Comfort food seldom needs to be fancy. It comforts the body and warms up the soul. Korean food is one of those cuisine that fits my definition of what comfort food should be. You can slum it at a homey restaurant with a small group of close friends and family. Nuri Village will be our new go-to place! The food is flavorful and servers are very attentive. They are the saving grace as our usual Korean go-to dropped the ball. They fulfilled everything we needed them to be.
We ordered the Gam-ja tang, and jap-jae. The gam-ja tang is very palatable; savory with depth and dimension to the broth. The meat was fall off the bones and potatoes, cabbage, and fermented beans are very distinguishable. We enjoyed that the bowl itself was gloriously boiling when it arrived at our table. We also highly recommend the Jap-jae. The flavors and textures were well balanced; each component of the dish was cooked to the perfect consistency.
The assortment of banchan keep the dining experience at a high note. It kept the meal interesting. Noteworthy was their kimchi which was not overly fermented or salty. The sweet and sour pickles added a different dimension to the dishes. I loved their fish cakes as well.
This is definitely a place you should try if you can't seem to find good Korean food. Service and food exceeded expectation in this unassuming little restaurant. Pricing is pretty standard and comparable with other Korean restaurants in the area. We will be back soon and often, especially on those winter days.