Shik Do Rock

Restaurant Information

1137 Solano Ave
(between Kains Ave & Stannage Ave)
Albany, CA 94706

(510) 526-6003

Food - This was my review from yelp.com(11/25/2007):
Rita says: The highlight of this place is definitely the small dishes they serve before the entrees. Tasty kimchee, jhap chae, radishes, bean curd and more. The kimchee and pickled radishes were pickled and spiced to perfection. Plus, they refill them if you ask!
I went here for lunch and had the seafood soondooboo. The dish wasn't spicy or flavorful, there was not enough seafood and too much tofu. My friends had the pork and beef bulgogi and loved it. Okay- this was the first time they had Korean food, so maybe they're just easily impressed. 4 stars for converting my friends into Korean food addicts.
The waitress was very nice and explained to my Korean-food-virgin friends what each dish was and which ones she recommended. Service was quick and friendly - it took about an hour for lunch from start to finish and our bill was just about $10 per person. I noticed that they also have candies on the counter for you to take when you leave. Candy is always a plus in my book.

The lunch menu also offers an entree served with a side of miso soup and brown rice tea. For ~2 extra dollars, you can get a combo meal with your choice of entree and tempura or gyoza.

Waiting Time
For lunch, there was absolutely no wait at all. We were quickly seated near the front of the restaurant. There is also another seating area in the back that is slightly elevated.

Food Pictures

Menu

Beef Kal-bi

Sam: While the meat was not the best Korean meat you can find, it was quite flavorful and appropriately tender. The bean sprouts etc. could use more zest.

Beef Bulgoki

Rita says: This dish was a bit sweeter than I was used to - but it wasn't terrible. I live with a Korean roommate who frequently cooks me delicious homemade Korean food, so yes, I am a bit picker than my fellow critics. The side dishes are fantastic.

Beef Bulgoki with Tempura Lunch Combo

Spicy Pork Bulgoki with Tempura Lunch Combo

Mike says: The pork bulgoki was just the right amount of hotness, and the vegetable tempura of zucchini, broccoli, sweet potato and carrot helped to hit the spot. This is one of the few dishes at this restaurant that I've tried, simply because it is so good I usually order it when I visit.