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| - There are plenty of choices to be had in this part of LV for good Korean food. Back when I lived here (pre-2009), TH was a regular lunch spot for a bunch of co-workers. Somehow, we managed to make the drive under the Desert Inn underpass from the east side....but it was so worth it - even with that blazing summer sun. In the winter, it was a real treat where you could come here after a long hike in the mountains or Red Rock to enjoy a nice warm bowl of their spicy tofu soup (sundubu). They have a limited bottled beer selection (i.e., Hite and the standard Bud, Miller types, etc), but it's there and makes a tasty compliment for your post outdoor excursions... ;-)
Ambience is bare bones. You might even miss this place b/c it's right across from the main drag of LV's "Chinatown" and right next to a tire store and just before Play It Again Sam. However, this place has been here for awhile and locals know it. Occasionally you might even see the owner from Ichiza's eating here as we did one time.
They have a setup for BBQ (grill, hood, etc) at select tables, but I never tried their other menu items, b/c...well, it just seemed like their specialty was the sundubu. And for that, I've never been disappointed. You basically have your pick of whatever you could possibly imagine to put into that piping hot stone bowl - vegetables, seafood, mushroom, beef, etc. They have it all - even for the vegetarians. They don't skimp on the pickled dishes either - we've gotten refills when asked and they always seem to give us something on the order of 6 choices. The soup comes out with a nice raw egg which is the way I prefer it. I'm not sure, but depending on the time you go, I've had my meal end with the nice cool barley tea. it's a bit inconsistent tho...so I'm not sure.
Either way, good quick service, an affordable lunch price (all under $10 per person for the sundubu) and great consistent food quality makes this an easy 4 star review. If you're feeling adventurous after your hot meal, head over to Play It Again Sam for a true "local" experience. :-P
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