I was on Preston the other day, so I decided to drop in for lunch at the newly reopened Koreana. This was not a mistake. The hostess/server, who I think is the daughter of the new owners (same chef from Koreana II, however), said they had just reopened a week or two ago, and they've done a nice job sprucing up the once-tired interior. I didn't recognize the place and I had to confirm that it is indeed the same space. As you enter, on the right-side wall is a line of four-top grill tables with a larger, multi-top grill table on the left-side wall. I'll be certain to bring some friends to fire up one of those.
As for the food, I was quickly served a very nice selection of banchan with each little dish filled with the classic flavors of Korea. I could hardly stop before my meal arrived. As per my custom when trying a new Korean place, I ordered beef bulgogi. As you can see below, the presentation was somewhat unique as it closely resembled a bento box. This was a very nice touch, because those two adorable crispy dumplings were some of the finest I've ever had.
All-in-all, this was a wonderful dining experience and it will fill a hole nicely, especially while Charim is still in limbo.