Sanche Modern Korean (Closed)

There are some restaurants where the quality or concept is so good I wouldn't mind paying $100-200 a dish. Unfortunately, this is not one of them. Because it markets its fare as modern Korean, I expected the menu to be a bit more creative and out-of-the-box. Between my friend and me, we shared a cold seafood noodle, kimichi pancake, and beef salad. 

The noodle was a bit of a disappointment as there seemed to be more salad leaves than carbs, and it used quite a lot of dried squid pieces rather than fresh seafood. The beef salad was merely slices of bulgogi beef surrounding a big mound of salad leaves -- tasty but it's something I can make quite easily at home. The pancake was the most memorable with crispy edges and enough of a spicy kick from the kimchi. 

The meal came to about $250 per person without drinks. The food here is not bad; it's healthier than traditional Korean fare. However, I just don't think I would come back for this quality at this price. I left feeling not very full at all. The restaurant could perhaps consider offering some complimentary banchan (the appetizers that's usually given at traditional Korean restaurants), using that as a vehicle to whip up some truly modern creations to set itself apart from the countless Korean eateries here.