Posted in 13: Culver City on Sep 3rd, 2010
The chef who started the food truck crazed in LA, Roy Choi of Kogi has opened his first restaurant some time ago called Chego. It is a rice bowl joint. Their menu features various BBQ meat served in inexpensive rice bowl, and fun starters that’s inspired by Korean and American cultures. The interior is decorated [...]
Posted in 07: Mid-Wilshire on Aug 18th, 2010
We all know how good Korean fusion Tacos can be, so the idea of Korean fusion burger sounds very promising. As soon as I saw the signage of “Kalbi burger coming soon” I knew I have to check this place out. Kalbi Burger finally opened, it’s located at the edge of Koreatown and Hancock park, [...]
Posted in 07: Mid-Wilshire on Feb 21st, 2010
We’ve been to plenty of Korean restaurants in Korea town but we never been to one that’s more refine and upscale. There’re lots of really good homey comfort food in Korean cuisine but I’m not sure if fine dining exists (please correct me if I’m wrong). Upon research, seems like Yong Su San‘s prix fixe [...]
Posted in 07: Mid-Wilshire on Dec 9th, 2009
My foodie friend recommended me this hole-in-the-wall joint Gon Jiam that served what he described as hidden Korean food. Even though the place is small and mom n’ pop shop feeling, it has an user friendly English + Photo menu on the wall. Yummy homemade condiment and side dishes. Pork Belly Bosam $18.23. I’ve had [...]
Posted in 21: Food truck on Dec 3rd, 2009
Finally tried the famous Kogi, the Korean BBQ “fusion” taco truck that started the whole “hip” food truck trend. Kogi rarely make stops around where I work, so when we found out from the very useful Find LA food Truck that it’s stopping near Amoeba one evening, a group of us head out for it [...]
Posted in 08: Hollywood on Mar 23rd, 2009
A new place has opened near where I work. I’m glad it’s not another overpriced burger/sandwich type of place. SHIN is a Korean BBQ restaurant with the inevitable “Hollywood ambiance” due to its locations. The Asian-inspired interior was a dramatic contrast from the minimal exterior. I like the brightness and openness of the space. The tables [...]
Posted in 07: Mid-Wilshire on Mar 2nd, 2009
Shabu Shabu is perfect for cold weather when you wanted something healthy tasting as well. Like Seoul Garden Restaurant, Khan Shabu Shabu is another Korean’s Khan style place in Koreatown. The interior is more modern and slick than Seoul Garden, they served more Banchan (side dishes) as well. Three types of dipping sauce: sesame, daikon [...]