The Red Alcove - Rancho Cordova

Wow. Just wow. Being from SoCal you get used to good Korean. After moving up here to NorCal that kinda fell away. On the way home from the children's museum we were wanting some good food so we did a quick Google search. Korean was on the kind so that's what we typed in. Luckily this hidden gem popped up. This is NOT all you can eat. There's a difference between going to the museum yourself and having a curated tour. You get what you pay for. This is high quality meat, amazing vegetables, and attentive staff. They do the grilling. This is a what good food tastes like.

This place is fantastic. I wish it hadn't taken so long for me to come eat here but I'm glad I finally got the chance, it's a new favorite!

This place is average for what it's worth. The food is average priced. One time they ran out of something and gave my wife a big portion of another option which was great. I wish the food had some more flavor. The bakery has some unique items.

Pricey, but tasty. The Host/Waitress? basically cooked all our food, and she was really fun, which matters given you spend more time with her than a normal server. We got a wider array of food and I think we still took some home. Also, I don't like seafood, not for lack of trying, and this was the only place where not only did I eat the shrimp, I actually went back for seconds. I think I literally ate more shrimp in this one place (about 10) than I had in the previous 10 years. That alone won me over.

Excellent quality meats and veggies. A clear tier above the many all-you-can-eat places in the surrounding areas. They also cook the food for you which is awesome; no worries about overcooking delicate seafood and and steaks, and let's you enjoy your company. Looked sketchy at first since it's attached to a supermarket and is relatively empty on the weekdays. Definitely a hidden gem.