Chivals 4-Sterne-Beitrag:
It's only been open for 5 months under the new management and everything from the food to the service is great!
I've been here twice now, once with a group and the other with just one other friend. Both experiences were different but lovely. Even though Sister House is a quaint restaurant (aka very small), they know how to accommodate larger parties.
There is a really cute ahjumma server who works here and she is the only one in the front of the house.
The name "Sister House" actually derives from there being only two of them -- a chef/cook and a server. They're not sisters but best friends. But "in Korean culture," she says, "best friends are like sisters." However, she does a great job despite being tied up at times.
When I went as a group, even though there were a bunch of people eating here, we felt like we were the only people in the restaurant. Since we were the largest party, she brought out food constantly (well we ordered a lot, lol) and checked on us often.
She always chats with customers and offers great recommendations (like how the kalbi is the best meat here -- it's true, it is).
Other than the kalbi, the seafood pancake, japchae noodles and spicy rice cakes are all winners. I also love their home-made banchan! From fried pumpkin gourd, fish cakes, potato salad to sardines, I loved them all! They give a lot too.
One time, after complimenting her pumpkin gourd, the ahjumma asked if I wanted some to-go, that she'd pack some home for me. I said "no need" but talk about nice!
As for their tofu soup, it's alright. Nothing special.
I confess I eat a lot of Korean food and Sister House tastes fresh, authentic and home-made compared to the rest, just how I like it! Nothing fancy, not too pricey and a local eatery, what more could you ask for?
I'd recommend that if you come here in a small party, go on a weeknight or during off-peak hours when it's not that busy because with one server and big parties, you might get lost in the shuffle.
I know that when I came as a party of 2, I did feel like they catered more to the larger parties...but that's understandable with only one server. Also big parties leave bigger tips, so can you really blame them?
However, I love Sister House so much that I don't care about the lack of servers. The one they do have is so good that she makes up for the missing ones.
If you're looking for good, down-home, comfort Korean food, look no further. Go now and give them your business, and tell the nice ahjumma I sent ya!