There's been a self resurgence of my love affair with the original Korean town as of late. After many years of neglect on my part and really settling for (north) Korea town I have almost forgotten about this place where it all began. Jokes aside, I am beginning to rediscover and rekindle that feeling of when I first fell in love with this food. There's a nostalgic and homey feeling about most the restaurants here. Unlike the newer/more hip cousin up north in this part of town you see your dishes meticulously made with care by what appears to be a self taught, home cook. The stuff here is not flashy nor fusion. Neither do these joints pump out the latest R&B singles with dimly lit and cozy atmosphere. These fine establishments only know of one way and that is to create great food sans the frills.
Mom's is another fine example of a good Korean grub joint. Late night eats, cheap and delicious dinners, affordable lunches -- this is it. There are dozens of examples of this type of place within a block of this area but nonetheless they do deserve the credit for staying true to their mission. Fantastic tasting Korean food at an affordable price! Only drawback is the lackluster and uninspiring free appetizers.