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First of all, they have a small wine list, but you can also BYOB for a $7.50 corking fee. I think this is the first Pittsburgh place we've seen that has both a wine list and a BYOB option, so we liked that.
Our waitress was really helpful and informative. I had a few questions about the menu, and she was really great with taking the time to answer each one. She explained to us that the type of spice used in Korean cooking can sometimes feel spicier than it really is, because even the milder versions sometimes make you feel like your nose will run. It was nice to have a heads-up about that (and the menu also lists if items are spicy or not).
We started with an order of the pork and kimchi steamed dumplings, which we really loved. These were just perfectly done all around.
We each tried something different for our entrees. All of the entrees (except the stews) come with miso soup, which is basically my favorite thing right now, so I really appreciated that. Their miso is very basic, no tofu in it or anything, but super yummy. The soup was served alongside our meals, which came in a fancy TV-dinner-like plate, with the little dividers for different menu items.
I got the spicy pork, which was sooo good. It was quite oniony, but the sauce was not overly heavy. With the pork, you also get kimchi (think cold holobchi stuffed cabbage in terms of flavor), cold cellophane noodles, tempura-breaded zucchini, and steamed white rice. The portions were sizeable but not huge, so I only had a little bit to take home with me.
My husband got the bibim bap, which can be served vegetarian or with ground beef. He got the ground beef version, which comes in a pot with a variety of veggies and egg on top, and is served with kimchi, bean sprouts, and rice on the side. Everything was quite hot, although not too spicy, and he was really pleased with the flavor.
Green Pepper doesn't offer any real desserts, but you get a cold cinammon tea with your meal in place of that.
We loved the atmosphere as well, very bright and welcoming. After they close, you can apparently rent out their 'karaoke lounge' for parties (and during business hours, large groups can sit there). The prices were a little higher than other restaurants in the same area, but they put a big emphasis on the healthy components of their meals, so it's worth it.
I also give them points for their super cool silverware, including metallic reusable chopsticks. The presentation of the meals was just lovely!
We went on a Saturday night, and it does appear to get crowded at times. Fortunately, we had a short wait, but I would recommend going early if you stop in on the weekend. Even if you have to wait a bit, the quality of the food is well worth it!
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