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| - Good food. Great decor. Comedy free of charge.
Comedy first. Platform seating. Shoes off, lots of bending required. Guys, including my two Asian poker buds wearing glorified denim pantyhose AKA skinny jeans. Just imagine a giraffe trying to sit and you get the picture. (There are regular tables but what's the fun of that?)
Swanky. The easiest way to describe the ambiance and what sets this KBBQ joint apart from its competitors. From glass cases showcasing their beef to thick cut, glistening pink, raw cuts being presented on synthetic black stone slabs. The design focuses all the attention on the food you're about to cook.
IMPORTANT, Goong advertises two types of beef, Wagyu and Prime. To avoid disappointment understand Wagyu is a breed of cow not an indicator of quality. The wagyu breed It is characterized by sweet flesh capable of achieving extremely fine marbling. "Prime" denotes USDA prime and DOES reflect the marbling regardless of the breed. Not all Wagyu is USDA Prime or higher. Choose your cut based on the flavor you want to enjoy.
Tip: Opt for a set. Sets include all the banchan (including a salad), steamed egg, a choice of soup for the table and a good cross selection of their proteins. Add additional proteins ala carte if you think you need more food. A few mushrooms are provided for grilling. No additional veg.
Standard KBBQ cuts. Beef cut thicker than most places the quality very good (USDA choice or higher). Pork has a good amount of fat that crisps up nicely. Marinades tend to be on the sweet side. Regardless of set, be sure to order some pork jowl. Sweet, porky goodness. Beef lovers, it's all about the wagyu short plate. Lots of internal fat. Sweet beefy goodness.
Unlike most KBBQ places, you are in full control of your grill. Servers will offer to help to start you off but thereafter, it's all you.
KBBQ is stepping up its game in Vegas and Goong is right at the forefront.
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