer the ambience at the smaller place.
In the past we would go crazy and order so many different type of dishes. This time around, we tried to restrain ourselves in making sure we only ordered enough.
While waiting for our order, they will start serving the Banchan that you can start munching on while waiting for your actual main appetizer. The Banchan is really meant to be eaten with your main dish. It's a very appetizing side dish, if you ask me. You don't have to order the banchan. It comes free with your order. However, if you end up finishing them and want more, you will need to order it for an extra charge. Technically, you can actually order the banchan separate. It's just that when you order certain entrees, it comes with it.
The Banchan / small dishes below are:
- Cucumber Kimchi (spicy level: mild to medium)
- Cabbage Kimchi (spicy level: mild to medium)
- Bean sprouts with sesame oil (not spicy)
- Fishcake with sesame oil (sweet; not spicy)
- Jalapeno with sesame oil (salty goodness; spicy level: mild to medium)
- Spinach with sesame (not spicy)
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| Banchan - Small Dishes |
We ordered their appetizer Haemul Pajeon / Haemul Pajon (Seafood Pancake), which is potato pancake with scallions / green onion, shrimp, and squid. It's like a pizza-size pancake! We already knew that we were not going to finish it because we really never do! But we still ordered it because it's really good. Make sure you dip the Haemul Pajeon with the spicy sauce that they bring with it! It's delicious!
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| Haemul Pajeon - Seafood Pancake |
Aside from the appetizers, we also ordered their famous Pork Bulgogi. Bulgogi is a Korean dish when the meat is marinated then either grilled or pan-cooked. The sauce is sweet and spicy. Don't worry, they will ask you how if you want it spicy or how spicy would you like it to be. I believe, for non-spicy lovers, you can request for it to not be spicy.
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| Pork Bulgogi |
Also, this dish actually comes with only one (1) white rice. So, you will need to order extra rice for anyone else who will be eating rice. That's what we had to do. We ordered an extra rice so that we can both each have a bowl of rice.
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| Banchan with White Rice |
The serving for the Pork Bulgogi is meant for probably 3 to 4 people. So we barely made a dent for this dish. (And) Remember how the haemul pajeon is also big, we had to ask a box to bring most of it home. We don't mind though. It's good food! The price range is pretty good too!! Might feel like a lot for 2 people. But if you come in as a group, you will see how much you can save with the portions and serving size of their food.
As I've mentioned above, this restaurant has 2 branches. The second branch is actually called Sa Ri One Grill because that branch actually offers more of the "grill your own meat" type dishes. Sam Gyup Sal is the more popular dish that is being served there. You can order raw marinated meat that you can grill on your own, at that branch. They even have the eat-all-you-can version of the grilled meat. But, everyone in your group must order the same package. My husband and I tried it, it was good. But I think we only did it for the experience. We will just try to order the meat per portion instead of the their unlimited package.
If you're interested to try out their food, here are the information below:
- Sa Ri One Korean Restaurant
3940 W Cypress Street, Tampa, FL 33607
Tel. No. (813) 874-2911 - Sa Ri One Grill
7525 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33615
Tel. No. (813) 693-5076
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