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| - I must try all 103 plus items on their menu. So should you.
No---I didn't sit there and count every one. They're numbered and lettered for easy ordering. After having read Yelp raves, and then looking over their menu at the counter, I knew I'd better start off with something at least a little familiar for my untrained-at Korean-foods-palate. Preferably, it would be recognizable in appearance and flavor. Nothing too unusual. The only Korean I'd ever knowingly eaten were various brands of refrigerated Kim Chee, the Best Egg Rolls in the World made by the Korean mother of a co-worker of mine a few years ago, and a buckwheat noodle dish that I made myself. I'd start out with something safe. This first time at a Korean restaurant was not going to be too adventurous, so tripe or cow intestine casserole would be saved for maybe at least the twentieth visit. Maybe the thirtieth.
The friendly, helpful, young Mr. Kim spoke little English. I---of course---spoke no Korean. But with his patient assistance and explanations I settled on number 38. Fried Rice. Offered in Beef, Shrimp, or Chicken. He pointed to Chicken, and smiled. "Chicken? People like?" He nodded. I trusted his smile and his nodding. At 12.95---about twice what I'd ever paid for fried rice---I hoped it would be good. (Wanted a buckwheat dish, but---if I understood correctly---the chef was off that day and when he's off, there's no buckwheat noodles. That was a Thursday.)
Had to have at least another item, but saw no eggrolls listed. (Maybe that sweet Korean mother was expanding her cooking range beyond her home country.) Decided on number 2. Mahn Dou Gui, deep-fried beef dumplings.
Soon it was ready---with another large bonus styrofoam container. Mr. Kim said it was served with every order. This was the "banchan"---much like a relish or antipasto tray of little extra goodies to nibble. Yes!
CHICKEN FRIED RICE #38 * * * * * * * * * chicken, rice, shredded fried egg, peas, carrots, onions, with an absolutely wonderful flavor and texture. Lots of tender, tiny bite-sized well-trimmed chicken---no larger than lima beans---with brightly-colored, fresh-tasting vegetables. Lower rice ratio to the other ingredients---unlike any other fried rice. Easily, one of the best Asian dishes I've ever had. This HAS to be a Korean comfort food. If not, it's going to be MINE.
DEEP-FRIED BEEF DUMPLINGS #2 * * * * * fabulous, mild flavor. By the time I got home the little buggers had deflated. Limp, half their size, but DELICIOUS!
BANCHAN * * * * * Complimentary! FREE ! Tasty treats comprised of radish pickle strips, red cubed daikon, sweetened white potato slices with soy, and two servings of the best Kim Chee ever. EVER ! (No more jars from the Asian markets for me. Don't know if theirs is one of those jarred brands, or their own home-made, but will probably buy Seoul Gardens version from now on. No comparison.)
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WORTH MENTIONING . . . Don't let the plain, in-need-of-updating, unimpressive grayish blue painted exterior scare you away from pulling into their parking lot.
Inside, all appeared neat and clean. The interior. Diners did, too. This is not Black Tie---more Black T-shirt.
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