This is a kimchi jjigae joint that I’m quite fond of. One of the higher-ups at work took me here one day and I’ve been a fan ever since. The interior is quite interesting here. There are various Hollywood, anime, and band posters hung up on the walls. Things you’d expect at a retro/hipster cafe or something. I was half expecting there to be a stage for live performances and poetry reading.
I don't know why but Korean soups and stews always seem to look more appetizing when they're served in beat up old pots
They specialize in kimchi jjigae and it’s quite promising that it’s the only available main menu item. No bbq, no other soups or stews. The only other side menu item is rolled eggs (계란말이). They also have ramyeon noodles (1,500) and mandu (2,000) add-ons for the jjigae, yet they actually advise AGAINST ordering it as it affects the quality of the broth. The jjigae comes in small (12,000 for 2-3 people), medium (18,000 for 3-4 people) and large (24,000 for 4-6 people). No single servings.
one of the giant pieces of pork shoulder
They really put all their eggs in one basket here. There is no banchan. You also have to order rice separately, but they give you a lot (like two normal bowl’s worth). It turns out that that’s really all you need. The jjigae is awesome. It’s loaded with kimchi, tofu, and massive pieces of pork shoulder that need to be cut up. The broth has that addictive hot and sour taste. Just dump a few hearty ladlefuls into your bowl of rice and you’re good to go.
good to go
It’s a bit pricey for lunch, but it’s a great place to knock back a few rounds of soju and enjoy a hearty dinner. They even have Jack Daniels (40,000) and Junmai sake (30,000) available… neither of which I ever heard of as a pairing for kimchi jjigae.
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March 13, 2011 at 3:48 am |
Pork shoulder in kimchi jjigae sounds so good. Yum!
March 14, 2011 at 9:59 am |
It’s good stuff
March 19, 2011 at 3:03 am |
Hey I came here. It felt like entering a gogi jip! The kimchi chigae was kinda too sweet to me, and the pork was really tough. But the first place that I’ve seen that only serves kimchi chigae. It would be nice to take to people who are not of Korean descent.
March 19, 2011 at 3:52 am |
Did you leave the fire on for too long? Usually the people working there will tell you when to turn down the heat and start eating the pork. I’ve never had tough meat there. Besides, there’s a good amount of fat on it! And I like the sweetness which counterbalances the hot and tangy. That’s just me. Thanks for reading.
January 16, 2012 at 12:31 am |
[...] because it’s so good. They also give you a big mixing bowl here similar to the one found in Nanpung. The spicy broth becomes a lot more bearable when you mix rice into it. Another thing I love [...]