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| - Ever since Bricco closed its doors a couple months ago, going to a show at Playhouse Square doesn't seem as special an occasion. With only a smattering of other restaurants within walking distance of the theaters (with the closest being wayyyy overpriced, arbitrarily pretentious and just underwhelming overall), there really hasn't been a great pre-show food option.
Enter Sung's Kitchen, which just opened about a week ago. My friend and I discovered this new place while we were in the area trying to get a drink before a Yelp event across the street.
First, the location is perfect! It is about 2 storefronts down from the main entrance of the theaters.
Second, and more importantly, the food was DELICIOUS! The menu includes both Korean (ie, bulgogi and bibimbap) and Japanese (ie, chicken katsu and teriyaki) cuisine, with delicious sushi as the main event. We tried the spicy scallop rolls, a spicy tuna wrapped in cucumber (compliments of the chef), and the Hot Lover Roll.
I wasn't wild about the spicy scallop roll; I guess I prefer the Americanized version with cooked scallops. However, the Hot Lover was one of the best things I've ever tasted: a big pile of spicy tuna with more spicy mayo topped with sriracha, all on a little bed of crispy rice. YUM!
My friend (who, like me, is 50% Korean in ethnicity but 100% Korean gastronomically) and I also each ordered the Korean Ramen, which was basically Neoguri (a childhood fave) dressed up with eggs, scallions and other veggies, to make for a very comforting and substantial meal.
The prices were pretty on point and fair - our bill for too much sushi and two big bowls of noodles was just under $40, with lots of leftovers for lunch.
While they don't have their liquor license yet, the very sweet owner (?) said she expects they'll have it in about a month, in which time I fully suspect this will be the perfect spot for dinner and cocktails for theater-goers.
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