rev:text
| - I should preface this with the fact that, in my opinion, I make the best dak galbi ever at home, just because it's made precisely to my preferences. But when I'm too lazy to do the work, and because I'm a dak galbi fiend who craves it regularly, I like to know that I can go somewhere that does it well, and I'm happy to report I've found my place.
This was much better than any experience I'd ever had at Joon's - refer to my review for more detail.
I was super pleased to learn that this place offers single servings of dak galbi for solo diners, so I came here by myself on the weekend. As everyone else had already mentioned, the banchan really wasn't great, but it wasn't a huge deal. Service was courteous but minimal, which was just fine with me.
My platter came after a short wait and it was covered - and I mean COVERED - with cheese. My kind of heaven! I added ramen to my order, and it was cooked just right - not too soft, not undercooked. There wasn't a ton of chicken/veggies, but with my ramen I was stuffed, and I didn't need to order rice on top - so I think the portions were pretty reasonable. The sauce was deliciously savoury but quite a lot sweeter than I expected (and sweeter than when I make it), but it was pretty good, all things considered. I really liked that they used dark meat - it's the only way to do it.
I did make the mistake of ordering ramen with mine while I was wearing a white shirt, so I got tiny, little spots of sauce on my shirt that won't wash out, unfortunately. But it was worth it!
Something else I'd like to note is the fact that, unlike Joons, they don't charge extra for veggies, which is how I think it should be. Veggies should be a default ingredient and it is, here.
I'd absolutely return, and next time, with a companion!
|