U-City Grill is sizzling and fantastic; truly a hidden jewel in St. Louis. I had heard mixed reviews about this Korean restaurant on the Delmar Loop and never gotten the chance to give it a try until last week, but I’m sure I’ll go again.

U-City Grill is located at the end of the Loop, on the western side, near the Washington University 560 Building.

The restaurant is small, with a large cross-counter griddle used to churn out the delicious food. When you step inside, it’s as though you have entered a small diner in a busy street of Seoul or New York City. You can watch as your food is prepared right in front of you. This restaurant is not ideal for romantic dates and not recommended for large parties, as the lighting is poor and the linoleum countertops leave something to be desired. But if you and a couple of adventurous friends want a quick, delicious and cheap meal, this restaurant is the place to go.

For dinner, there are only eight Korean entrees on the menu, but they are all classics. I ordered the Bulgogi Beef and Chicken Combination plate for a jaw-droppingly low $6.45. My friend ordered the Bibimbap with extra meat at a similar price.

The Bulgogi Combination plate consists of Korean spiced beef and chicken, shredded cucumbers and bean sprouts piled on top of steamed white rice. It is definitely enough to fill you for lunch or dinner. The chicken reminds me of Sarku Japan’s teriyaki chicken with a slightly different twist. The Bulgogi Beef is the signature dish in this restaurant and is a famous Korean dish that any meat-lover should try. I wolfed down the entire plate without looking up or stopping for conversation—the sign of a truly good meal.

I tasted the Bibimbap as well. This bowl contains beef, vegetables and (surprise!) a sunny-side-up egg on rice mixed with Korean hot sauce. The beef in this dish is the same Bulgogi beef, but the hot sauce gives the meat a completely different flavor. Extra meat on this dish is only 99 cents and very worth it.

But there’s a catch to all this amazing food. Cash is requested, so be prepared—be sure to visit an ATM beforehand.

6696 Enright Ave.
314-721-3073