Dining Guide

Republic Diner

Casual in flip-flops, Heights denizens drop in regularly at this modern Korean pub, which welcomes Fido on the patio and invites diners to convene at community tables or in private booths. Next time, we’ll skip the seafood pancake starter, as it was bready and short on seafood. However, the double-fried crispy Yangnyeom chicken, doused with fiery red-sweet chile sauce over rice, and the kimchi hamburger with fresh-cut fries were spot-on, if rich. The fine roster of tangy Korean and Asian beers cuts to the chase.