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Al Bae Nae Korean Restaurant
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
12 reviews for Al Bae Nae Korean Restaurant
12 reviews in English
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Review from Steven C.
As I have stated earlier, I have been visiting this place about 2X per week. Its the same menu for lunch or dinner and the price is the same.
I was there last Saturday night and place was packed except few tables. We ordered out usual small order of deep fried calamari (o-ching-uh) , chicken Katsu (chicken battered in tempura mixture and fried to golden and comes with rice and corn with salad) and seafood jambong (spicy seafood noodle soup).
The calamari was battered and fried to perfection. Came to our table within seconds and it was delicious on make our own sauce of soy-vinegar and hot peppers. I will give 5 star for the value and quality.
For the Katsu, it came out as always. two large pcs of katsu and trimmings.
The Jambong was also very good.
Overall, they have consistently delivered value packed meal with good quality over and over again.
I will definitely come back again.
If you are 1st timer or thinking about going, please do and ask for suggestions from the waiters.Listed in: Metro Denver Korean food guide
2 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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10/10/2011
this has been... my weekly outing. food is good, price is reasonable, service is quick. its like...… Read more »
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Review from Mark T.
11/12/2011 1 photo
In the same Aurora stripmall as the celebrated Seoul BBQ (now with sushi!), Al Bae Nae brings to you a cornucopia of comestibles from the Korean peninsula, and beyond.
The Korean-Chinese culinary experience (see my review of P & Y Cafe for a little more about this hybrid cuisine) is represented by such delectable dishes as Jjajangbap (rice covered with a thick, pork-laden black bean sauce) and Kkanpung Saeu (spicy deep-fried shrimp).
But that's not all! You can partake in more classically Korean delights like the seafood-saturated fried rice extravaganza known as Haemul Bokkeumbap. Or, if you're seeking something just a touch less filling, how about P'yongyang Wangmandukuksu? A specialty of the historically-rich capital of what is now North Korea, this satisfying soup combines a mellow beef broth with scallions, fish cake slices and a few slivers of beef - but the true stars of the show are the huge, chewy dumplings filled to bursting with a combination of beef, pork, seafood and fresh herbs!
And there are even a couple of Japanese-influenced items to round things out foodwise, like Omuraisu, consisting of ketchup-tinged rice blanketed in a soft omelet. So stop by Al Bae Nae and enjoy another happening Havana Street stunner. -
Review from Norman P.
Aurora, CO
2/23/2011
As some of my fellow reviewers have said, Al Bae Nae is pretty decent. At first I was a little apprehensive but they do have larger than the usual portions for less than the usual price. Who can argue with that? It's definitely a good place for a quick bite.
The first time I went, I ordered the tonkatsu which was HUGE! I've never had a piece of fried pork as big as my face before. Second time, I tried the jjajangmyun... ehh I'd rather have it at P &Y. Don't be fooled by the cheese dduk bok ki, there wasn't that much cheese on it - more like dduk bok ki with shredded cheese on top. But the jjajangbap is a different story. Hot black soy bean sauce on a mount of white rice topped off with an egg over-easy, Mmm - simple, but delicious and cheap. I recently got a bowl of seoulleongtang when I was sick and it warmed me to the core. Ox bone soup when you're feeling a little under the weather tends to bestow amazing healing properties upon the soul... maybe not, but it's still awesome.
Finally, the service. It's strange whenever I order at Korean restaurant. I always feel the need to order in Korean even when I know they speak English. But I don't know Korean. It's just part of my own neurotic habits, I guess, but I just feel treated differently for some reason when I have my friends order for me. The service always seems a bit slow even if it's not that busy. The waiters were a little cold, I thought... (maybe because I can't speak Korean. Just kidding.) But to be fair and objective, it wasn't terrible. Definitely will be back for the jjajangbap. Stay hungry my friends! -
Review from Cat S.
In short, Al Bae Nae serves pretty decent Korean food. I just don't think it's special in any way.
The portions are large and you get a lot for what you pay for (of course, if you think about it vs. Korea, this food is really cheap to make/eat in Korea... but compared to other Korean restaurants around Denver, fairly nice portions). I usually end up taking food home or lately, eating family style.
I think the best dish I've had there was the cheese dduk bok ki. I think I prefer Seoul BBQ over Al Bae Nae though for the more traditional dishes (the stews and side dishes as opposed to what I consider "snack/street" food).
My constant spew with this place: service. You're kept waiting at each phase of the restaurant experience. You wait to sit, order, get your food, check, receipt. If you go during Sunday lunch hour, beware of all the church-going Korean families that flock to this place -- for a two-person table, it took us over an hour to finish eating and to leave the restaurant. And we were seated right when we got in. Think about that. -
Review from Joe C.
Brighton, CO
10/19/2011
Omlet Rice is delicious. The Jampong (seafood noodle soup) was really good. Korean food in CO is pretty lame, this is a welcome relief. Good value on the portions as well. Definately going back.
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Review from Rick K.
3/23/2010
For those who are looking for a Korean experience, this restaurant is ideal. I have no reservations saying that this is the best Korean restaurant I've been to in Denver (and yes, it beats Korean bbq places and what not). It was soul food for my lips and each bite took me back to my LA K town roots. Sure I cannot say it was the best Korean food i've ever had, but it hit the spot and it was cheap (just the way i like it).
The workers were a little slow, but they weren't bad at all. I recommend this place over others any day. -
Review from David C.
Aurora, CO
3/15/2010 2 photos
Al Bae Nae is located in a small strip with a few other Korean Restaurants.
The good: The food was really tasty. The tonkatsu (fried pork cutlets) was very large and delicious. I also tried some of their ddukpoki (spicy rice cake) which was delicious as well. A few of my friends didn't like the shrimp in their soup but other than that, everyone seemed satisfied with their food.
Their bendy straws were a nice touch.
The bad: The service. My group almost waited for 10 minutes before someone took our order. But it was nothing horrible.
The food took a while to come out so make sure you're not in a rush when you're eating here. Also, expect to pay about $12 a person.
Overall, a great eat and a place I will most definitely go to again. -
Review from woo k.
Tustin, CA
2/16/2011
For Korean food, it's decent. Simple quick Korean dishes here are pretty decent. Nothing to rave about though. The kimchi there is the best kimchi I've had in Colorado (reason why I ask them to pack it everytime I go). Service is great. Atmosphere is young and fresh. If you're nearby, check them out.
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Review from Mary S.
Denver, CO
9/8/2010
I eat here almost 3 times a week. I love this place. The only bad part is that they are closed on wednesday.
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Review from YJ C.
Denver, CO
5/9/2011
There is only 1 dish that is decent (the tonkatsu), everything else was pretty mediocre or just plain disgusting. Also they have possibly the worst service out of all the Korean restaurants I've been to in my lifetime. I guess you can't go wrong ordering take out ...
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Review from Jennie K.
Westminster, CO
4/25/2010
If you are looking for an alternative to places like P & Y Cafe or Cafe Sky, then this is the place. This place is like a combination of those two and outbeats them both. The environment is clean and a refreshing change from other Korean restaurants around the area. I recommend the jambong and udon. They put so much seafood and other veggies in their seafood jambong and they really put P & Y's jambong to shame. Their style is very similar to LA's and their mandu isn't so bad either. If you order their dukpoki, one word of caution: it is extremely spicy for some reason. Maybe that's why they have an option for cheese?
As for the service, there were never any real problems. Food comes out fairly quickly, but if you order the jin mandu, it may take a while since they are wang mandu. The servers are also fairly attentive as well. -
Review from jo m.
Denver, CO
1/12/2011
Really really yummy jangbong noodle soup and fried dumplings. portion is huge, food really tasty, price inexpensive and service friendly. I am glad that Seoul BBQ next door was really busy that one faithful day and had me choose this place instead. My only request for this place is to have more American friendly Korean dish such as bulgogi, galbi, bibimbap... so my boyfriend can order his favorite Korean food.
